Mattoon FFA
Mattoon FFA Earns National Ranking
(08/23/2010)Mattoon Agriculture Program Advisory Council Member and Journalist, Krista Lewin, has written an article outlining Mattoon FFA's success over the past year in the National Chapter Award Program. Click on the link to read more about this honor...
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Mattoon FFA Competes in Land-Use Career Development Event
(02/02/2012)On October 13, 2011 six members of the Mattoon FFA Chapter competed at the Section 20 Land-Use Judging Career Development Event held in Cumberland County, near Neoga, Illinois. Those participating were Anna deBuhr, Andy Dole, Reaghan Elliott, Chelsea Keefe, Dalton Manning, and Gabe Stoll. The Land-Use Judging Contest tests a participant’s ability to evaluate a soil’s texture, color, structure, and various other aspects of soil science. Mattoon earned a fourth place finish among schools in Section 20. The contest was held at Overton Farms in rural Mattoon.
The FFA Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Mattoon FFA Competes in Forestry CDE
(02/02/2012)Mattoon FFA Competes in Forestry CDE
By Alex Elliott, Mattoon FFA Reporter
On September 27, 2011 seven members of the Mattoon FFA Chapter competed at the Section 20 Forestry Judging Career Development Event held at Fox Ridge in Charleston, Illinois. Those participating were Jesse Cox, Megan Crump, Tyler Gray, Trey Munro, Amber Placek, Austin Sherman, and Gabe Stoll. The team placed 2nd out of Section 20 Teams, while Gabe Stoll and Tyler Gray earned 7th and 10th place individuals respectively.
The Forestry Judging Contest consists of a Forestry Exam, Tree Identification Test, Forestry Equipment Identification Test, Compass Use Practicum, and Tree Measurement Practicum.
Mattoon FFA Advances to District IV Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event
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On December 8, 2011, the Mattoon FFA Chapter participated in the Section 20 Parliamentary Procedure CDE held at Cumberland High School. The team consisted of Gabe Stoll as Chairman and Alex Elliott as Secretary. Floor Members for the Mattoon team included: Chelsea Keefe, Cody Morris, Austin Sherman, and Trey Utsler. Stoll earned second place Chairman, and Elliott earned second place individual. Overall, the team’s combined scores earned them a second place finish in the Section 20 contest sending them to the District IV Parliamentary Procedure Contest.
The Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event tests participants on their Parliamentary Procedure knowledge through an individual test and ten minute team meeting presentation.
Mattoon FFA Members Attend Illinois Leadership Camp
(02/02/2012)By Alex Elliott,
Gabe Stoll and Trey Utsler of the Mattoon FFA Chapter recently attended the Illinois FFA Leadership Camp, held at Allerton Park near Monticello from July 27 to July 30, 2011. They were among over 300 campers from across the state that gathered to develop leadership skills and learn more about the FFA. Campers participated in a challenge course to develop teamwork, Ag Olympics, FFA Power Sessions, dance, and a large water balloon fight. They also listened to presentations from the Illinois FFA Alumni, Illinois Foundation FFA, hypnotist Dr. Morton Ford, and a guest speaker Harlan “Butch” Cotter.
Mattoon FFA Attends National FFA Convention
(02/02/2012) On October 19-21, 2011 seven members of the Mattoon FFA Chapter attended the 82nd Annual National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. While there, members attended convention sessions held in Conseco Fieldhouse which included motivational keynote speeches, award ceremonies, and National FFA Officer Retiring Addresses. Members also attended the FFA Career Show and Shopping mall and a Blake Shelton Concert held in the Lucas Oil Stadium. Members attending included Alex Elliott, Reaghan Elliott, Chelsea Keefe, Dalton Manning, Felicity Shoultz, Gabe Stoll, and Nathaniel Stoll.
The FFA Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Mattoon FFA Chapter Holds Fourth Annual Chapter Banquet
(02/02/2012) The Mattoon FFA Chapter celebrated its fourth year of reinstatement at the Annual FFA Chapter banquet held on May 9, 2011 at The WalkWay in Mattoon, IL. In addition to a catered meal, attendees witnessed award presentations for the school year, foundation donation recognition, and a Keynote Address by Illinois State FFA Secretary, Cody Gill.
Special Awards presented during the event included High Merit Award winners Dalton Cox, Felicity Shoultz, Trey Utsler, and Chelsea Keefe. Greenhand Degrees were awarded to Alex Balch, Andy Dole, Reaghan Elliott, Carter Jones, Chelsea Keefe, Dalton Manning, and Gabe Stoll. Chapter Degrees were awarded to Jacob Miller, Cody Morris, and Trey Utsler. The honor of Star Greenhand was awarded to freshman FFA Member, Chelsea Keefe. State Degree Candidates, Alex Elliott and Dalton Cox, were recognized as they will receive the State FFA Degree in June at the Illinois FFA Convention. Additionally, seniors Holly Alwardt, Dalton Cox, and Tim Lading were all commended for their service to the organization.
The final recognition of the evening went to the retiring 2010-2011 Officer team of Alex Elliott, Felicity Shoultz, Trey Utsler, Dalton Cox, Cody Morris, Brody Warren, and Tim Lading. The 2011-2012 Officer Team of President, Trey Utsler; Vice President, Felicity Shoultz; Secretary, Chelsea Keefe; Treasurer, Cody Morris; Reporter, Alex Elliott; Sentinel, Gabe Stoll; and Historian, Reaghan Elliott was also installed.
