The AchieverNational Delta Tau AlphaJanuary/February 2013

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. –Dalai Lama

Hi there!

I hope everyone is off to a successful start with their service projects this year! Also, now is the time to be finalizing plans for attending National DTA convention in March (see details in this issue). I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Be sure and check out the “From Across the Nation” section of this Achiever, lots of exciting things happening. For this issue, the spotlight is on Ms. Gabriella Starr from Middle Tennessee State University-don’t miss that either!

-Casteel KirkMissouri State University

From across the nation…

College of the OzarksElected new secretarySelected dates for Adopt-A-HighwayDiscussed annual awards ceremonyPlanning chapter ‘fun’ activities

University of Central MissouriDiscussed success with ‘Chance to Dance’ charity event for developmentally handicapped

Assisting with landscape for Habitat for Humanity home this spring

Northwest Missouri State University Went over National Convention Plans National Agriculture Awareness Day (March 20th)

Missouri State University National Convention plans The Color Run! Doing this to raise money for

charity

From across the nation…

Fort Hays State University Sold Smelly Jellies and

Seitz fruit/food in December

Quiz Bowl, Feb. 26th

Making plans for initiation and National Convention

From across the nation…

At right, members of the FHSU DTA volunteer at a Trick or Treating activity at the local mall.

National Parliamentarian

Gabriella Starr

Fast Facts:Middle Tennessee State University

Major: Plant and Soil Science with minors in Secondary Education and Office Management

Senior (Dec. 2013)

Career plans: Ag Teacher/ Extension Agent

National Officer Spotlight

Member of:Sigma AlphaMTSU DTAStudent Ag Government

AssociationAg Business Society

Fun facts:Has a Chiweenie named RosieLoves to do volunteer workWorks at Local County Farmers’

Market

National Officer Spotlight

March 7-9th, 2013University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, LA

Chapters are partially reimbursed for travel to the convention. A separate e-mail will be sent to chapters concerning this issue.

Details and agenda can be found at:http://bigcat.fhsu.edu/agriculture/natdta/convention/index.html.

National DTA Convention

Select and prepare your voting delegate to represent your chapter.

Encourage a student to run for National Office! (Applications found on the website). Send completed application to jgleichs@fhsu.edu by Feb. 24th.

Complete and bring a scrapbook for the Corbus award (format found on the website)

Form an Ag Quiz Bowl team of three students

SEE YOU THERE!

National DTA Convention

Due March 15th: New member lists & fees ($25/member)

Further directions can be found on the website.

Other important dates:

Take note… DTA merchandise available:

Lapel pins Graduation honor cords/stoles Graduation medallions Briefbags Fleece pullovers T-shirts

Instructions for ordering can be found here:http://bigcat.fhsu.edu/agriculture/natdta/merchandise/index.html