Union Mine FFA
GOld Standards
Meet some amazing members and their projects!
Member of the Month
Jesse Varozza
Meet Jesse Varozza, our April Member of the Month. Jesse has been diligent in committing time and effort in the following activities. Attended National Convention, State Conference, and MFE. Competes on the Ag Mech Team. Competed in the impromptu and opening & closing ceremonies speaking competitions. Has perfect meeting attendance. Is the drive-thru BBQ committee co-chair and is on wrecking crew. Is running for chapter office
and is overall super active in our chapter. His participation and enthusiasm in these recent activities have helped tremendously.
Thank you Jesse!
Past Members of the Month
August: Tavin Dacanay
September: Chloe Bunch
October: Adria Labo
November: Dakota Gist
December: Kerinne Crawford
January: Ashlyn Thrift
February: Maisie McVeigh
March: Maddie Freitas
SAE Highlight
Brian Bloxsom
Brian has a Steer SAE Project which he jackpots with. He has shown at Revival, Cattlemen's Jackpot, Northern Exposure, & Clash for Cash. He won Supreme Steer at Clash for Cash and 4th Overall Steer at Northern Exposure.
Well done Brian!
Past SAE Highlights
August: Elle Palmer - Cattle Project
September: Timothy Robbinett - Goat & Rabbitt Production
October: Kassidy Aston - Cattle Production
November: Peyton Steiz - Sheep Production
December: Colton Hein - Cattle Production
January: Taylor Bacchi - Goat Production
February: Josh Lemos - Beef Production & Sheep Project
March: Bradley Cason - Goat & Swine Project
Chico State Field Day
Ag Mechanics Team
Floral Team
Fruit Tree Judging
The Ag Mechanics team placed
4th for cold metal and Ben Varozza took 5th high individual for
Oxy-Fuel Welding!
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In Floral, Maisie McVeigh was 2nd High Individual for Judging!
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Fruit Tree Judging was 2nd High Team with Ava Baumunk 1st High Individual!
Greenhand
&
Chapter
Degree Reciepients
Congratulations to our newest Greenhand and Chapter Degree Recipients!
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May you go far in this organization!
Sacramento Speaking Competition
Ava Baumunk
Congratulations to Ava Baumunk for placing 3rd in the Job Interview competition. She will move on to compete at the Region Level!
Along with Ava, Ben Varozza competed in Job Interview and
Tavin Dacany & Jessse Varozza competed in Impromtu.
Opening & Closing Competition
Outstanding Speakers
Masie McVeigh - Outstanding Novice President
Danny Danenhauer - Outstanding Novice Treasurer
Ben Varozza - Outstanding Advanced President
Mari Zandonella - Outstanding Advanced Reporter
Passat Gazowski - Outstanding Advanced Sentinel
Jesse Varozza - Outstanding Advanced Reporter
Joey Peters - Outstanding Novice Secretary
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Shasta Field Day
Horse Judging Team
Congratulations to our horse judging team for placing 5th high team!