FFA PLEDGE FFA MEMBERS WHY ARE WE TO

FFA PLEDGE: FFA MEMBERS, WHY ARE WE TO PRACTICE BROTHERHOOD, HERE? HONOR AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DEVELOP THOSE QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP WHICH AN FFA MEMBER SHOULD POSSESS

What is FFA? Lamar FFA

What is FFA? The FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. Students must be enrolled in Agriculture course to join FFA. Multifaceted organization that includes leadership, personal growth, and career success.

How much does it cost? Dues- $40. 00 Follow the Link to Pay Dues- https: //www. schoolpay. com/link/FFADues What does this cover? National, State, Area, District, & Chapter Dues Lamar FFA T-Shirt School Pay Service Charge

What do we do? Community Service Leadership Development Events (in class) Career Development Events (in class) Fundraising Animal & Plant Projects Rodeo Participation Lamar FFA Livestock Show & Auction

LDE’s/CDE’s & FFA Contests Leadership Development Events Career Development Events In class and after school practice for teams. Can compete at higher levels if we place high enough. FFA Contests Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Contests- Floral, Landscape Design, etc.

Fundraising Fall Fundraisers 2019 Mum Sales Students volunteer to make mums to towards fundraising credit hours 1 Our first Mum making day is on September 16 th, in J 110 at 4: 00 PM. • WE HAVE 40 TO count MAKE ALREADY! hour Making OR Selling Mums = 1 Credit Hour Poinsettia 10 RTIC Sales Plants = 1 Credit Hour Fundraiser Selling 4 Cups/Bottles = 1 Credit Hour Working Booth at Lunch =. 5 Credit Hour

Fundraising Spring Fundraisers 2020 Program Sales Worth 5 Credit Hours MORE TO COME…. ****In order to Show at Lamar Show, students need 10 Credit Hours per Semester***

Animal Projects COST PER ANIMAL LENGTH OF PROJECT Cattle- Lambs Pigs- $1700+ & Goats- $350+ $300+ Chickens Rabbits- $50+ $200+ Lambs Pigs- 1 -2 Years & Goats- 6 -7 mo. 5 -6 mo. Chickens Rabbits- 6 weeks ***STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RAISE ANIMAL PROJECT TO BE IN

Animal Projects Time Commitment- EVERY DAY, TWICE A DAY…. EVEN HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS Takes after-school and weekend time Barn Work Days required- 10 Service Hours per semester to Show Feed Requirements are per species Miscellaneous items required Veterinary Services are at the expense of the owner (family/student)

Animal Projects Lamar FFA Barn Located: 11611 Riceville School Rd. , Houston, TX 77071

Plant (Horticulture) Projects Can be done in class, at home, or in the school greenhouse. Students can participate in Rodeo Events through Horticulture Projects Students can sell projects in the Lamar Show Students can Raise Bees through the Horticulture Projects

Rodeo Participation Through Rodeo Fort Livestock Shows Austin Worth Livestock Show Houston San Livestock Show & Rodeo Antonio Livestock Show Through FFA Contests CDE’s Landscaping Floral

Lamar FFA Livestock Show & Auction April 23 -25, 2020 Students sell animals to buyers/sponsors Students get money from animals and projects sold Students exhibit their projects Many ways to be involved with the Show Students must sell Show. Book Ads and find Sponsors

Greenhand Officer Applications Greenhand = New FFA Member Greenhand Officers shadow Chapter Officers in order to gain experience and involvement within the chapter Requires Chapter meeting attendance, weekly Officer meeting attendance, and participation in FFA Activities (Fundraising/Community Service) Applications will be available in class next week!

Advisor Contact Information Elisa Infante- einfante@houstonisd. org Room Kaylin Lawrence- kkrause 1@houstonisd. org Room Emily # J 112 # J 110 Hernandez- Emily. hernandez@houstonisd. org Room #J 111

How to be Connected Remind 101 Website Facebook Text @LAMARHSFFA to 81010 www. lamar. ffanow. org Page- Lamar Houston FFA Instagram- @Lamar. FFA

SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN RAISING AN ANIMAL PROJECT? Schedule a meeting with Ms. Infante in person before Thursday, September 19, 2019 OR Attend the Livestock Meeting at 6: 00 PM in J 112 on Wednesday, September 18, 2019