Members of the Holton FFA have had a busy summer since school let out. Below are some highlights:
2013-14 Holton FFA Officer Team Selected
FFA Alumni Leadership Meeting
2 Members Attend Kansas Youth Range Camp
2013-14 Holton FFA Officer Team Selected - May 22nd 10 Holton FFA members stepped up to run for office for the 2013-2014 school year. The officers for next year are as follows.
- Darien Klahr- President
- Jennifer Hamlin- Vice President
- Dean Klahr- Secretary
- Emaleigh Clark- Treasurer
- Karl Wilhelm- Reporter
- Victoria Kimbrough- Sentinel
- Amber Searles- Student Advisor
- Justin Rieschick- Parliamentarian
- Rilee VanDonge- Historian
- Elizabeth DeBoer- Historian
- Thank you to the interview committee for taking your time into helping decide the officer team for this year.
- Deb Spade, Melissa Nelson, David Ashcraft and Jerry Jepson
FFA Alumni Leadership Meeting
- Members of the Alumni Board meet in June to plan for the upcoming year. Discussions included membership communications, fundraising opportunities for the year, awarding leadership and college scholarships, and planning the back to school kick off meeting. The group awarded scholarhips to help our 4 members attending the Washington Leadership Conference in June.For more information, please contact Eunice Klahr, Erika Allen, Jennifer Larison, or Landon Bagby.
- On June 11th-16th four members traveled to our nation's capitol to attend WLC. These members were Emaleigh Clark, Rilee VanDonge, Karl Wilhelm, and Dean Klahr. During this conference FFA members around the Country toured the sites of D.C., participated in premier leadership workshops, and took part in a service learning project. The major goal of the conference put on by National FFA was to inspire members to come back and make a positive difference in their local communities.
- During the week, Rilee got to meet with Senator Roberts while Ema, Dean, and Karl got to meet with Representative Jenkins. Very cool that both are Holton High School Graduates serving in Congress and were able to take the time to meet with our members.
- We would like to thank the Holton FFA Alumni, Jackson County Farm Bureau, Denny and Eunice Klahr family, Kellerman Insurance, Kellerman Real Estate, Farmer's State Bank, Holton National Bank, Jarrod Bowser/Purple Wave Auction Company, Holton FFA and Jackson Farmer's Inc. for their generous sponsorship of this trip.
- Jordynn Brown and Isaac Bohnenkemper had the privilege to attend the Youth Range Camp sponsored by the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts June 25-28th. The event was held at Camp Mennoscah in Kingman County. Students learned range place identification, plant growth, stocking rate determination, livestock nutrition, rangeland wildlife management, and much more. A huge thanks to the Jackson County Conservation District for sponsoring their trip.
- Since State Convention has ended, it has been a busy month for our very own Elizabeth Allen. She has attended CTSO Training (Career and Technical Student Organization) with the other state officer teams such as FACS, FBLA, HOSA, etc. Her team has also done FFA BLAST Off training and attended the National Leadership Conference for State Officers. The month of June wrapped up with the new State Officer Team planning and preparing for the State Conference for Chapter Leaders at Rock Springs. Congrats again Elizabeth. Very exciting to know you are off to such a good start.
- On July 1-3, nine chapter officers loaded up with Mr. Bartel and Mr. Larison to attend the Kansas FFA State Conference for Chapter Leaders (SCCL) held at Rock Springs Ranch in Junction City. The leaders learned what it means to be a member of the team, gained officer training on their duties, and collaborated with FFA chapter leaders from across the state. The conference was hosted by the Kansas FFA Officer team. Darien, Jennifer, Dean, Ema, Karl, Rilee, Justin, and Elizabeth all grew as chapter leaders during the trip and had chapter specific time to start planning activities for the year.
- The Public Relations Committe has been meeting throughout the Summer to make plans on how to share the positive news from the chapter this year. Plans involve using the Holton Recorder, social media, and this e-Update blog. Just recently they have set up a twitter account: @holtonFFA. The members include: Karl Wilhelm-Reporter, Rilee VanDonge-Historian, Elizabeth DeBoer-Historian, Emaleigh Clark- Past Reporter
- In July, the 2013 National Chapter Award has been revised, tweaked, and submitted to Indianapolis for judging at nationals. A huge thanks to FFA Moms Melissa VanDonge and Jennifer Larison for their editing help. The highlighted 9 big activities include:
- Student Development - All School Assembly, Chapter FUN Events, and Agribusiness Career Tour
- Chapter Development - The TEAM Approach to chapter activities, Community Pancake Feed/PR Showcase, and Project INVOLVE (Take Advantage of the Opportunities)
- Community Development - Elementary Coloring Contest, Ag and Water Festival, and Two Community Blood Drives
- In mid July, the FFA Alumni Board mailed out membership invitation letters. If you would like to formally join the Holton FFA Alumni for the 2013-14 school year and did not receive a letter, please contact Eunice Klahr, FFA Alumni Treasurer for more information.
- In early July, 45 Holton FFA members were invited to the join in on the 2013 Points Trip. These members were the top 1/3 most active members in the chapter. For the trip, the chapter will be going to Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun on Monday, July 22. The day will wrap up at the Kansas City Royals Game versus the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Nationals Team for Forestry has begun having twice a week to get team members ready to go for November. So far members of the team have worked on tree ID, the proper use of chainsaws, how to use compasses, and telling what type of wood a product is made from. Everyone is working hard to be at the best they can come competition time this fall.
- Members of the Nationals team are Nick Myers, Isaac Bohnenkemper, Haley Rhule, and Emaleigh Clark. Thanks to Mr. Bartel for coaching us!
- Summer is a time where many members make lots of progress and log in many hours on their SAE projects. Members - make sure you are keeping track of your hours worked and getting some action pictures from time to time. Ask a parent or friend to come and take some good action shots showing skills you can do. In January it is not possible to get good pictures working in the hayfield, garden, or mowing a lawn. Those proficiency applications will be better for it. NOW IS THE TIME!!!
- Best of luck to all of our members preparing and competing with 4H projects at the Jackson County Fair. We know you will represent your clubs, families, and Holton well!
- Please help us reach our goal of 100 followers by September 1st
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- July 22nd- FFA points trip to Kansas City (Worlds of Fun and KC Royals Game)
- August 10 & 11th- Dean to attend District Officer Conference at Rock Springs
- August 17th- 2013 School Year Kickoff Party
- 6:00 PM Alumni & Parents versus Members softball game
- Hotdogs and Brats will be on the grill. Please bring a picnic side or dessert
- 9:00 PM Pool Party (Asking for a $1 donation when entering the pool)
- August 29th- Greenhand/New Member Orientation Night
- All first year FFA members and families are invited to attend
- September 18th- NE District FFA Greenhand Conference at Silver Lake
- September 25th- NE District FFA Fall CDE Day at Holton
- Land Judging, Nursery/Landscape, and Entomology CDE's
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