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The
Cy-Creek FFA Booster Club supports the activities of the Cypress
Creek FFA Chapter. The primary mission of the Booster Club is to
provide funding for the barn facility housing students' animal
projects as well as scholarships to qualifying students completing
their fall college semester. The Cypress Creek FFA Booster Club is designated a
509(a)(2) public charitable organization by the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service with federal identification number 76-0581201. All
contributions are deductible under section 170 of the IRS code. The
FFA is a National Organization promoting premier leadership,
personal growth and career success.
Each year the club provides between $2000 and $5000 to students
fulfilling all scholarship requirements. Any senior having completed a year or more of “Ag”
class is eligible to apply for the funding.
The club also
financially supports the nearby animal project barn. The property is
donated to the organization by Franklin Aire and includes a 4000+
square foot steel barn for the raising of steers, heifers, pigs,
lambs and goats. Additional area is available for rabbits, turkeys
and chickens. Electricity, maintenance and improvements to facility are paid by the
Booster Club. |