Chapter Activity Reports

NC Relay for LIfe 2013

NC Relay for LIfe 2013

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

April 12th and 13th, North Carolina State University hosted their annual Relay For Life on Greek Field.  The service committee notified the chapter of the event date at the beginning of the semester. Brothers registered online and paid signed up for two-hour shifts between 6pm on Friday and 6am on Saturday. Each brother raised at least $10 to participate. Seventeen brothers walked around the track in hopes to raise money for cancer research...
Saturday, April 13, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3356)/Comments (0)/
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NC Cooks Best Meal for Agri-Life Council

NC Cooks Best Meal for Agri-Life Council

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

The North Carolina Chapter is proud to be a member of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences’ Agri-Life Council. The council is made up of representatives from clubs throughout the college and meets every other week. Three brothers attend regular meetings to discuss news, events or issues in the college. Different clubs cook a meal for the council before meetings and we cooked Thursday, April 11th.  The council representatives sent out a sign-up sheet for brothers to bring potluck dishes, drinks and desserts...
Saturday, April 13, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3618)/Comments (0)/
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NC Alumni Speaker - Dr. Leslie Gentry Sparks

NC Alumni Speaker - Dr. Leslie Gentry Sparks

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

Leslie is a recent graduate of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has started Tarheel Mobile Veterinary Services in Sparta, NC.  She spoke with forty active brothers and five alumni on Wednesday, April 10th.  Leslie was very active in the North Carolina Chapter and served as chronicler. She discussed her career, vet school and how AZ has impacted her life. Brothers had an opportunity to ask questions. The alumni speaker series is a great opportunity to network with alumni in various fields. It also highlights the accomplishments of some of our talented alumni.
Saturday, April 13, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3847)/Comments (0)/
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NC Housing Fair

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

Every year, the Student Organization Resource Center hosts a Housing Fair on campus. Housing companies bring information and free giveaways for students. SORC invited the North Carolina Chapter to participate as student ambassadors for the fair on Wednesday April 3rd.  Eight brothers worked two-hour shifts between 8am and 3pm.  The chapter will receive a $400 minimum stipend for assisting with the event...
Saturday, April 6, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3171)/Comments (0)/
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NC Professionalism Workshop

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

On Wednesday, April 3rd, the North Carolina Chapter participated in a professionalism workshop. Agricultural and Extension Education professor, Dr. Barry Croom was invited by the Leadership Committee to come speak at 7:30.  The purpose of the workshop was to help brothers learn about professional ways to communicate with each other, especially when in leadership positions or working in groups. Dr. Croom began the meeting with a fun team building activity followed by a discussion of communication habits and skill.  This was a great time for the workshop because brothers are considering what officer positions they may like to run for in the next few weeks.
Friday, April 5, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (2987)/Comments (0)/
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NC Dines at Sammy's

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

The North Carolina Chapter loves to eat!  The social committee organized a group dinner at Sammy’s Grill at 6:15 on Wednesday April 3rd. Twenty-four brothers came for delicious dinner.  We were able to relax and enjoy a break from studying before our regular meeting. There were so many of us eating that we were almost late for the meeting. It is great for brothers to have a chance to catch up during a busy semester.
Thursday, April 4, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (2929)/Comments (0)/
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NC Preschool Farm Animal Talk

NC Preschool Farm Animal Talk

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

On Friday March 22nd, 13 brothers went to the Country Day Montessori Preschool to give them a lesson about chickens and pigs. We brought four chicks and two pigs. The kids were thrilled to pet the animals and the brothers enjoyed spending time with the kids. It is a great opportunity to introduce kids to agriculture when some of them probably never touched a farm animal. We have developed a great partnership with the preschool and hope to go back for Earth Day to plant flowers.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3069)/Comments (0)/
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NC Concludes Another Successful Agriculture Awareness Week

NC Concludes Another Successful Agriculture Awareness Week

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

On the last day of Ag Awareness Week, March 21st, we completed with the Kiss the Pig contest. All week we had mason jars out that had names of different campus celebrities on them. People put money in the jars to help their person to win and kiss the pig. The contestants included the new football coach, Dave Doeren, the new CALS Dean, Richard Linton, the student body president, Agri-Life Council president, and a rival Tarheel fan...
Sunday, March 24, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (6283)/Comments (0)/
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NC Food Safety Forum

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

During Agriculture Awareness Week we hold a forum regarding the issues in agriculture to help educate the brotherhood, as well as the public.  We advertise this forum throughout the week through social media and word of mouth.  This year the forum was held on Wednesday at 5:30pm. The theme was Food Safety and Security.  The Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture, Joe Reardon, opened up the forum by giving his story of how he became involved in Agriculture and how he got to where he is today.  We then heard from other panelists, including a NCSU animal science professor, high school teacher, and a student...
Sunday, March 24, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3787)/Comments (0)/
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NC Milking Contest

NC Milking Contest

Originally posted by Ashley J. Kirby

http://www.wral.com/wral-tv/video/12242420/#/vid12242420 On Tuesday we had our annual milking contest. Three brothers went to the Dairy Educational Unit to wash the cows before the contest.  NC Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler was out of town this year but Assistant Commissioner Joe Reardon came to participate against Elizabeth Gardner, meteorologist for WRAL.  The contest area was lined with cones for the arrival of the cows and the contestants were given an opportunity to practice milking. Elizabeth Gardner was looking to defend her title since she ended Commissioner Troxler’s seven-year win streak...
Sunday, March 24, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (5212)/Comments (0)/
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