T E P U P T O T H E S P L AT E . a n d 2015-2016 “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game” Babe Ruth Table of Contents A Message From Your Officers 6 A Message From Your Advisors 7 Meet Your 2015-2016 King City Officer Team! 8-9 Calendar of Events 10 Budget 11 Committee Structure & Membership 12 Duties and Goals for Committees 12 Event Coordination 12 Community Service 12 Recruitment- Ag Literacy 12 Finance 12 Scrapbook 12 Public Relations/Publicity 12 Ag Mechanics/BBQ 12 Awards 12 Technology & Program Involvement 12 Appreciation/Sunshine 12 King City Committee Line Up 13 Event Coordination 13 Recruitment 13 Tech and Program Improvement 13 Agriculture Mechanics 13 Community Service 13 Finance 13 Appreciation and Sunshine 13 Scrapbook 13 Public Relations 13 Awards 13 Goals 14 Chapter 14 Student 14 Community 14 History 15 American FFA Degree Recipients 15 Past State FFA Officers 15 National Proficiency Award Finalist 15 Honorary American FFA Degree Recipients 15 Honorary Chapter FFA Degree Recipients 15 Other Chapter Awards: 15 State Degree Recipients 16 FFA Information 18 FFA and Agricultural Education 18 FFA Mission and Strategies 19 Motto 19 FFA Emblem 20 Colors 20 FFA Creed 21 The FFA Creed 21 FFA Official Dress 22 Proper Use of the FFA Jacket 22 Official FFA Dress 22 FFA Code of Ethics 23 Officer Duties 23 The President: 24 The Vice President: 24 The Secretary: 24 The Treasurer: 24 The Reporter: 25 The Sentinel: 25 The Historian: 25 The Advisors: 25 The Members : 25 King City FFA Point Awards 26 Leadership Contest 26 Career Development Events 26 Leadership Conference Participation 26 Conventions 26 Committees 26 Chapter Meetings 26 Fairs & Shows 26 Offices Held 26 Chapter 26 SAE, Degrees & Star Awards 26 Proficiency 26 Degrees 26 Constitution 27 Chapter Officer Application 30 FFA Project Agreement 32 A Message From Your Officers Dear King City FFA Members, Your 2015-2016 officer team would like to coach our members to win the “big game” by stepping up to the plate and allowing ourselves to believe we can swing and reach further then we have in the past. We encourage you to join the team and help create what is going to be a grand slam of a year. We welcome you to teach, learn, and grow both within yourself and in the FFA organization by attending various chapter meetings, participate in judging teams, assist in community service and fundraising opportunities and so much more! Throughout the year it is our goal to encourage others and help them reach over the 360 yard fence. Swinging for success is not just about winning the game, it is about taking the risk to better yourself and grow from your mistakes. This year our chapter will take the game to many different levels by helping the community, reaching out to nearby chap- ters, and making sure that our members are all active and noone is sitting on the bench. We encourage you the members to take the risk to swing for success. When we swing for success we are able to push ourselves, allowing us to grow as individuals. Ladies and Gentleman, “Step up to the plate… and LEAD!” Sincerely, 2015-2016 King City FFA Officers Matthew Umbarger Anyssa Trujillo Annahi Manriquez Alfredo Hernandez Justin Mantel Teagan Soares Ellie Skromme 6 A Message From Your Advisors Dear Chapter Members, The Advisors of the King City FFA would like to welcome each and every new and old member alike to the King City FFA and Agriculture program for the 2015-2016 school year. The mission of the King City FFA and King City High School Agriculture Department is to guide and assist the members of the FFA in providing high quality agricultural education that is equitable and efficient, that prepares students for higher education, employment, and citizenship, and promotes students’ intellectual, ethical and cultural growth. This year the officers have focused on building our CHAPTER DIVERSITY, PARTICIPATION, ENTHUSIASM, and MOTIVATION. We advisors agree that it is extremely important to establish a positive image in order to maintain the motivation of chapter members and involvement. We also feel it is very important to take PRIDE in whatever we do and that we should always portray a positive image. You should take pride in the fact that you are a member of the best and largest youth organization in the nation, the National FFA Organization. Once again we are very proud to welcome you and to help each and every one of you to succeed in your chosen field. Sincerely, The King City FFA Advisors 7 Meet Your 2015-2016 Hi! My name is Matthew Umbarger, I am a Junior at King City High School. I have been in FFA for three years, serving on different officers teams. Last year, I served as the King City FFA Reporter and the Mon- terey Bay Section Historian. This year I have the privilege of serving as your chapter President! I am also serving as the South Coast Region Monterey Bay Section Vice-President. I have a great interest in the agriculture industry and have been working at New Holland for three years as a repair and maintenance mechanic. I hope to continue my career in the agriculture industry by becoming a Fish and Game War- den. I am excited to be the manager of the team and have a GRAND SLAM of a year! Hi! My name is Anyssa Trujillo an I am currently serving as the chapter Vice-President. I am 16 years old and a Junior at King City High School. My interest include showing swine at our local fair, cheerleading, playing basketball and track. Along with serving the King City FFA this year, I am also the Vice-President of the Monterey Bay FFA Section. I love to participate in speaking competitions and going to FFA leadership Conferences. I am motivated to help members step up to the plate this next year! Hello, my name is Annahi Manriquez and I am serving as the 2015-2016 King City FFA Secretary. I love the outdoors and animals. I have exhibited swine for the past ___ years at the Salinas Valley Fair. Our theme this year incorporates sports due to the fact that the majority of us are athletes. Along with being an active FFA member I also swim for the King City High School Swim team. I look forward to this year serving as your chapter secretary, remember, swing for the fences! 8 Hello, I am Alfredo Hernandez and I am a Junior who enjoys reading, cooking and the FFA. Last year, I served as the King City FFA Sentinel and I am currently serving as the King City FFA Treasurer. I am also enrolled in Link Crew. Last year, I was one of the most active members of our chapter and I will be attending the National FFA Convention for the 2nd time. After high school I plan on attending college to earn my teaching credential and become an Ag Teacher. I cannot wait to swing for success in this upcoming year. Hello there! My name is Justin Todd Mantel, a junior at King City High School. I am currently holding the office of chapter Reporter as well as Monterey Bay Section Treasurer. I enjoy showing swine at the Salinas Valley Fair and sheep at the San Benito County Fair. After high school, I intend on attending Reedley College to study Food Safety with the hopes of coming back to Monterey County. I am happy to say that I am ready to swing for the fences and end this year with a walk-off home run! Hey, my name is Teagan Soares. I show sheep, barrel race and I play volleyball. I am a sophomore at King City High School and my favorite animal is a moose. I love cooking and swimming. I look forward to helping my fellow members step up to the plate and lead! Hi! My name is Ellie Skromme and this year I am serving as the King City FFA Chapter Historian. I have a passion for agriculture and pretty much anything outdoors. I love volleyball, rodeos, hunting, and camouflage. Not only am I the youngest member on our officer team, but I am also the tallest. This year I am looking forward to helping our members hit on out of the park! King City Officer Team! 9 Calendar of Events 2015-2016 ugust 10th - First Day of School 3rd - Job Interview/Parli-Pro Contest Gonzales 4:30pm A 20th - FFA Parent Orientation Auditorium 6pm F 4th - Livestock Meeting 7am* 20th - SB Livestock Meeting 7am* 5th - Chicken BBQ Tickets DUE (5 tickets= 1 FFA activity) 26th - FFA Meeting-Ice Cream Social Ag Compound 6:30pm 6th - Arbuckle Field Day (Overnight Trip) 11th - Tulare Farm Show 18th - Livestock Meeting 7am* eptember th rd 17 - Project Competition Interest mtg Room 194 Lunch 3 - SB Livestock Meeting 7am* th S 11th - Greenhand Conference Deposit DUE $20 19 - Paint the Town Blue & Gold 3:15pm st nd th (Overnight Trip) 21 -22 - Regional Officer Screening SLO 3pm (Overnight Trip) 12 -13th - SOLC rd th 23 - FFA Meeting-Hot Dog’s Ag Compound 5pm 14 - Poinsettia Packets Available (4 plants sold=1 FFA Point) nd th th 22 -27 - FFA WEEK 16 - RSVP for Greenhand & Chapter Degree DUE $5 th 17th - SB Livestock Meeting 7am* 27 - Chicken BBQ 18th - FFA Pool Party 23rd - Paint your hands Green Ag Compound 7:15am arch 23rd - Greenhand & Chapter Degree Banquet 3rd - Livestock Meeting 7am* 24th - Opening & Closing Tryouts Room 196 3:15 pm M2nd - Local Project Competition 25th - MFE/ALA Deposits DUE $50 5th - UC Davis Field Day (Overnight Trip) 26th - Monterey Bay Blue and Gold Games Torro Park 10 am 29th- 7th - NO SCHOOL 4th San Benito County Fair (Overnight Trip) 10th-11th - 26 Hours (Overnight Trip) 12th - Chico State Field Day (Overnight Trip) ctober th th th 17 - Livestock Meeting 7am* 5 -6 - Opening & Closing Practice 7 am th O 7th - Opening & Closing Contest Everett Alvarez 4 pm 18 END OF 3rd QUARTER th th 18 - Project Competition Number DUE 9 END