2009 Nevada Agriculture Youth Legislative Experience
State Officer Candidate Nomination Committee Pre-Training
February
18-19, 2009, Carson City
NAYLE is the fourth component in Nevada FFA's Leadership and Personal Growth Series. It is a two-day legislative experience conference designed for one high school junior and senior from each FFA chapter. It is held every other year in conjunction with the legislative session. The current state officers organize and present the conference. Participants learn about the legislative system,etiquette,
and meet with legislators.
The State Officer Candidate Nominating Committee Pre-Training (NomCom) will be held for the first time this year. This training is specifically for the nominating committee members who select the new state officers at this year's state convention. Students will not be able to serve on the committee at state convention unless they have attended the pre-training.
Event Details
DATE: February 18-19, 2009 (Registration Due January 23)
SITE: NAYLE Day 1 - Dept. of Ed., 700 E. Fifth St., Carson City/Day 2 - Rm 3100, Legislative Building
NomCom - Day 1 & 2 - CTE Office, 755 N Roop St., Ste 211, Carson City
ROOMS: FFA Room Block of 40 Rooms for Check In 2/18, Check Out 2/19, $45+tax/night - Reserve Rooms by 1/18, call 888-227-1499
PARTICIPANTS: Official Dress Required
NAYLE - Limited to 2 Students/Chapter ( 1 Junior & 1 Senior)
NomCom - Limit of 1 Student/Chapter (must be state rep)
SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Lunch on your own/Registration - 12:30 p.m. (Plaza Conference Center)/Starts at 1:15 p.m. (NAYLE - Board Rm, Dept. of Ed, NomCom - CTE Office)/Dinner 6-7 p.m./Conferences Resume 7 p.m./Bowling 8-10:30 p.m. (Gold Dust West Casino, HWY 50 E)
Day 2: Breakfast on your own (continental breakfast at hotel)/NAYLE - Begins 6:30 a.m. (Rm 3100, Legislative Building) NomCom - Begins 8 a.m. (CTE Office)/Concludes 11:30 a.m.
FEES:NAYLE - $40/Student, NomCom -free, $15/Advisor or Chaperone (Dinner Fee)
REGISTRATION: Click to Download, Make checks payable to Nevada FFA Association, Send to Nevada FFA, 700 E. Fifth St., Carson City, NV 89701
Payments must equal the number of students & advisors registered by the due date. REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. No on-site registrations will be allowed.
The Nevada State FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control or supervise local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the state FFA constitution, bylaws or policies.
February 13-14, 2007, Carson City
GOVERNOR
GIBBONS ADDRESSES NEVADA FFA STUDENTS
Governor
Gibbons spoke to 33 FFA students from throughout Nevada,
at the Nevada Agricultural Youth Legislative Experience
on February 14. FFA is a national youth organization
associated with agriculture education.
The Governor discussed the importance of agriculture
to Nevada, the nation, and world. He stressed to the
students that they had an important job of educating
society about agriculture.
“All the
students were excited to meet the Governor,” said
Jenna Frey, state FFA reporter. “It was motivating
to hear his answers to the various leadership-based
questions students asked. We appreciate his support
of us and agriculture.”
Students arrived in Carson City on February
13, where they received training from the FFA state
officers about the legislative process, meeting with
legislators, and dining etiquette.
On February 14, the students applied their
skills when they met with legislators and the Governor
at breakfast in room 3100 of the legislative building.
They also met with several legislators in their offices.
The final event of the day was when the students observed
both the Senate and Assembly floor sessions.
FFA Legisators
Being Sworn in by State Officers Emily Brough and Tessa
Sustacha
Randy Hughes
- Pahranagat Valley FFA (Alamo)
Casey Sanders
- Pahranagat Valley FFA (Alamo)
Spencer
Whittaker - Churchill County FFA (Fallon)
Ted Christoph
- Churchill County FFA (Fallon)
Jessica
Malson - Mason Valley FFA (Yerington)
Stephanie
Johnson - Mason Valley FFA (Yerington
David Bozsik
- Smith Valley FFA (Smith)
Jessica
Deitrick - Smith Valley FFA (Smith)
Jamie Vega
- Ruby Mountain FFA (Elko)
Lindsey
Nutting - Ruby Mountain FFA (Elko)
Alicia Yates
- Silver Sage FFA (Spring Creek)
Danielle
Longley - Silver Sage FFA (Spring Creek)
Katie Hubbard
- Diamond Mountain FFA (Eureka)
CJ Sestanovich
- Diamond Mountain FFA (Eureka)
Brian Hoskin
- Carson Valley FFA (Minden)
Jackie Koster
- Carson Valley FFA (Minden)
Kala Burkhart
- Nile Valley FFA (Lovelock)
Thomas
Stephens - Nile Valley FFA (Lovelock)
Jimmie
Lotspeich - Wells FFA (Wells)
Kelsea Krenka
- Wells FFA (Wells)
Lacy Sproul
- Moapa Valley FFA (Overton)
Megan
Soderquist - Moapa Valley FFA (Overton)
Jackie Dulgar
- Sierra Nevada FFA (Reno)
Jasmine
Dulgar - Sierra Nevada FFA (Reno)
Kayla Hamilton
- Steptoe Valley FFA (Ely)
Ashley Harris
- Steptoe Valley FFA (Ely)
The
NAYLE conference is designed for one junior and senior
from each chapter. It is a two day conference that only
occurs during a legislative year. It focuses on the
legislative process. Students learn how the process
works, which includes tracking a bill and meeting with
their representatives.
