Support South Dakota!

On October 4^th, a catastrophic blizzard hit the western plains with a huge brunt of the storm gravely affecting South Dakota ranchers. Livelihoods were greatly affected by the loss of thousands of livestock animals throughout the state and surrounding area that perished due to the untimely event. Galesburg FFA is selling shirts to raise funds to donate to relief efforts for ranchers and their families.

Prices are $1 higher than posted on the order form due to shipping costs.  If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, email Ms. Smith at csmith@galesburg205.org with the type of shirt you would like and your size.  You can send money to the high school to the attention of Galesburg FFA at 1135 W Fremont, Galesburg IL 61401.

This effort is going viral!  You don't to miss out!  Order forms are even circulating around the country in Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, even Penn State!  Wow:)  Orders will be taken until November 5th.  Thank you in advance for your support!

http://communities.naae.org/docs/DOC-11589

*When you get to the link, click on the PDF file in the middle of the page and it should open.

Reminders!!

Dues are to be in no later than October 15th.  The Rosters must be submitted to the State FFA office by then so I need to get our official numbers!  Dues are $15.  Arrangements can be made if students are having a hard time coming up with the money by then.

National Convention is coming up Oct. 30-Nov 1st.  See Ms. Smith with details if you wish to attend.

Our Halloween party is Oct 18th at Lake Bracken!  Please bring a side to share.  Costumes are strongly encouraged:)

Email Ms. Smith at csmith@galesburg205.org or stop by the Ag room for details.  Enjoy the long weekend!

~Ms. Smith

October Update

We had another great turn out for todays informational meeting!  I'm so thrilled with the turn out we've seen this year!  Highlight from todays meeting:

Students, make sure to get your $15 turned in to Ms. Smith by October 10th for our state and national dues to FFA.

We will be having our next social on October 18th out at Lake Bracken.  We will have a bonfire.  This is a Halloween party so costumes are encouraged!  Please bring something to share if you are able.  Directions will be coming closer to time.

We decided at todays meeting to look into selling Puffin Pastries soon as our first fundraiser.  More details to come. 

The chapter had a busy month in Spetember.  Students participated in the Homecoming parade, State Horse Judging Contest, Greenhand Conference in Macomb, State and Section officer chapter visits, and the Section 4 Forestry contest hosted by our chapter.  Bethany Petentler placed 9th individually at the contest!  Great job to Bethany!  Keep up the good work:) 

We are currently making plans to Ignite our membership at the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.  Permission slips and information are available now in Ms. Smith's room.

In todays meeting we also posted the current points standings.  They are as follows:

 

1. Bethany Petentler- 380

2. Karter McClendon-220

2. Jessica Decker- 220

3. Andrew Glas- 100

4. Marikah Porter- 85

5. Maya Zepeda-45

6. Cassie Evitt- 40

6. Kennedy Meinert- 40

6. Karley Davis- 40

6. Pheonix Wessels- 40

6. Alex Wilt- 40

6. Alec Marty- 40

6. Shannon Koebiella- 40

6. Kaitlyn Davis- 40

7. Kelsey Rogers-15

7. Sabrina Keith-15

Keep up your hard work Galesburg FFA members!