Arkansas Agriculture Edition 26 : Page 27
Team FFA 2012-2013 (from left to right): Dausen Duncan, president; Jarrett Turner, Northwest vice president; Amie Wilcox, reporter; Lucas Head, Southern vice president; John Brian Kirksey, secretary; and Vicky Gallaher, Eastern vice president. June where they’ll each give a retiring address, chair sessions and, then, take off their blue FFA jackets for the final time. “I’m looking forward to challenging the members at banquets to push themselves to new heights,” said Gallaher. Despite the many once-in-a-lifetime activities they get to be a part of, the team knows this year will still bring about times of discouragement. They all know what their driving force will be when times get tough, though. First and foremost, the members will be their focus. Without them, these six would not be where they are today, and many of them often look to the state officer team for inspiration and guidance. Kirksey and Wilcox say looking back on the good times and remembering how they felt when they were first elected also will be a huge help. Duncan and Lucas Head, Southern District vice president, agreed that not losing sight of the goals they set at the beginning of the year, along with doing everything “with heart,” will be important for getting through the tough times. Throughout the many ups and downs, though, these six want to focus on service the most. At BLAST Off, they created a team mission statement that will constantly remind them why they are doing what they’re doing. It states, “Working together to develop the best influence for a positive impact.” The team added the word “together” to ensure they never forget, “Never six. Always one.” “As a state officer, I want to help us grow as a team, because we’ll accomplish more as a team than as individuals,” Turner said. There’s no doubt this year will fly by for these six. On top of their state officer duties, they also will be starting their first year of college, with the exception of Kirksey, who will be starting his senior year. But, with each other’s support and keeping “All with heart. Never done. Never six. Always one” in mind, the 2012-2013 state officer team will reach its goal of serving Arkansas FFA to the fullest. Arkansas Agriculture Mollie Dykes 27
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