On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Crookston FFA competed in a Minnesota Region 1 LDE (Leadership Development Event) Day. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings team took 1st place out of 7 teams. The Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE is a contest that has members demonstrate their ability to use the proper parliamentary procedure in a mock meeting. They are scored on the quality of their discussions, proper use of motions, and their overall expression. They also answer oral and written questions about proper parliamentary procedures. The team advanced to the state competition in April.
Addisyn Schiller earned first place out of 17 people in the Region 1 FFA Creed Speaking LDE. In the Creed Speaking LDE members memorize and recite the FFA creed. After reciting the FFA creed members answer a few questions about the creeds’ meaning. Addisyn also advanced to the state competition in April.
On the same day, Crookston FFA had 5 members attend the Region 1 Winter Leadership Conference (WRLC). They attended workshops on FFA opportunities, ag careers, and effective leadership.
