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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
2013 Annual Raffle Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone that supported the Rockbridge Young Farmer's this year during our annual raffle. Total raised in 2013 raffle was $1,546. Prizes were awarded at Young Farmer’s monthly
meeting on November 7, 2013. Funds
raised go to support 4-H and FFA activities in Rockbridge County.
Winners:
Remington 770 rifle w/scope, donated by Friends of Young
Farmers: Shirley Manspile
John Deere Pedal Tractor donated by Rockbridge Farmer’s
Co-op: Codi Burner
Cross Bow donated by Friends of Young Farmers: Tina Wines
Cutlery Set donated by Friends of Young Farmers: Chasen Wade
P Buckley Moss print donated by P Buckley Moss, framing
donated by Friends of Young Farmers:
Codi Burner
Bernini Hand Bag donated by Friends of Young Farmers: Mrs. Russell
Framed Linda Patrick print, donated by Smith Farms: Pat Troppoli
Stihl Weed eater, donated by Friends of Young Farmers: Butch Snow
$100 Wal-Mart Gift Card, donated by Friends of Young
Farmers: Chrys Gatewood
$100 Lowes Card, donated by Friends of Young Farmers: B Straub
Coach Sling Purse, donated by Friends of Young Farmers: Lisa Martin
Thursday, November 8, 2012
2012 Raffle Winners Announced
Prize #1 - Hunting Rifle with Scope (donated by Young Farmers) : Mr. Rob Pringle of Glasgow
Prize #2 - John Deer Peddle Tractor (donated by Bruce Holden) : Mr. Larry Black of Lexington
Prize #3 - P. Buckley Moss Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Ms. Carol Truslow of Buena Vista
Prize #4 - Linda Patrick Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Mr. Bo Camden of Buena Vista
Prize #5 - 50 bails of Hay (donated by Smith Farms) or $200 or check from YFA: Ms. Dot Romano of Glasgow , chose the $200.
Prize #6 - Mystery Gift Basket with $50 Gift Card (donated by Friends of Young Farmers) : Mr. Troy Nelson of Covington
Prize #7 - Hand Made Pen & Pencil Set (donated by Rockbridge FFA) : Ms. Carolyn Roberts of Buena Vista
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2012 Raffle.
The monies collected are used to provide scholarships to area youth who are planning to continue their college education in an agriculture related field.
Prize #2 - John Deer Peddle Tractor (donated by Bruce Holden) : Mr. Larry Black of Lexington
Prize #3 - P. Buckley Moss Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Ms. Carol Truslow of Buena Vista
Prize #4 - Linda Patrick Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Mr. Bo Camden of Buena Vista
Prize #5 - 50 bails of Hay (donated by Smith Farms) or $200 or check from YFA: Ms. Dot Romano of Glasgow , chose the $200.
Prize #6 - Mystery Gift Basket with $50 Gift Card (donated by Friends of Young Farmers) : Mr. Troy Nelson of Covington
Prize #7 - Hand Made Pen & Pencil Set (donated by Rockbridge FFA) : Ms. Carolyn Roberts of Buena Vista
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2012 Raffle.
The monies collected are used to provide scholarships to area youth who are planning to continue their college education in an agriculture related field.
Monday, June 11, 2012
June 2012 Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s have been meeting on the second Thursday of the month rather than the first Thursday.
The June meeting will be this Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Salerno’s on Jefferson Street in Lexington. The raffle must be finalized at this meeting so that tickets can be printed. We hope to have a gun to raffle off along with a P. Buckley Moss print, a Linda Patrick print and some cash and other prizes.
We plan to sell tickets at the county fair in July and the Community Festival in August. We are also planning the Redneck Olympics and a meal for the livestock exhibitors at the fair as well as the Kid’s Pedal Pull.
The June meeting will be this Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Salerno’s on Jefferson Street in Lexington. The raffle must be finalized at this meeting so that tickets can be printed. We hope to have a gun to raffle off along with a P. Buckley Moss print, a Linda Patrick print and some cash and other prizes.
We plan to sell tickets at the county fair in July and the Community Festival in August. We are also planning the Redneck Olympics and a meal for the livestock exhibitors at the fair as well as the Kid’s Pedal Pull.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
March 2012 Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmer's will meet on THURSDAY, March 8, upstairs at Salerno's on Jefferson Street in Lexington. Dutch Treat dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m.
We will continue to discuss fund raising, event participation and membership. Please be prepared to share your ideas.
Hope to see you there!
We will continue to discuss fund raising, event participation and membership. Please be prepared to share your ideas.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
February 2012 Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will meet this week on Thursday, February 2 at the Pink Cadillac Restaurant. Dutch Treat dinner will begin at 6:30 and the meeting will start at 7 p.m.
The agenda includes the election of the 2012 officers and discussion about how to grow our membership.
The proposed slate of officers are:
President: Tim Goodbar
Vice-President: Angel Candelaria
Secretary: Bobbi Loudermilk
Treasurer: Ann Smith
Please plan to attend and bring ideas for how to grow our membership and any fundraising ideas you may have.
Hope to see you there!
The agenda includes the election of the 2012 officers and discussion about how to grow our membership.
The proposed slate of officers are:
President: Tim Goodbar
Vice-President: Angel Candelaria
Secretary: Bobbi Loudermilk
Treasurer: Ann Smith
Please plan to attend and bring ideas for how to grow our membership and any fundraising ideas you may have.
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
2011 Christmas Dinner
The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s annual Christmas Dinner and Dirty Santa party will be held Friday night, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Just Kay’s in Rockbridge Baths. Please bring a gift valued between $5 and $10 if you wish to participate in our ever popular Dirty Santa gift exchange. We will be ordering from the menu and the Friday night specials include:
Steamed Shrimp, baked potato, tossed salad
Belly Buster Fish, French fries or baked potato, cole slaw
Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, Broccoli
These are priced $10.95 - $12.95
Just Kay’s is located at 15 Maury Hills Drive in Rockbridge Baths.
Hope to see everyone there!
Steamed Shrimp, baked potato, tossed salad
Belly Buster Fish, French fries or baked potato, cole slaw
Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, Broccoli
These are priced $10.95 - $12.95
Just Kay’s is located at 15 Maury Hills Drive in Rockbridge Baths.
Hope to see everyone there!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
November Meeting
The November meeting of the Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will take place Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at the Pink Cadillac Diner.
Hope to see you there! Bring a friend.
Hope to see you there! Bring a friend.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May Meeting
It is time for our May meeting and good news it involves free food!!!
We will be having a joint picnic with the FFA , Ag Advisory Committee, and Young Farmers.
The FFA has graciously offered to provide the food for this event.
It will be held this Thursday May 5th at 6:30 pm at the RCHS Ag Dept.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
We will be having a joint picnic with the FFA , Ag Advisory Committee, and Young Farmers.
The FFA has graciously offered to provide the food for this event.
It will be held this Thursday May 5th at 6:30 pm at the RCHS Ag Dept.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
April Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 7pm in the Ag classroom at RCHS.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmer's will meet this Thurday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pink Cadillac Restaurant. Dinner is Dutch Treat.
We will discuss picking up the Christmas Trees, set up at Green Valley and the work schedule. We also will be planning our Christmas party/dinner.
Please plan to join us and bring a friend!
We will discuss picking up the Christmas Trees, set up at Green Valley and the work schedule. We also will be planning our Christmas party/dinner.
Please plan to join us and bring a friend!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
2010 Scholarship Recipients
The recipients of the 2010 Rockbridge Young Farmers Association College Scholarships are:
Gwen Berry - Virginia Tech
Marcus Smith - Western Illinois University
Sarah Swisher - Blue Ridge Community College
Congratulations to you all!
Gwen Berry - Virginia Tech
Marcus Smith - Western Illinois University
Sarah Swisher - Blue Ridge Community College
Congratulations to you all!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers will meet Thursday, October 7 at 7 p.m. in the new ag classroom at RCHS. We will be discussing Christmas Tree sales, deciding when to pick them up, etc.
Hope to see everyone there! Bring a friend!
Hope to see everyone there! Bring a friend!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Annual Picnic
The annual Rockbridge Young Farmer’s picnic will be held at the Kerrs Creek Fire Dept. on Sunday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. Eating around around 6 p.m. The club will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, buns and drinks. Please bring a covered dish or dessert. Table service (plates, cups, etc.) will also be provided.
Please RSVP to Bobbie Loudermilk.
Hope to see everyone there!
It’s time to begin preparing for Christmas Tree sales…bring ideas!
Please RSVP to Bobbie Loudermilk.
Hope to see everyone there!
It’s time to begin preparing for Christmas Tree sales…bring ideas!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
July Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Farm Credit office. Events for the Fair, the Redneck Olympics and Kid's Pedal Pull, will be discussed and an update will be given on the RCHS Ag Department.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
June Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Pink Cadillac Diner. Dutch treat dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet May 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau office. The meeting is upstairs. Go in the door at the back of the building. No additional details were available at time of posting.
Friday, March 26, 2010
April Meeting
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association will meet Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Farm Bureau office building on Rt. 11. Please note the start time is back at 7 p.m.
We will not be having a guest speaker.
We plan to discuss:
Barnyard Olympics held annually at the county fair
A potential farm tour to take place this fall
Ag classroom improvements
We will not be having a guest speaker.
We plan to discuss:
Barnyard Olympics held annually at the county fair
A potential farm tour to take place this fall
Ag classroom improvements
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
RYF Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The Rockbridge Young Farmers Association is pleased to announce the availability of a college scholarship. Scholarship monies, up to $1500 will be awarded to current college students, and/or graduating high school seniors who are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the field of agriculture, horticulture,forestry, health nutrition food and exercise, or natural resources.
Eligibility:
To be eligible a student must be a resident of the Rockbridge Area when school is not in session, and be in good academic standing. Additionally, scholarship recipients must remain in an agriculture related major for the duration of the school year monies are awarded. If the student changes major or drops out of school during the year the scholarship is awarded, the student will be required to return all awarded scholarship monies to this organization.
Application Process:
To apply a student must complete an application form, write a 500 word maximum essay on a selected agriculture related topic, and include two letters of recommendation one from a current teacher or professor and the other from a member of the field the student is pursuing an education. Applications are available here or by contacting Jessica Kelly, RYF Vice President, at (540) 463-5555. Application deadline is April 10, 2010.
Eligibility:
To be eligible a student must be a resident of the Rockbridge Area when school is not in session, and be in good academic standing. Additionally, scholarship recipients must remain in an agriculture related major for the duration of the school year monies are awarded. If the student changes major or drops out of school during the year the scholarship is awarded, the student will be required to return all awarded scholarship monies to this organization.
Application Process:
To apply a student must complete an application form, write a 500 word maximum essay on a selected agriculture related topic, and include two letters of recommendation one from a current teacher or professor and the other from a member of the field the student is pursuing an education. Applications are available here or by contacting Jessica Kelly, RYF Vice President, at (540) 463-5555. Application deadline is April 10, 2010.
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