From a pool of more than 600 candidates nationwide, the National FFA Organization recently selected the Marionville FFA Chapter as a 2-Star winner in the National FFA Chapter Award program.
The chapter members have been invited to attend the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 21 through 24, where they will be recognized for this honor.
The award program is a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters for developing and conducting a detailed Program of Activities (POA).
Each activity provides opportunities for members to excel in one of three areas: student, chapter or community development.
Every year, chapters are recognized as having earned a one-, two- or three-star rating on their applications. The three-star rating is the highest level of accomplishment a chapter may achieve.
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 507,763 student members -- all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture -- as part of 7,439 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988 in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education.
The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. (Visit www.ffa.org for more information.)
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