Fort Atkinson FFA

President - Brittany Freeman

VP Student Development - April Schultz

VP Community Development* - Amy Gaworski

VP Chapter Development - Julia Johnson

Secretary - Alex Agnew

Treasurer - Monica Mansavage

Reporter - Holden Elsner

Sentinel - Nolan Wilharm

Parliamentarian - Nichole Gleesing

Historian - Alyssa Banda

Advisor - Mr. Agnew

Advisor - Ms. Farrell

Advisor - Mr. Merkel

President- Brittany Freeman

"The rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our president, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness and into the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation."

Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.
1. Appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio (non-voting) member.
2. Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the Program of Activities.
3. Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.

Vice Presidents- Amy Gaworski, Julia Johnson, and April Schultz

"The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much. My duties require me to assist at all times in directing the work of our organization. I preside over meetings in the absence of our president, whose place is beneath the rising sun."

Assume all duties of the president if necessary.
1. Develop the Program of Activities and serve as an ex-officio (non voting) member of the POA committees.
2. Coordinate all committee work.
3. Work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals.
4. Establish and maintain a chapter resource file.

Secretary- Alex Agnew

"I keep an accurate record of all meetings and correspond with other secretaries wherever corn is grown and FFA members meet."

Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.
1. Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.
2. Place all committee reports in the designated area
3. Be responsible for chapter correspondence.
4. Maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards.
5. Keep the Program of Activities wall chart up-to-date.
6. Coordinate State/National FFA Membership.

Treasurer- Monica Mansavage

"I keep a record of receipts and disbursements just as Washington kept his farm accounts-carefully and accurately. I encourage thrift among the members and strive to build up our financial standing through savings and investments. George Washington was better able to serve his country because he was financially independent."

Receive, record and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
1. Present monthly treasurer's reports at chapter meetings.
2. Collect dues and special assessments.
3. Prepare a Chapter Budget.

Reporter- *

"As the flag covers the United States of America, so I strive to inform the people in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization that reaches from the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii."

1. Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
2. Release news and information to local and regional news media.
3. With the assistance of the FFA Officer Team- create and maintain an up to date Chapter Web Site.
4. Publish a chapter newsletter.
5. Send local stories to area, district and state reporters.
6. Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and/or regional publications.
7. Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
8. Serve as the chapter photographer.

Sentinel- Nolan Wilharm

“Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome. I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia. I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in maintaining order."

Assist the president in maintaining order.
1. Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.
2. Welcome guests and visitors.
3. Keep the meeting room comfortable.
4. Assist with special features, recreation, food, and refreshments.

Parliamentarian- Nichole Gleesing

"It is my obligation to know and share information on parliamentary law, meeting procedure, and etiquette.  In order to maintain the right of every member to speak and the majority to prevail."