It was all a warm-up for the main attraction, a rousing, rolling concert courtesy of the Kentucky HeadHunters, who put out more sound in 45. The National FFAC Convention gave delegates and members the opportunity to learn from each other. Kevin Ragland (left), convention delegate and secretary of the Tennessee Association, explained recommendation for the realignment of the four FFA regions. The senses were overwhelmed during the week with the sights, sounds and smells of the convention.
Retton was sponsored in part by DVB Enterprises, Inc., while Farmers Hybrid Companies, Inc. sponsored Sutherland's travel expenses. Other conference speakers included Dave Yoho, sponsored by Universal Dairy Equipment, Inc., which also sponsored conference organizer Peter Ole. Miss America Leanza Cornett was sponsored by Chevy Trucks and Zig Ziglar's performance was sponsored by United Telephone-Midwest.
FFA member Matt March and friend Johnnie Loomis, both of BealCity, Mich., told convention attendees about the friendship they've made thanks to Project Pals. The mentoring program matched 800 FFA members in Mich., Ark., and Texas with an audio-visual and alumni of the new students in attendance. sponsored by. Courtesy abounded. we all; friendly "Hello, ma'am", in hotel elevators and smiles at the convention. made you realize that the FFA convention brings out something special in people. . fl lUf^c in \)\ifi*h.
AGRICULTURAL ELECTRIFICATION
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING
DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION
DIVERSIFIED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
AGRICULTURAL SALES AND/OR SERVICE
BEEF PRODUCTION
CEREAL GRAIN PRODUCTION
DAIRY PRODUCTION
FEED GRAIN PRODUCTION
FIBER CROP PRODUCTION
FLORICULTURE
FRUIT AND/OR VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
HOME AND/OR FARMSTEAD IMPROVEMENT
HORSE PROFICIENCY
NURSERY OPERATIONS
OIL CROP PRODUCTION
OUTDOOR RECREATION
PLACEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
SPECIALTY ANIMAL PRODUCTION
SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION
SWINE PRODUCTION
TURF AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
POULTRY PRODUCTION
SHEEP PRODUCTION
SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT
But in American agriculture, we use this factor in the system to produce our products. More importantly, the fact that less than two percent of Americans are farmers is an even greater incentive to get out and market our product to the world. With video and value-added marketing, American farmers see that the consumer demands the importance of economic activity. Every dollar spent on a value-added product generates a $0.55 increase in economic activity relative to bulk products. This amazing deal enjoyed by the American consumer is due to one simple factor, the streamlined efficiency of the agricultural industry. The American farmer today is the most efficient producer in the fall season. Not only provides for himself, but also 128 other people.
To the American farmer, Mrs. Jones expresses her gratitude and gratitude. And to us, as FFA members, we owe our commitment to ensuring prosperity and efficiency so that American agriculture will remain America's economic strength and lead the way to achieving the humanitarian goal of feeding the world .
AGRICULTURAL SALES
DAIRY
DAIRY FOODS
FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
LIVESTOCK
MEATS EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY
NURSERY/LANDSCAPE
POULTRY
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
ReneFlores, member of the Ysleta FFAChapter, Texas, proudly accepts the plaque declaring his chapter a national winner in the BuildingOur American Communities program. KANSAS: Marysville, Wamego KENTUCKY: Apollo, Spencer County LOUISIANA: Elton, Lacassine MINNESOTA: Pipestone, Willmar MISSOURI: Nevada, Stockton. Walking across the venue to receive a NationalChapter Award was truly a proud moment. For many, hearing their chapter's name read over the sound system was the highlight of the convention.
ILLINOIS:Amboy,ChicagoAgScience,Cissna Park, Leroy,Seneca,Sparland,Sycamore,Warszawa INDIANA:Carroll Flora,Tri-County,Woodlan IOWA:Bison, Creston, North Polk. INDIANA: Clinton Central, Shenandoah IOWA: Alburnett, Algona, Harlan, Linn-Mar, Marengo, Montezuma, MountAyr, NorthLinn, Vinton. Tiffany was from the farm. What happened to the industry? If only I could talk to him and find out what he was thinking when he wrote FFAcreed. I wanted to ask his purpose in writing the passages, I wanted to ask where he thought FFA, agriculture and our country was headed.
This year I spent a lot of time in Washington, D.C. I often visited the Vietnam Memorial, where 58,398 names are honored on the wall. But you know it's not just names on the wall; they are people. I stand at the carvings and I see it. I believe in strong ties with family. In this election year, almost every magazine you picked up had a story about family values. The family unit became a major political issue this year and will continue to do so. I believe we live in a very materialistic world, a world where people are more concerned about the car they drive than how their brother or sister is doing. I believe that as a future generation we must rise to the challenge and evaluate our morals and beliefs. family values that others can depend on in their time of need. Whether you like it or not, living in a multicultural environment and diversity is our strength. We have enormous human resources. I believe that we can work together and work hand in hand towards a better future.
Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Life's greatest tragedy is that the average person goes to his grave with the music still in him." Many of us never compose our best music or achieve our greatest success because we enjoy your “good old routine” so much. Although these are very simple examples, they are important to consider. Once you change yourself in the slightest way to impress someone, you will have to do that for the rest of your life. It's just not worth sacrificing who wears just to impress others. Each of us is different in our own way, and that makes us special and unique. What we all need to learn is important, and how we can benefit from it.
You might look like me and even get a little rushed when going through those lines and touching each other. And when I look at the real world of boxing, I think of all the fighters who thrive on the same energy: MohammedAli, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, George Foreman and the list goes on. All are great athletes who spend countless hours preparing themselves for the battle that is disastrous after stepping into the squared circle. And while you and I may not get paid for most of our prize fights, you also know that this tour can be even more challenging. My older brother Scott and I were about as competitive as two brothers could be. And even though he was soldered for four years, I always expected to stay at least at his level whether we played basketball, soccer, tennis or whatever. It was frustrating at times because I simply couldn't keep up with him.
I missed him so much that I didn't know if I could continue with my daily activities. It didn't seem right to go back to driving lessons or baseball. I felt out of place in everything I used to do. This was one of those things that came out of nowhere, now with a warning. In an instant I knew that my life would never be the same, and I was completely unprepared for what was likely to be mine. Perhaps it is true that there really is no easy way out of the problems we face that will make us stronger when we return to therapy. I can think of a few bouts I've had over the years that I might not have been strong enough to win if I hadn't had the struggles of dealing with my brother's death.
Year Sponsors
OKLAHOMA:LarryBrady, Balko;Daryle Greer, Blackwell;Greg Kokojau,Drummond; Gary Montgomery, Springer; RayC.Sharp, Cherokee;. Workshop presenters were former National FFA officers Randy Hedge, 1981-82 national vice president, Ark.; Kelli Evans-Brown, 1987-88 national president, Neb.; Donnell Brown, 1989-90 national president, Texas; DanSchroer, 1989-90 national vice president, Ohio; JulieClassen, 1990-91 national vice president, Neb.; Mark Timm, 1990-90 national president, Ind.;. Newly elected National FFA Alumni President Mark Williams (left), Oviedo, Fla., accepted the gavel, a sign of leadership, from past president Virgil Martinson, Stoughton, Wis. The FFA alumni.
At the Atheluncheon, three longtime FFA supporters were presented with the AlumniAssociation's highest award, the FFA Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award. Chapter President DougSheridan, Mason, Mich., took bidders off the auction block. Run by the Michigan FFA Alumni Association, the auction was $18,000 for 1993, donated by Chevy.
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION
Place more emphasis on percent of growth and project
National officers welcomed delegates to the National Agricultural Career Show at Bartle Hall following a delegate lunch on Wednesday afternoon. Offer a limited number of these honorary jackets to individuals who will use the jacket to positively impact the lives of youth and the National FFA Organization. The Communications Team.
Chapters and associations can make nominations to the Communications Resources Team for individuals to
Encourage the National FFA to send information packets directly to state officers in addition to state staff
Produce an attractive FFA video touching on all the benefits of membership in FFA
Direct the National Council on Agricultural Education to research and develop classroom curriculum in the area of
Evaluate the possibility of an awards assembly in place of the current awards breakfast. Apply the money to
Support the development of junior high activities based on nationally supported non-competitive state activities
Require all judges in the national prepared public speaking and extemporaneous public speaking contest to
Recommend that a fast moving, exciting promotional video be produced to promote the national FFA contests
Improve the national FFA contest manual by adding a table of contents with page numbers and an index for
Rename the Work Experience Abroad Program (WEA)
Develop a slide show and audio narration of photos taken by international participants to promote FFA
At the National Leadership Conferences for State FFA
In the development of new curriculum by the National Council for Agricultural Education, the international
Develop a portable information booth promoting international programs for use by state associations
Begin exchange programs with Canada, Mexico, U.S
Conduct a survey to assess FFA member interest in current international programs, as well as proposals for
Explore opening FFA international programs at increased cost to non-FFA members and college agriculture majors
Consider Seattle, Wash.; San Antonio, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sacramento, California; and Denver, Colo., as City, Utah; Sacramento, California; and Denver, Colo., as possible locations for the WCP sites in the West.
Provide an advanced WCP in Washington, D.C., for
Develop MFE programs with three different themes and
Create a simple means of promoting the National FFA Organization using video tapes, audio cassettes and
Assemble and market a video which focuses on business, industry, and personal development to be
Update current trophy figures and implement new 2
Consider marketing motivational books and tapes to
Market FFA boxer shorts, page 9, item c, with more
Unify all plaques with the same color scheme background
Consider using a less distracting background in photos of trophies and trophy figures
Hold video contest for chapters.
Construct a funding plan, such as matching and/or flat grants, to provide funds for state associations to send
Develop a program similar to WCP in Washington, D.C.,
Continue to develop the FFA membership card for
Provide a suspended screen in the middle of the auditorium with multi-sided views
Provide designated seating for elderly and handicapped
Provide detailed maps of Municipal Auditorium, Bartle Hall, other convention facilities, downtown Kansas City
Develop a Courtesy Corps agenda and provide a copy
Provide national convention committee members with an evaluation sheet to evaluate the various activities
The committee nominates the following candidates for delegates to the 65th National FFA Convention to serve as national officers for 1992-93.
Coleman Harris, Washington, D
- Include workshops in the National Leadership Conference for State Officers about the National FFA
- At NLCSO, discuss how to utilize the book and video to their best advantage. A program should be presented to
- Supplement the handbook with the video to give examples of how to present all the ideas noted in the
- Develop an index for the Program of Activities in chronological order or alphabetically
- Update everything in the Student Handbook a minimum of every five years
This packet will contain a video that covers all aspects of FFA, including leadership opportunities, projects and activities, awards, scholarships and trips. The people in the video will be shown in real life situations. The video should be motivating and aimed at high school students. Tell advisors that being involved in FFA will help students become better scholarship candidates while they can apply for nearly $1,000,000 worth of scholarships available only to FFA members. Also present career opportunities in agriculture and the industry along with average earnings and job statistics. FFA provides students with leadership skills they can use throughout their lives, the technical knowledge needed to improve proficiency test scores, and provides students with a variety of learning avenues such as field trips and hands-on experiences. Send a general publication to every school in the US (including Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands) in grades 7-10 to teach them about agriculture. Publication content should include: agricultural careers, with emphasis on monetary and managerial achievements; distinguished individuals involved in agricultural education, and.
Possible ideas include photo contest, drawing contest, poetry contest, lyrical contest. Recognition will be given to the winners at their state conventions, in addition to presenting the winning feature in the magazine and possibly receiving a small cash prize.
Coleman Harris, Convention General Manager Glenn Luedke, Meal Functions
FFAA Awards: land, livestock, forestry and poultry judging, state star, Regional Agribusiness College/Major:willattend CalPoly State University and agribusiness and political science major Career goal: agricultural policy development.
