I wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to see this incredible AGvocacy video, written and performed by Farmers Fight lead Advocate Jasmine Dillon. Jasmine wrote this spoken-word piece as a part of our efforts to further spread agricultural awareness to the masses, and her modern style appeals to today's target audience while emphasizing just how vital of a role modern agriculture plays in everyone's lives. ... Read More
Howdy,
I wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to see this incredible AGvocacy video, written and performed by Farmers Fight lead Advocate Jasmine Dillon. Jasmine wrote this spoken-word piece as a part of our efforts to further spread agricultural awareness to the masses, and her modern style appeals to today's target audience while emphasizing just how vital of a role modern agriculture plays in everyone's lives. She presents a truly moving presentation- watch and see for yourself.
As I attempt to start this latest report of the chapter's events and affairs, all I can say is WOW. It's been too long since I last posted an update (sorry, y'all), but we've been so busy with all the dynamic events we've been planning, preparing, and hosting that finding the time to write one of these doesn't happen too often.
First and foremost, I want to applaud the Beta Nu brothers on coordinating the first annual ... Read More
Howdy!
As I attempt to start this latest report of the chapter's events and affairs, all I can say is WOW. It's been too long since I last posted an update (sorry, y'all), but we've been so busy with all the dynamic events we've been planning, preparing, and hosting that finding the time to write one of these doesn't happen too often.
First and foremost, I want to applaud the Beta Nu brothers on coordinating the first annual Farmers Fight! Ag Advocacy Day on the Texas A&M campus. To see this idea grow from a small committee meeting at the end of last semester, into a full-fledged student movement that mobilized 20 ag-based student organizations and over 200 student advocates has been an incredible experience, and I'm beyond grateful to have been a part of it. Here's a picture from our setup during Farmers Fight! on April 12th:
That's 8 Beta Nu AGvocates, 2 Sigma Alpha AGvocates, and Mr. Larry Graham of Southwest Dairy Farmers, who brought the Mobile Dairy Classroom to campus. Each of the four milking demonstrations he performed drew an interested crowd of students who were excited to learn more about just how their milk gets from cow to cup. The first annual Farmers Fight! day was an immense success and achieved higher goals than we could've imagined. The entire campus buzzed with the presence of the Farmers Fight advocate teams and their educational booths, and the movement received considerable publicity from various media sources throughout College Station and beyond. A few ag industry representatives were even on hand to see just what we were doing for the advancement of agricultural education and awareness. We spread our message to thousands of students, well achieving our goal of spreading Agricultural awareness and debunking harmful myths currently facing the ag industry.
That's a full post, I'd say. Y'all be watching for more Beta Nu news, coming soon!
I figured this news was important enough to have its own post, so here y'all go; I'm talking about...
Farmers Fight! TAMU Ag Advocacy 2012- This event, which will promote agricultural advocacy and awareness throughout the Texas A&M campus, is building steam as committee chair Mason Parish mobilizes leaders and students throughout the College of Agriculture and beyond to take part in this great movement to promote ... Read More
Howdy Ags!
I figured this news was important enough to have its own post, so here y'all go; I'm talking about...
Farmers Fight! TAMU Ag Advocacy 2012- This event, which will promote agricultural advocacy and awareness throughout the Texas A&M campus, is building steam as committee chair Mason Parish mobilizes leaders and students throughout the College of Agriculture and beyond to take part in this great movement to promote agriculture among the Texas A&M student body and even into the Bryan/College Station community. A little back story- After some anti-ag blogs were posted on the A&M newspaper's website, the brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho came together and formed an Ag Advocacy committee to dispel the destructive myths flying around about modern agriculture, while promoting a positive, informative image of agriculture on the A&M campus. From there, we've gained tremendous momentum in putting Farmers Fight! together, as well as enthusiastic support from various ag organizations, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences itself. This is an incredible opportunity for the Beta Nu chapter, as well as all Ag-based student organizations, to stand up and speak out in support of Agriculture- the common thread that unites and sustains us all. Some incredible possibilities and opportunities are in the making with the progress of Farmers Fight!, so BE SURE to check out the Farmers Fight! facebook page, where you can stay up-to-date on the latest news about our work and view the link to our blog posts! And if you tweet, don't forget to check out the Farmers Fight! twitter feed for even more news and updates from the committee work.
That's all I've got for now; I'll be back soon with more news from the Beta Nu chapter. Until then, Gig 'em and God Bless!
Sitting down to send out another update from the Beta Nu chapter, I reflect on the accomplishments of the past week: First and foremost, we brought a great group of new brothers into the chapter for Spring Rush! We're excited to welcome three new brothers into the Beta Nu chapter. It's always a pleasure to watch the chapter's potential grow in conjunction with our quality membership. I'd also like to take this ... Read More
Howdy!
Sitting down to send out another update from the Beta Nu chapter, I reflect on the accomplishments of the past week: First and foremost, we brought a great group of new brothers into the chapter for Spring Rush! We're excited to welcome three new brothers into the Beta Nu chapter. It's always a pleasure to watch the chapter's potential grow in conjunction with our quality membership. I'd also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bo/David Williford, our 2012 VNR-Recruitment, for doing a fine job so far, and commend his hard work recruiting for the chapter. He, along with the rest of the brothers, has plenty to do in preparation for recruiting for the Fall 2012 Rush next semester. Remember, if you're interested in Alpha Gamma Rho, don't hesitate to contact Bo/David, or any of our members!
That being said, all of our officers are doing well representing their respective leadership positions. A new semester brings about a sense of freshness to the business of the chapter and helps to promote new enthusiasm and innovation within the chapter's operations. Currently, we're in the process of meeting with a chapter consultant, where we discuss the chapter's current state and activities while brainstorming ways we can work to improve all aspects of the Beta Nu chapter. Observing the progress and stimulating thought that these discussions have facilitated also provides fresh insight and resolve to continue developing our chapter and planning upcoming events.
As 2011 ends and a new years begins, we too look to the future. An new crop of officers has been established and transitioned at the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho. While some brothers merely changed offices, others decided it was time to take charge and become the new leaders of the Gamma Beta chapter.
On January 23, 2012, former Noble Ruler Corey Moomaw swore in the new incoming Noble Ruler, Jade Meinzer. Jade's first task as Noble ... Read More
As 2011 ends and a new years begins, we too look to the future. An new crop of officers has been established and transitioned at the Gamma Beta chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho. While some brothers merely changed offices, others decided it was time to take charge and become the new leaders of the Gamma Beta chapter.
On January 23, 2012, former Noble Ruler Corey Moomaw swore in the new incoming Noble Ruler, Jade Meinzer. Jade's first task as Noble Ruler was to then swear in the remaining VNR officers of 2012. This new class shows great promise and has the drive to be extremely successful in all matters relating to Gamma Beta and Alpha Gamma Rho. The new officer class is as follows:
VNR Recruitment - Jay Kindler
VNR Operations - Randy Sheffield
VNR Activities - Garrett Kahrs
VNR Finance - Kirk Woodruff
VNR Scholarship - Curtis Satran
VNR Planning - Frank Ringleman
VNR Membership Development - Jacob Holcomb
VNR Alumni Relations - Cole Mangers
Other positions filled for the 2012 year include:
Chaplain - Corey Moomaw
Bingo Liaison - Joe Penning
IFC Representatives - Mike Jack & Kevin Elpers
Webmaster - Craig Nations
While it is imperative to maintain a strong leadership foundation for growth and development, it is also equally important that we remember why we are in college to begin with. The last day of the 2011 Fall semester also meant the last day of college for some Gamma Beta brothers. Brothers Taylor Myers, Devin Spears, and Jared Grauerholz were moved to Alumni tonight, as they complete their tenure at Fort Hays State University. We wish them the best of luck in all future endeavors and are very honored that we were given an opportunity to know them and impact their lives. To new alumni Clayton Kershner, who transferred to a new school over winter break, we also wish the best of luck in his journey to a higher education.
With the 2012 Spring semester just underway, we hope that all brothers and friends of Alpha Gamma Rho continue to find success in all aspects of life; and better not only themselves, but all those whose paths they may cross.
My name is David Smith and I'm a current member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Beta Psi Fraternity at Delaware Valley College for the past couple of years we have been providing our brother with belt buckles to recognize that they are an Alpha Gamma Rho member. As a fundraiser for our fraternity, I thought I would offer the belt buckle design that is copyrighted to us, to other members in Alpha Gamma Rho. If you have an interest in this please ... Read More
My name is David Smith and I'm a current member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Beta Psi Fraternity at Delaware Valley College for the past couple of years we have been providing our brother with belt buckles to recognize that they are an Alpha Gamma Rho member. As a fundraiser for our fraternity, I thought I would offer the belt buckle design that is copyrighted to us, to other members in Alpha Gamma Rho. If you have an interest in this please contact me as soon as possible and I will be sure to send you pictures and more details on the belt buckle itself. Thank you very much and I hope to hear from you soon.
Undergraduates Use Renovation to Earn Food for the Needy
Submitted by BrantBigger on 12/17/10 10:00:00 AM
In past semesters at Epsilon, we’ve contributed to the community by doing various activities like picking up trash along our adopt-a-highway stretch, or selling wheat emptied from old samples from research plots and donating the proceeds to Farm Rescue. It’s been quite some time, however, since we’ve held our own special event at the house, and invited the public to help out. What better time to do this than our first ... Read More
In past semesters at Epsilon, we’ve contributed to the community by doing various activities like picking up trash along our adopt-a-highway stretch, or selling wheat emptied from old samples from research plots and donating the proceeds to Farm Rescue. It’s been quite some time, however, since we’ve held our own special event at the house, and invited the public to help out. What better time to do this than our first semester living in the newly renovated house! Our idea was to hold a community food drive, and offer a meal and a house tour to anyone who came with a food item. We named the event “Farmers Feeding Fargo,” and it was a success as we collected 129 pounds of food. We also accepted money donations which were distributed to the Great Plains Food Bank ($180) and Farm Rescue ($154). We plan to continue these types of events in years to come as well as use our newly found experience to improve participation. A special thanks to all alumni who stopped by or donated money. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Brothers "Give MS The Boot," Raise $1725 for National MS Society
Submitted by MattOkeson on 11/18/10 05:03:00 PM
The Fall 2010 semester marked the beginning of a new annual philanthropic event for the Beta Nu Chapter as members joined the National MS Society in its fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in honor of friends, family, and alumni who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Throughout the semester, Brothers solicited donations, sold t-shirts, and helped raise awareness about MS. This year's semester-long effort to raise ... Read More
The Fall 2010 semester marked the beginning of a new annual philanthropic event for the Beta Nu Chapter as members joined the National MS Society in its fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in honor of friends, family, and alumni who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Throughout the semester, Brothers solicited donations, sold t-shirts, and helped raise awareness about MS. This year's semester-long effort to raise money for the National MS Society concluded last weekend with seven Brothers participating in a 5K Walk in The Woodlands, Texas. The Beta Nu Chapter team raised a total of $1725, placing first in the school organizations category.
In addition to participating in the walk in The Woodlands, Brothers also gathered information and established contacts with the National MS Society staff. It is with great inspiration that the Brothers plan to sponsor and organize a similar annual event in the Bryan/College Station area benefiting the National MS Society. Details about the Chapter's new annual philanthropic event will be made available in the Spring of 2011.
Pictured above: Brothers Logan Leschper, Anthony Lopez, Travis Tippit, Matt Okeson, Wesley Tobola, and Jake Riley "Giving MS the Boot" at the 5K Walk in The Woodlands, Texas.
Chapter Minutes
Undergraduate Chapter Business Meeting Minutes
Throughout the semester, Brothers solicited donations, sold t-shirts, and helped raise awareness about MS. This year's semester-long effort to raise ... Read More
Riley Pagett, Oklahoma FFA Member from Woodward, has been selected as the 2010-2011 National FFA President.
