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HAPPY NATIONAL FFA WEEK!
Be sure to join us Friday, February 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. to wrap up 2021 National FFA Weekby spending time with our very own Miss Miriam Hoffman the 2020-2021 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President?
Join us via Zoom on Friday, February 25, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST.
Topic: Miriam - National FFA Week Visit
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ffa-org.zoom.us/j/91690693785?pwd=MU9qTGp2KzBNUzZOTElkMVNrSHZGdz09
HELPFUL HINTS: State & American FFA Degrees, Illinois Proficiencies & Stars 2021 CLICK HERE
Items in this listserv:
****NEW Information****
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2021 Ag Legislative Day Items
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Illinois Corn Marketing Boards Supports Your Local Chapter
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National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA 2021-2022 Application
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The National FFA Organization is currently seeking candidates for the position of Chief Financial Officer
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ILLINOIS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
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Student Privacy (SOPPA) Compliance Resources
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Culver’s Essay Contest
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2021 Ag Legislative Day Items
The Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Commodity Organizations, and the Illinois FFA still plan to contribute items and assemble baskets for the legislators this year. We are inviting FFA Chapters and/or FFA members to contribute items to the 2021 baskets. If you are interested in showing off either your SAE skills or skills gained in agriculture classes this is a great opportunity. It could be something that your student makes as an SAE or potentially items that your students make in agricultural mechanics classes. Please note that items to contribute should not be fragile or perishable. Any potential food items to be contributed would have to be made in a certified kitchen and approved in advance by Illinois FFA and IDOA ensuring safety and quality of products contributed. We have a potential sponsor offering funds to help cover the cost of making the items, as well as getting them shipped to the Illinois FFA Center.
Please click here to complete the form to let us know your interest in contributing. Information that we are gathering in the form includes:
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Size of the item
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Weight of the item
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Approximate cost to make the item
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How many your class or your student could make by mid-March, 2021?
All items must be in hand by March 22, 2021. Once we know how many items FFA chapters or students are interested in contributing, we can let you know what percentage of the costs we can help to offset. We would hope to try to fully cover costs or as little as 50% of the cost, again, we won’t know that until we actually know how many chapters or students are interested.
Please complete this form NO LATER than March 5, 2021.
2. Illinois Corn Marketing Boards Supports Your Local Chapter
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board is pledging donations to your local FFA chapter! Beginning in mid-March this program will again work to bring awareness of potential nutrient loss while supporting agriculture. When a farmer anonymously submits the results of his/her nitrate test strip online, they may select any Illinois FFA chapter to receive a $5 donation made by the ICMB.
You are welcome to get involved as much or as little as you like, but we wanted to make you aware of the opportunity to increase funding to your FFA chapter by encouraging IL Corn Growers Association members to submit these water tests and choose your FFA from the list. The offer is being mailed only to ICGA members. If there are farmers in your area that wish to become members, they can do that on the IL Corn website as well.
If you have questions about this program, please submit them to Megan Dwyer at mdwyer@ilcorn.org.
3. National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA 2021-2022 Application
We’re seeking teachers interested in helping to share National FFA educational resources and opportunities within their state while offering feedback and ideas. Becoming a National Teacher Ambassador for FFA provides opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions, presentations, and networking throughout the school year. Ambassadors attend a virtual, intensive training during the summer, deliver workshops on National FFA resources and opportunities, promote resources on social media and provide feedback to the National FFA Organization. Learn more about the program (including detailed responsibilities and expectations) and to complete the application soon! The deadline to apply is March 10, 2021.
4. The National FFA Organization is currently seeking candidates for the position of Chief Financial Officer
View and apply for the position here Chief Executive Officer Position or contact Denise Weathersbe at dweathersbe@ffa.org. National FFA Organization offers competitive pay and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.
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ILLINOIS PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3) Gold Scholarships at $2,000 each; (3) Silver Scholarships at $1,500 each; (3) Bronze Scholarships at $1,000 each. Funding for these scholarships is made possible through the Keppy Foundation. Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or be enrolling to begin in the Fall of 2020 to be eligible. IPPA Scholarships are open to students pursuing any undergraduate degree at any two-year or four-year college. Previous winners may apply again. Applications may be submitted via mail or email. DUE MARCH 1, 2021.
RYAN & FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP
IPPA hosts the Ryan & Friends Scholarship each year, which is sponsored by the Purebred Swine Council. This scholarship will award a total of four $2,000 scholarships. Applicants must be an undergraduate at a university/college or community college for the fall semester 2020. Applicants must also have been a 4-H or FFA member. Students applying for the Ryan and Friends Scholarship must complete an application form and a typed essay identifying the reason they want to pursue a career in production agriculture, as well as provide transcripts, list of achievements & activities, and statement of financial need. Top applicants will be called in for interviews by the Ryan & Friends Scholarship committee. DUE MARCH 1, 2021.
ADAM FESSER SCHOLARSHIP
IPPA hosts the Adam Fesser scholarship each year, which is sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Pork Producers Association. One award of $1,000 will be given. Applicants must be an undergraduate at a university/college or community college for the fall semester 2020. Applicants must also have been a 4-H or FFA member and an Illinois resident. Students applying for the Adam Fesser Scholarship must complete an application form and a typed essay identifying the reason they want to pursue a career in agriculture, as well as provide transcripts, list of achievements & activities, and statement of financial need. Applications will be reviewed by the Adam Fesser Scholarship Committee to determine the winner. Applications may be submitted via mail or email. If you have previously won this scholarship you are not eligible to apply again. DUE MARCH 1, 2021.
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Student Privacy (SOPPA) Compliance Resources
Some inquiries have been fielded by Agricultural Education state staff concerning upcoming changes to student privacy laws (SOPPA). This email contains links to some helpful resources as each District works to ensure they are in compliance. To begin, the Learning Technology Center of Illinois has some helpful resources that provide a general overview of the upcoming changes and requirements. They are linked below. The LTC has also developed the Illinois Student Data Privacy Alliance, a free consortium that allows school districts to access management tools and resources for data privacy agreements. Many districts have already uploaded standing agreements to this database for commonly used venders. Schools can become members of the alliance for free and gain access to those agreements already established and shared by other schools. A template has been created by LTC (CLICK HERE) that districts can use as a model to draft agreements with service providers. Other than the standing agreements between venders and school districts, SOPPA also requires that school districts use reasonable security practices. LTC is working with districts to address those concerns. More information on this is found by clicking here. Please share this information with your district administrators if you have further questions.
General Student Privacy Information Resources:
Summary of Student Privacy Laws
Summary of SOPPA
Video Introduction of SOPPA
Here is a brief on SOPPA from an Illinois-based educational law firm (CLICK HERE).
Here is an article from IL Association of School Boards on SOPPA (CLICK HERE).
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Culver’s Essay Contest
To celebrate National FFA Week, Culver’s will be launching the FFA Essay Contest, where members can win up to $7,500 for their chapters. Enter by April 19 by writing an essay addressing a topic chosen by Culver's. The contest is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project and goes live on Feb. 22. Find details here.
**** PREVIOUS Information Shared****
**** WORTH Sharing Again****
Career Development Events:
Spring Virtual Contest Updates
States Collide Agronomy Contest
Ag Issues Clarification
Ag Sales Product - Now Available
2020 Illinois FFA CDE Schedule (2021 CDE Schedule TBA)
IAVAT:
Membership Memos
IAVAT Mentorship Program
IAVAT Dues/Donations
IAVAT Committees
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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2021 PAS Conference Details
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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:
Virtual Ag Legislative "Day"
State Awards Day Judges
National Chapter Award (NCA) Judges Needed
FFA Board Updates - February 5, 20221 FFA Board Meeting - Minutes
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Task Force Sign Up
Top 10 Section President Award
Chapter President Awards
2021 Illinois FFA State Convention Talent Application
Sam Taylor Scholarship Application - DUE March 1
Eldon Witt Scholarship Application - DUE May 15
Honorary Illinois FFA State Degree
Application for Illinois FFA Major State Officer - DUE March 1, 2021
Selection Committee - Students NEEDED!
Illinois Students Earn SAE Grants
Illinois FFA Board Updates from 12/10/2020 Meeting
Illinois FFA Officer SAE Video - Click here
FFA Board Updates/Reminders - 12/1/2020 Listserv
Illinois FFA Board Updates - NEW Information - MUST Read** - 11/3/2020 Listserv
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.
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
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
FFA Board Updates - August 2020
Illinois FFA Alumni and Supporters:
Illinois FFA Alumni & Supporters ONLINE Auction during National FFA Week
Illinois FFA Alumni Ranger Raffle
Alumni Update - August 2020
Illinois FFA Alumni Annual Meeting & Auction Update
Illinois FFA Center:
Celebrate our Staff - Jannette Allotey, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since February 1, 2018
Illinois FFA Center Summer Intern and the Bill Johnson Memorial Legislative Internship Job Postings
Illinois FFA Center Student Worker
Congratulate & Celebrate our Staff - Lori Nelson, Proudly Serving Illinois FFA Center since November 16, 2001
How to Pay Account Balances with a Credit Card - For Teachers
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:
CLARIFICATION - 2020-2021 Local Collection Drive Deadline
2020 - 2021 Local Collection Drive Certificates
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#GivingTuesday Success - Thank you!
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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 System Offering Pollinator Garden Program
Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Announces 2021 Scholarship Opportunities
Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fund Yearly Grants
44th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium
ELEVATE Illinois
Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois FFA - 2021 Arbor Day Collaboration
GROWMARK Announces 2021 Illinois Essay Contest Winner
Farmers for America
Compeer Financial Scholarship OPEN - DUE March 15, 2021
New Apprenticeship Program Seeks to Fill Employment Gap
GROWMARK Foundation Awards FFA Jackets
HELP is NEEDED with COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
National FFA:
National FFA Update
National FFA Convention Awards
***DATES & DEADLINES - Remember***
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February 20 - 27, 2021 - National FFA Week
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February 19 - 28, 2021 - Illinois FFA Alumni Annual Auction - ONLINE
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February 25, 2021 - Give FFA Day
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March 1, 2021 - American FFA Degree applications DUE
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March 1, 2021 - State FFA Officer Application and Resume DUE
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March 1, 2021 - Sam Taylor Scholarship Application DUE
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March 4, 2021 - FFA Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
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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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March 15, 2021 - Top 10 Section President Award Application DUE
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March 15, 2021 - Selection Committee Application DUE - STUDENTS NEEDED!
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March 20, 2021 - Selection Committee Process Round 1
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March 27, 2021 - State Proficiency Awards Day - Click here to sign up to judge.
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April 1, 2021 - Honorary State FFA Degree Application DUE
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April 15, 2021 - 2021 Illinois FFA State Convention Talent Application
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April 17, 2021 - Selection Committee Process Round 2
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May 1, 2021 - Chapter President Award Application DUE
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May 15, 2021 - Eldon Witt Scholarship Application DUE
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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