Lake Travis FFA Alumni
October 1st, 2013
Alumni Membership
Lake Travis FFA Alumni can only support those students
whose parents are Alumni members in good standing
• Paid Alumni membership
– $35 per person (includes sponsor t-shirt)
• Actively attends monthly Alumni meetings
• Actively participates in fundraising activities
• Actively participates on volunteer committees
Lake Travis FFA Website
• Just Google Lake Travis FFA or
• http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org
– ALUMNI Group:
• ltffa-alumni+subscribe@googlegroups.com
– LAMB & GOAT Group:
• lt-ffa-lamb-goat+subscribe@googlegroups.com
– STEERS Group:
• lt-ffa-steer+subscribe@googlegroups.com
– SWINE Group:
• lt-ffa-swine+subscribe@googlegroups.com
– YOUTH FAIR PROJECT Group:
• lt-ffa-project+subscribe@googlegroups.com
– FFA JUNIOR Group:
• lt-ffa-junior+subscribe@googlegroups.com
• Teacher text message distribution list: 469-275-4612@c1fd
Teacher Update
• Student Yard Signs - $24
• Student Window Sticker - $12
Meeting Minutes – 5/7/13
• http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/F/laketravisffa/201
30507%20Minutes.pdf
• Meeting minutes will be sent to Group distribution after
meeting
Motion and vote
Treasurer’s Report
• Balance July 31, 2013 $ 7,315 ($3172.50)
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Sponsorships $ 4,600
Spirit Wear Sales (last year's shirts sold at meeting) $ 120
Compass Bank Rewards from Member Accounts $ 47
Expenses for PT Cruiser ($1200 received) $ (95)
Admin (snacks for FFA mtg, other) $ (98)
• Balance September 28, 2013 $ 11,890
• http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=24004
Motion and vote
Annual Budget 2013-2014
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Fundraising goal: ~$33,000
Budgeted spending: ~$30,500
Surplus (2013-2014): ~$2,500
Rollover (2014-2015): ~$7,300
Motion and vote
Chapter Support Expense - Fall
• Alumni Contribution to Student Chapter - $3500
– In-lieu of Student Fundraising activities
– Alumni Officers already approved $400 for travel to Texas
State FFA convention for student officers
– $3500 - $400 = $3100 remaining for approval
• Used towards Student Chapter Annual Expenses
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Transportation to CDE/LDE events
Chapter Show Expenses
Workshop clinic expenses
FFA State Convention Travel Expenses
Motion and vote
Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Chair Duties:
• Single point of contact for the Alumni Officers
• Coordinates communication/schedules within the committee
• Recruit your team
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Pet Shot Clinic Chair: Michelle Sykes
Sponsorship Chair: Preston Gregg
Scholarship Chair: Melissa Nagel
New Officer Nomination Chair: Joyce Crisler
Annual Report Review Chair: John Janecek
Spirit Wear Chair 2014: Jennifer Cotton
Volunteer Opportunities
Group Coordinator is responsible for proactively posting
information to the Google group distribution list on a
regular basis
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Steer Coordination: ?
Lamb Coordinator: Casey Cotton
Goat Coordinator: Carl Arneson
Swine Coordinator: Melissa Nagel
Rabbit Coordinator: Arline Crompton
Youth Fair Coordinator: Mitzi Angly
Junior FFA Coordinator: Jennifer Cotton
Spirit Wear
• http://www.laketravisffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=27069
• Online store now open until midnight October 7th
• NO orders beyond the deadline will be accepted
• Order instructions posted online
• Carhartt jackets are ordered thru teachers
• Student FFA Uniforms are ordered thru teachers
SOB/SOP Drawing Kickoff
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October 1st – December 14th
Drawing held at chapter show – December 14th
Goal $17,000 (~$300/family)
No Buyouts
Selling at home football games (signup)
– October 4th, October 18th and November 1st
• $10 side of beef (w/ freezer)– 2 chances to win
• $5 side of pork – 2 chances to win
Sponsorships
• Barn Sponsorships ($600 - $900 each)
– McCoy’s steer pens and wash racks
– Lowe’s lamb and goat barn
– Home Depot swine barn
• Summer sponsorship mini-drive
– 21 sponsorships and 2 donations
– $7772.50
Buyer’s Group Support
• 2013: $20K  $88K
• South East Buyers Group
– September 14th, 2013
• Lone Star Cattlemen (www.lonestarcattlemen.com)
– Sportsman Soiree Wild Game Dinner
• October 18th, 5:00 – 11:00pm, Buda, TX
• $150/ticket (501c tax deductible)
• Student volunteers
• Ronnie Smith Memorial
– November?
TCYS Entry Deadline
• http://www.traviscountyyouthshow.org
• Teacher Deadline: 10/17
• TCYS Deadline: 11/1
Important Dates
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10/5: Bowie lamb & goat show
10/12: Guadalupe Co. lamb & goat show
10/17: TCYS Entry Deadline (11/1)
10/19: Bobcat Classic show (no swine)
10/22: lamb & goat validation @Expo Ctr
11/2: LT FFA lamb & goat show
11/5: Next Alumni/Chapter meeting
Meeting Adjourned