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14 Agriscience Student Recognition 14 Agriscience Teacher of the Year 23 Alumni 16 American FFA Degrees 10 Band 25 Building Our American Communities 26 Business 24 Career Show 11 Chorus 27 Committee Reports 20 Computers in Agriculture 13 Contests 26 Delegates 19 Distinguished Service Citations 21 Extemporaneous Speaking Contest 31 FFA Leadership 22 Honorary American FFA Degrees 9 International 18 National FFA Foundation 32 National Officer Candidates David Tometich will not soon forget his two days of convention glory. 9 National Chapter Awards Less than 24 hours after he was named Star Agribusinessman of 32 New National Officers America, his name was annouced as the national winner of the Agricultural 20 Prepared Public Speaking Contest Sales and/or Service proficiency award. 12 Proficiency Awards 30 Retiring Address 25 Safety Awards 15 Stars Over America 11 Talent 21 VIP Citations

Several hundred young entertainers found convention week to be a chance for growth through the national band, chorus and talent programs. The hours of rehearsal were long, yet the payoffs became apparent when the gifted students stood before their peers to perform.

Final registration figures totalled 23,764, and between se sions, hotel elevators, restaurants and sidewalks were jammed with excited FFA members, enpying their stay in the citv.

Looking as much like brothers as a national officer team, the six officers presented a well-received vespers program on Wednesday

evening. From left, top row, Brad Chambliss, Jaye Hamby and Jeff Isom. Bottom row, Warren Boerger, Dana Soukup and )eff Johnson. Like clockwork it began. As if on cue, the managers made last-minute preparations. National

ritual known a^the National FFA Agricultural Career Show exhibitors readied their display

Convention took shape. Workers hoisted booths. Official delegates diligently studied committee

in place the giant stage curtains and FFA assignments and debated constitutional issues. As the emblems to transform the Municipal Auditorium arena sunlight faded on Wednesday and the lights of Kansas City into a panorama of blue and gold. National officer candi- twinkled on, eager throngs of FFA members gathered for dates anxiously paced the halls outside their interviewing the vespers program and their first chance to see and hear room while soon-to-be retired officers completed last- the officers, chorus and talent in action. minute details in their Allis Plaza hotel rooms. Chorus, On Thursday's opening tap of the gavel, an appreciative band and talent members spent hours in rehearsal, perfect- audience of students, teachers, moms, dads, business ing their numbers. And, across the land, FFA members leaders and proud supporters of the organization watched began their journeys to Kansas City. a program unfold that was based upon time-honored

The hours flew swiftly by as FFA staff and convention traditions and once-in-a-lifetime special occurrences.

Continued on pg 5 These are times to remember. With a 16mm film camera on his shoulder, Tim Martin of Venard Films documented the week for the new convention film, which will be released in spring 1990. The film will include footage from four conventions— 1986 through 1989—and is sponsored by CIBA-GEIGY Corporation.

Intensity built quickly during the Wednesday afternoon business session as delegates debated controversial constitutional amend- ments: delegate reapportionment and American FFA Degree requirements.

Debbye Turner, Miss America 1990, served as an eloquent spokesperson for achievement when she addressed the convention on Wednesday afternoon. Following her remarks, she signed countless autographs and delighted her many admirers with her affable personality.

Jozwiak Piotr of Oploe, Poland, far right, spent his first full day in America at the FFA convention, yet he and two other international exchange students had their minds on events half a world away. Laszlo Szabo, center, of Szek- esfehervar, Hungary, and Ribor Czigany of Enying, Hungary, were in thoughtful moods as they discussed the political turmoil in Eastern Europe with Piotr.

"We watched TV all night," said Szabo, referring to the opening of the Berlin Wall in East Germany. "It is a bloodless

revolution," he said, "I think it is a historic moment." These are the days to hold on to.

As with every other convention, the spec- Bonnie Kay Haws and Shane A. Belohrad were chosen by

tacle of the Stars Over America pageant, interview on Thursday and introduced at a presentation

the thrill of the national speaking contest dinner that evening at the Doubletree Hotel. Haws, of

finals and the excellence of the musical per- Portage, Ohio, and Belohrad, of Leigh, Neb., were charged formances captivated those in attendance. The national with representing the American Royal and FFA for one officers' retiring addresses, the awarding of American FFA year. Both were awarded scholarships.

Degrees and the recognition of National FFA Foundation A special treat provided early in the Thursday evening sponsors once again served as a motivational force for the Continued on pg 7 thousands who jammed Municipal Auditorium. Wayne Sprick, executive director of the National Young Farmers Educational Association, captured the attention of four star Each national convention, however, develops its own candidates between interviews at the Kansas City Club Thursday. "personality" because of the many singular events which,

combined, make it unique.

The 62nd convention will be remembered as the gath-

ering at which The National FUTURE FARMER magazine

was born anew as FFA New Horizons, as the week that

newly designed FFA emblems first graced blue and gold

jackets and as the occasion of William C. Moffif s

inaugural directorship of the National FFA Band.

For the first time, the American Royal Queen competi-

tion was replaced by the American Royal Ambassador

program. This new scholarship competition for young

men and women is meant to "encourage leadership and

community service," said Nancy Williams, spokesperson

for the American Royal Livestock Show and Rodeo. man with a mission, Director William Bennett of the Office of National Drug Control Policy spoke A earnestly with FFA members about the drug problems plaguing America. Bennett, charged with heading the federal war on drugs, urged the young people to avoid illegal substances and reminded

them that no one starts out as a addict. This is the time but time is going to change.

William C. Moffit and his merry band livened things up at Tuesday evening's Band, Chorus and Talent Dinner. During his first year as national band director, Moffit charmed the members with his dry wit and dedication to his

craft. Moffit, who lives in Jacksonville, Fla., has more than 37 years experience directing bands and arranging music. Actor Ed Asner joined state secretaries, commissioners and Former professional football player Terry Bradshaw served as kickoff directors of agriculture on stage Thursday morning and speaker at Thursday morning's session. Bradshaw' s appearance was made brief remarks. He was in Kansas City to participate in the courtesy of H.J. Heinz Company Foundation. unveiling of the National Farmers Memorial at the Agricultural Hall of Fame.

session was a dramatic departure in con- Another debut took place on Friday morning when

vention entertainment. A laser show, three 30-second television spots for FFA premiered. Spon-

sponsored by ICI Americas Inc., capti- sored by Monsanto Agricultural Company, the PSAs

vated the audience with its clever graphic would help generate awareness and enthusiasm for the

depictions of two well-known popular songs, "America" diverse careers in agriculture.

by Neil Diamond and "God Bless the U.S.A." by Lee A distinguished group of speakers shared their

Greenwood. With the use of smoke and lasers, the "Salute thoughts and insights from the lectern. U.S. Secretary of

to FFA" program fascinated its viewers. Agriculture Clayton Yeutter and William Bennett, director

Also on Thursday evening was the premiere of of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, offered FFA

"Agriculture's New Professionals," a film produced to members a rare opportunity to hear firsthand the Bush

highlight and encourage agricultural careers. Sponsored by Administration's philosophies on agriculture and drug

John Deere, the 14-minute film would be available for policy, respectively.

chapters to purchase or receive on free loan when they Entertaining and challenging presentations were given

returned home from the convention. by Terry Bradshaw, sponsored by H.J. Heinz Company Continued on pg 8 Clayton Yeutter, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, waved to the crowd following his remarks during the Friday morning session. Yeutter had just received the Honorary American FFA Degree. 1

You've given me the best of you.

Foundation; Ty Boyd, sponsored by Ford Division—Ford remember is how this convention made them feel.

Motor Company; Robert Swan, sponsored by Amway; As one former national chorus member put it: "It's been

Mamie McCullough, sponsored by Farmland Industries, nearly 15 years since I sang with the chorus, but I can still

Inc. and Charles Duke, sponsored by Charles Duke Enter- remember the lump I had in my throat during the last prises. A special treat for the convention delegates was the session. Never before had I felt such a feeling of self-worth, appearance of Miss America 1990, Debbye Turner, made such a sense of excitment about what my life might hold. possible by Chevrolet. Today, I may be 31 years old, but even if I live to be 85,

Many rich moments ticked by during the convention, will always have a little part of me that is 16 again, when- but years from now, no doubt what most particpants will ever I think of my first time in a spotlight."

Following Friday afternoon's American FFA Degree ceremony, Na- Their year of service draw- tional Vice President Jeff Isom gave brother Casey a hug.There was ing to a close, national more cause for celebration a day later when Casey's name was called officers took every opportunity during the Nominating Committee report. Jeff joyfully escorted Casey lo demonstrate their feelings to the stage to be installed as National Vice President of the western for each other. Following Brad region. The last brothers to be selected as national officers were Elvin Chambliss' rearing address, Caraway, 1978, and Bill Caraway, 1983. the other officers joined him on stage.

Anew era in agriculture was unveiled Thursday morn- ing. Members of the FFA New Honizons committee held the FFA magazine name and design high for viewing by the arena crowd. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National Chapter Awards

Sponsored by LOUISIANA: Hathaway; Lacassine; Oak Grove Talawanda Livingston; McGregor; Northwest; MICHIGAN: Corunna; Laingsburg; Marshall; OKLAHOMA: Blair; Cushing; Idabel; Indianola; Raymondville; San Perlita; Contel Corporation Soulh Garland; Unionville-Sebewaing Area Prague; Walls: Weleetka Sulphur Springs; Weslaco

MISSOURI: Chillicothe; Four Rivers OREGON: Amity; Perrydale, Yamhill-Carlton UTAH: Tooele

Jackets nearly bursting with AVTS-Washington; Hartville; McDonald County; PENNSYLVANIA: Greenwood; Lower Dauphin; VERMONT: Lake Region pride, members accepted Monroe City R-1; Rolla Area Vocational- Northern Lebanon; Selinsgrove VIRGINIA: Appomattox Senior; Carroll County; national awards on behalf of Technical RHODE ISLAND: Scituate Lee-Davis; Park View Senior their chapters Thursday after- MONTANA: Flathead; Park City SOUTH CAROLINA: McBee; Pleasant Hill WASHINGTON: Cathlamet; Evergreen; noon. Each had earned a special NEBRASKA: Grand Island Northwest; TENNESSEE: Doyle; Northeast, Pans; Warren Femdale; Mountain View place in the line that curled Verdigre; Waverty County; Woodbury WEST VIRGINA: Ripley behind the convention stage. All NEVADA: Churchill County; Ruby Mountain TEXAS: Alvm, Brownsboro, Clear Creek; Clint; WISCONSIN: Black Hawk; Bonduel; Green Bay these chapters had proven their NEW HAMPSHIRE: Much-To-Do Dayton; Dumas; Ennis; Frankston; Garland; East; Janesville-Parker; Shullsburg; excellence in carrying out a NEW MEXICO: Goddard, Raton Gilmer; Godley; Groesbeck; Jacksboro; WYOMING: Chiel Washakie; Gillette program of activities. NEW YORK: Sidney All chapters were designated NORTH CAROLINA: Williams Township as gold, silver or bronze win- NORTH DAKOTA: Lisbon; Rugby ners. First-time recipients went OHIO: Indian Valley; Marysville; Miami Trace home with a plaque designating OKLAHOMA: Guthrie; Marlow; Perry; Springer; their standing; others received a Tecum seh spur to be affixed to the plaque PENNSYLVANIA: Manheim: Twin Valley they already had at home. SOUTH CAROLINA: Dorman; Green Sea Floyds GOLD SOUTH DAKOTA: Bowdle; Menno; Roslyn TENNESSEE: Cherokee; Lexington; McMinn ALABAMA: Jacksonville Gold 'County; Polk; Powell Valley ARIZONA: Antelope; Peoria Booker, Cat Farley's Boys Ranch; CALIFORNIA: Kingsburg; Ml Whilney-Visalia TEXAS: Katy; Lorena; Mission, Grove FLORIDA: Branlord; Chiefland Senior; Orange Sarasota Vo-Ag; Trenton Senior UTAH: Bear River International Park; Montevideo Intermedi- ILLINOIS: Amboy; Chicago Ag Science; VIRGINIA: Laurel Stonewall Jackson Junior; W.R. Legge Cissna Park; Sycamore ate; Bill Smith of Ashland-Green- people, culture, customs and Yelm INDIANA: Clinton Central; Woodlan WASHINGTON: wood, Neb., and Rainer Boyer of language. I hope that when I return

VIRGINA: Marion County Coesfeld, West Germany, intrigued I will have a better understanding IOWA: Buflalo Center Bison; Guttenberg; North WEST the convention audience on Satur- of American farming and others Polk WISCONSIN: Blanchardville-Pecatonica; day morning with tales of their will better understand Germany. KANSAS: Clay Center; Concordia; Jackson Bloomer; Clear Lake; Evansville; Marshtield; Mauston; Auburn; Spencer experiences as international pro- With the knowledge gained Heights; Mankato; Plainville New gram participants. What follows through these programs, we can MAINE: Limestone WYOMING: Wind River are excerpts from their texts. make a difference in the world. MINNESOTA: Cannon Falls; Greenbush; New Rainer Boyer: My town is near Bill Smith: The greatest learn- Ulm;Willmar BRONZE Dusseldorf and three hours from ing experience anyone could have MISSOURI: Carthage; El Dorado Springs; is ALABAMA: Brantley; Crossville: Ider; Long Frankfurt. This year, I am staying to leam about a different cul- Eldon; Memphis; Owensville; Stockton; Troy; in Lathrop, Mo., 40 miles north of ture the food, the language, the High; Paramont; Russellville — Union Kansas City. government, the agriculture... ARKANSAS: Brookland; Hartford; Lavaca; NEBRASKA: Blue Hill; Leigh; Norris; I live with the Ed Shrewsbury Last year, on Thanksgiving Lonoke; Marshall; Prairie Grove; Stuttgart St. Edward family and now have four new Day, a fellow FFA member named CALIFORNIA: Hanford; La Puente Valley ROP; NEW YORK: Chaieaugay brothers, three sisters-in-law and Jim Brown, from Montana, and I Norco; Santa Rosa; Sonoma; Turlock three nieces. My new family has were traveling back from Vienna, NORTH CAROLINA: North Iredell: Sun Valley COLORADO: Byers; Delta; Dolores; Haxtun; made me very much a part of eve- Austria, to our farm in Hungary. OHIO: Amanda-Clearcreek; Anna; East Clinton; Hoehne; Valley rything—they even let me help sort As we crossed the border, we Mississinawa Valley; New Lexington; River CONNECTICUT: Northwestern, Rockville and load cattle one hour after I found ourselves in a train station in Valley; Wilmington DELAWARE: Sussex Central arrived at the farm. The a little snow-covered village. Jim OKLAHOMA: Adair; Amber-Pocasset; FLORIDA: Indian River; Lalayette Senior; Lake Shrewsbury's farm 3,500 and I had just missed the last train Chickasha: Chisolm; Copan; Elgin; Holdenville; Butler Junior; Lake Butler Senior; New Smyrna acres. ...The average German farm for the night and we couldn't catch Kingston; Konawa; Laveme; Pawnee; Ripley; Beach Middle; Ponce de Leon Senior; West is 33 acres. another until the next morning at Tipton; Wealhertord; Woodward Orange ...I am in the United States on a 6:30. Having little money, we SOUTH DAKOTA: Elkton full scholarship funded by the decided to stay in the station for GEORGIA: Franklin County High; Pelham TENNESSEE: Bartlett; Bradley; Riverside; Congress-Bundestag program, the night. About 10 minutes later, IDAHO: Kuna; Meridian White House which is a part of FFA World Agri- forty Russian soldiers walked into ILLINOIS: Clifton Central; DeKalb; Salem; TEXAS: Calallen; Iowa Park; Kingwood; Science Studies. The Congress- the room. They too, had missed Sparland; Warsaw Bundestag works with the Carl their train and had no place to go. Mansfield; Pleasanton; Robert E. Lee; Ross S. INDIANA: Angola; Shenandoah; Tri High Duisberg Gesellschaft (CDG) in 1 recall how afraid Jim and I Sterling; Yslela IOWA: Albumett; Anamosa; Harlan; Mount Ayr; West Germany and the FFA in the were. We knew that unless we said VERMONT: Enosburg North Fayette; North Linn; Vinton United States. The CDG is an something right away, the entire VIRGINIA: Broadway; Essex, James Wood; KANSAS: Westmoreland organization that sends German night would be miserable. We had Spotswood; Strasburg KENTUCKY: Barren County; Daviess County students to another country to brought back a USA Today from WASHINGTON: Elma; Winlock High; East Hardin; Logan County; McLean study. This is the third year for the Vienna, and we decided to hold it WISCONSIN: Darlington; Denmark; Monroe County; Oldham County agricultural exchange. In this up in hopes of attracting their at- tention. About five seconds later, LOUISIANA: Soulh Lalourche exchange, 15 German young farm- ers come to America and 15 Ameri- we peeked over the paper to see all SILVER MARYLAND: Catoctin; Clear Spring cans go to Germany. These stu- 80 eyes on us. Branch Area Career ALABAMA: Daleville; Marbury MICHIGAN: Center; Byron; dents must live on a farm and I quickly motioned for them to ARKANSAS: Netlleton Centreville attend agricultural classes. I wish to come over; sure enough, all of them MINNESOTA: Atwater-Grove City-Cosmos; FLORIDA: Orlando-Colonial; Santa Fe thank the host families that make came dashing over. We stayed up Worlhington GEORGIA: Colquitt County; Perry these exchange programs possible. all night talking. Yes, talking! You Carthage; Hamilton ILLINOIS: Clinton; LeRoy MISSISSIPPI: Over a year ago, I sent my see, we didn't know Russian and Ansley; Kimball County; Scnbner- INDIANA: Benton Central; Blue River Valley; NEBRASKA: application to the CDG and took a they didn't speak English, but we

Carroll; Southmonl; Tipton; Western Boone Snyder test. At Christmas time, the organi- all knew a fair bit of Hungarian. zation sent the ticket to fly to And we all learned to use a great IOWA: Algona; Aplington; Creston; Estherville; NEW JERSEY: Allentown; Warren Hills me America and let me know that I deal of non-verbal communication. Linn-Mar; Manchester; Marengo NORTH CAROLINA: Chase; Forest Hills; North I it for our trains to Lenoir; Southern had won the scholarship. In April, When was time KANSAS: Cherryvale; Corfeyville; Hill City; Wayne was notified about my host family. leave, one of the soldiers came over Marion/Florence NORTH DAKOTA: Bottjneau; J.E. Eastgate; I think it is very good for young to me and pressed this military pin KENTUCKY: Apollo; Breckinridge County; Willislon people to stay in another country. It into my hand as we shook hands Reidland; Scott County; Spencer County OHIO: Ansonia, Bloom-Carroll; National Trail; is important to leam about the goodbye. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National Band

The spirited National FFA Band proindcd a wealth of sound for conven- tion sessions. Todd Schmidt of Spring Hill, Kan., and Danny Oliver of Scottsmlle, Ky., top, joined other mem- bers from across the country to consti- tute the "mail-order" band. Below, the band raised their instruments in salute.

That's Entertainment! Convention goers were astounded by the array of musical talent seen on stage at the 62nd convention. Yet, the young performers were only continuing strong tradi- tions established in 1932 when Texas sent their brass band to the national conven- tion. A national band was created in 1947, and a na- tional chorus followed in 1948. The processes for choos- Sponsored by Danny Oliver, Scoltsville, Tuba Carrie Coomer, Versailles, Twirler; MARYLAND: Mike Buckley, Manchester, Janet La Cumsky, Oak Harbor, Oboe; Karleen ing band, chorus and talent Landmark Genetics, Inc. Trombone; Becky Smith, Knoxville, Baritone Ratclifl, Londonderry, Flute; Amy Wittman, members haven't changed and Manna Pro Bass Class Grayton, Bassoon much over the years. Corporation MICHIGAN: Stacy Beute, Belding, Trumpet; OKLAHOMA: Elizabeth Crews, Holdenville, Band, chorus and talent Scot Ralston, Akron, Baritone Bass Class; French Horn; Trad Edwards, Stroud, Tuba; Matt members were selected by Director: William Motfit Rebecca Smith, Waldron, French Horn; Andrea Gamett, Cashion, Percussion; Mami Hannah, mail, with each state eligible Assislanl Director: Gene Engterth Westedt, Nunica, Clarinet Stillwater, Trumpet; Doug Kizziar, Billings, to nominate students. Each Chaperone assistants: Jeannette Motfit, Ed MINNESOTA: Heidi Anderson, Buffalo Lake, Trombone; Kathy Krejsek, Medfords, Flute; Schultz and Sue Beute qualified applicant submitted Bass Clarinet; Marie Arnold, Caledonia, Flute; Jennifer Snow, Alva, French Horn; Matthew an audio tape. Band Director Paula Barness, Hancock, Alio Sax; Dawn Storm, Kingfisher, Trumpet ARIZONA: Nathan Haynie, St. David, Trumpet William Moffit and Chorus Bondhus, Slorden, Clarinet; Les Haack, OREGON: Eric Smith, Independence, Tuba ARKANSAS: Harris Hopper, Royal, Trombone; Director Stan Kingma made Oronoco, French Horn; Jason Shippy, PENNSYLVANIA: Dale Heagy, Annville, Jennifer Lowe, Elizabeth, Flute decisions for Ivanhoe, Trombone Trombone; Tonya Scholl, Elizabethville, Clarinet the difficult CALIFORNIA: Brandy McWatters, Maxwell, MISSISSIPPI: Eric Meador, Laurel, Trumpet; RHODE ISLAND: Elizabeth Johnson, Exeter, their respective groups. Flute Clark Reynolds. Union, Baritone Treble Clet Bass Clarinet; Seth Johnson, Exeter, Tenor Sax Because this selection took CONNECTICUT: Jennifer Kingslort, Rockville, MISSOURI: Jessie Davis, Craig, Tenor Sax; SOUTH CAROLINA: Lee Maylield, Wellford, place months before the Trumpet; Kellie Mottat, Naugatuck, Clarinet Bobby Garrett, Sweet Spring, Trumpet; Brenda Alto Sax convention, members were IDAHO: David Hansem, Oakley, Trumpet; Amy Jones, Chillicothe, Clarinet; Lillie Ann Pitts, SOUTH DAKOTA: Mark Gross, Bndgewater, able to practice their music in May, Troy, Flute Bronaugh, Contra Alto Class; Allen Ziebarth, Trombone advance, leaving time in ILLINOIS: Wendy Cherry, Stockton, Percus- Macon, Tuba TENNESSEE: Valerie Morgan, White House, Kansas City to polish their sion; Tammy Daniels, Waterloo, Clarinet; Travis MONTANA: Doug Aisenbrey, Bndger, Trumpet; Flute Mclntyre, Coulterville, Trombone; Brian numbers. John Dana, Anaconda, Tuba; Barry Knapp, TEXAS: Kelly Baker, Pineland, Trumpet; Byron Toberman, Nokomis, Tenor Sax; Bob Wright, The talent program, Hilger, Trumpet Cox, Grandfalls, Trombone; Jamie Dunklin, La Arrowsmilh, Electric Guitar directed by Gary Maricle, NEBRASKA: Marilyn Bolli, Burwell, Flute; Julie Rue, Percussion; Karissa Hawkes, Houston, INDIANA: Chris Hall, Brookston, Trombone: held auditions in Kansas City Nelson, Dannebrok, Clarinet; James Pavlik, Oboe; Eric Terwilliger, Grandfalls, Trombone; Robert Zolman, La Grange, Baritone for FFA members who Verdigre, Trumpet Devinie York, Round Rock, Bantone Treble Clef Bass Class wished to perform during NEVADA: Chester George, Winnemucca, Alto WASHINGTON: Amie Jo Mathes, Paleros, IOWA: Nicole Denney, Mount Ayr, Bassoon; sessions and at meal func- Sax; Leah Rawson, Logandale, Percussion Clarinet; Lome Murphy, Orondo, Flute; Pam Rachel Kneedler, Creslon, Alio Sax; Brenda NEW HAMPSHIRE: Peter Mahoney, West Neiffer, Othello, Trumpet; Lynn Reichmann, tions. Maxon, Clarion, Alto Sax; Jefl Oberholtz, Nottingham, French Horn Cashmere, Flute: Cheryl Lynn Van Beek, For some performers, the Guthne Center, Percussion; Jon Swenson, NEW MEXICO: Craig Bouvet, Garfield, Tuba Othello, Bassoon convention week was a Belmond, Baritone Sax; Rick Vanderflught, NEW YORK: Shawn Renaud. Canton, Clarinet WISCONSIN: Albert Baker, Mt. Horeb, coveted chance to solo before Grand River. Trumpet; Matt Weesner, Corydon, NORTH CAROLINA: Fred Fulkerson, Clarkton, Trumpet; Beth Burgy, Monticello, Bass Clarinet; thousands. For all, it was a Trumpet Trumpet Jeff Cutler, New London, Percussion; Ann flurry of rehearsals and KANSAS: Justin Jones, Wamego, Trombone; NORTH DAKOTA: Greg Anderson, Cummings. Gruenberger, Campbellsport. Clarinet; Ben Todd Schmidt, Mt. Hope, Tuba; Lisa Soetaert, appearances, highlighted by Alto Sax; Gretchen Anderson, Carrington, Konop, Rice Lake, Tenor Sax; Amy Lang- Spring Hill, Percussion; Shauna Stites, their moments under the French Horn; Elizabeth Kopp, Minot, French necker, Hartford, Alto Sax; Marie Lee, Elk WaKeeney, French Horn spotlight. Horn Mound, Baritone Sax; Peggy Timmerman, Cuba KENTUCKY: Mike Camenisch, Stanford, OHIO: Stephanie Barter, Oak Harbor, Clarinet; City, Trombone Baritone Sax; Beth Jewell, Boaz, Trumpet; FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National Chorus

Sponsored by Reed Peterson, Danvers; Brent Snyder, Campbell Ford Division- MISSOURI: Ron George, Bolivar; Matt Gotorth, Ford Motor Company Butler; Melissa Grooms. Couch; Cindy Harkins, Hate; Christi Hutt, Sparta; John Irwin, Bois Director: Slan Kingma d'Arc; Leslie Matter, Marshall; Walter Miller, Assistant Director: Robbins Owen Arbela; Lynette Phillips, Liberal; Kristi Sampson, assistants: Marilyn Kingma, Chaperones and Hartville; Jason Spainhour, Dawn; Andrew Kingma Joe Sportsman, Skidmore; Scott Veatch, Trenton; Ronald Gatlin, Lester: ALABAMA: Dewayne Johnny Viebrock, Cote Camp Thomasville: Abel Sisco, Geraldine Owes, MONTANA: Marcia Mehling, Willard; John Melissa Bennett, ARKANSAS: Camden: Amy Pavek. Colslrip Haid, Siloam Springs NEBRASKA: Lark Bowmaster, Erickson; Corey Rhonda Allen, Mancos COLORADO: Keller, Monroe; Holly Placek, Beatrice Stansel, Vernon CONNECTICUT: Paul NEW JERSEY: Ninla Mezzacappa, Freehold FLORIDA: Venus Campos, lutz: Beth Douglas, Twp. High Springs; Andrea Knight, Mascotte NORTH DAKOTA: Tracy Ekeren, Enderlin; Truett, Byron GEORGIA: Amy Britt Evenson, Williston, Danielle Thompson, IDAHO: Cory Bench, Oakley Wyndmere Jennifer Ash, Watseka; ILLINOIS: Vincent OHIO: Ginger Adams, Woodstock; Allen Egoll, Claytonville: Marriott, Mt. Tim Carmel; Aichholz, Attica; Rick Bachman, Grand Rapids; Andrew Maves, Peotone; Maria Poelinitz, Kerrick Wilson, Somerville Chicago; Cameron Shields, Cissna Park OKLAHOMA: Kelli Bouteller, Yukon; Kelly Jon INDIANA: Greg Bauman, Berne; Collyar, Blackwell; Melanie McClure, Schroeder, Reynolds Holdenville IOWA: Connie Baker, Jewell; Tracy Bowers, OREGON: Shad Hansen, Ontario; Danae Toddville: Angie Brooks, Delmar; Debbie Patterson, Central Point Christman, Sheldahl; Carrie Eichelberger, PENNSYLVANIA: Jennifer Brawn, Coudersport Muscatine; Scott Finn, Creslon; Stephanie SOUTH CAROLINA: Barry Anderson, Nichols; Otley; Hosch, Aplington; Jeff Gray, Jason Lee Barrett, West Columbia; Paul Collins, Knobloch, Alvord; Mike Koester, West Union; Nichols Jerry Larchwood; Mark Reisinger, Eldora; Rens, SOUTH DAKOTA: Paul Fuller, Clark; Melissa Tim Schnell, Rapids; Scott Wiederstein, Cedar Hinders, Big Stone City; Shawn Hofer, Marion; Audubon; Melissa Wilder, Decorah Aleta Jaspers, Eden; Nicole Kost, Harrisburg;

KANSAS: Polly Gaines, Newton; Denoya David R. Lynn, Elkton; David Yexley, Bradley

Garman, Mankato; Joseph Jackson, LaCygne; TEXAS: Anetrius Clark, Anahuac; Nicki Moor. Richard Thompson, Mankato; Jay Weers, Hankamer; Linda Reza, El Paso Williamsburg; Kelly Wheeler, Abilene UTAH: Jonathan Peterson, Amencan Fork Irvington KENTUCKY: Beth Henderson, WASHINGTON: Kristi Scholz, Orting; Adam MASSACHUSETTS: Grelchen Wyckotl, Thomason, Brewster; Kimberly Thome, Pasco; Venus Campos and her national chorus counterparts brought down the housi Hopkinton Trina Wells, Pasco MICHIGAN: Becky Bartow, Ossineke; Dawn stirring rendition of "The Wind Beneath My Wings" at the start of Thursday night's WISCONSIN: Lynda DeHaan, Madison; Pritchett, Lennon; Dione Stevens, Hillman session. Campos, a second-year chorus member, first became a favorite at the 61st Matthew Hennes, Hubertus convention. MINNESOTA: Kevin Johnson, Storden; National Talent Sponsored by Forseth, West; James Aalgaard, West; Bob Ford Division— Noel. West; Grant Chrislianson, West; Heather Anderson, West Ford Motor Company MISSISSIPPI: Nicole Rinehart, Jumpertown MISSOURI: Karen Sue Cox. East Buchanan Director: Gary Maricle MONTANA: Dennis Ayers, Denton; Ronald Assistant: Suzette Bazen DeLane Cox, Sun Valley; Dean V. Jardee, ARKANSAS: Shellee Morris, Nettlelon Carter CALIFORNIA: Cynthia Hall, Hughson; Michelle NEVADA: Suzette Lylle, Pahranagat Valley Hill, Lemoore-Union NEW MEXICO: Chek Rippee, Floyd COLORADO: Dena K. Davis, Woodlin. Thea NORTH CAROLINA: Kenneth Ray Cabarrus, Leigh Hunter, Woodlin Creswell DELAWARE: Robert D. Wilson, Sussex NORTH DAKOTA: Annette Pressnall, FLORIDA: JoAnna Lynn Former, Suwannee Wahpeton GEORGIA: Mike Brannon, Cook; Lara Bush, OHIO: Dan Boyle, Bowling Green; Stephanie Cook; Stacey Duren, Cook; Jody Futch, Cook; DeVier. Swiss Hills; Jorene Straszheim, Becky James, Cook, Chris Webb, Cook National Trail IOWA: Thressa Sickerson, Ankeny; Georgia OKLAHOMA: Edward Chandler, Webbers Slitzer, Knoxville Falls; Christina Kay Frantz, Jones; Heather IDAHO: Hollie Tiegs, Melba; Krista Tiegs, Harlsfield, Coalgate; Jennifer Jones, Hollis; Metba. Tammie Tiegs, Melba Amy M. LeForce, Jet-Nash; Tara Mueggenborg, ILLINOIS: Darnisha L. Cowan, Chicago; Christy Kingfisher; Amy Palmer, Glencoe; Heather E, Goewey, Chicago; Judith A, Gordon, Stone, Jet Nash Chicago; Christie Words, Chicago TENNESSEE: Scott Emerson, Northwest INDIANA: Scott Clouse, Clinton; Alan Dunn, TEXAS: Brad Fritz, Rockdale; Jake Jenkins, Clinton; Todd Jenkins, Clinton; Brad Lawler, Rockdale; Mike Walko, Rockdale; Jimmy Clinton; Wade Ruse, Clinton; Todd Myers, Foster, Rockdale; Craig Jones, Cayuga; Jay South Adams Pitts, Cayuga; Derek Spence, Cayuga; Allison KANSAS: Stacey L, Hager, Girard; Janette J. Moore, Duncanville; Vonda Mane Stephenson, O'Toole, Girard Greenville; Lynette Thompson, Lubbock-Cooper MAINE: Kelly J. Harmon, Presque Isle UTAH: Monica Allen, Tooele: Jessica Oliver, MICHIGAN: Mark Jacoby, Unionville- Grantsville Sebewamg VIRGINIA: Wlliam H Boswell, Lee Davis; MINNESOTA: John Haberman, Brewster; David E. Gray, Fauquier Kirsten Hill, Brewster; Chris Hill, Brewster; Alan WASHINGTON: Rob Enbody. Toledo; Jennifer Groene, Brewster; Lance Malenke, Brewster; Nico McVeigh, Riverview; Denise Miller, i Frantz of Jones. Okla., was just one of many talented entertainers who took Matt Wasmund, Brewster; Amy Watje, Sumner the national talent program. Frantz and her fellow performers presented a talent Brewster; Michelle Schaufler, Leroy-Osttander; WISCONSIN: Melissa L. Hurtburt, Black River i Thursday before the evening session. Julie Eastvold, Leroy-Ostrander; Wendy Falls . Harrington, West; Kristi Neprud, West; Christine FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Proficiency Awards

Friday night's Agricultural Proficiency higher levels, culminating in the national judging Forest Management Awards recognition was a parade of excellence. on Thursday of the national convention. Stone Container Corporation and Buck Regional winners, chosen by committee in July, Regional finalists each received $250, a plaque Knives were recognized on stage and a national winner and a cash travel award. National winners re- Central: Robert A. Morrow, 2m, Minn. was announced in each of 29 areas. ceived $500, a plaque, a cash travel award and an Eastern: David Yarborough, Candor, N.C. Proficiency awards are the yardsticks by which invitation to join other winners the 1990 Euro- on Southern: Tyrone Callee, Charleston, Tenn. their FFA members measure Supervised Agricul- pean Travel Seminar, a three-week tour to experi- Western: Hank Russell, Elma, Wash. tural Experience Programs. Starting at the chapter ence the culture and agriculture of Europe. level, members compete with their peers to cap- National winners are designated by boldfaced ture local awards. Competitions are held on type. Fruit and/or Vegetable Production Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation, Incorporated

Central: Andrew J. Shoultz , Muscatine, Iowa

Eastern: J.R. Marker , Winchester, Va.

Southern: Greg Lewis. Wildersville, Tenn. Western: Nik Leslie, Sumner, Wash.

Home and/or Farmstead Improvement Upjohn, TUCO, Asgrow and O's Gold, Agricultural Division of The Upjohn Company

Central: Amy L. Brown, West Bend, Iowa Eastern: Curt Cline, Albany, Ohio

Southern: John Rayfield, Sylacauga, Ala.

Western: Daniel C. Ostrom, Powell, Wyo.

Horse Proficiency i the 29 proficiency areas gathered on stage after th, American Quarter Horse Association Agricultural Beef Production Eastern: Douglas Mahlerwein, Oxlord, Ohio Central: Wade Musick, Mitchell, S.D. Southern: Suzanne M Pearman, Arthur, Tenn. Eastern: Ric Palmer, Dublin, Va. Nasco Division/Nasco International, Electrification Western: Stephen Knutson, Clyde Park, Mont. Southern: James S. Bell, Seville, Fla. Incorporated tal and American Simn Westem: Sandra A. Jasper, Ealonville, Wash. National Food & Energy Council, Association

Incorporated and Klein Tools, Central: Gary R. Todd, Union, Neb. Incorporated Feed Grain Eastern: Jason L. Boyer, East Berlin. Pa Central: Daniel M. Koontz, Bremen. Ind. Nursery Operations Southern: Robert W. Tonn, Elton, La. Production Eastern: Douglas Alligood, Washington, L Western: Marc Dickinson, Maybell, Colo. MSD AGVET Divison of Merck b Co., Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Southern: Chris Armstrong, Hayden, Ala. Inc. Central: Blake E. Johnson, Holdrege, Neb. Western: Brian Johnson, Gotebo, Okla. Central: Douglas L. Otto, Clarkson, Neb. Cereal Grain Eastern: David A Felumlee, Newark, Ohio Eastern: Barry J. Mehafley, Bndgelon, N.J. Southern: Larry R. Godwin, Bratt, Fla. Southern: Danny F. Hildreth, Smithville, Tenn. Production Western: Scot Fegler, Arapahoe, Wyo. Western: Matthew Sherman, Fallbrook, Calif. Agricultural Chrysler Motors Corporation am Mechanics Unocal 76 Central: Mike Karman, Denmark, Wis. Fiber Crop Case 1H Westem: Odie Dowse, Flagler, Colo. Oil Crop Production Central: Paul Kerpash, Troy, Mo. Production The Chicago Board of Trade and FMC Eastern: Greg Gamer, Newport, N.C. Sandoz Crop Protection Corporation Foundation Southern: Wade Abies, Ripley, Tenn. Dairy Production Central: James A. Hampton, Dexter, Mo. Central: Kelby Paske, Arlington, Wis. Western: A.Trent Peper, Adair, Okla. Alfa-Laval Agri, In, Eastern: Bobby J. Jackson, Godwin, N.C. Eastern: Charlton A. Plyler, Waxhaw, N.C. Breeders Service and Manna Pro Soulhern: Chris Burrough, Halls, Tenn Soulhern: Mark Graham, Chiefland, Fla. Corporation Western: Matt Muller, Alius, Okla. Western: Curtis Neeley, Quail, Texas Agricultural Central: Gregory L. Willoughby, Scottsville, Ky. Eastern: Charles Gottier, Tolland, Conn. Processing Southern: David A. DeLoach, Eaton, Ga. Floriculture Western: Kent Erickson, Ferndale. Wash. Outdoor Recreation Carnation Company The Lerio Corporation; The Paul Ecke Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Central: Judy Brendle, S. Urjca, Ind. Poinsettia Ranch; American Floral Central: Thomas A. Olson, Frame Du Chien, Eastern: Johnny R. Nifong, Lexington, N.C. Diversified Crop Endowment and Professional Plant Southern: Tim Williams, Lake Placid, Fla. Growers Association Eastern; Joey J. VanDyke, Radford, Va. Western: Jason Coddington, Kingsburg, Calif. Production Central: Angela R. Treml, Green Bay, Wis. Southern: Annette Sasnett, Westville, Fla, Cargill, Incorporated Eastern: Frankie Pennington, Jonesville, Va. Western: Trista J. Ward, Guthrie, Okla. Central: Mark Gross, Bridgewater, S.D. Southern: Patricia Knight, Roanoke, Ala. Eastern: Kirk Keefer, Athens, Ohio Agricultural Sales Western: Thomas E. Knutson, Sumner, Wash Southern: Darin Bryan, La. and/or Service Western: Valone Ermis, Agua Dulce, Texas Placement in Babson Bros. Co./SURGE; Chevrolet Forage Production Agricultural Motor Division-Trucks, General Diversified Gehl Company and Northrup King Motors Corporation and ICI Americas Production Livestock Production Company IncJAg Products Central: Kirk D. Hollingsworth, Boone, Iowa DEKALB Genetics Corporation and Central: David R. Tometlch, Muscatine, Iowa Wayne Feed Division/Continental Eastern: Jon Orr, Apple Creek, Ohio LeaseAmerica Corporation Eastern: Angela L. Page, Dickerson, Md. Grain Company and Starbar Division Southern: Darren Chumley, Cumberland Gap, Central: Jason M. Schuette, Salem, III. Southern: Jeffrey C. Malhis, Vera Beach, Fla. of Zoecon Corporation Tenn. Eastern: Robert W. Tanner, Roseboro, N.C. Western: Scott Bamngton, Bradley, Okla. Central: Glen Waters, Norbome, Mo. Western: Judy Rezendes, Chowchilla, Calif. Southern: John Barry, Cottontown, Tenn.

Western: Brandon P. Beazer, Syracuse, Utah FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Proficiency Awards National FFA

Poultry Production Contests Red Brand fence/Made by Keystone Steel & Wire Company; Pitman-Moore Inc. and Chore-Time Equipment, There was no finer example Incorporated of performance under pressure Central: Jeff Stauffenecker, Greenbush, Minn. than the determined concentra- Eastern: Brad Craig, Washington C.H., Ohio tion of national contest partici- Southern: Keith Windham. Ozark, Ala. pants. After of training, Western: Jim L. Pigeon, Kansas, Okla. months teams converged on locations throughout Kansas City to pit Sheep Production themselves against entrants from other states. American Sheep Industry Association; National contests more Justin Boot Company; Kent Feeds, Inc. do and Evergreen Mills, Inc. than measure expertise; they Central: Jason Johnson, Delavan, Wis. help develop it. All participants Eastern: Paul Cassell, Wytheville, Va. were honored for their efforts at Southern: Amy Golden, Arthur, Tenn award banquets; one held for Western: Lance Moore, Coalville, Utah each of the ten contests. During these meal functions, winning teams and individuals were Soil and Water announced. Each first place team was Management presented with a trophy and all Ford New Holland, Inc. team members received a Underwood, Mankato, Kan, Central: Van E. plaque. Second through fifth Jefferson. Ohio Eastern: Gary Britton, place teams received a plaque, Southern: Jude A. Doise, Elton, La. and all other teams were Western: Eric Veach, Dallas, Ore. awarded certificates ranking them as gold, silver or bronze. Specialty Animal High individual scorers were recognized with a medal or Production certificate of honorable mention. Purina Mills, Incorporated and Country General Stores Agricultural Central: Anthony Heavin, Coatesville, Ind. Mechanics Eastern: Herbert L. Vincent, Bndgeport, W.Va. Firestone Trust Fund Southern: Mike McCracken, Avon Park, Fla. Sponsored by The Western: Jon Herrmann, Robstown, Texas

First place team: Leroy, Minn , Tony Hyberger, Keith Hanson, Tony Kieler Specialty Crop High individual: Keith Hanson, Leroy, Minn. Production Floriculture Meats Reynolds Tobacco Company RJ. Sponsored by Ortho Consumer Prod- Sponsored by Ceo. A. Hormel & Eastern: Bruce Jones, Appomattox, Va. Dairy ucts Division—Chevron Chemical Co. Company and Oscar Mayer Foods Southern: John Brown, Fall Branch, Tenn. Sponsored by Associated Milk Produc- and the National FFA Foundation Corporation Western: Jay M. Payne, Alex, Okla. ers, Inc. and Babson Bros. CoJSURGE General Fund

First place team: Clovis, Calif., Geofl Gates, team: Ferndale, Wash., Allison First place First place team: Hermann, Mo., Susan Bader, Tami Sagniere, Scott Gabnelson Swine Production Strotz, Ryan Lancaster, Brian Moore Tammy Bruckerhoff, Brenda Koelling

Pfizer Incorporated/Agricultural High individual: Ryan Picniazek, San Antonio, Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Division High individual: High individual: Susan Bader. Hermann, Mo. Texas Wash. Central: Angela R. Brown, West Bend, Iowa

Eastern: William Starling, Autryville, N.C. Southern: Ryan Thompson, Tiflon, Ga. Forestry Nursery/Landscape Western: Jeffrey S. Tondre, San Antonio, Texas Dairy Foods Sponsored by Homelite Division of Sponsored by American Association of Sponsored by Mid-Amer. 1 Dairyme Textron, Inc. and Champion Interna- Nurserymen, Inc.; Wholesale Nursery and Patz Sales, Inc. tional Corporation Growers of America, Inc.; Kubota Turf and Landscape 9 Tractor Corporation and CHIPCO / Management First place team: San Antonio, Texas, Kyle First place team: Hillsville, Va., Bradley Carico, Specialty Products Group of Rhone- Morgenrolh, Craig Fletcher, Dustn Morgenrotfi Darin Quesenberry, Alan Webb Poulenc Ag Company OM. Scott & Sons Central: Don Schieffer, Troy, Mo. High individual: Chris Soltau, Leroy, Minn. High individual: John Burks, Dunmore, W.Va. First place team: Bear Creek, N.C, Christina Eastern: Lionel C. Theriault. Caribou. Maine Brady, Robby Oldham, Jackie Caudle Southern: Chris Thompson, Martinez, Ga. Western: Joe Sohler, Gaslon, Ore. Farm Business Livestock High individual: Robby Oldham, Bear Creek, N.C. Sponsored by Purina Mills, Inc. Wildlife Management Deere Sponsored by John First place team: Waynoka, Okla., Fred Slater, Poultry Management Kyle Schwerdlfeger, Bryan Kutz Sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. and First place learn: Kingdom City, Mo., Kim The Prudential Foundation Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Truong, Duane Freels, Brian Zerr Central: Rodney Pennings, Denmark, Wis. High individual: Kyle Schwerdlfeger, Waynoka, Eastern: Michael R. Loy, Winchester, Va. Okla. First place team: Springdale, Ark., Eddie High individual: Gene Paulsen, Chappell, Neb. Southern: Al Griffin, Lineville, Ala. Shockley, Mark McClure, Glen Walker Western: Kreg A. Coggins, Enterpnse, Ore. High individual: Mark McClure, Springdale, Ark. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Agriscience Teacher of the Year

Sponsored by Dow Chemical U.S.A. and GTE Foundation National Winner: Elizabeth B. Wilson, Durham, N.C.

Elizabeth Wilson, the newest Agriscience Teacher of the Year, increased the number and quality of students enrolled at Charles E. Jordan High School through her innovative agriscience curriculum. Wilson developed and imple- mented a challenging program that includes courses in agri- science, horticulture, animal science and technology. She developed and wrote the cur- riculum in agriscience and tech- nology, which focuses on scien- tific methods, agricultural re- search and biotechnology. Each of her students has a unique agriscience research project ranging from aquaculture to computerized landscape design. Each regional winner was presented a plaque and a $500 Elizabeth Wilson, the first female Agriscience Teacher of the Year, was interviewed by Cyndi Young of Wfli-Radio, Jacksonville, Hi cash award. Wilson received an additional $1,500 cash award Miller, Lancaster, State Winners: and a plaque. N.J.; Charles E. Ohio; Elizabeth B. Wilson, Durham, N.C. ARKANSAS: Lloyd A. Ashlock, Harrison MONTANA: Oscar Cantu, Winifred

SOUTHERN: Terry E. Queen, Blairsville, Ga.; CALIFORNIA: Thomas Helm, North San Juan NORTH DAKOTA: Greg Thompson, Willislon Regional Winners: Joseph M. Zumstein, Hohenwald, Tenn.; Darrell FLORIDA: Eugene F. Dulac, Orange City OKLAHOMA: Bruce Akins. Comanche CENTRAL: Thomas P. Cory, Elkart. Iowa; Linda W. Ricketts, Green Sea, S.C. INDIANA: Ronald W. Hefty, Auburn SOUTH DAKOTA: John D. Rist, Bowdle W. (Schuh) Risl, Spencer, Wis.; Joe Farrell, Hill WESTERN: Steven W. Forsythe, El Paso, KENTUCKY: Wayne Ezell, Paducah VIRGINIA: Doug Rinker, Winchester

City, Kan. Texas; Ray E. Chelewski, Raton, N.M.; Gregory MICHIGAN: Peter F. Siler, Alto WYOMING: Donn C. Randall, Pine Bluffs

EASTERN: Anthony J. Juestrich, Hammonton, A. Pile, Sumner, Wash. MISSOURI: Edward Stephens, Carthage Agriscience Student Recognition

Sponsored by The national winner received OHIO: Robert J Bridwell, Zanesville; William J. TENNESSEE: Kerri E. Prince, Riceville VIRGINIA: John T. Stelzl, Stephens City; Monsanto Agricultural a $5,000 scholarship and the Choate, Akron runner-up, a $3,000 scholarship. PENNSYLVANIA: Steve J. Pavlesich, Morgan- Elizabeth D. Umberger, Mechanicsville Company All eight regional finalists town WISCONSIN: Paul Krueger, Honcon; Jeffrey L. National Winner: earned $2,500 for their efforts, SOUTH CAROLINA: Clay G. Britt, Nichols Zobeck, Ferryville and the fifty state winners each SOUTH DAKOTA: Jill Hemmstra, Dollon; Mark WYOMING: Douglas R. Woodall, Laramie Linda Mastin, received a $1,000 scholarship. Wagner, Wessington Springs Puyallup, Wash. Runner-up: Regional Winners: Stewart Humphrey, Julia M. Adkisson, Dexler. Iowa; Keith Arave, Lavonia, Ga. Keameyville, W.Va.; Jill A. Brady, Henderson,

Ky ; Sandra R. Goering, Newton, Kan.; For the second time, FFA Saundra Joy Harris, Leroy, W Va.; Stewart recognized nationally the efforts Humphrey, Lavonia, Ga.; Linda Mastin, of students in scientific endeav- Puyallup, Wash,; Renee M. Smith, Waterloo,

ors. Eight regional winners Ind. discussed their projects with a panel of judges on Thursday, State Winners: and late that afternoon, the CALIFORNIA: Ray Rezendes Jr., Chowchilla; winner's name was revealed on Mathieu P. Salgues, Philo the auditorium stage. FLORIDA: John A. Friend Jr., DeLeon Springs National winner Linda ILLINOIS: Mark A. McCully, Varna Mastin used a school experiment MINNESOTA: Jeff Feder, Madelia in treated forage to enhance her MISSISSIPPI: Terri L. Cobb, Weir Supervised Agricultural Experi- MISSOURI: Michael D. Birkman, Advance ence Program in sheep produc- MONTANA: Dawn M. Sherwood. Miles City tion. She found that a local yeast NEBRASKA: Blake Johnson, Holdrege plant by-product could be used NEW JERSEY: Elizabeth Jost, Washington to treat irrigated forage to im- NEW MEXICO: Cheryl L. Bada, Raton; Leah prove its feed value. The treated Patterson, Carrizozo forage compared favorably in NORTH CAROLINA: Kelly N. Butler, Mebane winner Linda Mastin was presented her plaqu by National FFA Vice President nutrition with alfalfa and dem- National NORTH DAKOTA: Tana R. Arnstad, Williston Warren Boerger as teacher Greg Pyle watches proudly. onstrated a considerable cost advantage. FFA— LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Stars Over America

fay Overton, left, and Damd Tometich congratulate each other after the Star Farmer and Star Agrib Cash awards sponsored America David Tometich of Muscatine, Iowa, has had his by the Executive own sheep shearing business Sponsors of the National since age 16 and now works as a FFA Foundation. wool buyer. Barry Todd of Film sponsored by Longs, S.C., works in his father's DuPont Agricultural agricultural machinery shop and is totally responsible for projects Products. International ordered by customers. James Experience Tour of Stern of Machipongo, Va., Europe sponsored by worked for a rose-growing Chrysler Corporation operation and for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Robert Fund, Elanco Products Wolfe of Hermiston, Ore., owns Company and Federal a sweet corn and potato market- Crop Insurance ing business. Corporation The four star farmers were recognized for their production expertise. Star Farmer of Star Farmer of America Jay Overton, Pond America: Creek, Okla., produces wheat and has a stocker and feeder calf Jay Lee Overton, operation. William Courterof Tammy Myer, a star candidate escort, is flanked by four of her charges at the convention. Pond Creek, Okla. Alma, Mich., owns 25 percent of She received the Honorary American FFA Degree for her work with the stars. his father's swine, dairy and Star Agribusinessman crop operation and plans to be of America: sole owner of the farm. Tony Janes of West Carroll Parish, La., David R. Tometich, incorporated agricultural engi- Muscatine, Iowa neering practices to improve the Thursday evening's "Stars efficiency of the family beef, rice Over America" pageant served and grain operation. Scott as an exciting look at the busi- McLamb of Midway, N.C., owns ness acumen of eight accom- 50 percent of the family farm, plished young people. Four star where beef, swine, tobacco, farmers and four star agribusi- grains, oil crops and fiber crops Mj§Sa nessmen were honored, along are raised. with their families and teachers, Following the pageant, all in a stirring ceremony. eight candidates and their fami- Before the big announce- lies were honored with a recep- • ment, the eight candidates spent tion in the convention news- 1 several days touring Kansas City room. Their next official function I -mm. ' *H. and attending special meetings will be travelling on the FFA and meal functions. On Thurs- Stars International Experience day, each went before the panel Tour of Europe. Each regional of judges to explain his program star received a $1,000 cash and FFA accomplishments. award; the Star Farmer of Amer- The records of the regional ica and Star Agribusinessman of i i f agribusinessmen were impres- America each received an addi- The eight regional stars were given VIP treatment throughout their week in Kansas City.

sive, their achievements many. tional $1,000. From left: David Tometich, Scott McLamb, Robert Wolfe, Tony fanes, James Stern, Barry Star Agribusinessman of Todd, \ay Overton, William Courier. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI American FFA Degrees

ALABAMA: William B Adams. Albertville; American FFA Degree Sponsored by Travis J. Pellerin, Rayne; Chad H. Racca. Iowa; David L Carter, Bfewton; Jelf Cowan. Hartlord; recipients were honored on Kevin Richard. Branch; Anatole T. Thibodeaux, Richard C. Dunnavanl, Ardmore; Christopher T. Friday afternoon as proud American Cyanamid Branch; Troy A. Thibodeaux, Branch

Garrison. Mt. Hope; Ronald S. Gatlin, Lester; MAINE: Lionel C Thenault III, Caribou; teachers, family members and Company, Agricultural Barry Gauldin. Lincoln; Terry S. Gray, Geneva; Lynwood C. Wmslow, Presque Isle friends looked on. The 698- Jimmy S. Hampton. Sylacauga; William A. MARYLAND: Richard L. member group was recognized Division; Case IH; Farm Burch, Mechanicsville; Hancock, Newville; Jimmy G. Holt, Athens; Paul Dean Poffenberger, Hagerstown; J. Brian for their attainment of degree Hudson, Opp; Steven C, Hull, Winlield; Patncia Credit System; Na-Churs Slonesiter, Union Bridge, Marcia J. Summers, requirements and for their out- R. Knight, Roanoke, Johnny E. Knighten, Frederick; Joseph Topper, Rocky Ridge standing in Plant Food Company; Brantley; Bradley K Lewis, ELkmont; Thomas performance FFA. MASSACHUSETTS: Joseph A. Cote, Fall River All stood together for the W. Malone Jr., Lincoln; Susan A. Martin, Pioneer Hi-Bred MICHIGAN: Chad L. Alverson, Wayland; Enterprise; Lucas C. McCollum, Mt. Hope; conferring of degrees and then Bradley L. Baxter, St. Louis; Ronald A.

Theron Pettis, Brewton; Troy A. Smith, Gadsen; waited patiently for their chance International, Inc. and Behrenwald, Lakeview; William D. Byrum Jr., James T. Waters, Enterprise; Kenny M White. to walk across the stage and Onondaga; William A. Courier, Alma; Scott A Pirelli Armstrong Tire Mt. Hope claim the coveted gold key and House, Webberville; Matthew D. Mikek, SI, certificate. Company

Charles J. Vieira, Tulare; Christy A. Wenzel, Sycamore; Ronald W Pierce, Marengo; Paul E.

Grass Valley; Brian C. Young, Dinuba Ruble, Nebo; Kalhy A. Schnell, Amboy; Corey

COLORADO: Kevin L. Brown, Lindon; Marc B. Torrance, Good Hope; Jon Van Dyke,

Dickinson, Maybell: Mark A. Dreher, Stratton; Louisville; Theodore R. Vinson, Fithian

Clark A. Miller, LaSalle; David G. Myers, Craig; INDIANA: Kenneth Bradley, Trafalgar; Darren

Brent Newbanks. Yuma; Jason R. Pachner, L. Coulter, Parker City; Thomas R. Crowe,

Akron; DavidS. Reyher, Yuma; Kraig J. Greensburg; Andrew L Oeckard, Sullivan; Brian

ALASKA: Whitney L. Bruno, North Pole Roesch, McClave; Donald K. Wrighl, Lindon L. Engleking, Greenfield; Richard E. Gregory, Louis; Michele L. Payn, Jonesville; Kelby J.

ARIZONA: Terry L. Chacon. Tucson; David L. CONNECTICUT: James R. Allyn, Preston; Mooresville; Randall S. Hardy, Lexington; Micah Ruckle, Whittemore; Jason Shilling, Quincy; Cook. Kingman; Lara A. Ferry, Chandler; Shani Joseph M Dzen, Broad Brook; Julie E Smith, W. Hefty, Auburn; Sandy Herre, Remington; William K. Word, Camden

LaSalvia, Laveen; Colin L. Mellon, Yuma; Lebanon; Janet K. Tuttle, Columbia; Laura L. Kristina M. Krom, Rochester; Kent Liechty, MINNESOTA: Randy Ascheman, Applelon;

Richard K. Rogers, Laveen; Shannon S Wimpfheimer. Easl Granby Geneva; Kurt M, Nagel, West Lafayette; Cyndy Grant Binlord, Luverne; Douglas D. Dahlke,

Schulz, Buckeye; Jeff Stephens, Casa Grande; Glencoe; Troy L. Erickson, Westbrook; David P

David Wealhertord, Laveen Fitzgerald, West Concord; Mark Fjelslad,

ARKANSAS: Stephen Ackerman, Hunlsville; Zumbro Falls; Brian Flom, Kenyon; Thomas

Jennifer J. Barber, Lake City; Robert A. Bollier, Griebel. Pipestone; David Lagerstedt, Adams; Greenbrier; Craig D. Brown, Siloam Spnngs, John R. Liepold, Cokalo; Jason W. Maahs,

Tina L. Drummond, Elkins; Eric Hughes, Litchfield; Michael A. Macho, LeCenter; Jon

Gurdon; Jamie Mundy, Siloam Springs; Brian Olson, Fosston; Slacy B. Stock, Fergus Falls;

Ragland, Marshall; Heath L. Shrable, Gepp; Jell Symanietz, Avon; Brian Thalmann, Plato;

Bradley W Thurman, SI. Joe; Sheila K. Webb, Barbara R. VanZomeren, Alexandria Lincoln; Lonnie D. Webb, Lincoln; Jennifer MISSISSIPPI: Wilton R. Cooper, Manlachie; Wells, Marshall; Jeffrey D. Wells, Paragould Melissa G. Crowder, Weir; Nick Doles, Calhoun

CALIFORNIA: Darren Aldaco, Visalia; Mike Cily; Richard C. Lacy, Lucedale; Hubert G.

Assali, Hughson; Scott Beylik, Fillmore; Rodney DELAWARE: Richard Dunning, Townsend; Earl D. Oakley, Breman; Todd Roberts, Syracuse; Loden, Manlachie; Joan McCraw, Laurel;

Bianchi, Hollister; Duarte Borges, Winton; J. Hurd, Clayton Charles E. Sieberns, Corydon; Glen A. Stites, Shawn L. Oliver, Weir; Michael R. Ormon,

Christine M. Bonon, Santa Maria; David Bryson, FLORIDA: Camron A. Asbell, Branson; Dan W. Deputy Hickory Flat; Patti Pickering, Laurel; Missy

Winton; Carrie Camarillo, Chowchiiia; Helder Beach, Trenton; William B. Crosby, Vera Beach; IOWA: David E. Anderegg, Guttenberg; Bill A. Prather, Roxie; John K. Shumpert, Nettleton;

Coehlo, Fresno; Nathan C. Corpuz, Lancaster; Dess Fennell III, McAplin; Stephen C. Gindl, Beizer, Alba; Angela R. Brown, West Bend; Kirby D. Stnnglellow, Lucedale; Gina Weeks,

Robert W. DeVaux, Lompoc; Wayne Edwards, Cantonment; Darrell Harvey, Glen St. Mary; Amy L. Brown. West Bend; Stephen K. Ackerman; Mark R Williams, Nettleton Santa Paula; Carrie W Ellington, Chico; Krisi Nicolle M. Lindholm, Dunnetlon; Jeffrey C. Eastman, Riceville; Jonathan Epley, Plainfield; MISSOURI: Teresa Beck, Cabool; Timothy A. Essegian, Selma; Corey Fagundes, Merced; Mathis, Vero Beach; Kimberly A. Matthias, Larry J. Geerts, Charles City; Gary W. Greil, Blankenship, Barnett; Jeffrey A. Bloss,

Brandon W. Friesen, Livingston; Alison K. Gainesville; Christ! McCraken, Avon Park; Central City; Mary E. Mathis, Eikhart; Perry P. Sarcoxie; Charles R. Carrier, Lockwood; David

Sonja J. Mullins, Sparr; Anna M. Revels, Center Mogler, Alyord; Steven J. Nauman, Floyd;

Hill; Robert A. Rogers, Orlando; Rebbeca D Kelley R. Prull, Anamosa: David R. Tomelich,

Shaw, Mayo; William E. Thomasson, Orlando; Muscatine; Christopher K. Wilson, Creston;

Paul Watson, Oxtord; Sidney Whitby Jr., Bell Thomas D Woodard, Creston; Thomas C. GEORGIA: Carol A. Bailey, Dawsonville; Zylstra, Sibley

Stacey R. Buffmgton, Jackson; Christopher C. KANSAS: Ron L. Benson, Clay Center; Roger

Cantrell, Ellijay; Steve Clark, Cairo; Dan Clary, E. Carnahan, Altamont; Myron J. Friesen,

Harlem; Kenneth B Fain, Tignall; Robert A. Newton; Dennis Fry, Fort Scott: Jackie

Futch, Ellijay; Stanley Henson, Canton; Dwayne McClaskey, Girard; Mary L. Nichols, West-

S. Higdon. Harlem; Scott Johnson, Covington; phalia; Michael D. Stauffer, Holton, Troy Strnad,

Kirk 0. Lowman, Ellijay; James A. Lumpkin, Formoso; Tim Turek, South Haven; Slede E.

Ashburn; Paul B. Martin, Cumming; Holly S. Underwood, Mankato

Gilbreath, Denair; Kimberly Gomes, Tulare; Mock, Patterson; Glenn E. Moore, Valdosta; KENTUCKY: Karen Anderson, Crestwood; E Cooley, Southwest City; Oebbie A. Dieck-

James J. Grossi III. Novato; Melissa Hatanaka, James R. Oliver, Dawsonville; Chaddrick R. Jonathan L. Ayer, Calhoun; Chad R. Batts, man, Mora; Steve Dubbert, Tipton; Michael E. Esparto; Roger W. King, Pelaluma; Scott Sumner, Lenox; Samuel R. West, Ellijay Fulton; Charles R. Bohanan, Paris; Marty A. Fugate, Rogersville; Matthew H. Garbee,

Koehn, Atwater; Dawn T. Lane, Littlerock; IDAHO: Kevin J, Barker, Payelte; Joseph M. Chandler, Franklin; James B. Clark, Nicholas- Billings; Shane Geib, Thayer; Todd Geisert,

Michael G. Layne, Sanger, Shannon Lourenzo, Bingham, Rupert; John C. Black, Almo; Sara ville; Bill Cliff, Princeton; Timmy Herndon, Mt. Washington; David A. Martin, Humansville;

Ferndale; Jeffrey S. Lundberg, Santa Maria; Braasch, Caldwell; Ryan W. Cranney, Oakley; Eden; Denlon Hippe, Frankfort; Elmer W. John N. Martin, Centralia; Terry L. Miles,

Vincent Machado, Chowchiiia; Michael L. Eileen L. Falen, Genesee; Casey N. Isom, Jenkins, Allensville; Scott D. Jernigan, Franklin; Leonard; Richard Scheer, New Haven; George

Machado, Visalia; Tom Minetti, Guadalupe; Fruitland; Julie Perkins, Bruneau; Ryan Buelord C. McDonald Jr., Lexington; Kenny M. E. Schupback, Keytesville; Matthew D. Senlell,

Sayt Munir, Atwater; Dayna N. Nachtigal, Samples, Burley; David W. Slolworthy, Shelley; McDowell, Beaver Dam; Paul A. Miles, Qulin; Ali Thompson, Niangua; Harold M. Winton; Norman D. Oilar, Corning; Joseph Vernon C. Wells, Buhl Owensboro; Robert S. Mooney, Dixon; Thompson, Marshall; Matthew Thummel,

Pacheco, Merced; Tammy Pilcher, Chowchiiia; ILLINOIS: Richard L. Aden, SI. Joseph; John A. Shannon Morgan, Alvaton; Heath Paylon, Sheridan; Glen Waters, Norbome; Craig

Dann J. Poston, Tulare; Dawna L. Ray, Barrington, Alexis; Jeffrey T. Beavers, Alexis; Versailles; Robert E. Phelps, Fredonia; Hebbie Westfall, Halfway; Scott M. Wheatcraft,

Chowchiiia; Judy Rezendes, Chowchiiia; Lisa Elaine J. Caveny, Litchfield: Deborah K. Purvis II, Georgetown; Kimberly L. Tooley, Brookfield; Stephen L. Yarick, Rich Hill

Rienslra, Fallbrook; Duane C. Rogers, Oroville; Hagemeyer, Esmond; Roger W. Harris Jr., Urjca; Benjamin Y. Wilson, Boaz MONTANA: Richard E. Bogden II, Ulm; Corey

Leslie Rowley, Visalia; Jose R. Salinas, Santa Moweaqua; Carl A. Heide, DeKalb; William LOUISIANA: Tammy L. Augustine, Kinder; Guenzler, Ronan; Sara Hougen, Melstone; Maria; Scot Sherman, Winton; Dustin D. Heinisch, DeKalb; Greg A. Janssen, Hanna Tony Janes. Oak Grove; Damon Laspe, Stephen Knulson, Clyde Park; Lisa M.

Snyder. Firebaugh; Brenda M. Souza, Tulare; City; Kendra R. Kleinik. Nokomis; Mark Knodle, Denham Springs; Danny LeJeune, Jennings; Loftsgaarden. Missoula; Rodney D. Miller, Miles

Kristi A. Sowells, Kingsburg; Christie Sutfin, Fillmore; Jennifer C. McCaw, Aledo; Earl T. Carey D. Martin, Fnerson; Waller E. McElduff. Cily; Dennis L. Mitchell, Chinook; Chris A.

Coming; Steven A. Teixeira, Santa Mana; Mecklenburg, Sycamore; James Meisinger, Choudrant; Dwayne P. Nunez, Grand Chenier; Ostberg, Fairfield; Julie A. WeinzetJ. Custer FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI American FFA Degrees

NEBRASKA: Shane A. Belohrad, Leigh; Julie SOUTH DAKOTA: Donnie Adams, Sioux Falls;

D. Classen, Ayr; Kim G. Friesen, Henderson; Arlyn J. Langerock, Marion; Thomas Randall, Harris Grunden, Curtis; Michael C. Janing, Salem; Dennis D. Rennich, Harrisburg; Norman

Geneva; Judson J- Jesske, Blue Hill; Merlin R. W. Siebrecht, Redfield; Michael Stietvater,

Prior II, Imperial; Kelly A- Reichman, Big Salem

Springs; William J. Smith, Ashland; Susan R. TENNESSEE: Johnny Barry, Cottontown; Kate

Smydra, Boelus; Brian D. Thompson, Dunnig Bell, Fnendship; Chris Collier, Surgoinsville;

NEVADA: Thomas Barnes, Elko; Susan M. Justin S. Davis, Covington; Thomas B. Gentry, Black, Eureka; Jennifer K. DeVries, Deeth; Jon Smyrna; James D. Jemigan, Cottontown;

A. George, Winnemucca; Patricia J. Hull, Angela M. Lee, Cleveland; Kelly Melton,

Eureka; AnnaLyn Settelmeyer, Minden; Paul M Woodbury; Sue Ann Moore, Dyersburg; John B. Tomera, Battle Mountain Linkey, Pemberville; Susan M. Lokai. Colum- Morrow, Culleoka; Marcus E. Peery, Culleoka; David M. Whitaker, Kanosh Bridgeton; NEW JERSEY: John A. Ackley, bus; Jeffrey A. Meier, Ft. Recovery; Daniel R. Melmda J. Poplin, Maryville; Anthony Price, VERMONT: Thomas A. Capra, Ferrisburg; Robert J, Faber Jr., Allentown Miller, Convoy; Mike Miller, Waterlord; Heather Bulls Gap; Johnny R. Rogers, Madisonville; Warren W. Nop, Salisbury; Amy C. Pease,

NEW MEXICO: Michael J. Bennett, Artesia; D. Oros, West Salem; Mike Perry, Cable; Daniel Sonny Spear, Red Boiling Springs; George F. Tunbridge; Dean C. Wright, Enosburg Falls

Schroer, New Breman; Pamela K. Shammo, VIRGINIA: Craig Bailey, Harrisonburg; John C.

Gibsonburg; Scott Streber, New Vienna; Randy Banks Jr., Hillsville; Bryan A. Cauthorn,

Sullivan, West Mansfield; Todd Swetland, Ashland; Kevin K. Craun, Ml. Crawlord; Nelson

Marengo; Douglas L. Yeary II, Adamsville; Lori M. Diehl II, Harrisonburg; Carl Felts, Toms

A. Zenz, Liberty Center Brook; Jeffrey S. Fritz, Abingdon; Darren C. OKLAHOMA: Mikeal Alexander, Spiro; Darren Heath, Glade Spring; Carol Heizer, Middle-

R. Baker, Indiahoma; Nathaniel A. Beisel, brook; Robert L. Ingram, Floyd; Scot E. Lilly,

Fargo; Joel C. Bogdahn, Fargo; Steven D. Mechanicsville; Kathy D. Lineburg, Middletown;

Cantrell, Collinsville; Todd Culp, Billings; Revonda L. McGrady, Hillsville; Thomas D.

Jayson W. Davison, Guthrie; John Dudley II, Musick, Damascus; Hunter B. Richardson,

Tipton; James E. Evans, Nash; Karen L. West Point; James D. Stern III, Warsaw; Tina

Fellers, Byron; Joey M. Fitzgerald, Minco; Paul M. Stiles, Woodstock; Eric D. Stogdale, ML

Randy Bouldin, Portales; Billy R. Copeland, St. C. Fruendt, Guthrie; Chad Gray, Durant; Steadman, Whitesbuerg; Randy Sutherland, Sidney; Kirk A. Swortzel, Greenville; Kevin D.

Vrain; Sandra Copeland, Mountainair; Ernest M. Bradley N. Harper, Calera; Jeff Harrison, Hugo; Cottontown; Mark D. Teague. Parsons; Stacy Thayer, Abingdon; Timothy M. Ward, Hillsville;

Cummings, Truth or Consequences; James M. Jon D. Henley, Collinsville; Matt B. Jones, D. Vise, Decalurville; Ginger F. Wilson, Phillip E. Whitlow, Brookneal

Jones, Roswell; David D. Massey, Edgewood; Catoosa; Michael Kelsey, Rush Springs; Bryan Cleveland WASHINGTON: Steven J. Anderson, Winlock;

Fara Smith, Ralon E. Kennedy. Lane; Robert L. Listen, Jones; TEXAS: Ryan K. Aschenbeck. Round Top; David W. Creveling, Methow; Richard DeRuwe,

NEW YORK: Michael T. Bennett, Bouckville; David Manloolh, Lindsay; Joey C. McEnlire, Mikyela L. Ashby, Henderson; Daniel L. Washtunca; Rob Enbody, Toledo; James W.

Tricia L Burns, Vernon Center; Lee J. Clark, gra; Jay L. Overton, Pond Creek; David F. Bluntzer. Robstown; Milton S. Boren, McKmney; Gray, Deer Park; Dennis Jensen, Bow; Gary D.

Gouverneur; Richard I. Coombe Jr., Chad Breeding, Miami; Donnell Brown,

Grahamsville; Diana L. Curtis, Cazenovia, Throckmorton; Gena Brown, Dayton; Matt

Justin F. Forward, Bouckville; Mark A. Hogan, Chachere, Dayton; Stephanie K. Colfey,

Canastota; David M. Klatehn. Kendall; James Bloomington; Jimmy L. Culp, Sanger; John S.

0. Lapham, Woodhull; Thomas H. Ripley, Davis, Arlington; Stacey L. Davis, Chico; Janet

Moravia; Todd A. Shelmidine, Adams; Todd J. B. Dillard, Waskom; Delinda D. Dutton,

Zinkievich, Medina Baytown; Lee Essman Jr., Bedias; William

NORTH CAROLINA: Michael Beal. Ramseur; Garrett, Bridgeport; Cherrie K. George,

William R. Boaz. Yanceyville; Jennifer L. Brashear; Gregory B. Good, Booker; Melissa A.

Dunnagan, Durham; Mitchell E. Hardee, Harris, Merkel; Steven C. Heller, Lexington; Roy

Clarendon; Barry J. Huffman, Richlands: Ron Henderson, Hunt; Jon Herrman, Robstown;

Kelly, Candor; Edward J. King Jr., Weaverville; David C. Howell, Seymour; Barry W. Hudgens,

Donna L. Koontz, Lexington; William T. Payne, Alex; Clayton Pope, Loyal: Kyle Smith, Mabank; Carey C. Hudson, Alvarado; Darren Kidd, Yelm; Chad E. Lietz, Othello; Barry G.

Lawrence Jr., Seagrove; Rebecca M. Lew, Tipton; Lance Smith, Lawton; Shawn A. Sparks, Hughes, Booker; James B Johnson, Mathews, Winiock; Dennis P. Micketsen,

Cary; Scott McLamb, Roseboro; Amy L. Alex; Lee C. Sparks, Billings; Tracy B. Spnngs, Ropesville; Scott A. Jones, Granbury; Larry J. Winlock; Pat Motz, Dutch Harbor; Craig A.

McPherson, Chadbourn; Randall H. Morgan, Eldorado; Mike Swafford, Purcell; James W. Kapavik, Gonzales; Lyle L. Keeton, Lubbock; Oswalt, Toppenish; Jeffrey A. Roesli, Tacoma;

Bath; Toby L. Parker, Matthews; Benjamin D. Talley Jr., Kingston; Douglas R. Voth, Adair; Lesa A. King, Howe; Blaine Lemons, Colorado Miranda N. Ruby, Spokane; Mike Swezey,

Potter, New Bern; Philip C. Shivar, Dudley; Will A. Wagar, Nash; Tracy Wagoner, Talala City; Scotta K. Masterson, Guthrie; Marty B. Spokane; Mike Wallace, Cheney; Jay Wilson, Bradlord H. Sprinkle, Marshall; Charles H. OREGON: Patty A. Abell, Canby; Cameron McKinzie, Dike; Steven D. Mikeska, Rogers; Yelm

Craig, Hillsboro; Daniel J. Dumler, Salem; WEST VIRGINA: Joey B. Bartgis, Hedgesville;

Daniel G. Fanning, Amity; John R. Hepton, Mary L. Coffman, Lewisburg; Benjamin L. Ellis,

Enterprise; Thomas J. Miller, Brooks; Scott Renick; David L. Grimes, Dunmore; J. Scott

Ruby, Scio; Michael W. Rusher, Salem; David McDaniel, Martinsburg; Philip Miihlbach,

G. Schelfler, Eagle Point; Shaun D. Steinbeck, Ravenswood; Kurtis W. Mong, Martinsburg;

Culver; Tony Stevens, Junction City; Robert B. Angela Peggs, Cox's Mill; Betsy L. Sayre, Wolle, Hermiston Kenna; James R. Sayre, Ripley PENNSYLVANIA: Mark R. Anderson, Dover; WISCONSIN: Jon Anderson, Montlort; Timothy

Charles J. Ax III, Middleburg; Dale Balmer, Bartel, Manawa; Mike Bodart, Pulaski; Randall

Lebanon; David J. Bristol, Troy; Richard A. L. Cams, Cuba City; Brian R. Coulthard, Cuba

Crone, Danville: Timothy R, Elliott, Lebanon; Cily; Amy Espenscheid, Argyle, Eugene

Dean Erway, Ulysses; Robert W. Gabel, Gehring, Hartford; Jeffrey D. Heck, Greenwood;

Starnes, Mooresville; N. Scott Vanhoy, Gold Newport; Brent A. Harner, Leek Kill; Fred Hoch, Brent A. Neuhaus, Robinson; Jay M. Norman, Tim J. Heck, Greenwood; Tim Heeg,

Hill; Timothy L. While, Cleveland; Ellen M. Shippensburg; Jere L. Hoover, Conestoga; Howe; Dennis Paetzold, Hereford; Randy Marshlield; Richard A. Heme Jr., Helenville; Jay Williams, Staley; Jeff Worley, Leicester; James H. Houser, Spnng Mills; Floyd B. Huber, Pickett, Beevilte; Kip D. Reagor, Seymour; Keith Jauquet, Luxemburg; Peter R. Jones, Lake

Thelmer W. Wrench, Godwin Leola; Gerald E. Murray, Meyersdale; Rodney H. Reep, Blossom; Randy Rothlisberger, Geneva; Douglas L. Kurt, Cottage Grove;

NORTH DAKOTA: Duane Carlson, McLeod; L. Nissly. Lancaster; Daniel L. Over, Woodbury; Beevilte; Roger Satterwhite, Haltsville; Freddie Randy A. Meyer, Neillsville; Cliff Nelson, N, Byron Carter. Fortuna; Scott S. Grate, Battle John P. Painter II, Westfield; Dean P. Shank, Schuetze, Pleasanton; Rusty Simpson, Nemo; Blanchardville; Larry G. Nelson, Alma Center;

View; Kelly Linster, Berthold; Will J. MacDonald, East Berlin; Lydee Shea, Hummelslown; Greg Edward L. Strange, Kerens; Pete Thonsgaard, Steve Norton, Mineral Point; Dennis R. Bismark; V. Bernville; Thomas Nord, Enderlin; Kurt D. Stncker, Craig B. Waltermire, Dayton; Daniel Tucker III, Palacios; Martin T. Patterson, Glen Haven; Douglas J. Pribyl,

Schalt, St. Anonlhy; Dale J. Srumvoll, Cole- Rockwood; Darryl E. Weaver, East Earl; Daniel Tudyk, Pleasanton; Michael K. Walter, Oglesby; Denmark; Jeffrey R. Saharsky, Green Bay; harbor; Ellen A. Thomas, Mandan L. Wilkinson, Gettysburg Joe M. Walters, Pickton; Angie Wentworth, Daniel M. Sievert, Bonduel; Kent M. Thompson,

OHIO: Alan E. Aichholz, Attica; Nicholas W. RHODE ISLAND: Julie Tefft, West Greenwich Silsbee; Jeremy West, Buffalo; Laurie D. Viroqua; Michelle L. Waege, Tomah; Greg

Baughman, Botkins; Jody Bennett, Hamilton; SOUTH CAROLINA: Brian K. Clinkscales, Williamson, Liberty; Weston W. Winters, Wright, Galesville; Leonard E. Yoap, Pound; Devin L. Dauterman, Bowling Green; Travis L. Starr; Floyd D. Elliott, Galivant's Ferry; James Pattonville Robert M. Zellmer, Elderton

Fliehman, Sabina; Michael D. Hamilton, L. Ennis Jr., Aiken; Matthew J. Gordon, UTAH: Noel Cowley, Glenwood; Corey WYOMING: Melissa Derry, Powell; Daryne

Carrollton; H. Jeffrey Harrod, Wapakoneta; Hampton; Timothy C. Graves, Estill; Ralph D. Ercanbrack, Santaquin; Greg Houston, Fegler, Arapahoe; Reynold D. Gardner, Aflon;

David M. Hartschuh, Sycamore; Mark Johnson, Nichols; William R. McAdams II, Roosevelt; Lisa Killpack, Tooele; Gregory P. Brent T. Good, Powell; Tina M. Guest, Hawk

Heitkamp, Anna; Jerry L. Horn Jr., New Townville; Lloyd Richardson II, Gresham; Miner, Spnngville; Kirk L. Orgill, Coalville; Spnngs; Tye L. Henderson, Powell; Joey

Philadelphia; James R. Kiko Jr., Paris; Bill King, Patrick E. Settle, Inman; Barry D. Todd, Longs; Nichole Phillips, Spnngville; Glen K. Swallow, Johnson, Newcastle; Albert A. Renner,

Marysville; Janet Leonhardt, Crestline; Lyle J. Tyron Williams, Gresham Fillmore; Michael R. Thomsen, Spanish Fork; Meeteelse FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National FFA Foundation

Sponsors Invest in Agriculture's Future

After the fog had cleared and the evening session of the FFA the lasers had faded, FFA mem- convention. The session facili- bers exploded with pride, excite- tated an atmosphere for FFA ment and appreciation when the members to express their appre- 1988-89 National FFA Founda- ciation to sponsors as well as tion Sponsors' Board Chairman providing sponsors with an Nick Babson announced a rec- opportunity to familiarize them- ord-setting fund raising total of selves with FFA members and $3,720,000. their programs. The $350,000 increase over "Tonight is the night," Bab- last year was directed by Bab- son said of the Thursday eve- son, who is also president and ning convention session. "To- chairman of Babson Bros. Co./ day, somebody told me, 'If you SURGE, along with 30 execu- can't light somebody's fire on tives who compose the founda- this night, then the wood must tion board and a five-member be wet.'" staff based in Madison, Wis. To Like Babson, Jim Cornick, reach the grand total, the foun- publisher of Successful Farming, Ken Curry, Unioninlle, Mich., tries out his new purchase, a Yamaha Breeze, Wednesday dation collected around $15,000 enjoys the convention. night after the National FTA Alumni Auction as David Byers, director of sales of ATV a day. "I look forward to conven- marketing for Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., looks on. Yamaha donated the vehicle the annual alumni fundraising auction. "We set an aggressive goal tion every year to rejuvenate for for ourselves, and, even better, myself and company person- people at one place except sors are proposing programs we exceeded it," said Babson. nel," Cornick said. "Seeing maybe a football or baseball useful to preparing members for Bernie Staller, executive young people excited about game in Japan," Shichiri said. employment and leadership in director of the foundation, said agriculture is like a field trip into "There are so many young the ever-changing industry. "Foundation sponsors consider tomorrow." people wearing the same uni- "Members should come to their contribution an investment Seiji Shichiri, president of form, showing everyone is look at the foundation as a in young people, agriculture and Mitsui Grain Corporation and headed in the same direction." partner," Staller said. "We'll the future." recipient of one of this year's To support the goals of the provide the awards and recogni- To evaluate that investment, Distinguished Service Awards, FFA, the foundation also helps tion if you do the work. This many of the 988 sponsors has found the National FFA develop new programs for FFA partnership will produce better nationwide participated in Convention to be a new and and agricultural education. men and women, better ag Thursday's contest, proficiency unique experience. Complementing the trend of leaders, and finally, stronger and star candidate judging, and "I've never seen so many broad-based agriculture, spon- agriculture," he added.

National FFA Sponsors' Boards 35 Year Sponsor Southern States Cooperative Executive Council 1989-1990

Chairman Nicholas C. Babson Don Berg, Vice President Milk Procurement Division, Land O'Lakes, Inc 25 Year Sponsors

President & Chairman ot the Board, Babson Bros. Co./SURGE Neal 0. Chrisfenson, Vice President, Farm Equipment 8 Consumer Associated Milk Producers, Products Marketing, USA 8 Canada, Deere 8 Company Oakbrook, Illinois Incorporated John Haid, Senior Vice President, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Richard S. Auchincloss Roger Heins, General Manager, Farnam Livestock Products Gaylord Chairman-Elect 1990 - Thomas J. Hennesy Donnelley Jerry Kane, President, Vice First National Bank of Chicago Indiana Farm Bureau Chairman, TSC Industries, Inc. James W. Kent, Vice President, L. William Teweles 8 Co. Cooperative Association, Nashville, Tennessee Al Kern, Vice President of Commercial Development 8 Marketing, Incorporated Mycogen Corporation The Sherwin-Williams Chairman-Elect 1991 • Robert W. Reynolds Emmetl J. Scherrman, President, LeaseAmerica Corporation Foundation Vice President, North America, Monsanto Agricultural Company Charlie Scholes, Vice President, Marketing, Vicon Charles E. Seaton, President, Vigoro Industries, Inc. St. Louis, Missouri James Slpforskl, President, National FFA Alumni 15 Year Sponsors Lynnville Smith, Vice President, Purchasing 8 Distribution, Carnation Past Chairman - Joseph Downey American Breeders Service Company Vice President, Dow Chemical Company The American Morgan Horse George C. Thornton, General Manager, Administration 8 Control, ICI Institute, Incorporated Indianapolis, Indiana Americas Inc. Calcot, Ltd. Gerald Welch, Senior Vice President 8 General Manager, Agricultural Caterpillar Tractor Company Division, The Upjohn Company 1988-1989 Fermenta ASC Corporation Noel E. Callahan, President 8 Chairman, Callahan Enterprises, Inc. 1990-91 Ronald N. Goddard John Coy, Consultant Golden Harvest Seeds, Olln N. Andrews, Jr., Chairman, CEO 8 President, Farmers Hybrid Dr. Wld P. Crawford, Executive Vice President, Agricultural Division, Incorporated Companies, Inc. Pfizer Incorporated Enos B. Heisey Dr. Mark Atwood, Vice President Agricultural Division, American E. Donald Griffin, Vice Lewistown State Bank President. U.S. Operations, MSD AGVET Cyanamid Company Division, Merck 8 Co., Inc. Glenn D. Luedke Frank C. "Buzz" Baker, President, CMF8Z Cedar Rapids Larry D. Hayes, President, Agricultural Milk Specialties Company Products, Rural Systems Division, George S. Dahlman, Managing Director 8 Senior Research Analyst, Butler Manufacturing Company Piper, Jaffray 8 Hopwood Incorporated National Association John D. Kelly, President 8 CEO, Na-Churs Plant Food Company Nick Hein, Director Marketing 8 Sales North American Agricultural Supervisors of Raymond Marttila, Vice President and Director, CTB, Inc. Products Department, Dow Chemical U.S.A. Agricultural Education Gary W. McKillips, Vice President, Public Affairs, Contel Corporation Mark S. Hodgson, President 8 CEO, Northrup King Co. R.S. Owens & Company

Rick Metzger, Past President, National FFA Alumni Association Phillip J. James, President, United Agn Products David Phillipson

Dale A. Miller, President and CEO, Sandoz Crop Protection Corporation Kenneth W. Kemp, Vice President, Marketing Agricultural Division, J. Paul Taber Bernard L. Nielsen, President 8 CEO, Gehl Company CIBA-GEIGY Corporation Wilbur L. Townsend

Robert J. Rauscher, Vice President Marketing, Amoco Oil Company Edward L McMillan, President 8 CEO, Purina Mills, Inc. Vermeer Manufacturing

Richard H. Severson, President, Kent Feeds, Inc. Butch L. Mercer, Product Manager, Cattle Biologicals, Norden Company Bruce G. Wheeler, President, Country General Stores Laboratories Wholesale Nursery Growers of Joslah Phelps, President Elect, National FFA Alumni Jerome B. York. Vice President 8 Corporate Controller, Dodge Car 8 America, Incorporated Robert Pritchard, Manager, Public Relations, Genetics Truck, Chrysler Motors Corporation W. DEKALB Donald H. Zarley Corporation

18 FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National FFA Foundation

Hennesy Leads Foundation into New Decade

"Going to the convention heavy metal music. Not that becomes a labor of love," said heavy metal music is bad, but Thomas Hennesy, chairman of working with an element that TSC Stores and the 1990 Na- still goes to church and has old- tional FFA Foundation Spon- fashioned values gives me great sors' Board. "I like to see the personal satisfaction," Hennesy quality and caliber of members said. who attend the convention." In addition to the obvious Hennesy became involved goal of raising even more money with the FFA and foundation next year as foundation chair, board four years ago when his Hennesy hopes to gain more ex- company sponsored a $25,000 posure for the FFA. scholarship to return some of "Not enough people are

their own good fortune to their aware of FFA. When I joined the customers. foundation board and came to

Besides promoting goodwill Kansas City, I asked myself

to customers, Hennesy enjoys 'Why haven't I seen blue jackets working with the foundation before now? Where have they and the FFA. been all this time?'

"I gain personal satisfaction "Before I was a member of

by contributing to such a great the foundation board, I knew

character-building organiza- nothing of the organization. I

tion." he said. "I always thought thought it was just a farm or- of the FFA as a farm organiza- ganization. But the focus of FFA tion, but it really develops and is changing. That needs to be enhances character. conveyed to others, especially "I believe there is a lower sponsors who we're trying to get incidence of crime and substance to dig into their pockets." abuse among the youth who are Hennesy believes an impor- Thomas Hennesy, 1990 National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Board and T5C Stores FFA members. Most FFA mem- tant part of foundation fund- chairman, puts in overtime speaking with FFA members after Thursday night's session of bers have a purpose in life-a raising rests on the shoulders of the National FFA Convention. goal to fulfill that gives them a FFA members. focus," he said. "There are no sweeter words,

Hennesy lives in a suburban except perhaps 'I love you,' than town outside Nashville. "I wish 'thank you,'" Hennesy said. "A Distinguished Service we had a local chapter so that I piece of stationery and a 25-cent could see close-hand FFA ideals stamp can go a long way. If each Citations and activities at work. member picks one company and "The FFA and its members writes a thank-you letter... have refreshed me, made me imagine how a company presi- Four companies were work to national FFA convention realize the youth of America are dent would feel receiving 40,000 awarded Distinguished Service speakers and state/regional confer- ences. Currently, the company sup- not all bad," he said. "A portion thank-you letters? They're not Citations at the Thursday after- ports Agricultural Processing profi- of America's youth still has high necessarily looking for a direct noon session. Selected by the ciency and General Fund programs. standards, integrity and morals. response at the cash register, but National FFA Board of Directors Lynnville Smith is serving on the FFA members have shown me acknowledgement for their con- in July, potential recipient com- National FFA Foundation Board and that not all youth have pink hair tributions." panies are nominated by state Clarke A. Nelson was the 1978 board chair. Other Carnation Company that sticks out and listen to and national leaders. personnel have judged national Although the FFA is a stu- contests and hosted national FFA organization, it dent could not officer visits. survive without financial and The Firestone Trust personal support from compa- nies and their representatives. Fund The Distinguished Service For 45 years, the Firestone Trust Award recognizes companies Fund has supported the FFA monetar- who have made a long-term ily and with leadership in the National FFA Foundation. Horace O. Millhone commitment to the improve- was the first foundation board chair in agricultural education ment of 1947- '48. The Firestone Trust Fund has and the FFA. sponsored agricultural mechanics Mitsui Grain Corp., scholarships and has been the sole sponsor of the National FFA Agricul- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. tural Mechanics contest since its inception 16 years ago. The fund The Mitsui Grain Corporation, sponsored the 50th anniversary FFA Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has funded the film in 1977. National Officer International Experi- ence Program for 10 years. Besides Upjohn Company, making monetary donations, company employees in Tokyo have spent many Agricultural Division long hours meeting with national Through its subsidiary company, officers. Mitsui Grain Corporation, Asgrow Seed, the Upjohn Company, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. officials have been Agricultural Division has had an active participants in the National FFA international impact by providing Accepting Distinguished Service Citations on behalf their companies were, from left, Foundation, serving several terms on seeds to FFA brother organizations in of the board. Panama and Colombia. A 20-year Jerry Nunn, Firestone Trust Fund; Ron Miller, Upjohn Company, Agricultural National FFA Foundation sponsor, the Division; Seiji Shichiri, Mitsui Grain Corporation; and Lynnville Smith, Carnation Company Upjohn Company, Agricultural Carnation Company. The Carnation Company has Division has supplied a board chair, sponsored a variety of activities from and Gerald Welch is currently a National FFA Band, Sheep Production member of the Sponsors' Board. proficiency Awards and Ag Ed Net- FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Prepared Public Speaking

Sponsored by Farm Animals Or Food FMC Foundation Machines "Farmers in Massachusetts have tory to the livestock industry were Finals of the National FFA Krista D. Fritz successfully defeated a state ballot question, spraypainted on the front of the building Prepared Public Speaking Con- 71 percent to 29 percent, that would have and a brick with a Molotov cocktail was given nonfarmers a big say in how livestock test took place in a packed arena Animal Agriculture! Think about it! thrown through the front door. "During the What producers in that state manage their past 18 months more than Friday night between presenta- do you sec? A small family farm with 60 acts of its red barn, a few chickens in the yard, animals. violence have been committed in California tions of agricultural proficiency some pigs wallowing in the mud and a cow 'The battle started when an animal awards. Four regional finalists grazing in a lush green pasture? Or do you rights group called CEASE, the Coalition to Now that the animal rights issue has End Animal Suffering competed for the top spot in see a sterile, mechanized, emotionless "food and Exploitation, drawn the public's attention, don't expect it prepared communications. factory" where they produce animals as launched a petition drive that pushed the to disappear. 'The 400 animal rights groups though they are parts on an assembly line? proposal onto the November ballot in the in this country have a S200 million base and Each speaker gave a six-to- Fortunately, neither of these pictures is form of a referendum question. They were the radical end of the movement has eight minute presentation and completely correct. able to persuade people to sign the petition already vandalized numerous livestock answered questions posed by a Today, animal agriculture in the United by asking one simple question, 'Do you facilities in recent years." is support humane treatment of animals?'" Being livestock panel of judges. States a dynamic specialized industry, a producer myself, I am which is envied by the rest of the world. The proposal, known as question three, compelled to ask myself this question, The four finalists received "Our nation's agriculture is unique, called for a five-member advisory board "Should I be concerned with these incidents plaques cash $200 and awards— considering it requires only 3 percent to that would be responsible for setting up that are happening on the east and west for fourth place, $250 for third feed 100 percent of the population as regulations on animal feeding, transporta- coasts?" The answer is a definite yes! tion, housing and slaughter. CEASE also Simply because place, $275 for second place, and efficiently and effectively as it does. As con- the action is on the coasts, sumers, Americans are the most economi- wanted animal rights organizations to have we cannot assume that there are no animal $300 to the national winner. cally fed population that exists. approval power over four out of the the rights groups plotting a movement here in 'The key to this efficiency? The best five positions on that board. the Midwest. National Winner: cared-for livestock and poultry in the "Steve Kopperud, a spokesperson for the All livestock producers must be pre- Farm Animal Welfare Coalition, is Krista Fritz, Poland, Ind. world." Thanks to billions of dollars being which a pared to confront this issue. We not only spent on private and governmental national organization representing livestock have to defend consumption of our product Second Place: research toward raising quality livestock, producers and agribusinesses on the animal and the practices we use, but we must also we now have improved animal housing rights issue, said, 'It was a very clever tactic discharge the misconceptions that seem to Julie Carabia, Knoxville, Tenn. facilities, management practices, and on CEASE's part. They were asking an overshadow animal agriculture. Animal Third Place: healthy, nutritious feeds. In the ever- uninitiated, largely urban public to make a rights groups are using these misconcep- changing realm of animal agriculture, judgement on something of which they had tions to misinform the public. Anne Kemp, Mt. Airy, Md. livestock producers have two primary virtually no knowledge and understand- "According to the publication Myths and concerns. First, their concern for providing ing—animal husbandry practices.'" Facts about Animal Agriculture, published Place: by Fourth the highest quality, safest food in the world Although the livestock producers and the Farm Animal Welfare Coalition, two of Zach Brady, Abilene, Texas and second, their concern for the welfare of agribusinesses won the battle in Massachu- the most prominent misconceptions are as the animals. setts, the animal rights activists feel that follows: 'Farm animals are routinely raised "One of the best strongholds of animal they are ahead in winning the war. Some on factory farms, confined in crowded, un- welfare in our culture is the farmer. As a may feel that the words battle and war are ventilated cages and sheds.' result of an increasingly urban society, our much too extreme to use when discussing 'The truth is, animals are generally kept contact with farm animals is limited." This this issue, but the animal rights activists in bams or other sanitary production units limitation is resulting in a lack of under- have put what were once just fierce words, to protect the health and welfare of the standing about the actual needs and roles of into frightening actions. What once was just animal. Housing protects animals from domestic farm animals. a theoretical animal rights issue has now predators, disease and bad weather or Currently, some animal interest groups become a threatening reality to agriculture. extreme climate. Housing also makes are initiating a criticism of modern food "On January 29, 1989, flames leapt breeding and birth less stressful, protects

animal production. These groups are through the Dixon Livestock Auction in young animals and makes it easier for supporting issues that are sometimes Dixon, California." The fire destroyed farmers to care for both the healthy and the emotional, distorted and designed to primarily the sheep and hog rings of what sick animals." convince the public that livestock producers was one of the largest livestock auctions in 'The second misconception is that The no longer treat their animals as animals, but California. "An animal rights group average U.S. farm animal is fed whatever as "food machines." These "animal rights" aligning itself with the well-known the farmer happens to have available, activists, as they arc called, are going so far environmental group. Earth First!, claimed without regard to what the animal needs as to propose legislation against what they responsibility for the quarter of a million for good health.' The average U.S. farm consider inhumane treatment of animals, dollars in damages." animal, from the standpoint of nutrition, which would cause animal agriculture, as Another incident that recently took place eats better than the average U.S. citizen.

we know it, to drastically change, or in was at the headquarters of the California While most people don't realize how many some cases, cease altogether. Cattlemen's Association. Slogans deroga- calories they consume in a day, feed manu- facturers and farmers sec that each farm

in By what 1 have illustrated in these Agriculture it is that in for Computers examples, obvious order livestock producers to win the war against Sponsored by General $500 and a plaque and the run- ILLINOIS: Jason Newell, Belle Rive the animal rights activists, we must educate ner-up received $250 and a INDIANA: Sandra A. Davis, Colfax our public and set the record straight! By Fund of the National FFA KANSAS: Van E. Underwood, Mankato utilizing our animal agriculture related or- plaque. ganizations, such as the National Inc. KENTUCKY: Gregory L. Willoughby, Scottsville Foundation, Cattlemen's Association, National Pork National Winner: LOUISIANA: Kelly Jones, Denham Springs The Computers in Agricul- Producers Association and the Farm Pleis, Fairbank, MAINE: Mark Madore, Caribou ture competition is designed to Mark Iowa Animal Welfare Coalition, we can conduct MASSACHUSETTS: Arnold J. Fedelia, reward students developing a campaign that will educate the public Runner-Up: Attleboro while protecting our interests. their computer expertise and Neal Deremer, Beaver Crossing, MICHIGAN: Stephen Dailey, Port Hope But not only must we fight this issue on putting their knowledge to work the national level, we also fight it on Neb. MINNESOTA: Chad D. Bot, Cottonwood must the local level. Ways in which we can in a practical way. MONTANA: Jay Boysun, Wolf Point convey the message of the farmer on the National winner Mark Pleis, Finalists: NEVADA: Darla Sims, Wells local level include having livestock produc- 17, has his software CALIFORNIA: Susan Richards, LeGrand NEW MEXICO: Jason Richards, Animas own com- ers debate this issue on radio and TV, pany. Besides writing and sell- CONNECTICUT: Jon Jonelis, Somers NEW YORK: Mark Brown, Canton speaking to civic groups, visiting urban ing software programs, he has IOWA: Mark Pleis, Fairbank NORTH CAROLINA: Dwighl A. Corriher, China areas to distribute literature to consumers and the use of billboards. found several ways to apply his MISSOURI: Michael K. Parks, Clinton Grove If the correct impression about animal NEBRASKA: Neal Deremer, Beaver Crossing NORTH DAKOTA: Todd J. Rethemeier, Arvilla computer skills on his family's agriculture is to be left to the public, it's PENNSYLVANIA: Lynetle C. Duell, Westfield OHIO: Clay Cameron, Lyons dairy farm. He developed a feed quite obvious that it's up to the livestock SOUTH CAROLINA: Paul Collins, Nichols OKLAHOMA: Jason Herring, Tipton distribution system for a dairy producers and agribusinesses. We can no UTAH: Corbin Evans, Lehi OREGON: Jason L. Hargis, Amity bam and wrote an operating longer assume that the public understands SOUTH DAKOTA: Sean Lesnar, Roslyn our industry just as we can no longer system. State Winners: TENNESSEE: Alan Richeson, Niota assume that the animal rights issue will die. Each of the eight finalists ALABAMA: Glenn Lanier II, Castleberry TEXAS: Brad Seidel, Westort As long as the animal rights activists keep made a 10-minute presentation COLORADO: Brady S. McElroy, Hasty VIRGINIA: Rich Lantz, Middletown misinforming the public, this issue will stay on an emotional level. In order to avoid this before a panel of judges on DELAWARE: Lisa Abbott, Newark WASHINGTON: Mandy Harryman, Snohomish situation, we must not allow the public to Wednesday. All received a $250 FLORIDA: Tim Weber, Sarasola WEST VIRGINA: Eric Stanley, Kenna dwell on the question, "Is today's animal GEORGIA: Shawn L. Wertz, Bremen WISCONSIN: John F. Rick, Baraboo travel award and a certificate. agriculture producing farm animals or food The national winner received IDAHO: Cindy Banks, Troy WYOMING: Lance A. Lind, Lyman FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Extemporaneous Speaking

Sponsored by Science and Technology: American Farm Bureau Federation Creating a New Era in Agriculture During a special session held Thursday at 12:30, FFA's extem- poraneous speaking contest The third effect Jenny Thomas, finalists prepared and presented we'll feel in the agricul- California six- to eight-minute speeches to ture industry with a panel of judges. The FFA mem- World Population Expected to science and technology bers had only 30 minutes to Boom. Pesticide Issues Heat Up. in this new period is assemble their remarks. At the Agricultural Producers Producing making agriculture completion of their speeches, the Food in Space. Those are just a few of safer. It seems like the finalists fielded questions from the countless headlines we find pesticide issue is one of the judges. printed in papers nationally, as well the hottest topics in The national winner received as internationally. America now, but $300, second place $275, third The American farmer has en- through the use of place $250 and fourth place $200. dured the struggles of former years technology such as Each participant received a and is now facing one of the most integrated pest man- plaque. exciting periods in the history of agement, we will be National Winner: agriculture. Yes, if s true that our able to strengthen our society has called upon the American agricultural system, Jenny Thomas, Bodfish, Calif. farmer once again to meet the de- providing food and mands and the needs of the con- fiber that is safer for the Second Place: -consumer, for the sumer. And yes, I feel that the Mark A. Voors, American agricultural producer is farmers and for the Woodburn, Ind. ready for this challenge. For we are farm workers. Third Place: truly embarking upon a new era—an We are in a new era era of science and technology that of agriculture, an era that all of us are than we have experienced in the past Jeffrey Lee Ryan, Mechanicsville, Va. will change American industries shaping as productive and progres- few years. And I know that there are

forever. sive agriculturists. I feel that over the challenges ahead for the American Fourth Place: next decade we will see even more farmer, but that, yes, he will continue You see, today, with the new Eric Lowery, Wray, Ga. advancements that are coming out, changes in the agricultural industry to meet the demand and supply for technology is expected to have many theAi effects on the agricultural industry. It will change and revolutionize our in- dustry. One of the main effects it will definitely have on the agriculture producer is that technology is going to enable the producer to produce VIP Citations more food. More food, you say? Yes, more food. With the population expected to rise to 6.2 billion people by the year 2000, it is true that the American farmer will need to keep up with this demand and to fill the demands of the consumer. Now, the second thing we'll see in this new era is the ability to make our products more marketable. It is true that the American consumer has

changed its wants and needs for food and fiber over the past decade. And the American agricultural system needs to continue to adjust to these programs and needs. No longer will we be seeing food and fiber made solely from what we've had in the past, but from new technologies such as hydroponics and genetic engineer- ing, new machinery and even com- puter sciences. Yes, if s true that we will be able to make our products more market- able. We will be able to produce the food the consumer wants. And not only will we be producing for the consumer, we will be using our At Friday morning's session, the FFA honored seven individuals of National Programs, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, commodities to produce for various for their outstanding service to FFA and agricultural education. U.S. Department of Education; John H. Rodgers, head emeritus industries. For example, imagine All were awarded VIP Citations in recognition of their contribu- and professor emeritus of agricultural education, Clemson corn being used to produce alcohol, tions. From left: Clinton O. Jacobs, professor emeritus, the University; Richard Strangeway, executive director of the ethanol and plastics. even And University of Arizona; Warren G. Kelly, professor emeritus. West Agriculture Teachers Association of New Yorkand state FFA soybeans being used to produce Virginia University; H.O. Kunkel, professor of life sciences, Texas coordinator; Donald E. Wilson, former California FFA advisor. paint. A & M University; Duane M. Nielsen, deputy director, Division FFA— LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Honorary American FFA Degrees

Honorary membership was NORTH DAKOTA: Tammy Meyer, Bismarck WEST VIRGINA: Slacy A. Gartin, Morgantown; Carthage bestowed upon teachers and OHIO: Marvin Boerger, Irwin; Karen Boerger, Robed H. Maxwell. Morgantown NEBRASKA: Jack Broderick, Seward; Mike E. WISCONSIN: Fritz A. Albert, Madison; M. Gene Davis, Chappell other adults who have given Irwin; Jane Butler, Delaware; Frederick Hutchinson, Columbus; William L. Phillis, Pressnall, Madison; James Sipiorski, Green NEW JERSEY: Bryan N, Leh, Belvidere significantly of themselves for Columbus Bay; Leonard L. Splett. Barron NORTH CAROLINA: Herman G. Croom Jr., the advancement of FFA. These OKLAHOMA: Ann Benson, Stillwater; Michael WYOMING: Tom Parker, Torrington Pikeville; Benjamin D. Forrest III, Washington; supporters were recognized on K. Boggs, Stillwater; Wesley Holley, Joseph P. Gore, Whiteville; Carlton M. Jenkins, Friday morning with the bright- Stillwater; Emest Overton, Pond Creek; Joyce Deep Run American ly ribboned Honorary Overton, Pond Creek Teachers NORTH DAKOTA: Frank Manderteld.

FFA key and certificate. OREGON: William B. Wolfe, Hermiston; Lou A. ALABAMA: Don F. Britnell, Ml. Hope; Randy P. Washburn

Wolfe, Hermiston Britnell, Arab; Darwin S. Siniard, Lester; OHIO: Charles L. Flint, New Philadelphia; Larry

ALABAMA: H Lloyd Borden, Auburn; Gary D. PENNSYLVANIA: William Good, Yardley; Thomas L. Strickland, Gardendale L. Heintz, Oak Harbor; Robed L. Hoffman, Jackson, Birmingham Donna Good, Yardley; James W. Hilton, ARIZONA: Pat V. English, Ellnda Bellevue; Timothy Reiched, Johnstown; Don

CALIFORNIA: David Austin, Sacramento; University Park; Donald L. Mincemoyer, GEORGIA: David H. Garrard. Washington; Van Noslran, Albany James Leising, Davis; Leland Ruth, Sacra- University Park: Owen Robbins, Philadelphia Charles A. Magill, Dallas OKLAHOMA: Kenny Beams, Kingfisher; R.J.

mento; Keilh V. Smith, Oakland; Rose A. Vuich, SOUTH CAROLINA: Harry S. Bell, Columbia; IDAHO: Jay C. Mortensen, Blackloot Curry, Marlow; Verlin Goodson, Yukon; Don

Sacramento Oavid L. Tindal, Columbia; Donnie Todd, Longs; ILLINOIS: Phillip E. Brown, Harvard Morris, Bokchito CONNECTICUT: Richard G. Rausch, Hartford Carol Todd, Longs; Charlie G. Williams, INDIANA: Larry Clodfelter, Crawfordsville; Ken OREGON: Gale Wilson, Elgin DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Dottie Click, Columbia Salkeld, Hanover TEXAS: Stanley Blackwell, Coahoma; David

Washington; Paul E. Kindinger, Washington; SOUTH DAKOTA: Lorin R. Catchpole, IOWA: Jerry W Chizek, Manson; Brad Douglas. McGregor; George L. McAllister, Roland R Vautour, Washington; Judy Kaplan Lemmon; J.D. Lynd, Huron Greiman. Algona; Galen R. Zumbach, Creslon Jourdanton

Wener, Washington TENNESSEE: BiHie G. Hamby. Benton; L.H. MASSACHUSETTS: Edward A. While, Ipswich UTAH: Marion Manwill, Payson

FLORIDA: Wayne Johnson, Dover; Launa Ivy. Nashville; C.N. Womack, McMinnville MICHIGAN: Carl Kieser, Sebewaing VIRGINIA: Albert H. Carter, Appomattox;

Johnson, Dover TEXAS: Jay Eudy, Austin MINNESOTA: Wayne Flynn, Worlhinglon; J. Wayne Combs, Hillsville GEORGIA: James L. Butler, Tilton; W. Paul VIRGINIA: Mavis G. Crum. Alexandria; Gerald Meldon Klosler, Luverne; Gerald W. McConkey, WASHINGTON: Gary M. Parkert, Enumclaw;

Dixon, Statesboro; Leonard M. Thompson, Devers, Alexandria; James Stern Jr., Round Lake; Dwam N Vangsness, Adams Clinton L. Sams, Othello

Titlon; Lulher W. Wilkes, Jetterson; Ed Word, Machipongo; Nancy Stern, Machipongo; MISSOURI: Rick Borgmann, Owensville; WISCONSIN: Carlton L. Austin, Fennimore;

Atlanta Harnet F. Verzagt. Alexandria; William K. Mallory, Bowling Green; Merle J. Richter, Bloomer

IDAHO: Trudy Anderson, Boise; Norman F. George E. Verzagl, Alexandria Joe Rowland, Tipton; Edward D. Stephens, WYOMING: James T. Bohn, Sheridan Hurst, Burley; W.E Isom, Fruitland; Patricia

Isom, Fruitland; Horace Morrill, Pocatello

ILLINOIS: Nicholas C. Babson, Naperville;

David Cattron, Joliel; Altred F. Kemnitz, Normal; Michael Wilson, Decatur

INDIANA: Melvm D. Hollmgsworth, Indian-

apolis; Phillip K. Kreegar, Indianapolis

IOWA: Alan L, O'Neal. Des Moines; Anton Tometich, Muscatine; Marilyn Tomelich, Muscatine

KANSAS: Andrea L. Corbin, Bonner Springs; Lee W. Doyen, Concordia KENTUCKY: Robert Chambliss, Hardinsburg; Janel Chambliss, Hardinsburg

LOUISIANA: John R. Janes, Oak Grove:

Sheilda K, Janes, Oak Grove

MAINE: J, Kenneth Blackstone, Caribou

MARYLAND: Martha Clark, Glen Elg; C. Lester

Dudrow. Frederick; Boyd F, Robinson Jr.,

Baltimore; Richard J. Sauer, Chevy Chase;

Larry E. Stewart, College Park

MASSACHUSETTS: Harry L. Adriance, W.

Springfield MICHIGAN: Louise Courier, Alma; William Courter, Alma MINNESOTA: Kenneth Austin, Owalonna;

Stanley L, Droogsma, Golden Valley; Noel K.

Estenson, St. Paul; Leo Keskmen, Grand

Rapids; Thomas D. Larson, SI. Paul; Donavon

C. Loeslie, Red Lake Falls; Vernon L. Moore, Minneapolis; Leland C. Thiesen, Mounlain Lake; Robert G.Wells, Austin

MISSOURI: Rebecca Bryant, Kansas Cily; William Bushmeyer, Warrensburg; Cart Hubbell,

Kansas City; Larry Nicholson, Kansas City;

Linda Shetina, Kansas City; Stephen G. Trent,

Kansas City

MONTANA: Taylor Brown, Billings NEBRASKA: Ted E. Harlung, Lincoln; David

Howe, Lincoln; Alvin F. Snyder DVM, Bridge-

port; David Soukup, Spencer; Linda Soukup, Spencer

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Thomas P. Fairchild, Durham NEW JERSEY: G. Richard Lange, Columbus

NORTH CAROLINA: K.C. Beavers III, Raleigh; Diedre Dyer, Winston-Salem; Robert W. Mavis Crum, staffer at the National FFA Center, is one many friends of FFA lobe Michael Wilson, managing editor of Prairie McLamb, Roseboro; Rena McLamb, Roseboro; of honored with the Honorary American FFA Degree. Farmer magazine, was awarded the Doug Powell, Raleigh; Norfleet L. Sugg, Honorary American FFA Degree for service Rocky Mount to FFA. —

FFA— LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National FFA Alumni Association

As thousands of blue cordu- roy jackets descended upon downtown Kansas City, so did blue sport coats for the 18th Annual FFA Alumni Conven- tion. The Jacket Club recognizes states with membership that has increased by 50 since the previ- ous convention. States admitted into the Jacket Club were Con- necticut, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, New York, North Dakota, Okla- homa, West Virginia and Wyo- ming. Alumni delegates elected Josiah Phelps, Fort Valley, Ga., their 1989-90 National FFA Alumni president. Other newly elected officers are: Roxann Sommers, London, Ohio, vice president; June Dean, Sperry, Okla., western representative, and Virgil Martinson, Stoughton, Wis., central repre- sentative. Past president Jim Sipiorski, Green Bay, Wis., and eastern representative Mark Williams, Oviedo, Fla., will FFA Alumni elected their first black president remain on the National FFA during the Wednesday business session, Alumni Council for the coming josiah Phelps, above, a former state executive year. secretary of the New Farmers of America Following Wednesday's (NFA), also served the Georgia FFA as a state action-packed business meet- leader for 14 years before retiring in 1982, ings, the association closed its NFA was the organization of black vocational convention with the 4th annual agriculture students which merged with FFA FFA Alumni Auction, raising in 1965. Left, former national officers Scott more than $33,000 to support the McKain and Mark Mayfield provided a FFA. humorous experience for participants in their The National FFA Founda- alumni workshop. tion assisted the alumni in the donation of three major items. A 1990 Silverado four-wheel- drive pickup truck donated by Chevrolet Motor Division confirmed the end of the FFA Awards brought the highest bid Alumni convention, the associa- $17,100. Don and Dean Ramsey tion continued playing an im- Alan Mazna, Denmark, Wis., Gary Maricle, Columbia, Mo., and of Blue and Gold Sausage Co., portant role in the week's activi- Ralph Barnett, Humboldt, Tenn., were honored as the FFA Alumni Jones, Okla., purchased the blue ties. Outstanding Achievement Award recipients. and gold truck complete with The FFA Alumni association The Milton and Denmark chapters, both of Wisconsin, earned FFA emblems. sponsored the popular national first and second place honors, respectively, in the Outstanding FFA A four-wheel-drive all- leadership workshops, provid- Alumni Affiliate competition. terrain vehicle, donated by ing members with one-hour In addition, 33 affiliates were recognized as Outstanding FFA Yamaha Motor Corporation, sessions designed to develop Alumni Affiliates: U.S.A. was purchased by Ken leadership skills, in Bartle Hall. Gold Curry, Unionville, Mich., for Workshops Chair Odell Miller of Bronze Marysville, Bushnell-Praine City, III. $2,025. Ohio, scheduled the Sebnng, Fla. presenters: West Bend Hawkeye, Iowa Dick and Sue Krull-Schultz, Scott McKain, County, New Ulm, Minn. Barrow Ga. Chilton, Wis., offered the high 1974-75 national FFA secretary, Denmark, Wis. Delta. Ind. bid of $1,150 for a tool chest Indiana; Mark Mayfield, 1973-74 Milton. Wis. North Polk, Iowa donated by Snap-on Tools Cor- national FFA president, Kansas; Silver Wamego, Kan. poration. Kelli Evans, 1987-88 national Hill City, Kan. Washington, Kan. Patz Sales Incorporated con- FFA president, Nebraska; Terri Apollo, Ky. Westmoreland, Kan. tributed a 30-foot conveyor belt Hames, 1987-88 national FFA Homer, Mich. Milan, Mo. that was purchased for $1,200 by vice president, Oklahoma; Kevin Norfolk, Neb. Clyde Park, Mont. Dan Brown, Gillett, Wis. Yost, 1986-87 national FFA Scottsblutl, Neb. Fullerton, Neb. The Yoap family of Pound, secretary, Nebraska; Rick Malir, Finley-Sharon, N.D. South Rowan, N.C. Wis., and Eugene Adler, Bowl- 1985-86 national FFA president, New Lexington, Ohio Frederick Co., Va. Manor, Pa. ing Green, Ohio, served as Kansas; Kevin Eblen, 1986-87 Blackhawk, Wis. Lexington, auctioneers for more than 300 national FFA president, Iowa, Tenn. Bonduel, Wis. items collected and Dean Harder, 1986-87 Pomeroy, Wash. by Kim Natzke, Mauston, Wis. national Yelm/Rainier, Wash. Bonduel, Wis. FFA vice president, Pulaski, Wis. Although the last "Sold!" Minnesota. Trailblazer, Wyo. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National Agricultural Career Show

The Agricultural Career Show was officially opened by Miss America, Debbye Turner and national officers Brad Chambliss, Dana Soukup and Warren Boerger.

George Verzagt, far left, has managed the educa- tional trade show for 13 years and was recognized with the Honorary FFA

Exhibitors

Agri-Education Data Transmission Network National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Texas Tech University

Agricultural Communicators in Education Deere & Company Association Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Agndata Resources, Inc. Delaware Valley National Weather Service Tri-Slate Breeders

AgriPro Biosciences Inc Delmar Publishers, Inc. North American Limousin Foundation U.S. Air Force

Air Force Office ol Youth Relations Diversilied Marketing Associates, Inc. North Carolina State University U.S. Army Recruiting Command Alabama ASM Dodge Truck Northeast Louisiana University U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Dow Chemical U.S.A. Northwest Missouri Slate University U.S. Department ot Agriculture:

American Angus Association Electronic Flo-Meiers, Inc. Ohio Slate University—College of Agriculture Ag Biotechnology

American Association of Nurserymen Farm & Industrial Equipment Institute Ohio State University— Instructional Materials Fanners Home Administration American Breeders Service Farm and Ranch Publishers Oklahoma CIMC/MAVCC Forest Service

American Cyanamid Company Farm Equipment Guide Oklahoma State University Soil Conservation Service

American Farm Bureau Federation Farmhouse International Fraternity Park College Take Pride in America

American Fisheries Society Farmland Industries, Inc. Pecan Valley Nut Company, Inc. U.S. Department ot Commerce, Bureau ol American Gelbvieh Association Federal Aviation Administration Penn State University Census

American Hereford Association Federal Crop Insurance Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. U.S. Department ot Education

American Institute of Cooperation Florida Department ol Citrus Pitman-Moore U.S. Navy Recruiting Command

American International Charolais Association Food & Drug Administration Center for Purdue University University ol Alaska Fairbanks—SALRM American Maine-Anjou Association Veterinary Medicine Red Mountain Farms Management Co. University of Florida

American Morgan Horse Institute Ford Division, Ford Motor Company Remington Arms Company, Inc. University ol Georgia

American Paint Horse Association Garden Quick, Inc. Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company University of Idaho

American Polled Herelord Association Golf Course Superintendents Association of Rieman Publishing University of Illinois American Quarter Horse Association America Runtan National University of Illinois— Vocational Agriculture

American Salers Association Hampshire Swine Registry Seald-Sweet Growers, Inc. Services

American Simmental Association Harwood Enterprises Select Sires, Inc. University ot Maryland

American Soybean Association ICI Americas Incorporated Sellslrom Manufacturing Company University of Minnesota

American Veterinary Medical Association Industrial Salely Equipment Association Sheep Industry Development University of Missouri—Columbia

American Yorkshire Club, Inc. International Brangus Breeders Association Society ol American Florists University of Missouri— Instructional Materials

Amway Corp. Intertec Publishing Corporation Society ol American Foresters University ol Nebraska—Lincoln College of Anchor Animal health Iowa State University Society lor Range Management Agriculture Auburn University College of Agriculture Kaiser Agncultural Chemicals/Estech (Divisions South Western Publishing Co. University ol Wisconsin

Babson Bros. Co. ol Vigoro Industries, Inc.) Southeast Community College Upjohn Company

Bartlett and Company Kansas State University Southern Illinois University Vicon

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology Lincoln University Southwestern Vocational Technical Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute & Slate University

Boden Inc. Louisiana State University Stone Mfg. S Supply Co. Vocational-Technical Education Consortium ot

Breaking New Ground Michigan State University Student Conservation Association, Inc. States

Briggs & Stratton Corporation Mid-America Dairymen, Inc. Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing, Inc. Wildlife Society, Missouri Chapter

CARQUEST, Inc. Mobay Chemical Corporation Sunkist Growers, Inc. WIX Filters CaselH Modesto Junior College Texas A&M University—College ol Agriculture Yamaha Motor Corp, USA Cenex/Land 0' Lakes Na-Churs Plant Food Company Texas A&M University— Instructional Matenals Chevrolet Motor Division National Agricultural Aviation Association

Chief Wenatctiee National Association of State Universities & Hall of States Coca-Cola, USA Land Grant Colleges Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Communicating tor Agriculture Exchange National Farm-City Council Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Program National Food and Energy Council Indiana, Community Birthday Calendar National Grain and Feed Association Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Cooperative State Research Service National Guard Bureau New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Cornell University National High School Rodeo Association Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Creative Educational Video National Pork Producers Council Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming Crosby Donkey Ball Inc. National Rifle Associalion FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National Chapter Safety

Marengo; Orient-Macksburg; Webster City CONNECTICUT: Rockville Sponsored by IOWA: Buffalo Center Bison; Cascade; Creston KANSAS: Colfeyville; Concordia KANSAS: Marysville; Miltonvate DELAWARE: Sussex Central Dow Chemical U.S.A. KENTUCKY: Spencer County KENTUCKY: Banen County FLORIDA: Avon Park Senior and Farm & Industrial MICHIGAN: Laingsburg LOUISIANA: Larose-Cut Off Junior IDAHO: Nolus MISSOURI: Carthage; El Dorado Springs; MINNESOTA: Elk River; Winona; Worthington ILLINOIS: Clinton; Franklin Center; Equipment Institute McDonald County: Stockton MISSOURI: Nevada: Owensville; Union Georgetown-Ridge Farm; Somonauk-Leland; MONTANA: Hysham MONTANA: Miles City Warsaw NEBRASKA: Blue Hill IOWA: Southeast Warren; Vinton For 40 years, FFA has been NEBRASKA: Franklin; Leigh; Ravenna; NEW JERSEY: Warren Hills KANSAS: Clay Center; Dodge City; Norton; rewarding the efforts of chapters Schuyler; Superior NEVADA: Ruby Mountain NEW MEXICO: Goddard; Raton Plainville in promoting safety. Members NEW YORK: Chemung-Tioga Future Conserv NORTH CAROLINA: North Lenoir LOUISIANA: Elton; South Lafourche analyze the safety needs of their OHIO: Bowling Green; River Valley; West NORTH DAKOTA: Elgin MAINE: Limestone communities and sponsor activi- Muskingum OHIO: Greenville MICHIGAN: Marshall ties to help rectify problems and OKLAHOMA: Alius; Laverne PENNSYLVANIA: Lower Dauphin; Spud MINNESOTA: Alwater-Grove City-Cosmos; people. educate SOUTH DAKOTA: Bowdle; Roslyn Growers Jackson; Lanesboro After receiving superior TENNESSEE: Lexington; White House SOUTH CAROLINA: Dorman MISSISSIPPI: Pine Grove; Vicksburg-Wanen Greenwich rankings within their states, TEXAS: Baytown-Robert E. Lee; Ysleta SOUTH DAKOTA: Menno NEW YORK: chapters were rated by the VIRGINIA: Broadway; Park View TEXAS: Brownsboro NORTH CAROLINA: Creswell; East Montgom- national organization. On WASHINGTON: Elma; Winlock; Yelm UTAH:Lehi ery. Mountain Heritage; Northeastern; Pied- Thursday morning, recipients of WISCONSIN: Denmark; Mauslon; New Auburn; VIRGINIA: Essex; Montevideo Intermediate; mont; Sun Valley Northampton High; Stonewall Jackson Junior NORTH DAKOTA: J.E. Easlgate, Larimore gold, silver and bronze awards Pulaski WASHINGTON: Mabton OREGON: Forest Grove; McKay walked across the stage and WEST VIRGINA: Marion County PENNSYLVANIA: Greenwood were presented with their prizes. SILVER WISCONSIN: Boscobel; Clear Lake; Green Bay SOUTH CAROLINA: Loris; Pleasant Hill

ALABAMA: Crossville; Daleville; West East; Green Bay West; Marion; Monroe; TEXAS: Cisco; Iowa Park; Little Cypress GOLD Limestone Spencer Mauriceville; Navasota; Raymondville; Slocum; ARKANSAS: Blevins; Lavaca; Slutlgart WYOMING: Gillette Weslaco ALABAMA: Elkmont; Jacksonville Gold CALIFORNIA: Mt. Whitney VIRGINIA: Marion Middle; Tunstall ARIZONA: Antelope; Peoria FLORIDA: Lake Placid WASHINGTON: Bethel; Quincy ARKANSAS: Hartlord GEORGIA: Cook, Newton County BRONZE WISCONSIN: Black Hawk; Darlington; Granton; COLORADO: Byers ILLINOIS: Amboy; Cissna Park ALABAMA: Brantley; Dale County; R.C. Hatch New Holstein; Oregon FLORIDA: Lake Buller Junior; Sarasola Vo-Ag INDIANA: North Newton; Woodlan High WYOMING: Wind River ILLINOIS: Blults; Clifton Central; Sycamore; IOWA: Estherville. Humboldt; Manson; CALIFORNIA: La Puenle Valley ROP Winchester

INDIANA: Carroll Fort Wayne; Clinton Central; Southweslem-Hanover

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NEW MEXICO: Raton; Roswell Goddard Sponsored by INDIANA: Delphi Carroll @ Flora IOWA: Algona; Buffalo Center Bison; Lake NEW YORK: Greenwich IOWA: Andrew; Charles City; Riceville; Sheldon RJR Nabisco Foundation View-Auburn; Marengo; Webster City NORTH CAROLINA: West Craven; West Golden Corn Chapters were recognized MAINE: Limestone Montgomery KANSAS: Jetmore; Labette County; Lebo; Friday morning for cooperative MISSOURI: Owensville; Stockton; Union NORTH DAKOTA: Beach Marysville; Wamego community service efforts MONTANA: Augusla OKLAHOMA: Chickasha KENTUCKY: Oldham County; Spencer County known as "Building Our Ameri- NEBRASKA: Blue Hill; Schuyler OREGON: Elgin MARYLAND: Clear Spring; Harford Vo-Tech Liberty Sentinel; PENNSYLVANIA: Brothersvalley; Cedar Crest; can Communities." In this pro- OHIO: Center; New Lexington; MASSACHUSETTS: Bristol Lower Dauphin; Spud Growers gram, chapters analyze the West Muskingum MICHIGAN: Laingsburg; Marshall SOUTH CAROUNA: Britten's Neck SOUTH DAKOTA: Roslyn; Waubay MINNESOTA: Atwater-Grove City-Cosmos; needs in their hometowns and SOUTH DAKOTA: Bowdle; Elklon VIRGINIA: Abingdon; Lee-Davis; Park View Frazee; Glencoe; Lanesboro; New Ulm work, by themselves or in con- TENNESSEE: Bartletl Senior; Strasburg MISSISSIPPI: Carttiage; Magee cert with other groups, to meet TEXAS: Calallen; Lanier-Austin WASHINGTON: North River MISSOURI: South Shelby those needs. WASHINGTON: Bethel; Cattilamet; Elma; WISCONSIN: Black Hawk; Blanchardville- NEBRASKA: Scnbner-Snyder One such chapter, Flagler, Mabton; Yelm Pecalonica; Darlington; Green Bay Wesl; NEVADA: Ruby Mountain Colo., was recognized for its WEST VIRGINA: Marion County; St. Marys Hartford; Hotcombe-Lake Holcombe; Marion; NEW HAMPSHIRE: Coe-Brown Academy national winning project. Mem- WISCONSIN: Bloomer; Denmark; Green Bay Mauslon; Mishicot; Waupaca NEW JERSEY: Warren Hills bers planted a natural snow East; Monroe; New Auburn; Pulaski; Spencer NEW YORK: Young Foresters fence of 2,223 trees along Inter- BRONZE NORTH CAROLINA: Clinton High; Mount Piedmont; Soulh state 70. Their objectives were SILVER ALABAMA: Brantley; Daleville; Elba; Florala; Pleasant; North Iredell; four-fold: deter the heavy drift- ARIZONA: Yuma Grand Bay; JR. Pittard; Jacksonville Gold; Johnston NORTH DAKOTA: Bottineau ing caused by blowing snow, ARKANSAS: Delaplaine Arkansas Robert Clinton Hatch; West Limestone OHIO: Bowling Green; Indian Valley; River provide a habitat for wildlife, GEORGIA: Haralson County ARIZONA: Kola Central; ARKANSAS: Lavaca; Lonoke Valley conserve topsoil moisture and ILLINOIS: DeKalb; Winchester Guthrie; Laverne Carroll Fort Wayne; Prairie Heights CALIFORNIA: Golden West-Visalia; Kingsburg; OKLAHOMA: enhance the natural beauty of INDIANA: Forest Grove IOWA: Clarion; Crestland; Fort Madison; La Puenle Valley ROP; Mt. Whitney; OREGON: the area. PENNSYLVANIA: Greenwood Holland; Humboldt; North Polk North San Juan Vo-Tech KANSAS: Concordia; Jackson Heights: COLORADO: Custer County RHODE ISLAND: Davies GOLD Central; Clover; Furman- Mankato CONNECTICUT: Killmgly; Rockville SOUTH CAROLINA: ARKANSAS: Amity KENTUCKY: Reidland DELAWARE: Caesar Rodney Manchesler CALIFORNIA: Anderson Valley; Fresno Unified LOUISIANA: Crowley; Hathaway; Midland FLORIDA: New Smyrna Beach; Palalka; West TENNESSEE: White House COLORADO: Flagler UTAH: Grantsville; Payson; Weber MICHIGAN: St. Louis Orange Vermont; Danville FLORIDA: Apopka Memorial Middle; Taylor MINNESOTA: Kimball; Luveme HAWAII: Kaneohe VERMONT: Central Senior Montevideo Intermediate; Nelson MISSOURI: Keytesville; Memphis; Rolla AVTS IDAHO: Cambridge; Troy VIRGINIA: Northampton High GEORGIA: Perry MONTANA: Conrad ILLINOIS: Bluffs: Georgetown-Ridge Farm; Senior; Winlock HAWAII: Kohala NEBRASKA: Ravenna; Superior Oclavia; Salem; Weslmer WASHINGTON: Cissna Park; Franklin Gillette; Wind River ILLINOIS: Center; NEVADA: Carson Valley INDIANA: Angola; Blue River Valley; WYOMING: Sycamore; Warsaw NEW JERSEY: Medlord Tech FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Business

The Wednesday greater than the number 9,000. used for the purpose of afternoon business ses- Hours Delegates producing earnings reported sion included debate on as productively invested three proposed amend- income shall not be dupli- ALABAMA: Delicia Carey, Boligee; MAINE: Brent Grass, Mars Hill; OKLAHOMA: Brett Frank, Bokchito; ments to the National cated as hours of credit to John Gladden, Gadsden; Kevin E. Gregg Hemphill, Easlon Daniel J. Grellner, Kingfisher; Christie FFA Constitution and meet the minimum require- Webb, Doltian MARYLAND: Kevin Barton, Woods- L. McDaniel, Newcastle Bylaws. The amendments ments for the degree." ALASKA: Greg Giauque, Palmer; boro; Trisch E. Bull, Maryland Line OREGON: Cory Boswell, Joseph; are indicated by Active Ann Powalski, Two Rivers MASSACHUSETTS: Christine E. John P. Kelly, Pendleton boldfaced type ARIZONA: Laren B. Flake, Snow- Lucero, Readville; Richard Rego, PENNSYLVANIA: Tammy S. Membership flake; Sammi L. Jenkins, Mesa Swansea Balthaser, Bemville; Rebecca A. Delegate ARKANSAS: Lora K. Rowlon, Royal: MICHIGAN: Jamie B. Cook, Lowell; Sonnen, Richland Waiver for John Westerman, Lonsdale Julene T, Mohr, Hillsdale PUERTO RICO: Ene A. Perez, Apportionment CALIFORNIA: Louie A. Brown, MINNESOTA: Jon Brekke, Hanska; Sabana Hoyos; Roberto Zayas,

The most hotly debated International Hanford; Julie Daddow, Gridley; Jeremy J. Freking, Heron Lake Utuado the proposal to issue was Jennifer L. Thomas, Bodfish; Brian MISSISSIPPI: Allen Buller, Carthage; RHODE ISLAND: Debra L. Ham- change the number of official Participants Young, Fullehon Susan E, Watkins, Madison mond, North Scituate; Mark delegates to the national FFA Delegates passed an COLORADO: Stephen W. Cline, MISSOURI: Joseph B.Cooley, Peckham, West Kingston convention. The amendment amendment that provides the Wiley; Daniel V. Seedorf, Yuma Southwest City; Susan Waters, SOUTH CAROLINA: Floyd D, Elliott, would increase the number of same waiver to participants in CONNECTICUT: Colleen Haraghey, Norborne Galivants Ferry; Benny C- Young, delegates from 1 13 to 474, FFA international programs as Enfield; William E. Syme, Soulh MONTANA: Jeremy Danbrook, Georgetown based on this year's member- the constitution provides to Windsor Conrad; Kirk M. Fritz, Kalispell SOUTH DAKOTA: Gregg A. ship figures, and would FFA members serving in the Shelly Alha, Franklorl; NEBRASKA: John S. Goertzen, Koemer, Marion; Gerri A. Nagel, increase the number of dele- armed forces. The change DELAWARE: gate committees. After re- extends participants an extra Kimberly Dannenfiauer, Fellon Lincoln; Jill M. Lorenz, Crete Gettysburg peated attempts at amending year of eligibility to apply for FLORIDA: Anne-Kathryn Daniel, NEVADA: James R. Barbee, Minden; TENNESSEE: Jay Morgan, Paris; the amendment, which all awards and degrees or to run Mayo; Aaron R. Gilley, Canfonmenl Melissa Haworth, Logandale Brad K. Mosley, Greenbrier the failed, proposal was for state or national office. GEORGIA: Scotl Jordan, Slatham; NEW HAMPSHIRE: Kathryn E. TEXAS: Bill Clifton, Cleburne; David postponed until a special Following is the text of the Denise Thompson, Tillon Clark, Newton; Melissa H. Marden, Cobb, Lubbock; Stacy Gilbert, Friday evening session, when change. HAWAII: Maluelue Fagala Jr., Newton Electra; Jeff Rash, Gilmer; Michelle it also failed. At publication Article V, Section B. "...A Wahiawa; Denise Vasconcelles, NEW JERSEY: Daniel J. Berg, Schertz, Krum; Ken Ullrich, Houston time for the Proceedings, the member who is in good- Koloa Cream Ridge; Russell G. Kenny III, UTAH: Lori Freston, Bridgeland; issue had not yet been re- standing at the time of induc- IDAHO: Angie Beck, Burley; Sara Columbus James A. Wilson, Lehi solved. tion into the armed forces of Braasch, Caldwell NEW MEXICO: Melissa Bouvet, VERMONT: David M. Meunier, The original proposed the United States of America Garfield; Emest Cummings, Truth or Franklin; Betsy A. Miller, Bradlord amendment follows. or into the FFA international ILLINOIS: James C. Davis, Syca- Article XII, Section B. "At program, shall be in good more; Timothy A. Reed, Herod Consequences VIRGINIA: Cindy Fannon, Charlotte the national convention, each standing during that period of INDIANA: Krista D. Fntz, Trafalgar; NEW YORK: Colleen McKeon, Courthouse; Matthew J. Lohr, state association shall be time without further payment Mark A. Timm, Trafalgar Woodbourne; Nancy J. Sears, Broadway entitled to two official dele- of dues or attendance at IOWA: Larry J. Geerts, Charles City; Falconer WASHINGTON: Glenn Cook, gates from its active meetings. Time spent in the Chad Lulhro, Moorland NORTH CAROLINA: Susan Cook, Vancouver; Kamille Thome, Pasco membership to be designated interna- armed forces or FFA KANSAS: John A. Niemann, New London; Shannon L. Eagle, WEST VIRGINA: Jason E. Hughes, as chair and vice chair of the tional program shall not be Nortonville; Sara S. Schweer, Garden Catawba; Anttiony D. Westmoreland, Ravenswood, Richard Tennant, state delegation, plus one considered as elapsed time in City Thomasville Knob Fork additional delegate for each determining the maximum KENTUCKY: David W. Pace, Wood- NORTH DAKOTA: Beverly J. WISCONSIN: Cindy Harbek, 1,000 active members. The period of four conventions bum; Susan Smitson, Lexington MacDonald, Bismarck; Brenda J. Roberts; Kimberly Lindow, Chili; delegates shall be selected by following graduation from Amber L. Vickers, South Wayne the state FFA association. A high school or leaving high LOUISIANA: Sherman G. Ruth, Potts, LaMoure Reimler, quorum shall exist when both school. Members making use Baton Rouge; Michael S. Walton, OHIO: Timothy E. Keller, Napoleon; WYOMING: Daniel T. Slack, Kinnear the following conditions are of this waiver of time for the Mansfield Amy Schotte, Morral; Dena K. Wyler, Moorcroft; Thea R, met at the time business is purpose of maintaining active Fresno conducted: a majority of the membership for application official delegates registered at for advanced degrees, must the national convention are resume active participation present and 26 state associa- within six months after having tions are represented by been honorably discharged official delegates. Business from military service or items shall only be consid- completing their FFA interna- ered when approved by a tional program, indicating delegate committee, or by a such a desire by payment of two-thirds vote of the dele- dues and attendance at gate body." meetings. Members participat- American FFA ing in the six months' armed services program or partici- Degree pating in the FFA interna- tional program for six months Requirements shall be eligible for one full year of extended membership. Another amendment No individual, however may drop the Ameri- proposed to retain active membership quota system, can FFA Degree beyond the twenty-third increase the requirements for birthday. the degree and provide a procedure for equating hours Official FFA worked with dollars earned. It passed as introduced. The text Ceremonies follows. Delegates also passed a Article VII, delete Section proposal to revise wording of A. Re-letter the balance of the the Official FFA Ceremonies. sections in the article and The purpose of revising the amend Article VI, Section E by seven ceremonies was to deleting paragraph five and modernize the language and inserting a new paragraph as include the new areas of follows: "Have earned and agricultural education. productively invested at least In other business, dele- $7,500 or have earned and gates clarified a 1988 constitu- productively invested at least tional amendment allowing $1,500 and worked 2,250 7th and 8th grade students to hours in excess of scheduled join FFA. They also voted to class time. Any combination keep national FFA dues at of hours times $3.33 plus $3.50 for 1990-91. dollars must be equal to or FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Committees

Membership National National International Auditing Alumni We, the members of the We recommend to the Na- Development Information International Committee, tional FFA Organization: The National Alumni submit the following recom- 1. The audit report of Stoy, and Retention Services Committee expresses gratitude mendations: Malone and Company, found Wc submit the following Wc have analyzed the pro- to Woody Cox, Josiah Phelps, 1. Train a staff member satisfactory in meeting the recommendations. gram of the National FFA James Sipiorski, Mark A. from the FFA International requirements of Public Law 1. Develop new, modern Organization. We feel our Williams and Raymond department to make presenta- 740 for the fiscal year Septem- public relations tools includ- primary concern should be Cockrum for their valuable tions at state functions about ber 1, 1988, to August 31, 1989, ing public service announce- external public relations on contributions to our commit- international travel opportuni- be accepted. ments, TV commercials, individual, local and state tee. ties. 2. Continue to place a magazine ads, brochures, levels. The various suggestions We strongly urge that the 2. Compile a list of past copy of the budget summary posters and videos that focus on promoting the following actions be taken: international program partici- in the convention package sent emphasize the broad opportu- opportunities FFA offers to all 1. We urge that the Na- pants, then choose a state to official delegates and state nities in high school agricul- members in agricultural tional FFA Alumni Council be travel ambassador to assist in FFA staff before arrival in ture and FFA, using recog- education. We submit the allotted a minimum of 30 promoting international FFA Kansas City and provide, nized spokespersons. following recommendations: minutes for FFA Alumni programs. upon request, copies of the 2. The national officers 1. We encourage the workshops at the following 3. Produce a promotional National FFA Organization develop programs for the State continued incorporation of national functions: the Na- video aimed at prospective budget from the National FFA Presidents' Conference and females and minority students tional Vocational Agricultural participants at the high school Center. the National Leadership in advertisements and public Teachers Association confer- level. The video should 3. Continue to distribute a Conference for State Officers service announcements. We ence. State Presidents' Confer- include World Agriscicnce condensed financial report in that give more direction to also encourage the use of the ence, Washington Conference Studies, Japan Short, YFC the packet each delegate state officers in regard to new FFA posters illustrating Program and National Leader- England/Wales Direct and receives upon registration in membership development. agriculture's diversity, but in a ship Conference for State Italy Direct programs. Kansas City and encourage 3. The National FFA larger quantity. Officers. This should be done 4. Include an insert in all delegates to share this infor- Organization develop a 2. To continue the direct to educate state officers, program pamphlets outlining mation with their fellow state videotape explaining all communication between the chapter leaders, agricultural scholarship procedures and officers and other interested aspects of agricultural educa- national organization and educators and state staff about suggestions for soliciting FFA members. tion, supervised agricultural chapter officers, we recom- the FFA Alumni, its programs funds for program expenses. 4. Provide orally an expla- experience and FFA for use by mend a series of articles in the and what it can offer local FFA 5. Use public service nation of the condensed state officers to help them national magazine directed chapters. announcements and news financial report and highlights develop membership in their toward leadership develop- 2. Encourage lifetime releases to promote all interna- of the current operating states. ment for chapter officers. membership of all former FFA tional FFA programs. budget. 4. The National FFA Board 3. We recommend that the members, especially former 6. Inform FFA members 5. Continue to provide, appoint a task force to look national information service state and national FFA offi- that international travel upon request, copies of the into developing incentive issue a bimonthly challenge to cers. arrangements beyond organ- Stoy, Malone and Company award programs for 7th and local chapters and state 3. Encourage exposure in ized programs are available audit report from the National 8th grade membership. Study associations to implement new state and national agriculture through the FFA International FFA Center. curriculum and differences in promotional projects, such as media. department. We feel that these recom- membership between states adopt-a-highway and bill- 4. We suggest that the 7. Simplify and clarify mendations will provide a and investigate the possibility boards on state highways and current FFA Alutnm Manual be applications for all interna- sound basis for the financial of developing a junior high interstates. distributed to current and tional FFA programs and growth of the National FFA FFA program. 4. We encourage that a future state FFA officers. create a separate section for Organization. 5. The National FFA workshop be offered at the We feel that the imple- host family placement infor- Special thanks to David Organization develop a national convention for all mentation of these ideas will mation. Miller, national treasurer, and system that recognizes chapter state reporters to develop strongly enhance the credibil- 8. Promote opportunities Wilson Cames, administrative programs by evaluating their more effective public relations ity of the FFA Alumni Asso- for American families to host director, National FFA Center, improvement over the past in all aspects of agriculture ciation. foreign agricultural students. for their help and advice year, possibly bringing back and the FFA. Respectfully submitted, 9. Create a complete concerning this committee's programs similar to 100% 5. We support continuing James Barbee, Nev. (O booklet about all available work. chapters and 10-plus chapter the listing of all sponsors and Nancy Sears, N.Y. (CO international FFA programs. Respectfully submitted. programs. their addresses at the national Stacy Gilbert, Texas (S) Respectfully submitted, Tammy Balthaser, Pa. (O 6. Consider membership FFA convention so that Eric Cole, Ind. Sara Braasch, Idaho (C) Michelle Schertz, Texas options for students graduat- members may extend their Brad Mosley, Tenn. Beverly MacDonald, N.D. (CO ing from high school, possibly gratitude toward them. Mark Peckham, R.I. (CO Shelly Atha, Del. offering a three-year package 6. We recommend that Dan Scedorf, Colo. James A. Wilson, Utah (S) Cory Boswcll, Ore. with membership incentives each chapter and state be Amber Vickers, Wis. Shannon Eagle, N.C. Delicia Carey, Ala. including activities for out-of- encouraged to develop Woody Cox (Consultant) Bill Clifton, Texas Floyd Elliott, S.C. school members. stronger working relationships Josiah Phelps (Consultant) Lori Fowler, Ky. Brent Grass, Maine 7. The state and national with news media, such as James Sipiorski David Meunier, Vt. Gregg Koemer, S.D. FFA organizations be more television and radio stations. (Consultant) Allen Butler, Miss. Sherman Ruth, La. aggressive in developing In conclusion, we con- Mark A. Williams Monte Scholz, Wash. agriculture/FFA programs in gratulate the 1988-89 national (Consultant) Scott Ryckman urban or non traditional areas, officer team for a job well done Raymond Cockrum (Consultant) developing exciting new in serving the FFA. We also (Consultant) programs for those areas. thank Bill Stagg and Jeri 8. Continue efforts in Matties for their information presenting in-service FFA and guidance to our commit- programs to teachers, teacher tee. Nominating Committee educators, state leaders and Respectfully submitted, future agriculture teachers. Jeff Rash, Texas (C) We, the Nominating Com- Vice President, Respectfully submitted, 9. The national organiza- Jill Lorenz, Neb. (CO mittee, have given careful and Eastern Region: Mark A. Timm, Ind. (C) tion should continue to seek Amy Schotte, Ohio (S) deliberate consideration to all Dan Schroer, Ohio Rebecca A. Sonnen, Pa. support for the "FFA Today" Kevin Barton, Md. applicants running for Vice President, (CO program. Kirk Fritz, Mont. national office. The committee Southern Region: Susan C. Smitson, Ky. (S) 10. the Scott Jordan, Ga. We endorse presents the following slate of Bradley Lewis, Alabama Louie A. Brown, Calif. satellite that Melissa Marden, N.H. conference was candidates to the delegates of Vice President, Stephen W. Cline, Colo. Westerman, Ark. scheduled by the National John the 62nd National FFA Western Region: John A. Niemann, Kan. Organization the Bill Stagg (Consultant) FFA and Convention to serve as na- Casey Isom, Idaho Kevin E. Webb, Ala. National Council for Agricul- Jeri Matties (Consultant) tional officers for the year National Treasurer: Anthony Westmoreland, tural Education for September 1989-90. David Miller, Maryland N.C 1990. President: National Executive Secretary: Benny C Young, S.C. submitted, Christy Dixon, Ala. Respectfully Donnell Brown, Texas C. Coleman Harris, Arnold B. Cordes Freston, Utah Jennifer Thomas, Calif. (C) Lon Secretary: Washington, D.C (Consultant) Larry Geerts, Iowa {CO Sara S- Schweer, Kan. Scott Crouch, Indiana National Advisor: Sidney E. Koon Jr. L. KayBecton,N.C. Marshall Stewart Vice President, Larry D. Case, (Consultant) Daniel Berg, (Consultant) N.J. Central Region: Washington, D.C Eldon E. Witt Strangcway David Cobb, Texas Richard William Henricksen, Iowa (Consultant) Susan Cook, N.C. (Consultant) FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Committees

FFA New National National Convention National Horizons We have observed at this judges and timekeepers of the Awards Program national FFA convention national contests; George Contests Magazine We have reviewed Build- excellence surpassing many Verzagt and the career show We bring forth the follow- ing Our American Communi- expectations held by the participants; the Kansas City ing recommendations: submit the following We ties (BOAC); National Chap- largest student organization in Chamber of Commerce, host 1. To encourage the recommendations for the ter; National Chapter Safety; America. We recommend the of the educational tours; National FFA Board of Direc- official of the magazine Computers in Agriculture- following: Richard Berkley, mayor of tors to promote contest National FFA Organization. Take Pride in America, 1. We recommend that the Kansas City, Mo.; Joe Stein- opportunities and participa- 1. deliv- To ensure home Agricultural Proficiency delegate area be thoroughly cger, mayor of Kansas City, tion. ery of the magazine all to Awards and the degree pro- examined to find the most Kan.; the American Royal; the 2. Continually update students, advisors must use gram. We recommend the efficient way to use micro- media and the sponsors of the contests by implementing new accurate students' home following: phones during the business National FFA Foundation. materials and information as addresses when filling out 1. That the national FFA session and that officials We thank our interna- they become available. membership rosters. staff explore the possibility of consider ways to afford better tional guests; the many 3. Due to continuing 2. Graduating seniors are establishing a cumulative visibility of the stage by sponsors of the 47 meal change and advancements in encouraged to continue award that would include the delegates. functions; the John Deere agriculture, periodically membership in FFA and BOAC, National Chapter and 2. We recommend that the Company for sponsoring the evaluate all contests to deter- subscribe to the magazine in National Chapter Safety convention program be new FFA film and the mer- mine their suitability. order to stay informed about Awards. restructured so that events arc chants of Kansas City as well 4. In light of the expanding FFA information and happen- 2. Inform FFA chapters placed in chronological order. as the citizens of this great interests of members, continue ings. about the Take Pride in 3. We suggest a booth in town. to research and develop 3. State associations are America program and encour- the career show with a com- We congratulate all the contests concentrating on encouraged to compile news age them to participate in it. puter at which students can contest winners and the agribusiness and agrimarkct- and information for their state 3. Re-evaluate the 29 agri- key in information and receive student ambassadors to the ing. to featured in editions be of cultural proficiency awards a list of colleges and scholar- American Royal Livestock 5. We strongly recom- FFA New Horizons. and determine the most ships in their area of interest. Show and Rodeo. We thank all mend that a national parlia- 4. A feature to be added, efficient way to serve FFA 4. We suggest that a those who participated. We mentary procedure contest be entitled "Where Are They members in agrimarkcting display of all the state's shapes also thank all those involved developed to increase the use will include updates Now," on areas. be posted on a wall supplied with the dedication of the of proper parliamentary the current activities of past 4. Inform FFA members with markers to allow people Farm Memorial. procedure, which is extremely national officers. Also in- the from the respective states important about Computers in p to We commend the dele- to efficient commu- cluded will be a "flashback" Agriculture Award program sign their names as they pass gates for showing profession* nication and decision making. section that will reflect on and encourage them to through the career show. We alism during the business 6. Believing that agricul- significant occurrences at past participate in it. hope each state association sessions. We appreciate all the ture is becoming more con- national conventions. 5. Assist members in would take that display back members, advisors and special sumer oriented, we strongly 5. motivational Encourage applying for agricultural to their homes as a souvenir guests who attended this year. support the recommendations speakers and congressional proficiency awards at all levels from the national FFA conven- We commend all the of the National FFA Task representatives to submit of competition. tion. committee members who Force on Agrimarketing. We articles their concerning views 6. That the national FFA 5. We suggest that a time worked so hard compiling strongly recommend that a of agriculture and FFA. staff provide information to capsule be set up in the career reports for this convention. We national agricultural sales 6. "Charlie, the Green- educate advisors about show; each year a time capsule owe a special thanks to those contest be established, as hand" will emphasize the agricultural proficiency from the convention 10 years who served on the nominating outlined by the task force, by entire scope of agriculture and awards and state and Ameri- earlier would be opened. committee for putting in many 1991. its related concentrations can FFA degree applications. 6. We suggest that a large extra hours this week. We also 7. Contest officials at all instead of production simply 7. We advocate participa- electronic message board be realize that there would not be levels, where feasible, should agriculture. tion in the BOAC program and placed in the lobby of the a nominating committee seriously consider integrating Respectfully submitted, commend the RjR Nabisco Municipal Auditorium to list without the 35 great candi- a job interview scenario into John S. Goertzen, Neb. (C) Foundation for their continued all events that occur each day. dates for national office?—we each contest format. We Kathryn E. Clark, N.H. support. We cannot allow this wish you the best of luck. We recognize the need for practi- (CO 8. Continue distribution of convention to pass by without also wish the best of luck to cal, applicable job interview Brenda Potts, J. N.D. (S) BOAC information and thanking and commending the our national FFA magazine, skills. Maluelue Fagafa Jr., encourage state officers to special people who made our FFA New Horizons. 8. Consider other dates Hawaii stress that chapters should file excellence shine at the 62nd We commend our new and sites if it is not feasible to Melissa Ha worth, Nev. applications. National FFA Convention. technical director. Jay Wilson, hold contests in Kansas City Kimberly Lindow, Wis. 9. Inform the public and We thank Dana, Jeff, Brad, for doing a fine job with this during the national conven- Richard Rego, Mass. members about existing safety Warren, jaye and Jeff for year's sound, light and audio- tion. If such a situation should Michael S. Walton, La. programs and investigate presenting to us the best visual aids. arise, we recommend that more diversified and effective national convention ever. We thank the courtesy contest winners be recognized safety programs. Dr. Larry Case, Coleman corps members for their at the national FFA conven- 10. We agree with the pro- Harris, David Miller, Tony dedication and details that tion. posed constitutional amend- Hoyt and the national FFA contribute to the successful Respectfully submitted, ment to change American FFA staff, we appreciate you and management of the conven- Krista D. Fritz, Ind. (C) Degree requirements. all your hard work. tion. Greg Hemphill, Maine 11. We appreciate our The committee also thanks We commend RFD/TV for (CO

sponsors and encourage all the following people for being more than 1 7 hours of conven- Jay Morgan, Tenn. (S) members to write thank-you part of our convention. Our tion coverage promoting FFA Laren Hake, Ariz. notes to these dedicated entertainers and speakers, throughout America and we Kelly McIntire,OkIa. individuals and companies. including Terry Bradshaw, thank the co-anchors. Julene T. Mohr, Mich. We extend appreciation to William Bennett, Clayton We extend our warmest Dan T. Reimler, Wyo. our consultants. Bob Seefeldt, Yeutter, Miss America Debbye thanks to ICI Americas Inc. for William E. Syme, Conn. program specialist, awards, Turner, Nicholas Babson, allowing us the opportunity to and Laurie Cunningham, staff Thomas Hennesy, Sam view a most awesome and intern, National FFA Center. Brownback, Ty Boyd, Robert spectacular sight at our National FFA Convention a Respectfully submitted, Swan, Bill Sanders, Mamie Thursday night session— the big thumbs-up because we just Angie Beck, Idaho (C) McCullough, Charles Duke laser show. love it when a plan comes Jeremy Freking, Minn. and the Bellamy Brothers. We Finally, we wish the 1989- together! (CO greatly appreciate your 90 national officers continuing Respectfully submitted, Julie Daddow, Calif. (S) participation. success in leading the chal- Christie McDaniel, Okla. Odie Dowse, Colo. We also thank all the lenge. (C) Kim Dannenhauer, Del. convention managers; spon- Most importantly, we owe Anne-Kathryn Daniel, Fla. Cindy Harbek, Wis. sors; people conducting our committee consultant the (CO Tim Keller, Ohio leadership workshops; Gary sincerest of thanks. We all Sammi Jenkins, Ariz. (S) Eric A. Perez, P.R. Maricle, talent director; Stan respect and admire this man. Trisch Bull, Md.

Kingma, chorus director; We regret that it is his last year Greg Giauque, Alaska William Moffit, band conduc- to be with us, but we have Colleen Haraghey, Conn. tor; the National FFA Founda- faith that in his heart, he will Gerri Nagel, S.D. tion staff, sponsors' board and never leave the FFA. Thank David Pace, Ky. executive council; James you for everything, Dr. Duane Sipiorski and the National Nielsen. FFA Alumni Association The National Convention officer*, council and staff; the Committee gives the 62nd

26 FFA— LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Committees

National National Organizational National Leadership Conferences Leadership Development for State Officers Conferences After considering the status training program targeted to We commend the national State Presidents' Conference of the organization and its middle school students and officers and staff for the 1. Due to the excessive The Washington Confer- development, we believe the administered by FFA members extensive preparation and scheduling and consideration ence Program/Made For following issues should be of the respective school careful consideration put forth to official business, we advise Excellence Committee submits addressed. district. in conducting two outstanding a rescheduling of events. The the following recommenda- National Contests Membership Development leadership training confer- schedule should include one tions: We recommend exploring Each national convention ences— the National Leader- full day of tours at the begin- Washington Conference the possibility of creating a target a specific group for ship Conference for State ning of the week with a get- Program (WCP) national interest in the follow- attendance at the national Officers (NLCSO) and the acquainted social activity 1. Lower the cost of the ing areas through the initiation convention. For example: State Presidents' Conference included. The remainder of the program to encourage in- of national contests in those 1990 - superintendents (SPC). Our thoughts and week should include official creased participation. Raise areas: 1991 -guidance suggestions follow. business, committee work, money for sponsorships from 1. Parliamentary proce- counselors National Leadership Confer- leadership workshops and community organizations and dure 1992 -principals ences for State Officers official visits. We feel that this businesses. 2. Commodity marketing 1993 -school board 1. Because of the diversity creates a better balance 2. Produce additional 3. National creed public members among regions and states, we between business and social pamphlets to promote spon- speaking contest 1994 -legislators recommend that the national activities. sorship funding and pledges. 4. Job application and Develop appropriate officers coordinate their 2. The purpose of the SPC 3. Inform students about interview functions and sessions to programs to address the needs is to train participants in scholarships available. Awards and Incentive recognize the above groups of each area. leading and preparing their 4. Encourage state organi- Programs and to bring each group 2. For efficiency at each state officer teams. Therefore, zations to implement scholar- We recommend develop- together. NLCSO, proper information a slight differentiation should ship contests. ing the following awards We recommend that the should be distributed before be made from the Washington 5. Encourage all partici- and/or ipccntive programs to National FFA Foundation each conference. Prcconfer- Conference Program and pants in WCP, especially emphasize the need for fund special projects to ence information should information obtained from the scholarship recipients, to write training and development: encourage the initation of an include coordination of NLCSO should be further thank-you notes to sponsors at 1. Ag journalism agricultural education pro- activities, attire for the week, emphasized. the conclusion of the confer- 2. Ag policy development gram where one does not recreational activities and 3. The national convention ence. Design special pledge 3. Agnscience research exist. This goal could be knowledge in accordance with operates more smoothly cards (thank-you notes) to progTams/science fairs accomplished through numer- program participation. because of prior committee enclose with letters to spon- 4. International agricul- ous vehicles, such as the 3. The need for each officer work and delegate transac- sors. tural trade and relations following. to be fully effective in the tions. We support the continu- 6. Allow the use of credit Possibilities for imple- • Bring school administra- conference setting creates a ation of this type of prepara- cards for WCP conference menting these programs tors to attend the national FFA desire for a variety of teaching tion and request financial registration of students and include national conferences to convention. materials and styles. The sponsorship of the second advisors. develop skills in these areas • Encourage legislative meal following changes would be delegate to the State Presi- 7. Graduating seniors and awards and activities functions at the state level. most beneficial in training dents' Conference. should not be permitted to sponsored by businesses in • Encourage states to officers to handle chapter 4. Knowledge and wisdom attend WCP unless they are those areas. recognize administrators at visits due to the increased are vital to our organization. newly elected state officers. If Telecommunication state conventions. contact that state officers have Therefore, we wisn to continue a student is a state officer and Secure and maintain • Encourage a chapter with chapters: better explana- the presence of past national has not attended WCP, he or sponsorship for a nationally awards program that recog- tion of dealing with the media, officers as counselors and she should be allowed to televised FFA program nizes outstanding achieve- state share time, membership would like to include the state attend regardless of age or dealing with agriculture and ments in membership devel- development and awareness adult leaders in this part of year in school. organizational topics. opment and retention. of national issues in agricul- our learning process. 8. Consider using video- We propose setting a goal • To implement our objec- ture and FFA. 5. The continuation of tapes instead of slides for the for the 65th National Conven- tive, we encourage the Na- 4. To better understand specialized leadership work- week's audiovisual presenta- tion to make available through tional FFA Foundation to other state associations at each shops would be beneficial to tion. Make the videotapes satellite TV to every FFA establish matching funds to NLCSO, we strongly encour- the quality of the State Presi- available to WCP participants. chapter in the nation, a live assist local and state efforts in age each state to share its dents' Conference. 9. Continue to emphasize broadcast of the convention. bringing school administrators individuality by displaying 6. The promotion of FFA leadership abilities and the SAEP Development and legislators to the national promotional items unique to has positive impact on our effect of such abilities on job We recommend the estab- convention. each state FFA association. organization. To increase opportunities. lishment of a local skills and Finally, we believe that the 5. With understanding public awareness of our 10. Continue to strengthen competencies recognition biggest challenge of this comes learning, therefore we organization and program, we and promote the advisors' program to recognize individ- organization tor the future is support the continuation of request SPC T-shirts. program at WCP. ual achievement in Supervised to establish a means of pro- the D-I-S-C personality Respectfully submitted, Made for Excellence (MFE) Agricultural Experience moting the changes that have development program. We Tim Reed, III. (O 1. Incorporate the use of Programs. This program been made in FFA and agricul- support social functions (for Susan Watkins, Miss. (CO state officers at MFE pro- would supplement the current ture. It is there where we example, parties and dances) Denise Thompson, Ga. (S) grams. proficiency award and degree believe a national comprehen- and positive reinforcement Debra Hammond, R.I. 2. Explore ways to aid recognition programs. sive educational advertising techniques (for example, John Kelly, Ore. students in paying for MFE National Chapter Awards campaign is needed. Happy Grams) so each state Russell Kenny, N.J. (for example, sponsorships Program Respectfullv submitted, officer will be properly Ed Vaca, Calif. and scholarships). We recommend that, as an Daniel J. Grellner, Okla. prepared for living to ; Rich Katt (Consultant) 3. When revising the MFE incentive to strengthen local (C) program, maintain the sub- chapters, the national FFA Dena K. Wyler, Ohio (CO stantial information it is based increase emphasis on the Jamie B. Cook, Mich. on. National Chapter Awards Jeremy Danbrook, Mont. The following sugges- program. Chad O. Luthro, Iowa tions apply to both WCP and Expansion of Leadership Richard Tennant, W.Va. MFE. Programs Ken Ullrich, Texas 1. Seek sponsorship for the Investigate the feasibility Roberto Zayas, P.R. printing of promotional of a nationwide leadership pamphlets. 2. Advertise the confer- bers. We also thank Marshall ences in FFA New Horizons and Stewart, the 1988 program other press releases such as manager, for his time and Update to make them more cooperation. His diligence and widely known. Have registra- extreme dedication are greatly tion information available in appreciated. FFA New Horizons. Respectfully submitted, 3. Continue to send new Jon Brekke, Minn. (C) copies of MFE/WCP video- Jason Hughes, W.Va (CO tapes to state organizations to Colleen McKeon, N.Y. (S) promote the programs in Melissa Bovret, N.M. individual states. Aaron Gilley, Fla. The committee extends a Lara Rowton, Ark. special thanks to all WCP and Susan Waters, Mo. MFE conference staff mem- Kipling Godwin (Cons.) I .

FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

The "Eye" Vision National Program of Retiring Address by Warren L. Boerger Activities Excited and terrified! That simple smile; only blank stares. while nursing sick or hurt having you as an advisor,

I felt as I Even small children, who wildlife back to health. This teacher and most of all . . is exactly how Committee scrambled up to this stage, would normally be laughing as same chapter set out to reclaim friend. picked Jeff Isom and Jaye they played games, seemed land at a former mining site, To Mr. Rob Hovis, thank We have analyzed the national Hamby up in the air and turned withdrawn. Theirs was a bleak and did it! you for the fantastic year when I FFA program of to see thousands of eyes upon picture of life, with happy times What did this chapter have was a state officer and for activities and submit the me. I was thrilled that my being few. that so many others could learn always working to help our following recommendations:

s becoming reality When we left, 1 assumed that from? An active vision. They team reach its potential. 1. Update the program of the only time I would see Com- traveled from New Mexico to And to Mr. Jim Scott, activities to comply with any munist China again would be in Washington D.C. to try to gain during my year you have changes to the National FFA photographs and memories. approval and support for many always been supportive and Constitution. A few weeks later, I turned of their programs. They available for whatever I needed. 2. Continue efforts to

television to became involved with the state I on the see thou- could call late at night or early strengthen ties with areas fish department, and sands of students gathered in and game in the morning and you would outside the continental United Tiananmen Square, where I had when a small bear cub was always be there to help or just States, dealing primarily with stood only a few months before. found homeless in Alaska they talk. I offer you my heartfelt the development of new state As 1 looked over my photo- were on the phone trying to thanks and gratitude. associations and international graphs, I saw small groups of gain permission to care for it. Now for the hardest thank- agricultural youth affiliates. position: young people gathered to- That is an active vision. you of all. A thank-you to all of 3. Encourage the FFA to fear. My muscles started to gether, normal students. The But the road was not you that I've come in contact study the establishment of tighten up, my heart was racing, students on the television did always the brightest. Before the with this past year. I have had agribusiness, agriscience and it was hard to concentrate. I not look like the ones in my current agriculture teacher the proud privilege of being in (research and technology), began looking for familiar faces pictures. The individuals on the arrived, the program had been Iowa, North Dakota and New agri marketing, sales and found my parents, who television had a purpose. They closed. Enrollment was low Jersey for their state conven- and service and job interview were still jumping up and were armed only with a vision and funds were nonexistent. tions, where I always felt right contests not related directly to down. There were tears in my that they wanted to see as a Because of the efforts of the at home. I did the hula in mother's eyes. reality, a vision of a free coun- ity and a renewed Hawaii, much to the amuse- production agriculture.

Then I came back to the try. They could have sat back the program, Raton ment of 300 students and 4. Revise and broaden thought that over 20,000 pairs of and let the opportunity pass, yet FFA now plays a large role in parents. I look back at pictures contests in conjunction with eyes were looking at me. "Oh they believed in what they were competitions in New Mexico when I was dressed as an angel the broadening of agricultural my gosh, what do I do now?" doing and tried to bring about a and nationally. at the State Presidents' Confer- education.

So I quickly did what national change. As the world watched, My friends, we need to ence and in Kansas. I remember 5. Expand the interstate officers are supposed to do in countless students were tracked continue on, actively seeking to the 50th anniversary at my exchange program with the front of large crowds— down, tried, and even shot for bring our visions to reality. But home chapter of Fairbanks possibility of a work experi- checked to make sure my shirt- their vision. Some people may let's not set our visions in stone. where I always found support. ence program.

out, that tie think that their actions were in We need to realize that as time I shared the 50th anniversary of tails weren't my 6. Explore the creation of

vain, I that this is only passes and technology pro- was somewhat straight, and but know chapters in Nashua, Iowa, and an international agricultural I smiling. the beginning of a slow change. gresses, our vision will need Clear Lake, Wisconsin, as well. that was summit for youth in conjunc- As I turned to greet Jeff The world now sees China in a changes to keep it current. I saw a chapter walk away tion with the national FFA Johnson, Dana Soukup and different light, and because of Being the best in a particu- with a new vision of what could convention. Brad Chambliss, I still felt the vision of those students, it lar job does not mean that you be at a banquet in Bonifay, 7. Explore the creation of a overwhelmed. In just a few will hopefully become a reality do the same thing over and Florida. I still have bruises from national FFA creed speaking minutes, our team was not only someday. over. Rather, you implement the time I tried to show mem- contest. given the responsibility of What would you have new ideas and constantly strive bers in Montana how to ride a 8. Develop a program trying to aid in the direction of done? Marched proudly for innovation. That is why we bull. Countless times I was within the program of activi- this organization, but also to through the square or cowered recognize the American FFA amazed at the beauty of our ties dealing specifically with support and carry the news of in your home? Would you have Degree Recipients today. For country as I shared the sheer junior high membership. agriculture and youth through- done something like that? Or seeing what could be, seeking it awe and power of the Rocky 9. Continue to supply out the country. I looked at the would you have come up with out, and implementing it into Mountains with FFA members other five members of our team, excuses such as "I can not do their own Supervised Agricul- from Meeteetse, Wyoming, and delegate committee members with a report of action taken and could see in their eyes the that. 1 am too young or too old, tural Experience Program. That played volleyball by the ocean

same look. I saw progress and I am too busy, or I need more is what sets them apart and with members from the Carol- on the previous year's com- friendship and a willingness to people." It is kind of funny. makes them so very special. inas, Georgia and Florida. mittee recommendations. promote our organization. Conditions are never really There are those who helped Leaving was something that We commend the national Throughout my year of right to bring about change, are me see what could be and came hard many rimes, except FFA staff for keeping this service one thing has always they? probably had the largest impact when I left Vermont due to the document orderly and up to stuck in my mind—the eyes of Around the world you have on my vision: my family. rapid approach of hi date. individuals. Through these seen change brought about by Growing up on a livestock farm, Hugo! There are too Respectfully submitted,

I was. periences to try to eyes I have been able to see so an individual's vision. In always knew what work Ernest Cummings, N.M.

believed that I will treasure those much this year. Poland, a new government has But my father (C) after 1 was at best, with No, it wasn't the blue ones, emerged because of a dock- work could be done school when my Ann Powalski, Alaska the brown ones, or any other worker's vision. In South ' activities, and, with the help of you. (CO color. It the vision that each Africa, we see the hopes of a my brother and sister, the work I look back at those rimes was Betsy Miller, Vt. (S) individual had. Some saw people who strive to be seen as got done. My mother and my and so many others, and James Davis, 111. clearer than others, but vision equals. By car, train, or bus, entire family always took the remember the gleam and Cindy Fannon, Va. was never lacking. What I saw thousands of individuals make time to listen to the exciting sparkle in those members' eyes. John Gladden, Ala. was a guiding vision of what the long trek to a new life in things I had seen and the prob- Those members were high on Denise Vasconcelles, could be, should be, and will be. West Germany. All because of a lems I bumped into. To Mom, life and ready to take on the Hawaii Our team traveled to japan, simple vision. Dad, John, Crystal and my challenges that were to arise. Daniel Velazquez, V.I. China and Thailand for the 10th My friends, what visions do grandparents, thank you for your Through your strength and C. Coleman Harris anniversary of the National each of you have? As I have support, love and belief in me. your belief in tomorrow, I Officers International Experi- traveled from one comer of the To my five good friends always felt confident in agricul- (Consultant)

ence Program sponsored by United States to the other, I with whom I have worked: ture and in our country.

Mitsui Grain Corporation. 1 had have always felt at home and What a year! I will remember My friends, it is time for no idea what to expect when we comfortable with you. You took Jeff Johnson's laugh, Dana's someone new to present their landed in Beijing, China. 1 the time to share with me what sophisticated look, Jeff Isom's vision and help lead this great

knew that I was looking you saw in the future, and then dancing. Brad's hotel room organization. I know that you forward to visiting the Great you told me how you could decorating, and Jaye's calm. will show them the kindness, Wall and there was a great deal bring about the needed changes Dana, Jeff, Jaye, Brad and Jeff, sincerity and love that you have

of history involved, but I really in order to be prepared for that we have agreed, disagreed, shown me so much of. Keep the

wasn't prepared for what I saw future. Many of you realized played, worked, traveled and vision my friends, keep the when those wheels touched that change in vision can not be praised, always as a team. We down. made overnight, but must be have watched as a member of Throughout China, we saw planted and nurtured to bring the team succeeded and listened all the sights but were rarely to reality. You have always when that member was hurt or retiring addresses of allowed to talk to people other acted with an active vision. frustrated. Thank you for The Dana Soukup, Jeff Johnson, than our guide. When we did I traveled to Raton, New always being there for me. get to speak to individuals, they Mexico, in June and saw There isn't a term that does Jeff Isom, Jaye Hamby and seemed different. It wasn't just through the advisor's eyes, Mr. justice to the memories and Brad Chambliss were un- their clothes or appearance. Ray Chelewski, the possibilities experiences we have had this available at press deadline. There was obviously something for our organization to expand year. Copies of the speeches dramatic missing from their and grow in the areas of To my advisors, Mr. will be mailed to each FFA lives. community service, horticul- Conklin and Mr. Joe Williams, chapter following the

It wasn't until we packed ture, and natural resources. I thank you for pushing, prod- convention. The speeches

up and started for home that I saw an animal refuge, built by ding, leading, presenting and are also available on realized what was missing. To the chapter with the help and videotape and may be pur- this day, much of my impres- support of the community. become involved in the FFA to chased from the National I proud to sion of the Far East depended With this refuge they helped develop myself. am FFA Supply Service. on this fact. You rarely saw a transport deer and turkeys, say that I had the pleasure of

30 FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI National FFA Supply Service National FFA Adult Leadership

Committee Agncultural Education. West Virginia Board of Leonard Lombardl, Stale Specialist. University, Morgantown, We commend the National • Review and update W.Va. Agricultural Education, Office of FFA Supply Service existing audiovisual and Barbara J. Malpiedi, Assistant on yet Directors Public Instruction, Helena. Mont. another successful program materials. Prolessor, Agncultural year of Educalion, Joseph Cvancara, Professor, Larry D. Case, Chairman. National providing high-quality We suggest discontinuing North Carolina State University, Agricultural Education, Washington FFA Advisor. Division of Vocational- products, exceptional service the following items. Raleigh, N.C. Stale University, Pullman, Wash. and improvements. also • Camouflage travel bags, Technical Education. US. We Joseph Cvancara, Prolessor, K. C. Beavers III, Slate FFA commend the service on being watches and suspenders. Department of Education, Agricultural Education, Washington Executive Secretary, Stale more responsive to the pro- • FFA stadium blankets. Washington. DC. Stale University, Pullman, Wash. Department of Public Instruction, gressive needs of our member- • FFA show vests. C. Coleman Harris, Secretary, the following Mickey McCall, Past National FFA Raleigh, N.C. ship. We suggest National FFA Executive Secretary, Officer, Balsam Grove. N.C. We recommend the fol- improvements, revisions and William McGrew, Stale FFA Division of Vocational-Technical lowing new products: additions for the catalog Executive Secretary, State Education, U.S. Department of • Official corduroy FFA layout. Foundation Department ol Educalion, Jackson, Education, Washington, D.C. • Revise the catalog cover jacket with attachments for Miss. David A. Miller, Treasurer, National chain placement adjust- by incorporating national Board of and Dana Soukup, National FFA Treasurer, Supervisor of ments to avoid the zipper tab officers and/or the national FFA President. Lincoln, Neb. showing. FFA theme. Vocational Education and Industnai Trustees • Arts, Carroll Public • FFA women's fashion Continue the new product County Schools, Larry D. Case, President, Division ol directory on the back cover. hosiery. Westminster, Md. Vocational-Technical Education, U.S. • Golden FFA pinky rings. • Highlight various catego- Duane M. Nielsen, Deputy Director, Department ol Education, National FFA • FFA ankle bracelet. ries on the film page. Division ol National Programs, US Washington, D.C. • Woven FFA friendship • Publicize the metals and Center Staff Department of Education, C. Coleman Harris, Secretary, bracelet. awards plaques. Washington, D.C. Division of Vocational-Technical Larry D. Case, National Advisor • Women's wallet. • Provide a service number Chiel, Leslie L. Thompson, Branch Education, Department of C. Coleman Harris, National • FFA self-stick removable for customized items not listed U.S. Slate Administration Branch, Division Executive Secretary notes. in the catalog. Education, Washington, DC. of Vocational-Technical Education. David A. Miller, National Treasurer • Laminated FFA member- We encourage all chapters David A. Miller, Treasurer, ship cards. to purchase from the supply US. Department of Education, Supervisor of Vocational Education Wilson W. Carnes, Administrative • Parents' FFA bumper service. We request that all Washington, D.C. and Industrial Arts, Carroll County Director, FFA stickers. state FFA associations, at all David M. Coffey, Associate Public Schools. Westminster, Md Robert W. Cox, Executive Director, • times, FFA giftwrap. promote the purchase of Professor, (USDE Representative) Duane M. Nielsen, Vice President, National FFA Alumni Association • letter opener. products from the supply New FFA Agriculture/Agribusiness Division, Deputy Director, Division ol National Ted Amick, Program Specialist, • Personalized FFA station- service. We urge that the Western Kentucky University, Programs, U.S. Department of Contesls ery (envelopes, letterhead National FFA Supply Service Bowling Green, Ky. Education, Washington, D.C. Robert Seeteldt, Program Speciatisl, stationery and memo pads). continue to work closely with William T. Woody, Agriculture Nicholas C. Babson, Chairman and Awards • Show sleeve protector. manufacturers to help insure Teacher (USDE Representative), President, Babson Bros. CoVSURGE, Tony Hoyt, Program Specialist, • Women advisors' scarf. the highest qualify of products Lorena, Texas Leadership and Personal • Colored T-shirts and polo available to FFA members. Naperville, III. John Denmark, Slale Program Development shirts for advisors. We believe these recom- Robert W. Reynolds, Vice Director, Agribusiness and Natural • FFA squeeze light. mendations are in the best President. North America, Monsanto Marshall Stewart, Program Education, • FFA pen flashlight. interests of our organization Resources State Agricultural Company, St. Louis, Mo. Specialist, Membership Development Education, We deem necessary the for providing high-quality Department of Thomas J. Hennesy, Chairman, Bill Stagg, Director ol Inlormalion

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Proceedings is published by the Photographers National FFA Organization as a Tom Corby Publication and pnnting assistance record ol the organization's annual Andrew Coffey provided by Atwood Convention convention held in Kansas City, Jeremy Hams Publishing. Kansas City, Mo. Mo., November 9-11. 1989. Darkroom Technicians Special thanks to Atwood staff

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Molly Wilson Bill Slagg publication are available from the Pholo Editor Director of Information National FFA Supply Service, Theima Schoonmaker Jen Matties 5632 Mount Vernon Memorial Assistant Editor Program Coordinator-Information Highway, P.O. Box 15160, Cameron Craig and Promotion Alexandria, Va. 22309-0160. Sam Harrel Veronica Horan Phone (703) 360-3600. FFA — LEADING THE CHALLENGE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 1989-90 National FFA Officers

Donnell Brown, a 20-ycar-old from Throckmor- Dan Schxoer, a 20-year-old from New Bremen, ton, Texas, was elected national FFA president. The Ohio, was elected national FFA vice president for the son of Rob and Peggy Brown, Donnell is a member of eastern region. The son of James and Martha Schroer, the Throckmorton FFA Chapter. His local advisor is Dan is a member of the New Bremen FFA Chapter. Bill Bredemeyer. His local advisor is Tom Roetgerman. Brown's FFA leadership experience includes Schroer previously served as state president and service as chapter, area and state president. He has sectional vice president. He has participated in participated in numerous leadership conferences as numerous FFA activities, including prepared and well as extemporaneous speaking and judging extemporaneous public speaking contests, skills contests. contests and leadership workshops. Brown's Supervised Agricultural Experience Schroer's Supervised Agricultural Experience Program uses the latest technological advances, such Program includes work experience at ABN Radio & as embryo transfer, in raising registered beef cattle. Television, the Ohio State Fair, the Ohio Department He also has an extensive quarter horse operation. of Education, Agricultural Education Service and Brown, a sophomore majoring in animal business, placement on several area farms. He also had a frui' Donnell will take a one-year leave of absence from Texas Tech Brown and vegetable production enterprise. National University to fulfill his duties as national president. President Schroer, a sophomore majoring in agricultural After graduation, he plans to join the family's farm- education and agricultural economics at Ohio State ing operation. University, will take a one-year leave of absence to fulfill his duties. He plans to become a secondary Scott Crouch, a 20-year-old from Cicero, Ind., was agricultural education instructor. elected national FFA secretary. The son of Robert E.

Crouch and Cheryl Ann Walsh, Scott is a member of Bradley Lewis, 21 , of Elkmont, Ala., was elected the Tipton FFA Chapter. His local advisors are Guy national FFA vice president of the southern region. Kirby, Hank Carson and George Price. The son of Wayne and Annette Lewis, Brad is a Crouch has served as state secretary, district member of the Elkmont FFA Chapter. His local secretary and president, and chapter treasurer and advisor is Randy Blacklidge. president. He participated in public speaking, agri- In Alabama, Lewis served as state president, cultural judging and community service activities. district president and district reporter. He also held Crouch's Supervised Agricultural Experience the offices of chapter reporter and student advisor Program includes swine production and horse man- and participated in leadership workshops, public agement. He worked as a program assistant for the speaking contests and dairy contests. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and Lewis' Supervised Agricultural Experience Pro- as a broadcaster for WEW2 radio. gram included agricultural construction and mainte- Crouch will take a year's leave of absence from nance and agricultural electrification. During high Purdue University, where he is carrying a dual major school, he worked for a construction company that in agricultural education and community develop- specialized in the building of farm homes, bams, ment. He hopes to attend graduate school to become Scott Crouch stables and machine shops. an administrator for a school system or government National Secretary As a junior in agricultural education at Auburn agency. University, Lewis will take a one-year leave of absence to fulfill his duties. After graduation, he William Henricksen, a 21-year-old from DeWitt, plans to attend law school and pursue a career in Iowa, was elected national FFA vice president for the teaching or agribusiness. central region. The son of Patricia Henricksen and the late Donald Henricksen, Bill is a member of the Casey Isom, 19, of Fruitland, Idaho, was elected DeWitt Central FFA Chapter. His local advisor is national FFA vice president of the western region. He Daniel Smicker. is the son of Waldon and Patricia Isom and the Before being named national vice president, brother of the 1988-89 holder of that office. He is a Henricksen served as state vice president and held member of the Fruitland FFA Chapter, where the offices on the chapter and district levels. He has local advisor is Dwaine Tesnohlidek. participated in numerous leadership workshops, Before being elected national vice president, Isom agricultural sales and job interview contests, judging served as state president, federation president, and contests and proficiency award competitions. chapter vice president and secretary. He has partici- For his Supervised Agricultural Experience pated in numerous leadership workshops, speaking Program, Henricksen operates his family's 368-acre contests and judging contests. farm. With a minimum of hired help, he runs the Isom's Supervised Agricultural Experience Pro- entire operation from purchasing all inputs and gram includes management of a cattle operation with planting to harvesting. pasture and alfalfa hay acreage. Henricksen, a junior majoring in agricultural He will take a one-year leave of absence from business, will take a one-year leave of absence from William Hendricksen Casey Isom Brigham Young University, where he is majoring in Iowa State University to fulfill his duties as national Vice President National President international relations, to fulfill his duties as national vice president. vice president. Isom plans to pursue a career in He plans a career in agribusiness. Central Region Western Region government foreign service. National Officer Candidates

National officer candidate ing a team that would serve IOWA: William J. Henricksen, DeWitt NORTH DAKOTA: Will J. MacDonald, KANSAS: Dennis Fry, Fort Scott Bismarck reception sponsored by together well for the coming year. MAINE: Lynwood C. Winslow, Presque Isle OHIO: Dan Schroer, New Bremen Mobay Corporation, MICHIGAN: Michele L. Payn, Jonesville OREGON: Scott Ruby, Scio ALABAMA: Bradley K. Lewis, Elkmont MINNESOTA: Barbara VanZomeren, PENNSYLVANIA: Mark R. Anderson, Dover Agricultural Chemicals ARIZONA: Tami M. Austin, Mesa Alexandria SOUTH CAROLINA: Patrick E. Settle, Inman ARKANSAS: Jennifer J. Barber, Lake City Division MISSISSIPPI: Shawn L. Oliver, Weir SOUTH DAKOTA: Kevin J. Albrecht, Manon CALIFORNIA: Kathy Almond, Rio Oso MISSOURI: Debra J. Powell, Reeds TENNESSEE: Shane M. Williams, Riceville Six new national officers COLORADO: Brent Newbanks, Yuma MONTANA: Sara Hougen, Melstone TEXAS: Donnell Brown, Throckmorton were selected by a nominating FLORIDA: Sonja Jo Mullins, Sparr NEBRASKA: Julie D. Classen, Ayr UTAH: Greg P. Miner, Springvile committee from GEORGIA: Scott Johnson, Covington an outstanding NEVADA: Jennifer K. DeVries, Reno VIRGINIA: Scot E. Lilly, Elkton IDAHO: Casey N. Isom, Fruitland field of candidates. All 35 inter- NEW MEXICO: Randy 8. Bouldin, Portales WASHINGTON: Michael S. Brownlee, Granger ILLINOIS: Corey B, Torrance, Good Hope view participants took part in a NORTH CAROLINA: James S, McLamb, WISCONSIN: Jon Anderson, Montfort INDIANA: Scott E, Crouch, Cicero challenging process designed to Angier WYOMING: Joey L. Johnson, Newcastle assist the committee in nominat-