FFA members after the 2nd Annual Fillmore FFA Booster's Freedom Breakfast.

Newly elected officer team, left-right Jennifer Martin, Brandon Pina, Alexus Galassi, Sierra Blankenship, Marc Zavala and Brooke Aguirre.

Even though school is out, FFA members have been keeping themselves busy. Fourth of July morning found members up bright and early to serve the hungry citizens of Fillmore at our 2nd Annual Fillmore FFA Booster’s Freedom Breakfast. At the breakfast, students served pancakes, sausage, eggs and oranges to almost 500 people.

Surrounded by red, white and blue decorations, people enjoyed friendly conversations and good food to start their busy 4th of July. The Fillmore FFA Chapter honored Active Military and Veterans with a free breakfast in appreciation for their services. While students were busy serving at the breakfast, FFA parents and booster members continued manning the Fillmore FFA Fireworks booth. The Fillmore FFA Chapter and Booster Club would like to thank everyone for their continuous support at the Freedom Breakfast and Fireworks booth.

The newly elected officer team led by President Brandon Pina planted pumpkins at the School Farm on Monday morning. The pumpkins will be harvested in October for the children at Sonshine Preschool. The officer team has also been busy planning future events for the coming year. Our 2011-2012 Fillmore FFA Officers are President Brandon Pina, Vice President Alexus Galassi, Secretary Sierra Blankenship, Treasurer Marc Zavala, Reporter Brooke Aguirre, Sentinel Craig Harvey and Historian Jennifer Martin.

In October, eight Fillmore FFA members will be attending the 2011 National FFA Convention in Indiana. As a fundraiser, they are selling plants and vegetables at the Fillmore Community Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 3:30-7pm.

Brooke Aguirre is Fillmore FFA's Chapter Reporter