Young McDonald's Barn

Every year, our chapter prepares and runs the Young McDonald's Barn during the Kosciusko County fair. During this week, we have the barn filled with baby animals including calves, bunnies, kids (both goats and humans), chicks, and ducklings. We have hundreds of visitors pass through the barn throughout the week to see the baby animals. During the day, we have FFA members work in barn to make sure everything runs smoothly and to interact with the public.

Earlier today an email was sent out to each FFA member (who's email address we have) that contained the shift schedule for the barn. If you did NOT receive this email because you are NOT on our emailing list, shoot us an email at warsawffachapter1977@gmail.com Be sure to include your name and we'll start sending you updates via email.

The shift schedule that was sent out included the names of everybody who has already scheduled their shift for the barn. Each shift is two hours long. During each shift, FFA members will be responsible for interacting with visitors by teaching them about the animals that are in the barn as well as agriculture and our FFA chapter. This is a great public relation opportunity! When working in the barn, it is required that every FFA act maturely. There will be a list of expectations that each member must follow. The Young McDonald's Barn is not the place for members to fool around. Please remember this when you are working your shift(s).

We ask that every member sign up for at least one shift. To schedule your shift, contact Lauryn Steffe, Devan Ostrom, or Mallarie Stookey. Their numbers can be found on the shift schedule. You can also email us at warsawffachapter1977@gmail.com.

During fair week, the Young McDonald's Barn will be open from 2-5p.m. on Sunday, 9a.m.-8p.m. Monday-Wednesday, and 9a.m.-5p.m. on Thursday.

If you have any questions, please contact any of the officers! We hope to see you there!

Warsaw FFA Members Celebrate at 81st Indiana FFA State Convention

16 Warsaw FFA members traveled to Purdue University for the 81st Indiana FFA State Convention taking place June 14th-16th. The theme for the convention was "Driven by the Blue. Guided by the Gold." Over 2,500 members, advisors, and guests from across the state were in attendance.

On June 14th, twelve members from the Warsaw FFA Chapter competed in various contests at the Indiana FFA State Leadership Contest. Several members walked away with high placings: Kristin Quick, Ashley Byrer, Bryce Sands, and Carrie Hawley - 1st place Quiz Bowl, Kyle Quick - 3rd place Plant and Soil Science Demonstration, and Alexis Ostrom - 4th place Discovery Degree Public Speaking. Other members competing in contests were: Kaila Grimm - Job Interview; Devan Ostrom - Agriculture and Farm Business Management Demonstration; Lauryn Steffe, Mallarie Stookey, Devan Ostrom, and Brooke Kline - Agricultural Issues Forum; Gianna Hartman - Multimedia Scrapbook and Female Leadership Ambassador.

Warsaw FFA also had three individuals qualify as proficiency finalist. They were: Mallarie Stookey - 4th place Dairy Production Entrepreneurship; Gianna Hartman - 3rd place Agricultural Communications; and Matthew Boggs - 1st place Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship. Matthew Boggs will now submit his proficiency to be judged at the national level.

On June 16th, Kyle Quick was elected the District II Treasurer and Gianna Hartman was elected as Section I Director. Being elected into these positions will require each of them to serve the Indiana FFA above the chapter level.

Throughout their time at convention, members participated in workshops to further develop their leadership skills, listened to the state officers deliver their retiring addresses, and watched keynote speakers as they inspired and motivated the crowd. At the conclusion of convention, the 2010-2011 Indiana FFA State Officer team was installed to lead our state through another successful year.