CONVENTION TIP of the DAY for Friday, May 22, 2026 - Convention Session Themes, Retiring Addresses, AND 2026 Candidates for Major State Office

State Convention Session Themes

Session Themes - Be sure to check out each session to learn more! 

• Session 1 - Founding Fathers

• Session 2 - Melodies in Motion

• Session 3 - Iconic Duos

• Session 4 - Back in the Day

• Session 5 - What’s Next?

Retiring Addresses

Please make sure to be in session for the Major State Officers' Retiring Addresses. Each of the Majors will share a few words of wisdom as they retire from their year of service.

Session 1:

• Natalie Pratt: “Come On, Barbie!”

• Paige Sierens: “How Can I Help?”

Session 2:

• Kyle Bradshaw: “The Baggage We Carry”

• Ethan Bremmer: “Everything Happens For A Reason”

Session 3:

• Kaydance Wooton: “Letting Go;”

• Koben Tate: “Home”

Check out the Convention Agenda for approximate times for each.

Have a GRAND day!

-- Mindy Bunselmeyer

Illinois FFA Center

Phone: 217-753-3328

Cell: 217-412-5646

Email: mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org

Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702