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Sharyland FFA. Established 1951. Promoting premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Welcome Parents And Students to the 2011-2012 School Year!. Introduction of 2011 – 2012 FFA Officers. President – Shane Carter
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Sharyland FFA Established 1951 Promoting premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education
Introduction of 2011 – 2012FFA Officers • President – Shane Carter • Vice-President – Katherine Torres • Secretary – Elizabeth Santelises • Treasurer – Lexie Chelf • Reporter – Tyler Kelley • Sentinel – David Trevino • Chaplain – Alyssa Saenz • Student Advisor - Thomas J. Rivera
Please Fill Out the Student Information Sheet • Name • Parent’s or Guardian’s Names • Address, City, & Zip Code • School ID Number • Phone Numbers • Social Security Number • Student’s Grade • Name of school attending • Parent’s & Student’s email addresses
Farm Contracts, Pen Rent, & Pen Assignments • All students housing livestock on the farm must complete and return a farm contract • Rent is on a per head basis: • $20.00/small animals (hogs, lambs, & goats) • $25.00/large animals (cattle) • $10.00/Rabbits • Hog, Lamb & Goat Pens will be assigned. • Please be familiar with contract, expectations, & consequences
FFA Membership Dues • Sharyland FFA took part in the Affiliation program • 582 FFA members • Largest Chapter in the State of Texas • Equal opportunity for all students in all parts of the agricultural education model (classroom, experiential learning and leadership education) • Provide opportunities to: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day
FFA Membership Dues • Students may exhibit animal projects and compete on LDE & CDE Teams • Students receive subscription to the FFA New Horizons, the member magazine of the National FFA Organization • Students are eligible for chapter, state, and national scholarships and awards
Meetings • October3rd– Guest Speaker • November 7th – Major Shows & Beef Syndicate • San Antonio, Houston, & Fort Worth • December 5th • District FFA Show Entries • January 9th – Entries due for STAR & RGVLS • All species of Market Animals & Breeding Animals • February 27th • STAR Preparation Meeting • March 5th • RGVLS Preparation Meeting • April 2nd • Scholarship applications, Award applications, & Officer applications • May 16th (Tentative Date) • FFA Banquet
South Texas Agricultural Roundup (STAR) • Feb. 29 – March 4, 2012 • Hidalgo County only • Edinburg, Tx • 50% of animals make the premium auction • Open add-on system • Raffle (10 tickets at $10.00 each = $100.00) • 1st entry = 1 book • Each project after is $20.00 each • The exhibitor will receive $50.00 back on every book sold after the initial entry
RGVLS • March 9 -18, 2012 • Open to the Rio Grande Valley • Mercedes, Tx • 10% - 25% of the animals sell depending on the species • Open add-ons • Spring Break • Entry fees vary
Sept. 19th Goats Deposit of $350.00 & up Costs: Animal $350.00 Feed $200.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Pen rent $20.00 Misc. $30.00 $ 610.00 investment Goats
Sept. 19th $350.00 – 450.00 deposit Costs: Animal $350.00 – 400.00 Feed $200.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Pen rent $20.00 Misc. $30.00 $610.00 to $660.00 investment Lamb Projects
Due by Oct. 25th $350.00 Deposit Costs: Animal $350.00 Feed $250.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Pen rent $20.00 Misc. $30.00 $660.00 investment Hog Project
$850.00 and up Steers already on feed Saturday, 9/17 S.T.A.R. Validation Costs: Animal $850.00 – 1000.00 Feed $800 – 1300.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Pen rent $25.00 Misc. $30.00 $1715.00 to $2365.00 investment Steer Projects
$35.00 - $40.00 per rabbit Recommend purchasing five $175-$200.00 investment Rabbits Feed Bottles Entry Fees $1.00 per bird $25.00 / 25 birds for STAR $100.00 investment Enclosure Feed Waterers Feeders Entry Fees Rabbits & Chickens
Fundraisers • Popcorn Sales @ the Varsity Home Games • Cookie Dough Sales • Rattler Round Up Prospect Show • Steers • Heifers • Lambs • Goats
Rattler Round Up Volunteers&Belt Buckle Sponsors • We need everyone to lend a helping hand • Secure buckle sponsors • Labor at the show grounds • Major Fundraiser of the year • Funds scholarships for graduating seniors
Contact Information School Phone………………580-5300 H. Garza ext. 1244 M. Barrientes ext. 1243 J. Carter ext. 1242 B. Wood ext. 1293 Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions
And remember…… We don’t rebuild….. We reload.