Anita Schneider, Candidate for National FFA Alumni President has Strength and Passion for FFA

Three years ago when I was running for the National FFA Alumni Council I used puzzle pieces as my campaign gimmick. Just like each piece of a puzzle is unique--as are each of us, we all have many facets, we all have special talents and we all fit somewhere. Each piece has a vital role in helping achieve the finished product, for without all the pieces you will never see the big picture, so you have to keep searching and looking for the pieces that fit. I believe this to be true and I keep searching for those talents.

I believe that I have brought pieces of myself to the picture of the National Council. Some of the things I bring would be motivation, willingness, organizational skills, ideas, passion, doing what needs to be done, communication skills, participation, and love for the organization and for what it stands for. I may not be the first to make a decision but I always put a lot of thought into my decisions, willingness to listen to both sides and try to make the decision that would best benefit the group as a whole. I believe that having the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life is important when it comes to advocacy which is one of the main goals of the National FFA Alumni Association. I do believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds, and doing what needs to be done to get the job completed in an organized and timely manner is a skill that I feel I do possess.

I have been a supporter of the FFA organization for the better part of my life and understand the importance of the agricultural field and how it must continue to grow. A main strategic goal of the Alumni is to have an active Alumni affiliate for each FFA Chapter and I have helped to organize FFA Alumni affiliates to help the organization grow and continue to work for the betterment of FFA and agricultural education.

Thank you and I appreciate your support,
Anita Schneider