BUHACH COLONY FFA
Spreading Cheer
Near & Far
LOS BANOS FFA
One “Sweet” Fundraiser
Submitted by Stephanie Murphy
In early January, Los Banos FFA chose four members, one from each class, to
be sweetheart candidates. The Sweetheart Fundraiser sells heart balloons to the
community. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and raises thousands of dollars
for our chapter. The winner was chosen based on who sold the most balloons. This
year’s winner was senior candidate, Tess Menezes. We would like to thank Tess
and the other three candidates, Janessa Jimenez, Cassiana Rolicheck, Gianna
Warren, and their families for the hard work they put in. All together, they raised
over 28,600 dollars for our chapter. We would also like to give a huge thank you
to the Los Banos, Gustine, and Dos Palos Communities who purchased over 7,000
balloons to support the Los Banos FFA Chapter. Out of the 7,000, around 1,000
were donated generously to the Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera.
‘Tis the Season! As 2017 drew to a close, members of
Buhach Colony FFA Chapter dedicated themselves to
making the holidays better for those who are less fortunate
than themselves; they were given the opportunity to make
a positive difference in the lives of others, and they seized
it! In October, our first annual Trick or Treat for Canned
Goods food drive commenced. On October 23rd, the
members of our Ag Leadership class each took paper bags
and dropped them off on the doorsteps of houses in their
neighborhoods, to be picked up the following week. In
the end, we had over 400 cans donated to the cause!
The cans were then donated to the county food bank.
Additionally, BCFFA participated in Operation Christmas
Child, an event devoted to giving children in third world
countries a better Christmas. Our chapter was able to grant
gifts to over 100 children!
GALT-LIBERTY RANCH FFA
Annual Day o f Service
Submitted by Alexis Lupton
Liberty Ranch is constantly receiving support from our community and we are
always looking for opportunities to give back to those who have helped to
drive our chapter along. Day of Service allows students to come together and
contribute as much as they can. This year, Day of Service was divided up into
four rooms with four different goals. There was a group of students writing cards
for our military men and women, in hopes of reaching out beyond Galt. Also,
some members enjoyed baking cookies for local fireman and police officers,
preparing hygiene kits for the homeless, and gift baskets for the kids at Shriners Hospital. In our members’ eyes this is one of the most favored
events from throughout the year! Liberty Ranch FFA loves the opportunity to have meetings specifically designed to give back to others and
focused on servant leadership!
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