1. ♦ National Delta Tau Alpha newsletter ♦ August/September 2004 ♦ Meet your Midwestern Region Vice President My name is Aaron Archer. I graduated from Greene Co. Tech H.S. in Paragould, Arkansas in May 2001. I am currently attending college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. My college career began in the Fall of 2000 when I decided to enroll in college courses while I was still in high school. While in high school, I was a teacher assistant. I feel this sparked my interest in the teaching profession. It did not take me very long in college to decide to major in Agriculture Education. This field of study just felt right for me. While in high school, I became interested in raising and showing livestock on many different levels. I learned many things about animals both in and out of the classroom. My hobbies include golfing, hunting, fishing, scuba diving and breeding livestock. These hobbies have become very useful in my chosen field of study. Many fields interest me, but agriculture seems to be in my heart.. I feel that my background in academics combined with my personal strengths and experiences in agriculture places me in a position to improve education and demonstrate how exciting and relevant the field of agriculture can be. I will be student teaching in the Fall of 2004. I plan to be employed and continue my educational journey by adding a masters and doctoral degree to my accomplishments. I believe these attributes can only help me serve you better as your Midwestern Region Vice- President.

2. “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” Bertha Calloway You can’t build a Reputation on what you are going to do. Henry Ford TTU and a number of Alumni threw a big retirement bash for Larry Click in August. He served as the Chapter Advisor for many years, also as the National Executive Secretary in 1978-1992. FHSU is cleaning up their highway on October 14 th. They are also helping with the Fort Hays State endowment Phone-A-Thon, which raises money for departmental scholarships. They are getting ready for a great year With Homecoming, Senior Day, Trash Pick-up, Pizza Party, & the Ag Symposium. Northwest Missouri is sending out applications to prospective members inviting them to DTA, hoping to increase membership by personally sending the applications.

3. Check out the New website!!! @ www.fhsu.edu/agriculture/natdta www.fhsu.edu/agriculture/natdta To submit Form 40’s after every meeting so that you can be included in Chapter Chatters. When submitting Form 40’s, put school name in the subject area of the email. Don’t Forget I would like to congratulate Dana York on her promotion with NRCS in Washington D.C. She was on the National Council as a Regional V.P. in 1977-78 and President in 1978-79. !Way to go girl! You are an inspiration to all!!! -Ashley Cranney “Personality can open doors, but character can keep them open.” Elmer G. Letterman “Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.” Trey Parker & Matt Stone (South Park)