1. National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014
National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
Welcome
Travel Arrangements
PRE – TRIP
THE TRIP
POST-TRIP
Forms
Thursday, September 8
6:00 PM
Room 327, ACHS
Appomattox FFA

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9/15/2014
Travel Arrangements
Contracted with:
Virginia FFA
Abbott Busses
Will be riding with other FFA chapters
Insurance provided by VA FFA
Rooming at:
Embassy Suites
110 W Washington St Indianapolis, In Phone:
Appomattox FFA

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Hotel
9/15/2014
Entire hotel for just FFA members
Walking distance to Indiana Convention Center, Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, & food court
Coffee maker, Fridge/Microwave in room
Iron, ironing board and hair dryer in room
Fitness center
Non-smoking Hotel
Hot continental breakfast
Appomattox FFA

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Map
9/15/2014
Embassy Suites
Session Location
Expo Center
American Degree
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9/15/2014
FFA Jackets
Each child must have an FFA jacket to wear
We have lots to borrow!!!
You can purchase your own from
Try on and get measured tonight before you leave if you would like to buy your own
You will also need a tie/scarf
Order tonight – save on shipping!
$62.50 boys and $60.50 girls
Appomattox FFA

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9/15/2014
Pre-Trip
Fundraising:
Goal is to raise $1,500 before the trip.
This will completely cover the student cost to attend and will afford us the ability to provide more meals and activities to the students
We need EVERYONE to help!
Appomattox FFA

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Pre-Trip Fundraisers
Chicken Stew – Goal 5 Quarts $7
Limit of a total of 110 quarts
Orders due by: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Pick Up: Friday, September 16, 5-6 PM
First 110 quarts sold with money and forms turned in will get it. 99 quarts left.
Paperclip money to order form
Turn your money and forms in daily!
Appomattox FFA

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Pre-Trip Fundraisers
Pork Loins– Goal 1 Loin $25
Limit of a total of 30 loins
Orders due by: Wednesday, September 31
Pick Up: Friday, October 7, 5-6 PM
First 30 loins sold with money and forms turned in will get it.
Paperclip money to order form
Turn your money and forms in daily!
Appomattox FFA

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Pre-Trip Fundraisers
Railroad Day Rodeo, partnering with FCCLA
Show 1 Saturday Oct 8th – 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Show 2 Sunday Oct 9th – 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Greeters/foot traffic control, elderly escorts, site maintenance and trash control, clean up
50/50 Drawing
FFA Raffle
Parents can help too!
Appomattox FFA

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9/15/2014
Pre Trip Fundraisers
Deposit Refunds
$25 for selling 1 loin AND 5 quarts of stew
$25 for helping an entire rodeo
Money returned as spending money on the trip as cash.
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Pre-Trip
Conduct and Academics
Must be in good standing in all classes to attend!
Must receive a passing grade for first nine weeks (Oct 12)
Crème’ De La Crème Behavior Wise
No more than 1 trip to ISS between now and Convention
Packing List – See Handout
Get rest before you leave, don’t plan on doing much the Sunday we return!
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THE TRIP
Preliminary Itinerary – See Handout
Essential Items
Positive Attitude
Official Dress
Listening Ear
Spending Money
Room Assignments
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9/15/2014
Safety On The Trip
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Room Assignments
Male
Female
There shouldn’t be un-chaperoned time between boys and girls
Never go anywhere alone!
The buddy system will be strictly enforced!
Appomattox FFA

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Tuesday
Leave ACHS in early morning (TBD)
Travel All Day (2 fast food meals $$)
Bring homework to do on bus!
9-11 hour Bus Ride
Dinner in Indianapolis after checking into hotel
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Wednesday
Hot Breakfast at Hotel (Provided)
Homework Time in Room
Lunch at Food Court ($)
National FFA Band & Chorus Grand March
Opening Session Keynote Speaker Diana Nyad
Purchase Chapter T-Shirt
Dinner at Food Court ($)
Concert Cole Swindell & Chris Young
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Thursday
Hot Breakfast at Hotel (Provided)
Chip Ganassi Tour
Lunch at Food Court ($)
2nd General Session – Abby Gretsch
National Chapter Awards Dinner
World’s Toughest Rodeo – Dinner at Rodeo
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Friday
Hot Breakfast in room (Provided)
4th General Session – Jason Brown
Career Show & Lunch at Food Court ($)
Mystery Tour
Old Spaghetti Factory
Pack
Ghost Tour Downtown Indianapolis
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Career Show and Expo
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Theatre District in Indianapolis Downtown
Stories:
Dr. Helene Knabe
Lady Bettina
Cockroach Row
Jolly Werner
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Saturday
Hot Breakfast (Provided)
American Degree Ceremony
Food Court Lunch
9th General Session
Departure
Dependent on if Virginia’s National Officer candidate advances to 2nd round
Will eat 2 fast food meals ($$)
Arrive back at ACHS late!
Appomattox FFA

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9/15/2014
POST TRIP
Presentation
Those students missing an agriculture class will present a presentation to classmates for make up work
All students will make a presentation to key sponsors (I.E. School Board, ACHS Faculty Meeting, FFA Chapter)
Thank you notes
Expected to handwrite thank you notes to key donors and supporters
Key Chapter Leaders
We need YOU to be a leader on the home front
Appomattox FFA

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9/15/2014
FORMS and Payment
School Permission Slip
Thank you note inventory
Parental Consent Forms
Will leave a copy at school
Advisors will have a copy
Students will have a copy with them at Convention
Emergency S.A.M.P.L.E. Card
Code of Conduct (2-sided)
Sign up for Rodeo Shift & Snack Sign-Up
Payment: $75 – make checks payable to ACHS
You are dismissed after making $75 payment and returning forms!
Appomattox FFA