Illinois Association FFA

Illinois Association FFA

3221 Northfield Drive, Springfield Illinois 62702

Phone: 217/753-3328Fax: 217/753-3359

Mike Shively – President Jim Tobin– Vice President

Chris Steppig– Reporter Jacob Meisner– Secretary

Clayton Carley– Treasurer Harley Hepner – Advisor

James Craft – Executive SecretaryFrank Dry – Associate Exec. Secretary

For Immediate Release

FFA Member attends Illinois FFA Leadership Camp

Monticello - Insert Camper(s) Names of the Insert Chapter Name FFA Chapter recently attended the 2011 Illinois FFA Leadership Camp, held at Allerton Park near Monticello from July 27 - July 30. Insert Camper(s) NamesSelect Choicewaswere among the 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 skills, Ag Olympics, FFA power sessions, a dance and a large water balloon fight. Select ChoiceHe SheThey also listened to presentations from the Illinois FFA Alumni, Illinois Foundation FFA, hypnotist Dr. Morton Ford, and guest speaker Butch Cotter.

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of youth by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.

Photo caption: Pictured from left to right State FFA Select OfficerSecretary, Jacob MeisnerTreasurer, Clayton CarleyReporter, Chris Steppig,

Insert Camper(s) Namesand Section 1 President, Nick Gimpleand Section 2 President, Aaron Wetzeland Section 3 President, Tyson Schulteand Section 4 President, Jamie Muellerand Section 5 President, Mallory Blunierand Section 6 President, Kye Witekand Section 7 President, Darren Riskedaland Section 8 President, Darius Dixonand Section 9 President, Megan Bloemerand Section 10 President, Jacob Hilliardand Section 11 President, Kirby Fechtand Section 12 President, Cody Zeeckand Section 13 President, Dalton Heavnerand Section 14 President, Morgan Kincheloeand Section 15 President, Caleb Behmeand Section 16 President, Brianna Harmonand Section 17 President, Jacob Dickeyand Section 18 President, Thea Fruhlingand Section 19 President, Alex Russelland Section 20 President, Sarah Luceand Section 21 President, Courtney Gersteneckerand Section 22 President, Joel Limestalland Section 23 President, Billy Hatfieldand Section 24 President, Chisum Kirbyand Section 25 President, Alex Edwards.

For questions contact: IllinoisFFACenter

3221 Northfield Dr.

Springfield, IL62702

217-753-3328