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2011 National FFA Update Craig Frederick - LPS

2011 National FFA Update Craig Frederick - LPS. Dr. Steve Brown National FFA Advisor. CEO--Dr. Dwight Armstrong of the National FFA. COO-Bill Fleet of The National FFA . Awards and Recognition. *Revisions to all applications and events released August 2011

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2011 National FFA Update Craig Frederick - LPS

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  1. 2011 National FFA UpdateCraig Frederick - LPS

  2. Dr. Steve Brown National FFA Advisor

  3. CEO--Dr. Dwight Armstrong of the National FFA

  4. COO-Bill Fleet of The National FFA

  5. Awards and Recognition *Revisions to all applications and events released August 2011 • Revisions implemented for 2012 convention • Each state has a trainer responsible for sharing changes prior to the August release

  6. Be sure to check out these FREE resources on http://ffa.learn.com • Middle School Lessons- 150 pre-packaged lessons • PALS Resources- New lesson plan handbooks • Food For America Resource- New! Updated! • 2005 & 2006 CDE Full Q&A Sets • Leadership E-Modules • Students work through interactive, self-paced courses. • Three course areas in premier leadership, personal growth and career success

  7. National FFA Alumni Ag Career Network • Now Alumni Affiliates have portal and can manage their membership • Contact Phyllis McDonald with questions mcdonald@ffa.org, 317-802-4332

  8. 2011 National Convention • CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE • 4 new exhibit halls and 35 new meeting rooms •  AgriScience, state/chapter photos and talent stage have moved back to ICC • Lucas Oil Stadium used only for Thursday concert, American Degree Ceremony, and Collegiate Career Expo • 2011 Convention Registration Fees • $40 for those who preregister are in the housing block or will be driving in from 100 mile radius • $60 for those who preregister but are not in the housing block or driving in further than 100 miles • $70 for all onsite registrations • Convention registration will open in mid August

  9. 2011National Convention Concert Blake Shelton

  10. NFFA New Horizons Magazine STARTING SEPTEMBER 2011 • New Horizons will be printed four times/year • Supplemental materials and teaching guide at http://ffanation.ffa.org • NEW look with increased page count & improved paper • Blue Catalog insert • Replaces traditional Blue gift & apparel catalog • Features 12 pages of content, not complete catalog • Entire product line available still at http://ffa.org/shop

  11. FFA Jackets Pricing Effective 9/1/2011 Due to ongoing global cotton shortage a $3.00/jacket surcharge will be added to the purchase of all jackets during the 2011-2012 school year. • Standard Jackets- $49 + $3 cotton surcharge • Domestic Required Jacket- $59 + $3 cotton surcharge • Tailored Jacket- $69 + $3 cotton surcharge • Set of 10 Jackets- $450 + $30 cotton surcharge. • Set of 10 Jackets (New Chapters)- $400 + $30 cotton surcharge.

  12. Newly Revised Student Handbook & Advisors’ Guide • Content updated, improved and reorganized • Now more of a textbook about FFA • Three-hole punched at request of focus groups • Advisors Guide lessons and power points will be FREE on ffa.learn.com • NEW Advisors Guide DVD • Replaces binder of lessons and video content • Advisor’s Guide Companion DVD for sale in Core, $20 • Video supplements for instruction and demonstration • Poster Series updated to reflect classroom needs

  13. Teaching Leadership Seven resources for $149 • Student FFA Handbook • Advisors Guide to the Student FFA Handbook DVD • Strategies for Great Teaching (book) • Leadership on the GO! (leadership activity book) • Mpower (chapter leadership guide) • Official FFA Manual • FFA Trivia Game Item # TB-11

  14. Questions/Ideas/Concerns Contact: Craig Frederick Central Region LPS Specialist 402-309-3026 cfrederick@ffa.org

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