The annual FFA Alumni and Supporters Auction Fundraiser was held at the Event Center on Monday Evening.  The event is the primary fundraising activity of MHS’s FFA club, and featured donations from a large number of individuals, businesses and organizations.  The annual event is used to generate funds that support the activities of the FFA chapter throughout the year, and allow the Malad chapter to continue its high level of excellence and involvement, including costs like travel expenses, material supplies, scholarships, and other things that help keep the program vibrant and growing.  

The evening featured ham, potatoes, salad, rolls, and brownies, which were served by members of Malad Chapter FFA.  Members also served as auction staff, displaying and transporting auction items throughout the venue. 

After the guests were welcomed and the food had been served, the live auction began, while the silent auction continued in the background.  Many of the items in the auction were created by FFA members, including welding projects, tables, and a large swing rocker. 

Other items included event tickets, passes and stays at nearby recreation spots.  More practical items like pallets of sod, and other home and farm items were also hotly contested.  Food items, candy, gift cards, auto and camping supplies, cosmetics, appliances, furniture, clothing, blankets, custom wooden signs, and countless other items made it certain that those who wanted to bid were able to find something they had to have.  Those too shy to bid in public kept the silent auction tables buzzing with participants outbidding each other throughout the night.

FFA members helped display the auction items during the evening.

 Some of the specific items auctioned off at the event included a Campchef Smoker, Sawtelle Mountain Resort 2-night stay, Milwaukee and Dewalt power tools, toaster oven and air fryer, dutch oven, Cherry Peak Ski passes, Hot springs passes, a water trough, Dewalt chop saw, deep freeze, Minky blanket, Little Giant Ladder, 3-month gym membership, and Mixed Beef Box.

The FFA won’t have a full report on the money raised and a full donor and bidder list immediately, but the evening saw an excellent turnout and a generous amount raised during the public auction portion.  Once again, the community showed up enthusiastically to support one of its most important organizations for Malad’s youth and future leaders.

It was announced during the evening that auctioneer Roger Stockwell, who has been involved with the FFA auction for a number of years, will officially be retiring after this year.  “2026 will be my last one,” he said.  “But I want to thank Lexie and the FFA for having me down here!”

The FFA Alumni and Supporters and the enthusiasm of the FFA students are what keep the program so strong.

 The FFA year essentially tracks with the school year, but as that winds toward a close the Summer and then Fair season come into view.  For FFA students, those are not really vacations as many events and a lot of work still need to happen over those months.  As events approach, we’ll keep you apprised of the dates to look for on the calendar!