Iowa FFA Ag Ed/FFA Update

When We Step Up FFA Stands Out!

State Alumni Award/Scholarship Applications

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National Alumni Award Applications

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IOWA FOLKS ATTENDED STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERNCE, MONTROSE, COLORADO

We had 5 folks representing Iowa at the State Leadership Conference in Montrose, Colorado. Below are a few pictures from the event.

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News/Upcoming Events:

National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN
October 21 thru October 23, 2009
The Iowa FFA Alumni will have 9 delegates present.
Watch for comments and pictures following the convention.

Dan Classen, past Iowa FFA Alumni president was elected Central Region Rep. for the Natoinal FFA Alumni.

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First ever FFA Rose Parade Float Unveiled

Watch FFA history be made New Year's morning as the first ever FFA float comes to life in the 121st Tournament of Rose Parade. Tune into RFD-TV early for a special one-hour broadcast of "The Making of The FFA Float." Then, watch Crook & Chase as they host RFD-Tv's annual coverage of the Rose Parade with limited commercial interruptions and equestrian commentary provided by Pam Minick. The Making of the FFA Float, 9-10 a.m. central time and Rose Parade live Broadcast, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m on January 1, 2010.

Next Annual FFA Alumni Banquet, January 16, 2010

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Other important information

2009 Board of Directors

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Iowa FFA Alumni By-Laws

Approved Bylaw Changes (2009)

Help Grow Your Soup!

You decide the next five barns, visit the Help Grow Your Soup website to vote for your favorite story and the barn most in need of preservation! The five barns receiving the most votes will be announced as the winners of this year's Help Grow Your Soup program in January 2010. For every vote cast on or before January 5, 2010, Campbell will donate $1 (up to 250,000).

Affiliate Starter Kit:

Affiliate Charter Application (Word)

Suggested Constitution (Word)

Suggested Bylaws (Word)

Alumni Roster - Blank (Word)

Affiliate Contact Information

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Alumni Membership Incentives

New Affiliate Incentive

Membership Recruitment Incentives

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Contact Us:

Iowa FFA Alumni Association

PO Box 86

Boone, IA 50036

alumni@agiowa.org

Clyde Johnson, 2009 President

300 3rd Ave. SW
P.O. Box 205
West Bend, Iowa 50597

H: (515) 887-6098
C: (515) 320-0669

hawkeyeffa@yahoo.com

Amy Classen, 2009 President-Elect

4859 525th Ave
West Bend, IA 50597

H: (515) 887-3852
C: (515) 320-1079

midwayfarms@ncn.net

Penny Derry, Executive Director
PO Box 86
Boone, IA 50036

C: (515) 745-2963

alumni@agiowa.org

Alumni Mission Statement:

The mission of the National FFA Alumni Association is to secure the promise of FFA and agricultural education by creating an environment where people and communities can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

Iowa FFA Alumni Archive & Board of Directors Information (link)

Securing the promise of FFA and agricultural education by creating an environment where people and communities can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.