1. Lake Travis FFA Alumni October 1 st, 2013

2. Alumni Membership Paid Alumni membership – $35 per person (includes sponsor t-shirt) Actively attends monthly Alumni meetings Actively participates in fundraising activities Actively participates on volunteer committees Lake Travis FFA Alumni can only support those students whose parents are Alumni members in good standing

3. Lake Travis FFA Website Just Google Lake Travis FFA or http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org – ALUMNI Group: ltffa-alumni+subscribe@googlegroups.com – LAMB & GOAT Group: lt-ffa-lamb-goat+subscribe@googlegroups.com – STEERS Group: lt-ffa-steer+subscribe@googlegroups.com – SWINE Group: lt-ffa-swine+subscribe@googlegroups.com – YOUTH FAIR PROJECT Group: lt-ffa-project+subscribe@googlegroups.com – FFA JUNIOR Group: lt-ffa-junior+subscribe@googlegroups.com Teacher text message distribution list: 469-275-4612@c1fd

4. Teacher Update Student Yard Signs - $24 Student Window Sticker - $12

5. Meeting Minutes – 5/7/13 http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/F/laketravisffa/201 30507%20Minutes.pdf Meeting minutes will be sent to Group distribution after meeting Motion and vote

6. Treasurer’s Report Balance July 31, 2013 $ 7,315 ($3172.50) – Sponsorships $ 4,600 – Spirit Wear Sales (last year's shirts sold at meeting) $ 120 – Compass Bank Rewards from Member Accounts $ 47 – Expenses for PT Cruiser ($1200 received) $ (95) – Admin (snacks for FFA mtg, other) $ (98) Balance September 28, 2013 $ 11,890 http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=24004 Motion and vote

7. Annual Budget 2013-2014 Fundraising goal: ~$33,000 Budgeted spending: ~$30,500 Surplus (2013-2014): ~$2,500 Rollover (2014-2015): ~$7,300 Motion and vote

8. Chapter Support Expense - Fall Alumni Contribution to Student Chapter - $3500 – In-lieu of Student Fundraising activities – Alumni Officers already approved $400 for travel to Texas State FFA convention for student officers – $3500 - $400 = $3100 remaining for approval Used towards Student Chapter Annual Expenses – Transportation to CDE/LDE events – Chapter Show Expenses – Workshop clinic expenses – FFA State Convention Travel Expenses Motion and vote

9. Volunteer Opportunities Pet Shot Clinic Chair: Michelle Sykes Sponsorship Chair: Preston Gregg Scholarship Chair: Melissa Nagel New Officer Nomination Chair: Joyce Crisler Annual Report Review Chair: John Janecek Spirit Wear Chair 2014: Jennifer Cotton Committee Chair Duties: Single point of contact for the Alumni Officers Coordinates communication/schedules within the committee Recruit your team

10. Volunteer Opportunities Steer Coordination: ? Lamb Coordinator: Casey Cotton Goat Coordinator: Carl Arneson Swine Coordinator: Melissa Nagel Rabbit Coordinator: Arline Crompton Youth Fair Coordinator: Mitzi Angly Junior FFA Coordinator: Jennifer Cotton Group Coordinator is responsible for proactively posting information to the Google group distribution list on a regular basis

11. Spirit Wear http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=27069 Online store now open until midnight October 7 th NO orders beyond the deadline will be accepted Order instructions posted online Carhartt jackets are ordered thru teachers Student FFA Uniforms are ordered thru teachers

12. SOB/SOP Drawing Kickoff October 1 st – December 14 th Drawing held at chapter show – December 14 th Goal $17,000 (~$300/family) No Buyouts Selling at home football games (signup) – October 4 th, October 18 th and November 1 st $10 side of beef (w/ freezer)– 2 chances to win $5 side of pork – 2 chances to win

13. Sponsorships Barn Sponsorships ($600 - $900 each) – McCoy’s steer pens and wash racks – Lowe’s lamb and goat barn – Home Depot swine barn Summer sponsorship mini-drive – 21 sponsorships and 2 donations – $7772.50

14. Buyer’s Group Support 2013: $20K  $88K South East Buyers Group – September 14 th, 2013 Lone Star Cattlemen (www.lonestarcattlemen.com) – Sportsman Soiree Wild Game Dinner October 18 th, 5:00 – 11:00pm, Buda, TX $150/ticket (501c tax deductible) Student volunteers Ronnie Smith Memorial – November?

15. TCYS Entry Deadline http://www.traviscountyyouthshow.org Teacher Deadline: 10/17 TCYS Deadline: 11/1

16. Important Dates 10/5: Bowie lamb & goat show 10/12: Guadalupe Co. lamb & goat show 10/17: TCYS Entry Deadline (11/1) 10/19: Bobcat Classic show (no swine) 10/22: lamb & goat validation @Expo Ctr 11/2: LT FFA lamb & goat show 11/5: Next Alumni/Chapter meeting Meeting Adjourned