By: Taite Read
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) started fresh this semester with new officers. ACT is a national organization for college students who want to pursue a future communicating and advocating for the agricultural industry.
President Alina Rangel is excited for this upcoming year for ACT. Rangel became a member of ACT her sophomore year when she transferred to Tarleton. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put a hold on the organization that year.
“This year my goal with ACT is to get it ramped up again,” Rangel said.
ACT is meant to prepare students with additional professional workshops that take place in addition to agricultural coursework. Normally they host two meetings a month for members.
“I would like to have two monthly meetings,” Rangel said. “And workshops or something of that sort so students feel prepared going into their jobs or careers.”
Rangel is adamant about making sure her officers and members are prepared for their future after college.
In addition to Rangel, ACT has four other officers: Kyla Moseley is vice president, Alison Chaney is secretary, Tori Elizardo is treasurer, Kyndal King is editor, and Taylor Kennedy is the adviser for the organization.
ACT plans on getting involved on campus. They had a booth set up at the fall carnival on Oct. 18 and a booth set up during the homecoming tailgate to sell raffle tickets for a chance to win a purple cooler full of goodies. Proceeds will be used for ACT activities and workshops.
Students do not have to be a part of the agricultural college to join ACT, any student can join. The only requirement is students must pay a one-time due to be recognized as a national member. For more information, reach out to one of the officers or find Tarleton ACT on Facebook or Instagram.