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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
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Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!"
Oh, the places you'll go!
Dr. Seuss
This participant was one of 24,130 FFA members and
guests at the convention. This year's crowd set an all-
time-high attendance record.
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Efl^er members surrounded former National FFA Secretary Fred McClure upon his arrival in the convention newsroom.
McClure, who is in regular contact with President George Bush, serves as assistant to the president.
Index
10
Agriscience Student Recognition
10
Agriscience Teacher of the Year
30
Alumni
7
American FFA Degrees
23
Band
25
Building Our American Communities
15
Business
27
Career Show
24
Chorus
16
Committee Reports
9
Computers in Agriculture
32
Contests
2
Convention in Review
15
Delegates
26
Distinguished Service Citations
31
Extemporaneous Speaking Contest
21
FFA Achievers
28
Honorary American FFA DegTees
26
National Chapter Awards
29
National FFA Foundation
35
National Officer Candidates
36
New National Officers
34
Prepared Public Speaking Contest
33
Proficiency Awards
12
Retiring Addresses
25
Safety Awards
11
Stars Over America
24
Talent
31
VIP Citations
15
THINGS
YOU CAN DO
It was a big night for Todd Loiter and lode Beer of Monroe, Ind. He earned Star
farmer of America and Beer won a diamond ring. They met in FFA, so he pro-
posed to her after winning the award. The couple will wed in August, 1991.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
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WE CAN
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Robert Reynolds, Vice President and General Manager, Crop Protection Products Division, Monsanto Agricultural Company and 1991 Chairman
Elect of the Foundation Sponsors' Board, was excited to be at the national FFA convention. "I was never involved in agriculture until five years
ago, when I joined Monsanto," he said. "It was exciting to see all this enthusiasm. It makes the other 364 days of the year worthwhile."
"You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose/'
Oh, the places you'll go!
Dr. Seuss
New friends. Old friends. Retiring officer addresses. Autographs
and rolls of film. Career Show freebies. Blue jackets. Christmas in
November and images of "Crazy" Joe Clark swinging his bat. These
are the things we took with us as we flowed out of Municipal Audi-
torium closing out the 63rd National FFA Convention. But this year,
we looked past the burst of renewed FFA spirit as we tucked the
new Strategic Plan for Agricultural Education under our arms. This
plan was not to be tossed into our scrapbooks, but used to develop
a better FFA for us — and those yet to come.
President Bush has said that education is in a crisis, and many
people agree.
Our own Robert Reynolds, chairman of the Foundation Spon-
sors' Board, said, "I'm scared there won't be enough competent zig ziglarfired up members with his pearls ofwisiom,
people available to fill the growing needs of agriculture, like bio- entertaining stories and personal challenges. Ziglar was
sponsored by DVB Enterprises.
chemists. We need people who can carry on with technology, or we
won't be able to meet the needs of an increasing population." Coleman Harris, National FFA executive secretary, agreed that
the future is at risk, and said the new plan for agricultural education
could be the solution. "Students and teachers must understand and
focus on the mission of ag education," he said. "Thaf s our frame-
work for the future."
The plan, or more accurately, the blueprint, was developed by
all of the national leaders in agricultural education. However, a
blueprint is nothing without contractors and carpenters, who, in
this case, are FFA members. Although proud and strong, FFA and
agricultural education can no longer afford to be viewed as separate
from the total learning system. We must become an attractive op-
tion in the mix of required courses, not an easily-snubbed elective.
At home, lef s take a long, hard look at the foundations of our
chapters and programs, many of which were erected decades ago
and have weathered storms and disasters. We must be sure our iron
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joe Clark, center, former high school principal and subject of
the film "Lean on Me." sang the theme from his film with the
FFA chorus. As the kick-off speaker of the 63rd National FFA
Convention, Clark challenged members to "be the best of
whatever you are." Clark was sponsored by United Telephone
Systems — Midwest Croup.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
During business sessions, delegates pondered many issues facing the FFA. Delegates made tough decisions, among them the increase in the national convention
delegate body to a fixed number of 475. Seepages 25 to 22 for additional information on delegate action.
"You will come to a place where
the streets are not marked.
Some windows are lighted. But mostly
they're darked. A place you could sprain
both your elbow and chin! Do you dare to
stay out? Do you dare to go in? How much
can you lose? How much can you win?"
Oh, the places you'll go!
Dr. Seuss
Akihiro (Henry) Horiye got a pat on the back and heart-felt thanks from former national officers
Warren Boerger and Kelli Evans. Horiye earned the Honorary American FFA Degree for his
many years of service as translator and tour guide on the national officer tours to Japan. Many
past national officers chipped in to bring Mr. and Mrs. Horiye to America for the convention.
An FFA member concentrated on his placings during the
livestock contest at the American Royal. Ten contests took
place throughout the Kansas City area during convention.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
'Oh, the places you'll go!
There is fun to be done!
There are points to be scored.
There are games to be won/'
An FFA member photographed the sights in Kansas City during a break in the
national FFA convention. The city offered a wealth of educational , sightseeing,
dining and shopping experiences.
Oh, the places you'll go!
Dr. Seuss
Veronica Horan was one of more than a
thousand of dedicated individuals who work
hard to make the convention a success.
beams aren't rusting, and that our wall studs are sturdy. We have to
make agriculture attractive to more people and build additions to
our long standing structure.
We have to market agricultural education in two directions. "Ag
education is going to have to appeal to students," Harris said.
"Otherwise, why enroll? Demands on students are already too
great."
In addition, ag education must serve and attract sponsors like
Reynolds who make our activities possible, and eventually hire our
members in their companies.
Technology is changing every day. Researchers continue their
quest for new cures, from the common cold, to cancer and AIDS.
Agriculture, too, is changing, with genetic engineering, biotechnol-
ogy and computer robotics. Agricultural education and the FFA are
also evolving, not just for the sake of change, but to take solid steps
to improve programs and ensure our future.
The architects have drawn up the blueprint. The crew in your
chapter is ready. Using the tools and leadership provided through
FFA, begin building a program to meet the needs of all students.
You'll reward the members of today, and those who will wear the
jacket tomorrow.
Miss America, Marjorie Vincent, signed autographs at the career show aftei
guest appearance at the convention. Vincent's appearance was sponsored by the Chevrolet
Motor Division.
With so many activities taking place during the c
tion, national FFA officers were often spread too thin.
With the help of a cardboard friend, FFA members got
their picture taken with a stiff Donnell Brown look-alike.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Revved up and ready to go: Opportunity for all was what the National FFA
Convention was all about. Members were challenged to take home this new attitude
where they could help push FFA and agricultural education toward the goals
outlined in the Strategic Plan. "If there must be a stereotype," says the plan, "Let it
have nothing to do with race, creed, sex or color. Let it have everything to do with
effort, energy, ideas, commitment and capabilties."
"So...be your name Buxbaum
or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai
Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
you're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So... get on your way!
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Oh, the places you'll go!
Dr. Seuss
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
American FFA Degrees
Sponsored by Case IH; Pirelli Armstrong
Tire Corporation; American Cyanamid
Company, Agricultural Division; Farm
Credit System; Pioneer Hi-Bred Interna-
tional, Inc.; and Na-Churs Plant Food Com-
pany
The American FFA Degree is no ordinary honor. Mem-
bers earn this degree, step by step. From the day they
stood before their peers to recite the FFA creed as Green-
hands to the moment they signed their names to the multi-
page application for the American FFA Degree, they were
working towards the highest laurels FFA can bestow.
There were more of them than ever before. On Friday,
1,056 members walked across the stage to claim their gold
keys and certificates. The group was also honored with a
banquet prior to the session.
ALABAMA: Casey R. Behel,
Florence; Markel D. Behel. Killen;
Edward S. Black. Athens; W. Allen
Brewer, Black; Don Ezell, Anton; Al
Griffin, Lineville; Kyle A. Hopson,
Russellville; David L Jones, Elkmonl;
William T. Jones, Genera; Larry W.
Parker, Enterprise; Larry 0. Peek,
Piedmont; Keith Phillips, Ozark;
Howard R. Pittman, Piedmont; Darryl
B. Rutland, Tuscumbia; William A.
Sims Jr., Woodville; Todd Strickland,
Chancellor; Andy Wilks, Arab; Kevin
Williams, Boaz; Jeffrey Woollen, Ider
ALASKA: Maria S. Mason, Auburn
ARIZONA: Brian P. Bingham.
Glendale; Brandi L. Bull, Wilcox;
Samuel C. Clonts, Solomon; R.
Lance File, Alpine; Douglas J. Henry,
Roll; Kevin Laylon, Sallord; Tark
Rush, Dateland; Rochell C. Salter-
tield, Glendale; Amy Scott, Tucson;
Frank R. Wood, Casa Grande; Jeflry
Wright, Peoria
ARKANSAS: John S. Black, Prairie
Grove; Paula K. Bodenhamer,
Mountain Home; Meredith V. Braker,
Fayetteville; Lews V. Cleveland,
Cabot; Tom B. Collins, Harrison;
Brian S. Fultz, Green Forest; Scott D.
Gibson, Brookland; Steven 0. Horton,
Marshall; Kevin Jester, Gurdon: Nina
R. Laughlin, Conway; Shawn Looper,
Greenwood; Gary A. Mathis, Green
Forest; Nandra Morrison, Marshall;
James R. Osborne, Ward; Michael A.
Pinkley, Prairie Grove; David Rawe,
Vilonia; Lisa G. Rhodes, Delight;
WiKlehn-H-Woody, Siloam Springs
CALIFORNIA: Diana M. Barbosa,
Gilroy; Diana L. Barnes, Angels
Camp; Spencer Bei, Dixon; Amy M.
Benafield, Livingston; Diana M.
Bernstein, Maxwell; Mark Betlen-
court, Visalia; Denise Burner, Tulare;
Michael W. Calicura Jr., Wilton; Chris
Cardy, Atwater; Mary A. Casale,
Denair; Albino A. Chapa, Kingsburg;
Dennis Clay, El Nido; Shannon
Daugherty, Fullerton; Thomas M.
Davis. Meridian; Shawn Dill,
Chowchilla; Lisa M. Dillabo, Gridley;
Wendy K. Dorr, Chino; Ward M.
Duggar, Santa Maria; Gary Ericksen,
Turiock; Jon M. Esquivel, Planada;
Vincent R. Fenante, Nipomo; Justin
J. Fields, Morgan Hill; Deirdre E.
Flynn, Mountain Ranch; Jim Folsom,
Dixon; Charles M. Gisl, Tulare; Andy
Gracia, Arroyo Grande; Jolena M.
Grande, Westminster; Lisa R.
Greber, Elk Grove; Candi Grumbles,
Kingsburg; Cammra W. Harmon,
Tulare; Scott R. Heupel. Le Grand;
Debra L. Holgersen, Loleta; Troy C.
Isaacs, Santa Rosa; Cindy J. Jautz,
Petaluma; Jason W. Jones, Chino;
Ryan N. Kuntz, Gilroy; Stacy L.
Layne. Turiock; Marvin B. Machado,
Tulare; Stephen Mancebo, Tipton;
Manny Mancebo, Chowchilla; Bob
Marchy, Ceres; Tony Marci,
Gonzales; Deanne R. Mendonca,
Tulare; Jason L. Morgan, Golconda,
Nev.; Daniel C. Nanez, Planada;
Shaun Neal, Cathey's Valley; Greg
O'Banion, Dos Palos; David L. Olson,
Turiock; Steve A. Parker, Wasco; Tim
Pellissier Jr., Merced; Michael D.
Peters, Kingsburg; Stacia Petterson,
Finley; Teresa Pittz, Chowcilla;
Elenaor E. Powell, Julian; Gina
Rabbiosi, Chowchilla; Michelle
Richards, Santa Rosa; Susan
Richards, Chowchilla; Kristina Rossi,
Gilroy; Rodney 0. Seals, Merced;
Lisa Siegalkotf, Herald; David A.
Silva, Turiock; Timothy A. Simonich,
Tulare; Todd Smith, Selma; Scott J.
Stanwood, Chino; Judith C. Thomas,
Kingsburg; Greg Van Houten, Gait;
Leisa Wenstrand, Lake Isabella;
William K. Wolfe, Gilroy; Bradley
Wyman, Lancaster; Daryle R. Yount,
Wilton
COLORADO: Daren G. Bolt,
Alamosa; Robert Boxberger, Fort
Collins; Jay A. Clapper, Vona;
Stephen Cline, Wiley; William L.
Fiscus, New Raymer; Dale L.
Halstead, Bennett; Scon Hurt,
Sterling; Celia M. Kissner, Ce-
daredge; Perry A. Martin, Lasalle;
Brady S. McElroy, Hasty; Keith W.
Melcher, Holly; Steven Murphy, Joes;
Roy L. Nelson, Delta; Clinton D.
Pilcher, Akron; Corey A. Rupple,
Platteville; Jody A. Rupple, Platteville;
Jerrod A, Samber, Stoneham; Dan
Seedorf, Yuma; J. Wade Sigler,
Fowler; T. J. Verquer, Trinidad;
Trenton S. Weiszbrod, Montrose;
Josh Wyckolf, Genoa
CONNECTICUT: Katrina M. Sullivan,
Lebanon
DELAWARE: Shelly J. Atha,
Frankford
FLORIDA: Marcy Alsbury, DeLand;
James S. Bell, Seville; Troy M.
Burnett, Sarasota; Woodrow R.
Carlisle, Clermont: William T. Carte,
Live Oak; Darrell Crews, Sanderson;
Wesley S. Davis, Vero Beach; Knsta
R. Dixon, Colorado Springs, Colo.;
Cynthia D. Fewox, Frostproof;
Murdock R. Gillis, Westville; Leslie A.
Keene, Chielland; Adnan I. Land,
Brantord; Melissa I. Lawson. Mayo;
Patricia A. Sasnett, Westville;
Thomas E. Wilkins, Lake Helen
GEORGIA: Richard K. Austin,
Winder; Richard Z. Beasley, Doerun;
James T. Brooks, Summerville;
Timothy B. Cawthon, Canon; Steven
E. Childs, Pelham; Laurie Coghlan,
Homer; Gregory G Coker, Toccoa;
Jason T. Dallon, Alto; Jeffrey S.
Jordan, Statham; John M. Lonergan
III, Harlem; Ray Mancil, Nicholls;
William B. Nessmith Jr., Statesboro;
Jell W. Smith, Comer; Christine A.
Watrous, Winder; Laura L. Wilder,
Pelham
IDAHO: Carrie Andre, Caldwell; Lori
A. Brackett, Filer; Christopher T.
Davis, Kuna; Tracy Eliwein, Mackay;
E Marianne Faulks, Parma; Kevin R.
Funk, Burley; Dewayne A. Hondo,
Burley; Robert T. Johnson, Blackloot;
David J. Mason, Buhl; Pat Nauman,
Weiser; Jerry M. Ross, Boise; Steve
R. Russell, Parma; Robert D. Schaer,
Buhl; Carta R. Sellman, Bruneau
ILLINOIS: Richard J. Bennett, Paris;
Darin E. Blunier, Princeville; Tracey
D. Bosecker, Ml. Carmel; Ronald J.
Bychowski, Union; Todd Cambier,
Sycamore; Robert Cheline, North
Henderson; Glen T, Crump, Water-
loo; Jeffrey A. Donnan, Ashland;
Melinda C. Elvidge. Farmersville;
Wayne V. Fischer, Pearl City; Steve
Gregory, Alexis; Bradley J. Herrmann,
Brimlield; Brad Hester, Walnut Hill;
Todd R. Kaiser, Altona; Aaron
Konkel, Pmckneyville; Amy Martin,
Paris; David A. Maul, Rankin;
Elizabeth J. Mclntire. Pearl; Donald
G. McLane, Elizabeth; Todd W.
Morse, Metropolis; Michael Muench,
Cissna Park; Gary D. Patterson,
Barry; Robert G. Pyatt II, Pinck-
neyville; Douglas D. Robb, Kinmundy;
Rick Rosentreter, Carlinville; Eric D.
Scranton, Nebo; Robert Spratt,
LeRoy; Michael W. Thompson,
Sheridan; Eric D. Toohill, LeRoy;
John R. Utter, Sycamore; Dale
Waldbeser, Cissna Park; Philip
Waldbeser, Loda; Stephen D. Ward,
Sycamore; Courtney Weber, Cissna
Park; Jason W. Webster, Bucking-
ham; Jeffrey S. White, Baylis
INDIANA: Gregory L. Acra, New
Castle; Gregory L. Beer, Berne;
Timothy W. Calloway, Macy; Darren
T. Clouse, Frankfort; James C. Cobb,
Kentland; Eric W. Cole, Vevay; John
Colin, Fredricksburg; Richard Enfield,
Hamilton; William T. Fox, Michigan-
town; Erik D. Gustafson, Lalayette;
Jeffrey W. Harker, Waldron; Daniel P.
Harmon, Depauw; James R. Herr,
Camden; Marvin D. Heshelman,
Bloomfield; Paul E. Jacobs, Hunting-
ton; David S. Kessler, New Ross;
Jerry W. Kinkead, New Ross; Dale F.
Koester, Wadesville; Daniel M.
Koontz, Bremen; Jeff Krieger,
Greensburg; John W. Lang, Ml.
Vemon; Bradley A. Lawler, Frankfort;
Todd E. Lotter, Monroe; Kurt D.
Meyer, Kendallville; Scott A. Mundell,
Forest; Danny C. Newhouse, Marion;
Brian Nierman, Brownstown; Chris
Owens, Westport; Rob Paris, Quincy;
Mark A. Rekeweg, Woodbum; Dena L.
Roberts. Lexington; Andrew J.
Schefclerer, Woodbum; Cindy A.
Scherer, Fowler; Michelle L. Sheetz,
Waynetown; Clark R. Smith, Frankfort;
Mark A. Timm, Fillmore; Jimmy
Tomson, Greensbuurg; Mark A. Voors,
Woodbum; Matthew L. Wagoner,
Cutler; Bryan T. Webb, Goshen;
Douglas L. Weriing, New Haven
IOWA: Scott J. Baumler, Anamosa;
Stacy L. Bushman, Fort Atkinson; Jerry
L. Frasher, Anamosa; Kenny R.
Gebhardt, Guttenberg; Rachael
Goodhue, Carlisle; David L. Guehrn,
Marengo; Darrell S. Haack, Marengo;
Tim G. Harbaugh, Ames; Aaron W,
Hurley, Exline; Sally A. Johnson,
ApJington; Rodney 0 Katcher, Charles
City; Scott A. Lee, Inwood; Chad 0.
Luthro, Moorland; Chris A. Plainer,
Marion; Steven D. Putz, Strawberry
Point; Daniel J. Striegel. Delta; Kyle
Tatro, Marion; Timothy W. Teel,
Woodbum; Craig M. Wilken, Akron
KANSAS: Scott R. Aberie, Morrill;
Martin L Albright, Delia; ThadO.
Arganbright, Waterville; Julee A.
Bracken, Radley; John T. Clark,
Formoso; Sandra Goenng, Newton;
Bradley N. Grabs, Harper; Heath
Higbie, Williamsburg; Gregory L.
Holub, Hesston; Douglas R. Hug,
Mayetta: Bruce D. Livingston,
Mahaska; Brian S. Palkowilsh,
Garden City; Came J. Patry, Wilson;
Dwayne Roux, Moundndge; Sara S.
Schweer, Garden City; Dennis D.
Wedel, Moundridge
KENTUCKY: Jerry D. Best, Har-
rodsburg; Hampton M. Brooks,
Murray; Mark R. Bullock, Central City;
Neysa M. Call, Glendale; Allen K.
Chariton, Bowling Green; William D.
Cowles, Oakland; Mark Crabtree,
Utica; James D. Craig. Owingsville;
Keith A. Crump, Bowling Green;
Barry W. Edington, Bagdad; Bernie
Elam III, Georgetown; Keith A. Foley,
Paris; Greg Greenwell, Unionlown;
Steven L. Hinton, Hardinsburg;
James K. King, Franklin; Jonathan R.
Ragan, Lexington; Hans A. Sims,
Paducah; Michael T. Smith, Clober-
port; Susan C. Smitson, Nicholasville;
Ed L. Thompson Jr., Georgetown;
Russell L. Tilford, West Paducah;
Kevin Trunnell, Utica; Gregory L.
Willoughby, Scottsville; Leslie T.
Yazell, Paris
LOUISIANA: Chadwick K. Aucoin,
Ville Plarte; Robert Boudreaux Jr.,
Belle Rose; Darin Bryan, Lacassine;
Neal A. Dugas. Napoleonville; Travis
S. Jenkins, Covinglon; Carmen A.
Lyons, Church Point; Michael J.
Tannehill, Oak Grove; Paul J. Theriot,
Iowa; TimothyS. Wild, Welsh
MAINE: Andrew J. Grass, Mars Hill;
Brent D. Grass, Mars Hill
MARYLAND: Darla F. Broadwater,
Granlsville; Trisch E. Bull, Maryland
Line; Charles DeBerry, Oakland
MASSACHUSETTS: Michelle L.
Beland, West Brookfield; Randy E.
Jordan, Rutland; Chnstine E. Lucero,
Readville; Michael C. Stanish, Halifax
MICHIGAN: Rodney C. Anway,
Webberville; Gary W. Barta, Chesan-
ing; Joseph R. Byrum, Onondaga;
Jeff Cook, Lake Odessa; Brian J.
Ehlert, Palmyra; Boyd E. Endsley,
Hastings; Michael R. Fettrg, Grant;
Patricia S. Fisher, St. Louis; Dwight
R. Hardies, Hillman; Rodney A.
Hisler, Charlone; Scon A. Krohn,
Elklon; Russell L. Laurenz, Wheeler;
Michael Mikek, St. Louis; Man J.
Noflze, Hillman; Douglas L. Penning-
ton, Charlotte; Mitchell D. Reichard,
St. Louis; Quentin E. Rogers,
Camden; Bemie Stewart, Con-
stantine; Melissa A. Stuby, Con-
stanfjne; Mark Torma, Unionville; Kirk
A. Wagner, Dowagiac; Thomas J.
Zyrowski, Brown City
MINNESOTA: Dulcie A. Anderson,
Buffalo Lake; Paul Beming, Elk River;
Michael L. Busch, St. James; Chad L.
Chnstensen, Westbrook; Ryan K.
Erdmann, Barnesville; Larry Goelz,
Franklin; Jay E. Hanson, St. Peter;
Darin Hegland, Peterson; Christine
Henning, Okabena; Jen Hoffman,
Sleepy Eye; Charles J. Krause,
Buffalo; Curtis Moldan, Sleepy Eye;
Brian Polesky, Sleepy Eye; Kip
Rasmussen, Sanborn; Roger J.
Reiner), Dawson; Man Rohl, Kenyon;
Laura J. Thomas, Houston; Donald
Tiegs, Belle Plaine; Brian H. Van
Zomeren, Alexandria; Brian L. Werk,
Herman
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
American FFA Degrees
MISSISSIPPI: Andy Buchanan,
Monlicello; Amy C. Cooper, Manlachie;
Mchael R. Hesler, Nettlelon; Dean
Hudson, NettJeton; Eddie F. Ivy.
Quitman; Daniel L. Nooner, Walnut;
Charles K. Robison II, Guntown; Brian
Taylor, Laurel; Robert T. Tolar,
Columbia; Susan E. Walkins, Madison
MISSOURI: Scott E, Atlen. Pleasant
Hill; Russell E. Askew, Sedate; Lyndon
B. Bays, Bolrvar; Steven L. Bracher,
Appleton City; Gary Bradford, Elkland;
Gary Brandt, Chamois; Mark E. Brinker,
New Haven; Duane Brune, New
Haven; Ellis R. Burns, Lmneus; Craig A
Childs, Dawn; Donak) C. Clark,
Neosho; Carta Clennin, California;
Joseph B. Cooley, Southwest City;
Scott Cowger, Savannah; Candace
Crighton, Willard; Tricia D. Dalbey,
Burlington Junction; Marc S. DeLong,
Marionville; Dwayne L. Dothage,
Wanenton; William C. Driskell,
Marshall; Curtis D, Ebeling, Memphis;
Ronald Enyeart, Dalton; Kelly Essary,
Galena; Jody Farley, Reeds Spring;
Mark Fechtel, Westphalia; Robert L.
Floyd, Columbia; Brian Former, Walnul
Grove; Kevin S. Freeze, Greenfield;
Kevin D. Fuehnng, Sweet Springs;
Sheila Fulp, Aurora; Christopher S.
Gaines, Schell City; Greg Garretson,
Bolivar; John T. Gerlt, Versailles; Brian
Gier, Russellville; Lisa F. Gooden,
Lancaster; Tern Greer, Hallway; Brian
S. Hamilton, Holt; Keilh C. Harpsler,
Kidder; Christine M. Hart, Center;
Danny Hartley, Kingston; Kent A.
Heavin, Republic; Charles C, Heil,
Norbome; Jana Huff, Eudora; Christo-
pher W. Hughes, Keytesville; Diane
Knjse, Brunswick; Denny W. Lee,
Columbia; Rodney B. Lehman,
Versailles; Chris A. Lepper, Olean;
Timothy D. Lewis, Stark City; Joann K.
Locke, Halfway; James E. Long, Pierce
City; John C. Manning, Chillicothe;
Bradley J. Maples, Clever; Stacy
Marriott Stover; Kara L. Matteson,
Marshlield; Richard L. Messner,
Stanberry; Mark Minmck, Jamesport;
Jason R. Morgan. Lamar; Tim Murray,
New Hampton; William M.
Overschmidt, Union; Chris Peters,
Corning; Lillie A. Pitts, Bronaugh; Rick
Pope. Jasper; Jarvis L. Reed, Myrtle:
Karen A. Reed, Pomona; Dean W.
Reichel, McGirk; Michael Rhoades,
Lucerne; Roger W. Rhodes, Brookfield;
Jonathan P. Robnelt Laddonia; Susan
I. Rogers, West Plains, Darin K.
Schnarre, Centralia; John W.
Sherwood, Dadeville; Bradley S.
Shuler, Smilhville; Timothy G. Slayton,
Fairdealing; Brian Stahl, Clarksburg;
Kevin E. Stump, Lockwood; William E.
Thompson, LaMonle; Dale H.
Toedebusch, Wright City; Jamie
Tripled, Rutjedge; Anthony G.
Washburn, King City; Susan Waters,
Norborne; Jerald A. Weber, Nelson;
Daniel J. Wilmes, Maryville; Darin M.
Yager, Monroe City
MONTANA: Jeremy Danbrook,
Williamslon; Dean Flatt, Clyde Park,
Clayton K. Forseth, Fairfield; Nadelle L.
Forseth. Fairfield; Kevin M, Fritz,
Kalispell; Kirk M. Fritz. Kalispell; James
L. Hill, Lambert; Charles B. Keller,
Kalispell; Scott M. Knulson, Clyde
Park; Michael J. Lehman, Clyde Park;
Daniel L Mitchell, Chinook; Stephen B.
Ostberg, Fairfield; Clint Stevenson,
Hobson; Joseph J, Von Stein,
Cascade; Gordon Young, Uoyd
NEBRASKA: Scott B. Aden, Cozad;
LaVem E. Banzhal, Cambridge; Scott
A. Davis, Lincoln; Brian S- Dick,
Hampton; Denise K. Drudik, Grand
Island; Craig M. Dvorak, Clarkson;
Chad J. Fogo, Superior; John S.
Goertzen, Bradshaw; Marc R. Grorf,
Imperial; Leslie L Hall, Bassetl; Jeffrey
D. Hanson, Mead; Kit Held, Leigh; Tee
Jay Henderson, Hyannis: Slacey S.
Hongsermeier, Ravenna; Robert C.
Huntley, Norfolk; Dean Jansen,
Fordyce; Danen Jensen, Bloomfield;
Jon V. Leviner, Gothenburg; Jill M.
Lorenz, Crete; Glen W. May, Bassetl;
Loren J. Meiergerd. Beemer; Roger C.
Nelson, Spencer; Robert L Nickolaus,
Hampton; Chandra D, Plate, Ainsworth.
Daniel Roeber, Ashland; Russell
Roeber, Ashland; Darrel L. Sandall,
Bassett; Royce L. Schaneman,
Minatare; Kenyon L. Schuett, Laramie,
Wyo.; Carlton W. Talcott, Lincoln; Eric
T.Thurber.Roca; Scott LWulf,
Hooper; Korey Young, Royal
NEVADA: James R. Barbee. Minden;
Melissa Haworth, Logandale; Kevin
Hetrick, Orovada; Shannon Mariluch,
Elko
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Russell M.
Simons, North Deerfield; Tina L.
Woodell.Alstead
NEW JERSEY: Daniel Berg, Allentown;
Russell G- Kenny III, Columbus; Joel S.
Rudderow, Mount Laurel
NEW MEXICO: Janna Bradford,
Lovington; Amy Laumbach, Hope;
Robyndee Laumbauch, Hope;
Elizabeth M. Morgan, Raton; Melissa K,
Oltmanns, Aztec; Melissa B, Russell,
Las Cruces
NEW YORK: Lynnaine B. Bryan,
Renselaen/ille; Paul Mac Donald,
Oriskany Falls; Jon W, Miller, Hamilton;
Lisa L. Nieskes, Portville; Amy L
Ransom, Medusa; Glenna L. Teator,
Saugerties
NORTH CAROLINA: Linda K. Becton.
Newport; John Berry, Camden; Kelly
Butler, Mebane; Candace S. Cameron,
Raeford; Rebecca L. Cartwright,
Camden; Susan R. Cook, New London;
Robert R. Crabb Jr., Milton; Tim Dail,
Kinslon; Angie Douglas, Blanch;
Shannon L. Eagle. Catawba; Emest W.
Elmore, Statesville; Lisa M, Foyles,
Kinston; Mack Haywood, Mounl Gilead;
Shelly Howard, Richlands; Tony M.
Jones, Mt. Olive; Donald F. Lea Jr.,
Milton; Scott Radford, Kinslon; David T.
Shannon, Hoi Springs; Kevin Staples,
Shiloh; Duane Taylor, Richlands;
Timothy D. Worley, Leicester
NORTH DAKOTA: Paul Q. Anderson,
Harvey; Rob Buckmier, Hettinger, Paul
Foss, Maddock; Jeremy Geske.
Pingree; Shane C. Goettle, Donny-
brook; David Grootegoed, Lisbon;
Patrick L. Harrow, Wesl Fargo;
Chnstjna M. Hillius, Medina; Mark
Kallenbach, Esmond; Tom Lilja,
Larimore; Troy A. Lura. Carrington;
Scott McDaniel. Englevale; Lynn J.
Mennis. Lisbon; Lyle Neuman Jr.,
Carrington; Dion Oltmar, Mott; Brenda
J. Potts, LaMoure; Mike Pretzer,
Carnngton; Liz Reinhiller, Hazen; Todd
J. Rethemeier, Arville; Tyrone
Rosenau, Carrington; Richard J.
Schmidt, Hensler; Robert G. Schmidt,
New Salem ; Thomas A. Williams III,
Northwood; Dennis Zacher, Elgin;
Douglas Zacher, Elgin
OHIO: Corey Baker, Rushville; Eva M.
Beeler, Oregon; Bart L. Berner,
Springfield; Tamara Blazer. Woodstock;
John M. Boerger, Irwin; Jerry Boes,
Fostoria; William J. Borer, Grand
Rapids; Christopher W. Bowersock,
Spencerville; Dale Brandt, Versailles;
Robert J. Bridwell, Zanesville; John M.
Buck, New Bloomington; D. Michael
Bumgardner, South Vienna; Mark G.
Daugherty, Newton Falls; Wayne A.
Dellinger, Milford Center; Bradley
Dorman, Wesl Findlay; Joseph M.
Durkin, Mansfield; John H. Feichtner,
Willard; David A. Felumlee, Newark;
Shari Funderburgh, North Lewisburg;
Jody E. Germann, Bowling Green;
Allen B. Geuer, Marysville; Scott W.
Grooms, West Unfon; Greg A. Grube,
Baltimore; Dana Handrosh, Litchfield;
Bonnie K. Haws, Portage; Andrew S.
Holbrook, Stoutsville; Kindra James,
Cardington; Mark Jordan, Belle Center;
Jeff E. Kazin, Middlelon; Kirk Keefer,
Athens; Dana W. Limes, Bowling
Green; Brad Lokai, Columbus; Michael
E. Longanbach, Fremont; Chad
Lortcher, Willard; Douglas Mahlerwein,
Oxford; Anthony E. Mayer, Marysville;
Kenneth W. Meier, Fort Recovery;
Terry Miller, Dresden; Rck Neuensch-
wander, Dundee; Stuart M. Parsons,
Chester!* Mike Pelton, Delta; Dean
Schiller Jr., Oak Harbor; Brad Seckel,
Caledona; Laurie Sheridan, Athens;
Janet L. Shininger. Delta; Shane Smith,
Sabina; Adam C. Spiess, Wauseon;
Shawn W. Stober, Sycamore; Mathew
D. Turtle, Findlay; Joseph H. Veryser,
Bowling Green; Robert A. Williams, S.
Vienna; Debra G. Wilson, Warren; Dale
R. Winner, New Weston; Jeffrey P.
Wuebker, Versailles; Dena K. Wyfer,
Fresno; Scott Zumbrink, Rossburg
OKLAHOMA: Mike Allen, Albion;
Andrea N. Baker, Butler; Justin
Beadles, Thomas; Allen Boyle, Agra;
Steven W. Branen. Collinsville; Howard
L. Brown II, Prague; David D. Cartmell
II, Pawnee; Dwain Coriey, Tuttle; Mark
E. Coulter, Oologah; Mary C. Culley,
Talihina; Dennis D. Delozter, Adair;
Jeffrey S. Dill, Hollis; Bryan Durkee,
Billings; Audra Q. Fenfon, Stigler; Tom
Rsher, Indiahoma; Melissa D. Flaming,
Fairview; Kyle B. Fulton, Chickasha;
Johnnie L Gilpen Jr., Union; Jeffrey D.
Graham, Temple; Daniel J. Grellner.
Kingfisher: Charles S. Haggard,
Arapabo; Amy Harrell, Indiahoma;
Henry W Hasenbeck II, Fletcher; Jesse
Hatcher, Kinta; Jason Hendrickson,
Adair; Jason Hemng, Tipton; Devin Hill,
Davidson; Troy W. Jackson, Millay;
Justin D. Johnson, Afton; Dale E.
Kunneman, Kingfisher; David D.
Kuykendall, Cushing; Tiffany L. Leslie,
Dacoma; Currjs C. Mack, Drummond;
Christopher Z. Mallen, Okarche; Todd
Mason, Oakwood; James B. Miller.
Cusler; Terina L. Nolen, Stigler; Dirk
O'Hara, Tuttle; Tina D. Parker, Lindsay;
A. Trent Peper, Adair; Michael F.
Peters, Okarche; Jim L. Pigeon,
Kansas; Harold D Powell. Stigler; Brett
A. Ramsey, Jones; John G. Regmer,
Martand; Jason K. Reid. Nash; John D.
Ringer, Balko; Brad L. Robertson,
Stillwater; Shawna D Robertson,
Stillwater; Richie E. Schoeling,
Douglas; Coby Snyder, Billings; Brad
C. Squires, Carnegie; Kim Vassar,
Cushing; Jack P. Vaughan Jr.,
Prague; Connelly S. Wade, Orlando;
Douglas D. Wagoner Jr., Talala;
Yvefte C. Waltrip, Arapaho; Kim
Wollenberg, Lindsay; Jacque R.
Woodson, Logan
OREGON: MollieS. Bolhum,
Pendelton; Jyrle D. Breese, Prineville;
Jonathan E. Christie. Scio; Eric A.
Duncan, Glide; Mike Knutz, Mon-
mouth; Michelle Lantz, Culver; Carol
J. Magness, Glide; Andrew McRae,
McMinnville; Maria Vandyke, Gaston;
Kathy Vermilyea, Tillamook; Melinda
K. Wachler, Pendellon; Nan Wim-
mers, Bandon
PENNSYLVANIA: Thomas Ar-
rowsmith, Peach Bottom; Irene G.
Benner, Millerstown; Robert L.
Bingaman, Waynesboro; Brian D.
Bird, Danville; Steven J. Clapper,
Williamsburg; Caressa S. Crone,
Danville; Howard W. Dashem, Centre
Hall; Mark E. Dellinger, New Oxford;
John S. Ealon Jr , Windsor; Matthew
J. Ehrhart. Navron; John H. Fox II,
Millersburg; Lamar B. Gockley,
Mohnton; Andrew T. Greenleaf,
Marlinsburg; M. Abraham Harpster,
Spruce Creek; Leon W. Heisey,
Manheim; Josephine M. Hess,
Gettysburg; Mark J. Hess, Quar-
ryville; Erik L. Hickle, Berlin; Kimberly
A. Hopple. Mechanicsburg; Delvin J.
Huber, Lancaster; Ann M. Kline,
Birdsboro; Scott E. Landis, Berlin;
Eric D. Lowe, Manheim; Terry L.
Mathers. Bellwood; Robert E. Rohrer
Jr., Nottingham; Barry E. Spangler,
Mifllinburg; Melissa A. Spayd,
Fleetwood; Thomas L. Wiker,
Conesloga
PUERTO RICO: Jose A. Rivera
Gonzalez, Jayuya
RHODE ISLAND: Alan D. Adams,
Hope; Debra L. Hammond, North
Scituale
SOUTH CAROLINA: Jay B.
Gambrell, Abbeville; Richard D.
Gammage, Roebuck; Steve A.
Gamto, Aiken; Russell J. Graves.
Gresham; Aaron Reason, Gresham;
Jeffrey D. Swartz, Clemson; Byron
Williams, Gresham
SOUTH DAKOTA: Dwight D. Aymar,
Miller; Colette J. Bieber, Bowdle;
Thomas Heilman, Bowdle; Loren
Helmer. Andover; Lance Howe,
Hitchcock; Melodi Hursl, Harrisburg;
Michael V. Jaspers. Eden; Geni A.
Nagel, Gettysburg; Tonya L.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
American FFA Degrees
"You're in charge of your destiny. Don't blame
the white man. Don't blame the black man.
Don't blame your mama. If you end up being
nothing, blame yourself."
— Joe Clark
Former School Principal
Subject of the film "Lean on Me"
Schaeler, Kennebec; Darin Schriever.
Hurley; Matthew J. Sinkie, Gann
Valley; Nicole Sittner, Harrisburg;
Mark Wagner, Wessinglon Springs;
Shawn W. Weishaar, Lemmon
TENNESSEE: Joseph P. Bate,
Hermitage; Tom Bell II, Friendship;
Mary B. Buller, Dyersburg; Lance
Campell, Dyersburg; Darrell Chumley,
Cumberland Gap; Thomas L Clarke,
McMinnville; Michael T. Cooper,
Pleasant Hill; Anthony L. Curtis,
McMinnville; Eric Dalton, Clarksville;
Anthony Davis, Surgoinsville;
Marshall 0. Fennel, Union City;
Michelle R. Gilrealh, Crossville;
Timothy Halbert, Lebanon; Charles R.
Hamby, Crab Orchard; Tracy Hendrix,
Decaturville; Allen Lewis, Gates;
Monty C. McWilliams, Halls; Russell
Meeks, Halls; Clinton Neal, Ripley;
George Newman, McMinnville;
Robert W. Nicholson, Clarksville;
Chnstopher K. Parks, Nashville;
Charles D. Purnell, Lebanon; Michelle
D. Ramey, Rogersville; Joseph L,
Roach, Cottontown; Mark F. Suiter,
Clarksville; Nancy L, Swattord,
Crossville; William C. Thompson,
Lebanon; John R. Waldrum,
Columbia; Carl N.Walker Jr.,
McMinnville; John A. Warfield,
Clinton; Timothy W. Warren, Toone,
W. Herschel Wells Jr., McMinnville;
Richard W. Williams. Lebanon; Ruby
A. Williams, Reagan; Allen Wilis,
Dyersburg; David S. Wisener, Rives;
Dianna M. Zeh, Woodbury
TEXAS: Sandy L. Anderson,
Jacksboro; John Andrae, Winters;
Daryl G. Back, Mansfield; Julie
Baggett, Sandia; Boyd R. Bames,
Greenville; Craig W. Bauer, Round
Top; Ronnie L. Belew, Dublin;
Shannon C. Blankenship, Seymour;
Michael J. Bowen, Sulphur Springs;
Brett Buckingham, Wheeler; Jason S.
Butler. Burleson; Jeff Byrd, Eastland;
Joe M. Carr, Mineola; David Cobb,
Lubbock; Stacy L. Cross. Belton;
Melvin R. Dallmeyer Jr., Round Top;
Mark D. Decker, Burleson; Burly
Denning, Alvin; Terri Ditfie, Pearland;
John H. Dyer, Belleville; Stacey
Enderli, Baytown; Glen Ermis, Agua
Dulce; Emily S. Fulton, Denton;
Jennifer A. George, Crosby; Stacy Y.
Gilbert, Electra; Tim Groves,
Alvarado; Lanna E. Hagler, Mexia;
Thomas H. Hamilton, Bowie; Karl
Head, Goldthwaite; Matt Helms,
Howe; Nikki D. Holman, Colorado
City; William Huizar, Pleasanton; Paul
A. Jaure, Beeville; Bill M. Jones,
Athens; Dennis J. Kallus, Edna;
Shannon L. Kazmiroski, Pearland;
Damon Kelley, Paradise; Maurice K.
Knesek, Gonzales; Calvin P. Krause,
Burton; Sonya L. Liggett, Bellevue;
Susan Lindley, Sulphur Springs;
Ernst Maass, Somerville; Troy S.
Miller, Frisco; Tres Moore, Pleasan-
ton; Brett A. Myers, Livingston; Kern
D. Norwood, Campbell; Chris Orsak,
Seymour; Ryan Porter, Pleasanton;
Jeff Rash, Gilmer; Carol Reding,
Normangee; Elizabeth M. Schertz,
Krum; Robert D. Schmidt, Hondo;
Robert J. Schultz, Burleson; John P.
Schuster, Mexia; Philip W. Shack-
elford, Cisco; John K. Sluver,
Tehuacana; Lance L. Sullins, Abbott;
Ursula N. Walden, Wylie; P. T.
Walters, Livingston; Scott W. Whilsel,
Dime Box; Tracy N. Wright, Robslown
UTAH: Brandon P. Beazer, Syra-
cuse; Ryan Buller. Payson; Troy D.
Coals, Holden; Ryan L. Eames,
Syracuse; Lori Freston, Bridgeland;
Lance S. Hamblin, Syracuse; Richard
Harris, Richfield; David L. Haskell,
Payson; Lance Henderson, Myton;
Lance Moore, Coalville; Paul 6.
Potter, Farminglon; Greg Price.
Midway; Tilden Swallow, Fillmore;
James D. Wood, Holden; Charity K.
Wright, Elberta; Jeflery M. Wyatl,
Tooele
VERMONT: James H. Foster Jr.,
Middlebury; Lisa M. Rutler, Bridport
VIRGINIA: Robert L. Andrews,
Tappahannock; H. Gale Bateman II,
Abingdon; Kelley G. Brown, Union
Hall; William H. Brown II, Mechan-
icsville; Michelle L. Byers, Ashland;
Kenny Coffey, Edinburg; Margaret A.
Custard. Grotooes; Darin A. Dysart,
Woodstock; Stephen C. Ellis,
Champlain; Garry M. Ely, Jonesville;
Lucinda J. Fannon, Charlotte C.H.;
Timothy F. French, Maurertown;
Jonathan F, Garber, Blacksburg;
Larry T. Garber, Pleasant Valley;
Barry W. Getz, Mount Jackson; Bryan
K. Harris, Spout Spring; Lisa M.
Heflin, The Plains; Terry L. Hockman,
Maurertown; Susan R. Hoover,
Broadway; Chellie L. Hyre, While
Hall; William Kruschwitz, Appomattox;
Matthew J. Lohr, Broadway; David A.
McCall, Abingdon; Miller F.
McDonald, Linville; Dennis Menefee.
Boyce; Joseph R. Monolo, Rulher
Glen; Richard W. Motley, Rocky
Mount; Kurt C. Neff, Star Tannery;
William W. Orrock Jr., Thomburg;
Morgan B. Ott III, Bealelon; Desmond
J. Owens, Gloucester; Steven A.
Printz, Rileyville; Robert B. Puryear,
Buffalo Junction; Charles A. Rosson,
Trevilians; Sfacy A. See, Broadway;
Steven D. Shuler, Wytheville; David
Snipes, Mechanicsville; Jeffrey T.
Stout, Winchester; Raymond E.
Wilson, Axlon; Ellon G. Worrell Jr.,
Hillsville
WASHINGTON: Jeffrey R. Ball,
Tacoma; J. D. Baser Jr., Mabton;
Henry J. Boehm, Ridgelield; John H.
Buce, Tacoma; Weylin Eldred,
Bellingham; Gene Giles, Kennewick;
Scot! A. Hacked, Custer; James
Kaech, Tenino; Tyler McMonigle,
Lacey; Chuck Meyers, Yelm; Shaun
R. Nau, Othello; Keith Parks, Mabton;
Bruce Preston, Warden; Monte J.
Scholtz, Orting; Andie Webb, Pullman
WEST VIRGINIA: Leon Ammons,
Fairview; C. Monroe Bailey, Cox's
Mill; Dewey V. Broyles, Lindside;
Jason Hughes, Ravenswood; Carolyn
S. Johnson, Renick; Dennis G.
Largent II, Paw Paw; Bradley N.
Montgomery, Ronceverte; Jason
Parsons, Given
WISCONSIN: Tim Balbach, Warren,
III.; Pamela M. Bays, Adams; Warren
C. Brooks, Omro; Michael W.
Brunmeier, Newton; Ned A. Buhrandt,
Gillett; Timolhy J. Buttles, Waterford;
Lori E. Calaway, De Pere; Eric Cary,
Glenbeulah; Catherine A. Colby,
Grand Marsh; Michael Conard, New
Franklin; Amy S. Dobesh, Denmark;
Enc Eibergen, Granton; Jeffrey A.
Engebrelsen, Cecil; Julie A. Engel,
Shawano; Carrie Espenscheid,
Argyle; DeWayne M. Fossum,
Independence; Douglas A. Fuhrman,
Ferryville; Michael A. Gleason,
Ringle; Thomas A. Gralt, Markesan;
Sonya R. Granger, Hillsboro; Andy
Hecht, Cumberland; John Heinberg,
Shullsburg; Bryan P. Higgins, Antigo;
Denise A. Janisch, Ellsworth; Bruce
Joanis, Ashland; Scott R. Johnson,
Wheeler; Jennifer M. Kapinos,
Denmark; Stephen Kirsch, Elkhart
Lake; Ben Kizewski, Stevens Point;
John H. Kraus Jr., Beaver Dam; Todd
Kronberg, Rio; Brad Krueger,
Melrose; Paul Kuse, Marshlield; Eric
A. Larsen, Cecil; Gerald W. Lavas-
seur, Ashland; Christopher J. Lentz,
Dallas; Tony Lien, Hixlon; Kimberly K.
Lindow, Chili; Kristin Lindow, Chili;
Howard C. Loomis, Fennimore; David
Loonstra, Marshfield; Craig Lorfeld,
Newton; Darlene Marincel-Sackmann,
Mason; Robert Maltson, Marengo;
David McCabe, Beloit; Sharon H.
McDowell, Montello; Jelf McNally,
Milton; David E. Messmer, Johnson
Creek; Mike Meyer, Loyal; Brian C.
Moll, Deer Park; James E. Novak,
Denmark; Jenny Nowak, Maribel;
Todd Oliphanl, Marengo; Shane
Olson, Blanchardville; Paul K. Oman,
Amery; Daren K. Pagenkopf,
Lancaster; Derick B. Paider,
Denmark; Brian S. Paulson, Colum-
bus; Scot! J. Pearce, Ashland;
Rodney Pennings, Denmark; Brent
Petersen, Denmark; Ronald R.
Piechowski, Regranite; Neal Potts.
Marshfield; Keith A. Pheve, Mosinee;
Gary W. Punzel, Edgerton; Brian
Roe, Belleville; Tina Roidt, Montello;
Joe R. Rowekamp, Alma Center;
Jeffrey J. Rozum, Whitelaw; Scott E.
Sallzmann, Walerford; Cedric A.
Schnitzler, Sparta; Michael J.
Schroeder, Alma Center; David
Schroepler, Bryant; Michael A.
Schuh, Green Bay; Korey Schweiner,
Denmark; Stuart L. Seffrood, South
Wayne; Daniel D. Siemers, Cleve-
land; Douglas H. Spooner, Evansville;
Pal R. Slanek, Elroy; Lane L. Stein,
DePere; Cindy Stewart, Wilton;
Laurie L. Sutter, Mount Horeb;
Douglas L. Syvrud, Mount Horeb;
Chad L. Teasdale, Shullsburg; Brian
E. Vance, Elkhorn; Amber L. Vickers,
South Wayne; Dawn Von Haden, Fall
Creek; Mark W. Waldvogel,
Markesen; Kendal J. Wenger,
Blanchardville; Steven S. Wink,
Thorp; Ronald R. Wussow, Bonduel;
Jill M. Zimmerman, Osseo; Randy
Zimmerman, Belleville; Jelf Zobeck,
Ferryville
WYOMING: Kay J. Buckhaulls, Hawk
Springs; Thomas W. Frank, Lander;
Barry Hansen, Cheyenne; Aaron
Johnson, Casper; Frederick J. Macy,
Pine Bluffs; Mary Marlalf, Torrington;
Christine Micheli, Fort Bridger; Dan
Reimler, Moorcrolt; Kitty Schultz,
Cody; Thea R. Slack, Kinnear; Travis
T. Swenson, Cody; John R. Zoller,
Pavillion
Computers in Agriculture
Sponsored by the Gen-
eral Fund of the National
FFA Foundation, Inc.
Computers are now the rule
rather than the exception in many
classrooms and homes across the
country. FFA recognizes the out-
standing achievements of students in
putting these technological giants to
work in everyday life.
National winner Karla Williams
uses computers to keep records for
her family's feedlot. She designed
financial spreadsheets for her local
FFA chapter and the Montana
Agricultural Teachers Association.
Using desktop publishing, she
developed a state FFA convention
newspaper. She also worked with
county agencies to integrate comput-
ers into their operations.
On Wednesday afternoon, the
eight finalists gave 10-minute presen-
tations about their programs to a
panel of judges. Judges then selected
a national winner and a runner-up.
The national winner received $500
and a plaque and the runner-up, $250
and a plaque, in addition to the $250
travel award presented to each
finalist.
National Winner:
Karla Williams, Joliet, Mont.
Runner-Up:
Robert W. Johnson, Platteville, Colo.
Finalists:
CONNECTICUT: James Jacquier
SOUTH CAROLINA: Clay Brirt
ALABAMA: John Bullock
MONTANA: Kevin Herrick
SOUTH DAKOTA: Karla Williams
CALIFORNIA: Melissa Halt)
COLORADO: Robert Johnson
ARIZONA: Domonic Salce
State Winners
ALABAMA: John C. Bullock, Red Level
ARIZONA: Domonic Salce, Springerville
ARKANSAS: Christopher L. White, Lavaca
CALIFORNIA: Melissa Hath, El Nido
COLORADO: Robert W. Johnson, Platteville
CONNECTICUT: James Jacquier, East Canaan
FLORIDA: Corey Parks, Sarasota
IDAHO: Patrick Slowell, Homedale
ILLINOIS: Steven Vache', Jacksonville
INDIANA: Blaine B. Butler Jr., Frankfort
IOWA: Eric R. Lang, Donnellson
KANSAS: Donnie L. Seeger, Penokee
KENTUCKY: William Mcintosh, Georgetown
LOUISIANA: Matt Fannin, Jonesboro
MASSACHUSETTS: Tracy Pappalardo,
Lawrence
MICHIGAN: Curt Ratajczak, Standish
MINNESOTA: James Kruize, Elbow Lake
MISSOURI: Corey R. Hall, Williamstown
MONTANA: Karla Williams, Joliet
NEBRASKA: Brad Tonniges, Gresham
NEVADA: Amy Fahsholtz, Elko
NEW YORK: Scott M. Aubin, Henderson
NORTH CAROUNA: Paula J. Shellon, Marshall
NORTH DAKOTA: Sheila Wanner, Wishek
OHIO: Mark Schumm, Van Wert
OKLAHOMA: Kevin Fruendt, Guthrie
OREGON: Hollis Miller, Union
PENNSYLVANIA: Marybelh Hassler, Morgan-
town
SOUTH CAROLINA: Clay G. Brirt, Nichols
SOUTH DAKOTA: Kevin Herrick, Roslyn
TEXAS: Kim Henson, Hearne
UTAH: Korey Richins, Coalville
VIRGINIA: Ronnie Dunn, Boydton
WASHINGTON: Jennifer Hodges, Mabton
WISCONSIN: Jeremy J. Kox, Green Bay
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Agriscience Teacher of the Year
Sponsored by GTE
Foundation
National Winner:
Mark D. Lalum
Kalispell, Mont.
Regional Winners:
South Dakota: John D. Rist, Bowdle
Ohio: Anthony F. Casalinuovo, Uniontown
Montana: Mark D. Lalum, Kalispell
The agriscience program at Flathead
High School is bursting at the seams,
thanks to the innovations initiated by
teacher Mark Lalum.
Noting in 1985 that enrollment in the
freshman class had dropped from 50 to
23, Lalum committed himself to identify-
ing and remedying the problem. Work-
ing with a four-person staff, Lalum has
built the program to nearly 200 students
with 100 percent FFA involvement.
"When we began evaluating the
program five years ago, students could
not receive science credit for agriculture
classes," Lalum said. "Now we have re-
structured our curriculum so the classes
are more science oriented and better
prepare students for future employ-
ment."
, congratulates Agriscience Teacher of the Year Mark Lalum, center, and runner-up Anthony
Agriscience Student Recognition
The national winner in the Agriscience Student Recognition Prog
Chapter.
congratulated by fellow members of the Branford, Fla., FFA
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Sponsored by Monsanto
Agricultural Company
National Winner:
Trade A. Daniels
O'Brien, Ha.
Runner-Up:
Lisa Marie Hefty
Auburn, Ind.
National Finalists:
Indiana: Lisa M. Hefty, Auburn
North Dakota: Blaine E. Jorgenson, Williston
Pennsylvania: Wayne J. Hassinger II,
Middleburg
Florida: Trade A. Daniels, O'Brien
Tennessee: Jennifer L. Gill, Greenbrier
Colorado: Aaron J. Brown, Lindon
Washington: Andrea Howell, Prosser
Wyoming: Ronald J. Swearingen, Laramie
Trade Daniels grew up hearing her
father talk about nematodes and the
damage they inflicted on the family's
peanut crop. In 1985, she began an
experiment which she hoped would
increase her understanding of the
threat of this soil-borne parasite.
For her work, Daniels was named
first place winner in the Agriscience
Student Recognition program. Second
place was awarded to Lisa Hefty for
her research in fertilizer leaching and
its impact on groundwater safety.
Daniels was rewarded with $8300:
$1,000 for her state win, $2,000 for the
region and $5,000 for the national.
Hefty, as second place, received a total
of $6,000: $1 ,000 for state, $2,000 for the
region and $3,000 for national.
Ronald Swearingen, winner of the Wyoming Agriscience Student Recognition Program,
discusses his project with a panel of judges.
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Stars Over America
Stars recognition awards
sponsored by the execu-
tive sponsors of the Na-
tional FFA Foundation, Inc.
Audiovisual sponsored by
DowElanco. International
Experience Tour of Europe
sponsored by Federal Crop
Insurance Corporation and
Chrysler Fund.
No other FFA awards carry the
prestige of Star Farmer and Star
Agribusinessman. These winners are
recognized throughout the FFA as
top achievers, chosen on the basis of
their Supervised Agricultural Experi-
ence programs.
From a field of 1,056 American
FFA Degree recipients, four agribusi-
ness applicants were chosen, along
with four production agriculture
applicants. On Thursday night,
during the Stars Over America
Pageant, names of the Star Fanner of
America and the Star Agribusiness-
man of America were revealed.
The rewards were many for the
honorees. The Star Farmer and Star
Agribusinessman of America each
received $2,000 and the six regional
Stars each received $1,000. All were
recipients of handsome plaques, and
the eight will have the opportunity to
experience European agriculture
during the Stars International Experi-
ence Tour.
Lotter owns a dairy farm, where he
milks 63 cows and has more than 70 dairy
heifers, steers and calves. Lotter performs
all daily and management tasks for the
1,500-head swine feeding partnership he
shares with his father. He also farms more
than 300 acres of beans, corn and alfalfa.
Lewis farms full-time with his father.
Together they raise more than 1,400 acres o
cotton, soybeans and wheat. They custom
harvest cotton and con tract -finish hogs.
Lewis is a two-time national award winner:
In 1986 he was the National Fiber Crop
Proficiency award winner and in 1988, he
took first in the National Diversified Crop
Production Proficiency competition.
Ott is a partner in Marshficld Holstcins
with his father. He is responsible for caring
for calves, feeding the 90-cow milking herd
and managing the crops. The operation
includes more than 300 acres in hay, corn
and pasture. Ott maintains and repairs his
farm equipment, crediting agricultural
education for development of these skills.
When Wcytin Eldrcd and his brother
Wesley were in high school, they convinced
their parents that they could run a dairy
farm. The family pitched in and purchased
a dilapidated dairy. Today Eldrcd milks 138
cows and owns 122 replacement heifers. He
plans to be milking 250 cows within the
Chad Luthro
Star American
Agribui
Moorland
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Luthro started Agri-Tech Prodi
Company in 1988. His computer and
electronic sales and consulting business
was an outgrowth of early interests in
computers and agriculture. He financed the
business with profits from his SAE pro-
gram: working with the family farm and
Luthro Custom Farm Service. Luthro was
the 1988 Computers in Agriculture award
winner and served as Iowa state secretary.
Land is one of two main buyers for Land
Watermelon Sales, Florida's largest
watermelon shipping business. He has
worked to improve the local industry by
promoting the boxing of watermelons in
the field a method that cuts the amount of
handling needed in the field before
shipping to northern markets. Land also
owns several quarter horses, 100 cattle and
50 percent of Land Brothers, a watermelon
buying and packing business.
am has today more than 70
landscape accounts, and first became
involved in the industry while working in
the school greenhouse. As a junior and
senior, he managed the Peoria High
greenhouse, which grossed more than
S30.000 each year. Business skills Bingham
developed helped him become a respected
landscaper — managing tasks from organiz-
ing daily operations to securing plant
contracts.
A fourth -generation horticulturist,
Germann has spent much of his life
working for the family business, Klotz
Flower Farm. As part of his SAE program,
he started a nursery to grow plant materi-
als. He also arranged flowers and main-
tained the facilities. Germann has intro-
duced new practices to the business, such
as substituting temperature control for
chemicals in regulating bedding plant
growth.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Keep on Keeping the Dream Alive
Donnell Brown
National President
Looking back on a year so lantastic, it b
hard lo find the words to express my feelings.
This has been a year full ot opportunities
unforeseen by this West Texas boy when I first
learned the FFA
giant ocean ol blue to watch the sun rise on
Japan, the memories touch my heart. As I
reflect on this year of service I realize one
thing — it is the people that make the difference.
I am so glad to have had the chance to serve
you.
I wil soon pass the gavel to another and
continue on life's highway, but where lo from
here? One thing is for sure, I wil afways live by
what I believe in, and this year has reinforced
that tact. I think Baxter Black put 1 best in his
poem called "Duty."
It's hard to be a penguh when your heart is a
sandhil crane
When yer more at home a' horseback than
llyri'onaplane.
When peaceful country evenins mean more
than aty lights
And clear blue skies outvje'gh the lure
oltancy banquet nights.
Last year at the convention you made me
President
The time's gone by so quickly, I'm not sure
where it went.
It surely was an honor and I did the best I could
But to tell the truth, mythends, myspeakin's
not that good.
I'm better on abronc, courtm 'cows or 'puffin
shoes
8ut IH say without a stutter I believe in what we
do.
Our opinions are important, I feel it in my heart,
So I'll stand up and take my turn, I'm glad to do
my part
I've talked to politicians and lobbied for our
Then left the farm too often to my family and its
strife
And tried to represent us al, ourproblems and
our fife.
Sometimes I was successful. Sometimes I
pulled your hair.
A man can do no better than the lotos who put
him there.
You overlooked my srumttn' even more than I
deserve
But what makes me tfie proudest.. ./ had the
chance to serve.
I wouldnl have missed this chance lor
the work). I am so honored to have served
you— the future of American agriculture a! is
besl and the National FFA Organizalion,
improving agriculure through our leaming-by-
doing process and devetcprg strong
character, morals and values in those who
wear the blue and gold.
The FFA prepares us for a successful
future in the most noble and worthy occupation
on earth, agriculture. There is no greater joy
than knowing you help feed and dothe the
work). Agriculture is the oldest, largest and
most vital industry lo our crviization. H says in
the Bible that God gave Adam the duly of
lending the Garden of Eden. Thai was the
earliest agriculture. It wil be with us until the
end as weD, because we cannot survive without
food.
We can be proud and grateful, but now
il's our turn to decide the destiny ol our
organization, our America and our world. We
must pull together, adapt to our changing
society and work for the best interests of all.
You determine the outcome. United we stand
and make progress, or divided we fall, ft is your
turn to chart FFA's future and make the best
Many try to hold us back lo destroy our
dreams, ambitions and goals and keep us from
reaching the top. Don 1 fall victim to the
enemies ol jealousy, deceit, passion and false
pride. Guard your masterpiece— the person
you are cut out to be. Dare to dream, dare to
take chances and dare to be yourself. Protect
your dreams, let them grow and they will be
yours lorever.
I do not walch much television because 4
steals valuable time from our (amies and our
Ives. But earter this year I was waiting for an
airplane, and in the waiting area was a TV. A
qiick little promotional message caught my
eye. Though it lasted only len seconds, it made
a lasting impression on me. The dog I saw n
the clip is now my mascot.
The dp is srnply a picture of a black
Labrador retriever siting down with a Frisbee in
his mouth. Are you lamiSar with it? The jngle
says, "Si! Ubu si. Good dog." Then the dog
barks. Everyone say it along with me. Si Ubu
sit. Good dog! On the count of three, yell out the
dog's name. 1 , 2, 3— Ubu! How do you spel
Ubu' U-B-U. Spel that one more time along
with me. U (you), B (be), U (you).
Trial is exactly what I hope you wil be—
you. Let Ubu be your mascot because I want
each ol you to fulfil the reason and purpose for
which you were created. It has been said thai
when we depart from this world and go to meet
our Maker hie wil not ask, "Why didn't you find
a cure for cancer or become another Messiah?"
He wil simply ask, 'Why didnl you become
you?' I dare you lo be you and keep on
keeping your dreams alive.
All of us have setbacks or disabilities thai
seem to hold us back. They can be overcome if
only we utilize the many lalents we are blessed
with. I want to share with you a story about a
person who overcame a disability. This
handicap is not visible and few people even
realize he has a problem.
He grew up in a small town with very
loving parents. Bright, sharp and attentive, the
young boy easily made friends when he started
school. He was one who the teacher knew
would be al the top of the dass Very able in
body and mind, the boy did really well until they
started learning to read Unlike the other kids in
his dass, he had a hard time.
He wenl on to first and second grade
even though he was struggling with his reading
skills. The boy had to concentrate, oh so hard,
to read the words on a page. In third grade they
realized he had a problem with seeing the
words. His vision was fine but every time he
looked al a writlen page the words appeared
backward. The letters would seem lo be in a
ditferenl order; sometimes they would flash or
vixateonthepage.
No wonder he had lo concentrale so hard
to read the words. In his mind he had to reorder
the letters in order to read the words correctly.
After long periods of studying the words so
intently, he would Ire. The words would begji
to move and run off the edge ol the page, or
swii around in a spraL
Back then they called it "dumb." Today
we know this condition as dyslexia Can you
imagine growing up being unable lo read, or
reading al a very slow rale because you had to
concentrale on each word to understand?
Even though dyslexia hurt his school
performance and he never made the best
grades, he refused to accept the idea that he
was dumb a that he would never be a
success. This young man realized he had
many God-gwen talents and abifrties that he
could use. He continued on with great
determination to be the best he could be.
Involved in 4-H, FFA, sports and other school
activities, the boy was stil very sharp and fun to
be around. He was a leader ot people
Though his grades were tow he was able
lo pass, even graduating from colege wih the
help of he girlfnend, who 6 now he wife I
would say he is atrue success because he
used his abilities instead ol feeling sorry for
hrnsetf. He has served on the boards of
drectors ol the American Quarter Horse
Association tor 24 years and the National
Cattlemen's Association for 1 6 years. He is an
honorary alumnus of Texas Tech University,
he owns and operates the eighth largest
registered cow-carl operation in the nation and
r January his peers named him 1 990
Livestock Man ol the Year. Most people cal
him Rob; some carl him R A I am proud to call
tin Dad
Today there are glasses caled Irlen
filers to correct dyslexia They have a colored
lens and if you see my dad you wil notice that
his lenses are yelow and mine a/e blue
My parents have instiled n their children
the great values and morals thai make us a
very happy, loving famiy. They taught us lo be
ourselves and to stand for whal we believe.
What do you stand tor? What talents do
you have to make your lie, the FFA, America
and this world a fttte better? Give rt your all and
lei's do (together.
There has been one song this year that
has really touched my heart. When I saw the
video, I knew ft represented whal I want to
share with each of you. One month ago I was
named Country Music Video c4 the Year
1 did not know what this year had in store
tor me but I'm glad rt has turned out ike ) has,
because I wouldnl have missed this "dance"
tor the world.
Today, I say thanks to my Heavenly
Father, to my Savior Jesus Christ, and to each
ol you tor making this past year the dance, the
experience of a lifetime. Just remember, you be
you and keep on keeping your dreams afve
because the next dance is about to begin— and
now is your turn lo lead!
Your Moment of Magnificence
Scott Crouch
National Secretary
"One moment in lime." The similarity
between that song and my personal desire
lo serve this organizalion as a national
officer is
overwhelm
year in FFA
Greenhand pin, slatted my SAE program,
learned the creed (a paragraph at a lime),
judged livestock and ordered a size 34
FFA jacket.
Like most freshmen, I thought official
dress was "uncool," and I could not under-
stand why bools and jeans were nol ap-
propriate substitutes. My main molivalions
tor attending meetings were the refresh-
ments and the ball games thai lollowed.
When I became a sophomore, my
advisor asked if I would be interested in
attending the national convention and in
showing hogs at the American Royal. Like
any 1 5-year-old, eager to be excused from
live days ol school, I agreed with
enthusiasm. Little did I know thai those
five days would lorever change my life.
My first memory of Kansas City is ol
registering in Bartle Hail where thousands
of blue and gold jackets surrounded me. I
was amazed at how Iriendly everyone was
and al the lad that there really were girls
in FFA.
After registering, we moved to the
Municipal Auditorium to await the begin-
ning of the vespers program. It was here in
this auditorium thai I learned something
important. Courtesy Corps members got
upset if you threw paper airplanes.
As vespers began, I gave my
undivided attention to the stage where the
national olficers presented a spiritual and
patriotic tribute lo America. Their perform-
ances were riveting and I remember walk-
ing away from the convention hall inspired
by their words.
For the next three days, I obediently
and religiously watched the otlicers con-
duct the 1984 National FFA Convention
with more pomp, pageantry and prestige
than I had ever seen. I was so moved by
their addresses and so impressed with
their professionalism. By the end of the
convention. I had adopted the national
olficers as my personal role models. I
studied their actions and emulated their
styles in hopes that one day I would nil
their shoes. I left Kansas City in 1984 with
a much greater appreciation for our
organization and with a renewed interest
in agriculture.
Upon returning home I revealed my
desire lo obtain a national office lo three
individuals who would eventually become
very close friends — my advisors— Mr.
Wolf, Mr. Kirbyand Mr. Price. Together
we devised a plan of action thai we hoped
would prepare me for leadership positions
on the slate and national level.
Over the next two and a hall years, I
was involved in numerous leadership and
judging events in addition lo serving as a
chapter and district officer. I can honestly
inform you thai my participation in these
activities was a tremendous growth exper-
ience. I can also honeslly inform you that I
was not successful in every endeavor.
Never did I master the art of judging
dairy loods, and il you examine my track
record, you will discover more defeats
than successes. I remember on several
occasions having fo pick mysell up, brush
myself off and convince Scott Crouch thai
he needed lo stick with the FFA because
he still had his magnificent obsession to
someday serve as a national officer.
Finally, in 1989, 1 was seleded lo
represent Indiana as their national officer
candidate. After a week of challenging
tests and competitive interviews, I heard
this announcement: "The nominating
committee's recommendation for national
secretary is Scott Crouch from Indiana"
As you can see in the convention film, my
excitement and enthusiasm were
immeasurable as 1 began my term of
Over the past year my travels have
taken me lo six foreign countries and 43
states. My most memorable experiences
have been Ihe surprises. After the Rhode
Island state convention, I was called upon
lo pull a set ol stubborn twin lambs trom
Selh Johnson's very pregnant ewe. There
was also the Center, North Dakota,
banquet when the backdrop came crashing
down on the head table, nearly knocking
Ihe chapter advisor unconscious.
I am convinced that Ihe linest food in
Ihe world is prepared in New Mexico. I
cannot forget being arresled in Texas for
exceeding the speed limit while running an
errand for the stale president. And I will
never lorget asking my taxi driver in Puerto
Rico how much my lare was and hearing
his reply, "How much you gol?° You know,
I never got to thank him lor dropping me off
in the middle of the Puerto Rican jungle
two miles Irom the nearest village.
Couple those special experiences with
42 chapter banquets, eight slate conven-
tions, counlless workshops, various
conferences, 1 ,652 pieces ol mail and
more than 1 0,000 new acquaintances and
you have the components of the greatest
year of my life. I want to take this
opportunily to thank all of you lor making
this year so wonderful.
I would like to complete my year by
discussing a topic that may astound you.
The topic is your lulure. If you think aboul
it, our domain as young people is the lulure
because we will be spending our entire
lives in that seemingly distant lime. But just
how lar away is the future? II is closer than
you think, for it is evenls, not calendars,
that denote its presence.
We now find ourselves immersed in
the 1990s. ..Ihe decade thai will conclude
the twenly-first cenlury. History repeatedly
tells us thai the final decade of each cen-
lury is a lime of change and advancement.
Five hundred years ago, during the
1490s, Christopher Columbus documented
a new world. Columbus was nol great just
because he documented the New World,
but because he had the faith and per-
severance to search lor rt. The 1590s gave
us the Renaissance, a lime when artists,
writers and philosophers produced some of
humankind's greatest works. Exploration,
expansion and colonization were common
themes during the 1690s. while Ihe 1 790s
gave the world enlightenment, revolution
and freedom from tyranny. The 1890s saw
Western sorieties transformed from
agrarian slates to manufacturing nations
during the Industrial Revolution.
The 1990s will again be a decade of
revolutionary change. Currently, we are
seeing the disintegration of communism
Ihroughoul Eastern Europe and Ihe Soviet
Union. We are seeing the boundaries of
individual nations erased as the booming
global economy of the 1990s replaces the
national economies ol the past. We are
seeing agriculture converted inlo science
as genetic engineering, biotechnology and
immunology increase our ability to produce
food and liber for our world to consume.
The environmental movement of Ihe
1990s will allow agriculture lo evolve even
further as conscientious citizens like you
and me lobby and pressure our govern-
ment to find alternatives to fossil fuels and
nuclear power. The leadership ol this
country will challenge agriculture lo begin
growing and producing crops lo meet Ihe
world's energy and industrial needs, I
believe former FFA members trom Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska,
Oklahoma and Texas will meet this
challenge by growing genetically enhanced
hybrids designed for industrial purposes.
Instead of pulling our luel Irom beneath the
earth, agriculture will be produdng crops
on Ihe earth's surface to satisfy our energy
One day soon. FFA members and Iheir
advisors in the slates of California. Florida,
Alabama, Oregon and Washington will
realize that less than one percent ol the
earth's plants and animals have been
researched lor their pharmaceutical and
biological properties. They will embark on
a magnificent journey thai will astound the
medical community and will lead to cures
for the common cold, arthritis, heart
disease and AIDS. Production agricultural-
ists will begin growing Ihese pharmaceuti-
cal plants and animals in high-tech
controlled environments. Don't be surprised
by Ihe location of many ol these production
sites as they will include laboratories,
greenhouses and facilities under Ihe ocean
and in ouler space.
There will be phenomenal career
opportunities in agriculture during Ihe
1 990s, and FFA members have an
awesome responsibility to continue
advancing the sciences and technologies
of agriculture, our world's most vilal
industry.
Winston Churchill once said, "There
comes a lime in every man's life, a
magnificent moment when he is tapped on
the shoulder and offered to do a very
special thing, unique to him and fitted lo
his talents; what a tragedy il that moment
linds Ihe man unprepared or unqualified
lor the work which would have been his
lines! hour" In essence, Winston Churchill
has challenged us lo prepare ourselves for
the future contributions we should make lo
our democracy. As the leaders of the
lulure, we owe it to ourselves and our
country lo strive for excellence in all our
educational activities.
This year my mission has been to
identify, develop and nurture future leaders
lor this organizalion. 1 have learned that
being a leader means having the
opportunity to make a meaningful
difference in the lives ol those who permit
you lo lead. I sincerely hope that in some
small way I have contributed positively lo
Ihe long-term development of every young
person with whom I have met or who has
heard me speak. Ladies and gentlemen. I
hope I am an honest reflection of what a
person can achieve if they envision a goal
and diligently labor to accomplish il.
In closing. I wish for you a magnificent
obsession, one that will give you a reason
for living. I hope thai at times you become
so frustrated and so challenged thai you
begin to push back the very barriers of
your own personal limitations. I hope you
give so much of yourself that on some
days you wonder il it's worth it all. finally. I
wish lor you a brilliant moment of
magnificence in which you realize
everything you are and everything you
were meant to be! Thank you. and may
God's richest blessings be yours.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
To Be Continued...
Dan Schroer
National Vice President
Eastern Region
As I sit in Ihe living room of Alpha
Zeta Fraternity. I have beside me a bowl
of popcorn, a bag ol Dorrtos, a bag of
pretzels and a 2-
liter bottle ol
Mountain Dew. I
await my favorite
television
program, "Slar
Trek." I watch as
Captain Kirk,
Spock and Dr.
McCoy travel to
the end of the
universe lo fight the nasty Wingons. A
battle ensues as Captain Kirk lights with
Ihe klingon leader. Caplain Kirk gains an
advantage but the klingon leader lifts
Captain Kirk over his head. The horrible
klingon prepares to throw Captain Kirk
over a dill but then, "to be continued"
flashes across the screen.
I feel exhausted, a bit disappointed
I have given my undivided attention to
"Star Trek" for one hour but Ihe story is
unlinished. I Ihen regain my excilemenl
because I realize that in one week I will
catch the electrifying conclusion. Whether
or nol Caplain Kirk survives will be
revealed when I tune in lor the next
episode.
Fellow FFA members, as I walched
Star Trek, I realized what FFA means lo
me and the many members who belong to
our organization. We have lour years lo
be involved in agricultural education and
the FFA, and when those years are over,
our life is much better because of Ihose
years. We are blessed with an opportu-
nity. An opportunity lo be involved in an
organization that is preparing us for many
career choices in agriculture. Nol only do
we learn the basic skills and knowledge
lo prepare us lor over 200 careers in
agriculture, but we also learn people
skills, leadership, cooperation and
citizenship. These allow us lo work with
people, a necessity in our business world.
As I think about this year, I am
reminded of Ihe nalional oflicers' tour of
Japan, Hong Kong and China. We do nol
realize how lucky we are until we visit
anolher country. When we crossed Ihe
border and entered China, we witnessed
armed gua/ds with machine guns. A sight
like this is never seen in America. FFA
members, we are lucky to live in a
country where we can walk Ihe streets
during the day without the army
searching us. We are lucky lo have the
opportunity to join an organization such
as Ihe FFA. However, for those
Americans that burn the United States
flag or that bad mouth our country, my
commenl is: Love our country or leave it.
FFA members, God bless America.
As I look at my seven years in the
FFA, 1 am reminded ol three reasons for
my enjoyment in Ihis organization.
The first is member interaction. I
returned two months ago from a New
England lour. I had the pleasure of
visiting six New England stales, but I will
always remember my visit lo a chapter in
Rhode Island. I entered a classroom of
students aboul whom I had been warned.
The chapter advisor had told me these
young people would never be FFA
members. Each studenl had no ambition
to succeed, let alone listen to me.
However, atler I finished my 45-minute
presentation and asked for questions, Ihe
lirsl question was, "How do we join this
organizalion?" That made my entire visit,
To realize that I had some small part in
convincing Ihese students lo join our
organizalion was a highlight ol the year.
Anolher reason I truly enjoy and
respect Ihis organizalion is because of the
determination our members learn to
develop as they push forward in the FFA,
In 1985, an intelligent young man
named David Marrison Irom Jefferson,
Ohio, had a turn of events that would
change his attitude toward lite lorever.
David Marrison was a brilliant high school
student, maintaining a 4.0 grade point
average while participating in FFA,
National Honor Society and many other
high school organizations. However, in
the spring ol his junior year, David was
diagnosed with cancer. In early April he
had surgery. His spleen was removed bul
the tumor was so large Ihe doctors did not
touch it.
The last weekend in April was Ihe
slate FFA convention, David's ultimate
dream was lo become a stale FFA officer.
The doctors told him not to run, but David
and his wonderful family discussed it and
realized that his life must go on.
When convention time came, David,
who was 5' 10' tall, was down to 90
pounds. He ran for olfice and was
elected. His dream had come true. From
that point on David was never down on
himself. He spent a total ol 70 days in Ihe
hospital, had a second surgery in August,
had a tutor for the final 10 weeks of
school because he was loo sick lo attend,
but he only missed one state officer
meeting and graduated first in his class
with a 4.0 grade point average.
It has been five years since his state
officer year. Chemotherapy cured his
cancer and his determination accelerated
in college. David became involved in
many organizations, graduated with a
3.65 grade point average and was
selected as a top-len student in Ohio
State University's College of Agriculture.
He is currently leaching agriscience in Ihe
high school classroom as he shares his
determination with his studenls.
FFA members, I share Ihis story
with you because many people would
have given up and quit when they lound
out they had cancer. Because of the pride
and determination thai our FFA members
share, David fought this disease and
became the besl person he could be.
As I reflect over the past seven
years, my final relleclion is on the friends
and supporters whom I respect and must
thank for their guidance and friendship.
Mom, Dad, Diana. Walter, Connie, and
Stephanie Streber, Todd Davis, Brad
Lokai, the men and little sisters of Alpha
Zeta, Mr. Al Hoying, Mr. Rob Hovis, Mr.
Jim Scott, Mr. Tony Hoyt and my special
Iriends, Dave Marrison, Scot! Streber and
Julie Roemer: lhank you lor being there
when I needed you most. I also thank the
Lord above, because without Him none ol
us would have the opportunities we have.
FFA members, I have two final
challenges for each of you. Bolh can be
summed up by what my good Iriend Scott
Slreber wrote lo me belore my interviews
for nalional office. The las! line in his letter
said, 'Do your best and remember all ol
the people who believe in you."
FFA members, do your best while in
this organization, Sure, my years in Ihis
organization are over, bul the rest ol my
life is a whole lol brighter, more exciting
because ol Ihe years in this organization.
Remember those people who believe in
you. The day you forgel about your family,
your Iriends or Ihe Lord above, is Ihe day
your lite will begin to go downhill.
Opportunities are endless lor each
ol you. I am so excited for your future.
Members, you are Ihe future ol our
country. As I close, I leave you wilh this
last farewell:
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your backs
May the rain tall soft upon your fields
The sun shine warm upon your lace
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the palm of His
hand!
Bill Henricksen
National Vice President
Central Region
In Ihe next four years I promise to
improve Ihe economy, wipe out
unemployment and allow you to start
successlul
will be done without culling back on
govemmenl programs or services and
without increasing your taxes.
II would really be lantasttc it a
presidential candidate could come before
all ol us and say just (hat. No new taxes
or lax increases, no cutbacks in cunent
programs or services, all while Ihe deficit
is being reduced and Ihe budget is being
balanced, The only problem is that such
claims would not be Reality.
In Reality, as we all know,
everything you receive you must also pay
for. Flight now each of our families owes
more than lifty thousand dollars of Ihe
United Slates government's debt— our
debt. Wrih almost 24.000 people here at
Ihis convention, together we account for
more than one billion dollars of the debt
lhat must be paid. The money has already
been spent; now comes the not-so-fun
part: paying the check. This is Reality.
I chose to entitle my address
"Reality" because, like it or not, Reality is
where each of us lives. In Reality Ihere
are problems lhat come along and must
be dealt wilh. Many limes we try to
sugarcoal these problems, making things
appear belter than Ihey are. We try to call
them opportunities or challenges, but in
Reality Ihey slay problems unlil
somebody decides to do something about
Ihem. Only then do Ihey become
opportunities or challenges.
The leaders thai guide our nation
face many problems— the lederal deficit.
Ihe conflict in the Middle East, trade
barriers between countries and a hosl of
others. The people in Ihese positions
know what the problems are and how
they must be deall with.
All too often though, we, as their
constituents, put our leaders in a position
where Ihey must make lalse campaign
promises lo gel elected. Like a promise
for no increase in taxes while maintaining
the same level ol government programs.
We musl realize what the situation is and
listen to true leaders, leaders who look al
Reality and are honest with us about how
we musl deal wilh situations. This type ol
leader may have lo make some pretty
bold statements— statemenls like, 1 am
going to have to increase taxes and
reduce government programs lo bring Ihe
debt situation under control." Stalements
like this are no fun to hear and certainly
not easy for all ol us to pay for. However,
in Ihe long run this much is true: Ihe
sooner you solve your problems Ihe
better.
Right now in agriculture we are
lacing many tough problems. Food salety,
fertilizer and pesticide use, groundwater
salety, animal rights. ..the list goes on and
on. These problems are tough to face but
Ihey are a reality and must be dealt wilh.
All too often we spend our lime looking for
a magic wand lhat will, with a lew magic
words, mysteriously lix the situation.
Unfortunately, as all of us know, this is
never going lo happen and we are going
to have to get busy and solve the
problems we are facing.
It is our job in agriculture to inform
Ihe public about the real truths about our
industry and the practices we use.
Chemicals are used on food products to
yield a safer, higher quality product than if
grown under nalural conditions. The
reason we can find Iraces of pesticides in
food today is that, lhanks lo technology,
we can find one part per trillion ol a
substance. People gel scared when any
trace of a chemical, no matter how small,
is found in their food. It is our job to help
them realize Ihe risks and put them in
perspective. We must tell Ihem exactly
what one part per trillion is.
One part per trillion is equal to one
second in 320 centuries, that is one
second in 32,000 years or one grain of
sugar in an olympic-size swimming pool—
jusl one grain. People must realize the
benefits they receive Irom using these
products. Each day morelhan 40,000
Reality
people die ol starvation, What would this
number be il we unnecessarily limited our
farmers' production?
II goes without saying lhat the
practices we use in agriculture musl be
safe. Each new chemical must pass many
stringent tests provided as safeguards by
the Food and Drug Administration and the
Environmental Protection Agency. The
public must be aware that Ihese
regulations are in place and are
continually being modified to provide Ihem
wilh Ihe safest possible product.
Helping people understand these
facts is something each ol us needs to do.
Why? Because the public is taking a
larger role in setting Ihe policies and
regulations that guide our industry. We
musl make sure Ihe people who are doing
so have a good general knowledge ol
how our industry operates.
One program cannot be imple-
mented on a national level and be
expected to solve Ihe enlire problem of
agricultural illiteracy. Each of us musl
start by working within our own communi-
ties lo help the people (here understand
agriculture. By working together we can
educate the American public about our
practices and allow people to make
rational decisions on their buying habits
as well as the policies Ihey set.
In the past we have seen the
damage thai sensationalism can cause lo
our industry: draslic shifts in the price ol
products, leading to supply problems and
instability in certain markets. So far only a
lew areas have been affected, however, it
is only a matter of time until olher areas—
maybe your areas of agriculture— are
affected. Righl now is the lime to take
action and prevent Ihese situations from
occurring. Only by working together can
we avoid problems.
Within our own organization we
have problems lhat must be dealt with.
Having been an FFA member lor the past
seven years, I have seen many changes.
Each ol those years has been exciting
and interesting as we position our
organization to move into Ihe next
century. We have seen the name of our
organizalion change, new emphasis
placed on areas of study outside ol
production agriculture, contests being
developed in the areas of marketing,
agriscience and computers. Each of Ihese
steps adds to the opportunities FFA
members enjoy.
When discussing changes lor the
FFA, almost always someone asks the
question. "Is nothing sacred any more?"
To this we all should respond, "I hope
not." When an organization holds on to
certain ideals or traditions thai are not
directed loward Ihe future, sooner or later
that organization will cease to exist.
We musl continually analyze all the
symbols, traditions and praclices the FFA
has in order lo insure a successful Mure.
In Ihe pas! we have been able to make
Ihe necessary changes; loday it is up to
each ol you to lake on Ihis responsibility
lo make sure Ihe FFA we have enjoyed is
around for a new generation of young
people.
Agriculture is a dynamic industry,
constantly changing to meet the needs ol
its customers across the globe. Agricul-
tural educalion, as well as Ihe FFA, musl
nol follow Ihe change and merely keep
up; rather, we must continually work lo
lead Ihe change. Only Ihen will we be
able to make Ihe future we now talk about
a Reality.
As 1 said earlier, Reality is where
each ol us lives. Lite presents us wilh
problems each day that we must deal
with. How we decide lo read lo Ihose
problems determines Ihe kind ol person
we are. People who create their own
destiny by tackling problems head-on and
providing solutions will inevitably bring
about a bright future for themselves and
others. People who continually look away,
scared lo lace the problems that exist, will
eventually create more problems for
themselves and others.
The choice is up lo each ol us: Ihe
type of person you want to be and the
type ol life you want to live. In Reality
there are no promises or guarantees.
Each day you musl work lo bring aboul
Ihe type ol country, the type of agriculture
and the lype ol organizalion thai you
I chose nol lo use any music or the
band or chorus in my address because in
all of the true victories we have in our
lives, there isn't a band to play or Ihe right
music playing in the background. True
victories are usually celebrated in a much
different, and I think much better, way.
They are simply celebrated wilh friends.
This year I want to lhank you lor
allowing me lo travel across our country
and overseas making new friends. There
is a special group in Ihe audience today
thai deserves a very big lhanks. Whether
il was a football game, an FFA activity or
something else, they were always silting
in Ihe front row. To my family and friends:
thank you for keeping me going Ihis past
year. I could not have done it without you.
Over on the side ol Ihe stage are
live individuals who I jusl mel just one
year ago. This year we have worked
together, faced a lot of problems and
become great friends. The most I can
hope lor each ol you here is thai when
you lind your success, you will have
Iriends as good as the ones I have found
in Donnell, Scott, Casey, Brad and Dan,
as well as my family and Iriends, to
celebrate with.
Because that is Reality and Reality
is where we live.
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THINGS
YOU CAN DO
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
The Big Picture
Casey Isom
National Vice President
Western Region
FFA members, honored judges and
guests, Mr Tesnohlidek, imagine if you
can planting, cultivating harvesting and
marketing any
ar,.. crop you desire
fin any climate
without even
-, T stepping out of
your front door.
~\- \ Impossible?
1 Twenty years
^A *** ^1 ago, maybe. But
7 * t \ with today's
advanced
computer technology, agriculture can
produce and market the product of their
toil on a television screen.
I teli so good that day. I had finally
done it. There I was, standing in front ol
Ihe entire Fruitfand High School FFA
Chapter in Ihe most awe-inspiring public
speaking contest that ever carved itself in
FFA history. The competition was fierce,
but I knew Ihe hard work and preparation
lhal had gone into my speech would pay
oil. I was determined lo make it !o the
state finals and on to the king of all
contests, the National FFA Prepared
Public Speaking Conlest held righl on Ihis
slage.
Making the nalional public speaking
finals had been a goal of mine ever since
I witnessed those incredible state officers
waltzing around the stage delivering the
most eloquent speeches a high school
freshman could possibly handle.
II only I could reach that ultimate
goal, I knew fame and success would be
mine. The day of the contesl, I thought my
delivery was impeccable; everylhing was
going splendidly. Suddenly students
began yelling, "Earthquaker I slarted to
run for the doorway until I realized the
only thing shaking in the room was the
podium. The judges tallied their scores
and gave the results. I placed third, and
needless lo say, was quite disappointed.
Somehow or other I picked myself up and
decided to slick with it. I still had a chance
the next year.
My persistence paid olf and again,
one year laler, I found myself in the
chapter speaking finals. My skills had
improved and my speech was bound lor
grealness. But despite my ellorts, I placed
second, leaving me leeling disappoinled
but somewhat hopeful lor Ihe next year.
My final year of high school came
around. I was cool, I was confident, I was
a senior. This was il. No one could block
my road to FFA success. I was going to
win the chapter public speaking contest.
My speech was awesome. I delivered il
with the greatest of ease and tackfed the
questions head-on. I had victory on my
mind. But victory leapt from my mind in a
flash and pfaslered itself all over my
opponent. I lost. I was a failure.
That was it. The end ol Ihe world
had come. All hope lor any success in life
was washed out that auditorium door. I
decided I might as well quit school and
earn what little money I could to perpet-
uate my meaningless, unsuccessful lile.
How could I succeed il I could not even
reach those simple goals I set in high
school as a freshman? At that moment I
caught myself doing a terrible thing. I lost
my vision and hope lor Ihe future. I lost
sight of the big picture.
All too often we equate goals with
success. The number ol goals we reach
equals how successful we are. That is so
lar from the trulh. Lei's say, lor example, I
set a goal to make one million dollars
every year for ten years. If I were to bring
in only $500,000 a year for 10 years I
hardly think that would constitute financial
failure.
How many times do we criticize
ourselves jusl because the outcome of
our labors does not exactly meet our
hopes? We often gel caught thinking
happiness can be achieved only when the
goal is accomplished. We then forget to
enjoy the road to Ihose goals and fail to
realize just what has been gained
personally, manifested by skills, character
and experience.
After I lost my speaking contest, I
decided to stop wallowing in my deleat
and redirect the skills I had acquired.
Sure. I had lost the contesl, but I did not
lail The reason my goal ol winning had
been set in Ihe first place was simply lo
become a better speaker, and I had.
Maybe I could focus my talents on
something else— like a slate office. I did,
and things worked oul pretty well.
It is a dangerous Ihing to defeat
yourself with trivial matters. I don't care
how serious your defeat may seem, il can
always be overcome. There is simply too
much out there to give up. There are too
many people who need you. Never lose
your ability to help yourself and others just
because some problem made you think ft
was the end of the world.
When ! was in kindergarten I invited
a group of my friends, even some girls,
over to my house after school one day.
After Ihe long bus ride home my friends
and I rushed into my home to begin the
testivhies. I slipped away from them
quietly to use the rest room since it was a
ralher long bus ride. Before I got away,
however, my mother asked il I would run
outside lo gel the mail.
"No Mom, I can'l," I answered.
"Why?" she asked.
I could not fell her why because il
was just too embarrassing to say in front
ol all my friends, and I had to be cool,
Deciding Ihe only way to save my dignity
was lo get the mail, I quickly rushed oul
the door. By the time I reached the
maibox I could wail no longer. I wet my
pants.
That was it; Ihe end of the world had
come! There was no way I would ever
walk into my house and let my friends see
this. I slarted walking down Ihe road
hitchhiking to start a new lile somewhere
else. Luckily, my mother spotted me
before I went loo far and she set things
straight. That problem may seem trivial
and silly now but in the eyes of a 5-year-
old, it ranked righl up there with wars,
plagues and famine.
I had lost sight ol Ihe big picture and
what was really important. My mom
helped me see things in perspeclive.
Don't be afraid to ask for help when things
seem to be overwhelming. You would by
surprised lo see how quickly problems
pass and fade with a little help from your
friends.
Take a look at the big picture— Ihe
work) with all its exciting people, changes
and opportunities. In order lo experience
any of this you must have a zest for life, a
never-ending desire to live lile lothe
fullest and help ofhers do the same. FFA
members, you are doing jusl that. By
developing your talents and leadershp
skills you will provide Ihe guidance our
country is craving.
We have an awesome responsibility
to leed, clothe and ultimately lead this
great nalion. Let's not let trivial matters
and obstacles stand in our way. When we
look at our ultimate responsibility ol caring
for our earth and its people, many of the
issues we now debate wilhin our
organization seem trivial.
Lile is exactly Ihe same. Take a
good look at whal you leel is restricting
you Irom being happy or Irom making a
difference in the world and get pasl it, No
matter what the problem, you can solve it,
leave it behind and forget about it as you
embark on Ihis awesome, exciting
responsibility called life. It is imperative
that you do so, nol only for yoursell, bul
lor your fellow human beings.
I do nol care what has happened in
the past. Thai is gone lorever. What
matters is what you do from Ihis moment
on. It truly is the end of the world as we
know it. The world as we know it is behind
us and with every day comes a new world
with countless possibilities. Put Ihe past
behind, learn from it and move on to
shape and guide our world ol Ihe future.
This change we experience can be
frightening if we stand back and watch it
happen, I challenge you fo take control of
your lile first, then move on to make
positive changes in the world. II you wanl
to solve the world's problems, you must
take care of your own and move forward
from there. Change can be exciting if you
are making the change.
There are a few things, though, that
never change — constants in Ihis world
that have stood the tests of time.
Friendship, love, honor and truth are
some ol these conslants. I have
experienced them firsthand this year.
During my travels I have witnessed the
most genuine, loving, honest people all
over Ihe world. Whether I was in swamps
in South Lafourche, Louisiana, and
Florida, on a mountain in Oregon or on
the plains ol Texas and Kansas, you
made me leel welcome and I always had
the greatest time.
I express my thanks to all of you
involved in Ihis great organization lor
making my year the best ever, It is not the
places I have been that stand out in my
mind, but you, the incredible people who
have made a valuable difference in my
life. You know who you are and I only
hope you realize I can never thank you
enough.
I am lucky enough to have almost
my entire lamily here and want each of
you to know I love you very much,
Atfhough at times I may have wondered, I
truly could not ask for a better lamily. I will
miss you all lerribly the next two years.
Thank you lor your guidance, support and
example.
Five of my very besl friends in the
world are here also. To my lellow nalional
officers, you are simply Ihe best. It is hard
to believe such a powerful bond ol
friendship could be created in just one
year. However, considering Ihe caliber of
people you are and Ihe experiences we
have shared, nothing less could be
expected. Thank you, my friends.
FFA members, the future is in your
hands. I am thankful to my Heavenly
Father and to you for allowing me to play
a part in your past. I can only hope I have
been as valuable an asset in your lile as
you have been in mine.
Thank you very much.
The Best is Yet to Come
Brad Lewis
National Vice President
Southern Region
Hi there! I'm Brad Lewis Irom the
small town ol Elkmonl, Alabama.
During
the folks back home at state conventions,
chapter banquets and olher FFA events. I
hope you've enjoyed hearing about
hometown characters Buford and Bertha
Moore and our lamous mayor, Billy Bob
Jones, as much as I've enjoyed telling
you about Ihem.
It's hard to believe thai my year as a
national officer has gone by so quickly.
It's hard to believe that I've been in the
FFA for eight years, ft seems that it was
only yesterday when I first had doubts
about the FFA, myself and my future. I
wasn't sure if the FFA was the direction I
wanted to go.
After all, I was a freshman who had
dreams of going to college, and in 1984
many people did not encourage me to
pursue a career in agricutlure or the FFA.
Fortunately, I decided to stick with the
FFA. which has proven to be a wonderful
and rewarding experience. Little did I
know as a Greenhand just starting out
thai "the best was yet to come."
I can still remember the day I
received my first FFA jacket: Brad
Lewis— Reporter for Ihe Elkmont FFA
Chapter. Wowl I was so proud ol that
jacket and I sliEl am, I'm also very proud of
my hometown, even if it has only 450
people. You would never know the
population was that high if it weren't for
the football games on Friday night.
The FFA has enabled me to do
things that otherwise I might have only
dreamed about. The FFA has made many
ol my dreams come true and it can do the
same for you. ft seems only fitting that I
should bring out my chapter jacket for my
final words as an FFA member, because
il it werenl lor Ihe first jacket, I would not
be up here wearing this one, I wonder if it
still fits All right! ft tits great! I haven't
gained too much weight since high
school.
My hope is that you will not think of
me this morning as Brad Lewis Ihe
national officer, but that you will
remember me as Brad Lewis from the
Elkmont FFA Chapter. Just a regular guy
who is just like each of you, proud to wear
the corduroy blue.
As a high school student, I often
dreamed of leaving Elkmont in order to
find out what was really out there in Ihe
real world. I soon realized that Ihe FFA
could give me that opportunity, and il
provided the direction in life that I had
been searching for.
I was tired of living in a small town
where there was little or no opportunity
and where, I thought, the people were loo
narrow-minded. There were no shopping
malls, movie theaters or even McDonalds
in Elkmont, and I was determined to gel
out. I felt that Elkmonl had nothing to offer
me. I was still confident that Ihe best was
yet to come." but 1 thought it had to be
somewhere other than Elkmont.
During my year as a national officer,
you gave me the opportunity to travel
across the U.S. and the Far East, too. I
enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Dallas
and Seattle, Chicago and Detroit. There
are shopping malls galore with cinemas
that have as many as sixteen theaters.
The blue and pink neon signs were a
tremendous sight in Hong Kong and in
Tokyo. If only fhe folks back home could
have seen me there!
The big-city life also provided some
disappointments that I had never
considered. Witnessing a gang fight in a
shopping mall near Washington, D.C..
was not my idea of fun. I was awakened
by Ihe sound of breaking glass and
watched news reports about a drug-
related homicide just five blocks away
Irom my hotel. And Ihe most horrid sight
ol all? Seeing the homeless and poor
people of our nation's cities hopefully
searching through trash to find clothing or
scraps of food.
You never realize how much certain
people or places mean lo you unlil you've
been away as I have. I missed Elkmonl a
little bit this year. I missed going to church
on Sunday mornings and having a picnic
lunch afterward. I missed seeing people
wave from their front porch as I drove by
or being offered a tall glass ol iced tea.
Folks in rural America are always
willing to lend a helping hand to the needy
or sick in Ihe community. Grandmothers
are making quilts or cookies for their
grandkids, and grandfathers can always
find lime lo take you fishing or beat you in
a game of checkers. I guess Elkmont has
a lot to offer after all.
There are opportunities in our small
towns, opportunities that just need to be
taken advantage of. not taken for granted.
There's something special about
small rural towns in America. Special
people live and work in Ihose small towns
and they work together. These special
people often have big-time qualities such
as honesty, integrity, patriotism and a
commitment to hard work, to God and to
each other. For those of you who are still
not convinced that there's a lot to be
excited about in small-town America, then
I encourage you to create opportunities
and make something good happen for
your hometown because Ihe best is yet
As a nalional oflicer, I've had the
chance to learn, to grow, to listen and to
observe. I've learned that FFA is indeed
America's best, but I leel that we can be
even better by looking to the future with
progressive thinking, vision and higher
expectations.
I've grown tremendously this year
thanks to all of you. Thanks to Tyler of
Ohio who gave me (he definition ol the
type of leader I hope to become one day.
Tyler simply said that "leaders arenl bom
with a silver spoon or a golden touch.
They are just men and women who
develop their skills to the point that Ihey
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can express their ideas in simple terms so
their followers will do more than listen,
they will get involved." Thank you, Tyler,
lor getting involved and for listening.
The opportunity to observe Ihis
great nalion has been an education in
itself. I have gained a deeper appreciation
for America, but I also see that there is
room for much improvement.
I never thought I would see the day
when burning the U.S. flag would be legal
or when drugs could hold captive so many
of our schools and steal Ihe self-esteem
and will to live of so many young people.
It's a shame that thousands of innocent
people suffer from AIDS because they
received a tainted pint of blood, blood that
was supposed to give them lile, not take it
away.
There is much to do here in the land
of opportunity. FFA members and
agriculturalists can make a big difference
and save the planet. How can you and I
get involved? We can start by simply
striving to be the best we can be, by
having high expectations for our friends,
our families, and more important,
ourselves.
America was built on strong moral
values and has always projected a spirit
of pride, quality and a strong work elhic.
It's a matter of having enough pride to
make something good happen. Only you
can make something happen for yourself.
No one else can do that for you.
Let's work together to keep the pride
alive by bringing back those same
qualities and principles that have made
America so great, Ihose same qualities
and principles that are found in rural
America; those same qualities and
principles that can help make America,
Ihe FFA and the food and liber system
even better lor I am confident that "the
best is yet lo coma."
fn closing, I wanl to say thank you lo
the folks back home in Elkmont. Thank
you. Elkmonl FFA, for giving me the
opportunity to wear this jackel. Thanks,
Grandma and Grandpa, for picking all lhal
cotton which has given me opportunities
that you could only dream about. Thanks.
Mama and Daddy, for driving all those
nails and helping me be Ihe best I can be.
A special thanks to Ihe Alabama FFA
Association for believing in me and, most
of all. I wanl to thank you lor allowing me
to sing my song and thank the Almighty
God who believes in us all.
Well, I guess it's about time to lake
off this FFA jacket. This jackel has helped
me lind out who I really am and has made
me very proud of the area from which I
came. Some things haven't changed
since my freshman year in FFA. I still
don't know where I'm going, but I know
that it will be good, for the best is yet to
Thank you and God bless!
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Delegates
ALABAMA: Brandon Abbolt, Arab; Joe
Baxter, Vinegar Bend; Rebecca Birdsong,
Hartlord; Tony Carlisle, Opelika;
Christopher Elheredge, DaJeville; Stephen
Kiser, Piedmont; David Mines. Uniontown;
Raymon Randolph, Town Creek, Michael
Reeser, CaJera; Marie Rush. Lineville;
Richard D. Scott, Uniontown; Lama/
Seals, Bessemer; Kelly Williams,
Fnrildale
ALASKA: Jason A. Ballek, North Pole;
Jeremy S. Slone, Wasilla
ARIZONA: Cheryl Faulkner, Yuma; Clint
McCall, Yuma; Domonic Salce, Springer-
ville
ARKANSAS: Chonta Ashlock, Harrison;
Shelly Bussey, Waldo; Brian Carlton,
Lincoln, Teresa Davis, Camden; James
Hagar, Des Arc, Christopher Harral,
Lowell; Harris Hopper, Arkadelphia
Stephanie Smith, Brookland
CALIFORNIA: Nicole Andrus. Fullerton;
Ronda Azevedo, Maxwell; Janine Kagay,
Covina; Lynda Keeton, Santa Rosa; Jett
Longacre, Redding; Catherine Melz. San
Jose; Ryan Mendosa, Linden; Brenda
Moore, Hughson; Lany Nichols, Eureka;
Kim Oehbchlaeger, Atwater; Robin
Perez, Clovis, Joshua Richards, Fall River
Mills; Nathan Sedlander, Petaluma; Jenny
Thomas, Bodlish; Julie Treadaway,
Gilroy; Amber Washington, San
Bernardino; Kevin While, Anderson
COLORADO: Daniel Ellsworth, Meeker;
James Pritchett, McClave; Jerrod
Samber, Sloneham
CONNECTICUT: Ray Buzgo. Oxford;
Colleen Haraghey, Enfield
DELAWARE: Stephen Cook, Newark,
Kimberly Dannenhauer, Felton
FLORIDA: Heather Folsom. Mayo; Mike
McCracken, Avon Park; Keith Smedley,
Haines City; Andrea Slevenson,
Christmas; Dusty Walding, Gainesville;
Tim Weber. Sarasota; Nathan White.
Pensacola
GEORGIA: Jell Bentley. Carnesville;
Kerry Courchaine, Covington; Andy Hart,
Slatesboro; Shelby Higdon, Harlem; Arron
Norman, Moultrie; David Taylor Jr.,
Thomasville; Priscilla WeWon, Nicholson
HAWAII: Bruce Gushiken. Hawi; Lehua
Sanoria, Pahoa
IDAHO: Dax Keller. Clifton; Geeri
Loetfen, Fruilland; Angie Richard. Murphy
ILLINOIS: Mindy Elvidge, Farmersville;
Bemie Engh. DeKalb, Andrea Gill. Speer;
S.Mike Gregory, Roodhouse; Raquel
Lacey, Nokomis; Katrina Rose. Salem;
Joe Winans. Lafayette
INDIANA: Bill Hall, Morocco; Chris
MacKinnon, Thorntown; Ed Myers,
Goshen; Travis Park, Tralalgar; Mark
Voors, Woodbum
IOWA: Kimberly S. Anderson. Clarion;
Jon E. Hansen, Red Oak; Sheryl L.
Janko. Shellsburg; Tony L. Klemm,
Kellogg; Mark E. Oberreuler, Danbury;
Douglas E. Reynolds, Redfield
KANSAS: Kalhy Feldman, Great Bend;
Leslie Hedslrom, Lost Springs; Larry
Whipple, Jelmore; Mike Zamrzla, Wilson
KENTUCKY: Neysa Call, Glendale;
James Comer Jr., Tompkinsville; Jay
Graham, Fulton; Brian D. Hacker,
Ba/bourville; Theresa Orr, Marion; John
C. Park, Ravenna; Chris Schalk, Berry
LOUISIANA: Brennan Freeland, Welsh;
Celena Leger, Morse; Amy Sandel,
Florien; Garrett Sonnier, Thibodaux;
Sarah Steven, Stonewall; Paige Triola,
Mt. Hermon
MAINE: Brian GuerTette. Caribou; Jamey
Hotham, Blaine
MARYLAND: TammieBull, Maryland
Line; Melinda Horner, Keymar
MASSACHUSETTS: Barrett Parks,
Hatfield; Jennifer Ward, Danvers
MICHIGAN: Phillip M. Bowman. Alto;
Andy Brown, Laingsburg; Heather
Gordon, Bad Axe; Raymond Wagester.
Remus
MINNESOTA: Christine Kidrowski. Clara
Cify; James E. Lee, Clearwater; Vaf
Luhman, Goodhue; Jerusha Soft.
Reading; Brian Van Zomeren, Alexandria;
Anne Willahrt. Kimball
MISSISSIPPI: Allen Butler. Jackson; John
King. Magee; Jefl Mayo, Philadelphia;
Shan Parker, Rienzi, Bryan Russell,
Philadelphia
MISSOURI: Curt Blades, Shelbina; Leigh
Burkhafter, Wellsville; Jessie Davis, Craig;
Stephanie Gable, Jackson; Kirk Kercher,
Sweel Springs; John Kleiboeker. Stotts
City; Shelly Simpson, Hartville; Donnie
Swotford, Pleasant Hill
MONTANA: Misti D. Peterson, Livingston,
Michael Stevenson. Hobson
NEBRASKA: David Acheson, Kimball;
Scott Heinrich, Blue Hill; Jeff Jacobs,
Ceresco; Lee Thurber, Roca
NEVADA: Jessica Carone. Lamoille; Amy
Fahshoftz, Elko
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Travis Allen.
Newmarket; Tammy Woodell, Alslead
NEW JERSEY: Liz Jost. Washington;
Joel Rudderow, Ml. Laurel
NEW MEXICO: Michelle Eichhorst,
Corrales; Wade Mulcock, Artesia; Clay
Posl, Corona
NEW YORK: Heather Bates, Cobfeskill;
Kyle Thygesen. Cossayuna; Russell
Turner, Loch Sheldrake; Richard G.
Welsh, Ancramdale
NORTH CAROLINA: Wesley L. Barefoot.
Dunn; Kelly N. Butler. Mebane; Lester A.
Chapman Jr.. Lake Toxaway; Nathan A.
Jones, Thomasville; Rebecca Jo Mizelle,
Williamston; Kim Morris, Troy; Steve M.
Srftord, Rockwell; Teresa Williamson,
Fremont; Brian L. Wood, Raleigh
NORTH DAKOTA: Chad Dolzenrod,
Wyndmere;Chad Ellingson, Maddock,
Marte Neshem, Berthold; Ron Schmidt,
Hensler
OHIO: Randy Boes, Fostoria; Matt Burns,
Irwin; Bridgel Dielsch, Rndlay; Sara
Dulfie, Camden; Ryan Kissell, Etna; Rick
Perkins, Bloomville; Jerry Rauch. Little
Hocking; Sara Ryan, Monclova; Suzanne
Smith. Newark
OKLAHOMA: Cody Anderson, Ringwood;
Toby Causby, Bristow; Jason Hancock,
Walters; Stewart Kennedy, Edmond;
Brenf Kisling, Burlington; Melanie
McClure, Holdenville; Christie McDaniel,
Yukon; Bryon Rice. Wiburlon; Melinda
Sumler, Claremore; Carl Treat, Durant;
Holly Vincent, Morrison
OREGON: Brian Gilmore, Canby; Emily
Read, Culver; Rick Whitehead, Tillamook
PENNSYLVANIA: Toni Gomez. Oxlord;
Gregory L. Harnish. Manheim; Keilh Hay,
Berlin; Eric Marshall, Reinholds; Rebecca
Sonnen, Richland
PUERTO RICO: Johanna Irizarry,
Utuado; Annette M. Nerys, Carolina;
Monica Rivera. Utuado
RHODE ISLAND: Liz Johnson, Exeter;
Selh Johnson, Exeter
SOUTH CAROLINA: Candice Hallman.
Balesburg; Michael Hemingway.
Gresham; John Holladay, Manning,
Levem Fanning, Norway
SOUTH DAKOTA: Kindra Beitelspacher,
Bowdle; Mike Faslhorse, Presho; Jill
Heemslra, Dolton
TENNESSEE: Kelly Carmack. Gates;
Tern Conlee, Burlison; Curt Davis,
Charleslon; Kip Green, Manchester; Kerri
Lamb, Afton; Stefan Maupin, Newbern;
Ralph Stewart, McEwen; Melissa
Thompson, Lebanon
TEXAS: Melinda Beckendort, Tomball;
Judson Bennett, Odessa; Tobin Boenig,
Marion; Lance Bradley, McAllen; Zach
Brady, Abilene; Erica Clark, Mansfield;
Amy Davis, Lubbock; Dennis Degner.
Malone; Healher Dollins, Kary; Brent
Graves, Chillicothe, Krislie Johnson,
Ennis; Kimberly Koger, Ackerly; Russell
Langley, Centerville, Brooke Leslie, Glen
Rose; Paul Mahoney, Thornton; Marci
McKinzie. Dike; Matt Owen, Safado; Jo
Ann Petty. Kennard; Wendy Phillips,
Iraan; Justin Ransom. Wichita Falls,
Healher Relzloll, Pleasanlon; Eric Ribble,
Wealheriord; Jana Roderick. Royse City;
Julie Stahl. Stockdale; Russell Tabor,
Lampasas; Greg Urbanczyk, Hereford;
Beth Windham, Abernalhy, Tracy Wright,
Robstown
UTAH: Monica Allen. Erda; Conn
Famuliner, Wesfpoinl; Shay Wright,
Elberla
VERMONT: Harold Carleton. West
Newbury; Karin Slringham, Springfield
VIRGINIA: Jody Bekel, Rapidan; Randy
Doss, Rustburg, Junior Good, Mt.
Crawford; Betty Hayden, Fredericksburg;
Beth Miller, Ml. Crawford; Laura Ann
Morris, Luray; Joey Reinhardt, Tappahan-
nock; Billy Worrell, Hillsville
WASHINGTON: Josh Dykes, Winlock,
Kenora Felt. Cenlralia, Tim Norris, Yelm;
Kimberly Thorne, Pasco; Nici Wilson,
Pomeroy
WEST VIRGINIA: Darrin demons,
Marlinsburg; Saundra Harris, Leroy;
Luann Moyers, Normanlown; Deanna
Poole, Morganlown
WISCONSIN: Belh Burgy, Monticello;
Scott Holt, Baraboo; David Lulich, Mason;
J. R. Neu, Neosho; Kevin Noth. Norwalk;
John Rozum, Whilelaw; Rob Selzler,
Stanley, Carmen Steiner, Darlington; Joel
Wondra, Sun Prairie
WYOMING: Howard Jones, Moorcroft;
Susan Ziehl, Mills
Business
In serious deliberations, delegates
faced crucial issues pertaining to equal
representation. The reapportionment
conflict over representation had been
bubbling for years, and in 1990, the pot
came close to boiling over. After
concern was raised by the Texas
Association, the "Fixed 400" delegate
proposal was amended to a "Fixed
475" system, after approval by the
National FFA Board of Directors. The
amendment passed at the Friday
afternoon business session. This
motion caused more than a 400 percent
increase in the number of delegates
from two years ago.
In a brief debate, delegates consid-
ered recommendations for a new creed
written by Shirley Sokolosky. The
Promotion and Information Committee
did not mention the Sokolosky creed
or read it before the delegates. How-
ever, the committee did vote to change
three words of the E. M. Tiffany creed
which has been revised only once since
its adoption in 1930. The vote changed
the word "farming" in the first line to
"agriculture." In the second paragraph,
the word "pursuits" replaced "pur-
suit," and in the last paragraph, the
phrase "rural America" became
"American agriculture."
Receiving more discussion were less
controversial items modernizing the
FFA. Delegates approved committee
recommendations for changing the
names of the Stars Over America titles.
The delegates moved to change the
names to American Star Farmer and
American Star in Agribusiness, con-
verting the latter to a gender neutral
title.
In an unusual debate over a commit-
tee report, delegates recommended
clarifications to the women's dress
code. A requirement for knee-length
black skirts passed; however, a pro-
posal for neutral-colored nylons
was defeated.
Toby Causby, left, and Mary
FFA International programs.
FFA members made a big splash when they converged on Kansas City for the 63rd time.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
Auditing
Wc submit the following recommendations:
l.That the audit report of Stoy, Malone and
Company be found satisfactory in meeting the
requirements of Public Law 740 for the fiscal year
September 1, 1989, to August 31, 1990.
2. Continue placing a copy of the budget sum-
mary in the convention package sent to official
delegates and state FFA staff before arrival in Kansas
City. Provide, upon request, copies of the National
FFA Organization budget from the National FFA
Center.
3. Continue distributing a condensed financial
report in the packet each delegate receives upon
registration in Kansas City. Encourage delegates to
share this information with their fellow state officers
and other interested FFA members.
4. The national FFA treasurer's should continue
to explain the condensed financial report and high-
lights of the current operating budget to the delegate
body.
5. Continue providing, upon request, copies of
the Stoy, Malone and Company audit report from the
National FFA Center.
6. We respectfully submit the following reasons
for the loss of revenue during the past fiscal year:
A. National FFA Supply Service cost increases.
B. National FFA Supply Service loss of sales.
C. An increase in travel expenses.
D. An increase in staff payroll expenses.
E. Costs of FFA name change.
F. Costs of FFA emblem change.
We extend a special thanks to David Miller, our
retiring national treasurer, for his years of dedicated
service to the National FFA Organization.
We also extend our warmest regards and best
wishes to Charles Keels, our new national FFA
treasurer.
We commend the efforts of Wilson Carnes and
Don Michaels for their time and efforts in advising
the national Auditing Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Andrus, Calif. (Chair)
Keith Smedley, Fla. (Secretary)
Wesley L. Barefoot, N.C.
Heather Folsom, Fla.
Howard Jones, Wyo.
John Klciboeker, Mo.
Matt Owen, Texas
Emily Read, Ore.
Suzanne Smith, Ohio
Lee Thurber, Neb.
Chapter and State Association Operations
During deliberate consideration, this committee
studied ways to improve chapter and state associa-
tions through four subcommittees and now offers
these recommendations:
Enhancing Pride and Commitment in Members and
Officers
1 . The National FFA Organization produce a
motivational video to enhance pride and understand-
ing of official FFA dress and the FFA code of ethics.
Consider seeking the endorsement of famous former
FFA members such as Bo Jackson.
2. Publish and send to chapters a listing of pam-
phlets and videos about involvement in FFA.
3. Create a pamphlet for non-members describing
the benefits of FFA. The pamphlet should include
quotations from former members about how FFA
involvement has helped them.
4. Produce a tape of motivational music available
through the National FFA Supply Service for use at
banquets, meetings, and so forth (for example, "We
Are the FFA", "America" and "Top Gun Anthem").
5. Include in the National Leadership Conference
for State Officers sessions to enable state officers to
assist chapter officers in understanding and perform-
ing their duties effectively.
6. Clarify official dress for females as follows: skirt
must be knee length or longer.
Effective Public Relations
1. Produce exciting, encouraging, yet understand-
able videos for sixth- through eighth-grade students
to introduce all aspects of FFA.
2. Produce materials that encourage parents to
participate in FFA activities such as Food for
America.
3. Increase competition and awards in Building
Our American Communities projects to secure
community support.
4. Encourage sponsors to become more actively
involved in the events they support financially.
5. Improve communication with various types of
media to educate the public about how the FFA
affects our American community as a whole.
6. Expand the current National FFA Week packet
to include more specific ideas for exciting activities.
7. Improve the image of FFA by producing more
effective slogans and advertisements.
Securing Support
1. Produce materials to help school administrators
and faculty members understand the importance of
agricultural education and FFA.
2. Publish an article in FFA New Horizons suggest-
ing ways to get support from school boards and
administrators.
3. Provide an article for the Agricultural Education
Magazine giving suggestions for securing administra-
National Awards and Degrees
Wc have reviewed the following subcommittee
areas: Chapter Awards, Agricultural Proficiency
Awards and American FFA Degrees as well as
Computers in Agriculture, Agriscience and Achieve-
ment awards. We recommend the following:
1. The initiation of a selection process to deter-
mine a national winner in the chapter awards pro-
gram.
2. That recognition similar to the BOAC
voluntcerism award be given for chapter safety
campaigns.
3. That a blind review process be used in the
agricultural proficiency award program, with the top
five winners recognized on stage and a winner
announced at the national convention.
4. That agricultural proficiency award funding be
distributed according to individual state membership
with no state receiving less funding than is currently
allocated.
5. That the issue of placement versus ownership be
reevaluated and placed on the committee agenda for
the 1991 convention.
6. That in-service education activities be available
to instructors and FFA members on how to complete
agricultural proficiency award applications.
7. That computer assistance for understanding
agricultural proficiency award applications be made
available to FFA members at the National Agricul-
tural Career Show.
8. That the outstanding student awards in produc-
tion and agribusiness be renamed American Star
Farmer and American Star in Agribusiness.
9. The incorporation of a $3.85 hourly wage rather
than $3.35 to determine minimum qualifications for
American FFA Degree recipients.
10. That a plaque sponsored by the National FFA
Organization be presented to each state winner in the
Computers in Agriculture award program.
11. That the Achievement Award program be
placed on a one-year probation, with renewal
dependant on participation.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our spon-
sors and consultants.
Respectfully submitted,
Mindy Elvidge, 111. (Chair) Justin Ransom, Texas
Wesley L. Barefoot, N.C. Bryon Rice, Okla.
(Vice Chair) Angie Richard, Idaho
Brandon Abbott, Ala. Marie Rush, Ala.
Judson Bennett, Texas Bryan Russell, Miss.
Andy Brown, Mich. (Alternate)
Matt Bums, Ohio Shelly Simpson, Mo.
Cheryl Faulkner, Ariz. Julie Stahl, Texas
Keith Hay, Pa. Carmen Steiner, Wis.
Michael Hemingway, S.C. Jenny Thomas, Calif.
Scott Holt, Wis. Nathan White, Fla.
Lynda Keeton, Calif. Kelly Williams, Ala.
Brooke Leslie, Texas Teresa Williamson, N.C.
Val Luhman, Minn. Billy Worrell, Va.
Misti D. Peterson, Mont. Mike Zamrzla, Kan.
tive support.
4. Devote one day during National FFA Week in
which members show appreciation for agriculture
instructors and school administrators.
5. Provide a national how-to book about obtaining
support from the community and agribusiness
groups.
Developing an Effective Program of Activities
1. Stress to members the importance of following
school attendance policies while participating in FFA
activities.
2. Seek sponsorship for publication of an annual
"Go for the Gold" booklet and video highlighting
gold emblem chapters and their programs of activi-
ties.
3. Devote time during national activities to prepare
state officers for training chapter officers in how to
develop effective and useful programs of activities.
4. Publish and distribute a description of the major
divisions of the Program of Activities.
We thank Mr. Charles Keels, North Carolina, for
his time and effort in making this committee a
success. As well, we thank Mr. Bellis, Ms. Dalton, Mr.
Chnstianson and Mr. Denmark, our subcommittee
consultants.
Respectfully submitted,
Ed Myers, Ind. (Chair)
Nicole Andrus, Calif.
(Co-Chair)
Monica Allen, Utah
Travis Allen, N.H.
Chonta Ashlock, Ark.
Joe Baxter, Ala.
Jeff Bent ley, Ca.
Tobin Boenig, Texas
Ray Buzgo, Conn.
Darrion Cicmons, W.Va.
Teresa Davis, Ark.
Sara Duffie, Ohio
Bcrnic Engh, 111.
Mike Fasthorse, S.D.
Stephanie Cable, Mo.
Heather Gordon, Mich.
Jay Graham, Ky.
Kristie Johnson, Texas
Liz Johnson, R.I.
Jeff Longacre, Calif.
WadeMulcock, N.M.
Annette M. Ner/s, P.R.
Melinda Sumter, Okla.
Donnie Swofford, Mo.
Julie Treadaway, Calif.
Greg Urbanczyk, Texas
Brian L. Wood, N.C.
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
National Contests
We submit the following recommendations to the
National FFA Board of Directors:
1 . A committee be formed to research the Okla-
homa State Range, Land and Pasture Contest, collect
information from other state contests and find out
whether a national contest is feasible.
2. A committee knowledgeable in the equine
industry be developed to research the need and
feasibility of developing the following programs:
a. National horse judging
b. National horse show
c. FFA rodeo
3. A committee be formed to investigate the
possibility of a national master showmanship contest
with animals provided by the American Royal.
4. A national tractor driving safety program be
integrated in the agriculture curriculum to promote
safety in agricultural mechanics and to increase
involvement in state tractor driving contests.
5. An agriscicncc contest be developed and
formatted like the agricultural mechanics contest, in
which the categories are rotated yearly. Example
categories include food technology, hydroponics,
aquaculture, computers and biotechnology.
6. A crops contest similar to the National Colle-
giate Crops contest be discussed and possibly imple-
mented.
We further recommend the following:
7. The FFA Agricultural Sales contest be evalu-
ated after its first year as a national contest.
8. Future national contest committees be pro-
vided with the names and brief summaries of the
contests held in each state and the number of states
participating in each contest.
9. The contest department look into the possibil-
ity of an entrepreneurship contest to benefit members
by teaching them how to start a business, market and
advertise a product and follow up on their business.
Information and Promotion
10. Contest superintendents be informed of the
need to incorporate agrimarketing questions and/or
activities into existing contests.
1 1 . The contest department look into the possibil-
ity of a cooperative contest.
12. The commodities marketing contest be
promoted at the state level and that existing guide-
lines be followed.
13. Computer skills be infused into existing
contests where feasible.
14. We strongly recommend that a national
parliamentary procedure contest be developed to
increase the proper use of parliamentary procedure,
which is extremely important to efficient communica-
tion and decision making. The criteria for establish-
ing new national contests include a requirement that
at least 50 percent of the states participate. Currently
more than 90 percent of the states conduct a parlia-
mentary procedure contest.
15. All states encourage participation in a
Greenhand quiz. This would develop interest,
knowledge and participation in FFA contests and
activities.
16. All states encourage a radio broadcasting
communication contest. The purpose of this contest
would be to develop a new area of interest.
17. All states encourage participation in an
agricultural discussion and debate contest. The
purpose of this contest is to increase awareness of
agricultural issues.
18. All states encourage participation in an FFA
knowledge bowl. Its purpose is to encourage older
students to remain knowledgeable about current
issues in FFA and agriculture.
19. All states encourage a contest to involve
chapters in creating a videotape commercial promot-
ing the three aspects of FFA: leadership, citizenship
and cooperation. This will promote interest in the
FFA using modem technology.
20. A national FFA knowledge contest for junior
Based on the following objectives: (1) to increase
public awareness of FFA and American agriculture,
(2) to improve the image of FFA and (3) to improve
internal and external communications, develop a
communications plan and evaluate contemporary
issues, we recommend the following:
1. A specific public relations plan be written for
all chapters and states as well as the national organi-
zation. The plan should include general public
service announcements, publications, audiovisuals
and other resources.
2. A general article be sent to all chapters includ-
ing basic information explaining the National FFA
Organization and the changes that have occurred
within. The image of FFA and media relations should
be enhanced through use of a basic public service
announcement for chapter use.
3. The National FFA Organization should recom-
mend that the National Vocational Agricultural
Teachers Association consider a name change to
better unify the two organizations.
4. The national officers should attend national
meetings of high school administrators to promote FFA.
5. Update resource materials with special emphasis
on photographs and their relation to the FFA image.
6. The national FFA officer team should schedule
their priorities in this order: national activities,
chapter activities. This reflects the idea that national
officers should reach as many members as possible.
7. We encourage state officers to develop a yearly
plan to promote the FFA through media contact,
Food For America and public relations activities.
8. Encourage chapters to relay their needs and
resources to their state association, which should
relay that information across the state using a proper
method of communication.
9. Develop an all-purpose workshop format to be
distributed to State Presidents' Conference partici-
pants who would share it with other state officers.
10. Develop fill-in-the-blank news releases for
such activities as BOAC, Food For America and other
FFA programs.
11. Encourage state officers to network by
developing a directory of state officers and distribut-
ing it to state officers and state staffs.
12. Make more information available to members
and advisors by placing such publications as Partici-
pation in Selected FFA Activities on computer disks for
data-base and cross-reference purposes.
13. Develop a separate, advanced supplement to
the FFA Student Handbook for older members.
14. Revise FFA New Horizons in the following
ways: (1 ) add a special pull-out section periodically
to promote national FFA activities such as the Washing-
ton Conference Program, (2) revise and combine the
"FFA in Action" and "Chapter Scoop" departments.
Fewer activities should be covered, but in greater depth,
and incentives such as National FFA Supply Service
coupons should be given to chapters featured. Pull-out
cards that allow members to request more information
about a particular feature should be added.
15. Distribute additional copies of Between Issues to
chapters so it is more readily available to chapter
officers. Update newsletter should also be distributed
along those lines.
16. Develop a national advertising campaign
including 30- or 60-second TV commercials, radio
spots, or advertisements in major magazines such as
Reader's Digest or Newsweek. The advertisements
should: (1) show diversity in the organization, (2)
show FFA friendships and the FFA family spirit, (3)
show careers available in agriculture, (4) incorporate
the "Together We Can" theme, (5) target the entire
nation, (6) create a bandwagon-like appeal and (7)
create more than one commercial to air. We suggest
that a professional advertising agency be hired to
develop the campaign.
17. Produce films for students of all grades, each
appealing to a specific age group. Use the same
objectives and criteria as the national campaign,
emphasizing careers in agriculture. We suggest that
the films be 5-7 minutes long.
18. Create a film and outline for presentation to
outside organizations and civic groups, using the
criteria outlined in the national campaign. Personal
student interviews should be featured. Film length
should be 5-7 minutes.
19. Create an audio magazine on cassette to be sent
to state associations and local chapters. We recommend
that the program be sponsored to defray costs.
20. We suggest that the agricultural education
mission statement and goals be printed on the inside
back cover of the FFA Official Manual and in the FFA
Student Handbook.
21 . Make plaques, posters and bulletin boards
including the mission statement and goals available
to chapters through the National FFA Supply Service.
22. Encourage chapters to provide copies of FFA
New Horizons to school administrators, local busi-
nesses and the school library.
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high and ninth grade members be developed. Each
association would send a team consisting of four
members. The top three scores would be tabulated;
the lowest score would be dropped. We recommend
that the Dutch system of evaluation be used. The top
teams would go into a challenge round. These teams
would answer FFA knowledge questions orally. The
team winning the challenge round would be the
overall winner.
21. The FFA New Horizons magazine publish
articles on winners of the agricultural skills contests.
This will help promote contest participation.
22. A package of resources be developed to aid
students in preparing for contests. The package could
be sold through the National FFA Supply Service or
another FFA source.
23. We encourage the National FFA Board of
Directors to attempt to find sponsors to provide
scholarships for each of the agricultural skills contest
24. The top four speakers from each region
compete in a semifinal contest with the top four
speakers selected from that group to compete in the
national convention finals. This would leave the
possibility that the top four speakers in the nation
could all come from the same region.
Respectfully submitted.
Rick Whitehead, Ore. Jill Hcemstra, S.D.
(Chair) Christine Kidrowski, Minn.
Suzanne Smith, Ohio John King, Miss.
(Vice Chair) Ryan Kissell, Ohio
Rebecca Birdsong, Ala. Russell Langley, Texas
Lance Bradley, Texas Catherine Metz, Calif.
Shelly Bussey, Ark. Luann Moyers, VV.Va.
Kelly Carmack, Tenn. Sarah Steven, La.
Kerry Courchaine, Ca. Jeremy Stone, Alaska
Chad Ellingson, N.D. Carl Treat, Okla.
Kindra Felt, Wash. Raymond Wagester, Mich.
Justin Fisher, Miss. Amber Washington, Calif.
Mike Gregory, 111. Beth Windham, Texas
23. We encourage the establishment of a new
chapter resource system that addresses the following
contemporary issues. (1) Environmental issues includ-
ing pesticide use, biotechnological advances and
environmental restriction. (2) International trade:
instructing members in currency exchange, commodity
training, subsidies, tariffs, career opportunities and
resources for further information. (3) Assist instructors
in covering the diversity of agriculture by providing
resources immediately usable in the classroom. (4)
Other issues that may present challenges to the ad-
vancement of the agricultural education program.
24. Send information about agricultural scholar-
ships and careers to counselors and administrators.
25. Develop extensive cooperation between high
school agricultural education programs and organiza-
tions with similar interests in the conservation of our
natural resources.
26. We recommend that the word "paraphernalia"
replace the work "equipment" in the sentinel's part of
the official opening ceremonies.
27. We recommend no changes in the dress code or
symbols of our National FFA Organization.
28. We believe that a creed is necessary for the
organization because this statement of beliefs instills a
sense of pride and confidence in its members. We find
change necessary because ( 1 ) several phrases in the
current creed fail to recognize the vast opportunities
available to members and (2) the creed needs to address
certain pressing issues such as the diverse lifestyles of
our members and the wide variety of career options in
the agricultural industry.
Specific changes are:
(1) in paragraph 1, sentence 1, change farming to
agriculture.
(2) in paragraph 2, sentence 1, change pursuit to pursuits.
(a) in paragraph 5, sentence 1, change rural America to
American agriculture.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Voors, Ind. (Chair) Ryan Mendosa, Calif.
John Kleiboeker, Mo. Teresa Orr, Ky.
(Co-Chair) Shan Parker, Mass.
Zach Brady, Texas Rick Perkins, Ohio
Terri Conlee, Tenn. Clay Post, N.M.
Josh Dykes, Wash. Monica Rivera, P.R.
Chris Etheredge, Ala. Jerrod Samber, Colo.
Conn Famuliner, Utah Ron Schmidt, N.D.
Colleen Haraghey, Conn. Kimbcrly Thorne, Wash.
Andy Hart, Ga. Holly Vincent, Okla.
Harris Hopper, Ark. Kevin White, Calif.
Seth Johnson, R.I. Tammy Woodell, N.H.
Kimberly Koger, Texas Tracy Wright, Texas
Raquel Ucey, 111. Rich Katt, Neb.
James E. Lee, Minn. (Adult Supervisor)
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
International Development
We submit the following recommendations:
1. Broaden the impact and involvement of
international programs — from individuals to
groups — in FFA chapters, local schools and commu-
nities to improve agricultural education.
2. Encourage each chapter to establish an interna-
tional development committee within the Program of
Activities.
3. Seek local financial assistance for international
programs.
4. International experience applications use a yes-
no checklist form.
5. Deliver five or more follow-up presentations.
6. Prepare two or more news articles before,
during and following the international experience.
7. Submit a follow-up report to sponsors and the
FFA International Department.
8. Participants must recognize sponsors.
9. Applications should include a form to certify
health.
10. Participants in FFA international programs
must schedule time once a week to discuss experi-
ences gained.
11. Secure scholarships for international experi-
ences.
12. Continue to allow state officers and former
state officers to travel abroad for agricultural semi-
nars.
13. Develop more short programs (two weeks) to
additional countries.
Recommendations
for Future International Programs
14. Request that a staff member from the national
FFA International Department attend National
Leadership Conferences for State Officers to present a
program about international agriculture.
15. Locate youth organizations in other countries
that would participate in exchange programs.
16. Develop a program in which students corre-
spond with students of other countries without
traveling abroad.
17. Invite representatives from other countries to
the national FFA convention.
18. Expand sister -city and sister-state programs.
19. Establish partnerships between subject areas
to provide a global perspective across the curriculum.
20. Develop a publication to provide compari-
sons between FFA and other youth organizations
throughout the world.
21 . Assist students from other countries in
applying the community development process.
22. Develop an international organization for
young people interested in agriculture.
Promotional Activities
23. Staff a booth at the Agricultural Career Show
with foreign exchange students, internabonal staff
and past participants.
24. Publicize FFA through flyers and information
cards.
25. Develop a video on experiences abroad and
hosting opportunities.
26. Develop eye-catching posters.
27. Publish articles in state publications and FFA
New Horizons.
28. Issue reports about current participants.
29. Send packets and posters to all chapters.
30. Promote fund-raising in local communities.
31. Invite international students to the national
FFA convention.
32. Present programs at state conventions.
33. Change the video every five years and the
poster every two years.
34. Create a T-shirt for participants.
35. Recognize participants and hosts at the state level.
Hosting
36. Develop promotional materials emphasizing
hosting opportunities.
37. Promote services through FFA Alumni and
FFA New Horizons.
38. Give all host families information kits about
their guesf s social customs, language and other
cultural differences.
39. Provide a contact for hosts and guests in case
of problems.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Carone, Nev. John Holladay, S.C.
(Chair) LizJost,N.J.
Heather Folsom, Fla. Stephen Kiser, Ala.
(Co-Chair) Paul Mahoney, Texas
Beth Burgy, Wis. Rebecca Jo Mizelle, N.C.
Brian Carlton, Ark. Brenda Moore, Calif.
Paul Cassell, Va. Arron Norman, Ca.
Erica Clark, Texas John C. Park, Ky.
Stephen Cook, Del. Barrett Parks, Mass.
Curt Davis, Tenn. Jerry Rauch, Ohio
Chad Dotzenrod, N.D. Kristi Rightmire, Wash.
Daniel Ellsworth, Colo. Katrina Rose, 111.
Brian Gilmore, Ore. Jerusha Solt, Minn.
Leslie Hedstrom, Kan. Shay Wright, Utah
Scott Heinrich, Neb.
Leadership
The National FFA Leadership Program Committee
suggests various offers in promoting leadership among the
FFA members. We feel that because taking the lead is a
main thrust forward in agriculture, the delegate body must
thoroughly review the following proposals.
We strongly urge that the following actions be taken:
1 . In order to make advisors aware of the Washington
Conference Program (WCP) and to increase member
participation, we feel informative mailings and pamphlets
should be circulated and that state officers should encour-
age participation in this program.
2. The National FFA Organization should encourage
more sponsorship in the WCP programs from contributing
companies.
3. An article about WCP and a registration card
should be put in the FFA magazine to give the program
more exposure to members.
4. Encourage all states to send in a bid for at least one
Made For Excellence (MFE) conference in their state. If
there is not enough participation in one state then a
number of states should pull together to form a host site.
5. We support the introduction of a Big Brother, Big
Sister Mentor Program. We suggest that the students
tutored be kept on the program until membership age.
6. Establish a national FFA member exchange pro-
gram. The National FFA Organization will establish
opportunities for members to be taken into chapters and
for chapters that want an exchange to find one. All
arrangements are to be made by the chapters and ex-
change students. A list of recommendations should be
published by the National FFA Organization.
7. We support the idea of the agriculture classes forum
activity that has been discussed.
a. The development of a curriculum that agriculture
teachers can use as a formula to understand issues.
b. Agriculture issues should be infused into contests
and awards in the FFA.
c. Develop an agriculture issues forum for commu-
nity involvement to learn more about agriculture issues.
8. We know the dangers of drug use among teenagers.
Since the FFA is a youth organization we encourage
chapters to address the drug problem in their schools and
communities. These programs should be allowed to be
used as Building Our American Communities (BOAC)
projects or chapter safety projects.
9. We suggest that national guidelines be set for state
officers co\ering the following areas:
a. appearance
b. attitude
c. commitment
d. correspondence/ communication
e. qualifications
f. etiquette
10. We recommend that a more standardized curricu-
lum be set for all National Leadership Conferences for
State Officers which includes the following areas:
a. personal development
b. leadership development
c. team development
d. provide tools such as pamphlets or work
books that include ideas for workshops and chapter visits
e. programmatic information
f. current agricultural events
1 1 . The State Presidents' Conference should schedule
more committee meetings throughout the week.
12. We recommend that the National FFA Organiza-
tion consider giving states the option to carry a group
insurance policy for state officers.
13. We encourage that adult MFE conferences be held
simultaneously with the student MFE conferences, but
conducted as separate conferences.
14. We suggest that the agenda for adult MFE confer-
ences includes time management skills, the pressures of
teaching, goal setting, training on how to help students
deal with peer pressure and how to utilize outside support
groups such as FFA Alumni, parent chaperones and
volunteer speakers. The videotape "The Teacher Differ-
ence" should be viewed at some time during the confer-
15. Alumni members, parents and agricultural
education instructors will be eligible to attend this confer-
ence with priority given to agricultural education instruc-
tors.
16. We encourage each state to acquire funds through
the following possible sources: state education agencies,
the National FFA Foundation and project sponsors.
17. Possible incentives the state may consider offering
could include paid mileage, free meals and allowing first-
year advisors to attend free of charge.
18. A promotional brochure must be developed
similar to the student MFE conference brochure. The stated
purpose of the conference will be to better oneself as a
person and as an instructor.
19. Better use be made of the advisors handbook.
Suggested steps include
a. Update the material in the handbook.
b. Package the handbook in an attractive and
;way.
c. Encourage states to conduct training/in-service
programs on the use of the handbook.
d. Encourage the universities that train teachers to
use the handbook in their curriculum.
e. Encourage states to provide a handbook to each
new teacher with funding from the state education agency,
FFA Alumni, National FFA Foundation and project
sponsors.
20. A task force be formed to investigate methods for
initiating increased participation in the agriculture teachers
and agriculture science awards by:
a. Simplifying the applications.
b. Allowing chapter members to submit applica-
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tions on behalf of their agricul rural instructor.
c. Providing a greater financial incentive through
means of awards/scholarships to participate in the contest.
21. Develop a chapter-level point system that recog-
nizes the leadership skills demonstrated by seventh grade,
eighth grade and high school students. Points would be
earned by members' leadership involvement in the FFA
and other organizations.
a. System is a stepping-stone system that awards a
higher level each year in the program.
b. First-year recipients meet qualifications by
working toward earning a minimum number of points.
Winners would receive a state pin Each year thereafter,
the qualifications increase and when earned, the recipient
receives a bar attached beneath a pin which says "first
level," "second level," etc
c. Award limited to chapter level.
d. Criteria for achievement based on leadership
within and outside FFA.
e. Program begins when student enrolls in FFA and
concludes when the member graduates from high school.
f. An "x" number of points determines each level.
g. A member can advance only one level per year,
h. Award would be worn on the FFA jacket with
highest award shown.
22. Do not create a leadership proficiency award, but
rather recommend that states look into developing a state
leadership award.
a. Award designed to recognize members for
outstanding leadership contributions both within and
outside FFA.
b. Any current or former state FFA officer will not
be eligible to receive recognition or apply for this leader-
ship award.
c. References to SAE awards and degrees will not be
taken into consideration by the judges.
d. Applicants must be in high school at the time of
applying.
e. State winners present a leadership workshop at
their state convention.
23. Recommend the continuation, promotion and
expansion of scholarship programs recognizing leadership
in the FFA.
We thank Mr. Kip Godwin, Mr. Tony Hoyt, Mrs. Beth
Slack, Mr. Marshall Stewart and subcommittee advisors
Mr. Smider, Mr. Miller, Mr. Waidelich and Mr. Bell for
their endless time and efforts spent with us. We especially
thank Mr. Scott from Ohio for all he has done for this
committee. We couldn't have functioned as a group
without his ongoing support and advice.
Respectfully submitted,
Dax Keller, Idaho (Chair) Bridget Dietsch, Ohio
Emily Read, Ore (Co-Chair) Brian Guerrette, Maine
Jason Ballek, Alaska Saundra Harris, W.Va.
Kindra Beitelspacher, S.D. Sheiyl Janko, Iowa
Phillip Bowman, Mich. Amy Sand el. La.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
Membership Development
We submit the following recommendations:
1. Develop and promote a recruitment package
entitled The National FFA Organization Student Recruit-
ment and Benefit Program, which would include a
recruitment video, purpose/benefit brochures, benefit
booklet, agricultural fact booklet and FFA idea booklet
to be used and presented by state, district and local
FFA officers. The package would be developed and
marketed using the same color schemes as The Agricul-
tural Career Idea Booklet.
2. Endorse and utilize the report of the National
FFA Task Force on Middle/High School Administra-
tors and Guidance Counselors. The committee recom-
mends that Goal 2 be the first priority, Goal 1, second,
and Goals 3, 4 and 5 as is.
3. Develop a program to target the recruitment of
minorities in agricultural education as outlined in Goal
2 of The Strategic Plan for Agricultural Education.
4. We suggest that a list of scholarships and
benefits offered through the National FFA Organiza-
tion be included as an addition to the original Agricul-
tural Career Recruitment program.
5. We strongly and aggressively urge the National
FFA Organization to support the development of an
additional staff position focusing on public relations. A
director of public relations for the National FFA
Organization would greatly enhance our organiza-
tion's efforts in recruitment and membership develop-
ment as well as purposes of agricultural education.
6. Each state identify science competencies taught
in entry-level agriculture courses and work with
colleges and universities to permit agriculture courses
Member Services
After analysis and debate concerning the Na-
tional FFA Supply Service and the FFA New Horizons
magazine, we submit the following recommenda-
tions.
Wc recommend the following additions to the
National FFA Supply Service product line:
l.FFAgiftwrap
2. Long FFA running shorts
3. Official black purse
4. Poster of the new mural at the National FFA
Center
5. Blue and gold polo shirt
6. Quality gold and silver jewelry such as officer
chains
7. Waterfall scarf with FFA initials
8. Leather watch with FFA on face
9. Official advisor and collegiate FFA blazers
Following are recommendations for revisions in
existing products:
1. Traditional scarf in waterfall design
2. Change sweetheart jacket collar to resemble
FFA jacket collar
3. Offer option of chain attachments on official
jacket
4. Update lettering on all hats
5. Offer sweatbands in different colors
6. Offer boxer shorts in different colors
7. Update all jewelry chains to herringbone or
rope chains, for example
8. Offer a variety of stuffed animals
9. Update "Are You an FFA Nerd?" poster
10. Make both traditional and modern versions of
officers' symbols available
11. Change design of windshield sign annually to
match the year's theme
We suggest discontinuing all camouflage prod-
ucts except hats.
Concerning the National FFA Supply Service
catalog, we submit the following recommendations:
1. The catalog cover should focus on modern
issues and the product lines, using colors that project
the image of our organization and appeal to first- and
second -year members.
2. The size of the words "Supply Catalog" on the
front cover should be increased.
3. The following facts about the catalog and
supply service need more promotion: the 100 percent
satisfaction guarantee; extra catalogs are available on
request; all advisors have catalogs; by purchasing
items from the supply service you help keep the cost
of dues down because funds are provided to the
National FFA Organization; most items can be
ordered directly by members.
4. Consider publicizing the aforementioned
information about the supply service and catalog
availability through FFA New Horizons.
5. Explore the possibility of sending posters and/
or flyers emphasizing the above facts to state associa-
to be counted as science credits for college adn
7. All state departments of education and/or
state agriculture teachers associations should make
every effort to broaden the curriculum and adopt
agriculture course titles that appeal to students and
reflect the cur-rent industry of agriculture. If possible,
state officers and/or FFA members should take part
in the review.
8. The Think About It brochure should be re-
viewed by a committee and possibly modified by
defining some of the career options.
9. We recommend that a four-year dues package
be investigated in which high school seniors pay for a
four-year membership in the fall of their senior year.
10. We support The Strategic Plan for Agricultural
Education and the FFA Tactical Plan.
1 1 . A booth should be set up at the national
convention to promote FFA benefits and opportuni-
ties.
12. Develop membership cards that provide
privileges for FFA members and advisors.
13. Develop chapter and student incentive
programs such as a scholarship program for mem-
bers from 100 percent chapters and a booth to inform
other members about 100 percent chapters.
14. We have submitted a detailed report to
Marshall Stewart to serve as a guideline for develop-
ing other membership privileges.
15. To support the program Project Growth, but
modify it by changing the teacher incentives.
16. Develop a special degree for seventh and
eighth grade students (below the level of the
Greenhand FFA Degree). This would give middle
school students their own degree and allow them to
tions for distribution to chapters by state officers.
6. Study the feasibility of charging members for
catalogs and refunding the cost with the first pur-
chase.
We commend the National FFA Supply Service
for the following catalog features: page corner
itemization, catalog back cover, title of catalog on
spine, grouping of items and descriptions together
and the 100 percent product guarantee.
We further commend the supply service on yet
another year of providing high-quality products,
exceptional service and outstanding responsiveness
to the progressive needs of our organization.
We encourage all chapters to purchase items
from the supply service. We request that all state FFA
associations, at all times, promote the purchase of
products from the supply service. We urge the
National FFA Supply Service to continue working
closely with manufacturers to help insure that the
highest quality products are available to FFA mem-
bers. We believe it is in the best interests of our
organization to provide high-quality products to our
members.
For the FFA New Horizons magazine we make
the following recommendations:
1. Improve the image of FFA by featuring famous
former FFA members such as Jimmy Carter or Bo
Jackson in a centerfold article that could be used as a
poster in agriculture classrooms.
2. Motivate FFA members with articles that
address leadership and communication skills, by or
about ZigZiglar or A. L. Williams, for example.
3. Target younger members through a puzzle
page with crossword puzzles or word-search
puzzles, for example, using trivia information
specifically about FFA.
4. Stimulate FFA interest in the past by incorpo-
rating a flashback column, for example, "20 years ago
on this day. . . 10 years ago on this day. . .".
5. Enhance the interest of readers by distributing
inspirational quotations throughout the magazine,
for example, "together we can" quotes.
6. Stimulate reader input by incorporating mail-
in response cards to critique the magazine while
addressing specific controversial issues.
7. Enhance member /chapter relationships by
supplying addresses of the chapters featured in
"Chapter Scoop."
8. Diversify reader interest by profiling urban
area chapters and supervised agricultural experience
programs, for example/'SAE in the City."
9. Influence administrative professionals such as
school counselors and principals not directly in-
volved with agricultural education with articles
focusing on career and leadership development
through FFA.
10. Address the issues of drug and alcohol
addiction through inspirational messages such as
"Just Say No" or facts about teen pregnancy or drug
abuse, addressing the issues subtly while not focus-
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participate like the high school students.
17. The task force should analyze the feasibility of
separate junior contests at the national level.
18. Examine the distribution of delegates among
committees and subcommittees to ensure that
subcommittees do not have multiple delegates from
any state.
19. We feel that delegates should receive more
specific information on their committee and subcom-
mittee assignments rather than some of the excess
materials such as the Official Manual, FFA New
Horizons magazine and Greenweek.
20. Facilities for delegate meetings should be
upgraded to help control noise.
21. We recommend that the states put more
emphasis on collegiate FFA and that the National
FFA Organization create guidelines for participation
of these members before considering the possibility
of combining collegiate FFA and FFA Alumni.
Respectfully submitted.
Kelly Butler, N.C. (Chair)
Matt Owen, Texas
(Co-Chair)
Heather Bates, N.Y.
Leigh Burkhalter, Mo.
Heather Dollins, Texas
Andrea Gill, 111.
Jason Hancock, Okla.
Jon E. Hansen, Iowa
Gregory L. Harnish, Pa.
Betty Hayden, Va.
Celena Leger, La.
, Ind.
Clint McCall, Ariz.
Kevin Noth, Wis.
Robin Perez, Calif.
Jo Ann Petty, Texas
Deanna Poole, W. Va.
Raymond Randolph, Ala.
Domonic Salce, Ariz.
Richard D. Scott, Ala.
Michael Stevenson, Mont.
Andrea Stevenson, Fla.
Ralph Stewart, Tenn.
Brian Van Zomeren, Minn.
Joel Wondra, Wis.
ing specifically on a particular viewpoint.
11. Increase emphasis on serving diverse popula-
tions by including articles of interest to such mem-
bers as minorities and females.
12. Advance interpersonal relations between FFA
alumni and FFA members by including items about
alumni influence in the magazine, possibly through
an "Alumni Comer."
To bring the magazine into the 1990s we recom-
mend:
1. At least one page in each issue— the Junior
Edition — should focus on seventh and eighth grad-
ers. Topics could include success stories, an agricul-
ture glossary, contests and awards, diaries of seventh
and eighth graders (such as "a day in the life of...")
and discussions of school, SAEP and future plans.
Also develop a Chapter Scoop for the seventh and
eighth grades.
2. For minority, disadvantaged and handicapped
people, publish articles on handicapped people in
FFA and how they overcame their handicap. Con-
tinue to represent minorities in the magazine.
3. Continue to include women in the magazine.
4. Topics we discussed for the 1990s are ecology,
environmental issues, animal rights, sustainable
agriculture, the broadening of agriculture in the
future, how academic skills relate to agriculture, non-
production proficiency and new technology, equip-
ment and research.
5. Continue to survey readers. On the survey
lower the subscriber age, include part-time farming
and interview FFA alumni for the survey.
6. Send guidance counselors inserts from the
magazine to help them counsel FFA members with
such information as FFA scholarship news.
7. To broaden advertising allow the FFA Alumni
to buy advertising space in the magazine. Allow
anyone to buy advertising space in the magazine as
long as they follow the FFA Code of Ethics.
Amendment to committee report:
As part of a public relations campaign, FFA New
Horizons should make readily available through fliers
and short news articles information about agriculture
and agricultural education to improve agricultural
literacy in America.
Respectfully submitted,
Brent Kisling, Okla. (Chair) Bruce Cushiken, Hawaii
Howard Jones, Wyo. Bill Hall, Ind.
(Co-Chair) J Shelby Higdon, Ca.
Kimberly S. Anderson, Tonia Holden, Ohio
Iowa Nathan A. Jones, N.C.
Curt Blades, Mo. Kerri Lamb, Tenn.
Tammie Bull, Md. Stefan Maupin, Tenn.
Neysa Call, Ky. Mike McCracken, Fla.
Tony Carlisle, Ala. Amy Milford, Texas
Toby Causby, Okla. J.R. Neu, Wis.
Dennis Degner, Texas Kim Oehlschlaeger, Calif.
Michelle Eichhorst, N.M. Stephanie Smith, Ark.
Brennan Freeland, La. Karin Stringham, Vt.
Toni Gomez, Pa. Kyle Thygesen, N.Y.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
National FFA Convention
The 63rd National FFA Convention was a great
.. Careful evaluation of convention operations,
the convention program, the agricultural career
show, leadership workshops and delegate operations
has led to the following suggestions:
Convention Operations
1. We recommend the following for the Courtesy
Corps: send more information to chapters participat-
ing, provide more recognition through meal func-
tions and during convention sessions; publicize the
need for Courtesy Corps members in FFA New
Horizons, National FFA Convention Proceedings, hous-
ing and registration forms and other publications.
2. We recommend that information be mailed
separately to the flag bearers, including the correct
time and place for practice on Wednesday evening. It
should not include information about Courtesy
Corps activities. Copies should be mailed to state
FFA staffs.
3. We recommend the formation of a committee
to evaluate housing and hotel check-in procedures.
The committee would negotiate equity in room and
restaurant costs for FFA members.
4. We suggest establishing a transportation
system, such as a shuttle bus, to transport members
to points of interest including hotels, shops, restau-
rants and the American Royal.
Convention Program
1. We recommend that American FFA Degrees be
presented over a two-day period with rehearsal the
night before the ceremony. Recipients should receive
their degrees before the Stars Over America Pageant.
2. The excellent performances of the National
FFA Band and National FFA Chorus added excite-
ment and enthusiasm to each session. However, the
performances would serve their purpose better if
they occurred less frequently during the sessions.
Career Show and Leadership Workshops.
1. We recommend that FFA New Horizons print an
article introducing the Agricultural Career Show and
explaining the set-up time, opening and closing times
and the show manager's name and phone number.
State publications should distribute the same infor-
mation. Continue previous publications and develop
new publications.
2. We commend the national FFA officers for the
organized and effective manner in which opening
ceremonies are performed. However, we are con-
cerned about the ribbon -cut ting ceremony — due to
the large crowd, many people are unable to see.
3. We suggest that the Hall of States be seriously
considered for recognition as a national contest
focusing on the agriculture within the respective
states.
4. We recommend that directional signs be
posted to clearly mark important areas.
5. Computer scholarships and college services, as
well as other services, should be made known and
accessible to all members.
6. We recommend that the Talent Show be held
in a more central location.
7. We recommend that the leadership workshops
be promoted through FFA New Horizons.
Delegate Operations
1 . We suggest allowing more time for committee
organization at the State Presidents' Conference.
2. Provide advance notification of committee
assignments to delegates of the State Presidents'
Conference to aid in developing agendas.
3. Establish written communication between
committee leaders and members to clarify duties and
proposed agendas.
4. Include in the delegate packets addresses of
committee members and the rationale behind agenda
items.
5. We recommend that a sign be placed in the
hotel lobby stating the location and time for delegate
registration.
6. Print a special delegate's convention program
on a pocket-sized card. This program should include
all official functions delegates arc expected to attend.
7. We recommend that committee reports be
submitted to all delegates in some form of writing
such as paper copies or overhead transpan
8. We recommend a short recess during the
business session, perhaps presenting one or two
talent performances.
9. We highly recommend that more microphones
be placed throughout the delegate floor for easier
access.
10. We recommend that the national treasurer's
schedule be arranged to allow attendance at the
Auditing Committee meeting.
11. We suggest that the National FFA Board of
Directors consider action on alt business included in
committee reports and all business passed by the
delegates.
12. Establish and publish a time when commit-
tees can hear proposals and take testimony from
delegates, national staff, state staff and other con-
cerned individuals.
13. Continue housing members of a committee on
the same floor of the hotel.
14. The rotational system for seating delegates
should be published and mailed to all state associa-
tions.
15. Provide a specific location for the National
Convention Committee to meet on Thursday after-
noon and Thursday evening.
We extend sincere thanks to Donnell, Brad, Bill,
Scott, Dan and Casey, as well as the many other
individuals, businesses and industry sponsors who
contributed to the success of the 63rd National FFA
Convention.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Whipple, Kan. (Chair) James Pritchett, Colo.
Keith Smedley, Fla. Michael Reeser, Ala.
(Co-Chair) Eric Ribble, Texas
Ronda Azcvedo, Calif. Joshua Richards, Calif.
Jessie Davis, Mo. Eric Ritz, Neb.
Amy Fahsholtz, Nev. John Rozum, Wis.
Levern Fanning, S.C. Joel Rudderow, N.J.
Todd Cerber, N.D. Rebecca Sonnen, Pa.
Stewart Kennedy, Okla. Garrett Sonnier, La.
Tony L. Klemm, Iowa Russell Tabor, Texas
Kim Morris, N.C. Russell Turner, N.Y.
Laura Ann Morris, Va. Dusty Walding, Fla.
Travis Park, Ind. Jennifer Ward, Mass.
Wendy Phillips, Texas Nici Wilson, Wash.
National Officers
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November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
Mike Zamrzla, Kan.
tions for the organization during committee meetings. The delegate body, made up of 276 JessiwCarone Nov
state FFA leaders, was divided into 13 committees that proposed various revisions in the structure and function of the Dax Keller Idaho
organization. Brent Kisling okla
Program of Activities
The following recommendations are instrumen-
tal to the successful use of an FFA Program of
Activities on all levels:
1. Update the Program of Activities to comply
with any changes to the National FFA Constitution
and with all approved program committee reports.
Also update other items that have changed, for
example, change the name of the American Royal
Queen contest to the American Royal Ambassador
program.
2. Refer the Program of Activities to the national
FFA staff for intensive review in order to align the
program of activities with the tactical plan, the
Strategic Plan for Agricultural Education and the
mission statement and goals of the Strategic Plan. It
will then be presented to the National FFA Board of
Directors for final action. The board will report on its
implementation to the delegate body at the 64th
National FFA Convention.
3. Include an index in the Official FFA Manual,
making reference to specific areas in the Program of
Activities.
4. We give special thanks to Terry Heiman and
Marshall Stewart for their input and advice.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Whipple, Kan. (Chair) Christie McDaniel, Okla.
Ed Myers, Ind.
Michael Stevenson, Mont.
Mark Voors, Ind.
Rick Whitehead, Ore.
FFA Achievers
Five former FFA members were inducted
into the National FFA Hall of Achievement
during the Thursday afternoon session. The
five have made outstanding contributions in
the areas of agribusiness, leadership,
agricultural education and agricultural
production. From left: Norman Brown of
Battle Creek, Mich., served as national FFA
secretary in 1 958-59. As president of the
W.K. Kellogg Foundation he has made
possible grants to provide for education,
improved health and the development of
agriculture worldwide- Frederick McClure,
originally from Texas, now serves as
President Bush's assistant for legislative
affairs in Washington, D.C. Fie served as
national FFA secretary in 1973-74. Martha
Erickson, Minot, N.D., accepted the honor
for her late husband, Don Erickson. He was
an agriculture instructor for 29 years, then
served as state advisor of the North Dakota
FFA Association for 13 years. Carl
Humphrey of Jefferson City, Mo., witnessed
the founding of FFA at the first national
convention 63 years ago. He went on to
teach agriculture for 13 years and later
served as director of agricultural education
and state FFA advisor in Missouri for 30
years. Robert Book of Indianapolis, Ind., is
president of the Indiana Institute of
Agriculture, Food and Nutrition. He was
previously group vice president of agricul-
tural marketing for Eli Lilly and Company, a
National FFA Foundation sponsor. All five
recipients will be pictured in a permanent
display at the National FFA Center. The
Hall of Achievement is sponsored by the
Ford Motor Company Fund.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Committee Reports
Support Services
We have put quality time and effort into the
thought process of our report in these areas: FFA
Alumni, National FFA Foundation, The National
Council for Agricultural Education (The Council), the
National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Associa-
tion (NVATA), Collegiate FFA, Alpha Tau Alpha,
Agriculture Student Councils, National
Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization,
National Young Farmer Educational Association,
National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural
Education (N ASAE) and American Association of
Teacher Educators in Agriculture (AATEA). We
recommend the following:
FFA Alumni
1. Publicize FFA Alumni more by having the
National FFA Alumni Council provide brochures to
states for dissemination to local FFA advisors.
Brochures would include a membership application,
information about incentive programs and a cost/
benefit analysis.
2. Offer a joint dues package that would cover
parents' FFA Alumni dues and students' FFA dues.
3. Develop an incentive award program for states
with the most new FFA Alumni affiliates.
4. Recommend that FFA Alumni sponsor the
National FFA Convention satellite broadcast.
5. Recommend that FFA Alumni place an adver-
tisement or article in FFA New Horizons and negoti-
ate FFA Alumni members' dues to include subscrip-
tions to FFA New Horizons.
6. Recommend that FFA Alumni provide Wash-
ington Conference Program scholarships and/or
other services for FFA members as an incentive for
states to provide items for the FFA Alumni auction.
7 . Insert a flyer in the FFA Alumni Association
Neivsictter with such information as incentive pro-
grams and lists of speakers.
8. We congratulate FFA Alumni for its record
number of life members.
9. We commend National FFA Alumni Associa-
tion President Josiah Phelps for his efforts.
10. We commend FFA Alumni for involvement in
implementing and developing the Strategic Plan for
Agricultural Education.
11. We thank the FFA Alumni for sponsoring
leadership workshops in conjunction with the
national FFA convention.
12. We thank the FFA Alumni for its continuing
support.
National FFA Foundation and The Council
We recommend the following:
1. The National FFA Foundation develop and
fund an agriscience proficiency award.
2. The foundation look into developing age
categories for current award programs.
3. The foundation seek funding for members to
acquire leadership resources.
4. The foundation look into distributing the
Strategic Plan to supporters of the FFA.
5. The Strategic Plan be available to all supporters
of high school agricultural education and the plan be
used to guide and direct all future agricultural
education efforts.
6. Develop a media packet that includes transpar-
encies, audiotapes, videotapes and other necessary
ship cards with discount benefits.
16. We commend The Council on an exceptional
job in developing the Strategic Plan.
17. We commend the National FFA Foundation
for raising approximately $4 million for our organiza-
tion.
18. We thank both The Council and the National
FFA Foundation for outstanding support of agricul-
tural education.
Post High School Organizations
1. Post high school organizations should distrib-
ute educational materials from a booth at the Agricul-
tural Career Show.
2. Provide information about each organization
in the State Officers Handbook.
3. Publicize programs offered by these groups.
4. Have FFA representation at events of these
groups.
5. Develop and distribute to FFA members
information about these groups through FFA New
Horizons and public service announcements.
6. Hold joint activities with FFA.
7. Develop a speaker list for chapters and civic
groups.
8. Broadcast public service announcements on the
national FFA convention satellite telecast.
9. Make information available about these
organizations.
10. Encourage state and national officers of all the
organizations to address high schools, conventions
and conferences.
1 1 . Look into the possibility of conducting a
personal development workshop for postsecondary
agriculture students modeled after the FFA Made for
Excellence conferences.
12. Encourage the organizations to submit articles
to FFA New Horizons.
13. State and national officers of all organizations
should correspond with one another.
14. Invite all organizations to local, state and
national activities.
15. Make use of our organizations in the respec-
tive conferences, conventions and meetings.
16. Hold a conference for post high school
organizations to meet with other agricultural organi-
zations and advisors, officers and supervisors on
local, state and national levels.
17. Recommend that all organizations develop a
videotape about their organization to be distributed
to state officers.
18. Report on national officers attending post
high school organization meetings.
19. Develop more collegiate activities.
20. Invite a representative from each group to
subcommittee meetings in Kansas City.
21. We extend our sincere appreciation to all the
post high school organizations for their support.
22. We commend all post high school organiza-
tions for providing an avenue for continued involve-
ment in agricultural education.
7. The National FFA Foundation and The Council
regularly submit articles about new projects and
information on their activities, including a budget for
annual activities.
8. The foundation work directly with FFA
support service organizations to further their goals
and objectives.
9. The foundation contact states in regard to
acquiring additional sponsors.
10. The foundation make a list of supporters in
states so the states can contact them when needed.
11. The foundation explore the feasibility of
acquiring a list of potential business speakers on
various agricultural topics.
12. The foundation develop a brief informational
flyer for state officers to use when talking about the
foundation.
13. The foundation assist in sponsoring satellite
telc\ i i average of the national FFA convention.
14. The foundation send sponsorship requests to
currcni i officers, agricultural proficiency award
winners, state degree winners and others, and again
to those groups five years later.
15. The foundation solicit sponsors for member-
Professional Agricultural Education
Organizations
We recommend:
1. The development of a council at the state level
that would involve representatives from NVATA,
NASAE, AATEA, FFA and other agriculture-related
industries and organizations. The council would
identify and address issues toward developing
solutions and would encourage representatives from
the state councils or state staffs to become involved
with the national council.
2. Encourage all groups to change the words
vocational agriculture to agricultural education in
accordance with the National FFA Organization and
to stress the dependence of these groups on educa-
tion.
3. Invite groups to set up booths at the Agricul-
tural Career Show to disseminate educational materi-
als, participate in cooperative meal functions, broad-
cast public service announcements during the
satellite telecast of the national FFA convention, offer
inserts in the FFA Times and offer the opportunity to
be a guest speaker at the national FFA convention.
4. Develop lists of speakers for chapters and civic
organizations.
5. Recommend that professional organizations
(NVATA, NASAE and AATEA) develop and distrib-
ute information defining their organizations and their
relationships with FFA through FFA publications.
6. Develop and participate in joint activities with
FFA and other organizations related to agricultural
education.
7. We extend our appreciation to the NVATA,
NASAE and AATEA for taking time to improve our
organization. They not only influence our young
people in a positive way, they help prepare our
future leaders.
8. We thank the NVATA, NASAE and AATEA
for being open-minded enough to work with our
recommendations.
As a full committee we thank the following
people for attending our subcommittee meetings,
sharing their knowledge and enabling us to prepare a
more complete committee report: Dr. Ted Ward,
Roxanne Summer, Leonard Lombardi, William
Schreck, Alan CNeil, Gene Eulinger, Ed Wocppel
and Dean Gagnon.
Respectfully submitted,
Christie McDaniel, Okla. Mark E. Oberreuter, Iowa
(Chair) Joey Reinhardt, Va.
Lee Thurber, Neb. Jana Roderick, Texas
(Co-Chair) Lehua Sanoria, Hawaii
Melinda Bcckendorf, Texas Lamar Seals, Ala.
Randy Boes, Ohio Nathan Sedlander, Calif.
Harold Carleton, Vt. Rob Selzler, Wis.
Kathy Feldman, Kan. Steve M. Sifford, N.C.
Brent Graves, Texas Melissa Thompson, Tenn.
Candice Hallman, S.C. Paige Triola, La.
Melinda Horner, Md. Tim Weber, Fla.
Janine Kagay, Calif. Priscilla Weldon, Ca.
Kirk Kercher, Mo. Richard C. Welsh, N.Y.
Melanie McClure, Okla. Susan Ziehl, Wyo.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Band
Members of the National FFA provided rhythm for convention sessions.
Sponsored by Landmark
Genetics, Inc. and Manna
Pro Corporation
At the north end of the conven-
tion floor, just outside the doors
that enter the arena, the National
FFA Band prepared for the Grand
Entry. Before the Thursday night
session, they waited, instruments at
the ready. The hall brimmed with
people, and there was tension in the
air as band members waited for the
signal from Director William
Moffit. Finally it came, and the
band stormed its way towards the
stage, once again providing a
favorite moment for convention
participants.
After relatively few hours of
rehearsal, the band offered a high-
energy performance whenever it
took the stage. Director Moffit, his
assistant director Gene Englerth
and chaperone/assistant Jeannette
Moffit, and Chaperones Ed Schultz
and Sue Beute once again provided
the leadership that brought to-
gether excellent young musicians
from across the land.
ALABAMA: Maxie Ray Gray, Centreville
ARIZONA: Rudy Cardena, Wellton; Trent
Straub, Pearce
ARKANSAS: John Harris, Montrose: Christy
Ouei, Stamps
CALIFORNIA: Nathan Cookson, Covelo: Lori
Kilgore, Palmdale
CONNECTICUT: Jennifer Kingstort, Rockville:
Kellie Moffat, Naugatuck
FLORIDA: Eric Coburn, Alturas; Joel Griffelh,
Tampa
IDAHO: Erik Marone, Troy; Amy May, Troy
ILLINOIS: Tammy Daniels, Waterloo; Travis
Mclntyre, Coulterville
INDIANA: Sara Harmon, Depauw
IOWA: Tom Jansma, Rock Valley; Rachel
Kneedler, Creston; Joe Looker, Indianolo;
Matthew Oliver, Long Grove; Corey Stott,
Cantril; Merry Weld, Clarion
KANSAS: Justin Jones, Wamego; Jason
Larison, Columbus; Tammy Paterson, Clay
Center
KENTUCKY: Mike Camenisch, Stanford;
Jeremy Hinton, Sonora; Brandon Tarwin,
Brooksville
MARYLAND: Steve Eyler, Keymar; Rebecca
Ann Mills, Frederick
MICHIGAN: Scott Davis, Ashley; Jennifer
Gruenberg, Falmouth; Robert Higgs, Hubbard
Lake; Scot Ralston, Akron
MINNESOTA: Aimee Anderson, Webster; Paula
Barsness, Hancock; Dawn Bondhus, Storden;
Lee De Haan, Hollandale; Les Haack, Orenec'o;
Karia Kabes, New Prague; Denise May, New
Prague; Jason Shippy, Ivanhoe
MISSISSIPPI: Bo Brown, Carthage; Matt
Rhodes, Rienzi
MISSOURI: Amanda Fischer, Galena; Matt
Francis, King City; Amy Henley, Green Ridge;
Jeff Johnson, Granby; Brenda Jones, Chillico-
the; Andrew McCrea, Maryville; Chris Schafer,
Fayette; David Smith, Tarkio
MONTANA: John Dana, Troul Creek; Heidi
Gasser, Belfry; Justin Krum, Belfry
NEBRASKA: Christie Faesser, Pawnee City;
Denise Friesz, Creighton; Kara Greenwood,
Craig; Regg Hagge, Bloomfield; Julie Ann
Nelson, Dannebrog; James Pavlik, Verdigre;
Jeff Spiehs, Phillips
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Denise Blanchard,
Northwood
NEW JERSEY: John Kamer, Windsor
NEW YORK: Chester George, Winnemucca;
Valerie Relyea, Monnsville
NORTH CAROLINA: Shannon Maness,
Bennett
NORTH DAKOTA: Jesse Braunagel, Chaseley;
Nathan Pinke, Wishek
OHIO: Carrie Sue Coomer, Versailles; Chris
Hetzel, Winchester; Stuart Kaeding, Onarga;
Janet La Cumsky, Oak Harbor; Phillip Lawson,
New Madison; Amy Wittman, Graytown
OKLAHOMA: Chance Cell, Ringwood;
Elizabeth Crews, Holdenville; David Kill, Copan;
Chad Kirk, Tipton; Douglas Kizziar, Billings;
Kathy Krejsek, Medlord; Jennifer Malone,
Hartshone; John Pearson, Broken Arrow; Josh
Waddell, Jones; John Wells, Skiatook
OREGON: Tanya Larson, Scappoose; Daniel
Taylor, Carlton
PENNSYLVANIA: Tamara Hopkins, Way-
nesburg
RHODE ISLAND: Beth Lovas, North Kingstown;
Todd Perkins, North Scituate
SOUTH CAROLINA: Lee Mayfield, Wellford
SOUTH DAKOTA: Jill Reinke, Sioux Falls;
Shantel Swedlund, Arlington
TEXAS: Karissa Hawkes, Houston; Deanna
Schumann, Bellville; Devinie York, Mt. Pleasant
UTAH: Jim Wilson, Lehi
VIRGINIA: Bryan Baldwin, Whitetop; Mark
Swortle, Greenville
WASHINGTON: Barb Beartie, Chelan; Ivan
Giddings, Yelm; Rochelle Norton, Monroe; Lynn
Reichmann, Cashmere; Cheryl Van Beck,
Othello
WISCONSIN: Dawn Eibergen, Granton; Amy
Langenecker, Mequom; Cathy Larson, Amherst;
Bonnie Olsen, Palmyra
WYOMING: Miranda Daniels, Shoshoni; Grady
Federer, Cheyenne; Alison Larson, Meeteetse
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Chorus
Sponsored by Ford
Division— Ford Motor
Company
Year after year, that incredible,
vibrant sound of the National FFA
Chorus highlights convention
sessions. Director Stan Kingma
brings it forth from young voices
assembled only four days before
the convention's first tap of the
gavel.
The chorus, chosen by audition
tapes submitted through state
associations, once again awed its
listeners. From Broadway ballads to
Christmas carols, the choir and its
soloists exhibited the payoff that
comes from hard work behind the
scenes.
Besides Kingma's able direc-
tion, the chorus was staffed by
accompanist Owen Robbins and
chaperone/assistant Marilyn
Kingma and chaperones Barbara
and Kenneth Kirby of Granite, OK..
ALABAMA: Jennifer Hughes, Ariton, Abel Sisco,
Gerald ine
ARIZONA: Stephen Miller, Mesa
FLORIDA: Venus Campos, Lutz; Andrea Knight,
Masco tte
GEORGIA: Stanton Usher, Covington
IDAHO: Cory Bench, Oakley, Mary Graete, Howe
ILLINOIS: Jennifer Ash, Watseka; James Bailey,
Chicago; Nicole Doyle, Henry; Valerie Gaisler, Ml
Pulaski; Tim Marnott, Mt. Carmel; Andrew Maves,
Peolone; Cameron Shields, Cissna Park; Michael
Smith, Newman
IOWA: Lisa Beck, Ankeny;Tonia Elvers, Elkader;
Shannon Foster, Vale; Jennifer Kinsey, Ankeny;
Dirk Kirk, Salix; Mark Lee, Inwood; Brad Meyer,
Rock Rapids; Kyle Shea, New Providence; Tony
Sienknecht, Gladbrook; Jenny Sivensind,
Decorah; Scott Wiederstein, Audubon
KANSAS: Kate Armbruster, Kiowa; Christopher
Palmberg, Palco; EricVogel, Kiowa
MARYLAND: Kelly Clagert. New Windsor
MICHIGAN: Rebecca Barlow, Ossineke; Michael
Sterly, Petoskey
MINNESOTA: Marie Arnold, Caledonia; Robert
Henning, Okabena; Taaya Kuseske, South Haven
MISSOURI: Daniel Bock, Palmyra; Beth
Brookshier, Graham, Melisa Grooms, Couch; Jane
Hardy, Grant City; Michelle Harland, Shelbina;
Christj Hurl, Sparta; Sarah Hunt, Clinton; Chance
Irvine, Tarkio; John Irwin, Bois D'Arc; Leslie
Mailer, Marshall; Monty Montgomery, Sumner;
Debra Ratcliff, California; Randy Roush, California;
Kristj Sampson, Hartville; Jason Sandner. Anabel;
Elisa Sherwood, Gower; Jason Spainhour, Avalon;
Matthew Sportsman, Maitland, Renee Sweiger,
Weatherby; Scott Veatch, Trenton; Johnny
Viebrock, Cote Camp
MONTANA: Julie Andres, Missoula; Samuel
Gouchenour, Ledger
NEBRASKA: Eric Dam, Hooper, Monte Dart,
Enders, Eric Ebbers, DeWitt; Brock Ekhoff, Aurora;
Brent Katz, DeWitt; Shawn Morsbach, Neligh; Lee
Nelson, Hooper
NEW JERSEY: Christina Camden, Cream Ridge;
David Little, Hackettstown
NEW MEXICO: Laney Lay, Melrose
NEW YORK: Lee Brown, Alexander
NORTH DAKOTA: Tracy Ekeren, Enderlin; Clint
Plath, Enderlin; Justin Sailer, Cando; Erik
Stordalen, Enderlin
OHIO: Rick Bachman, Grand Rapids, Joseph
Durkin, Mansfield; Bruce Sonnenberg, Liberty
Center
OKLAHOMA: Tiffany Aldridge, Lawton; Andrea
Barker, Holdenville; Alicia Burdette, Skiatook;
Edward Chandler, Webbers Falls; Laura Colpitt,
Collinsville; Alicia Crissup, Waynoka; Deanna
Dunn, Hydro; Jeremy Frye, Sulphur; Matt Garnett,
Cashion; Tara Geminden, Carrier; Tara Griggs,
Allen; Ginger Howard, Ardmore; Jennifer Lagan,
Enid; Shelly Mize, Guthrie; Travis Pembrook,
Fairview; Sarah Powell, Caddo, Shana Propps,
Lookeba; Carrie Singleton, Chickasha, Heather
Stone, Nash; Kendra Unruh, Balko; Kenneth
Waugh, Tipton; Carl Wilson, Cherokee; Troy
Winchester, Marietta
The National FFA Chorus captivated their convention audience.
OREGON: Cory Boswell, Joseph; Leif Egertson,
Pendleton
PENNSYLVANIA: Jacy Clugston. Manheim
SOUTH CAROLINA: Barrett Anderson, Nichols;
Lee Barrett, West Columbia
SOUTH DAKOTA: Seanna Fastnacht, Gann
Valley; Paul Fuller, Clark; Nicole Kost, Harrisburg;
Ryan Schaefer, Kennebec; Nathan Smith, Vienna
TENNESSEE: Kenneth Rogers, Humboldt
TEXAS: Nikki Callaway, Houston; Amy Haid,
Hallsville; Molli Into, Palacios; Lee Willcox,
Wallisville
VIRGINIA: Michelle Jones, Charlotte
WASHINGTON: Ami Fortman, Port Orchard;
Teena Howe, Bellingham; Julie Proctor, Colfax,
Jayson Small, Ferndale; Adam Thomason,
Brewster
WISCONSIN: Warren Brooks, Omro; John
Degner, Wonewoc; D. J. Thompson, Stratford;
Daniel Waletzko, Independence; Janay Wittek,
Thorp
National Talent
Talent participants performed before the Thursday night session.
Sponsored by Ford
Division — Ford Motor
Company
Many aspiring entertainers have
found their first large audiences at the
National FFA Convention. For these
young artists, the challenge of per-
forming before their peers provides a
growing experience not to be found
elsewhere.
Under the guidance of Director
Gary Maricle and Assistant Director
Suzette Bazen, 76 individuals repre-
senting 25 states gave performances
at FFA convention activities. Along
with their appearances at Crown
Center, civic clubs and the National
Association of Farm Broadcasters
meeting, the talent participants
logged more than 200 events.
ALABAMA: Harlen Campbell, Charles Crawford,
Jason Johnson, Tim Martin Mchael Moore Micah
Netherton, all of West Point
ARKANSAS: Jeff Hall. WesternYell County; Shelle
Moms, Nettleton.
CALIFORNIA: Jodie Marston, Summerville; Mchelle
Schmidt, Gait.
COLORADO: Rhonda Faith Allen, Dolores.
DELAWARE: Wendy Collins, Sussex Central.
HAWAII: Lehua Sanoria, Brand! Tampon, both of
Pahoa.
ILLINOIS: Kevin Hornsby, Chicago; Lisa Marie
Murphy, Spa/land; Martin Nance, Allison Simpson,
both of Chicago; Patrcia Jo Timmons, Seneca;
Lateda Williams, Chicago.
INDIANA: Todd Myers, Sourji Adams.
IOWA: Brandi Lee Trupe, Prairie Valley.
MICHIGAN: Kevin Canfield, Chesaning.
MINNESOTA: Julie Ambrose, Heron Lake-Okabena-
Lakefield; Sheila Henning, Heron Lake-Okabena-
Lakefeld; Kim Johnson, Climax; Greg Lincoln, Albert
Lea; Carolyn Rossow, Hillary Rossow, both of Heron
Lake-Okabena-Lakefield.
MISSISSIPPI: Nicole Rinehart, Falkner.
MISSOURI: Sonia Burton, Lakeland; Karen Sue
Cox, East Buchanan; Amy Crighlon, Melinda
Hatfield, both of Willard, S. Sheree McCray, East
Buchanan; DeniceTodd. Willard; Daniel Webber.
Couch; Krista Wheeler, Willard.
NEBRASKA: Mickie Wimer, Scribner-Snyder.
NORTH DAKOTA: Cathy Kopp, Elizabeth Kopp,
both of Des Lacs-Burlington.
OHIO: Jodie Boolh, Northwestern-Clark; Dan Boyte,
Bowling Green; Mike Hyme, Amanda-Clea/creek,
Amy Jonas, Ridgedale.
OKLAHOMA: Travis Beams, Dale Grellner, both of
Kingfisher; Heather Hartsfield, Ccalgate; Monica
Milter, Grandfield; Tara Mueggenborg, Kingfisher;
Kevin Rhoads, Geronimo; Tiffany Roherman, Carey
Rother, Katie Schultie all of Kingfisher; Melissa
Stone, Tecumseh; Jamie Wood, Kingfisher.
PENNSYLVANIA: Jodie Hall, Unda Hall, bold of
State Coltege.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Jennifer Brucklacker, Denise
Dart, both of Wall.
TEXAS: Terry Shea Carver, Waskom; Craig Jones,
Jay Pitts, Derek Spence, all of Cayuga
UTAH: Kerry Gibson, Ron gibson, both ol Weber
VIRGINIA: Tammy Cole, Grayson County.
WASHINGTON: Jennifer Nico McVeigh, Rrverview.
WISCONSIN: Melody Milroy, Watertown.
WYOMING: Anita Jones, Clinton Jones, Howard
Jones, Leroy Jones, Bobbi Miles, Jerklee Miles,
Christiana Slattery, all ol Gilletle/Mooraoft.
National FFA Tatent Director— Gary L Maricle,
Columbia, Missouri.
Assistant FFA Talent Director— Susetle Bazen,
HuntsviUe, Texas.
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Chapter Safety Awards
Sponsored by Equipment
Manufacturers Institute
Agricultural safety has been an
important issue since the day the
first fanner used the first tool.
Today, safety is no less important,
as FFA members and their families
are challenged to use chemicals
responsibly, operate equipment
carefully and tackle the ever-
growing problem of substance
abuse .
FFA's National Chapter Safety
Award program recognized chap-
ters for their outstanding efforts in
planning and executing programs
to improve the safety of their
community's citizens. Chapters
were designated gold, silver or
bronze winners based on the
submission of an application, first
to their states and then to the
National FFA Organization.
Delaplaine, Ark., was one such
chapter. Recognized as a gold
winner, Delaplaine FFA members
focused their efforts on safety in
hunting, boating, drinking and
driving, blood supplies and class-
room fire training. Perhaps most
notable was cooperation with the
local fire department to build a
1150-gallon tanker/pumper truck
for use in fighting rural fires.
GOLD
ALABAMA: Paramount High
ARKANSAS: Delaplaine
ILLINOIS: Bluffs; Warsaw; Winchester
INDIANA: Southweslem-Hanover
IOWA: Bison; Creston; Webster City
KANSAS: Labette County
KENTUCKY: Scott County; Spencer County
LOUISIANA: Crowley
MICHIGAN: Laingsburg
MISSOURI: Stockton; Union
NEBRASKA: Schuyler
OHIO: Amanda-Clearcreek; Bowling Green;
Wauseon; West Muskingum
OREGON: Union
SOUTH DAKOTA: Bowdle
TEXAS: Ysleta
VIRGINIA: Highland County; Park View Senior
WASHINGTON: Cathlamel; Elma; Winlock;
Yelm
WISCONSIN: Boscobel; Denmark; Mauston;
Monroe; New Auburn; New Holstein
SILVER
ALABAMA: Daleville; Jacksonville; Scottsboro
ARKANSAS: Cedarville
COLORADO: Byers
FLORIDA: Lake Placid Senior; Taylor Sr. High
GEORGIA: Newton County; Perry
ILLINOIS: Seneca
INDIANA: Princeton
IOWA: Emmetsburg; Humboldt; Manson;
Vinton
LOUISIANA: Elton; Oak Grove
MISSOURI: Carthage; El Dorado Springs;
McDonald County; Nevada
NEBRASKA: Leigh; Verdigre
NEW MEXICO: Raton
NORTH CAROLINA: Mountain Heritage;
Piedmont; Sun Valley
NORTH DAKOTA: Beach
OHIO: Peebles
OKLAHOMA: Billings; Laverne
OREGON: Illinois Valley
SOUTH CAROLINA: Loris
SOUTH DAKOTA: Hamsburg; Roslyn
TENNESSEE: Bradley
VIRGINIA: Essex; Montevideo Middle; Tunstall
WASHINGTON: Mabton
WISCONSIN: Slack Hawk; Bloomington; Green
Bay West; Oregon; Sauk Prairie
WYOMING: Douglas
BRONZE
ALABAMA: Arab; Crossville; Robert C. Hatch
High; Skyline; York West End
ALASKA: Delta Junction
ARIZONA: Peoria; Westwood
ARKANSAS: Hamburg; Stuttgart
CALIFORNIA: La Puente Valley ROP; Ml.
Whitney-Visalia
DELAWARE: Smyrna
ILLINOIS: Amboy; Ashton; Cissna Park;
Franklin Center; Sycamore
INDIANA: Clinton Central: Woodlan
IOWA: Aplington; Cascade; Marengo; Mediapo-
lis
KANSAS: Clay Center; Concordia; Hill City;
Jackson Heights; Marysville; Oberlin
MAINE: Limestone
MARYLAND: Catoctin
MASSACHUSETTS: Pathfinder
MICHIGAN: Marshall
MINNESOTA: Atwater-Grove City-Cosmos;
Lanesboro; New Ulm; Westbrook; Willmar
MISSISSIPPI: Carthage; Hamilton
MONTANA: Conrad; Miles City
NEBRASKA: Franklin; Ravenna; Superior
NEVADA: Ruby Mountain; Sleptoe Valley
NEW JERSEY: Belvidere
NEW MEXICO: Aztec
NEW YORK: Chemung-Tioga Future; SI.
Johnsville
NORTH CAROLINA: East Montgomery;
Pnnceton; South Lenoir; West Montgomery
NORTH DAKOTA: J. E. Eastgate
PENNSYLVANIA: Greenwood; Spud Growers
SOUTH CAROLINA: Berea; Furman/Manch-
ester
TENNESSEE: Lexington; Riverside
TEXAS: Tom Bean; Baytown-Robert E. Lee;
Iowa Park
VIRGINIA: Cedar Lee Junior; Northampton High
WASHINGTON: Battle Ground
WEST VIRGINIA: Ripley
WISCONSIN: Bloomer; Green Bay Preble
WYOMING: Gillette
Building Our American Communities
Sponsored by RJR
Nabisco Foundation
The Raton, N.M., FFA Chapter
took home the national title in
Building Our American Communi-
ties (BO AC) for their 11-project
program, which included mine
reclamation.
Additionally, the chapter was
heavily involved in stewardship of
natural resources. Members took
part in cleaning up a state park,
maintaining a cross-country ski
trail, managing an 80-acre forest,
and operating a greenhouse and
tree farm.
National Winner:
Raton, N.M.
Second Place:
Bowdle, S.D.
Third Place:
Citrus Senior. Fla.
Fourth Place:
Grassland, Pa.
Kindra Beitelspacher was
named national Achievement in
Volunteerism winner for her lead-
ership in the BO AC project of the
Bowdle, S.D., FFA chapter. The
award honors the individual
volunteer spirit that drives the
BOAC program. Rebecca Schafer of
Brea, Calif., was named runner-up.
Many outstanding chapters were
recognized for their community
development efforts through the
BOAC program. The following
were recognized onstage Friday
morning.
GOLD
ALABAMA: Cherokee Middle; Selma High
CALIFORNIA: La Puente Valley ROP
COLORADO: Olathe
FLORIDA: Citrus Senior
ILLINOIS: Cissna Park; Clinton; Franklin Center
IOWA: Algona; Buffalo Center Bison; Crestland-
Creston; Manson; Nashua/Plainlield; Praine
Valley; Slarmont; Webster City
KANSAS: Concordia; Marysville
LOUISIANA: Crowley; Hathaway
MICHIGAN: Lenawee Vo-Tech Center
MISSOURI: Owensvilte; Rolla Area Vocational-
Technica Union
NEBRAS \: Blue Hill; Ravenna
NEW MB 0: Raton
NEWYOF. Chemung-Tioga Future Con. 412
NORTH C. OUNA: Southern Guilford
OHIO: Arm '-Clearcreek; Wauseon; West
Muskingum
PENNSYLV, A: Grassland
SOUTH DAK 1 1 A: Bowdle; Elkton
TENNESSEE: Bartlett; Bradley
TEXAS: Goliad; Longview; Ysleta
UTAH: Granite Mountain
VERMONT: Mount Abraham
VIRGINIA: Broadway; Culpeper Junior; Park
View Senior; Strasburg
WASHINGTON: Bethel; Elma; Sumner
WEST VIRGINIA: Marion County
WISCONSIN: Denmark; Loyal; Marion;
Mishicol; Monroe; Pulaski
SILVER
ALABAMA: Grand Bay; Houston County;
Jacksonville; Paramount High; Scottsboro; York
West End
CALIFORNIA: Hilmar; Ml. Whitney-Visalia
FLORIDA: Evans; Lake Butler Senior; West
Orange
GEORGIA: Perry High
ILLINOIS: DeKalb; Somonauk-Leland;
Sycamore; Warsaw; Winchester
INDIANA: Carroll Fort Wayne; Shenandoah
IOWA: Marengo
KANSAS: Hill City
KENTUCKY: Reidland; Scott County
LOUISIANA: Dubach
MICHIGAN: Laingsburg
MINNESOTA: Willmar
MISSISSIPPI: Carthage
MISSOURI: El Dorado Springs; Keytesville;
Monroe City R-l; Vandalia-Farber
NEBRASKA: Leigh; Schuyler
NEVADA: Steptoe Valley
NEW JERSEY: Warren Hills
NORTH DAKOTA: Walhalla; Wyndmere
OHIO: New Lexington
OKLAHOMA: Burlington; Weleetka
OREGON: Union
SOUTH CAROLINA: Clover; Furman-Manch-
ester
SOUTH DAKOTA: Garretson
TEXAS: High Island; Huckabay
UTAH: Bear River; Payson
VIRGINIA: Abingdon
WASHINGTON: Cathlamet
WISCONSIN: Bloomer; Holcomb-Lake
Holcomb; Laconia; Mauston; Oregon
BRONZE
ALABAMA: Florala High; Robert C. Hatch
ALASKA: Palmer
ARIZONA: Kola; Peoria
ARKANSAS: Delaplaine; Rison; Stuttgart;
Western Yell County
CALIFORNIA: Del Norte; Sacramento-Burbank;
Santa Rosa
CONNECTICUT: Mattabeset; Woodbury
GEORGIA: Troup High
IDAHO: Kuna; Mackay
ILLINOIS: Seneca
INDIANA: Clinton Central; Franklin County;
Southwestern-Hanover
IOWA: Akron-Westtield; Lake View-Auburn-Wall
Lake; Montezuma; North Fayette; Ricevilte;
Southern Cal at Lake City
KANSAS: Clay Center; Highland; Jackson
Heights; Plainville Ag
KENTUCKY: Spencer County
MAINE: Limestone
MARYLAND: Frederick; Frederick County Vo-
Tech Center
MASSACHUSETTS: Pathfinder
MICHIGAN: Branch Area Careers Center
MINNESOTA: Atwaler-Grove City-Cosmos;
Lanesboro; Marshall; Rush City; Waterville-
Elysian;Weslbrook
MISSISSIPPI: Hamilton
MISSOURI: Carthage; Hartville
MONTANA: Denton; Miles City
NEBRASKA: Howells/Clarkson; Superior;
Verdigre
NEVADA: Ruby Mountain
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Coe-Brown Academy
(Much-To-Do)
NEW JERSEY: Medlord Tech
NEW MEXICO: Aztec
NEW YORK: Greenwich
NORTH CAROLINA: Camden; Mount Pleasant.
North Iredell; Northeastern; Princeton; Southern
Wayne
OHIO: Eastwood; Elmwood; Oak Harbor;
Ostego
OKLAHOMA: Calera
OREGON: Forest Grove; McKay
PENNSYLVANIA: Berlin Brothersvalley; 8lue
Mountain; Cedar Crest; Greenwood; Manheim;
Spud Growers; Twin Valley
RHODE ISLAND: North Kingstown
SOUTH CAROLINA: Loris; Strom Thurmond
SOUTH DAKOTA: Groton
TENNESSEE: Lexington; Riverside
TEXAS: Lorena
UTAH: Sky View; Tooele
VERMONT: Bennington
VIRGINIA: Dan River; Orange County; Park
View Middle
WASHINGTON: Mabton; North Thurston; Yelm
WISCONSIN: Green Bay Preble; Green Bay
West; New Holstein; Sauk Prairie
WYOMING: Pinedale; Southeast; Wind River
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Chapter Awards
Sponsored by Contel
Corporation
Chapter excellence can be
measured by the personal growth
of FFA members, and it can also be
seen in the thoroughness with
which chapters conduct their
activities. The National Chapter
Award program gives chapters the
chance to prove and be recognized
for their achievements in 1 1 areas of
their Program of Activities.
One such chapter, Elkton, S.D.,
was chosen to receive a gold award.
Their neatly typed application
revealed an enrollment of 28 in
agricultural education classes, with
an FFA membership of 29. Some of
their activities were conducted to
encourage members to excel in their
SAE programs. For example, the
chapter awards a $50 savings bond
for the best records and employs
members in its nursery-greenhouse.
Conducting activities from the
traditional (taking part in FFA
camp) to the innovative (owning
and operating milk and soft drink
machines in school), the chapter
distinguished itself and was re-
warded along with other top
chapters during the Thursday
afternoon session.
GOLD
ALABAMA: Jacksonville; Paramount High
ARIZONA: Anlelope
ARKANSAS: Valley Springs
CALIFORNIA: Kingsburg; Mt. Whitney- Visalia
FLORIDA: Sarasola Vo-Ag; Tate: Trenton
Senior; West Orange
GEORGIA: Colquitt County; Perry; Putnam
County
ILLINOIS: Chicago Ag Science. Ossna Park;
Clinton; Salem; Sycamore; Warsaw
INDIANA: Benton Central; Carroll; Carroll at
Flora; Clinton Central; Oak Hill; Shenandoah;
Tipton; Tn-County; Woodlan
IOWA: Alburnett; Harlan; North Polk
KANSAS: Hill City; Plainville
KENTUCKY: Breckinridge County
MAINE: Limestone
MARYLAND: Catoclin
MICHIGAN: Corunna; Unionville-Sebewaing
MINNESOTA: Willmar
MISSOURI: Carthage; Chillicothe; Union
MONTANA: Flathead
NEBRASKA: Leigh; Morris; Tn County
NEVADA: Ruby Mountain
NEW MEXICO: Raton
NEW YORK: Hamilton
NORTH DAKOTA: Lisbon; Rugby
OHIO: Bowling Green; Elmwood; Oak Harbor;
Peebles; Preble Shawnee; Trumbull County
J.V.S.; Versailles; Wauseon
OKLAHOMA: Allen; Cashion; Coyle; Kingfisher;
Lawton; Marlow
OREGON: Forest Grove
SOUTH DAKOTA: Bowdle; Elkton
TENNESSEE: Barter!; Bradley; Polk; Riverside;
White House
TEXAS: Alvin; Calallen; Klein Forest; Mansfield;
Pleasanton; Robert E. Lee; Yselta
VIRGINIA: Broadway; Fort Defiance; James
Wood
WASHINGTON: Elma; Sumner; Winlock; Yelm
WISCONSIN: Denmark
WYOMING: Chiel Washakie
SILVER
ALABAMA: Scollsboro
ARIZONA: Peoria
ARKANSAS: Lonoke; Marshall
CALIFORNIA: Hanlord; La Puente Valley ROP
COLORADO: Dolores; Flagler; Fort Morgan;
Valley
CONNECTICUT: Housatonic Valley; Rockville
FLORIDA: Colonial; Indian River; Lake Butler
Senior; South Sumter Senior
GEORGIA: Franklin County
IDAHO: Meridian
ILLINOIS: Leroy, Seneca. Sparland
INDIANA: Indian Creek; Soulhweslern-Hanover
IOWA: Algona; Creston; Linn-Mar; Marengo;
Southern Cal at Lake City
KANSAS: Cherryvale; Clay Center; Concordia;
Jetmore
KENTUCKY: Spencer County
LOUISIANA: Elton; Hathaway
MARYLAND: Clear Spring
MICHIGAN: Branch Area Careers Center;
Laingsburg; Marshall; Perry
MINNESOTA: Greenbush; New Ulm
MISSISSIPPI: Carthage; Nettleton
MISSOURI: El Dorado Springs; Eldon; Hartville;
McDonald; Memphis; Monroe City; Rolla;
Stockton; Troy
NEBRASKA: Northwest; Waverly
NEVADA: Churchill County
NEW JERSEY: Allentown
NEW YORK: Sidney
NORTH CAROLINA: North Iredell; Piedmont;
Sun Valley; West Carteret
NORTH DAKOTA: Finley-Sharon
OHIO: Montgomery County; Otsego; West
Muskingum
OKLAHOMA: Billings; Blair; Calera; Grandtield;
Hinton; Morrison. Perkins-Tryon; Stratford;
Tecumseh; Weleetka
OREGON: Union
PENNSYLVANIA: Grassland; Manheim;
Selinsgrove; Twin Valley
SOUTH CAROLINA: Dorman
SOUTH DAKOTA: Roslyn
TENNESSEE: Cherokee; Lexington; Volunteer
TEXAS: Aldine; Booker; Cal Farley's Boys
Ranch; Clear Creek; Cleburne; Dumas; Goliad;
Gonzales; Iowa Park; Jacksboro; Kaly;
Kingwood; Livingston; Lorena; Mission; Orange
Grove
UTAH: Bear River
VIRGINIA: Montevideo Middle
WASHINGTON: Cathlamet; Evergreen;
Ferndale
WEST VIRGINIA: SI. Mary's
WISCONSIN: Bloomer; Bonduel; Darlington;
Loyal; Marshfield; Mauslon; Monroe; New
Auburn
WYOMING: Southeast
BRONZE
ALABAMA: Brantley: Crossville; Daleville;
George W. Long; Ider; Rehobeth
ARKANSAS: Cedarville; Fayetteville; Lavaca;
Prairie Grove; Quitman; Stuttgart
CALIFORNIA: Kelseyville; Norco; Sanla Rosa
COLORADO: Delia; Moffat County
DELAWARE: Smyrna
FLORIDA: Branford; Lake Butler Junior; Lake
Placid Senior: Ponce de Leon; Santa Fe; Taylor
Senior
GEORGIA: Effingham County; Newton County
IDAHO: Kuna
ILLINOIS: DeKalb
IOWA: Anamosa; Bison; Guttenberg; North
Linn; Vinton
KANSAS: Marion/Florence; Marysville;
Westmoreland; Williamsburg
KENTUCKY: Apollo; Barren County; Daviess
County High; East Hardin; Fulton
County; Logan County; McLean County;
Oldham County; Scolt County
LOUISIANA: Lacassine; Midland
MICHIGAN: Byron
MINNESOTA: Atwater-Grove City-Cosmos;
Belle Plain; Cannon Falls. Plainview
MISSOURI: Clopton; Salisbury
MONTANA: Clyde Park
NEBRASKA: Blue Hill; Scribner-Snyder; St.
Edward; Verdigre
NEW JERSEY: Newton
NEW MEXICO: Animas; Clovis
NORTH CAROLINA: Forest Hills; West
Montgomery; Williams Township
NORTH DAKOTA: J. E. Easlgate; Mott
OHIO: Eastwood; Greenville; River View;
Soulheaslem-Clark
OKLAHOMA: Alva; Bennington; Cushing;
Hooker; Idabel; Oologah; Prague; Springer
OREGON: Elgin
PENNSYLVANIA: Greenwood; Little Dutchmen;
Manor; Middleburg
RHODE ISLAND: Scituate
SOUTH CAROLINA: Clover; McBee;
Pleasant Hill
SOUTH DAKOTA: Groton
TENNESSEE: McMinn Counly High; North
Knox; Northeast; Powell Valley; Woodbury
TEXAS: Garland; Gilmer; Godley; McGregor;
Quanah; Raymondville; Sulphur Spnngs
UTAH: Tooele
VERMONT: Enosburg
VIRGINIA: Essex; Fauquier; Laurel Park; Lee
Davis; Park View Senior; Patrick Henry;
Spotswood; Stonewall Jackson; Tunslall
WEST VIRGINIA: Ravenswood
WISCONSIN: Clear Lake; Mishicol; New
Holslein; Oregon
WYOMING: Gillette
Distinguished Service
Through Distinguished Sendee Citations, FFA salutes outstanding organizations that
contribute time, funds and other support to agricultural education and FFA. Five
organizations that have made strong, long-term commitments to the future of agriculture
were honored during the Thursday afternoon convention session. Representatives on hand
to receive the awards were (from left) Mark Branstetter, Ford New Holland; Ray
Beyers, Ford Motor Company; Dean Hager, Ford Division of Ford Motor Company;
Dennis P. Niemeyer, Rhone-Poulenc Agricultural Company; and James E. Cason,
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. The Ford Motor Company, through its various
dhnsions, has supported FFA programs for 43 years. Ford New Holland sponsors the
Outstanding Member Award for the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Associa-
tion. The Ford Motor Company sponsors college scholarships as well as the Soil and
Water Management Proficiency Award. The Ford Division of Ford Motor Company
sponsors the National FFA Chorus and the National FFA Talent Show. Personal support
through the three Ford groups has proindcd opportunities for numerous FFA members
over the years. The Rhone-Poulenc Agricultural Company has been a key supporter of
agricultural education and has sponsored FFA activities for 40 years. The company is
currently involved in supporting the Ag Ed Network, college scholarships, the internship
program, the National FFA Nursery/ Landscape Contest, and the newsletters of the
National FFA Alumni Association and the National Vocational Agricultural Teachers
Association. The company has been instrumental in the development of the new FFA
Agricultural Marketing Contest. Its officers continually provide advice and feedback to
FFA The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation of the USD A has supported the FFA Stars
Recognition Award program since 1984. FCIC also supports the FFA Stars European
Tour. In addition, FCIC officials contribute a great deal of time in support of FFA
activities: several are now working with agricultural educators on risk management in-
service programs.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Agricultural Career Show
1990 Exhibitors
AgEdNelwork/ARI
Agri-Education, Inc.
Agricultural Communicators in Education
Agricultural Cooperative Services;
USDA/ASC/SCS
Alabama ASM University School of
Agriculture and Home Economics
Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Alta-Laval Agri, Inc.
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
American Angus Association
American Association of Nurserymen
American Breeders Service
American Cyanamid
American Farm Bureau Federation, Young
Farmer and Rancher Activities
Exchange Program
Community Birthday Calendar
Cornell University College ol
Agriculture and Lile Sciences
Creative Educational Video, Inc.
Crosby Donkey Ball, Inc.
Delaware Valley College
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Diversified Marketing Associates, Inc.
Dodge Truck
Equipment Manufacturing Institute
Ertl Company
Farm House International Fraternity
Farmland Industries, Inc.
Federal Aviation Administration
Fellowship of Christian Farmers International
Chemicals Division
Monsanto Agricultural Company
Na-Churs Plant Food Company
National Agricultural Aviation Association
Nafional Food and Energy Council
National Futures Association
National Grain and Feed Association
National Guard Bureau
Natjonal Hkjh School Rodeo Association, Inc.
National Pork Producers Council
Society of American Foresters
Society for Range Management
Southeast Community Coltege. Beatrice
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Southwestern Technical College
Stone Manufacturing & Supply Co.
Student Conservation Association. Inc.
Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing, Inc.
Sunkisl Growers, Inc.
Take Pride in America
Texas A&M University College of
Agriculture and Lile Scences
Texas Tech University College ol
Agriculture Sconces
TriSlale Breeders
U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Home Administrafion
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Forest Service
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation Service, Earth Team
U.S. FWS Ecological Services, Columba
Field Office
U.S. Marine Corps
University of Arkansas College of
Agnculture and Home Economics
University ol Florida
University of Illinois College ol Agriculture
University of Maryland at College Park
University of Minnesota, Crookston
andWasecca
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of Nebraska
Compart)/ displays attracted the attention of FFA members
American Gelbvieh Association
American Institute ol Cooperation
American International Charolais Association
American Junior Herelord Association
American Maine-Anjou Association
American Management Association
American Morgan Horse Institute
American Paint Horse Association
American Polled Hereford Association
Amertcan Quarter Horse Association
American Salers Association
American Sheep Industry Association
American Simmental Association
American Soybean Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Vocational Association
American Yorkshire Club
Auburn University College of Agriculture
Austin Farms Salvage
Babson Brothers Company/SURGE
Barton County Community College
Bel-Rea Institute ot Animal Technology
Brainerd Tech College
Breaking New Ground Resource Center
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Bureau ol the Census
California Citrus Selectors
Cenex/Land 0' Lakes Agricultural Services
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chicago Board of Trade
Coca-Cola, USA
Colby Community College
Communicating for Agriculture
Florida Department of Citrus
Food & Drug Administration Center
for Veterinary Medicine
Garden Quick
Hampshire Swine Registry
ICI Agricultural Producls
Industrial Safety Equipment Association
Instructional Materials Laboratory,
University of Missouri
Instructional Materials Service,
Texas A&M University
International Brangus Breeders Association
Iowa State University
Jeffers Vet Supply
J.I. Case
John Deere
Kaiser/Estech (Divisions of Vigoro
Industries, Inc.)
Kansas State University College of Agriculture
Lincoln Technical Schools
Lincoln University
Longwood Gardens
Louisiana Stale University College ol Agriculture
Michigan State University College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources
Mid-America Dairymen, Inc.
Mid-America Vocational Curriculum Consortium
Mississippi State University
Missouri Department ol Conservation/American
Fisheries Society, Missouri Chapter
Missouri Department of Conservation/The
Wildlife Society, Missouri Chapter
Mobay Corporation Agricultural
Jean Harris, manager ofFFA's National Scholarship program, talked with members at the
Career Show.
National Rifle Association of America
National Vocational Agricultural
Teachers Association
Navy Recruiting Command
North American Umousin Foundation
North Carolina State University Agricultural
Education Department
Northwest Missouri State University
Ohio State University College of Agriculture
Oklahoma State University College
of Agriculture
Park College
Pecan Valley Nut Company, Inc.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Pitman-Moore, Inc.
Postsecondary Agricultural
Students Association
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Remington Arms Company, Inc.,
Shooting Development Program
Rhone-Poutenc Ag Company
Ruritan Nafional
Seald- Sweet Growers, Inc.
Select Sires, Inc.
Sellstrom Manufacturing Company
Society of American Florists
University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Virginia Tech College ol Agriculture and
Department of Agricultural Education
Vocational Marketing Services
Vocational Technical Education
Consortium of States
Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance
Western States Colleges of Agriculture
WIX Corporation
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Honorary American FFA Degrees
It is no exaggeration to note that
millions of adults have supported
FFA since its founding. Teachers,
parents, educators and members of
the business community have
brought an enthusiasm to the organi-
zation that has surely contributed to
its success.
Once again, the FFA recognized
adults who have distinguished
themselves in supporting the group.
Among the names are many chapter
advisors, and the parents of national
officers and regional Star Farmers
and Star Agribusinessmen.
Supporters:
ALABAMA: Annette Lewis, Elkmonl; Charles
W. Lewis, Elkmonl
ARIZONA: Annelte Bingham, Glendale; James
T. Bingham, Glendale; Lou Burleson, Benson
ARKANSAS: Lee F. Griffith, Little Rock a «
COLORADO: John Stencel, Berror A 0 fV <> n
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Carol Brookins:
Robert R. Miller; Daniel B. Waggoner; David K.
Waggoner; Winifred I. Warnat, all ol Washington
FLORIDA: David N. Coile, Lakeland; Annette
Land, Branford; Raymon Land, Branlord
GEORGIA: Jimmy L. Hill, Atlanta; John W.
Mixon, Macon; Dana L. Perkins, Athens; Werner
Rogers, Atlanta; John K. Wilkinson, Atlanta
IDAHO: Dorothy Friend, Boise; Keilh Taylor,
Idaho Falls
ILLINOIS: Bill Goodman, Carrondale; Don
Marganthaler, Moline; Ronald L. Reische,
Springfield; Larry Riney, Moline; Kim Wells,
Park Ridge
INDIANA: Carl and Marsha Lotter, Monroe;
David T. Sheets, Rushville; Cheryl A. Walsh,
Ceciero
IOWA: Patricia K. Henricksen, DeWitl; Janet L.
Luthro, Moorland; Nathaniel Lulhro, Moorland;
Dee VanDePol, Ames
KANSAS: William G. Amstein Jr., Manhattan;
Sam Brownback, Topeka; Patrick A. Healy,
Overland Park
KENTUCKY: Billy H. Stout, Taylorsville
MARYLAND: Christine Bloom, Annapolis;
Susan G. Summers, Frederick; Gail P. Yeiser,
College Park
MASSACHUSETTS: Leslie M. Allard, Palmer;
George W. Jones, West Springfield
MINNESOTA: Dale E. Blank, Minneapolis; £
Charles J. Christians, St. Paul; Dale A. Dress,
Waseca; James L. Gibson, Waseca; Gerald W.
Hagaman, St. Paul; Duane G. Hutton, Minne-
sota City; Lynn C. Kelelsen, Willmar; William D.
Koril, Faribault; Duane B. Lemmon, Detroit
Lakes; Clifford E. Luke, Bumsville; James
Overson, Luverne; Clifford Schlosser, Willmar;
Vaughn 0. Sinclair, St. James; Clifford D.
Vrieze, Truman
MISSOURI: Jim Coyle, Moberty; Marvin R.
Hoskey, Maryville; Charles E. Kruse, Jefferson
City; Mark Wyble, St. Joseph
MONTANA: Wayne D. Stevenson, Hobson
NEBRASKA: Mary P. Finn-Hoag, Norfolk;
Marge Halheway, Lincoln
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Larry W. Burton, Hudson
NEW JERSEY: Stephen L. Sokolow, Allentown
NEW YORK: Daniel K. Farsaci, Penn Yan
NORTH CAROLINA: James L. Flowers,
Raleigh; Larry D. Powers, Greensboro
NORTH DAKOTA: Gerald 0. Iverson, Minot
OHIO: Larry Germann, Bowling Green; Nancy
Germann, Bowling Green; Robin C. Hovis,
Millersburg; Steven D. Maurer, Columbus;
James Schroer, New Bremen; Martha Schroer,
New Bremen; Peter Spike, Columbus; Betty J.
Thornton, Worthington; R. Lynn Wells,
Zanesville
OKLAHOMA: G. Edward Finley, Stillwater; Jack
Kelsey, Oklahoma City; Shirley A. Sokolosky,
Owasso; Dwighl Stoddard, Stillwater
OREGON: Duane Coop, Creswell; Jean Coop,
Creswell
PENNSYLVANIA: Ferman B. Moody, Harris-
burg; Jay V. Rush, York
PUERTO RICO: Jose Lema, Hato Rey
SOUTH CAROLINA: Hiott C. Edens, North
Myrtle Beach
TENNESSEE: 0. Glenn Hall, Knoxville; Fred R.
Hobbs, Nashville; Edwin E. Lamberlh, Cookev-
ille; Jimmy Lewis, Gates Nelma Lewis, Gales;
TEXAS: Peggy Brown, Throckmorton; Rob
Brown, Throckmorton; James E. Christiansen,
College Station; Robert Crouch, Vega; Donald
R. Herring, College Station; John Daniel Nixon,
Beaumont; Bill T. Tomlinson, College Station
VIRGINIA: W. Tommy Johnson, Richmond;
Helen M. Ott, Bealeton; Morgan B. Ott Jr.,
Bealeton; John M. Pope, Alexandria; Fay
Reniker, Alexandria; Mary Beth Stagg,
Alexandria
WEST VIRGINIA: Donald L. Michael, Charles-
ton; Edmond E. Stewart, Charleston
WISCONSIN: Roy Peterson, West Bend;
Marshall E. Poole. Madison; Mark J. Sheedy,
Pulaski; Richard H. Vilstrup, Madison
WYOMING: Elizabeth F. Schill, Laramie
JAPAN: Henry A. Horiye, Tokyo
Teachers
ALABAMA: Douglas Caddell, McCalla; Stanley
McAdams, Millport
ALASKA: Michael Behner, North Pole
ARIZONA: W. Steve Dockray, Cottonwood
CALIFORNIA: W. Scot Binns Jr., Quartz Hill;
Gino Farinelli, Escalon; Kenneth Hutchings,
McArthur; Charlene G. Morgan, Julian; Steve
Obad, Chowchilla; Arlon Schubert, Kerman; Leo
Thibault, Palmdale; Larry Tosta, Gait; David M.
Wemp, Chico
COLORADO: Omer J. Burenheide, Fruita
FLORIDA: Jeffri H. Durrance, Sarasota;
Murdock L. Gillis, Ponce de Leon
GEORGIA: Albert L. Logan, Jefferson
HAWAII: Matsuo Okamoto, Kailua
IDAHO: Darrell E. Empey, Driggs
ILLINOIS: John R. Conner, Galesburg
INDIANA: Donald J. Haberfin, Thornlown; Neil
Wilson, Lafayette
KENTUCKY: Jerry W. Coleman, Owensboro;
Mike Hughes, Bowling Green; Johnny R. Story,
Owensboro
MARYLAND: James K. Ferrant, Frederick
MASSACHUSETTS: Michael Kelley, Walpole
MICHIGAN: Peter F. Siler, Lowell; David
Wyrick, Byron
MINNESOTA: Vernon W. Groen, Lanesboro;
Gene R. Kuntz. Waterville; Dennis Lehto, St.
Cloud; George Thomas, Perham
MISSISSIPPI: Lee J. James, Weir
MISSOURI: Willard L. Haley, Eldon; Alan J.
Harrell, Troy; Donald R. LaRue, Monroe City;
Edde W. Lindsey, Willard
NEBRASKA: Duane J. Hoesing, Hartington;
Irving Wedeking, Aurora
NEW MEXICO: Ray Chelewski, Raton; Leon
Samples, Animus
NEW YORK: Donald G. Farrand, Elmira
NORTH DAKOTA: Richard Vannelt, Wishek
OHIO: Lowell D. Kreager, Grennwich; Kenneth
Smith, Warren; Nevin L. Taylor, Findlay
OKLAHOMA: Bradley J. Ashpaugh, Laveme;
Ronald Baker, Butler; Jerry I. Renshaw, Elgin;
Mike Robison, Jet; Mike 0. Witt, Omega
OREGON: James M. Higgins, Junction City
SOUTH DAKOTA: Roger A. Wehde, Dell
Rapids
TEXAS: James D. Crowder, Corpus Chrisrj; Tim
Stone, Clyde
VIRGINIA: John E. Downing, Eastville; Jimmy
D. Robertson, Gretna
WEST VIRGINIA: Paul L. Cummings, Walton;
Donald Stephens, Ravenswood
WISCONSIN: Robert L. Quasi, Sparta; Steve
Redenius, Janesville
Summer's cheering section included
the Honorary membership ceremony.
Thelma Cesling and son Tim. Susan and her family journeyed from Frederick, Md., for
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National FFA Foundation
Robert Reynolds, left, 1991 National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board Chai
members to be spokespeople, spreading the word about FFA and agriculture
urged Tom Hennesy, 1990 Sponsors' Board Chairman announced the foundation raised c
$4.1 million in 1990 in support of FFA progran
Thomas Hennesy, chairman of the 1990 National FFA Foundation Sponsors'
Board and president of TSC Stores, announced at the Thursday evening session
that the National FFA Foundation received more than $4.1 million in 1990.
Hennesy reported that this represented a record level of support from more than
1,234 sponsors.
"I think it is a very optimistic view of youth on behalf of the business commu-
nity," he says. 'They see a group of young men and women with potential they
are willing to support extensively."
Hennesy also introduced the 1991 Sponsors' Board chairman, Robert
Reynolds, vice president and general manager, Crop Protection Products Divi-
sion, Monsanto Agricultural Company, who introduced the Foundation theme for
the coming year, "Bold Leadership for a Bright Future."
Since its creation in 1944, the National FFA Foundation has provided nearly
$36 million to FFA members for awards, scholarships and programs. Yet, while
monetary support is important to the organization. Foundation sponsors' make
other significant contributions.
Individual and corporate members of the Foundation challenge the FFA with
new and exciting ideas, and help keep the organization on track with the latest in
agriculture. Members of the board gather several times a year to generate new
ideas for the development of programs and activities.
An example of this progressive leadership can be found in the new ground-
water safety curriculum distributed to high school agriculture teachers and in the
new commodity and marketing competitions for students.
The members of the Sponsors' Board play a key role in the search for new
supporters and provide leadership to help the National FFA Organization pro-
vide the finest in educational opportunities for its members. '
Sponsors' Board Executive Council
Chairman: Thomas J. Hennesy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TSC
Stores
Chairman-Elect 1991 : Robert W. Reynolds, Vice President and General
Manager, Crop Protection Products Division, Monsanto Agricultural Company
Chairman-Elect 1992: Nell 0. Chrlstenson. Vice President, Farm Equipment
8 Consumer Products Marketing, United States S Canada, Deere & Company
Chairman-Elect 1993: Dale Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Sandoz Crop Protection Corporation
Past Chairman: Nicholas C. Babson, President 8 Chairman of (he Board
Babson Bros. CoJSURGE
Sponsors' Board 1989-1990
Don Berg, Vice President, Milk Procurement Division, Land O'Lakes, Inc.
John Hald, Senior Vice President, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Roger Helns, Semantodontics
Jerry Kane, Vice President, First National Bank ol Chicago (through 1989)
James W. Kent, Vice President, L. William Teweles 8 Co.
Al Kern, Executive Vice President, Commercial Division, Mycogen
Corporation
Emmett J. Scherrman, President, LeaseAmerica Corporation
Charlie Scholes, Vice President, Marketing, Vicon Manufacturing, Inc.
Charles E. Seaton, President, Vigoro Industries, Inc.
James Slpiorskl, Past President, National FFA Alumni
Lynnvllle Smith, Vice President Purchasing 8 Distribution, Carnation
Company
Gerald Welch, Senior Vice President 8 General Manager, Agricultural
Division, The Upjohn Company
James E Wissmiller, Director, Agricultural Products Marketing, ICI Americas
Sponsors' Board 1990-1991
Olln N. Andrews, Jr., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President,
Farmers Hybrid Companies, Inc.
Mark W. Atwood, Vice President, Agricultural Division, American Cyanamid
Company
Frank C. "Buzz" Baker, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, CMF8Z
George S. Dahlman, Managing Director 8 Senior Research Analyst, Piper,
Jaffray 8 Hopwood Incorporated
Nick Heln, Commercial Director, North American Agricultural Products,
DowElanco
Mark S. Hodgson, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, Norrhrup King Co
(through 1990)
Philip J. James, President, United Agri Products
Kenneth W. Kemp, Vice President, Marketing Agricultural Division, CIBA-
GEIGY Corporation
Edward L. McMillan, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, Purina Mills, Inc.
Bulch L. Mercer, Director of Business Development, Biologicals, SmithKline
Beecham
Josiah Phelps, President, National FFA Alumni
Robert W. Prltchard, Manager, Public Relations, DEKALB Genetics
Sponsors' Board 1991-1992
Kenneth L. Bader, Chief Executive Officer, American Soybean Association
Terry A. Blanks, President, Alfa-Laval Agri, Inc.
Henry D. Bobe, President 8 Chief Operating Officer, Fermenta Animal Health
Joseph R. Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Campbell-Mithun-Esty
H. D. Cleberg, Senior Vice President 8 Chief Operating Officer, Farmland
Industries, Inc.
Ron Davis, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, William R. Biggs/Gilmore
Associates
J. C. Dromgoole, President, Fort Bend Services, Inc.
Gary L. Duncan, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, NC+ Hybrids, Inc.
Edgar E. Fehnel, Vice President, Elanco Products Company
James H. Hellmlch, Director, Dairy Ingredient Management. Kraft General
Foods
Leo T. Rasmussen, Vice President, Agricultural Investments, Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
Victoria L, Rickey, Vice President, Agriculture Equipment Marketing, J.I. Case
Company
Jack D. Satterwhlte, President, ConAgra Fertilizer Company
Kent Schulze, President 8 Chief Executive Officer, Northrup King Co.
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35- Year Sponsors
American Cyanamid Company,
Agricultural Division
Kewanee Farm Equipment Co.
25- Year Sponsors
American Polled Hereford Assoc
Central Soya Company, Inc.
Sandoz Crop Protection Corp.
Scott 8 Sons, O.M.
Universal Uniform
Torrington/Fafnir
John Abel Stearns
15- Year Sponsors
Dr. Robert Martin
Mr 8 Mrs. Eldon Aupperle
H. Neville Hunsicker
Iowa-Nebraska Farm
Equipment Association, Inc.
Mississippi Farm Bureau
Federation
Odom Sausage Company, Inc.
Simplot Company, JR.
Donald Staheli
John Wall
AGRI Industries
Albertsons, Inc.
Bassett Livestock Auction, Inc.
Central Tractor Farm & Family
Center, Incorporated
Robert Dole
Glenn Edick
Kenneth Guebert
Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corp.
Art S Genevieve Kurtz
Clarke Nelson
C. McCheyne Swortzel
Lu Achilles Wall
Weasler Engineering, Inc
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National FFA Alumni
The National FFA Alumni Associa-
tion has grown by over 300 new
members since last November, an
accomplishment that was celebrated by
delegates to the 1990 Alumni conven-
tion.
The distinction of the Blue Blazer
Club, recognizing states that increased
their membership by 50 during the
year, was earned by nine states. This
year's winners were Arizona, Arkan-
sas, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan,
Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Wisconsin.
Roxann Sommers of London, Ohio,
only the second female president, was
elected to lead the association into the
new year. Other newly elected officers
are Vice President Virgil Martinson,
Stoughton, Wis. and Council Member-
at-Large Duanc Nielson, Vienna, Va.
Returning council members include:
Josiah Phelps, Fort Valley, Ga., past
president; Mark Williams, Oviedo, Ha.,
southern region represenative; June
Dean, Sperry, Okla., western region
representative; Dr. Ray Herren, Athens,
Ga., teacher education representative
and Larry Redding, Harrisburg, Pa.,
state supervisor representative.
Sommers, a 10-year association
member, says she is looking forward to
fulfilling her responsibilities as presi-
dent. "1 am excited about developing
our plan for the FFA alumni associa-
tion in assisting with the strategic plan
for the National FFA Organization,"
she says.
Sommers added the association is
in good financial condition and is
planning to award more educational
scholarships.
Members closed their busy day
mfegSS THINGS
*"« YOU CAN DO
with the 5th annual FFA Alumni
Auction featuring the Yoap family
yelping from the auction block. After
all was tallied, the association had
raised more than $39,500 to support the
FFA.
The big buyers of the day were
Wallace and Faye Schilberg of Milton,
Wis., who bid $19,000 on a 1991
Silverado half-ton, four-wheel drive
pick-up donated by the Chevrolet
Motor Division. Schilberg, a 10-year
alumni association member and a
former member of the Johnson's Crick
FFA Chapter during 1948-52.
Ray Brown, West Bend, Iowa,
shouted the highest offer for a four-
wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, $3,200,
donated by Yamaha Motor Corpora-
tion, U.S.A.
Roger Duff, also from Milton, Wis.,
outbid everyone at $1,500 for a tool
chest donated by Snap-On Tools
Corporation.
Patz Sales Incorporated contrib-
uted a 30-foot conveyor belt that was
purchased for $1,250 by Ken Natzke,
Bonduel, Wis., who also chaired the
auction.
After the gavel dropped marking
the final sale and the end of their
convention, the FFA Alumni Associa-
tion continued playing a crucial role in
the week's activities.
The association sponsored the
popular national leadership work-
shops, offering members a break from
the usual convention sessions with
one-hour programs targeting leader-
ship skills development, in Bartle Hall.
Workshops chair, Odell Miller, of
Marysville, Ohio, scheduled the
presenters: Jeff Johnson, 1988-89
national FFA secretary, Florida; Kelli
Evans, 1987-88 national FFA president,
Nebraska; Terri Hames, 1987-88
national FFA vice president, Okla-
homa; Warren Boerger, 1988-89 na-
tional FFA vice president, Ohio; Kevin
Ochsner, 1987-88 national FFA secre-
tary, Colorado; Dana Soukup, 1988-89
national FFA president, Nebraska;
Scott McKain, 1974-75 national FFA
secretary, Indiana; Mark Mayfield,
1973-74 national FFA president,
Kansas.
Arnold Cordes, Eldon Witt and Ralph Dreessen received the FFA Alu
Achievement Award.
Awards
Three long-time supporters of FFA and Alumni were honored as FFA Alumn
Outstanding Achievement Award recipients. Arnold B. Cordes, Wis., Ralph R.
Dreessen, Okla., and Eldon E. Witt, III., were recognized at the Alumni banquet
held Wednesday evening in Bartle Hall.
Denmark, Wis., was named as first place winner in the Outstanding FFA
Alumni Affiliate competition. Taking second place was Milton, Wis. 29 other
chapters were recognized as Outstanding Affiliates and were ranked either gold,
silver or bronze.
Gold
Carthage, Mo.
Washington, Kan.
Apollo, Ky.
New Lexington, Ohic
Bonduel, Wis.
Denmark, Wis.
Mauston, Wis.
Milton, Wis.
Silver
Woodbury, Conn.
Gilmer County, Ga.
Westmer, 111.
Wamego, Kan.
Scottsbluff,Neb.
South Rowan, N.C.
Finley-Sharon, N.D.
Lexington, Tenn.
Pomeroy, Wash.
Blackhawk, Wis.
Sevastopol, Wis.
Bronze
Frostproof, Fla.
Sebring, Fla.
North Polk, Iowa
United Community,
Iowa
Hill City, Kan.
Westmoreland, Kan.
Hopkind, Mich.
Clyde Park, Mon.
Norfolk, Neb.
Schuyler, Neb.
Frederick Co., Va.
Castle Rock, Wash.
Roxann Somi
josiah Phelps
;, left, took over the gavel and the reins of the FFA Alumni Association from retiring president
Rick Metzger, FFA Alumni past president, enjoyed his job
as ringman. This year's annual auction raised over $39^00.
EFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Extemporaneous Speaking
The Impact of Exports on the
Marketing of Agricultural Products
Mark Jones,
Tennessee
The United States of America has
seen many remarkable triumphs in its
history. From a rebellion against
monarchy to a pinnacle of democracy,
this nation has achieved more than any
nation of its kind on earth. We, as
Americans, most notably as American
agriculturalists, have conquered every
frontier we have ever known.
The sale of agricultural exports has
often been the key to this success. The
income derived from our powerful
agricultural production system is what
has built our great nation. We, as FFA
members, know that farmers are the
absolute backbone of our economy.
Marketing is vital for our nation to
prosper.
To illustrate this point, let us look
at the 1970s. At that time we were
experiencing an unprecedented farm
boom. Production was skyrocketing;
everyone was buying from us; farmers
planted fence row to fence row in the
hope of feeding a hungry world. We
had a dream, a dream of total economic
superiority through the sale of agricul-
tural production exports.
Yet the Soviet grain embargo of
1979 cruelly crushed that dream.
Without the vital Soviet market, there
was simply no place for our excess
commodities to go. Surpluses piled
high across our nation while prices
plunged.
The impact of this marketing
disaster crippled the farm sector. In
addition, the effects of this bust rippled
through our economy and threw our
nation deep into recession. One-third
of America's family farmers were lost
in the aftermath. Our troubles climaxed
in the 1980s when the once all-power-
ful United States of America became a
debtor nation.
For a nation to be economically
strong it must sell more than it buys.
Historically, agricultural exports have
given America the edge in the world
marketplace. Yet even today many
critics point to the farm crisis and say
that we can no longer depend on the
marketing of agricultural products to
make our country sound.
Nothing can be further from the
truth. American agriculture stands
ready to help us achieve our dreams
again. By the year 2050, the world's
population will have doubled. By the
year 1995, 600 million people will have
been added to our current population.
Who will feed these multitudes?
America will.
The past has shown us that exports
have a major impact on our agricul-
tural marketing system and, therefore,
on our entire nation. The challenge is
clearly defined.
Other nations such as Brazil and
Argentina have stepped forward to
assert themselves in the export indus-
try. Trade blocs like the European
Economic Community have hampered
the efforts of agricultural product
marketing.
Yet throughout all these difficult
times, agriculture has remained in the
black. American agriculture still stands
tall.
We, as FFA members, have the
unique responsibility to carry the voice
of the American farmer to wherever it
is needed. Today the message is that
exports impact heavily on our
Mark Jones,
speech on fc
economy. We must push for agricul-
tural marketing strength in the future.
We have what we need to keep
America strong — agricultural produc-
tion. Let us now take the reins and
guide ourselves toward brighter export
tomorrows.
Sponsored by American
Farm Bureau Federation
A tough test of speaking ability is
to be asked to deliver a speech
extemporaneously — without
rehearsal. With only 30 minutes to
prepare a speech on a topic drawn
at random, four finalists delivered
speeches before a full auditorium
and a panel of judges. After deliver-
ing their four- to six-minute
speeches the finalists answered
questions from the judges.
Competitions earlier in the
week had narrowed the field of
state winners to the four regional
finalists.
Each finalist received a plaque
and a cash award — $200 for fourth
place, $250 for third place, $275 for
second place and $300 for the
national winner.
National Winner:
Mark Jones, White House, Tenn.
Second Place:
Zachary Stone Brady, Abilene,
Texas
Third Place:
Julie Gebhart, Springport, Ind.
Fourth Place:
Kris Snyder, Prospect, Ohio
VIP Citations
At the Friday morning session, FFA bestowed VIP Citations on seven
individuals who have given exemplary service to agricultural education
and FFA. From left: Max L. Amberson is retired chair of the Department
of Agriculture and Technology Education at Montana State University
and former state director of vocational education. Gus R. Douglass,
retired commissioner of agriculture in West Virginia, served as the first
national president of FFA Alumni. Richard L. Hummel is retired state
supervisor in Ohio and received the Distinguished Service Award from
the National Association of Teachers of Vocational Agriculture. Ray Lett,
who was chief of staff under Secretary of Agriculture John Block, is
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developing an aquaculture education program. Joe Raunikar retired as
assistant state supervisor of agricultural education in Oklahoma and
served as president of the National Association of Supervisors of Agricul-
tural Education. Elaon E. Witt, retired executive director of the Illinois
FFA Association, was national FFA Alumni president and is chair of the
National FFA Officer Nominating Committee. Absent from the photo is
Floyd G. McCormick, who retired as professor and head of the Depart-
ment of Agricultural Education at the University of Arizona and has
served on several national FFA boards.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National FFA Contests
Many FFA members came to
Kansas City with competition on
their minds. Teams that had previ-
ously won state contests demon-
strated the knowledge and skills they
acquired through classroom instruc-
tion and FFA at 10 national contests.
All contestants were honored at
banquets at which winning teams
and individuals were announced.
Each first place team received a
trophy and each team member was
presented with a plaque. Second
through fifth place teams also re-
ceived plaques. All other teams
received certificates rating them gold,
silver or bronze. Individual high
scorers were recognized with medals
or certificates of honorable mention.
Agricultural Mechanics
Sponsored by Bridgestonel
Firestone Trust Fund
First place team:
Rugby, N.D.
High individual:
Kevin Starbuck, Fredonia, Kan.
Dairy
Sponsored by Associated Milk
Producers, Incorporated and
Babson Bros. Co./SURGE
First place team:
Decorah, Iowa
High individual:
Missy Wilder, Decorah, Iowa
Dairy Foods
Sponsored by Mid-America
Dairymen, Inc. and Patz Sales, Inc.
First place team:
San Antonio, Texas
High individual:
Sam Gross, Urbana, Mo.
Farm Business Management
Sponsored by John Deere
First place team:
Lakefield, Minn.
High individual:
Matt Birchmeier, New Lothrop, Mich.
Floriculture
Sponsored by ORTHO Consumer
Products Division/Chevron
Chemical Co.
First place team:
Bakersfield, Mo.
High individual:
Jeanie Davidson, Bakersfield, Mo.
Forestry
Sponsored by Champion
International Corp. and
Homelite Division of Textron, Inc.
First place team:
Dunmore, W.Va.
High individual:
John Rose, Dunmore, W.Va.
Livestock
Sponsored by Purina Mills, Inc.
First place team:
Paso Robles, Calif.
High individual:
Eric Peterson, Milton, Wis.
Meats
Sponsored by Geo. A. Hormel &
Company and Oscar Mayer Foods
Corporation
First place team:
Williston, Fla.
High individual:
Dustin Krueger, San Antonio,
Texas
Nursery /Landscape
Sponsored by American Association
of Nurserymen, Kubola Tractor
Corporation, CHIPCO^ISpecialty
Products Group of Rhone-Poulenc
Ag Company and Wholesale
Nursery Growers of America, Inc.
First place team:
Fayettesville, Ga.
High individual:
Chris Stanley, Fayettesville, Ga.
Poultry
Sponsored by Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation and Tyson Foods, Inc.
First place team:
Springdale, Ark.
High individual:
Mark Bowen, Springdale, Ark.
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planet
"It is important, not only for l-'FA members but for all Americans, to seriously
guard their rights and powers under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights."
— Fred McChtre
Special Assistant to President George Bush
Washington, D.C.
Judging contests gave members a vehicle for proving their skills under pressure.
Members judged lives tock in the American Royal building.
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Proficiency Awards
Many FFA members aspire to excellence in their Supervised Agricul-
tural Experience programs and prove their achievement through partici-
pation in the national Agricultural Proficiency Awards program.
The road to the top is arduous; the competition intense.
National winners were chosen on the basis of their applications and an
interview held Thursday afternoon. Judging panels were composed of
National FFA Foundation sponsors, former officers and other friends of
FFA. ^g&frO
The national winners, revealed Friday night, each received tJ750J)a
plaque, a cash travel award and an invitation to join other winners on the
1991 European Travel Seminar. Regional winners each received $250, a
plaque and a cash travel award.
Sponsors for each division follow the category name. National winners
are designated by boldfaced type.
Dairy Production
American Breeders Service; Alfa-Laval
Agri, Inc.; and Manna Pro Corporation
Central: Jeremy T. Dankert, Breman, Ind.
Eastern: Brandie J. McDonald.
Stephens City, Va.
Southern: Ryan Perry, Mayo, Fla.
Western: Jonathan T. Femandes, Tulare, Calif.
Diversified Crop
Production
Agricultural
Electrification
National Food and Energy Council,
Incorporated
Central: Matt T. Schantz, Albumen, Iowa
Eastern: Terry Amig, Elizabethlown, Pa.
Southern: Mike McCracken, Avon Park, Fla.
Western: Michael D. Mayo, Farmersville, Texas
Agricultural
Mechanics
Case IH
Central: Daniel M. Koontz, Bremen, Ind.
Eastern: Eric Park, Marion, Ohio
Southern: Timothy W. Thompson,
Lakeland, Fla.
Western: Cody Jones, Cleburne, Texas
Agricultural
Processing
Carnation Company
Central: Ed.S. Clow, Lake City, Iowa
Eastern: Gregory B. Huber, East Earl, Pa.
Southern: Joseph P. Baltz, Nashville, Tenn.
Western: Michael D. Peters, Kingsburg, Calif.
Agricultural Sales
and/or Service
Chevrolet Motor Division — Trucks ICl
Americas Inc.; SmithKline Beecham
Animal Health; and Northrup King
Company
Central: Terrlll D. Stmad, Formoso, Kan.
Eastern: Ryan T. McDougle, Mechanicsville, Va.
Southern: Robert W. Tonn, Elton, La
Western: Glenn Schomo, Yelm. Wash.
Beef Production
American Simmental Association; and
Nasco DivisionJNasco International,
Incorporated
Central: L Dow Rasdall, Smiths Grove, Ky.
Eastern: Dale R. Winner, New Weslon, Ohio
Southern: Robert J. Dettenhaim, Oak Grove, La.
Western: Jason Hendrickson, Adair, Okla.
Cereal Grain
Production
Unocal 76; and Kellogg Company
Central: Rodney E. Werling, New Haven, Ind.
Eastern: Adam J. Sharp, Stoulsville, Ohio
Southern: Jimmy A. Barbour, Friendship, Tenn.
Western: Mitch S. Klann, Flagler, Colo.
Cargill
Central: Jim Nelson, Pipestone, Minn.
Eastern: Bobby Jackson, Godwin, N.C.
Southern: Tim Gibson, Dyersburg, Tenn.
Western: Matt Muller, Alius, Okla.
Diversified Livestock
Production
Wayne Feed Division/Continental
Grain Company; and Livestock Mar-
keting Association
Central: Gary R. Weber, Milton, Wis.
Eastern: Richard S. Herman, Taylorsville, N.C.
Southern: J. Timothy Best, Polk City, Fla.
Western: Brent Klsllng, Burlington, Okla.
Feed Grain Production
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Central: Thomas 0. Phillips,
Burtlngame, Kan.
Eastern: Galen J. Hellwarth, Celina, Ohio
Southern: Allen Willis, Dyersburg, Tenn.
Western: Joseph B. Turtle, Platteville, Colo.
Fiber Crop Production
Sandoz Crop Protection Corporation
Central: Shannon K. Russom, Holcomb, Mo.
Eastern: Erick L Herring, Roseboro, N.C.
Southern: Anthony E. Adams, Friendship, Tenn.
Western: Jud Herring. Tipton, Okla.
Floriculture
American Floral Endowment; The Paul
Ecke Poinsettia Ranch; The Lerio
Corporation; and Professional Plant
Growers Association
Central: Brian J. Martin, Borden, Ind.
Eastern: Elizabeth L. Fravel, Winchester, Va.
Southern: Mary Kate Parks, Lake Placid, Fla.
Western: Dan P. Pearson, Oakvllle, Wash.
Forage Production
Gehl Company; and Northrup King
Company
Central: Douglas J. Adams,
Churubusco, Ind.
Eastern: George L. Scott III, Milton, N.C.
Southern: Shane Short, Delta, Ala.
Western: Aaron Borba, Merced, Calif.
Forest Management
Stone Container Corporation; and
Buck Knives
Central: Hunter Drane, Pendelton, Ky.
Eastern: Earnest W. Elmore, Stalesville, N.C.
Southern: Jeremy S. Lowery, Century, Fla.
Western: Jim Wallers, Elma, Wash.
Fiber Crop winner Erick Herring reacted to his
Fruit and/or Vegetable
Production
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foun-
dation, Incorporated
Central: Scott R. Jones, Springfield, Mo.
Eastern: Sterling E. Bollinger III, Thurmont, Md.
Southern: Patnck L. Jackson, Grand Ridge, Fla.
Western: Bryan S. Day, Waurlka, Okla.
Home and/or
Farmstead
Improvement
Upjohn lAsgrow
Central: Shawn E. Hofer, Marion, S.D.
Eastern: Christopher T. Owen, Martinsville, Va.
Southern: Adam C. Borden, Albertville, Ala.
Western: Brian Johnson, Gotebo, Okla.
Horse Proficiency
American Quarter Horse Association
Central: Brian Murphy, Rensselaer, Ind.
Eastern: Janson B. Norman, Woodlawn, Va.
Southern: Stephanie T. Wideman, Royston, Ga.
Western: Ron D. Schumacher, Dayton, Ore.
Nursery Operations
MSD AGVET Division of Merck & Co.,
Inc.; and Chrysler Motors Corporation —
Dodge Trucks
Central: James R. Jones, Lincoln, Neb.
Eastern: Michael J. Lindenmuth,
New Holland, Pa.
Southern: Gary Hamby, McMinnville, Tenn.
Western: Tonya G. McPheeters, Culver, Ore.
Oil Crop Production
Chicago Board of Trade; and FMC
Foundation
Central: Ted A. Grelf, Central City, Iowa
Eastern: Clay Armstrong, Ashland, Va.
Southern: Alan L. Sims, Newbem, Tenn.
Western: William Huizar, Pleasanton, Texas
Outdoor Recreation
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.SA.
Central: Michael Jaeger, Charles City, Iowa
Eastern: Nathaniel A. Hawkins,
Ml. Jackson, Va.
Southern: Jason B. Martin, Bartlett, Tenn.
Western: Dale C. Bennett, Mayer, Ariz.
Placement in
Agricultural
Production
DEKALB Genetics Corporation; and
LeaseAmerica Corporation
Central: Byron C. Gramllng, Ashley, Ind.
Eastern: Mark G. Daugherty,
Newton Falls, Ohio
Southern: Jerry Vaden, Ripley, Tenn.
Western: David Lee, Royal City. Wash.
Poultry Production
Pitman-Moore Inc.; Red Brand fence/
Made by Keystone Steel & Wire
Company; and Chore-Time Equipment,
Incorporated
Central: John J. Rozum, Whitelaw, Wis.
Eastern: Matthew J. Lohr, Broadway, Va.
Southern: Lindsey Jackson, Mayo, Fla.
Western: Aaron L. Holcombe, Jay, Okla.
Sheep Production
i Sheep Industry Association;
Justin Boot Company; Kent Feeds, Inc.
and Evergreen Mills, Inc.
Central: Don Swanton, Goose Lake, Iowa
Eastern: Brent S. Eyler, Eaton, Ohio
Southern: S. Michele Pearman, Arthur, Tenn.
Western: Ryan Fieldgrove, Buffalo, Wyo.
Soil and Water
Management
Ford New Holland, Inc.
Central: Mark Rekeweg, Woodburn, Ind.
Eastern: Amy L. Dlnnen, Yellow Springs Ohio
Southern: Danny F. Hildreth, Smilhville, Tenn.
Western: Klinton L. Riltberger, Hillsdale, Wyo.
Specialty Animal
Production
Country General Stores; and Purina
Mills, Inc.
Central: Keilh Erickson, Wild Rose, Wis.
Eastern: Robert W. Fogle Jr., Walkersville, Md.
Southern: Donald W. Eason, Goodwaler, Ala.
Western: Tammy Wines, Yerlngton, Nev.
Specialty Crop
Production
Kubota Tractor Corporation and
CENEX/CENEX Foundation
Central: Scott H. Ruiler, Clara City, Minn.
Eastern: David L. Baisey, South Hill, Va.
Southern: Benjamin A. Davis,
Surgoinsville, Tenn.
Western: Scott A. Sayer, Brownsville, Ore.
Swine Production
Pfizer Animal Health Division/Pfizer, Inc.
Central: James D. Chnstjan, Garvin, Minn.
Eastern: Todd M. Schmttmeyer, Versailles, Ohio
Southern: Valerie L. Morgan,
White House, Tenn.
Western: Kevin D. Fniendt, Gulhrie, Okla.
Turf and Landscape
Management
OM. Scott & Sons
Central: Keven S. Gransee, Milton, Wis.
Eastern: Keith D. Burd, New Lexington, Ohio
Southern: John H. Woodall III, Hermitage, Tenn.
Western: Troy L. Black, Othello, Wash.
Wildlife Management
Prudential Foundation
Central: Lowell Bjorgaard, Battle Lake, Minn.
Eastern: Richard W. Stewart, Wilmington, Ohio
Southern: Gina M. StreiL Cantonment, Fla.
Western: Louis V. Wilson, Owasso, Okla.
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
Prepared Public Speaking
Sponsored by FMC
Foundation
State winners of prepared public
speaking contests came to Kansas
City ready to sweat it out in compe-
tition to determine the top FFA
prepared speaker in the nation.
Regional competitions narrowed
the field to four finalists, who
competed for the top spot in the
National FFA Prepared Public
Speaking Contest Friday night.
Each speaker delivered a six- to
eight-minute presentation and
answered questions from a panel of
judges.
The four finalists received
plaques and cash awards — $200 for
fourth place, $250 for third place,
$275 for second place and $300 for
the national winner.
National Winner:
Vickie J. Smith, Buffalo, Mo.
Second Place:
Leigh Ann Wyatt, Durkee, Ore.
Third Place:
Philip R. Harbin, Cross Plains,
Tenn.
Fourth Place:
Kristin Marie Digiulio, Coventry,
Conn.
The Life You Save May Be Your Own
Vickie J. Smith
William Saroyan once stated, "Kids
are always the only future this nation
has." In today's society, mankind has
become keenly aware of a startling
reality. The reality of carelessness on
the farm. The tragic result of this
reality is lives of innocent children
being taken away. Preschoolers and
elementary students, suddenly and
violently being stripped of the greatest
gift that God has ever provided. ..The
Gift of Life.
Although some say that human life
will eventually die out, the sadness lies
in treating it as though it were un-
important and irrelevant to survival.
Every year, thousands and thousands
of children, as well as adults, lose their
lives to the deadly effects of unsafe
conditions on the farm. I am standing
before you today hoping, preaching
and praying that one day, one of us in
this room, will not be among the
thousands of lives that have perished
through farm-related accidents.
Agricultural life is the most impor-
tant aspect in the business world today.
But this big business can easily turn
into a death trap for those that choose
to ignore the responsibilities of safety
precautions on the farm. Two years
ago, a friend of my family was un-
aware of those safety precautions.
Casey horn thanks U.S. Secretary of Agricultu
attendees at the National FFA Convention.
Clayton Yeutter, for speaking to
Convention Speakers
Listening intently, laughing
uncontrollably, thoughtfully reflect-
ing ... FFA members were moti-
vated, entertained and challenged
by the impressive slate of conven-
tion speakers. Among those ap-
pearing on stage were Clayton
Ycuttcr, U. S. Secretary of Agricul-
ture; Zig Ziglar, sponsored by DVB
Enterprises; Joe Clark, sponsored by
United Telephone Systems —
Midwest Group; Miss America
Marjorie Vincent, sponsored by
Chevrolet Motor Div.; Fred
McClurc, Assistant to President
Bush for Legislative Affairs; W.
Mitchell, sponsored by Farmland
Industries, Inc.; Rich DcVos, Presi-
dent, Amway Corp., sponsored by
Amway Corp.; Bobby Tucker,
Executive Director, National Youth
Department, BMA of America; and
Chubby Checker, provided by the
American Royal.
Vickie Smith
Suddenly, he found himself
hospitalized because he had been
caught violently in the chains of a
combine. When the doctor told my
family that our friend had lost his nose,
an arm, a leg and most of his head, we
began to question ourselves why better
safety precautions had not been
implemented on his farm. This man
survived and was conscious for two
weeks. Then he, too, became just
another statistic for farm-related
accidents and, consequently, deaths.
Throughout this speech, I am
going to tell you about some safety
precautions that can and should be
implemented on your farm. lam
going to show you how carelessness on
the fami has cost people more than the
agricultural business may ever hope to
net. The price is life.
A national public opinion study
shows that the number-one fear of
parents in the United States is that
their child will be kidnapped. In
reality, accidents are the leading cause
of death for children under 16. This is
alarmingly true for farm kids.
Take, for example, David Vimig.
Three years ago David was a typical
13-year-old boy who loved to help
with the farm work. Then, on one
October morning, his life changed in a
few shattering seconds.
He was helping his brothers
unload a silage wagon on the family
farm near Hillman, Minnesota. When
he reached for a switch across the PTO
shaft, his shirt caught and he was
dragged into the shaft.
Today, David is still much like
other boys, except he has a pair of
mechanical arms, with hooks for hands
and sweatshirt with "Hookman"
emblazoned on his back.
Since David's accident, his father
has devised a safety guard for the
silage box. He and his wife Marlene
are facing huge medical bills which
threaten to claim their farm of 21 years.
The sad reality is that David is not
alone. According to national statistics,
about 1,600 people are killed each year
in farm-related accidents and at least
25,000 more are injured seriously.
By simply looking at these statis-
tics, it is clear that certain steps must be
initiated on the farm before an accident
like David's occurs. We might stop
and wonder what David's life would
be like if someone, anyone, would have
taken the time to take the necessary
safety precautions.
The first step in decreasing the
number of lives lost because of farm-
related accidents is education.
We as adults must take the respon-
sibility for educating the children of the
United States. Such education can
come from three primary sources:
(1) Authority. As an adult on your
farm, sit down with your children or
teenagers who work for you and tell
them exactly what farm equipment can
harm them. Let them know that you
care and express how important
following safety rules and regulations
is for their safety and for their lives.
(2) Awareness. Maralyne Adams
was unaware of how dangerous a
gravity flow wagon could be.. .that is
until she lost her 11 year-old-son.
Since that time, Maralyne has
worked with FFA and 4-H members to
help launch a group entitled, Farm
Safety for "Just Kids." She has worked
vigorously to educate students about
farm safety by using a plastic model of
a gravity flow wagon, demonstrating
the dangers of such equipment. She is
lobbying Ag in the Classroom officials
to incorporate farm safety into the
curriculum.
She states, "Many people in
agriculture think accidents are the price
you pay for being in farming. But
don't tell me that life is the cost of
doing business."
(3) Responsibility. Taking respon-
sibility on your farm could someday
save the life of a loved one. Fifteen
farm safety tips require responsibility
on your part. For instance, remember
to store your chemicals and pesticides
in locked areas, do not allow children
to be extra riders on farm equipment
and never allow children to operate
farm machinery unless they have
passed a safety course.
Although the three primary
sources of education will not prevent
every death or accident on the farm,
the steps will reduce the risk that you
or someone you love become another
statistic.
Many people in today's society
hold the attitude that a farm accident
could never happen to them or some-
one they know. That was probably the
attitude 15-year-old Scott had when a
piece of baler twine hanging from a
beam caught around his neck and
choked him. Maybe that is what 2-
year-old Jeffrey's father believed when
he backed over his son with the tractor
unknowingly.
If this is your attitude, then I
sincerely hope that you have listened
to this presentation, because through
authority, awareness and responsibil-
ity, the life you save may be your own.
Kids are America's future, but
what kind of future are we guaranteed
if farm-related accidents continue to
take their toll on this country's kids?
FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
National Officer Candidates
National officer candidates took
part in an in-depth selection
process lasting five days. An
emotional roller-coaster ride for
many, the week offered candidates
a growth experience. Six of the 32
candidates were triumphantly
called to the stage during
Saturday's election; the rest turned
toward home secure in the knowl-
edge that they had reached the
heights of FFA achievement.
ALABAMA: Shane Black, Athens
ARIZONA: Amy D. Scott, Chinle
ARKANSAS: Nina R. Laughlin, Conway
DELAWARE: Shelly Jo Atha, Franklord
FLORIDA: Wesley S. Davis, Vera Beach
GEORGIA: Ben Nessmith, Stalesboro
IDAHO: Sara Braasch, Caldwell
ILLINOIS: Jeffrey T. Beavers, Alexis
INDIANA: Mark A. Timm, Fillmore
IOWA: Bill A. Belzer, Albia
KANSAS: Sandra Goering, Newton
MICHIGAN: Bernie Stewart, Constantine
MINNESOTA: Christine A. Henning, Okabena
MISSISSIPPI: Shawn Oliver, Weir
MISSOURI: Christine M. Hart, Center
MONTANA: Sara Hougen, Melstone
NEBRASKA: Julie Dawn Classen, Ayr
NEVADA: Jon A. George, Winnemucca
NEW MEXICO: Ernest M. Cummings,
Truth or Consequences
NEW YORK: Jon Miller, Hamilton
NORTH DAKOTA: Shane C. Goettle,
Oonnybrook
OHIO: Laurie Sheridan, Athens
OKLAHOMA: Danny J. Grellner, Kingfisher
PENNSYLVANIA: Abraham Harpster,
Spruce Creek
SOUTH CAROLINA: Patrick E. SerSe, Inman
TENNESSEE: Kale Bell, Friendship
TEXAS: Lesa Ann King, Howe
UTAH: Nichole Phillips, Springville
VIRGINIA: Matthew J. Lohr, Broadway
WASHINGTON: Gene Giles, Kennewick
WISCONSIN: Brian Roe, Madison
WYOMING: Thea Slack, Kinnear
National officer candidates 1st row from left: Shane Black, Ala.; Nina R. Laughlin, Ark,; Amy
Dawn Scott, Ariz.; Shelly ]o Atha, Del; Wesley Scott Davis, Fla.; Ben Nessmith, Ca.; Bill A.
Brfzer, Iowa; 2nd row: Sara Braasch, Idaho; }effrey T. Beavers, 111; Mark A. Timm, lnd.;
Sandra Goering, Kan.; Bernie Stewart, Mich.; Christine A. Henning, Minn.; Christine M.
Hart, Mo.; 3rd row: Shawn Oliver, Miss.; Sara Hougen, Mont.; Shane C. Goettle, N.D.; Julie
Dawn Classen, Neb.; Ernest M. Cummings, N.M.; jon Miller, N.Y.; Jon Aaron, George,
Nev.; Laurie Sheridan, Ohio; 4th row: Danny Grellner, Okla.; M. Abraham Harpster, Pa.;
Patrick E. Settle, S.C.;Kate Bell, Tenn.; Lesa Ann King, Texas; Nichole Phillips, Utah;
Matthew /. Lohr, Va.;5th row: Gene GUes, Wash., Brian Roe, Wis.; Thea Slack, Wyo.
Enthusiastic members of the Casey Isom fan club showed up in full
force.
15
THINGS
YOU CAN DO
"Distribute recycling bins to both urban and rural
families so everyone will think recycling."
— Brian Roe
National Officer Candidate
Monticello, Wisconsin
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FFA — Leadership for a Growing Planet
November 8-10, 1990
1990-91 National
FFA Officers
Mark Timm, 19, Fillmore, Ind., is the national
FFA president for 1990-91. Timm, the son of Larry
and Ruth Timm, is a member of the South Putnam
FFA Chapter. His local advisor is Larry Bottorff.
Timm served as state FFA president in 1989-90.
He was the state winner in the job interview, leader-
ship and sales demonstration contests, and was a
national FFA scholarship recipient.
Timm's Supervised Agricultural Experience
Program includes a custom crop planting and culti-
vating business, and work placement on a farm and
with a seed corn grower.
Timm will take a year's leave of absence from
Purdue University where he is a freshman studying
agricultural sales and marketing. He plans to con-
tinue his education after graduation to pursue a
master's degree in business administration and then
work for an agricultural company.
Matthew Lohr, 19, Broadway, Va., was elected
national FFA vice president for the eastern region.
Lohr, the son of Gary and Ellen, is a member of the
Broadway FFA Chapter. His local advisors are James
Hivcly and Dennis Smith.
Lohr served as state president of the Virginia FFA
Association and participated in speaking contests,
skills contests and traveled to Germany on the FFA
Work Experience Abroad program.
Lohr's Supervised Agricultural Experience
Program includes a large beef cattle operation and a
poultry operation which annually produces two
million broilers. He also raises corn, wheat, alfalfa
and rye.
A freshman at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, Lohr is studying agricultural
education and poultry science, and plans to return to
the family farming operation upon graduation.
Lesa Ann King, 20, of Howe, Texas, was elected
national FFA vice president of the western region.
King, the daughter of Joe and Katie King, is a member
of the Howe FFA Chapter. Her local advisor is G.R.
Riggins.
King served as state first vice president and area
vice president. She also participated in parliamentary
procedure and prepared public speaking contests,
and traveled to Europe as part of FFA's Work Experi-
ence Abroad program.
King's Supervised Agricultural Experience
Program included registered Charolais beef cattle,
swine, oats, corn and forage crops. She recently
incorporated embryo transplant technology into her
beef cattle enterprise.
King will take a one-year leave of absence from Texas
A&M University where she is majoring in agricultural
economics and communications After graduation, she
plans to obtain a master's degree in international agricul-
tural marketing and pursue a career in agricultural policy
and international livestock marketing.
Mark Timm
Danny Grellner
President
Secretary
South Putnam Chapter
Kingfisher Chapter
Indiana
Oklahoma
Matthew Lohr
Eastern Region Vice President
Broadway Chapter
Virginia
Ben Nessmith
Southern Region Vice
President
Statesboro High Chapter
Georgia
Lesa Ann King
Western Region
Vice President
Howe Chapter
Texas
Julie Classen
Central Region Vice
President
Blue Hill Chapter
Nebraska
Nominating Committee Report
We, the nominating committee, have
given careful and deliberate consider-
ation to all applicants running for
national office. The committee nomi-
nates the following slate of candidates
to the delegates of the 63rd National
FFA Convention to serve as national
officers for the year 1990-91.
President
Mark Timm, Indiana
Secretary:
Danny Grellner, Oklahoma
Vice President Central Region:
Julie Qassen, Nebraska
Vice President Eastern Region:
Matt Lohr, Virginia
Vice President Southern Region:
Ben Nessmith, Georgia
Vice President Western Region:
Lesa King, Texas
National Treasurer
David A. Miller, Maryland
etary:
(through 12/31/90)
Charles L. Keels, North Carolina
(effective 1/1/9Q)?/
National ExecutiveSecr
C. Coleman Hams,
Washington, D.C.
National Advisor.
Larry D. Case, Washington, D.C.
Respectfully submitted:
James Comer, Ky. (Chair)
Geert Loeffen, Idaho (Co-Chair)
Sara S. Ryan,Ohio (Secretary)
David Acheson, Neb.
Jody Bickel, Va.
Allen Butler, Miss.
Chris Harral, Ark.
Marte Neshem, N.D.
Timothy Norris, Wash.
Eldon E. Witt (Consultant)
Stacy A. Cartin (Consultant)
Sidney E. Koon, Jr. (Consultant)
Danny Grellner, 20, Kingfisher, Okla., was
elected national FFA secretary. Grellner, the son of
Jim and Judy Grellner, is a member of the Kingfisher
FFA Chapter. His local advisor is Kenny Beams.
Grellner served as state president and state
secretary.
He won the national prepared public speaking
contest in 1988 and was the stale winner in the
Computers in Agriculture award program.
Grellner' s Supervised Agricultural Experience
Program includes raising stocker steers and com-
mercial cows, as well as farm work placement.
Grellner will take a year's leave of absence from
Oklahoma State University where he is a junior
majoring in agricultural economics. After gradua-
tion, he plans to attend law school and work in
international trade and law.
Ben Nessmith, 1£, Statesboro, Ga., was elected
national FFA vice president of the southern region.
Nessmith, the son of William and Carol Nessmith, is
a member of the Statesboro High FFA Chapter. His
local advisor is Walter Gibson.
Nessmith served as state vice president and
participated in the public speaking and livestock
judging contests. He was elected president of his
chapter three consecutive years.
Nessmith' Supervised Agricultural Experience
Program includes a purebred swine operation and
farm placement. He has won many awards for his
top-quality swine herd.
Nessmith will take a year's leave of absence
from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He is
a sophomore majoring in animal science and agricul-
tural education. He plans upon graduation to teach
agricultural education at the high school level.
A/
Julie Classen, 3$, Ayr, Neb., was elected
national FFA vice president for the central region.
Classen, the daughter of Keith and Joan Classen, is a
member of the Blue Hill FFA Chapter. Her local
advisor is Duane Lienemann.
Classen served as state president of the Ne-
braska FFA Association. She has participated in
various public speaking and skills contests during
her FFA career.
For her Supervised Agricultural Experience
program, Classen raises com and alfalfa, and runs a
feeder pig operation. She also owns two quarter
horses and plans to continue raising colts to train
and sell.
Classen attends the University of Nebraska-
Lincoln and will take a year's leave of absence to
fulfill her duties as a national officer. She is enrolled
in the agricultural honors and agribusiness program,
and plans to work in agricultural public relations
upon graduation.
As FFA members headed home, they
See you next year! 64th National
looked to the future with
FFA Convention, Nov.
great expectations.
14-16, 1991.