1. Juarez – Lincoln FFA Established 2008 Promoting Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success through Agricultural Education

2. Welcome Parents And Students to the 2015-2016 School Year! Juarez-Lincoln FFA Est. 2008 "Where we believe in Quality not Quantity“ For any and all information on our Organization log onto our FFA Website @ http://juarezlincoln.ffanow.org http://juarezlincoln.ffanow.org

3. Introduction of 2015 – 2016 FFA Officers President – Kimberly Hernandez Vice-President – Adriana Ruvalcaba Secretary – Cristina Razo Treasurer – Joshua Sayavedra Reporter – Lidia Leal Sentinel – Pricilla Rojas Chaplin- Hiram Perez Student Advisor – Kimberly Castillo

4. Please Fill Out the Student Information Sheet And Return With Student  Name  Parent’s or Guardian’s Names  Address, City, & Zip Code  School ID Number  Phone Numbers  Social Security Number (Optional)  Student’s Grade  Parent’s & Student’s email addresses

5. Ag. Farm Contracts, Pen Rent, & Pen Assignments All students housing livestock on the farm must complete and return a farm contract Pen Rent is Currently Free of Charge Cattle, Hog, Lamb & Goat Pens will be assigned. Please be familiar with contract, expectations, & consequences No Premium Checks will be issued until Ag Farm is completely cleaned and all items such as feeders, clippers, equipment etc… checked out or owed to the club have been returned or settled. Must attend all scheduled Ag. Farm Clean Up Days! Students must tend to his / her animal project on a daily basis, failure to do so will result in removal of animal project. Discard of animal waste in proper areas (Dumpster) Last Person Must Lock the GATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. FFA Membership Dues 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 Dues both Active & Jr. Membership will be $20.00 Specifics policies on Jr. FFA Members can be found in the Texas FFA Association Policy Handbook Section 2: Junior Membership Our 2014 -2015 Jr. FFA Members Sammy & Samantha Ramirez Megan Bell

7. 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. Members are eligible to earn 4 Degrees! Green Hand Chapter Lone Star American

8. FFA Meetings Staring Times @ 6:00 PM SHARP October 5 th (Mon.) – Collect Membership Dues November 3 rd (Tues.) – Major Shows Entry Due –San Antonio, Houston, & Fort Worth December 7 th (Mon.) –District FFA Show Entries January 12 th (Tues.) – Entries due for STAR & RGVLS –All species of Market Animals & Breeding Animals February 2 nd (Tues) –STAR Preparation Meeting & FFA Week Activities March 1 st (Tues.) –STAR & RGVLS Preparation Meeting April 5 th (Tues.) –Scholarship applications, Award applications, & Officer applications, District Check May 3 rd (Tues.) FFA Planning Meeting Banquet May ? End of the year Field Trip / FFA Banquet (TBA) If you are early you are on time, if you are on time you are late?

9. San Antonio Livestock Show (S.A.L.E.) Feb. 11 th – Feb. 28 th, 2016 Open to the State San Antonio, TX Small% of animals make the premium auction Will not be available to haul and attend one out of the 3 weeks, usually the Market Week. More info can be found on http://www.sarodeo.com/http://www.sarodeo.com/ Market Animals not making the Sale of Champions will ONLY RECEIVE MARKET PRICE. Market Price for Market Animals is set and determined by the current market value and the Stock Show NOT LA JOYA I.S.D. nor the ADVISOR!!!!! Market Animals become Property of the Stock Show once they have arrived @ the show grounds! If you don’t make SALE (Auction), You will lose money!!! YOU THE PARENT, HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE YOUR CHILD EXHIBIT HIS / HER PROJECT. RAISING LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IS A HUGE RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10. South Texas Agricultural Roundup (STAR) Mar. 2 – March 6, 2016 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) –1 st entry = 1 book –Each project after is T.B.A. how much??? –The exhibitor will receive $50.00 back on every book sold after the initial entry –Participate in the STAR Gala 1/16/16 More info can be found on http://gostar.org/ Market Animals not making the Sale of Champions will ONLY RECEIVE MARKET PRICE. http://gostar.org/ Market Price for Market Animals is set and determined by the current market value and the Stock Show NOT LA JOYA I.S.D. nor the ADVISOR!!!!! Market Animals become Property of the Stock Show once they have arrived @ the show grounds! If you don’t make SALE (Auction), You will lose money!!!! YOU THE PARENT, HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE YOUR CHILD EXHIBIT HIS / HER PROJECT. RAISING LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IS A HUGE RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11. RGVLS March 10 - 20, 2016 Open to the Rio Grande Valley Mercedes, TX 10% - 25% of the animals sell depending on the species Market Animals not making the Sale of Champions will ONLY RECEIVE MARKET PRICE. Market Price for Market Animals is set and determined by the current market value and the Stock Show NOT LA JOYA I.S.D. nor the ADVISOR!!!!! Market Animals become Property of the Stock Show once they have arrived @ the show grounds! (If you don’t make SALE (Auction), YOU WILL LOSE MONEY) YOU THE PARENT, HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE YOUR CHILD EXHIBIT HIS / HER PROJECT. RAISING LIVESTOCK PROJECTS IS A HUGE RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Open add-ons During Spring Break Entry fees vary More info can be found on http://www.rgvlivestockshow.com / http://www.rgvlivestockshow.com /

12. Goats Best time to buy is in June the year before Validation Oct. 20 th in Weslaco Goats Cost is $175.00 & up Costs: Animal $175.00 Feed $200.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Misc. $30.00 $ 415.00 investment (IF YOU DON’T MAKE SALE YOU WILL LOSE $$$$$$$$)

13. Lamb Projects Best time to buy is in May the year before Validation Oct. 20th in Weslaco Lambs Cost is $350.00 & up –Costs: Animal $350.00 – 400.00 Feed $200.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Misc. $30.00 $590.00 to $650.00 investment (IF YOU DON’T MAKE SALE YOU WILL LOSE $$$$$$$$)

14. Hog Project Due by 1 st Week of Oct. $350.00 Deposit Costs: Animal $350.00 Feed $250.00 Additives $200.00 Medication $ 50.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Misc. $30.00 $910.00 investment (IF YOU DON’T MAKE SALE YOU WILL LOSE $$$$$$$$)

15. Steer / Heifer Projects Best time to buy is in April the year before $1000.00 and up Steers already on feed Saturday, 9/14 S.T.A.R. Validation –Costs: Animal $ 1000.00 & Up Feed $800 – 1300.00 Entries ????? Validation $10.00 Misc. $30.00 $ 2500.00 investment ( IF YOU DON’T MAKE SALE YOU WILL LOSE $$)

16. Rabbits & Chickens $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

17. Shop Projects Costs: Wood / Metal $150.00 and Up. Supplies $ 25.00 Entries ????? Misc. $25.00 Investment Approx. $150.00 - $200.00 Shop Projects are and excellent way to learn skills that will last for a lifetime and is an excellent way to make $$$$$$$$$ at the auction on Sunday ( the last day) @ the RGVLS. Shop Projects must Qualify for the Auction!!!

18. End of the Year Banquet The end of the year banquet is a celebration and recognition of the years’ accomplishments. Parents are invited to a catered meal and program that is put on by the members of the Juarez – Lincoln FFA. This event is the highlight of the year and a time for the members & parents to reflect and enjoy!!

19. Club Fundraisers Corn in a Cup, Sausage on a Stick Sales @ the Varsity Home Games Fresh Country Cookie Sales

20. S.A.E. Fundraiser This event is designed for Juarez – Lincoln FFA Members who want assistance in the following: * Help in purchasing your Animal Show Project (S.A.E.) * Help in purchasing feed, supplements, supplies etc… for your animal (S.A.E.) * Help in purchasing materials for your Shop Project (S.A.E.) * Help in purchasing materials for your Ag. Science Fair Project (S.A.E.) Proceeds raised by this fundraiser are for the items mentioned above ONLY!!!!! Each Student will have an account for the amount they have to spend according to the amount of tickets sold, the student will have to turn in an invoice in order to purchase that Pre Approved Item. All Proceeds that are used for the above items must be Approved by the ADVISOR, MR. Perez!! This fundraiser will be sponsored by the Juarez – Lincoln FFA Booster Club. Fundraising Ideas are the following: Brisket, Chicken, Plate Sales Example $7.00 - $4.00 = $3.00 Profit / Ticket $7.00 Price of the Plate $4.00 Cost to make Plate $3.00 Profit / Ticket Sold

21. Juarez – Lincoln FFA Parent Booster Club We need all parents to lend a helping hand Various fundraisers throughout the year Attend all Booster Meetings Proceeds go towards Field Trips, End of the Year Banquet Scholarships for graduating seniors (This needs to be set up)

22. Advisor Contact Information School Address 7801 W. Mile 7 Rd. Mission Tx. 78574 School Phone (956) 519-4150 School Fax (956) 519-4160 Emailm.perez@lajoyaisd.net Advisor Mr. Perez’s Cell (956) 358-3469 in case of emergency. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions

23. Juarez-Lincoln FFA Est. 2008 "Where we believe in Quality not Quantity“ Juarez – Lincoln FFA Officer Team 2015 -2016