The next FFA chapter meeting will be Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 7:00 P.M in the Ag Center Building. The Ag challenge will be feed bag holding. This is when a girl and a boy from each grade will take a heavy feed bag and hold it above their head until only one person is left. Members, you do not want to miss this one! Mark your calendars!
Ag. Breakfast
The next Ag breakfast is Friday, December 2nd at Tee Jaye’s in Lancaster. The breakfast will start at 6:15 A.M. Members, this is a great way to socialize and have a great breakfast before school.
Fruit Sale
This year, the fruit sale orders have already been turned in. The fruit order pick up dates are Monday, December 5th from 3-8 P.M., Tuesday, December 6th from 3-8 P.M., and finally Wednesday, December 7th from 3-8 P.M. All members need to pick up their orders on these dates only. If anyone has any questions, please call Mr.Tilley at (740) 969-7254.
Zoo Trip
The Amanda-Clearcreek FFA chapter is going to the Columbus Zoo on Friday, December 16th, 2011. The bus will leave after school. Members will not be back until 11:00 P.M. Mr. Tilley and Mr. Sharp will be chaperoning. Members had to sell at least 10 boxes of fruit to be able to attend this trip. This a special activity that the chapter has the privilege of attending. The members get to eat out, then see all the Zoo lights and animals the Zoo contains. The students will be educated on what kinds of animals are there, what they eat, and how they are cared for. Members will not only be educated, but will have a fun time!
Holiday Food Drive
The Holiday Food Drive ended on Tuesday, November 29th. Our FFA chapter picked up and donated over 1780 pounds. The food will be distributed to families in our community that need help this holiday season! Thank you to all who donated a bag! If you did not get a chance to help out this year, you can help out next fall!
State Officer Leadership Night
This year, the State Officer Leadership Night was held at the Amanda-Clearcreek High School. The leadership night was Wednesday, November 16th at 6:00 P.M. All FFA chapters from District 7 attended, which made it the largest Leadership Night of the year for the State Officers. There were 270 members present. The theme of the night was “The Value of Me, the Value of We.” Members learned to look at themselves and see what their strengths are and how to use them when they are at school, work, and home. Members were able to meet other FFA members from different chapters and meet the State Officers. It was a great night for the State officers and all who attended!
CONTEST RESULTS
Agricultural Communications CDE
The District 7 Ag. Communications CDE contest was held at the Amanda-Clearcreek High School on Tuesday, November 8th. The team consisting of Alex Norris, Nick Brumfield, and Sierra Jepsen placed 1st as a team. Individually, Sierra placed 1st, Nick placed 2nd, and Alex placed 3rd. They will be competing at the State contest at The Ohio State University on Saturday, December 3rd. Good luck at State!!!
Agricultural Issues Forum CDE
The Amanda-Clearcreek Ag. Issues Forum CDE team competed at the State contest on Saturday, November 12th at Wilmington College. The members on the team were Emily Cordle, John Miller, Allyson Davis, Katerina Sharp, and Madison Darnell. They placed 2nd in state competition. Congratulations Ag. Issues Forum CDE team!!!
State and American FFA Degrees
Any Junior, Senior or graduate member who is interested in applying for their State FFA Degree needs to see Mr. Tilley asap. Any graduate member who has previously earned their State FFA Degree and who feels they are ready to apply for their American FFA Degree should contact Mr. Tilley asap.
