MFE and ALD

Made For Excellence (MFE) is a two-day personal development seminar designed primarily for high school freshman and sophomores.  The conference curriculum focuses on the personal growth of each individual.  Students will learn about using conflict resolution techniques appropriately, setting goals and building self-esteem.  Students will also discover the variety of high school activities in which they can participate.  During this conference, students will set their plan of action in place to reach their full high school potential.  Other MFE objectives include:

• To meet new friends and make connections for the future.

• To identify goals that will help students succeed in life.

• To develop an appreciation of a changing world.

• For students to learn more about themselves and gain confidence in their abilities.

• To become aware of new opportunities available to them.

• To determine their capacity for risk.

• For students to practice effective team and leadership skills.

• For students to gain appreciation for diversity.

The Advanced Leadership Development (ALD) conference represents the third component of the National FFA's Leadership Series.  The conference builds upon the curriculum of both EDGE (Experiencing Discovery, Growth and Excellence) and MFE.  It creates a new experience specifically for high school juniors and seniors.  the conference allows students to better understand the wide variety of careers available in the field of agriculture.  During the program, students will learn how to prepare for their future careers either through hands-on experience or advanced education.  Students will also polish their leadership and communications skills and learn how to utilize those skills through community service and volunteerism efforts.  Some other ALD objectives are:

• To understand personal management.

• To develop effective communication skills.

• To develop team leadership skills.

• To become aware of establishing career goals.

The Made for Excellence (MFE) and Advanced Leadership Development (ALD) Conferences will be held:

February 23-24, 2007

Holiday Inn
I-80 and South Second Avenue
Kearney, Nebraska
(308) 237-5971
800-248-4460

Registration will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The conference will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Students should eat their meal before they register for the conference.

Advisors Please Note

The Nebraska FFA will not make room arrangements for this conference.  Room blocks are reserved at each of the conference hotels (Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn); however, room reservations much be made directly with the hotel, not through the Nebraska FFA office.  Your chapter is not required to stay at the conference site.

MFE and ALD Conference registrations are due online February 9, 2007.

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