October of 2024
by Emma Strickler, Reporter
October FFA Meeting
The next A-C FFA meeting will be held on Monday, October 21st at 7 p.m. in the Ag Center. Following the conclusion of the meeting, members will participate in the Ag Challenge, which is a Team Pizza Eating Contest. Two females and two males from each grade will compete to eat a whole pizza in the shortest amount of time. Each team will earn points based on their places.
Past Happenings
September 4: Chapter Hog Roast
September 6: Ag Breakfast @ IHOP
September 10: Knox County Forestry Invitational
September 16: FFA Meeting
September 17: Farm Science Review
September 24: Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference
September 28: State Forestry CDE
Results from the Forestry CDE: Our Forestry CDE team consisting of Coltyn Anderson, Olivia Chaffin, KyAnn Jones, Reese Melton, Justin Seymour and Travis Spence placed 8th overall in the state of Ohio. Members of the team first had to complete an online examination. From there, they competed in the state contest where they had to identify various types of trees and equipment, show their abilities with timber cruising and complete individual practicums. The practicums included map reading, compass reading, and forestry products identification. Congratulations to our members for their hard work and diligent efforts!
Upcoming Events
October 4: Ag Breakfast @ Frisch’s
October 7-11: Fair Break
October 14: County Job Interview CDE
October 15: State Animal Management CDE Online Exam
October 15: State Aquarium Management CDE Online Exam
October 21: FFA Meeting
October 23-26: National Convention
National FFA Convention: This year, the National FFA Convention will be held October 23rd to the 26th in Indianapolis, Indiana. While on this trip, members will attend multiple convention sessions, educational tours and the Buckeye Bash. We would like to wish Catherine Buckley, Maddie Cordle, Haley Robinson and Emma Strickler good luck as they will be competing at National FFA Convention for the Agricultural Communications CDE. Additionally, Madelyn Anderson will be competing in the National Employment Skills contest. Good luck to these members as they represent the state of Ohio at the national level! To add on to all of this convention excitement, our very own Morgan Anderson will be leading numerous sessions and delivering her retiring address at National FFA Convention as a result of being the 2023-2024 National Eastern Region Vice-President. We are so proud of Morgan and how she has represented our chapter and state in such a positive way! And if that wasn’t enough, Mr. Sharp and Mr. Tilley will both be receiving their Honorary American FFA Degrees on stage during convention. What a year!
Fall Fruit and Snack Sale: On October 14th, A-C FFA will begin its annual Fall Fruit and Snack Sale. The chapter is selling a wide variety of goods this year. This sale brings a lot of funds for future activities, so it is crucial that each member does their part in this sale. If interested please contact an A-C FFA member of Mr. Tilley.
Upcoming Career Development Events (CDEs)
Agricultural Communications CDE: On October 23rd, the A-C FFA Agricultural Communications CDE team will compete at the National Convention. The team consists of Catherine Buckley, Maddie Cordle, Haley Robinson and Emma Strickler. After winning the state contest for Ohio last February, this team earned the opportunity to compete nationally. The Agricultural Communications CDE allows students to engage in real-life promotional activities and work in a team environment to expand other’s knowledge of the agricultural industry. At the contest, the team will be given three hours to complete four individual practicums (a feature story, magazine layout, broadcast production and social media plan), as well as a three-page communications plan. These written portions of the contest will be based on information provided in a press conference that the participants will attend. This year is the 11th time that the A-C FFA Chapter has represented the state of Ohio at the National Convention for the Ag. Comm. CDE. Best of luck to these members!
Animal Management CDE: For the Animal Management CDE, participants will first complete an online examination to test their knowledge of different pet shop animals, breeds and supplies. The top four scores from each chapter will make up the team. Members will take this online test on October, 15th. Good luck!
Aquarium Management CDE: This Career Development Event requires members to first take an online exam, then the top four scores will make up the team. The Aquarium Management exam will test member’s on their knowledge of freshwater aquariums and marine aquariums. Good luck to our members as they will take this exam on October 15th!
Job Interview CDE: The Job Interview CDE prepares students for real-life interactions with employers as they prepare to enter the workforce. This contest requires students to submit a resume and cover letter, complete a job application and in-person interview, then write a follow up letter at the conclusion of the interview. The following members are representing A-C FFA in this contest in their respective categories: Freshmen - Riley Strickler, Sophomore - McKenna Singleton, Junior - Emma Strickler, Senior - Maddie Cordle, First Year Junior/Senior - Ellie Moss. These members will compete in the County Contest on October 14th. The top two from County will advance to the District level. Additionally, Madelyn Anderson will be competing at the National Convention in the Employment Skills CDE contest as a result of winning the state contest last fall! Best of luck to our members!
Smile!
A-C FFA members at the September Ag Breakfast
Farm Science Review
A-C FFA members at the Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference
