Road Trippin'

It has been TOO long!  In that case, welcome back!

So if many of you haven't heard a couple of us officers headed down to Manhattan, Kansas last Monday to enjoy their state convention.  Not only were we able to help out with the projects, CDE's, and other events that were going on, but we went sight seeing.

When we got to Manhattan on Monday Sharita Lacey, a past KS state officer, gave us a tour of Manhattan.  It was awesome.  We went to Manhattan hill, took pictures and just had a blast.

Tuesday brought us to some great adventures on the K-State Campus.  We helped out with some CDE's.  I particularly helped out with the Extemp. speaking contest.  It was exciting to see this contest as I had never seen it in all of my years in FFA.  Also that day, we ate K-State Ice Cream.  It was pretty good.  Pete actually went back for seconds.  This day we also went to Pillsbury Crossing which was amazing!  Then we met with the KS state officers and met Morgan Parker, National Central Region VP, and Becky Sullivan National Secretary.  

Wednesday brought upon some more delegate packet stuffing and more contests.  That night we were able to meet members and attend the first general session, which was great!  We got some great ideas for our convention in 11 months!

On Thursday we went to all three sessions which continued to excite us.  We had so much fun listening to keynote speakers, retiring addresses, and hearing of KS members accomplishments.  Our drive home started at 10:30 to stay on Mr. Pete Thome's itinerarry.

I had a blast and I'm ready for the summers events!  Remember to sign up for camps and for FFA Day at the dome on June 29th!  The Twins are 1 game away from being first, so help cheer them on!

Keep posted for Pictures of convention!

Stationed by the rising sun,

Derek