Wednesday, December 18, 2013

2013 Annual Raffle Winners Announced


Thank you to everyone that supported the Rockbridge Young Farmer's this year during our annual raffle.  Total raised in 2013 raffle was $1,546.  Prizes were awarded at Young Farmer’s monthly meeting on November 7, 2013.  Funds raised go to support 4-H and FFA activities in Rockbridge County.   

Winners:

Remington 770 rifle w/scope, donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Shirley Manspile

John Deere Pedal Tractor donated by Rockbridge Farmer’s Co-op:  Codi Burner

Cross Bow donated by Friends of Young Farmers:   Tina Wines

Cutlery Set donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Chasen Wade

P Buckley Moss print donated by P Buckley Moss, framing donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Codi Burner

Bernini Hand Bag donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Mrs. Russell

Framed Linda Patrick print, donated by Smith Farms:  Pat Troppoli

Stihl Weed eater, donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Butch Snow

$100 Wal-Mart Gift Card, donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Chrys Gatewood

$100 Lowes Card, donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  B Straub

Coach Sling Purse, donated by Friends of Young Farmers:  Lisa Martin

Thursday, November 8, 2012

2012 Raffle Winners Announced

Prize #1 -  Hunting Rifle with Scope (donated by Young Farmers) : Mr. Rob Pringle of Glasgow

Prize #2 - John Deer Peddle Tractor (donated by Bruce Holden) : Mr. Larry Black of Lexington

Prize #3 - P. Buckley Moss Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Ms. Carol Truslow of Buena Vista

Prize #4 - Linda Patrick Framed Print (donated by Smith Farms) : Mr. Bo Camden of Buena Vista

Prize #5 - 50 bails of Hay (donated by Smith Farms) or $200  or check from YFA: Ms. Dot Romano of Glasgow , chose the $200.

Prize #6 - Mystery Gift Basket with $50 Gift Card (donated by Friends of Young Farmers) : Mr. Troy Nelson of Covington

Prize #7 - Hand Made Pen & Pencil Set (donated by Rockbridge FFA) : Ms. Carolyn Roberts of Buena Vista

Thank you to everyone who supported our 2012 Raffle. 

The monies collected are used to provide scholarships to area youth who are planning to continue their college education in an agriculture related field.

Monday, June 11, 2012

June 2012 Meeting

The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s have been meeting on the second Thursday of the month rather than the first Thursday.

The June meeting will be this Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Salerno’s on Jefferson Street in Lexington. The raffle must be finalized at this meeting so that tickets can be printed. We hope to have a gun to raffle off along with a P. Buckley Moss print, a Linda Patrick print and some cash and other prizes.

We plan to sell tickets at the county fair in July and the Community Festival in August. We are also planning the Redneck Olympics and a meal for the livestock exhibitors at the fair as well as the Kid’s Pedal Pull.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

March 2012 Meeting

The Rockbridge Young Farmer's will meet on THURSDAY, March 8, upstairs at Salerno's on Jefferson Street in Lexington. Dutch Treat dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m.

We will continue to discuss fund raising, event participation and membership. Please be prepared to share your ideas.

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

February 2012 Meeting

The Rockbridge Young Farmer’s will meet this week on Thursday, February 2 at the Pink Cadillac Restaurant. Dutch Treat dinner will begin at 6:30 and the meeting will start at 7 p.m.

The agenda includes the election of the 2012 officers and discussion about how to grow our membership.
The proposed slate of officers are:

President: Tim Goodbar
Vice-President: Angel Candelaria
Secretary: Bobbi Loudermilk
Treasurer: Ann Smith

Please plan to attend and bring ideas for how to grow our membership and any fundraising ideas you may have.

Hope to see you there!