As an FFA member sometimes it feels like you never have time to slow down and reflect. As soon as one CDE has finished, that means it's time to start prepping for the next one or writing your proficiency or running for a chapter office. However, throughout that busy schedule there is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your year: the chapter banquet. This is the time when every member is rewarded for all their hard work and success throughout the year. After attending five chapter banquets so far this spring, I put together a list of three things to do at your chapter banquet.
Reflect on your year in FFA. As you receive your hard earned recognition for your success, reflect on each CDE, LDE, and event you attended and consider all the great memories made along the way. These are the memories that will truly last a lifetime.
Celebrate your fellow chapter members. When one member succeeds the whole chapter succeeds, so it's important to honor everyone's success. Be sure to take some time to learn the accomplishments of all members and congratulate them for their success. These are the people who helped get you where you are today so be sure to acknowledge them for all their hard work.
Set Goals for the next year. As you reflect on your personal memories and the success of your chapter, it is time to start planning how to make next year even better. Consider what your teammates have done and what you appreciated about this year. Then it is time to set some goals. These goals could include trying a new CDE, improving your SAE, or forming better connections with members at and above the chapter level. These goals provide a firm foundation to make next year even better.
After you reflect, celebrate, and set goals you have truly honored this year of FFA. Now it's time to build off the success from this year to make next year even better. If you have already had your banquet go ahead and start setting those goals. If your banquet is coming up be sure to take that time during the hectic schedule to reflect, celebrate, and set goals for the future.
Very well said!
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