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Illinois FFA Board Reports
Illinois FFA 100th Anniversary Memorabilia - 📋 Click here to complete the form
HOT TOPICS = MUST KNOW
SPICY - GREAT FLAVOR - GOOD TO BE REMINDED: REMINDER - Harvest for All Program for the 2025–2026 - 8/26/2025 Listserv
HOT, HOT, HOT - JudgingCard will show a zero balance on the Teacher’s Dashboard in AET for conference registrations because you must pay IL FFA for these events. Please download the invoice; it’ll show where to mail the payment. If you register for a CDE, the balance will be calculated, and you’ll pay Ewell Educational Services, Inc. Instructions for finding your invoice.
HOT, HOT, HOT - 2026 State Officer Parent & Candidate Officer Orientation - Please RSVP for the candidate orientation. Click here to RSVP to attend the 2026 Parent & Candidate Orientation on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
TOASTY - 2026 Illinois FFA Selection Committee - GREAT opportunity for your students - 12.2.2025 listserv
WARMER - Section President Candidate Orientation and Mandatory Survey - 12.2.2025 listserv
LUKE WARM - National Chapter Award - DUE April 1, 2026, and MUST be SUBMITTED.
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Message from Lincoln Tech
Grants Now Available from EPA
AES Chapter Grant Program
Message from Lincoln Tech
What if your students could get a jump start on in-demand skilled trades training before they graduate high school—and be ready to complete training in less than six months after graduation? That’s exactly what the High School Share Program at Lincoln Technical Institute makes possible.
This program allows juniors and seniors to attend Lincoln Tech part-time while enrolled in high school, gaining hands-on experience in fields such as Automotive, Diesel, HVAC, Welding, Electrical, Medical Assisting, or Dental Assisting.
Key benefits of the Lincoln Tech High School Share Program include:
No tuition cost to students because funding and transportation are covered by the sending school
Hands-on career-focused learning that enhances traditional high school education
Access to industry tools, expert instructors, and employer partnersis rarely available in a typical classroom
Accelerated pathways to the workforce with reduced post-secondary costs
A turnkey solution for schools to offer high-demand skilled trades training without the expense or complexity of developing their own program
Lincoln Tech partners with high schools to deliver this program in ways that complement existing curricula or serve as a ready-made career program option, preparing students for real-world success.
Now is the time to begin planning for Fall 2026 engagement. Let’s discuss how your school can bring this opportunity to your students.
Click here to schedule a conversation or reply to this email directly.
Nicholaus Sutherland, M.Ed., VP of High School Partnership Development
Lincoln Technical Institute Email: NSutherland@lincolntech.edu
Phone: 253-606-5060
Grants Now Available from EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced grants are available for hands-on projects that help people better understand environmental changes in their community and how to address them. Funded projects will focus on environmental education efforts that use modern tools and equip participants with the skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions toward environmental stewardship. Applications are due March 3. Apply today!
AES Chapter Grant Program
The AES Chapter Grant Program supports local FFA Chapters advancing education, sustainability, and mental health in agriculture. Grants of up to $5,000 fund initiatives in agribusiness education, agricultural and energy innovation, or mental health. Applications are reviewed biannually, with the first funding cycle open Jan. 12–March 15. https://form.jotform.com/dealerprograms@ffa.org/aes-chapter-grant-program
-- Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois FFA Center
Phone: 217-753-3328
Cell: 217-412-5646
Email: mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org
Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702