The following are reminders for upcoming events:
State Horse Judging will take place Sept 14th. We will leave the high school at 7:00 am and travel to Blackhawk College. We will be back before lunch so this should not interefere with homecoming dance plans! Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays until the contest.
Greenhand Conference will take place Sept. 17th. We will be leaving GHS at 3:45 to head to Macomb. The conference should get over around 8. Students bring money to eat with for the trip home! We will be returning to Galesburg around 9 or 9:30 that evening. This is for first year FFA members.
Forestry Judging will take place Sept 25th at Lake Storey. Interested students should see Ms. Smith for study materials. The contest includes tree ID, tool ID, a compass course, and written test. We will have short practices on Tue and thur until the contest for those interested.
Foundation Drive will begin shortly after the Greenhand Conference. The Foundation Drive is money collection drive by all chapters in the state to raise operating funds for the state office. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to participate. Top participants will have first priority for National Convention so start early! A list of conacts from the past and letters will be available from Ms. Smith to help your efforts.
One last point, Monthly meetings will take place the 2nd monday of every month at 7 pm at the high school with an information meeting and social event. Mark you calendars and don't miss out!
We are off and running at a good pace!
