Summer Hours
A-C FFA members are required to participate in various activities over the summer months, needing to accumulate at least 8 hours of summer participation. You have hopefully signed up for these in advance and planned your summer accordingly. Summer hours are just that, THEY OCCUR IN THE SUMMER.
Tarlton Fish Fry
The Tarlton Firemen's Fish Fry is an activity that the FFA has participated in for the past few years, starting in 2002. The Salt Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds a fish fry as a fund raiser each year where anyone in the community can come and have a sit down dinner and enjoy an all-you-can eat fish meal. The FFA members seat, serve and assist the people that come. We serve them their food, drinks and clean up after they are done. The FFA volunteers to help the firemen and help out the community while having a good time. Members need to meet at the town hall at 3:30 P.M. on June 26th. Those members who signed-up to help are: Alyssa Jenkins, Brittany Pinkstock, Megan Gierhart, Eddie Johnson, Kaleb Miller, Brandon Bresler, Jaklynne Darst, Tyler Van Horn, Tara McCalla, Kelsie Sharp, Lyndsey Alexander, Jacob White, Titus Disbennett, Sara Russ, Devan Picklesimer, Kyle Klingler, Jennifer Bivens, Steven Brumfield, Anna Youssefi, and Hayden Hamilton. The alternates are: Kendra Lama, Tiffany Hayman, Aaron Miller, and Sierra Dennis.
If you cannot attend this activity please contact Mr. Tilley at 740-969-7381.
Ag Breakfast
Ag Breakfast will be on July 7th at 8:00 A.M. & August 4th also at 8:00 A.M. It will take place at Bob Evans on July 7th in CIRCLEVILLE. On August 4th, it will be held at Tee Jaye’s in Lancaster. These are good opportunities for members to catch-up with their friends and discuss what they’ve been doing over the summer plus we have activities scheduled for after breakfast each day.
Cross Mound Park Clean-up
Members on July 7th are to meet at 10:00 A.M. at the park to do a general clean-up and repair (fence & trail repair, painting benches, etc.) of the park. It is near Tarlton on Sixteenth Road and will last probably 2-3 hours. Those members are: Chris Sparkman, Ed Johnson, Ryan Davis II, David Sams, Devan Pickesimer, Kyle Klingler, Ryan Mundy, Jennifer Bivens, Colton Kougher, Brandon Bresler, Kaleb Miller, Betty Fox, Trisha Russell, Aaron Miller, and Curtis Hayes. All members, whether you signed-up or not, are welcome to help with this project. If you cannot go please contact Mr. Sharp at 740-969-7384 and leave a message.
Summer FFA Camp
Ohio FFA Camp is a summer camp for FFA members from across the state. The Ohio FFA Association established a state camping program on October 4th, 1941 and moved into the current facilities in 1943. There are now five sessions of regular FFA camp, of which, the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA typically attends session five. Members that have submitted the required forms and fees are: Morgan Baldwin, Becca Bentz, C.J. Broaddus, Steven Brumfield, Hannah Chenetski, Austin Conte, Dustin Cox, Cynthia Cruit, Garren Dilley, Bo Finney, Pat Foley, Tyler Genders, Josh Hampshire, Travis Hart, Curtis Hayes, Erin Hiestand, Mike Hite, Chancey Holbrook, Andrea Hollett, Cheyenne Jepsen, Bridgitte Kyser, Matt Lamb, Scott Loudermilk, C.J. Mets, Aaron Miller, Shala O’Hare, Brittany Pinkstock, Dillon Pinkstock, Teran Pinkstock, Sarah Rogers, David Sams, Kelsie Sharp, Shelby Sizemore, Ike Sowers, Chris Sparkman, Ray Spence, J.D. Stover, Justin Strittmatter, and Colleen Trapp. Kendra Lama and Ashlee Reynolds are still in the process of submitting all that is required to attend. If all members who have submitted the required forms and money do indeed attend, we will have 41 members in attendance, shattering the old chapter record of 32 members, set in 1999 and repeated in 2000. FFA Camp for A-C FFA members starts on July 14th with members returning home on the afternoon of July 18th. Members need to report to the school by 9:00 A.M. on the 14th. If any A-C FFA member would still like to attend, please contact Mr. Tilley at 969-7381. Members are reminded that though camp is in the summer, that it is still a school activity and that they should follow the rules of our school, such as rules that apply to dress code, tobacco, etc. Cell phone usage at camp will be severely limited and camp officials have asked that members leave their cell phones at home or in their baggage during camp.
Canoe Trip
On July 28th, members will be canoeing down the Hocking River. The cost is about $25 dollars and you need to be at the school at 9:00 A.M. Return time is around 4:00 P.M. Many members have signed-up for this activity but even if you didn’t sign-up, you’re still welcome to attend. You can add (or subtract) your name to the list by calling Mr. Tilley at 969-7381.
WLC
The Washington Leadership Conference (previously known as the Washington Conference Program) is a 5-day conference where FFA chapter leaders from around the country have the opportunity to go to our nation's capitol while learning valuable leadership skills and experiencing personal growth.
Those attending are chosen through an application and interview process within the chapter. The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA awards all-expense paid scholarships at the chapter banquet to the two members who have completed the interview process and have proved they possess the characteristics of future chapter leaders.
When the FFA members have to eventually depart from the Washington Leadership Conference, they know they are taking home great memories. The skills and experiences that are earned can be brought back to the home chapter to inspire and teach all FFA members how to become better leaders. The WLC is something any member with desire to achieve should strive to attend. At our recent chapter awards banquet, Brittany Pinkstock and Scott Loudermilk were each award ed Memorial Awards, which pay for the WLC Trip and are given in memory of two former members, Becky Strickler and Rusty Bowers. Brittany and Scott will be attending the WLC from July 22nd through July 27th.
Ag. Industry Tour
On July 25th members who have signed up for this activity will tour: Reef Systems Coral Farm Inc., the Franklin Park Conservatory, & the Columbus Zoo. Members who signed-up to attend are: Alyssa Jenkins, Josh Cordle, Scott Loudermilk, Chris Sparkman, Ed Johnson, Tyler Genders, Andrew Bennett, Matt Lamb, Ashlee Reynolds, Dylan Thompson, Lyndsey Alexander, Jacob White, Titus Disbennett, Devan Picklesimer, Kyle Klingler, Austin Conte, Steven Brumfield, Kendra Lama, Kody Strohm, Becca Bentz, Colton Kougher, Kaleb Miller, Tyler Genders, Teran Pinkstock, Aaron Miller, Tyler VanHorn, Brittany Stevens, Jessica Herron, Cody Sharp, Kyle Reid, Jonathan Paden, Sierra Dennis, Aaron Wortman, and Garren Dilley. Members should be at the school by 8:45 A.M. and bring money for lunch and $9 to pay for two of the tours. If a member wishes to attend but didn’t sign-up, they may be added to the list by leaving a message for Mr. Tilley at 969-7381.
FFA Center Hosting
The following members have signed-up to host the Ohio FFA Center during the Ohio Stae Fair are are: David Sams, Aaron Miller, Justin Strittmatter, Andrea Hollett, Erin Hiestand, Daniel Quincel, Morgan Baldwin, Devan Picklesimer, Kati Beedy, and Aaron Wortman.
Members will be in official dress for part of the day and will host the Ohio FFA Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds on July 30th. They need to be at the school at 8:30 A.M. Members should show up in their casual clothes and bring their official dress with them. Members should also bring money for lunch at the fair that day. Admission will be taken care of for you.
Members are still needed for this event so if you are interested contact Mr. Sharp at 740-969-7384.
Adopt-a-Highway
The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA has adopted a section of State Route 159 to clean-up as part of ODOT's Adopt-a-Highway program. This is about the tenth year for this program. The chapters section runs from just south of Tommy Wayne's Pizza to the south end of Oakland, comprising three total miles. The chapter holds an Adopt-a-Highway clean-up after school about two times a year and once during the summer months. During these clean-ups, members of the chapter walk along the highway and pick-up trash. After this is done, the ODOT workers come by and pick-up the bags of trash. This makes for a cleaner and healthier environment. This is one of the many community service projects provided by the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA. On August 4th members need to meet at 10:00 A.M. at the school. Members signed-up to help are: Sara Russ, Devan Picklesimer, Steven Brumfield, Colton Kougher, Tiffany Hayman, Meghann Fast, and Curtis Hayes.
If you cannot attend please call Mr. Sharp at 740-969-7384. More members are also needed for this activity.
Ohio Cattleman & Poultry Association Food Boothes
Members on July 30th will be serving food at these two booths at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Those members need to be at the school at 8:30 A.M. and they are: Poultry- Brittany Pinkstock, Chris Sparkman, Phoenix Queen, D.J. McCoy, Jessica Herron, Brittany Stevens, Tiffany Hayman, Meghann Fast, and Kendra Lama. Alternates are: Kati Beedy & Aaron Wortman. Cattleman- Ray Spence, Josh Cordle, Tara McCalla, Matt Hill, Ike Sowers, Kyle Klingler, Cheyenne Jepsen, Betty Fox, Trisha Russell, Meghann Fast, Colleen Trapp, Aaron Miller, Hayley Moss, Holly Castle, Travis Hart, Tyler Van Horn. There is only one alternate: Sierra Dennis.
If you are unable to attend, please call Mr. Tilley at 740-969-7381.
Awards Banquet
On May 17th, the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA chapter held our annual awards banquet. The banquet went well as it showed that the advisors, officers, and assistants had properly prepared for a successful event. The banquet reflected on the chapter’s accomplishments from the year by presenting awards, certificates, and other plaques. This is just a brief list of the awards and accomplishments of the chapter and some members:
Star Greenhand: Aaron Miller
Outstanding Sophomore: Scott Loudermilk
Outstanding Junior: Brittany Pinkstock
Outstanding Senior: Jodi Roush
Star Chapter Award: Madison Fausnaugh
Made For Exellence Award: Andrea Hollett & Scott Loudermilk
DeKalb Leadership Award: Jodi Roush
Memorial Awards: Scott Loudermilk & Brittany Pinkstock
Chapter Proficiency Awards:
Accounting- Jessie Berisford & Stacey Sams
Agricultural Sales- Judd Ellinger & Stacey Sams
Agricultural Services- Adam Foster
Dairy Production- Jodi Roush
Diversified Crop Production- Ryan Davis II
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production- Ryan Davis II
Grain Production- Ryan Davis II
Organic Agriculture- Jodi Roush
Outdoor Recreation- Kaleb Miller
Sheep Production- Tara McCalla
Specialty Animal Production- Judd Ellinger
Turf Grass Management- April Senften
& Josh Cordle
Fall Flower Bulb Sale Winner: Kendra Lama
Fall Fruit Sale Winners: Tyler Van Horn
Spring Mulch Sale Winner: Brittany Pinkstock
Spring Flower Bulb Sale Winner:
C.J. Broaddus
Top Fundraiser: Josh Cordle
The Retiring 2007-2008 Officer Team ranked 34th in State for National Chapter Award:
President- Jodi Roush
Vice-President- Jessie Berisford
Secretary- Alyssa Jenkins
Treasurer- Kayla Notestone
Reporter- Josh Cordle
Sentinel- Judd Ellinger
Student Advisor- Kyle Kennedy
Many Career Development Events (CDEs) were recognized on their outstanding performances.
2006-2007 Agricultural Communications team placed third in the Nation.
Stacey Sams, Adam Baldwin, Jodi Roush
(10th individually in Nation), Jessie Berisford,
& Brittany Pinkstock
1st place in State Extemporaneous Speaking Jodi Roush
5th place in State - Nature Interpretation CDE
Josh Cordle, Alyssa Jenkins, David Sams, Scott Loudermilk, Josh Hampshire, & Mike Hite.
7th place in the State - Agricultural Mechanics Skills CDE
Judd Ellinger, Adam Foster, & Kyle Kennedy.
2007-2008 Agricultural Communications team placed first in the State.
Josh Cordle, Ryan Davis II, Tara McCalla,
Alyssa Jenkins, & Teran Pinkstock.
**This is the fourth time the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA has had an Agricultural Communications CDE team win the state competition.**
8th place in State Wildlife Management CDE
Kaleb Miller, Matt Hill, Cody Epley,
Tyler Genders, Aaron Miller, & Kyle Klingler.
9th place in State Aquarium Management CDE
Mike Hite, Justin Strittmatter, Ryan Mundy, & Devan Picklesimer.
We also wanted to make note that we have a family of three generations all of which have earned the State FFA Degrees:
Fred Davis-1956
Ryan Davis- 1989
Ryan Davis II- 2008
Congratulations on all the awards and accomplishments! This banquet was smooth and very well put together and had the largest turn-out we have ever had. Members are given a standing ovation for the effort and time given to this program. We look forward to more and better things in the future. Keep it up!