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Conference Overview
This conference is facilitated by Ziglar Youth Certified Speakers and focuses on self-image, relationship building, and goal-setting. Building Excellence is a one-day experience open to ALL Texas FFA members in their junior year of high school and will be held in conjunction with the Made for Excellence and Executing Excellence conferences. The 2018 - 2019 conference season has now ended, see details below for information regarding the 2019 - 2020 conference information! The same conference will be hosted at all locations across Texas on each of the different dates.
Why should I come?
- Called "Texas FFA's best kept secret" by advisors
- One of the few advanced, state level opportunities to ALL students! (Qualifying it as a "state day" in local school districts)
- Facilitated by prominent former FFA members, including state and national officers
- Rejuvenation for the chapter
- 3-in-1 stop
- Section C of TEKS
- Texas FFA scholarship application
- Chapter award applications
Students will be able to...
1. Describe their personality
2. Describe how they perceive themselves
3. Identify positive traits in people around them
4. Define self-image
5. Describe steps that can be taken to change the way they view their personal self-image
6. Identify how to build positive relationships
7. Describe how to effectively confront bullying
8. Discuss how pressure and influence of peers affect personal actions
9. Identify and explain ways to overcome peer pressure
10. Describe ways to build strong and healthy relationships
11. Identity the benefits of setting goals
12. Differentiate between dreams and goals
13. Describe why goals are important and necessary for success
14. Identify the characteristics of effective goals
15. Describe the steps to creating effective goals
16. Identify personal barriers to attaining goals
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2019 - 2020 Conference Details
Who:
Building Excellence is open to ALL Texas FFA members in their junior year of high school.
When and Where:
2018 - 2019 conference season has ended. Stay tuned for the 2019 - 2020 dates and locations!
Facilitators:
Taylin Antonick, Texas FFA Past State Officer
Brice Boyd, Texas FFA Past State Officer
Trey Elizondo, former National FFA Officer
Attire:
Official dress
Materials Students Need to Bring:
None; materials and lunch are provided
Registration:
Advisors register students for the conference through the Texas FFA roster system. Cost for attendance is $75 per student. Don't forget to download your acceptance letter after registration!
Registration will close 10 days before the event.
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2017-2018 Highlights
Students grew an average of 67% in their ability to identify barriers to attaining their goals.
Students grew an average of 31% in their ability to identify how to build positive relationships.
Students grew an average pf 74% in their ability to describe steps to change their view on their personal image.
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