SAVE THE DATE
Fall 2019 | Volume 8 | Number 1
California FFA News is published quarterly by the
California Association, FFA.
California Association, FFA
Post Office Box 460
Galt, California 95632
209-744-1600
[email protected]
www.CalAgEd.org
THIS SCHOOL YEAR
CALIFORNIA FFA HAS A
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Editor and Graphic Design:
Jennifer Luiz Patton
Twisted Twig Design & Print
[email protected]
Greenhand Leadership Conference (GLC)
We are always looking for great stories about members
and alumni around our state. Know of a story that we
should feature in CA FFA News?
Please email [email protected].
Submission deadlines:
Fall...............June 1st
Winter..........September 1st
Spring..........November 15th
Summer.......March 1st
What: Introduction to Agricultural Education, Career Success
Who: Freshmen
When: One-Day Conferences in Aug., Sept. and Oct.
Introduces students to the benefits and opportunities in Agricultural
Education, including SAE and FFA. This conference is the “hook-line-
and-sinker” to get students to buy into Agricultural Education throughout
their four years in high school.
Made for Excellence Conference (MFE)
What: ME: Student Development, Personal Growth
Who: Sophomores
When: Two-Day Conferences held in January and February
Personal development starts with the individual. Self-discovery of talents,
strengths, interests and personal character are emphasized as the
individual is channeled to discover their passion in life. This conference
focuses on “Student Development and ME: one’s personal skills and
development of the ability to be successful.”
Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA)
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER • 4-6 Greenhand Leadership Conference
(GLC)-Bakersfield 10 GLC-Lakeside 10-11 GLC-Fresno
11 GLC-Calipatria 12-13 GLC-Menifee 18-20 GLC-
Lemoore 24-27 GLC-Salinas
OCTOBER • 1-2 GLC-Redding 1-4 GLC-Lodi 28-
31 National FFA Convention Delegate Trip 30-NOV 2
National FFA Convention & Expo
NOVEMBER • 2-5 National State Educational Tour of
Washington, D.C. 9 State Cotton Judging Contest
What: WE: Chapter Development, Personal Growth
Who: Juniors
When: Two-Day Conferences held in January and February
Once leaders are comfortable with their own self and self-purpose,
they can discover how to work with others and establish a goal. The
process for analyzing program needs and planning a project or event
is the focus of this conference as students discover how to be teams
of innovative leaders in their chapter. This conference about “WE: the
individual leader, their relationships with others and how to establish
common vision.”
Sacramento Leadership Experience (SLE)
What: SERVE: Community Development, Personal Growth
Who: Seniors
When: Four-Day Conference held in March
Students step into the role of one of California’s State legislators,
are assigned a specific California district and spend four days in
Sacramento. SLE is all about the role of government, agricultural policy
and advocacy. This conference focuses on “Community Development
and SERVE: the ability to grow and develop others and serve your
community.”
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