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January 2010
-Creature-Focused Careers
-Former Members Reflect: Dr. Dwight Armstrong
-Levy Randolph
-Safety on Speed Dial
-Preserving Their Culture
-Off and Away

November 2009
-Former Members Reflect: Emilie Bocker
-Turn That Down!
-Car Smarts
-So Much Cooler Online
-Laila Hajji
-The Water Way
-A Greater Cause

June 2009
-Stretch Your Summer Income
-Riley Branch
-Turn That Down
-Behind-The-Scenes Star

May 2009
-Welcoming Women
-Regina Holliday
-Job Interview Jitters
-So Much Cooler Online
-Questioning Your College Choices?

-A Can-Do Attitude
-Former Members Reflect: Michele Payn-Knoper

April 2009
-Hannah Crossen
-Cowboy Book With a Cause
-From FFA to 33Miles
-There’s Cash in Your Future
-I’m Angry…Now What?
-For the Love of Landscaping
-Perfect Balance
-Gardening For A Cause

February 2009
-Blue-Ribbon Banjo Player
-FFA as an Art Form
-Wild About Animals
-Nessie Early
-Be a PAL
-Full Throttle
-Living to Serve
-Special Invitation

January 2009
-All About National FFA Week
-Paul Moya
-Justin Floyd
-Partners for the Planet
-Finding Balance
-Swimming in Aquaculture
-Breaking Records
-Take It Slow

December 2008
-National FFA convention to rotate homes

November 2008
-Dr. Al Snyder
-Scholarship Secrets
-Gear Up for National FFA Week
-Kari Boettcher
-Resist Peer Pressure
-Good to the Last Crop
-All Creatures, Great and Small
-Sparking Interest

September 2008
-Agriculture Accuracy
-Crissa Fruechte
-Brady Revels
-Get Up!
-Proceed With Caution
-All in Good Taste
-Clutch Performance
-Step Right Up

July 2008
-Take It to a New Level
-Deep-Rooted Interest
-Take a Deep Breath
-Tyler Tenbarge
-Inspired by FFA
-On the Right Track

May 2008
-In the Vault
-Your Money: Keeping Records
-National Officer Q&A
-We’re All Unique
-Best in Show
-Grab Life by the Reins

March 2008
-Call to Order!
-Reality Check
-Turtle Power
-By the Numbers
-Dale Darling
-A Token of Appreciation
-National Officer Q&A

January 2008
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Paul McCutchan
-Building Bright Futures

November 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Corey Flournoy
-Biofuels Mean Business
-Go, Team, Go
-A Tractor Tradition

October 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Kristie VerMulm
-Give them an A+
-Cranberry Crazy
-Racing to Indy

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Safety on Speed Dial

Be responsible and respectful with your cell phone

January 2010

When used appropriately, cell phones are useful and beneficial tools – in fact, they can be downright handy sometimes!

On the flip side, these fun devices can also be detrimental to your safety and well being, and can even make you appear rude and inconsiderate when used at inappropriate times.

But don’t worry – it’s easy to stay safe and use proper etiquette when using your cell phone. All you have to do is check out the tips listed below before you make another call or type out your next text.

Safety First
If you’re behind the wheel, don’t text. Ask yourself if sending that message is worth risking your life or someone else’s. Chances are, the answer is no. If you must text, pull over and put the vehicle in park. In many states, you can even be ticketed by the police for texting while driving.

Avoid talking on your cell phone or sending texts while walking alone at night. You could be too distracted to notice a thief or other assailants who may be approaching.

When operating any sort of machinery or equipment – whether it’s a lawn mower, a treadmill or a tractor – focus on the task at hand by putting your cell phone away. Failing to do so could result in harm to yourself or someone else.

Easy Etiquette
If someone is trying to have a conversation with you, don’t be chatting with others via text message. It’s rude and tells the person you’re face-to-face with that they aren’t important enough to receive your full attention.

When dining with others, either at home or at a restaurant, avoid using your cell phone. Especially consider putting your phone away when placing an order at an eatery – not only will the server or cashier feel disrespected, they may refuse to serve you or send you to the back of the line.

Have private conversations in an appropriate – meaning, private – place. Others may feel uncomfortable overhearing a serious or emotional conversation, so try to save those more intimate talks for your own home. If you absolutely must have a personal chat in public, find a quiet corner or an empty area.

Story by Jessica Walker

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