Cheney FFA Newsletter Issue 2

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December 2023

The second edition of our newsletter is officially here! In this issue, we will delve into the many events and competitions that took place in the past few months. We are excited to share the achievements of our members and the fun they had along the way. The Agriculture Communications class at Cheney High School is pleased to produce this newsletter for your enjoyment.

November Meeting

December Meeting

The November meeting was a hit! The members gathered at D’Mario’s to bowl and listen to the ritual team perform. We had outstanding attendance with several members really showing off their bowling skills.

The December meeting will be on the The November meeting 19th @7pm in the Ag classroom. A hot was a hit! The members chocolate bar will be present for the gathered at Dmarios to members to make their own hot bowlwill and to the chocolate. There belisten Christmas perform. games andritual whiteteam elephant gift We outstanding exchange. Wehad hopeaeveryone will be able to attend.

All middle With and high attendece. several school members are welcome! members really showing Seeoff you there! their bowling skills.

November/December CDE and LDE successes Ag Sales: Senior & Greenhand teams both placed first; individually, Erika Wiese, 3rd, and Eliza Rosenhagen 4th, Hailey Wells, 2nd, Mallory Riggs, 4th, and Berkley McKinley 7th Ag Communications: Senior & Greenhand teams placed first; everyone placed in their practicums; high individuals were Amelia Meng, 1st, and Kimber Smith, 2nd Beef Expo: Members competed in the Senior reasons division Employment Skills: Eliza Rosenhagen and Amy Wright Middle School Ag ID: 2nd place, individually; Bridget Wells, 2nd

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Meet the ‘23-’24 Chapter Officers President - Amelia Meng

Amelia’s favorite FFA LDE is Prepared Public Speaking.

Vice President - Breanna Wells Breanna’s SAE is a paid placement on her family’s dairy.

Secretary - Eliza Rosenhagen

Eliza’s favorite FFA memory is all the van rides to FFA events.

Treasurer - Luke Reno

Luke’s favorite FFA CDE is Ag Mechanics.

Reporter - Jaelynn Peintner

Jaelynn looks forward to having more activities for everyone next semester.

Sentinel - Amy Wright

Amy’s favorite part about National Convention was the Lainey Wilson concert and hanging with people that she doesn’t normally get to be with.

Written by Jaelynn Peintner

Come Home for Christmas The concession stand was a success!

Members worked hard to serve the Cheney community and share the Christmas spirit.

Our chapter raised $1,000 to donate to local non-profits. Thank you to everyone who donated items and their time to make this a success.

Student SAE Spotlight - Kaitlyn Webb Kaitlyn Webb recently started a research SAE where she learns how the processing systems in the food industry work by researching corporations. Her inspiration for this project came when she toured a local Cargill facility with Cheney FFA members last year. She took the knowledge she gained from her hands-on experience to start her project. Kaitlyn dedicates the majority of her time to searching for new corporations to study and finding reports on the success of their product sales. Through her research, she has learned more about the principles these facilities use to select, develop, and process food products for storage and consumption to ensure safety and sanitization. Her current research goal is to uncover which state has the safest and most successful industry.

Written by: Amelia Meng

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What is National Convention The National FFA Convention is an annual convention of FFA members from around the nation. Each year, ~60,000 FFA members and advisors are in attendance. It is for chapters around the country to get together and talk about what FFA is like where they are from and what they do. Members get to network, experience numerous leadership opportunities, and experience FFA on a national level.

National Convention Reflection In my opinion, attending the National Convention is one of the best experiences you can have as an FFA member. It's an opportunity to bond with fellow members, meet new people, and participate in a variety of exciting activities. During my time at the convention, we enjoyed a Lainey Wilson concert, visited the Elanco Animal Health Division, and toured the Warm Springs Ranch, where we learned about their operations and got to see the world-famous Clydesdales featured in TV commercials. We also had plenty of opportunities to bond as a chapter over meals and explore new places if we hadn't traveled to Indiana before.

The National Convention was held at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL team, Colts. The event was highly entertaining and enjoyable for everyone, featuring a special guest speaker, Juan Bendaña, and a student workshop to further our education. Overall, the National Convention is a must-attend event that promises to be memorable and educational.

By Blaine Dreyer

FFA Member Spotlight- Gabriella Robben Gabriella Robben is the featured member of this quarter's FFA Member Spotlight. Her preferred CDE or LDE is public speaking, and she has achieved remarkable success, placing 1st as a team and 8th as an individual. Gabby enjoys competing with her peers and meeting new people with shared interests. FFA has provided her valuable knowledge and skills that will be beneficial in the future. Mrs. Dungan describes her as hardworking, ambitious, and a leader among her peers.

Fun Facts: Apart from FFA, she is also involved in volleyball and serves as a manager for the basketball team.

She works on a farm and is an active member of FCA.

BY LEVI SELF Her favorite movie is "The Notebook."

Chapter Photos- Oct.-Dec. 2023