Wapsie Valley FFA Quarter 2 Newsletter

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1 Wapsie Valley FFA Quarter 2 Newsletter Building for the Future In this Issue... Chapter Goals page 1 Quarter 1 Calendar of Events pages 2-3 Stay Connected page 4 Additional Announcements page 5 Contact Information page Chapter Goals Keep media updated well and expand its use among members Improve committees and their member involvement Communicate frequently with members and families, and provide multiple ways to stay informed Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve 1

2 Quarter 2 Calendar of Events Can find schedules for all activities on the website Contact info on page 6 Look for event sign-ups in the ag room and at FFA meetings LDE Sign-Up Due 212/360 Conference Meat, Cheese, and Cookie Dough Orders Due Greenhand & Chapter Initiation Chapter Picture Appreciation Breakfast Thanksgiving Fruit, Candy, and Casey s Cards Orders Due NAAE Conference November Event Descriptions: LDE Sign-Ups Due (November 11th) Sign-Ups will be available for members that wish to participate in leadership development events. 212/360 Conference (November 12th) This is a state conference held in Ankeny that is open for all members to attend. It is focused on personal development. Fruit Sales On November 15, ALL meat, cheese, and cookie dough orders are due. Fruit, candy, and Casey s card orders are due November 28. These are firm deadlines, and no late orders will be accepted. Greenhand & Chapter Initiation (November 17th) This is the monthly FFA meeting, and it is special because the Greenhand and Chapter members, (typically freshmen and sophomores), receive their degrees. Parents and family are invited for a meal and the ceremony. Chapter Picture (November 18th) This will take place at approximately 9:40am (3rd hour). Please wear the chapter FFA shirt. 2 Appreciation Breakfast This breakfast is held to show the chapter s appreciation for the community and supporters. 7:00-8:30am NAAE Conference (November 29th - December 3) (National Association of Agricultural Educators) Mrs. Doese will travel to this conference to receive an award for being an outstanding agricultural educator.

3 Quarter 2 Calendar of Events Can find schedules for all activities on the website Contact info on page 6 Look for event sign-ups in the ag room and at FFA meetings Fruit Comes In Christmas Christmas Break December Event Descriptions: Fruit Delivery Fruit is expected to be around December 7, but could be a couple of days earlier or later. From the date of delivery, students have one week to pick up their fruit sales orders. Christmas Party There will be a recreational activity that will be the chapter meeting and Christmas party during December. Date, Time, and Location TBA. Gift Exchange Students interested in doing a gift exchange can sign up when the sign up sheet is sent around class. The date has yet to be determined, but it will likely be in the morning before school. Service Project There will be a service project that the students will 3 have the opportunity to participate in. The project will be announced at a later date LDE Practices LDE Practices will start during Christmas break.

4 Stay Connected to Wapsie FFA Follow us on social media, sign up for reminds, and visit the website to stay up to date with current FFA events! Facebook: Wapsie Valley FFA Instagram: wapsieffa Website: The officers keep the website very up-to-date. If you have any questions, try referring to the website before contacting Mrs. Doese or the officers Remind 101 Remind 101 is a texting service that Mrs. Doese uses to keep everyone informed and send out department-wide reminders. We encourage all students and parents to sign up to receive these messages to stay informed.to sign up: to (If that does not work, try sending it to (201) ) FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. 4

5 Contact Information Jacob Hammitt th St. Jacob Joerger PO Box 38 Dayten Wittenburg th St. Lakin Joerger PO Box 133 Natalie Risse Viking Ave Sumner, IA Erika Jeanes Viking Ave Mrs. Doese Lakeside Dr Additional Announcements Visit the chapter website for any questions, or contact Mrs. Doese or the Weekly updates are ed to the students. We encourage parents to sign up as well. Just give Mrs. Doese your Dates and times for the Christmas party, gift exchange and service project will be announced at a later date I believe in the future of agriculture... 5