Kodiak Takeoff

Kodiak is ON TOP OF THINGS!!! Darien and I were amazed when we traveled to Kodiak for their annual takeoff. The Kodiak Chapter was really impressive, all the classes we presented in seemed to have a blast and enjoy having something new in their class. We were able to present in numerous classes ranging from a survival class to natural resources. Due to the fact that the chapter was so on top of things, Darien and I had to change our schedule for takeoff. Instead of the normal workshops we focused mainly on team building and recruitment. We had a lot of individuals not associated with FFA show up and find out what was going on. We all had a blast, had an amazing pool party and played a lot of different games long into the nights. A lot of the members and I ended up pulling an all nighter and in the morning had an awesome breakfast of pizza!! I'm excited to see all of Kodiak at convention and I hope you guys bring some new members!!!

Hawaii FFA State Convention

Hawaii was an amazing opportunity to broaden our horizons concerning other association’s state conventions. We had a blast and were able to take part in an extremely fun state convention down in Hawaii. The Hawaii FFA Association has around 300 members with about 100 of them attending the state convention. Chapters from four different islands came together on the Big Island for the convention in Hilo. For two and a half days, state convention activities took place all over the University of Hawaii at Hilo, activities that allowed the students to have a blast, learn all about FFA, and think about their future. We were also able to work with the state officers a lot, especially with their retiring addresses. We had a great time with all of the state officers and quickly bonded. Traven was able to meet a great friend that he will be going to college with next year while Mya was able to meet an awesome visiting state officer candidate from Idaho. We both learned a lot of stuff to incorporate into our own state convention, a favorite of Mya's was a game called Gimmie Gimmie. This game got members up and moving and a lot of the Hawaii FFA members got into the game. There was a lot of activity both before and after the state convention as well. We were able to tour half of the big island with the Pahoa chapter, a chapter native to the island and on the tour we were able to tour the Mauna Loa macadamia nut plant, see a sea turtle, and visit an amazing candy store. On another outing, we were able to visit a black sand beach and we saw a turtle get flipped on its back on the reef. It was unable to escape and so a lady went out to try and rescue it but the turtle was too heavy and wedged in the rocks. Traven went out to help and with their combined effort, they were able to save the sea turtle.  Overall, everything in Hawaii was a blast and we are so glad we were able to attend.

Mya & Traven

I'm your 2012-2013 Alaska FFA State Officer Brittany Jones.

I was born in Homer Alaska and am the youngest of 5 Jones's. My older sister Jessica was in FFA when she was in school and passed that onto Wendy who was a State Officer last year. This year as State Officer has been challenging but I wouldn't have wanted to do anything else. I am privileged to say that I helped this State, that I have contributed to an Association which I love. But that is not the only way I furthered FFA, being a member is the stepping stone that led me to be in this office today. So Thank You to all the members and Alumni who have inspired me to be where I today. 

This wonderful weekend we are in the beautiful, and still a little chilly, Fairbanks! We are planning our State Convention, which will be held in April 24-27. If you have more questions contact your local FFA advisor! We have a lot of exciting events planned and hope to see a lot of new faces this year. Don't forget that the State Officers have a long standing bet on you can remember the most names. Follow us on Facebook: Alaska FFA Association.

Darien Cooke
State Reporter