Thursday, August 29, 2013

Back to School cookout

It's time for our first FFA get together of the year!  The chapter will be hosting a cookout social for all to enjoy as our first meeting and social.  This is a chance to meet fellow members and learn more about the organization.  Information is as follows:

Time: 5:30 PM

Place: Lake Storey- The Shelter that is located behind the horse arena on the south side o the lake (directly across from CSC)  This shelter is first come first serve so if we are not there, we will be at a shelter on the north side of the lake behind the practice soccer fields.

The chapter will provide hot dogs, buns, chips, drinks, and paper service items.  If you would like to bring a dessert or side to share, please feel free!  Do not feel like obligated to do so, just if you are able or wish to share.

Along with the meal, we will have an introduction to officers, a meeting to discuss upcoming events and practices, and a fun game!  Hope to see you there.

Contact Ms. Smith at 815-441-4414 with any questions you may have.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Welcome Back!

Welcome back for the 2013-2014 School year!  To get started, here is this years Calendar of events.  More dates will be added as they arise.

September

17th- Greenhand Workshop in Macomb
14th- State Horse Judging at Blackhawk College
19th- PT Conferences
25th- Forestry Contest at Lake Storey

October

3rd- Soils Contest hosted by United; Location TBA
30th-Nov 2nd- National FFA Convention in Louisville KY

November 

9th- Food Science Contest
14th- Crops Contest

December

10th- Section Parliamentary Procedure Contest (weather date of Dec. 12)

January

24th and 25th- 212 Conference for Freshmen and Sophomores in Schaumburg
30th- Quiz bowl

February

6th- Section Meats Contest at Thrushwood Farms
15th- Section Proficiency Contest a Mercer County High School
18th- Ag Olympics at West Central High School
19th- Public Speaking Contest at ROWVA High School

March

1st- State Meats Contest

April

8th- Envirothon Contest
15th- Section Livestock Judging in Stronghurst
22nd- Section Horticulture at Blackhawk College

May

Section Banquet TBD

June

10-12th- State Convention

July

1st-2nd Section 4 VoAg Fair