INSIDE FARMHOUSE
An insider's view into the latest happenings
in FarmHouse Fraternity
Volume 13, Issue 16 - June 4, 2010
168. BON VOYAGE HORNSBY - WELCOME BAIZE, HADACHEK & HANSON
Last Friday marked the last day for Tim Hornsby on staff as an Educational Leadership Consultant. Hornsby, a 2009 graduate of Ohio State, is entering the Peace Corps and will begin his two years of service in Moldova, in eastern Europe. Hornsby will work in agricultural education programs and community outreach as part of his service, following an intensive summer cultural and language school. We appreciate all Tim contributed during the last year to FarmHouse chapters and our undergraduate brothers across North America - safe travels Tim!
While we are sad to see Tim depart, we are excited to welcome new faces to FH HQ this week! On Wednesday, Reed Baize (TS '09) and Tim Hadachek (KS '07) started as new Educational Leadership Consultants, in addition to summer intern, Bret Hanson (KS '08). Baize and Hadachek will spend the summer in training and working to develop educational materials for the 2010-11 academic year. Each will be assigned 16 chapters of the fraternity to work with and visit - allowing for more support and additional accountability to officer teams. The 2010-11 visit schedule will be announced at Conclave. Meanwhile, Hanson will spend the summer assisting with Conclave preparations, Fraternity marketing pieces and making donor calls for the FarmHouse Foundation. We are pleased to have these three talented brothers join the International Office team and are excited for a full house this summer in Kansas City! Welcome Reed, Tim and Bret!
169. TO BE & BECOME 2010 RECAP
Warm weather and only a few thunderstorms made for a great week of outdoor adventure May 25-27, when 22 brothers gathered at Camp Heartland, outside Kansas City for the second To Be and Become...Emerging Talent Retreat sponsored by Monsanto. The three-day educational program brought strangers together who left as friends, thanks to a variety of experiential learning activities which included GPS guided team building exercises, outdoor recreational activities and a day spent 20 feet off the ground on a high ropes course. The program, developed for men who have completed their first year of college, helped further build personal leadership skills, instill the larger FH picture of Fraternity and empower the men to take action and step up to leadership challenges upon returning to campus.
Joining the men and representing the event's sponsor, was Jim Tobin (IA '76), vice president of industry affairs of Monsanto. Tobin shared his personal FarmHouse experience and lessons his fraternity experience taught him which have carried with him through his career. To Be and Become is provided at no cost to chapters thanks to the generous financial support of Monsanto.
Chapters sending participants included: Alberta, Arkansas, Auburn, Colorado State, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi State, Nebraska, North Carolina State, North Dakota State, Purdue, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Tarleton State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Virginia Tech.
Photos from the events are available on the International Fraternity's Facebook page.
170. HQ ANNIVERSARIES FOR THREE STAFF MEMBERS
June is a milestone month for three Headquarters staff members who collectively have provided 34 years of service to FarmHouse. Anniversaries include:
- 8 years - Jo Berryman, FarmHouse Foundation
- 9 years - Allison Rickels, FarmHouse Foundation
- 17 years - Lorie Widdice, FarmHouse Fraternity
On behalf of all FarmHouse men, undergraduates, alumni and friends, we congratulate and thank these women for their dedication to FarmHouse - thank you!
171. CONCLAVE 2010 - TOGETHER WE STAND A BROTHERLY BAND - REGISTRATION OPEN!
Conclave 2010 heads to Ohio this summer for an outstanding line-up of fraternal fellowship and exciting events in and around Columbus and the Ohio State campus are planned including the world-famous Columbus Zoo, tour of Ohio Stadium (The Shoe!), the Jack Nicklaus Golf Museum, the Ohio State House, the OSU Campus and the Ohio State Fair.
Registration
Registration fees for Conclave 2010 on or before July 1 are as follows:
- Undergraduates: $255
- Alumni: $280
- Housemother/Spouse/Guest: $180
Rates will increase by $30 after July 1. Daily registration options are also available. Additional information and complete registration forms will soon be available on farmhouse.org.
Lodging & Accommodations
The Columbus Renaissance Hotel, located in the heart of downtown, is the host hotel for Conclave. A special room rate of $109/night has been arranged. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations by calling (800) 417-1057. Reference "FarmHouse Conclave" when booking. The discounted room rate will be honored until 5 p.m. EST on Monday, July 19. All registrants are expected to stay at the host hotel.
Schedule
Conclave events will begin on the evening of Wednesday, August 4, and conclude the morning of Sunday, August 8. Special events include the opening business meeting and banquet on Thursday, awards breakfast and Night on the Town on Friday, Ohio State chapter chartering and closing business meeting on Saturday and Foundation alumni dinner and State Fair night for undergraduate brothers on Saturday evening. A brunch and chapter open house, hosted by Ohio State, will conclude Conclave on Sunday.
Conclave Delegates - past due!
Each chapter and association is to send an official voting delegate to be seated at the business meeting. Those attending as delegates were to notify the International Office by June 1, in order for advance committee assignments and work to be distributed accordingly. Those not reporting yet are asked to do so immediately.
Completed delegate forms include:
Associations:
Idaho
Kansas State
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi State
North Carolina State
North Dakota State
Wyoming
Chapters:
Kansas State
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Carolina State
Ohio State
Purdue
Tennessee
Texas A&M
Washington State
Wyoming
Auction Items
All chapters and associations are asked to contribute to the Live and Silent Auctions through the donation of a FH gift or unique item. Auction items are to be registered with the International Office by July 19.
172. CONGRATULATIONS SPRING GRADS!
FarmHouse International Fraternity and The FarmHouse Foundation would like to congratulate all new and soon to be recent graduates for your achievements during college. We are proud of your leadership and commitment to FarmHouse and wish you all the best! As you prepare to set out on your next journey in life, we have a special message for you. Click here to view a special graduation message and learn how to keep your connection to FarmHouse post-college.
