CONNER SANDERS SLUSHIE SHOWER… Conner Sanders gives FFA State Officer Cassie Mavis a slushie shower.
Millcreek-West Unity FFA Officer Training took place June 28th and 29th. The team began with planning out the year and then completed a team bonding activity where they had to split into two groups, make half of a bridge and then come together at the end to join their two bridges together.
They then traveled to Michigan City, IN and spent a bit of time on the beach. The plan was to spend a day at the beach on the 29th, but rain and storms had other plans and the team made the best of it by finding an indoor mini golf course and bumper car center.
Eight Millcreek-West Unity FFA members attended FFA Camp Muskingum on Leesville lake from July 12th-16th. The first day began with being divided into their “herds” for the week (the FFA Camp theme was Jurassic Park) with others from across Ohio.
They played ice-breaker games lead by the State FFA Officer team to get to know one another and go over the week’s schedule and expectations.
Throughout the week there were opportunities to participate in sports, shooting, and archery tournaments, as well as take part in “camptivities” to learn more about canoeing, kayaking, boating, shotgun and rifle safety, archery, line dancing, and conservation.
The Millcreek-West Unity FFA had an outstanding showing in the archery tournament with Brooke Moreland winning and Shealyn Martin coming in second. Libbie Baker’s “herd” for the week won the volleyball tournament.
Campers learned about conservation, teamwork, personal growth, service and leadership throughout the week from the State Officer Team and guest speakers.
Their favorite speaker was David Kohout “Talk is Cheap, Inc.” During camp, campers could purchase rubber ducks which were then randomly selected during lunch with the winner getting to give an FFA State Officer a Slushie Shower.
Conner Sanders and Ingrid Hoffman both got their rubber ducks selected to give a State Officer a Slushie Shower! The money collected from the purchase of the rubber ducks is donated toward Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Leanna Baker was part of the senior group who had the opportunity to complete a high ropes course. All the campers agreed that the last day was the best day.
On the last full day of camp, “herds” competed in water game competitions for “herd” points. Tyzon Pelfrey made it into the finals for the belly flop competition! Ten rubber ducks were selected at the water games to pie State Officers or Ag teachers.
Miss Frey was happy that none of the Millcreek-West Unity kid’s rubber ducks got selected that time! There was then a picnic on the porch with burgers and hotdogs, followed by a dance to finish out the week.
During June and July, the Summer Park and Rec program served free meals to community children. This was organized by Noelle Chester and on July 28th and 29th, Conner Sanders and Miss Frey helped serve the meals.
FFA OFFICERS AT LAKE MICHIGAN … Bryce Buehrer, Ian Hoffman, Alora Siegel, Joscelyn Layman, Jozlyn Jones, Leanna Baker, Julia Schuurman, and Hunter Leupp pose for a picture at the beach.
FFA OFFICERS COMPLETE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY … Leanna Baker, Alora Siegel, Joscelyn Layman, Ian Hoffman, Jozlyn Jones, Hunter Leupp, Julia Schuurman, Ingrid Hoffman, Bryce Buehrer show off their completed bridge.
LEANNA BAKER HIGH ROPES … Leanna Baker completing the High Ropes Course at FFA Camp.