by Kellsie Hodges
The Salmon FFA Chapter held its
annual after school official opening
ceremony meeting December 1, in
Advisor Katie Cooper’s agricultural
classroom.
There were 14 members and two
guests in attendance. The Chapter
discussed the program of activities
(POA), members signed up to be on
several of committees. The POA is
a list that helps Chapters develop
and set goals, it then outlines steps
in order to complete the goals set
by that Chapter.
It also provides a written guide
to members and other participants
with a calendar of events that will
take place in that year. The POA also
emphasizes on student, chapter and
community development; this encourages
members to grow as individuals,
how to work with a team
and how to serve others.
The Harvest Festival Dance is
now moved to January 14. The
change had to take place because of
football. A name change is in store
for the dance and a committee was
also assigned for advertising and organizing
final details.
Tupperware sales are going to
continue until December 9. Contact
Cooper for information and purchasing
order forms at 993-1372
Chapter members attended the
annual Steele Memorial children’s
Christmas party December 8. They
helped children of hospital employees
decorate and make Christmas
ornaments for them to take and put
Plantin’ seeds of the future
Lemhi County FFA report
on their trees at home. Members
who were in attendance were Lexie
Gonoud, Ben Lane, Emma Guzman,
Niki Lee, Kaylaa Gutman, Karissa
Juntinan and Hodges.
Members need to vote on
whether they would like to attend
the Denver Stock Show in Denver,
Colorado or to the W orld Ag. Expo
in Tulare, California. The trip will
take place this next spring.
The Chapter is planning on holding
their annual Christmas party either
December 23 or December 28.
Members will meet at the ski hill at
9 a.m., family and friends of members
are invited to join.
Afterwards a Mexican meal will
be served at Secretary Sarah Spain’s
house at 6:30 p.m.. Members are
asked being a salad, desert or side
dish for the meal and also bring gender
friendly gifts as there will be a
gift exchange following dinner.
December 6 state officers were
visiting the Chapter, they brought a
leadership workshop for all officers
and games for Cooper’s first and
second hour introduction to agriculture
classes. Other members also
attended during first hours activities.
FFA is just not about farming, it
is for everyone who wants to increase
premier leadership, personal
growth and career success. It is
simple to join, come to a meeting
Thursday during lunch in Cooper’s
classroom. FFA not only teaches
valuable skills but also how to be a
lifelong learner, so what are you
waiting for? Come give it a try!