Emerald Times - March 2023

Sisters, I hope everyone's 2023 has started out being blessed. Mine sure has as my husband and I welcomed our second child on January 30th. Life sure has gotten a lot more interesting for us!

moment to nominate a fellow sister. It was not an easy decision to select just four of them. If you know of a fellow sister who is deserving of this award, you can nominate them now for 2024 in the Greenhouse.

It’s hard to believe how quickly the last few months have passed. I feel like we were just in St. Paul for the National Conclave, but in just a short few months, we will be in Omaha for the 2023 National Convention. The National Sorority Board has been pulling together the program details and will update the website as it all comes together. If you’re an alumna and want to share your knowledge or expertise with fellow sisters, we are still looking for a few more workshop facilitators. This year’s theme is ‘Own Your Space’. We can’t wait to see you all in July!

In addition to the chance to honor a fellow sister, there are several other opportunities for alumnae to stay connected and support the Sorority. So, if you have thought about giving back, now is a great time.

Throughout February, collegiate members from across the country gather at one of four Leadership Seminars held in conjunction with AGR. We are so proud to have record numbers attending in our first fully in-person series since 2020.

Leadership Seminar participants cheered the achievements of our Spirit of Ruth recipients, who each received their awards at a seminar.

Congratulations on a well-deserved honor. We had a record setting number of nominations this year and appreciate everyone who took a

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National Volunteer Openings 2023 Leadership Seminars Cover: Spirit of Ruth Recipients National Convention 2023

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There are a variety of roles available this spring, some that only require you to commit a few hours of your time over a short period to more involved roles that require more time and a one to two-year commitment. Throughout the following pages, you will find the details about these roles and how to volunteer or apply—they include National Awards Program Judges; National Sorority Board Positions; Chapter Consultants; and 2024 Leadership Seminar Facilitators.

As always, feel free to reach out to me or anyone else on the National Sorority Board if you have any questions or concerns.

In Sisterhood,

Kim (Stassen) Neumann National Sorority Board President

FFA American Degrees Regional Pillar Award Winners Call for National Judges

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Sigma Alpha Chapter Consultants Applications due April 1 Chapter Consultants are the heartbeat of Sigma Alpha collegiate chapters, and support, mentor and guide chapter officers toward success. If you have a love for Sigma Alpha, a desire to give back to collegiate chapters, and a willingness to mentor collegiate chapters, this may be the role for you.

In this role, you’ll regularly communicate with your eight + assigned chapters and participate in monthly Chapter Leader Forums led by the Chapter Operations Director and Chapter Operations Manager. Additionally, you will travel to about four chapters in each year, which may require time away from work. There are 4 spots available for this 2-year commitment. Contact the Jennifer Webster at collegiate@sigmaalpha.org. for more information.

National Sorority Board Applications Due April 15 Are you a Sigma Alpha alumna who would like to devote time, energy and expertise to helping Sigma Alpha excel? The alumnae who serve on our National Sorority Board provide immeasurable benefit to Sigma Alpha and help the sorority move forward in strategic and meaningful ways. Available positions include: Vice President, Collegiate Membership Director, Professional Development Director and Communications Director. These are 2-year terms.

The National Sorority Board governs the sorority in accordance with the National Bylaws, policies and procedures. They also provide guidance to collegiate and alumnae chapters, facilitate the bonds of sisterhood between members and serve as representatives of Sigma Alpha at sorority, industry and affiliated association events. Contact Kim Neumann at nationalpresident@sigmaalpha.org for more information.

The applications for both roles can be found in the Greenhouse.

We’re excited to announce that the Sigma Alpha family just got a little bit bigger! Sigma Alpha National President, Kim Neumann, and her husband, Brad, welcomed their second child and first son, Owen David Neumann, on January 30, 2023. Big sister, Emma, was excited to greet him upon his arrival home and is already a big help to mom and dad!

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For the first time since 2020, the Sigma Alpha—AGR Leadership Seminars returned to a fully in-person experience.

Nearly 275 Sigma Alpha sisters from across the country participated in one of four sessions held throughout the month of February. The theme for this year’s series was “Explore.”

The four alumni facilitators—2 from Sigma Alpha and 2 from Alpha Gamma Rho—guided participants through a two-day journey as they learned from the experiences of impactful explorers and how their expectations are like the lives we live.

Friday’s breakout sessions included everything from, “Trekking Through Social Confidence,” to “Own Your Path Everyday,” followed by “Exploring Your Brand,” and “Exploring Your Network.”

Collectively, these sessions laid the foundational elements for building personal success by navigating situations that push attendees out of their comfort zones, mastering time-management, identifying their personal brand, and broadening their professional networks.

The day capped off with a session titled “Exploring Your True Colors,” which took a look at their personalities and how they could truly represent their best authentic selves in social settings.

Saturday began with participants navigating conflict resolution in the “Exploring Conflict Resolution” session, and used the lessons learned the night before to integrate the role of personality types in resolving issues. The “Explore your Role on a Team” session showcased the ability of teamwork to make achieving goals more attainable.

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Participants also learned the importance of utilizing innovation for personal and leadership growth in “The Innovation Journey,” and identified their planning strengths and weaknesses in “Exploration of Event Planning.”

Participants set goals for themselves and identified personal objectives.

Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Alpha honored alumni during the luncheon on Saturday.

Sigma Alpha presented the Spirit of Ruth Award to a deserving alumna at each of the four sessions.

The weekend concluded with “Define Your Exploration & Start Your Journey,” an action planning session that helped participants to take what was learned over the weekend hat and use it establish a plan for success, for both themselves as individuals and their chapters as a whole.

Are you interested in serving the organization in a way that will provide sisters from across the country with an unparalleled professional development opportunity? The National

Sorority Board is currently seeking applications for alumnae to serve as Leadership Seminar Facilitators for the 2024 Leadership Seminars.

In this role, you have an incredible opportunity to apply your experience and creativity to lead the design and delivery of professional programming that prepares members for career and personal leadership success. Apply today! This is an 8-month commitment that requires travel over 6-weekends (Thursday-Sunday) and additional time at home building the curriculum you will present. Questions? Contact Andrea Schroeder at professionaldevelopment@sigmaalpha.org.

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The Spirit of Ruth Award was created to recognize Sigma Alpha Alumnae who embody the sp This year four award winners were selected to receive this prestigious

Lindsey Liebig Carter is an alumna of the Kappa Chapter of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.

She currently serves as the Executive Director of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA) and is a recent fellow of the prestigious, California Ag Leadership Program.

In 2021, she was named the Woman of the Year by the California State Legislature. Lindsey previously served as Executive Director of the Sacramento County Farm Bureau.

She has dedicated years of service to Sigma Alpha including as Chapter President of the Kappa Chapter, National President of Sigma Alpha, and President of the Sigma Alpha Foundation. Lindsey and her husband Derick live on her extended family’s farm, where they grow wine grapes. They are expecting their first child in late spring/early summer.

An alumna of the Pi Chapter at Virginia Tech, Charlotte (Charley) Maxwell received her Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences while staying heavily involved in agriculture-centered activities and groups.

She served as Vice President of Block and Bridle, Vice President of Sigma Alpha, and was a member of the Horse Judging Team.

Charley also completed her Masters in Agriculture and Life Sciences and helped found the Virginia Women In Agriculture Network. She continued her involvement with Sigma Alpha by serving as the Virginia Tech Sigma Alpha Alumnae Chapter President for three years.

She currently is an Agribusiness Agent through Clemson University, where she promotes and supports women in agriculture and among the many leadership roles of this position, she chairs the South Carolina Women in Agriculture Network (SCWAgN).

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L to R, Charley Maxwell Spirit of Ruth Recipient, and Angela Scott, National Outreach Director

pirit of Ruth through active involvement, leadership, and commitment to the field of agriculture. honor, and will be formally honored at the 2023 Leadership Seminars.

Jessica (Rohrig) Kiesling is an alumna of the Iowa State University Delta Chapter and holds a Masters Degree in Agricultural Education. Her involvement in 4-H, FFA, and Speak Out For Agriculture developed her passion for creating educational experiences in agriculture and her decision to study agricultural education.

She credits Sigma Alpha for helping transform her from passionate to professional and for opening her eyes to new ways to develop.

Since 2015, she has worked in Michigan State University’s Animal Science Department serving as the Advising Coordinator and teaching two professional development courses. When her husband, Dan Kiesling, passed away in 2016, she chose to honor his legacy and commitment to animal science and livestock judging by establishing an endowment in his name.

For Jessica, relationships with students that span the test of time are the true measure of her success. She is most proud of the fact that she remains in touch with students while building new bonds today. In 2020, Jessica married Nigel O'Connor. They live in Michigan with their four (yes, 4!) cats, and spend their summers guiding tour groups around Ireland.

Kelly Lawler is an alumna and founding member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Sigma Alpha at Cal State University– Chico. She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.

She hails from a long line of dairy farmers and has been involved in agriculture her entire life. Kelly was active in California FFA prior college and was a integral in bringing Sigma Alpha to her campus. As an alumna, she has served the Sorority extensively. She is a past Leadership Seminar Facilitator and Coordinator. She served as National Treasurer followed by two terms as National President.

During her tenure as National President, Kelly’s vision enabled the Sorority to charter nearly 10 new chapters in 4 years, vastly improve its technological resources and expand its staff to better support the membership. She is currently serving as a Director on the Sigma Alpha Foundation Board.

In addition to her support of Sigma Alpha, Kelly volunteers in her community and local schools. For nearly 20 years, she has owned and operated the KAL Group, which manages campaign finances for candidates running for local, regional, state and federal office. Kelly and her husband, Casey, reside with their children Audra, Ethan and Johanna on her family’s dairy farm in Hilmar, CA.

L to R, Kelly Lawler, Spirit of Ruth Recipient, and Jessica Gray, National Treasurer

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Shelby Martin is an alumna of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha at the University of Florida and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Agricultural Communications.

During her time in the Beta Gamma Chapter, she involved herself in as many leadership opportunities as she could. She served as the semi-formal chair, formal chair and as the First Vice President. She was charged with planning a sisterhood retreat that took place at the beginning of each new semester and provided sisters the opportunity to create a vision and goals for the upcoming semester.

Since 2021, Shellie has served as the Communications Coordinator for Florida Farm Bureau and is responsible for creating and editing the monthly newsletter, preparing original articles for the FFBF website, e-newsletter and other media produced or managed by the Public Relations Division. Additionally, she assists the Director of Public Relations in Farm Bureau event promotions and other division projects.

An alumna of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha at the University of Florida, Kellie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Resource Economics, and Master’s Degree in Agribusiness.

While attending the University of Florida, she served as Ambassador for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and as 2nd Vice President and President for the Beta Gamma Chapter.

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cream shop, Tanya & Matt’s Ice Cream and serves as its Vice President of Operations.

She is a passionate advocator for the agriculture industry, educating consumers on where their food comes from, the intricacies of the food system from farm to table, and the safety of our food supply.

She has continued her involvement with Sigma Alpha as an alumna and has served as the President of the Sigma Alpha UF Alumnae Chapter since 2020.

The Spirit of Ruth Award was created to recognize Sigma Alpha Alumnae who embody the spirit of Ruth through active involvement, leadership, and commitment to the field of agriculture. This year three award winners were selected to receive this prestigious honor, and will be formally honored at the 2023 Leadership Seminars.

To nominate a sister for the Spirit of Ruth award, visit sigmaalpha.org and login to the Greenhouse (my.sigmaalpha.org), where you will be able to access the application.

Application Information   

Applications Open Applications Close Number of Awards

Now September 30, 2023 One per Leadership Seminar

Eligibility: Dues paid alumnae In Good Standing

2023 Spirit of Ruth Award Recipients Charley Maxwell

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Courtenay DeHoff is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, network television personality and cowgirl. With over fifteen years of experience as a television host, she boasts a wide skill set including shooting, editing and producing high quality content.

Armed with a passion to share stories on her own terms and give prominence to the agriculture community, Courtenay has utilized her expert storytelling skills to show being a cowgirl isn't how you look, where you live or even the lifestyle you lead. It's a state of mind.

As the founder of the global brand movement, Fancy Lady Cowgirl, she aims to celebrate women from all walks of life and teach them to lean into their true identity to reach new levels of success and fulfillment. Courtenay is on a mission to empower women from all walks of life to overcome feelings of unworthiness in order to unleash the cowgirl within and live legendary.

Sigma Alpha is excited to welcome her as the Keynote Speaker for the 2023 National Convention, where she will help attendees put their best foot forward in order to “Own their Space!

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11:00 AM—Noon

Awards Competition Check-in

8:00—9:15 AM

Service Breakfast

1:00—1:30 PM

Official Convention Kick-off

9:15—9:30 AM

Networking Break

1:30—4:30 PM

National Pillar Awards Competition

9:30—11:30 AM

National Chapter Congress

1:30—4:30 PM

Chapter/Member Development Breakouts

11:45 AM—1:15 PM Fellowship Luncheon

4:30—4:45 PM

Networking Break

1:35—3:00 PM

Personal/Professional Development Workshops

4:30—6:00 PM

Pillar Committee Meetings (for Delegates)

3:00—6:00 PM

Free Time

4:30—6:00 PM

Non-Delegate Programming

6:00—7:15 PM

Cocktails & ConversationNetworking Trade Show Reception

8:00—10:00 PM

TBD

7:15—10:00 PM

Annual Emerald Banquet & National Awards Presentation

7:45—9:00 AM

Leadership Breakfast

9:00—9:15 AM

Networking Break

9:15—10:00 AM

Chapter Development Workshops

10:10—10:55 AM

Chapter Development Workshops

11:05—11:55 AM

Chapter Development Workshops

Noon—1:15 PM

Scholarship Luncheon

1:30—2:15 PM

Personal/Professional Development Workshops

2:30—3:15 PM

Personal/Professional Development Workshops

3:30—4:30 PM

National Service Projects

4:30 PM

Official Programming Adjourns— Free Time to Explore Omaha & Connect with Sisters.

5:30 PM

Alumnae Networking Reception

Doubletree Omaha Downtown 1616 Dodge St Omaha, NE 68102 Room Rates—$119/night up to 4 people per room

Registration Rate: $325 Registration to Open March 31, 2023

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As the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience a their FFA career.

This year, nearly 100 Sigma Alpha sisters shared with us that they received their FFA America

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FFA Chapter Clark's Fork Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Beta Major Animal Science FFA SAE Fair Steers and Cow Herd

FFA Chapter Canaan Sigma Alpha Chapter Pi Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Equine and Dairy Management and Production

FFA Chapter Modesto-Gregori Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Phi Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Market Swine, Market Goats, and Work Experience

FFA Chapter Lake Forest Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Kappa Major Plant Science FFA SAE Diversified Livestock

FFA Chapter Peebles Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Major Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Entrepreneurship, Breeding Cattle Herd

FFA Chapter Ionia Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Major Agriculture Economics FFA SAE Dairy Entrepreneur Proficiency, Dairy Placement, Diversified Livestock Proficiency

e shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement they exhibited through

an Degrees. Congratulations to this year’s American Degree Recipients!

FFA Chapter Minot Sigma Alpha Chapter Upsilon Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Grape Research, Herbicide Administration, Agriculture Teacher’s Assistant

FFA Chapter McLoud Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Psi Major Animal Science and Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Beef Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Fallbrook Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Horticulture FFA SAE Market Steer, Market Goats, Breeding Boer Goats, Floriculture, Nursery Plants, Market Pig

FFA Chapter Heritage Sigma Alpha Chapter Theta Major Wildlife and Fisheries FFA SAE Hunting Dog Training

FFA Chapter Tri-Valley Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Psi Major Agricultural and Animal Science FFA SAE Small Animal Care and Production, Diversified Livestock Production, Ag Education, Beef Production

FFA Chapter Black River Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Major Animal Science FFA SAE Goat Production

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FFA Chapter Hagerstown Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Major Agribusiness Management FFA SAE Beef Production Placement

FFA Chapter Pine Ridge High School Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Gamma Major Agricultural Education and Communication FFA SAE Preservation breeding and showing of AKC standard smooth dachshunds.

FFA Chapter San Simon Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Sigma Major Animal Science FFA SAE Livestock Production

FFA Chapter Housatonic Valley Regional HS Sigma Alpha Chapter Eta Major Animal Science FFA SAE Equine Science

FFA Chapter Vacaville Sigma Alpha Chapter Kappa Major Animal Science FFA SAE Rabbit, Lamb, and Goat Production

FFA Chapter BCLUW Sigma Alpha Chapter Delta Major Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Swine Entrepreneurship, Beef Entrepreneurship, Turf Grass Management

FFA Chapter Randolph Sigma Alpha Chapter Omega Major Agricultural Business FFA SAE Equine Placement

FFA Chapter Tecumseh Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Psi Major Animal Science and Agricultural Education FFA SAE Show Lamb Production

FFA Chapter Willard Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Alpha Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Specialty Crop Production, Dairy Beef

FFA Chapter Homedale Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Epsilon Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Market Steer and Fruit Production

FFA Chapter North Scott Sigma Alpha Chapter Delta Major Agricultural Business & Economics FFA SAE Poultry Placement

FFA Chapter Chisum Sigma Alpha Chapter Phi Major Agribusiness and Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Commercial Steers, Market Swine, Breeding Swine Production Animal

FFA Chapter Onaga Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Omega Major Agricultural Communications and Journalism FFA SAE Beef Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Nipomo Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Iota Major Agriculture Education, Agriculture Business FFA SAE Lamb Production

FFA Chapter Northwestern Regional Sigma Alpha Chapter Eta Major Agriculture and Natural Resources FFA SAE Farm Hand at a Hobby Farm

FFA Chapter McNeil Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Zeta Major Wildlife FFA SAE Entrepreneurship

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FFA Chapter Mount Dora Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Nu Major Agriculture Communications FFA SAE Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Wilcox Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Rho Major Applied Humanities and Business Administration FFA SAE Poultry Production

FFA Chapter Saline Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Major Environmental Economics and Agribusiness Management FFA SAE Agricultural Education

FFA Chapter Wahama Sigma Alpha Chapter Chi Major Agricultural and Extension Education FFA SAE Beef Cow/Calf Operation

FFA Chapter Nodaway Valley Sigma Alpha Chapter Elta Major Agricultural Studies and Journalism, Mass Communications FFA SAE Poultry Production and Business, Holliday Farms Chickens

FFA Chapter Columbia Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Chi Major Plant Science FFA SAE Placement SAE at Superior Garden Center

FFA Chapter Midwest Central Sigma Alpha Chapter Sigma Major Agriculture Business FFA SAE Diversified Agriculture: Grain, Fiber/Oils, Beef, and Swine Production

FFA Chapter Fonda-Fultonville Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Delt Major Animal Science BT FFA SAE Diversified Livestock Production

FFA Chapter Charlton County Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Nu Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Diversified Animal Production

FFA Chapter Sturgeon Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Chi Major Agriculture Education: Communication and Leadership FFA SAE Diversified Livestock Production

FFA Chapter Canyon New Braunfels Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Animal Science FFA SAE School-Based, Ownership Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Canyon Lake Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Animal Science FFA SAE Hoffmann Show Goats, Breeding Lambs, Breeding Goats, Market Lambs, Goats, Steers

FFA Chapter Plainview Elgin Millville Sigma Alpha Chapter Omega Major Animal Science FFA SAE Work Placement

FFA Chapter Red Bud Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Gamma Major Agriculture Communications FFA SAE Poultry Production, Floriculture Production, Vegetable Production, and Automotive Placement

FFA Chapter Lomira Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Swine Production

FFA Chapter Orlando Colonial Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Poultry Science FFA SAE Agricultural Education, Dairy Goat, Poultry, Cavy, Steer, and Plant Production

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FFA Chapter Cadott Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Zeta Major Agricultural Business FFA SAE Beef Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Eden Valley Watkins Sigma Alpha Chapter Omega Major Agricultural Communication FFA SAE Agricultural Communications, Swine Entrepreneurship, Swine Production, Poultry Productions, Diversified Livestock

FFA Chapter Jonesville Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Major Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Education FFA SAE Agriscience Research, Beef Production, and Sheep Production

FFA Chapter Riverdale Sigma Alpha Chapter Theta Beta Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Floriculture

FFA Chapter Lawton-Bronson Sigma Alpha Chapter Delta Major Agricultural Business FFA SAE Beef Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Riverdale Sigma Alpha Chapter Psi Major Animal Science FFA SAE Swine Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter Rocori Sigma Alpha Chapter Omega Major Agriculture Communications and Dairy Production FFA SAE Dairy Placement

FFA Chapter Osceola Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Zeta Major Agricultural Education and Animal Science FFA SAE Dairy Production

FFA Chapter Weatherford Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Dairy Goats

FFA Chapter Athens Drive Sigma Alpha Chapter Nu Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Second Chance Cat Shelter

FFA Chapter Christ Our Rock Lutheran Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Upsilon Major Agribusiness Economics FFA SAE Dairy Production, Entrepreneurship

FFA Chapter West Oak High School Sigma Alpha Chapter Tau Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Oconee Vet Clinic, Animal Science Pathway

FFA Chapter Fairbanks Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Major Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Grain Farm

FFA Chapter Fairfield Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Beta Major Agronomy FFA SAE Placement

FFA Chapter Hugoton Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Mu Major Agricultural Business FFA SAE Beef and Sheep Production

FFA Chapter Bleckley County Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Nu Major Agricultural Communication FFA SAE Agricultural Education

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FFA Chapter Seneca Sigma Alpha Chapter Tau Major Animal Science FFA SAE Animal Production

FFA Chapter Fort Bragg Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Iota Major Agriculture Business FFA SAE Market Hogs, Market Turkeys, Show Rabbits

FFA Chapter Havana Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Xi Major Horticulture and Landscape Management FFA SAE Veterinary Science, Turf Grass Management

FFA Chapter Eldon Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Beta Major Agricultural Business FFA SAE Beef Production Placement

FFA Chapter Mississinawa Valley Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Major Agriscience Education FFA SAE Production Pullets

FFA Chapter Sullivan Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Beta Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Flower Shop. Raising Show Cattle

FFA Chapter Yelm Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Omega Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Entrepreneurship & Research

FFA Chapter Livermore Sigma Alpha Chapter Kappa Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Market Hogs, Market Cattle

FFA Chapter Sumner Sigma Alpha Chapter Xi Major Agricultural Sciences and International Studies FFA SAE Raising Market Lambs

FFA Chapter Southern Huntingdon County Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Psi Major Animal Science and Agricultural Communications FFA SAE Entrepreneurship, Beef Production

FFA Chapter Desert Edge Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Rho Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Agricultural Education

FFA Chapter Carrollton Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Chi Major Agriculture Education and Leadership: Communications FFA SAE Row Crop and Pecan Farm

FFA Chapter Ellsworth Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Omega Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Agricultural Education; Sheep, Goat, and Beef Production; Agriscience Research

FFA Chapter Spring Hill Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Omega Major Agricultural Education FFA SAE Dairy Goat Production

FFA Chapter Brookfield Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Beta Major Agricultural Education and Agricultural Business FFA SAE Turf Grass Management and Show Animals

FFA Chapter South Putnam Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Major Animal Science FFA SAE Beef Placement

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FFA Chapter Republic Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Xi Major Agricultural Communication FFA SAE Swine Production

FFA Chapter Nada Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Pi Major Poultry Science FFA SAE Pigs

FFA Chapter Glenn Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Zeta Major Agriculture Services and Development FFA SAE Swine and Goat Projects

FFA Chapter Seward Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Delta Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Sloup Simmentals Seedstock Operation, Started Own Cattle Herd

FFA Chapter De Pere Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Zeta Major Animal Science FFA SAE Swine Production

FFA Chapter Flambeau Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Zeta Major Agricultural Business and Agricultural Education FFA SAE Swine Production Entrepreneurship, Food Service Placement, Diversified Horticulture Placement

FFA Chapter John Glenn Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Gamma Major Agriculture Education FFA SAE Agriculture Education

FFA Chapter Oakfield Sigma Alpha Chapter Alpha Psi Major Animal Science FFA SAE Dairy Placement

FFA Chapter Baraboo Sigma Alpha Chapter Beta Delta Major Animal Science and Agriculture Business FFA SAE Sheep Production Entrepreneurship and Veterinary Science Placement

FFA Chapter Fayetteville Sigma Alpha Chapter Iota Major Poultry Science and Animal Science FFA SAE Swine Production Placement Proficiency

FFA Chapter West Prairie Sigma Alpha Chapter Sigma Major Agribusiness FFA SAE Agricultural Communications

FFA Chapter Caledonia Sigma Alpha Chapter Gamma Major Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education FFA SAE Agricultural Education

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1st Place: Gamma Beta

Alpha Iota

Xi

Alpha Iota

2nd Place: Alpha Iota

Xi

Alpha Iota

Gamma Beta

3rd Place:

Gamma Beta

Beta Omega

Alpha Phi

1st Place: Alpha Rho

Beta Mu

Alpha Omega

Alpha Rho

2nd Place: Alpha Nu

Alpha Nu

Alpha Rho

Nu

3rd Place:

Alpha Sigma/Nu

Nu

Alpha Sigma/Beta Mu

1st Place: Delta/Omega

Delta/Alpha Delta

Alpha Delta

Omega

2nd Place:

Omega

Omega

Delta

Delta

Alpha Delta

3rd Place:

Alpha Phi

Alpha Sigma/Beta Mu/Nu

Alpha Delta/Upsilon Alpha Chi

1st Place: Beta Upsilon

Alpha Zeta

Beta Upsilon

Alpha Pi

2nd Place: Alpha Pi/Zeta

Beta Upsilon

Zeta

Beta Upsilon

3rd Place:

Zeta/Alpha Eta

Alpha Eta

Alpha Eta

1st Place: Sigma

Beta

Alpha Mu

Alpha Mu

2nd Place: Beta Delta

Beta Delta/Beta Xi

Sigma

Alpha Gamma

Beta Delta

Beta Delta

3rd Place:

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Alpha Mu

1st Place: Psi

Theta

Theta

Psi

2nd Place: Beta Tau

Beta Theta

Beta Theta

Theta

3rd Place:

Beta Rho

Beta Eta

Beta Theta/Beta Rho

1st Place: Gamma Alpha

Gamma Alpha

Gamma Alpha

Gamma Alpha

2nd Place: Beta Chi

Beta Chi

Beta Omicron

Alpha Upsilon

3rd Place:

Alpha Upsilon

Alpha Upsilon

Beta Chi

1st Place: Eta

Eta

Eta

Alpha Psi

2nd Place: Alpha Psi/Alpha Kappa

Alpha Lambda

Alpha Lambda

Eta

3rd Place:

Alpha Kappa

Alpha Psi

Alpha Lambda

1st Place: Beta Nu

Chi

Beta Nu

Beta Nu

2nd Place: Alpha Theta

Beta Alpha

Beta Alpha/Chi

Beta Alpha

3rd Place:

Tau

Beta Theta

Alpha Upsilon

Alpha Omicron

Pi

All first place regional winners will have the opportunity to present their chapter’s activities/events at the 2023 National Convention in Omaha, NE. More details will be sent to chapter presidents.

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Sigma Alpha Sorority is looking for alumnae to serve as judges for the 2023 National Pillar Award Competition. The regional first place winners of written entries for each of the four pillars of Sigma Alpha will compete in the live presentation segment of the competition in Omaha, NE. If you live in the Omaha area or will be attending the National Convention, we’d love to have you join us as a judge.

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Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 Time: 1:30-4:30 pm Central Location: Double Tree Omaha Downtown

If interested, email Carmen Benson, vicepresident@sigmaalpha.org by April 15th, 2023. Have questions; want more information? Please email Carmen.