TOP Priority:
GROWMARK Essay Contest
GROWMARK Announces 2021 Essay Contest Theme - DUE, Friday, November 6, 2020
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Click here to view the listserv sent from the FFA Center
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Essays will be submitted online at www.bit.ly/GMKEssay2021. The deadline for all submissions is midnight Central time on November 6, 2020. Additional program details have been sent to agriculture teachers and are online at www.growmark.com.
Items in this listserv:
2020 Chapter Visits
The ilaged Youtube Channel has the 2020 Pre-recorded Chapter Visits Presentations. Please Click here to sign up for a time to have your FFA Chapter do a “Meet & Greet” with a major.
Click here to view the 2020 Chapter Visits Reflection Questions.
Click here for the pdf fillable 2020 -2021 Goal Card.
****NEW Information****
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Illinois FFA Board Updates
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NAAE Special Request
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North Clay FFA Chapter is raising money for a seizure alert dog for one of their FFA Members
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CHS Foundation offers 10, $500 grants for teachers
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National FFA Scholarship Application OPEN
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Illinois FFA Board Updates - NEW Information - MUST Read**
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2021 - 212 Conference will be provided in a virtual format, more information will be provided once we get the process in motion.
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2021 - Beginning in the Spring of 2021 Illinois FFA will charge every Section Proficiency winner, every State Agriscience entry and every National Chapter Award entry a $5.00 entry fee to cover the expenses of the AET scoring system for 2021. Note, the registration fee for proficiency winners will only be charged one time, once they win at the Section level and advance to the District level. District winners will not be charged again.
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The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force continues to meet, a survey from that group will be coming out shortly and we encourage all teachers to assist in providing valuable feedback.
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The Finance Task Force is also continuing to meet to address financial concerns and agendas for Illinois agricultural education.
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The SAE Committee is working on a rubric for the new Illinois FFA Proficiency report, be on the lookout for that sometime soon.
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All boards continue to meet on a monthly basis in our effort to stay on top of our ever changing circumstances throughout the state.
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REMINDER - all section CDE registrations must be completed through the AgEd website system. Entering this information allows for section presidents to submit results and also serves as the official archive of event participation for IFG audit purposes. Questions, please contact your FCAE program advisor or the Illinois FFA Center.
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NAAE Special Request
Jay Jackman is officially retiring this year and a group of members were wanting to create a video honoring Jay (as a surprise) which could be played during the NAAE Convention. Here is what they are wanting:
1) Each state could send out a message to members if they would like to create a short snippet of a video wishing Jay well in his retirement or a fun story or memory of Jay during his time of service. Or if membership had pictures from past regional conferences or NAAE conferences honoring Jay which could be included.
2) Pictures and videos can be uploaded directly to this Google Drive folder. All videos and/or pictures will need to be added to the folder no later than Friday, November 13th so the video can be created. Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gjM89t69fBv2RhfVMO3GW1ewZqIOz6hg?usp=sharing
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North Clay FFA Chapter is raising money for a seizure alert dog for one of their FFA Members
Click here to view the flyer.
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CHS Foundation offers 10, $500 grants for teachers
To continue their support of ag students and teachers, the CHS Foundation will once again offer 10, $500 grants for teachers. This opportunity is available now until Friday, Nov. 6, for any ag educator who is implementing new ideas in their classroom. Interested teachers can apply online. Questions? Contact stewardship@chsinc.com
The CHS Foundation is offering 10, $500 grants for teachers implementing new ideas in their classroom. Apply online until Friday, Nov. 6. https://tinyurl.com/y3zd866z
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National FFA Scholarship Application OPEN
National FFA Scholarship Program
The National FFA Scholarship Program opens on Nov. 1, 2020. Whether students plan to attend a specialized training program or seek a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Access the application at FFA.org/Scholarships.
**** PREVIOUS Information Shared****
**** WORTH Sharing Again****
Career Development Events:
Ag Issues Clarification
Ag Sales Product - Now Available
2020 Illinois FFA CDE Schedule (2021 CDE Schedule TBA)
IAVAT:
IAVAT Dues/Donations
IAVAT Fall 2020 Professional Development Series
IAVAT Committees
SAE Committee State Proficiency Survey - PLEASE Take a Moment to Complete
Membership Memos
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 = Click here for listserv from FFA Center to collect feedback
PAS:
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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:
Leadership Training School Speeches - Click here for a document that has reflective questions that you can use with each of the Leadership Training School (LTS) speeches.
Illinois FFA Proficiency Award Report for Spring 2021
Opening Ceremonies
Illinois FFA Chapter Files
Section CDE Registration Reminder
2020 National FFA Results for Agriscience, National Chapter Award and Proficiency Results
Illinois FFA State Officer Team Updates
Illinois FFA Names Two American FFA Degree Star Finalists
Tallo-AET SAE Grant Winners
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Click here to view the listserv message about Olivia Charles, West Carroll FFA
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Click here to view the listserv message about Dennis Wollin, South Central FFA
State Theme t-shirt, Convention t-shirts & Buttons
FFA Board Updates - August 2020
Notes of Thanks to Virtual Convention Sponsors & Friends
Donate to Virtual State FFA Convention
Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters:
Illinois FFA Alumni Ranger Raffle
Alumni - National Outstanding Chapter Applications
Illinois FFA Alumni Council Officer Letter of Intent
Alumni Update - August 2020
Illinois FFA Alumni Annual Meeting & Auction Update
Illinois FFA Center:
Illinois FFA Center Student Worker
How to Pay Account Balances with a Credit Card - For Teachers
November 26 - 27, 2020 - Illinois FFA Center CLOSED - Thanksgiving
December 24, 2020 - January 4, 2021 - Illinois FFA Center CLOSED - Winter Break
Celebrate our Staff - Patti Davis, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since August 23, 2010
Celebrate our Staff - John Edgar, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since July 6, 2015
Celebrate our Staff - Tammy Yard, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since April 30, 2007
Illinois Foundation FFA:
Prairie Farms Helps Support the Illinois Foundation FFA through the Our Caps, Your Cause Program
Illinois Foundation FFA October Update
2019 - 2020 Illinois Foundation FFA Annual Report
Industry Friends of agricultural education posts:
GROWMARK Foundation Awards FFA Jackets
National Creed Speaking Invitational
HELP is NEEDED with COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
Getting to Know Growing Hope
2021 IL Pork Ambassador Internship
NCGA Accepting Applications for 2020 Scholarships
Managing Stress During the Busy Harvest Season
GROWMARK Announces 2021 Essay Contest Theme
4-H Sustaining the Future Award
National FFA:
SAE Grants Application Opens
National FFA Update
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Include lots of great information about the National FFA Convention, be sure to check out the National FFA Update.
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National FFA Convention Schedule
The Horizon Conference
***DATES & DEADLINES - Remember***
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November 6, 2020 - GROWMARK Essay Contest Deadline
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November 16 - Celebrating 19 years of Lori Nelson at the Illinois FFA Center
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November 19, 2020 - FFA Board Online Meeting - 3:30 pm
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November 19, 2020 - FFA State Officer Team Online Meeting - 6 to 8 pm
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November 21, 2020 - Ag Sales - Assigned Times - More CDEs
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November 26 - 27, 2020 - Illinois FFA Center CLOSED - Thanksgiving
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December 1, 2020 - Giving Tuesday - Give to Illinois Foundation FFA via Facebook
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December 3, 2020 - FFA State Officer Team Online Meeting - 6 to 8 pm
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December 12, 2020 - Agronomy Virtual CDE - 10 am to 2 pm - More CDEs
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December 24, 2020 - January 4, 2021 - Illinois FFA Center CLOSED - Winter Break
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January 8, 2021 - IAVAT & FFA Joint Board Meeting
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January 9, 2021 - IAVAT Section Chairs Meeting
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January 14, 2021 - American FFA Degree Webinar for Illinois FFA members
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January 15, 2021 - Intent to Apply for the American FFA Degree for Illinois FFA members
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January 18, 2021 - Illinois FFA Center CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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January 22 - 23, 2021 - Illinois FFA Alumni & Supporters Annual Mtg
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February 20 - 27, 2021 - National FFA Week
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February 25, 20221 - Give FFA Day
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March 1, 2021 - American FFA Degree applications DUE
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March 8, 2021 - State FFA Degree Review Day at the FFA Center
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March 9, 2021 - American FFA Degree Review Day at the FFA Center
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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