Author Archives: Tom Brand

The Advisor’s Challenge

National FFA Advisor Steve Brown welcomed FFA members and presented his Happy Happy Happy challenge… http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Session1A_AdvisorChalenge.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Greetings From Louisville

Brigadier General Maria Gervais shared greetings to FFA Members from the City of Louisville. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Session1A_BrigadierGeneralMariaGervais.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Welcome to Convention!

National FFA President Clay Sapp presided over the opening session at this year’s National FFA Convention and offered his welcome to members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Session1A_Welcome_ClaySapp.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Chorus: The National Anthem

The National FFA Chorus helped kick off the first session of the 86th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Session1A_NationalChorus_NationalAnthem.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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The Opening Ceremony

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National Convention is Officially Underway!

With the theme of “ignite!,” the 86th National FFA Convention and Expo is underway in Louisville, Kentucky!  As FFA members filled Freedom Hall at the Opening Session, they were able to watch the artistic talents of Dan Dunn, sponsored by … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2012 – 2013 National FFA President

Florida student named to 2012-13 National FFA Officer team as national president INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012/National FFA Organization) – From an early age, Florida student Clay Sapp knew he was a good communicator and teacher. But it wasn’t until … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2012 – 2013 National FFA Secretary

Georgia student named to 20113 National FFA Officer team as national secretary INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012/National FFA Organization) – Kalie Hall of Georgia credits a mentor for offering a simple piece of advice that has defined her approach to … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2012 – 2013 Central Region Vice President

Nebraska student named to 2012-13 National Officer Team as Central Region vice president INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012/National FFA Organization) – When Nebraska student Brennan Costello was 14, he and his family went to Florida for a family vacation. He’d … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2012 – 2013 Eastern Region Vice President

Kentucky student named to 2012-13 National FFA Officer team as Eastern Region vice president INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012/National FFA Organization) – Joenelle Futrell of Kentucky vividly remembers her high school FFA advisor tell her that she was is on … Continue reading

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