“FFA members why are we here?” states the president during opening ceremonies. Following three taps of the gavel, FFA members filling the room rise, and with resounding and confident voices start, “To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”
“To practice brotherhood…” can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people; but to an FFA member, it means more than a friendship. It means creating another family, a FFAmily. I have been blessed with the opportunity to grow in the FFA organization in the great state of Minnesota; and through MN FFA, I have met some of the best and most influential people in my life. Finding a commonality is easy to do at an FFA camp, but so is leaving with a new best friend. As many of you know, Mary is like the sister I don't have -- and we met at FFA camp. Whether it's our love for show stock or big hair and fashion, I can always count on Mary for a FANTASTIC and truly enjoyable conversation at anytime of day. Valerie sparked my passion for agriculture and truly serves as a role model for me, as well as many other FFA members. Her professional spunk and drive to serve others pushes me to be more like her. Whether it be catching up at a leadership conference, or helping me through a sobbing hardship, Valerie is such a rock and guide in my life. And then there are people like Nathan, Klarissa, and Madi. Whether it is three and a half hours later in a coffee shop, a quick late night phone call, or sound life advice -- these three know how to lift my spirits or just talk about life. I thank God everyday for blessing me with such unique people and placing them in my life. If you don't already have a Mary, Valerie, Nathan, Klarissa , or Madi in your life, keep looking. They will come to you when you least expect it -- but at just the right moment. Surround yourself with people you strive to be more like - they will rub off on you. Lastly, never forget to practice brotherhood with your closest friend or furthest stranger. You never know what impact they might have on your life down the road.
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AuthorKylee Kohls - #passionateAGvocate Archives
July 2018
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