East Chambers FFA

05/29/2026

🌟 What’s Up at YPS? | Four Week Post-Show Update 🌟

We wanted to give everyone an update on where things stand following the 2026 Chambers County Youth Project Show!

At our last update, the Auditor’s Office had made it about HALFWAY through reviewing add-on donations. We appreciate everyone’s patience as they continue working through everything carefully and accurately. We currently anticipate this process taking approximately one more week to complete.

While that process is underway, we are continuing to prepare for issuing buyer invoices and exhibitor checks as soon as we receive final approval to move forward. This includes verifying exhibitor information and ensuring all records are complete and accurate.

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨
If your child was a 2026 CCYPS exhibitor and you HAVE NOT been receiving emails from us regarding the 2026 show, that means we DO NOT have your correct email address on file.

Please email:
📧 [email protected]

📬 Current Timeline Estimates:
• Thank You Note Lists — Mid-June
• Exhibitor Checks Ready for Pickup — Mid-July

Once the audit is complete, each exhibitor will receive a Thank You Note List by email. This list will include the names and mailing addresses of all buyers and supporters who purchased and/or added on to your child’s project.

✉️ AFTER you receive your list:
1️⃣ Have your child write their thank you notes
2️⃣ Place each note in a stamped envelope
3️⃣ Address the envelope to the buyer/supporter and include a return address
4️⃣ Bring the completed thank you notes to the CCYPS Office

💵 Checks will ONLY be released after thank you notes are turned in.

🚫 PLEASE NOTE:
• We will notify exhibitors when checks are ready for pickup
• Please do not call or come by asking if checks are ready before that notification is sent
• Checks must be picked up in person
• WE WILL NOT MAIL CHECKS

If you have questions, please give us a call:
📞 409-267-2692

Thank you all again for making the 2026 Chambers County Youth Project Show such a success! 🌟

05/26/2026

👨‍🌾🍎🍓🍊🌽🫑

CCYPS Youth Ambassador Program

The inaugural year of the Chambers County Youth Project Show Youth Ambassador Program exceeded every expectation, and we couldn’t be more proud of the incredible group of young leaders who helped launch it! 💙🌾

Over the past year, our Ambassadors challenged themselves, gained confidence, formed lasting friendships, and represented CCYPS in such a positive way throughout the community. Watching them grow into leaders and advocates for agriculture has been truly inspiring.

Now, we’re excited to begin the next chapter! 🎉
Applications are officially open for the 2027 CCYPS Ambassador Program — including returning opportunities as Senior Ambassadors for past participants ready to take on expanded leadership roles.

📌 Apply Here: bit.ly/2027CCYPSAmbassadorProgramApplication
📌 Program Information: bit.ly/2026CCYPSAmbassadorProgramDescription
⏰ Application Deadline: June 30

During the 2026 program, Ambassadors:
✔️ Participated in leadership and personal development activities
✔️ Explored entrepreneurship and agribusiness during a visit to 1900 Feed
✔️ Learned about agricultural programs and opportunities through the USDA Farm Service Agency
✔️ Studied conservation and stewardship at the National Wildlife Refuge
✔️ Assisted with outreach, representation, and fair-related activities throughout the year

🌟 Program Mission 🌟
The CCYPS Youth Ambassador Program is designed to empower high school-aged exhibitors through hands-on leadership experiences focused on:
• Fair operations
• Event planning
• Public speaking
• Agricultural advocacy and literacy
• Community service and outreach
• Mentorship and representation

Ambassadors play an important role in helping educate the public about agriculture while developing the confidence, professionalism, and leadership skills that will serve them for years to come.

We can’t wait to welcome another outstanding group of future agricultural leaders to the program! 🌾🐐🐓

05/26/2026

2026 CCYPS ‼️Update‼️

📣 What’s Up at YPS?
⏰ Three Week Post-Show Update

We wanted to give everyone an update on where things stand following the 2026 Chambers County Youth Project Show!

✅ All records from the Auction, Barn Sale, and Add-Ons have officially been entered and turned over to the Chambers County Auditor’s Office for review.

At our last update, the Auditor’s Office had completed review of the Auction and Barn Sale records and has now begun the very large task of reviewing Add-On donations.

💥 Y’all are GENEROUS!
There is currently over $500,000 in Add-Ons to review, so please be patient as they work through everything carefully and accurately. We anticipate this process taking approximately two more weeks.

While that process is underway, Robbie is working to make sure we have complete and accurate information for every exhibitor receiving a check, including:
✔️ Mailing Address
✔️ Email Address
✔️ Phone Number
✔️ Other Required Information

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨
If your child was a 2026 CCYPS exhibitor and you HAVE NOT been receiving emails from us regarding the 2026 show, that means we DO NOT have your correct email address on file.

Please email:
📧 [email protected]

📬 We currently anticipate:
• Thank You Note Lists being sent out by mid-June
• Exhibitor checks being ready for pickup by mid-July

Once the audit is complete, we will email each exhibitor their Thank You Note List. This list will include the names and mailing addresses of all buyers and supporters who purchased and/or added on to your child’s project.

✉️ AFTER you receive that list:
1️⃣ Have your child write their thank you notes
2️⃣ Place each note in a stamped envelope
3️⃣ Address the envelope to the buyer/supporter and include a return address
4️⃣ Bring the completed thank you notes to the CCYPS Office

💵 Checks will ONLY be released after thank you notes are turned in.

🚫 PLEASE NOTE:
• We will notify exhibitors when checks are ready for pickup
• Please do not call or come by asking if checks are ready before that notification is sent
• Checks must be picked up in person
• WE WILL NOT MAIL CHECKS

If you have questions, give us a call:
📞 409-267-2692

Thank you all again for making the 2026 show such a success! 🌟

05/26/2026

🪴TVE Horticulture Deadline
📅Friday, May 29th

05/18/2026

05/13/2026

Area IX FFA Convention!

05/05/2026

We 🫶🏼 our teachers!

05/04/2026

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