September 2020 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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SEPTEMBER 2020 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Release for Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce:
The Florida FFA Foundation’s Leadership Training Center has been in operation on the shores of Lake Pierce for almost 30 years. Its beautiful rustic feel and lodge setting make it a great place for visitors and FFA members. The FFA Foundation opened its doors in Polk County and has called it home since 1991, when the center was started. The mission of the Florida FFA Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. That’s no small task, with over 25,000 FFA members in Florida and 425 agriculture education programs in schools; the foundation works to support and host these students right here in Polk County.
Each year the FFA training center hosts numerous FFA events and contests. There are two notable annual events - the FFA Beast Feast and the FFA Hall of Fame. The Beast Feast is an annual event hosted to raise funds to support operations of the foundation. These include offsetting travel costs, giving scholarships, and providing awards for all FFA members. The wild game “Beast Feast” dinner and auction involve FFA members with donors and supporters. The beautiful day on Lake Pierce starts with a sporting clays shoot hosted by our partner, Polk Sporting Clays. Guests then venture to the lawn area for various foods served by FFA members and fun activities for all. The FFA Hall of Fame is designed to induct supporters, teachers, and pioneers for FFA and agriculture education into a well respected group. This event happens each September and attracts many of FFA’s best to come together and celebrate as one community. This facility is a landmark for FFA and is a product of many people’s toils.
When FFA members are not utilizing the facility, it is open to other guests. The center and its staff welcome a variety of events for community organizations, corporate groups, church programs, and individuals to visit the approximately 100 acres of Central Florida’s splendor. The lake front provides access for kayaks and canoes to venture through Catfish Creek, while the surrounding Catfish Creek State Preserve offers beautiful nature hiking trails. The facility offers community style villas, individual lodge rooms, and meeting spaces to accommodate a variety of events. The pool, Lake Pierce, Polk Sporting Clays, ropes course, and outdoor settings allow for limitless recreation activities. The revenue generated by this facility supports the programs and work of the FFA Foundation. This also includes a special rate for FFA chapters to utilize the facility. The work of the FFA Foundation has depended upon the generous donors and guests that continue to provide even through the tough times. This is just a testimony to the impact agriculture education and FFA can have on its members.... forever Blue and Gold!
View the Press Release.
The Florida FFA Foundation’s Leadership Training Center has been in operation on the shores of Lake Pierce for almost 30 years. Its beautiful rustic feel and lodge setting make it a great place for visitors and FFA members. The FFA Foundation opened its doors in Polk County and has called it home since 1991, when the center was started. The mission of the Florida FFA Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. That’s no small task, with over 25,000 FFA members in Florida and 425 agriculture education programs in schools; the foundation works to support and host these students right here in Polk County.
Each year the FFA training center hosts numerous FFA events and contests. There are two notable annual events - the FFA Beast Feast and the FFA Hall of Fame. The Beast Feast is an annual event hosted to raise funds to support operations of the foundation. These include offsetting travel costs, giving scholarships, and providing awards for all FFA members. The wild game “Beast Feast” dinner and auction involve FFA members with donors and supporters. The beautiful day on Lake Pierce starts with a sporting clays shoot hosted by our partner, Polk Sporting Clays. Guests then venture to the lawn area for various foods served by FFA members and fun activities for all. The FFA Hall of Fame is designed to induct supporters, teachers, and pioneers for FFA and agriculture education into a well respected group. This event happens each September and attracts many of FFA’s best to come together and celebrate as one community. This facility is a landmark for FFA and is a product of many people’s toils.
When FFA members are not utilizing the facility, it is open to other guests. The center and its staff welcome a variety of events for community organizations, corporate groups, church programs, and individuals to visit the approximately 100 acres of Central Florida’s splendor. The lake front provides access for kayaks and canoes to venture through Catfish Creek, while the surrounding Catfish Creek State Preserve offers beautiful nature hiking trails. The facility offers community style villas, individual lodge rooms, and meeting spaces to accommodate a variety of events. The pool, Lake Pierce, Polk Sporting Clays, ropes course, and outdoor settings allow for limitless recreation activities. The revenue generated by this facility supports the programs and work of the FFA Foundation. This also includes a special rate for FFA chapters to utilize the facility. The work of the FFA Foundation has depended upon the generous donors and guests that continue to provide even through the tough times. This is just a testimony to the impact agriculture education and FFA can have on its members.... forever Blue and Gold!
View the Press Release.
August 2020 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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AUGUST 2020 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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July 2020 Member Spotlight
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July 2020 Member Spotlight
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NEP Chamber Member SPotlight
Starting in July 2020, our Chamber will begin our new monthly NEP Chamber Member Spotlight series. At the beginning of each month, we will share a short excerpt about one of our awesome Members, and it could be you! This excerpt will be an included article featured on this page. It will also be shared as a press release and included in our weekly e-newsletter and on our social media platforms.
If you would like to see your business included in this series, please submit the following information to Olivia Feliciano - olivia.feliciano@northeastpolkchamber.com.
- One - three paragraphs discussing your business.
In your article, you may talk about the history of your business, the great things your business has done for the community, the services your business offers, future plans, or anything else that you want to share with other Members and the community.
- An accompanying photo.
The photo may be of your logo, your business itself, your staff, or a relevant photo that accompanies what your article discusses.
If you would like to be featured in our new spotlight series but need help putting together an article, this can be arranged as well.
View the PRESS RELEASE.
If you would like to see your business included in this series, please submit the following information to Olivia Feliciano - olivia.feliciano@northeastpolkchamber.com.
- One - three paragraphs discussing your business.
In your article, you may talk about the history of your business, the great things your business has done for the community, the services your business offers, future plans, or anything else that you want to share with other Members and the community.
- An accompanying photo.
The photo may be of your logo, your business itself, your staff, or a relevant photo that accompanies what your article discusses.
If you would like to be featured in our new spotlight series but need help putting together an article, this can be arranged as well.
View the PRESS RELEASE.
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