(Eureka FFA Reporter)
The Eureka FFA hosted it’s annual Labor Auction last Thursday, October 9th, 2010. The Labor Auction is an annual event and is held at Les Reel’s Sale Barn in Congerville, IL. This event is the FFA’s only fundraiser for the entire year. The night got off to a great start with dinner, which was put on by the Eureka FFA Alumni. They served pulled pork sandwiches, chips, applesauce, and lemonade to drink. Katherine Syndram, this year’s FFA Historian and owner of local business Katherine’s Kakes, provided a range of different flavored cupcakes for the evening’s desert. “The chai cupcakes were delicious!” said freshman Jill Stoller.
The auction started at 7pm, with a festive mood in the air. When Ross Wettstein, a recent Eureka High School graduate and past FFA Officer, bought his previous Ag teacher and FFA Advisor, Andy Blackmer, the room filled with laughter. Between sitting in the audience and standing in the sale ring, FFA members of all ages had a fantastic night of fun and making memories to last them a lifetime. This year’s auction was a great success and the funds raised will help the Eureka FFA to continue it’s tradition of creating leaders in the community.
(Top Pic) Clint Schumacher stands in the ring while being sold.
(Middle Pic) Allie Miller and Jodi Blunier enjoy socializing during dinner.
(Bottom Pic) FFA members who were auctioned off.
