Cottondale FFA Banquet a Tremendous success
All of the 2018 banquet pictures can be found here.
The Banquet live stream playback can be found here.
The Annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet of the Cottondale FFA Chapter was held May 14th, 2018 at the Rivertown Community Church in Marianna, Florida. The banquet was a huge success with more than 340 people in attendance. The theme was "We Hold True.” The banquet began with opening remarks from the Cottondale FFA President, Caleb Reed, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by Ms. Hannah Wilkes. Principal, Ken Granger, gave the Cottondale High School Welcome and Florida FFA Area 1 state Vice President Mitchell Singleton gave the official Florida FFA Welcome. Commissioner of agriculture, Adam Putnam personally sent an inspiring video that was shared with the attendees. After the opening remarks and short video, Emily Davis, Cottondale FFA Chaplain, said a prayer and then the crowd was presented with a dinner of smoked steaks, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, dessert, and tea. A special thanks to the Cottondale Senior Beta Club, they provided outstanding service to the guests and members of the banquet. The Cottondale FFA chapter would also like to Mr. Clay Moore for cooking an outstanding meal, which was enjoyed by all. During dinner, Kasey Lathan, Kalina Torres, and Kaitlyn Land performed several songs to the audience. After the meal, members of the Cottondale FFA were recognized for the outstanding year they helped create. A video was presented that included all this year’s Career Development Events and events our chapter held and attended. After the video, the following members were recognized.
➢ This year’s Star Chapters winners were:
· Star Discovery - Josh Scurlock
· Star Greenhand - Josie Scott
· Star Chapter - Joey Jackson
➢ Those who will receive their State degrees at the FFA State Convention are: CJ Young, Joey Jackson and Austin O'Neal.
➢ Case Birge will also be recognized at the state convention as an American Degree recipient which he will receive his degree and pin this fall at the National FFA Convention.
➢ The Alumni Scholarships were awarded to: Tyler Sallas and Caleb Reed. Cottondale FFA would like to thank the Cottondale Alumni for their continued support.
➢ The DeKalb Leadership award was presented to Caleb Reed.
➢ The Cottondale FFA officers recognized and presented this year’s honorary degrees to Cole Hamilton, Jerris Grover, Barry Stafford, Brenda and Jim Sallas for their support to the Cottondale FFA program.
➢ Mrs. Jerris Grover was also presented with the Alumni Leadership Award
➢ Mr. Scurlock recognized members for exceptional skills learned that year such as growth, excellence, and leadership.
➢ Senior Officers Caleb Reed and Tyler Sallas presented the audience with their retiring addresses.
The 2018-2019 FFA Officer team was presented and these officers are:
· President- Blayton See
· Vice President- Josh Scurlock
· Secretary- Taylor Dumas
· Treasurer- Kayley Turner
· Reporter- Lillie Livingston
· Sentinel- Angelina Trino
· Chaplain- Addison Griffin
· Parliamentarian- CJ Young
· Historian- Sommer Gurganus
· Student Advisor- Joey Jackson.
Kenny Griffin closed the evening with a live auction.
The Cottondale FFA Chapter would like to thank all the sponsors:
•Platinum:
- Sapp's Land &Evacuating
•Gold:
-Amanda Barber
-American Legion Post #241
-Bay Lincoln Dodge Hyundai Ford Chrysler Jeep Mitsubishi
-Bob Pforte Motor Company
-Charolette Gardener
-Chipola Sportsman's Club
-Clint Pate
-Cottondale Chevron- Frankie Kent
-Don and Veleta Scurlock
-Donafro Architects
-Florida Public Utilities
-Gustason and Davis Financial Services, Inc.
-Jackson County Cattlemen Association
-Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District
-James and Lipford and James and Sikes Funeral Homes
-Registers Meat Company
-Mcdonalds of Cottondale
-Optimists Club of Marianna
-O'Reilly Auto Parts
-Perry & Young
-Rex Lumber
-Royal American Companies
-Linda Pforte -State Farm
-Tony Pumphrey
-Wall Street Market/Brickyard Market
-Waste Management
-West Florida Electric
•Blue:
-Artistic Designs Unlimited
-Ben Saunders D.M.D.
-Bernard Neel
-Badcock of Chipley
-KFC of Chipley
-Chipola Ford
-Subway of Cottondale
-Harrison's Plumbing
-Hickory Hallow'
-Marianna Toyota
-Northeast Jackson Optimist Club
-Obar'sInsurance Agency
-People's South Bank
-Rays Garage
-Rebecca Morris Haid
-S&W Auto Parts
-Skins and Bubbas
-The Oak's Restaurant
-William's Paint and Body Shop
-Woodmen Life- Theresa Williams
•Orange:
-Barber Fertilizer
-Beef O Brady's Marianna
-Branning Garage
-Cancun's Mexican Grill
-Chipley Animal Hospital
-Circle D Ranch Western Shop
-Claybo's Restaurant
-Clayton Rooks
-Cobb's Front End and Tire Service
-Dr. Terry Nichols
-Ezy Glide
-Faye's Flower Shop
-Badcock of Graceville
-Henry Arnold Ford
-Jamey Westbrook
-Kelson Discount Drugs
-Marianna Animal Hospital
-Mary Carol Murdock
-One South Bank
-Panhandle Tractor
-Pat Pelham Insurance Agency
-People's Bank of Graceville
-Piggly Wiggly of Graceville
-Sangaree Oil
-Southern Mobile Media
-Southern Way Realty
-The Westerner
-Tyndall Federal Credit Union
In addition, a special thank you goes out to all the businesses and people who donated to both the live and silent auction.
