FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday November 19, 2024
Kewanee Community Unit District #229 Launches New FFA Chapter, Celebrates with
Charter Signing Ceremony
Kewanee, Illinois – Kewanee Community Unit District #229 is proud to announce the establishment
of its very own Kewanee Middle FFA Chapter, a milestone for students passionate about agriculture,
leadership, and career development. The new chapter held its official charter signing ceremony on
Friday November 8th,2024 to commemorate its founding and recognize the first group of members.
At the event, founding members of the Kewanee Middle FFA chapter, along with Illinois Association
FFA officers, faculty advisors and school administrators, signed the official charter, marking the
beginning of an exciting journey focused on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success
for students. This inaugural group of Kewanee Middle FFA members will have the opportunity to
participate in FFA’s intracurricular activities, blending academic instruction with hands-on,
experiential learning.
“We are thrilled to launch our Kewanee Middle FFA chapter,” said Mrs. Callahan, Kewanee FFA
Advisor. “FFA provides our students with invaluable skills in leadership, communication, and
teamwork while fostering an understanding and appreciation for agriculture and its essential role in
our society.”
Through FFA, students will gain access to a wide range of career and leadership development
activities. The chapter’s founding members look forward to engaging in service projects, career
exploration, and activities that strengthen community ties.
In line with FFA’s mission, Kewanee’s new chapter aims to nurture the potential of students and
inspire the next generation of leaders. The signing of the chapter’s charter signifies not just the start
of the chapter but the beginning of a legacy that will impact students and the local community for
years to come.
For more information about the Kewanee Middle FFA Chapter, please contact our Middle School
Agricultural Educators and FFA Advisors, Ms. Johnson (Central Jr High) or Ms. Bailey (Neponset
Grade School).
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]About the National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization
of more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto
Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success
through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and
on Facebook and Twitter.
About the FFA
The Illinois Association FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through
agricultural education. To learn more about the FFA visit http://www.ilaged.org
“Mission”
The theme for the 2024 - 2025 State Officer Team is “Mission”. The State Officer Team consists of the
twenty-five Section Presidents and five major State Officers. This year’s team selected this theme to
encourage individuals, teams, chapters, businesses and organizations to make it their “Mission” to
grow from their leadership opportunities and experiences in FFA and beyond. The team also
encourages and supports current and future FFA members, their activities and agricultural education.
About the Illinois Foundation FFA
Illinois Foundation FFA engages individuals, industry, education, government, and foundations in
securing funds to support quality Agricultural Education/FFA programs in Illinois. To learn how you
can become involved link to http://www.ilaged.org