January 2008 Newsletter

by Josh Cordle, Reporter

Upcoming Meeting!

  The monthly chapter FFA meeting is at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, Jan. 28th, in the Ag Center.  The Ag. Challenge will be the feed bag hold.  At the meeting, the members receiving their Chapter FFA Degree will be recognized.  This is the highest degree that the chapter can bestow upon one of its members.  Members have to be a sophomore, have their Greenhand FFA Degree and meet other requirements including a ten minute speech.  Members must earn this degree to run for a chapter office or earn their State FFA Degree.

Ag. Communications
  The team consisting of Teran Pinkstock, Tara McCalla, Alyssa Jenkins, Josh Cordle, and Ryan Davis won the State Ag. Communications CDE for the 4th time.  4 out of 5 team members got in the top ten of the state.  Teran, Josh, and Tara all got first in their practicums. Teran placed 2nd, Tara placed 3rd, Alyssa placed 6th, Josh placed 8th, and Ryan Davis placed 18th individually.   This contest consists of a team proposal and presentation, five different practicums, a communications test, and an editing quiz.  Teran did the broadcasting practicum, Tara did web page design, Ryan did the graphic design, Alyssa did the news release, and Josh did the press release.  Josh, Alyssa, and Teran got their information for their practicums from a 15  minute press conference and a ten minute question and answer session.  Tara and Ryan were given graphic and web items and they had to make a great design with them.  Congratulations to these members!
  Here is what some of the team members had to say about the contest:
“I thought it was very challenging but I enjoyed the contest.” - Alyssa Jenkins

“It was a new contest for me and was pretty difficult.  We did good, and hopefully we work hard to do something great in the National CDE in October.” - Josh Cordle

Greenhand FFA Degrees
These members received their Greenhand FFA Degrees at the December meeting:
Lyndsey Alexander, Dallas Backus, Morgan Baldwin, Becca Bentz, Steven Brumfield, Felicia Burkholder, Holly Castle, Hannah Chenetski, Austin Conte, Cynthia Cruit, Titus Disbennett, Tyler Dunn, Bo Finney, Josh Hampshire, Erin Hiestand, Andrea Hollett, Jeff Iles, Cheyenne Jepsen, Kyle Klingler, Kendra Lama, Tara McCalla, Aaron Miller, Hayley Moss, Ryan Mullins, Ryan Mundy, Shala O'Hare, Daniel Quincel, Alisha Raymond, Leslie Rhodes, Sara Russ, Trisha Russell, Kelsie Sharp, Justin Strittmatter, Evin Tipple, Colleen Trapp, Jonathan Wampler, Jacob White and Devan Picklesimer.

Congratulations to these members on this special accomplishment.  They are encouraged to get their Chapter FFA Degree next year.

Parliamentary Procedure

  The team consisting of Alyssa Jenkins, Ryan Davis, Ray Spence, Jodi Roush, Garren Dilley, Brittany Pinkstock, David Sams, Scott Loudermilk, Eddie Johnson, and Sara Russ placed 3rd in the District 7 Parliamentary Procedure contest.  Congratulations to this team on their effort and hardwork.

Columbus Zoo
  Members attended the Columbus Zoo on Thursday, Dec. 20th.  They looked at the Christmas lights, animals, and went ice skating.  The members that went are: Kyla Drake, Steven Brumfield, Dallas Backus, Alisha Raymond, Brittney Bevard, Kendra Lama, Aaron Miller, Tyler Dunn, Colton Kougher, Sam Fausnaugh, Becca Bentz, Devan Picklesimer, Mike Hite, Shala O’Hare, Cheyenne Jepsen, Ryan Mundy, Josh Hampshire, Dillon Pinkstock, Curtis Hayes, Jennifer Bivens, Lindsey Wortman, Justin Stripmatter, Jacob White, Hayelen Hamilton, Leslie Rhodes, Hayley Moss, Cassie Brown, Damian Kurcher, Ashley Morris, Cody Epley, Kati Beedy, Tiffany Hayman, Aaron Wortman, Jesika Harmon, Dylan Thompson, Jonathan Paden, Phoenix Queen, Bridgette Kyser, Ed Johnson, C.J. Broaddus, Tara McCalla, Alyssa Jenkins, J.D. Stover, Brittany Pinkstock, Randy Forrest, D.J. Hopkins, Sarah Rogers, and Judd Ellinger.

Brittany Pinkstock said, ”The lights were pretty and ice skating was a blast!”

Officer Books & Proficiency Awards

  Members that want or can achieve a proficiency award need to see Mr. Sharp or Mr. Tilley ASAP.  Those eligible to be considered for a proficiency award are sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent graduate members. Proficiency award applications must be completed by the end of January.  The Officer books are due at the end of January also.  If you need to set-up dates for help or get supplies, see Mr. Tilley.

State FFA Degree

Any junior, senior or other graduate member interested in getting their State FFA Degree needs to see Mr. Tilley or Mr. Sharp ASAP.  Completed applications and all supporting project books will be due by the end of January.

Ag. Breakfast

On Thursday, Jan. 24th, members need to be at the school by 6:45 A.M. for Ag. Breakfast.  The menu is: Fruit, Egg Casserole, Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, Sausage Gravy, Milk, and Juice.

District 7 Ag Sales & Job Interview CDEs

Ag Sales: The marketing of agricultural products is key to profitability in today’s competitive economy, and agricultural sales play a major role in the marketing process. Through this CDE, students will save the opportunity to demonstrate skills in sales by participating in a wide range of activities oriented around the total sales process. The Ohio Job Interview CDE is designed for FFA members to practice and demonstrate the  skills needed in seeking employment in all areas of agriculture. Each part of this event simulates  real world experiences that students will have when seeking employment in the future.    These contests will be held at Lancaster High School at 3:00 P.M on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd.  If any member is interested in either of these contests see Mr. Tilley or Mr. Sharp ASAP.

Small Engines & Tractor Troubleshooting CDEs

The 4-H Club meeting for these contests will be in the Ag Center at 7:00 P.M on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. You have to attend these meetings to participate in these contests.  Both of these contests help members learn how to find a problem, fix it, and all the tools associated with small engines and/or tractors.  This is very beneficial to members that live or work on a farm.  If you are interested please see Mr. Tilley or Mr. Sharp ASAP.

Shooting Sports
If you enjoyed the chapter Trap Shoot in the fall, then you might enjoy this club. Fairfield County has a 4-H Shooting Sports club.  The club allows members the opportunity to learn different shooting sports disciplines (i.e. archery, rifle, shotgun, pistol, etc.)  through supervised instruction on local ranges.  Please pass this news along to anyone you feel might be interested and have them contact Dawn Miller at 740-654-1956 for more information.