Meeting Agendas

Kick Off Meeting Agenda

5:30 p.m., August 18, 2024

Union High School

2024-2025 Chapter Goals: 

Increase participation with chapter activities

Increase communication with members and community

Welcome:

• Thank everyone for coming.

• Introduction

• We are very excited to get the year started with FFA 

• Tonight we will be outlining some the upcoming events for our chapter

• We will start with introductions from the rest officers

Introductions

All officers introduce themselves

First and Last Name

Office

National FFA Convention:

• October 22nd-26th

• This year, we will be taking a group of students along with Mrs. Damro and Mrs. Ahrendsen 

• Applications can be found on the website, you may start applying and they are due on September, 13th

• We encourage everyone to apply for this great opportunity!

Dues:

• Dues for FFA is $15. 

  • State FFA collects: $7.50

  • National FFA collects: $7.00

  • La Porte Dysart FFA collects: $0.50

• Members must pay their dues in order to participate in events and be considered an active member. 

• You will receive a free LaPorte Dysart FFA T-Shirt with your dues!

• You may pay them tonight with Mrs. Damro, or in the high school office with Kenda or Kim. Please have them in before September 13th.

• If financial support is needed to cover your dues, please contact Mrs. Damro. 

Jackets:

• Order forms are available tonight if you are interested in getting a FFA jacket

• $60.00 for jacket

• Preferred all members own a jacket, however, there are extras in the classroom if a student wants to wear one while attending an event.

• There are also scholarships available through organizations, if the jacket becomes financial burden.

• Jackets will be ordered by Friday, September 20, in hopes we get them before National FFA Convention. So please get your order in if you are interested!  

FFA Event Signups:

• All of our event sign ups will now be done through the website on the sign up page. 

Chapter Apparel:

• We will have an FFA apparel store again this year for students, and supporters to purchase LaPorte-Dysart FFA apparel

• We plan to open the store by the end of September

• More information coming soon

Fruit Sales:

• Continuing again this year

• All fruit will come from MinnTex

• We will start selling in the middle of October with all money and forms due to the office by the beginning of November. 

• Fruit will arrive to the museum the second week in December. Around December 5th!

• Expectation that all members sell at least $500 to be an active member, as this is a major frunsraisher for our chapter to participate in various activities!

• Questions, please see or contact Mrs. Damro.  

Pancake Breakfasts: 

• Fall Pancake Breakfast at the Museum is scheduled for the morning of Sunday, October 20th! — Please add that to your calendars today!

• Spring Pancake Breakfast in Dysart is scheduled for the morning of Sunday, March 23rd! — Please add that to your calendars today!

Merit System: 

• We are continuing our merit system from last year.

• If you end the month with the most merit points you win chapter member of the month.

• At the end of the year one person in each class with the most merit points wins a star award.

Remind:

• Please join remind for communication about upcoming events. You can follow the instructions on the back of your important dates card to join.

Questions:

• If you ever have questions throughout the year, please feel free to email, call or text Mrs. Damro. 

• Email is e_damro@union.k12.ia.us.

• Phone number is (319) 415-2179!

-September Chapter Meeting-

Sunday, September 29, 2024, 6:00 PM

Union High School

Opening Ceremony (Skip 9/30)

Reading and Approval of Minutes- Secretary 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

• Treasurer Report & Merit System

• Reporter Report

• Land Committee: Grant Severtsgaard, Jakob Gasco, Brandon Frush

Reports of Special Committees

• October 19 Harvest Meals Committee: Lily Schmitz, Tyler Gates, Willa Wolff, Brandon Frush, Ben Rosauer  

Special Orders (None 9/30)

Unfinished Business

• FFA Apparel Store Update

New Business

• 10/19 Feed the Farmers Meal: Volunteers Needed

• 10/20 Pancake Breakfast: What is it, Why volunteer, How to Sign Up

Special Features

• FFA Fruit Sales

Ceremonies

• None

Announcements

• August Member of the Month: Jillian Hanson

• If you need a jacket and haven’t ordered yet with Mrs. Damro, see her ASAP. 

• FFA Dues: If you haven’t submitted dues yet you need to! If you are unsure-ask Mrs. Damro. 

• No 10/1 WIN Meeting related to Fruit Sales

• National FFA Convention Attendees Announced 

• November 10: Chapter and Greenhand Degree Ceremonies 

Closing Ceremony (Skip 9/30)

Adjournment

Ice Cream Social and Movie

-November Chapter Meeting-

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:28 AM

Union High School

Opening Ceremony (Skip 11/20)

Reading and Approval of Minutes- Secretary 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

• Treasurer Report & Merit System

• Reporter Report: Facebook is current! 

• Land Committee: Grant Severtsgaard, Jakob Gasco, Brandon Frush- Sold Beans ($___)

Reports of Special Committees (None 11/20)

Special Orders (None 11/20)

Unfinished Business

• FFA LDE Sign Up to Mrs. Damro before Thanksgiving Break, individual contests with multiple interest will take place the first week of December 

New Business (None 11/20)

Special Features

• Rod Backes- Iowa Auctioneers Association (in person guest): https://iowaauctioneers.org/iowa-ffa-invitational/ 

Ceremonies (None 11/20)

Announcements

• October Member of the Month: Jeremias Yuska 

• FFA Fruit will be delivered the first week of December. You will receive additional communication but you MUST pick up that week! 

• 12/3 State FFA Officer Visit

• 12/7 Dysart Christmas Event Volunteer Opportunity (Sign Up)

• 2/6 Iowa Ag Expo Sign Up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

• 2/17 Sundown Chapter Ski Trip sign up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

Closing Ceremony (Skip 11/20)

Adjournment

-December Chapter Meeting-

Sunday, December 1, 2024, 5:30 PM

Union High School

Opening Ceremony (None 12/1)

Reading and Approval of Minutes- Secretary 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

• Treasurer Report & Merit System

  • November Member of the Month

  • Chapter Sponsorship

  • Chapter T-Shirt Update

• Reporter Report: Facebook is current! 

• Land Committee: Grant Severtsgaard, Jakob Gasco, Brandon Frush- Sold Beans ($___)

Reports of Special Committees

• Light Display Committee

Special Orders (None 12/1)

Unfinished Business

• Mrs. Damro Fruit Sales Announcements

• LDE, today is the last day to sign up. 

• 12/7 Community Event: Christmas on Main (Dysart) Volunteers Needed 

New Business

• YQCA Training (required to show animals at county or state fairs)

  • 12/8 3:45 PM-5:15 PM

  • 2/26 11 AM-12 PM

  • Or Online

• FFA Members planning to exhibit livestock at a county or state fair event need to let Mrs. Damro know their plans 

• Iowa FFA Scholarships Open, due 1/1/25: WLC, Senior Scholarship

Special Features

• District Officer Apps, Iowa Degree Application, Proficiency Awards for SAE all due in January- stay tuned! 

Ceremonies (None 12/1)

Announcements

• 2/6 Iowa Ag Expo Sign Up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

• 1/19 Next Chapter FFA Meeting + Bowling (Stay tuned)

• 1/22 Legislative Symposium (Stay tuned) 

• 2/8 Auctioneer Contest 

• 2/12 Super Deadline: Proficiencies, National Chapter Award, Iowa FFA Band, Choir, Talent

• 2/15-2/17 National FFA Week

• 2/17 Sundown Chapter Ski Trip sign up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

• 2/19 Sub District FFA Convention 

• 3 /8 District FFA Convention 

Closing Ceremony 

Adjournment

Chapter Activity: Decorating the High School for the Holidays

-January Chapter Meeting-

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 3:00 PM

Union High School

Opening Ceremony (Skip)

Reading and Approval of Minutes- Secretary 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

• Treasurer Report & Merit System Alivia

  • December Member of the Month: Tia Butler 

  • Reminder on how to become MotM

• Reporter Report Melanie 

Reports of Special Committees

• National Chapter Award Application Team Ben

Special Orders (None)

Unfinished Business

• N/A

New Business

• National FFA Week:

  • Monday: Skiing (breakfast casserole)

  • Tuesday: Toster Tuesday

  • Wednesday: Pizza

  • Thursday: Muffins (MADE by officers)

  • Friday: Flapjack Friday

• Culvers Share Night Fundraiser 2/20/2025 4-8:00 PM

• Meals from the Heartland

Special Features

• County and State Fair Livestock Exhibitors: FFA Members planning to exhibit livestock at a county or state fair event need to let Mrs. Damro know their plans. 

  • YQCA Training available 2/26 11 AM-12 PM or online

• Iowa Ag Expo Field Trip Brandon

Announcements

• 2/6 Iowa Ag Expo Sign Up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

• 2/12 Super Deadline: Proficiencies, National Chapter Award, Iowa FFA Band, Choir, Talent

• 2/15-2/17 National FFA Week, Social Media Campaign + Breakfast in the Ag Room 

• 2/17 Sundown Chapter Ski Trip sign up is available on the website! (Sign Up)

• 2/19 Sub District FFA Convention 

• 3/8 District FFA Convention 

Closing Ceremony (Skip)

Adjournment

Chapter Activity: Pizza Ranch and Bowling

-February Chapter Meeting-

Monday, February 20, 2025, 10:28 AM

Union High School

Opening Ceremony (Skip)

Reading and Approval of Minutes- Secretary 

Reports of Officers, Boards, and Standing Committees

• Treasurer Report & Merit System Alivia

  • January Member of the Month: Bailey Brown

  • Reminder on how to become MotM

• Reporter Report (Skip)

Reports of Special Committees

• National Chapter Award- Bailey

• Meals from the Heartland- VP will call a committee meeting

Special Orders (None)

Unfinished Business

• National FFA Week:

  • Friday: Flapjack Friday

New Business

• Dip Dodge Dive FRIDAY in Vinton. 5 seats left in van from UHS

Special Features

• UMS Fun Night Sign Up/Represent! 2/28 

Announcements

• 2/19 Sub District FFA Convention Results 

• Culvers Share Night Fundraiser TONIGHT 2/20/2025 4-8:00 PM

• 2/28 MS Fun Night  

• 3/8 District FFA Convention 

Closing Ceremony (Skip)

Adjournment

Chapter Activity: N/A