1. Shields Valley FFA October Events
Chapter Meeting
10/5/2016
Study Hall 3:30-4:00 PM
Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/6/2016
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ag Room
NILE (Northern International Livestock Expo)
Purpose: This is a practice competition for Ag Sales and Service and Livestock Judging.
Location:Billings, MT
Date: 10/17/2016 6:30 AM
Departure Time: 4:15 AM from Clyde Park
Return Time: 6:00 PM (Approximately)
Notes: Full official dress is required. (Boots and black jeans are okay for Livestock) Lunch will be provided. Bring money for breakfast and snacks
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

2. Shields Valley FFA November Events
Chapter Meeting
11/3/2016
4:00 PM Ag Room
Former FFA State Officers Lauren Melhoff and Randy Taylor will be presenting a workshop!
MT Land Reliance Forum
Purpose: Learn from experts about a variety of Ag topics (Seniors Only)
Location: Three Forks, MT
Date:11/3/2016
Depart: 6:30 AM
Alumni Auction
11/13/2016 (Required for all members!)
12:00 PM (Set-Up 11:00 AM)
Clyde Park Gym
John Deere Ag Expo
Purpose: This is a practice competition for many FFA events.
Location:Bozeman, MT MSU Campus
Date: 11/17/ /19/2016
Departure/Return Time: See attached schedule
Notes: Full official dress is required. (Boots and black jeans are okay for Livestock Judging) Bring money for meals
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

3. Shields Valley FFA December Events
Chapter Christmas Party
12/15/2016
6:30 PM Ag Room
Come for food, fun and prizes! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater!
Speaking District Contests
District qualifying event for Parli Pro, Extemp, Prepared, and Creed Speaking
Location: Livingston, MT
Date:12/12/2016
Depart: 4:00 PM
State FFA Scholarships
Includes College, Alumni Leadership Camp, and Washington Leadership Conference scholarships
Visit montanaffa.org/applications/ for more information
Due Date:12/31/2016
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

4. Shields Valley FFA January Events
Chapter Meeting
1/18/2017
3:30 PM Ag Room - Cancelled
We will be accepting applications for the chapter secretary position until lunch on January 25th. Applications can be found at the chapter website or from Mrs. Gill. The announcement will be made in class on the 26th.
See Mrs. Gill if you are interested in running for a state office.
Sales Districts
Location: Livingston
Date:1/24/17
Leave: 4:30 PM
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

5. Shields Valley FFA February Events
Chapter Meeting
Lunch
Ag Room
District Contests
District qualifying event for Mechanics, Agronomy, FBM and Star Greenhand
Location: Twin Bridges, MT
9:00 AM
Depart: 6:15 AM
FFA Scholarships Due! 2/1
State Degrees Due! 2/15
FFA Week 2/19-2/24
Stay tuned for upcoming FFA week activities.
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

6. Shields Valley FFA March Events
Chapter Meeting
3/8/2017
During Study Hall in Mrs. Gill’s Room
Conrad Crops & Mechanics
Seminar for Crops and Mechanics
Location: Conrad, MT
Date:3/3-3/4/2017
Depart: 4:00 PM
State FFA Convention
Competitions, sessions, tours, and workshops
Location: Great Falls
3/22-25/2017
More info to come
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

7. Shields Valley FFA April Events
Chapter Meeting
TBA
American Degrees Due
4/15/2017
Envirothon CDE
4/24/2017
Location: Lewistown, MT
Depart : TBA
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions

8. Shields Valley FFA May Events
Chapter Meeting
TBA
State CDE Days
State contests for Food Science, Forestry, Floriculture, Horse Judging, Vet Science, Job Interview, Ag Issues, Ag Communications, and Ag Marketing
Location: Big Timber, MT
Date:5/1-5/3/2017
Depart: TBA
Chapter Banquet
Come and celebrate the achievements of the Shields Valley FFA members from the past year!
5/11/2017
6:00 PM
Clyde Park Gym
Please contact Mrs. Gill with any questions