1. NORTH CAROLINA FFA ALUMNI

2. Benefits of a Local FFA Alumni Affiliate
North Carolina FFA Alumni Council

3. Alumni Mission
The mission of the North Carolina FFA Alumni Association is to secure the promise of FFA and agricultural education by creating an environment where people and communities can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

4. Alumni Purposes
1. To support and promote FFA activities and agricultural education on local, state and national levels. 2. To provide a tie to the FFA and to assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve former members in worthy activities. 3. To promote greater knowledge of the agricultural industry and support education in agriculture. 4. To promote and maintain an appreciation of the American free enterprise system. 5. To promote the personal development aspect of the FFA for all students.

5. Alumni Past & Present 1971 - National FFA Alumni Association forms
North Carolina chartered
North Carolina currently has 34 active affiliates with 988 members

6. NC Alumni Council Eight Regional Representatives
Three members at large
NCATA Representative
Current and Past State FFA Officers
Two Teacher Educators

7. Essentials to a Successful Affiliate
Affiliate/charter with state/national organization
Recruit new members
Collect/pay dues
Develop written annual program of activities and budget
Coordinate all activities with agriculture teacher and school administration

8. Essentials to a Successful Affiliate
Publicize activities
Hold regular membership and executive committee meetings
Participate in state and national activities
Get every alumni member involved
Recognize outstanding achievements annually

9. Starting a Local Affiliate
Have at least 10 members who have paid National FFA Alumni member dues
Have a constitution and bylaws in harmony with the National Constitution
Have a council of elected officers
4. Complete the Application for Local Charter
5. Submit the above information to your State FFA Alumni Association

10. National Awards & Recognition
Blue Blazer Awards
Legion Of Merit Citations
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Outstanding Affiliate Awards
Scrapbook Contest
Website Award
Pioneer Affiliate Award
Newsletter Award

11. State Awards & Recognition
New Affiliate Recognition
Largest Membership Growth (number of members)
Largest Membership Growth (percentage of members)
Outstanding Affiliate
Distinguished Service Award

12. Alumni in Action

13. Alumni in Action

14. Alumni in Action

15. NC Program of Activities
Conduct the annual silent auction and use the funds to support North Carolina FFA activities.
Conduct a state meeting where affiliates and individuals will be recognized. This will create visibility and serve as a business meeting.
Support FFA and promote the Alumni at the North Carolina FFA State Convention by providing funds for the First Session Keynote Speaker
Participate in teacher development by offering workshop for teachers during the summer months and at the annual summer conference.
Update NC FFA Alumni Communications including the website and all presentations.

16. NC Program of Activities
Present the retiring State FFA Officers with State and National FFA Alumni Lifetime Membership
Present one State Degree Recipient with State and National FFA Alumni Lifetime Membership
Contribute funds to complete the NC FFA Alumni Endowment for the NC FFA Center
Provide funding for one NC FFA Alumni member to attend the National State Leaders Conference
Contribute funds to ensure the success of the NC FFA Center
Conduct a state basket contest with the winner representing North Carolina at the National FFA Alumni State Basket Contest
Conduct a Chapter Grant Program awarding 20 grants valued up to $250 each

17. Local Ideas Auctions Community Service
Cooperative Leadership Activities
Public Relations
School Board Communications
Earnings, Savings And Investments
Conduct Meetings

18. Alumni Support
“The FFA Alumni is a vital force in sharing the successes of the local agricultural education program and more specifically, to assist local agricultural education programs and FFA members in their programs and activities.” - State Agricultural Education Leadership

19. Alumni Support
“FFA alumni is an outstanding way for agriculture teachers to establish and maintain community support for their local chapter.” - Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor

20. Alumni Support
“When I graduated from high school, I knew that I didn’t want to leave the FFA and the wonderful experiences that I have had. Being a member of the NC Alumni was the surest way for me to continue my involvement in FFA and support an organization that has changed my life.” - Former NC FFA Member

21. Alumni Dues
Annual: $10.00 to National and $3 to State per year (plus local dues, if any)
National Life Member: one-time $150 to National and $50 one-time to State

22. Website References North Carolina FFA Alumni http://www.ncffa.org
National FFA Alumni

23. Contact Information
Joshua Bledsoe State Agricultural Education Leader State FFA Advisor
520 Brickhaven Drive NCSU Box Raleigh, NC
(919)

24. NORTH CAROLINA FFA ALUMNI