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CTSO Day at the Capitol

Atlanta, Georgia * February 13, 2008

 
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008 the FFA State Officers attended the CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) Legislative Breakfast to represent our organization. The breakfast is an annual event held at the Georgia Freight Depot and hosted by the nine CTSO Organizations and GACTE. The nine CTSO Organizations are FFA, CTI, FCCLA, FBLA, DECA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA, and VOCA. The focus of the breakfast is to showcase our CTSO student leadership while informing our legislators of the continued need of Career, Technical and Agricultural Education as well as the CTSOs which are such an integral part of each program area.

The attendees had the opportunity to hear from dignitaries such as Wanda Barr, State School Board Chair; Glenn Richardson, Speaker of the House; and Cathy Cox, State School Superintendent. All speakers shared their belief in the importance of CTAE and the students in which it serves. Speaker of the House, Glenn Richardson, spoke about the drop-out rate in Georgia and the need to make sure that every student in Georgia receives a high school diploma. Ms. Cox spoke on the importance of receiving a high school diploma and closed with a poignant message, “The hassle is worth the tassel.” This is definitely a message that every Georgia high school student should take to heart.

The CTSO State Officers facilitated the meeting by introducing all dignitaries, leading the crowd in the pledge of allegiance and National Anthem, and sharing their own personal stories about how CTAE and the CTSOs have enriched their lives and educational experience. Along with the facilitation of the breakfast the state officers did a great deal of work prior to the breakfast to ensure that their legislators would be in attendance. The officers sent letters, invitations, followed by emails, faxes and personal phone calls. All attendees had the opportunity to meet and have breakfast with their legislators.

After the breakfast all members headed to the Capitol for touring and a picture with Governor, Sonny Perdue.