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The Mediapolis FFA Chapter
Program of
Activities 2015-2016
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Table of Contents
Section Page Number Officer Contact Information Previous/District/State/National Officers Chapter Roster Calendar of Events Budget Income Budget Expenses Student Development Committees Student Development Member List Leadership Plan Health and Recreation Plan SAE Plan Scholarship Plan Agriculture Careers Plan Chapter Development Committees Chapter Development Committee Member List Recruitment Plan Finance Plan Public Relations Plan Leadership Plan Support Group Plan Community Development Committees Community Development Committee Member List Economic Development Plan Environmental Plan Human Resources Plan Citizenship Plan Ag Awareness Plan
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MEDIAPOLIS FFA CHAPTER OFFICERS Treasurer:
Griffin Dean Mediapolis, IA 52637
319-579-3200 [email protected]
Vice President: Wade Marshall
Mediapolis, IA 52637 319-850-6316
President: Savannah Keitzer Mediapolis, IA 52637
319-572-5500 [email protected]
Historian: Sam Lane
Mediapolis, IA 52637 319-759-3931
Co-Secretary: Brock Stover
Mount Union, IA 52637 319-931-6430
Secretary: Ally Vantiger
Mediapolis, IA 52637 319-217-1102
Sentinel: Josh Frazier
Wapello, IA 319-850-1521
Co-Reporter: Byron Hahn
Mediapolis, IA 52637 319-217-2895
Reporter: Alizabeth Yotter Mediapolis, IA 52637
319-759-4194 [email protected]
Advisor: Alaina Imhoff 725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637 (319)394-3101 ext. 6
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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2014-2015 Chapter Officers President………………….…….Keaton Keitzer Vice-President ………….…..Wyatt Orr Secretary……………………..…Savannah Keitzer Co-Secretary…………………..Ally Vantiger Reporter………………………….Michaella Beckman Co-Reporter…………………….Liz Zippe Treasurer…………………….….Josh Frazier Historian………………………….Hannah Smith Sentinel…………………………..Susan Strawhacker Advisor…………………………...Alaina Imhoff
2015-2016 SE District Officers President………………..……Hunter Hamilton S VP …………………..……….Savannah Keitzer NE VP …………………………..Zach Hamilton NW VP…………………………..Rhett Leonard Treasurer……………………..Grace Adams Reporter …………………....ElysseBuysee Secretary……………………..MontannaKrogman Advisor………………………..Amy Grantz
2015-2016 State Officers President ….………………………..……Michael Tupper SC VP………………………………………..…Erica Baier NW VP…………………………………..…….Hailey Burley SW VP………………………………………...Mikayla NE VP …………………………………..…….Elisa Russ SE VP……………………………………..…..Hunter Hamilton NC VP………………………………………….Brandon Hanson Secretary……………………………….….Kayla Kaalberg Reporter ……………………………………Amanda Anderson
2014-2015 National Officers President…………………………………...Andy Paul Secretary…………………………………...Victoria Maloch Eastern Region VP……………………...Ruth Ann Myers Central Region VP……………………..Kristen Schmidt Southern Region VP…………………...Stephen McBride Western Region VP ……………………..Caleb Gustin
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Chapter Roster
Last Name
First Name
Address Phone Grade
Beckman Samantha Danville 12th
Borders Heath Mediapolis 12th
Dean Griffin Burlington 12th
Drebenstedt Madolyn Mediapolis 12th
Erickson Luke Burlington 12th
Frazier Josh Columbus Jct. 12th
Gabeline Jeff Burlington 12th
Hauswirth Emily Sperry 12th
Huffman Drake Mediapolis 12th
Keitzer Savannah Mediapolis 12th
Lilly-Hand Clay Burlington 12th
Meller Jesse Danville 12th
Nelson Wyatt Mediapolis 12th
Wagner Darth Sperry 12th
Yotter Alizabeth Mediapolis 12th
Slutts Dakota Mediapolis 12th
Carhoff Emily Yarmouth 11th
Marshall Wade Mediapolis 11th
Nelson Carolyne Oakville 11th
Nelson Jacob Mediapolis 11th
Roberts Rico Burlington 11th
Stellern Dakota Wapello 11th
Vantiger Alayna Mount Union 11th
Denny Joshua Mediapolis 10th
Eberhardt Levi Mediapolis 10th
Hahn Austin Morning Sun 10th
Hahn Byron Morning Sun 10th
Hauswirth Nicholas Sperry 10th
Howe Tristin Mediapolis 10th
Kirby Sydnie Sperry 10th
Lane Samuel Mediapolis 10th
McGhee Garrett Burlington 10th
Mohr Wyatt Yarmouth 10th
Morrison Daniel Mediapolis 10th
Pfieff Brady Yarmouth 10th
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Riherd Jordan Mediapolis 10th
Samuel Noah Mediapolis 10th
Schnedler Lane Mediapolis 10th
Siegele Caleb Mediapolis 10th
Stover Brock Mediapolis 10th
Aney Hunter Burlington 9th
Carhoff Dusty Mediapolis 9th
Johnson Gauge Mediapolis 9th
Loyd Tucker Mediapolis 9th
McElhinney Gage Morning Sun 9th
Meller Dylan Sperry 9th
Messer Catie Mediapolis 9th
Minor Ashlee Mediapolis 9th
Myers Maggie Sperry 9th
Norton Joy Mediapolis 9th
Poggemiller Taylor Mediapolis 9th
Pulford Vaughn Mediapolis 9th
Wilson Peyton Mediapolis 9th
Wittkop Kamryn Sperry 9th
Beckman Erik Danville 9th
Brader Dawson Mediapolis 9th
Branch-Hardin Morgan Mediapolis 9th
Brockway Kylie Mediapolis 9th
Dalton Nicholas Mediapolis 9th
Kellogg Dalton Mediapolis 9th
Klaus David Mediapolis 9th
Marshall Eric Mediapolis 9th
Massner Cauy Massner 9th
Minster Zachary Mediapolis 9th
Newcomb Cameron Mediapolis 9th
Sonberg Nathan Mediapolis 9th
Timmerman Joshua Mediapolis 9th
Eberhardt Jacob Sperry Graduated (2013)
Hillyard Haley Burlington Graduated (2013)
Keitzer Kendra Mediapolis Graduated (2013)
Malone Cally Mediapolis Graduated (2013)
McLaughlin Kori Mediapolis Graduated (2013)
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Steffener Jaci Sperry Graduated (2013)
Edmunds Sarah Mediapolis Graduated (2014)
Holsteen Rachel Yarmouth
Graduated (2014)
Messer Curtis New London Graduated (2014)
Moehle Adam Mediapolis
Graduated (2014)
Poggemiller Michael Burlington Graduated (2014)
Denny Mikala Mediapolis Graduated
(2015)
Eads Lane Mt Union Graduated
(2015)
Eberhart Abby Sperry Graduated
(2015)
Hahn Elizibeth Morning Sun Graduated
(2015)
Hillyard Heidi Burlington Graduated
(2015)
Ketzier Keaton Mediapolis Graduated
(2015)
Larson Andrea Sperry Graduated
(2015)
Moehle Zachary Mediapolis Graduated
(2015)
Orr Wyatt Mediapolis Graduated
(2015)
Pfieff Dustin Morning Sun Graduated
(2015)
Pulford Daphne Burlington Graduated
(2015)
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Calendar of Events 2015-2016
January ● National Chapter Applications Due ● Proficiency Applications Due ● State FFA Degree Applications Due ● State FFA Degree Preview Night ● Chapter Ski Trip ● Pork Congress
July ● Iowa State Fair Entries Due ● Annual FFA Report Due ● Chapter Officer Retreat ● Des Moines County Fair ● Chapter Park Workday
February ● National FFA Scholarships Due ● Star Awards Due ● National FFA Awards Due ● Sub-District Convention & CDE
Competition ● Review Night & DO Interviews ● National FFA Week ● Greenhouse Plant Planting ● Beef Expo
August ● Park Workday ● Livestock & Meats Judging CDE ● Iowa State Fair ● Town & Country Days Activities
March ● District Convention & CDE’s ● Chapter Officer Applications Due ● Chapter Award Applications Due
September ● Monsanto Ag Day ● Tri-State Special Kids Rodeo
● Two Rivers Appreciation
● Back to School BBQ
● Soil Judging CDE
● Mum Sales April ● State FFA Convention
● Chapter Officer Interviews/Elections ● FFA Park Workday ● Greenhouse Plant Sale
October ● Livestock Judging CDE ● Creelman Farm Harvest ● Creelman Field Day ● Greenhand Fire-UP ● National FFA Convention
May ● Annual FFA Banquet ● Creelman Farm Planting ● Initial Iowa State Fair Paperwork
Due ● Initial Des Moines County Fair
Paperwork Due ● Greenhouse Plant Sale ● Vet Science CDE
November ● FFA Documents Due to the State ○ Chapter POA & Constitution ○ Membership Roster & Dues ○ Chapter Affiliation Fees
● Community Service Auction ● Holiday Food Sales ● Hunger Awareness Food Packaging ● 212/360 Conference ● Poinsettia Sales
June ● Chapter Officer Leadership Training ● Ag Mech, Agron, Food Science,
Floriculture, Nursery/Landscaping, Horse CDE
● Mediapolis FFA Preview Show & Sheep Show
● SCC/Mediapolis FFA Swine Show ● Pork Expo ● District Livestock Judging
December ● Chapter Christmas Party ● Holiday Food Sorting & Deliveries ● Chapter Community Service
Activities ● Poinsettia Sales ● Beef Extravaganza
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Budget 2015-2016
INCOME: Proposed: Actual:
FFA Member Annual Dues
$ 1,050.00 $ __________
Holiday Food Sales $ 27,000.00 $ __________
Community Service Auction
$ 25,000.00 $ __________
National Convention (Creelman)
$ 2,600.00 $ __________
State Convention (Creelman)
$ 2,000.00 $ __________
Summer Livestock Shows
$ 3,500.00 $ __________
Plant Sales
$3,500.00 $ __________
Donations
$ 2,500.00 $ __________
Grants
$1,000.00 $ __________
Total Income:
$66,35.00
$ __________
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Budget 2015-2016
EXPENSES: Proposed: Actual:
State, National, District and Sub-District Dues
$1,958.00 $________
National Convention Registration & Hotel
$5,550.00 $________
State Convention Registration & Hotel
$2,240.00 $________
Holiday Food Sales& Awards $14,000.00
$________
Service Auction $700.00 $________
National FFA Week Materials $700.00 $________
Annual Chapter Banquet $3,500.00 $________
Plant Sale $3,000.00 $________
Cattle Show $2,500.00 $________
Officer Retreat $250.00 $________
County Fair Pedal Pull $270.00 $________
Town and Country Days $100.00 $________
Chapter Meeting Expenses $2,200.00 $________
Christmas Community Service
$300.00 $________
Other Expenses/Donations 10,750.00 $________
Mediapolis FFA Scholarships $250.00 $________
Creelman Field Day $1,500.00 $________
Mediapolis FFA Park $1,000.00 $________
Total Expenses $50,768.00 $________
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Student
Development Committees
Leadership Health & Recreation
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Scholarship
Agriculture Career Skills
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Student Development Committee Members
Career Success Savannah Keitzer, Chair 1. Dalton Kellogg 2. Coy Massner 3. Katie Messer
Healthy Lifestyle Rico Roberts, Chair 1. Maggie Myers 2. Kamryn Wittkop 3. Sydnie Kirby
Leadership Wade Marshall, Chair
1. Nathan Songberg 2. Jacob Nelson 3. Garrett Mcghee
Personal Growth Josh Frazier, Chair 1. Darth Wagner 2. Dakota Slutts
Scholarship Alayna Vantiger, Chair 1. Dakota Stellern 2. Caleb Siegle
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Leadership
Purpose: to conduct activities that help the individual develop technical, human relations, and decision-making skills to enhance personal success.
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS Member Degrees & Awards ● Recognize chapter members’
achievements in FFA by awarding advanced degrees and other awards at the annual FFA banquet
● Give applications to all members to fill out
● Encourage members to apply for higher degrees and awards
Career Development Events ● Have members participate in all events at the sub-district level
● Advance at least two CDEs to the district competition
● Advance at least one CDE to the state competition
● Make all members aware of the opportunities to compete in the CDEs
● Educate students on proper event procedures and rules
● Require members to practice their event
Program of Activities Committee
● Members select/are assigned to at least one standing committee
● Discuss committee goals and duties with members
● Provide a time to sign-up for committees
● All standing committees meet as needed
Chapter Officers Training/Retreat
● Develop a unified and capable officer team
● Revise chapter POA, plus familiarize officers with chapter events and activities
● Organize a time and location for all officers to be present
● Bring POA planning booklet and past POA materials
District Leadership Camp for Chapter Officers (DLCCO)
● Learn new leadership skills to be used as a chapter officer
● Meet new people and network with other chapters/individuals
● All chapter officers attend ● Registration paid by chapter - Taken to by Advisor
Greenhand Fire-up ● Teach Greenhand members about FFA ● Get the students fired up about FFA
and its opportunities
● Encourage first year members to attend
● Involve at least ten first year members 212 Conference ● Meet new people and network with
other chapters/individuals ● Improve leadership/teamwork skills
● Encourage interested members to attend
● Chapter will pay a portion of the registration fee (the amount will vary depending on the number of attending members)
Iowa Agricultural Youth Institute
● Meet new people and network with other chapters/individuals
● Learn more about the Ag industry and develop leadership skills
● Share information regarding conference will all members
● Chapter will pay a portion of the registration fee (the amount will vary depending on the number of attending members)
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Washington Leadership Conference
● To learn new leadership skills ● Meet new people and network with
other chapters/individuals
● Share information regarding conference will all members
● Chapter will pay a portion of the registration fee (the amount will vary depending on the number of attending members)
State FFA Leadership Conference
● Learn new leadership skills ● Meet new people and network with
other chapters/individuals ● All members attending will be
participating in a CDE or other event/activity
● Provide all members with applications ● Share information regarding
conference will all members ● Chapter will pay the registration fee ● All members participating in a CDE or
other activity are guaranteed a place on the trip
National FFA Convention ● Acquire more knowledge of the FFA ● Meet new people and network with
other chapters/individuals ● Develop leadership skills
● Provide all members with applications ● Select deserving members to represent
our chapter at the convention ● Chapter will pay for lodging and the
registration fee Sub-District/District Office ● Have at least one of our members
apply for this position ● Encourage sophomores and juniors to
apply for higher offices and/or ambassador positions
National Chapter Award ● Complete an accurate, detailed application
● Receive a silver rating at the state level
● Schedule times to work on the national chapter award with members
● Discuss application procedures and questions with experienced chapters
Melvin Nelson Excellence in Service Award
● Give to one senior at our annual FFA Chapter Banquet
● Have student fill out the application ● A committee reviews applications and
chooses recipient
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Health and Recreation Purpose: to conduct activities to promote the well-being and self esteem
of the student, either mentally or physical
Activities Goals Ways & Means Good Conduct Policy ● All members shall read, sign,
and abide by the school’s good conduct policy
● The members will know that if they do not abide by this policy, they will be having a meeting with Ms. Imhoff and possibly not be allowed to participate in certain events and activities.
Christmas Party ● Host party prior to Christmas break
● Chapter will pay for food ● Include an activity to
participate on after eating
● The officer team will help plan the food and recreational activity for this event
● Schedule Christmas Party for after the December FFA meeting
Chapter Cookout/Picnic ● Plan and organize a cookout/picnic at the start of school year to get to know the old and new members
● The officer team can help plan this activity
● Schedule activity at the best time possible for members, by voting on possibilities at a chapter meeting
Refreshments/ Recreation ● Have refreshments after every meeting
● Try to plan recreational activity after each meeting
● Designate members to help set up and clean refreshments after the meeting
School Activities ● Get members involved in other extra-curricular activities and events that the school sponsors
● Encourage members to become more active in the schools various extra –curricular activities besides FFA
Chapter Trips / Outings
Chapter Paintball
Chapter Ski Trip
● Plan and organize a trip or group outing with the members
● Increase member interaction among the FFA Chapter
● Set up a committee to organize the schedule for these trips
● Organize outings around school events to maximize member participation
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Supervised Agricultural Experience
Purpose: to conduct activities that promote student involvement and growth through agriculture-related experience and/or entrepreneurship
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Project Development ● All members must have an approved SAE
● Advisor, parents, and older members help younger members develop and maintain SAE programs
● Have listings and examples of past SAE projects to help younger members find an SAE suitable for them
● Let students look through idea cards to see if anything interests them
Proficiency Awards ● Ten members every year complete application for chapter proficiency awards
● Submit at least 3 proficiency awards for district competition
● Encourage members to keep accurate records and apply for chapter proficiency awards
● Monitor records periodically to ensure they are accurate and offer rewards for applying
Ag Skills Development ● All members will develop Ag skills, competencies, and knowledge in their SAE programs
● SAE record book must be submitted with records of skills, competencies and knowledge of the SAE quarterly.
● Encourage members in developing skills and abilities useful in the agricultural industry or any future career
Shows/Exhibition ● At least 15 members will show and/or participate in the Des Moines County Fair
● At least 3 members will compete and/or participate at the Iowa State Fair
● Encourage students in showing livestock or other projects at local, state and national levels
● Make information on rules/guidelines, weigh-in dates, requirements, and any other important information available to members
Degree Advancements ● Every eligible member will apply for the Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees
● Qualified seniors or juniors complete applications for State FFA Degrees
● Provide members with knowledge of degrees and how to obtain them
● Coach and encourage members to keep accurate and up to date SAE records
● Hold State FFA Degree application workshops to help students with the process
Record Keeping ● Every member has knowledge of record keeping and its requirements
● Every member has accurate and complete records
● Provide members with appropriate and thorough record keeping materials
● Offer workshops throughout the year, both during and after school, to assist members with their records
Youth Project Loans/Grant Programs
● Make members aware of the financial aid available for their SAE projects
● Post information on available aid for SAE projects throughout the classroom
Guest Speakers ● Invite guest speakers to provide and demonstrate excellent SAE programs
● Use older, experienced chapter members as guest speakers to demonstrate personal experiences with SAEs
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SAE Presentations ● Members will explain their SAE projects in a presentation to the class and/or other members
● Provide presentation examples and guidelines to what is expected for the presentations
● Prepare presentations using class and personal time
● Required as 10% of member’s grade in class
Scholarship
Purpose: to conduct activities that develops a positive attitude toward lifelong learning experiences
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Academic Eligibility ● All of the active FFA members shall abide by the school district policies regarding academic eligibility requirements
● Members that are academically ineligible will not be able to participate/ complete in FFA activities above the local level or attend functions representing the chapter
● If so needed, the FFA Advisor can remind students often that they are on the eligibility list and encourage them to try and get off of it
● Have a list of all the active FFA members in the room so a student can find out if they are ineligible
● Students are required to attend “Study Table” in the library after school every day for 30 minutes until they are either complete or passing in the class
Scholarship Award ● Present all FFA members that have made school honor roll (for at least two terms per year) with a scholarship pin to recognize their accomplishments at the annual FFA banquet
● 40% of chapter members should earn this recognition
● Keep an updated list of people who were on the honor roll per quarter so the student knows for sure if they are on it or not
Creelman Sponsored College Scholarship
● Present one $1000.00 scholarship for a senior who has been active and continuous FFA member for a minimum of 3 years and has an interest in agriculture
● Senior members must complete a written application before graduation and submit it by the set due date
● The scholarship will be given based on acceptance at the Iowa State University or any other approved school
● Have $1000.00 set aside every year for the scholarship
● A committee along with the FFA advisor should decide who receives the scholarship
● The student will apply for this scholarship at least 2 months before graduation
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National FFA Scholarships ● Encourage senior and out of school FFA Members to apply for scholarships through the National FFA Scholarship program
● Participating members must complete the scholarship application process and submit the application to the National FFA by February 15th
● Send letters to all out if school members informing them of the available scholarships through the National FFA Scholarship Program
● The application must be completed and submitted to the National FFA by February 15th.
Ag Related Scholarships ● Promote agricultural scholarship opportunities to all senior FFA members
● Encourage students to apply for any scholarship that may help them finance their college education and expenses
● Put out information to all juniors and seniors about the available scholarships
● Send out letters concerning these scholarships to the families of the seniors
Agricultural Careers
Purpose: to conduct activities that develop agricultural occupation and career skills through a progressive learning environment
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Ag Skills Career Development Events
● Compete in at least three contests a year
● Advance to state in at least one contest
● Provide information about Ag skills CDE’s to all FFA members
● Encourage members to participate in contests
● Schedule study and preparation times for events
National Convention Career Show
● Provide students with a variety of information about careers and opportunities in agriculture
● Collect information from at least 3 colleges with programs the members are interested in
● Provide members in attendance at National Convention with time to go to the career show
● Encourage members to go to National Convention career show and gather information and resources
● Identify colleges with programs of interest to the students
State Leadership Conference Career Show
● Provide students with a variety of information about careers and opportunities in agriculture
● Collect information from at least 3 colleges with programs the members are interested in
● Encourage members in attendance at State Leadership Conference to attend the career show
● Interested members can visit with college representatives that could potentially provide assistance with future plans/goals
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College Tours/Speakers ● Provide interested students with a better knowledge of agricultural programs close to home/within the state of Iowa Encourage all members to attend a postsecondary educational facility
● Organize college tours as needed to help students make better decisions regarding their future plans
● Invite college speakers to chapter meetings and Ag classes to explain their Ag program and other areas of interest
Guest Speakers ● Provide the students with more knowledge of agriculture careers available
● Give the students potential networking options with local/area agricultural career representatives
● Provide a variety of agricultural career representatives to discuss future plan options
● Schedule times during school and at FFA meetings for guest speakers to visit with students
Farm Progress Show ● Improve student’s knowledge of Agriculture
● Provide first hand viewing of new agriculture equipment and technologies
● Require five different business cards from different sale representatives
● Take all students on bus to Farm Progress Show
● Student must have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average.
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Chapter Development Committees
Recruitment Finance
Public Relations Leadership
Support Group
Chapter Development Committee Members
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Public Relations Alizabeth Yotter, Chair 1. Dawson Brayder 2. Hunter Aney 3. Dylan Meller
Financial Griffin Dean, Chair 1. Wyatt Nelson
2. Heath Borders 3. Tristin Howe
Chapter Recruitment Ally Vantiger, Chair 1. Maxwell Drebenstedt 2.Taylor Poggemiller 3. Jordan Riherd
Support Group Carolyne Nelson, Chair 1. Joshua Timmerman 2. Gauge Johnson 3. Noah Samuel
Cooperation Samantha Beckman, Chair 1. Emily Hauswirth 2. Madlyn Drebenstedt 3. Brady Pfeiff
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Recruitment
Purpose: to conduct activities to increase agricultural education enrollment and/or FFA membership and encourage greater participation
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Promotion Materials ● Inform all students and potential members of happenings in the FFA and agricultural class offerings
● Promote the benefits of the FFA and the incentives it has to offer
● Form a committee to design a brochure or handout
● Publish the brochure or handout on the FFA and what it has to offer
● Provide brochures/handouts at the 8th grade recruitment activity
8th Grade Recruitment ● Create a skit for the purpose of recruiting potential future members in the 8th grade
● Perform the skit to all 8th graders in the school during National FFA week
● Form a team of FFA members to design and organize the project
● Utilize resources within the classroom and contact other FFA chapters for ideas
● Schedule a time and place for the skit to be performed
● Provide students with FFA handouts/brochures
National FFA Week ● Put on a FFA lunch for faculty; hold a petting zoo; and plan and carry out one activity each day to involve FFA members
● Promote the FFA to others in the school and community by increasing the awareness of FFA and what is has to offer members and supporters
● Create promotional materials and hang them around the school and community
● Create a sign-up sheet for students to bring animals for the petting zoo and for students to bring skillets/cook for the FFA breakfast
● Form a committee to organize daily activities and schedule them during the school days within the week
Chapter Display ● Use a bulletin board in order to inform and promote chapter activities and events
● Provide chapter information for recruitment purposes
● Put important information for the FFA on the bulletin board so that all members can see it
● Post chapter information on benefits, activities, and events
● Update the information as needed
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Finance
Purpose: to conduct activities to encourage thrift and good financial management among the members through earnings,
savings and investments
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS FFA Dues ● Every FFA member pays their annual
dues by October 1st, 2015. ● The annual dues are $15.00
● Put up reminders in the classroom and around the school
● Collect dues and keep track of which students have and haven’t paid
● Post information in school announcements
● Addition of $5 per month when late Holiday Fundraiser ● 100% of all chapter member will
participate in the fundraiser ● Distribute fruit and other products
FFA supporters within 5 days of delivery
● Collect and submit money at time of sale
● Provide every FFA member with the order sheets and information
● Provide incentives for members selling items such as: free FFA t-shirts, etc.
● Specify when the order forms are due and when the food/items will be in
Creelman Farm ● Utilize members to analyze and select crop variety to be planted
● Members or classes coordinate the planting and harvest of crops
● Involve at least 6 members (2 from each grade level except 9th grade) in all aspects of the farm by forming them into a committee
● Select a committee based on applications and interviews
● Committee members will be on the committee from when they are selected for their freshman years until they graduate
● Select who will be going to plant/harvest
● Post a sheet that reminds people about planting/harvesting with everyone’s name on it
Chapter Records ● Seek to compile the Mediapolis FFA chapter history from initial charter to current
● Develop a filing system to assist with keeping accurate records of all information
● Look through all of the old scrapbooks, Program of Activities, and awards
● Put together a list of findings and organize them
● Compile all of the records into a filling system
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Public Relations
Purpose: to conduct activities that promote a positive image and inform students, parents, school officials, and the community about chapter and member
accomplishments ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Newspaper Articles ● Submit at least one article per month to the Mediapolis News
● Submit articles as necessary to district, state, and national publications
● Chapter officers will assist in writing articles as needed
● Chapter Reporter will coordinate articles to be published in the Mediapolis News
● Chapter Reporter puts together articles and sends them to the local newspaper
Chapter Newsletter ● Publish a FFA chapter newsletter to keep members, parents, school staff, and other FFA supporters informed of chapter upcoming and past activities and events
● Distribute newsletter at the end of every term
● Have chapter members submit various articles to the Chapter Reporter
FFA Official Dress ● Members wear complete official dress to conventions, conferences, and other activities when deemed appropriate
● All active members will own or have access to official dress
Chapter Scrapbook ● Complete chapter scrapbook of activities and events to provide a history for future FFA members
● Display scrapbook at the annual FFA banquet
● Receive a silver rating at district competition
● Chapter Reporter is responsible for coordinating the completion of the scrapbook
● Organize a committee to assist with the completion of the chapter scrapbook
National FFA Week ● Involve all of the chapter members ● Communicate with the school and
community on the activities the FFA will be having during the week
● Coordinate one activity for every day of the week
● Organize and schedule daily activities ● Post flyers informing the school and
community on what the FFA will be doing
● Include information in the newsletters and newspaper articles before and after National FFA Week
E-mail ● Utilize the chapter e-mail address to communicate to the members throughout the year
● E-mail newsletters when possible to reduce the amount of paper used
● Chapter officers are responsible for checking and sending e-mail
● Update chapter member emails annually and add new members as needed, plus add community members and/or parents if they wish
Chapter Website ● Develop a chapter website to help spread the word regarding the FFA mission and its purposes, plus upcoming events and activities the chapter is involved with
● Frequently update website to keep the information current and accurate
● Select a 2-3 members to follow up on web page developments and make updates
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Leadership
Purpose: to conduct activities to develop teamwork and cooperative skills among chapter officers, committees, and members
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Chapter Officer Retreat
● Hold in July and develop team-building skills among new officers
● All chapter officers will be in attendance
● Develop first draft of the chapter POA and schedule events with the approval of the advisor
● Schedule and organize retreat after officer elections
● Hold retreat at a time when everyone is available
● Provide sample POA materials and work in groups to complete
● Officer role terminated if not attended District Leadership Camp For Chapter Officers (DLCCO)
● All chapter officers attend the camp ● Gain knowledge of office
responsibilities and network with officers from other chapters around your district
● Provide transportation and registration fee to the camp
● Participate in camp activities in order to gain necessary knowledge
Sub-District/District Officers
● Encourage FFA members to run for leadership positions at both the sub-district and district levels
● Have at least one member in a leadership position at either the sub-district or district level every year
● Encourage FFA upperclassmen to run for a leadership position at either the sub-district or district level
● Prepare members for the interview process and the position they are running for
Chapter Program of Activities Committees
● All chapter members will select or be assigned to at least one POA committee
● Officer team will appoint committee chairs
● Committees will hold meetings as needed to plan and schedule activities throughout the year
● Appoint committees at the first meeting of every year
● Require committee reports at monthly meetings to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities
Monthly Meetings
● Hold monthly night meetings, even throughout the summer months, on the third Tuesday of every month, in order to inform chapter members of upcoming activities and opportunities
● Average at least 50% attendance at the meetings
● Conduct a monthly officer meeting one week in advance to plan the meeting agenda and recreational activities
● Post meeting time in school announcements
● Take attendance at meeting and calculate it
● Provide a door prize at every meeting, only available to those that are in attendance
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Support Group
Purpose: to conduct activities to develop and maintain positive relationships among the FFA, parents, community leaders and industry
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Honorary FFA Degree ● Identify a major FFA supporter by awarding them with the Honorary FFA Degree at the annual FFA Banquet
● The Mediapolis FFA Officer Team will take time to go through a list of all supporters and choose one who will receive this degree
Mediapolis School Staff & Administration
● Communicate effectively with elementary, middle school and high school teachers, staff, administration, and school board members to keep school employees aware of FFA activities and events
● Organize and offer a variety of activities to involve school employees in chapter events and activities
● Set up times when the Mediapolis FFA Chapter Advisor and the chapter officers to meet with all the school employees and give them an update on everything the FFA members have done, are doing, and will be doing
● Set up various activities that school employees can attend and be involved with such as staff lunch.
Des Moines County Fair Board ● Work in conjunction with country fair boards to establish opportunities for member interaction and opportunities for event coordination
● Communicate effectively with fair board members to plan FFA events to be held on the fairgrounds and to learn of volunteer opportunities
● Attend Fair Board meetings ● Schedule meeting times to
communicate with the fair board members
● Set up a group of FFA members to help with the Des Moines County Fair and other various activities
Iowa FFA Foundation ● Promote Iowa FFA Foundation materials and products to be sold in the area, with profits going towards Iowa FFA members
● Encourage members to sell raffle tickets for the Iowa FFA Foundation, tractors, and other fundraising products to be included in the Ambassador Program totals
● Provide FFA members with information during the monthly chapter meetings
● Post items for sale in the Ag classroom ● Inform all school faculty about the
items and materials that are for sale
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Community Development Committees
Economics Environmental
Human Resources Citizenship
Agricultural Awareness
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Community Development Committee Members
Human Resources Sam Lane, Chair
1. Vaughn Pulford 2. Cameron Newcomb
3. Austin Hahn
Environmental Byron Hahn, Chair
1. Eric Marshall
2. Zach Minster
3. Morgan Branch
4. Kylie Brockway
5. Gage McElhinney
Economic Development Josh Frazier, Chair
1. Nick Dalton 2. Daniel Morrison 3. Wyatt Mohr
Agricultural Promotion Brock Stover, Chair 1. Erik Beckman 2. David Klaus 3. Peyton Wilson
Citizenship Emily Hauswirth, Chair 1. Ashlee Minor 2. Joy Norton 3. Joshua Denny
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Economic Development
Purpose: to conduct activities to improve the economic welfare of the community
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Help setup the fair by having FF A members
donating their time and getting our county fair set
up to show at.
Have at least 12 members show up to the fair set up.
County Fair set up
Help organize the crafts and volunteer to make sure
things get organized.
To have at least 6 members show up to the craft show to help unload our community
member’s crafts.
Craft Show
Serving food and helping them move their tables.
Help set up and serve food at two rivers customer appreciation lunch. Also to move tables
from our FFA Park.
Two Rivers Set up
Environmental
Purpose: to conduct activities to preserve natural resources and develop more environmentally responsible individuals
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
School and Community Betterment Projects
● Conduct beautification projects including landscaping and tree planting around the school complex and community
● Discuss with school board and superintendent on expectations and scheduling for the project
Paper Recycling ● Make booklet pads of recycled paper to give to people and for our own use
● Put in containers
● Keep all paper used for events that is no longer useful afterwards
● Provide container
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Human Resources
Purpose: to conduct activities to improve the welfare and well-being of members and citizens of the community
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Youth Pedal Pull at County Fair
● Host a youth pedal pull annually
● Award prizes to the winners in each age category
● Schedule a sanctioned pedal pull with the fair board in advance
● Contact a pedal pull company to sanction the event
● Provide information to students at monthly meetings
● Utilize a committee to organize the event
Citizenship
Purpose: to conduct activities to encourage members to become active, involved citizens of their school, community, and country
ACTIVITY GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Nursing Home/Care Facility Visits
● Visit the nursing home and care facilities around the holidays
● Giving tree ● Send festive Christmas cards to all
individuals ● Visit with residents, and make the
days fun and memorable
● Donate fruit baskets to the nursing homes from our fruit sales
● Bring over the animals after the petting zoo to show the residents of the care facility
● Provide information to students during monthly meetings
● Organize and schedule visits by utilizing a committee
● Create Christmas cards after November meeting
Christmas Cards ● Send festive Christmas cards to all local area businesses
● Thank businesses for support
● Create Christmas cards after November meeting
● Compile address list of community businesses
● Schedule a time to organize supplies Community Organization Interaction
● Involve members of area organizations in chapter meetings and/or activities
● Organize and schedule involvements around items that fit various organizations
Burlington Bank & Trust Customer Appreciation Day
● To help SSBC/BBT set up for their Appreciation Day by transporting picnic tables from the park to the bank
● Organize a group of members prior to that Saturday to help move picnic tables
● Line up at least 2 trucks and 2 trailers
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Ag Awareness
Purpose: to conduct activities to help the public become better informed about the food system and related agriculture issues
ACTIVITIES GOALS WAYS & MEANS
Petting Zoo ● Host a petting zoo for elementary students in the Ag shop
● Educate younger students on various components of animal husbandry
● Have FFA members explain information about the animals that are available
● Display a variety of animals in terms of type and age
● Receive permission from administration to hold petting zoo
National Ag Day ● Inform all students about National Ag Day and its importance
● Involve all of the FFA members in the activities
● Conduct various activities for all grade levels to participate in
● Organize and schedule events by utilizing a committee
● Inform members at the previous month’s meeting
Community Newsletter ● Inform community about activities and other plans the chapter has
● Put in pictures so the community can see what we have done is the past
● Write about all the activities that we have done or plan on doing
● Take a lot of pictures and put them in the newspaper for the community to look at
FFA Website ● Put information on the site about the chapter, students etc
● Post upcoming events that the chapter will be participating in, or holding
● Post pictures of recent events for the public to view
● Gather pictures and information from different events and post them onto the site weekly for everyone to see
● Put in a comment section for the public to rate the site on appearance, easy to use etc.
Hunger Awareness Event State Food Packaging Zion Food Packaging
● Put together an event to educate the public on hunger issues
● Host a packaging event and package over 40,000 meals
● Participate in either local or state food packaging events
● Hold a Hunger Awareness Event
● Attend Food Packaging Events
