Winnemucca FFA officers and greenhands attend conference in Fallon

On Tuesday, September 20th, the Winnemucca FFA Chapter officers and first year FFA members went to Fallon to attend the fall leadership conferences. Winnemucca officers attended Chapter Officer Leadership Conference (COLT) with other officers and learned invaluable training to get through their year of service. 

Winnemucca Chapter Officers learned the roles and responsibilities of their position with the help of the Nevada FFA State Officers. President Cooper Hill learned how to lead his chapter and properly conduct meetings. 

Vice president Natalie Mori went over how to assist Cooper and learned skills to create the POA (Program of Activities) which is an important part of her term this year. Historian Hannah Thompson learned how to keep records of chapter events and gained an understanding of how important scrap books are to our chapter. Reporter Paris Collins gained an understanding of the main points of keeping the public informed about our chapter whether it be in local newspapers and magazines or on social media, and she also worked with Hannah to take pictures to help with both of their duties. 

Sentinel Dante Cassinelli learned his duties of assisting Cooper in maintaining order and how to properly welcome guests and members. Treasurer Jacey Elordi studied the importance of keeping an accurate record of income and expenses. Lastly, secretary Mesa Brock acquired her roles in chapter meetings like preparing and posting the agenda for chapter meetings as well as taking notes and keeping track of time. All of these skills will be used to help each officer fulfill their duties this year. 

Greenhands, who are first year FFA members, got a greater understanding of what FFA is and how being an FFA member can provide many opportunities in and out of high school. While in high school, FFA members learn leadership skills, the importance of agriculture and what agriculture does for us as a country. Greenhands learned that FFA offers educational opportunities, a path to achievement, personal growth and success through agricultural education. They also learned about scholarships that FFA provides as well as college majors and job opportunities in agriculture after high school.