Category Archives: 2011 Convention
FFA Celebrates Native American Culture
A large part of the National FFA Convention has been welcoming and celebrating Native American heritage and members from across the U.S. Many Native American FFA members are attending the FFA Convention for the first time. Jasmine Blackwater, vice-president in … Continue reading
NAAE Greetings
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Vernice “Flygirl” Armour Challenges FFA Members to “Engage”
Vernice Armour was born in Chicago, IL in 1973 and grew up in Memphis, TN. In 1991, she graduated from John Overton High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where she was very active in the music program, class Vice … Continue reading
FFA Band: Acadamey Melody
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“Fly-Girl” Talks to Members at FFA Convention
At the fourth session of the National FFA Convention, speaker and former U.S. Marine, Vernice “Fly-Girl” Armor will present some innovative ways to achieve goals and be successful. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vernice-Armor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address: Landan Schaffert
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FFA Alumni and Members “Connect.”
A new initiative through social media, called “Connect” will connect local FFA members to alumni across the nation. Justin McCain, Indiana FFA Alumni chairperson, says the Connect program provides a great database for members to connect to several alumni in … Continue reading
Joe Diffie Partners with FFA Alumni
Joe Diffie made an appearance today at the FFA Career Show to help celebrate the FFA Alumni’s 40th Anniversary. He is also partnering with FFA Alumni to help FFA Members fund-raise for their local chapters. Diffie will perform in benefit … Continue reading
FFA Member As Entrepreneur
Ashley Siferd from Bluffton, Ohio creates goat’s milk soap and lotion as part of her Supervised Agriculture Experience. She talked to me about the project at the career show and how it began. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Goat-Soap.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Scavenger Hunting in the FFA Career Show
Inside the FFA Career Show, members had opportunities to interact with numerous agriculture-based companies at their booths. Apple products were the big give-away for convention this year, and that was enough incentive for members to participate in educational activities. As … Continue reading