DILLEY FFA CHAPTER FIRST FFA MEETING September 14

DILLEY FFA CHAPTER FIRST FFA MEETING September 14, 2016

To practice brotherhood honor agriculture opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which a FFA Member should possess. ALL MEMBERS UNISON

All Dilley High School FFA Members and Eighth Graders, must be enroll in an agriculture science class in order to participate in any FFA related event. FFA MEMBERS

All Junior FFA Members must be at least eight years old and in the third grade. Junior FFA Dues $5. 00 Junior FFA Membership Form Must be Filled Out Last Day to join Junior FFA is Oct 12 th (Updated JR FFA MEMBERS on 9/15)

September 22 nd-Deadline to order any market swine for January & February Livestock Shows September 22 nd-Deadline to order any commercial heifers/heifers October 1 st- Deadline to order rabbits $45. 00 Per Rabbit (Cash Only) You must pay for your rabbits by Oct 1 st (Updated on 9/15) October 20 th-Deadline to order market hogs for February and March Shows November 1 st-Deadline to order chickens (Updated on 9/15) $43. 50 for 25 Birds (Cash Only) ANIMAL ORDERS

October 1 st -Commercial Heifer Validation at the Pearsall Livestock Auction Barn (8 am – 10 am) $20/Pen October 20 th-Validation for Heifers(8 am-10 am) Turn in forms to Ag Science Teacher $20/Head October 24 th -Lamb and Goat Validation (4 pm– 6 pm) Dilley Ag Science Building $20/Head December 6 th – Pick up Birds and Pay for Entries (Time TBA) Pearsall Agriculture Building (Updated 9/15) UPCOMING VALIDATION DATES

September 16 th -Deadline to order major show tags for market swine ($10. 00 Per Tag) MAJOR SHOW TAGS

Frio County Agrilife Extension Website RULE BOOK AND FRIO COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW INFORMATION

PROSPECT SHOWS (Updated 9/15)

PROSPECT SHOWS

The Farm Service Agency offers loans to rural youths (ages 10 -20) to establish and operate income-producing projects in connection with 4 -H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience. The maximum loan amount is $5, 000. Keep in mind that students may use this loan to purchase livestock projects, feed, and equipment. If you are interested you can contact the Farm Service Agency in Uvalde Texas and speak to Barbara Serna (830) 278 -9197 FARM SERVICE AGENCY –RURAL YOUTH LOANS

October 17 th Pick Up Calf Scramble Forms for both Houston Livestock Show and San Antonio Livestock Show October 20 th Deadline to Enter both Houston Livestock Show and San Antonio Livestock Show Calf Scramble CALF SCRAMBLE

Job Interview Ag Issues FFA Radio FFA Creed FFA Quiz LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Floriculture Veterinary Medicine Livestock Judging Wool Judging Wildlife CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Spanish Creed Speaking Soil Steward Prepared Public Speaking Senior Prepared Speaking Junior Prepared Speaking SPEAKING DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Seitz Fundraiser Sells will start on October 12 th All orders must be turn in by November 2 nd Merchandise Distribution - November 28 to December 16 (Updated 9/15) FUNDRAISER

Popular Vote Interview Grades ( You must be passing all classes) Seniors Only (If Seniors Are Not Available; Juniors Are Next In Line) FFA SWEETHEART AND BEAU

Deadline Order Your FFA Jacket Is October 3 rd Standard Jacket $50. 00 Tailored $75. 00 FFA JACKETS

Please Check Out of District Website Or Facebook For Upcoming Events FFA NEWS LETTER