Tri-County GM and Eads FFA Chapter Raise Scholarship
Funds
By Tasha Hueller
Reporter
December 10, 2004
Tri-County GM and the Eads FFA
chapter announced today the two organizations raised more than twenty-five
hundred dollars, in scholarship and operational funds though the FFA/Chevrolet
Scholarship Program, which ran Eads from August 23rd through
October 23, 2004.
Through the program, FFA members
accepted suggested donations of five dollars from local residents. The
donors were then invited to visit the dealership for a Chevrolet T-shirt
as well a chance to win an all-new 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The donated
funds are earmarked for FFA chapter scholarships, the chapter’s treasury
for operational needs, and to support the states’ FFA organization, which
helps fund all statewide FFA programs.
The FFA/Chevrolet Hometown
Scholarship Program was a statewide fundraising program. Individual
chapters were matched with their local Chevrolet dealer, who helped
support the local chapter’s fundraising efforts through financial
contributions and local promotions.
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"Not only did Tri-County GM provide
this opportunity for our FFA chapters and organizations, but also
supported, promoted and elevated the FFA/Chevrolet Hometown Scholarship
Program beyond our expectations," stated Mr. Lance Jagers. "The funds
raised through this program will help send FFA members to colleges,
increase FFA programs, pay for chapter fees and enhance the development of
our future agricultural leaders."
"This program gave Tri-County GM an
opportunity to directly impact and participate in our community," said DJ
Jones. "As a business member in the community, we feel it’s our
responsibility to assist our students as they strive for success and meet
their goals."
Chevrolet has been a proud sponsor
of the FFA for 58 years. Chevrolet is a division of General Motors, the
world’s largest vehicle manufacturer. GM designs, builds and markets cars
and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader
since 1931. GM employs about 342,000 people around the world.
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