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57th NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION

Fifty-seven years.

Fifty-seven National FFA Conventions.

And perhaps, this was the biggest and best convention in the organization's history.

Definitely a convention to remember. 23,000 plus FFA members and guests in attendance, made it the largest youth convention in the world

Pat Summerall, Eddie Albert, Art Linkletter, Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole, Secretary of Agriculture John Block and Senator Robert Dole all addressed the 57th National FFA Convention.

Inspirational speeches delivered from the convention stage, to members demonstrating their vocational skills at the American Royal, all helped to make this convention a magnificent occasion.

And this, the convention PROCEEDINGS, records and salutes everyone involved in the 1984 National FFA Convention. (AGRICULTURE)

57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 8-10. 1984 1984-85 National FFA Officers

The 19B4-85 National FFA President is Steve Meredith, from the The 1984-85 National Vice President from the Central Region is The 1984-85 National Vice President from the Eastern Region is

West Hardin FFA Chapter in Glendale, Kentucky. Steve is 19 years Mike Barrett, from (he Mead Chapter in Mead, Nebraska. Mike is Graham Boyd, from the Bath FFA Chapter, in Pinetown, North

old. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meredith. 19 years old. He is the son of Renald and Inez Barrett. Carolina. Graham is 19 years old. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve earned his American Farmer degree with a Supervised Mike has raised market steers, com, soybeans and sorghum. His top Mallei E. Boyd. Occupational Experience Project which consisted of livestock, grain, quality Supervised Occupational Experience Project enabled him to Graham managed his family's 16-acres of saw timber and owned a

hay and tobacco. win the Star Chapter Farmer, District Star Farmer and the DeKalb small fruit and vegetable production business. In addition, he also Steve is studying agriculture at Elizabethtown Community College Agricultural Achievement awards. worked for a nearby farm, gaining experience in row crops. and plans to earn a degree in Agricultural Economics. Mike attends the University of Nebraska— Lincoln, where he is Graham is studying agricultural education at North Carolina

Steve served in two chapter offices before being elected State majoring in Agricultural Journalism. University. President of the Kentucky Association. He has served as a chapter officer and State President in Nebraska. He has served as a chapter officer, district president and state vid

Steve Meredith; Route 1. Glendale. KY 42740. Mike Barrett; R.R. 1. Box 5; Mead. NE 68041 president in North Carolina.

Graham Boyd: Route 1 , Box 5. Pinetown, NC 27865.

Vice President Wnttrn Riglon Brad Bks

The 1984-85 National FFA Secretary is Mike Gayaldo, from the The 1984-85 Vice President from the Southern Region is Nanci The 1984-85 National Vice President in the Western Region is Brad Kelseyville chapter in Kelseyville, California. Mike is 20 years old Mason, from the Collins chapter in Collins, Mississippi. Nanci is 20 Bass, from the Mount Vernon FFA Chapter in Winnsboro. Texas. His parents are Frank and Jeanne Gayaldo years old. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Mason. Brad is 20 years old. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Bass. His Supervised Occupational Experience Project consists of many Nanci has shown registered Santa Gertrudis cattle for nine years. Brad owns 33 Jersey dairy cows and has a partnership in the family hours working on the family's pear farm. He has also raised oat, h She also works as a veterinary assistant. dairy farm. and breeding and market swine. Nanci is majoring in pre-veterinary medicine/biochemistry at Brad attends Texas Tech University where standing Polytechnic he is majoring in Mike has a sophomore at State University. Mississippi State University. Agricultural Education and Accounting. San Luis Obispo, with an agricultural marketing major. Nanci has held numerous offices in the FFA including three years as Brad has served in three chapter offices, district office, area office Mike has of California served as President the Associati well a state officer in Mississippi. and as State President in Texas. as a chapter and regional officer. He has been involved in public Nanci is the eighth national officer Mississippi has given to the Brad Bass; Route 1. Box 116; Winnsboro, TX 75494. speaking, parliamentary procedure and judging contests. organization. Michael J. Gayaldo; P.O. Box 966. Kelseyville, CA 95451 Nanci Mason; P.O. Box 412; Collins. MS 39428.

EDITORS BOX National Officer Volume IV Candidates FFA Cenler Information Staff a cial publication of the National FFA Or- Each of the following individuals were selected by their state associations to ganization. vie for National FFA Office. To be eligible to run for national office, each of the candidates must have received the American Farmer degree. Only six of FFA Information Staff: these talented leaders were selected as a 1984-85 National FFA Officer by a Cameron C. Dubes. Director of Informa- Convention Nominating Committee made up of their peers. tion; William Stagg. Audio-Visual Spe- cialist; D wight Horkheimer. Computer Specialist; Roni Horan. Program Assis- Alabama: Robert W. Weaver. Hartselle: Yerington, New Jersey: Steven P. tant; and Karen Coble, Information Arkansas: Leah Cherie Chaudoir, Mag- Gruenberg. Lebanon. North Carolina: nolia: California; Michael Joseph Gay- Graham Boyd. Pinetown; North Oakota: aldo. Kelseyville: Florida: Teresa L. Joan Marie Braaten, Kindred; Ohio: Date 57th National FFA Loft, Selfner. Illinois Kar*n Am E. Minyo. Cumberland; Oklahoma: Mil- Chausse. Nokomis; Indiana: Rena Jo lord Harold Jenkins. Gage; Oregon: Va- Convention Ketter, Martinsville, Iowa: Mark A. Bee- lencia Alvarado. Elkton; South Dakota: PROCEEDINGS mer, Webster City; Kansas: Mike Tor- Chris Allen Nelson, White Lake; Tennes- rey, Wamego. Kenlucky: Steve Mere- see: Joseph Lawrence Huffine, Jones- Staff: Laura Nelson, Editor; LuAnne dith, Glendale: Massachusetts; Paul Jay boro. Texas: Brad Bass. Winnsboro; Wohler, Designer; Katrina Pinkerton, Lauzon, Worcester; Mississippi; Nanci Utah: Kevin Don Cummings, Fillmore; Assistant Editor and Tim Stroda, Lee Mason. Collins; Missouri: Kurt Virginia: Cathy S. Hively. Broadway. Photography Voss, Beaufort; Montana: Scott Allen Washington; T D. Hostikka, Battle The 57th National FFA Convention PRO- Distinguished Cavey, Missoula; Nebraska: Michael S. Ground. Wisconsin: Dale Beaty, Madi- CEEDINGS is official Barrett, Mead; Nevada: David Snyder. son; Wyomoing: Vivian R. Watkms. the printed pro- Thermopolis ceedings for the National FFA Conven- tion, held annually in Kansas City, Service Missouri. It is published the last day of

The FFA is the national organization of Citations Special Meal students preparing for careers in pro- duction agriculture and agribusiness The FFA is in cooperation with the U. S. This citation recognizes those organizations which exceptionally serve the Department of Education, Washington, FFA by contributing time, money and personnel. This year the following D.C. three organizations Functions were shown our appreciation: National FFA Organization

Two special meal functions were held Eddie Albert as its speaker, sponsored National FFA Center Sunkist Growers. Inc., provided the FFA this yeai for the lirst time in the South by John Deere, The luncheon guests 5632 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway with national television coverage when Hall of H. Roe Bartle. These functions were treated to an inspirational speech P. 0. Box 15160 they dedicated their 1984 Rose Bowl were both designed to provide an addi- by FFA's Public Service Announcemenl Alexandria, VA 22309 Parade float to the FFA Sunkist Growers celebrity and were also often provided financial assistance to the introduced to (703) 360-3600 has been a linancial supporter through new chapter leadership FFA. The company has been the primary materials. the FFA Foundation tor 15 years. Additional copies ol the 57th National sponsor of the National FFA Dairy Cattle The second new (unction was a special FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS are Century Communications of Skokie, Illi- Judging Contest tor many years. leadership dinner held Friday evening tor available through the National FFA Sup- nois, developed the Agri Educator mag- chapter and state FFA officers. Patriotic ply Service. azine which was distributed to voca- speaker. Charlie Plumb addressed this Convention PRO- tional agriculture n group of leaders and oltered inspiration The 57th National FFA provided public se CEEDINGS Stalf is headquartered in the of on the FFA and its Foundation and ha> FFA Newsroom in the Little Theatre served as unpaid consultants to FFA the Municipal Auditorium CAGRICULTURE>

57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 8-10, 1984 National FFA Adult New National Leadership FFA National FFA Board of Directors Advisor Larry D. Case. Chairman. National FFA Advisor, USDE. Washington, DC C. Coleman Harris, Secretary, National FFA Executive Secretary, USDE, Washington. DC

David A. Miller, National FFA Treasurer, State Department ot Education, Bal- Larry D. Case timore. MD In twenty-tour years Dr. Larry D. Case Foundation Board of Trustees and will Floyd J. Doering. State Supervisor, Agriculture Education, State Department has gone Irom an FFA chapter presider provide leadership to vocational agncul- of Public Instruction, Madison, Wl to the FFA's highest, non-member of- ture students and professionals in the FFA Advisor United Slates and its territories. Duane M. Nielsen. Oeputy Director, Division of Innovation and Development. fice—National USDE. Washington, DC Case, -10. accepted the position o 6. 1984 to fill the vacancy left by the Lee Traver, State Supervisor, Bureau of Agriculture Education Occupations, August 31 , 1983 retirement of Byron F School, where he was an FFA member. Albany. NY Rawls. He received a bachelor's in agricultural Accountability Branch Les Thompson, Program Specialist. USOE. Washing- Case assumes the responsibilities ot education in 1966 and a master's de- tort, DC Senior Education Program Specialist to gree in vocational education in 1972 Agriculture. Agrtbus' from Missouri-Colum- J.W. Warren, Chief, Services Section. Programs Branch, USDE, Washing- the University of Resources Occupati he U. S. De- bia, where he completed his doctorate ton, DC partment ot Educati National FFA work in education in 1983. Agriculture Education, State Depart- Donald E. Wilson, Program Manager. Advisor. cites Case After serving as a vo-ag instructor tor ment of Education, Sacramento, CA ture enrollment tren eight years at Northwestern. Orrick and the public well vocationa Thame McCormick, Chief, Programs Branch, USDE. Washington. DC show how Lexington High Schools in Missouri. riculture'FFA programs are preparm Case was named director of vocational students lor agricultural careers as education at Lexington La-Ray Area Vo- National FFA Board of he plans to study and act upon. cational School in 1974 In 1977 he was Directors' Consultants As National FFA Advisor, Case servi named executive treasurer of the Mis- chairman of the National FFA Board souri FFA Association before promotion Ronald A. Brown, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University. Missis- Directors, president of the National to slate FFA advisor and director of ag sippi State. MS education in July of 1978. Walt Schuh, President, NVATA. Bow, WA

Gilbert A Long. Head, Department of Agriculture Education, Utah State Uni- versity. Logan. UT Dale Butcher, Past President, NVATA, West Lafayett. IN VIP Citations

Myron Sonne. Vice President, NVATA, Letcher, SO trict Supervisor of Agriculture Education Ross H. Smith. Vice President, NVATA, Athens, AL for the Department ol Elementary and Secondary Education. He directed 29 Gary W. Leske, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN State FFA officer teams including 428 William E. Drake. Professor, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY state officers. Hagan is listed in the

"Who's Who in the Midwest" and is the National FFA Foundation author of "FFA at 50 in Missouri." William C. Dudley. Supervisor ot Agri- Board of Trustees culture Education in Virginia for 33 years He retired in 1980 after 45 years Larry D. Case, President, National FFA Advisor, USDE, Washington, DC of work in agricultural education Dudley Harris. Secretary, National FFA Executive Secretary, USDE, C. Coleman conducted state officer leadership train- Washington, DC ing for 28 years He was chosen as the David A. Miller, National FFA Treasurer, State Department of Education, Bal- Outstanding Citizen of Appomattox timore. MD County Earl F Kantner, Executive Secretary of Robert L. Bell. Assistant Supervisor, Agriculture Education. South Dakota the Ohio FFA Associaflon for 21 yeans. State University. Brookings, SD The VIP Citation recognizes individuals who continually and Kantner spent a total of 34 years in edu- Ronald A. Brown, Associate Professor, Mississippi State University, Missis- cation and was vocational agriculture faithfully serve the FFA. This year the five recipients are: a sippi Slate, MS teacher and area supervisor. He is the Foun- Dale Butcher, Past President. NVATA, West Lafayette, IN Emeron P. Dettmann. a consultant in Executive Director ol the Ohio FFA agricultural education with the Iowa De- dation, Inc. and past recipient ot the Floyd J. Doenng, State Supervisor, Agriculture Education, State Department partment of Public Instruction lor more National FFA Distinguished Service ot Public Instruction. Madison, Wl than 12 years. He served as Executive Carl F. Gerhardt, Vice President and General Manager. Alfa-Laval. Inc.— Secretary ot the Iowa FFA Association Earl H Knebel, a professor of agricul- Agn-Group, Kansas City. MO for three years and was chairman of the tural education at Texas A&M Univer- National FFA Milk Quality and Dairy sity. involved in Hilmer L. Jones, Vice President, North American Operations, Merck & Com- Knebel has been educa- Foods Contest from 1976 to 1981. tion and leadership training at the high pany. Inc., Rahway, NJ Raymond D. Hagan, the Missouri FFA school and college level. He was hon- Ron Weininger, National FFA President, Marion, KS Executive Secretary for the past 29 ored by the Texas FFA Association as C.W. Reed, State Specialist, Agriculture Education, Montgomery, AL years. Following seven years of teaching well as the Agricultural Extension Serv- ice and Phi Delta Kappa. Walt Schuh, President. NVATA, Bow, WA vocational agriculture, he became Dis- Lee Traver, State Supervisor, Bureau of Agriculture Education Occupations, Albany, NY Les Thompson, Program Specialist, Accountability Branch, USDE, Washing- ton, DC Convention Speakers J. W. Warren, Vice President. Chief. Services Section, Programs Branch, USDE, Washington, DC National FFA Center Staff Larry D Case, National FFA Advisor

C, Coleman Harris, National FFA Executive Secretary

David A Miller, National FFA Treasurer Wilson W- Carnes. Administrative Director

Lennie Gamage. Manager of International Programs Robert Seefeldt. FFA Program Specialist (Awards) Ted Amick. FFA Program Specialist (Contests) Tony Hoyt, FFA Program Specialist (Leadership)

Cameron Dubes, Director of Information

William Slagg. Audio-Visual Specialist

Paul Kidd, Acting Director, FFA Supply Service Robert W. Cox. Executive Director FFA Alumni Association On Thursday of the 57th convention, the audience was inspired by speeches Michael Wilson. Managing Editor The National FUTURE FARMER from sports commentator Pat Summerall, sponsored by Cotter and Com- John M, Pitzer. Senior Editor, The National FUTURE FARMER pany; actor and FFA PSA celebrity, Eddie Albert, sponsored by John Deere; International Mineral and Chemi- Glenn D. Luedke, Director of Advertising. The National FUTURE FARMER and entertainer Art Unkletter, sponsored by cal Corporation. Oottie M. Hinkle, Circulation Fulfillment Manager, The National FUTURE FARMER Friday also brought several notable speakers to the Municipal Auditorium in- cluding the Honorable Elizabeth Dole, U S. Secretary of Transportation; the JoAnn Gnmes, Manager of Accounting Honorable John Block. U S. Secretary of Agriculture; the Honorable Robert National FFA Foundation Dole, Senator from Kansas, and John Wain, a patriotic speaker Mamie McCullough, the "I Can Lady." sponsored by the American Bankers Sponsoring Committee Staff Association, addressed the convention on Saturday followed by remarks from Mickey Gilley, the American Royals 1984 entertainer. Saturday evening Berme Staller, Executive Director the FFA members were inspired by Bart Conner, 1984 Olympic Gymnastics Kim Havens, Assistant Executive Director Medalist tor his personal comeback story Conner's appearance was spon- Steve Greene. Assistant Executive Director sored by McDonald's Corporation, the National Sponsor of the United States Federation Doug Butler. Assistant Executive Director Gymnastics .^=KEEP= (AGRICULTURE)

November 8-10. 1984 57lh National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS FFA Achievers Computers in Agriculture

State Finalists

Alaska: Robert Powalski. Fairbanks abama: David Michael Martin tevallo; Arizona: Kim Gray. Gilbert. Col- orado: Scott Eric Johnson. Platteville; Conneticut: Wilson Korth. Falls Village. Florida: Ronald Brame. Newberry. Georgia: Timothy D Hanell. Whigham. Iowa: Brian J. Gosch. Webster City. Idaho: Vern H Sterner Bruneau. Illi- nois: Craig Perkmson. Piper City. Kan- sas: Max Schmidt. Goessei. Louisiana: Tammie Michele Miller, lota. Michigan: Dean J Tobey Corunna. Missouri Randall Lee Horme. Norborne. Montana: Thomas R. Lecnner. Wimlred. North Dakota: Donna Keidel Mandan. Ne- braska: Ronald D Glmsmann. Ravenna. New Hampshire: br:c Lavoie. Barring- t^-? ton. New Jersey: Bill Perez. Mays Land- in program was introduced at the The new Computers Agriculture award ing; New Mexico: Steve Steams. Carn- Five individuals were inducted into the FFA National Hall of Achievement dur: 56th National-FFA Convention. The major objective of the new award pro- zozo. Ohio: John Robert Mudd, mg the 57th National FFA Convention Induction is the most prestigious gram is to recognize FFA members who have made the greatest progress in Sunbury, Oklahoma: Wynn Richardson. the FFA can bestow on an individual Nominees must be iormer voca- honor utilizing computers in agriculture and agribusiness. Amber; Oregon: Scott M Carlson, tional agriculture students and iormer FFA or New Farmers of America mem- Boardman, Pennsylvania: Lynnwood E. The following state award winners attended a National Seminar on Com- bers. One person is selected every three years to represent each of the fol- Nexter. Mechanicsburg; South Carolina: puters in Agriculture in Washington. D.C. on August 14-18, 1984. Of these lowing areas: leadership, agricultural production, agribusiness, agricultural Charles E. Hill, Abbeville. South Dakota: national award finalists based on state award winners, five were chosen as Flandreau, Texas: Paul education and one chosen-at-large. This is the second group of FFA Achiev- Arlin Hobbie, five national finalists were: presentations at the National Seminar The Tannos. League City; Utah: LaDell C ers to be inducted The new FFA Achievers are: Swallow. Fillmore; Virginia: Randy National Winner— Kevin E Gingerich, Kokomo, Indiana Landes. Fort Defiance, Vermont: Fred V. Secretary ol Agriculture. John R Block mittee of the National FFA Founda- person- First Runner-Up— Debra Oee Haack, Oakfield, Wisconsin Peet, Middlebury; Washington: Amanda is the FFA Achiever in the leadership Sponsormg Committee He Ann Byrom, Randle; Wyoming: Oscar category mraged the strength- ally funded projects of the FFA and Second Runner-Ufj—Dotty Behne, Sherburn, Minnesota Blake Gernant, Greybull /FFA a il agriculture and the Third Runner-Uf)— Barry Allen Hines, Owensboro. Kentucky FFA by supporting projects such as the William Paul Gray, retired executive sec- Fourth Runner-Up— Lonnie Webb. Lincoln, Arkansas nation-wide study of agriculture in sec- retary of the FFA, is the FFA Achiever in ondary education He has addressed the agricultural education category. As many FFA groups. executive secretary, he made an unprec- Richard Waybnght, owner ol Mason edented record ol accomplishments in

Gettysburg, is the FFA their chapter banquets It is also an Dixon Farms in FFA. During his tenure, the organization FFA TIMES convention A special registration issue at Achiever in the agricultural production opened membership to females and was prepared for FFA Advisors. All of ideal recruitment film for increasing vo- category He hosted many tours ol his black students and expanded activities the issues of the FFA TIMES were pre- cational agnculture/FFA membership. dairy to international and larm groups d support n 1 agriculture pared by university journalism students Numerous items are available to pro- has spoken nationally about his innova- working in the convention newsroom mote the new theme during National FFA tive pro- larming operation where he teacher, USDE program development under the direction of FFA Information Week. February 16-23, 1985. All of the methane gas Waybnght Intern. Karen Coble. items are available through the National ;FFAa eNa- The 57th National FFA Convention was Gus R. Douglass. West Virginia com- FFA Supply Service for use throughout lourth lor the ollicial conven- I FFA Alumni Associa the year missioner ol agriculture since 1964. is tion newspaper, the FFA TIMES There the FFA Achiever at-large Douglass wa< Public Service Announcements featuring Clarke A Nelson, senior vice president 1984-85 FFA the hrst national FFA Alumni chairman, Eddie Albert were aired all across the ol Carnation Company, is the FFA is on the FFA Alumni National Commit- Theme nation in 1984 thanks to the efforts of Achiever in the business category Nel- tee on Government and is a past na- over 250 vocational agriculture instruc- the execulive son served lour years on tional FFA president. tors who acted as FFA Media Represen- Theme audio visual Sponsored by tatives Because of the success of the The Wrangler Brand. first PSA. Eddie Albert assisted in pro- ducing another PSA lor 1985. This PSA National FFA Theme Week premiered at the 57th National FFA Official Delegates materials Sponsored by Estech, Convention.

New Jersey: Kenneth Ingalls, Cream Ridge. Deborah Pomroy, Stewartsville; New Mexico: Kevin Graham, Des Moines: Missy McKmley, Pie Town; New York: Stephanie Durkee. Ellenburg (AfiRICUUURE) Depot, Anna Reed, Hubbardsville; North 57th convention v Carolina: Van Cooke. Ml. Airy; Lee Kirkman. Cove City; Skipper Snider. vocational agriculture and the FFA. Lexington; North Dakota: Mary Mander- The theme audio-visual shown dun feld, Washburn; Kyle Timms. Cando, the convention. "Be All You Can Ohio: Cindy Iden, Bloomingburg, Doug Dream." is available for chapters t Phillips, Kenton; Michelle Stevens, Wil- liamsport. Oklahoma: Cindy Blair, No-

ble; Lisa Oliver, Washington; Melissa Schulz, Elgin; Oregon: Daren Coppock, Adams; Dale Donaldson, Culver; Penn- sylvania: Laurie Ouran. Bulger; Carolyn 15, 25 & 35 Year Witmer, East Earl. Puerto Rico: Ana Maria Castro, Yauco, Juan Jimenez, Utuado. Rhode Island: Edwin LaPrise, N Kingstown. Jody Silva, Hope Valley; Foundation Official delegates to the national convention are responsible for conducting South Carolina: Debbie Cnbb, Heming-

the official business of the organization to see that it runs smoothly, effi- way. Tracy Yarborough, Coward. South Dakota: Penme Blum, Chamberlain. ciently and in the best interests of all members. Sponsors Theresa Schumacher. Pierre; Tennes- see: Scott Austin, Nashville; Pam Alabama: Jack Brewer. III. Saraland. gar; Iowa: Kevin Eblen, Creston; Owight Farmer, Sprmgville. Lee Anne West, Norman Mason, Rogersville. Lamar Mogler, Alvord, Kansas: Michelle Be- Limestone; Texas: Kathy Bates, Nacog- White. Auburn. Alaska: Dan Green. Hi noit, Mankato. Daryl Yarrow, Clay Cen- 15-Year Sponsors doches. Bill Clark, Eldorado; Lee Anne mer. Jeff Wesner. Palmer. Arizon; ter; Kentucky: Oouglas Coyle. Mackville, Lawrence, San Antonio, Harry McAlister, Azle FFA Alumni Association/Azle Honorary FFA; Beacon Milling Company. Momc G'en. 1 Miller. John Kuegel, Owensboro, Louisiana: Electra, Greg Odom, Oimmitt; Coby Incorporated, DEC International/Albrecht Foundation; Domain, Incorporated; Roll. Arkansas: Rex Martin, Camden. Lee Fletcher, Oak Grove, Todd Martin. Shorter, III, Eagle Lake. Mike Sims. Fruehauf Corporation Charitable Fund, Incorporated; Garland Martin. Jonesboro. California: Calvin. Maine: Mitchell Chandler. Pres- Dow Chemical, U.S.A.; Piano. Utah: Craig Johnson, Delta; Darin Coert. Santa Paula, Wendy Que Isle; Todd Wmslow. Presgue Isle, Golden Sun Feeds, Incorporated; Modine Manufacturing Company. Mr. and Kristy Selman, Tremonton. Vermont: Roarty, Quartz Hill. Andrae Swartz, Maryland: Margaret Flanigan. Rocky Mrs. Alfred H. Krebs; Mr and Mrs Charles C Roberts; Mr. Samuel W. Oouglas Holway, South Newfane: Fred Grass Valley. Colorado: Lynn Kennedy. Ridge. Karen Hamilton, Oakland; Mas- White, Jr.; National Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association, Incorpo- Peet, Middlebury. Virginia: Joe Bow- Pierce, Doug Vondy. Woodrow; Con- sachusetts: Lisa Hixson. Brocton; Lori rated, Sunkist Growers, Incorporated; T. R. Miller Mill Company. Incorpo- man. Edinburg; Jimmy Carpenter, Galax, necticut: Wilson Korth. Cornwall Bridge: Trombly. Plamfield; Michigan: Bart Mar- Southern National Bank; Vigortone Agriculture Prod- David Wright. Weyers Cave; Washing- rated; The Citizens & David Smith. Lebanon. Delaware: Lynn shall. Allen, Tim Stem. Standish; Min- ton: April Cargill, Kennewick. Gina ucts. Wallace H Jerome Foundation, Incorporated Sullen, Middletown, Ray Harrington. nesota: Jeff Moon, Hayfieid. Wanda Swanson, Snohomish, West Virginia: Wilmington; Florida: Lynnette Dallimore. Tiede, LeCenter; Mississippi: Don Par- Kathy Peaslee, Kingwood; Annie Per- 25-Year Sponsors Myakka City: Steve Kautman. Sarasota. ker, Hattiesburg, Perry Whitaker, Jack- kins. Frankford: Wisconsin: Rick Dado, Georgia: Melame Harrell. Nicholls; Wil- son, Missouri: Max Alleger. Straflord, Farm Bureau Federation; Cessna Fluid Power Division; H. J. Baker Amery; Dave Schaeler. Platteville; Gary American Craig Floyd. Leopald. liam Hughes. Jr , Pembroke. Robert James Hum- Staszak, Bonduel; Wyoming: Curtis Hor- & Brothers. Incorporated; Hesston Corporation Padgett. Baxley; Hawaii: Peggy PuaKela, phrey, Mound City. Montana: Wanda ton. Greybull; Kelly Stewart. Douglas Pahala: Kris Wakida, Hilo. Idaho: Todd Iverson. Whitelish; Kendall Sundheim, Hammons, Meridian, David Harrington. Fairview; Nebraska: Dean Folkers. Lin- 35-Year Sponsors Melba. Illinois: Tammy Bailey. Louis- coln. Kevin Yost, Lincoln; Nevada: Neil American Institute of Cooperation; Carnation Company; E. I. du Pont de i. Jeffrey Gregory. Moweaqua; Jeff McQueary. Ruby Valley; Tyler Seal. Nemours & Company; Eaton Corporation/Hydraulics Division; Gold Kist In- Elko. New Hampshire: Lisa Cloutier. Dover, Greg Messenger, Rochester, corporated; The H D Lee Company. Incorporated — —

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November 8-10, 1984 57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS National FFA Officer Retiring Addresses

options which confront us. Auto r,, „ u u love. Phone calls, removing valuables, water faclurers provide us with 752 different I believe that growth in love will hoses, fire, engines, being put into the models of cars-126 are subcompacts- contribute more than any force pickup and finally taken to a neighbors not including color and accessory selec- to establish the Kingdom of God tions that are available In Manhattan. on earth. N.Y.. one store alone, merchandises After a restless lew hours To of sleep I over 2500 types of light bulbs Cur- replace a social lile in which went to school. Still reeking of smoke, I rently. 72 different syles of Levi's 501 division, falsehood, and attended my classes acting as if nothing leans are on the market. NIKE sells 18 violence are all powerful, with a had happened. It was a lonely day even styles ol logging shoes alone. There are new order in which humanity, though I knew I had never received no less lhan 20 kinds so ol music. Agricul- truth, and brotherhood will much attention In the halls, during ture is no exception. Consider (he reign. classes, after school, it was easy to feel the stares ot schoolmaies and the unbelievable number of houseplants I learned to make a corsage out of or- grown commercially or the vast array of chids on Kawai; viewed the use ot spe- When my brother and sister careers based on agriculture. In voca- cialized golf course equipment on Cape and I were taken Irom the tional agriculture and FFA there are eight Cod; developed a taste for crawfish on scene the house was still standing. Now after an different courses of study. 29 Founda- the bayou; and witnessed a celery har- eternal day we returned to the tion proficiency awards and ten national vest on quicksand-like soil near Lake dark rubble and ash. A pipes, contests. Unquestionably, our genera- Michigan. In the few piano parts, a broken marble Rose Garden, I stood, tion has the most extensive range of awestruck, two feel from the President ramie were "New personal and professional alternatives ot the United In mouse among the few items Order" States Williamsburg, I which remained. But "If Only..." marvelled at the intelligence ot men and we were alive, safe and unharmed and most of all together One year ago on this final c women from 15 nafions gathered to dis- cuss rural development Those things that count most in life night I shared with that assembly my in In the Port of

tention of building a road, Macao, half a world away. I wept inside On this tenth day ot November. 209 a road of service that would carry FFA through at the sight of poorly clothed children, You come onto the stage, take years ago in 1775 the Continental Con- a deep another year While undernourished and living in substand- brealh, pick up the gress of the 13 colonies founded what travelling that road microphone, and ard housing In the a course of human experiences began ti Caucus Room on what do you say? For years I have became the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1954 steer Capitol Hill I met more than Gifts, dreamed my thinking and stir l 50 Con- dollars, cards, wishes and of this very moment, on this same day a great memorial was my heart prayers and now now realize that even though our gressmen and Senators attending a arrived in droves. Local FFA find words so inadequate to express unvened in Arlington National Cemetery op- members my luncheon sponsored tions may be countless, the things in by one of the larg- gave financial and physical support. feelings as I deliver my final remarks near Washington, DC to commemorate A as life thai count most are est corporations in America. an FFA member. the birthday of the Corps. The memorial those things .Con- which cerned advisors, cannot be counted. Although our My most vivid recollections, however, and FFA triends i was a huge sculptured reproduction of Many times this year I asked, "What do list of likes, luxuries and lessons my are not those ot wide wanted to help. What was a mater- six men raising the American flag at the be pomp, pageantry, or you want more than anything else?" Al- long, you have taught me that our most prestige, but they are of ialistic disaster was also a personally summit of Ml. Sunbachi during the cli- visions Ihe though the responses varied greatly, the vital decisions are the simple ones we people I've met heartwarming triumph. max of the Battle of Guadalcanal in who are the new order desire to be successful was, and is still, make each day between good and bad. Remembrances of World War II. As the flag went up on you who have been Inaction and apathy would have been the biggest desire we have While driv- positive and negative, nght and wrong. discouraged while trying Iwo Jima it was symbolic not only of to get others easy for those who shared what they ing to an activity with an FFA supporter, happy a involved, the achievements of the marines or of memories of you who are had. There were many olher activities I asked his formula for success He ex- committed to achievement through they plained the spirit ot the United States, but it hard could have chosen to be a part of how he had started working at a work, but also symbolized the beginning of a new who always have time for a that second week in January Life could young age in Ihe farm machinery busi- friend, thoughts order to come—for people, for nations of you who have set have gone on lor those involved whether ness. He laughed as he recalled the olution ol all other challenges. your and for global affairs eyes on serving others, but been they lended a hand or not But not for times he would drive semi-trucks filled denied sometimes tearfully by an elec- people like you, FFA members with implements to a neighboring Over the course of the past 12 months Count Leo Tolstoy, author of War and For what state, tion, and mental pictures of you who greater humanity is there than a willing- fearing every state trooper because he you have given me the opportunity to Peace, described my thoughts best while receiving that greenhand degree ness to graciously give of the was not old enough to have a driver's view firsthand the diversity of America, through his interpretation of the Golden fruits of possessed that wild unrestrainable ex- your labors to those license. After graduation Irom the likenesses and differences among Rule in his book Confessions of Faith in need What high citement and nervous tension we all feel greater truth is there than placing school, he began working as an people, and the complexity of our your- accoun- when we know we are beginning one of tant for a major implement In my final. Heeling moments as 5 to corporation I believe that the will of God is hte's new chapters. You are the new or- completely empathize with feelings of At the age ol 24, he became the young- ] like ti that every man should love his der. Friends who meet uncertainties, despair and emptiness for someone else est employee in this nationwide compa- I my observations v complexities fellowman, and act toward and numerous choices with if only it was possible. What greater ny's history to move into a management strong others as he desires that they but simple beliefs and an ability brotherhood is there than an association position, One year later, he became the A members, we live tn a Baskin Rob- to advance based on high ideals and so strong that you would gladly shoul- owner of his own farm machinery deal- is world Everywhere should act toward him. we turn there principles. You are the new order who der that despair lhal ership. I was excited to I believe that and emptiness lor hear how he e decisions to be made because of the the reason ol Hie is will reign with humanity, truth and someone else if only it was possible overcame the hardships in his quest. I for each of us simply to grow in brotherhood as your guides. expected a formal, drawn-out philoso- Never before have I shared this experi-

From very early on I knew there phy for his was ence in success Instead, it con- detail with anyone Tonight, I something special about the members of sisted of only three words: present it to you for two resons First, "DO YOUR

this organization-something uniquely dy- BEST." He told me, "Whatever it is to illustrate the actions of people at their Tily hum in— business, school, FFA or your per- very best. And second, to call to your after Christmas break during my fresh- sonal life to be successful, attention lo those special qualities you — you must man year in high school. Like usual. I do your best. That's all anyone can ask possess. If in some way you were " was having difficulty remembering the for and expect moved merely by the description of year had changed and had mistakenly such an occurrence or wondered what As our trip progressed, i began to think written 1977 many times. The after action you would have taken in such an Christmas, back to school mood was In instance, not whether or not you would had fi y best I found myself the air and the thermometer had dipped saying have acted, you are undoubtedly a part those two words that I have to well below freezing even on the of the new order— those who recognize heard more than any other this year warmest ot days. Our family was living, "if only ... if only I had prepared more for my assignment if only I had been more dedicated if only I had a edit) ." little . luck . The list goes on and on Although at times I have (ailed, I have i haa c i that a attempted to live and act by those same Then I made an interesting observation. would sleep downstairs for the winter. worthy guidelines that you have demon- Not once when this man told me of his Unloading pick-ups ol wood cargo was strated to me since my first year as an failures and hardships had he used ihe a common chore and daily trips to the FFA member. In that same spirit of sim- wood pile had become monotonous. Set into a comfortable winter routine and Jusl do the best you can. lis not still thrilled with the aftermath of the merely enough to say, I'm no fanfare. They are merely thoughts

holiday I season, was lazily enjoying earning enough lo live shared by one FFA member constantly and what life was offering. January 10, 1978 striving to live up to the high standards support my family. I do my work changed all that we pursue as members of the FFA and well. Thai's all very well. But you must do something more. day No snow had fallen Outside there ago. I can simply offer you only myself, Seek always to do some good, was only biting cold and cutting wind my passion lor leadership and agricul- somewhere. Everyone has to a good night lor sleep, blankets and ture and my compassion for people. seek their own way to make wood heat. Sometime alter midnight it After seven years of active membership themself more Has your vocational agriculture began Originating on the second floor noble and realize department enroll- my life will begin to take on a different Irom a spark which slipped through their own true worth. You must ment and FFA chapter's membership kind of new order. But no matter the been as strong give some time to your fellow place, the time, or the situation, I will as you would like? Do potential vocational agricul- man. Even if it's a little thing, always carry with me the beliefs that we ture do something for those who students/FFA members have a negative attitude all possess and the qualities you have lacent to the warm bricks. At Christmas, eagerly shared with me. have need of help, something towards career opportunities in agriculture? we purchased and installed a smoke lor which you get no pay, but Finally, I will never alarm which may have saved our lives. forget the words of If these are one very special the privilege of doing it. For common concerns of yours, then the Long betore any evidence of smoke or FFA member who

wrote: "Ron, I flame appeared in the lower story, the feel good about me remember, you don 7 live in a new recruitment film "Be All You Can Dream" is just when I'm with you." Although that is > deafening s world all your own. Your right for you! It's inexpensive and available right perhaps the greatest compliment I ever waking everyone in i,r-:.t i brothers are here, too. Just do received, it seems a great paradox now at the Audio-Visual counter in the Municipal Au- remember thinking the alarm was a mis- be- your /jesf.—Author Unkown—

cause no matter I take probably triggered by the dying how much thought I ditorium foyer in either 16mm film or video tape for- had given, Earlier this year. embers in our wood stove. Panicked you always -gave more in re-

, the acti mats! Pick up your copy todayl more by the sound ol rapid footsteps

l men I than ; my best. the blaring detector, I ran to the always felt good about n window and saw the ground clearly illu- penenced as a national officer five years Sponsored by: minated by the tlames directly above me ago. Before we finished our visit he gave me some brotherly advice, "It's fine to be happy and content, but never Wrangler be satisfied with what you've done, where you've been, where you're going or who you've helped." NEVER BE SAT- ISFIED! Sounds pretty challenging,

doesn't it? Now I understand what he " I

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iT'fcjnt All the conveniences we enjoy in yourselves and your purpose and are il had been That you can meet with confidence before you and deliver this address. I today are a result of individuals who said to him a year earlier, "IF ONLY you and hope. willing to dedicate the time and effort can feel your strength, your encourage- were never satisfied with what they had want badly enough and IF ONLY you needed to get the iob done Or. Heartsill ment and your confidence in me. Whal to IF ONL Y you can listen to those ." done, they had been, they Wilson said it best in this where where willing to work hard enough . . poem. richer feeling could I ask lor? God has are who would advise you were going or who they had helped He pictured himsell in retirement years given each ol us special talents and our And then judge for yourself what is Blessed is the man, indeed. this They simply did their best to make saying, "If only I had tried to reach that right Who in this life can find; world a better place in which to live. if I final goal . . only would have had use Ihose talents. Although my term in

' fill surely lall IF ONL Y you can keep in touch A purpose that can his days. Our dedicated agricultural^ only I hadn't office must end. the influence that you And goals to fill his mind! into this category. In a world of Japa- with all about you have had on my life by sharing your nese stereos. German automobiles and And settle differences without a friendship with me will never end The world is filled with Utile men. With t: B thoughts in r countless other imported commodilies tight Content with where they are; Future Farmers, it has been my HONOR often preferred by American consumers, IF ONLY you find delight in simple to serve you lor the pasl twelve months. nal chance lo serve the FFA. Not knowing joys success can agriculture is the industry that comes a Upon receiving an award after the final through Ihe nominating committee proc- pleasures bring long in maintaining our balance ol way season of M"A*S*H, Alan Alda stated ess and on Saturday morning sat in the And see the rainbow-not the trade, providing |obs for more than 22 No will to go that far! that he did not claim lo have been the reserved section lor national officer can- falling rain million Americans, while at the same best actor on television or the best co- didates. As everyone waited lor the Would you be one, who dares to time providing us with a supply and IF ONLY you can lose-and never naming of the new national olficers, he work. quality of lood unequaled in this world give up trying 3 best v . remembered those six goals he had set When challenged by the task; Hes It is the last industry in which we can Believing thai there's nothing done live years earlier. He remembered how it To rise heights say without a doubt, "We are number to you've never hurl when he wasn't elected class or IF ONLY you can lirmly stick by in an effort to enter! chapter president. He recalled wanting filled Or is that too much to ask? Our history books are with individ- your convictions trophy or award I will ever receive will so much to wear ihe iacket lhai said uals who made significant contribulions And let others for equal the honor you have given me sim- "ASSOCIATION" on the back of it. He not set goals This is your day—a world to win. to our country. My mind is filled with ply by believing in my ability to enter- realized thai the highest office he had you Great purpose to achieve, " FFA members and advisors who deserve tain. As I stand before you now. I do held in his chapter was that of secre- IF ONL Y you can be as practical Accept the challenge ol your a place in those books under the title tary—some three years earlier, his last as need be goals. "Courage." People like Mr. Andrews. officer in FFA history, I have not been time to hold an office in the FFA. In five " And still remember—sometimes in yourself, believe! life And the most organized or the most profes- years he had accomplished only two dreams do come true sional. I am not the best at delivering goals that he had set as a greenhand You will be proud of what you've paraplegic IF ONLY you can live the life that a Re- speeches or writing letters. I only claim As Ihey began announcing the selection done. alizing he could make a positive contri- you believe in to have tried my besi to fulfill the duties When close ol new leaders, he thought, "If only I at the ot day; bution to others, he did his best and And trust your judgment and of this office m the way in which you so You look back on your battles was never sabshed with the thought of maturity deserve. No Irophy or award I will ever had put others first . . . IF ONLY." being handicapped. In his words, "You won, Then you'll he not just and receive will equal the honor you have Then he began thinking in lerms of the happy are only as handicapped as you make Content, you came this way! given me simply by believing in my abil- future "Next lime. I will work harder yourself ." Mr. Andrews just started his ity and allowing me to serve you.

next time. I will put others first But the worthwhile ninth year as a vocational agriculture in- person you ." worth nothing il it Is not backed hard I cannot leave without first offenng next lime. I will do best . . by structor and FFA advisor. my were meant to be!—copied— work. That is what makes some special thanks lo some very spe- This FFA member was fortunate. For you so spe- The most rewarding part of this year IF . . ONLY . cial. You not only have the motivation to cial people. I want to thank my family you see, he was given Ihe opportunity has been the personal contact with you. Bill Caraway, set your goals but Ihe motivation to for allowing me to explore the world to change Ihe IF ONLYS into NEXT 1709 Glenarm. Clovis NM the members from Jamestown. North make those goals a reality when there was always work to be done TIMES— to live for others and do his 88101. (505) 763-5461 Dakota and Sarasota, Florida to South- al home. I especially want to thank my best—as your National Secretary. Yes, We hear a great deal today aboul the ington. Olympia, Wash- Connecticut and Mom and Oad for believing in agricul- Bill Caraway was lhal greenhand who changing and uncertain farm economy ington. You have continued to provide ture and raising their family on a farm. I desired lo be class president and whose and I have seen the effects that uncer- inspiration for me. thank the Fatima FFA Chapter. Area XI highest and last office in the FFA had tainty has had on many farmers and Please allow me to tell you about one and the Missouri Association for their been in 1980. It was I who would have agnbusinessmen across this great coun- Future Farmer I have come to know continuous support. Mr Hagan, Or. given anything to have been a state offi- try. Perhaps that is another reason why rather well. As a greenhand, this young cer. It was I, who this year, was given 1 believe so strongly in you. Despite the man was challenged to set some definite Missouri I thank you for your laith in the opportunity to turn an IF ONLY into challenges that lie ahead, you have de- goals to achieve in the FFA. In class, he my ability and your friendship I thank a NEXT TIME clared your belief in the luture ol AGRI- listed six major objectives to achieve. all ol Ihe state officers that I have CULTURE, our nation's number one in- I shared this story with you for two rea- The first was to be elected greenhand served and worked with lor putting up dustry Although I was raised on a ! You c class president. He ran. the votes were with me and helping me to grow. I send do anything you want to do and become counted and he wasn't elected. A little special thanks lo the 1982-83 State Offi- half the knowledge of agriculture thai anybody you want to become IF ONLY downhearted, he worked towards his cer learn in Missouri. You believed in some ol you possess. However, my you wani to badly enough and IF ONLY next goal: chapter president. When it pride in the American larmer and agri- you are willing to work hard enough. came time for chapter elections, he ex- bunt my confidence so I could believe in businessman could not be stronger! Secondly, there is no shame in not pressed his desiie to lead the chapter. myself. 1 thank everyone at the National

achieving your goals The shame comes I realize whal tremendous courage is re- The votes were cast, counted, and again FFA Center for making me feel so at in not attempting to achieve them. quired to invest all lhat you own in Ihe hev mid land, buildings and equipment needed to still play an important part in the chap- Each of us have our roles and even Creek. To the five others it has been my

run a successful farming operation. I though there is time ter, he ran for vice president and again we enioy them a privilege to serve with this year, I )ust know that even greater ii they are completed Because ol courage was defeated. He was Finally elected when want you to know that I love each ol Ibya secretary. Attending the Washington you this year ol service has been more '1 Only Claim you for being yourselves. Melody, land, buildings and equipment a Conference Program, the state and na- meaningful and fulfilling. It has been thanks foi your smile. Carol thanks for Rhonda Scheulen tioned off to the highest bidder. It takes ither leadership said that he is rich who has a friend— your strength Ron. you are a great 1983-84 National FFA Central f- patience and years ol hard work just to guess I'll be rich forever then because partner and a tremendous leader. Vice get in agriculture, yef of the unselfish giving of friendship President established you his senior year of high school, he again Chuck, you will make a great engineer I have selected this as your held ot study ran for chapter president. The goal he This year I have had five "best" friends. will never forget your ability to make me By wearing that blue and gold jacket, had worked tor as a greenhand would Friends who competed yet cooperated. Most of you can remember the popular television series M'A*S*H. the weekly you are telling the world thai you recog- not become a reality for this Future Bill, thanks for always being there when led nize the importance of supplying food Farmer. In fact, he did not serve in any sell" and friends who lived by Philip- show that us through the daily rou- tine at the 4077th hospital unit in the and fiber to a busy world and are willing officer capacity his senior year. After pians 2 3 which reads, and lor just being my tnend. Our lives to face whatever challenges might ap- Korean War. I recently had the opportu- three years without realizing any ol may go their separate ways after this humility of mind let each of "With nity to the proach you. fi- once again view final episode those goals set as a greenhand, he week, but I will carry memones of you you regard one another as more ol that series. As I watched, I realized nally experienced the "thrill ol victory" I often wish that each person in Ihis with me in my heart forever. To all the important his than himself. what had made the show so popular with when he received state farmer de- world could spend one day my people lhat I have rust mentioned and to with the audience. It had such control ol gree. Next on the list was to serve as a Mom and Dad on the (arm In that one I Ron, Rhonda, Chuck. Melody and Carol Future Farmers everywhere, dedicate state officer. He went through inter- day. they would experience hard work,

laugh, it views, delivered his best speech to the and al times made us cry It long hours, frustration, fatigue and at been satisfied with what they've done or It is a satisfying feeling voting delegates and awaited the results. helped us to see the world through the the end of Ihe day. true satisfaction. who they've helped." ol characters. experi- friend Never before had this member felt a eyes those We They would begin to feel that same be- Just to know that you're my

As I prepared Ihese linal thoughts, I enced their joys, their triumphs, their in That no matter what's the trouble goal more in his grasp than now I lie! agriculture that you so proudly wondered how can I ever repay the FFA challenges and their sorrows. know many of you have experienced They possess! That on you I can depend for giving me so many opportunities. that same feeling. When you wanted taught us to appreciate the freedom that The most prominent memories I have of For the world can be full of From my memories came the answer. In we enjoy in the United States and something so much, you would have my years in the FFA will always be your sadness. a rural Nebraska community. I had the friends can help done anything tor it. At this particular showed us how you willingness to SHARE your lives wilh And life's path has some stones. privilege to present a class ol green- through even the most difficult times. time, that Future Farmer wanted more me. From Loose Creek, Missouri to And a person 's best comfort tears swell in than anything to serve as a state officer The began to my eyes as White Lake, North Carolina to Durango, real friends he's the new jackets from the shipping box those famous characters said Iheir last Is the few known. As the lights were dimmed and the con- Colorado you have greeted me with

good-byes I knew at that point that the vention music swelled in anticipation of It takes more than words to tell it, the results, things that I had admired most in the the new president was I can't make you realize don't pay back—you just pass Ihem on named. It wasn't he. As the convention All the good that you have done It is time for me lo pass the leadership workers cleared the auditorium, that FFA things that I admired most in you. on to more competent and qualified member stood, alone, thinking about his Many times this year you have made me shoulders. Do your best and never be smile or one more speech s failures in the FFA. With his jacket un- laugh, and at times you have let me cry. satisfied and never give up lor the future inside. Those times were lew, but v, zipped, he fought to hold back the tears You have helped me to see the world ol the FFA now rests on your shoulders. they did occur, one of you would cc of disappointment. He was ready to quit through your eyes and allowed me to along with an extra smile or maybe the FFA. An individual walked up to him I received a card at the beginning ot the share in your joys, your triumphs, your hug to send my way I will always r and said. "Young man. you are a win- year that provided ri challenges and your sorrows You have member Ihe homes where I was so ner! You can do anything you want to e FFA taught me the true value ol the freedom do. and become anybody you want to we enjoy and the importance of friend- rough Michigan. North Dakota, Wash- become IF ONLY you want to badly today. Bui I want t person ships in our lives. Although there are ington and many other states I drew enough, and IF ONLY you are willing to for sharing this w many things that have made this year my energy on those trips from your en- work hard enough." great, I want to share with you the most IF ONLY you put truth above your With those words of encouragement, special memories I have and, in doing own desires Belore I |Oined the FFA seven years ago, that member received the American so, create for you my final episode of And value those as friends who I was guilty of thinking that if you did Farmer degree; his fifth goal o M-A*S-H. feel the same not have money or good looks, you 1 lo t During the past seven years. I have IF ONLY you take pride in things didn't have anything How wrong I truly achieved. One final goal r learned that Future Farmers are truly the was! Your constant encouragement has that you've achieved most MOTIVATED young people in all taught me lhal wealth is not measured And when you're wrong, stand up the world. Our organization is often by dollars and beauty is not measured tional officer. But this FFA'er figured and take the blame . . . praised as a builder of enthusiasm and by appearance. Al this moment. I leel that his chances of being elected were IF ONLY you can understand your optimism in its members, but you have as though I am one of the richest peo-

"against all odds." Only one time in re' shown me that enthusiasm , limitations ple in all the world, yet my bank ac- cent FFA history had anyone been mism alone are not enough

And not waste time on tasks count is rather low I leel rich because I elected to national office who did not beyond your scope I yyu serve, first, as a state officer. He de- But take the future as a brand new venton center a cided not to attempt his final goal, be- challenge cause he knew how much it hurt to fail ;

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But I will always keep attempting. Each one of us has been 1 given many and passing over all Ihe foolish you asked Because ihe

trying to the end, talents, very special gifts 1 And keep indeed, but and frivilous and weak things can make starts today For my lite has been much better how many ol us have often wished for that you can 't help dimly seeing becoming an inspired r the talents ol those around us? Wished Since I've had you as a friend. there, and for drawing out into hred-up FFA member ar for your best friend s ability to give oral all this tbe light all the beautiful radiant Through my travels past reasons or your chapter president's belongings that no one else had year, "gift of gab'' or your chapler sweet- s of Ihe FFA V 3 programs a I've looked guite far enough to find. tried to do my best; heart's good looks I know I have often You are my friends for ignoring I wished lor someone else's I was never perfect, gifts guess vinced lhal even though everyone wants it's the old Ihe grass is greener on the the possibilities of the tool But from your response I would and different things, everyone has some del- * t the fence syndro not have guessed. weakling in me and for laying milion of success and everyone wanls to Cham You allowed me to be myself firm hold of the good in me. be successful in iheir own way Thomas abilities or other positions at one point Stanley defined As I followed one special aim, You are my friends for closing success in Ihis way or another Buf each ol us have been your ears the harsh To be your friend above all else. lo discords He given our particular talents lor a special has achieved success who has , in me, and tor adding to the This is what I only claim! reason and a special purpose. lived well, laughed often and music in me by worshipful Consider wifh me lor a moment this loved much; who has gained the i Farmers, listening. i labie respect of intelligent men, and t young Motivated You are my friends because you the love of little "ieie i Cur children; who are helping to make ot the cutler who was not happy with his lot in has filled his niche and timber ot my life—not a life He wished often lo be something he accomplished his task; who left tavern—but a temple—and of "Without A Doubt' the world better than he found

II has been a wealthy merchant rode Ihe words of my every day—not my Honof lo serve you. by on horse- Chuck Duggar it, whether by an improved back with servants and wealth and a reproach but a song. 1983-84 National FFA Southern Region This concludes my tmal episode of poppy, a perfect poem, or a power, The Chinese stonecutter longed You are my friends because you Vice President M'A'S'H May God bless you you al- rescued soul; who has never very much to be the merchant with all have done more than any creed lacked appreciation of the of the merchant's possessions. could have done to make me earth's beauty, or tailed to The stonecutter got his wish, for in a happy. express it, who always looked moment he had been transferred into You have done it without a word, for the best in others, and given the wealthy merchanl with much money without touch, without sign. a a the he and power One day as he was riding best had; whose life was You have done it first by being an inspiration; whose memory a yourselves. fice being carried on Ihe backs ol other benediction. After aft. perhaps this is what men and everyone had lo bow and Sov sr youi not s grovel at this man's feel and he thought being a friend really means. v days

the FFA c_ . . how much more powerlul this man reaching il The FFA organization otters must have. morning (being Irom Florida I m sure it means have |ust as you shown me-the you many things II is up lo you now to The stonecutter who had been trans- left a bigger impression than il other- greatest gifl of all. capitalize on your options formed into the merchanl then wished wise would) I can remember having to Bible in 1 Corinthians il- The probably convention registration Our challenge is to confmue the success very much to be the man ot high office show my card lo Ihe of agriculture However thai begins and in jusl a moment his wish was ful- Courtesy Corps member al Ihe door

Not everyone with each member asking I filled. has the power to work in the rear ol the arena Whal happened What do

to I next I shall never forget My ad- want do' Whal do wanl to accom- He was now being earned on the backs strange tongues or explain what is said, visor. Mr Robert Wiltse said, "Well, plish in the FFA' The exciting thing of men. feared by all, powerlul. with set your hearts, then, on the more im- son. this is it: Whal do you think' And people kneeling in his path However, portant gifts swer lo lhat Queslion. Ihe FFA provides

It Of V loughi I I may be able to speak the languages ot November mornm plish things he or shi

whether it has to do ' k |urjg- love, my speech is no mote than a Jusl a lew months before I had wanted mg or leadership plants or pigs. noisy gong or a clanging bell no part of FFA. bul as I stood Ihere nowadays even computers and the latest stunned by the awesome sight ol nearly "The Greatest I may have the gilt ol inspired preaching management and marketing techniques 20.000 FFA ers my mind was changed I D the and I may have all knowledge and un- The challenges lie belore us and Ihe an- had never quite been sure that Gift" earth, being cursed and hated by all. FFA was

failh neeeded if I Clouds came and blocked his rays to th to move mountains but sold on ihe Future Farmers ol America love. I I earth and he thoughl thai the clouds have no am nothing! may give But at lhat moment, as I looked around were much more powerful than he Nov away everything I have and even give up and saw all those blue and gold rackets he wished to be the clouds and again my body lo be burned but il I have no but the greatest things I knew Without A Doubl thai l FFA tra his wish was granted. It someone were to ash to you choose, ever accomplished are the things ai was worth my time I was completely that When I was a child my speech, feelings, right now. the greatest gift you had eve sold and totally convinced lhat Ihe FF/ one time or another seemed impossible been given and thinkings were all those ol a child —what would be your re- caused Hoods a t off II tlight Clint Albin. the 1983 Star Agribusiness- sponse 7 Your first bike' Now that I am growing. I have no more Your first car' man of America would have told you use for childish The high school ring your boyfriend or ways What we see now when he was in the ninth grade it places From thai point. I had no doul lhat 9 is like a dim image in a mirror then we girllnend just gave you Maybe it would aboul whal I should gel involved in be your first cat! or a gift of money that powerful th winner II was impossible when he was you lust received wished to b is only partial then it will be complete. Maybe some of you a 14-year-old ninth grader, bul what as complete knowledge of e past r would say it's your ability to live- fulfilled. as God's me iudge you have to see is the effort the seven stock or your knack for arranging flow- Meanwhile, these three gifts remain, years ol hard work it took lo make him ers or maybe even your beautiful sing- faith, hope, and love and the greatest lor home Saturday night ing voice. gift of all is love Without A Doubt" thai they wanl to

i Bible s . the greal- All of these are great gifts Gifts for /ofved with the FFA Ahead of might, he could not gel to budge. He which you should be thankful and members lie many opportunities thought how much more powerful Ihe lhat I've grown b proud. But you all have received gifts any experiences Those opportu- stone was and he wished lo be the great orgamzatioi and experiences give all FFA slone. His wish was granted so he ers Ihe chance to prepare for the In 1947. Norman Cousins asked Albert stood unmoving and impervious to the :al time we refer to as the future Einstein, one of this cenlury's grealesl wind, ing to Winston Churchill, "the worst the clouds, the sun, Ihe high offi- nplyv thinkers, what he had learned Einstein cial and the system of government on earth except merchant But one day. at said he would give his first thoughl The spoken word for his base, he lell himself being changed every other system of government a pern and he looked down at who was wield- the sped arrow of ti ! statements ing this power over There chipping lime wasted This him country holds opportunity for a look to the (uture. because everyone an opportunity lost Never be afraid to make mistakes everyone regardless of background and " in this auditorium and everyone who if you can learn from them. Irom every nook and cranny of this the chance to say. "I love you. The poor stonecutter Never be afraid to ask silly great country I have heard it pro- have a vesled interest m whal will hap- I don't wanl to miss the chance now Ic ucn t questions will doing in say, "I love you " to each and everyont pen and what they be the we are all proud to be Americans We Don't allow yourself to be of you and lhank you for showing me future We also have many concerns ertul of all are proud to be involved in American aboul future agriculture and intimidated lhat Ihe greatest gilt of all— no matter Ihe for Ihe or paralyzed by the agriculture, fhe greatest, most powerlul, The talents thai we have all been given luture lor America Where will you be as experts. most vilal industry in this country and, for a purpose are very greal gifts in- we approach the 21st Century' Where If we use these ihree simple ideas, yes. even this world. deed, but there remains one greater girt will the FFA as an orgamzalion be' we can The still. The greatest gill of all, through no doubl accomplish whatever we American agriculturalist has never As Fulure Farmers of America, we look can locus our mmds lo do 8ul prob- led so many with so lew actually in- years of FFA and especially this year, volved fhis greatest gilt has been revealed to in on-larm production All Ihis source of our present as well as our lu- me in very special ways. try ' Guci . npiuv- ture livelihoods The industry faces be the answer lo every problem whether menl to other sectors which process, Through my parents, my friends, my (AGRICULTURE") great or small It s not enough |usl to transport, finance sell, supply and deal FFA advisors, my live fellow National believe in God you have to trust him with the agricultural goods lhat are sold. Officers and fhroughoul this great land, daily m both the good and ihe bad A In fad. American agriculture wilh only 2 you. the FFA members and supporters country Agriculture provides jobs lor person I'm very close to and I have to 3 percent ol our population actually have shown it to me From DeBerry, million Americans more than any olhe (arming shared a particular Bible scripture sev- is our nation's number one em- Texas to Alton Bay. New Hampshire; industry Farm assets loialed Si 092 ployer Agriculture from i few years employs 23 percent Bobo. Mississippi to Robinson, billion al the first of 1982 that is equa ol American people in these related in- Kansas, from Kimberely. Nevada and

helped me many li dustries] Americans only spend 12 7 Olto. Wyoming to Smithville. West Vir- percent of their disposable income on food compared to ihe Soviets who have own and unique very special ways, as lo spend 33.7 percent! this beautiful poem says iuch as they could iust 20 years ago

The American agriculturalist is leeding You are my friends, not only for

what you are. but tor what I am gram and foodstuffs across the globe Very simple, but a when I am with you. The American farmer now leeds nearly are friends, 80 people and himsell' The productivity You my not only for of American agriculture is unparalleled what you have made of fortune lo work with five reryt

yourselves, but for what you are continue to happen either You and I making for you are my friends young people must do something lo n say goodbye tomorrow However, as we sure that America and the industry of These gilts, ihe gilts of being an Ameri- lor the part ol me that you bring do part ways I do so knowing that each can and being involved in American ag- out. of you have molded a special part ol my life riculture are great gilts indeed but itiere by what I've seen in your example are still greater gills yet e young person pos- Ron. you ve shown me what it means to be a professional Bill, you ve shown "

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laugh at me how (o myself and you've 3 engineering, education t taughl me no! to take mysel! so seri-

ously Carol, you've shown me what it

to It International means be businesslike. Melody, doesn't seem possible that a whole FFA you've shown me how to be quietly year has gone by since the last National > develop skills and competencies that spiritual Rhonda (Scheulen-Dale), Convention Everything has gone so shown fast. you've me how (o stand up for Many times I wanted to shout, Participants what I truly feel and the simplicity of "stop! Let me get off for just a minute it is idealistic to assume that everyone friendship I thank each one of you, and think about all that is happening'" in this auditorium is or will be directly deeply. But that is not possible, is it? Time employed in an agriculturally keeps on moving related To the Hoyt family, the FFA Center start. so quickly and silently field. However, it is realistic to say that e Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reese, the folks in hardly aware of its passing no matter what our occupation, we are my home state of Florida, everyone all dependent on agriculture Regardless whom I've had the pleasure of meetmrj The s searched lor would only this year, each of you here this morning forget the importance American agricul- and to God. my sincerest gratitude and traveling would reach its cruising alti- ture plays in this nation and in the my most humble thanks. tude. Below a blanket of clouds ob- world. Every human being depends on scured the ground from view, giving the I don't feel a goodbye is in order this illusion that our plane was somehow morning because as I return to my aca- their very survival. suspended unmoving in space and time demic life, I know the FFA will continue The time allotted to me this year has The desired interlude to think had finally to grow and prosper as it has for the been lantastic a wondertul experience! come! Suddenly, the voice ot the pilot — past 56 years. As the FFA begins its ft seems like only yesterday that six wnuld come across the intercom shat- 57th year. I simply hope that each ol people were suddenly thrown together lering thoughts as he said. are you lares well in the Future Farmers. So my "We out of a group of nervous candidates now cruising at aid. I farewell Inends and thanks for the an 35.000

. each with different backgrounds, memory feet at the speed of 50b miles an hour." personalities, opinions, experiences, be- How dare he bring to reality that every- Chuck Duggar, 202 Hall Street. Mar- liefs a thing had not stopped but was actually . Wev mited v lanna. Florida 32446. (904) 482-3324 common goal ot representing moving faster than ever! a consisting of more than 400.000 mem- Time is so frustrating and yet so won- bers of the Fufure Farmers ot America. derful. The passing ot this commodity

Ron, Bill, Chuck, Rhonda, and Carol. I makes it possible to go on to new ad- would simply like to to ventures and opportunities. Granted, say you, "I love you." Each of you has taught more The Work Experience Abroad (WEA) program enables FFA members to work making the transition from one thing to me than you will ever know To the other on farms and agriculture businesses in other countries for various time inter- another is frightening knowing that it is members of this winning stu- vals. impossible to return to the familiar thus team: This program also encourages American families to host students from dents, advisors, staff people, ad- forcing us to step otf into the unknown school foreign agriculture backgrounds. ministrators, Iriends and of course par- At the same moment, it is exciting to ents let me say thank you for sharing move in a new direction and to look — your caring friendship, your hos- ahead to what the luture might hold. warm pitality and your valuable time. Through Life has so much to offer if only we are your lives, WEA Outbound you have given me an educa- willing to use and to enjoy it. By no tion no school can ever match. means will everything be perfect We Students will always run into obstacles and trials. Time That is part of living and ot building our Alaska: Knsti Morgan, Carolyn Penning- Mattson, Robert Proffitt, William A. Shi- Nothing is longer, since it character. However, nothing we encoun- is the ton, Arizona: Diane Biederbeck; Arkan- bley, Brian K. Smith, Brett Tiffany; measure of eternity. ter will be more than what we can han- sas: Jerry E Haddock, California: Han- Pennsylvania: Ouane Herr. Thomas K. Nothing is High, Stickney; dle 1 Corinthians 10:13 states, shorter, since it is nah Class. Giovanni Ferrendelli, Simon Bruce South Dakota: insufficient from the Lofius: Colorado: Jim Backstrom. Rod- Colleen Paulette Cowan, Tom Davis. 'Wo temptation has overtaken you accomplishment of our projects. ney Mason, Connecticut: Eddie Bender; Timothy Harwood, Paul Knecht; Tennes- but such is common to man; see: Rhey Houston, John Rose, Texas: "All the Time You Nothing is more slow to him that Florida: Walter Fernandez: Idaho: David and God is faithful who will not Pease, Craig Lela Brown, Kevin Oyes, J. Roger Tully, expects; nothing more rapid to Gochnour: Illinois: David allow you to be tempted beyond Rumbold. Anita Arentsen, Nick Dona Wiltz: Utah: Janet Bennion, Need" him that enjoys. Ander- what you are able, but with the sen. Steve Rosson. Tammy Wright. Brenda Crane; Vermont: Helena Gladke; In greatness it extends to infinity, Stan Harris, Mark David Virginia: Anthony Siltord. Washington: Melody Lawson temptation will provide the way Birch, Brian in smallness it is infinitely Susan Diane Dodson, Paul Klmk III; Indiana: Doris Dunnagan. Donald Games, 1983-84 National of escape, that you may be able FFA Western Region divisible. Smith, Mary Fries, Joe Phelps, Tom Jay Schmift; Wisconsin: Martin Ander- Vice President to endure It. All men neglect it; all regret the Rayburn. Iowa: Jerry Gosch. Mark Bee- son. Tina Babiash, Joan Brannan, Jane Life provides failures, handicaps and loss of it; nothing can be done mer, Sandy Sleichter. Paul Misner, An- Casey, Jenifer Erb, Jeff Fritz. Paul Voltaire, the famous French writer and Gehrke, David Goodrich, Harvey, setbacks along with successes. Some without it. drew Gottburgsen. Kansas: Scott Ander- Ted philosopher in his novel, "Zadig. A are greater Mary Keough, Todd Klassy, Brenda than others. Time is too pre- It consigns to oblivion whatever is son, Randy Colip, Dawn Russell. Denise Mystery of Fate" presented a question Klecker, Lisa Hoesly, Julie Krull. Adele cious to dwell on the negative. We must of Strasser: Louisiana: Oscar Taylor, Seth to the characters of the story The ques- unworthy being transmitted to be willing to conlront these problems Fangue; Maryland: Todd Levering; Lemke, Karen Neff, Jams Opitz, Angela tion was. "What of all things in the posterity, and immortalizes such and to look lor solutions Phillip Brooks Michigan: Dan Batrd, Diane Crow; Min- Maria Peterson, Beth Rhiner, Dawn world, is the longest and the shortest, actions as are truly great. captured a wonderful thought when he nesota: Clarice Horsager, Mike Frost. Shepp, Dawn Stokes, Lori Swam, Jodi the swiftest and the slowest, the most Tollakson, Scott Turriff, Frances Wherry; said, "Do not pray for easy lives, pray goodness we don't have to pa Barbara Plarr, Dan Tait, Mike Anderson, divisible and the most extended, the to be a stronger person! not pray tor Ooreen Mages. Missouri: Wyoming: Richard Allen, Brian Wier, Do uu n hour: for il we did. the cos Brenda Sue .t neglected and the most regretted, tasks Alden, Australia: Brian Eastlake (Sweden) and equal to your power, pray for me would be far beyond Michelle Lynn Fugate, Brad Wil- without -V-H] - what w Bruce Harrop power equal to your tasks. Then the „ould purchase loughby, Michael Kresin; Montana: Gary (Germany) Instead time i

if Earl youi k shall b ss and irreplaceable gift given Boyce: Nebraska: Larry Miller,

Everday you ely o all to use as we decide. Tim Gregg Kasson; Nevada: Frederick Dale The question was answered "time." Buckmaster, man s most precious asset. V New Hampshire: Paul Mar- WEA Inbound That precious that is always commodity shall; New Mexico: Kendra Zachek; reat it wisely—for once it is taken for granted g North Carolina: Sam Dnggers, can never be replaced. Tracy Student During one of our many trips to the air- Hamrick, James Rogers; North Dakota: port this year, Though the seconds, minutes and my mother showed me a ofu vingt John Keller, Dean Edwardson; Ohio: Countries brochure she had picked up while walk- hours seem to pass with the Paul Hasselbach, David Edward Heller, ing with to the me departure gate, The abilities to use as we choose. Looking greatest speed—Remember— Dan Smithers, Oklahoma: Shawn Gralla, Australia. Austria, Belgium, Colombia,

pamphlet simply stated that if people David Schnaithman, Kerald Searcey, across the audience it is easy to see all God has given us all the time Ray Costa Rica, Denmark. England, Finland. would purchase the advertised product, Beck. the potential of the world. Each person we need! Tammy Green. Pam Mikish, Ore- France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ire- the r gon: Mark Balschweid, here is a unique creation Each ol us is Johna Burns, land, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Pan- "all the time they n Robert endowed with many talents and abilities Case, Mary Cornwell, Wayne ama, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, you pay lor something that would give The response to this statement might Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and you all the time you wanted? easily be. "Who me? I possess no such Wales

Consider this, if we had to buy time thing." If that is our reply, maybe we woutd there be any difference in how we would spend it? Would the days of our pabilities or have chosen to ignore them lives be used more wisely? What it we completely. It is up to each individual to 40 years of support had to pay in advance S100 an hour lor find these gifts then take the time to de- the time allotted to us, would we waste velop them. The possibilities this room holds are limitless. However, with all You the time we have, have more than t put a price tag on might it is impossible time The n to accomplish anything unless we be- lieve in ourselves and in the things 1000 silent sess are given to us freely. But, that we partners doesn't excuse us from using them represent. carefully and Acknowledging wisely. The time we spend our personal potential, investing in your on this earth is a free gift from God. He we need to realize that as Future Farm- has provided tor us whether our lives future. are long or short, enough of this valua- world's most vital industry— agriculture ble commodity Never in to accomplish all the (he history of mankind has I They're your National FFA Foundation things we are capable of doing. We there ever been a civilization that could sponsors. Since • '0 1944 these sponsors have r survive without food and clothing In p nte our lifetime, agriculture has faced many quietly invested millions in support of potentially the crippling circumstances, but FFA activities. But though they're quiet, you can bet those sponsors are proud of the resiliency ol the people involved in you. Why? Because they know- their investment in your FFA career is a good one. this industry has allowed it to keep Because to them, their millions is a pretty small price to pav . . . to ensure America's ute to lake full advantage of the oppor- bouncing back stronger than ever. We future. tunities provided. must not become complacent about this The poet who penned the following Let your silent partners know how much Agriculture needs trained young people ol a single moment when he wrote: m all areas of expertise who are pre- you appreciate them. Send a thank- pared to meet and to overcome future / only have a minute with sixty you note to the sponsors of your awards today! challenges. The time is quickly coming seconds in It. poundauon for us to choose our careers At present Forced upon me. can't refuse It. we are involved In a program designed Didn't seek it, didn't choose it. to prepare us lor a successful entry into It's up to me to use it. the most dynamic industry in America.

Give account if I abuse it. Agriculture provides many opportunities from production to politics, mechanics 8 -=KEEP= (AGRICULTURE)

November 8-10, 1984 57lh National FFA Conventton PROCEEDINGS National FFA Chorus

i the National FFA

The National FFA Chorus, under the direction of Stan Kingma, Vineland, New Jersey, presented musical toasts, entertainment and atmosphere to this year's convention. Owen Robbins acted as Accompanist and Assistant Direc- tor and Mariyn Kingma and Gail Cable acted as Chaperones and Assistants to the Director Butch Taylor acted as Assistant Director to Stan Kingma who acted as Director ol Saturday evening's Musical Extravaganza.

Alabama: Mary Pace, Scottsboro; Ari- Reves, Westmoreland; Becky Tally, zona: Nina Merrell. Gilbert; Arkansas: Oberlm; Kentucky: Jennifer Ransdell. Paul Williams, Farmington, Connecticut: Salvisa. Louisiana: Allen Sroussard, Calhryn Hassmger, Trumbull: Florida: Morse; Michigan: Timothy Case, Has- Prudence Clyatl, Lake Butler; Idaho: tings, Richard Elby, Rudyard. Mark Rodney Frank, Meridian; Teala Mickel- Shiery, Camden; Minnesota: Kevin Bai- son, Midvale; Shawn Steed. Stone; Lodi ley, Glenville; Tim Frank. Hancock; Scott

Sutton, Midvale; Illinois: Gayle Rankm, Haugen, Worthmton. Jill Koehl. Han- West Point; Jonathan Wier. Lacon, Indi- cock; Jon Kundert. West Concord; Mi- ana: Gary Allen, Kokomo, Charles John- chael Madery, Kasson. Patrick Peterson, son, Evansville; Frankie Jones. Hope. Karlstad, David Schultz, Farmington, James Montgomery, Siielbyville; Dale Missouri: Christina Chaney, Harrison- Patrick, Plymouth; Scott Stump, ville; Angela Forrester, Memphis; Stacey Rogers, Columbus; New Mexico: Jay Debra Fincher, Canby; Jennifer Jetler- Cashmere; Julie Roberts Yeim. West LaGrange, Iowa: Heidi Fatchett, DeWitt; Gibson. Norborne; Jacqueline Goss, Pack. Melrose; North Carolina; Janet son, Roseburg, South Dakota: Sean Virginia; Renee Harley. Ravenswood. Randy Gerlach, Nevada, Ken Glaser. Marshall. Suzie Henson, Nevada; Robin McSwain, Shelby, Ohio: Gary Baldosser. Cramer, Harrisburg; Timothy Hofer, Car- Wisconsin: Jellrey Brunnei Shawano New Hampton; CintJee Hin.es, Central Johnson, Beulah; Scott Lane, Liberal; Green Springs; Rod Mercer, Walhond- penter; Scott Strand, Roslyn, Paul Slue- Darren Kiltteson. Mt. Horeb. Karen City: Tamara McLaughlin, Clarion; Ste- Rachel McDonald, Alton; Mark Purinton. mg; Donald Noble. Fredenchtown, Brad- land. Roslyn, Texas: Jason Frazier, Sul- Wright. Amery phen Nehring, St. Charles; Sarah Ohm, Lamar; Charles Redburn, St. James: ley Rutlener, Bucyrus; Frank Schaad. phur Springs. Holly Hague, Sulphur Vinton; Oaniel Van Peursem, Orange Teresa Steele, Gorin, Montana: John Waterford, Tracy Schindley. Edison, Springs, Virginia: Dwigh! Worley. City; Kansas: Mark Oavis. Fort Scott: Bruchez. Hobson; Jodi Buer, Scobey; Brian Snavely, Republic, Oklahoma: Abingdon; Washington: Tioy Konis. Natalie Doud, ManKato; Christina Pow- Michelle Bright, Sapulpa; Oregon: Holly Cheney; Laurie Leslie, Cheian; Brian ell, Mankalo, Jan Remy. Burdick; Robert Craig. Hillsboro; Diane Evers. Banks; Moneymaker. Uniontown. Mary Noll. National FFA Band Sponsored by Carnation Company

The National FFA Band, featuring 102 musicians, was under the direction of Roger Heath, Boulder, Colorado The band arrived during the early part of

Ihe week to practice This practice lei them add to the air of pageantry and spirit of the convention with their numerous and varied band selections. Gene Engler acted as Assistant Director Mary Heath and Mrs, Gene Engler acted as Chaperones and Assistants to the Director.

Arizona: Charlene Greyeves, Kayenta. Trombone. Massachusetts: Paul Bras- Flute; Mesa, Trumpet; Serena Wads- suer. Acushnet, Percussion, Michigan: worth. Pearce. Clarinet; Arkansas: Todd Haseischwerdt, Manchester, Monte Womble, Prescott, Trombone, Trombone; Dale Johnson. Lakeview, California: Heidi Heber, Eureka. Flute; Trombone; Shawn Ross, Webberville, Florida: Knelha McCord. Sarasota, Pic- Trombone; George Simmerlein, Ubly, colo; David Bridges. Lakeland. Clarinet; Cornet; Paul Wigla, Omer, Percussion; Idaho: Teresa Evans, Malad, Clarinet; Minnesota: Liz Bentdahl, Hanska, Trum-

Shawna Lolley, Weiser. Bass Tuba. Illi- pet, Sue Hahn. Stewart. Saxaphone; nois: Kirk Ekena, Elmwood. Alio Sax; Connie Netzke. Lamberton. Clarinet; David Larkm. Warsaw. Sop. Clarinet; In- Chris Sumption, Pipeston, Bass Clarinet, diana: Jetl Beaman, Franklin, Trumpet, Ken Thorson, Glenville, Flute; Missouri: David DeVoe, Montpeher. Percussion; Lynnell Bunge. Marthasvaille. Bass Clar- Angela Vance. Waynetown, Clarinet; inet; Tony Fabnzio, Lancester, Baritone; North Carolina: Lindley Osborne, Ran- Jimmy Smith, Treton, Tenor Sax. South Baritone; Michael Porter. Fennimore. Iowa: Glen Biermann, Manchester, Keith Knight, Appleton City, Montana; dleman. Sop. Trumpet, North Dakota: Dakota: Loren Krogstad. Coiton, Bari- Trumpet, Steve Sedlacek. Mishicol, Trombone; Bryan Koopman, Garnavillo, Mark Robertus. Joliet, Trumpet; Ronald Lee Brooks. Rhame, Trumpet, Aus Per- tone. Michelle Rook, Clear Lake, Trom- Trumpet. Wyoming: David Anderson.

Cornet; Michelle Matthieson, Oysart. Ruf. Monarh, Tuba; Nebraska: Maureen rin, Norwich. Tenor Sax, Ohio: Wayne bone. Tennessee: Cindy Carmack, Pine Bluffs. French Horn, Joe Campbell. French Horn, Mike Schipper, Aphngton, Freeman, North Bend, Clarinet, Ed Deiiinger. Millord Center, French Horn; Gates, Bass Clarinet. Craig Moeller. Riverton, Trumpet; James Greenwald, Tuba; Chris Shafer, Eddyville, Clarinet; Halm. Mason City, Baritone, Daniel Mark Harrison, Bradlord, Bassoon; Julie Martin, Trumpet; Jane Ellen Wilson. Lmgle. Trumpet: Michelle Wood. River-

Larry Soenksen, Olin. Tuba, Jon Stripe, Rose, Blue Hill, Trumpet, Brent Sebade, Hines, Jeromesville. Piccolo, Rachale White House, French Horn. Texas: Kelli ton, Clarinet Farragut. Baritone Sax. Stuart Swanson, Emerson, Alto Sax, Mike Stehno, Clark- lams, Hamilton, Clarinet, Michael Bobbin, Greenville. French Horn; Linda Gait. Saxophone; Tim Wahls. Postville, son, Clarinet; Brian Zimmerman, Center. Ouaintance, Marion. Trombone; Kelly Halliburton, Greenville. French Horn; Clarinet, Kansas: Yvonne Colle, Medi- Trombone, Nevada: Shane Thacker, Westhoven, Lancaseter. Oboe; Okla- Kelly Spencer, Gilmer, Tuba, Jan Taylor. cine Lodge, Trombone; Matt Mills. Ma- Owyhee, Saxophone, Shan Tibbals, Yer- homa: Michele Rhoades, Lawton, Clari- Gilmer, Xylophone'Bells. Washington: ple Hill, Ten Saxophone, Jodi Moss, mgton, Bass Clarinet; New Mexico: net; Tabbie Roberts, Pawnee, Trumpet; Shannon Murdock. Walla Walla. Flute; Miltonvale, Tenor Sax; Chris Pann- Joanie DeBerry, Williamsburg, French Darrel Uselton. Nardin, Saxophone, Ore- West Virginia: John Hodge. Renick. backer. Washington. Percussion; Cheryl Horn; Marvin Skwire, Rice. Tuba. Later- gon: Kurt Hellberg, Irrigon. Clarinet. Trumpet. David Kisamore, Reedsville, VanLeeuwen, Erie. Twirler; Etise Wil- esa Thomas, Loga, Clarinet; Kay Lynn Chris Kurtz. Elgin, Euphonium. Deborah Percussion. Wisconsin: Jetl Gafner, liams, Osage City, Clarinet, Kentucky: Williams, Lovington, Contra B. Clarinet. Sorensen. Junction City, Bassoon. Montcello, Trombone, Lynnette Hess. Slacey Blackburn, Princeton, Trumpet; New York: Janice Atwell. Remsen, Clari- Pennsylvania: Kevin Schlegel, Boye- Berlin, Flute; Lois Jewell, Redgranite. Louisiana: Scot Williams. Oak Grove. net; Laun Beggs, Ogdensburg. Trumpet. town. Percussion; South Carolina: Clarinet, Steve Mulrooney. Mt Hope,

- Parker, Illinois: Shnsman - Joe Hoult. Susetle Bazen; Virginia: Tunstall National Talent Indiana: North Montgomery Christopher Johnson, Ann Edmunds, FFA Tod Harper; - Sponsored by the National FFA Foundation General Fund - Bill McBee. Mark Bymaster, Jeff Turner Ashby Tami Heatwole, Rooze; Iowa: Riceville - Susan Jeannette Huffman; Wwt Virginia: - - - Billy Alabama: Danville Chris Slaytoi . Brett Lmkenmeyer; Michigan: Harbor Beach Moorlield Keplinger, Eddie Herring, Mike Herring, Mike Celine Tenbusch, Mary Jo Tenbusch, Keplinger. William Keplinger; Franklin

Turrentine, Scotty Weeks, Craig Breckenndge - Cami Vallliere; Hi - Stephen Cassell, Wisconsin:

Hagan, Eddy Ruppe, Excell - Jeannette Minnesota: St. James - Tod Kamleiter; Darlington - Lon Lansing, Random Anderson, Roxanne Simpson, Celelia Missouri: Lamar - Angle Phipps; Lake - Cary Rathke. Sara Ralhke, House, Tracy House, Luveme - Joey Montana: Big Flat - Phillip Johnson, Montello - Kirsien Schnmpt; Wyoming: Johnson, Missy Schoild, Jim Free. Nsw Maxlco: Portales - Andy Schaap, Wind River - Eddie Russell Bobby Tomberlin, Lisa Rolling, Mark Hew York: Pine Plains - Shelly Piester, - Cooper; Arizona: Eloy - Anna Bell North Carolina: Chatham Central - Mendex, Roy Mendez; Arkansas William Cribb. North Dakota: Cando - Wickes - Shanna Hill, Jennifer Hill, Julie Freund, Ohio: Benjamin Logan Rhonda Roberts, Knsty Stewart; Michele Longbrake, John Glenn - Brad Cillfomli: Middleton - Jason Forrest, Morrison, Liberty-Salem - Trudy Rick Collins, Rusty Perkins. Jim Ackley, Oklahoma: Guthrie - Michael Blaylock; Colorado: New Raymer - Wamsley; Oregon: Hidden Valley - Tony - Denise Tappy. Connecticut State Brouillette; Psunsylnnla: Grassland Assn. - Colleen Ferris, Peter Ramsay; Bonita Zeiset; Tinniwss: Coffee County - Florida: J G Smith Chapter - Shayla - Danny Henley; Tim State Assn. Welhenngton, Plant City - Stephanie Coby Shorter, Organist, New Caney - CAflRICUUURE)

57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 8-10. 1984 Agricultural Proficiency Awards Placement in Agricultural Production

Sponsored by Hesston Corporation; The Shell Companies Foundation, Inc.; and Claas of America, Inc.

Central—John Kretzmeier, West Lafay-

ette, Indiana Eastern—Mark Wertz, Ashland, Ohio Southern—Don Noblin, Natchitoches,

Poultry Production

Sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken of Oklahoma; Red Brand fence/Made by Keystone Steel and Wire Company; Chore-Time Equipment, Inc. and the National FFA Foundation General Fund

Central—Jerry Genei, Albion, Michigan Eastern— Douglas Cox. Monroe, North Carolina Southern— Ralph Funderburk, Florien, Louisiana Western—Buddy Curry, Jay, Oklahoma

Sheep Production

Sponsored by Carnation Company—Milling Division and There are 22 different proficiency award areas. They vary from production Fish and Wildlife Home and/or American Sheep Producers agriculture and outdoor recreation to sales/service and processing. Of the Council, inc. Sheep Industry for Farmstead applications received, four regional winners in each award area compete Management Development Program, Inc. their area. Each national winner receives a cash award, a the national title in Philip Morris Improvement Sponsored by Central— Rick Andresen, Keystone, low and an all expenses paid European travel seminar. plaque, Incorporated Sponsored by Upjohn. TUCO, Eastern—Jeffery Kiracofe, Bridgewater, Of the following regional proficiency winners, the national winner for each Virginia Central—Julie Hyland, Rockford, Illinois Asgrow and Cobb, Agricultural award has a star placed next to him or her. Tremayne Duhon, Rayne. Eastern— Richard Stickles, Jr., Stras- Division of The Upjohn Company Southern— Louisiana burg, Virginia Central—Rod Earley, Greencastle, Lexington, Western—Traci Sliester. Prather, Southern—Tony Johnson, Indiana Agricultural Beef Production Tennessee California Eastern— Kirk Cramer, Mt. Airy, Western—Roger Glick, McAllen. Texas Electrification Sponsored by Nasco International, Maryland Inc. and Sperry New Holland Southern—Scott Clause. Carencro. Sponsored by National Food and Louisiana Soil and Water Tools, CentraWoe Neher. Madison, Indiana Floriculture Energy Council, Inc.; Klein Western—Shawn Gratia, Lexington, Management and the National FFA Eastern—Charles Cole, II. New Milton, Inc. Sponsored by The Lerlo Oklahoma Foundation General Fund West Virginia Sponsored by Ford Motor Corporation; Nursery Supplies, Southerrv^Kord Robertson. Zolfo Company Fund Steffes, Mt. Calvary, Inc.; The Paul Ecke Polnsettla Central—Robert Springs, Florida Wisconsin Ranch, and the National FFA Horse Central—Matthew Rekeweg, Woodburn. Western— Peter Jensen, El Reno, Marion. Ohio Foundation General Fund Indiana Eastern—Jeff Dasher. Oklahoma Southern Terry England, Auburn, Eastern—Billy Crank, Henderson, West — Central—Donna Lyons, DeKalb, Illinois Georgia Hitchner. Bndgeton, Eastern—Tracy Central Teresa Scheel, Harlan, Iowa Western—Brian Hunt. Cleburne, Texas — Southern— Marty Wootten. Ider, Crop Production New Jersey Eastern— Brad Kearns, High Point, Alabama Southern—Tarn mie Hardwick. Milton, Sponsored by Massey-Ferguson North Carolina Western—Mark Rothwell, Spring, Texas Florida Southern—Donna Lee, Newberry, Agricultural Mechanics Central—David Decker. Walker. Iowa Fugate, Guthrie, Western—Tammy Florida Eastern—Scott Apple, Bowling Green, Oklahoma Western— Doris Wailis, Gillette. Swine Production Ohio Wyoming Oak Grove, Southern—Randy Lee, Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. Central—Dave Seil. Gowrie, Iowa Louisiana Forest Management Central—Kim berly O'Banion, Campbells- Eastern—Shawn Walter. Mitflinburg. Western—Lyle Blakley. Oologah, Nursery Operations Pennsylvania Oklahoma Sponsored by Weyerhaeuser ville, Kentucky Company Foundation and the Waterloo. New Southern—Ron Mears, Blountstown, Sponsored by Weyerhaeuser Eastern—Calvin Brown, National FFA Foundation General Florida Company Foundation Western—Scott Blackman, Wolf Creek, Dairy Production Southern—Chris Winstead, Martin, Montana Central—Mark Hilligoss, Sharpsville. Tennessee Sponsored by New Idea Farm Central—Karen Armstrong. Sprmgville, Western—Christi Renz. Kahlotus, Equipment Corporation; Alfa- Eastern—Jamie Frey, Ouarryville, Washington Eastern— Neil Mooers. Strafford. New Laval, Inc.—Agri-Group and Pennsylvania Agricultural Processing Hampshire 7 Breeders Service Southern—Bradley Foster, McMinnville. Southern Jamie Owens, Obion, Sponsored by Cargill Incorporated — Tennessee Central—Stan Becher, Berne, Indiana Tennessee Turf and Landscape Western— Kenneth Patience. Lynden. * Central—Scott Potts. Green Bay, Eastern—Wilson Korth. Cornwall Bridge Western—Gary Berg, Eatonville, Washington Management Wisconsin Connecticut Washington Eastern— Paul Hasselbach, Fremont, Southern—John Scarlett, New Market, Sponsored by O. M. Scott & Sons Ohio Tennessee Outdoor Recreation Central—Paul Janulewicz, Clarks, Southern— Paul Pevey, Rincon. Georgia Western—Kris Koon, Brashear, Texas Fruit and/or Vegetable Western—Gregg Lafayette, Monmouth, Eastern Paul Brasseur, Acushnet, Oregon Production — Diversified Livestock Massachusetts Central—Jim Shimek, Willmar Southern—Andy Hornick, Avon Park, Agricultural Sales and/ Production Minnesota Florida Wayne, Eastern Sherrie Hustead, Hartville. Western—Dale Garrett, Guthrie, Sponsored by A.O. Smith Central—Oennis Dunten, Fort — or Service Ohio Oklahoma Harvestore Products, Inc. and Southern— Buster Bramblett, Ocoee, Sponsored by Ailis-Chalmers Wayne Feeds Division!Continental Tennessee Corporation Grain Company Western—Chris Clements, Picacho. New Central—Jeffrey Moon, Hayfield, Central—Jim Flower, Benson, Mexico Minnesota Minnesota Eastern— Russell Crabtree, Albany, Ohio Eastern— Brian McClarren, Delta, Ohio Southern—Tony Barrington. Mayo. Southern—Scott Helton, Rogersville, Florida Tennessee Western— Kristy Selman, Tremonton, Western—Cindy Blair, Noble. Oklahoma 11 —

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November 6-10. 1984 57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS

Sponsored on the local and state Sponsored on (he national levt Stars Over America audio-visual level by Federal Crop Insurance by Executive Sponsors of the Sponsored by Levi Strauss & Stars Over America Corporation National FFA Foundation Company

The Star Farmer and Star Agribusmessman of America awards are the high- est honors tor FFA members in production agnclture and agribusiness. The competition is tough, chosen from 700 American Farmers, each Star re- ceives £2,000 and each regional star receives $1,000.

Eastern Region Star Farmer—John B. Central Region Star Agribu: Star Farmer ol America- Kline, Myerstown. Pennsylvania Michael V. Fuhler, Trenton, Larry O. Nielson, Tulare. South Dakota Southern Region Star Farmer—Steven Eastern Region Star Agribusinessman B Rogers, Speedwell, Tennessee Mark W. Anderson, East Berlin. Pennsylvania Western Region Star Farmer—Mark A. McKay. St. Paul. Oregon Southern Region Star Agribusiness- man—Carolyn Sue Martin, Baxter, Tennessee National Contests Meats Contest

Sponsored by Geo. A. Hormel & Company and Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation

High lndM*nl—Todd Martin, Mason. Texas

Milk Quality & Daily Foods Contest

Fir* PUB Team—April Engen. Lee Ann Crose, Suzann Congdon; Hanford. California

Nusery/Landscape Contest

Sponsored by American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., Wholesale Nursery Growers of America, Incorporated, Amfac Nurseries, and Kubota Tractor Corporation

Rtf Placa Turn—Steve Trader, Doug The nine National FFA Contests allow members to demonstrate and be rec- Farm Business Floriculture Contest Meunch, Michelle McClure; Everett, ognized for the skills they have learned and developed in vocational agricul- Management Contest Washington ture classes through peer competition.

Flnt Plan Tom—John Kirkman, Steven Canterbury, Marvin Bums; : Creek, North Carolina First Plica Turn—Doug Luebbenng. Agricultural Mechanics Dairy Cattle Contest George Luebbering, Steve Wieberg; High IndMoail—John Hatfield. Dunwoody. Georgia Contest West Phalia, Missouri Poultry Contest

Sponsored by Hubbard Farms Livestock Contest Incorporated and Victor F. Fim Plica Turn—Gary Femandes, Weaver, Incorporated Frank Nunes. Tim Souza; Tulare, Flr«t Plica Tarn—James Campbell. California Rick Wesley. Dale Lutz; Vancouver, Flnfl Ptaa Tun—Mary Phillips. Sean

Washington Flret Plan Turn— David Larson. Warren Holcombe, Tammy Cuny; Jay, Metzger, Johnny Perez; Estancia, New Oklahoma Mexico High IndMdwl—Mary Phillips, Jay. High Indhrlduil— Steve Simmons. Oklahoma rlO: Clovis. California 6

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57th National FFA Convenlion PROCEEDINGS November 8-10. 1984

The National FFA Public Speaking Contests may be the most sought-after Public Speaking Contests and highly-regarded competitions in the FFA organization.

Prepared Public Speaking Contest i! or not. this same question is pending upon the incentive !o produce, yel the betore the United States Government and American tarmer is about lo produce hin ihe Amencan people: Should we "feed out" nghl out of business For this year ol 19

HKIonil Wlnwr—John Holcomb, Camd the Amencan farmer? Out of the great million bushels That is enough to feed Ihe net farming income is expected to rii

Arkansas vanety of industries in America, the grand America lor 149 days or till 55.000 (filly-

all, live thousand) i, 2nd Place—James Davis Humphrey ll champion of them the Amencan tarmer, hopper cars that would olc

15 considered by stretch Irom Washington to Mound City, Missoun many Amencans as not DC Chicago. will worth saving. I tend to disagree. Yet I Com: Com surpluses totaled 216 million go toward paying mte 3rd Place—Jay J Schmdler, Idaho F; recognize that this question requires iar bushels That is enough to ieed Amenca's loans made dunng tl

more than simply a yes/no answer, so to livestock lor 18 days or fill a cube 645 feet late 1970's. Dunng this prosperous time for answer this quesilon we will view him as a side to side. This is twice the height ol the ihe larmer. we witnessed high inflation. The

grand champion producer. \ Statue of Liberty. Dairy Products: Dairy philosophy ol the fanner at this particular lime size tcial s e oi : producl surpluses lotaled 2 4 billion pounds was to expand the of his operation America.. .Let's finally, we will s • nsasno:.,. That is enough to satisly America's needs before land and equipment prices went much lor an additional 672 days or till 120 higher The interest rates were affordable "Feed Out" d place each and every industry Washington Monuments. while the farmer enjoyed a profit; however, in a show ring with the American farmer. Food is not the only product of Ihe inflation The American American farmer. He is also a grand the fanner i Amencan lamier is easily named Ihe grand champion producer of jobs lor our nation. Farmer. champion of all American industry. The For every farmer in the United Stales, Ihere finance such a debt Marvin Woolsey of Oes lamier is a model of efficiency During the are also an additional 5 2 other Americans Iowa and can relate to Ihis. In the fall of

The farmer relaxes at his breakfast table decade ol the 1970s, the Amencan farmer employed That is over one-fifth of our 1979, Mr Woolsey increased Ihe acreage of

one morning and lightly sips from his increased his rate ol productivity six times his cattle and feed-corn operation by 50% Sponsored by FMC Foundation steaming hot cup of coffee as the sun edge ihe rate of any non-agriculture related As a result of the American farmer's vast Mr Woolsey was known as a farmer on the over the crest of the rolling hills He sets h business Food still costs the average production, you may be falsely led to move. Today, he has fallen painfully behind Each contestanl in the prepared public cup on the table and opens the morning Amencan the smallest portion of his income: s thnvmg. but in actuality. on three semi-annual payment o speaking contest spoke six to eight min- a mere 16.1% of all disposable income. It's eofc i. He si sup utes about an agricultural subject and once again leaping higher. Struck by this Ounng that record-breaking farm production his situaiton in one word— desperate then answered questions trom the devastaiing news, he scratches his chin matter, in (he world. The reason lor this is a year of 1982, the net farming income, after Marvin Woolsey is but one ol the thousa judges for live minutes. adjustment for inflation, hit its lowest level of Amencan fanners who face losing the inquisitively and wonders. "Should I feed simple one The farmer has gone above and since operations. Ever increasing numbers ol out my pnze animal. Is it worth it?" beyond Ihe call of duty to meet the demand 1933 m'the midst of the Great farmers in Well, honorable ludges, fellow FFA Depression. The free enterprise system, are nskmg prison sentences members, and distinguished guests, believe To really grasp this tact, let's take a look which Amenca chenshes so much, is built (can't page 1

Extemporaneous Public Speaking feeding one quarter of the world's concerning problems such as feed who have applied computers to their population and generating 20 percent rations, health maintainance ot farm can receive awards. The student Contest on the nation's gross national product animals, fertilizer needs and pesticide who has best improved his enterprise We are models of efficiency for needs. The computer can help the and exhibits the most success will industries nationwide. United States tanner calculate the materials receive these awards. agriculture has been modernized, neededand predict what result this will produce motorized and mechanized by working The Ag Ed network has also just profits and meet the world to improve By keeping accurate data on farm been established for use in vocational Honorable fudges, follow food demand. processes, the fanner can do a agriculture. AgriData Resources, Inc. FFA embers and guests, what is the "sensitivity analysis." He can put of Wisconsin has availablle now to the of computer technology in use changes in his production methods into classroom computer, to classrooms and agriculture? the computer and see what results this chapters participating in this program, change in his operation might produce constant agricultural marketing Technology is nothing new to whether it be yield, quality or profit information, updates, as well as 500, ilitlonil Winmr — Kristi Lineburg, agriculture, and computers are nothing changes. The computer allows the and the potential for even 1 ,000 in a Middletown. Virginia new to businesses nationwide Well, farmer to keep records much more couple of years, lessons for teachers to 2nd Place — Douglas K. McKoy, now farming is an much of a business efficiently and quickly. This saves a lot use on their students. Bronson, Florida as any other industry in America. of time pushing the pencil and allows 3rd Place — Scott G. Gehlbach, Using computers is one way our Agriculture has adapted well to more accurate results due to less Lincoln Illinois farmers have adpted to this change. American technology changes, and the human error. 4th Place — Gale Russell, Roswell, computer use has been an important The most obvious use of a computer New Mexico There is one catch. One problem to asset to this process. The future is for record keeping. After the farmer using the computer. The computer will promises more computer use and has purchased adequate software and not magically produce a successful vocational agriculture students are knows how to use the computer, his agriculturalist out of the poor one. The working to encourage this. By working record keeping time can be greatly computer can make a good manager to improve your farming operaton, a reduced. Think of the dairy farmer. receive benefits "The Use of better. You still have to have the farmer will both In the extemporaneous public speaking management financially and socially. Use of new contest, FFA members draw two cate- Usually one person on the farm capabilities to keep Computer is an important part of gories concerning production agricul- must specify in record keeping. accurate records and put these into the technology fanning in America. As we step into ture, agribusiness and leadership. Then Technology in spending as much as four hours a night computer. they draw one topic from each of the over the books after work. This a this 21st century, we must remember Vocational agriculture also uses the two categories and choose one from valuable time that could be spent on to improve our operations by the use of Agriculture" computer as an important classroom which they wish to build their speech. Ihe farm. Computers can reduce this to new technology. Agriculture promises tool. initiative in Each contestant is given 30 minutes to FFA has taken the one halt an hour a night. Now we have to be even brighter in the future as a prepare the four to six minute speech. preparing students for computer use in this extra time to work on the farm. result. After the presentation to the their future. The Computers in audience, each contestant a Agriculture program was initiated this judges' questions for five rr past year In this program, members National FFA Chapter Safety Awards

1 Farm & Industrial Equipment

The National Chapter Safety Awards program recognizes chapters for FFA Chapter. Minnesota: Trimont FFA FFA Chapter; Southern Wayne FFA achievements in promoting safety. Chapter efforts included a diversity of Chapter; Le Center FFA Chapter; Mon- Bronze Chapter; Princeton FFA Chapter; Cres- tana: Deer Lodge FFA Chapter; Ne- well FFA Chapter; North Lenoir FFA projects—from cardio-pulmonary resuscitation clinics to farm shop safety Alabama: Douglas FFA Chapter; Cross- braska: Humphrey FFA Chapter; New Chapter; Elgin FFA Chapter. J.E East- clinics. Chapters reaching the national level receive a Gold. Silver, or Bronze ville FFA Chapter; Arkansas: Stuttgart Jersey: Cumberland Regional FFA Chap- gale FFA Chapter; Oregon: Sherwood emblem rating FFA Chapter; County Line FFA Chapter; ter. Ohio: Buckeye Valley FFA Chapter; FFA Chapter; McKay FFA Chapter; Penn- California: Ml Whitney FFA Chapter; New Lexington FFA Chapter; Oklahoma: sylvania: Pequea Valley FFA Chapter; Morro Bay FFA Chapter, Delaware: Alius FFA Chapter; Purcell FFA Chapter. South Carolina: Dorman FFA Chapter; Smyrna FFA Chapter; Florida: Blounts- South Dakota: Chamberlain FFA Chapter; Texas: Baytown FFA Chapter; Utah: Gold Silver town FFA Chapter; Sarasota Vo-Ag FFA Egan FFA Chapter; Harrisburg FFA Chap- North Sevier FFA Chapter; Millard Eagle Chapter; Bunnell FFA Chapter; Georgia: Arizona: Antelope FFA Chapter. Illinois: Alabama: Scottsboro; Daleville FFA ter, Tennessee: Bradley FFA Chapter; FFA Chapter; Virginia: Caroline FFA Lowndes FFA Chapter. Effingham County Bluffs FFA Chapter; Sycamore FFA Chap- Chapter, Alaska: Delta FFA Chapter; Ari- Bartlett FFA Chapter. Texas: Cleburne Chapter; Jefferson Forest FFA Chapter; FFA Chapter. Hawaii: James Dole FFA ter; Winchester FFA Chapter; Bushnell- zona: Gilbert FFA Chapter; Colorado: Ea- FFA Chapter. Tom Bean FFA Chapter. Tunstall FFA Chapter; Stonewall Jackson Chapter Idaho: Troy FFA Chapter; Illi- Prairie FFA Chapter. Dixon FFA Chapter. ton FFA Chapter; Byers FFA Chapter; Il- Virginia: James Wood FFA Chapter. Jr. FFA Chapter; West Virginia: Hamp- nois: Oblong FFA Chapter; Clinton FFA Iowa: Buffalo Center Bison FFA Chapter; linois: Mi Carroll FFA Chapter, DeKalb Broadway FFA Chapter; Washington: shire County FFA Chapter; Wisconsin: Chapter Maine: Eastern FFA Chapter; Kansas: Manxato FFA Chapter; Ken- FFA Chapter, Belvidere FFA Chapter; Elma FFA Chapter; Zillah FFA Chapter Oelavan-Oarien FFA Chapter; Janesville- Maryland: Oamascus FFA Chapter; Mas- tucky: Spencer County FFA Chapter; Georgetown FFA Chapter; Amboy FFA West Virginia: Marion County FFA Parker FFA Chapter, Beaver Dam FFA sachusetts: Essex FFA Chapter; Michi- Minnesota: Cannon Falls FFA Chapter; Chapter; Indiana: Carroll Fort Wayne Chapter; Wisconsin: Monroe FFA Chap- Chapter; Lake Holcombe FFA Chapter; gan: .:-'- FFA Chapter; Minne- Truman FFA Chapter; New Ulm FFA FFA Chapter; Brownstown Central FFA ter, Oregon FFA Chapter Augusta FFA Chapter; Evansville FFA sota, Macciia FFA Chapter; Southland Chapter, Missouri: Osceola FFA Chapter; Chapter; Prairie Heights FFA Chapter; Chapter; Green Bay East FFA Chapter; FFA Chapter; Mississippi: Kossuth FFA Owensville FFA Chapter: Montana: Fair- Iowa: Dysart-Geneseo FFA Chapter; Es- Bloomer FFA Chapter; New Holstem FFA Chapter; Pine Grove FFA Chapter; Mis- held FFA Chapter; Nebraska: Leigh FFA therville FFA Chapter; Prairie FFA Chap- Chapter; Darlington FFA Chapter; Mt. souri: Carthage FFA Chapter: Nebraska: Chapter; Nevada: Duck Valley FFA Chap- ter; Vinton FFA Chapter; Kansas: Cher* Horeb FFA Chapter; Wyoming: Lingle-Ft. West Holt FFA Chapter; Verdigre FFA ter; New Mexico: Goddard FFA Chapter; ryvale FFA Chapter; Mission Valley FFA Laramie FFA Chapter; Gillette FFA Chapter; Nevada: Moapa Valley FFA New York; Chateaugay FFA Chapter; Chapter; Plainville FFA Chapter; Ken- Chapter Chapter; New Jersey: Gloucester County Ohio: Bowling Green FFA Chapter; Col- tucky: Apollo FFA Chapter; Louisiana: FFA Chapter; New Mexico: Carrizozo umbiana Co. J.V.S. FFA Chapter; Fair- Jr. High FFA Chapter; Natchitoches LCO FFA Chapter; New York: Oxford FFA banks FFA Chapter; Wisconsin: Denmark Central FFA Chapter; Maryland: Bruns- Chapter; North Carolina: Forest Hills FFA Chapter wick FFA Chapter; Michigan: Centreville i2: (AGRICULTURE)

November 8-10. 1984 I fFA Comenlion PROCEEDINGS Building Our American BOAC Communities Achievement in Sponsored by R. J. Reynolds Industries, Inc. Volunteerism Cedar Crest. South Dakota: Harnsburg Letcher Tennessee: Cherokee. Texas: Cleburne: Caiallen; Baylown- Robert E Award Winners Lee, Virginia: Essex. Broadway; Appo- mattox Senior; Washington: Wmlock: Zillah. Capital. West Virginia: Mason Sponsored by R. J. Reynolds Industries. Inc. County Vocational; Wisconsin; Oshkosh Achievement in Volunleensm awards were started in 1983 and crealed to West. Green Bay Southwest Marshlield. honor the individual volunteer spirit thai is the foundation of BOAC s suc- Bloomer. Mishicot: Ml Horeb. Bay Port the are recognized Monroe, Green Bay East Madison East: cef FFA members Irom each of states for their personal Wyoming: Lmgle-Ft. Laramie effc.j in their chapter's BOAC programs These members and their FFA ad- visors received an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC September 29 to Oc- tober 3. 198-1 to attend the National FFA Conference on Community Develop-

Bronze ment. The following is a list of the top ten national winners including the national winner and two runner-ups The student name is lisled first followed by their advisor's name Arkan: mly; National Winner— Bonnie K Spencer. Larry W Watson. Fairmont West Virginia

City. Bergman. California: I 1st Runner-Up— Darren Essimger. Michael R Womochil Mankato. Kansas orado: Moffat County; St Vram Valley. Delaware: Smyrna. Sussex Central. 2nd Runner-Up— Carrie Louk. Gary L Noakes Osceola Missouri Florida: Santa Fe Senior, Georgia: New- ion County. Cherokee. Hawaii: Kailua: Strong. David Zogho. Sommerville Idaho: Deary. Kansas: Chetopa. Russell. National Finalists Michigan: Junior Stealy Floyd Beneke< Pike Valley. Kentucky; Oldham County. Alabama: Scotty Shirley Alan Waters Battle Creek Minnesota: Heath Peter- Louisiana: Natchitoches Central. Maine: Daleviile Colorado: Mike Hoke Joe sen Robert D Rosier Sherburn. Mis- The Building Our American Communities (BOAC). encourages FFA chapters Caribou. Easton. Maryland: Frederick Janosec Craig Florida: Gma Badger. sissippi: Jell McKmney. C W Franks to commit all their members to the task of making their communities a bet- County Vo-Tech, Michigan: Cassopohs. James G Galvm jr Bunnell. Illinois: Columbus Montana: Wes Wadsworth Minnesota: Cannon Falls. St James; ter place tn which to live and work. Donald Yocum. Mel Barron. Franklin Cindy Luoma Osceola. Nebraska: Marc Ml Lake, Le Sueur. Southland. Mont- Grove Nevada: Vincent Mendive Lary Ahrens James Frye. Ravenna New National Winner— Bunnell. Florida gomery. Mississippi: Caledonia; Pine Othiem Gold Creek Washington: Orville Hampshire: Neil J Mooers. Paul W Central Region Winner— Mankato, Kansas Grove, Missouri: Aurora, Lamar. Mon- Mowry. Tami Hickie Elma: Wyoming: Davis. Jr . Stratford. New Jersey. Eastern Region Winner— Marion County, West Virginia tana: Conrad, Nebraska: Verdigre. Lon A Korell Kurt A Humphrey, tingle Wayne Seal Nancy SchneUer, Bridge- Hampton. Leigh, Nevada: Ruby Moun- Western Region Winner— Elma. Washington ton New Mexico: Robert Kasuboski. tain. New Jersey: Cumberland Regional. Les Purcella Rosweli New York: Benia- Belvidere. New Mexico: Elida. New State Finalists mm English James McClay. Greenwich York; Chaleaugay. Cazenovia Aggies: North Carolina: Angela Diane Lewis. North Carolina: Southern Wayne. Chase Anne. Salem, Hampshire, Bluffs; Bush- Christian A Mtgnier. Newport North Gold West Montgomery: North Dakota: nell-Praine City, Leroy; Brownstown. Walker Mark Hansen Young Arkansas. Dakota: Neil Buchhollz II. James H Northeastern Cando. Ohio: Delphos, Amanda-Clear- Alabama: Daleviile Florida: Bunnell; II- DeKalb; Amboy; Indiana: Chris Kirksey Troy W Buck Amity. Nayes Jamestown. Ohio. Rudiger creek, Environmental Management: Ore- i." Ce' Wayne. East Noble, Prairie Heights. California: Miguel A Rocha Scott King. Baumgaertel. Don Van Nostran. Albany gon: Elgin. Creswell, Pennsylvania: Prairie: Kansas: Mankato: Michigan: Brownstown Central; Iowa: Mediapolis, Arlela. Connecticut: Amy 8rayman Pe- Oklahoma: Greg Weslermier Shirley Grassland. Twin Valley. South Carolina: Marshall: Missouri: Osceola: Cassville. Sibley. North Fayette County; Rolle Pilot ter Wolcott Glastonbury. Delaware: Stephens. Arcadia Oregon: Tom Freels Pleasant Hill. Dorman. South Dakota: Nebraska: Ravenna: New Mexico: God- Creek; Webster City. Creslon; Starmont, Keith Shane. Russell Stinson. Jr., Gale Wilson Elgin Pennsylvania: Gary Chamberlain. Egan. Tennessee: Polk rJard. Ohio: Alexander. Oklahoma: Guth- Mount Ayr. Marengo: Decorah: Kansas: Smyrna Georgia: Mel Johnson Bonnie Krall Harold R Berkheiser, Lebanon Texas: Barbers Hill; Utah: Millard Eagle rie, Texas: Klein Washington: Elma, Plainville; Cherryvale. Kentucky: Spencer Oeen Covington Hawaii: Karen Nakay- Rhode Island. Heidi Burnham. Arthur Payson, Bear River. Vermont: Central. West Virginia: Marion County. Wiscon- County; Louisiana: Oak Grove, Rayne, ama David Fuertes Kapaau Idaho: Jo- Arzamarski North Kingstown. South Virginia: Abingdon; Spotsylvania; Turner sin: Oregon, Oenmark. Janesvitle-Parker, Maryland: Brunswick. Minnesota: Sher- seph Schumaker. Terry L Crawlord Carolina: Melody E Cooper. Mrs Carlm Ashby. Wyoming: Thermopolis burn; Truman; New Ulm. Missouri: Culdesac. Indiana: John Bleill. Dave Munnerlyn. Hemingway. South Dakota: Lakeland; Union; Mountain View-Birch Burgess. Fountain City. Iowa: Kelly Darin DeVnes Todd B Marks. Harns- Silver Tree, Montana: Fairfield; Nevada: Duck Fehr. Brad Greiman Whittemore Ken- burg Tennessee: Jim Kile Jim Wells Valley; New Hampshire: Much-To-Do. tucky: Troy Shouse Lisa Baird Taylors- Rogersville Texas: Mark Rothwell. Jim

Alabama: West Blocton, Dale County New York: Greenwich North Carolina: ville: Louisiana: Rodney Manning Jerry Vaculm. Spring Utah: Stacy Evans. High. Arizona: Young. California West Carteret, Mountain Heritage; Ros- L Doshner Oak Grove. Maine: Ray- Marion C Manwiil. Goshen Vermont: Fresno Unified. Florida: Blountstown. man, North Dakota: Jamestown. Ohio: mond Gagnon. Tom Hale. Caribou. Chris Nonemacher. John Bradley Ran- Avon Park; Hawaii: Kohala. Idaho: Cul- Bellevue; 8owlmg Green, Elgin. Indian Maryland: Matt Sowers. Doug Henng. dolph Virginia: John L Martin Dale H desac; Illinois: Tn-Point; Northwest Valley. Warren Western Reserve. Okla- Burkettsville: Massachusetts: Paul Sanders Dunnsville. Wisconsin: Robbie Suburban. Ml Carroll; Harvard; SI homa: Fairview, Stigler. Pennsylvania: Mikkelson. Steven R Zlbell. Oregon National FFA Chapter Award Program

The National FFA Chapter Award Program encourages and rewards overall Missouri: Carthage: El Dorado Springs. Bronze Rhea County. Meigs Counly. Weslview. chapter activities. Awards are based on the chapter's performance in 11 Mount Vernon; Union. Washington. Polk. Powell Valley. Texas: Valley View: Montana: Fairfield: Flathead. Nebraska: Warren. Jacksboro: Dumas. Sulphur areas. Supervised occupational experience programs, cooperative activities, Alabama: Daleviile Alabama: Ider. Red Cloud. Nelson. Norns New Jersey: Springs Gilmer. Garland Latexo. community service, leadership development, earnings and savings by mem- Alaska: Delta Junction. North Pole. Ari- Allentown. New Mexico: Carnzozo New Wealhertord. Boys Ranch Katy. Hum- bers, state and national activities, conduct of meetings, scholarship, public zona: Antelope Arkansas: Marshall FFA York: Medina North Carolina. Chase ble Joshua McKmney Nacogdoches relations, alumni relations and recreation Once chapters reach the national Lavaca. Stuttoart Lake City Colorado: Bartlett Yancey North Dakota: Rugby Hamhn Ross S Sterling Raymondville Valley. Piatte Connecticut: Rock- level, they receive either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze emblem rating ey. Drake; Jamestown. Ohio: West Chester. Booker Prainland Dalhart. McGregor. ville Delaware: Smyrna Sussex Cen- Elgin. Bowling Green. Wilmington. Midland. Tom Bean. Quanah, Frankston. tral Florida: Williston Senior. Lalayette SHverton. Frisco Lor- Johnstown, Eastwood: I Weslaco. Blum; Senior; Chipley. Avon Park Okeechobee - ena James Taylor Livingston Mans- Clar l (Mr. king E Wood: Broadway. Spotswood: Fort Defi- Brahman. Newberry Senior. Auburndale field Caiallen Utah: North Sevier. Ver- County J V.S . Shi Gold ance; Turner Ashby, Washington: Elma. Senior. Leto Senior. Chielland Senior mont: Enosburg Virginia: Laurel Park Monroe: Ml Horeb: Oregon. Fairview; Pennsylvania: Cedar Crest. Blountstown, Alabama: Dale County High; Florida: Wisconsin: Tale. Santa Fe Senior. Twin Valley. Grassland Kutztown. Lower Stonewall Jackson Jr , Lee-Davis Spot- Sarasota Vo-Ag: Orlando-Colonial. Tren- Delavan-Danen; West De Pere Georgia: Perry. Cherokee. Stephens Milllinburg South Carolina: sylvania. Jefferson forest. West Vir- Oauphm. County. Pierce County. ton, Illinois: Sycamore; Georgetown. County; Towns Oorman. Tennessee: Woodbury: Texas: ginia: Mason County Vocational. Marion Nokomis. Tuscola; Hampshire, North Kawait: Kailua Kaneohe. James Dole Tooele Bear County Hedgesville. Mineral County Klem. East Central Utah: Southwestern. Mission West Suburban District 214-211, Leroy; Illinois: Kansas: River Virginia: Carroll Counly Gretna Wisconsin: Black Hawk-South Wayne Silver Valley Apollo Louisiana: Franklin Center, Bushnell-Prairte City. Kentucky: Janesville-Parker Huslistord. Schoheid- High Monte Midland Crowley Amboy; Salem. Belvidere; Clinton. Teu- Alabama: Scottsboro Douglas. Cross- Natchitoches Central D C Everest Care (Seni Michigan: Unionville-Sebewamg Area topoiis. India Clin i Central. Iowa: vine. Arizona: Kola; California: Fall- Washington. Mountain View Evergreen Algona, Prain brook Ml Whitney-Visaha. Kingsburg Charlotte: Owosso. Lakers. Minnesota Zillah. Wmlock Wisconsin: Green Bay Guttenberg. Buffalo Center Bison; Kan- Fortuna: Colorado: Moflal County. Hax- Plamview. Lakeheld. Mississippi: Car- East. Green Bay Soulhwesi Darlington: sas: Marion. Cherryvale: Mankato, Ken- tun. Eaton Connecticut: Housatonic Val- thage. Kossuth. Missouri: Monroe City Marshfield Bonduel: Denmark Wyo- R-l. Albany. Milan Salem. Counly tucky: Oldham County: Caldwell County: ley: Florida: South Sumter Senior, Cass ming: Gillette. Douglas Morgan County. Spencer County. Lyon Georgia: Colquitt County. Gilmer Vo-Tech. Carl Junction. Worth Counly County. ReiOlam), Louisiana: Oak Grove, County. Oconee County, Idaho: Kuna Lathrop. Cameron. Nevada: Ruby - Elko. Valley Denham Springs: Maryland: Oamjscus: Meridian Illinois: Cissna Park. Spar- Mountain Moapa New Jersey: Brunswick; Minnesota: New Ulm; Can- land; Roanoke-Benson. Ashland; DeKalb Hampshire: MuchTo-Do New Hunlerdon. Carolina: North non Falls. Truman. Missouri: Aurora, Winchester Indiana: Owen Valley. North North Lamar. Halfway. Lakeland: Osceola. Ne- Southwestern-Hanover: Northfield. Reitz Iredell Southern Wayne Soulh Rowan braska: North Bend Central. West Holt. Brownstown Central Benton Central. Forest Hills Princeton North Dakota Fairbury. Leigh. Verdigre. Waverly. Lak- Woodlan Prairie Heights. Tipton: South- Lanmore J E Eastgate Maddock A S mont. Western Boone. North Montgom- Gibbens. Lisbon. Oklahoma: Shgier Be- New Mexico: Azlec. Goddard. New ery. Iowa: Vinton. Dysarl-Geneseo Me- thel. Marlow Oolagah. Rofl Allen The York: Sidney. Barker: Ohio: Buckeye diapolis. Manchester North Linn. Sentinel. Sapulpa Hmton. Billings Te- cumseh, Wellslon. Konawa Sulphur Valley, Montgomery County J V S ; Oak Starmont. Mount Ayr. Anamosa. Cres- Blackwell. Jel-Nash. Adair. Harbor. River View: Columbiana County lon Estherville. Kansas: Hill City Piain- Thomas Springer Central High. Broken Arrow J.V.S.; Trumbull County J V.S . Bot- ville Labette Counly: Hiawatha Pike kins; Eastern Brown County; Alexander. Valley Scott City Kentucky: Barren Prague. Oregon: Cascade Elgin. Cres- Bellevue Southeaslem-Clark Oklahoma: County. Farmmgton. Oaviess Counly weii. Pennsylvania: Berlin Brolhersvai- Kingfisher. Purcell. Soulh Dakota Ros- Louisiana: Carencro Rayne. Maine: ley Rhode Island: Satuate South Caro- Easton. Massachusetts: Essex Michi- lina: Pleasant Hill Soulh Dakota: gan: Marshall Hopkins Minnesota Lennox-Sundstrom Egan. Tennessee McMmn Sherburn. Willmai Madelia. Le Center 13 Cherokee Seymour County , .

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Joan Mane Braaten, Kindred; Ronald Carlson, Lisbon; Roger Christenson, ert E Arnold, Jefferson, Carole American Farmer Degree L. Plaza. Oean A Oittus, Elgin; Gerry J. Grossnickle, Woodsboro, Joseph M Leadbetter. Finley. Gregory S Oien. Hagerty, Clarksburg, Kimberly A King. Crosby. Todd James Stutrud, Barton, Sponsored by J I Case, A Tenneco Company; The Nation's Federal Land Church Hill, Carol J. Lozier. Westmins- Ohio: Scott David Apple. Bowling Green. Company; Pioneer Hl-Bred International, Banks; NA-CHURS Plant Food ter; Charles A Shirk, Big Spring. Mas- Jerry Joe Boley, Coldwater; Chad W. Incorporated; The Nation's Production Credit Associations sachusetts: Paul J Lauzon Worcester. Brough. Oak Harbor, Daniel Ebie. Moga- Michael Jean Thenault, Lawrence. Lisa don; Mark W iham Funderburgh,

Anne Theroux . Springfield. Lori A. Springfield. Rodney Allan Gilliland, Mc- Trombly , Beichertown, Michigan- Cutchenville. Jeffrey A. Goetz, Gibson- / Port; burg. Melvm C. Harder. Oak Harbor, Behrenwald, Clarksville. Dwigbl A Jeffrey C. Jacobs, Ashland; Curtis Brown, Jonesvtlle; Zell Ray Eisenmann. Jones. Wauseon; Tony James Kennedy. Bhsslield; Kevin Milan. Heath, Jonn Ed- Amanda. Gordon Joe Kill, St Mary's. ward Locke, Jr., Charlotte, Thomas K Matthew S Kohler, Botkins, William J Marshall, Allen, Michael D McGuirc. Lake. Norwich. Earl Lehner, Delaware; Olivet; Michael S. Schmidt. Oeertield: Rodney A. Limes, Bowling Green. Jona- Robert J Stevenson, East Lansing; R. than S McNamee. Richwood, Scott E John Tiemeyer. Caledonia, Erik Voelker. Miller. Monroeville. Dale Edward Minyo. Owendale; James A. Webster. Wilham- Cumberland. Daniel S. Potter, Grand ston; Minnesota: Jay Balcom. Fairmont. Rapids. Diane Sue Richter. Gibsonburg, Philip M Berg. Pipestone. Patrick B RiCk D Rudd. New Lexington; Dean Al- Daninger, Forest Lake; Eric Fultz. len Scnneider. Lindsey; Timothy J Tracy; Loren Mark Heintz, Fulda. Bruce Scnneider. Botkins; Cheryl Ann Shinin- R. Hoskins. Milaca. Jerry Juven. Fer ger. Delta. Joanne Starkey, Mechanics- gus Falls; Eric Kronback, Lamberton. town. Matthew Waidelich. Circleville; Kevin Krotzer, Milaca, Jeffrey G Lude- Steven A Weihl, Bowling Green, Kevin wig, Sleepy Eye, Robert J. Marketon. L Williams. McConnelsville; Lora Kay Howard Lake; Dane Kennelh Meyer. Bird Wornstatl. Ashley; Oklahoma: Mike Al- Island; Bonnie Jo Olson. Stacyville. Ste- len. Alva. Karen K Bailey, Antlers; Brad

ven H. Olson. Moorhead: Bruce Pace. Beaty. Ponca City, David Earl Beck, Hanska; Thomas J. Pierson, Woodstock. Thomas. Todd J Boyd, Claremore, Vicki Arne P Rauvola, Randolph. Leonard Lynn Branen. Collinsville. Steven Ray Soltau, LeRoy; Brian Steen. Jackson. Bryan. Broken Arrow; Stephen Earl James Garry Switzer, Northfield. Fred- Buss. Hunter. Diane Cook. Grove, Larry rick J. Troendle. Spring Grove. Michael Eugene DeWitt. Cherokee; David Worth J. Zorn. Red Wing; Mississippi: Brad- Oudenhoelfer. Grandfield: Michael D lord C. Brooks. Water Valley. Andy Frey. Mulhall Jelf Handke. Turtle; Larry Duckworth. Collins; Jeff May. Guntown. Hickerson. indianoma, Craig S Huff. Brad McFerrin, Mantachie; Kirk Reese. Tipton. Milloro H Jenkins, Gage. Justin Mantachie; Chris Vowell, Carthage. Kliewer. Fairview, Brad McKinley, Fred- Perry R. Whitaker. Tupelo; Chuck Yales. erick: Brenda Moore, Inola; Earl Ray Collins. Missouri: Roy Berghaus. Jr., Murray, Lindsay. Timothy Leon Osborn, Farmington; Dale A. Bettels, Butler; Tuttle; Van Reed. Jr., Ada; Michael L. Oavid Boland. Sweet Springs; Barrie Scott. Hobart; Thomas E. Scott. New- Bothwell. Mooresville; Ten Lee Bowen, kirk; Mark Sneary, Alva, Curtis Dale Osceola. Kevin Colfman. Holliday. Larry Vap. Newkirk, Rex Alan Wichert, Fair- W. Compton, Lamar; Timothy L Davis, view. Jell Wilson, Fairview; Oregon: Perryville; Gary Kent Oye, II, Shelbina; Valencia A. Alvarado. Elkton; Stephen John P Helling, Union; Kurtis Hill. Brookshire, Klamath Falls; Lee William The highest degree of FFA membership, the American Farmer, was earned Clever. Michael Dean Inglish. California. Chapman, Albany; Matt Cyrus, Sisters; by 700 members this year. The gold key represents strong SOE programs, Terry Jenkins, Richmond, Tom Lynch, Mark A. McKay, St. Paul; Ronda W. leadership, and the ideals of the FFA. Ozark; Robert Dale Mattson, Cameron; Novak, Beavercreek; Michael J. Palm- Larry McConkey. Albany; James G. quist, Sublimity: Eric C. Wiley. Broad- Powell, Reeds; Jeffrey S Riley. Gallatin: bent. Pennsylvania: Scott E Alloway, Otis Lee St. John. Smithville, Andrew F. Lansdale; Mark W Anderson, East Ber- Stanton, Centralia. Ronnie G. Stephens, Andler, Renfrew, William Alabama: Doyle Benei Florence. William Albritton, Sarasota, Laurence F. Amuso, ter. Martinsville. Mark Alan Law, lin; Charles H Tallahassee. Jayell Bell. Washburn; Greg V Stevens, Bethany; Jr., Hershey, Gerald Gar- C. Birdsong Hartford Johnny Brunson, Jana Seville, Atlanta, Todd W Millar, North Liberty; C Capp. B Douglas J. Strem. California; Kurt Alfred Enterprise; John Carter, Elkmont; Chris- Richard R Biss, Trenton. Denise Boyett- Rob Millman, Brownstown, Rick P. Na- ner. Willow Street, Jay D. Garber, Eliza- Voss. Beaufort. Wesley Paul Zerr, Wil- topher Flynn, Henagar; Tab Lawrence Smith, Seville, Dennis R Byrd, Pierson; gel, Rensselaer; Alan J, Norns. Poneto; bethtown, Barry L. Geib, Manheim; Garrison, Mt Hope. Daniel Hipp, Joppa, David R Daniel, III. Okeechobee, Wil- Lynn Alan Remhart, Butler. Kevin Lynn liamsburg; Montana: John F. Bold. Big David C Click, Lewistown; Barbara L liam P. Douberly, Jr Hen, Narvon; John 8 Kline, Myers- Roy Todd McLaughlin, Scottsboro; , Trenton; John Stockwell, Hudson; Brent Stoten. Car- Sandy; Scott A Cavey, Missoula. Paul Walton Marsteller, Kevin P Murphy, Foley. McConnell L Loy Flowers. Pierson; Janice L. Gibbs. thage, Jim Wint, Elizabethtown. Patrick C Haugen. Moccasin; Brad 0. King, town; John Jr.. Scott Murphy, Gaylesville, Dewayne Oaks, Pensacola. James L Gilmour, Orange Zink, Oxford: Iowa: David E Baldwin, Augusta; Douglas E Stevenson, Mocca- Slewartstown, Andy Mohr, Bakers Eva, Brent Smith, Crossville; Kevin Carl City; Nancy Gmdl, Cantonment; Scott L Garrison, Vance Alan Bauer. Gowrie. sin; Nebraska: Ronald Dean Arp, Sut- Summil, Henry J Noss. Sinking Spring; Smoker. Union Springs, Kyle Tharpe, Hendricks. Jay; Jimmy Ray Hill, Bran- Mark A. Beemer, Webster City, Harvey ton, Michael S Barrett, Mead; Ronald Dean R. Patches. Lebanon; Andrew M. Ozark; John Patrick Tucker, Grant, Brad lord; Tereasa Lott, Seffner, Margaret Beyer. Otley; Todd Ryan Button, Eldora, A. Drozd. Genoa, Brian J. Gall, Leigh; Rill, Newburg; Lane I. Thrush, Ship- Potter. Chipley. Michael Rehfeldt. Bra- Beth Inman, Bancroft, Ken- James J Langemeier, Mead, Jan pensburg. Brian James Watson, Colum- Turrentine, Hartselle . Robert W Mary Kim denton; Vivian L Smith, Mornston; Earl bia Cross Road, Joel E Waybnght, Get- Weaver, Hartselie . Dennis R White. neth Kroger. Sutherland; Dennis J Rogersville; Arizona: Robert Paul Anton- Randall Spivey, Zephyrhills, Richard E Leith, Creston; Todd S. Lenz, Kellogg, tysburg. Jere Wmgert, St. Thomas. Francisco Martinez-Men- ick, Tucson; Lori Ann Campbell. Gilbert. Underhill, Sarasota, Roger W Ward, Dwight C Mayer, Essex; Dean A. Mor- Todd W Went, Creston, Brian Dean Puerto Rico: Leslie Sebastian, Island: Kerry Robert DiCiccio. Higley, Phil L. McAlpm: Earl Williams. Worthing- etz. Northwood; Michael D Mrachek. Zimmerman, DeWitt; Nevada: Bartley doza. San Rhode Monroe. Scituate; South Caro- Douglas. Tucson, E Scott Martin, Flor- ton Springs; Georgia: Charles I. Bell, Cresco. Christopher Novak, Marion. M OToole. Austin. David Snyder, Ver- Keith M. Carter. Ehrhardt. Ken- ence. Tanya Marte Rush, Dateland; Er- Jr , Ooerun. Mark A. Boling, Baldwin. Kevin R Poen, Lake City, Brett M Shu- mgton; Jess Sustacha. Jr., Lamoille; lina: Andrew M Duncan. Spartanburg; asmo Vela, Jr.. Buckeye, Arkansas: Jeffrey A. Brmson. Whigham. George lista, Central City; Michael S Sievers, New Hampshire: Lori Davis. Whitefield. neth W. John Loris; Earl Leah Ctierie Chaudoir. Magnolia; Cindy Demson, Jr., Patterson; John Edge, Newell. Berton D. Strayer, Hudson; Greg T. Messenger. Rochester; New Tracey Hughes, Timothy Lar- McGill, Leann Oabbs. Humphrey. Bryan Kehh Hiawassee: Jeff N. Edwards, Hiawassee, Kevin E. Van Kooten, Newton, Brad Lee Jersey: Janet J Duckworth, Washing- nmore, Gresham, Lydia Diane Delozier, Spnngdale, Oean Allan Foster, Gregory W. Gilman, Sylvester; John Worthington, Newton; Jeff J. Zumbach, ton. Steven P Gruenberg, Lebanon; Starr; South Dakota: Joseph Brock- SprmgrJale: Brent Harrod. Hermitage Harper, Argyle; Edward Hickey. Homer. Manchester. Kansas: Rickey E Boesch- David Pool, Mickleton: Oebra Wooster, mueller, Freeman. Brian Jo Keintz. , Kurtis Alan Jennings, Rogers, Whitfield Hendry Howard. Blackshear; Mark ling, Hanover; Lynn A. Bohnenblust, Ri- Nutley; New Mexico: Adelia M. Gree- Eden, Norman E Koehlmoos. DeSmet; Arlington. Chris Allen L Knapple, Fisher; J Mark Mathias, Kemp, Ft Valley, Charlie Kimbrell. Mer- ley; James E Chestnut, Clay Cenler. man, Deming; Kerry Shawn Harris, Robert C Murphy. shon. Danny Lee, Cairo; Roger N. Lon- Nelson. White Lake; Larry 0. Nielson, Rogers; James Paul McGinnis, Fayette- Randy R. Oean, Mankato; Cary L. Elgin, Hatch; Raymond E Luksich. Jr. , Ra- Peterson. Bushnell; ville. Ray Allen Nance. 8erryville; James don, Cleveland; Brett Ashley Martin. Burlingame, David K. Hug. Mayetla; ton; Owen Lyles, Lakewood. Kendall Tulare, Randy N

Elton Smith, Marshall. Nancy J. Tudor, Cumming; Chris Mathis, Rome; Paul N Darrin Lee Jessee, Weir; Leroy B Reit- Newton. Sedan; William W Riggs. Mor- Tennessee: James Edward Andrews, Maxwell, Whigham; William J. Maxwell. larty, Shannon Lynn Runyon, Albuquer- Randy Austin, Newbern, Clark Marshall; Wade Allan Williams, Farming- check Jr , Hoxie: Kevin Eugene Steward. Culleoka; Cairo, Bryan O'Neal, Brunswick; Ken Glasco; Mic que; York: James Adams, Brock, Finley, Markus Hugh Camp- ton; Lendal G. Williams. Jr , Hunting- New W A Sheppard, Lyons, David B Sills, Cleve- Phelps, Dale F Beaver, Randolph, John Limestone, Steve C. Edwards. La- ton; Richard Wright, Judsoma; Califor- , Manl Ken- bell, Jennifer Alburn. land; Thomas F. Sumner, Sumner: Samuel King Ferry. Follefte. Ford, Woodbury; nia: L. Elk Grove. John tucky: Elvis L Bellar, Jr , Guthrie, Ran- Fessenden, Timolhy Anthony Mark A, Avila, Tulare: Richard Bianchi, Hollis- James M. White, Douglasville; David dall A. Biddle, May'sLick, Frank Taylor S Flint, Central Square, Joseph R Keith Thomas Fowler, Martin, John

ter; Chris D. Dobbins. Kingsburg; Ter- Wayne Williams. Ty Ty; Judson E. Boyd, Sharpsburg; William E Bnnkley, Gould, New Berlin; Lincoln A. Groat, Samuel Hart. Pikeville. Jimmy Glenn

rence A Fellenz, La Palma; Louann Womble, Cairo; Idaho: Don E. Clem- II. Madisonville; Terry L. Burke. Glas- Walton, Brian D Livermore, Madison; Hester. Oyersburg. Gerry L Hilliard. Fraser. Lincoln, Travis G. Fry, Kings- ents. Rexburg; Kevin J. Gtenn. Parma; gow; Paul C, Cates, Henderson, James Michael G. Naeser. Westfield, James B Huntingdon, Joseph L Huftine. Jones- burg; Michael J Gayaldo. Kelseyville; Mike Lees, Nampa; Dee Lewis, Declo. Robert Finley, Princeton; Charles L Oster. Canastota; Lori A. Ploetz, Sprmg- boro, Richard A Jenkins. Gray, Carolyn Paul Milton Guidon. Soledad: Robin D Craig Proesch. Boise; Vicki Tesnohlidek, Gralf, Finchville, Sidney C Graham, ville: Timothy Karl Rosenberg. Manlius; Sue Martin, Baxter: James Loyd Mc- Harmon, Tulare; Greg Hawes, Anderson, Fruitland. Illinois: Robert J. Buchholz, Campbellsville; Ronald Todd Hennmg, Shelly Jean Wilson, Medina; North Car- Culley. Sparta; Maik Downer Mimms, Joe Hylton, French Camp; Felipe Frank Waterman; Karen Ann Chausse, No- McDaniels; William M Lipginski, Tay- olina: Frederick L. Barker. Union Grove; Clarksville; Bill 6 Moore, Cleveland, Ingoyen, Holtville: Julie Ann Lane, Little- komis; Chuck Cooper, Windsor: Jefl K. lorsville; Glenn Mattmgly. Rmeyville; Kenneth Roy Bateman, Elizabeth City; Bettie L Pitts. Woodbury. Steven B rock; Michael W. Leventini. Modesto. Cox, Chana. Mark Charles Cox, La Steve Meredith. Glendale. Carolyn Jo James R. Blackwell. Yanceyville; Robert Rogers. Speedwell. David M. Saylor, Annette L. Madsen. Livermore, Dante V Harpe; Angela J Daniels. Garden Prai- Oldlield, White Oak; James Allen Pace, D Blake. III. Mount Gilead: Samuel G Jonesboro; Cns Edward Scudder, Gor- Migliazzo. Merced; David John Pinheiro, rie; Jellrey Mark Doughly. Mendota. Mi- LaCenter. Shawn Padon, Salem; John Boyd. Pmetown; Kevin H. Campbell, donsville; Donald C. Swaflord, Riceville, Tipton; Wendell A, Rollm, Burrel; Debbie chael V Fuhler, Trenton; Larry Girlie- R. Richardson, Versailles. Mark Daniel Hamptonville; Tony Donahue. China James F. Tunnell, Rogersville. Stacey Jean Royal, Los Osos; Renee Ann Russ. son, Steward. Wendy J. Gorenz- Rock, Hodgenville; Gary Gerard Schnei- Grove; Crawford M. Enzor, III, Cerro Wayne Word, Lebanon, Conley Burks Ferndale; Oavid J. Santos. Tulare, Floyd Weishaar. DeKalb, Jim W. Hampton. der, Henderson; Richard D Thompson, Gordo; Brian Ward Garner, Newport. Wright. Halls, Texas: J David Apple, K. Schmall, Fresno; Kevin Jack Schoon- Shelbyville. Todd F Jokisch, Ashland; Hickory; Dennis Glenn Vaughn, Franklin; Kipling E Godwin. Whiteville, Carlton Ralls. Melinda KayAsquith, Santa Fe. hoven, Chowchilla. Melissa Sherman. Russell Kinzmger, New Athens; Randall Owen Carter Wilkerson, Robards. Grady, Albertson, Glynn Deon Hamilton. Clay Baker. Idalou. Jelf Ballard, Blos- Falibrook. Karla Joann Slockli. Madera. L. Leman, Roanoke, William L. Lyons. Thomas Scott Wilson, Henderson, Loui- Troy; Curtis Eric Holl, Mount Airy, Eric som. Kathy J Bates, Nacogdoches, Na- Joaquin G Toledo, Visalia; Sietse A. Amboy; Janice L McAfee. Godfrey; Lisa siana: Richard W Allen, Denham Warren Honeycutt. Angier; Richard Leh- talie S. Bazen. New Caney, Joe Don Tollenaar, Elk Grove; Samuel K. Weis. M Morgan. Salem; Rodney Dale Springs, Justin Wayne Allen, Jr., Jena: man. Newport; Michael McLain, States- Becker, Brownfield. Frankie J Bednch,

Madera; Shern Wilson, Cholame; Colo- Phelps, Cameron; Elmer E Rahn, Jr., Blaine J Benoil. Carencro. Brian Ray ville. Joey Oelane Mcpherson. Chad- III, Temple, Brenda Leigh Borski. Pasa- rado: Jerrold V. Cooksey, Roggen; Mt Carroll. Michael L Richard. To- Grain, Frankhnton, James L Davis. bourn; Charles E Norns. Todd. Norman dena. Mites Bradshaw, Nacogdoches. DeeDee Oickmson, Maybell; Brent S wanda; Jan D. Ridgely, Parkersburg; Choudrant; Gregory Degeyter. Arnaud- Jerol Selby, Jr., Bath, Donald G Shaw. Thomas Wayne Bnster, Thrall. Melba Hines. Delta. Tom Scheller. Eaton; Larn Mike Smith, Sycamore, Terry A. Steck. vtlle; Troy A. Fruge. Basile, Robert Gene Eton College; Samuel Tim Sloop, Salis- Kay Brown, Luling, Michael A Clay, Boyd. Nancy R Tappy, Stoneham; Jerri L. Wall, Wataga, Jeffrey V. Tmnon, Caryle: Tim- LaCaze. Oak Grove, Thomas A Peters, bury. Mark Snider, Liberty; Richard I White Deer; Danny Cundifl, Krefnmling, Connecticut: RoseMarie Bal- othy P. Toohill, LeRoy; Robin Ray Wil- Clinton, Jennifer M Racca. Iowa, Mi- Taylor, Monroe. Bessie L Teachey. Ann Oavidson, Gainesville; Karen Jo Blei- lek. East Haddam. Sandra I. Carlson. liams. Winnebago; Indiana: Greg A. chael S. Richard, Rayne, Jude Sitting, Seven Springs; Charles F Ward, Jr Davis, Chico, Todd Allen Dierkmg, Canaan, Carol Ann Vessa. Moodus; Del- Bloom. Kendallville, Daniel C Clevenger, lota. John P Tate, Oakdale, Oennis F. Asheboro. Chris Bruton Williams, Can- blerville, Sharon R Drabek. Schulen- Ervin, Clarksville, aware: Dale Louis Bishop, Felton; Norns Winchester, J. Matthew Crawtord, Kirk- , Kiplin Shay V burg, Timmy Lyn Waller. Georgetown, Florida: John B. lm; Christopher Danner, Chalmers. Kip- per Goldsberry. Kenlland; Rena Jo Kat- 14 .

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ville. Andy Galloway. Beeville; Tamara Lynne Gilliland. Muleshoe; Roger Holden Click. McAllen. Roger Scoft Grantham. Honorary American Farmer Whitney, Dane Neil Gressett. Gorman. Degree David W. Griffin. Center; Burl Edward

Hagler, Anson; Andy A. Jarvis. Llrfkifi; Jamie Todd Jaynes, Texarkana; Craig C. way; Frank W Kingsbury, Glen Gardner; Jentsch, Hearne; Brad Justiss, Lancas- m* New Mexico: Storm Gerhart. Grady. ter; James L. Kinder, Boyd; Daren Warren G Noland Las Cruces. New Knight, Stratford; Cheryl Lynn Koehl. York: Raymond J Ernenwem, Kendall, Fayetfeville; Laura Ann Koenig. Orange Arthur P Ives, Oxford, Richard Mc- Grove; Dick Cleburne; Lee. Jay Lee, Guire, Glenmont, William Ransom, Booker; Vicki Mabe, Jeffrey Cumby: Greenville: North Carolina: Arthur Bow- Maeker, Sulphur Springs, Russel Allen den, Jr., Oudley; Roy A Eubanks. Martin, PearlanrJ, Rodney Jay Marline LaGrange; North Dakota: Reuben T Michael Bryan; J Masters. Hale Center; Guenthner. Bismarck, Ohio: P James Timothy A Masters, Hale Center; Mi- Faust, Peebles, Joseph A Gliem. Co- chael W. McGill, McKmney, William Rex lumbus, Thomas A Kremer, Anna. John McKay, III. Pampa; Jim Muehlstem. Av- Columbus. James oca; David Neal Nelson, II, Katy; Greet Ogden. Sardinia Darrell L. Parks, Co- Glenn Odom, Dimmitl; Phil E. Osborne, lumbus. Ervin Pulse, Greenfield, Thomas Gorman; Bobby Parker. Harlingen, E A. J. Roetgerman. Bolkms; Oklahoma: Jar- Patterson, III, Weatherford; Henry 0. old E Callahan, Stillwater, George Cook, Picketl, II, George West; Willie Earl Stillwater: Jerry G. Dennis, Granite, Mac Pope. Weatherford; Richard G, Powell, DeVilbiss, Yukon; Wendell Fenton. Mus- Livingston; Regan Ray Reser, Wichita kogee; Herb Karner, Tulsa, Bill Kimbrell, Falls. William D Rozell, Deport; Michael Oaks; Clara Wichert, Fairview; Loyd Lee Schoppa, Harrold; Emmit 8. Wichert. Fairview; Oregon: Arthur Schultz, III, Cypress; Dave Layne McKay, St Paul, Charlotte McKay, S! Schulz, New Ulm; Randall Lee Skaggs. Paul; Pennsylvania: Jack Anderson, Pampa, Andy J. Smelley. III. Longview; East Berlin; Barb Anderson, East Berlin; William Soelje, Ottine, Cay Spector, VI- Verna M Kline, Myerstown; Harvey A. dor; Earnest E Stocker, Jr., Krum; Jay Smith. Allentown; Gerald L Slnckler. Slockfon, Sherman; Benny L, Stone, Myerstown. William Williams, University Motivation for many FFA members, especially those members who achieve Tarzan. Billie Dee Stripling, Nacog- Park. Norman G. Kline. Myerstown. doches; high honors in the organization, comes from their local advisors Due to the Felicia Anne Sulak. Hillsboro; Puerto Rico: Salvador E Alemany. May- outstanding efforts of these individuals Mark Russell Urbanczyk, White Deer; in their service and guidance to aguez; Antonio Alvarez. Coamo, Carlos Joe Vann, Lampasas; Rhonda Lyn Wal- young men and women preparing for careers in agriculture, the FFA annually J Lopez. Sanlurce Rhode Island: Jerry lace, Hearne, Wayne Wallace. Gatesville; recognizes less than one percent of them, the nation's chapter advisors. Lynch, Lincoln; South Carolina: John H Stanley M. Watson, Iowa Park; Terrell Rodgers, Clemson. South Dakota: Rob- The FFA also awards the Honorary American Farmer Degree to parents of the S. Weise, Thorndale, Julie E. Whitmire, ert L Bell, Brookings, Orlyn Nielson, Stars Over America, the parents of the National FFA Officers, and other busi- Vidor; Bret R. Whitten, Bovina; Ronnie Tulare. Fern A Nielson, Tulare; Jerome nesses and individuals who have helped advance agriculture and the FFA W. Wiegreffe. Livingston; Keith Win- J. Nolz, Clear Lake. Myron Sonne, through their outstanding service on the national level. sauer, Skidmore; Wendell C. Wood. Letcher; Tom Steever, Sioux Falls, Stamlord; Utah: Neil L Anderson, James W Thoreson Watertown, Ten- Spanish Fork; Robert Hood Coombs, nessee: Will A Lewis. Alabama: Curtis C Martin, Enterprise. Roscoe Nash, Blakely; Alfred Pear- Warren, Minnesota: Douglas C Ander- Nashville, Alton Monroe; Brenda Crane. Salina; Mark A. T Martin, Baxter; Mary D Martin, Bax- Roderick L Reynolds, Opp; Betty son. Sr., Swainsboro; Jean Rice, At- son, Minneapolis, Richard D Beltz. Draper. Sanlaquin. Erie James Froerer, ter: Charles McBride Scotts Hill, Wilma Wright, Auburn University; Arizona: El- lanta; Idaho: Frederick G, Faulks. Fairfax; Donald Houghton, St. Paul; Hunfsville; Eli M. Pali, Tremonton; Todd L Rogers, Speedwell: David Rogers, don Lawson, Peoria, Rena May Lawson, Parma; Merrill G. Stucki, Boise; Illinois: Gary C McVey, Crookston; Ralph E H Clinton Ouarnberg, Scipio; Ray Brands, Pena; Paul D. Wellman, Tolleson; Ar- Mike Adams, Jacksonville; John A. Con- Miller, St. Paul; Lambert Schilling. Fer- Speedwell. Texas: Joe L Bertmo, Whifes- Ferrisburg; Vermont: Kimberly A Gates, boro: kansas: Geneva Guthrie. Little Rock; Ed- rads. Moline: Arthur L. Engelbrecht, gus Falls; Norman Sieling, Lake Crystal; H Kunkel. College Station; Franklin. Jonathan F, Pease, II, Tun- win L. Love. Fayetfeville. California: Sparland; Rose Fuhler. Trenton; Victor Donald B Walker, Austin; John W. Charles Parkman. Waco. James Roden, brtdge; Virginia: Arthur C Bartenslager, Fuhler, Trenton; John H, Herbst. Ur- Zwiebel, Owatonna, Mississippi: Ronald Denton, Kennefh M Shackellord, Bowie: Churchville; Norlan Biller, Harrisonburg; bana. Harry Hoerner, Macomb; N. Stan- A Brown, Mississippi State; Rodney Rick Vaculin. Conroe: Jimmy E Vaculin, Curtis Dale Boitnoft, Boonesmill; Klein, Virginia: Marshall lerton; Michael W Calicura, Elk Grove, ley Nelson, Newark; N Stanley Nelson. Childress, Wafer Valley; John L. Overby, L Bailey, Char- W. Morgan Brown. II, Harrisonburg; 0. lotte, Norm Phillips. Visalia; Walt Shaw, Sac- Newark; Richard Petrowich, New Ath- Jackson, J. L. Slay. Jackson. Missouri: Cameron C. Dubes, Alexandria, Shawn Cupp. McGaheysville; Dirk Pax- ramento; Warren J. Weaver. Elk Grove; ens; Albert Tieken, Dixon; Donna Vola- Mel Book. Kansas City. Larry D, Case. Jaumta Lasley, Alexandria: Stanley 8 ion Davis, Hillsville, J Michael Diacont. Colorado: Loren L Whitmore. Haxtun; tile, Chicago. Edward R. Vrablik, Chi- Alexandria, Donald M. Claycomb, Jeffer- McMullen. Gloucester; Washington: Jo- Ashland; Charles D. Eastep, Spring seph Cvancara. Pullman, Robert District of Columbia: Larry Craig, cago: Indiana; Gene E, Spicer, Madison; son City; Earl W Dotson, Cameron; G E Grove; Marshall K. Elson. Blacksburg. Washington; E, de la Garza. Washing- towa: Duane M. Fisher, Vinton; Gerald Oennis G Epperly. Washburn; Gene Eu- Gallagher. Tacoma. West Virginia; Cathy S. Hively, Broadway; Neil Allen ton; Charles L. Frazier, Washington, R Lamers, Des Moines; John Ziniel, linger. Lathrop. Stanley R Gardner, James L Copeman, Fairmont, Marion L. Houff. ML Crawford; Thomas Edwin Floyd Lasley, Washington; Raymond D. Akron; Kansas: Earl E, Baugher, Man- Harnsonville; Terry G Harris. Kansas Kimmons. Morgantown. Larry W Wat- Largen, II, Dugspur; David 8ryan Lewis. son. Lett. Washington: Cliff Ouse. Washing- hattan, John E Moats, Mission; David City; C. R. Johnston. Jefferson City; Farmington: William C West. Rip- Wilson; John Nelson Nichols, Middle- ton; Willard Phillips. Jr., Washington; J Mugler. Manhattan, Mary Lee Winein- Jerry Lipsey. Columbia. Donald Mauery, ley; Wisconsin: Harold D. Beals, Platte- town; Daniel W Phillips, Waynesboro. Lynn Rhodes. Washington; Duane R ger, Marion, Kentucky: Jewell Colliver, Kansas City. Jacob Scheulen. Loose ville; John T Benson, Madison; Richard William M Pohlig. Ill, Mechanicsville; Spomer, Washington. Strom Thurmond. Glasgow; Louisiana: George J. Hebert, Creek, Emma Scheulen. Loose Creek; M. Fossum. Independence. Kevin A. Charles Reed. Riner; Randall Lee Reedy. Keith, Washington; Christina Mosher Wilson. Galliano; Maryland: Helen Irvine. Gaith- Jack Schmidt. Kansas City; Russell Denmark, John F Thompson, Linville; W. Keith Sheets. McGaheysville, Madison, Pat Washington. Ron Wilson, Washington; ersburg; H Winfree Irvine, Jr., Gaith- Weathers, Liberty. Woodrow Wren. Zimmer, Whitewater; Wy- Barry G Smith, Mechanicsville; Joseph Florida: Jimmy Cheek, Gainesville; ersburg; Franklin Harrell Smith. Princess Kansas City; Mike Cavey. Missoula; Ne- oming: Carl Reynolds. Laramie: Duane Snapp, Winchester, Mark A. Sowers, Peggy Duggar. Mananna, C Freddie Anne, Steen G Westerberg, Parkton; braska: Henry F Brandt, Lincoln; W. W. Watkins, Thermopolis Floyd, Eddie Terry, Meadows of Dan; Jr Olin Ouggar. , Marianna; T Stouta- Massachusetts: Willis H. Hayes. West Duane Foofe, Lincoln; James T. Horner, Carl Douglas Upshaw. Jr., Bowling mire. Tallahassee; Georgia: James R. Springfield; Earl Wilson Jr., Dighlon; Lincoln. Nevada: Ronald E. Squires, Green, David E. Walker, tl, Port Repub- Coleman, Sylvester; Hubert Oaughtry, Michigan: Clayton G. Dailey. Port Hope; Carson City; New Jersey: Edward E lic; Kim Bruce Walls, Abingdon, Wash- Brunswick; Margy DeGeorge, Atlanta, Stanley Smith, Waldron; Jim Williams, Evaul, Columbus; Hilmer L Jones. Rah- The Honorable Elizabeth Dole ington: Monle L Andrews, Tonasket; Chet D. Bauermetster. Mesa; Casey E. Cox. Tacoma; Brian D. Hanson, Burling- ton, Mark Douglas Heitstuman, Union- town; Theodore D, Hostikka, Battle National FFA Ground; Martin Alumni B. Hughes, Uniontown; David T. Melgren, Othello; Mark D. Mel- gren, Othello; Peter H, Mercer, Prosser; The FFA Alumni Association has over 25,000 members in approximately 900 Randy Rodahl. Cathlamet; R. Kirk local affiliates. These members have |omed together to help educate others Stuart, Puyallup; Marie Anita Wallace, in agriculture, to generate support for the FFA, to help build confidence in Carnation; John G. Youngquist. Bow, today's FFA members, to provide inspiration to younger members, and to Wesl Virginia: Robert Bruce Ash. Alma; help others as they were helped in FFA. Douglas 8. Elmore, Ronceverte; Joseph W. Hatfield, Gallipolis Ferry; John M. The National FFA Alumni Association held its 13th National Convention in Peters, Linn; Richard R. Randolph, conjunction with the National FFA Convention. They hosted nine special

Spencer; Lori Ann Sayre. Ripley; Brian workshops for all FFA members, advisors and friends of the FFA. During Fike Thomas, Bruceton Mills; John L, their convention they recognized their special achievers. The FFA Alumni also Vickers. Kearneysville; Richard Z. sponsored three receptions. Woodworth, Burlington; Wisconsin: Kevin Mark Balls, Chetek; Dale Beaty, Madison; Dale K, Berget, Warren; Duar.e Outstanding FFA Alumni Affiliate A. Bernet, Monticello; Peter Bricco. New London, William F. Buss. Eland; Rick J, Awards Clark. Mount Hope; Annique R, Cohen, Madison; James W. Curran, Jr.. Brown- town, Ben A. Espenscheid. Argyle; Twenty-seven national Outstanding FFA Silver Roger S, Hildebrandt, Juneau; Lisa D. Alumni Affiliates were selected lor their Hoesly, Juda; Randal J Hutterer. Mani- outstanding accomplishments in sup- Georgia: Pickens County; Indiana: National FFA Alumni Presidents porting agricul- towoc; Mary Jean Keough, Monticello; and serving vocational Delta; Iowa: Harlan; Kansas: Hill City; Kevin J Larson, Westby; David Marcks, Minnesota: Austin; Missouri: Milan: Ne- Eldon Witt, Retiring 1983-84 National Black Creek, Dennis S. Meyer, Water- braska: West Point; North Carolina: FFA Alumni President passed the gavel town; Dan Miller, Janesville, Alexander Gold South Rowan. Tennessee: Halls; Vir- to Jay Householder, the new 1984-85 W. Olson. Dallas; Timothy P, Schmidt, ginia: Appomattox County. Washington: Juda. Daryl A. Schultz. Columbus, Rob- YelmRamier; Wisconsin: Blair; Omro; ert C. Schumacher, Norwalk; Mark Carl West OePere Schwahn, Reedsville; Allen E. Sidwell, eye Valley; Wisconsin: Denmark; Black Outstanding FFA Alumni Denmark; Conroy James Soik, Stevens Bronze Point; Joseph John Statz. Sun Prairie; Peler J. Steiner, Chilton; John Michael Iowa: Anamosa; Kentucky: Barren Achievement Awards Stemhott, Tomah; David A. Stirmel, De- Counfy; Maryland: Walkersville; Michi- lavan; Michael D Wedig. Gratiot; David gan: Cassopolis. North Carolina: Sun The Outstanding FFA Alumni Harold D. Uneberry, Nashville, Tennes- Wayne Johnson, Laramie; Wyoming: Valley: South Dakota: Hoven; Texas: ment Award recognizes FFA f see; Ruth Anderson, New Lexington, Bryon Robert Murray, Powell; Robert members for their outstandmi Ohio; and Donald D Dolezal. Brainard. Lee Pingetzer, Shoshoni; Clinton J, ship and accomplishments in Nebraska. Thronburg. Powell; Vivian R. Watkins. vocational agriculture'FFA anc Thermopolis 15 culture industry. (AGRICULTURE>

57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 8-10, 198J National Agricultural Convention Career Show Business NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARM BROADCASTERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES AND LAND GRANT COLLEGES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SWINE RECORDS NATIONAL FARMERS ORGANIZATION NATIONAL FOOD AND ENERGY COUNCIL NATIONAL GRAIN ANO FEED ASSOCIATION AIR AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NATIONAL HAMPSHIRE JUNIOR ASSN NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION PUBLIC EDUCATION DIVISION (51 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LIVESTOCK RECORD ASSOCIATIONS NATIONAL VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS ASSN., INC NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Agricultural Career Show is an exposition of careers in agricul- NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION ture and agribusiness. It is a place where FFA members and advisors can (5) Delegates passed the motion to keep It was moved and accepted to visit on a one-to-one basis with representatives from industry, government, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY national dues for the 1984-85 year at amend the committee report to read in professional associations and educational institutions It's this personal con- NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE $2.50 Section I as "vocational agriculture and versation with a professional that may make an FFA member select a UNIV (51 certain FFA." career or explore more opportunities in the many and diversified career fields THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE in agriculture. OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME It was passed during the convention As a result of discussion of this

ECONOMICS Business Session to encourage chapter committee report it was moved to Career Show exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate, answer questions, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY and member support for the restoration encourage increased public relations at and display those things of interest to people with a keen interest in agricul- AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL of the Statue of Liberty. the NLSCO's. ture Things such as: education and experience required for careers, job op- INSTITUTE portunities educational materials tor use in agricultural education, new prod- PARK COLLEGE ucts and new agricultural technologies being developed. PEACE CORPS (15) Several exhibitors have consistently displayed for many years at the National PIONEER HI-BRED Agricultural Career Show Exhibitors observing their fifth, tenth and fifteenth INTERNATIONAL. INC. Aimrlci... Ill's "fnd out" On Amnion finntr. anniversaries at the show are honored each year at the Exhibitor's Banquet. POSTSECONDARY AGRICULTURAL These exhibitors are noted below with a year in parenthesis following their STUDENTS American agriculture products? We have no (con' t from ptgt 12) choice other than to patient and to "teed PRENTICE-HALL MEDIA (5) be foreclosure disputes, and in some areas of out" this ailing champion. This PURDUE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF feeding out aches. USA DUPAGE HORTICULTURAL SCHOOL the nation, tanners are aJtemtping to revive (5) AGRICULTURE must be done in the form of loan extensions AG-PAC EAST BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL the old "penny auctions." a tactic not used and federal aid programs until the supply of REONECK TRAILER & SUPPLY since the Great Depression. AGRI-FARM PUBLICATIONS, INC ALUMNI (5| American agriculture products balances REMINGTON ENTOMOLOGICAL ARMS COMPANY. INC. So, how can a disastrous end (or our better with the demand for them. AGRICULTURAL COMM. IN EDUCATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA RENCO CORPORATION American tanner be averted? It is very We have observed the American farmer AGRIDATA INC RESOURCES, apparent that America cannot consume all as a grand champion producer, we have ESTECH. INC. RURITAN NATIONAL ALFA-LAVAL. INC.—AGRI-GROUP ot the food that the American farmer examined his severe financial state of crisis, FARM'S INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SAF; THE CENTER FOR COMMERCIAL produces. America has recently come to and finally, we have seen how his ALPHA GAMMA RHO FRATERNITY HORTICULTURE INSTITUTE grips with the reality that we must find new disastrous end may be averted If we fail to ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA FRATERNITY FARM EQUIPMENT GUIDE SEALD-SWEET GROWERS, INC foreign markets: however, this comes alter support our American farmer today, he may AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL EDITORS the grain embargo FARMBANK SERVICES SELECT SIRES. INC that this nation imposed not be here tomorrow. Global hunger is ASSN. upon the Soviet Union response FARMHOUSE FRATERNITY SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY in to the expected to double the demand for American AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS invasion oi Atghanistan. The United States agriculture products within the next ten to FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AMERICAN ASSOCIATION did not starve the Soviets into submission, fifteen years; but will America have the FOR SILOPRESS INC. VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF but rather we drove the Soviets to depend surpluses tomorrow that she has today? SMITH A. 0., CORP (5) MATERIALS AGRICULTURE more heavily upon other grain suppliers. What effect will this have on our economy?

SMITH A. 0. CORP : FARM Today, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA the United States bears the As U.S. representative, Jamie Whitten, so MANAGEMENT DIV, NURSERYMEN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING DEPT PRODUCTS (5) tarnished image of an unreliable grain wisely observed. 'When setting our national SMITH EQUIPMENT COMPANY supplier. This year, farm exports are priorities, we must always bear in mind that AMERICAN BREEDERS SERVICE GRASSROOTS AMERICA (5) SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT expected to drop another five million metric agriculture is the foundation of our AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY HAMPSHIRE SWINE REGISTRY tons. II seems thai the dark cloud that economy. 11 the foundation goes, everything PROJECT SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS CYANAMID AGRICULTURAL DIVISION HEIFER looms over American foreign policy also AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL INC SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE haunts the American farmer. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HESSTON CORPORATION SPECIALIZED DATA SYSTEMS, INC. So what can we do in the mean time as

we attempt t< h markets for o CHAROLAIS ASSN. I. A. T. STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF STEIGER TRACTOR INC.

AMERICAN PAINT HORSE ASSOCIATION AGRICULTURE STONE MFG S SUPPLY CO (5) AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS VOCATIONAL STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSN.,

SOCIETY (10) AGRICULTURE SERVICE INC. (5) AMERICAN POLLED HEREFORD INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SUNKIST GROWERS. INC ASSOCIATION LABORATORY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS A & I UNIVERSITY MISSOURI AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE TEXAS ASM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL BRANGUS BREEDERS AGRICULTURE ASSOCIATION AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION TRI-STATE BREEDERS COOPERATIVE AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL MINERALS 8 CHEM CORP/RALGRO U. S. AIR FORCE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL IOWA U S. ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND ASSN. STATE UNIVERSITY (AGRICULTURE") U S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE JACKSON S MANKATO ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS. INC AVTI'S UNITED STATES MARINE JOHN DEERE CORPS BERGWALL PRODUCTIONS, INC. U. S NAVY RECRUITING COMMAND KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIO-ZYME ENTERPRISES. INC. (5) OF AGRICULTURE UPJOHN COMPANY BOB JONES UNIVERSITY LINCOLN UNIVERSITY USDA; FOREST SERVICE MARK TWAIN BRIGGS S STRATTON CORP NATIONAL FOREST LINN TECHNICAL COLLEGE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS USDA; FARMERS HOME LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY J I CASE, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT ADMINISTRATION (10) MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY OF DIVISION USDA; FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED CHRYSLER CORPORATION CORPORATION AGRICULTURE (5) Please help support COCA-COLA. USA USDA; FOOD AND DRUG MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY your high school's Vocational COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION MID-AMERICA NAZARENE COLLEGE CONSERVATION TILLAGE USDA; SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICES Agrlculture-FFA program! AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM (5) INFORMATION CENTER VERSATILE FARM EQUIPMENT MID-AMERICA VOC. CURRICULUM CORP. KEN COOK EDUCATION SYSTEMS CONSORTIUM (5) VIGORTONE AG PRODUCTS Q NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE OF AGRI S MINNESOTA. UNIVERSITY OF (5) LIFE SCIENCES CORNELL VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI—COLUMBIA (5) UNIVERSITY WILDLIFE SOCIETY, MISSOURI COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (5) OEKAL8 AGRESEARCH, INC. CHAPTER MOBAY CHEMICAL CORP OELMAR PUBLISHERS INC. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS DIV. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICKEY-JOHN CORPORATION MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION OU PONT AGRICHEMICALS ASSN. (5| 16 . , . . .

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1985 or February. 1986 (National FFA The skills and competencies required in Week). the proposed contest must be needed by National vocational agriculture/agn-businessstu- And finally, we recommend the Board 13. Have the International Department dents to secure employment in specific of Directors and National Staff initiate distribute a list of past WEA participants area of that industry. the appointment of a National Collegiate who are willing to speak about the FFA adivsory Committee of agncultural Recognizing the need tor strong leader- program to state offices Convention leaders at the January 1985 ship in our organization, we, the commit- education 14. Have all state associations and Board Meeting. tee, feel there is a need for a National local chapters, involve inbound students Pari iamentary Procedure Law Contest to We feel that the above recommenda- in their activities. be proposed to the board of directors in tions would not only strengthen the Committee January for a due pass. 15. Use and develop the United States future leaders in our post -secondary Agency for International Development. educational system but would act to As technology advances in agriculture.

fi 16. Make sure each state office has a support and increase active membership the that i* sary that the board of directors continue WEA slide show for chapter use. Respectfully submitted. the study ol ag business test and the firm Reports 17. Have the FFA continue to cooper- Max Alleger. Missouri, Chairman possibility interview contest of a job may ate with agriculture organizations to Jayne Young, Indiana. Co-chairman be implemented to the states within two better promote the WEA program through Monica Greer, Arizona years or time allotted the board. by their publications. Craig Padgett. Georgia

It is consensus ol this committee Greg Messenger. New Hampshire the 1 8 In addition to national recognition Debbie Cribb, South Carolina that the present national contests are have states give special recognition to

Anna B. Reed, New York effective and efficient in developing host families in their state leadership skills needed in agriculture. 19. Include information pertaining to The purpose of these recommendations national WEA scholarships and grants in of thiscommittee that the present nation- Contests International program materials. al contests are effective and efficient in

developing leadership skills needed in 20. Include a mention of WEA in the Committee agriculture. The purpose of these re- yearly theme show. commendations of this committee are to 21 Recommend that an exchange be continue to excellence in ag education set up with Canada in the WEA program. the National Contests Committee We, though the national contests. of the 57th National Convention of the 22 Have an inbound student act as a Sincere gratitude is expressed by the Future Farmers of America, in hopes of consultant to the International Com- committee to our consultants. Ron Craw- improving vocational agriculture, the ford, Richard Katt, and Roy Walls, the betterment of National Contests, and National FFA Board ol directors and you, 23. Continue to support the President's devloping the abilities of the youth in our the participants, of the national contests International Youth Exchange. organization submit the following recom- lor making them a success. mendations in hopes to keep agriculture We, the International Programs Com- Respectfully submitted, mittee wish to extend our sincere thanks Rex Martin, Arkansas, Chairman and appreciation to Molly Wilson, As our first recommendation we feel Gina Swanson, Washington, Co -chair- European WEA Coordinator. that the National Contests should be reviewed by a National FFA Contests Respectfully submitted, conditions of the Collegiate level of Laurie Duran, Pennsylvania Auditing evaluation committee appointed by the Mary Manderfield, Chairman, ND membership, feel that these conditions Dean Folkers, Nebraska board of directors made up by a broad Kevin Graham. Co-Chairman, NM do not reach the standards as set by our Lisa Cloutier, New Hampshire section of members with equal represen- Jimmy Carpenter, Virginia Committee national constitution. Doug Vondy, Colorado tations from the following areas: FFA Greg Odom, Texas After having deliberated on the propos- Margaret Flanigan, Maryland members, teachers, state staff, ag in- Juan Jimenez, Puerto Rico ed recommendations set forth by the Kelly Busch, Florida Stephanie Durkee. York We. the auditing committee ol the dustry (to be rotated every three to five New National Collegiate FFA Workshop held 57th National FFA Convention, recom- years). Douglas A. Coyle. Kentucky February 19, 1984. in Stillwater. Okla- Kris Wakida, Hawaii mend to the National FFA organization; International We stress the importance ot revising homa, we strongly advise that the Na- Tony Mallilo. Rhode Island, State Staff the criteria for evaluating the National tional Board of Directors review and act Committee Molly Wilson. European Coordinator, Contests to include the fcllowmg: 1 The auditing report ot Stoy, Malone FFA upon the following recommendations: We, the International Programs Com- National Staff and Company found satisfactory and mittee of the 57th National Convention meeting the requirements of Public Law 1. At least 50 percent of the states of the Future Farmers of America, in 1 The Collegiate FFA be the umbrella Membership 740 for the fiscal year of September 1 should be conducting instruction covered and expanding partici- for all collegiate organizations affiliated hopes of promoting 1983 to August 31. 1984 be accepted. in the proposed contest as verified by with the National Future Farmers ot pation in the WEA International Program, state supervisor. Development America submit the following recommendations: 2. The financial report again be distri- a. a bi-annual report should be sent buted to each official delegate. We I, Have articles about inbound and 2. Adopt the Program of Activities out and returned to the National as a Committee recommend that a condensed report outbound WEA participants inTho National and its major divisions (Leadership, portion of the state supervisors hand- should include balance sheets of assets FUTURE FARMER magazine at least once We, the members of the Membership Finance, Professionalism, Public Rela- book. and liabilities, statement of revenue, and a year in addition to the articles on travel Development Committee would like to tions, Cooperation & Exchange. Student expenses and changes in fund balances thank Gerry Centers, the Michigan FFA Recruitment and Membership. Conven- 2. At least 25 states should be as taken from the auditor's report. 2 Have the national officers and/or Association, and C. Coleman Harris for tions/ Workshops/ Seminars, Social/Re- conducting similar contests at the state International Department representatives their efforts in compiling this report. creation and Scholarship)as recommend- level as verified by state supervisor. 3. A full auditor's report be available spend at least one hour speaking about ed by the delegates to the National We believe that publicity and aggress- upon request from the National FFA inbound programs at the National Collegiate National WEA ive recruitment are the two most important FFA Workshop as a 3. Proposed National FFA contests Center Leadership Conference for State Officers factors in developing membership, and Program of Collegiate Activities. should be approved by the National FFA have established them as our primary Advisory Committee on National Con- Continue using Puerto Rico as 3. Establish a National Collegiate 3. goals To meet these ends, we propose tests before being considered by the cultural learning stop-over for outbound the following suggestions: FFA awards program to recongize out- board. to Spanish-speaking standing collegiate organizations and students going 1. Reaffirm the 1983 committee's countries. member leadership. percent 5. We recommend to the national 4. The National FFA Contest Evalua- suggestion for expanding the 1 00 4. Encourage states to ask for pro- foundation to have a summary budget tion Committee will review the National membership program to gold (100%). 4. Develop contest areas that provide motional paraphernalia for booths, ex- report available to the delegates of the Contest scoring rules and regulations silver (90%), and bronze (80%). for collegiate members to hibits, or presentations to state conven- National FFA Convention. opportunities every three years. 2. Continue developing high quality enhance and sharpen their leadership tions. PSA's. and decision making skills. like Miller, staff to We would to thank David 5. The national contest should be a 5. Encourage state members Initiate an aggressive recruitment pro- National Treasurer, and Wilson Cames reflection of the curriculum of the local pick up WEA information at the national 5 All collegiate affiliates submit a gram. This would involve: for their helpand guidance in our commit- vo-ag class that emphasis be placed on convention. chapter program of activities and dues to aids similar to tee meeting. total instruction rather than preparation a. audio-visual or other the National office by June 30 of each 6. Request that the WEA time be re- for in of a team in anticipation the Food For America materials use of competition. stated into the Washington Conference Respectfully submitted: recruitment presentations to eighth grad- Program. 1 984 Auditing Committee 6. Adopt a standard ('Texas A&M) 7. Mail information to Washing- Andrea Swartz, California, Chairman WEA b. Expanding the 10+ award, the format for describing and reporting chap- ton Conference Program participants who Bailey, Illinois, Secretary Tammy national chapter award, or creating a ter program of activities (POA). in the program. Kevin Eblen, Iowa showed interest Keep program similar to BOAC to recognize Cindy Iben, Ohio 8. Have the International Department chapters who take an active role in utilized through Bill Shipp Arizona 7. National dues be Agriculture #1 send pre-written articles to state FFA recruiting new members. the National FFA Foundation for Colle- William Hughes. Jr., Georgia Support offices for use in their respective state giate awards and member recognition. 4. Send information concerning the FFA publications. Vo-Ag/FFA! 10+. lOpercent and 100 percent member- 9. Encourage past WEA participants ship programs in the same mailing as the 8. Establish a National Scholarship Collegiate to make contact with members, state Official FFA Catalog to each chapter. program (Trust) under the auspices of officers, possible host families and other the National FFA Foundation to recognize 5 Encourage FFAchapters to improve people interested in the WEA program. AgEd outstanding leadership and academic relations with school counselors and officers the performances. 10. Encourage all state at parents of prospective members. This convention to become familiar Development national could be done through visits, presenta- with WEA by visiting the established banquets, or other 9. The annual meeting be held each tions, invitations to booth. active FFA Alumni affiliate year in Kansas City. Missouri, simultane- means. An instrumental in achieving this Committee ously with the National Convention of II. Suggest that the International could be goaf. the Future Farmers of America. Department set up a luncheon during the national convention for state officers We, the members of the 1984 Collegi- 6. Encourage state officers to speak concerning WEA. eighth ate Ag. Ed. Development Committee, 1 0. Conduct the Second Annual Colle- with and give presentations to October, where possible. after having been oriented to the current giate FFA Workshop during 17 12 Have state officers promote the graders 8

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7. Encourage FFA chapters tomaintam continued growth of past and present one thousand chapters who participated 5 Mr. Pat Summerall for an over- recipients be required to wear official

and projecl an image ol high technology. members and other friends of the Future in the calendar program this past year whelming confidence in the FFA and his dress when crossing the national conven- attractive facilities, and an interesting, Farmers of America We also extend our appreciation to Jack continued fight against drug abuse tion stage challenging, and successful program in Pitzer and his staff for their continued ef- The National FFA Organization realizes 6 Art Lmkletter for his motivational 6. We recommend fhat the courtesy the hopes of catching interest in prospec- forts toward the development of this cal- that the key to success for the National. and inspirational remarks. corps program be looked into due lo a tive members. endar program State, and local Alumni affiliates is lor waste of members time serving on the 8 Encourage state FFA a each organization to have a definite After carelul consideration we submit corps and we suggest a way to do this is to involve state education staff and purpose. We. therefore suggest the the following recommendations towards to cut down the number of members on conventions legislators in their state We following items to help coniinue progress further promotion of the calendar pro- ihe courtesy corps or have a better than simply an invita- 8. Carl F Gerhard! for his ambitious recommend more towards this purpose. organization of Iheir time tion; instead, we believe that an active optimism for the coming year as the 1 To continue tying the annual fheme 7. And the National FFA Convention role in a convention will stimulate their 1 Continue to develop strength and chairman, Foundation Sponsoring Board into the calendar program. Committee highly recommends that the interest and confidence m our organiza- support in governmental atlairs. 9 John Wain for his love of America 20,000 members and guests in atten- 2 To implement ruled lines within the tion. the vitality of thegovem- his inspiring of a. Maintain and words about one dence at this, the 57th National Conven- individual blocks of selected styles of mental affairs committee rotating its 9 Modify our publicity to place more by America's heroes tion, continue lo strive to Keep Agncul- calendars Also, to place important FFA emphasis on the "people"— building skills membership and by keeping two interns and agricultural dates on the calendar 10 Eldon Witt, president, National offered by our organization. on the National level. FFA Alumni Council, for his continued Respectfully submitted, 3. We recommend continued use of stateaffihates 10 Prepare a statement on the nation- b. Encourage to organize support and giving us footsteps in which Doug Phillips, Ohio, Chairman action photos as opposed to paintings on al level reluting the Excellence in Educa- a committee and committee chairman to follow Melissa Schultz, Oklahoma, Co-chairman the calendars report concerning the movement of that will seek membership and support tion 11. The Honorable Elizabeth Dole, Lynnette Dallimore, Florida, Secretary vocational education to the post-secon- from: 4 To stress that everyone patronize secretary, Department of Transportation, Darin Coert. California dary level. (1) Government officials who have the National FFA Calendar Program as for her unlimited concern for America's Jeff Maierhofer. Illinois been involved in the Vo-Ag program opposed to independent business in Neil McOueary, Nevada Finally, we believe that acceptance of safety. (2) Government officials specializing order to reduce price and increase dis- Kelly Stewart, Wyoming and total commitment to these proposals 12 The Honorable Robert Dole, United in agriculture tribution of official calendars Norman Mason, Alabama in the current will initiate a change optimistic outlook (3) Other key officials whose interest States Senator, for his membership trend, and put us on the way 5 Consider developing a promotional will greatly benefit the vo-ag program on agriculture in the future toward a more fully developed member- poster to encourage chapters to join the c Develop a plan of action on the 13 Mamie McCullough, for faking National ship of Future Farmers of America. calendar program These posters would local level that will solicit membership be distributed to chapters nationwide in time out of your busy schedule to share and support from: Respectfully submitted, order to increase participation your wisdom with us. FFA Local government officials Daren Coppock. Oregon. Chairman (1) 6. directing 14. Mickey Gilley for addressing the (a) local school board members Consider funds towards a Kathy Bales, Texas. Co-chairman Supply- professional convention and entertaining at the Ameri- (b) other school administrators advertising campaign for Tyler Seal, Nevada can Royal. (c) boards of supervisors the calendar program. Robert Floyd, Missoun Service (d) town, village, and city officials 15 Bart Conner, Olympic gold medalist Wilson Kosth, Connecticut 7 Recommend that the National FFA (2) Other community interest groups 1984, for bringing us the spirit of toge- Don Parker, Mississippi calendar program staff send letters to all Committee (a) business community therness that was shared by the U.S. in Kenneth S Ingalls. New Jersey state officers following NLCSO as a fol- the ol the 1 (b) parents the summer of 1984 We, members 984 Naiional Douglas Holway, Vermont low-up and a reminder to promote the . FFA Supply Service Committee have (c) those who have been in vo-ag calendar program. (d) other community leaders reviewed and evaluated Ihe Supply Ser- 8. To continue the study of combining vice catalog and offer the following National 2 Promote an overall alumni organiza- calendar order processing with Supply recommendations: tion that can serve as an umbrella for not Service processing 1 The supply service add the following Awards only the local FFA program but also for 9 To consider individualized Founda- other agriculture education groups. items to the Supply Service Catalog: tion sponsorship with sponsor recognition without Programs a As an example, that the National a A collar bar-wilh or FFA within the calendar This will minimize Convention slide that emblem, Alumni develop a tape shows the cost of the calendar program greatly 19. The National FFA Alumni for b A camouflage cap with FFA emblem. Committee how thealumni and young farmer organiza- and increase distribution. with tions can operate as separate, distinct conducting the leadership workshops. c. Matching sweat panls to go The national calendar committee en- organizations sweat top. item HSS wonting in cooperation 20 The National FFA Band directed courages action to be taken along these with d. A bronze belt buckle with FFA one another. by Mr Roger Heath, the National Chorus mg: guidelines to encourage chapter partici- Continue emblem. b. working with groups such as directed by Stan Kingma and the National pation. e. A new postcard style impnnted 1 . In years all awards the the coming FFA NVATA, AVA, NASAE. and AATEA Talent, directed by Don and Martha with the theme for the year will be available on computer disks, We feel that, if followed, these re- 3 Review and revise, if necessary, all Enckson. f . pamphlet aimed at recruiting new which it will make easier for chapter/indi- commendations will greatly enhance A alumni information FFA literature, espe- 21 The special guest appearance by viduals to apply lor awards We encour- public relations for the Future Farmers of members. cially membership development material Eddie Albert and his public service film showing age the chapters to adapt to the new America. g. A strip or slide show using eye-appealing printing techniques announcement. computer system available to them. the FFA activities on a national level, Respectfully submitted on this seventh such WEA, WCP, National Conven- 4 Request that the National Alumni 22 Walt Schuh. the president of the as We, encourage chapters, community day of November 1984. distribute information directly into the National Vocational Agriculture Teachers service committees todevelop a National National FFA Calendar Committee hands ot h. A cassette tape of talent show at FFA members and their parents Association, lor his remarks. Care and Share day, and be given Michelle Benoit, Chairman by working cooperatively with the National National Convention. recognition within the BOAC award. Kevin C Yost, Co-chairman 23 All speakers at the various meal Future Farmer Magazine. i The emblem as a stick-on similar to Todd Winslow, Maine functions throughout the week. 3. We recommend to the Board of item SOF 5 Concentrate thrust on local levels Michelle Stevens. Ohio Directors that they look into the sconng 24 A special thanks to all courtesy |. Blue and gold candles lor banquet to involve parents and community by Todd Hammons, Idaho of proficiency awards on the overall corps members and stagehands for their supplies. a Encouraging FFAchapters to review Jeffrey S. Gregory, Illinois SOEP Chapter activities outstanding contributions. k. A retiring historian plaque. "program of activities" and determine

I An additional Awards and Programs 4. We recommend that the National needs that the alumni affiliate can offer 25 The National FFA Convention National Free Materials order form for the advisor Convention Planning Committee to go to assistance with committee would also like to express our m. Giftcerlific 6-10 a program of showing slides of b Encourage alumni affiliates to FFA appreciation to Mr Martinson from Wis- National Proficiency awards winners, tor develop their "program ol work" based on consin for his help and support to this 2 The supply si e the follow- motivational purposes ot younger FFA the needs of the FFA chapter. committee And also Dr Neilsen of the ing il members c Encourage local alumni affiliates to Convention Naiional Board of Directors for his direc- a. The lettering on the girls scarf contribute positive support to the local tion and guidance. 5. All chapters, state and national coniinue to be in the higher position. advisor Committee award winners send thank yous to Na- 26. Thanks and congratulations to the b. The sweetheart iacket be the same

the of the 1 National tional award sponsors 6 Promote social activities on the We, members 984 newsroom and FFA Times staff for style as the official iacket. Convention Committee, on behalf of the local level that allow alumni members to another successlul convention. c . The polo shirt be made with a sport 6. We express our thanks to Mr Glenn be involved in socializing activities. delegate body, after carelul evaluation collar instead ol dress collar Luedke for his help during our committee 27 The Honorable John Block, secre- of the 57th National FFA Convention, d The female state officer ring be meeting We also encourage state officer teams tary of agriculture for his words of wish to extend our smcerest thanks to reduced in size to appear more feminine. to become lifetime alumni members. wisdom. ul I Respect) y submitted. fhose who made this convention a e. Discontinue slave necklace and Skipper Snider, North Carolina Chairman We, the National FFA Alumni Commit- We also submit the following items as bracelet after supply is deleted. Tim Stem. Michigan -Co-Chamnan tee, hope that these suggestions will be suggestions for possible improvement in David Wnght, 3. The Supply Service promote pur- Virginia beneiicial in Keeping Agriculture ft II 1 Our national officers— Ron Wine- future national conveniens: chase of supplies by the following. Edwin K LaPnse, Rhode Island inger, Bill Caraway, Carol Irvine. Chuck Respectfully submitted, Wanda Teide, Minnesota Duggar, Melody Lawson and Rhonda a Encourage collegiate chapters to The National FFA Alumni Committee Dave Schaefer, Wisconsin Scheulen. purchase supply service items. Cmdy Blair, Oklahoma. Chairman April Cargill, Washington b Continue to expand advertisement Rick Dado. Wisconsin, Co-chairman 2. Our National Advisor Dr. Larry D, 2. We recommend moving the closing of products in Future Farmer Magazine Perry Whitaker, Mississippi Case, Acting Advisor Thaine McCormick, session of the convention to Saturday and FFA Times National Lon Trombly, Massachusetts National Executive Secretary Coleman altemoon to encourage more members to c Encourage patromzation of supply Curtis Horton, Wyoming Harris and National Treasurer David A. attend the last session of the conven- service items at Convention. FFA Joe Bowman, Virginia Miller. d. Make supplies available lo members Harry McAlister, Texas 3. Jan Eberly for the opening in- ai an additional location at National Alumni Kevin Wagner, Colorado 3 We recommend having the new Convention Ken Seering, National FFA Alumni national off icers named during theclosing e Encourage continued use ol Slate Committee 4 The Honorable Kit Bond, Governor session Saturday afternoon Program. of Missouri and Richard L Berkley, Consignmenl We, the delegates serving on the National mayor ol Kansas City for their warm 4 recommend the activities National FFA Alumni Committee wish to We that We would like lo both thank and com- welcome to this beautiful city and state the national finalist express our thanks to Robert Cox, Ken FFA ol proficiency be mend the acting director, Paul Kidd for Seering, Jay Householder, and Eldon reviewed for duplication and organization his service to the FFA this past year We ol activities and to move activities closer Witt for their lime and contributions to Calendar would like lo welcome Mr Dennis Shafer lo ihe our committee. We also want to thank convention center as our new FFA Supply Service Director. We also would like to thank Jimmy Long those Alumni members who have worked Committee 5 We highly recommend due to the lor his advice and assistance in the on our behalf throughout the past year We, the members of the 1984 nature of the National FFA Convention lormulation ol this report We feel that a strong FFA Alumni is of National FFA Calendar Committee wish and the high respect we have for the vital importance to ihe development and to express our sincere thanks to the over 1 Future Farmers of America that all award Respectfully submitted, . ..

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November 8-10, 1984 57th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS

Dwight Mogler. Iowa-Chairman prove and further develop the information- 2 Law makers 3. In promotion of the advisors pro- c. Ms. Chris Mosher Wilson. As- Garland Martin. Arkansas -Co -Chairman al services on the national, regional, 3 General public gram of the Washington Conference Pro- sistant to the Secretary.

Craig Johnson, Utah state, and local levels. 4. Students gram, we recommend a schedule of acti- d. The Twin Bridges and Key Todd Martin, Louisiana We recommend: a. Members vities be available to advisers and their Bridge Marriott Hotels Deborah Pomroy, New Jersey 1. The image and understanding of b. Non-members spouses. e The FFA Alumni Association. Pennie Blum. South Dakota Vocational Agriculture and FFA program B Lack of updated material 4 Help alleviate the cost of the and President Eldon Witt. within Raymond J Harrington, Delaware local schools be enhanced by 1 Need advanced agribusiness facili- Washington Conference Program by: f. Colonel Paul Miller for army Jon Rantschler. Minnesota communicating the educators, the bene- ceremonies and special events. a providing the chapters with vari- fits of a Vocational Agriculture curri- 2. Need to promote the advancements g Mr Bemie Staller, National FFA ous fund-raising ideas and encouraging The culum, as well as the successes of its in production agriculture. Foundation Sponsonng Committee them to seek sponsorships for their students. C. Lack of involvement or poor atti- h. Bus drivers Mr. Bill Johnson and delegates to the conference National 2. As national public opinion poll to tudes. Mr. Virgil Kline. b. having the national association determine the of vocational agricul- 1 Advisors image i Mr. Robert Burger. GMC. Chev- seek discounted travel rates for state as- FUTURE ture/FFA. 2. Officers and members rolet Motor Division. sociations. material 3. Encourage chapters to work with D Lack of information and j. Mr. Jim Williams. Director of c. having more information readily FARMER local stations on providing their local E. Misunderstanding of employment Public Relations. Chevrolet Motor Divi- available to chapters to use while seek- P S.A. as well as the National PSA. trends and career opportunities. ing sponsors and promoting the confer- 4. Encouragement of the college level k. Mr. Jerry Creative Ser- IV Recommendations for addressing Howe, Magazine ence within their own community of Teacher educators to provide, and vice Division. Chevrolet Motors. issue: (Will be the responsibility of dele- Agriculture Education students to use 5. We recommend the continuation I, FFA Supply Service Employees. Committee gates after approval of committee re- the resource system and other materials and the expansion of scholarships avail- All National officers, national port.) m. We, the members of THE 1984 in developing a student teaching plan. able to members for the Washington staff and all conference counselors We would like to thank Dr. Duane NATIONAL FUTURE FARMER Magazine 5. A continued emphasis be placed on Conference Program from the alumni and n. The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre. Nielsen, member of the National FFA Committee, on behalf of the membership state officer visits to discuss and explain local communities. Board of Directors. Mr. Les Olsen, of the national FFA organization, wish to how the resource system is valuable to recommend that the Washing- o. Ms. Mary Ann Meloy, associate Kansas State Supervisor, and Mr. Tony 6. We express our sincere thanks to THE chapters Chapter members and advisors Program Staff should be diversified director, office of public liason. Hoyt. Program Specialist on Leadership, ton NATIONAL FUTURE FARMER Magazine be encouraged to use this resource to include not only past national officers, p. Ms. Faith Whittlesey, director, for their help and input. staff and commend them on a job well system on an independent basis. but other people who participants can office of public liason. done. We feel the magazine has made 6. Providing a period of time during Respectfully submitted, relate well to. q. Dave Schuh, Seald-Sweet the National Leadership Conferences for great strides over (he years, establishing Kyle R. Timms, North Dakota, Growers, Inc. State Officers to be instructed on the STATE PRESIDENT'S CONFERENCE credibility and variety which appeals not Chairman r Senator Robert Dole. correct presentation of materials from only to members, but to all interested in Durtis Horton. Wyoming, Co-Chairman 1 We recommend that Washington s. Congressman Kika de la Garza, the system to members. Encouraging the the agricultural industry Deborah L. Pomroy, New Jersey, Conference Program participants who chairman of the house committee on state, wherever financially possible pro- Secretary Again, thanks to Wilson Games, editor are attending during the State Presi- agriculture vide these materials to the state officers. Norman E Mason, Alabama in chief; Mike Wilson, managing editor; dents Conference have at least one ses- t. Congressman Wes Watkins. 7. Encourage use of the FFA Week Dan Green, Alaska Jack Pitzer, senior editor; and Glen sion where they can interact with the u. Mr Fred McClure. packet by state officers for chapter visit William W. Hughes, Jr.. Georgia Luedke. director of advertising, and all state officers. Besides that, each should v. Dr Charles Vetter. discussion materials, and encourage offi- Jeffreys S. Gregory, Illinois those associated with the publication of have separate schedules even though w. Mr. James Guilinger, Vo-ag in- cers to assist chapters in preparation for Douglas A. Coyle. Kentucky the magazine for their outstanding work they may attend the same activities to structor FFA Week activities on the local level. Dean Folkers, Nebraska and dedication. After careful considera- avoid any minor conflicts which may x. All congressmen and staffs. 8. All materials from the National Lisa Oliver, Oklahoma tion, we submit the following recommen- y. All other individuals who worked Information services be made available Debbie Cribb, South Carolina dations: 2. We recommend that along with re- hard to make the conferences a success. in Spanish as well as English to aid in Clark. Texas Bill gular conference program activities, 1 Continue to encourage FFA mem- Repectfully submitted: educating those members whose main Mike Sims. Texas more state officer training and leader- bers, state reporters, and state staff to James Humphrey. Missouri, Chairman language is Spanish. Douglas Holway, Vermont ship development be incorporated in the send in stories of articles from their area LeeAnne Lawrence, Texas, Co-chairman We, would like to commend the Nation- David Wnght, Virginia conference. Jack Brewer III, Alabama, Secretary 2. Continue to pnnt the special insert al Staff for their unceasing effort to 3. We recommend that individual par- Van Cooke, North Carolina on FFA awards and programs. improve the image of the Vocational National ticipants take care of all congressional Gary Staszak, Wisconsin Agriculture/ FFA programs and its mem- 3. We st.ongly suggest that a reader- be in- Kyle North bers. correspondence but that they Timms, Dakota ship survey be conducted at the discretion Respectfully Submitted, Leadership structed in ample time to contact all LeeAnne West, Tennessee of the magazine staff to determine read- congressmen in their respective states Kendall Sundheim. Montana Bill McBee, Indiana. Chairman ers' interests. Lee Kirkman, North Carolina, Co-Chair- Conferences 4. We recommend that the conference 4 We suggest putting students per- staff organize the schedule of Congres- sonal address on rosters in order that National B. Scott Austin, Tennessee Committee sional visits, consolidating appoint- they receive the their may magazine at Mike Sims, Texas ments for visits in order to increase con- home. Missy McKinley, New Mexico Leadership We, the members of the National venience and efficiency of the visits. Theresa Schumacher. South Dakota 5. encourage vocational/agricul- Leadership Conference Committee, have We 5. We recommend the following ob- Ana Mana Castro. Puerto Rico reviewed and evaluated all aspects of Conferences for ture instructors to use the magazine jectives for the State Presidents' Conf er- more in their classroom curriculum. the Washington Conference Program and State Presidents Conference for summer, State Officers 6. researching We suggest the possi- National a. have the objectives of the State

1 984 , and do hereby submit the following bility of moving to a monthly magazine. Presidents' Conference directed more to- recommendations and proposals: Committee Issues American lead- 7 We suggest the following ideas for ward the development of 1 . Continue to use the national offic- citizenship and cooperation. new articles: (This will be an addition to ership, We, the delegates comprising the Committee ers at the Washington Conference Pro- increase the emphasis on the ex- the articles that are used now) b. 1984 National Leadersip Conference for gram, having one present during each change of views and methods of opera- We. the members of the National Is- State Officers Committee, upon evalua- a. A running article series on speech conference session. tion between states, and further develop tion of the previous year's report and our material sues Committee, have met and defined participation in the pro- the spirit of unity and cooperation, our purposes to identify, clarify, pri- 2. Encourage own respective conferences, realize the b. Articles that encourage handicapp- be: rather than emphasizing National FFA motion of the Washington Conference primary purpose of NLCSO is to produce ed or disadvantaged youngsters that ortize. and discuss the issue or issues Convention issues and activities. facing the National FFA Organization Program by: more reliable and qualified state officers they too can succeed in vo/ag and FFA now the turn ol the century that counselors on to perform more elf iciently as a team and c. Have a column by a national between and a recommending that an applica- 6 We recommend staff encouraged to serve their respective associations. officer in each issue at the magazine's to the delegate body The development tion and article be published in at least the conference be for leader- While striving for that primary purpose staff discretion. inflations resolving these two spring issues of The National FUTURE practice positive motivational submits the following I the responsibility of the the committee d. Articles dealing with farm financing. be FARMER magazine. ship. and future work by the Is- goats: e. Articles that tell of the many y b having two copies of the appli- 7. We recommend that State Presi- sues Committee I may add, before I agricultural and FFA scholarships offered cation sent to all chapters by March 31 1. state officers' skills in dent's Conference restrictions be relaxed To develop that the National Issues Com- to students continue, c. having copies of the application that they will better serve their as- thus giving the state officers the chance order mittee has been formed by selecting an f Articles that discuss farm safety, distributed to all state officers at all na- sociation and organization as a whole. to express maturity as they handle their individual from each of the respective g. Articles that help promote FFA tional leadership conferences for state own responsiblities. 2. To develop state officers' abilities committees that had met earlier this officers motivate members, chapter officers, vital that State Presi- to week. This committee is a very and d. having information on becoming 8 We recommend 8. suggest that We a year-end report well as advisors, and members of the commun- important part of the national conven- a Washington conference staff member dents' Conference participants as be to this committee next made year future Program partic- ity tion and should be continued in included in the following information Washington Conference which entails the progress made on the years. There are many factors and issues sources: Between Issues, Update and ipants be given more free time to visit 3. To provide an opportunity for above stated recommendations. effecting today's agriculture and voca- mailings to state staffs. their Congressmen and the historical states to exchange ideas and programs of Respectfully submitted. tional agriculture; thus, this committee e. participants encouraging school sites Washington, DC by intermingling of room assignments, Lamar White, Alabama, Chairman was formed to investigate these pro- and an informal discussion administrators to attend. To follow up the 1984 National Lead- activities Pam Farmer, Tennessee, Co-chairman blems. Therefore, we submit the follow- f. developing a promotional slide ership Conference, we recommend the Fred Peet, Vermont ing: show and encouraging its use at Na- following resolutions go on record at the 4. To supply state officers and staff Ban Marshall, Michigam tional FFA Convention, state, district Convention: I Issue of concern: 57th National FFA members with resource materials and in- Jeff Werner. Alaska and chapter activities, or a report from a Image and understanding of the FFA formation on current issues for the future 1 Be it resolved that the National Peggy Puakela. Hawaii Washington Conference representative and vocational agriculture. development of the FFA Leadership Committee at the National Daniel Green, Alaska to chapters and to service clubs such as II External and internal factors ef- FFA Convention be provided evaluations 5. To utilize key leaders in business Kathy Peaslee, West Virginia Lions, Alumni. Rotary, etc. fecting issue of concern. of the Washington Conference Program and industry to achieve the objectives of g. cooperating with FFA Calendar A. Back to basics movement has af- and the State Presidents' Conference by the leadership conferences through Program to promote and inform members National fected vo-ag curriculum. the national staff. training programs, keynote speakers and of the conference dates and registration B. Declining enrollment of member- leadership sessions deadlines. We recommend that these 2. Be it resolved the National FFA Or- Information ship. dates be highlihied on the calendars. ganization sincerely appreciates the ef- 6. To schedule impromptu and extem- C. Lack of involvement and participa- Services forts and cooperation of the following poraneous public speaking events as a who helped make an effective confer- high priority to be covered on the agenda ence in 1984. Committee of all conferences a. President Ronald Reagan and 7 To develop a program that ex- We. the membersof the 1 984 National presses the importance of SOEPs and Information Services Committee, make the various fields available to students the following recommendations to im- 19: enrolled in the FFA. This committee sup- ikeer: AGRICULTURE

57lh National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 8-10. 1984

pons the general format of previous con- i relaxed, informal arranging NLCSO schedules so that they tions continued success. We are extre- 5. Recommend that the Board of ferences The conferences should held be may fit the schedules of the associations mely appreciative to Mr Les Thompson, Directors study the 1 08+ program for ef- at least three days and three nights in and come no later than one month after of the National Board of Directors, for ficiency. duration with at least two national offic- the election of the state officers. We the his assistance during committee deliber- ers, a national staff person a board 6 Add to the membership section of and members of the NLCSO committee trust ations. Increasing FFA Membership. Utilize pro- member in attendance at each confer- that the future participants will take into We have carefully examined the motional materials to help increase ence The emphasis will be that of na- consideration the goals and recom- 5 Any material such as audiovisual 1984-85 National Program of Activities membership tional instead of regional conferences mendations that we as a committee have resource should focus on presentations at the and present the following recommenda- Forty dollars per person in ma- set fourth. 7. Encourage the use of photos of FFA chapter level tions: terials will be implemented to achieve members in action for the FFA calen- This committee would like to express leadership development. All maximum 6. Add more emphasis on extempor- 1. The National Organization should dars. Captions should be used to identify our thanks to those who put in their ef- funding will be handled through the Na- aneous and public speaking and have place an emphasis on stronger communi- these action shots. Also, encourage fort and dedication into the NLCSO Con- tional FFA Foundation. The committee participants present a speech during ty/chapter interaction in the BOAC pro- states to promote calendar program ference. supports the above objectives with the NLCSO programs gram and encourage state associations Promotion can be accomplished by hav- following recommendations Dale N. Donaldson. Oregon, Chairman to have a standard state selection ing booths at the National Convention a. Use constructive cntiqumg Lisa M. Hixson, Massachusetts 1 . Continue training for national offic- process for individual BOAC winners. and/or state c er for NLCSOs. 7 Encourage standardization of all Melanie Harrell, Georgia 2. The State Presidents'/ Official NLCSOs to an extent that all have ac- Jody Silva. Rhode Island 2 Encourage all stages to participate Delegates seminar should be made more cess to the same materials and re- Dewey E. Stephens, Kentucky in the leadership program by: readily available for attendance.

a. Encourage rotation of the location 3. the tes to follow 8. Encourage all state associations to National Encourage Future Fanner if the location is adequate and is agreed National Contest guidelines for state send thank you notes to sponsors. magazine to include more informative ar- upon by all of the states in their re- contests. ticles dealing with national and interna- spected region 9 To insure recommendations are be- Program tional agriculture issues in addition to 10. We strongly recommend that each b. Withhold allocated funds for his ing followed, require a summary of indi- the present format. state association be aggressively sup- particular NLCSO for those states not in vidual evaluations of the NLCSOs to be of Activities portive ol and promote the new chapter attendance in order to encourage all submitted to next year's NLCSOs com- 4. Recommend that the FFA and resource system as a means of effective states to come mittee. American Royal discuss candidacy for Committee communication and instruction. American Royal Queen. We strongly en- 3. Stress interstate fellowship by: 10 Whenever possible to lengthen The members of the 1984 National courage that candidates be FFA mem- 11. Encourage the National Supply the conference to allow more time for all a. Encouraging time allowances for Program of Activities Committee real- bers and that judges review their active Service to develop a limited supply of activities compile states to and then share a list of ized the significance of the committee FFA qualifications. Also, we would like convention wearing appparel that would motivational activities, eye openers and results and approached committee work to see more publicity associated with the be appealing to FFA members. other information. in a manner of concern for our organiza- activity for the FFA. 12. We feel that the form of printing is acceptable but we request that the pro- gram of activities be reviewed by staff tor the correction of typographical er-

In addition to our recommendations, we would like to commend the following: a. New meal functions available are excellent. We would like to see more of such affordable meal functions avail- able. b. Commend the National Alumni As- sociation on their efforts of promoting the Alumni to the public.

c. Commend the Board of Directors for a balanced budget These recommendations have been

presented by the following members ol

the Program of Activities:

Respectfully submitted:

Coby Shorter. Ill, Texas, Chairman Daryl Yarrow, Kansas, Co-chairman Lynn Bullen, Delaware, Secretary Wendy Roarty, California Lee Fletcher, Louisiana

David N. Smith, Connecticut Wanda Iverson, Montana Karen Hamilton, Maryland

Lisa Olivet, Oklahoma

Nominating Committee

We, the Nominating Committee, have given

careful and deliberate consideration to all KEEP applicants running tor National Office The AGRICULTURE slate #1! Committee nominates the following of

candidates to the delegates of the 57th

National Convention to serve as National

Officers lof the year 1984-85

President— Steve Meredith. Glendale, Ken- Agriculture is America's number one industry and leeds Career opportunities are unlimited it they have the

hall the world right skills, because today's agriculture is marketing, sales Secretary— Michael Gayaldo, Kelseyville.

and research. It's biogenetics, chemistry, engineering and California To insure our luture as a world leader, our strength and Vice President, Central Region— Michael a whole lot more. sustenance will have to Irom the land and the come Barrett, Mead, Nebraska

young people who will protect and manage it. Young people can get a head start on developing Vice President, Eastern Region— Graham

Boyd, Pinetown, I those skills, halt a million young leaders are already con- Young in high school will tomorrow's people today be Nat i Presid , Sout >n— lident about their lulures because ol the experience they leaders Agriculture is a career where young people can Mason, Collins, I are getting now in vocational agriculture and the FFA, make a dillerence and work with the latest sophisticated Vice President, Western Region— Brad Bass. Winnsboro, Texas technology The luture is in their hands National Treasurer— Oavid Miller, Baltimore, Keep agriculture #1— support vocational agriculture Maryland Secretary— C. Coleman and the FFA! National Executive Hams, Washington, DC National Advisor— Lany Case, Wash- ington. DC.

Respectfully Submitted, Lynn Kennedy, Colorado (Chairman) AGRICULTURE") Steve Kaufman. Florida (Co-Chairman) Crystal Wooton, New Mexico

Tracy L. Yarborough. South Carolina

John Kuegel, Jr.. Kentucky

L< Richard Miller, Arizona

Carolyn L. Witmer. Pennsylvania

Jeff Moon, Minnesota m Margaret "Annie" Perkins, West Virginia syppo: FFA & VOCATIONALATIONAI AGRICULTURE James W. Warren, Consultant James P. Clouse, Consultant