In my family, I’m the oldest child. I take charge of situations regularly. I take the responsibility for most things that occur in our household. I am a control freak and want things done just right. (In other words, my way.) I’ve always known I need to set an example for my little brother so that he can become a better person than I am. I have strived to be a leader for my brother first and foremost.
This summer I wasn’t really home very much and he stepped up to the plate, and instead of him making my summer more complicated, like normal, he made my life easier this summer and I thank him immensely for taking that step up in life. That wasn’t the only big step up in life Tanner made this summer though. Tanner took on the responsibility of mentoring a Cloverbud 4-Her in the sheep project. Orrin is a neighbor boy who had never worked with sheep before this summer, and I can proudly tell you that not only did Orrin have fun showing his lamb Snickers this year, but can NOT wait until next summer arrives to start the process over again with Tanner and continue the sheep project. Tanner took on an air of confidence when Orrin was around and before my eyes I watched my little brother’s leadership skills blossom and grow. I saw a future FFA member, in both Tanner and Orrin. Even though Tanner might prefer athletics in the end, I saw the makings of a future leader; whether that be on the football field or in the show ring, the potential is there. As I had the opportunity this summer to witness growth in current FFA members at Greenhand camp, I realized we all started somewhere; and that somewhere is different for everyone, but the end goal of becoming an influential leader in agriculture is the same. I came across goals of becoming a chapter officer, a region officer, and even a state officer someday. But more importantly, I witnessed FFA members setting goals for themselves that were attainable. I saw the passion for FFA and agriculture that each possessed. I saw the potential that they had. I knew that the future of Minnesota FFA was in good hands because they are “developing those qualities of leadership which FFA members should possess.”
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Maureen
8/30/2016 11:52:02 am
Excellent!!! Way to go Tanner! So proud of both of you!!!!!
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Kylee
8/30/2016 02:17:48 pm
thank you so much! (sorry about the last reply...they were emojis ;)
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Darlene Karg
8/30/2016 05:49:08 pm
Neat. Orrin came today and was so excited and beaming as he got out of the van. Tanner mentors Orrin like you mentored Tanner. Tanner had a good teacher.
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Kylee
8/30/2016 06:35:34 pm
awwwww thanks
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