NEWSLETTER
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IAlumni Association 1 '
WINTER - 1987
RHONE-POULENC INC., 1987 NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
:::er three years, the FF A Alumni Newsletter has been '[Yinsored by the Agrochemical Division of Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The
~ponsorship provides approximately one-half the cost of mailing and printing the four issues. Rhone-Poulenc Inc. is a manufacturer of BUCTRIL herbicide and MOC . .\P insecticide.
NE\V OFFICERS
ANDCOCNCIL
Reese. Tallahassee, Florida is pictured receiving the '.\ ;r:onal President's gavel from Gary Maricle. He is Director of
;: :r·~;,,. :\ farkets for the Florida Department of .l.griculture. Vice P:·2:cc::nt is Rick !vietzger from Woodville. Ohic. C'ther new
~.::<.'nu! Council members are: James Sipiorsk:. Gree:i Bay,
\\ ~~n:,m: Raymond Cockrum, Guthrie, Oklahoma: Gienn Sc:;: Jackson, Mississippi; Tom Parker, Torringltm. \.Vyoming;
:...,,;vin Eblen, Creston. Iowa.
IRST STATE FFA ALUMNI
PRE~!DENTSCONFERE:\CE
f'"F,.\ A:urr1ni Presidents or their repre:::". ,,: . ~.· .;..·ill .. - " Jttend the first National FFA AiurL::. ~~-;,;dents
::·_::nee in July in Washington, D.C. The C~:~:·er:::nce will
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SPONSORED BY:RHONE-POULENC INC. Agrochemical Division
$20,000 GIVE' TO FF A
The FFA Alumni Associ.:itirn presented a $20,000 check to the FFA at the FFA Comen'.:cr P~esident Gary Maricle is pictured presenting the ,heck ::·;: .\ President Rick Malir on the conventil:n s~J;c. ~>
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In an attempt to save on r..a::i:'g and pr.ming expenses, a new computer program has illowed :b :o reduce our m:iiling list by 3,500. The compute:- h:l.' mJt-:hed Ll't 1a:T.es and addresses.with only one member per heme be!n;:; .'elected · ~ecei~·e the newsletter. If vour home :;ti!i re.::.::1'-e' .:opies or if more copies Jie desirec fer :::em:e~~ :·:r,::::::. '.'.'leise contJct the National FFA Alumni Or:l.ce.
1986 Ot:TSTA:\DI.\G FF.-\ ALL\I.\I AFFILIATE .\CTIVITIES
The follo\ving SC ;:r::·. eri ~upp~,r: 1c "'::e; "~ e~e ::onducted by our 1986 Geld E:-nbk::J: :.:7~~:~::r~~
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4. Provid~d
5. Opcraced swc<:'. ~ )S .. ::.1:-.C:
6.
in savings of
::: 8.000 hours of
1 '.12 steers.
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l .500.00.. .. ·~. ! .7f'.('.00.
7. Operated consignment auction and netted over $2.000.00.
8. Provided career talks at FFA meeting and at 8th grade oria:ltation.
9. Sponsored annual tours of outstanding SOE programs which included transportation and refreshments.
10. Assisted FF A with outdoor laboratory and classroom construction.
11. Provided FFA awards such as proficiency awards., star freshman award, record keeping award, and retiring officer plaques.
12. Sponsored appreciation banquet for supporters of livestock show.
13. Sponsored Ace Bolt & Nut sale and raised $1,200.00.
14. Promoted State FFA Foundation and helped raise $1,500.00.
15. Sponsored a two.week exchange program for an FFA member from another state.
16. Paid $15.00 towards the purchase of the first FF A jacket for each FFA member.
17. Provided $100.00 scholarship for.outstanding senior.
18. Built float for fair parade.
19. Hosted and provided overnight lodging for a group of FFA members from another state for tour of farms.
20. Alumni provided door prizes for State Vocational Agriculture Teachers Conference.
21. Attended hearings and supported passage of legislation for vocational agriculture.
22. Sponsored a com population experimental plol
23. Hosted Food for America program for 95 elementary students at Alumni member's farm.
24. Purchased a computer for agriculture classroom.
25. Installed concrete floor in FFA building at county fair.
26. Served as FFA officer nominating committee.
27. Sponsored hog wrestling contest that netted $2,500.00.
28. Transported FFA members' livestock to state fair.
29. Published monthly newsletter for Alumni members.
30. Rented facilities for students to have SOE livestock projects.
31. Sponsored Greenhand Livestock Field Day.
32. Held steak fry and parent meeting in September to inform and ad vise them of what FF A and vocational agriculture involves.
33. Sponsored beef show and sale.
34. All sophomore, junior, and senior students are personally
interviewed by an Alumni committee regarding !heir SOE projects.
35. Sponsored winter adult classes.
36. Donated hay as part of a nationwide haylift 37. Alumni purchased 20x40 foot greenhouse.
38. Constructed a wildlife building in cooperation with sportsman club for purpose of FFA members having SOE projects.
39. Alumni assisted FFA with Agriculture Extravaganza Recruitment Night !hat included sending 400 invitations, setting up booths, and developing a recruitment program for 7th and 8th graders.
40. Assisted FFA members with prepartion of applications.
41. · Alumni provided over 278 hours of assistance with Christmas community service project which included toyshop for needy.
42. Alumni hosted reception before annual FF A banquet 43. Conducted horse show which netted over $2,800.00.
44. Assisted with training of land judging, parliamentary procedure, FF A quiz., meats, livestock, public speaking, agriculture mechanics, and forestry contestants.
45. Sponsored special dinner for graduating senior FFA members.
46. Chaperoned students to state and national convention.
47. Co.hosted with FFA a family celebration picnic following fair.
48. Sponsored a family picnic for purpose of aquainting new school administrators and school board members with vocational agriculture. All school officials were invited.
49. Constructed portable pens and facilities for livestock show.
50. Developed membership promotion program that allowed for 12 new life and 40 new annual members.
FF A ALUMNI SALUTES THE EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
Since our Fall 1986 newsletter, the following have
contributed $100.00 or more as Executive Sponsors of the FFA.
The number of years of contributions is listed in parentheses.
We encourage each Alumni to become an Executive Sponsor.
For more information, write the National FF A Alumni office.
Willard G. CJarlt (2) Hanford, CA Dale E. Wolf (7) WHmingtoa, DE Gary Bartley (6) Tallahassee, FL L.arry &: Susan Reese (1) Qumcy FL J. Lamar Brandl ( 11) Tifton, GA James C. Mainwood (7) Arlington, GA Kenne!.h Nielsen (3) Sioux City, IA MIM Eldon R. Aupperle ( 11 ) Toulon, IL Nick Babson (1) Chicago, IL William R. Borghoff (1) Naperville, IL John Coy (1) Bettendorf, IL Gaylord Donnelley (22) Chicago, IL Charles G. Kroon (l) Chicago, IL Robert C. Lanphier ID (5) Auburn, IL Edward L Mc.\fillan (3) Highland, IL Westmer FFA Alumni (3) Joy, IL Dr. John Bollller (1) . Terre Haute, LS Robert M. Book (7) Carmel, I~
Joseph L Downey (5) l.ndianapolis, L"\
Re.l Pal'!lons (2) Overland Park, KS Robert E. Hicks (9) Owensboro, KY H. Allen Middleton (I) Tavlol'!lville, KY John R. Forti (9) Rei~terstown '-ID John R. Petty (3) Chevy Chase, '-ID Robert F. Flannery (2) Midland, MI John M. Flynn (1) Midland, MI John Hagaman (3) Midland, MI Nickolas D. Hein (2) Midland, MI Orio K. Jantz (2) Midland, MI Robert M. Keil ( 1) Midland, MI John C. Lillich (2) Midland, MI Keith M:Kennon (2) Midland, MI Ernest R. RusseU (3) Midland, MI Clayton Williams (2) Midland, MI Paul M. Day (9) Northfield, MN
Kelllle!.h E. Ouebert (11) SL Louis, MO Robert L Harness (4) SL Louis, MO Harold H. Howard (I) Raytown, MO Robert C. Morton (2) Cayton, MO Robert C. Scott (4) liberty, MO I. L Harpole (2) Madison, MS J. H. Moore (I) Pope, MS Emilio 1. Bontemp<> (2) Greensboro, NC Hermann R. Pre1sig (3) Greensboro, NC Ph.iii;> Alampi (6) Titusville, NJ William A. Hiller (3) Fayetteville, NY Clayton & Joyce Coffey (9) Guysville, OH John E. Fisher (3) Columbus, OH Jay Householder (4) Junction City, Oi Phy!ti.s. J. Sokoloslcy (9) O.Wasso, 0 Ral?fl L Thomas(!) Woodward, 0 E:ios B. Hetse)· ( 12) ML Gretna, PA Tirno:hy Wetz.el (1) ~1.iddleburg, PA 0.arles G. Scn.:ggs (3) Austin, TX Joseph W. Van Trump (5) Bellaire, TX fon & Joan Cieu!at (6) Alexandria, VA
Vi~gil L K:10e (l) Arlington, VA Glen.:i D. Luedke (12) Woodbridge, VA Dr. Claud L Scroggs (16) Richmond, VA Dale Beaiy (3) Madison., WI Al Becker (I) Madison, WI Blackhawk Alumni (8) South Wayne, WI Victor Br.IW.ll Foundation (6) Greendale, WI 1'1ark Kerscl\emteiner (9)Fon Atkinson, WI Charles &: Aralda Lmon (9) Amheist, WI Fred A. !-lelson (8) Viroqua, WI M Gene Pressnall (6) Madi.son, WI Srou Sherry (2) Viroqua, WI Victor V. Voigt (9) Reedsville, WI Joseph J. Zadra (4) West Bend, WI
WANTED .•••....•. VICON ASSOCIATES
Vicon, a multi-National Farm Equipment Manufacturer, is recruiting a network of sales associates to work with it's dealer organization. These will be sales and public relation positions and will be on a part time basis. These associates will be active during the late spring and early summer. These will be salary plus commission positions and offer a very attractive income potential. If you have interest in these positions, write immediately to:
President VIC ON 300 Harvester Lane Memphis, TN 38127
On receipt of your inquiry, you will be provided an application and particulars of the program.
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1986 FFA ALUMNI CONVENTION
PROCEEDINGS
NOVEMBER 1986
FF A ALUMNI CONVENTION
The National FF A Alumni Convention Proceedings are being published as part of the newsletter so that all FFA Alunmi can share the convention highlights. The Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 12, 1986.
Pictured are representatives from Denmark, WI and New texington, OH receiving the second and first place affiliate
wards.
OUTSTANDING AFFILIATE A '\V ARDS
The Outstanding Affilate A wards were presented to 30 outstanding affiliates. This is the largest number of affiliates to ever qualify for national rating. The winners are as follows:
Gilmer County, Georgia Bushnell-Prairie City, Illinois W estmer, Illinois
Washington, Kansas Parkers Prairie, Minnesota East Butler, Nebraska
Sarasota, Florida Clay Center, Kansas Hill City, Kansas Marshall, Michigan New Ulm, Minnesota Lakeview, Nebraska
velta, Indiana
Central Community, Iowa Barren County, Kentucky
GOLD
Scottsbluff, Nebraska Buckeye Valley, Ohio New Lexington, Ohio Denmark. Wisconsin Luxemburg-Casco, Wisconsin
SILVER
South Rowan, North Carolina Hall, Tennessee
YeinvRainier, Washington Arkansaw, Wisconsin Bonduel, Wisconsin Omro, Wisconsin West De Pere, Wisconsin
BRO;'l;ZE
Walkersville, Mary !and Ozark, ~Iissouri
Groton, South Dakota
CONVENTION DELEGATES
The number of convention delegates, as established by the Constitution, is determined 30 days prior to the Convention by allowing one person to represent up to 200 active members in each chartered State FF A Alumni Association and one additional delegate for every 200 members. This year 113 delegates were present out of 126. Listed below is the allowed number of state delegates and the number that were present.
STATE ALLOWED PRESENT STATE ALLOWED PRESENT
Alabama 0 0 Nebraska 7
Alaska 1 0 Nevada 0
Arizona 1 1 New Hampshire 0
Arkansas 1 0 New Jersey 1
California 1 0 New Mexico 1
Colorado 0 0 New York 1
Connecticut 1 1 North Carolina 2
Delaware 1 1 North Dakota 1
Florida 1 1 Ohio 7
Georgia 3 3 Oklahoma 21
Hawaii 0 0 Oregon 1
Idaho 1 1 Pennsylvania 1
Illinois 7 5 Rhode Island 0
Indiana 1 1 South Carolina 0
Iowa 2 2 South Dakota 1
Kansas 4 4 Tennessee 2
Kentucky 2 2 Texas 2
Louisiana 1 0 Utah 1
Maine 0 0 Vermont 1
Maryland 1 1 Virginia 2
Massachusetts 0 0 Washington 1
Michigan 2 2 West Virginia 1
Minnesota 2 2 Wisconsin 33
Mississippi 1 1 Wyoming 1
Missouri 2 2 Others 0
Montana 2 2 TOTAL 126
Pictured are representatives from our National Gold Emblem Affiliates holding their certificates and plaques.
7 0 0 1
1 1 0 7 21 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 1 33
1 0 113
NEW LEXINGTON, omo SELECTED 1986
oursr ANDING AFFILIATE
The New LexingtOn, Ohio FFA Alumni Affiliate was selected as the 1986 Outstanding Affiliate of the National FF A Alumni Association. Over 1,100 local affiliates are active in the 27 ,000-rnember national organization. This year's award was presented on November 12 in Kansas City, Missouri. at the National FFA Alumni Convention which was held in
conjunction with the National FFA Convention attended by over 22,000 persons.
The New Lexington Affiliate won this top award in 1979, 1980, and 1981. They are the only affiliate to win this top national award four times. Some of their outstanding support activities include providing transportation for 95 school field trips, a $500.00 leadership scholarship, and a hunting and trapping safety program. They spent over 312 work hours on preparing and serving the FFA banquet and furnished over 12,000 miles of transportation on trips to Kansas City, the Ohio Farm Science Review, the Washington Leadership Conference, and the Ohio FF A Camp. FF A and FF A Alumni operated and expanded the Perry County recreational facility. This program started with the FFA Alumni supporting a proposal for a $110,000.00 grant from the state of Ohio. Presently $95,000.00 has been used in developing the facility. The major money raising projects included selling fruit, sponsoring a tractor pull, selling 6,500 hunting and fishing licenses for the state of Ohio, sponsoring a consignment auction, and operating a sweet com stand at the local fair and a hog raffle. It is impossible to list all the activities of the 173-rnember New Lexington, Ohio Affiliate.
The FFA Alunmi president, at time entry was submitted, was Daryl Folk and the FFA advisors are Chris Wolfe, David Blauser, and Roger Davis.
SECOND PLACE NATIONAL AFFILIATE A WARDED TO BUCKEYE VALLEY, OHIO
The Denmark, Wisconsin FF A Alumni has been selected as the second place affiliate. This award recognizes the 386 members of the Denmark FF A Alumni for their many activities of outstanding support. This group had over 300 persons to attend their FFA Alunmi banquet. A committee of 15 persons visited over 30 communities in Wisconsin and adjourning states
to promote starting or improving FF A Alumni activities. The FFA Alumni president, at time entry was submitted, was Norbert V anDeHei and the FF A advisors were Ken Seering and Matt Gliniecki.
WEA SCHOLARSHIP
The National FFA Alumni presented the Wisconsin FFA Alumni with a scholarship, valued at $200.00, to be used by an FFA member participating in the 1987 FFA Work Experience Abroad Program. The scholarship is awarded annually to the state with the most Work Experience Abroad participants.
Wisconsin has received this scholarship for the past eight years.
During 1986 the FFA had 142 members traveling for visits of three months to one year in other countries. The FF A member is placed with a host family and has the opportunity to learn and work with international agriculture.
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK CONTEST
The Milan
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A Alumni Affiliate from Missouri was selected the National winner for 1986. Others receiving Nationafratings ( were:GOLD Lancaster, WI Delta, IN Omro, WI
SILVER Denmark. WI Suring, WI Bonduel, WI Gilmer Co., GA Sew L1m, !"w1N
BRONZE Parkers Prairie, MN New Lexington, OH
Pictured are representatives from the Gold Emblem scrapbook affiliates.
$15,000.00 GIVEN TO FFA MEMBERS IN SCHOLARSHIPS
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The National FFA Alumni presented 50 scholarships, valued at $300.00 each, to local and state FF A Alumni to be used by FFA members attending the l 98i Washing ton Leadership Conference. State FFA Alumni Associations were presented one scholarship for every 500 active Alumni members. Local Alumni affiliates receive a scholarship for every 250 active Alumni members or for 100 Life members. The local and state Alumni groups receiving the scholarships will select the FFA member to receive the full registration fee and a trophy at the 1987 FFA Washington Leadership Conference.
1986 WCP SCHOLARSHIPS
GEORGlA ILLINOIS IOWA KANSAS MJCHIGA.."1 MThl'NESOT A MISSOURI MOt-.'TANA NEBRASKA NORTH CAROLINA OHIO
I 3
l 2 l 3
OKLAHOMA TENN'"ESSEE VIRG!}.1A WISCONSIN OZARK, MISSOURI DENMARK, WI KINGFISHER, OK OWASSO, OK NEW LEXL.'<GTON, OH POMEROY, WA BONDUEL, WI TOTAL NOTE: (*Based on ! 986 membership)
For 250 members Ozark, Missouri (2) Denmark, Wisconsin (!) Bonduel, Wisconsin (I) For 100 Life members Kingfisher, Oklahoma (1)
Denmark, Wisconsin (1) New LI:xington, Ohio (I)
Pomeroy, Washington (l)
0..Vasso, Oklahorne (1)
8 l I 13 2 2 I I I I I 50
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1986 LEGION OF MERIT AW ARD
The Legion of Merit Award was presented to 177 persons for their outstanding efforts in membership promotion. For
receiving this award for five consecutive years, a special lapel pin was presented to Tom Wolfe, Ohio. Lapel pins
were
presented for three comecutive years to Rodney Stewart, Kansas; Deborah Pruett, Missouri; Lawrence Franzen, Nebraska; Gary Maricle,' Nebraska; and Art Schweiner, Wisconsin.FLORIDA Jim Williams Sh:ane Terrell
CbipO!llll'IClllr Ralph Williams Mike Thomason
Bradley It Crews Callie 1lnuston
JaseC.Riuer NEWYQRK Matthew Van "1eet
QEOROIA Michael Dwyer (•2nd)
Connelly Wade Wrtne Bameycast!e (•4th) NORIH C:ABCI.ll:iA Ric.h.anl Ward Brian Orilllll William IL Teague Carol Wells
W. 0. McKinney c•14!llJ John Williams
Josiah Phelpt1 (•2nd)
Tim Weaver NOIITH' DAKQIA IE!':11''ESSEE
Steve Wells {"'4th) Janine Sue Hansen Cindy Carmack ("2nd) Bill Newsom IIJ.It:l'OIS. QWO
Jon Ball Glen Andel'son (•2nd) yumJNIA
Jean McEwen Belinda Fishbaugh Carissa Jean Shiflet Tom O'Brien Rita Hay (• 4!ll)
Prank Toohill Belinda M. H<l'W'ald WISCONSIN
Dick Washnok John E. Licklilllr Steve Cameron
~ Denzil Luz.adder (•7th) Pat Farrington
Rick L Metzger (•6th) Walter Farrington
Beth Ball Rodger Mohler Daiwin Fish
Julie Nicol Steve Fortney
~ Roxann L Sommers Randy Genia:
Eileen Jack.son Duane Van Sickle (•2nd) Matthew GliDieck:i Rodney Stewart (•3rd) Tom Wolfe (•Sth) Gerald Gosda
Irene W eiDCk Stan Hansen
OKLAHOMA, Fe1TOn Havens
KENTIJCKY Michelle Anson Laurel Hestetune
James D. Maddox Allen Auld Jean Hinkfuss
Don Auld Ronald Hinkfuss
LOUISIANA Scott Barrington David Johnson Jerry D. Sumrall (•2nd) Johna Bates Kevin A. Keith (•8th)
Kevin Boatwright Peter Kirchner MAB.YI.AND Gerald Branen Gregl&ensk:i Mrs. Charles C. Smith Adam Brooks John Leiterman
Wayne Burch Betty Luepke
MICHIGAN Andra Carman Jerry Luepke
Craig Harper Teresa Carter Christine Miller
Bill Laurell Dwayne Cartmell Joyce Natzlce
Leon P4nish Machelle Cartmell Ken Natzlce (•2nd)
Dennis R. Williams Randy Cates Bob Noble
Deborah Cooper Norbert W. Perro
MINNESQia Chris Crowley Tmy Pete!son
Ned Boyce R. D. Crowley Keith Piclcerign (•2nd)
Allen lL Glessing Bret Denson Steve Ploessl
Larry I. Klingbeil Laura Drummond Doug Pribyl
Roger Miedtke Amber Felty ("2nd) Kenneth W. Pri!Cbard Dawn Schmidtke Monica Garrison (•2nd) Theresa Pritchard
Darreo Oraumann Ila Mae Raymalcers
MISSISSIPPI Tod Hanks Robert Rayrnalcers (•2nd)
Donald C. Starnes Angela Hart Dennis Rudie
Kelly Haskit Leann Rudie
MISSQllRI TmyHobbie Steven D. Schmidt
Joel Chaffin Cassandra Johnson Linda W. Schuh
Jerry Doran David Jones Bob Sdlumadler (•2nd)
Chris Forgey Ken Klein Art Schweiner (•3rd)
Rhonda Frock Robert Lindenfelser John S. Sdl'Mlldimann Deborah Kay Pruett (•3rd) Tonya McDougal Ken Seering ("'13th) Paula Roussell Stephen Mifl:hell Sandra Staszalc
Joyce E. Sayre (•2nd) Kenna Montgomery Norbert Van De He:i (•2nd}
Cindy Swearengin Matt Muller (•?nd) Jalcs Vesperman Craig Niblett (•2nd) Jerry Wendt ("2nd)
MONI'ANA Marcellus Norton Brian Westenneyer
Frances Donohoe Matthew Oppel Fred Westermeyer
ToddO!ll.lt Elaine Wnult
NEBRASKA David Ousley Ju!uis Wnuk
Joyce Easton Tommy Petty Don Wollin
Lawrence Franzen (•3rd) Gayton Pope Rozanne Zerniclce Charlie v. Gregory Richie Rowland
John M. Jedlicka (•2nd) l..aDotma Ruyle (•2nd) WYQMJNG Gary I.. Maricle (•3rd) Eric Selvidge Larry Struempf (•2nd) Colleene Minnick Matt Smith
Bob Pedulla Shawn Spam •Indicates number of
Sally Romnan Jerry Lee Spears, Jr. consecutive yeais Ted D. Ward (•8th) Jason Starkey
SfATE MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
The new FFA Alumni Blazers awarded to State Presidents or their representatives for outstanding membership promotion were sponsored by the Ace Bolt and Nut Company. Blazers were awarded to states with a membership increase of 50 or more by October I, 1986. States winning the beautiful wool blazers were Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, Cslifornia and Wyoming.
BL'Sr\ESS SESSION IN REVIE'W
Annual Dues-A motion by Terry Petersen, Wisconsin, and seconded by John Carter. Oklahoma to increase annual dues to
$6.00 staning in 1988 passed. An amendment to increase dues to
$7 .00 failed.
Life Dues-A motion by Dennis Williams, Michigan, and seconded by Josiah Phelps, Georgia for Life membership dues to remain at Sl00.00 through 1988 passed. An amendment to discontinue free magazine subscriptions for Life members failed.
RETIRI~G ~ATIO:'\AL
COUNCIL :\!EMBERS
The retiring National FFA Alumni Council members were presented plaques for their outstanding service to the FFA Alumni. They were (I to r) Jim Wells, NVATA Rep., Rogersville, TN.; Steve Meredith, Past FFA President, Glendale, KY.; Shirley Davis, Western Region Rep., Guthrie, OK.; Dewey Stewart, State Supervisor Rep., Indianapolis, IN. and not present for the picture was Jay Householder, Past Alumni President, Junction City, OH.
1986 OUTSTANDING FFA ALUMNI
Pictured above from left are: Dr. Ted Ward of Lincoln, Nebraska. Mr. LaytOn Peters of New Ulm, Minnesota and Mr.
Arthur Kurtz of Madison, Wisconsin were selected to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award. This award is presented to
three top individuals each year.
Dr. Ward was an active FFA member serving as a Nebraska FFA officer. He was a teacher of vocational agriculture and has served on Nebraska's state staff for 15 years. Presently, he is Nebraska's Director of Agriculture Education. Dr. Ward has served on the FFA Alumni Council in Nebraska since it
chartered and has been membership secretary for eight years. He served on the National Council from 1977 - 79.
Mr. Peters, a retired teacher of vocational agriculture for 32 years, is now counseling farm crisis victims. He initiated the New Ulm Alumni Affiliate, helped solidify the Minnesota FF A Alumni and served on the National FF A Alumni Council. He also served as president of NV AT A.
Mr. Kurtz, a charter member, was president of the Baraboo FFA Chapter in Wisconsin. He taught vocational agriculture until he joined the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture in 1951. He served for 30 years in many roles including Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. He presently serves as Special Assistant for Agriculture for U.S. Senator Robert Kasten. Mr.
Kurtz was the first Wisconsin FF A Alumni President and served as National President in 1976.
LARGEST AFFILIATES
Pictured above are representatives of the Denmark, WI.
Affiliate receiving a plaque for being the second largest affiliate with 553 members and the Ozark, MO. Affiliate receiving a plaque for being the largest affiliate In 1986
1uith J:\:"'712 momh~rc::.
1986 STATE AND LOCAL MEMBERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS
1. State with Largest Percentage of Growth
1st Indiana 132% 91 to 212 members(
2nd Florida 131% 172 to 398 members 2. State with Most Alumni Members
1st Wisconsin 2nd Oklahoma
6,844 members 4,315 members 3. . State with Largest Increase in Alumni Members
1st Oklahoma 480 members
2nd Florida 172 members
4. State with Most Life Members 1st Oklahoma
2nd Wisconsin
1, 165 Life members 1,015 Life members 5. Most Life Member Affiliates in a State
1st Oklahoma 2nd Wisconsin 6. Most Affiliates in a State
1st Wisconsin 2nd Oklahoma
7. Most Life ~fembers in an Affiliate 1st
TIE 1st
Denmart. Wisconsin
~ew Lex.ington, Ohio 8. Most Alumni M:embers in an Affiliate
1st Ozark, Missouri 2nd Denmart, Wisconsin
28 Life affiliates 9 Life affiliates 171 affiliates 117 affiliates
13 3 Life members 133 Life members
578 members 553 members CONVE~TION
BANQUET AND FIRST
CONVENTION AUCTION
The second ~ational Convention Banquet was attended by 230 persons and featured the presentation of several Alumni awards. Floyd Doering of Wisconsin served as master of ceremonies. Following the award,presentation, the first Alumni Auction with over 120 items was conducted by Steve Meredith and Randy Meyer, both members of the National FFA Alumni Council. After approx.imately one and a half hours, all items were sold and $3,755.00 was raised. A special thanks goes out to the contributors and buyers in making this a very successful activity. All Alumni are encouraged to become involved in securing donations for our 1987 auction.
West Holt, NE. Affiliate donated this beautiful stained glass Alumni emblem to the auction.
WELCOME NEW LIFE MEMBERS
Since our fall newsletter, our prestigious list of Life members has grown by 242 and has reached a total of 6,696. A Life member receives the FFA magazine and may designate that upon their death a $100.00 check be presented as a memorial scholarship to a FFA
r
"llember in a chapter or state of their choice. or may be designated to support some area of agriculture and/or vocational agriculture l ,ducation. We salute our new Life members.Craig Kullmer Dysart, IA Timothy A, Clark Astoria, OR Richard Kloucek Scotland, SD Frank Kloucek Scotland, SD T. Washburn Lost Creek, WV Terry Panisb Trenton, FL Karen Hum Branford, FL Shannon Robinson Live Oak. FL John Marti Pomona Park. FL Sandra Blackwelder Bushnell, FL Cindy Curl Tampa, FL Kathy Senobe Homestead, FL Kenneth Stumpf Columbia, IL Scott Hillebo Polk City, IA Harold Lande Huxley, IA David Barry Valparaiso, NE
Jack Nagel Davey, NE
Oyde Nelson Valparaiso, NE Kenneth Sabata Valparaiso, NE Jeff Schellpeper Lincoln, NE Richa!d Douglas Cortland, NE Dean Dallman Franklin, NE Garry Greving Cllapman, NE Gary Denton Mitchell, NE Donald Hudson Hartville, MO Marty Coley Lafayette, TN Todd Burnett Deer Lodge, TN Roger Richardson Cllristiana, TN Davis Delmar Greenback, TN James E. Freshour Newport, TN Douglas Flory Grottoes, VA Doris Phillips Waynesboro, VA David Wright Weyers Cave, VA Millard Wright Weyers Cave, VA Craig Bailey Harrisonburg, VA Cllarles Menn Norwalk, WI 1eginal Weber Cuba City, WI Lisle Blackbourn Cassville, WI Norbert Sloma Denmark, WI Gary Taicher Denmark, WI Steven Dickinsen Osseo, WI Randy Schaefer Osseo, WI John Easterson Osseo, WI tvfichael Groce Alexandria, VA Patricia Kay Mount Taft, TX Chris Taliaferro Scurry, TX Steve Mccannon Nicholson, GA Nancy McCannon Nicholson, GA W. L Stallworth Parrot, GA Mack Crosby, Jr. FL Valley, GA K. Morrison, Sr. Nashville, GA Gary W. Black Macon, GA Lester Flack Pearl City, IL Elwyn Wilson Leaf River, IL JJhn. Hil!ebo Polk City, IA Jay Jackman Lexington, KY Eric C. Isom Fruitland, ID Steven J. Sears Weatherfo!d, TX Gail Connell Johnson City, TX Coby Shorter, Ill Eagle Lake, TX Kevin Coffman Holliday, MO Robert W. Weaver Hartselle, AL H. L Moss Tulsa, OK J. Fleming Oklahoma City, OK Ronda Cllapman Calvin, OK Tim Starks Manchester, OK Sally Sappington Quapaw, OK Frances Baker Alex, OK Peggy Brand Alex, OK Cindy Strickland Alex, OK Leta Sparks El Reno, OK LeRoy Schein Pocasset, OK Teddy Pickard Blanchard, OK Mike Barnes Boise City, OK Charles Dungan Cllickasha, OK Clayton Hunt Cllickasha, OK Delbert Campbell Enid, OK
R. H. Tem Enid, OK
Jim Gilmore Chouteau, OK Jim Dooley Cllouteau, OK
Steve Unrau Inola, OK Ron Burns Claremore, OK Kathy Flanagan Collinsville, OK Steve Holland Erick, OK Robert Houk Fairview, OK Nonna Lauer Granite, OK Jerald Giffo!d Granite, OK Carroll Jones Granite, OK Mike Belusko Hattshome, OK HOWIU'd Burger Hattshome, OK Thomas Irwin Hartshorne, OK Qyde Spears Hattshome, OK Mickey Nolen Hartshorne, OK John P. Peace Hartshorne, OK Kenneth Sherrill McAlester, OK W. Anderson,,III Holdenville, OK Janet Whelan Holdenville, OK Ron Long Lawton, OK Harold Short Lawton, OK Melvin Walck Lindsay, OK Carl Du1ton Lindsay, OK Jeff Selzer Bradley, OK Richa!d Branch Lindsay, OK W. L Lewis Oklahoma City, OK Bob Scott Newkirk, OK Sidney Spore Kildare, OK Mark Conklin Newkirk, OK Teni Hames Norman, OK Jona Kay Horton Norman, OK Leon Ezell Colcord, OK David Woolsey Owasso, OK C. H. Hicks Owasso, OK Joe Don Henley Collinsville, OK Vickie Twist Owasso, OK Louis Twist, Jr. Owasso, OK David Carunell Pawnee, OK Jim Kinder Carney, OK Charles Wall Perkins, OK Rodney Arthur Purcell, OK Betty Raunikar Stillwater, OK Ruhr Dreessen Stillwater, OK Angie Kalka Tecumseh, OK Bryan Smith Tipton, OK Dave Sheffield Fort Gibson, OK Betty S. Combs Woodlawn, VA C. Wayne Combs Woodlawn, VA Fred Hryhorchuk Deweyville, TX Timothy L. Bailey Madison, WI Douglas Harunann Maple Park. IL Gerald Hartmann Sycamore, IL Jeffrey Hartmann Sycamore, IL Dennis Ryan Milan, MO Robert Oausen Columbus, NE G. Grotelueschen Columbus, NE Darlene Maricle Columbus, NE Matt Winkelbauer Nmfolk. NE Leveda Nielsen Oiapman, NE Jimmy Hough Grand Island, NE Rodney Gustafson West PL, NE Gary Reimers West Point, NE Pat Schlickbernd West Point, NE Robert D. Sommers London, OH Cecil Robinson Delaware, OH Lois Harvey Cardington, OH Samuel Harvey Ca!dington, OH John James Cardington, OH Donald L. Lee Edison, OH Marvin Shirley AzJe, TX Ricky Miller AzJe, TX Carl Rexrode Bridgewater, VA Allen Shank Bridgewater, VA Marcus VanPelt Mt.Crawford, VA Shelvin Arey Bridgewater, VA Gerald Good Harrisonburg, VA Melvin Keagy Weyers Cave, VA A. Ketterman Harrisonburg, VA Doug Kiracofe Oiesterfield, VA Gary Lineweaver Bridgewater, VA W. Meyerhoeffer Dayton, VA Gary Moyers Mt. Crawford, VA
Larry Newman Dayton, VA Jeff Patterson Bridgewater, VA Carlton Shickel Bridgewater, VA Edwa!d Stickley Bridgewater, VA W. Whiunore Bridgewater, VA Wesly Wright Bridgewater, VA Sidney Grove Bridgewater, VA Carissa Shiflet ML Crawfo!d, VA B. Fitzgerald Stuarts Draft, VA D. Fitzgerald Stuarts Draft, VA Lynn Caley Bloomington, WI Jeff Pingel Ointonville, WI John Gehring Hartford, WI Steven VanLannen Seymour, WI Dennis Leonard DeForesL. WI Dean Duescher Hustler, \I/I Jeff Sommers Plover, WI Edwa!d Peck MaMall, WI Ray Bregger Quincy, MI Rod Hahn Kennewick. WA Ray McGr.um Pomeroy, WA Mark Ruarlc Pomeroy, WA Dave Waldron Pomeroy, WA Susan Waldher Pomeroy, WA Oiarles Woodv Pomerov, WA Keith Ruff • Wisconsin Dells, \\1 Robert Spiegel Granton, WI James Zwiebel Owatonna., M.:-;
E. Silvers Taikmg Rock, GA J. Homer Hefner Eiliiav, GA Tim Weaver E'.!i'av, GA Joe Wells E'.:i;ay, GA Philip Clladde!don Galesburg, IL Oiarles Ladner Topeb, KS J. Moats Sha"'llee ~~ssion. KS Robert Shriner Juncllon City, OH Arlie Oood Ha.ileyv11le, OK Barbara Goddard Hartshorne, OK Durwood Scott Harts~orne. OK Mark Scou Haruhorne. OK Richa!d Scou Har'.5horne, OK 0. Sensibaugh Hans.~orne, OK Floyd West Bache. OK Myrna Scott :;~nshcrne. OK
Louise Campbell Bristow, OK George Foster Bristow, OK Kelly Jackson Bristow, OK Kathy Stephens Bristow, OK Bob Bunis Bristow, OK Anthony Bailey Goshen, IN Donald Thorpe Kandiyohi, MN Lann Saunders Clinton, TN H. Longmire Andersonville, TN Joe Saunder Clinton, TN Joe Fogerty Clinton, TN Donald Lewis Newton, NJ V. Jacque Roszel New Egypt, NJ Cynthia Roszel New Egypt, NJ Bruce Larsen Plentywood, MT
Ed Bell Cairo, GA
Cuy Broome Cairo, GA
Hilda McKinney Cairo, GA H.R. Madison Cairo, GA Harold Ragan Cairo, GA Nick Babson Oak Brook, IL Susan Vaughn Las Cruces, NM Rob Atchley Albuquerque, NM Dan Ware Las Cruces, NM Delmon Ha!dee Benson, NC Bernard Nirode Wellington, OH Craig Woltz New Lexington, OH Kevin Jorgensen Pine River, WI .9lannie Bowen Columbus, OH H. B. Wiley Watkinsville, GA Dennis Symons Robbinsville, NJ Leonard LaPorna Nutley, NJ Edgar Emley New Egypt, NJ
~like Iannitelli Belvidere, NJ Karen Shontz Vincentown, NJ R.icha!d Stigale Woodbury Ht., NJ Maryann Vogt Medfo!d, NJ Lisa Mullen Bloomer, WI R.it.a Arcand Clear Lake, WI Roger Schoenborn Astoria, OR Peter Davidshofer Dyersville, IA K. Adcock Junction City, OH Gary Sloan Plainview, MN
1986-87
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