Riverside FFA Chapter
Career Development Events
Riverside FFA members compete in Regional Speaking Events
The Riverside FFA Chapter completed in the Regional Speaking Career Development Events on February 18, 2010, held at Halls High School. John Lawson Keeton placed 1st in District VI in the Creed Speaking CDE, Chelsea Hill placed 3rd in District VI in the Job Interview CDE, Ashley Goodman placed 6th in West Tennessee in the Prepared Public Speaking CDE, and Emily Keeton placed 2nd in West Tennessee in the Extemporaneous Speaking CDE. Emily will advance to the Tennessee State Extemporaneous Speaking Career Development Event which will be held at the 82nd State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Congratulations to each of the speakers and good luck to Emily at the State CDE.
Riverside FFA Advances to State in Parliamentary Procedure
The Riverside FFA Chapter placed second at the West Tennessee Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event on December 10, 2009. The event was held at Liberty High School. The top two teams in each region advance to the state CDE which will be held at the Tennessee State FFA Convention. This is the first time in 20 years that Riverside has advanced and only the second time in the history of the Riverside FFA Chapter's 45 year history to advance to state in this event. Team members are Ashley Goodman, Emily Keeton, Ellis Bagley, Chelsea Moses, Brianna Donnelon, and Will Crosby. Congrats to the team and Good luck at state!
Livestock Evaluation Team placed 3rd in Regional
The Riverside FFA Chapter Livestock Evaluation Team placed 6th in the Tennessee Association FFA State Livestock Evaluation CDE on November 12, 2009. The event was held at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Team members evaluated classes of swine, beef cattle, and sheep for breeding programs and market suitability. Each member was then required to defend their decisions by given oral reasons. Team members also conducted a group keep/cull activity and took an individual examination. Team members were Ashley Goodman, Chelsea Hill, Emily Keeton, and Amanda Tubbs. Emily Keeton was recognized as the third high individual.
Agricultural Mechanics
The Agricultural Mechanics CDE is designed to test an FFA members skills in the field of agricultural mechanics and engineering. This event is divided into two areas, lower and upper. Lower Division Agricultural Mechanics is an event for freshman only. Four members are evaluated on their knowledge of tool indentification, small engine parts identification, electric wiring, and stud assembly. Upper Division Agricultural Mechanics is designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Five members are evaluated on their knowledge of welding, land surveying, truss assembly, and electric wiring.
What is a CDE?
Whether you are shy or outgoing, artistic or analytical, outdoorsy or prefer to stay indoors, there is sure to be at least one Career Development Event that fits your style and helps you learn skills to be successful in your future career. Career Development Events (CDEs) are opportunities to develop skills today that you can use in your future career no matter what career you choose. With the help of chapter advisors, experienced chapter members, and Alumni volunteers, CDEs give you an opportunity to truly let your talents shine and develop skills you didn’t even know you had.
There are 16 CDEs in West Tennessee. Some are team events, while others are designed for just one individual. No matter what CDE it is, you will have to work hard and practice to excel because you will be competing against others who, like you, are motivated to reach their highest potential.
