September of 2015

by Mallory Seitz, Reporter

Next FFA Meeting

The next monthly FFA meeting will be on Monday September 21^st, 2015. The Ag. Challenge is the straw bale toss.

Upcoming Events

Ag. Breakfast: This Ag. Breakfast will be held at Frisches on Friday the 4^th at 6:30 A.M. Ag. Breakfast is an opportunity for friends to get together and enjoy a good meal!!

Ice Cream Social: Our annual Ice Cream Social will be on September 9^th at 7 P.M. for freshmen and any new members and 7:30 for returning members. In the first half hour the new members and parents learn more about the FFA. New members will attend seven sessions led by the officer team, where they learn about what opportunities are offered in our chapter. Parents will be with Mr. Tilley, Mr. Sharp, and Mrs. Montoney where they receive more information on the different activities their children may be participating in. Once the new members are finished they join the returning members and for the rest of the night everyone can enjoy some socialization, ice cream and games!!

Big E Trip: On September 17^th, 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th Josie Montoney will be representing the state of Ohio in the Job Interview Contest. This is designed to test a students’ ability to prepare a resume, write a follow up letter and interview for a mock employment opportunity. We are very proud of Josie!!

Farm Science Review: This year the Farm Science Review will be on September 23^rd. This is a three day expo of equipment and products that provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about how the agricultural world works.

Forestry: The online test will be on September 30^th and the state contest will be on October 3^rd. Forestry is a contest based on the knowledge and understanding of the forestry industry. This contest includes a multiple choice test that includes tree species identification, tool identification, and various practicums such as timber cruising, map reading and more.

Past Happenings

Ohio Leadership Camp: OLC was held on June 19^th to the 21^st, and this was much like FFA camp, only smaller and it emphasizes on developing leadership skills. This year our chapter had four members attend: Devon Mullen, Kaylee Reed, Billy L’Huillier and Emma Dearth.

Amanda Litter Clean-Up Day: On June 5^th members helped pick up trash along the Amanda Bike path.

Summer Trap Shoot: This annual event was held on June 30^th at 5 P.M., at Mr. Sharp’s house, and everyone had a blast.

Thad Davis Memorial 5K Run/Walk: On June 20^th members from the chapter helped with the memorial run/walk. Members helped set up and take down tables, chairs and more.

Summer Tour: This year since the Tarlton Fish Fry was canceled the chapter decided to conduct a tour. This was held on August 10^th at 9 A.M. members who went on this tour went to the Lamp Family Farms, Anthony Thomas Chocolate Factory and The Phoenix Bat Museum. A big thanks to Rich Lamp and family for teaching us about your farm.

Canoe Trip: The annual chapter canoe trip was on July 1^st at Paint Creek. Several people went and had a fun time floating down the creek with friends and after stopped for lunch.

FFA Camp: We had 41 members attended the 5^th general session of FFA Camp at Camp Muskingum. Members left on July 6^th and returned on July 10^th. During camp the members had the chance to meet other FFA members from all over Ohio, and meet the state officers. At camp members had the chance to develop leadership skills along with making friendships that will last a lifetime.

Washington Leadership Conference (WLC): On July 21^st to the 26^th Josie Montoney and Lexie Kougher toured our nation’s capital along with learning valuable leadership skills and experiencing personal growth. While at WLC members don’t just meet people from Ohio, but from all over the United States. Each of these young ladies won one of the chapters Memorial Award, which provides for the cost of the conference. These awards are given in memory of two loyal former FFA members, Rusty Bowers and Becky Strickler. Josie was also awarded one of the ten scolarships for this confernce through the state FFA association, which helped to reduce the chapters cost.

Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up: The adopt-a-highway was on August 7^th at 3 P.M. Members cleaned the chapters section of St. Rte. 159.

Pelotonia Bike Tour: The Pelotonia Bike Tour was on August 7^th. The bike tour starts in Columbus and helps raise money for cancer research. This year our chapter helped tear down seating for over 11,000 participants.