Geneseo

Mission Statement

To spotlight opportunities within the FFA and forge connections within the agricultural community.

Student Leaders

Office	Name	Biography
Chapter President	Joseph Venneberg	As I experience my senior year and the decisions accompanying that, I have come to recognize the importance of donating my time to others and doing what I can to benefit others. The best thing I’ve done was get involved in FFA as a freshman and participate in all sorts of activities FFA offers throughout my four years of involvement.
Chapter Vice President	Kendall Ellerbrock	I am 17 and will be a Senior this year. I have been actively involved in FFA for three years, this being my 4th. I have truly enjoyed my time in FFA and can’t thank the ag industry enough.
Chapter Vice President	Austin Pearce	I will be entering my senior year and I am the Vice Presidentof Growing Leaders . I have been involved in the FFA for the past two years and I have made memories that will last a lifetime. I will strive to give my fellow members the best oppotunities possible.
Chapter Vice President	Dawsyn McDonald	I am 16 and am a junior this year. I have been active in FFA since my freshman year and plan to stay involved throughout the next two years. I got involved because of my passion for the equine industry.
Chapter Secretary	Peyton Kies	I am 16 and a Junior this year. I have been involved with FFA the past two years and plan on continuing for all four. FFA has given me so many opportunities and lifelong friends.
Chapter Treasurer	Ayden Kane	I will be a senior at Geneseo High School. I have been in FFA for three years and this will be my fourth. I have enjoyed my last three years and am looking forward to this year.
Chapter Reporter	Jaiden Minnaert	I am 16 and a junior this year. I have been involved with FFA since my freshman year. I am grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given and am excited for this FFA year!

Program Vision Statements

Our vision as a chapter is to create a lasting positive impact within our community and to become a beacon of agricultural strength and innovation.
We are dedicated to nurturing future leaders by providing opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership development.
By investing in the success of our members, we aim to cultivate a thriving, dynamic community rooted in the principles of agriculture and service.

Student Committees

Committee	Committee Summary and Objectives
Growing Leaders - Career Success Chair: Austin Pearce	Activities that promote student involvement and growth through agriculture related experiences and/or entrepreneurship and promote career readiness.
Growing Leaders - Healthy Lifestyle Chair: Austin Pearce	Activities that promote the well-being of students mentally or physically, in achieving the positive evolution of the whole person.
Growing Leaders - Leadership Chair: Austin Pearce	Activities that help the individual develop technical, human relations and decision-making skills to grow leaders.
Growing Leaders - Personal Growth Chair: Austin Pearce	Activities conducted that improve the identity and self-awareness of members. These activities should reflect members’ unique talents and potential by reinforcing their human and employability skills. The activities should strive to enhance the quality of life and contribute to members’ life goals and development.
Growing Leaders - Scholarship Chair: Austin Pearce	Activities that develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning experiences.
Building Communities - Citizenship Chair: Dawsyn McDonald	Activities conducted to encourage members to become active, involved citizens of their school, community and country.
Building Communities - Economic Development Chair: Dawsyn McDonald	Activities conducted to improve the economic welfare of the community.
Building Communities - Environmental Chair: Dawsyn McDonald	Activities conducted to preserve natural resources and develop more environmentally responsible individuals.
Building Communities - Human Resources Chair: Dawsyn McDonald	Activities conducted to improve the welfare and well-being of members and citizens of the community.
Building Communities - Stakeholder Engagement Chair: Dawsyn McDonald	Activities conducted to develop teamwork and cooperation between the local chapter and stakeholders.
Strengthening Agriculture - Agricultural Advocacy Chair: Kendall Ellerbrock	Activities conducted to articulate and promote agricultural programs, practices, policies and/or education to elicit action.
Strengthening Agriculture - Agricultural Literacy Chair: Kendall Ellerbrock	Activities that help consumers become better informed about the production, distribution and daily impact of food, fiber and fuel.
Strengthening Agriculture - Chapter Recruitment Chair: Kendall Ellerbrock	Activities conducted to increase agricultural education enrollment and/or FFA membership and encourage greater participation.
Strengthening Agriculture - Safety Chair: Kendall Ellerbrock	Activities that enhance safety in the community.
Strengthening Agriculture - Support Group Chair: Kendall Ellerbrock	Activities conducted to develop and maintain positive relations among FFA, parents and community leaders interested in supporting agricultural education.