JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Recently, State Representative Bennie Cook welcomed members of the Summersville FFA Chapter to the Missouri State Capitol before they attended the state FFA Convention.
The advisor, officers and members of the Summersville chapter had the opportunity to meet with members of the general assembly, tour the Capitol, learn about the legislative process, while also watching and being introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives Chambers, and they also enjoyed lunch outside of Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe’s office. They had the opportunity to practice for their upcoming Parliamentary Procedure Contest at the State FFA Convention in a committee room at the Capitol.
“FFA has had such a positive impact on so many young people in our state by teaching them leadership skills and the value of hard work and instilling in them the importance of carrying on the proud tradition of agriculture,” said Cook, R-Houston. “It was an honor to welcome the Summersville FFA Chapter officers, members and their advisor Ms. Bell to their Missouri State Capitol, and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity I had to meet with these impressive young adults.”
The FFA organization was founded by a group of young farmers who met in Kansas City in 1928. Today, FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
For more questions, call Rep. Cook’s office at 573-751-1490.
