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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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
Map 9/15/2014 Embassy Suites Session Location Expo Center American Degree Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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. Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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! Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 THE TRIP Preliminary Itinerary – See Handout Essential Items Positive Attitude Official Dress Listening Ear Spending Money Room Assignments Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Safety On The Trip Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Career Show and Expo Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 Theatre District in Indianapolis Downtown Stories: Dr. Helene Knabe Lady Bettina Cockroach Row Jolly Werner Appomattox FFA
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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
9/15/2014 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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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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National FFA Convention Parent Meeting
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
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