Pictured here are the 22 FFA members who attended the Ohio FFA State Convention, May 2-4.
By: Sydney Reineck, Paulding FFA Reporter
The Paulding FFA chapter had 22 members attend State Convention in Columbus, Ohio on May 2-4. The Convention was held at The Ohio State fairgrounds. The chapter attended many different tours including a whistle factory, as well as a candy-making factory and the equine and dairy facilities at OSU while they were in Columbus. Ten members helped Meals of Hope make packaged macaroni for the needy in the United States. The packages are shipped out to homeless shelters and food pantries for those in need to pick up. The chapter attended four out of five sessions while at State Convention. The Paulding FFA are grateful for the Paulding FFA Alumni for their support of this trip for our chapter.
The FFA chapter got many awards at Convention this year. Riley Noffsinger accepted the award for charitable giving for the donation to the Ohio FFA Foundation. Jennifer Stahl and Shannon Hale received a scholarship for the Washington Leadership Conference. Kaylee Tressler, Emma Horstman, and Courtney Luderman all got gold ratings on their officer books where they were presented pins on stage. Kalyn Stahley was the highlight of the evening, placing first in the state of Ohio for the agriculture communications contest, and becoming Ohio State FFA treasurer. It has been 25 years since Paulding had a member get elected as an Ohio State FFA Officer. The chapter is very proud of Kalyn, and cannot wait to see what she does with her new position. It was a very successful convention for our chapter and we are looking forward to next year’s convention!
