Miami East competes in Ag Sales, Job Interview<br>
PLAIN CITY, Ohio — Recently several members of the Miami East FFA Chapter competed in the state Ag Sales and Job Interview Contests at the Tolles Technical Center in Plain City, Ohio.<br>
The Ag Sales team consisted of Logan Pyers, Nicole Harris, Katelyn Fourman, and Amanda Werling. The team members each completed a test on agricultural sales, customer order taking, and demonstrated their ability to sell an agricultural product. The team placed 11th. Harris was the highest placing individual from Miami East, placing 3rd in the entire state.<br>
Senior Emily Chappie competed in the state Job Interview Contest. Chappie prepared a cover letter and resume, completed an application, conducted an interview, and wrote a follow up thank-you for a mock agriculture job. Emily earned the right to compete at state because she won the District Division 5 contest. Emily placed 2nd in the state. This is the highest placing any Miami East FFA member has ever earned in this category.<br>
Amanda-Clearcreek elects new FFA officers<br>

AMANDA, Ohio — During the last chapter meeting on Feb. 11th, the Amanda-Clearcreek FFA held officer elections. Eleven active members ran for an office, but there were only seven positions available. <br>
Members who were elected to the 2008-2009 officer team were as follows: President Alyssa Jenkins, Vice-President Brittany Pinkstock, Secretary Tara McCalla, Treasurer David Sams, Reporter Josh Cordle, Sentinel Ray Spence and Student Advisor Scott Loudermilk.
As an elected officer, these individuals have stepped-up to be leaders in the Amanda Clearcreek chapter. <br>
The officers are expected to hold themselves higher than the average member by acting responsibly, making mature decisions and leading by example. The officers will try to participate in as many chapter activities as possible. <br>
Each position carries with it a specific set of responsibilities. The president runs the chapter and fills out an application for the National Chapter award. The vice-president is in charge of three committees, completes the program of activities, and assists the president, when needed. <br>
The secretary keeps track of the minutes of each meeting and other records such as attendance. The treasurer writes receipts and keeps a record of the chapter accounts and balances. The reporter publishes the monthly newsletter and compiles various news releases.<br>
The sentinel and student advisor will work on the chapter’s webpage and other items that needs to be done.<br>
Alyssa Jenkins and Josh Cordle are the only two returning officers. Jenkins was last year’s secretary and Cordle was the Reporter. Both earned a 100 percent score and a gold rating on their officer books last year. They also were on the winning state agricultural communications team. Jenkins placed 6th individually and Cordle placed 8th individually. The officer team will look to their leadership for a successful year. <br>
To contact one of the officers or advisors, Scott Sharp and Jeff Tilley, call Amanda-Clearcreek at 740-969-7384.<br>
Indiana student earns scholarships from Angus <br>
WOOSTER, Ohio —The Certified Angus Beef  (CAB) brand recently awarded $8,500 in Colvin Scholarship funds to five students pursuing careers in the beef industry. These outstanding individuals are truly making a difference in their communities, said CAB.<br>
A $1,000 Colvin scholarship award was presented to Kara Wilson of Orleans, Ind., a student at the University of Kentucky. <br>
Wilson is a junior agricultural communications major at the University of Kentucky. Following graduation, she hopes to work for a state beef cattlemen’s association or state department of agriculture to promote the safe practices, marketing and consumption of beef throughout the United States and globally. She is employed as a student worker at the University of Kentucky science lab and her family’s beef operation, Wilson Angus.
“We are thrilled to award $8,500 in Colvin Scholarship Funds to these aspiring and articulate individuals,” said John Stika, CAB president. “Each recipient exemplifies determination and commitment, and I have no doubt they will succeed in their endeavors. The beef industry will benefit from these future leaders.”<br>
The Colvin Scholarship Fund was developed in 1999 when Louis M. “Mick” Colvin retired as CAB executive director. The scholarships recognize his role in making dreams a reality and inspiring others to be their best. Colvin co-founded the Certified Angus Beef Program in 1978, leading the company to establish the Certified Angus Beef brand as the world’s leading brand of fresh beef.
To be eligible for the scholarship, entrants were asked to write an essay addressing the following statement:<br>Branded beef has gained in popularity. How will the consumer be able to determine the varying values and eating experiences that are encountered from these brands? What role(s) does the Certified Angus Beef brand have in this determination?<br>

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