Summary of Activities:
Educational Speakers at every other business meeting.
Ag Watermelon Feed is a back-to-school event in which all organizations set up displays. Our first club meeting is always held following this event.
Fall Hamburger Fry gives existing members, faculty and new members a chance to become better acquainted every fall.
KSU Home Football Game Concession Stands were the clubÆs major fund-raisers this year. We brought in approximately $5000.
KSU Home Football Parking-parking cars, directing traffic and collecting money from parkers.
Ag Alumni Round-up is a reunion for alumni. The club serves a meal to the alum at a home football game.
Holiday Canned Food Drive-members were asked to bring a canned food item to meetings to donate to the needy in the area.
Midwest Training Schools are put on by our very talented livestock judging team members and B&B serves a noon meal for the youth.
Christmas Party is prior to final exams in the fall. The party has been growing in tradition and involves dancing, refreshments and a gag gift exchange.
Little American Royal Showmanship Contest sponsored by Block and Bridle and Dairy Science Club. This activity involves students from all academic backgrounds showing university livestock including beef, sheep, horses, dairy cattle and swine.
Block and Bridle Meats Judging Contest held every spring open for any one interested in participating.
Ag Telefund is sponsored by the KSU Alumni Association and allows members to raise money for the club and university.
Hat Sales is another favorite fundraiser. At various college and department activities throughout the school year, the club sells hats with the Animal Sciences and Industry logo and KSU brand.
CattlemenÆs Day-B&B traditionally serves coffee and doughnuts at this event which also gives members the chance to mingle with industry leaders.Ice Cream Social is held for our members following a business meeting in the spring.
Rookie Initiation is the formal initiation of the new B&B members. The event provides quite a bit of entertainment for the members.
Outstanding Stockman and Honorary Member Selection-each year the club selects industry leaders to be honored at our Spring Banquet. This year they were Dr. Miles McKee and Jon Ferguson, respectively.
National Block and Bridle Convention was held in Denver Colorado in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in January. Seventeen K-State members went and got the chance to meet and exchange ideas with other B&B chapters.
Chapter Sweatshirt and Jacket Sales-every year the chapter has a sweatshirt or jacket for the members to purchase to promote agriculture and the club across campus and at other events.
B&B Outstanding Member Awards-at each meeting a member is selected that has gone above and beyond their ôcall of dutyö and is recognized at the spring banquet.
Rookie, Junior and Senior Merit Awards-at the end of the year the club selects a rookie, a junior and a senior to be honored by the club that has been a well-rounded and hard working member. This years rookie award went to Sally Jennings, the junior award to Amy Jones and the senior award to Becca Dikeman.
Block and Bridle Award Banquet is a huge event that honors the clubÆs Honorary Member, Outstanding Stockman, judging teams, advisors, members, scholarship winners and members and faculty that receive awards throughout the year.
Spring Picnic is right before final exams in the spring for students to say their good-byes.
President: Becca Dikeman
Vice President: Ryan Higbie
Recording Secretary: Brandon Barr
Corresponding Secretary: Janna Dunbar
Treasurer: Jon Herrick
Reporter: Jennifer Casten
LAR Representatives: Kenny Kalb,
Tonya Herrmann
Ag Council Representative: Sam Weinhold
Marshall: Theron Combs
Business Manager: L.D. McClellan
Feeds Coordinators: Amy Jones,
Joanna Flock,
Jesse McCurry
Yearbook Editors: Michelle Perrier,
Emily Johnson,
Nancy Grathwohl
Senior Advisor: Dr. Bob Goodband
Junior Advisor: Dr. Dave Nichols
Rookie Advisor: Ron Pope
President: Amy Jones
Vice President: Sam Weinhold
Recording Secretary: Sally Jenning
Corresponding Secretary: Mark Seyfert
Treasurer: Janna Dunbar
Reporter: Wendee Burch
LAR Representatives: Jesse McCurry,
Tonya Herrmann
Ag Council Representative: Nicole Harris
Marshall: Daniel Schmidt
Business Manager: Kylo Heller
Feeds Coordinator: Bobbi Keener
Parking Coordinator: Steve Stoller
Concessions Coordinator: Bruce Buethe
Yearbook Editors: Branson Barr,
Rhonda Neida
Senior Advisor: Dr. Dave Nichols 785-532-1239, Weber 13
Junior Advisor: Ron Pope 785-532-1271
Rookie Advisor: Dr. Dave Grieger 785-532-1229
