Spring~

FFA week was last month. Cinnimon Rolls rocked like always. The petting zoo postponement was dissapointing though. It's now going to be in May. People who want to be an officer next year you need to talk to Robinson and get the sheet filled out ASAP. Tonight was FFA bowling at Rec Lanes. State is coming up next month. Hope everyone thats going is prepared:)

~National Convention and update~

I know its a little overdue, but here's an update. We have our dairy and horse judging teams going to state. Several of us went to the 80th anual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. The city was filled with people in blue jackets. Most if not all of the people from Minnesota stayed at the Holiday Inn. There was an FFA mall, a room with a ton of college representatives, and lots of free stuff. There were places to eat at the covention center, but it was so packed with people that when possible we avoided eating there. There were plenty of break out sessions and speakers. The covention center was full whenever there was a speaker. The FFA band and choir were also there. We also went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Henry Winkler (Fonzie) was on of our speakers. He was my obvious favorite. Conseco fieldhouse was pretty packed top to bottom when he was there. I have pictures from the trip that i will post later. Fruit is now out and be sure to get your checks to Mr. Robinson as soon as possible.

~Competions and Homecoming~

Saturday, September 6th was the River Falls competitions. It was really nice out and River Falls has great facilities. The horse judging team got 4th in the region and 5th overall so we'll be going to state in April. I don't have the results for the dairy and general teams yet, but when I get them I'll post results. Tuesday was the U of M invitational. It was really cold. Today after school we are decorating the parade float for tomorow. We have a cows plows and sows theme. Timmy is bringing the calf and old fashion plow and Daniel is bringing the pig. National convention is at the end of this month- if you've been asked to go ask your parents and get back to Robinson asap. Next wednesday is the corn drive and ditch clean-up. Ditch clean-up starts at 10 a.m. and the corn drive starts whenever we finish that. If you are participating in the corn drive you are asked to also be there for ditch clean-up;)

New Year

Our first meeting was Monday, September 10th and Friday September 14th was leadership day. 18 of us went to leadership day. This wednesday (the 19th) there will be general livestock and dairy judging in Stewartville. You should be in the ag room by 8:15 if your going and you need your permision slip sighned. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 1st at 8:00 p.m. If you missed our first meeting our Chapter dues this year are $15. They go towards the cost of dues and t-shirts. Everyone was assigned a commitee- you have to be on one this year. If you plan on going to contests you have to practice with your teams!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Sep. 19- General Livestock and Dairy judging in Stewartville
• Oct. 6- Regional Contesta~ dairy foods, horse, poultry, general in Riverfalls
• Oct. 9- U of M CDE invitational in St.Paul
• Oct. 16- Regional contests~ soils, forestry, contour lines in Caledonia
• Oct. 17- Corn drive, ditch clean-up, forest clean-up
• Oct 24-27 -National Convention in Indianapolis

If you have any questions ask an officer or Mr.Robinson

Officer Elections 2007-2008

New officers for next year:
President - Helen Lauth
Vice President - Tim Pagel
Secretary - Spencer Franke
Treasurer - Danielle Storm
Reporter - Alisha Ryan
Sentinel - Holly Lauth
OAL - Alana Heins
congrats! looking forward to next year

on to State!

Congrats to the Wildlife team, they were 6th place and are going to State! along with the Dairy team! participants in the wildlife regional contest: Benn Grenz, Helen Lauth, Taylor Kronebusch, Jake Pearson, Alex Graham.

Chapter Activities

We need some ideas for fun stuff and activities we can do as a chapter. Like stuff outside of meetings and Redneck Basketball. Any suggestions? Please leave comments with ideas you have!

Ideas so far:
tubing
bowling
cow tipping
skiing
trap shooting
we need ideas people!
~Helen - secretary

Next Meeting

I don't know if anyone has been reading this, but the next meeting is:

Monday, January 8th in the Ag room.
If anyone has suggestions for activities we can do as a chapter, please leave a comment!
~Secretary

Officers - you should have gotten the username and password from me. If you have any questions, let me know: Horseyhelen36981@aol.com Feel free to add posts, but don't mess with the template, thanks!

anyone who wants links on the sidebar, talk to me!

~Helen, Secretary