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Ag Ed/FFA State Chats
Join us for a Chat on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.
Webinar information:
Dial-in number: (712) 451-0000
Access code: 825723 PIN
Online meeting ID: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/mbunselmeyer
Q & A with State Staff
-Please click here to view the answers to many of the questions submitted
Illinois FFA Center Hours & Updates -
The Illinois FFA Center is currently closed through May 31, 2020, by Executive Order of the Governor. FFA Center staff will be working remotely as time and technology allow. Thank you for your patience in our delayed response.
Items in this listserv:
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President Abraham Lincoln Hotel Cancellations
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Wyndham Hotel Cancellations
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Census Grant Opportunity for Illinois FFA Chapters
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President Abraham Lincoln Hotel Cancellations
Just a reminder, every school or individual who made reservations at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel for the 2020 State Convention have to cancel your own reservations. The system won’t just do it for you.
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Wyndham Hotel Cancellations
Any reservations under the Illinois FFA group block will be cancelled. If any of you made reservations outside of the group block, you will have to cancel the reservations on your own.
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Census Grant Opportunity for Illinois FFA Chapters
In partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois FFA & Illinois FFA Foundation are pleased to offer $125 account balance credit for event registrations to all chapters that submit the minimum requirements for more information about this opportunity click here.
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**** WORTH Sharing Again****
CONVENTION Information:
Illinois FFA Convention - 1st Business Session - Proposed Constitutional Amendment
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Business Session will be conducted virtually on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
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Click here to view the listserv message sent by the FFA Center.
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Stars Over Illinois FFA
Presented virtually on June 10, 2020.
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Elections
Conducted virtually on Thursday, June 11, 2020.
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State FFA Degrees
Present/Recognize them virtually July 13 - 17, 2020 one District per night during this week.
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National Chapter Award Winners
Present virtually on July 21, 2020.
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Proficiency Award Winners
Present virtually on July 22, 2020.
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CDE Team and Individuals
Present virtually on July 23, 2020
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Retiring Addresses
Present virtually on selected virtual convention dates.
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Parent Recognition
Present virtually on selected virtual convention dates.
IAVAT:
IAVAT Board Updates
Virtual Contest Opportunities
Membership Memos
2020 - 2021 Illinois FFA CDE Schedule
IACCAI:
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Officers - Jeff Landers, JJC - President, Brian Clement, College of Dupage - Vice President, Doug Robb, WVCC - Treasurer, Jess Smithers, Richland - Secretary, Pete Fandel, ICC - Past President
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2020 Conference = October 8-9, 2020 in Joliet
PAS:
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Recent name change from Post-Secondary Ag Students to Professional Ag Students
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Officers - President - Gwen Heimerdinger, 1st Vice-President - Ryan Reeverts, 2nd Vice-President - Rob Janssen, 3rd Vice-President - Mazi Walker
Illinois FFA:
Gratitude Time - Click here for a google form where you can send a "Note of Thanks" card to anyone who has impacted your life!
Operation Rising Sun
Illinois FFA State FFA Degree Approved Candidates
2020 Illinois FFA American FFA Degree Illinois Approved Candidates
Cards Vs. Cubs, Saturday, September 12, 2020
January 2020 Newsletter
Illinois FFA Convention - 1st Business Session - Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Eldon Witt Scholarship Application - DUE May 15
Illinois FFA Board Updates
Winter 2019 Illinois FFA Newsletter
Fall 2019 Illinois FFA Newsletter
Trading Post for 2019 - 2020
Lock Box Practicums and Activities
FFA Board August Updates
2020 Illinois FFA State Convention Hotel Block Open
Illinois FFA Alumni:
Illinois FFA Alumni Annual Meeting & Auction Update
212 and WLC Scholarship Winners
Illinois FFA Alumni Auction - Chapter Baskets
Illinois FFA Center:
Celebrate our Staff - Tammy Yard, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since April 30, 2007
Illinois FFA Center Survey
Ag Ed/FFA State Chats
John Edgar Named SIUC College of Ag Outstanding Early Career Alumni
Interns for Summer 2020 & Bill Johnson Legislative Intern
Office Closings:
Illinois Foundation FFA:
Illinois Foundation FFA April Update
Illinois Foundation FFA March 13, 2020 Update
Illinois Foundation FFA February 14, 2020 Update
Illinois Foundation FFA January 28, 2020 Update
Illinois Foundation FFA January Update
Illinois Foundation FFA December Update
Illinois Foundation FFA November Update
2019 - 2020 Local Collection Drive Kickoff Listserv
2018 - 2019 Illinois Foundation FFA Report
Industry Friends of agricultural education posts:
Illinois Corn Marketing Boards Supports Your Local Chapter
DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award
2020 GROWMARK Essay Contest Results
National FFA:
National FFA Updates
***DATES & DEADLINES - Remember***
- May 6 - 10 - Round 1 National Chapter Award Online Judging
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May 12 - National Chapter Award Round 2 Judges Webinar, 4:00 p.m.
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May 13 - 20 - Round 2 National Chapter Award Online Judging
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May 15 - Eldon Witt Scholarship DUE
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June 9 - Virtual Business Session of the 92nd Annual Illinois FFA State Convention
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June 10 - Stars Over Illinois FFA - Presented Virtually
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June 11 - Virtual Elections of the 2020-2021 Illinois FFA State Officer Team
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June 11-12 - State FFA Officer Team Meeting, Springfield
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June 15 - IAVAT Board Meeting & Section Chairs Meeting
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June 16 - 18 - IAVAT Conference
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June 18 - 19 - State FFA Officer Team Meeting, Decatur
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July 3 - FFA Center Closed - 4th of July HOLIDAY
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July 13 - 17 - Virtual Presentation of Illinois FFA State Degrees
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July 20 - 23 - 92nd Annual Illinois FFA State Convention - Presented Virtually
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Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois FFA Center
Phone: 217-753-3328 Cell: 217-412-5646
Email: mbunselmeyer@illinoisffa.org
Address: 3221 Northfield, Springfield, IL 62702