1. Dilley FFA Chapter First FFA Meeting
September 14, 2016

2. To practice brotherhood honor agriculture opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which a FFA Member should possess.
All members Unison

3. All Dilley High School FFA Members and Eighth Graders, must be enroll in an agriculture science class in order to participate in any FFA related event.
FFA Members

4. All Junior FFA Members must be at least eight years old and in the third grade.
 Junior FFA Dues $5.00
Junior FFA Membership Form Must be Filled Out
Last Day to join Junior FFA is Oct 12th (Updated on 9/15)
Jr FFA Members

5.  September 22nd-Deadline to order any market swine for January & February Livestock Shows
September 22nd-Deadline to order any commercial heifers/heifers
October 1st- Deadline to order rabbits
$45.00 Per Rabbit (Cash Only)
You must pay for your rabbits by Oct 1st (Updated on 9/15)
October 20th-Deadline to order market hogs for February and March Shows
November 1st-Deadline to order chickens (Updated on 9/15)
$43.50 for 25 Birds (Cash Only)
Animal Orders

6. Upcoming Validation Dates
 October 1st -Commercial Heifer Validation at the Pearsall Livestock Auction Barn (8am –10am) $20/Pen
October 20th-Validation for Heifers(8am-10am) Turn in forms to Ag Science Teacher $20/Head
October 24th -Lamb and Goat Validation (4pm–6pm) Dilley Ag Science Building $20/Head
December 6th – Pick up Birds and Pay for Entries (Time TBA) Pearsall Agriculture Building (Updated 9/15)
Upcoming Validation Dates

7. September 16th -Deadline to order major show tags for market swine ($10.00 Per Tag)

8. Rule Book and Frio County Junior livestock show information
Frio County Agrilife Extension Website
Rule Book and Frio County Junior livestock show information

9. (Updated 9/15)
Prospect shows

10. Prospect shows

11. Farm Service Agency –Rural Youth Loans
The Farm Service Agency offers loans to rural youths (ages 10-20) to establish and operate income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience. The maximum loan amount is $5,000.
Keep in mind that students may use this loan to purchase livestock projects, feed, and equipment. If you are interested you can contact the Farm Service Agency in Uvalde Texas and speak to Barbara Serna (830)
Farm Service Agency –Rural Youth Loans

12. October 17th Pick Up Calf Scramble Forms for both Houston Livestock Show and San Antonio Livestock Show
October 20th Deadline to Enter both Houston Livestock Show and San Antonio Livestock Show Calf Scramble
Calf Scramble

13. Leadership development events
Job Interview
Ag Issues
FFA Radio
FFA Creed
FFA Quiz
Leadership development events

14. Career development events
Floriculture
Veterinary Medicine
Livestock Judging
Wool Judging
Wildlife
Career development events

15. Speaking Development events
Spanish Creed Speaking
Soil Steward Prepared Public Speaking
Senior Prepared Speaking
Junior Prepared Speaking
Speaking Development events

16. Fundraiser Seitz Fundraiser Sells will start on October 12th
All orders must be turn in by November 2nd
Merchandise Distribution - November 28 to December 16 (Updated 9/15)
Fundraiser

17. FFA Sweetheart and Beau
Popular Vote
Interview
Grades ( You must be passing all classes)
Seniors Only (If Seniors Are Not Available; Juniors Are Next In Line)
FFA Sweetheart and Beau

18. Ffa Jackets Deadline Order Your FFA Jacket Is October 3rd
Standard Jacket $50.00
Tailored $75.00
Ffa Jackets

19. Please Check Out of District Website Or Facebook For Upcoming Events
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