National Trail MVCTC Agricultural Education Department
Hello FFA Members and Supporters,
Thank you to all of our FFA members, Alumni members and parents who assisted with the Bags of Hope Program! We were able to pack 500 bags that contained two recipes and all of the ingredients to make two hot dishes for local Preble County families. The majority of the bags have been distributed in Preble County. We have a few bags left if you know of any families who could use a bag we would be glad to donate it to them. The Register Herald did attend the event and have published a really nice article about our FFA Chapter.
Congratulations to our two Parliamentary Procedure teams! Our Advanced team placed first at the sub district contest and our Novice team placed second. Both teams will be competing Wednesday evening in the District Contest at Ft. Loramie.
Fruit sales Thank you to all of our members who have contributed to our Chapter fundraiser and sold fruit. The fruit is scheduled to arrive December 11th. Once we get a confirmation from the shipping company we will send out more information about times for fruit pick up.
We will be collecting toys for Preble County Christmas for Kids this year. We will collect toys and books for children; ages newborn to 17 years old until December 7th. You can drop off items at the National Trail Agriculture Department and your donations in the shop under the Christmas tree. This will be a competition in the county with the other FFA chapters again this year.
November 29, 2017 at 6:00-8:00 PM will be our first General Livestock Judging practice. Our General Livestock team is coached by Chad and Mindy Ward.
Any FFA members exhibited a market steer at the 2018 Preble County Fair there is a weigh in December 2, 2017 at the Preble County Fairgrounds. All of the information needed for the Steer Enrollment Process can be found by visiting the following website. https://preble.osu.edu/news/preble-county-junior-fair-steer-program-2
Students have the opportunity to attend a 2018 Ohio FFA Leadership Night on January 8, 2018 from 6-7:30 PM at Preble Shawnee High School. The cost for the event is $10.00 and includes the conference, t-shirt, pizza and drinks. Registration for the event is due to December 13th. There will be no late registrations excepted. The bus from Trail will leave at 5:15 PM.
This week in class students will have the opportunity to go through the Ohio FFA State Degree Checklist. Any FFA member interested in applying for their American Degree needs to see Mrs. Kennel. Students must be a junior or senior to apply for their State Degree.
Any Alumni members interested in applying for their American FFA Degree please contact Mrs. Kennel.
Any FFA members interested in completing a Proficiency Application please see Mrs. Kennel. Proficiency applications can be completed by 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or first year graduate students of our FFA Chapter. Proficiency Applications are for students who have a unique SAE or who spend hours dedicated to their SAE.
FFA dues are past due. Please turn in your $20.00 ASAP. There is a list of students posted in both classrooms still needed to pay their dues this school year.
If you have any questions or concerns please let Mr. or Mrs. Kennel know.
Thank you,
Mr. and Mrs. Kennel
Upcoming Events
November
28th Parli Pracitce 2:30-4:30
29th District Parli Pro Contest at Fort Loramie
29th General Livestock Practice 6-8:00 PM
December
2nd Market Steer Weigh in
4th Rotary Rural Urban Luncheon for Officers 10:30-1:30
Week of 11th Fruit Pick up – more information coming
13th Ohio FFA Leadership Night Money/Form Due
15th FFA Meeting
16th State Parliamentary Procedure Contest
22nd Officer Books due at 2:30
January
8th Ohio FFA Leadership Night at Preble Shawnee bus leaves at 5:15 PM
10th Ag Communications Online Test
19th FFA Meeting
22nd Alumni Meeting
23rd Sub District Evaluations
24th District Ag Communications CDE
30th Ag Communication Media Plans Submitted for State
February
1st Regional Evaluations
3rd University of Findley General Livestock Judging Trip
5th Sub District Speaking
7th Ag Sales Online Test, Ag Power Online Test
8th District Ag Sales Contest
10th Buckeye Meats Contest, State Ag Communication,
13th District Public Speaking
14th FFA Meeting
16th Ag Power CDE
17th Preble Shawnee Ag Ball Tournament
19-24 National FFA Week
24th Ag Ball Tournament Here
28th Greenhand Quiz Online, Outdoor Power CDE, National Chapter Mailed
March
3rd State Public Speaking, Marysville Invitational
10th Miami Trace Judging Invitational, State FFA Office Practice Interviews
15th District Ag Mechanics CDE
16th FFA Meeting
17th Mercer County Invitational
24th State Equine, Wildlife, General
April
10th Outdoor Power CDE
14th State FFA Officer Interviews
21st FFA Banquet
25th Meats Online Test
27th State Finals for Equine, General,
28th State Meats Contest
May
3-4 State FFA Convention
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