Tag Archives: Members
Service Highlighted in Fourth General Session
The fourth general session of the 84th National FFA Convention, I Believe in Service, was highlighted by selfless acts and examples of exceptional service to others. Western Region Vice President Shannon Norris was the chair of the session kicked off … Continue reading
RFD-TV Sponsors FFA’s Native American Heritage
RFD-TV is sponsoring Native American FFA members to attend the national celebration of the Native American Heritage. I had an opportunity to meet with two of these FFA members. One member, Jacob Norte from Warner Springs FFA in Southern California, … Continue reading
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
Past State FFA Officer Realizes Importance of Agricultural Education
One of the three pillars of the National FFA Organization is agricultural education, so a good relationship between National FFA and the National Association of Agricultural Educators would be essential. Liz Rabbe, a Sophomore Agricultural Education major at the University … Continue reading
Joplin FFA Finds Way to National FFA Convention
It’s been said a picture is worth one thousand words, but at the FFA Career Show, this blue and gold jacket is a symbol of survival for Joplin FFA in Joplin, Mo. Joplin, Mo., was hit by a tornado in … Continue reading
National FFA Members Encouraged to “Do More!” in Second Session
The Second Session of the 84th National FFA Convention, I Believe in Action, was chaired by Eastern Region Vice President Tiffany Rodgers, who encouraged FFA members to look upon the members and chapters recognized in the session for inspiration to … Continue reading
Wilson FFA Wins Models of Innovation Award for Community Development
The Models of Innovation Awards were handed out at the Second General Session of the 84th National FFA Convention on Thursday, October 20th. The Wilson FFA Chapter of Kansas won the Models of Innovation Award for Community Development for their … Continue reading
FFA members ‘Live to Serve’ at National Convention
FFA members are living out the final line of their motto at the 84th National FFA Convention. Hundreds of FFA members came together to participate in the National FFA Day of Service. Gleaners Food Bank was one of the many … Continue reading
Delegate process reviewed
Delegates representing the various associations across the nation met this week to discuss issues up for debate for FFA members in the upcoming year. Kendall Mallory, a delegate from the Kentucky FFA Association, was chair of the committee concerning delegate … Continue reading
Collegiate FFA gets competitive
Delegates representing the various associations across the nation met this week to discuss issues up for debate for FFA members in the upcoming year. Adam Powell, Oregon FFA State Vice President, was chair of the committee concerning the creation of … Continue reading