The Achiever National Delta Tau Alpha Newsletter October 2006

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The Achiever National Delta Tau Alpha Newsletter
October 2006
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dont Forget!!! November 15 Deadlines -Returning
Members and Chapter Officer Report -Annual
Chapter Dues
Check out the website!!! _at_ www.fhsu.edu/agricultur
e/natdta To submit Form 40s after every meeting
to Chase07_at_missouristate.edu (ASAP) so that your
chapter can be included in the newsletter.
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Guess Who?
My name is James Schnepel and I grew up on a
small grain and livestock farm in Red Bud,
Illinois. On the farm we raised chickens, cattle,
and eventually grew into a pork production
farm. I grew up helping my dad on the farm,
holding open gates, moving cattle, helping give
shots, and driving alongside him in the fields
bailing hay. I grew up in a large extended
family that tried to do everything together and
would always cook way more than needed on
holidays. In high school I became very active
in after school programs including science club,
Skills-USA (formerly VICA), class executive
board, and numerous church activities. By the
time I was a junior in high school, I started to
realize what I wanted to do with my life and
started focusing on the future. By the start of
my senior year, I had picked Southeast Missouri
State University and was accepted by
September. Once I got to college, I was ready to
get the show on the road. The first week on
campus I got involved with the campus Student
Activities Council (SAC). I became part of the
Executive board the following semester and have
been since. That same spring semester I became
involved with Horticulture Club and became
treasurer the next fall and still remain there as
well. This fall, I was honored by Southeast
Missouri State University as a nominee and
finalist for The Man of the Year. The honor is
based on campus involvement, leadership, academic
achievement, and volunteer work. I was selected
by a campus executive committee, along with four
other men and five women, which made up the
homecoming court for 2006. After graduation, I
plan to attend graduate school and receive my
Masters in Landscape Architecture. Long after
graduation I hope to open my own Landscape Design
and Maintenance Company. I am honored to serve
on the 2006-2007 National Council as your
Secretary! Best of luck on the school year and
hope to see you all in Eastern Kentucky for the
National Convention! James Schnepel Secretary Jvsc
hnepel1s_at_semo.edu
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Chatter from Chase
What If? Several days ago I had the opportunity
to introduce myself to a man who plays a vital
role in Missouris Agriculture. As he walked
into the room I said hello and began small talk
with him. However, as he walked out of the room
I felt my stomach sink. I wished I would have
gotten out of my chair, walked across the room,
shook his hand, and introduced myself. Now I
wonder if I will ever be able to meet this
influential gentlemen again. Every time we turn
around we encounter a new opportunity, whether it
be one that affects us in the short term, or one
that will be a life changing encounter. What
opportunity will be meeting you face to face? It
may be meeting a person who will help you achieve
your career goals, maybe an event like The
National Delta Tau Alpha convention that broadens
you agriculture perspectives, or one that may
never be a possibility to take part in again.
What if one of these opportunities comes your
way? Will you stay in your seat and watch
it walk out the door?
Opportunity is missed by most people because it
is dressed in overalls and looks like
work. Thomas A. Edison
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Whats Happinin
Grrrreat job to the following chapters for
sending in their Form 40s. Keep up the good
work!!!
-Yard work for the community -Helping EKU with
convention
-Working on t-shirt logos -Looking for the
perfect fundraiser
-Phone-a-thon for scholarships -Hosting a 10 pt.
pitch tournament
-Hosting a Halloween Carnival -Game Warden to
speak at November meeting
-Workings concessions for funds -Sponsoring
children from the Angel Tree
-Sponsoring 2 Dept. Scholarships -Hosting FCS
Financial Seminar -Welcoming our new advisor
(Dr. Alsup)
-DTA tailgate _at_ football games -Planning for -Ag
Ed Day at area schools