Items in this listserv:
HOT TOPICS = MUST KNOW
SCORCHIN’ HOT, HOT, HOT - - National Chapter Award - DUE April 1, 2026, and MUST be SUBMITTED via AET
HOT, HOT, HOT - SO HOT, I NEED 30 MORE - National Chapter Award Application Judges NEEDED
Speaking of the National Chapter Award, we NEED judges:
Click here if you are willing or interested in judging the National Chapter Award Applications.
SPICY - GREAT FLAVOR - GOOD TO BE REMINDED: REMINDER - Harvest for All Program for the 2025–2026 - 8/26/2025 Listserv
HOT, HOT, HOT - Complete FFA Membership
Here is a link to roster instructions that was shared at the beginning of the year when we started completing the rosters in AET, if you need it to refer to. Memberships must be submitted by May 1. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact Tammy Yard, tyard@illinoisffa.org.
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.
WARMER - 2026 State FFA Convention Room Blocks - Room Blocks start closing April 30th.
Applications for State FFA Convention
DUE April 15, 2026 - State Convention Band Application
DUE April 15, 2026 - State Convention Drum Line Application
DUE April 15, 2026 - State Convention Chorus Application
DUE April 15, 2026 - State Convention Talent Application
DUE May 15, 2026 - State Convention Farm Credit Newsroom App
DUE May 15, 2026 - State Convention Courtesy Corps Application
****NEW Information****
2026 - 2027 Section President Orientation Webinar Link & Survey
Electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspections
Bring The Magic of the Make48 TV Show to Your Classroom
Connect With Chapters Across the Country
2026 - 2027 Section President Orientation Webinar Link & Survey
2026 - 2027 Section President Candidate Documents, Webinar Link & Survey Link
FORMS/DOCUMENTS to REVIEW:
Link to the Section President Orientation Webinar
Click here for the Section President Survey
2026 - 2027 State FFA Officer Commitment Form
We have high expectations for our Section Presidents and State Officer team, we do not apologize for high expectations. Those expectations are in the best interest of Illinois FFA and the FFA officers in their years of service.
Illinois FFA C.A.R.E. - Commitment to Appropriate and Respectful Experiences Form.
Letter to Section Presidents' Advisors - Click here for the Letter to Section Presidents' Advisors
Click here for the Section President Elections Worksheet
This is the information we are looking for once you get elected.
Electronic Certificate of Veterinary Inspections.
Please see NOTICE the links outlining Illinois’ transition to electronic certificates of veterinary inspection (ECVI). Beginning July 1, 2026, Illinois veterinarians must begin utilizing electronic certificates of veterinary inspection when they are completing these documents for interstate or intrastate movements. Examples of intrastate movements would be the required certificate of veterinary inspection for county or state fair exhibitions. Therefore, when a producer or exhibitor requests a certificate of veterinary inspection after July 1, 2026, the Illinois accredited veterinarian will utilize an online platform in place of a handwritten paper form that was previously supplied by the Department. The ECVI can then be provided to producers in an electronic form, be printed or both. Please note, if an exhibitor/producer’s veterinarian completes a certificate of veterinary inspection prior to July 1, 2026, the handwritten Illinois paper CVI will still be accepted, including at the fairs.
In addition, on January 1, 2027, imports into Illinois will also require an electronic certificate of veterinary inspection. We will no longer accept the paper certificates from other states after this date.
This information will be available on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website, places listed below and is being shared with Illinois accredited veterinarians.
Bring The Magic of the Make48 TV Show to Your Classroom
Registration for the National FFA Endorsed Activity, Make48 Innovation Experience, closes April 1. This is a structured, industry-connected project-based competition where students work in teams to solve real business challenges, prototype solutions, and pitch their ideas. Learn more and reserve your spot before April 1.
Connect With Chapters Across the Country
Help your FFA members build lasting networks and essential life skills. The National FFA Chapter Connect program brings together 30 FFA chapters from across the country to build meaningful connections and share experiences. From June 2026 through April 2027, participating chapters will partner with another chapter to engage in activities, attend sessions together at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, and work on a joint project focused on leadership, teamwork and collaboration. Grants are available to help offset travel and participation costs. Applications are due by Friday, April 24. Apply today!
-- Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois FFA Center
Phone: 217-753-3328
Cell: 217-412-5646
Email: mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org
Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702