Board of Directors Minutes 1962

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AGENDA

Meeting of the Nati.onal FFA Board

of

Student Officers

and

Board of Directors July 24-25-26-27, 1962

I. Introduction of new Board members • A. w. Tenney

II. Remarks relative to responsibilities of Board of Directors - A. w. Tenney

a. Written policies, how kept and use made

III. Reading and approval of minutes of January, 1962, meeting IV. Report from four regional representatives

v. Report of National Treasurer - J. M. Campbell VI. Report on Building and Grounds - E. J. Hawkins

a. Status of new addition to FFA B

uilding b.

Review of maintenance and improvements VII. Report on National FFA Magazine - Wilson carnes

a. New personnel

b.

Advertising status

c. Subscription status

d.

Report on new subscription price e. Financial report (adoption of budget) f. Future plans

VIII. Report on Official FFA Calendar - Howard Carter

IX. Report on Future Farmers Supply Service - E. J. Hawkins a. Present stat·1.1.s

b.

Financial

r~x~ort an<l

adoption of budget

c.

Items to be d:i.scontLmGd

d.

New items to be ad

J..3d

e. FFA jacket contract f. Emblem contract

g. Exhibit plaques (distingui

3hed service - Star chapter farmer)

h. Future plans

i.

Procedure for obta:i.;J.:i.ng me.

i,bership cards (N.D.) -

w. P. Gray x. Old Business

a. Status of ''Exploitation of National FFA Organization & Emblem

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Programs - w. P. Gray

1.

"Heart of Dixie" products 2. People to People Tour

3.

European Farm

To~r

4. Kraft

Advertis~mcnt

b. Status of Alaska, Vir gin Islands and Guam groups (Pg. 6 - 1/62 Min.) c. Report on FFA member ki

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led in Kansas City last year - A. w. Tenney

d. Progress report on proposed National Crop Judging Contest (Pg. 10 - 1/62 Min.)

e. Status of Future Farmer organizations in other countries (Pg.

10 - 1/62 Min.)

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a. Operation Procedures - Relationship, Policies and Responsibilities of Future Farmers Supply Service, National FFA Magazine and Official / FFA Calendar to National FFA Organization (Board of Directors)• Tenney

l/b.

Status of AUL and YFL Insurance Companies - Wilson Carnes

~ Harold Garver's letter of request - A.

w.

Tenney d. Approval of A~erican Farmer Candidates - A.

w.

Tenney

North Atlantic Region Pacific Region

Central Region Southern Region

e. Approval of Honorary American Farmers 1. List of vo-ag teachers

2. Fathers of National Officers 3. Fathers of Star Farmers

4. Supervisors and Teacher Trainers

w.

E. Gore, State Supervisor Agricultural Education, Columbia, South carolina (Ret. Board of Directors)

Jesse A. Taft, State Supervisor Agricultural Education, Boston, Massachusetts (Ret. Board of Trustees)

c.

H. Bonsack, Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Madison, Wisconsin

Melvin Henderson, Head of Department, Vocational Agriculture Service, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois (Retired) John

w.

Lacey, Asst. Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Topeka,

Kansas - poultry superintendent

Mark

z.

Hendren, Asst. Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Des Moines, Iowa - dairy cattle superintendent

w.

H. Witt, Teacher Trainer, Vocational Agriculture, Urbana, Illinois • meats superintendent

J.

Brown Morton, District Supervisor, Vocational Agriculture, Stillwater, Oklahoma - livestock superintendent

H. M. Strubinger, Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Springfield, Illinois - dairy products superintendent E. O. Bolender, District Supervisor, Agricultural Education,

Columbus, Ohio

Walter R. Williams, Jr., State Director, Vocational and Adult Education, Tallahassee, Florida

5. Business and Industry

George H. Soule, Public Relations Department, E. I. duPont, deNemours

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Co., Wilmington 98, Delaware

Howard Carter, Associate Editor, The National FUTURE FARMER, Box 29, Alexandria, Virginia

John E. Terrell, Regional Vice President, Sears-Roebuck Foundation, 4640 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia 24, Pa.

Harry Grant, Director, Agricultural Relations, Wirthmore Feeds, 343 Winter Street, Waltham 54, Massachusetts

Louis H. Wilson, Secretary and Director of Information, National Plant Food Institute, 1700 K Street, N.

w.,

Washington 6, D.c.

Lister Hill, United States Senate, Washington 25, D. c. (Alabama) E. S. Marsh, President, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway

System, 80 East Jackson Blvd., Chicago 4, Illinois Romaine Smith, Youngfolks Editor, The Progressive Farmer,

Birmingham, Alabama

Herb Plambeck, Farm Service Director, Radio Station WHO, Des Moines, Iowa

William

c.

Richardson, Youth Director, Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Southern States Building, Richmond 13, Virginia

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f. Speakers at convention

g. Selection of Distinguished Service Plaque recipients -

w.

P. Gray h. Approval of 15-year donor plaques - W. P. Gray

i. Report on National FFA Week Plans - John Farrar

j. Determine if complimentary subscriptions are to be given to Honorary American Farmer Degree recipients

k. Proposed amendment to National Constitution pertaining to Article X, Section B, Paragraph 1 (California-Idaho-Ohio) - Election of National FFA Officers

1. Items from January Special Study Group - Gray 1. Use of FFA jacket

2. Status of and recommendations for associate membership improvement

3. How to strengthen and use Collegiate Chapters (a) Professor Morrison's study

(b) What can be done at national convention for collegiate members to accomplish objectives of this membership program

(c) Changes needed in Constitution relative to Collegiate Chapters to make them more effective to students and the program

4. Discuss basis for selection of Gold Emblem Chapters (Georgia recommendation and national survey)

5. Discuss the feasibility of a Farm Forum Contest in FFA Awards Program

6. Discuss changes in American Farmer Degree application form 7. How to determine (select) Honorary Farmer Degrees (criteria) 8. How can the tie between vo-ag and FFA be strengthened?

9. The FFA - NFA

XII. Review and adoption of the 1962-63 FFA Budget -

w.

P. Gray XIII. National Convention

a. Report of May meeting of the Kansas City Advisory Committee - A.

w.

b. Review of tentative program -

w.

P. Gray c. Possible Speakers

H. Roe Bartle, Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, Washington 25, D.

c.

Jerry Litton, Route 4, Chillicothe, Missouri Harry

s.

Truman, Independence, Missouri

Tenney

John A. Hannah, President, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Orville Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture, Washington 25, D.C.

d. Possible judges for Public Speaking Contest Education

Oliver Hodges, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Capitol Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cecil E. Stanley, State Director, Vocational Education, State Capitol, Lincoln 9, Nebraska

Milo J. Peterson, Professor

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Chairman, Department of Agricultural Education, College of Education, University of Minnesota,

University Farm, St. Paul 1, Minnesota (Pres. elect, AVA) Hubert Wheeler, Executive Officer, State Board for Vocational

Education, Jefferson City, Missouri

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Mrs. Alyce Lowrie, Director of Information, Agriculture Council of California, Sacramento, California

Louis M. Thompson, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

James A. McCain, President, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas R. M.Swenson, Assistant Dean, Director of Research Instruction,

Michigan State University, Ea.st Lansing, Michigan

John A. Hannah, President, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

~riculture

Wib Justi, Director of Youth Activities, The National Grange, 1616 H Street, N.

w.,

Washington 6, D.

c.

Harry Bryson, Executive Director, Agricultural Hall of Fame, Kansas City, Missouri

George A. Selke, Assistant to the Secretary,

u. s.

Department of Agriculture, Washington 25, D.

c.

Harold E. Myers, Dean, School of Agriculture, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Tom McDowell, Commissioner of Agriculture, Madison, Wisconsin Business and Industry

George Neiley, Director of Public Relations, Deere

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Co., Moline, Ill.

George H. Swift, Vice President, Swift and Company, 115 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago 4, Illinois

Harold A. Edlund, Vice President - Marketing, Butler Manufacturing Company, 7400 E. 13th·Street, Kansas City 26, Missouri

curry W. Stoup, President, New Idea Farm Equipment Co., Division of Avco Distributing Corp., Coldwater, Ohio

J. D. Sykes, Vice President, Ralston Purina Company, Checkerboard Square, St. Louis 2, Missouri

Louis H. Wilson, Secretary and Director of Information, National Plant Food Institute, 1700 K Street, N. W.,Washington 6, D. C.

E. F. Tomlinson, President, B. F. Goodrich Company, 500 South Main Street, Akron 18, Ohio

Edwin J. Sommer, President, ?1id-States Steel and Wire Company, Crawfordsville, Indiana

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Everett Eakin, Press Relations Manager, Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company, 811 Madison Avenue, Toledo 1, Ohio

Alex Drier, 190 North State St., Chicago 1, Illinois (Radio) Carl Meyerdirk, President, National Association of Radio and TV

Farm Directors, Station KVOO, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dick Hanson, Editor, Successful Farming, Meredith Publishing Company, Des Moines 3, Iowa

R. Douglas Stuart, Chairman of the Board, The Quaker Oats Company, Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago 54, Illinois

L.

w.

Moore, President, American Oil Co., 910

s.

Michigan Avenue, Chicago 80, Illinois

Samuel W. White, Jr., President, Oliver Cc~poration, 400 West Madison Street, Chicago 6, Illinois

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e. Board and Staff Assignments

£. Registration - Duis

g. Courtesy Corps and Ushers - Duis

h. New Decorations, features, etc.

-

^Gray

i. Exhibits - Hollenberg

j. Hotel Room Reservations - Tenney k. Contests - Johnson

1. Plans for Donors - Tenney

m. Exhibit on careers in Agriculture

XlV. Review of State conventions and leadership training by national officers - Butler

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PROPOSED BUDGET FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA July l, 1962 - .June 30, 1963

BAI.ANCE ON HAND - July 1, 1962 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••$ 95,979.05 ESTIM!\TED RECEIPTS

Dues •••••••••••••••• • ••••••••••• • ••• • •. • • • • • • • • • • • •

Royalties:

*Future Farmers Supply Service ••••••• $ FFA Calendar ••••.•••••••••••••••••••

Fair Publishing House •••••••••••••••

St. Louis Button Company ••••••••••••

Rent:

Future Faruers Supply Service •••••••

FFA Magazine ••••••••••••••••••••••• ·•

**Grant:

Future Farmers Supply Service (out of current income) ••••••••••• · ••••••• ·• • Contribution - American Oil Company -

(for Farm Safety book) •••••••••••••

78,000.00 3,500.00 325.00 100.00

20,000.00 10,000.00

20,000.00 2.soo.00 Mis eel laneous •• · •.•.••••• · •.• , •.•••••••••••••••••••••

$37,500.00

81,925.00

30,000.00

22,500.00

50.00 171, 975.00 BALANCE ON HAND PLUS ESTIMATED RECEIPTS •••••••••••••••••• $ 267,954.05

*

Based on 6% of $1,300,000.00 gross sales.

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$65,000 budgeted in 1961-62 for building, of which $35,000.00 was from balance in FFA account and a $30,000.00 grant from Future Farmers Supply Service. However, in 1962 Dr. Tenney authorized the Supply Service to grant additional $25,000.00 out of current income to cover additional cost of building. The $35,000.00 indebtedness to FFA to be paid back in two years with grants of $20,000.00 in 1962-63 and $15,000.00 in 1963-64.

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I.

II.

TRAVEL

~~ional Officers ••••••••••••••••••••••• $ C/1}6ard of Directors ••••••••••••••••••••••

i;/Special Travel (National Staff) •••••••••

NATIONAL CONVENTION Delegate Expense:

Travel •••••••••••••••••••••

Officer-Delegate Luncheon •••

Printing:

Programs •••••••••••••••••••

Proceedings •••••••.••••••••

American Farmer List •••••••

Honorary American Farmer List (700) ••••••••••••••••

You & Your Convention ••••••

I. D. Cards ·•••••••••••••••

Invitations •••••••••••••·••

$5,000.00 400.00 1,250.00 3,500.00 -

250.00""

375.00 .;

650.00 ~

125.00- 80.00 -

5,400.00

Invitations (Reception) • . • • 125.00 -l939j\96

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*National Band • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - 2·; 500.00

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Secretarial Travel & Expense •••••.•••••••• +-1,350.00

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Pageant Program • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • _ 500. 00 Talent •••••.••..••... ~ ••...• ,. ••.•••.•. ~ 1J500.00

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Exhibits ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• - 1,000.00

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Leadership Training Demonstration ••••••••• _.. 500.00

\ Reception • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •. • • • • • • • ~ 500. 00 Badges • • • • • . . .• • . • • • • . • • • • • • . • • • • • . • • • • • • • ..:...-- 325. 00 t S tenotypis t • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ,.-. 400. 00

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Photos

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Publicity ••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ 500.00

\Rental of Equipment, and Supplies... - 550.00 Communications ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ 100.00

\Stage Arrangements • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • rt:"""' 600.00 Decorations

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New Equipment •••••••••••••• ..--1,SOO.OO Miscellaneous •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ...- 400.00

IJ7-~

qfl, I

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,$24, 930.

ee

III. AWARDS -

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American Farmer Keys ••••••••••••••••••••

Certificates and Awards •••••••••••••••••

3,600.00

1,600.00 $ 5,200.00 ...----

Additional $250.00 for reimbursement on salary

~substitute

Additional $300.00 fQr purchasing new music

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PRINTING (National Office)

(20,000 - fl513 - P.S.) $ 270.00 (35,000 - #1299 -Chapter) 1,500.00 (15,000 - Farm Safety 200.00

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^{650 -} ⁶⁵⁷ Ann. Rept.) 125.00 (15,000 - #665 Am. Farmer) l,500.00 (15,000 - Farm Saf. Bk.) 2,500.00

All Stationery, Brochures, etc • • • _• •

$ 6,095.00

1.000.00 $ 7 ,095.00 ,--

V. NATIONAL OFFICE EXPENSE

Dir. of Public Relations - Salary ••••••

Secretary to Ex. Secy. - Salary ••••••

Secy. to Dir. of Pub. Rela. -Salary ••••

Secy. to Natl. Treasurer.- PT Salary •••

11,415.00 ..--- 5. 850. 00 ..--- 5, 655. 00 t . -·

**Est. Allowance for Salary Increase •••••

2, 910.00 L--·

1,291.50 ~ 27,121.50

Travel - Dir. of Public Relations ... 2,000.00 ---- Bond Premiums & Taxes •·•••••••••••••••• 500.00...- National FFA Week Material • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2,000.00 / Supplies, Equipment and Rental ••••••••• 2,000.00 ,.;

Telephone and Telegraph•••••••••••••••• 300.00 / Postage and Express • • • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • 37 5 • 00 v

Repair and Adjustment •••••••••••••••••• 175.00 _.;

Comp. Subscriptions to NFFA Magazine.... ~8.ICO ~ o o o . ^ud

FFA Calendars • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 900. 00

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I ~Cl., t:7 o Photographs •••••••••••••••••••••••• •·.. 900. 00 ....- -./:. 'rtt:I

$;;. g

Public Relations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~o~ Health Insurance ••••••••••••••••••••••• 150.00 ,,/""

Legal and Auditing •••••••••••••••••·~·· 350.00 • Social Security Tax •••••••••••••••••••• 800.00

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Miscellaneous •• ,, •••••••••••••••••••••• ·~rta.o0.900.00 V39,746.50

VI. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROGRAM•••••••••••••••••••••••• .. 800.00 .

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700.00 .,,,..,--- VII. JUDGING EXPENSE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

VIII. FFA BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Maintenance, fuel, power •••••••••••••••

Taxes ... •

New Warehouse ••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Depreciation (Reserve Fund) •••••••••••••

18,500.00 v '

750.00 /

20,000.00 , / . / ' 10.000.00/ 49,250.00

IX. CONTINGENT ~··· 250.00 /

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES •••••••••••••••••••••••$i49,471.5'0

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Cost of 3 year period

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In event Government salary increase is adopted; this fig~re is based upon

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of total for salary.

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MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE NATIONAL BOARDS OF STUDENT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

Washington, D.C.

July 24-27, 1962 July 24, 1962

The meeting of the Board of Student Officers and Board of Directors of the Future Farmers of America was called to order at 9:15 a.m., in the offices of the Agricultural Education Branch,

u.

S. Office of Education, by Dr. A.

w.

Tenney, Chairman. Board members present, in addition to Dr. Tenney, included:

Board of Directors J.

H.

T.

E.

G. Bryant, State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Atlanta, Georgia;

R. Damisch, Chief, Agricultural Education, Springfield, Illinois;

E. Edwards, State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Charleston,

w.

Va.;

Horii, Program Specialist, Agricultural Education, Honolulu, Hawaii;

J. Johnson, H. N. Hunsicker, H. F. Duis, and M. C. Gaar, all of the Office of Education, Washington, D.

c.

Board of Student Officers

Victor Butler, National FFA President, Havana, Florida;

Richard

c.

Black, National FP'A Student Secretary, Prairie Grove, Arkansas;

Randall McCutcheon, National FFA Vice President, Reedy, West Virginia;

James Prewitt, National FFA Vice President, Kirbyville, Texas;

Darryl Eastvold, National FFA Vice President, Mayville, North Dakota, and Keith N. Simmons, National FFA Vice President, Enterprise, Oregon.

R. E •. Naugher, Assistant Director of the Agricultural Education Branch, Washington, D. C.; Wm. Paul Gray, National FFA Executive Secretary, Washington, D.

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John Farrar, Director of Public Relations and Information

for the FFA, Washington, D. C.; J. M. Campbell, State Supervisor, Agri- cultural Education, and National FFA Treasurer, Richmond, Virginia, also were present.

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Approval of Previous Minutes

Report of National Treasurer

Approval of Treasurer's Report

Report on New Warehouse

Financial Report and Proposed Budget of the FF Magazine

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It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Keith Simnons and carried that the reading of the Minutes of

the previous meeting be dispensed with and the Minutes be accepted as previously mimeographed and distributed to the States. It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Dr. Tenney then made appropriate remarks relative to the responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Board of Student Officers.

A copy of the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures of the Future Farmers of America for the year July 1, 1961, through June 30, 1962, was distributed and explained by Mr. J. M. Campbell, National FFA Treasurer. This

statement was reviewed in detail.

It was moved by Keith Simnons, seconded by Randall McCutcheon and carried that the report of the National Treasurer be approved. It was moved by Dr. Gaar, seconded by Mr. Damisch and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Mr. E. J. Hawkins, Manager of the Future Farmers Supply Service, gave a report on the new warehouse which will provide the Supply Service with much needed storage

space. He stated that the building bas been completed and that it bas been officially accepted.

Mr. Wilson Carnes, Editor of The National FUTURE

FARMER Magazine, appeared before the group and distributed copies of the Magazine's Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1962 and the Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1963. After reviewing the report and proposed budget in detail, it was moved by Darryl Eastvold, seconded by James Prewitt and carried

that the report and proposed budget of The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine be accepted. It was moved bv Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Duis and carTied that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Mr. Carnes stated that the number of subscribers in 1962 to The National FUTURE FARMER reached an all-time high of 293,000.

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Report on Official FFA Calendar

Due Bills on FFA Calendar

Courtesy Corps Meeting in

K.c.

Set at 7:00 p.m.

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Mr. Howard Carter, Associate Editor, who heads the magazine's calendar department, appeared before the Boards and gave his report on the official FFA calendar program. He stated that the 1964 calendar cover would feature an Aberdeen Angus cow and calf.

Mr. Carter stated that problems have arisen in regard to action that should be taken concerning

companies that are late in paying their calendar bills or the few who do not pay their bills at all. He said that they lose money trying to collect, and that they hesitated turning these bills over to collection agencies for fear that this action might hurt the local chapters.

No official action was taken, but it was the feeling of both Boards that these bills should be written off rather than being turned over to collection agencies.

Mr.

Carter further stated that these delinquent accounts have complicated their bookkeeping and requested authorization that, if the bills are not paid by March 1,

the National Organization and the State Association not receive their 5 percent commissions on these sales.

It was then moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Randall Mccutcheon and carried that the magazine be authorized to calculate the commission to the State Associations and the National Organization on the official FFA calendar as of March 1. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.

Mr. Edwards reported that he had received a letter requesting that the Courtesy Corps meeting in Kansas City be held later in the evening, rather than at the scheduled time of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, because some of the States in the New England region have trouble getting

there in the early afternoon. Without any objections, it was decided to hold the Courtesy Corps mee~ing at 7:00 p.m. rather than at 2:00 p.m. on October 9.

The meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m.

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National FFA Calendar

Proposed Program In International Relations

Report of Future Farmers Supply Service

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The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 a.m. with all members of both Boards present.

A short discussion was held on the National FFA Calendar and as to whether it should be a fund-raising activity or a public relations activity. Dr. Tenney appointed a committee to come up with proposals on the calendar and to report back to the Boards the next day.

The committee members were Victor Butler, Keith Simmons, Darryl Eastvold, Mr. Damisch, and Mr. Bryant.

Victor Butler made a brief report on a visit he had with four teachers from Columbia, South America. These men were very impressed with the FFA organization and expressed their desire for such an organization in Columbia. Victor felt it would be a good idea to have FFA representatives visit Columbia and other countries

to help them in the establishment of such organizations.

Dr. Tenney said that the organization had a responsibility to be of help to other countries but felt that we could do more good by bringing boys and teachers to this country.

Mr. Damisch suggested that it might be desirable to set up a committee to include representatives from such groups as the National FFA Board of Directors, the U.

s.

Office of Education, the State Department, and donors to the FFA Foundation to make some recommendations after they have considered the entire picture worldwide, with the thought in mind of including a reasonable amount of money in the budget whereby an International Program could be initiated. It was.moved by Richard Black, seconded by James Prewitt and carried that Dr. Tenney appoint a committee on international relations and this committee report back to the Boards as soon as possible.

It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Dr. Gaar and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Copies of the Future Farmers Supply Service Financial Report for the period July 1, 1961 - June 30, 1962, and

the Proposed Budget for the period July 1, 1962 - June 30, 1963, were distrib~ted and reviewed. During his report, Mr. Hawkins recommended an increase in the Supply Service royalty payment to the FFA and NFA organizations to

6 percent rather than 5 percent of gross sales. It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Keith Simmons and carried that the Financial Report and the Proposed Budget of the Supply Service be approved and that Mr. Hawkins be authorized to increase the Supply Service royalty payment

to the FFA and NFA organizations to 6 percent. It was moved by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried

that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

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Official FFA Jacket

State and American

Farmer Keys

Key Tags Approved

PFA Jacket Contracts

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A discussion was held concerning the quality of the official FFA jacket. It had been reported to Mr. Damisch by a teacher that some of the jackets did not measure up in quality. Mr. Hawkins said that the two factories manufacturing the jackets have a standard set of specifi- cations. They both order their materials,. etc. from the same places. He requested that Mr. Damisch have a sample of the jackets in question sent to him to check.

Mr. Hunsicker asked if the State Farmer Charm and the American Farmer Charm could be made smaller so they could be used on the smaller ties that are now being worn.

Mr. Bryant showed some concern over the way the boys are displaying their keys and medals. He thought possibly we could eliminate the key and have something on the line of a plaque. Dr. Tenney suggested that an article in The

Na~ional FUTURE FARMER Magazine would be appropriate on unique methods for displaying and proper use of these keys and award medals. After further discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Hawkins have a company submit designs and suggestions on the keys and report back to a future Board meeting.

Mr. Hawkins showed samples of key tags bearing the FFA emblem for approval of the Boards. It was moved by Darryl Eastvold, seconded by Randall McCutcheon and carried

that the key tags be added to the official Supply Service catalogue. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by

Mr. Horii and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

A review of the FFA jacket contracts was made.

Mr. Hawkins explained that we now have contracts with two companies for the manufacture of the official jacket.

These contracts were for three years with an option to extend for two years at the discretion of the FFA. These contracts will expire soon. Mr. Hawkins recommended that we renew the jacket contracts for three years with two year options. It was moved by Keith Simmons, seconded by Randall McCutcheon and carried to accept Mr. Hawkins' recommendation regarding the jacket contracts. It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Edwards and carried

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Emblem Contract

Star Chapter Farmer & Dis- tinguished Service Plaques Membership Cards

Collegiate Chapters

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Mr. Hawkins stated that three bids for manufacture of the jacket emblem contract had been received and recommended that the Chicago Embroidery Company, the lowest bidder, be given a three year contract with a two year option. It was moved by Darryl Eastvold, seconded by Richard Black and carried to accept

Mr. Hawkins' recommendation regarding the emblem contract.

It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Duis and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Mr. Hawkins then showed samples of the new Star Chapter Farmer Plaque and the Distinguished Service Plaque which the Boards had authorized at the January meeting.

A letter was read from Mr .. Ernest L. DeAlton, State Supervisor of Agricultural Education in North Dakota. In this letter he states: "I understand that in some States local chapters can send their order to the Supply Service for FFA membership cards. I do not think this is the correct procedure. It seems to me that FFA chapters should secure their FFA membership cards from the State association when they send in the names of their members and the State and national dues. ••••••••••• The cards

from the National Supply Service should only be available to State associations or when orders are approved by the State advisor or executive ·secretary." After some

discussion, it was suggested that since many of the States have different methods in the way of handling the membership cards, there would be no change in the way the cards are being sold, but any State wishing the cards to be handled in their State office should notify the Supply Service to that effect. Cards will then not be sold to chapters in that particular State.

A lengthy discussion was held on the place of

Collegiate Chapters in the organization. Letters had been received from Professor G. H. Morrison, Sam Houston

State Teachers College, Huntsville, Texas, and Mr.

c.

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Bundy> Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Professor Morrison had previously sent to the members of the Board a copy of his study relative to some phases of the operation and work of the collegiate chapters in the United States •

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July 26, 1962

Poll of States Re: FFA Calendar Program

Indiana's Proposal Re:

Subscriptions to NFF Maga- zine Approved

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It was their recommendation that a national meeting of collegiate chapter members be held in City at the time of the National FFA Convention.

felt this problem should be discussed this year, forward to such a meeting in 1963.

Kansas It was looking It was moved by Darryl Eastvold, seconded by Keith Simmons and carried that we extend an invitation to all collegiate chapters to have a national meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, the same week as the National FFA Con- vention, to be under the direction of teacher educators and coordinated under the direction of the National FFA Advisor. It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Edwards and carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.

The meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The first item of business was the report of the committee on the official FFA calendar. However, after considerable discussion, it was moved by Keith Simmons, seconded by Randall Mccutcheon and carried that a poll of the States be made to secure their opinions in regard to the official FFA calendar program, and that the results of this poll be presented at the October, 1962, Board meeting. It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers. (This poll was sent to the Head State Supervisors under date of August 2 -- A.W.T.)

Mr. Damisch, representing the Central Region, reported that he bad received a letter from Mr. K.

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Kiltz, of Indiana, in regard to problems in their State as a result of the increased price of subscription for The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine. Part of the letter

follows:

"Our state FFA constitution provides for our collecting 25 cents as a part of the dues from each FFA member to be used for an annual subscription to the magazine. We have been proud of the fact that we have had this provision in

the constitution.

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Discussed

Renting of Magazine's Mailing Lists Rejected

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"The new subscription price of 50 cents starting with July 1, 1962 presents the problem. We received

information about the increased subscription price too late to get an amendment to our constitution at our March state convention due to procedures for ..

securing an amendment as outlined in the constitution.

We will definitely have the problem solved at the 1963 state FFA convention through an amendment to the

constitution.

"The proposal for the year of July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 that I made to you is that we continue to collect the 25 cents from each member and that we give members an opportunity to pay the extra 25 cents voluntarily.

For those who do this for a total magazine subscription of 50 cents each we will send the information to the National FFA Magazine Office and the office can enter their subscription for one year. For those members who do not wish to pay the additional 25 cents we will send the information and the 25 cents to the National Magazine Office and the office can credit them for a six months' subscription.

"This arrangement would only be for the year of July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963. I hope that you will approve it and that the National Magazine Office will cooperate.

It will cause us some extra trouble but I think it is a solution to our problem."

It was then moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that Indiana's proposal in regard to subscriptions to The National FUTURE FARMER for the year of July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 be approved. It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

A short discussion was then held concerning whether or not it was desirable to have a National Chorus at the FFA Convention in ru·ture years. After discussion, it was recoD1Dended that this matter also be included in

the poll to the States that was to be sent out by the National FFA Advisor.

Dr. Tenney read a letter regarding the offer of an insurance company to rent the magazine's mailing list.

However, it was moved by Richard Black, seconded by

James Prewitt and carried that even though it would bring in additional income for the magazine, that this proposal be refused. It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.

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Report on National FFA Week

Selection of Theme for FFA Week to be

Placed on Agenda for

January Board Meeting

Outdoor Billboard Posters

Exploitation of National FFA Organization and Emblem -- Appreci- ation for help to State Supvrs., and NVATA Expressed

1962-63 FFA Budget

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Mr. Farrar appeared before the two Boards and discussed National FFA Week. He stated that the theme for FFA Week in 1963 is: "Agriculture--Vital to America".

It was the feeling of the Boards that the theme for National FFA Week should be announced early in the year so that the States would have plenty of time for pre- paring their promotional activities. It was then moved by Keith Simmons, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that selection of the FFA Week theme for 1964 be placed on the agenda of the January Board meeting in 1963. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Damisch and carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.

This year the FFA Week Supplies Catalog and other information will be mailed in bulk to the States some- time in October.

Mr. Farrar further stated that as soon as possible the State Associations would be informed as to the cost of the outdoor billboard posters. Orders for the billboard posters will be handled through the Supply Service, but the posters will be drop-shipped directly to the States by the printer.

Mr. Gray discussed the matter of commercial concerns and individuals writing directly to various FFA chapters and vocational agriculture departments concerning the sale of certain products and fund- raising projects using the vocational agriculture or FFA name and/or emblem without proper approval, and stated that the company from whom the organization was having their main trouble was going out of business as soon as they've depleted their supply of goods.

It was the consensus of the group that appreciation be expressed to the State Supervisors and NVATA for thei~

cooperation and support in this connection.

It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that the following budget be accepted for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, but

that it be submitted to the Auditing Committee for their review at the National FFA Convention:

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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA JULY 1₁ 1962 - JUNE 30₁ 1963

BALANCE ON HAND - July 1, 1962 •

. . . . . . .

• • • • • • • • • • $ 95,979.0S ESTIMATED RECEIPTS

Dues • • • • • • • • • • •

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$37,500.00 Royalties:

*Future Farmers Supply Service • • • $78,000.00 FFA Calendar • • • • • • • • • 3,500.00 Fair Publishing House • • • • • • 325.00

St. Louis Button Company • • • • • • • 100 •. 00 81,925.00 Rent:

Future Farmers Supply Service • FFA Magazine • • • • • • • •

**Grant:

Future Farmers Supply Service (out of

20,000.00 10,000.00

current income) • • • • • • • • 20,000.00 Contribution - American Oil Company -

(for Farm Safety Book) • • • • • 2,500.00 Miscellaneous e e e e e • e • e I ~

30,000.00

22,500.00

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171. 97

s. oo

BALANCE ON HAND PLUS ESTIMATED RECEIPTS • • • • • • • • • • • • $267.954.05

*

Based on 6% of $1,300,000.00 gross sales.

**

$65,000 budgeted in 1961-62 for building, of which $35,000.00 was from balance in FFA account and a $30,000.00 grant from Future Farmers Supply Service. However, in 1962 Dr. Tenney authorized the Supply Service to grant additional $25,000.00 out of current income to cover additional cost of building. The $35,000.00 indebtedness to FFA to be paid back in two years with grants of $20,000.00 in 1962-63 and $15,000.00 in 1963-64.

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ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES I. TRAVEL

National Officers. • • • • • • • • • • • • • $14,000.00 Board of Directors • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2,500.00 Special Travel (National Staff) • • • • • • • • 5,000.00 International Program Development • • • • • • • 1,500.00

Development of Regional and National Programs. • 2,000.00 $ 25,000.00 II. NATIONAL CONVENTION

Delegate Expense:

Travel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 5,000.00 Officer-Delegate Luncheon. • • • • 400.00 Printing:

Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • Proceedings • • • • • • • • • • • • American Farmer List • • • • • • • Honorary American Farmer List (700)

You & Your Convention • • • • • •

I . D. Cards • • • • • • • • • • • Invitations • • • • • • • • • • • Invitations (Reception).

*National Band. • • • • • • • • •

1,250.00 3,500.-00 250.00 375.00 650.00 125.00 80.00 125.00

5,400.00

6,355.00 2,500.00 1,350.00 500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 500.00

soo.oo

325.00 400.00

soo.oo

550.00 100.00 600.00 1,500.00 Secretarial Travel & Expense • • • • • • • • • •

Pageant Program • • • • • • • • • • • .. • • Talent • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Exhibits • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Leadership Training Demonstration. • • • • • • • Reception. • • • • .• • • • .• • • • • • • • • • • Badges • • .• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S tenotypis t. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Photos & Publicity • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rental of Equipment, and Supplies • • • • • • • • Communications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Stage Arrangements • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Decorations & New Equipment. • • • • • • • • • •

Miscellaneous • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 400.00 $ 23,980.00 I I I . AWARDS

American Farmer Keys • • •

Certificates and Awards ••

. . . . .

• • • • •

. . . .

• • • •

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^3,700.001,600.00 $

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Additional $250.00 for reimbursement on salary of director and for a substitute.

Additional $300.00 for purchasing new music.

5,300.00

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IV. PRINTING (National Office) (20,000 - #1513 - P.S.). $ (35,000 - 11299 -

Chapter) • (lS,000 - Farm Safety) •

*(

650 - 1657 Annual Report) • (15,000 - #665

Am.

Frmr) (lS,000 - Farm Safety

Book) • •

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270.00 1,500.00 200.00 125.00 1,500.00

2,500.00 $ 6,095.00

Stationery and Brochures _• _• _• • • • 1,000.00 $ 7,095.00

V. NATIONAL OFFICE EXPENSE

Director of Public Relations Salary.

Secy. to Executive Secretary Salary.

Secy. to Director of P.R. Salary • • Secy. to Natl. Treas.- Part-time

Salary ••

**Est. Allowance for Salary Increase •

11,415.00 S,850.00 5,655.00 2,910.00 1,300.00 27,130.00 Travel - Director of Public Relations 2,000.00 Bond Premiums

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Taxes. • • • • • • • 500.00 National FFA Week Material • • • • • 2,000.00 Supplies, Equipment and Rental • • • 2,000.00 Telephone and Telegraph. • • • • • • 300.00 Postage and Express. • • • • • • • • 375.00 Repair and Adjustment. • • • • • • • 175.00 Comp. Subscriptions to NFF Magazine. 1,000.00 FFA Calendars. • • • • • • • • • • • 900.00 Photographs. • • • • • • • • • • • • 900.00 Public Relations • • • • • • • • • • 1,000.00 Health Insurance • • • • • • • • • • 150.00 Legal and Auditing • • • • • • • • • 350.00 Social Security Tax. • • • • • • • • 800.QO Miscellaneous. • • • • • • • • • • •

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600.00 VI. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PROGRAM ••

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VII. JUDGING EXPENSE. • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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VIII. FFA BUILD IR; AND GROUNDS

Maintenance, fuel, power • • • • Taxes. • • • • • • • • • • • • • New Warehouse. • • • • • • • • • Depreciation (Reserve Fund) • • •

• •

18,500.00 750.00

20,000~00

10,000.00 IX. CONTINGENT • •

.

^~

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• • • • • • •

800.00 700.00

49,250.00 250.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES. • • • •

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Cost of 3 year period.

$152,SSS.OO

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In event Government salary increase is adopted; this figure is based upon 5i of total for salary.

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$20.,000 to be Invested

North Atlantic Region American Farmer

Applications

Central Region American Farmer

Applications

Pacific Region American

Farmer

Applications

Southern Region American Farmer

Applications

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It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Dr. Gaar and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

A short discussion was held concerning the feasibility of depositing some of the FFA funds into a savings account, or some short term savings certificates. It was then moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Richard Black and carried that the National Treasurer be authorized to invest an amount of $20,000.00. It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Damisch and

carried to sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.

The American Farmer Applications for the North Atlantic Region were considered. One application from

this region did not meet minimum requirements and was not recommended to receive the degree. It was moved by Randall McCutcheon, seconded by James Prewitt and carried that the remaining candidates from the North Atlantic Region be recommended to receive the American Farmer Degree. It was moved by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Horii and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

American Farmer Applications for the Central Region were then considered. It was moved by Darryl Eastvold, seconded by Richard Black and carried that all applicants from that region be recommended to receive the American Farmer Degree. It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

American Farmer Applications from the Pacific Region were considered. It was moved by Keith Simmons, seconded

by Randall Mccutcheon and carried that all applicants from that region be recommended to receive the American Farmer Degree. It was moved by Mr. Horii, seconded by

·Mr. Bryant and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

American Farmer Applications for the Southern Region were considered. One application from this region did not meet one of the minimum requirements and was not recommended to receive the degree. It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Richard Black and carried that the remaining candidates from the Southern Region be

recommended to receive the American Farmer Degree. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Horii. and carried

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Alaska, Guam, V.I., -- Dues-paying Members

Disposition of Case of FFA Member Killed Near Kansas City

No National Crops Contest At This Time

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At the January, 1962, Board meeting the following action was taken:

"It was moved by Richard Black, seconded by Keith Simmons and carried that Mr. Johnson and Dr. Gaar find out if these territories (Virgin Islands and Guam) and Alaska desire to become active members by paying dues to the National FFA Organization. It was moved by Mr. Gore, seconded by Dr. Gaar and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained."

Dr. Tenney reported that Alaska, Guam, and the Virgin Islands have accepted this offer and now have dues-paying members.

Also at the January, 1962, Board meeting Dr. Tenney was requested to write ^a letter to the Mayor of Kansas City to find out what disposition had been made of the case where an FFA member from New York was killed while attending the National FFA Convention last fall. The

following letter is in answer to Dr. Tenney's request:

" ••••• From what we can determine from the Independence, Missouri Police Department, within whose corporate limits this accident

took place, this man was charged with "Man slaughter by Motor Vehicle", which was later reduced to 2nd Degree Manslaughter. We further understand that he entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to two years •.•••••••• "

A short discussion was held concerning a National Crops Judging Contest. It was stated that there would be

no National Crops Judging Contest at this time, but it was suggested that the .States give consideration to

including it in their own educational programs.

The meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m •

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Honorary American Farmers

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It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that the following men be recommended to receive the Honorary American Farmer Degree:

25 Teachers of Vocational Agriculture who were selected on the basis of scores of their achievements

Fathers of the National Officers Fathers of the Star American Farmers

Retired Member of the Board of Directors -- W. E. Gore, State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, Columbia, South Carolina

Retired Member of the Board of Trustees -- Jesse A. Taft, State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, Boston, Mass.

It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Bryant and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that the following men be recommended to receive the Honorary American.Farmer Degree:

E. O. Bolender, District Supervisor, Agricultural Edu- cation, Columbus, Ohio (Retired)

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H. Bonsack, Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Madison, Wisconsin

Mark

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Hendren, Assistant Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Des Moines, Iowa

J. B. Morton, District Supervisor, Vocational Agriculture, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Melvin Henderson, Head of Department, Vocational Agri- culture Service, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois (Retired)

Bruce Lourie, Vice President, Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois

Walter M. Arnold, Assistant Commissioner for Vocational and Technical Education, Office of Education, Washington, DC V. Stanley Allen, Business Manager, The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine, Box 29, Alexandria, Virginia

It was moved by Mr. Damisch, seconded by Mr. Horii and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

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Honorary American Farmers to be Recommended by State Supervisors

Distinguished Service

Award

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There was some discussion on candidates recommended for the Honorary American Farmer Degree. It was felt that if the candidates in the field of vocational education are to be considered by the Boards they should first be

recommended by the State Supervisor of Agricultural Edu- cation. It was moved by James Prewitt, seconded by Darryl Eastvold and carried that, in the future, persons working in the field of vocational education in the States must first have the recommendation of the State Supervisor of Agricultural Education before they are considered by the Boards. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Hunsicker and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

A brief discussion was held on the Distinguished Service Award. It was suggested that the organization give the Honorary American Farmer Degree to people in the field of vocational education and the Distinguished Service Award to those representing business, industry, and other

fields. It was brought out that those in the vocational field understand and appreciate the Honorary American Farmer Degree, whereas those in other fields might not understand the degree system and would appreciate more the Distinguished Service Award. It was moved by Darryl

Eastvold, seconded by Keith SiDl'OOns and carried that the awarding of the Honorary American Farmer Degree to

individuals outside the field of education be limited as much as possible, and that the Distinguished Service Plaque be awarded these individuals where possible. It was moved by Mr. Duis, seconded by Mr. Damisch and

carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

It was moved by Randall Mccutcheon, seconded by James Prewitt and carried that the following men be recommended to receive the Distinguished Service Award:

c. B. Davenport, Mt~ Holly, New Jersey

John Jenks, Farm Editor, Lexington Herald, Lexington, Ky.

Wesley M. Keppel, 12 Pilgrim Avenue, Yonkers, New York R. H. Lane, Director of Public Relations, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron 16, Ohio

W. Clifford Lant, Farm Editor, Moline Daily Dispatch, Moline, Illinois

Herb Plambeck, Farm News Editor, Radio Station WHO, 1100 Walnut Street, Des Moines 7, Iowa

William c. Richardson, Youth Director, Southern States Cooperative,· ·tnc•·, Southern States Building, Richmond 13, Virginia

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Public Speaking Contest Judges

Nominating Comnittee

Proposed Amendments to Constitution

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Jesse Safley, Public Relations Director, Chamber of Commerce, 310 Union Street, Nashville 3, Tennessee

Rotn9.ine Smith, Youngfolks Editor, THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER, Birmingham, Alabama

George H. Soule, Public Relations Department, E. I. duPont deNemours & Company, Inc., Wilmington 98, Delaware

L. E. Stollenwerck, Manager, Public Relations, Spencer Chemical Company, 610 Dwight Building, Kansas City S, Mo.

Louis H. Wilson, Secretary & Director of Information, National Plant Food Institute, Washington, D.

c.

It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Horii and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.

Mr. Gray made a brief report on plans for the 1962 National FFA Convention.

The Boards were then asked for their recommendations for judges for the National Public Speaking Contest. It was agreed that this be left entirely up to the Governing Committee since they would be in a better position to select judges from States not represented in the contest and also would know which individuals would be able to attend the convention.

Mr. Naugher asked for the Boards recommendations as to the selection of the members of the Nominating Committee.

It was agreed that the selection of these boys be done as in the past, but, if possible, boys be selected who will not be eligible for a national office in future years.

The next matter to come before the Boards was

consideration of proposed amendments to the National FFA Constitution, which had been submitted to the national office by the California, Idaho and Ohio State FFA Associ- ations.

It was recommended by the California Association to amend Article X, Section B, "Procedure for Electing

National Officers" by deleting the words "but neither shall be elected from the same region for two successive years."

The sentence would then read, "The President and the Student Secretary shall be elected from the membership at

large."

It was recommended by the Idaho Association to amend Article X, Section B, "Procedure for Electing National Officers" by inserting the sentence, "The President and Student Secretary will be elected from different regions."

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It was also recommended by the Idaho Association to amend Article X, Section B, by adding the sentence, "A member cannot hold a State Office and National Office at the same time."

It was recommended by the Ohio Association to amend Article X, Section B, by adding the sentence "There be no more than two national officers from one region elected during any one year."

These amendments were briefly reviewed and it was agreed they would be discussed further by the Boards at the October meeting and recommendations made to the delegates at the national convention.

Mr. Bryant read the following resolution adopted by the State FFA Executive Secretaries in the Southern Region at the 1962 Regional Conference in Charleston, South

Carolina:

''We, the FFA ExeaJtive Secretaries of the Southern Region, feel that the present method of submitting entries for the National Chapter Awards tends to give preference to chapters which have received gold, silver and bronze emblem awards

in past years, and to discourage other outstanding chapters from achieving according to their ability and from

submitting entries in the program. This is brought about because those chapters that are consistent winners know the types of activities to plan and execute and the manner in which they are best reported; while other chapters that may be doing an equally outstanding job are not aware of the areas in which emphasis should be placed and how

these activities are best reported. Also these chapters realize that there is a quota as to the number of applications that may be submitted from the state and feel that their efforts are overlooked in favor of chapters that have received gold and silver ratings previously. All of this makes for ill will on the part of advisers and chapter members which is not in keeping with the best traditions of the FFA organization.

''We wish to make it clearly understood that we do not favor lowering the qualification standards for receiving the gold~

silver or bronze emblem. We do, however, recommend and strongly urge that the National FFA Officers and Board of Directors give serious thought and consideration to

removing the quota of number of entries a state may submit for the National Chapter Award, thereby allowing all chapters that qualify for this award be recognized for their outstanding work and receive the award and recognition which they are justly due as fruits for their labor.,.

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It was felt that if the States were allowed to

submit as many chapters as they wanted for national emblem awards this would put the Gold Emblem Award on the same level as the Superior Award. As it is, the States now have a quota for the number of chapters they can submit for national recognition. Therefore, it should be left up to the States to select their top chapters in accordance with this quota. It was the unanimous agreement that the

rules and regulations for the National Chapter Awards remain the same.

There being no further business to come before the two Boards, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.