Bearlodge Sundance

Mission Statement

To achieve growth in leadership, personal development, and agricultural excellence by empowering members to serve their community, build career-ready skills, and promote the future of sustainable agriculture through hands-on learning and teamwork.

Student Leaders

Office	Name	Biography
Chapter President	Madeline Fleenor	I have been in FFA for three years and this is my second year holding an office. I have shown pigs and cattle for seven years as well as competed in livestock judging, agronomy, and vet science. I plan on continuing my roles in agriculture in the swine industry.
Chapter Vice President	Taigon Barber	I have been an active member of the FFA for four years, and I am currently serving in my second consecutive year as an officer, having held the position of Second Vice President last year. Throughout my membership, I have participated in and competed on the Ag Mechanics team for two years, where I achieved the 'high individual' award in the compact equipment category. I plan to continue my involvement in the mechanical and electrical facets of FFA, while actively growing my leadership skills through my official duties.
Chapter Secretary	Taylor Dailey	I have been in FFA for four years, and this is the first office I have held in the FFA. I competed on the horse judging team for three years and have competed on the vet science team for the past two years. I plan to continue competing in the vet science competition while also growing my leadership skills through my position as an officer.
Chapter Treasurer	Lyman Halverson	This is the second office that I have held in the Bearlodge FFA. I was previously our chapter parliamentarian. I have been involved in the Livestock Judging CDE for the past 2 years, and show cattle at the county fair. FFA has taught me many valuable skills and life lessons. I feel that FFA has greatly developed my leadership skills, as well as my interpersonal skills.
Chapter Parliamentarian	Caitlin Kalbach	I have been an active member of the Sundance Bearlodge FFA Chapter for 3 years. This year I am serving as chapter Parliamentarian and am doing my best to learn as much as I can about the FFA. I feel that I have greatly grown in my leadership skills and made many new friends within the FFA, including at FFA camp. For the past two years, I have practiced and gone to livestock judging competitions, learning many things in the process. This year, I plan to study and compete in Agronomy, ENR, and Vet Science.
Chapter Sentinel	Maggie Morrison	I have been an active FFA member for about five years and this is the first office i have held in the FFA. I have been competing in livestock judging for five years. I am planning on competing in sales, vet science and livestock judging at the state and possibly national level this year. I show lambs, goats and horses and enjoy competing in rodeo events. I was able to participate in FFA camp this year and learned a lot about my own and other peoples leadership styles. FFA is a large part of my life and I strive to become a future state officer.
Chapter Reporter	Annika Haugen	I have been in FFA for five years and have been involved in activities all of those years. This is my second year holding an office. I have competed in livestock and horse judging, as well as the vet science competitions. I have shown steers for nine years and showed goats for two years. I have gained many leadership roles through being an officer and am excited to continue to grow my skills as the year goes on.
Chapter 2nd Vice President	Reed Banker	I have been in FFA for five years, this is my first office I have held but have always tried to be involved in other ways. I started showing market steers my junior year at our country fair, I'm also a member of our FFA Mechanics team. I enjoy our Mechanics competitions as they give us real life skills that are valuable to our way of life in AG.

Program Vision Statements

Growing our community’s appreciation and understanding of modern agriculture.
Inspiring students to become skilled, confident, and responsible agricultural leaders.
Expanding opportunities for hands-on learning through school and community projects.
Increasing FFA membership and engagement across all grade levels.
Strengthening connections between our chapter and local agricultural businesses.

Student Committees

Committee	Committee Summary and Objectives
Growing Leaders - Career Success Chair: Reed Banker	This committee ensures that members have learned lifelong lessons that will help them in their future career.
Growing Leaders - Healthy Lifestyle Chair: Madeline Fleenor	This committee puts on events that help spread mental and physical health awareness.
Growing Leaders - Leadership Chair: Annika Haugen	This committee puts on events and invites speakers to come to the school to discuss leadership in agriculture as well as everyday life.
Growing Leaders - Personal Growth Chair: Madeline Fleenor	This committee focuses on helping FFA members develop confidence, leadership skills, and a positive self-image through activities that encourage personal and professional growth.
Growing Leaders - Scholarship Chair: Taigon Barber	This committee promotes academic excellence by encouraging members to set educational goals, pursue learning opportunities, and recognize achievements through scholarships and academic-related activities.
Building Communities - Citizenship Chair: Taylor Dailey	This committee encourages members to be contributing members of society and ensures they are connecting with others.
Building Communities - Economic Development Chair: Caitlin Kalbach	This committee focuses on ensuring the chapter as well as the community focusing on thrift, savings, and shopping local.
Building Communities - Environmental Chair: Taylor Dailey	This committee works with the chapter members to ensure we are working to preserve the natural resources and ensure a clean community.
Building Communities - Human Resources Chair: Taigon Barber	This committee focuses on strengthening the chapter’s connection with the community by organizing service projects, supporting local needs, and fostering positive relationships between members and community members.
Building Communities - Stakeholder Engagement Chair: Taylor Dailey	This committee works to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, alumni, and local organizations through outreach, communication, and collaborative events that promote the FFA chapter’s mission and activities.
Strengthening Agriculture - Agricultural Advocacy Chair: Caitlin Kalbach	This committee oversees the Bulldog Buddies program to help spread agriculture awareness to Kindergarten through 2nd graders.
Strengthening Agriculture - Agricultural Literacy Chair: Madeline Fleenor	This committee aims to educate the public about the importance of agriculture by promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the agricultural industry through outreach, education, and community involvement.
Strengthening Agriculture - Chapter Recruitment Chair: Lyman Halverson	This committee works together to ensure our chapter continues to grow and develop.
Strengthening Agriculture - Safety Chair: Maggie Morrison	This committee puts on an event to spread awareness of safety in the agriculture industry.
Strengthening Agriculture - Support Group Chair: Madeline Fleenor	This committee focuses on assisting local farmers, agricultural businesses, and community members by providing resources, recognition, and support to strengthen and sustain the agricultural community.