Okmulgee Ag Boosters to hold fundraiser Friday
It’s National FFA Week, and county school programs are joining in on the celebration.
Among the various activities celebrating FFA Week, Okmul gee FFA is excited for the return of the annual Okmulgee Ag Boosters Pie & Silent Auction, which will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Okmulgee High School Cafeteria.
The evening will include silent auction items donated by FFA members, parents and community organiz at i ons , a free BBQ dinner for auction part icipant s and buyers and a live pie a u c t i on featuring homemade or storebought desserts.
“We will have lots of baskets donated by community members and businesses, pie and desserts made by some of Okmulgee’s finest bakers, and a free meal sponsored by T&D Meats Company,” Okmulgee FFA advisor Tim Taylor said. “It’s not too late to donate a basket for the silent auction or commit to bring a pie/dessert for the pie auction. You can bring your donations to the high school the night of the event, or coordinate a pickup/ drop off time with us directly. It all kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee High School Cafeteria.”
The Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show held the Premium Sale yesterday evening. The top 60 FFA and 4-H competitors showcased their winning entries in the hopes of receiving a premium (donation) to help students invest in future livestock supervised agricultural experiences.
Students from all around the county competed last week.
For the first time since restarting the AgEd program at Okmulgee Public Schools in 2018, Okmulgee FFA had a member selected for the Okmulgee County Spring Livestock Show Premium Sale. The Okmulgee FFA also had five other members selected as alternates for the sale who did not advance into the top 60 – but who did an amazing job this week showcasing their animals.
LeAundre Delonia exhibited his 3rd place overall (Division 2, Class 3) Market Lamb “Rex” Tuesday night.
Be sure to watch Friday’s edition for more information about the Spring Livestock Show.
As FFA gets into full gear, students are participating in various dress-up days.
Today is “On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink,” as participants pay homage either to “Mean Girls” or to spread breast cancer awareness.
On Friday, it’s Blue & Gold Day, the official colors of FFA.
— About FFA
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of the three components of agricultural education. The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change.
There are three ways you or your organization can get involved: • Join us in person! Come join in on the fun and place your silent or live pie auction bids. See the renovated high school cafeteria and meet many of our FFA members and families who will be in attendance to tell you about how they are getting involved. Leave the evening with a few pies in tow to enjoy or share with family!
• Sponsor a pie auction dessert or silent auction basket! Bake (or buy) your favorite pie/ dessert for the pie auction. (The pie that sells the highest will get special bragging rights…) Put together a small basket of goodies, promotional materials, or a gift certificate, or find another business/ organization to help out. You can bring your items to the AgEd Building or high school Monday through Thursday, or directly to the event Friday evening.
• Consider sending in a sponsorship directly! If you would rather send in a financial sponsorship directly, you can do so by sending a check to my mailing address below or requesting an invoice to my email at ttaylor@ okmulgeeps.com. Please make payable to Okmulgee Ag Boosters. You can find examples of specific sponsorship amounts in the attached “By the Numbers” document. (For example, you could sponsor 2 students to attend the Oklahoma FFA State Convention by sending in $700.)
