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FFA Week, February 19-26

Tri-Rivers will celebrate National FFA Week February 19-26, 2010.  Infinite Potential is the theme this year and it embodies all the best about FFA members, from the most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket, a symbol of pride and tradition, to the bright future of agriculture and the traditions of leadership and hard work. More than half a million members around the nation will participate in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels.

The focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities available for all youth. From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.  FFA is committed to developing character and leadership skills and preparing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success.

Tri-Rivers FFA members are the leaders of tomorrow. They are success-oriented students who are driven to achieve their goals. FFA gives many young people an important push to consider their futures—what kind of people, citizens and professionals they intend to be.

Throughout the week Tri-Rivers students will participate in several fun activities:

A can tab drive for Ronald McDonald House.  The tabs will be collected & weighed on Friday, February 25th.  The winning class will be treated to an Ice Cream Sundae Bar.
• There will be announcements about the FFA and agriculture made each morning by FFA Members
• There will be a Staff Appreciation Breakfast in the Eagle Inn on Wednesday morning at 7:30AM
We have the following Dress-Up Days planned (TRCC logo wear is still required.)
Tuesday—Hat Day
Wednesday—Blue & Gold Day
Thursday—Crazy Hair/Fashion Disaster Day
Friday—Cowboy/Cowgirl Day

FFA officers will conduct the following activities during lunch periods in the MPR—Tuesday, Baby Bottle Chug; Wednesday, Minute to Win It/Corn Hole Tournament; Thursday, Corn on the Cob Eating Contest and Friday, Minute to Win It.

National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Carhartt as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.  The Foundation is the fundraising arm of the National FFA and supports programs by working with sponsors to raise funds for scholarships that are awarded to outstanding members.