Professional Agriculture Students (PAS) Club
Mission Statement
The Ridgewater College PAS club will provide individual growth, leadership, and career preparation opportunities for professional agriculture students. We will build strong social and educational ties and foster excellence and high academic achievements among our members. We will provide opportunities through competitive events, meetings, and/or discussions with professionals in their chosen fields.
Motto
“Uniting Education and Industry in Agriculture.”
One of our main purposes is to provide an opportunity for developing leadership abilities through participation in the employment experience programs, coursework and organization activities.
Club Goals
- Have 75 or more members participate at the State PAS Conference
- Have 45 or more members participate at the National PAS Conference
- Start a new community service project
- Conduct one new fundraiser
- Provide one more fun student activity
- Conduct a food drive
Values
- Individual leadership abilities
- Intellectual growth
- Technical competency
- Strong personal ethics
- Life-long learning
- Diversity
- Education and industry partnerships
2025-2026 Officer Team
President – Nathan Saulsbury
Vice President – Austin Decknatel
Secretary – Cora Watson
Treasurer – Nevaeh Rahm
Board member – Grace Bayerl
Board member – Heidi Beckendorf
Board member – Trevor Blonigen
Board member – Jo Braun
Board member – Angie Mahoney
Board member – Evan Oltmans
Board member – Martha Steinhagen
