A complete set of the Alumni Council minutes, 1970-1995, and its membership lists explain how the governing body works. Alexandria: FFA Supply Service, 1956. 20072023 Blackpast.org. It may also be true for the other two years. First and foremost the FFA is a student organization that actively seeks to educate students in agricultural fields of study. Administration Records, 1928-2008, contain correspondence, articles, publications, audits, and reports. Vernon, 1933-1959, 1980-1981, Role of Virginia in the Development of the FFA, 1926, 1992, 1998, Silver Anniversary of Vocational Agriculture, 1947, Vocational Agriculture in U.S., 1917-1974, Career Show, 1968-1972, 1976-1984, 1990-1992, 1994-1995, Achievement Awards, 1974-1975, 1977, 1979, 1984, 1986, Agri-Entrepreneurship Education Program, 1995-1997, 1999-2002, Agriscience Student Recognition Program, 1988-2000, Agriscience Teacher of the Year, 1986-2000, Handbooks, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1985, 1990-2000, Career Development Events/National Contests, Dairy Cattle, 1973, 1975, 1977-1978, 1980, Farm Business Management, 1976-1980, 1982, Horticulture and Floriculture, 1974-1978, 1980, Milk Quality and Dairy Foods, 1957, 1971, 1973-1975, 1977-1980, 1982, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, 1979-1980, Contest and Award Implementation Task Force, 1993, Firestone Award (predecessor to Foundation Awards), Miscellaneous Award Announcements, 1929-1931, Handbooks, 1967, 1969, 1978, 1981, 1985-1989, Star Awards, 1930-1932, 1977-1978, 1983, 1985-1988, Agricultural Career Recruitment, 1960-1996, Banquet Programs, 1974-1975, 1978, 1980-1982, 1987-1988, Handbooks, 1970-1973, 1975-1976, 1978, 1982-1984, 1987, 1989, Inservice Workshop on Community Development, 1980, 1984, State Inservice Workshops, 1984-1985, 1987, Food for America Game, ca.1974 (oversized), An Appraisal of the Food Production War Training Program, 1946, Vocational Training Problems When the War Ends, 1943, Committee on International Educational Activities, 1967, 1970, Future Farmers of Columbia, 1966, 1968, 1974, Publications, 1956, 1959-1960, 1979, 1987, Reference Materials for FFP Coordinators, 1962, International Agricultural Exchange Association (IAEA), U.S. Students in Foreign Country, 1968-1969, Joe Martinez South America Trip, 1968-1969, Lennie Gamage Pacific Tour, 1973 (oversized), Program Information, 1965-1992, 1998-2000, MPower: An Officers Guide to Chapter Leadership, 2004, National FFA Leadership and Personal Growth Series, Advanced Leadership Development (ALD), 2002, 2005, Former FFA Members in Leadership Positions, 1965, Leadership Training, 1939, 1942, 1944, 1953-1954, 1958-1965, Leadership Training for Future Farmers of the Philippines, 1960, Leadership Training Manuals, 1930-1935, 1940, 1962, 1968, 1982, Survey of Past Officers Regarding Leadership Training, 1971, Programs, 1971-1972, 1974, 1976-1997, 2000, International Leadership Seminar for State Officers, Leadership Training for Kentucky FFA, 1957, National Leadership Conference for State Officers, New York Leadership Training Manual, 1956, State Presidents Conference, 1990-1991, 1998-2004, Responding to the Ag Teacher Shortage, 1999, Partners for a Safer Community, 1995-1997, Partners in Learning Support (PALS), 1993, 1998-1999, 2001, Careers in Agriculture Big Coloring Book, 2003 (oversized), Placemats, 1960, 1962-1963, 1965, 1969-1978, 1981-1982, 1984, 2004 (oversized), 1953, 1956-1967, 1969-1978, 1980-1987, 1991, 1993-1997, 1999-2001, 2003-2005, 2007 (oversized), Promotional Material, 1962, 1964, 1966-1967, 1971-1972, 1981-1993 (oversized), Recruitment and Retention, 1996, 1998-2000, Summit on Food, Fiber, and the Environment, 1998, Magazines on FFA, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1963-1965, Advisors Guide to FFA Involvement for Members With Disabilities, 1996, Advisors Public Relations Handbook, 1992, Chapter Secretarys Handbook, 1937, 1980, 1992, Get Connected - FFA Partners Handbook, 1999, National Officers Handbook, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1973-1975, 1991, 1995, Promoting Programs by Building Partnerships, 1993, State Leadership Resource Guide, 2001-2005 (CD), State Officers Handbook, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1929-1931, 1934, 1940, 1952, 1954-1955, 1957-1958, 1961-2001, The National FFA Alumni Association Play Script, ca. "National FFA Organization Homepage," http://www.ffa.org/. Indianapolis, IN 46278-1370, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). FFA at 25. The front of the FFA jacket features a smaller FFA emblem on the left chest and the FFA member's name and sometimes, if applicable, office and year on the right chest. Official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, is adopted. National Officer Records, 1928-2004, consist of correspondence, biographies, and press releases. The first female president of the FFA was Jan Eberly. It was gratifying to me to fill that role, but it was also a reminder that I was representing the talents and aspirations of many others. Girls were restricted to activities at the state and local levels in the years following this decision. 850,823 (8,995 chapters in 50 state associations and 2 territories), Cheryl Zimmerman -Interim Chair and National Advisor, William (Buddy) Deimler -National FFA Treasurer, Ben Lastly -Executive Secretary, Southern Region (NASAE), Brandon Davis -State Supervisor, Eastern Region (NASAE), Charles Parker -State Supervisor, Western Region (NASAE), Matthew (Matt) Eddy -State Supervisor, Central Region (NASAE), Jessica M. Blythe -Teacher Educator (AAAE), Barbara Jenkins -Business and Industry, U.S. Poultry, Daphnne Bonaparte -U.S. Department of Education, Foundational learning about the 'big picture' of agriculture and related careers, Research/Experimentation and Analysis conducting research or analysis of information to discover new knowledge, Ownership/Entrepreneurship planning and operation of an agriculture-related business, Placement/Internship working either for pay or experience in an agricultural setting, President Stationed by the rising sun, a token of a new era in agriculture; presides over meetings, Secretary Stationed by the ear of corn, to keep a record of all meetings and correspond with other secretaries wherever corn is grown and FFA(Future Farmers of America) members meet, Reporter Stationed by the Flag, strives to inform the public in order that every man, woman, and child may know that FFA is a national organization that reaches from the state of Alaska to the Virgin Islands and from the state of Maine to Hawaii, Sentinel Stationed by the door the Sentinel ensures the door is open to all, care for the meeting room and paraphernalia, strives to keep the meeting room comfortable as well as assists the president in maintaining order. The pins are to be placed beneath the FFA member's have their name on the right chest and can recognize the highest degree, highest office, and/or highest award in that order from left to right. A student advisor may also perform the duties of an officer in their absence (minus president and Vice President). By definition, there can be three types of chapters at the secondary level, they are middle for middle school, junior for ninth grade and senior which can be either tenth through twelfth or ninth through twelfth depending on the school. The first National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award is presented for agricultural mechanics. David Townsend, a sophomore in the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was elected president of the FFA at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo in October. Read the latest Proceedings or flip through past issues in our archive. The main functions of the convention are the presentation of awards and the conducting of organizational business. Today, 34% of FFA membership is female, while more than 50% of state leadership positions are held by women. The FFA and You. The BOAC files include information about the program as well as the winners of the awards. Johnson, a program officer during the 1940s-1960s, and William Paul Gray. As the organization began to grow and the Office of Education realized the need for the FFA to operate separate from the government office, a plan for a national center developed. Delegates are divided into committees that discuss relevant issues and report their recommendations to the convention. favorite_border. Delegates restrict FFA membership to boys only. If you do not find an image that you are seeking, please Ask-An-Archivist and we will search the images not yet available online. I believe that to live and work on a good farm or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement I cannot deny. Three main purposes direct the activities of the National Headquarters: 1) to provide strategic direction, 2) fulfill certain legal requirements, and 3) to develop and oversee policy. Greensburg: Charles M. Henry Printing Company, 1953-1997. Danville: Interstate Printers and Publishers, 1934-1995. Flournoy went from an early life in Chicagos crime-ridden projects to a career in agricultural sciences, becoming the first African American to be named president of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization. Leslie Applegate of New Jersey was selected as the first national FFA president. Delegates also opened FFA membership to middle school students. During the war years, national conventions are streamlined events, attended only by delegates and award winners. the chance to take risks and to grow, as well. At the Second National FFA Convention in November, 33 states are represented by 64 delegates. The advancement in agricultural education since the Smith Hughes Act has bettered the quality of life not just for Americas rural and farm families but for everyone across the globe who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer. The name of the local FFA chapter, district, region or area is embroidered below the emblem. Today the FFA continues to be recognized by Congress as an intra-curricular part of the educational program. The Agricultural Career Show records are also included. Agriculture Education and FFA: symbolizes the combination of learning and leadership. New Farmers of America, an organization for African-American boys interested in agriculture, is formed in Virginia. The creed, written by E. M. Tiffany, has been amended three times but still retains its original basic tenants. The Goodwill Tour is a nation-wide trip by the national officers to thank supporters of the organization. 1987, Program of Work, 1989, 1991-1993, 1995-2003/04, Tactical Plan for Achieving the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of Agricultural Education, 1991, National Committee on Youth Organizations, 1974-1980, National FFA Agrimarketing Study Committee, 1987, Interior Space Plan Design Concept, ca. It also shows the historic foundation of our country's strength. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. 1950: Congress grants FFA a Federal Charter, recognizing the importance of FFA as an integral component of School-Based Agricultural Education. The headings represent the activities, programs, and personalities within the organization. The bulletins are important not only for the budget information, but also because they describe the yearly requirements for the distribution of the foundation money. The Advisory Council acted as consultants to the student board until 1950 when the FFA was federally chartered. In 1957, Howard Downing (of Jessamine County) became the first National FFA President from Kentucky. (Jason Halley / University Photographer) Breanna Holbert cringes at the word "can't." She embraces failures as lessons. Through educational programs the FFA teaches students how to become active in their communities and successful in their occupation. 2017-18 National FFA President: Breanna . The magazine and calendar slides are arranged chronologically. Zimmerman is the first National FFA Officer to come from the Spencer FFA Chapter, and she is only the eighth Wisconsin FFA member named a National FFA Officer. These records contain phenomenal information about the programs the FFA uses, past and present, to foster public awareness. Career & Leadership Events; Agricultural Proficiency Awards; Agriscience Fair; National Chapter; American FFA Degree; American Star . Their job was to observe and make recommendations to the students that helped them stay focused. Other highlights in the collection include the records of the international programs documenting the growth of student exchange programs and future farmer organizations in other countries; public relations activities that include press releases, calendars, and FFA Week materials; and National Conventions that contain a complete set of proceedings from 1928-1998, press releases about award winners, and scripts of pageants performed at the conventions. The final section is the scrapbooks that contains press releases, correspondence, and informational hand-outs. The National FFA Organization, originally called the Future Farmers of America, was founded in 1928 as a national organization for boys in rural, farming communities. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. FFA members participate in the organization's first international exchange program with the Young Farmers Club of Great Britain. Alumni Association Records, 1969-2003, include meeting minutes, reports, newsletters, and publications. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.F8 T39), Agricultural Education. They vary at the different levels of FFA, and some are contested only at certain levels or in specific states, districts, areas, or regions. The creed represents the beliefs all members of the organization are to hold. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.N49 S775 1995), Tenney, A.W. The Executive Secretary arranges all board meetings; plans and oversees the arrangements for the National Convention; keeps records of the corporation, boards, national officers, and convention delegates; issues charters to state associations; and assists the advisor in the guidance and policy development of the organization. After the charter, the Board began to meet three times annually. [16] Student advisors take some of the roles of the advisor. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. updated its bylaws, stating that members may wear any item they are comfortable in, including those which were previously reserved for only one gender. Eberly entered the University of California, Davis as an undergraduate in 1983. Through educational programs, the FFA teaches students how to become active in their communities and successful in their occupation. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention. Indianapolis, IN 46278-1370, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE), James R. and Helen D. Russell professor of finance, Get a Taste of this Student-Run Salad Dressing, Seniors, Document These Memories and Mentors, 5 Ways Culvers Can Jumpstart Your Career in Agriculture, Consider These Activities for Your FFA POA, FAQ: Changes to Official Dress Guidelines, Predictions: Top 5 Agriculture Careers in 2020, 2018-19 National FFA Officer Team Elected at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. 1980-81 Mark Herndon, John Marshall - National President. During the 1985-86 school year, when she was a junior, she was the student member of the Regents of the University of California, the governing body of the University of California system. These pins can be placed on the front of the FFA jacket;[20] however, official guidelines state that no more than three pins may be worn at one time. Bush in 1991, and the FFA does invite the current . Prior to 1992 this newsletter was called Between Issues. INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021/National FFA Organization) - Students from Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2021-22 National FFA Officers.These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. The records are arranged alphabetically by state. For more in depth information there are scattered committee reports located within this series. All Rights Reserved. The board continues to operate in this manner. What year was Julie Smiley FFA president? (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S1.F97), Ross, William Arthur. 1957 Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention. 1927 - H.O. This is the first time someone from Delaware has been elected a national FFA . The National FFA web site, National FFA Online, goes live. The strength of these records are the information about state organizations and activities prior to 1960. The National FFA Radio Program on NBC is launched. The business session of the convention is run by the student officers and operates by the rules of parliamentary procedure. The first National President of the Future Farmers of. Although some presentations are missing pieces, most contain a script, set of slides and an audio cassette. Being able to talk and listen to a wide range of people and to come together to work intensively with people who are strangers, for the most part, delivered valuable life and workplace skills that are useful every day. Washington D.C.: New Farmers of America, 1960. The National Convention is an annual event held by the organization. All Things Considered, FFA Interviews on NPR, n.d. Terence Bell, Secretary of Education Address, 1984, Building Our American Communities Regional Winners, 1973, Convention News Reports by News/Sports Radio Network. Who was the 1st FFA president? [22], FFA members are required to wear official FFA dress while participating in official organization activities. He was also the organizations first president to come from an urban area. Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman and Edmund C. Magill organized the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. These articles have special FFA features and include anniversary celebrations and special recognition for the organization. By 1996, the FFA would send more than 350 students to more than 25 countries annually. JE: I try to project a positive attitude and approach to challenges, recognizing that some experiments are successful and some are not, but you learn from all of them. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.F8 B4 1979), Chapman, Paul W. The Green Hand: A Story of the FFA. About Us; FFA Leadership; FFA History; FFA Membership; FFA Alumni and Supporters; Chapter Locator; Media & Brand; FFA Video Center; Educator Resources; Awards & Competitive Events. The National FFA Constitution and Federal Charter can be found with these records. [30], FFA Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDEs) are competitions that members compete in to test their skills learned through agricultural education instruction. Board of Directors Records, 1928-2005, consist of the newsletter, Board Issues, board minutes and index, and correspondence. New Farmers of America (NFA) Week was celebrated during the first full week of April from 1935 until 1965. Flournoy reluctantly enrolled and entered the schools FFA chapter, a requirement for all students. The development of leadership skills in members is an important aspect of the educational programs sponsored by the FFA. The articles and magazines located in this series are published by other groups. Erik Robinson Jr., a criminal justice major from Georgia, was elected southern region vice president. The annual reports are a good source of information about foundation donors and award winners. The most beneficial part of the slide collection is the slide shows, generally from the late 1970s-1980s. The centers goal is to help urban students gain a strong education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and develop further educational and career opportunities. There he was encouraged to run for a national FFA office. The center has offices in Flournoys high school alma mater, the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, where a working farm occupies 40 acres of school property. Currently, all lettering, embroidery and finishing of FFA jackets is completed by Universal Lettering Company in Van Wert, Ohio. As you read this Footnote, you will understand. In what year did the Future Farmers of America change its name to the National FFA Organization? These records do not fully document the histories of the state organizations, but provide insights into how the national and state organizations interacted and how early state associations operated. The convention moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1999 before moving again in 2006 to Indianapolis, Indiana. Growing up on a rural peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, Carter had a strong background in agriculture and he served as his chapter's secretary. Alexandria: FFA Supply Service, 1977. Flournoy went from an early life in Chicago's crime-ridden projects to a career in agricultural sciences, becoming the first African American to be named president of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization. 2011: National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40-year anniversary. What impact did that have on the organization? Other levels include districts, sub districts, sections, regions, areas, and federations. Members may also wear award pins or officer pins under their names. Take a tour of National FFA publications past and present to see how the organization and this magazine have evolved. It is important to apply that to yourself and also to the people around you. Get To Know FFA. However, the expansion of the scope and programming of the FFA involved a great deal of financial and legal responsibility that minors could not effectively manage. A combination of the Executive Secretary, National Advisor, and other officers' records gives the researcher an overview of all major developments of the organization. The FFA was only 25 years old when the relationship between the Presidents of the United States and National FFA Conventions began. David Simmons of Alabama is elected as the first national NFA president. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. He left the advertising business in 2003 to enter Michigan State Universitys graduate program in agricultural and extension education. The administrative officer files are the records of the National Advisors, Executive Secretaries, and other important officials who serve the National FFA Organization. The original idea for the organization of FFA developed after courses in vocational agriculture were established by the Smith- Hughes National Vocational Education Act in 1917. The only school to accept him was the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, which had recently opened its doors with a curriculum to prepare urban students for professions and careers in agriculture. dream | 799 views, 17 likes, 11 loves, 1 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from SDSU Foundation: With the help of our donors, SDSU has become a. Prior to this amendment women were permitted membership only at the local and state level. 6060 FFA Drive He was Read MoreCorey D. Flournoy (1974- ) During the National Livestock Judging Contests, 33 students from 18 states establish the Future Farmers of America to provide leadership training for farm boys. This collection is open to the public without restriction. An image can only be found based on the issue or with basic knowledge about the time frame in which a specific event occurred. National FFA Organization (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S1 .F97 1945), Tenney, A.W. 1982-83 Wendell Jeffreys, Bokchito - Western Region Vice President. Do you find this information helpful? Washington D.C.: FFA, 1947. The printed materials section contains all of the programs, proceedings, and booklets that are produced for the convention. The first National FFA President was Leslie Applegate and he was from Freehold, New Jersey. An index has been created to assist with the location of National Officers (see Appendix B). 1929 - National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.A271), American Farm Youth. [citation needed], Official dress consists of black slacks or a black skirt, a white button up shirt with collar, an official FFA blue scarf or tie, black dress shoes with closed heel and toe, black socks or nylon hosiery, and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top. JE: It was an opportunity to showcase the organization as growing, nimble and changing to prove an opportunity for people who have lots to contribute in many different ways. Contained in this series are the most complete financial and policy records as well as important legal battles that affected the way the FFA operates. Another important state activity was the creation of scrapbooks. The National FFA Convention is held for the first time in Indianapolis, Indiana; attendance was 54,489. [20], FFA members earn metal pins that signify achievement within the organization. His single mother, Barbara, raised Corey along with a brother and foster sister. "Future Farmers to Meet Aug. 69: 1,000 Young Virginians Will Compete for Honors at Blacksburg". The Trustees of Indiana University, Ruth Lilly Special Collections & Archives, Joseph & Mathew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library, https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/2473, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/143, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/149, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/195, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/147, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/196, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/145, https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/142, Biography and Goodwill Tour Booklets, 1967-1990/91, 1992/93, 1994/95-2000/01, 2002/03-2005/06, 1958/59-1967/68, 1971/72-1975/76, 1977/78-1978/79, Journals, 2001/02-2003/04 Available in eArchives (, Review Committee Report by National Officers, 1985, Don McDowell, Executive Director of FFA Foundation, 1972-1973, Information on Outstanding Former FFA Officers, 1961-1962, Agriculture/Agribusiness News and Notes, 1974-1979, Committee on Revision of P.L.