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MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE NATIONAL BOARDS OF STUDENT OFFICERS
·AND DIRECTORS OF TllE FUnJRE FARMERS OF AMERICA
January 29, 1964
Washington, D. C • .January 29 - 31, 1964
'lbe meeting of the Boards of Student Officers and Directors of 'the Future Farmers of America wa• called to order at 9:00 a.m., in
·aoom 5636-A of the GSA Building, by Dr. A.
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Tenney, Chairman. Boardmembers present in addition to Dr. Tenney, included:
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Andrew, State Director, Agricultural Education, Concord, N. H •. ; Bryant, State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Atlanta, Ga.;
Eustace, State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Topeka, ICa.;
Wagle)'*, State Supervisor• Agricultural Education, P!loenix, Ariz.,;y""'-- Jobnaon, B. H. Hunsicker, H. P. Duis, and M. C. Gaar, all of the
Office of Education, Washington,
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Board of Student Officers
Nels Ackerson, National YIA President, Westfield, Indiana;
Jon Ford, National FFA Student Secretary, Helena, Oklahoma;
Joaeph,Coyne, National FFA Vice President, Minooka, Illinois;
Jan tumer1 National PFA Vice President, Morgan, Utah;
Marvin Glbaon.·National FFA Vice Prea1dent1 Maryville, Tennessee;
Jim Teets, National FPA Vice President, Terra Alta, West Virginia.
Mr. R. I.Naugher, Assistant Direc~or of the Agricultural Education Branch;
Mr.
Wm. Paul Gray, National FFA Executive Secretary; Mr •. Jobn Farrar, Director of Information and Public Relations for the·. FFA, andMr.
J.M. Campbell. National DA 'rreaaurer1 were also present.The Chairman called upon
Mr. J.
G. BTy&nt to open the meeting with a prayer •.~) *Alternate, representing the Pacific Region instead of Mr. Horii
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Approval of Previous Minutes
Governing CoD1Dittee ,._ )nutes
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It was mcved by Joseph Coyne, seconded by Jim Teets and carried that the reading ef the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with and that they be.accepted as previously mimeographed and distributed to the States.
It was moved by Dr. Gaar, seconded by Mr. Andrew and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.
Dr. Tenney commented briefly relative to the responsi- bilities of the Board of Directors and the Board of Student Officers.
Mr. Gray then read the Minutes of the Governing Com- mittee meetings of October 17, October 22, October 25, December 13, and December 17, 1963, to the group. The Minutes of these meetings follow;
October 171 1963
Dr. Tenney stated that the purpose of the meeting was to open sealed bids for jewelry contracts. He asked Mr. Hawkins to review the procedure followed
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selecting bids for supplying FFA jewelry. Mr. Hawkins explained that the specifications· were carefully prepared, mimeographed and sent to the following companies:o. c.
Tanner Company, Salt Lake City, Utah; Greene Company, Kansas City, Missouri; Josten's, Princeton, Illinois;Leavens Manufacturing Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts and L. G. Balfour Company, Attleboro, Massachusetts. The speci- fications and soliciting for bids were submitted on August 13, 1963, with specific instructions that the bids were to be returned by registered mail not later than 10:00 a.m.,. October 16, 1963, and that the bids would be opened in the presence of the Governing Committee. Mr. Hawkins further indicated that bide were received before the deadline date from the
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Tanner Company, Leavens Manufacturing Company, and the L. G. Balfour Company.Members of the Governing Committee examined the envelopes containing the bids and noted that they had the original seal and were unopened. It was pointed out by Dr. Tenney that duplicate copies of the bid from each interested company had been submitted as per instructions.
Mr. Johnson moved that one copy of the bid from each co~pany remain in Dr. Tenney's office so the members of the Governing Comnittee could review the bids, and that the other copy of
the bid &om each company be taken by Mr. Hawkins, carefully analyzed, and that be should return in one week prepared to review his findings with the Governing Committee, at which time a decision would ·be made relative to granting a contract or contracts. Motion seconded by Mr. Hunsicker a~d carried.
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It was pointed out that the bids would be analyzed in three ways: (1) Item by item basis, (2) By sections, and (3) Each bid in its entirety.
The question was raised relative to renewing the three year contract with French-Bray Printing Company for the printing of the Official PFA Manual. It was moved by Mr. Hunsicker, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that French-Bray be authorized to print the Manual at the present price per copy
for one more year rather than three years because of possible changes in the FFA program t~t might take place in the next year or two.
October 22, 1963
Dr. Tenney explained the purpose of the meeting was to review the specifications and prices quoted in the bids submitted on FFA jewelry, medals and plaques, and to determine action in
the awarding of contracts for supplying said jewelry, medals and plaques to the Future Farmers Supply Service.
Dr. Tenney asked Mr. Hawkins to explain the breakdown or analysis he bad been asked to prepare on the bids received from the
L. G. Balfour Company, Leavens Manufacturing Company, and the
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Tanner Company. He compared the bids on an itemby
item basis, then by sections and by the entirety of each bid. He indicated that the L. G. Balfour Company, was the only company to submit a bid on trophies and awards, as well as jewelry, medals and plaques. He further stated that the Josten Jewelry Company did not submit a bid according to time requested.It was moved by Mr. Hunsicker, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that Mr. Hawkins use an item analysis for preparing a proposal for letting the contract (s), and that the Governing Committee meet and act upon awarding the contract {s) on
October 25, 1963.
The present FFA Foundation medals were discussed by the co111Dittee.
It was moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hunsicker and
carried that in the future the FFA Foundation medals be approved by the Governing Committee, that Mr. Hawkins be authorized to solicit designs and bids for next year's Foundation medals, and that the Future Farmers Supply Service stock and distribute the medals upon authorization by the Governing Committee.
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October 251 1963
After careful examination of the analysis of the bids and careful consideration of the materials, workmanship and prices of the items of jewelry and medals submitted by the L. G'..
Balfour Company, Leavens Manufacturing Company, and
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Tanner Company, it vaa moved by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hunsicker and carried that certain items shall be awarded
to the Leavens Manufacturing Company and other items as specified to the L. G. Balfour Company; that certain itema be manufactured by both companies on a pro-rated basis, and that the Manager of the Future Farmers Supply S·ervice be
authorized to negotiate with the two jewelry companies involved on certain specified items. After final negotiation, the
Manager shall have authority to sign the contracts after authorization has been granted by the Governing Coamd.ttee.
It was moved by Mr. Hunsicker. seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that jewelry contracts be for a period of three y.eara, beginning January 1, 1964, with the option of extending· the contract or contracts for a one or two year period. should· the Governing Coanittee desire to do ao, and that the FFA continue
to uae two and·preferably more jewelry manufacturing companies
to supply items of jewelry. ·
December 13. 1963
Mr. E. J. Hawkin•, Manager of the Future Farmer• Supply Service, briefed the C~ittee on ~he jewelry contracts; he indicated a few adjuatmenta were made. One contract was signed by
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Robert Yeager, President of the L. G •. Balfour Company, and the other contract was signed by Mel Candelet, Assistant Treas'1rer of the Leavens MBnufacturing Company. Mr. Bawkloa atgned each contract for the Puture Farmers of America. The tignature was initialed by the Coaaittee membera.The· new deaigoa.for Fr~ Foundation aaedala were diacuaaed.
Dr •. Tenney asked. for new designs to be prepared to submit to the Board of Dl-rector.e at the coming Jaouary meeting •.
'rheatt:Ut's sketches for the new PPA Foundatton: Fara. Proficiency Awards plaques were discussed. tba designs were accepted with a. few suggested minor c~nges. Mr~ l1av\d.ne wee· .i.'..tle.t:~.i.e tad· e:.io
or.der the plaques in.a silver finish.
Governing Committee Minutes Continued
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Approval of Minutes of Gov- erning Committee
~Jeports
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Report of National Treasurer
Report on NFF Magazine
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December 171 1963
Dr. Tenney asked Mr. Howard Carter, Associate Editor of The National FU?URE FARMER Magazine, to explain the information pert4ining to the bids requested on the Official FFA Calendar.
Mr. Carter indicated a total of seven companies submitted bids, including one that came in after the closing date. Mr. Carter further explained that L. F. Dowe, of St. Paul, submitted the lowest bid, plus the fact they have a very excellent record on service associated with extra printing that needs to be made on the calendar; this company bas not been using an escalator clause as bas been done by other companies which resulted in them retaining the same price over the last four years.
Mr. Carter explained that one company was very anxious to sell calendars on a national account basis. Regarding this point Dr. Tenney thought it was very important for the Governing Committee to consider the results this might have on the donors
to the Foundation. Mr. Naugher thought it was wise that the FFA not get involved in such a program.
The Governing Committee unanimously agreed to continue with the L. F., Dowe Company on the basis of the bids submitted.
It was moved by Jan Turner, seconded by Marvin Gibson and carried ~bat the Minutes
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the Governing Committee's meetings be accepted. It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Wagley and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.The Chairman then called for reports from the Regional members of the Board, asking for ideas and suggestions they have received from the States in their respective regions, relative to the FFA. They offered several suggestions for discussion and the agenda was revised accordingly.
Copies of the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures of the Future Farmers of America for the six-month period from July 1, 1963 through December 31, 1963, were distributed and explained by Mr. J. M. Campbell, National FFA Tre•surer. This statement was reviewed in detail.
Mr. Wilson Carnes, Editor of The National Ftmnm FARMER Magazine, appeared before the group and gave a mid•year report covering operations of the Magazine for the period ending December 31, 1963. This report wae revievea in d9tai1.
Report on Official FFA
Calendar
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Future Farmers Supply Service
··-yort Blue
Blazer for
Advisors Diacusaed
Blue Bow Tie Approved
Hot•
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Speaking Record Discussed
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Mr. Howard Carter. who head• the magazine's calendar
department. gave a rep<>rt on the official FFA calentlar, stating that there was an increase in the number of FFA chapters
participating in the calendar program
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1964, which he felt reflected the reduced price schedule on 1964 calendars,Mr. Carter asked the Boards for suggestions for a theme to be used on the cover of the 1966 FFA calendar., Several suggestions were made, some of which follow:
1. Scholarehip 2. Community Service
3. Agriculture la More Than Farming
No selection was made at this time but it was stated that the Magazine staff should colltlider the suggestions of the Boards, select an appropriate theme for the 1966 calendar cover, and
then present their ideas to the Governing Committee for final approval.
Mr. Hawkins presented and reviewed the mid•year report of the Future Farmers Supply Service for the period ending
December 31, 1963. ·
Because of several requests received from advisors at State Conventions and at the Supply Service, Mr. Hawkins presented an all-wool blue blazer, to be used by advisors, to the group for their approval. After a short discussion, it was moved bx Jim Teets, seconded by Marvin Gibson and carried to authorize Mr. Hawkins to take this matter up with the officers of the NVATA, submit samples, and let them recommend the type of jacket, and the price they want to pay for a jacket, and the\U\ report back to the Governing Committee for their
approval. It was moved by Mr. Duis, seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be
sustained.
Bow tiea were then presented for approval. lt wae moved by ..Jan Turner, seconded by Joseph Coyne and carried that the Supply Service be given authority to •tock a blue bow tie. ! l was moved by Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Wagley and carded to
sustain the action of the Board of Student Officers.
Mr. Kortesmaki, State FFA Executive Secretary in Minnesota, bad requested tb&t the Supply Service stock note pads, with pencils. that could be used at varioua State and local meetings.
Thie proposal was diacuesed. but no action was taken.
the •tter of providing • record of the National ·Public Speaking Contest was discussed. and it was suggested that
Mr. Hawkins look into this matter further and bri.ng back proposals at the July meeting.
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Personalized Calling Carda Discussed Small Note Paper Approved
New FFA
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National FFA Band Recordings
Requirements for
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SuperiorChapter Diacuaaed
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Personalized calling cards for State FFA Officers were discussed. However, Mr. Hawkins stated that since thia would be an extremely .costly project for the Supply Service, he felt that the State Officers could probably get them printed locally at less expense.
Mr. Hawkins then presented to the group for their approval a box of small note paper that would bear the FFA emblem only.
lt was eoved by Joseph Coyne. seconded by Marvin Gibson and carried that the Supply Service be authorized to stock this note paper. It was ~J!_by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Dr. Gaar and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.
Since it baa been thought by many that the quality of the FPA Foundation medala should be upgraded, Mr. Hawkins was asked
to obtain artwork on a new medal design, After the group reviewed the new designs, it was the consensus of opinion that selection of a new design should be referred to a committee for
further study. The committee that was appointed was composed of Jon Ford and Jan Turner. representing the Board of Student Officers, •nd Mr. Wagley and Mr. Andrew, representing the Board of Directors, with Nels Ackerson, National President, serving as Chairman. Thie C0111Dittee waa to report back to the Boards later in the meeting.
A short discussion waa held concerning the advisability of the Supply Service handling recordings of the National FFA Band. It was atated that many of the boys attending the convention might like to obtaio these recordings. Therefore, it was suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Ec:lWard Roche.
Sound Engineer at the ~nicipal Auditorium, asking his advice on this matter.
Mr. Bryant then read a letter from the State of Georgia wherein it was recommended that Item 9 under the Standards
for a Superior Chapter Award which reads: "The chapter had
a participant in the FFA Public Speaking Contest above the chapter level", not be a mand&tory requirement for this award but that it be an optional one. Nevertheless, after a leqithy discussion of this matter, it was felt by the majority of the group that this would downgrade the requirements for a superior chapter; therefore, it was mo·1Ted by Marvin Gibson, seconded by Jim Teets and carried that Item 9 remain as i t now is on the form, "Requirements· for a Superior Chapter Award". It waa moved by Mr. Eustace, seconded by Dr·. Gaar and carried that
the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained ..
The meeting was r.ecessed at 4: 00 p.m.
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January 30, 1964
Adapta tiona Necessary for FFA in Light of New
Legislation
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Financial Provisions· for National Officers
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The meeting recouvened at 9:10 a.m., with all members of both Boards present.
A discussion waa .held concerning the way in which the FFA organization should be changed in the future in light of the new legislation. Thia could possibly mean the creation of another youth organization, or enlarging the "tent" to include students studying to enter agricultural occupations other than farming. A number of letters were read from supervisors and teacher educators expressing their viewa. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Jo3epb Coyne, seconded by Jim Teets and carried that a coamittee be established to look into
this problem and report back to the Boards at a future meeting.
It was moved by Mr, Johnson, seconded by Mr. Andrew and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.
Members selected for this committee are aa follows: Mr.
Johnson and Mr. Andrew, representing the Board of Directors;
and Jon Ford and Joseph Coyne, representing the Board of Student Officers, with Nels Ackerson serving as Chairman.
lt was suggested that members of the committee meet at least one-half day prior to the Board meetings.
The next item of busineaa was a report on the FFA-NFA Peace Corpe Project by Ann Manson, Peace Corps Assistant. In September of 1963, the FFA and NFA signed a contract with the Peace Corps for the overseas administration of an Agricultural Improvement and District Cooperative project in West Pakistan.
Twenty-five volunteers for this project received extensive training for approximately three montha at the University of Minnesota. Of these 25, 13 completed the training and left
for West Pakistan on January 4 and have just completed two weeks o·f in-country training by officials of the Weet Pakistan Government. Mr. Lloyd Wiggins, of Oklahoma. baa been employed as the Contracto~'• Overseas Representative (COR) and left for W•st Pakistan on Pe.bruary 4. Mr. Wiggins will administer the
project within the framewo~k of the over-all Peace Corps policy and he will keep the l"FA &Gd tlw\ J.'oaca Ce·•l'• f n~--ed
about the entire operation.
Mr. Bryant made the following report of the committee on financial provisions for the National FFA Officers: "Allowance for correap0ndence, including postage based on actual expenses -
President... $150.00 (Maximum)
d S 125.00 n
Stu ent ecretary •• ••• •••.
Vice PresideQts (each)... 100.00
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Financial Provisions for National Officers Continued --
-,embers hip .lor Grades 13 and 14
National Of- ) ficer Requea t
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National Judging Contest Activities
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These estimates are based on approximately 30 cents _per letter. It was suggested that the officers contact the loeal school business education department relative to obi:aining student aaaistance for typing work, and that Mr. Gray advise with the officers in planning correspondence.
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was furtherrecommended that the present system of reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by officers in connection with their official duties be continued."
It was moved by J_on Ford, seconded by Jim Teets and carried
·that the report of the coIDQlittee be approved. It was moved by
Mr. Andrew. seconded by. Mr. Eustace and carried that the action of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.
The question ·of whether enrollment in Grades 13 and 14·
could be counted as meeting the three-year minimum enrollment qualifications for the American Parmer Degree was discussed.
It waa agreed that because of Constitutional conflict, States facing this problem at the present time should indicate that such boys are not eligible for the ·d•gree.
At the October meeting of the Boards, a motion was passed concerning the possibility of an editorial page. to .be written by the National Officer1, being placed.in each issue of The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine. After discussing this with Mr. Carnes, the officers felt this would not be advisable and could become a handicap to them and the magazine staff.
It was moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Marvin Gibaon and carried to go on record to continue cooperation with the Magazine in · providing news about their travels and experiences, but that an editorial page not be placed in each.issue of the. Magazine •
·It was moved by Mr, Johnson, seconded by Mr. Duis and carried that the action of the Beard of Student Officers be sustained.
A lett~r waa read questioning the statement in the Ceremony for Initiating Green Hands, "He (Thomas Jefferson) invented a steel plow and a grain-drill." It was moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Marvin Gibson and carried that this statement-be changed to read "He improved_ the moldboard plow and worked on a design for a grain-drill.'' It was mnyed
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Mr. Andrew, seconded by Mr. Eustace and carried that the aetiort
of the Board of Student Officers be sustained.
Mr. Johnson. gave a report on activities in connection with the National FFA Judging Contest. A letter was read from
Mr. LaSalle, teacher of vocational agriculture in Hanford, California, in which he requested the actual placing of his
judging team in the national con.test. For many years the · judging contest. baa used a system of rating the groups gold, silver and bronze, and this system seems to meet with the approval of a great majority· of the administrators.
National Judging Contest Activities Continued ·-
Fourth Zone for Travel Expenses Established for Judging Teams
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January 31, 1964
Seating
r-~rrangementa
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National FPA Convention
Mr. Johnson stated that in a questionnaire recently sent to the Head Supervisors and Head Teacher Educators in each State, the question was asked if they preferred to rank and report al 1 teams in each contest by numerical scores c. Seventeen of these men indicated "yes" and 58 "noa. This, therefore, makes it inadvisable to give Mr. LaSalle an actual placing.
Mr. Johnson then reviewed the complete questionnaire on the National FFA Judging Contest. One of the items. "Currently there are three travel zones. Do you prefer a fourth zone for tboae travelling over 1,500 miles to the contest?", was discuoeed at some length and it was indicated 38 persons answered this question "yes" and 35 'luo". After considerable discussion, it was moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Jim Teets and carried that a fourth zone be established for travel expenses of judging
teams,
and that the Board of Trustees of the Foundation be asked to provide more travel funds for the judging teams sothat no region would take a reduction in the amount they receive~
It was moved by Dr. Gaar, seconded by Mr. Wagley and carried that the action of the Board of Studeut Of!~cora be sustainod.
The meeting was recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 ••m., with all members of the Boards present.
Mr. Eustace, 1964 Chairman of the Arena Courtesy Corps, bad several suggestions to make concerning the seating arrangements in the Mlnicipal Auditorium during the time of the National PFA Convention. In order to have leas confusion, it was felt that:
1. Reservations should be made in the pit area; however, if more space ls needed,
the box seata around the edge of the pit area should be used.
2.. No reservations should be made in the upper balconies.
3. Reservations should be held only 15 minutes after the session begins.-
4. State placards (except for the official delegates) should be kept off the convention floor.
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International Activities Discussed
FFA Week theme for 196S
Enamel Finish for FPA Week Poster
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S. One area should be held throughout the entire convention for foreign guests.
6. A special section should be held for the National Officer candidates in the first balcony.
7. No reservations for State groups should be made (unfair to people who come early for seats).
It was the feeling of the Boards that the above-mentioned items should be taken up at the forthcoming regional con-
ferences. ·
Mr. Gray then discussed the status and th• future plans of the FFA in regards to international activities. He
indicated that he had written to several countries discussing the possibility of an exchange program. However> he stated that no concrete plans have yet been formalized concerning these proposed international activities.
?he next item of business was the selection of a theme for National FFA Week in 1965. A number of suggestions were
reviewed. some of which follow: ·
1. Agriculture ·- Basic to Your Freedom 2. Agriculture ·- Our America~ Heritage 3. Our Heritage -- Agriculture and Freedom 4. Agriculture -- Keeps You Free
No selection waa made at this time, but it was stated that Mr. Farrar should consider the auggeEtions of the Boards, select an -.ppropriate theme, ar,d t:hen present the choice to the Governing Committee for final approv8:1•
Mr. Farrar then showed the Boards an FFA Week poster with an enamel finish.. Since it would only cost an additional
$50 (approx.) for 12,000 posters, the Boards authorized ·
Mr.
Farrar to obtain the enamel·fintahad po&te~s for F~AWeek in 1965.
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Suggestions Regarding Natioll&l FFA Week Supplies
Outdoor Bill- board Posters
) Report on Foundation Award Medal CoD1Dittee
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'Mr. Farrar distributed the FFA Week catalogue of Supplies which he asked the Boards to review and to recommend any
suggestions that they had. After reviewing the leaflet, it was suggested that:
1. A newspaper package be prepared for use by local chapters.
2. The tent cards be discontinued.
3. The window stickers be eliminated.
4. The 1965 supplies for FFA Week be displayed at the National FFA Convention.
5. The informational material concerning the supplies available be sent to the States earlier.
Mr. Farrar stated that the Supply Service had sold 2,250 outdoor billboard posters this year.
The committee for selection of a foundation award medal design offered the following recommendations:
1. That the star design award medal be selected for production.
2. That a pin or tie tack attachment be considered so that the medals can be worn •
3. That the number of foundation awards available for chapters remain the same, but that the various awards be given only when definitely deserved by the member.
4. That any member shall be eligible to receive a particular chapter foundation award only once.
It was moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Jim Teets and carried to accept the committee report.
It was moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Jim Teets and carried to adopt Item l of the coinmittee report. It was moved by Jim Teets, seconded by Joseph Coyne to adopt Item 2 of the com- mittee report. The student chairman called for a vote on the motion. The result: "Aye" 2; "No" 3; and the motion lost.
It was then moved by Jon Ford, seconded by Jim Teets and carried to adopt Item 3 of the report. Item 4 was then discussed, and it was moved by Marvin Gibson, seconded by Joseph Coyne and carried that this item be reiecte~-
Revisions in Official FFA Manual
Improvements
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the National .. ~onventionSuggested
Inspirational Talk by
National )officers at - Convention
National FFA Judging Contests
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It was moved by Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Eustace and carried to sustain the action taken by the Board of Student Officers.
(Since this point of business pertains to the FFA Foundation Board of Trustees, it was stated that the above action be recoDBDended to the Trustees at their July meeting.)
Mr. Gray then went over the suggested revisions in the Official FFA Manual.
Mr. Gray next gave a brief report on the results of a Questionnaire regarding "Suggestions for Improvement of the National Convention" sent to the States under date of
October 22, 1963. After discussing these results, it was stated that many of the ideas will be incorporated into the planning of the forthcoming National FFA Convention.
It was felt by many of the Board members that rather than each National FFA Officer giving a chronological report . of his activities during the year at the convention that he
give a brief inspirational speech. It was suggested that perhaps a chronological report and highlights of their activi- ties during the year could be sunned up by the Student Secretary.
Mr. Johnson stated that during the ·fot:thcoming regional conferences a Teacher Trainer and a Supervisor from each region is to be selected to serve on the National Special Study Com- - mittee from January 1, 1965, to December 31, 1967. Each of
these eight members on the Special Study Committee must also serve during the period indicated as a Contest Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Each region at the time of the conference is to list several other State staff members to serve as Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents at the Waterloo and Kansas City Judging Contests.
It was suggested that perhaps the first place winners in the judging contests should be -recognized on the stage during the National Convention.
Mr. Duis discussed the possibility of developing a
chapter registration card, and submitted a sample card for the Boards to review. (This card would not be used by official delegates, band members, student teachers, guests, State staffs, etc.) Although no formal acti.on was taken by the
Board members, without objection, the printiug of a nev chapter registration card was so ordered.
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talent Program on Competitive Basis?
Vote of Appreciation
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A short discussion was then held concerning the possibility of having the Talent Program set up on a
competitive basis and award plaques to the winners. Since there were varied opinions on this matter, it was decided to discuss this subject further at the July meeting of the Boards.
A vote of appreciation was made to Mr. Bryant and to Mr. Horii for their services as members of the Board of Directors.
There be~ng no further business to come before the Boards, the meeting was adjoumedat 2:00 p.m.
Wm. Paul Gray, Secretary
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Aa W. 'J:enney, Chairman
