1. 2011 National FFA Update Craig Frederick - LPS

2. Dr. Steve Brown National FFA Advisor

3. CEO--Dr. Dwight Armstrong of the National FFA

4. COO-Bill Fleet of The National FFA

5. Awards and Recognition *Revisions to all applications and events released August 2011 Revisions implemented for 2012 convention Each state has a trainer responsible for sharing changes prior to the August release

6. Be sure to check out these FREE resources on http://ffa.learn.comhttp://ffa.learn.com Middle School Lessons- 150 pre-packaged lessons PALS Resources- New lesson plan handbooks Food For America Resource- New! Updated! 2005 & 2006 CDE Full Q&A Sets Leadership E-Modules –Students work through interactive, self-paced courses. –Three course areas in premier leadership, personal growth and career success

7. National FFA Alumni Ag Career Network Now Alumni Affiliates have portal and can manage their membership Contact Phyllis McDonald with questions mcdonald@ffa.org, 317-802-4332

8. 2011 National Convention CONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE 4 new exhibit halls and 35 new meeting rooms AgriScience, state/chapter photos and talent stage have moved back to ICC Lucas Oil Stadium used only for Thursday concert, American Degree Ceremony, and Collegiate Career Expo 2011 Convention Registration Fees –$40 for those who preregister are in the housing block or will be driving in from 100 mile radius –$60 for those who preregister but are not in the housing block or driving in further than 100 miles –$70 for all onsite registrations –Convention registration will open in mid August

9. 2011National Convention Concert Blake Shelton

10. NFFA New Horizons Magazine STARTING SEPTEMBER 2011 New Horizons will be printed four times/year Supplemental materials and teaching guide at http://ffanation.ffa.org NEW look with increased page count & improved paper Blue Catalog insert –Replaces traditional Blue gift & apparel catalog –Features 12 pages of content, not complete catalog –Entire product line available still at http://ffa.org/shop

11. FFA Jackets Pricing Effective 9/1/2011 Due to ongoing global cotton shortage a $3.00/jacket surcharge will be added to the purchase of all jackets during the 2011-2012 school year. Standard Jackets- $49 + $3 cotton surcharge Domestic Required Jacket- $59 + $3 cotton surcharge Tailored Jacket- $69 + $3 cotton surcharge Set of 10 Jackets- $450 + $30 cotton surcharge. Set of 10 Jackets (New Chapters)- $400 + $30 cotton surcharge.

12. Newly Revised Student Handbook & Advisors’ Guide –Content updated, improved and reorganized –Now more of a textbook about FFA –Three-hole punched at request of focus groups –Advisors Guide lessons and power points will be FREE on ffa.learn.com NEW Advisors Guide DVD –Replaces binder of lessons and video content –Advisor’s Guide Companion DVD for sale in Core, $20 –Video supplements for instruction and demonstration –Poster Series updated to reflect classroom needs

13. Teaching Leadership Seven resources for $149 –Student FFA Handbook –Advisors Guide to the Student FFA Handbook DVD –Strategies for Great Teaching (book) –Leadership on the GO! (leadership activity book) –Mpower (chapter leadership guide) –Official FFA Manual –FFA Trivia Game Item # TB-11

15. Questions/Ideas/Concerns Contact: Craig Frederick Central Region LPS Specialist 402-309-3026 cfrederick@ffa.org