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National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Alex Henry

10/29/2010 |

Alex Henry grew up in Elwell, Mich., or “right in the middle of the mitten” as she describes it. She joined FFA in the seventh grade and enjoys a supervised agricultural experience program (SAE) of agricultural communications and sheep production.

After finishing her year as a national FFA officer in October, Alex is headed back to school at Michigan State University as a junior. Keep reading to learn more about Alex’s year.

Q: What advice would you give to FFA members who aspire to serve as an FFA officer?
A: My best advice is to serve others as you! You don’t have to be extremely outgoing, super organized or the best public speaker to serve others. Having a passion for leadership, willingness to grow, desire to serve and handle on who you are is all anyone could ask for. Be the best YOU that you can!

Q: Around the holidays, lots of FFA chapters do community service projects. What are some of the most interesting or unique community service projects you’ve learned about this year while meeting FFA members from all over?
A: From the Food for America program to river clean-ups to petting zoos at local elementary schools, I’ve seen some awesome community service projects this year. Check out how chapters are living to serve on their Facebook pages! The Caledonia Chapter in Michigan does a homecoming cookout and donates all the proceeds to Relay for Life. The Haxtun FFA Chapter in Colorado shovels snow for the elderly and local day cares. The Sherando FFA in Virginia put on a Senior Prom for the elderly.

Q: What have you learned about your teammates this year?
A: Bethany has the loudest (but cutest) laugh known to man. Chelsea is the best at prank-calling people. Chase does awesome impressions of people. Randa trips and falls a lot. And Levy is a beast when it comes to pillow fights.

Q: Can you sum up your national officer experience in just a few words?
A: Blessed. This year I have traveled to more than 40 states and met thousands of FFA members. I’ve made some of the strongest friendships in my life, learned so much about agriculture and have gained more than I’ve given. I have been blessed with the best year of my life doing what I love – learning from others.