All communications should be polite, but firm - let them know what you expect of them, but please do not threaten.
Governor Pat Quinn
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm
207 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
James R. Thompson Center
Floor 16, 100 W. Randolph
Chicago, 60601
*** Chris Koch, Superintendent
ckoch@isbe.net
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St.
Springfield, 62777-0001
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St.
Springfield, 62777-0001
Susie Morrison, Special Assistant
smorriso@isbe.net
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St.
Springfield, 62777-0001
Senator Christine Radogno, Minority Leader
radogno.com/contact.php
309A Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
410 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Representative Michael Madigan, Speaker of the House
mmadigan@hds.ilga.gov
300 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
6500 S. Pulaski Road
Chicago, 60629
Representative Tom Cross, Minority Leader
tom@tomcross.com
316 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
530 W. Lockport St., Ste. 204
Plainfield, 60544
John Filan, Office of Management & Budget
BureauBudget.OMB@illinois.gov
204 Statehouse,
Floor 16
Thompson Center
Chicago, 60601
294 Statehouse, Floor 16
Thompson Center
Chicago, 60601
Ginger Ostro
Office of Management & Budget
Ginger_Ostro.OMB@illinois.gov
108 Statehouse, Floor 150 Thompson Center
Chicago, 60601
108 Statehouse, Floor 150 Thompson Center
Chicago, 60601
Senator Donnie Trotter
DonneETrotter@juno.com
615 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
8704 S. Constance Ave., Ste. 324
Chicago, 60617
Representative Gary Hannig
mailto:hanniggl@ilga.gov?subject=Priority%20--%20Constituent%20Message%20Center%20--%20Hannig,%20G&body=Due%20to%20the%20large%20volume%20of%20e-mail%20I%20receive,%20I%20may%20not%20be%20able%20to%20respond%20to%20e-mail%20from%20outside%20of%20my%20district.%20%20Please%20include%20your%20name,%20home%20address,%20and%20daytime%20phone%20number%20in%20the%20body%20of%20your%20message%20if%20you%20would%20like%20a%20response.%20%20Thank%20you.
300 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
218 S. Macoupin St., P. O. Box 8
Gillespie, 62033
Representative Mark Beaubien Jr.
strepmbeaubien@aol.com
314 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
124-A E. Liberty St.
Wauconda, 60084
Representative Mike Smith
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253-S Stratton Building
Springfield, 62706
45 East Side Square, Ste. 301
Canton, 61520
Jesse Ruiz, ISBE Chair
Jesse.Ruiz@dbr.com
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St.
Springfield, 62777-0001
Gardner Carton & Douglas
191 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 3700
Chicago, 60606-1698
Brenda Holmes, ISBE Board Member
bjh1021@insightbb.com
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St., FL 004, RM S-404
Springfield,
62777-0001
2529 Chapel Hill Drive
Springfield, Il 62702
Senator John Cullerton, Senate President
john@senatorcullerton.com
327 Statehouse
Springfield, 62706
1051 W. Belmont
Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
ISBE Contacts
The address for the following state board staff members is:
Illinois State Board of Education100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Dr. Christopher Koch State Superintendent
Mark Williams Division Admin., Career Development & Preparation Illinois State Board of
Dr. Andrea Brown
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Jesse H. Ruiz, ISBE Chair62626JSTEINER@isbe.net100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Dr. David L. Fields
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Mr. Dean E. Clark
dean@graphicchemical.net100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Brenda Holmes
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Joyce E. Karon
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Dr. Vinni M. Hall
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Dr. Christopher J. Ward
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
Lanita J. Koster
100 North First StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62777-0001
House - Appropriations Elementary & Secondary Education
Representative
Mike K. Smith,Chairperson
mailto:msmith@housedem.state.il.us
Edward J. Acevedo
acevedoed@ilga.gov
Susan Bassi, Republican Spokesperson
repbassi@aol.com
Renee Kosel, Assistant Republician Spokesperson
rkoosel@aol.com
Elizabeth Coulson
coulson@earthlink.net
William Davis, Vice Chairman
williamd@ilga.gov
Roger L. Eddy
reddyunit1@aol.com
Constance A. Howard
conhow@webtv.net
Naomi D. Jakobsson
n.jakobsson@worldnet.att.net
Kathleen A. Ryg
kathy@kathyryg.org
Jerry L. Mitchell
repjmitchell@cin.net
Sandra M. Pihos
community@sandrapihos.com
Careen Gordon
staterepgordon@sbcglobal.net
255-S Stratton BuildingHouse - Elementary & Secondary Education
Fred Crespo
Linda Chapa LaVia
chapa-laviali@ilga.gov
Monique D. Davis,Vice-Chairperson
mdavis@hdsmail.state.il.us
Kevin Carey Joyce
joycek@ilga.gov
Renee Kosel,Republican Spokesperson
rkosel@aol.com
Paul D. Frochlich
David Miller
repdavidmiller@aol.com
Jerry Mitchell,Republican Spokesperson
repjmitchell@cin.net
Brandon Phelps
Rosemary Mulligan
repmulligan@usa.net
Harry Osterman
mailto:HJO017@aol.com
James Watson
jimwatson@localnetco.com
Karen Yarbrough
yarbroug@ilga.gov
Lisa Dugan
Robert F. Flider
Ruth Munson
ruthmunson@ruthmunson.com
Sandra M. Pihos
Robert W. Pritchard
David Reis
Monday, July 06, 2009
Urgent!!! Legislative Alert - Action Required
Effects of a Zero Budget
Summary:
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a separate line ($38.5M) in the ISBE budget as is the Agricultural Education line item ($3.38M). Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is a different state agency with its own budget ($300M). All are in danger of being zeroed out.
Effects of a loss of the CTE line item:
· Local schools would lose all Perkins and CTEI (program improvement) grants that currently flow through EFE systems. Some regions these dollars are flowed to local schools for teacher salaries.
· Credit generation dollars which are generated from the students in your CTE classes that, in most cases, go back directly to schools would also be lost. Many of these funds also support CTE teacher salaries at the local level. Given challenging times for local finances, if local superintendents and school boards must replace these funds with local funds, you can bet, no matter how successful your local program may be, it will be reviewed and considered as a possible cut.
· All state funding for all Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) would be lost. (FFA, FCCLA, BPA, HOSA, etc.)
· The existence of the EFE System and the Area Career Centers would be threatened.
· All federal dollars for maintenance of effort would be lost. The funding needs to be equal to the previous year in order to receive this funding. Not only does this apply to the CTE line ($38.5M), but also the funds the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) receives related to CTE ($12M). If either CTE or ICCB (or both) does not receive the level of funds for maintenance of effort, the federal dollars will be lost.
Negative impact of losing CTE:
· The program impact would eliminate 18,038 Secondary CTE courses and a corresponding number of Postsecondary CTE courses.
· 345,511 secondary students would lose access to these programs in approximately 700 secondary schools and 26 Area Career Centers
· Approximately 3000 secondary education teachers would be eliminated.
· The negative impact upon the workforce would be substantial since approximately 46% or 158,935 students annually participate in some type of community on-the-job training.
· Approximately 200 regional and local CTE education administrators would also be eliminated.
Agricultural Education Line Item ($3,381,200):
38% Teacher & Program Services
37% Incentive Funding Grants
21% Curriculum Resources and Professional Development Projects
4% Administration
Negative impact at different levels in terms of numbers:
· Elementary level - this would affect 468,065 students, 28,403 teachers, 95+ county coordinators and 2,796 volunteers.
· Secondary level - this would affect nearly 24,977 students, 320 programs with 398+ teachers.
· Postsecondary level - this would affect nearly 58,000 students at four major universities (10+ faculty and staff) and twenty four community colleges (129+ faculty and staff)
Quite simply this would sever the connection between the state and its local schools and programs.
Agricultural Education Line Item:
How many programs would close?
The Incentive Funding Grants ($1,068,200) go directly to 320 local agriculture programs affecting 398 teachers just at the secondary level.
These funds provide local programs a way to meet critical needs for their program relative to curriculum and program improvement. This is critical to the success and continuation of agriculture programs.
It is difficult to predict how many programs would close, but it is safe to say that without these funds, all 320 programs would be affected. It would negatively affect program quality and the number of programs would deteriorate and decline over time.
The deterioration of the local programs as well as the elimination of the line item will impact postsecondary teacher educator programs as well through incentive funding ($55,000) and the Growing Agriculture Science Teachers grants ($500,000) and by cutting off the secondary programs that feed the postsecondary level. I am fairly confident that the number of universities providing teacher training for agriculture teachers would decrease.
How many staff/people employed would this affect?
If this line were to disappear it would eliminate many people and positions across the state.
i. 20 people within ISBE projects (FCAE, CRP, Student Organization) including an executive director position, project directors, field staff, and support staff. Possibly one ISBE consultant if all CTE funds disappeared.
ii. 95 people who are county coordinators (mostly part-time) for agricultural literacy at the elementary level.
What services would no longer be available to teachers and students?
Student organizations
i. By impacting the local agriculture programs across the state, it would also negatively impact the $10 million dollars generated in local communities through student Supervised Agricultural Education projects.
ii. Funds support a coordinated effort for post-secondary student organizations in the state. The elimination of the line item would endanger the existence of the Post Secondary Agricultural Student (PAS) organization. If all CTE funds were to disappear it would also threaten the existence of student organizations in all the CTE areas.
iii. If student organizations were to be greatly impacted, the loss of the student leadership components would be greatly impacted as well as the employability skills students currently receive through those organizations.
Teacher and Program Services
i. The FCAE staff serves all levels of educators in Illinois. Loss of the implementation mechanism for agricultural education and the connection to the local school classroom. Without this line item, this would disappear.
1. Part of the high success rate of the Ag Ed model is having a staff to be able to implement the curriculum improvements which are necessary to keep pace with state initiatives. (i.e. Agricultural Education curriculum, MyCEART, CSAT, etc.)
2. Data collection of programs, teacher information, and student achievement would be lost.
3. Professional development opportunities specific to agricultural education throughout the year would be lost.
4. Teacher mentoring opportunities that occur with field staff providing technical support and curriculum assistance would also be lost. Staff is near the 100% mark of visiting every school with agricultural education and providing technical assistance and resources for teachers.
5. Program growth would stagnate and we would see a deterioration of programs over time.
Curriculum Resources and Professional Development projects
i. The loss of curriculum resources provided would bring a halt to the curriculum improvement projects furthering student achievement through the connections to academic concepts through hands-on learning as well as the ability to measure that achievement through he assistance provided (standards met) from CTE classes. Elimination of FCAE and CRP would affect all five CTE areas for curriculum improvement.
ii. The loss of professional development would affect every level of education in Illinois: elementary, secondary, and postsecondary. It would be safe to say this affects hundreds of teachers both agriculture specific and outside of agriculture (elementary).
iii. The Ag Literacy project and coordinators at the elementary level would be lost along with the matching dollars. The kits developed to teach kids about agricultural literacy topics would also disappear.
How does this affect matching dollars?
There are no federal matching dollars, but the funds in the line item are stretched by asking other agricultural organizations and school districts to provide matching funds for mutually beneficial projects/initiatives. Without the line item dollars as the major support, entire initiatives/projects would collapse.
Summary:
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a separate line ($38.5M) in the ISBE budget as is the Agricultural Education line item ($3.38M). Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is a different state agency with its own budget ($300M). All are in danger of being zeroed out.
Effects of a loss of the CTE line item:
· Local schools would lose all Perkins and CTEI (program improvement) grants that currently flow through EFE systems. Some regions these dollars are flowed to local schools for teacher salaries.
· Credit generation dollars which are generated from the students in your CTE classes that, in most cases, go back directly to schools would also be lost. Many of these funds also support CTE teacher salaries at the local level. Given challenging times for local finances, if local superintendents and school boards must replace these funds with local funds, you can bet, no matter how successful your local program may be, it will be reviewed and considered as a possible cut.
· All state funding for all Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) would be lost. (FFA, FCCLA, BPA, HOSA, etc.)
· The existence of the EFE System and the Area Career Centers would be threatened.
· All federal dollars for maintenance of effort would be lost. The funding needs to be equal to the previous year in order to receive this funding. Not only does this apply to the CTE line ($38.5M), but also the funds the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) receives related to CTE ($12M). If either CTE or ICCB (or both) does not receive the level of funds for maintenance of effort, the federal dollars will be lost.
Negative impact of losing CTE:
· The program impact would eliminate 18,038 Secondary CTE courses and a corresponding number of Postsecondary CTE courses.
· 345,511 secondary students would lose access to these programs in approximately 700 secondary schools and 26 Area Career Centers
· Approximately 3000 secondary education teachers would be eliminated.
· The negative impact upon the workforce would be substantial since approximately 46% or 158,935 students annually participate in some type of community on-the-job training.
· Approximately 200 regional and local CTE education administrators would also be eliminated.
Agricultural Education Line Item ($3,381,200):
38% Teacher & Program Services
37% Incentive Funding Grants
21% Curriculum Resources and Professional Development Projects
4% Administration
Negative impact at different levels in terms of numbers:
· Elementary level - this would affect 468,065 students, 28,403 teachers, 95+ county coordinators and 2,796 volunteers.
· Secondary level - this would affect nearly 24,977 students, 320 programs with 398+ teachers.
· Postsecondary level - this would affect nearly 58,000 students at four major universities (10+ faculty and staff) and twenty four community colleges (129+ faculty and staff)
Quite simply this would sever the connection between the state and its local schools and programs.
Agricultural Education Line Item:
How many programs would close?
The Incentive Funding Grants ($1,068,200) go directly to 320 local agriculture programs affecting 398 teachers just at the secondary level.
These funds provide local programs a way to meet critical needs for their program relative to curriculum and program improvement. This is critical to the success and continuation of agriculture programs.
It is difficult to predict how many programs would close, but it is safe to say that without these funds, all 320 programs would be affected. It would negatively affect program quality and the number of programs would deteriorate and decline over time.
The deterioration of the local programs as well as the elimination of the line item will impact postsecondary teacher educator programs as well through incentive funding ($55,000) and the Growing Agriculture Science Teachers grants ($500,000) and by cutting off the secondary programs that feed the postsecondary level. I am fairly confident that the number of universities providing teacher training for agriculture teachers would decrease.
How many staff/people employed would this affect?
If this line were to disappear it would eliminate many people and positions across the state.
i. 20 people within ISBE projects (FCAE, CRP, Student Organization) including an executive director position, project directors, field staff, and support staff. Possibly one ISBE consultant if all CTE funds disappeared.
ii. 95 people who are county coordinators (mostly part-time) for agricultural literacy at the elementary level.
What services would no longer be available to teachers and students?
Student organizations
i. By impacting the local agriculture programs across the state, it would also negatively impact the $10 million dollars generated in local communities through student Supervised Agricultural Education projects.
ii. Funds support a coordinated effort for post-secondary student organizations in the state. The elimination of the line item would endanger the existence of the Post Secondary Agricultural Student (PAS) organization. If all CTE funds were to disappear it would also threaten the existence of student organizations in all the CTE areas.
iii. If student organizations were to be greatly impacted, the loss of the student leadership components would be greatly impacted as well as the employability skills students currently receive through those organizations.
Teacher and Program Services
i. The FCAE staff serves all levels of educators in Illinois. Loss of the implementation mechanism for agricultural education and the connection to the local school classroom. Without this line item, this would disappear.
1. Part of the high success rate of the Ag Ed model is having a staff to be able to implement the curriculum improvements which are necessary to keep pace with state initiatives. (i.e. Agricultural Education curriculum, MyCEART, CSAT, etc.)
2. Data collection of programs, teacher information, and student achievement would be lost.
3. Professional development opportunities specific to agricultural education throughout the year would be lost.
4. Teacher mentoring opportunities that occur with field staff providing technical support and curriculum assistance would also be lost. Staff is near the 100% mark of visiting every school with agricultural education and providing technical assistance and resources for teachers.
5. Program growth would stagnate and we would see a deterioration of programs over time.
Curriculum Resources and Professional Development projects
i. The loss of curriculum resources provided would bring a halt to the curriculum improvement projects furthering student achievement through the connections to academic concepts through hands-on learning as well as the ability to measure that achievement through he assistance provided (standards met) from CTE classes. Elimination of FCAE and CRP would affect all five CTE areas for curriculum improvement.
ii. The loss of professional development would affect every level of education in Illinois: elementary, secondary, and postsecondary. It would be safe to say this affects hundreds of teachers both agriculture specific and outside of agriculture (elementary).
iii. The Ag Literacy project and coordinators at the elementary level would be lost along with the matching dollars. The kits developed to teach kids about agricultural literacy topics would also disappear.
How does this affect matching dollars?
There are no federal matching dollars, but the funds in the line item are stretched by asking other agricultural organizations and school districts to provide matching funds for mutually beneficial projects/initiatives. Without the line item dollars as the major support, entire initiatives/projects would collapse.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Newark FFA Chapter Remains One of Illinois Top FFA Chapters
The Newark FFA Chapter ranked second in state again this year, making the Newark FFA Chapter one of the top FFA Chapters in the state. Newark has been 2nd in state nine out of the last 10 years right behind the Seneca FFA Chapter.
The Newark FFA Chapter attended the 81st Annual Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield, Illinois, held June 9 through the 11th.
The Newark FFA Chapter accepted the award for the sixth place chapter in Illinois for its Heritage and Cooperative Program. The chapter ranked Gold in the State and will send Logan Rehberg and Mr. Steffen to Washington D.C. on all expense paid trip, sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau.
The Newark FFA Chapter received second place plaque for its work in the Illinois FFA Foundation Collection Drive. The chapter received the $9,000 Club Award collecting over $9,000 for the Illinois FFA Foundation.
The Newark FFA Chapter was one of 20 chapters to receive the FFA Sweepstakes Award. This award given to FFA chapters who take part in the National Chapter Award, Illinois FFA Foundation Collection Drive, Heritage Activity Program, and the Cooperative Activity Program and attends at least one State Career Development Event. The chapter also received the Century Challenge award, which recognizes the chapters that have achieved FFA membership equal to the agricultural education enrollment in the school. This is the chapters 29th consecutive year in this award.
The Newark FFA Chapter was recognized in the areas of the National Chapter Award Program. There are three areas of the National Chapter Award Program and they are Chapter Development, Student Development, and Community Development. The Chapter was award the number chapter in the state in Student Development. The Newark Chapter is a national finalist in the National Chapter Award Program, and judged in Indianapolis, IN this month and results given at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, in October.
Abby McCartney and Mallory McFee sang a solo with the State FFA Chorus and chosen to represent Illinois at the National FFA Chorus at the National FFA Convention in October.
Also recognized was Dan Doeing for a gold rating and raked as the Top Ten Chapter FFA Presidents in Illinois.
Joe Hanson, was recognized for a candidate for the American FFA Degree, the highest degree the national association can bestow on its members.
Voting delegates attending the convention were Logan Rehberg and Kyle Testin. Also attending the convention was Tara Bernard, Skyler Hagen, Sam Hoddy, Rachel Whitlock, Allie Hickernell, Andrea Peterson, Brianna Yepsen, Kelsey Oldenburg, Mallory McFee, Courtney Danneberg, Cassidy Hamman, Abby McCartney, Steven Nichols, Randy Brummel, Kendall Sigmund, Josh McConnell, Luke Larson, and Advisor of the Newark FFA Chapter Joe Steffen. The Newark FFA Chapter would like to thank Wendy Bernard for the chaperoning the convention.
The Newark FFA Chapter attended the 81st Annual Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield, Illinois, held June 9 through the 11th.
The Newark FFA Chapter accepted the award for the sixth place chapter in Illinois for its Heritage and Cooperative Program. The chapter ranked Gold in the State and will send Logan Rehberg and Mr. Steffen to Washington D.C. on all expense paid trip, sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau.
The Newark FFA Chapter received second place plaque for its work in the Illinois FFA Foundation Collection Drive. The chapter received the $9,000 Club Award collecting over $9,000 for the Illinois FFA Foundation.
The Newark FFA Chapter was one of 20 chapters to receive the FFA Sweepstakes Award. This award given to FFA chapters who take part in the National Chapter Award, Illinois FFA Foundation Collection Drive, Heritage Activity Program, and the Cooperative Activity Program and attends at least one State Career Development Event. The chapter also received the Century Challenge award, which recognizes the chapters that have achieved FFA membership equal to the agricultural education enrollment in the school. This is the chapters 29th consecutive year in this award.
The Newark FFA Chapter was recognized in the areas of the National Chapter Award Program. There are three areas of the National Chapter Award Program and they are Chapter Development, Student Development, and Community Development. The Chapter was award the number chapter in the state in Student Development. The Newark Chapter is a national finalist in the National Chapter Award Program, and judged in Indianapolis, IN this month and results given at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, in October.
Abby McCartney and Mallory McFee sang a solo with the State FFA Chorus and chosen to represent Illinois at the National FFA Chorus at the National FFA Convention in October.
Also recognized was Dan Doeing for a gold rating and raked as the Top Ten Chapter FFA Presidents in Illinois.
Joe Hanson, was recognized for a candidate for the American FFA Degree, the highest degree the national association can bestow on its members.
Voting delegates attending the convention were Logan Rehberg and Kyle Testin. Also attending the convention was Tara Bernard, Skyler Hagen, Sam Hoddy, Rachel Whitlock, Allie Hickernell, Andrea Peterson, Brianna Yepsen, Kelsey Oldenburg, Mallory McFee, Courtney Danneberg, Cassidy Hamman, Abby McCartney, Steven Nichols, Randy Brummel, Kendall Sigmund, Josh McConnell, Luke Larson, and Advisor of the Newark FFA Chapter Joe Steffen. The Newark FFA Chapter would like to thank Wendy Bernard for the chaperoning the convention.
2009-2010 FFA Officer Elections
On May 4, 2009, Newark’s FFA Chapter had their annual officer elections.. FFA officers help the chapter’s activities run as smoothly as possible while maintaining a sense of leadership among the chapter. 2009-2010 Newark FFA Chapter Officers were elected as follows:President: Logan Rehberg1st Vice President: Kyle Testin 2nd Vice President: Randy Brummel1st Reporter: Anne Peterson2nd Reporter: Kelsey OldenburgSecretary: Rachel WhitlockTreasurer: Steven Nichols Sentinel: Luke LarsonHistorians: Samantha Hoddy and Allie HickernellStudent Council Representatives: Kendall Sigmund and Cassidy HammonFarm Managers: Joshua McConnell and Randy BrummelCongratulations to all elected officers.. Here’s to the upcoming year being a great one for Newark’s FFA.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Newark FFA members attend the Horticulture Career Development Event (CDE)
The Newark FFA Horticulture team placed first in the Section 7 contest. The Horticulture Career Development Event consists of a written test and judging rings of horticulture and floriculture crops, a landscape practicum and floriculture practicum and landscape plant identification class.
Individuals from the Newark FFA that placed in the event include:
Dan Doeing placed first, Steve Nichols second, Skyler Hagen fourth, Ali Monkemeyer eighth, Kelsey Oldenberg twentieth, Andrea Peterson sixteenth, Sam Hoddy seventeenth.
Students are challenged with identifying over 150 horticulture and floriculture samples at the Horticulture CDE. They must also evaluate the landscape plants based on quality as well as the monetary value of the plants. Students also had to do a tree practicum and flower boutonniere practicum.
The Section 7 Horticulture CDE was held at Newark High School on April 22, 2009. FFA chapters participating were Minooka, Seneca, Mendota, Somonauk –Leland, and Streator Woodland
Students cover a horticulture science unit in Horticulture class. FFA members prepared for this event by attending before and after school practices. Plant material samples are donated by Winding Creek Nursery.
Individuals from the Newark FFA that placed in the event include:
Dan Doeing placed first, Steve Nichols second, Skyler Hagen fourth, Ali Monkemeyer eighth, Kelsey Oldenberg twentieth, Andrea Peterson sixteenth, Sam Hoddy seventeenth.
Students are challenged with identifying over 150 horticulture and floriculture samples at the Horticulture CDE. They must also evaluate the landscape plants based on quality as well as the monetary value of the plants. Students also had to do a tree practicum and flower boutonniere practicum.
The Section 7 Horticulture CDE was held at Newark High School on April 22, 2009. FFA chapters participating were Minooka, Seneca, Mendota, Somonauk –Leland, and Streator Woodland
Students cover a horticulture science unit in Horticulture class. FFA members prepared for this event by attending before and after school practices. Plant material samples are donated by Winding Creek Nursery.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Newark FFA Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9th 8-3p.m.
The Newark Community High School/Vulcan Greenhouse
May 4th,5th,6th,7th,12th,13th,14th and 15th the greenhouse will be open for sales from
3- 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday until sold out
3 packs $1.00 / Flats (36) $11.00
Ageratum
Alyssum
Begonia
Celosia
Coleus
Dianthus
Dusty Miller
Impatiens
Lobelia
Marigolds
Vinca
Petunia
Rose Moss
Red Saliva
Snapdragon
Pots
Zonal Geraniums $3
Regal Geraniums $5
Sweet Potato Vine $3
Angelonia $2
Asparagus fern $2
Crossandra $2
Brachycome $2
Coleus-Kong Series $2
Coleus-Stained Glass Series $2
Dichondra $2
Gazania Daisy $2
Gerbera Daisy $3
White Licorice $2
Lantana $2
Spike $2
Cordyline Red Spike $3
Diamond Frost $3
Vinca Vine $2
Zinnia- Profusion Series $2
Petunia- Supertunia Series $2
10”-12”Hanging Baskets
House Plants $12
Flowering Baskets $15
Callibrochia- Million Bells
Ivy Geranium
Double Impatiens
Petunia
Fushia
Hoya
Wandering Jew
Peruvian Jew
Spider Plant
Swedish Ivy
Mixed
Hanging Bags $15
Petunia
Impatiens
Lobelia
Mixed planters starting at $20
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Newark FFA Greenhouse Annual Sale
The greenhouse is full and the Newark FFA will have their annual Greenhouse Sale, May 4-7 from 3-6p.m.; May 9th from 8-3pm; and May 12-15 from 3-6p.m. Customers who purchase $50 worth of merchandise will receive a coupon for reduced prices for plants (excluding hanging baskets) after Mother’s Day weekend. For more information and a list of plants and prices go to http://newarkffachapter.blogspot.com of call Mr. Steffen at 815-695-5164 ext 228.
Newark FFA members attend the Agriculture Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE).
The Newark FFA Ag Mechanics team placed 3rd in the Section 7 contest. The Ag Mechanics Career Development Event consists of 5 divisions: Welding, Carpentry, Surveying, Electrical, and Small Engines. Individuals from the Newark FFA that placed in the event include:
Kendall Sigmond placed 5th in the welding division.
Levi Jager placed 5th in the carpentry division.
Josh Michealson placed 6th in the surveying division.
Skyler Hagen placed 1st in the electrical division.
Garren Schmidt placed 4th in the small engines division.
The five part event provides recognition for students with agricultural mechanics skills. Specific hands on activities involving welding, building rafters, using a hand level and target rod, electrical wiring of three circuits, and diagnosis of small engine repairs as well as a test in each area allow students to sharpen problem solving skills related to Ag Mechanics. Each series also includes a tool identification test of up to 25 tools.
The Section 7 Ag Mechanics CDE was held at LaSalle-Peru High School on March 23rd.
Skyler Hagen will now represent Newark FFA Chapter at the state competition in May.
Kendall Sigmond placed 5th in the welding division.
Levi Jager placed 5th in the carpentry division.
Josh Michealson placed 6th in the surveying division.
Skyler Hagen placed 1st in the electrical division.
Garren Schmidt placed 4th in the small engines division.
The five part event provides recognition for students with agricultural mechanics skills. Specific hands on activities involving welding, building rafters, using a hand level and target rod, electrical wiring of three circuits, and diagnosis of small engine repairs as well as a test in each area allow students to sharpen problem solving skills related to Ag Mechanics. Each series also includes a tool identification test of up to 25 tools.
The Section 7 Ag Mechanics CDE was held at LaSalle-Peru High School on March 23rd.
Skyler Hagen will now represent Newark FFA Chapter at the state competition in May.
Newark FFA members attend the Livestock Career Development Event (CDE) at JJC.
The Newark FFA Livestock team placed 4th in the Section 7 contest. The Livestock Career Development Event consists of 12 livestock judging classes, three breeding classes and three keep-cull classes. Additionally, the Livestock CDE is held in conjunction with the JJC Livestock CDE.
The Livestock and Dairy Judging Career Development Event is an activity that requires a variety of skills. Students evaluate the livestock based on the physical characteristics, as well as, the frame and muscling of the animals. The classes of animals include ranking four animals best desirable to least desirable, keep or cull classes, EPD reading, yield grading for market animals and production predictions for cows, heifers and bulls. Students evaluate the dairy animals based on milk production readings, pedigree chart reading, size, volume and bone mass of the animal, udder size and conformation, ease of walking and soundness on their feet and legs.
The Newark FFA Livestock CDE was held at JJC on April 11.
The members of the Livestock Team included Randy Brummel, Courtney Danneberg, Allie Hickernell, Luke Larson, Connor Duncan, and Logan Rehberg. The Chapter next contest will be in Henry, Il April 25th and the state competition will be April 28th at U of I along with State Dairy CDE.
These FFA members prepared for this event by visiting area farms to practice evaluating animals as well as devoting time before and after school to work on their knowledge of livestock and dairy production.
The Livestock and Dairy Judging Career Development Event is an activity that requires a variety of skills. Students evaluate the livestock based on the physical characteristics, as well as, the frame and muscling of the animals. The classes of animals include ranking four animals best desirable to least desirable, keep or cull classes, EPD reading, yield grading for market animals and production predictions for cows, heifers and bulls. Students evaluate the dairy animals based on milk production readings, pedigree chart reading, size, volume and bone mass of the animal, udder size and conformation, ease of walking and soundness on their feet and legs.
The Newark FFA Livestock CDE was held at JJC on April 11.
The members of the Livestock Team included Randy Brummel, Courtney Danneberg, Allie Hickernell, Luke Larson, Connor Duncan, and Logan Rehberg. The Chapter next contest will be in Henry, Il April 25th and the state competition will be April 28th at U of I along with State Dairy CDE.
These FFA members prepared for this event by visiting area farms to practice evaluating animals as well as devoting time before and after school to work on their knowledge of livestock and dairy production.
Alison Monkemeyer Wins District FFA Award
Newark High School Superintendent Pauline Berggren announces that Alison Loree Monkemeyer, Millbrook, a member of the Newark FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association of the FFA, was selected as District 2 FFA Award winner in Floriculture held Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Joliet junior College. Alison is the daughter of Brian and Penny Monkemeyer from Millbrook. She was selected in a competition with 5 FFA members from District 2. District 2 is comprised of 5 agriculture sections in Northeast Illinois including 82 in 18 counties.
Winning the District 2 FFA Floriculture makes Alison eligible to compete in the State FFA Awards Contest at Urbana on April 4th, 2009. Steps to this award include Alison winning the chapter and Sectional FFA Floriculture Award. Other agriculture education and FFA honors won by Alison include receiving the Newark FFA Alumni Scholarship.
Alison placed 2nd at State on April 4th.
Joe Steffen is agriculture education and FFA Advisor at Newark Community High School.
Winning the District 2 FFA Floriculture makes Alison eligible to compete in the State FFA Awards Contest at Urbana on April 4th, 2009. Steps to this award include Alison winning the chapter and Sectional FFA Floriculture Award. Other agriculture education and FFA honors won by Alison include receiving the Newark FFA Alumni Scholarship.
Alison placed 2nd at State on April 4th.
Joe Steffen is agriculture education and FFA Advisor at Newark Community High School.
Spring Day at the Farm Set for May 17th
The Newark FFA is participating in "Spring Day at the Farm" by bringing a display to share with all who come to the day at the farm. The day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Kendall County 4-H is joining with FFA to showcase what both groups learn and do. The FFA members will be filling the buildings with farm animals just like was many years ago. The Dickson-Murst partners will be feeding the participants.
Even if you are participating at a display with your family, you are invited to participate in a Kendall Arts Guild Workshop. This will be held at Dickson-Murst Farm, 2250 Dickson Road, Montgomery from 12:30-3:00 p.m. This will take place during "Spring Day at the Farm" on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
The Dickson-Murst Farm, is a living example of the way farms adapted over time to meet the changing needs of society. The Dickson-Murst Farm Partners, a volunteer group of individuals and representatives from local nonprofit organizations, were established to maintain the outbuildings, sponsor activities to encourage visitors to the farm, and educate local residents about farming life.
Even if you are participating at a display with your family, you are invited to participate in a Kendall Arts Guild Workshop. This will be held at Dickson-Murst Farm, 2250 Dickson Road, Montgomery from 12:30-3:00 p.m. This will take place during "Spring Day at the Farm" on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
The Dickson-Murst Farm, is a living example of the way farms adapted over time to meet the changing needs of society. The Dickson-Murst Farm Partners, a volunteer group of individuals and representatives from local nonprofit organizations, were established to maintain the outbuildings, sponsor activities to encourage visitors to the farm, and educate local residents about farming life.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
FFA Strawberries are here!!!
Strawberries can be picked up during the school day March 11 and 12th. Students are pick up strawberries after school the 12th or after the FFA Banquet. All Strawberries must be gone Friday the 13th from school.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Newark FFA Holds Strawberry Sale
Newark FFA Holds Strawberry Sale
If you had them last year, you know you want them this year. The Newark FFA chapter is holding a strawberry sale until February 24th. Strawberries will be sold by the flat, and a flat holds 12 pints (approx. 1 ½ gal). Cost of a flat is $21.00 each and pick-up will be the 1st or 2nd week in March due to availability and weather conditions in Florida. Orders can be made to Newark FFA members, ordered by email to Mr. Joe Steffen jsteffen@newarkhs.k12.il.us or call 815-695-5164 ext. 228 Div
If you had them last year, you know you want them this year. The Newark FFA chapter is holding a strawberry sale until February 24th. Strawberries will be sold by the flat, and a flat holds 12 pints (approx. 1 ½ gal). Cost of a flat is $21.00 each and pick-up will be the 1st or 2nd week in March due to availability and weather conditions in Florida. Orders can be made to Newark FFA members, ordered by email to Mr. Joe Steffen jsteffen@newarkhs.k12.il.us or call 815-695-5164 ext. 228 Div
Newark FFA Chapter Participates in the Section 7 Dairy Foods CDE
The Newark FFA participated in the Section 7 Dairy Foods Career Development Event held at Seneca High School on December 3rd. The team place third overall in the competition. The contest consists of a written test and rings of Identification of many kinds of cheese. Individuals from the Newark FFA Chapter include: Kelsey Oldenburg, Levi Jager, Rachel Whitlock, Josh McConnell, and Sam Hoddy. Sam Hoddy placed 10th high individual at the contest. Students are also challenged with identifying milk problems and real versus artificial samples of milk products at the Dairy Foods CDE.
Newark FFA Chapter Participates in the Section 7 Agronomy CDE
The Newark FFA participated in the Section 7 Agronomy Career Development Event held at Seneca High School on December 3rd. The team place third overall in the competition. The contest consists of a written test and judging rings of corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, hay and silage. Individuals from the Newark FFA Chapter include: Alex Bromeland, Logan Rehberg, Mike Larson, and Zeke Schmidt. Students are also challenged with identifying over 75 weed and crop samples at the Agronomy CDE. They must also evaluate the grain samples based on seed quality as well as livestock nutritional value of the hay and silage. Students cover a crop science unit in Ag Science and Agribusiness classes. FFA members prepared for this event by attending practices before and after school.
Newark FFA Chapter Participates in the Million Can Challenge
The Newark FFA chapter participated in the Million Can Challenge sponsored by the National FFA Alumni and the Toyota Corporation. FFA members collected canned and non-perishable food the months of November and December. Over 500 lbs of canned food and fresh fruit was donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry. The National FFA Alumni and Toyota have teamed up to raise awareness of the need for food for the needy is needed throughout the year not just at holiday time. The Chapter will collect food all year long and will be given to local food pantries.Newark FFA Chapter members attend the Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event (CDE)
The Newark FFA Parliamentary Procedure team placed 3rd in the Section 7 contest.Individuals from the Newark FFA chapter that placed in the event include: Dan Doeing placed 2nd as the Chairman. Tara Bernard placed 2nd as the Secretary. Skyler Hagen, Alex Bromeland, Logan Rehberg and Morganne Friestad placed as a Floor Members.
The proper way to conduct a business meeting is the goal of the Parliamentary Procedure CDE. Members from each team representing each school must have an extensive knowledge of parliamentary Procedure, as they must conduct the meeting, while being challenged in their knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order. The secretary must keep accurate minutes of this session problems. The remaining members of the team are the floor members. Floor members make motions and follow the proceedings of discussion and other business which takes place in meetings. The floor members are to challenge each president with knowledge and skills. All contestants are judged on their individual Parliamentary knowledge, as well as their public speaking skills and power of expression.
The section 7 Parliamentary procedure CDE was held December 16th at Seneca High School.
These FFA members prepared for this event by learning Parliamentary Procedure in Introduction to Agriculture class and by practicing before and after school.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Newark FFA to Participate in Scarecrow Fest
Newark FFA students are selling mums, gourds, pumpkins, broom corn, and Indian corn at the Meadowlands Scarecrow Fest in Newark on Saturday, October 4th (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, October 5th (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Newark FFA has been providing fall decorations for the community off and on for over 10 years. All proceeds go to the members of the FFA chapter to pay for leadership camp scholarships, state and national convention scholarships, and for program equipment and supplies. Joe Steffen, FFA instructor at Newark High School, is coordinating the student activities.
Meadowlands Farm is located at 13890 County Line Road, Newark, IL. (10 miles from Rt. 47 & 71 intersection; 5 miles from Rt. 52 & 71 intersection).
Meadowlands Farm is located at 13890 County Line Road, Newark, IL. (10 miles from Rt. 47 & 71 intersection; 5 miles from Rt. 52 & 71 intersection).
FFA Fall Mums For Sale
The Newark FFA has fall mums that were raised by the students and will be sold until they are sold out. They are in 1 gal pots and are $6. each or 3 or more for $5 each. Pumpkins and Gourds coming soon. Mums can also be purchased at Scarecrow Fest October 4th & 5th. Contact Mr. Steffen @ 815-695-5164 ext. 228or any Newark FFA member
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Local Student Hits the Right Note
Indianapolis- When the lights are dimmed and hush descends upon an audience of more than 54,000 at the nation’s largest annual student convention this October 22 through October 25, 2008, in Conseco Fieldhouse, Abby McCartney will share the spotlight in a musical performance that will inspire the crowd and provide memories to last a lifetime.
Abby McCartney of the Newark FFA Chapter has been selected to sing soprano in the National FFA Chorus. The student submitted an audition tape and was one of 94 young people selected nationwide to be a member of the prestigious group.
The choir will perform several times at the 81st National Convention, adding excitement and motivation tot eh sessions through their music. National FFA Chorus members were nominated by their state associations and were chosen from a pool of more than 150 applications. The young musicians arrive in Indianapolis three days before convention begins to rehearse.
Patti LaJoye of Hastings, Michigan directs the National FFA Chorus.
The National FFA organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 500, 823 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of the 7358 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agriculture education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Visit http://www.ffa.org/ for more information.
Abby McCartney of the Newark FFA Chapter has been selected to sing soprano in the National FFA Chorus. The student submitted an audition tape and was one of 94 young people selected nationwide to be a member of the prestigious group.
The choir will perform several times at the 81st National Convention, adding excitement and motivation tot eh sessions through their music. National FFA Chorus members were nominated by their state associations and were chosen from a pool of more than 150 applications. The young musicians arrive in Indianapolis three days before convention begins to rehearse.
Patti LaJoye of Hastings, Michigan directs the National FFA Chorus.
The National FFA organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 500, 823 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of the 7358 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agriculture education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Visit http://www.ffa.org/ for more information.
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