This past week, Fillmore FFA held their annual Buyer’s Banquet on Thursday evening at the School Farm. The Buyer’s Banquet is a gesture of appreciation for all the wonderful support the buyer’s gave the members at fair. The barn looked festive decorated with hay bales, white roses and the tables covered in blue and gold. The banquet was called to order by Madam President Riley Wright, ‘11, at which time Mr. Vice President Robbie Armstrong, ‘11, called the roll of officers and determined that the officers were at their stations. All the while Sentinel Brandon Pina, ‘12, stationed by the door, welcomed guests and made sure the room was comfortable. Reporter Brooke Aguirre, ‘13, gave the invocation before dinner. Guests and members enjoyed a wonderful tri-tip and chicken BBQ dinner, with side dishes and desserts provided by the FFA members. During dinner, guests were entertained by a slideshow of FFA activities produced by Secretary Ashley Jackson, ‘11. After dinner, Booster member Alishia Duncan presented belt buckles to Anthony Perez, ’12 and Craig Harvey, ’12, for their accomplishments with their SAE swine projects. This was followed by the acknowledgment of buyers. President Riley Wright called up each member with their buyers. At which time Vice President Robbie Armstrong and Treasurer Alexus Galassi-Duncan, ’13, gave each buyer a picture of the FFA member and animal they had purchased. President Riley Wright lead the guests and members in the salute to the flag and the banquet was adjourned. Special thank you to Otto and Sons for the roses, El Pescador for the rice and salsa, Sandy Gurrola for the chili beans and the Fillmore FFA Booster Club for the tri-tip and chicken. On behalf of the Fillmore Chapter, I’d like to thank the buyers once again for their generous support and taking the time to attend our 2010 Buyer’s Banquet.

Brooke Aguirre is the Fillmore FFA Chapter Reporter