As we approach the start of another academic year at Tyrone Area High School, we would like to extend an invitation for you to consider sponsoring our annual Tyrone Area FFA Fun Clay Shoot. Our chapter depends on fundraising efforts to facilitate activities that provide substantial benefits to our members, community organizations, and students throughout our school district. Your sponsorship would be instrumental in advancing these initiatives. The funds raised from this event empower our 70 chapter members to engage in a variety of leadership conferences, conventions, competitions, and seminars at the local, state, and national levels.

Here are some notable achievements from the past school year that the event helped to facilitate:

• Seven members competed in the State AgriScience Competition, with five advancing to the national level. With 3 being National Finalists and competing this Fall at the National FFA Convention

• One State FFA Proficiency Winner, who is a National Level Silver Medalist

•  Twenty six members participated in the ACES overnight leadership conference in January and February.

•  Four members of the Livestock Judging Team secured 1st place in the state and will be competing at the National FFA Convention in October

• Four Floriculture team members earned 2nd place in the state and are headed to the Eastern States Exposition to represent PA at the Regional event in September.

• One member was crowned Star Ag Research and will be competing at the Eastern States Exposition in September for the Eastern Region event.
• Four members of the Meat Evaluation Team placed 5th in the state
• The officer team lead the chapter to receiving a 3-star Chapter Ranking at the National level, which is the highest ranking bestowed on a chapter, which they will receive in October.

     Other chapter accomplishments included:

• 100% of the in-school chapter members completed over 1300 hours of community service in the 2024-2025 school year
• Hosted school-wide Corn Hole Tournament in March 2025 for an afternoon of fun
• Sixteen students received their FFA jackets.
• Six FFA members were approved for their American FFA Degrees.
• Five FFA members received their Keystone FFA Degrees at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
• Twenty-two members attained their Greenhand FFA Degrees in April.
• Sixteen members received their Chapter FFA Degrees in April.
• Seventeen received their Bedford, Blair, and Fulton County FFA Degrees in December.
• An impressive 85% of high school members will exhibit their projects at the Huntingdon County Fair.
• 100% of member carried an SAE project
• The Chapter conduct an Ag BioBlitz Fall and Spring event, along with two stream studies with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
• Hosted the Blair County Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE)
• Hosted an Ag Safety Event for all kindergarten students and then the 1st Ag Safety Zone at the Huntingdon County Fair.
  As the chairpersons of this event, it is uplifting to witness our members preparing for another dynamic and enriching year. Achieving our goals necessitates ongoing fundraising efforts to ensure all members can access the diverse opportunities offered by the FFA. We remain committed to serving our community, particularly those in need of assistance. Regarding leadership and career development, we aim to adhere to our Program of Activities (POA) to achieve gold-level ranking and aspire to be recognized among the top 10 innovative FFA chapters in the nation.

We are excited to announce that the annual Tyrone Area FFA Clay Shoot is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Warriors Mark Wingshooting Lodge and Kennels facilities. To ensure your company is featured on the t-shirts distributed to all participants, sponsors, and FFA members working the event, please submit your information to the address below by September 25. Enclosed, you will find the sponsorship form and sponsor’s participant registration form. We hope you will consider supporting us this year.

The realization of our aspirations hinges on the unwavering support and dedication of community members and businesses like yours. We encourage you to share this event with employees, friends, and fellow community members—an enjoyable day of clay shooting awaits.

We appreciate your attention to our chapter and encourage you to consider supporting our Agricultural Education Program. Your investment will significantly enhance our lives and benefit the community. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Agricultural Educator, Tiffany Hoy, at tmhoy@tasd.us or by phone at 814-684-4240 ext. 3131.

Sincerely,

Paige Hoy Aubrey Biter

2025-2026 Chapter Vice President co-Chair for Committee

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