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| Spotlight on Youth - May 6, 2009 |
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Miami East attends leadership training, Project WILD
OXFORD, Ohio — On Tuesday, April 21st, officers of the Miami East FFA Chapter attended the 2009 Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference for the District 5 FFA. The conference was sponsored by the Ohio FFA Association and was hosted by Fort Loramie High School. Attending from Miami East FFA were several 2009-10 officers, including Vice President Steven Hall, Secretary Victoria Kinney, Reporter Jessica Starry and Historian Hannah Allen.
On hand to provide the training was 2008-09 District 5 President Chris Gehret. The officers were instructed on their responsibilities as a chapter officer. Also they strengthened their teamwork skills through several hands-on activities. Allen and Kinney served as voting delegates to elect the 2009-10 District 5 President. Results of the election will be given at the upcoming State FFA Convention in May.
Also, students from the Miami East FFA had the tables turned for a day when they became teachers at Miami East Elementary School on Wednesday, April 22. 25 sophomore students enrolled in AgriScience 2 were trained in Project WILD earlier in April and then prepared half hour lessons to educate second and third graders about wildlife.
The goal of Project WILD is to assist learners of any age in developing the awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment to result in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment upon which all life depends.
Southmont floriculture team places first in state
TRAFALGAR, Ind. — The Southmont FFA Floriculture judging team of Matthew Armbruster, Aaron King, Jeremiah Anderson, and Emily Overpeck placed 1st in the State Floriculture Contest on April 18, 2009 giving the chapter its 13th state title in Floriculture judging. The chapter has received 1st place in the state floriculture contest 5 out of the last 6 years. The team of Ashley Smith, Jessika Zachary, and Blake Hutchison placed 3rd in the contest. The contest was held at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center located near Trafalgar, Ind. Each member of the state champion team will receive a $500 scholarship given by the Southmont FFA Chapter. The state champion team will be able to compete in the National Floriculture contest on October 21st and 22nd during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
The Southmont team had 7 members in the top ten at the contest. Matthew Armbruster placed 1st, Jeremiah Anderson placed 3rd, Aaron King placed 4th, Emily Overpeck placed 5th, Jessika Zachary placed 7th, Ashley Smith placed 9th, and Blake Hutchison placed 10th.
This year’s floriculture contest was very competitive and challenged the contestant’s knowledge and skills. The activities included in the competition were a general knowledge exam on proper growth, care, and management of plants; a problem solving exam; identification of 40 common house plants from a list of 124; and constructing a floral arrangement.
They also had to complete a job interview, construct a corsage, complete a media sale using Microsoft Publisher, and complete a team activity.
Watermelon queen teams up with Race for the Cure sponsor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.— Maggie Bailey, recently crowned the 2009 National Watermelon Queen, helped to promote breast cancer education and the healthy benefits of watermelon at the 11th annual Komen Ozark Race for the Cure in Rogers, Ark., at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Saturday, April 25.
Bailey joined corporate race sponsor, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”), one of the largest produce sourcing and non-asset based third party logistics companies in the world, at their sponsorship booth. C.H. Robinson employees, with Bailey’s help, will serve slices of watermelon to race participants and distribute brochures with creative watermelon recipes ranging from Mango-Melon Salsa to Watermelon Berry Smoothies.
Bailey said, “I am delighted to join C.H. Robinson in this worthwhile event. I encourage all participants to stop by the booth and have a slice of watermelon to hydrate, refresh and learn more about breast cancer education.
Watermelon, with its cancer fighting antioxidants, is the perfect refreshment for this event.”
Watermelon is fat free and is a source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. According to the American Institute of Cancer, studies have shown that a cup and a half of watermelon contains about 9 to 13 milligrams of lycopene, on average about 40 percent more lycopene than raw tomatoes.
The U.S. Department of Health stated that many scientists have found that diets high in lycopene correlates with reduced incidence of certain types of cancer.
“We are very excited about Maggie’s involvement and desire to create awareness about breast cancer education and the healthy benefits of watermelon,” said Bud Floyd, C.H. Robinson’s vice president of produce marketing. “We encourage all race participants to stop by the C.H. Robinson booth to enjoy a slice of watermelon and learn more about the benefits of healthy eating.”
C.H. Robinson will be sponsoring Susan G. Komen® races throughout the nation this year, including races held in Minn., and Wyo. The sponsorships are just one part of C.H. Robinson’s Pink Ribbon Watermelon, A Sweet Way to Stay Healthy™ program.
The program promotes the healthy benefits of watermelon and creates awareness about breast cancer. When retailers participate in the Pink Ribbon Watermelon program, C.H. Robinson donates a portion of their Pink Ribbon Watermelon sales to breast cancer research organizations. In 2008, C.H. Robinson donated over $70,000 on behalf of 25 participating retailers to non-profit organizations focused on breast cancer research and prevention throughout the United States.
The Pink Ribbon Watermelon Program is part of two new consumer programs that C.H. Robinson developed under their “Taking Responsibility” initiative. C.H. Robinson also donates a portion of its net profits to help Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) and their work with farmers and families in Central America through C.H. Robinson’s Our World™ Organics program. If you would like more information on the Pink Ribbon Program, call 1-800-321-3123.
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association offers scholarship
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association is once again offering the Ralph Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship to young college-age sheep producers in 2009.
The $1,000 scholarship that has been made available to our young people involved in sheep production and management. Contributions for the scholarship have been provided by Ohio Sheep Improvement Association member contributions and the silent auction at the annual Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium. Requirements for the scholarship are listed on the application.
If you are a interested in applying, you can go to www.ohiosheep.org call Regina Mayhugh at 614-246-8285. |
| 5/6/2009 |
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