Region VIII FFA
REGION VIII YEARLY EVENTS
Fall Leadership Day
Fall Leadership Day is the "kick-off" event of the school year organized by the Region Vlll FFA Officer team and is hosted by a different school in our region each year. FFA members gather from across the region and attend three workshops. Some of the workshops are dedicated to Greenhands (first year members) and include the basics of FFA. Other workshops are geared to Chapter leaders and allow members to learn how to lead their chapter effectively. Interactive discussions with leaders from other chapters allow chapters to share ideas about their successful activities and community involvement. A highlight of Fall Leadership Day is each attendee goes on a tour of an agricultural business or farm that is in the community that is hosting the event. Fall Leadership Day is a great way for you to start the FFA year on a high note and to connect with FFA friends!
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Region Greenhand Camp
Region VIII Greenhand Camp is weekend camp for young and/or new FFA members who want to learn how to become a successful FFA member. It is usually held in late November/early December and is a way to jump start for your FFA career. You will learn about FFA opportunities such as Career Development Events (CDE's), Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE's), and Leadership Development Events (LDEs), etc. Greenhands from around the region gather at this camp to learn proper etiquette, what it means to be an FFA member, and how to present themselves in public and on social media. There are fun group activities that allow you to get to know the region officers, and we complete a service project together as a group. There is some free time to get to know other members from the region and a dance. This camp opportunity early in your FFA career could be just what you need to get off to a great start!