Lakeside-El Capitan

Mission Statement

We make a lasting impact on members through agricultural education and FFA/SAE experiences, to develop leadership potential for themselves and our community.

Student Leaders

Office	Name	Biography
Chapter President	Spencer Abramson	My name is Spencer Abramson and I am your 2022-2023 Chapter President. I am now a senior and have been a part of the FFA for coming up on four years. I compete on the Farm Power and Machinery CDE Team. I have raised two market hogs, one market steer, completed multiple shop projects, and farmed oat hay acres in Japatul. I served as a delegate for our chapter in 2020-2021 and chapter treasurer in 2021-2022. I hope to have a great year full of activities!
Chapter Vice President	Salyn Meas	Hello everyone! My name's Salyn Meas and I'm your 2022-2023 chapter vice president! I started out at Lakeside Middle School and I was the President there two years ago. I have competed in Opening and Closing, Agriscience, Parli Pro, Creed Speaking and I am on the meats judging team. I've also raised two market hogs and a pen of broilers for East County and one hog for Del Mar. I´ve shown and got second place in Novice Master Showmanship and won Novice Round Robin.I was also elected to be your Southern Region President. I´m looking forward to having a great year and meeting all of you!
Chapter Secretary	Peter Moir	My name is Peter Moir and I am your 2022-2023 chapter secretary. This is my 5th year in the FFA, my first two in the Lakeside Middle School chapter. I work at Hillikers Ranch Fresh Eggs and raise hogs for ESDCJF. I am on the meats judging team, the Parli-Pro team, and compete in state Agriscience. I'm excited for a great year and more to come!
Chapter Historian	Katie Reid	Hello! My name is Katie Reid. I am your 2022-2023 Chapter Historian. I am a junior and I have been in FFA for 2 years. I have raised two market hogs and I showed at ESCJF and Del Mar fair. I have competed in Opening closing, Agriscience and Livestock judging. My SAEs are oat hay, market chickens and hogs, and chicken barn manager. I am looking forward to a fun activity full year!
Chapter Treasurer	Gavin Ames	My name is Gavin Ames and I am your 2022-2023 Chapter Treasurer. I am now a junior and have been a part of the FFA for two years. I have raised market hogs for the San Diego County Fair, and the local junior fair. I have participated in the opening and closing ceremonies contest, parliamentary procedure, and I am on the meats judging team. I hope to make this year fun and exciting for members of our chapter.
Chapter Sentinel	Ethen James	Hi my name is Ethen James,I am the 2022-2023 chapter Sentinel this is my fifth year in the FFA. I have done pigs,a steer,agriscience and I am on the meat judging team I was the secretary while I was at LMS. This year I am going to Indianapolis this October.
Chapter Reporter	Annalisa Gonzalez	Hello my name is Annalisa Gonzalez I'm your 2022-2023 chapter reporter. This is my third year in FFA. In the past years I've competed in agscience ,impromptu,and meats judging. I've raised 3 market hogs so far, two for The East County Jr fair and one for Del Mar fair.I was a hog barn manager and I'm currently interning in the meats lab.I'm really excited to see what this year has in store!
Chapter Elected Voting Delegate	Briana Munoz	Hi, my name is Briana Munoz, I am one of the 2022-2023 chapter delegates. This is my second year in the FFA, I have done a lamb, and competed in Opening and Closing cerimones.
Chapter Elected Voting Delegate	Weston Merriman	Hello my name is Weston Merriman. This year i am your Electoral Voting Delegate.
Chapter Farm Manager	Julia Smiley	Bio Coming Soon

Program Vision Statements

Positive welcoming environment for all members.
Communicate information about chapter events.
Involve more members on committees.
Work with other organizations like ASB.
Clean facilities to improve our appearance.

Student Committees

Committee	Committee Summary and Objectives
Growing Leaders - Healthy Lifestyle Chair: Jimmie Hobbs	Food/BBQ The Food committee is in charge of prepping food for activities that require food. We have to plan with teachers to see what food is appropriate for the activity.
Growing Leaders - Leadership Chair: Christian Munteanu	Activities
Building Communities - Economic Development Chair: Gavin Ames	This committee is dedicated to raising funds for the benefit of our FFA chapter.
Building Communities - Environmental Chair: Kylie Griffin	Clean Up - In this committee we maintain our chapter facilities by keeping them clean and presentable through scheduling clean up days.
Strengthening Agriculture - Agricultural Advocacy Chair: Ella Hale	The farm stand is a committee that helps develop many skills in agriculture and throughout life. Our goal this year is to help people give more of an understanding in agriculture and business.
Strengthening Agriculture - Chapter Recruitment Chair: Austin Hurst	Tours
Strengthening Agriculture - Support Group Chair: Weston Merriman	Fair