1. Central Region Fall Teachers Meeting
August 28, 2012

2. Central Region Fall Teachers Meeting
Welcome
Invocation
Area Greetings

3. FFA Alumni Initiative Our Goal:
Goal is to have every FFA Chapter supported by an Alumni Affiliate
Conducting Statewide Alumni Raffle
Encourage Local Affiliate Participation in State Activities
Convention
Council
Awards

4. Central Region Fall Meeting 2011
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 10th of each month

5. Enrollment Forms Thanks for helping us collect accurate data
Show the number in each course/pathway
Will provide SAE/FFA data
Points to remember
Each teacher completes and submits a form(in-school & YF)
Last name comma first name
Submit Oct. 15, save a copy, update and resubmit March 15 to include 2nd semester data.
Middle School: Submit for each grading period
Found on region portal:

6. Updated Enrollment Form

7. Program Updates Ag Education FY13 Budget
Advised of a possible 3% cut in each line item.
Unsure at this time if and how it will impact Ag Ed
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

8. Program Update Credentialing
Currently, the DOE is only recognizing the End of Pathway Assessments for technical skill attainment.
Industry Certification
Requirements have been updated and are on the AgEd website.
GA Farm Bureau is the Certifying Agent
Our goal is to have at least 10 programs certified in the Central Region.

9. Chapter/Program Initiatives
Basic Ag Science Course Revisions
A committee has been formed to work on revising the Basic Ag Curriculum
The new framework should be available beginning in FY14.
Ready to use elementary Ag Awareness lessons
High level academic ag course- AP

10. Program Updates Please share with administrators and stakeholders
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

11. Central Region Goals 11,000 FFA Members
At least 10 NEW Industry Certifications
28 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
Central Region Rally- September 8th at Camp John Hope- Register by Aug 31- this FRIDAY
“WE STAND OUT”
FVSU FFA Ag Tailgate-September 22nd at FVSU- Register by Sept 10th

13. FFA Update – Fall 2012 Rosters open for 2012-13 use on September 6
FFA Membership
Rosters open for use on September 6
Rosters are accessed through the AgCareer Network
AgCN accounts (usernames and logins) available from Region Directors if you don’t have them already
Dues for are $11 ($4 state & $7 national)
Affiliation option is available (contact the state FFA office by September 1, to Affiliate)
Rosters and dues are due by October 15
If you want FFA membership cards for your students, contact the state FFA Office

14. FFA Update – Fall 2012
National Convention
Online registration is open through on the Ag Career Network
Registration Costs
$45 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 Sheraton

15. FFA Update – Fall 2012 24 national proficiency finalists
National Convention
Georgia has…..
24 national proficiency finalists
3 American Star finalists
68 American FFA Degree recipients
21 Agriscience Fair finalists
3 talent and 1 band representative
19 CDE contestants
8 Honorary American Degree recipients
1 VIP Award recipient
1 Model of Innovation
Middle School Program of the Year Finalist

16. FFA Update – Fall 2012
Check all CDE and Award guidelines in the online Award Bulletin at
FFA Day at the Atlanta Braves – Sept 15
Ticket information online at
FFA Day at the Georgia National Fair – Oct 9
Register for ID contests and Middle School program

17. Young Farmer Update Important Events Q’Fest, Oct. 17
Region Caucus, Nov. 12, Toombs County
Jr. Director election Area 3.
NYFEA Institute, Memphis, Dec. 5-8
Allen Tyler NYFEA President
GYFA Convention, Athens Jan
See calendar of events for complete list!!!

18. Young Farmer Update Initiatives: Most Awards Due Oct. 1 Meetings
Continue to grow local and state membership
Continue to make our Young Farmer program the premier adult education program
Most Awards Due Oct. 1
Chapter Award, Chapter President, Spokesperson, Young Ag Leader, and Beginning Producer
Meetings
20 Classes/year
Area Teacher Resources

19. GYFA Membership 4,396 State 2012 Membership:
45 Chapters had membership increase!
Continue to promote Junior Membership and Spousal discount.

20. New Young Farmer Website

21. Congratulations to Effingham County Young Farmers—National NAAE Outstanding Adult Education Program of the year!!!
2013 Summer Tour Host
June Effingham County

22. GVATA Updates NAAE Conference Mid Winter Conference
Atlanta, GA
November 27- December 1
Mid Winter Conference
FFA / FCCLA Center
January 22-23
Area 3 Director Area 4 Director
Jessica Bowden Meredith Arrington

23. Congratulations
Bill Waldrep National NAAE Outstanding Teacher

24. Georgia FFA Foundation
Titan Tire Auction at the Expo
Blue & Gold Gala- March 15, 2013
@ The St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead.
Remember to send in Student Travel Forms for National Convention

25. Forestry Update Forestry November 13th Southeastern Tech in Swainsboro
Agroforestry Workshop – Sept. 20
Tree ID Contests
Georgia National Fair: October 9th (10am-2pm)
Register by Sept. 19 on-line
Georgia/Carolina Fair: October 15th (3 pm – 5 pm)
Register by Oct. 8 on-line
ENR CDE
Area 4
November 13th
Southeastern Tech in Swainsboro
Area 3
November 15th
Upson-Lee High

26. Forestry Update Georgia National Fair Theme: “ThinkGREEN”
On-Line Entries
Dendro Notebooks, Mini-booths and Chapter Booths Due Sept. 20
Projects Due Sept. 26-Sept. 29
Practice Wildlife Contest – Nov. 29
Ag Sales
Area 4 – Dec. SEB
Area 3 – Dec. FVSU
Proficiency Workshop – Dec. West Laurens

27. Livestock Update
Any Livestock Shows - Check the Livestock Calendar at gaageAd.org GNF - entry deadline today (September 1) tags, tattoos, papers Georgia Carolina State Fair – October 12-21, entries mailed by 9/21 Sweet Onion Swine Show – Taking the year off.

28. Livestock CDE Update Meats Evaluation - (will be elimination contest)
Swainsboro – 9/18, Camp John Hope – 9/20
Juniors - 25 cuts, Seniors – 40 cuts, 3 classes
State Meats CDE – November 10

29. Floral Design CDE
Registration for Floral Design is now open and closes Friday, Sept 14th
Reminder: There is an updated plant list and tool list for seniors
Area 4
Tuesday, Sept 25th at Toombs County AgriCenter
Registration at 4:00, Contest will start at 4:30
Area 3
Thursday, Sept 27th at Camp John Hope in the auditorium

30. Horticulture ID (Floriculture and Nursery)
Georgia National Fair
All Exhibits must be registered online at the GNF website – deadline to register is Thursday, Sept 20th
All exhibits for Heritage Hall must be set up by Saturday, September 29th by 3:00pm.
Horticulture ID (Floriculture and Nursery)
Tuesday, October 9th - registration has been sent out through me, we are signing up for competition times this year
Floral Design Contest – 2 per school
Tuesday, October 9th – check in starts at
Register with Yvette Smith - Theme is Family Fun Memories at the Fair, students must bring all of their own materials and material cost must be between $15 and $25

31. Future Horticulture Events
Floriculture
In conjunction with Ag Sales and Marketing Plan
Area 4 – Tuesday, Dec SEB
Area 3 – Thursday, Dec 6th @ FVSU
Nursery/ Landscape
In conjunction with Wildlife, Sr & MS Lawnmower, and Parli Pro
Area 4 – Tuesday, Mar Southeastern Tech In Swainsboro
Area 3 – Thursday, Mar Bleckley County High

32. Agricultural Mechanics

33. Any Questions or Comments