Chapter officer Frances Weaver conducts a workshop on communication.
The Tyrone Area FFA Chapter in Pennsylvania is gearing up for one of the most exciting times of the year. Celebrating National FFA Week teaches members about the organization’s mission to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success among agriculture students. For Tyrone Area FFA members, the week is not only about celebration, but also about learning, teamwork and community.
In the weeks leading up to the event, Tyrone Area’s FFA officer team has been busy planning fun and impactful “growth lessons” for its members. These workshops are designed to help members strengthen foundational skills that will carry them far beyond the classroom. The officers planned the workshops based on their chapter theme of “Be the Spark: Ignite the Future.”
Lessons often focus on key topics, such as leadership, communication, time management, teamwork and career readiness. In addition, members have the opportunity to refresh their knowledge of FFA traditions, proper Official Dress and parliamentary procedure. According to chapter leaders, the goal of these lessons is to keep members engaged while building the next generation of agricultural leaders.
“I chose to do my lesson on choosing a career path, and showing our members that they can achieve everything they want, whether they have simpler dreams or more extravagant ones,” says Chapter Reporter Madisen Jones, who is getting her lesson ready. “I am extremely excited to not only show our members what they are capable of, but also motivate them to do what they want.”
Junior member Isaac Weaver, for example, uses these new skills every day. “I’m very excited about National FFA Week and the workshops the chapter officers have planned,” Weaver says. “I always find the lessons to be super useful in my day-to-day life.”
Adding to the excitement, the classroom has been decorated to reflect the FFA spirit. Blue and gold decorations cover the room, and the space radiates energy and pride. In previous years, the chapter has gone all out, including creating a balloon arch handmade by the officer team.
Chapter officers decorate the entrance by creating their own balloon arch.
National FFA Week is more than just a series of events; it is a celebration of dedication, learning and community. With thoughtful planning, cheerful decorations and a strong sense of teamwork, Tyrone Area FFA is ready to make this year’s celebration its best one yet.
