Huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Cedarcrest FFA Nursery and Landscape Team in Duvall for placing 1st out of 33 teams competing in Washington State and proceeding onto the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis! This National Convention every October and about 85,000 FFA members attend from across the USA and is the third largest convention in the nation, just behind the National Republican and National Democratic Conventions.
Gardens ALIVE Design has proudly sponsored this Cedarcrest team in the past and is doing so again. Please consider supporting them as well by either sending a check to the address in the letterhead below or at this LINK by September 20th.
Learn more about the FFA competition, members Sabrina, Selah, Rapheal, Jayden and Caitlyn and ways to donate below.
Thank you~
Kirsten
Dear Cedarcrest FFA Supporter,
Thank you for your continued support of Cedarcrest FFA. Our Nursery Landscape Team placed 1st at Washington State FFA this year, which allows our team to attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. In an effort to provide financial support to the students attending the National Competition, we are launching a community-sponsored campaign. We are asking you to consider becoming a sponsor of the Cedarcrest FFA Nursery Landscape Team.
Our Nursery Landscape Team competed in March at the state competition in Battle Ground, Washington. 33 schools competed and Cedarcrest placed first. The competition consists of various tests and activities in nursery management and landscaping. During the competition, each exhibitor identifies fifty different types of plants, takes a knowledge test, and creates a landscape design. These tests are designed to apply real life scenarios, which relate to nursery and landscape design, into an educational setting. Each competitor also specializes in one event, which simulates the tasks they must do in the industry/business. These events vary from propagating various plants, to advertising their business through different forms of media, or taking a sales order. It is a huge honor to represent Washington State FFA at the national level.
You may become a sponsor with a monetary donation. Your contributions will allow our team to be able to attend the National FFA Convention. It costs $2500.00 for each person. Our team consists of five students and two advisors- to attend the weeklong convention. Your donations will greatly assist our team in achieving the long sought-out goal of attending the national convention.
In return, sponsors will be recognized for their contributions. Sponsors will receive a place for their logo, brand, or name on the Team T-shirt. The students will be wearing these t-shirts while they travel to and from Indianapolis. In addition, you will receive a token of our appreciation for your support in this outstanding organization dedicated to training our youth for the future.
FFA is a charitable, non-profit organization, and your contribution will be tax-deductible. The National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every October, where about 85,000 FFA members attend the convention. This makes it the third largest convention in the nation, just behind the National Republican and National Democratic Conventions. During the week, our students will attend leadership workshops, compete in Career Development Events, and continue interest and participation in the agriculture industry.
These are the first Cedarcrest FFA members to qualify for National FFA Convention since 2019. Your participation in the “Tour Sponsor” program would be greatly appreciated and would help us reach our goal. If you choose to contribute to making this trip possible for our team, please send in your donation by September 20th, 2024. Please reach out with any questions to Sarah Thomas, thomass@rsd407.org
Please make checks payable to Cedarcrest FFA.
Cedarcrest FFA
29000 NE 150th Street
Duvall WA 98019
Thank you once again for your time.
Respectfully,
Team Members: Sabrina Bradley, Selah Swart, Rapheal Lipsky, Jayden Adams, and Caitlyn McKenzie
Above is a photo of the Nursery/Landscape team after winning first place in Washington State. Left to Right: Jayden Adams, Caitlyn McKenzie, Sabrina Bradley, Rafe Lipsky, Selah Swart,
There are four sponsorship levels, defined by donation and in-return benefits of support.
- Gold Sponsorship – Donation level above $501 – Banner to be hung on Cedarcrest Horticulture Fence, Thank You Card, Name/Logo on T-Shirt, Media Recognition
- Silver Sponsorship – Donation level: $201-$500 – Thank You Card, Name/Logo on T-Shirt, Media Recognition
- Bronze Sponsorship – Donation level: $0-$200– Thank You Card and Media Recognition
Click the image below to learn more about the Cedarcrest FFA Team