Funds have been used to support the recruiting, retention and graduation of minority males. We have used these funds to support less fortunate families as we have our annual “B2B Canned Good Auction”. During this event canned goods are collected for donating to the Lamar County DFACS Office. In addition to community support we have also used our club funds to develop a faculty centered support system. We have displayed this with our “B2B Legacy Ball” where faculty members were honored for their involvement.…
The Theta Chi officer team held bi-weekly officer meetings to keep each other up to date on the progress of projects, activities, events, and goals. They also used this time to work on projects, help each other complete tasks, and discuss how to promote PTK throughout the chapter, college, and community. Additionally, a chapter meeting was held every week to keep members informed of the various events and projects going on. During every meeting, members were encouraged to join the project committees and participate in any events going on.…
Our favorite would have to be Bear Crew; we consider that as a family involvement project. Question 2: What are some other ways to get involve with the families? o I feel like the organization can be more involve with the schools more. One of our nation projects is Project Big Bookbag, which we gather school supplies and make backpacks and hand them out to the schools. We love doing the project, but we could do better at going to the schools and read to the kids or something.…
Horse slaughter should be banned, con. People love horses as pets and friends Next, people love to care care of there horse and ride them to, also, and people start to bonding with there horse and go through alot together. Lets see some proof. People love horses as pets and friends.…
The organization is able to sustain through donations and partnerships with local schools. Each school applies for a funding grant through the city. After a school gains approval, The City Ranch team visits the school for six weeks and teach horsemanship lessons. Kids are taught how to groom and identify…
With such a deep and sincere love of the historical value of the Bulow Plantation, the state park rangers want to share the vast history that once occurred on the 2,200 acres of cleared land owned by the Bulow family. There are several ways the state park rangers promote the land so that as many people can enjoy it as possible. One of the ways they advertise is by attracting active outdoor people to go on the many hiking trails and bicycling trails or for the water lovers to drop a small powerboat at the drop off or canoe and/or kayak through the various channels of water. When traveling these routes they say you have the possibility of seeing Bald eagles, Swallow-tailed Kites, and Florida Manatees. Bulow attracts others by providing some handicap…
I would like to run to become the Calhoun DECA President for the 2016-2017 school year. DECA holds such a great place in my heart; I have established a huge connection with the club, and I feel like this is the right place for me. I chose to run for president because I always set the bar high for myself and I try to achieve greatness. I will put forth full devotion if I attain this role, and I understand that it is composed a multitude of responsibilities; I feel that my determined attitude and leadership qualities will result in success for the club if I am chosen. Through my actions the past two years, I feel that I have exemplified the qualities necessary for this leadership role.…
Throughout my childhood, I have always looked up to those who have been part of an elite organization, such as National Honor Society. When I received the application I was proud that my determination had paid off and I was now eligible to join National Honor Society. Before I moved to Miles I was part of the National Junior Honor Society, it was an inspiring occurrence that led me to become more involved in my community. I was able to help in Special Olympics, Relay for Life, and visit a Nursing Home. I now have the chance to join and help a community that has offered me great opportunities.…
FFA as a Discourse Community In many ways-specifically,communicating with people in this generation-living by the mantra “out with the old and in with the new” can heavily influence the way people respond to information. We live in a fast pace world where “the next big thing” has already passed you by by the time you take your next breath. With the ever changing trend in ways to communicate with people, discourse communities like Future Farmers of America (FFA) look for ways to communicate with their members effectively. While there are many classic or traditional ways to communicate with its member that are effective, modern FFA is immensely improved when it utilizes all forms of communications both traditional as well as modern technology.…
SHOULD THE FUNDING FOR U.S. FEDERAL INSPECTIONS ON HORSES FOR SLAUGHTER BE REESTABLISED? INTRODUCTION There are 9.2 million horses being used for sports, shows, and recreation in the United States (American Horse Council). While horses have always been seen as tool to complete ranch or farm work and a type of transportation, the more personal use of horses in recent years is their role as a companion animal. However, not everyone can afford these expensive pets and thousands are left unwanted each year.…
The subculture I chose is the FFA which is also known as the future farmer organization. I started in this organization when I was a sophomore in high school. The organization starts in the middle school and goes into high school. My high school isn’t big on FFA, so I had to find out through a mutual friend. When I started in this club I didn’t know what to except so I was shy at first and didn’t volunteer for activates as much as I should have.…
Equine therapy comes in many different forms and because of this is an effective therapy for treating multiple physical and mental issues. It is often used as a therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, special needs, eating disorders, behavioral issues, and life threatening illness. Equine therapy is effective to treat mental illness because the horses give the patients hope, happiness, and higher self esteem (Dixon). Even the environment helps relax the clients. Being in an open quiet field with a horse helps people forget the problems they face (Boatwright).…
Cross country and track have the same coach, and most teammates continue to do both sports. Because the teams are so similar, they retain the same captains. I inputted 52 weeks per year for both sports, because I am always running and contributing to both sports. The sports mesh together; I help plan for Track during Cross Country, and vice versa.…
Families in Crisis The Horse Whisperer (Redford & Markey, 1998) portrays the trauma of Grace, an adolescent girl, and her horse, Pilgrim, who survive serious injuries after being hit by a semi-truck. Her best friend dies in the accident, as does her friend’s horse. The physical and emotional injuries extend far beyond just Grace; the entire family is impacted by the trauma. Emotional Experience…
I run the marketing and finance portion of the club, and oversee events that we sponsor such as our two annual blood drives…