Category Archives: 2011 Convention

National Officers Reflections

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The 84th National FFA Convention is Underway!

Listen in as your 2010-2011 National FFA Officers officially get this year’s convention underway….. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/OpeningCeremonies.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ag Corporation Sees Opportunity in FFA

The Trans-Canada Corporation is participating the National FFA Career Show for the first time, this year. Inside the FFA Career Show, the North American power company sees an opportunity in reaching out to FFA members. As I walked around the … Continue reading

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Past State Officer Dicusses Flag Processional, Importance of FFA

I got to catch up with Alex Morrissey, 2010-2011 Oregon State FFA President, after he carried the Oregon state flag in the Parade of States. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/AlexMorrissey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Chaperone Talks about Experiences with National FFA Chorus

I had the chance to talk to Tom Sauber, chaperone for the National FFA Chorus, about his duties and responsibilities with the National FFA Chorus following the procession and flag presentation. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/TomSauber.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Foundation Executive Director talks about Importance of Sponsors

I ran into Rob Cooper, Executive Director of the National FFA Foundation, at the unveiling of the Case IH SV250 and talked with him about the role that sponsors play in the National FFA Organization. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/RobCooper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading

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A Ford Motors Tradition: Returning to FFA Convention

The 84th Convention marks a 60 year anniversary with Ford Motors and National FFA. Ford is one of many agriculture-supported companies featured inside the Career Show at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Ford’s booth showcases a new ford rafter … Continue reading

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Case IH donates “Red Power” to National FFA Foundation

Case IH will be donating an SV 250 skid steer to the National FFA Foundation after a year long tour around some of the country’s biggest farm shows. I had the chance to talk with Bill Preller, Regional Sales Director … Continue reading

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Native American Heritage Represented at Convention

The 84th National FFA Convention is celebrating the Native American Heritage with special presentations, concerts and events. Chief Earl Old Person of the Blackfeet Nation presented the National FFA Officer Team and National Advisor with blankets from the various tribes … Continue reading

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