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Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters John Deere Gator Raffle      

The Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters and Local FFA Chapters will give away a 2024 John Deere Gator
835M Utility Vehicle Donated by John Deere on Thursday, June 13, 2024
at the State FFA Convention in Springfield, Illinois.

Each ticket purchased benefits your designated FFA/Alumni Chapter with 40% of the total sales given back to the local FFA Chapter.  The chapter that sells the winning ticket will receive $300.  Two additional tickets will be drawn and each FFA Chapter will receive $250.

Donation:
1 Ticket = $10
3 Tickets = $25
20 Tickets = $100
*Winner responsible for all taxes.

Please send a check for the amount of tickets you would like to purchase and send it to IL FFA Alumni, 3221 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702.  You can also buy tickets from a local FFA Chapter and/or Alumni Council Member.

Pay by Credit Card - Please add the amount of tickets you would like to purchase and please check the box to cover the PayPal fees, and type which FFA or Alumni Chapter to give the credit too.  If you prefer not to pay the fees, then please mail us a check.


If you would like to sell/buy tickets, please email pdavis@illinoisffa.org.


Overview      
The Alumni strives to support agricultural education, strengthen the FFA, and promote a greater knowledge of the agriculture industry. It is in the local community that a FFA Alumni affiliate can find real meaning. The help rendered to a local FFA chapter, the agriculture education department and the instructor is invaluable. The local FFA Alumni affiliate can assist the FFA members and the Advisor in a multitude of ways to make the learning experience more meaningful. Skills and abilities learned now can only make for a better tomorrow as these young leaders emerge. 

Mission
The mission of the Illinois 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.

Purpose
  • To support and promote the FFA, its activities, and agriculture education at every level.
  • To promote greater knowledge of the agricultural industry and support education in agriculture.
  • To cooperate with the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers and State Consultant Staff for Agricultural Education at the local, state and national levels.
  • To provide a tie to the FFA and assist the organization and education personnel and involve former members in worthy activities.
  • To promote agriculture education so those living in our cities are aware that agriculture provides food, fiber and employment.
  • To reach out across the state and assist local affiliates meet their communities needs.
Contact Information:
Mindy Bunselmeyer, Executive Director, 217-753-3328 Ext. 101, mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org

Patti Davis, Administrative Assistant, 217-753-3328 Ext. 107, pdavis@illinoisffa.org

Alumni Gold Coins Available!      

The Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters have the 50th Anniversary Gold Coins available for purchase.  The coins are $10 per coin, please utilize this order form


Past Winners of the ATV/Gator/Ranger Raffles      
2003 Tractor Raffle Winner - Phillip Frank, Athens, Illinois (Athens FFA)

2004 McCormick Tractor Raffle Winner - Gerald Poppe, Chenoa, Illinois (No FFA Chapter Listed)

2005 ATV Raffle Winner - Mike Olha, Manhattan, Illinois (No FFA Chapter Listed)

2006 ATV Raffle Winner - Jerry Brookhart, Macomb, Illinois (Macomb FFA)

2007 ATV Raffle Winner - Ed Bushneall, Marseilles, Illinois (No FFA Chapter Listed)

2008 ATV Raffle Winner - Chad Mahler, Serena, Illinois (Serena FFA)

2009 ATV Raffle Winner - Dan Luepkes, No city listed. (No FFA Chapter listed)

2010 ATV Raffle Winner - George Moeller, Jr., Davenport, Iowa (No FFA Chapter)

2011 ATV Raffle Winner - Matt Meyer, Stockton, Illinois (Stockton FFA)

2012 ATV Raffle Winner - Steven Buerk, Waterloo, Illinois (Waterloo FFA)

2013 ATV Raffle Winner - Janet Kuhns, Fisher, Illinois (Fisher FFA)

2014 ATV Raffle Winner - Monica Wolf, Macomb, Illinois (Macomb FFA)

2015 Gator Raffle Winner - Rich Kiefer, El Paso, Illinois (El Paso-Gridley FFA)

2016 Gator Raffle Winner - Bruce Barry, Taylorville, Illinois (Taylorville FFA)

2017 Gator Raffle Winner - Kevin Larsen, Morrison, Illinois (Morrison FFA)

2018 Gator Raffle Winner - Tammy Kunce, Milford, Illinois (Milford FFA)

2019 Gator Raffle Winner - Lars Lee, Popular Grove, Illinois (Pearl City FFA)

2020 Ranger Raffle - Postponed due to COVID-19

2021 Ranger Raffle - Amy Kane, Davis, Illinois (Pearl City FFA)

2022 Gator Raffle Winner - Jared Ruebush, Blandinsville, IL (West Prairie FFA)

2023 John Deere Gator Raffle Winner - Madison Trude, Bettendorf, IA (Cambridge FFA)


   
 
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NOTICE:  
Alumni Scholarships Applications - Ground Zero (Formerly 212 Conference) Alumni Scholarships were awarded on November 1, 2023.   Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships are due November 1, 2023.  IL FFA Leadership Camp Alumni Scholarships will be due on March 8, 2024. 

National FFA Alumni and Supporters Manual which includes the history for Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters Awards, Council Members, etc.
 
   

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IL FFA Alumni & Supporters 50th Anniversary Program-2022
 
   

 
     
     
 
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