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Growing Traditions - May Edition
Growing Traditions - May Edition
Chapter banquets are ending and another year is coming to a close for the Kansas FFA. Most of you have just a few days left of your school year or many of you are already enjoying your summer vacation. Take a moment of your summer or a break from studying to check out the FFA May Newsletter. Enjoy the summer bucket list ideas, ag facts, and state convention updates. Have a fabulous summer and we hope to be seeing most of you at state convention!!
2012 National Chapter Rankings Announced
The 2012 National Chapter Rankings have been announced.
Chapters across the state are encouraged to apply for this honor by highlighting chapter activities in the areas of student, chapter and community development. Chapters are judged by a series of individuals on the quality and innovativeness of ideas and accomplishing pre-determined goals.
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is conducting a nationwide competition to promote the advantages of ethanol in motor vehicles.
National Chapter Model of Innovator's Guide
The 2011 Model of Innovator's Guide is now available on the national chapter webpage.
The 2012 State Conference for Chapter Leaders (SCCL) Registration is now available. Registration is to be completed online by May 21.
This year's SCCL will again be held at Rock Springs Ranch on Sunday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 3. Attached is the conference goals and objectives.
To register for this year's conference please visit SCCL registration.
State & National Scholarships Announced
Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the State & National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. The selection process takes into account the whole student - FFA involvement, work experience, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), community service, leadership skills and academics.
Check them out - Service Project T-Shirts
I hope you have enjoyed a great spring semester so far! The Kansas FFA Association's "Bleed Blue and Gold" service project is still underway! Thank you to all of the chapters who have either hosted or participated in blood drives. Your donation to the American Red Cross is truly saving many lives!
Along with continuing to host blood drives around the state, the next component of the project is ready to go.
The t-shirts are ready to be sold and distributed! These t-shirts come in all sizes and cost between $10.00 & $12.00. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross. Please find attached images of both the front and the back of the shirt design to share with your chapter and community.
If you would like to order, please utilize the Service Project Order Form. In addition, these shirts will be available to be sold at State CDEs. Thank you so much for your constant dedication to truly "living to serve!"
Living to Serve: Environmental Grants
The National FFA Organization is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds for FFA chapters to develop service-learning projects that impact environmental issues in their community. Applications are due June 1, 2012. The Living to Serve: Environmental Grants are provided through funding from CSX as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
In the event you missed the live stream of last week's event, here is a great article concerning the interagency agreement between USDA and the US Department of Ed concerning ag ed and career pathways.
Growing Traditions - April Edition
Growing Traditions - April Edition
Spring has sprung and the weather definitely reflects it! Members and chapters across the state are busy as bees preparing for State CDEs and getting excited for those dwindling school days left before summer. Chapter banquets this month have been a great opportunity to celebrate successes of the year and thank all those who make FFA opportunities possible. Grab a second to wind down from all these events with this edition of "Growing Traditions!"
On behalf of the Kansas FFA Association, we wish you a fun and successful time at State CDEs!
Food Science for High School Educators
Attached is a flyer with an opportunity for teachers interested in teaching food science.
K-State Ag Ed Ice Cream Social
" Monday, April 29 of CDE's from 11am-2pm " A $2.00 donation requested " Service project shirts will be for sale ($10 - Youth Large, Adult sizes - Small, Medium, Large & X-Large) ($12 - XX-Large & XXX-Large) " Located at Umberger lawn
Hypnotist Show at State Convention
The Kansas FFA Alumni will be sponsoring a hypnotist show featuring Ray Thompson's "Theater of the Mind" on Wednesday night, May 30th in McCain Auditorium. The show will follow the Wednesday evening session at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased with chapters convention registration for $10.
National Band, Chorus and Talent Applications
Please note that the application links for this year's National Band, Chorus and Talent are now live.
Leadership & Veterinary Science CDE Registration
All leadership CDE participants & teams are REQUIRED to register electronically, this includes the following events -- Ag Issues, Creed, Prepared, Extemporaneous, Job Interview, Leadership Quiz Bowl and Parlimentary Procedure. The deadline for registration is April 18th.