West Holmes FFA February meeting ‘up in the air’

The West Holmes FFA Chapter held its meeting Feb. 16 at the Altitude Trampoline Park, where the members had the opportunity to jump and eat food from the concession stand after the meeting.

President Madison Ringwalt brought the meeting to order. Opening ceremonies were held. Officer reports were given. Committee reports were given. Committee meetings were held on the bus before the meeting, and reports were given at the meeting.

Breck Sheldon gave the conduct of meetings committee report. Macie Sours gave the social and recreation committee report. Rowan Holasek gave the corporations committee report. Jenna Zimmerly gave the alumni relations committee report. Cadence Martie gave the earnings and savings committee report. Bri Poventud gave the public relations committee report. Emily Ogi gave the membership development committee report. Patrick Weaver gave the SAE committee report. Emma McDonnell gave the scholarship committee report. Connor Allison gave the community service committee report.

New business was then conducted. Emmy Miller moved and Rowan Holasek seconded to host West Holmes FFA Week March 23-27 and pay for all supplies.

Jenna Zimmerly moved and Wyatt Troyer seconded to refer the motion to host West Holmes FFA Week March 23-27 and pay for all supplies to state and national affairs and social and rec committees with the power to report back.

Cassidy Holasek moved and Emma McDonnell seconded to hold a silent auction at the banquet and donate to the Holmes County Board of Education Foundation.

Chloe Kaser moved and Kendra Hall seconded to send members to OLC this summer. Una Holasek moved and Landrie Croskey seconded to pay for all banquet supplies and awards. Andrew Weaver moved and Courtney Crider seconded to assist with the Loudonville Equity Farmer Appreciation Day from 4:30-7 p.m. March 4 and set up March 3.

Landrie Croskey moved and Jenna Zimmerly seconded to have Exclusively Yours cater for the banquet. Emily Manges moved and Madison Mittman seconded to have all strawberry money due March 18. Ellectra Beachy moved and Emmy Miller seconded to hold officer elections March 16. Jensen Lorentz moved and Bri Poventud seconded to adjourn the meeting.

All motions were passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Thanks to Altitude Trampoline Park staff for hosting us.

On Feb. 14 the West Holmes FFA competed in the State Finals of the Agricultural Communications Contest. The team placed 16th in the state. Individual placings were Makenzie Mast at 19th, Shane Lorentz at 25th, and Courtney Crider and Madison Ringwalt tied for 66th.

Agricultural Communications is a four-person team that creates a proposal and media resources for an agricultural topic. This year's scenario was to promote the 16th edition of the Ohio Agronomy Guide. Members also were asked to take a test on general communications and complete an AP Style editing exercise.

The team attended a mock press conference and completed a practicum of either journalistic writing, opinion writing, creating a website or creating a video, as well as creating a media plan about the press conference. Good job all!