The Achiever Delta Tau Alpha February 2016 The

The Achiever Delta Tau Alpha February 2016 “The Honor Society of Delta Tau Alpha (DTA) promotes and recognizes scholarship and leadership accomplishments of agricultural students while emphasizing character development, enhancing undergraduate preparation for professional positions, and joining with other agricultural student's organizations in the promotion of agriculture. ”

“Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic. ” ---Robin Sharma Hello, This will be the final edition of The Achiever before National Convention. I can not tell you enough how proud I am of all members and chapters throughout this DTA year. I have sincerely enjoyed reading all Form 40 forms and working with different chapters. Reading over the Form 40’s has shown me how dedicated each chapter is to serving others. Each chapter emphasizes true leadership and selflessness in each chapter function they perform. It has been a true humbling experience serving as a National Officer for Delta Tau Alpha. I have learned what it means to perform as a team to serve others. I can not wait to see DTA members arrive at National Convention in Fort Hays in the next month. While at convention, please come talk to the National Officer team every chance you get. We would love to meet and get to know everyone. Billy Cameron National DTA President

National Officer Spotlight National President Billy Cameron • From Mt. Vernon, Kentucky • Senior at Eastern Kentucky University • Majoring in Agribusiness Management • After he graduates, he plans on working for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. His ultimate goal is to be Public Relations Director for Kentucky Farm Bureau. • This year, Billy would like to see DTA chapters who were once active, become active again. He believes each chapter should get the full DTA experience.

National Officer Spotlight • Serves as President for EKU DTA • Serves as Vice-President for EKU Collegiate Farm Bureau • Served as the 2012 -2013 Kentucky FFA Reporter • Lives on a registered Holstein dairy farm, and exhibits his cows on local, state, and national level • Works as a baseball umpire for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association

From Across the Nation… • Eastern Kentucky University • Initiated 12 new members into the chapter • Sam Houston State • Formed committees for the Ag Alumni Gift Off, Corpus Book, and the Haunted House

From Across the Nation… • Arkansas State • Started raffling off a Red Pelican Cooler as a fundraiser for National Convention • Will be volunteering at the local Humane Society

Take Note!!! • DTA Merchandise Available ◦ ◦ ◦ Fleece Pullovers Graduation Honor Cords Graduation Honor Stole Graduation Medallion Lapel Pin T-shirts • Check http: //bigcat. edu/agriculture/natdta/merchandise/index. html for more info!

Take Note!!! • The National DTA website has been moved to http: //organizations. missouristate. edu/natdta/ though you can still access the website via its previous location. • Check out the DTA Facebook page at https: //www. facebook. com/nationaldeltataualpha? ref=hl

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! • March 1 st • Payment and list of new memberships (Active, Honorary, & Associate) must be received by National DTA Office • March 1 st • Proposal for Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws due to National Advisor at least 30 days prior to the National Convention.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! • March 21 st • Applications for National Council due to National Advisor at least 10 days prior to the National Convention. • March 31 st- April 2 nd • National DTA Convention • Fort Hays State University