(Submitted by BG FFA)
Bowling Green FFA received the title of Top 10 Chapter in Growing Leaders at the Virtual Ohio FFA Celebration held from May 4-8. The chapter members submit an application about the chapter’s activities to be included in this elite group. To be applicable for a Gold Medal Chapter, we must submit an application of our chapter’s activities to be reviewed by some of the highest ranked FFA officials in the state.
BG was also recognized for their charitable donations to The Children’s Miracle Network and CROP/Church World Services.
Three BG FFA officers were recognized among the state’s best during one of the convention sessions. Erica Dauterman (Treasurer), Hayden Belleville (Reporter) and Faith Evans (Secretary) were recognized with gold medals for their outstanding books and record keeping skills.
Four of BG FFA members’ pictures will be added to the State FFA Degree Wall in the classroom for 2020. Lynette Bechstein, Hayden Belleville, Garrett Germann, and Konnaly Kale all received their State FFA Degrees.
The State Degree is the highest degree the state of Ohio can award to an FFA member. It recognizes outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, FFA achievements and activities, school and community activities, and scholarship. Less than 2 percent of all FFA members will ever receive this honor.
Lynette Bechstein’s SAE was Poultry and Swine Production and consisted of raising hogs and chickens to exhibit and sell at the Wood County Fair in the summer. Lynette has participated in the Job Interview, Poultry and Soil Judging CDEs. Lynette is the daughter of Jeremy and Kelly Bechstein.
Hayden Belleville’s SAE consisted of market steers that he exhibited through the Ohio BEST Show Circuit and the Ohio State Fair. Hayden is serving as Chapter Reporter and participates in the Public Speaking and General Livestock Judging CDEs. Hayden is the son of Ivan and Robin Belleville.
Garrett Germann’s SAE consisted of landscaping and beef production. Garrett raised a beef feeder and market steer for the Wood County Fair. He also ran his own landscape company. Garrett was involved in the Soil Judging and Farm Business Management CDEs. Garrett is the son of Jody and Tricia Germann.
Konnaly Kale’s SAE was Beef Production and consisted of her raising market steers and beef breeding for the Wood County Fair. Konnaly served as Chapter President and participated in the Food Science and Soil Judging CDEs. Konnaly is the daughter of Doug and Melinda Kale.
The Bowling Green FFA Chapter is proud to have these hardworking and accomplished individuals as its members! Bowling Green FFA is a satellite of Penta Career Center.
