Member Leadership Series (MLS)
The FFA Member Leadership Series will empower students with new knowledge and skills that they need to be confident and capable leaders – both in their chapters and beyond.
Wenatchee Valley College - March 6 & 7, 2026
FFA Advisors: Registration will be available through JudgingCard on January 5. Each chapter is limited to registering a maximum of 8 students total for the event. If there is additional space available for attendees, an email will be sent out 1 week before registration closes to allow more than 8 individuals per chapter to register.
Registration Deadline: Registration will close on February 20. All changes to registration need to be made by February 20. FFA chapters will be billed for the number of FFA members and advisors registered in Judging Card as of that date. If a student can no longer attend the event after registration closes, FFA chapters are welcome to substitute another student in their place. Please email Tamara Whitcomb at tamara@washingtonffa.org before the event if you are substituting a student.
Cost: $35/student. Adults may attend at no cost to the FFA chapter. Payment will be made directly through Judging Card. Please download a copy of your invoice in Judging Card to arrange for payment.
Meals: Two meals will be provided to registered participants and adults (Dinner on March 6 and Lunch on March 7). Breakfast will be provided at the hotel.
Waiver Forms: Washington FFA Association will be using the 2025-2026 Washington FFA Waiver Form available in The AET for all student participants. Please have students log in to their AET account and complete the waiver form with parent signatures. If you need instructions to assist students with waiver form submission or access to waiver forms as FFA advisors, please check out this link on the website.
There will be 3 conference tracks available this year. Please register your student for the one that most aligns with their experience level.
Grades 7 and 8 - Discovery Conference (limited to 50 participants)
FFA members will learn how to shape their personal leadership journey, gain practical skills to help overcome obstacles, reflect on their own strengths and areas for growth, develop communication and listening skills, and strengthen their ability to work in teams.
Grades 9 and 10 - Mission Conference (limited to 125 participants)
FFA members will evaluate their role in connecting with people and helping others feel connected, discover tools and processes to cultivate healthy connections, practice navigating challenges, learn to build trust and influence others, and be motivated to create change.
Grades 11 and 12 - Impact Conference (limited to 75 participants)
FFA members will build relationships, define their personal leadership direction, explore different forms of voice, build a personal communication plan, help identify ways their FFA chapter could improve, and celebrate their growth as individuals.
Hotel Options
There are two hotel options for FFA chapters planning to stay overnight. Each chapter is responsible for making its own reservation and arranging for payment with the hotel. Reservations must be made by February 12 using one of the links provided.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wenatchee - $145/night + tax (2 Queen Beds or 1 King)
Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel - $129/night + tax (2 Queen Beds or 1 King)
A preliminary copy of the schedule will soon be made available.