{ Continued from page 4 }
have projects that range from work experience
at local vet hospitals, marketing for wineries,
agriscience projects, and even agriculture
processing at Healdsburg Toffee Company. In
addition to SAE’s, our FFA leadership has been
completely transformed in the past four years.
We now have nearly two dozen state degrees,
a half dozen profi ciencies, and tons of students
attending leadership conferences each year.
The success of our chapter has been because
of the dedication and value of leadership on
campus, in our community and at FFA activities.
E
arning to Live
Along with our SAE projects, students
participate in many fundraising activities
throughout the year. Our fair brings in high
prices for our students, so they understand the
importance of giving back to the community.
We hold Drive Thru BBQ’s, Chili Fundraisers,
and Dine & Donates at local pizza restaurants,
all to help with purchasing supplies for our
garden to be able to have our own plant sale
each spring. Our newest venture is partnering
with the Wreaths Across America program. The
program provides wreaths during the month of
December, to be laid on veterans’ graves at the
local cemetery. While the program is a non-
profi t, we are fundraising to be able to cover all
the costs of the wreaths and their transportation
from the east coast. Stay tuned for this great
program.
L
iving to Serve
service projects, valuing service to others above
ourselves. We have participated in a myriad
of projects, but we are most proud of holding
an annual Blood Drive, our Blanket Making
Project, Relay for Life team, Healdsburg Ag
Days, and now Wreaths Across America. We
have even participated in the National Day of
Service during National Convention. We work
to make sure we are participating in community
service that benefi ts not only our community
but Sonoma County and have been fortunate
to learn about food insecurity in other states
through our service projects. Our community
is extremely generous and supportive, so we
always want to ensure we are giving back. •
The chapter regularly organizes and
participates in a high number of community
California FFANEWS • PAGE 5 • Summer 2017