Gillett FFA Sponsors Holiday Dinner

On Sunday, December 8th, the members of the Gillett FFA got up bright and early to start preparing for their annual holiday dinner.

This event took a lot of planning. First, they had to decide what the meal was going to be and estimate the cost. They decided the meal would consist of ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cheese slices and dinner rolls. The cost would be a non-perishable food item that would be donated to the local food pantry. Next, they went out to local businesses to ask for donations to offset the cost. Then came the day of the dinner.

This year they served 50 people and collected 90 items. Thank you to all who came and supported the Gillett FFA’s Holiday Dinner.

-Written by Jacob Timm, Gillett FFA Reporter

National FFA Officer Workshop – You’re Invited!

You are invited to an afterschool workshop at Oconto Falls High School on Monday Jan. 6^th.  All FFA members are welcome and there is NO COST. The schedule is below. Oconto Falls FFA Alumni will feed you and your students a nice little snack when you arrive so your travels home can proceed immediately at the close of the last session.

Ms. Claflin needs your permission form turned in by Friday, December 20 to give numbers to Oconto Falls. Permission slips are on the FFA board.

Schedule:

3:15 pm Arrive at Oconto Falls High School
4:00-4:10 pm Welcome and Introductions
4:10-4:40 pm National Officer Keynote – National Officer 2
4:45-5:45 pm Breakout Session – 3 workshops – Students Select One
5:50-6:25 pm National Officer Keynote and Wrap-up – National Officer 3
6:30 pm Photos

Gillett FFA Attends National FFA Convention

On October 29th, four Gillett FFA members left for the 85th Annual National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.  Ms. Claflin,  Rachel Ransom, Hailey Brock, and Danielle Timm took the 12 hour bus ride to have an enjoyable time in Kentucky.  While traveling to the convention, stops were made and tours were held  at the Louisville Slugger factory and The Kentucky Horse Farm.  Not to mention attendance at the Dierks  Bently and Jana Kramer Concert on Thursday night.   The group attended many FFA  Conference Sessions at the Kentucky Exposition Center.   A lot of information was gathered at the Career Show and FFA Shopping Mall.  Everyone came home with a lot of memories and souvenirs.