1. Central Region Fall Teachers Meeting August 19 & 21 2014

2. Central Region Fall Teachers Meeting Welcome Invocation Area Officer Greetings

3. Central Region Fall Meeting 2014 OCTOBER 15 !!!!! Required Info Fall Class Enrollment Due Oct 15 POA /Budgets on School Portal by Oct 15 Food Processing Reports Due Oct 15 FFA Roster and Dues turned in by Oct 15 Monthly Reports Due the 10 th of each month

4. Enrollment Forms  Thanks for helping us collect accurate data  Show the number in each course/pathway  Provides SAE/FFA data  Points to remember  Each teacher completes and submits a form(in-school & YF)  Last name comma first name????working on  Submit Oct. 15, save a copy, UPDATE and resubmit March 16 to include 2 nd semester data.  Middle School: Submit for each grading period  Found on region portal: www.centralregionaged.org or www.gaaged.orgwww.centralregionaged.org www.gaaged.org

5. Program Updates 2013-14 Ag Ed Annual Report Please share with administrators and stakeholders The Central Region portal has been updated, please check it regularly for new and relevant information.  Our portal can be accessed by going to www.centralregionaged.org www.centralregionaged.org  Like our page at www.facebook.com/CentralRegionFFA

6. Program Updates Continue to make Ag Ed Important in your School and Community Involve Legislators in FFA Activities Guest Speakers in Classroom, FFA Meetings Attend Alumni Function – Important because Adults involved Invite to FFA Banquet We all Know the Importance of What We Do – Share it in a Subtle and Respectful way

7. Program Update Credentialing Georgia AgriBusiness Council will offer a industry endorsed credential certificate based on meeting the minimum cut-score on FFA CDEs again this year. End of Pathway Assessments- 2 options now NOCTI and Precision Exams

8. Program Update Industry Certification Industry Certification Manual is on the gaaged.org website. Area Teachers are working on updating Equipment list Program Reviews - POW’s Completed by Sept 1 Self Evaluation and review by Advisory Board prior to Spring Area Teacher Meetings in April I suggest to keep a notebook for explanation and for the future.

9. Program Initiatives Curriculum Update 34 Pathways in place for your students Basic Ag Science Curriculum Can be taught in 8 th grade for high school credit Can help with points on the CCRPI Elementary Level Ag Awareness Lessons Posted on website Can be used to help earn CCRPI credits All other Ag Courses have been revised and new standards have been approved !!

10. Electronic Submission All Submitted material must be complete Applications will only be accepted in PDF format If printed they will be BLACK & WHITE Some systems may limit FILE SIZE, Check system This is an OPTION ……NOT REQUIRED CANNOT NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS CANNOT be sent in electronically. E-mail all documents to  Applications-CentralRegion@gaaged.org Applications-CentralRegion@gaaged.org

11. Central Region Goals 12,500 FFA Members At least 5 NEW Industry Certifications 30 National Chapter Application Form II Quality Proficiency in every area Quality Participation for each Star Applicants for all 6 MS Record books All FFA Chapters to have an Alumni Affiliate Everyone Meeting All Standards

12. Upcoming Events/Changes Invitational Agronomy CDE Sept 2 at SEB Central Region Rally- September 13 th at Camp John Hope- Register by Sept 3rd FVSU FFA Ag Tailgate-September 20 th December 9 th and 11 th Parli Pro Workshop at SEB and FVSU- same day as Ag Sales, Floriculture, and Marketing Plan UGA College of Ag Recruitment-Statesboro Sept 25 5:30 10 th -12 th grade

13. FFA Update – Fall 2014 FFA Membership – Rosters open for 2014-15 use on September 1 – Rosters are accessed through the AgCareer Network – AgCN accounts (usernames and logins) available from Region Directors if you don’t have them already – New teacher – your account has been created. – Teacher who moved – your account has been transferred – Dues for 2013-14 are $11 ($4 state & $7 national) – To Affiliate contact the state FFA office by September 1 – Rosters and dues/Affiliation fees are due by October 15 – If you want FFA membership cards for your students, contact the state FFA Office – Student login codes for AgCN are generated through your online chapter roster site.

14. FFA Update – Fall 2014 Proficiency Award & American Degree Applications  Applications are web-based & available now (no longer in Excel form)  American Degree requirements have increased  All teachers AND students must log in to AgCN to access applications  Online applications are housed through AET site, but you DO NOT have to enroll with AET to access the applications  Webinars for assistance (Sept 18, 22, 30 – start at 4:30 p.m.) Georgia AgEd/FFA Record Books  Record books are at www.georgiaffa.org in the Applications linkwww.georgiaffa.org  Skills page has been added – download new 2014 version

15. FFA Update – Fall 2014 National Convention  Louisville, Kentucky  Online registration is open through www.ffa.org (must login to the Ag Career Network to register)www.ffa.org  Registration Costs  $50 per person if you’re in the FFA housing block  $65 per person if you’re outside the FFA housing block  $70 per person on-site registration regardless of rooms  Contact the FFA Office about rooms in the Georgia state rooming block at the downtown Marriott  Space is limited, rooms are first come, first served!

16. FFA Update – Fall 2014 National Convention – Georgia has….. 19 national proficiency finalists-  Knapp Bodiford- Southeast Bulloch- Diversified Crop 80 American FFA Degree recipients 24 Agriscience Fair finalists Northeast Bibb- Auriel Wright – Plant Systems 2 19 CDE Events Ag Mech-Bleckley, Dairy-Houston, Extemp-Mary Persons Floriculture, Meats, Nursery Landscape - Perry

17. FFA Update – Fall 2014  27 national 3-Star chapters ECI, Troup, Crawford, Hephzibah, Stockbridge, Treutlen, Southeast Bulloch, Thomson, Screven  1 national 2-Star chapter Pike Co HS 3 Models of Innovation Finalist – Emanuel County Institute- Student Development  2 talent & 2 band representatives  8 Honorary American Degree recipients

18. FFA Update – Fall 2014 Check all CDE and Award guidelines in the online Award Bulletin at www.georgiaffa.orgwww.georgiaffa.org New Award Guideline Revision Cycle  Technical Team committees will meet every 3 rd year to review all guidelines (2015, 2018, 2021, etc…)  Each committee will be made up of 3-4 state staff and 4 teachers per Region (3 H.S. and 1 M.S.)  Any teachers can submit feedback/suggestions in a revision year to the State FFA Office or to their fellow teachers serving on committees  6 Committees – 1)Ag Mechanics, 2)Animal Science, 3)Horticulture, 4)Forestry, 5)Leadership & 6)SAE FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair – Oct 7  Registration for all ID contests and booths is now an online process and must be submitted by Sept 17  Registration for FFA Day program (Middle School and 9 th grade only!) is due to Hope Carter by Sept 18

19. Young Farmer Update Important Events  Sunbelt Ag Expo Oct 14-16  Q’Fest, Oct.15  Region Caucus, Nov. 10, Crawford County  Jr. Director election Area 3  Sr. Director Area 4- 1 year  NYFEA Institute, 2017 Host Louisville, KY Dec.10-13 GYFA Facebook Page – GYFA Calendar on AgEd Web-site

20. Young Farmer Update Items Due Oct. 1  Chapter Award, Chapter President, Spokesperson, Young Ag Leader, Beginning Producer, Course Calendar, and Program of Activities Due November 1  Outstanding Member Award to State Office  Terrell Weeks Scholarship Applications Summer Tour  Gordon County  June 26-27

21. 2015 GYFA Convention  Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort – Stone Mountain, GA  January 30 & 31, 2015  Regular Registration Deadline is January 12, 2015  Late Registration Deadline is January 16, 2015  Hotel Reservation Information 4021 Lakeview Dr. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 1-888-670-2250 http://goo.gl/GBL0PJ GYFA Room Block: $119.00/night (Last day to book at this rate is 1/7/15)

22. FFA Alumni Initiative Goal is to have every FFA Chapter supported by an Alumni Affiliate Encourage Local Affiliate Participation in State Activities –Convention –Council –Awards

23. NAAE Conference Nashville, TN November 18-22 Mid Winter Conference FFA / FCCLA Center January 15-16 Area 3 Director Greg Waits waits@pike.k12.ga.us Area 4 Director Hannah King hking@effingham.k12.ga.us PRC Representatives- Virgil Blalock- Area 3 Brian Elrick- Area 4 GVATA Updates

24. Georgia FFA Foundation Titan Tire Auction at the Expo Oct.14-15 Blue & Gold Gala- March 13, 2015 @ The St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead. Remember to send in Student Travel Forms for National Convention

25. ✕ Workshop for student and teacher trainings ✕ Area 4 Workshop - Sept 4th at Screven County Middle at 3:30 - $20 per person to attend ✕ Area 3 Workshop - Houston County High at 3:30 - $20 per person to attend ✕ Area 4 - Tuesday, Sept 23rd at Metter High ✕ Registration at 4:00, Contest will start at 4:30 ✕ Area 3 - Thursday, Sept 25 th at Camp John Hope in the auditorium ✕ Registration at 4:00, Contest will start at 4:30

26. ✕ All Exhibits must be registered online at the GNF website – deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept 17 th - NEED A PASSWORD ✕ All exhibits for Heritage Hall must be set up by Saturday, September 27th by 3:00pm. ✕ Horticulture ID (Floriculture and Nursery )  Tuesday, October 7 th - registration must be gone online through the fair website ✕ Floral Design Contest – 2 per school  Tuesday, October 7th – check in starts at 9:00AM – register through the fair website  Theme is “Georgia Grown”, students must bring all of their own materials Georgia National Fair

27. ✕ Floriculture New Senior and Junior ID List ✕ In conjunction with Ag Sales and Marketing Plan  Area 4 – Tuesday, Dec 9 th @ SEB  Area 3 – Thursday, Dec 11 th @ FVSU ✕ Nursery/ Landscape ✕ In conjunction with Wildlife, Sr & MS Lawnmower, and Parli Pro  Area 4 – Tuesday, Mar 3rd @ Southeastern Tech In Swainsboro  Area 3 – Thursday, Mar 5 th @ Bleckley County High

28. Forestry Update – Fall Area Meeting

29. Land Evaluation Workshop/CDE Workshop- September 9, Treutlen High School Forest - 1:30-6:00 pm Area 4 CDE – September 23, Metter High School – 4:30 pm Area 3 CDE – September 25, Camp John Hope, Fort Valley – 4:30pm State CDE – October 25 – South Region

30. Georgia National Fair Tree Identification – Tuesday, October 7 Exhibit delivery – Wednesday, September 24 (10-5)- Saturday September 27 (10-3) Exhibit release – Tuesday, October 14 (12- 8)/Wednesday, October 15 (10-4)/Saturday, October 18, (10-3) Exhibitors must pre-register online by Wednesday September 17

31. Environmental/Natural Resources CDE Area 4 – Southeastern Technical College on Tuesday, November 11 Area 3 – Fort Valley State University on Thursday, November 13

32. Ag Sales Area 4 - December 9 at Southeast Bulloch High School Area 3 – December 11 at Fort Valley State University

33. Livestock Update Livestock Calendar at gaaged.org GNF - entry deadline (September 1) tags, tattoos, papers Georgia Carolina State Fair – October 17-26, entries due October 3 Gwinnett County Fair – September 11-21, entries August 23

34. Livestock CDE Update Meats Evaluation - (will be elimination contest)  Portal – 10/21, Camp John Hope – 10/23  Juniors - 20 cuts, Seniors – 25 cuts, 3 classes State Meats CDE – November 8 Livestock Judging Workshop – Nov. 14-15 Rabbits / Poultry Livestock Facilities Marketing Plan CDE

35. Tractor Operation and Maintenance CDE Area 3- September 25, 2014, Camp John Hope Area 4- September 23, 2013, Metter High School Registration 4pm, CDE Starts at 4:30 Tractor Model TBD Each CDE will be setup by 2pm- Plan to arrive early if possible.

36. EMC Workshops November 4 Statesboro HS November 6 Veterans HS Workshops begin at 10 am and 4 pm Teachers may bring 2 participants

37. Electric Motor/ Controls Electric Motor and Controls available for check out from the Region Office  5 Stations CDE Materials – EMC, Ag Mechanics  1 Service Panel  2-15 amp breakers  2-20 amp breakers  2-Double pole 20 amp breakers $50

38. EMC CDE Area 3Area 4 November 20, 2014November 18, 2014 Camp John HopeTreutlen High School Registration 12:30 CDE Begins at 1 pm

39. Ag Mechanics CDE Area 3Area 4 January 22, 2015January 21, 2015 FVSUTreutlen High School CDE Changes  5 Skills/ Problems @50 pts  Exam 25 Questions @50 pts  Team Activity @100 pts (STATE ONLY) Jr Ag Mechanics CDE

40. HS and MS Lawnmower CDE Area 3 March 5, 2015Area 4 March 3, 2015 Bleckley HSSoutheastern Tech Registration 4 pm, CDE begins @ 4:30 MS Mower will be a Poulan Pro with Hydrostatic Drive CDE will be set up by 2pm- plan to arrive early to allow us to finish before sunset

41. Any Questions or Comments