Newsletter March.pub

Past Events

President: Matthew Carlson

Vice President: Marie Hruby

Treasurer: Sarah Hruby

Secretary: Jason Smith

Reporter: Sarah Smith

Sentential: Andrea Flynn

Historian: Jessica Buter

Advisor: Mr. Smith

Dec. 10-14– Citrus Sales: Fremont FFA Citrus Sales were held December 13-18. We successfully sold about 400 cases of fruit. Congratulations to our top seller Courtney Dupras who received an iPod and Travis Bennett who received movie passes. Also, thank you to all who help sell and sort fruit. Your work helped make this years Citrus Sales a success!

Feb. 12— District Leadership Contest: This was held at Fremont High School. 11 teams from Fremont competed. 5 teams

received gold ratings and 6 teams received silver rating. (Read the back complete competitors list)

Feb. 18-22—FFA Week: On Wednesday milk was reduced down to 75 cents during the whole day, except at break, then it was 50 cents. On Thursday, members wore their official dress and got free subway during lunch.

Feb. 20— Regional's: We had 2 teams go to Regional's in Grant. Sarah Hruby will advanced on to State. The middle school also did very well, receiving a silver award

March 4-7— State Convention. 18 members went to Lansing for the 80th Michigan FFA State Convention. They attended many sessions with a lot of guest speakers. While at State Convention Marie Hruby became the new Region V State Vice President! Also, congratulations to Sarah Hruby for being the State Winner in Job Interview! See the back of this page for more articles on State Convention.

State Convention Participants

Chapter Bonding

By Caitlin Grabill

Whether it’s playing Catch Phrase or donkey ball, ordering takeout at midnight or dancing our butts off, chapters all over the U.S. have their own ways of bonding. Fremont FFA has four traditions, eating at Mongolian Barbeque, playing Catch Phrase, eating ordered pizza late at night, and everyone dances. Of all the traditions the dance is one of my favorites.

A tradition that makes sure everyone is included is the “No Wally’s Rule”. At the dance no Fremont FFA member is allowed to stand near the wall. This rule makes sure that everyone knows that Fremont is a close, fearless chapter. It also helps the more shy members come out and have a good time. “Helping people learn the dances helps me know that more people are enjoying themselves” Hannah Schmelling said while teaching a couple of members how to do the Love Shack. The Fremont officer team helps enforce this rule by dancing in the middle of everything, bringing in every person they see. The officer team is what really bonds this chapter more than anything, without them the chapter would only have Mr. Smith to rely on, not a good idea. Fremont FFA is an extremely close chapter with passionate members. I’m thankful I chose Fremont FFA for my chapter!

Fremont FFA Officer Team

Fremont FFA Seniors

Fremont FFA 2007-2008

Future Events

March 24—Regional Officer Interviews

March 27—Chapter Officer Applications due

March 27– Tractor day

April 11—Chapter Officer Elections

April 18—Ag. Skills Contest

April 19—Horse Judging Contest

April 27—Banquet

May 7—Region 5 Camp

May 9—FFA Lugnuts Game

State Officer Election 2008

After four years of desire, three months of preparation, and two months of interviews, Marie Hruby was elected to the 2008-2009 State Officer Team. Marie said, “It was an amazing experience! Even though it was very stressful and emotional I would not trade any of it for the world!”

Marie’s journey began in January when she had to turn in an extensive application. In March, Marie proceeded on to regional interviews where she was chosen to be one of three candidates representing Region V. Hruby then attended an interview process, which lasted three long days, where she and 17 other candidates interviewed and tested in hopes of being one of the ten candidates slated. Ten days later, on Thursday of State Convention, Amanda Sollman, 2007-2008 State Secretary, announced the slate while 18 officer candidates anxiously awaited their names to be called. Even though her name was not called she said, “It’s disappointing and exciting all at the same time.” On Friday, Marie was able to listen to the speeches of the slated candidates and then give a speech of her own to the delegates of Region V. After the two candidates gave their speeches, Marie anxiously awaited the election results. Each chapter had the opportunity to pick one candidate that they wanted to be their Region V State Vice President. To her surprise, Marie was elected!

Marie Hruby was installed in her office on Friday morning, in front of the Michigan FFA, her friends, and family. After the installation Marie said, “I am enthused and proud to serve as the 2008-2009 Region V State Vice President!” Over the next 15 months Marie will be busy traveling around the state, visiting with the chapters of Michigan. Her first duty will be volunteering at Small Animal Days, held at MSU.

Leadership Contests

State Convention

Silver Rating at

Districts

Melissa Gaiser Courtney Dupras Matt Carlson Andrea Flynn Connor Caplis Sarah Smith Jessica Buter Kristin Beeler Denise Jones

Thank you for

all of the volunteers

Max Kempf

Alex Lubbers

Alexis Kamphorst

Caleb Arends

Erica VanDerMeer

Nathan Eagle

Jason Smith

Marissa Alverson

Ryan Silvernail

Jordan Kiester

Michelle Vasquez

And thanks to the Fremont FFA Alumni

Gold Rating at

Districts

Travis Bennett Dusty Grabill Alex Lubbers James Zeldenrust Leanna Kublin Breanna Buter Mercedes Beardsley Cody Pell Megan Dickinson Caitlin Grabill David Flynn Sarah Hruby

FFA Stars

January

F.F.A.-Courtney Dupras Classroom-Curt Dodson S.A.E.-Hannah Schmelling

February

F.F.A.-Ryan Silvernail Classroom -Marissa Alverson S.A.E. -Marie Hruby

March

F.F.A.-Denise Jones F.F.A. –Kristin Beeler S.A.E.-Sarah Hruby

Congratulations!

Marie Hruby and Sarah Hruby for all of your accomplishments

Proficiency Awards

Jason Smith– Wildlife Production and Management

Sarah Hruby-Diversified Livestock Production and Dairy Production

Marie Hruby-Agriculture Education

State Degrees

Marie Hruby Curt Dodson

Courtney Dupras Bill Huisjen

Kaylyn Olsen Jessica Buter

Junior Degrees

Andrea Flynn Matt Carlson

Sarah Hruby Anita Scurlock

FFA T-Shirts

There are still 2007-2008 Chapter T-Shirts and hooded sweatshirts available. There is an assortment of sizes available. T-Shirts are $10 and sweatshirts are $22. Stop by Mr. Smith’s room to purchase.

2008 Fremont FFA Banquet

Remember that this years banquet is on Sunday, April 27th @ 2:00 in the M.P.R. at Fremont High School. Check the mail for a letter with more details early in April. Hope everyone can join us

Edited by Sarah Smith: (231) 924 –2259

ssmith224@hotmail.com

If you have anything to add to the newsletter

please contact me.





Past Events

President: Matthew Carlson Vice President: Marie Hruby Treasurer: Sarah Hruby Secretary: Jason Smith Reporter: Sarah Smith Sentential: Andrea Flynn Historian: Jessica Buter Advisor: Mr. Smith	Dec. 10-14– Citrus Sales: Fremont FFA Citrus Sales were held December 13-18. We successfully sold about 400 cases of fruit. Congratulations to our top seller Courtney Dupras who received an iPod and Travis Bennett who received movie passes. Also, thank you to all who help sell and sort fruit. Your work helped make this years Citrus Sales a success! Feb. 12— District Leadership Contest: This was held at Fremont High School. 11 teams from Fremont competed. 5 teams	received gold ratings and 6 teams received silver rating. (Read the back complete competitors list) Feb. 18-22—FFA Week: On Wednesday milk was reduced down to 75 cents during the whole day, except at break, then it was 50 cents. On Thursday, members wore their official dress and got free subway during lunch. Feb. 20— Regional's: We had 2 teams go to Regional's in Grant. Sarah Hruby will advanced on to State. The middle school also did very well, receiving a silver award March 4-7— State Convention. 18 members went to Lansing for the 80th Michigan FFA State Convention. They attended many sessions with a lot of guest speakers. While at State Convention Marie Hruby became the new Region V State Vice President! Also, congratulations to Sarah Hruby for being the State Winner in Job Interview! See the back of this page for more articles on State Convention.


State Convention Participants



Chapter Bonding By Caitlin Grabill Whether it’s playing Catch Phrase or donkey ball, ordering takeout at midnight or dancing our butts off, chapters all over the U.S. have their own ways of bonding. Fremont FFA has four traditions, eating at Mongolian Barbeque, playing Catch Phrase, eating ordered pizza late at night, and everyone dances. Of all the traditions the dance is one of my favorites. A tradition that makes sure everyone is included is the “No Wally’s Rule”. At the dance no Fremont FFA member is allowed to stand near the wall. This rule makes sure that everyone knows that Fremont is a close, fearless chapter. It also helps the more shy members come out and have a good time. “Helping people learn the dances helps me know that more people are enjoying themselves” Hannah Schmelling said while teaching a couple of members how to do the Love Shack. The Fremont officer team helps enforce this rule by dancing in the middle of everything, bringing in every person they see. The officer team is what really bonds this chapter more than anything, without them the chapter would only have Mr. Smith to rely on, not a good idea. Fremont FFA is an extremely close chapter with passionate members. I’m thankful I chose Fremont FFA for my chapter!	Fremont FFA Officer Team
	Fremont FFA Seniors

		Fremont FFA 2007-2008



	Future Events March 24—Regional Officer Interviews March 27—Chapter Officer Applications due March 27– Tractor day April 11—Chapter Officer Elections April 18—Ag. Skills Contest April 19—Horse Judging Contest April 27—Banquet May 7—Region 5 Camp May 9—FFA Lugnuts Game	State Officer Election 2008 After four years of desire, three months of preparation, and two months of interviews, Marie Hruby was elected to the 2008-2009 State Officer Team. Marie said, “It was an amazing experience! Even though it was very stressful and emotional I would not trade any of it for the world!” Marie’s journey began in January when she had to turn in an extensive application. In March, Marie proceeded on to regional interviews where she was chosen to be one of three candidates representing Region V. Hruby then attended an interview process, which lasted three long days, where she and 17 other candidates interviewed and tested in hopes of being one of the ten candidates slated. Ten days later, on Thursday of State Convention, Amanda Sollman, 2007-2008 State Secretary, announced the slate while 18 officer candidates anxiously awaited their names to be called. Even though her name was not called she said, “It’s disappointing and exciting all at the same time.” On Friday, Marie was able to listen to the speeches of the slated candidates and then give a speech of her own to the delegates of Region V. After the two candidates gave their speeches, Marie anxiously awaited the election results. Each chapter had the opportunity to pick one candidate that they wanted to be their Region V State Vice President. To her surprise, Marie was elected! Marie Hruby was installed in her office on Friday morning, in front of the Michigan FFA, her friends, and family. After the installation Marie said, “I am enthused and proud to serve as the 2008-2009 Region V State Vice President!” Over the next 15 months Marie will be busy traveling around the state, visiting with the chapters of Michigan. Her first duty will be volunteering at Small Animal Days, held at MSU.



Leadership Contests		State Convention

Silver Rating at Districts Melissa Gaiser Courtney Dupras Matt Carlson Andrea Flynn Connor Caplis Sarah Smith Jessica Buter Kristin Beeler Denise Jones Thank you for all of the volunteers Max Kempf Alex Lubbers Alexis Kamphorst Caleb Arends Erica VanDerMeer Nathan Eagle Jason Smith Marissa Alverson Ryan Silvernail Jordan Kiester Michelle Vasquez And thanks to the Fremont FFA Alumni	Gold Rating at Districts Travis Bennett Dusty Grabill Alex Lubbers James Zeldenrust Leanna Kublin Breanna Buter Mercedes Beardsley Cody Pell Megan Dickinson Caitlin Grabill David Flynn Sarah Hruby FFA Stars *January* F.F.A.-Courtney Dupras Classroom-Curt Dodson S.A.E.-Hannah Schmelling *February* F.F.A.-Ryan Silvernail Classroom -Marissa Alverson S.A.E. -Marie Hruby *March* F.F.A.-Denise Jones F.F.A. –Kristin Beeler S.A.E.-Sarah Hruby	Congratulations! Marie Hruby and Sarah Hruby for all of your accomplishments
		Proficiency Awards Jason Smith– Wildlife Production and Management Sarah Hruby-Diversified Livestock Production and Dairy Production Marie Hruby-Agriculture Education State Degrees Marie Hruby Curt Dodson Courtney Dupras Bill Huisjen Kaylyn Olsen Jessica Buter Junior Degrees Andrea Flynn Matt Carlson Sarah Hruby Anita Scurlock FFA T-Shirts There are still 2007-2008 Chapter T-Shirts and hooded sweatshirts available. There is an assortment of sizes available. T-Shirts are $10 and sweatshirts are $22. Stop by Mr. Smith’s room to purchase.
2008 Fremont FFA Banquet Remember that this years banquet is on Sunday, April 27th @ 2:00 in the M.P.R. at Fremont High School. Check the mail for a letter with more details early in April. Hope everyone can join us
		Edited by Sarah Smith: (231) 924 –2259 ssmith224@hotmail.com If you have anything to add to the newsletter please contact me.