59th National FFA Convention CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS

November 13-15, 1986 Kansas City, Missouri

Made in the FFA. This was the heart and soul of the

59th National FFA Convention. Members, guests,

supporters and friends of the FFA showed just what

the FFA makes. It makes leaders for our communities

and the industry of agriculture. Leaders in all phases

of agriculture could be seen emerging in the

programs, projects and attitudes of FFA members,

advisors/teachers and supporters. Many people

received rewards and recognition, but more

important, many others saw what is available and

possible through the FFA.

May we all go home and encourage the FFA to make

more so that we. agriculture and the country will

benefit!

MADE IN THE FFA.

INDEX 1986-87 National FFA Officers 2 National Officer Candidates ... 2 National FFA Adult Leadership 3 Distinguished Service Citations 3 VIP Citations 3 Convention Speakers 4 Computers m Agncuiluie Award 4 Official Delegates 4

15.25&35 Year Foundation Sponsors - .. 4 Convention Business 5 Agri-Science Teacher of the Year Award S Honorary American farmer Oegree 5 1985-86 National FFA Retiring Officer Addresses 6 International FFA Program 8

National FFA Band ...... 9 National FFA Chorus 9 National FFA Talent 9 American Farmer Degree Stars Over America Center Spiead (Convennon Review in photos) Building Our American Communities BOAC Achievement n Volunleensm Award Winners National FFA Chapter Safety Award National Chapter Award Program National FFA Alumni Agricultural ProtiCiency Awards National FFA Contests National Ayir.uliural Career Show Public Speaking Conlests National Convenhon Committee Reports 20 Oelegate Business 20 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 1986-87 National FFA Officers

Dean Harder Kevin Yosl Central Region Secretary Vice President

Kevin Yost, 20. of OeWitt, Nebraska, is the National FFA Secretary Daren Coppock, 20, of Adams, Oregon, is ihe National FFA Vice Dean Harder, 20, of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, is the National FFA

for 1986-87. His local advisors are Marc Wittstruck and Ken Malone. President for the Western Region for 1986-87. His local advisor is Willi- Vice President for the Central Region lor 1986-87 His local advisors

Kevin, (he son of Marvin and Gladys Yost, is a member of the Tri am Peal. Daren, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Coppock, is a member of are Thomas D, Appel and James P. Crawford Dean, the son ot Mr

County FFA Chapter. the Pendleton FFA Chapter. and Mrs. Donald J. Harder, is a member of the Mountain Lake FFA Before being elected state president, he served as chapter reporter Before being elected state president, he won the state extemporane- Chapler.

and vice president and participated in parlimentary procedure, demon- ous public speaking contest He served as district president and partic- Before being elected state president, he served as chapter president

stration and livestock judging contests Kevin's Supervised Occupa- ipated in soil, crop and livestock judging contests Daren's Supervised and district treasurer. He participated in parliamentary procedure,

tional Experience program included a purebred and commercial Occupational Experience program included wheat, barley, market public speaking and judging contests Dean's Supervised Occupa-

cow/call operation, hay and sorghum production and his own artifi- steers, sheep and a small herd of registered shorthorn cattle. tional Experience program included a purebred Suffolk sheep flock.

cial insemination business. Daren will take a one-year leave of absence from Oregon State Uni- Dean will take a one-year leave of absence from ihe University of

Kevin wil take a one-year leave of absence from the University of Ne- versity where his is a junior maionng in agriculture economics Upon Minnesota where he is a junior majoring in agribusiness education.

braska-Lincoln where he is a junior majoring in agribusiness and ani- completion of college, he plans a career in agncullural finance or com- Upon compeletion of college, he plans to teach vocational agriculture

mal science. He plans a career in marketing and human resources. modity marketing. and farm.

Kevin Yost, Route 2, Box 70, DeWilt, Nebraska 68341 Darin Coppock, P.O. Box 92, Adams. OR 97810 Dean Harder, Route 2, Box 227, Mountain Lake. MN 56159

Wiley Loflin Jayme Feary Eastern Region Southern Region Vice Presidenl Vice President

Wiley Loflin, 20, of Denton, North Carolina, is the Nalional FFA Vice Kevin Eblen, 20, of Creston, Iowa, is the National FFA President for Jayme Feary, 21, of Falkville, Alabama, is the National FFA Vice

President for the Eastern Region for 1986-87. His local advisor is Ro- 1986-87. His local advisor is Galen Zumbach. Kevin, the son of Mr. President for the Southern Region lor 1986-87 His local advisor is

nald Kepley. Wiley, the son of Mr and Mrs. W.J. Loflin, is a member of and Mrs. Donald J. Eblen, is a member of the Creston FFA Chapter B.W Bryan. Jayme. the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Russell, is a the Denton FFA Chapler Before being elected state president, he served as state secretary, member of the Falkville FFA Chapler.

Before being elected state president, he served as chapter, district district vice president and reporter and held numerous chapter offi- After his election to state office, he served as chapter vice presi-

and tederation officer He participated in parliamentary procedure, ces He participated in public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and dent. He's been involved in steer shows, quartet, livestock and public land judging and poultry contests Wiley's Supervised Occupational a variety of other leadership and judging contests. speaking contests.

Experience program involves managing and operating a 60-acre dairy Kevin's Supervised Occupational Experience program included Jayme's Supervised Occupational Experince Program included cat-

farm. His work on ihe dairy farm combined with his involvement with corn, soybeans and beet production. He also managed his own agrib- tle, goats, horses and forage crops,

vegetable crops, landscape management and work on other tarms usiness and worked lor his lather's larm drainage construction busi- Jayme will take a one-year leave ot absence from Auburn University

earned recognition in a variety of proficiency areas. ness. He was Iowa's candidate lor Star Agribusinessman of America. where he is a junior majoring in agricultural education.

Wiley will a of will of take one-year leave absence from North Carolina Kevin take a one-year leave absence from Iowa State Univer- Jayme Feary, Route 1 , Box 125, Falkville. AL 35622

State University where he is a junior majoring in agricultural educa- sity where he is a sophomore majoring in public service and adminis-

tion. He plans to teach vocational agriculture. tration in agriculture.

Wiley Lotlin, P.O. Box 123, Denton, N.C. 27239 Kevin Eblen, Route 4, Box 24, Creston, Iowa 50801

National Officer Candidates

Proceedings Alabama: Jayme W Feary, Falkville; California: Darin W Coert, Santa Paula: Editors Box Colorado: IV! Troy McCue, Arriba; Flor- ida: James R. Mears, Blountstown, Volume VI Georgia: Marshall Bennett, Jr., Adel;

Idaho: Brett W. Reynolds. Kuna; Illi- The 59th National FFA Convention PRO- nois: Charles M. Schone, Bluffs; Iowa: CEEDINGS is published by the Nalional Kevin L. Eblen. Creston; Kansas: Daryl FFA Center Information Department as Yarrow, Clay Center; Kentucky: Kelly R. an official publication of the National Smith. Bowling Green; Maryland: Sarah FFA Organization. Osborn, Keymar; Massachusetts: Mi- FFA information Staff: chael Richard, Lynn; Michigan: Bartley Marshall, Allen. Minnesota: Dean William F. Stagg, Director of Informa- Harder, Mountain Lake; Mississippi: tion; Rom Horan, Program Assistant: Duane Weems, Laurel, Missouri: Max and Rachel Vining, Information Intern Robert Alleger, Strafford; Montana: J Bruce Glennie, Judith Gap; Nebraska: Kevin Yosl, OeWitt; North Carolina: Wiley J. Loflin, Jr., Denton; Ohio: Douglas Phillips, Kenton; Oregon: Daren Laura A. Nelson. Editor; Cameron C Coppock. Adams, Pennsylvania: Laurie Oubes, Assistant Editor; LuAnne Woh- Jo Duran, Bulger; South Carolina: Brana ler, Designer; and Mary Beth Stagg. Di- J Williams. Hemingway: South Dakota: rector ol Photography. Michelle Rook. Clear Lake. Tennessee: The 59th National FFA Convention PRO- Rector Miller, lalulletle Texas: Jay CEEDINGS is the official printed pro- Hays. Wolfe City. Utah: Trudy Phillips, ceedings of the National FFA Conven-

Sprmgville; Virginia: Richard Owen, Cal- tion, held annually in Kansas City, April laway. Washington: Cargill, Kenne- Missouri. It is published Ihe last day of wick. Wisconsin: Cheryl Helmeid, Blan- chardville. Wyoming: diaries Bayles, The FFA is the national organization of Gillette students preparing tor careers in pro- duction agriculture and agribusiness The FFA is in cooperation with the U.S. Selected by their state associations these FFA ran members for the six na- Department of Education, Washington, tional offices of the FFA Each earned the American Farmer Degree and went DC. through a week of intense screening by their peers on the Convention Nomi- nating Committee. 5632 Mt. Vernon Mem. Hwy. P.O. Box 15160 Alexandria. VA 22309-0160 (703) 360-3600

Photographers Additional copies ol the 59th National FFA PROCEEDINGS are available through Photographers assisting with eFFA ihe National FFA Supply Service. PROCEEDINGS included: Mike Wilson, The 59th National FFA Convention PRO- Orlin Wagner, Dale Lighttoot. Andy CEEDINGS Star! is headguartered in the Markwart, Kristi Kountz. Cynthia Iden FFA Newsroom in the Little Theatre of and Thad Welch. Ihe Municipal Auditorium. 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15. 19 National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Volunteers National FFA Board Executive Council Saluted

and Every year there are hundreds ot volun- Bill Munsell, Chairman, Chairman, Creswell, Munsell, Fultz S Zirbel Inc. teers who are the backbone ol the na- Adult Leadership Executive Vice President, Young & Rubicam USA tional convention. The National FFA Or- III. Chairman-Elect 1987. President and Chairman of the Robert C Lanphier ganization would like to express the Board DICKEY-iohn Corporation warmest and deepest thanks to those Vice President, Dow Chemical people who make the convention hap- National FFA Board of Directors Joseph L. Downey, Chairman-Elect 1988. Company pen Hard work and long hours ate only beginning Thank You tor every- of Vocational Educa- (he Larry Case. Chairman, National FFA Advisor. Division Carl Gerhardt. Past Chairman, Senior Vice President, Alta-Laval, Inc., Agri thing! Thanks to the Courtesey Corps, Department of Education. Washington. DC tion, U S. Group Stage Crew. News Crew. News Corps, Secretary. Division ol C. Coleman Harris. Secretary. National FFA Executive contest helpers, K.C Advisory Board Vocational Education, US Department ol Education. Washington. DC and all the others too numerous to and mention who are very much appreci- David Miller, Treasurer, National FFA Treasurer, Chief, Local Planning National FFA Center Staff Regional Coordination Section. Division ol Vocational-Technical Education. Larry D Case, National FFA Advisor State Department ol Education, Baltimore. MD C. Coleman Harris. National FFA Executive Secretary Duane Nielsen. Deputy Director, Division of Innovation and Development. David A. Miller. National FFA Treasurer National FFA US Department of Education, Washington. DC Division of Voca- Wilson W Carnes, Administrative Director Les Thompson. Branch Chief. State Administration Branch, Foundation ot International Programs tional Education, US Department ol Education, Washington, DC Lennie Gamage, Manager Branch, Di- Program Specialist (Awards) J, W, Warren. Chief, Programs Development Section, Programs Robert Seefeldt. FFA Munsell. 1986 Foundation Chairman, Washington, Bill vision of Vocational Education, US Department ol Education, FFA Program Specialist (Contests) Ted Amick, announced that their 1986 lurid raising DC Tony Hoyt, FFA Program Specialist (Leadership) achieved a record 52,500,000 Munsell " Paxlon, Vocational Agriculture Teacher (USDE Representative) Encamp- said. We asked all those who believe Jerry William Stagg, Director of Information American agricul- ment, WY in FFA to stand up lor Dennis Shaler, Director, FFA Supply Service ture. Our sponsors answered that call Robert A Crawley, State Supervisor. Agricultural Education, Arkansas Voca- Dwight Horkheimer. ACCESS Manager, FFA Supply Service with generosity." Since 1944. the Na- Education, Utile Rock, AR tional and Technical Foundation has provided Director FFA Alumni Association tional FFA Department Robert W Cox, Executive Richard Karelse. Occupational Specialist, Secondary Unit, Stale more than $21 million to FFA members Editor. The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine Andy Markwart, Associate leadership and citi- ol Education. Lansing, Ml for incentive awards, National FUTURE FARMER Magazine films and interna- State Department of John M Pitzer, Senior Editor, The zenship activities, FFA C. L Keels. Chief Consultant. Agricultural Education, Lanphier, President Advertising, The National FUTURE FARMER tional travel Bob Public Instruction, Raleigh. NC Glenn D. Luedke, Director of and Chairman o( Dickey-john Corpora- Agricultural Education. State Magazine Rosco Vaughn, State Supervisor. Vocational tion, was named 1987 national FFA Manager, The National FUTURE Department ot Education, Las Cruces, NM Dottie M Hinkle, Circulation Fulfillment Foundation Chairman. FARMER Magazine JoAnn Grimes. Manager ot Accounting National FFA Board of Directors' Consultants

Myron Sonne. President, NVATA. Letcher. SD Distinguished Service Ralph Thomas, President Elect. NVATA. Woodward. OK Farm Duane Watkins, Vice President, NVATA, Thermopolis, WY Farm Aid, of Austin, Texas. Woodsboro, MD Aid provided great visibility for the Carroll L. Shry, Vice President, NVATA, Citations agricultural sector and the FFA or- of Agriculture & Edwin L, Love, Professor, Agricultural Education, College ganization through its televised mu- Home Economics. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR sic special. With proceeds from Protessor, Agricultural Education. College of Agriculture. Clinlon 0. Jacobs. their concert. Farm Aid supporters Tucson, University ol Arizona. AZ provided a £30.000 grant and a of Richard M. Foster. Associate Prolessor, Agricultural Education, University 2300,000 endowment to go toward Nebraska, Lincoln. NE scholarships for FFA members. College ol Richard W Tenney. Assistant Professor, Agricultural Education, *- \\ ' "lb fci The Fort Osage Vocational Techni- Agriculture & Life Sciences, Cornell University. Ithaca, NY cal School ot Independence, Mis- souri. This school annually provides the site equipment and staff for the National Foundation National FFA Agricultural Mechanics FFA contests. More than 170 FFA mem- Board of Trustees bers and industry and educational leaders meet at the school for the contests. Vocational Educa- Larry Case. President, National FFA Advisor, Division of Interstate Printers and Publishers. of Education, Washington. DC tion, US Department Service Citation Interstate This year four organizations received the Distinguished Inc. of Danville, Illinois. Harris. Secretary, National FFA Executive Secretary, Division ot time C Coleman recognition tor their exceptional service to the FFA by contributing is a maior publisher ol secondary Vocational Education. U.S. Department ot Education. Washington. OC tney and personnel. They vocational agriculture and agricul- Ctiiel Local Planning and David A Miller, Treasurer. National FFA Treasurer, offi- ture teacher-educator texts. The Chevrolel Motor Corporation of Presidents Conference tor state Regional Coordination Section, Oivision ot Vocational-Technical Education. Washington. D C company has supported the organi- Warren, Michigan. Chevrolet has cers each year in State Department ol Education, Baltimore, MD donated an "FFA zaton through many years of FFA, provided a chairman for the Na- This year, Chevy President, Branch Chiel, State Administration Branch pick-up truck to the educational and professional publi- Les Thompson, Vice tional FFA Foundation. Inc. and the Blue and Gold" Department of Education, Washing- cations. Division of Vocational Education, US company sponsors the FFA State National FFA Center. ton, DC Zirbel. Inc.. Cedar Rap- Bill Munsell, Chairman, Creswell, Munsell. Fultz 8, Larry Judy, Kansas City. Kansas, sys- ids. IA tems programmer for United Telephone Agway, Inc., Ronald Goddard, President S Chief Executive Officer (Retired], Citations Judy VIP System, United Data Services, Inc. Syracuse, NY formed and placed into operation the of the DICKEY-john computer-scoring system tor the Na- Robert C Lanphier. Ill, President and Chairman Board, tional FFA Contests held each year dur- Corporation, Auburn, IL ing the convention. Through his system, Myron Sonne. President, NVATA, Letcher. SD the judging scores of more than 400 Ralph Thomas, President Elect, NVATA, Woodward, OK contest participants are scored and ranked. Judy also donates time and ex- Rick Malir, National FFA Presidenl, Wilson, KS pertise to FFA state associations as well Clinton 0. Jacobs, Protessor, Agricultural Education, University ot Arizona, as assistance on the national level. He Tucson, AZ previously worked lor the American Richard M, Foster, Associate Prolessor, Agricultural Education, University of Hereford Association in Kansas City- Nebraska. Lincoln. NE Robert Taylor. Silver City, New Mexico, executive director of the National Vaughn. State Supervisor. Vocational Agriculture Education. State De- past Rosco with the 1986 National FFA VIP The following six individuals were honored Center lor Research in Vocational Edu- partment ol Education, Las Cruces, NM Citation for their continual support and to the FFA cation at The Ohio Slate University at Vocational Robert A Crawley, Supervisor. Agricultural Education. Arkansas after news and information, and Columbus. This year Taylor retires Robert M. Book, president of the Indi- Convention Technical Education. Little Rock, AR Center and 35 and he has supported the organization as a a 20 years heading the ana Institute of Agriculture, Food and En- to vocational education Jerry Paxton, Vocational Agriculture Teacher (USDE Representative). of Kansas City area fFA com- years of service Nutrition, Inc.. Indianapolis, Indiana. member national and interna- and advisory groups He has on the local, state, campment, WY Book is a past chairman of the National mittees national FFA offi- FFA officers and national tional levels He was a Specialist. Secondary Unit. State Department FFA Foundation, Inc.. and he serves on hosted national Richard Karelse, Occupational president during Kansas City And cer and Oregon state National Council for Vocational and staff during stays in ot Education. Encampment. WY The corporate representa- the 1940s He served as the Arizona Technical Education in Agriculture After he has supported Department of is the co- Keels. Chief Consultant, Agricultural Education, State for Star state executive secretary and C. L Inc., he tives judging the candidates " 28 years at Elanco Products. You at the author of the book "The FFA and Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC of marketing Farmer and Star Agribusmessman retired as vice president Honorary Convention each year in Taylor has already received the Newton, Sule FFA Executive Secretary, State Department of Education. Through Elanco, Book secured funding National FFA Troy Farmer degree and the FFA Kansas City American AL tor FFA's first television special and pre- Montgomery. Distinguished Service award activity lo Missouri, su- sented it as a public relations George Eib, Kansas City. State Department ol Education, Roy Walls. State FFA Executive Secretary, Harold Haynes, retired vocational agri- the National Agricultural Marketing As- perintendent lor forestry and landscap- Baltimore, MO culture instructor trom North Troy, Ver- sociation (NAMA) He was named ing ol the Kansas City Parks and Recre- mont. Haynes will be recognized for his NAMA's Ag Marketer of the Year and ation Department. In 1976. Eib was a 47 years of teaching vocational agricul- was awarded FFA's Honorary American member of the committee that organized ture During his early years of teaching, Farmer degree in 1983. the lirst National FFA Horticulture Con- National FFA welded and canned as and instrumental in establishing Haynes' classes George R. Burg. Kansas City, Missouri, test was the effort. In 1984, with the national nursery/landscape, floricul- part of war assistant to the publisher of the Kansas Foundation Staff contests He served as money his vo-ag students raised. During the 38 years Burg has ture and forestry Cily Star and develop board member of the Haynes led the drive to buy the Kansas City Star Com- president and a worked lor Haynes guides Professional Grounds Manage- a 65-acre "Land Lab." Bernie L Staller. Executive Director pany, he has secured publication ol FFA Nalional raising Christmas trees, and as a board member of FFA members in Assistant Executive Director ment Society Kim Havens, apples and even building shi the Missouri Parks and Recreation Soci- growing E. Butler. Assistant Executive Director trails on their Lab. He has taught third- Douglas ety. Eib is a recipient ol the FFA's Hon- generation vo-ag students in the North Tom McKittnck, Assistant Executive Director orary American Farmer degree and Dis- schools tinguished Service award. Troy and Newport Tim Bailey. Assistant Executive Director 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 19 Convention Official Delegates Speakers

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The 59th National FFA Convention featured a variety ot speakers and topics during the three days. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Richard Lyng addressed the convention audience as well as motivational speaker Bob Moawad, spon- sored by ConAgra, Inc., and Bruce Jenner. Olympic decathlon champion co- v sponsored by Ford Division—Ford Motor Comapany and Ford Tractor Opera- T tions. FFA members and guests also heard from Susan Forte, FFA Advisor />'] and Teacher in Space finalist and Jack Anderson, President, Young Astro- These state associations members represent the entire FFA membership in nauts Program and news commentator. %mU policy development, committees and voting on the convention floor. The number ot delegates representing each state is proportional to their overall

membership with a minimum of two c Computers in Agriculture

Alabama: Bronwyn Bishop, Wedowee, Bondo, Elko, Joe Payne, Elko; New Ricky Dorman, Luverne; Brad Lewis, Hampshire: Rick Martineau, Dover; State Finalists Award Sponsored by AgriData Resources, Inc. Elkmont; Alaska: Robert Powalski, Two Michele Sargent. Seabrook. New Jersey: Rivers; Mike Smith, Fairbanks, Arizona: Dennis Symons. Robbinsville; New Alabama: Tim Williams. Hueytown; Ari- Leigh Loughead, Buckeye; Colin Mellon, Mexico: Marilyn Copeland, St. Vrain; zona: Andrew Quevedo, Douglas, Arkan- Yuma; Arkansas: Leigha Fox, Harttord; David Frazier, Melrose: New York: Perry sas: George G. Copeland, Everton; Cali- Bruce Westerman. Lonsdale. California: Oenton, Moravia; Cherie Engelbrecht. fornia: James Jorge. Santa Maria; Luanne Blucker. Williams; Steven Oavis, Madison; North Carolina: Elkins, Colorado: Lance Scott. Burlington; Con- C.J. Santa Paula; Allison Dommer, Colusa; Burnsville; Mickey McCall, Balsam necticut: Elizabeth Bassett, Coventry; Nicholas Wells, Holtville; Colorado: Grove; Hugh Solomon, Williamston, Florida: H. Christopher Tompkins II, Roger Seedorf, Yuma; Brent Viesel- North Dakota: Ellen Thomas, Mandan; Riverview: Georgia: Rodney Lamar meyer, Amherst, Connecticut: Kerry Marcie Volk. Knox; Ohio: Scott. Chandler, Hull, Idaho: Crystal Longfel- Joyce Chalker, Harwinton; Niomi Peckham, E. Tontogany; Scott Sooy, Grafton; Jeff low, Kendrick; Illinois: Chris Leman. Haddam, Delaware: Tina Barrett. Cam- Vance, Hillsboro, Oklahoma: Roanoke; Indiana: John Stephens, Carrie den-Wyoming; Dana Degano. Wyoming; Brown, Lawlon; Tern Lynn Winsiow; Iowa: Dale Brobst, Estherville; Hames, Nor- Florida: Chris Wilder, Lakeland. Adrian man; Lisa Millsap, Lexington; Oregon: Kansas: Van S Zander, Topeka; Ken- Williams. Lake Butler; Georgia: Greg Kathalene Reed, Vale; Wesley Sand, tucky: Bill Pruden, Owensboro; Louisi- Long, Bail Ground; Stephen Tinsley, Ho- Roseburg; Pennsylvania: Sheila Biddle. ana: Travis Warren Smith, Mt. Hermon; merville; Hawaii: Keith Fupkawa. Maine: Kenneth Page, Limestone; Mich- Kailua, Williamsburg; Bill Blank. Parkesburg, Oahu; Raynette Haleamau, Kailua-Kona; Maryann Vogt. Doylestown; Maryann igan: Oouglas Lee Pennington, Char- Idaho: Jack Blattner. Meridian; Michelle Vogt, Doylestown; Puerto Rico: Jesus lotte; Minnesota: Glenn A. Switzer, Davis, Nampa; Illinois: Bill Hollis. Bush- M. Made, Jayuya; Pedro A. Rivera, Northfield; Mississippi: Brett Wilder. nell: Scott Kurfman, Mt. Sterling; Indi- Florida; Rhode Island: Alicia Horan, Carthage; Missouri: Roger Neill. Shel- ana: Michael Burton, Trafalgar; Scott North Kingslown; Linda Tetreaull. Paw- bina; Montana: Lisa Jo Coulston, Bain- Stump, Trafalgar; Iowa: Maureen Bar- tucket; South Carolina: Patricia Port, ville; Nebraska: Rodney Strieder, ber, DeWitt; Matthew Musselman, Hemingway; William Ray, Neeses, South Ravenna; Nevada: Jim Carpenter, Elko, Bloomfield. Kansas: Cara Nick, Giratd; Dakota: Michael Fossum, New Jersey: Michelle Rowe, Sewell; J. Canton; Ju- Kentucky: Eddie Burks, Smith's Grove; lie Halverson, Bancroft, Tennessee: New Mexico: Tod Pinneli, Melrose; New Brad Chambliss, Hardinsburg, Louisi- Phillip 8aker, Gordonsville; Jaye Hamby, York: Tim Durant, Oneida; North Caro- The 1986 National FFA Computers in Agriculture Seminar was held August ana: Michael Mcintosh, Bernice; Chris Benton; Texas: Mike Acker, Cleburne; lina: Robert Crabb Jr.. Milton; North 10-14, in Washington, DC, to recognize the top FFA members for their Reeves, Jennings; Maine: Brent Buck, Bruce Cobb, Lubbock; Julie Davis, Ack- Dakota: Oarren Hoyme. Kindred; Ohio: achievements and progress in utilizing computers. All of the state Computer: Mapleton; Frank Wmslow, Presgue Isle; erly; Ten Hardee, Bryan; Lee Harris, Raymond J Ulnch II. Cincinnati Okla- in Agriculture winners received an expense paid trip to the National FFA Maryland: Wayne Cessna, Clearville; Rusk; Robert Parkey. Houston: Utah: homa: Eddie Sikes, Kingston; Oregon: in Agriculture Mark Hooper, Frederick. Massachusetts: Keith McDougal, West Jordan; David Computers Award Seminar. Tony Schwartz, Powell Butte, Pennsyl- Christine Lefevre, Marlboro; Melissa Wilson, Lehi; Vermont: Claude Parent, The award program recognizes FFA members who have achieved and made vania: M Abraham Harpster. Spruce Lopes, Taunton; Michigan: Waneta Falls: Matthew Patrick Settle. Erosburg Tremblay, Iras- great progress in utilizing computers in agriculture and agribusiness. Stu- Creek; South Carolina: E. Burr, Deckerville; Ron Hosteller, Burr Virginia: Arrington. Penhook: Inman, South Dakota: David Siersch- burg; Lee dents are judged on their ability to adapt computer technology to benefit Oak, Minnesota: Brian Hicks, Tracy; Kathy Lineburg, Middtetown; Washing- bach, Webster; Tennessee: Anita their Supervised Occupational Experienced local FFA Program and/or Chap- Amy Polikowsky, Byron; Mississippi: ton: Charles Estes, Startup, Paula Mc- Golden, Arthur: Texas: Chris Cogburn, ter. Wayne Thompson, Mize. Ray Nash, Killlp, Kennewick; West Virginia: B. J Happy; Utah: Neil Brown, Santaquin; Corinth; Missouri: Eddie Miller, Gerald; Elliott. Waverly; Micky Elmore, Union; National Winner—Van S. Zander, Washburn Rural FFA Chapter. Topkea, Kansas Vermont: Claude Parent. Enosburg Falls; Brian Mufnix, Ridgeway; Montana: Wisconsin: Rita Arcand, Clear Lake; 1st Runner-Up— H. Christoper Tompkins. Brandon FFA Chapter, Riverview, Florida Virginia: Warren David Reed, Jr., Dill— Rocco Carroccia, Big Timber; Michael Darren Kittleson, Mount Horeb; Lisa wyn; Washington: Mike Gibson II, Ten- 2nd Runner-Up Chris Leman, Roanoke-Benson FFA Chapter, Roanoke, — Illinois Milmine, Miles City; Nebraska: David Mullen. Bloomer; Wyoming: Michael ino. West Virginia: Dave Ferra, Sandy- 3rd Runner-Up—John Fritz. Fennimore FFA Chapter, Fennimore, Wisconsin Dam, Lincoln; Scott Stolze, Lincoln; McNamee, Pine Bluffs; Jim Willox, ville. Wisconsin: John Fritz, Fennimore; Mary Wilson, Lebanon; Nevada: Noel Douglas 4th Runner-Up— Patrick E. Settle. Dorman FFA Chapter, Inman, South Carolina Wyoming: Frostie Sprout. Lander

15, 25 35 Year Foundation The Agricultural & Hie Career Sponsors j\griciiltu7td Recruitment Cjaveer B Program RECRUmvlENT PROGRAM

The new Agricultural Career Recruitment Program was introduced during the con- mm * - w . Et Increased vention. A special audio-visual in the £v Main Arena and a booth in the National Agricultural Career Show helped explain enrollment is the program. FFA Advisors nationwide will be able to order the recruitment program through a 5 a phone call toll-tree 800 number. The kits contain j^ materials necessary to plan and imple- ment persuasive presentations to junior high school students. These sponsors were recognized 25 Year Sponsors away! A brochure featuring detailed ordering for their continuous contributions instruclionss will he mailed to all FFA ICI Americas, Incorporated/Agricultural to the FFA through the National chapters immediately after the conven- Chemical Division, Kansas City Life In- FFA Foundation, Inc. surance Company Charitable Trust; The Henry Krause Charitable Foundation; FREE! Philip Morns Incorporated; Phillips Pe- ORDER troleum Foundation, Incorporated; RJR 15 Year Sponsors Nabisco. Incoporated

ABC Publishing Agriculture Group; Farm 35 Year Sponsors Progress Publications-Miller Publishing; Carolina Power & Light Company; Dia- Blue Bell Foundation; The Darby Corpo- mond V Mills Incorporated; Furst- ration; First & Walker; New Idea Farm Tor more information Land 0' Lakes. Incor- stop by booth 726 in The Career Show McNess Company; Eguipment Corporation; Santa Fe Indus- porated. MacMllhan Bloedel Incorpo- tries, Incorporated; Union Carbide Agri- Null!* no! rn Monsanto Agricullural Products Co. rated; National Cooperative Refinery As- cultural Products company. Incorpo-

if Norden Laboratories 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 1986 Agri-Science Honorary American Teacher of the Farmer Degree Year Award Sponsored by The Slautfer Agricultural Products Division ot Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc.

This degree was conferred in recognition of adults who have rendered excep- tional service to youth, agricultural education and the FFA organization Local advisors/teachers are a strong motivating force behind many members, and special for their time, understanding and guidance, the FFA recognizes a group of less than one per cent of them each year. Also receiving the degree are parents of national officers and other individuals from industry and gov- ernment who have helped advance the FFA and agriculture through unlimited service on the national level.

Gleason, American Royal Association, Teachers Others Kansas City; Terry Heiman, MO Depl. of Elem/Sec Educ, Jefferson City; W. M William Armstrong, Garden- Alabama: Wayne league. Alabama Alabama: Jones, Ralsfon Purina Co., St. Louis; Michael Casey, Midland City; Wil- Dept. of Education, Montgomery; Don dale; Norman Justus, University of Missouri, recognized vo-ag instructors and given Wetumpka; Terry Sisco, E. Thompson, Midland City; Virginia P. This is the first time a program has liam Hines, Mt Vernon, Henry Kupfer, Kansas City; Weaver, instructors Geraldine; Arizona: Nathan Moore, Thompson. Midland City; Elton the award in the field oi agri-science. A total ot 103 vo-ag applied Montana: Douglas Bishop, Montana Mesa; California: Joe Cosentino, San- Hartselle; Joyce Weaver. Hartselle: for this first time award. In mid-October 42 state winners and twelve re- State University. Bozeman; Nebraska: Ag/Land Re- ger; Larry Crabtree, Sutter: Leonard Oe Alaska: Carla Kirts. Sch of gional finalists were chosen. During the convention, the twelve was first nar- Lloyd Bell, University ol Nebraska, Lin- "Jeff" Jeffery. sources Mgt., Fairbanks; Arizona: Rich- Ruder. Hanford: T.W. Hutchens, Nebraska Oept. of rowed to four and from those four the national winner was announced dur- coln; Don Maria; Munir. Atwater; An- ard Condit, Arizona Dept of Education. Santa Ray Agriculture, Lincoln; Jack Schinslock, the Friday morning session. The twelve regional finalists each received ing Silva. Turlock; Georgia: Jimmy Phoenix; Curt Oana, Mesa; Andy Kurtz, thony University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Tom each received incribed clocks and $750 to $500 and a plague. The final four Blackshear. George Wealherby. Arizona Farm Bureau, Phoenix; Phillip Mock. Silletto. University of Nebraska, Lincoln; attend the AVA-NVATA National Convention in Dallas. Texas. Finally, the na- Stanley Whitsitt, Carnes- Zurbrick, University of Arizona, Tucson; Clarkesviiie. New Jersey: Richard Chumney, NJ Kyutoku, Salinas; Jen- receied an additional $1,000, a plaque, an all-expense paid tour ville; Idaho: Kenneth Lent. Rexburg; Illi- California: John tional winner Dept. ot Agriculture, Trenton, New Mex- McMillan. facility and a plaque to be presented to their school. nois: Robert Brown. LeRoy; Mark Streit, nie Kyutoku. Salinas, Dick ot the Stauffer research ico: Dwight Houston, Hurley; New York: Phillip Carter, Michi- House of Travel. Sacramenlo, Districl ol Amboy. Indiana: Ronald Goddard, Agway, Inc., Syra- Paul Edmiston. Sullivan; Mi- Columbia: Ronald Buckhalt. U.S. De- gantown. cuse; Frank Woltt. Nassau Technological Washington, Mario chael Gross. Fort Wayne; Iowa: Franklin partment of Ag , Cti., Westbury. North Carolina: Clifton Albertsen. Tama; Donald Kent, Eddyvllle; Castillo. U.S. House of Representatives, Belcher, NC Dept. of Public Instruction. Gowrie: Kansas: Chuck Washington. James Cieutat. Architect of Dennis Kinley, Raleigh; Walneta Godwin, Whiteville; Cherryvale; Kentucky: Arthur the Capitol. Washington. George Dun- Smith, Larry Jewell, N.C. State University. Ra- Green, Elkton; Leon Smiley. Harned; lop, U S. Department ol Agriculture, leigh; Carl Kensil, CIBA-GEIGY Corpora- Louisiana: Ted Ardom, Lafayette; James Washington. Marshall Livingston. House tion, Greensboro, Carlyle Teague, Coop- Weber. Harrisonburg. Maryland: Ralph Agricultural Committee, Washington; erative Council of N C, Raleigh; North Smithsburg, Michigan: Alan Donald Nelson, U.S. Dept. ot Agricul- Bolyard, Dakota: Clarence Sande, Grand Forks; Caledonia; Don Wheeler, Pi- ture, Washington; Pat Roberts, Wash- Steeby, Ohio: Wayne Asche. Kent State Univer- geon; Minnesota: Ben Broberg, Red- ington. Shirley Traxler, U.S. Dept. ol sity, Kent; William Elsass, Anna; Bonnie Lowell Gunderson, Ada. Lee Agriculture, Washington, Florida: Glenn wood Falls, Elsass. Anna; Russ McKenzie, Maple- Richland. Dennis Ros- Wade. Jr., Bushnell; Georgia: James Mendenhall. New wood JVS, Ravenna; Roger Roediger. Waldorf; Mississippi: Lathen Wal- Harris, Forsyth Co Comp. High School, sell, Ohio State University. Columbus; Dan Missouri: Harold Bos- Cumming, Charles Inman, Georgia State ton, Nettleton; Walski, Luckey Farmers. Inc., Wood- Voc. Agri- saller. Columbia; Beniamin Fugate, Fair, Macon, Don Register, ville; Oklahoma: Jack Blair, Noble; Linda Thur- Rogersville; Herman Peeper, Shelbina, culture Education, Tifton, Mason Blair, Noble; Donald Ramsey. Blue & Troy; Nebraska: Marvin man. Union Camp Corp., Savannah; Jim Schulze. Gold Sausage, Jones; Oregon: Billy Bel- Holdrege; New Mexico: Max Dewey Turner, Jr., Georgia Association Monson, lamy, Oregon Slate Capitol. Salem; Cy- Uni- Clayton; North Carolina: John FFA. Atlanta, Idaho: Larry Branen, Geary, rus Righter, Portland. Pennsylvania: Bladenboro; Raymond Cavi- versity ol Idaho. Moscow; Gale Cham- Baldwin, Dale Davis, PA Department of Educa- Ramseur; Jerry Davis. Marshville; bers, Idaho Farmer-Stockman, Boise, ness, tion, Allentown; Ernest Miller, Ham- North Dakota: Dale Carpentier, Bowman, Douglas Pals. University of Idaho, Mos- burg, Joyce F. Miller, Hamburg; William Dwain cow. Illinois: William Borghoft, Case IH, Ohio: John Carl, Marysville; Robinson. Chambersburg; Kenneth Dennis Parrish, Clayton; A Tenneco Company, Burr Ridge; Philip Freels, Oxford; Staver. Palmyra, South Carolina: Earl Lancaster; James Wahl, Bunak, Illinois State University, Normal. Ray Stemen, Carpenter, Simpsonville; J. Earl Frick. Oklahoma: Ferlan Dean, Yale; Warren Clark. Chicago; John Coy. John Xenia. Jr.. Florence, J. Alex Hash, Clemson Kenneth Pitchtord, Oeere Foundation, Mohne; Thomas Glen Elliott, Alva; University, Clemson; John Parris. S C, Shawnee; Doubet, Illinois Dept ol Agriculture, Fort Gibson; James Yeisley, Land Resources Commission. Columbia; Boyer. Grove City; Springfield: Robert Hanson, Deere & Pennsylvania: David South Dakota: Leland Swenson. South North Company. Moltne; James Mersberger, Rhode Island: Thomas Sandham, Dakota Farmers Union. Huron, Tennes- Ted Marvin Flatt, American Farm Bureau. Park Ridge, Kingstown; Tennessee: see: Stan Kingma. Kingma Producfions, Donald Bumpurs, Mottaz, Carl Sandburg College, Gales- Martin; Texas: Inc.. Winchester; Marilyn Kingma, Richard burg. Indiana: James Hixson, Jr., Cen- Hearne, John Floyd, Gonzales, Kingma Productions, Inc., Winchester; Nine Area Vo-Tech H.S., Green- Griffin, West; Ronel Roberts, Altair; Bill tral Jesse Wilkinson, White House; wood; Robert Juncker, Indiana FFA Scott, Abilene; Gerald Walters, Como; Nancy A Wilkinson, White House, Gerald Young, - Association, Indianapolis, Mack Phillips. Tommy Webb. Cleburne; Texas: Perry Adkisson. Texas ASM Uni- Michael Vince Garland. IV. Bruce Fox Inc., New Albany; Katy; Virginia: J. versity, College Station; Raymond Agan, Victoria; Smith, Ind. FFA Found. /Ldrshp. dr., Tappahannock; George Potts, Sam Houston Stale University, Hunts- Washington: Mike Hickman, Elma; Trafalgar; Gary Swaim, Indiana Dept. ol ville, William Bishop, Sr . Hearne: Cheney; Virginia: Commerce, Indianapolis, Iowa: Dean Harvey Wallace, West Benny Clark, Texas FFA Association, Spiker. Keyser; Wisconsin: Byerly, N.E. Iowa Tech. Institute, Leonard Austin; William Kulow, Needville; Coby Lake; James Peosta; William Munsell, CMF&Z, Cedar Stanley Bergum, Rice Shorter, Jr., Eagle Lake; Claudine National Winner— Steven Mckay, Booiwiiie California Melven Nelson, Ar- Rapids; Kansas: Eugene Malir, Wilson; Marcks. Luxemberg; Jr., Eagle Lake, Billy Steelham- Missouri Shorter, Central Region Winner— Robert Mareth, El Dorado Springs, Johnson, Frances Malir, Wilson. Kentucky: Lloyd cadia, Wyoming: Glenn mer, Texas Education Agency, Austin; Morral, Ohio Jacks, Murray Slate University, Murray; Eastern Region Winner— Brad Moffitt, Meeteetse Vermont: Everett Harris. University of Rodney Tulloch, University of Kentucky, Southern Region Winner— Susan Forte, Pensalcola, Florida Vermont, Burlington, Virginia: Robert Lexington; Maryland: Louis Goldstein. Cantrell, Alexandria; Cnstel Caycedo. State Treasury Building, Annapolis, National FFA Center, Alexandra: Joan Bruce Hotchkiss, Oelmarva Farmer, Eas- National Finalists Cieulat, National FFA Foundation, Alex- ton; Henry Mityga. University of Mary- andria. George Morrow. State Fair of California: Steven Alan McKay, Boone- Choudrant, Louisiana land, College Park, John Whisman, Cal- Charles E. Hogan, Virginia. Richmond: Washington: John ville. Florida: Susan Elizabeth Warren vert Country Life. Inc.. Port Republic; Robert E Mareth, El Dorado Springs. Todd. Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, Forte. Gulf Breeze; Louisiana: Charles Massachusetts: Peter Johnson, Nicker- Missouri Cosmopolis; West Virginia: Richard E. Hogan, Choudrant. Missouri: Robert son Estate. Wenham, Minnesota: Bur- Virginia University, Douglas Allen Wright, Buffalo, New York Zimmerman. West E. Mareth, El Dorado Springs. New gee Amdahl, Farm Credit Services. St. Morgantown; Wisconsin: Richard Jen- York: Oouglas Allen Wright, Buffalo; Brad Moffitt. Morral, Ohio Paul; Joe Clifford, Land 0' Lakes, Inc., sen, Univ. ot Wisconsin-River Falls, Minne- Ohio: Brad Moffitt, Morral, Pennsylva- Frederick H Stillwagen. Scnnecksville, Columbia Height- Willie ;*f:n River Falls; D D Mortimer, Columbus; nia: Frederick H Stillwagen. Schnecks- Pennsylvania sota Farmers Union. St. Paul; Dennis Joe Sigg, Mineral Point; Shirley Sigg. ville. South Carolina: Charles Gerald Finstad, Jackson Technical Instituie, Charles Gerald Moore, Spartanburg, Mineral Point; Richard Weening, Agn- Moore, Spartanburg. South Dakota: Jackson; David Heinze, Belgrade. Carol South Carolina Data Resources, Inc., Milwaukee, Wyo- James Chilson. Roslyn, Texas: Steven Heinze, Belgrade; Oennis Jackson. Man- James Chilson, Roslyn, South Dakota ming: Muriel J. Petsch, Meriden William Forsythe, El Paso. Washington: kato Technical Institute. North Mankato. Forsythe, El Paso. Texas Richard Lee Cooper, Vancouver. Wis- Steven William David Karpinski. CENEX. St. Paul; Jack

consin: David R Laaisch . Beaver Dam Richard Lee Cooper Lynch. KWLM. Willmar; Ralph Norland, Steven Alan Mcay, Booneville. California Washington Montevideo; Raymond Wolf. St Paul; William Coffman, Holliday; Susan Elizabeth Warren Forte. Gulf David R Laatsch. Beav< Missouri: Coffman, Holliday; Jimmy Breeze, Florida Wisconsin Rebecca — "— —

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defending the industry but the men and

women that have made it what it is to- 1985-86 National Officer day And. in many cases, this defense FFA led contrib- me lo those that strongly uted to the forgotten meaning Maybe they didn't want to hear what was said, Retiring Addresses but I tound it essential to begin speak- ing up for the industry that has made this country great. In the process of

speaking out for agriculture. I was for- 1 given at least cultural industry, it becomes paramount son who has developed the confidence forty states?" Why have tunate to be able to serve as your Na- to address these challenges and to seek and enthusiasm of meeting new people- three speeches a day?" "Why have my lional Secretary. What a lantastic oppor- existing and new opportunities. To speak to you on this stage, seven travels caused me to be away from home and my closest friends?" "Why tunity I had! Here was Ihe ideal situation years ago, I would have thought impos- It is now time for me to pass the baton to take my message to the people. After sible abilities wouldn't allow have I lived out of a suitcase for a on to you to continue this race and to My me this year. I hope thai my particular mes- whole year?" "Has it been for fame'— enhance the success of this organiza- so I thought. sage has become a part of your con- Power?— Prestige?—Fun?—or has it tion I've climbed my final FFA moun- Today, I stand realizing how this pro- cerns and that you will continue speak- to fulfill a PURPOSE in life?" in this been tain As I look back on my years gram's success lies not only in its in- ing out for agriculture even as my term struction of agriculture and leadership, If it was done simply for fame, power, ends and not an end In order tor this organi- but also in the confidence and self reli- prestige, or fun, ii was done for the During my travels Ihis year I have come fringe zation's training to fulfill its purpose, we ance it instills. wrong reason. Yes. these were in contact with ihe leaders of our coun- must plan and prepare to meet the chal- benefits of being a national officer, but try that have renewed my beliefs in Ihe and opportunities before us. By Ihe purpose is much harder to convey. lenges I quit the program or this organ- be had American dream, I have come into con- using our training, we will make the dif- It is much harder to convey because of ization; il 1 had taken the easy road, the tact with successful business and indus- ference. the countless hours of preparing one which many others were taking. try leaders that have given me new hope speeches, getting an average of five My mother, Fran Malir, is a person of This past year has undoubtedly been the for rejuvenating our sagging economy; hours ol sleep a night and having whal remarkable strength and courage. For — greatest one of my life I will forever seemed to be a case ol eternal jet lag she is healthy, vibrant, and while today thank you tor that Just as I cared about ot Ihe most dynamic and motivating and somelimes being in a new place two decades ago Mom faced successful, you, your letters, conversations, and people that I have ever known—YOU, feeling like a complete stranger that is difficult battle. About 20 years a most willingness to help wherever I went Ihe members and advisors ot the FFA. isolated trom everyone and everything ago, when Mom was a young mother of showed that you cared about me. Be- YOU are the ones that have kept me in that he understands so well Sometimes "...And That two small children, she became physi- cause of your caring—your sharing, you louch with reality YOU are the ones the question of "Why am I doing this?" cally ill She often didn't know where have made all the difference. thai have made this year come alive. would run through my mind. she was, or who she was. Doctor after Has Made All As we continue on our roads after to- In my search lor a meaning, I was al- doctor could not diagnose her condition, Now it seems that I have reached a pin- day, let's never hold ourselves back but ways led back lo YOU. The meaning I nacle in die. becoming a national of- and Mom felt even more alone when my Difference" be the unique persons that God has found in you was that I could not really The ficer, goal I family and friends could not understand and upon reaching the set made us. And. finally, as we climb fu- do i1 alone Without you. there was no while sitting in this very auditorium I ture mountains, never hesitate lo help reason to travel, no reason to speak, no find that it is no longer enough I still five years she spenl But worse than the others along the way. reason to live out of a suitcase. I realize find myself wondering what will happen in treatment, hospitals, and undergoing that the true meaning of life involves For roads diverged in a wood, to me twenty years from now For the therapy were the months she had to two how you make others a part of yourself nalional sigh first time, I realized what many / shall be telling this with a spend away from us— her children and I— Every speech, every mile, and every officers had gone through before. The and ages hence: I less traveled by. Somewhere ages Mom's tremendous dedication and ser- look the one person that I have met is a part of me difficulty with retiring is not merely in Two roads diverged in a wood, vice to my sister and me was evident And that has made all the today As I depart Ihis stage and this saying goodbye to the FFA but is in and I— when she wrote sometime ago in an au- difference. office. I take a part ot each of you with wondering if you really accomplished pur- / took the one less traveled by. tobiographical sketch of those years me. It is my desire, and yes my Thank you and God Bless. what you set out to do when you were that, "only the stubborn determination pose, that a little part of me will go with And thai has made all the elected. Rick Mailer, Route 1, Box 109, Wilson, would not through each of you. difference. that my children go Kansas 67490, (913) 658-3685 What I realize is that my purpose in life without a mother drove me stum- The search of a meaning begins and being in vocational agriculture and the Oh, how I can remembef memorizing bling, searching lor an answer." ends with YOU!! (hose famous words by Robert Frost in FFA was not the pursuit of a national Mom was finally cured of her physical Coby Shorter 111. 1204 Seaholm Street, my high school English class. Little did FFA office, it was to be a part of agri- ailment, ironically, by a hometown doc- Texas 77434, 234- culture's new generation My involve- Eagle Lake, (409) I know what an influence they would tor But the point to this is that her ded- ment to increase my knowledge of agri- 2778. eventually have on me as I stand here ication to Dad, Nancy, and me and her culture gave me the opportunity to serve belore you I see the many opportunities unwillingness to give up was more of an that we have as youth to choose our in this capacity. Harold Kushner illus- inspiration than anything that I have road, to mold our future, to make the trates this point in his book entitled . ever read or experienced Because of difference "When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't you. Mom, it has made all the differ- Enough." He says you do not become We ertioy many opportunities today be- happy by pursuing happiness, you be- cause of those before us who dared to Mom's relentless drive and continued come happy by doing something that chart new courses. As many as 16 mil- service to others can be an example for you enjoy lion immigrants dared to make a differ- you. as you enioy your high school ence as they passed through the inspec- He further states that happiness is like a years Remember, though, that just as tion halls of Ellis Island in New York butterfly—the more you chase it, the you have many positive experiences, more it flies away. But stop chasing it. Ihere will be some which will call for put away your net. and busy yourself people made their way to this These you to be challenged and to question with more productive things, and it will in ships to provide trans- land cramped the road that you've taken sneak upon you from behind and perch portation Whal type of individual would her recovery, has Just as Mom, since on your shoulder For six years I have undertake a venture so arduous and un- rarely held herself back, it is so impor- enioyed being a part of vocational agri- certain as this? Whal type would take tant for you to do the same. The plea to culture and the FFA My agricultural ed- this road less traveled? These were go for it all and to enioy whatever you ". ucation taught me to be helpful, reliable, brave people who left behind a lifestyle, . . In Search are doing has been a theme in many of and to put others belore self and in the family, and friends Because of the re- my presentations and conversations this midst of my education, the happiness of quired inspections and examinations, of a Meaning" year II is my belief in this that has being a leader evolved into my life there was no absolute guarantee that caused me to reiterate it one more time American if there is one point that I have tried to they would ever set toot on ". in travels as a national officer, . . Keep The soil. This was a gamble that only one in make my To Members, it is a fact; we will only fly as len Europeans dared to take in the first it is this—self improvement creates new high as our highest dream. If you have place. The majority stayed behind opportunities. In other words, if you Dream Alive" '7 an aspiration, don't hold yourself back want to help somebody to see continue to improve yoursell. you will Like my grandparents, many of your the light today. I want to lend a automatically find new dreams to call ancestors dared to come to this country helping to show someone your own. There is a unique avenue lor Kevin Cotlman with no assurance of acceptance. Maybe Reach out and set goals for yoursell. If hand life to an every individual to participate in. The 1985-86 Central Region National Vice it's because of that spirit that the typical your dedication and persistence are the way. I want my be best way to advance is io find thai ave- President American has been described by many strong enough, there is no way that you example as I go. Because I will nue, explore it to its potential, and don't as being more independent minded, less can lose For even it you don't achieve never pass this way again. afraid of trying something different. the on' It your goals, will have learned and be America, dream goes was No- bound by constraints, innovative, and you "I want to be a worthy vessel of Some people predict that 75% ol the vember 16th, 1985, a date that I will quick to adopt new ideas. gained in the process. Henry Ford once Your redeeming love. I want to lirst graders in our school syslems to- I sitting in the con- said, "Failure is nothing more than the never forget. was This great innovative drive evident in our the glory and the praise to give will employed in jobs that don't in section B, row 2. opportunity to begin again, more intelli- day be vention auditorium torefathers is much in evidence today I God above. Let me be a gently." presently exist. With this in mind, don't and five chairs down, surrounded by have witnessed this throughout the past blessing while I have a chance. be afraid fo take the non-traditional ap- twenty-nine other very anxious national year as the roads have taken me from Nothing is certain, and you won't Because I will never pass this proach—remember you are a part ol officer candidates. As I sat there that the rain-drenched state convention in achieve every goal that you've set. You ex- way again ..." agriculture's new generation—you're Saturday afternoon. I vividly recalled the Maine to the sun-drenched one in New will be a winner, though, if you can face pected to be different There is nothing week's activities of intense interviews, Mexico Witnessing the Liberty Bell in a failure and learn as a result. The tre- "Worthy Vessel" wrong with you when you get the feel- meeting old friends who had come by lo Philadelphia, the rolling fields of Wash- mendous advantage of our organization Carole Allen Simmons ing that all you ever wanied is not wish me luck, and the hours sitting in Great Mountains is the chance the chance to pursue an ington, or the Smoky — appropriate to The search for the words enough. the hoi box and the sharing with the of- of avenue ol participation in which your Tennessee difficult share with you was extremely ficer candidates as we related stories interests, and aspirations lead Serving as an officer this year has al- These places aren't as important as the talents, It led me in many different directions, Ameri- from ourmomeiown to experiences in you As strive lor success, remem- lowed me the opportunity to see people I've come to know Through my you but I always came back to the ques- high school and college to our most an individual with a can agriculture from a different perspec- experiences with you, your resilient ber thai you are tion—"What is this all about?" embarrassing moments. unique combination of qualities lhat are tive. Since we were formerly a rural spirit has kept my spirits high. pre- society viewed agriculture as the long awaited moment came possessed by no one else. Whatever I kept asking myself—"Why do we we Finally the The potential that we have is tremen- Is it backbone of our nation We have now First they called Cindy, then Robert, road you take, realize fhal it has to be pare these elaborate good-byes?" dous The potential that we have as an what only you are willing and able to to share our opinions tor the last lime? become urbanized and agriculture is Ihen Kip. and then "for the office of Na- organization is phenomenal because we Is it to cling to an experience that will viewed as out of synch with the lime tional Vice President from the Central have the opportunity to choose our road end as this convention comes to a zone It seems that agriculture has lost Region, Kevin Cottman." I leaped to my Looking back on my years in this organ- close'' Or. maybe it is to express sin- its meaning. We reflect on the time feel in a release of energy from a very ization. I am reminded ol many experi- firmly believed that the suc- I've always cere gratitude to the countless number when every young person that grew up long week! I jumped to a height that ences which I have had Just as you will lies the cess of this organization in you of people that we have come in contact on the farm wanted to go back to Ihe Larry Bird would have envied I raced to as you continue down your chosen member—in the local chapter. That is farm or at least be a part ol agriculture the stage with the quickness of Bruce why one year ago when my fellow offi- And now. because of bleak times in ag- Jenner. and tackled Cindy, Robert, and I am quite sure that it is a mixture of The time that I over-hauled a lawn- cers and I asked if we could count on riculture, we find those same individuals Kip with the force of the Refrigerator I these observalions and many more. But, mower engine in small engines' class you to address the challenges lo guar- wanting no part of that way of life- the underlying meaning is still missing. within fifteen antee properity for this organization, only to have it blow up Instead of pursuing Why? It's simple. installed into office. called It wasn't until I listened to some of my They us Rick minutes of operation. Because ol a mis- your overwhelming response left us with the happiness of being involved in agri- favorite recordings that I gained a new the convention to an end with closing take this happened, but I learned in the even more enthusiasm to begin our new culture, we have begun to pursue the insight into this unique search. The ceremonies and a lap of Ihe gavel. Peo- Another experience that I look year. process pursuit of happiness. The pursuit mere hand and of- song I shared with you at the beginning ple came by and shook my back on with pride is when my home of happiness has caused us to forget of my address by Carole Allen Simmons fered their congratulations. Then ihe au- This past year the agricultural industry chapter ot Wilson named me the Star our past and lose sight of our future gave a new direction to my thoughts. ditorium was empty. has left us tried and challenged. The Greenhand—the same chapter of which observations, it Her lyrics not only give life to her com- From making all these challenges ol our industry have resulted I walked slowly back to my hotel room, I am yet an active member. The memo- I have avoided answering position, but helped me realize the im- may seem that myself in in a need stronger than ever lo examine ries are many, and they have made all sat at the desk, and stared at

I previously portance in having a purpose in life the questions that asked— our organization and to c the difference. the mirror. My dream had come true. I my purpose, Ihe traveling that I have l Ihis and the . II v hold 3 What has been my purpose in life had run for office, been elected, As I look back on my road, the one number of speeches given, done, the all ol the future, if we only stand still, we past yeaf " "Why have I visited over moment passed |ust as moments do thing that stands so profoundly before and why I have done all this When I will tall behind I thought how simplistic that in a matter any other is the way this organization entered agriculture and the FFA, I had of greatest moment in recognize ourselves nationally a; seconds the my As we took a kid who whenever he was con- understanding of little knowledge and Ihe dream students pursuing educatior.-J excel- life had passed But was fronted by strangers was intimidated did will to agriculture. As I grew so my readying ourselves for the agri- gone too? lence, myself not only be a part of it I found , — "

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the over 430,000 members of the FFA. I quick nap before starting his long |our- same way as the Apostle Paul did when ence problems, therefore I encourage can. therefore, think of no place I'd On," ney back to the village So he picked a he wrote. "I have (ought a good fight, I you to do one thing to make it through rather be than here with you this morn- nice spot in the green meadow and fell have finished my course, I have kept the Simply think. You have been given a of "the dust a country road and a ing as I give my linal speech as an ac- " faith FFA members, you have given mind, use it. Your parents, your advi- of this organization. song we must recall, tive member a once in lifetime opportunity to When he awoke, he was shocked to find me a sors, and your teachers will not be there

and it sings on the farms and in I serve the the morning sun shining on his face. Never before have been associated greatest youth organization on to solve your problems forever. You

the factory towns where with ol people who have Ihe face of the earth. For that, I thank to Rip knew his wife would not be pleased. a group such have stand on your own two feet and high hopes and enthusiasm for fu- you and may bless all! willing to you would think there would be no He reached over to pick up his gun, but the God you be take a chance on your own ture. Young men and who are abilities afraid song at all. And the instead he lound in its place a rusty, women Kipling Godwin. Route 3, Box 298-A, Are you that you will not ashamed to stand up and say. "I fail? Failure is thing never words are the words our fathers old, worn out flint lock rifle. In disgust, Whiteville. North Carolina 28472, (919) one you need believe in the future of farming ' leaders to worry about You heard as they whispered he shouldered the old gun and began 653-4349 are going (o fail appreciate dignity the village. He was sur- who the of labor—re- As a matter of fact, you will tail more down the years. And the name ot heading back to member, "without labor prised at the stiffness of his joints. neither knowl- times than you will succeed, probably. the song is the name of edge nor wisdom can accomplish But if you never fail, you've never tried. he arrived, it seemed changed. the dream that's music to our When If you never try. you will never succeed. Many of the buildings he had known ears. America, the dream You have taught me many things this Without failure there is no success Be- were gone and in their place were new goes on!" year How to laugh and how to cry, how lieve in who you are and failure will buildings of a different design. He didn't to stand and be counted, how to never defeat you Have you ever slopped and asked your- recognize any of the names on the mail- up or wait patiently by You were (here for me self, "How long will the dream go on?" boxes either. Rip hurried to his own Do not get caught up in the struggle for

and I was there for you. In Ihe good "How long will America last?" "How home and found instead a run-down old success and forget everything else in limes and the the times and long will our own organization, the Fu- shack. He went back into the village to bad. happy life. Remember your friends. No one " Ihe we stood together knowing ture Farmers ol America, last 7 "How the courthouse square and where once sad. — ever said life was easy, and no one can that together, we could face even the long will Ihey go on before they are no had hung a picture of King George III. solve every problem alone. When life greatest challenges You there in now was a picture of a man called were gels you down there is no greater com- George Washington. Rip Van Winkle had unity and strength as we learned of the fort than a trusted friend. Many times In September ol this year, I had Ihe op- last Space Shuttle Columbia's disaster this year, I would never have made it portunity to address a very distinguished literally slept through a revolution January And, even in lhat moment of except lor the aid of a friend. Fortu- group ol people who had gathered lor As I have traveled this year, I have won- realized that those seven he- sorrow we nately, I have a friend who is always the Agriculture Hall of Fame Dedication dered how many ol us are living in a roes had given the ultimate sacrifice in 9 with me no matter where I am. When it in Bonner Springs. Kansas. After my re- Rip Van Winkle world We live in a rap- search of a dream. You were there in seems like nothing ever goes right and marks, an older gentleman in his seven- idly changing society Almost daily, new May to comfort me and my family as I've reached my darkest hour, Jesus is ties strolled up to the front of the audi- technologies and discoveries are being cards, letters, and tlowers arrived from always there to lift me up When I be- ence He had a rugged, weathered lace made that affect our way of life In our ot around the country in remembrance came a Christian, I gave my life to and rough, hard worn hands, and I own industry of agriculture, bio-techni-

that I probably the biggest fan have ever Christ to use as He sees fit. In return, I cal advancements and marketing devel- " knew in an instant he was a farmer. He . . Friends" had—my father I know now as he have Ihe greatest comfort and friend a pulled me aside and gazed at me with opments have occurred lo a point that watches this convention from the portals person can ever know. Ask yourself. eyes that could ti the last two years has been dubbed "an

of that he, too, is grateful for Robert I ever " Heaven Weaver "Can be happy with my lile if I deepest thoughts agricultural revolution But just as in my associations with such a fine organi- 1985-86 Southern Region National Vice am noi following His divine plan lor few seconds more and then he asked, Rip Van Winkle's case, ladies and zation of young people. President me?" "Son, tell me, what is your dream?" gentlemen, this is no lime for sleeping'

Youv ; the c Friends. The greatest gift I have received His question seemed to burn the words How long will the dream last? How long Lite is sweet because of friends who made me proud just to be me and from this year. Friendship is a responsi- into my heart and mind. I stammered will America's dream go on? America lo be a member of the Future Farmers we have made bility as well as a privilege though. something oul of my mouth about there has laid down at our leet the very ques- of America. From the state convention the in Henry And things which common David Thoreau said, "The most I being a future in farming, how young tion Our parents are sending us as liv- in California to the chapter banquets in we share; can do for my friend is simply to be his people have a chance to make a differ- ing messages to a time they cannot see, Iowa. From visiting with Greenhands in friend." Treasure the friends you have, ence, and that I would strive to be the so thai we may answer the question. We want to live on, not for Missouri to working with newly-elected for you never know when a friend must best that I could be I looked back into What will be our answer? ourselves. in vis- state officers Ohio. From chapter depart The time has come when I must unblinking eyes and tie said, "No matter But because of the ones who I have been privileged to serve you and its in New England to the leadership depart, but I leave with more than I what you dream, don't ever let it die." witness your answer to the question would care. camps in Pennsylvania and South Da- came. I began This year with many goals over and over again, because in you, It's living and doing for someone kota, you have been my inspiration and dreams lor my life. As I exit, my about life than I had ever before. I America has a vision for the future You else greatest goal in hie is simply this: To understood that lo stop dreaming meant It was probably |ust another ordinary be have shared with me, not a children's On which all life's splendor a friend expects nothing in to stop hoping and that to slop hoping day for Peter and John. The hour ol who return. story or a fairy tale, bul one of the meant to stop living. prayer had arrived and they made their depends, greatest gifts anyone could give. A vi- So now as I retire way up the steps of the church like they And the joy of it aft, when counted In. this past year, I have been blessed to sion of hope, a vision ot life, and a vi- and my journey ends, many times before. But, this day have been associated with some of the had so all up. sion to keep the dream alive. And I I would like to sing for you they started mlo the gate an old. most fantastic people who are filled with as Is found in the making of friends. know that: a song simply entitled "Friends. lame beggar, his clothes torn and dirty, the spirit of life itself. From a California!! Anonymous / one, attention. This had laid melodrama where we put on out own am only caught their man "FRIENDS" What should be said in a retiring ad- at the temple every day with his hands special show, to the state ol Washing- But stilt I am one. Packing up Ihe dreams God dress? What can I say that has not been outstretched for offering of money ton and a speech that was dedicated lo I cannot do everything. some said belore? year National Offi- planted his way. But My as a a Rowdy, from a from those who passed dog named convenhon But still I can do something. fertile cer has been one thai I will never for- In the soil of you; Peter, even though he didn't have any stage in Colorado that was visited by And because I cannot do get. Wait a minute. 1 am sure some re- Can't believe the hopes He's money, had a greater gift to give. He two aliens named Mork and Mystro, to everything, tiring oflicer has I crippled and said, said that before. All granted a conlerence in Connecticut that was at- looked at the man I wilt not refuse to do the want to say is simply this In the past . Butv Means a chapter in your life is tacked by the ghost of Pans, I have something that t year. I have grown and learned a lot. I II give thee In the of been fortunate to have been able to look to name things lor the can do. of rise and have experienced many into the eyes of FFA members, advisors, Jesus Christ Nazareth, up first time, from (Chorus) walk." Peter took the old man by the snow-skiing in Colorado and parents and see that twinkle of life Well, the voices are changing, but the to water-skiing m Missouri I have been But we'll keep hand. As he stood up, his legs received you close as But my heart also sank when I looked song is the same as it sings from sea to a lot of places and traveled miles, strength and he went about leaping and many always; and the twinkle wasn't there. shining sea. And as long as the music bul the one thing I will cherish most shouting in appreciation ol the gift he It won't even seem you've gone, It would seem that in the world we live is strong and clear, we know that to- from this year is found in the "Friends" had received 'Cause our hearts in big small morrow will always be free. and difficulties, problems and unrest. If we FFA members, you, too, have given so ways FFA members, I thank you for giving me A Friend. A friend is a person who can could pick up a newspaper that summa- unselfishly of yourselves to insure the Will keep the love that keeps us the opportunity to serve you, and as I see you at your lowest moment in life rized all the world events since our last future ol American agriculture as our strong. leave this stage as a national officer, I and pick you up. Friends cannot be national convention, would read sto- nation's number one industry. There are we ask this ol you: that through your be- And friends are friends forever measured by money or gold, because nes of a nuclear disaster in the Soviet many challenges lhat lie ahead. As we liefs, your convictions, and your vision If the Lord's the Lord of them. laithful friends cannot be purchased. Union ai a place called Chernobyl, ol a meet obstacles along the way, I only lor the future, that you will do the one Marcus Tullius Cicero said, "When for- And a friend will not say "never" military strike against Lybia, of an earth- hope that we will remember the words something that you can do to keep the tune is tickle the faithful friend is Cause the welcome will not end. quake in Mexico or El Salvador, and of of Sit Winston Churchill as he watched dream alive! found." A true friend is someone who Though it's hard to let you go. the Space Shuttle, Challenger We could Nazi bombers attack London during Kevin Coftman, Route 1, Holliday, Mis- will tell you what you need to hear, even In the Father's hands know read stories ol rising peer pressure and World War II He said, "Tomorrow will we souri 65258, (816) 291-8722. though what is said may strain your social pressures facing our society to- be better The day will come when we That a lifetime's not too long friendship. Nothing can replace a friend. day We would even find stories about will win The final victory will be ours!" to live as friends.

I would like to leave you today with my our own industry, agriculture, and the Not only have each of you been my in- With the faith and love God's conflicts, pain, and suffering of our very linal thoughts, as a National Officer As spiration, but I am forever indebted to given through lile, you will experi- own people. the many friends and relatives back you pass But did you notice something? Amid the home in North Carolina who have helped innumerable problems that faced Amer- to make this year so spectacular My ica and her people, at home and mother, who is here in Kansas City at- abroad, we survived. Not only did we tending her first National FFA Conven- survive, but we grew in strength, tion, and the other members of my lam- knowledge, and understanding America ily; my vo-ag teachers and lellow FFA and the dream continued on! members at Williams Township High School; Iriends and old roommates Many times this year, my thoughts have my been with our family farming operation from North Carolina State University; state officers and state staff; and the back ip Missouri As a child growing our countless others who have supported up, fairy tales or story telling sessions year, knowing that my achieve- were few and lar between so when we me this achievements and lhat had one, my parents had my undivided ments are their all good things come from God.

One ot the stories that intrigued me the And, of course, who could forget the most was the story of Rip Van Winkle. live individuals who have shared in this The story relates that Rip Van Winkle Once in a Lifetime experience with me national FFA officers. Kevin, was not much of a hard worker when it ". my fellow . . Once in a came to his own tasks but always of all Ihe people in this auditorium, I seemed to be around when others Lifetime" have the utmost confidence in your abil- Robert, I needed a hand Despite this, Rip was ities To Keep the Oream Alive; one of the most "henpecked" and appreciate the fact that we can end our Kipling Godwin "tongue-lashed" souls in the village. As year of service together as better 1985-86 Eastern Region National Vice a retreat from his abuse, he would often Friends than ever, Coby, being In President venture to the courthouse square and Search of a Meaning hasn't always been that tried join in the discussions ol some of the easy, but I am glad we have elders in the village about the many "Once in a lifetime and it may be the to tackle that task together; Cindy, this " problems facing the countryside, the last time . FFA members, as I stand year has been The Greatest Celebration

among you this morning, I find it al- because American colonies, or their dear king. lhat I have ever known, much most impossible to say the words that celebrat- King George III Much talk often oc- of you, I hope you never stop will adequately express the feelings ol curred but little action was matched to ing; 1 Rick r dedication and c

pride and thankfulness that I have for Ihe leader of our organiza Ihe Future Farmers ot America. This our team really Has Made All One day, Rip Van Winkle had had tion and year, you have given me the once in a the Difference enough ot the village lite, so he picked lifetime privilege of serving as your Na- up his well-oiled and polished rifle, As I approach the final hours of my tional FFA Vice President whistled for his dog. Wolf, and set out seven-year tenure as an FFA member,

As I to this address. I lor Ihe hill sides ol the Catskill moun- prepared present can only hope to conclude in much th tains that surrounded the village. He lound myself reminiscing over Ihe times

was otl lor an afternoon of hunting that I have cherished most from this year. Those special moments have al- Rip hunted all afternoon without much most always seemingly been with you. luck so he decided to lie down for a 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 19

in fact, it's pretty simple It isn't even a Springing from Ihe hope we know, To my fellow officers. I had never had a concept because we've probably all Luxembourg We will pray the joy you'll live In new brother until this year, and suddenly I

heard it at least a dozen times. But Is the strength that now you show. had five! Somedays, I thought that just

when I began to celebrate the everyday Specials surviving your harassment would be EXCELLENCE (Chorus) events of my life, my years in the FFA cause for celebrating; but you've taught

lifetime 's gained new meaning, and I began lo No, a not loo long me a great deal, and I have never re- Rene' Lahier and his wile were brought "FA oilers opportunities to young nvri jnJ truly appreciate the world around me to live as friends! gretted being the only gal on the team. I over from Luxembourg where he has Ihe celebrations ol Ihis past Indeed. can honestly say that I love and respect driven the tour bus for two WEA and six o help them develop thai rarest ot com- As Beethoven said. "Never shall I forget year lhat will always remain vivid in my each of you'll always hold you, and a Agricultural Proficiency Travel Seminars. I the days which spent with you . . memory are the simple moments you special place in my heart. Lahier has done more than |ust drive a Continue to be my triend as you will al- have all shared with me. Mr. Horton. as my FFA advisor, you bus. he has played tour guide, inter- ways find me yours." felt like celebrating in West I certainly stood by me through thick and thin. preter and fatherly uncle to many FFA golf Robert Weaver. Route 1, Box 221A. Virginia, as I played putt-putt with You believed in me at limes when I members. Past participants of the Lahier Harlselle, Alabama 35640. 784- Doug, who only hours earlier had taught (205) didn't even believe in myself. I hope lours sponsored he and his wile to the

5959. the alphabet in sign language. I cel- me that someday I can repay your efforts by National FFA Convention so they could ebrated, while eating beef-on-wick and encouraging a shy, backward freshman see what the FFA is really all about here buffalo wings with Mr. Nescomb who lo believe in himself the way you helped at home. Lahier also received the Hon- the claim rescued me from baggage me believe in myself. orary American Farmer Degree.

area m the New York airport. I cele- I am certainly thankful that the Lord has

brated with laughter, as I attempted to given me the opportunity to be a part of lead a group of young men in a Jane such a dynamic organization, and I Fonda's aerobic workout at the Missis- stand before you, my fellow members, 100% Plus sippi NLCSO, and as I skied down with humble gratitude and appreciation

Mount Spokane with Woody and Jim. I for allowing me to serve you this year. States celebrated life in astonishment as I rode As I searched my heart for the final with Cody through a Wyoming snow- words to share with you, I found this

storm the first week ol May, and as I This year seven states were recognized quote in my diary dated 1984; "The day enjoyed the beauty of a Montana camp- during the national convention for hav- will come when we must have enough lire at a youth leadership training camp. ing 100% or more ol Iheir vocational confidence in ourselves that we can for-

I celebrated with appreciation during an agriculture enrollment in FFA. The states get about the material things that we unforgettable welcome to South Caro- honored were: Connecticut, Kansas, think make us happy, and just be happy lina, and a scenic trip to the Charleston Missouri. Nebraska. North Dakota. Ohio tor who we are and what we are . . . airport following my delightful stay at and Wisconsin. We have to learn that life itsell is truly Clemson University New Mexico taught the greatest celebration! "Think About It" me to celebrate by playing volleyball and "The secret of life is in the living not eating hot dogs; whereas, Nebraska jusl standing there and watching life go taught me to celebrate at the flicker of a National FFA Audio-Visual by. And the secret ot love is in the giv- ". . candle during a vespers program. I truly . Life is a ing; you've got to open up by reaching lelt the warmth of celebration in Iowa, Week Sponsored by The Wrangler Brand deep inside. You know it's worth a try." Ellis as I spent Easter weekend with the Celebration!" "Celebrate life in every way you can, family and they shared Iheir philosophy This year's theme show was designed to you just jump right in and live it every of being a "real" person. communicate the diversity ol agricultural single minute. Celebrate love, each mo- It would take a book to list all of the career fields open to students through ment of every day There's one thing to FFA Week will be the week ol February special momenls from this past year, vocational agriculture. The eight-minute be sure of . . . you'll end up having 21-28, 1987. Many new items will be and regardless ol where I was or what I film is ideal for potential students of vo- Lite is Celebration! a more love when, you've given love available. Members are urged to show was doing, it was each of you who ag and complements the recruitment by Kids from Fame away!" their communities that vocational agri- made the difference. film, "Be All You Can Dream." It is "I was lost on a winding road. I Cindy Blair. Route Box 306, Noble, culture and FFA do indeed prepare 1, available lor purchase from the National At times throughout my life, including that life nothing left Oklahoma 872-5303. "Leaders for the New Fields ol Agricul- thought had 73068, (405> FFA Supply Service. Ihis year in office. I have been faced to give. with challenges, frustrations, and But then you came and showed me doubts, and I certainly did not feel like that just to live was the greatest celebrating During those times I found

gift of all . . . and you showed myself referring to God's promise in me that life is a celebration!'' Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with International FFA Program all thine heart; and lean not unto thine

As I listen to these words, I can't help own understanding. In all Ihy ways ac- but think how someone could have writ- knowledge Him. and He shall direct thy ten that song about my own lite During my junior year in high school, I partici- Perhaps, FFA members, you understand pated in an extemporaneous speech

this far better than I . . . contest and chose the topic "FFA Lead- verse because ership Activities. A Positive Experience." it was each of you who helped remind me that even when times are lough, life 1 remember how I told the iudges about is worth celebrating! Meal was not one ot my closes! friends in the FFA. Bud afraid to celebrate life even though his "She was a shy girl, very backward, recently lost their farm. Doug and afraid of failure. She seemed lo be family had celebrated with laughter smiles, searching for a sense of security, an and though being deaf made it hard for identity, a place to belong." Before fin- even him to verbally express his excitement ishing my speech. I explained that by determination. Dan and Troy cele- getting involved in FFA, this young lady and never had begun to set goals and develop self- brated continuously, determined wheelchairs prevent worth. She learned to accept challenges to allow their to fulfilling their duties as state and believe in her ability to achieve." them from officers. My fellow national officers have The friend I was talking about in that celebrated this year, as births, mar- speech was actually me. Up until my riages, and deaths touched each of their freshman year in high school, my life families, and reminded all of us of life's had lacked direction, and I definitely tell precious value. like I was lost on a winding road. I thinking that wasn't sure what life had to give, but I Some of you may be your

felt that I personally had little or nolhtng lile is different from mine; that things

are a little tougher for you; that you couldn't possibly achieve your highest Fortunately, my enrollment in vocational goals and that you just don't have much active year, also agriculture and FFA helped me change The International FFA program had not only a very but a to celebrate. If lhat is the case, then those negative feelings of self-doubt into very active convention. Colin Bell, a member ot the Young Farmers Clubs ol perhaps this poem written by Jerry Pax- a feeling of self-determination and an England addressed the convention on behalf of the WEA Inbound partici- ton, a Wyoming FFA Advisor and dear enthusiasm for life! By participating in pants, while Chuck Gates, WEA 1986. from Ohio, spoke on behalf of the friend, might encourage you to look for FFA contests and activities, I began to WEA Outbound participants and presented a "Past participants Scholarship" the ways of celebraling in life. realize that even Cindy Blair had talents your own to the National FFA. The scholarship is to help WEA members pay for their

and that her life had a purpose. I Can You outbound program in 1987. learned value opportunities, and with to Can you meet the challenges allows tor hundreds of members to travel the encouragement ot my advisors, par- Work Experience Abroad (WEA) you II encounter on Ihe way? and learn different agricultural practices by living in other countries with host ents, and friends, I began to draw a Can you face the changes that new road map for my life. families in a variety of different ways as many members learned after stop- come with each new day? ping by the International/WEA room in H. Roe Battle. And yet. despite all I had learned, I still Can you take some chances with did not understand how to celebrate lite faith in that great force? itself. Can you make the choices that wilt Heidi Bryson, Theresa Haag. Doretta McDaniel, Tammy Lynn Praesel, Lindley I had grown up celebrating holidays WEA Outbound your course? Mosioff. Jeffrey Olson, Monique Sebr- Todd Ouinn, Mark 0. Schwausch. Carl such as Easter, Christmas and the 4th keep you on Kevin Can you conguer all your fears and Students ;.;, Ji.iin- Tr.tutmihPi Missouri: B. Teer, Jan Virginia Weaver, Washing- of July. I had celebrated on special oc- Hickman, John McCall, Nebraska: Jef- ton: Janet Holloway. Wisconsin: Audra casions like marriages, anniversaries or help others do the same? Alabama: Jeff Boutwell, Robert W. frey Langemeir, New Jersey: Mike No- Ahrens. Micheal Anderson, Karen Bloch, the birth of a child. I especially cele- Can you conduct yourself with Weaver, Alaska: Justin Avril, Arizona: vak, Jay Steele, Richard J Stigale, New Mary Borchers, Lisa Borzynski, Douglas brated achievements like winning a con- honor and dignify your name? Dianne Montonye, Kristen Schotell, Jo- Mexico: Gale Russell, New York: Eliza- Dutl, Jeff Fritz, James Thomas Grase. test or reaching a ma|or goal ... As 1 Can you make commitments and seph Sprietsma, Arizona: Thomas War- beth Lavery, Teri Von Seydewitz, North Ted Harvey, Brian Kaiser, Lynn Marie began my year in office. I believed that steadfast and strong? stand ren. California: Rick Adams, Katie Ed- Carolina: Kipling Elinga Godwin. Robert Kramer, Jodi Loeffelholz. Nancy Meyer, nothing in this world could surpass the Can you make concessions when die, Lon Nelms, Lynell Rozario, Bonnie Hauser, Beth Reynolds, Tracie Taylor, Scott Miller, Kent Norwood, Tom incredible sense of celebration that I you find that you are wrong? Thornton, Colorado: Chris Fraisier, Gin- Sarah Weeks, North Dakota: Mary Man- Ruchti, Jay Sigg, Debra Theobald. John felt, when I was called to this stage No- ger Loveioy, Michelle Prochaska, Shawn derteld. Ohio: Kara Basel, Jaimee Our- Waelchli, Eric Wedemeier, Kurt Wedig, vember 16, 1985 as your Western Re- Can you keep your confidence Rodwell, Brett Rutledge. Connecticut: kin, Chuck Gales, Oklahoma: Cindy Eric Weigel, Dawn Zernicke. Wyoming: gion Vice President. It was at that mo- even when you fail? Peter Ramsay, Hawaii: Chan Kawauchi, Blair, Scott Hayes. Leon Hicks, Dennis Ed Johnson, Sarah Palmer. Australia: ment lhat I reached my highest goal in Can you find contentment Idaho: Tracie deBoer. Illinois: Rick Er- Holly. Everett Johnson, Thomas Wheat. Simon Mattsson. Gregory Morton, West the FFA and in liie. I had dreamed of wherever you may sail? ickson, Annette Fernstaedt, Brad Herrm- Mishelle Wiggs. Oregon: Valencia Alva- Germany: Sonia Braun being a National Officer since my soph- Can you show compassion for ann, Jennifer Klink, Julie Kulhan. Robert rado, James Anderson, Scott Carlson, omore year in high school, and it was those who need a friend? Paternoga, Janice Slayve, Oemoni Lisa Haxton, Judy Hlggins, Deborah right here in this auditorium that I told confirm Can you your faith in God Stoehr, Mandy Webb, Michelle West, Horacek. David Martin, Sallie my advisor about my dream ol someday until the very end? Indiana: Jack Heller, Iowa: John McCullough, Con O'Keefe, Virginia Peal, wearing an FFA |acket with no lettering WEA Inbound Students Amundson, Daryle Bennett. Kalyn Brix. Robert Eric Prolfitt, Victoria Repphnger, on the back When that dream came Can you celebrate life? Darnel Burlage, Rob Medberry, Wayne William Shibley. Stephanie Sterner, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, true, I felt certain that being elected to As I conclude my year in office, there Scherbaum, Kentucky: Bart Davis, David Webber, Pennsylvania: Trent People's Republic of China. Finland, d to are lots of folks I want to thank. To my Michigan: Sfeven C Boyer, Karen Cain, Schriefer. South Dakota: Tom Davis, France, West Germany, Greece. Hondu- family and friends, I have gained an Diane Crow, Michael Dunn, Diane Glin- Scott Ryckman. Theresa Schumacher. ras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, even greater appreciation for each of icki, Claire Koelsch, Christopher Lutkin, Sue Theresa Wika, Texas: Becky Sue Kenya, Ihe Netherlands. Norway, Po-

you in Ihe past 12 months. Whenever I it wasn't until recently, however, that I Karen E. Redding, Mike Shane, Robert Adams, Donna Carlene Baker, Wesley land, Sweden, Switzerland. United King- discovered the real truth about life's was out on Ihe road by myself, I always Taylor, Dennis J Weyburne, Minnesota: Franklin Carter. Clint Debord, Elizabeth dom, Thailand

knew lhat I was never really alone I felt greatest celebrations You see, through- Green. Jason Wayne Eastndge Jost. your love stretch across the ocean to out my year of service, you the mem- David Ray Kapavik, John Omer Kay, bers have taught me that lite itsell is Japan and Thailand Irom Washington State down to Florida and every place in truly Ihe greatest celebration! Wayne Alan Masur, Brian Dee Maughon, between. is certainly a 8 Delay Mulhns, Alan Thomas This not profound thought; Clayton November 13-15. 1986 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS

Sponsored by Manna Pro ler. Tfombone. Delreen Schmidt, Alta- Saxophone. Stephanie Sutton. Alliance, Corporation and Landmark mont. Bassoon. Indiana: Kenneth Eck, Bass Clarinet; New Hampshire: Tina Otwell, BAR BC. Eric Ernsberger, An- Woodell. Alstead, Trumpet; New Jersey: National FFA Band Genetics, Inc. gola. BAR BC; Connie Furnish, Vevay, Kenneth Peterson, Blairstown, Tuba; Clarinet, Robert McKmney, Montpelier. New Mexico: Philip Ortiz, Montezuma, Percussion; Carl Wayne Russell, No- Tuba; New York: Laurie Hutchins, Port- blesvilie. Trombone. Melvin Stowers, ville. Oboe; Jenny L Kayes, Portville, Rensselaer, Tuba. Iowa: Julia Adkisson. Bass Clarinet; North Carolina: Davis Na- Dexter. Oboe; Ranee Anderson, Brigh- than Holder, Siler City, Percussion, ton. Clarinet; Steve Bay, Albia, Trom- Dwayne Nixon, Pilot Mln., Trumpet; bone; Letha Davis, Hazleton. Bass Clari- North Dakota: Nathan Kreps, Carson, net; Rachael Goodhue, Carlisle, Clarinet; Trumpet. Ohio: Chuck Beahrs. Van Karen Osterkamp, Gurtenberg, Bass Wert. Tuba; Sean Brauneller, Forest, Saxophone. Kansas: Angela Baldwin. Percussion; Wayne Oelhnger, Millard Elkhart, Trombone; Brian Davidson, Del- Center, Horn; Bonnie Grose. Dunkirk, pfios. Trombone; Dennis Fry, Fort Scott, Trumpet; Tammy L Kendall, Chillicothe, Clarinet. Matt Mills. Hugoton, Trumpet; Clarinet; Kent Staufter. Orrville, BAR BC; Robert Tersinar, Farhngton, Percussion; Lynn Stuckman. Bucyrus. Horn; Mike Kentucky: Tern L. Hale, Franklin, Horn, Wittman, Graytown, Tuba, Oklahoma: Bobby Phelps, Fredonia, Trumpet. Eric Lisa M Conway, Westville, Bass Saxo- J. Tarvin, Brooksville, Tuba; Louisiana: phone; Comma Dolezal, Billings, Clari- Kai Griffin, Cut Off, Bass Guitar; Mary- net; Chris Gregg. Tecumseh, Trombone; land: Jennifer Biddinger, Union Bridge, Donald Kreisek. Medford. Horn, Ramona Trumpet. Sheila Leatherman, Frederick, Prewift, Morrison. Clarinet; Michele Flute; Michigan: Dolores Austin, Rhoades. Lawton, Clarinet; Oregon: Ka- Thompsonville. Clarinet: Sheryl Irene thy Frank, Central Point, Flute: Todd Cochran, Fennville, Trumpet; Beth Ann Rose, Cheshire, Alto Saxophone: South Henry, Caseville, Flute. Mark Wagner, Dakota: Eric Roy Oeckert. Marion, Horn; Britton, Trombone. Minnesota: Kristin Kerry Lee Kramer. Marion, Alto Saxo- Borstad, St James, Percussion, Cary phone; Steve Moeller, Brookings, Trom- Quiring, Butterfield, Trumpet; Becky Ru- bone; Jason Van Oen Top. Canton, Alto plinger. Donvers. Flute: Brent Stangh- Saxophone; Texas: Marty Barden, Ke-

elle. Lake Lillian, Tuba. Mississippi: mah, Horn; Ty Clevenger, Gladewater, Vince Gatlin, Soso, Trombone; Mis- BAR BC: Eric Hoffman, Frankston, Tenor souri: Holly Bauer, Huntsville. Bass Saxophone; Donna McCauley, Gilmer, Clarinet, Linda Froeschle, Sedalia, Alto Trumpet, Kim Ware, League City, Clari- FFA musicians directed by Roger Heath, Boulder, Colorado, presented a Alabama: Brent Bridges, Scottsboro. Saxophone; Garnck Hem. Boonville. net; Virginia: Adam Cox, Max Mead- great variety ot musical selections after having been together less than a Bassoon; Arkansas: Marcus Dorman. Trumpet; Brian Millard, Maysville. ows, Trumpet; Mark Salmons, Danville, Farmington, Teri Tenor Saxophone; Cheryl week. Members were selected from audition tapes and brought together for Tuba, Ward. Salem, Trombone. G Lea Moreland. Union, Washington: Trumpet; California: Karenina Legg, Ra- Trumpet, Tracey Neumeyer, Jackson, Chapman, Wenatchee, Clarinet; Twyla the first time on Sunday before the convention to practice the music per- mona, Trumpet; Connecticut: Laurel Horn, Montana: Ula Rae Hilt, Power, Hunt. Manson. Percussion; Nevada Jen- formed throughout the convention. Heath was aided by Assistant Director Wood, Killingworth, Clarinet; Hawaii: Clarinet; Sara Hougen, Melstone, Horn; kin, Brewster, Clarinet; Stephanee Gene Engler; Chaperones and Assistants to the Director, Mrs, Gene Engler Sam K Eichelberger. Kekaha, Trumpet, Greg Vandenacre, Conrad, Trumpet; Schneider, Vancouver. Flute; Wisconsin: and Mary Heath. Idaho: Audra Callison, Kendrlck. Flute; James Watts, Fairview, Trombone: Ne- Becky Cooley, Lancaster, Flute; Lisa Illinois: Bandy Baysinger, Stockton, braska: Oavid Huhnsky, Burwell, Per- Hearley, Gillett, Flute; Bryan Higgins. BAR TC, Randy Gindler, Collinsville, cussion; Jeff McNeil, Red Clarinetoud. Antigo, Bassoon; Brian Roe, Belleville, Percussion; Tnsh McLouth, Bushnell. Trumpet; Brian Mlady, Verdigre. Clari- Trombone; Wyoming: David Angell. Alto Saxophone; David Moellring, Fow- net; Sonya Schremer, Norfolk, Bass Lovell, BAR BC National FFA Chorus

FFA members from all over, auditioned by tape to become members of the National FFA Chorus directed by Stan Kmgma, Vineland, New Jersey Others involved with the National FFA Chorus were: Owen Robbins, Accompanist and Assistant Director; Butch Taylor, Assistant Director, Marilyn Kingma, Chaperone and Assistant to the Director and Mrs Butch Taylor, Chaperone and Assistant to the Director Chorus members arrived early for the intense practice necessary to provide the quality entertainment experienced by those in attendance at this national convention.

Alabama: Michael Bankston, Opelika: Thayer, Garrick Hein, Boonville; David Arizona: Melody Langtord. Welllon. Ar- Jefteris, Green Ridge; Daniel Keene, kansas: Karen Chnstensen, Hatfield; Re- Salem; Scott Lane, Liberal; Walter nea Roberts, Wickes, Georgia: Kesha Miller, Arbela: Triad Reynolds, Harnson- Brimlow, Donalsonville; Idaho: Mike ville, Amy Seger, Warrenton, Randy Sutton, Midvale; Michelle Turman, In- Sproat. Warrensburg; Shaun Sweiger, kom. Illinois: Teresa Benson, Cortland; Weatherby: Kimberly Terry. Gladstone; Jeff Clauss, Cissna Park; Carrie Gnflen. Montana: Jodi Buer, Scobey: Colleen Payson, Greg Harmston, Stockton; Brian Robertson, Judith Gap; Randy Rosman. Klinge, Port Byron; Chris Thomson, Stanford, Nebraska: Ryan Placek, Wit-

Plttstield; Indiana: Gary Allen, Kokomo; her; Dustin Premer, Blue Hill; Brian Matthew Curts, Union City; Mehnda Sandall. Bassett; New Mexico: Tracie Schultz, Argos; Brent Vance, Wayne- Jefts. Roswell; Jeff Wallace. Melrose. town; Iowa: Justin Benna, Sioux Center; New York: Sara Jane Bellinger, Howes Brian Lehman, Eagle Grove; Beulah Ol- Cave, John Haidasz, Evans Mills, Lance son. Story City, Kurt Osmundson, Na- Ronas, Philadelphia; North Dakota: Kirk shua; Jenny Riggan. West Liberty. Barth Olson, Valley City; Ohio: Alan Aichholz, Walter, Guttenberg. Jason Wells, Milton; Attica; Dan Cox, Eaton; Lynn Hughes. Rick Winegarden. Pocahontas, Kansas: Gambrier. Mark O'Weil. Delta: David Julie Rurtan, Leavenworth; Kentucky: Rodgers. London; Wendy Wilkerson. Kelly Parker, Hickman; Michigan: Felipe Arlington, Joy Young, Warsaw; Okla- Llerena, Covert; Minnesota: Brian Bu- homa: Tawana Scott, Pawnee; Tava Sei- dahn, Hewitt. Michael Henning, Brews- fert. Enid. Tern Wafts, Blackwell; Ore-

ter; Jill Koehl, Troy Hymer. Tiller. Carolina: ! Darwin Johnson, Vergas; gon: South Huntsville; Utah: Candice Crane. Virginia: Pamela Ash, Alma; Wisconsin: . Hartford; Kenneth Tenmes,

Hancock, Tnna Larson, Owatonna, Lavoma Press, Holly Hill, George Ulmer, Washington: Juli Davis, Orondo; I Daniel Grady, Cottage Grove Tammy Danny Rage, Ada; Timothy Vogt, Avon; Cope, South Dakota: Timothy Hoter, Galke. Yelm, Angela Phmney, McMillin Luepke, Bonduel; Ann Newhouse. Lake Kimberly Wetzel, Waterville. Missouri: Carpenter, Mark Miller, Hurley; Charlie Mills, Oan Odeen, Virogua; Richard Ol- Linda Froeschle, Sedalia; Kevin Geib, Wheeler. Aurora. Texas: Jutie Hooks, son, Sturgeon Bay; Rose Schwendi- National FFA Talent

Arizona: Deer Valley FFA Chapter, Ro- Hines; Davis-Rodgers FFA Chapter, Kelly Officers, Mickey McCall. C.J. Elkins, Hugh

chelle Satterfield; Arkansas: Delight FFA Miller; Michigan: Benzie Central FFA Chap- Soloman, William B Upchurch, Ricky War-

Chapter. Ginger Allgood, California: Ml ter, Tina Lynn Casey; Colon FFA Chapter, ren, Erik Beard; New Mexico: Corona FFA Whitney FFA Chapter, Michelle Ford; Oak- Missy Lee Wagner; Dickerville FFA Chap- Chapter, Marvin Pounds; New York: Shar-

hurst-Yosemite FFA Chapter, Pam Wheel- ter, Ronald Zdrojewski; Ouincy FFA Chap- on Springs FFA Chapter, Kerry Anne

er, Colorado; Dolores FFA Chapter, Mi- ter. David Marshall, Tom Marshall; Minne- Kennedy; North Dakota: Bottineau FFA

chelle Kuhlman, Holoyoke FFA Chapter, sota: Foley FFA Chapter, Judy Rueckert, Chapter, Nalascha Allen; Des Lacs-Bur-

Michelle Kuhlman; Holoyoke FFA Chapter, Jeff Matsey, Greg Masley, Mike Maste, lington FFA Chapter, Kevin Stevens; Ohio: Danine A, Schmidt; Rocky Ford FFA Chap- Tim Winkelman, Todd Winkelman; Heron Federal Hocking FFA Chapter, Deana Ben- ter, Annette M Fry; Connecticut: Wood- Lake-Okabena FFA Chapter, Christine nett, Laurie Sheridan; Licking County JVS

bury FFA Chapter, Alicia Wilde, Nancy Henning; New Richland FFA Chapter, Paul FFA Chapter, Mark Priest, Oklahoma: Stockman; Florida: Plant City FFA Chap- Krohn, Dennis Neson; Matt Brey; Missouri: Butner FFA Chapter, Scott Elliott, Traci

ter, Penny Dubois, Connie Laisey; Geor- Hermansville FFA Chapter, Pamela Alli- Stover; Chisholm FFA Chapter, Shannon

gia: Monroe Area FFA Chapter, Brandi son, Christina Lynn Gibbs, North Harrison Fore, Cushing FFA Chapter, Norman

Brewer, Tanis Nottingham, Murray FFA FFA Chapter, Kelli Bennett, Melissa Kabel. Ladd, Davenport FFA Chapter, Diednck Chapter, Don Talum, Randy Tallent; Ha- Amy Thomas; Pleasant Hope FFA Chap- Miller; Tecumseh FFA Chapter, Mellisa

waii: Konawaena FFA Chapter, Raynetle ter, Kalhy Husmann, Couch FFA Chapter, Hembree; Tennessee: County FFA Chap-

Haleamau; Illinois: Chicago Ag Science Renee Olbricht; Montana: Judith Gap FFA ter. Kimberly Jean Carey; Texas: Van Al- FFA Chapter, Eric Beglind, Tiffany Chanel Chapter, Colleen Robertson, Nebraska: styne FFA Chapter. Stacy Burk; Ysleta

Elkins, Kenneth Hill; North Green FFA Hampton FFA Chapter, Allen Berck; Ord FFA Chapter, Carlos Garibay Jr ; Washing- Talent groups and individuals auditioned for directors, Don and Martha Er- Chapter, Kendra Lorton; Olympic FFA fFA Chapter, Andy Bredthauer, Jay ton: Ellensburg FFA Chapter, Janet L

ickson. Makoti, North Dakota, just prior to the convention. Members showed Chapter, Becky Hunt, Cindy Springer; lo- Knapp, Scott Vancura, Jeanine Staab, Beckel, Kaye S. Beckel; Toledo FFA Chap- a wide range ot talent and skills throughout the convention. wa: Central City FFA Chapter, Lucinda Lynette Staab; North Carolina: State FFA ter, Rob Enbody. 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 1986

Travis.. New Hampshire: Neil Mooers, Spring Hill; Darrell Tyler. Maryville; Mi- Strafford, Michael Thurber, Northwood; chael Underhill, Woodbury; Patti Wal- New Jersey: Wayne Beat. Jr., Bridge- ters, Jonesborough. Todd Wilkinson. American Farmer ton, Kenneth Ingalls, Cream Ridge; Ross While Degree House; Terry Young, Woodbury; Mills. Princeton; Patricia Wentzell. Texas: Dwight Acker, Nazareth; Holly Sponsored by Case IH; Farm Credit System; NA-CHURS Plant Food Company; Pioneer Hi-Bred Woodstown; New Mexico: Alice Booky. BonorrJen. Hearne; Brad Carlow, Maud. tnternationat. Incorporated and Cyanamid American Agricultural Division, Cyanamid Company Hondo, Mike Cone. Portales. John Hem- Toby Castellaw, Carrizo Springs. Jana phill, Carnzozo; Kendra Zachek, Colum- Charlton, Sulphur Springs; David Chil- bus, New York: Calvin Brown, Waterloo, cutt, Weathertord, Elaine Cochran, William Eastman, Ellisburg; Marie Er- Dodge; Heidi Conlan, Katy; Gail Connell, way-Ackley, Genessee, PA, David Kil- Johnson City; Carl Curry. La Rue. Cody mar. Walton; Lee Morrison, Ogdens- Darby. Como: Lynn Davis, Gilmer; burg; Edward O'Brian, Lisbon; David Tooter Dillard, Dayton; Polly Dollins.

Senn, Randolph, Wayne Wratten. Madi- Katy; Lawrence Downe, Jr., Gainesville;

son. North Carolina: Kenneth Bartieid. Armando Duarte, Jr., Raymondville; Mount Olive; Clifton Baysden, Beulavilie; Barry Ezra, Ira. Dusty Farmer. Merkel; Douglas Boyd. Washington. Smith Bran- Terry Franklin, Tilden, Clinton George, don, Milton; Kevin Bnckhouse, Elizabeth Brashear; Kimberly Green, Liberty; Ken- City; Lisa Bryan, Bladenboro, Johnny neth Gunn. Big Sandy; William Hadley, Capps, Princeton. Douglas Cox, Mon- Jr.. Gilmer; Spencer Hall. Channelview; roe; Phyllis Creech, Whiteville; Dale Kevin Hamlin. Big Spring; James Hawk- Davis, Stantonsburg, Alan Erwin. Cary; ins, Livingston; Jay Hays, Wolfe City; Lou Foust, Staley; Beth Fowlkes, Yan- William Holcombe, Groveton; Fred Hry- ceyville; Kelly Freeman. Coleridge; John horchuk Dr'wevvillt1 Michael Huiz;ir Goodman. China Grove, Scotty Jacobs, Pleasanton; Brian Hunt, Cleburne, Law- Thomasvilie; Tabor City; Duane Leonard, rence Jones, Dayton; Jay Jones, Jr., Wiley Loflin, Jr., Denton; Craig Mc- Elm Mott; Steve Karlik. West; Adrian Pherson, Chadbourn; John Pless, Rock- Knight. San Antonio, Valerie Kunze, Lor- well; Paul Scotton, Staley; Hugh Wade ena; Jonathan Lee. Cleburne; Bo Lee, Solomon, Jr., Williamston; Kent Tucker, Liberty; Sara Lindley. Sulphur Springs; Pinnacle; Julia Waller, Mooresville; Kendra Manak, Polh; Mary Marable, Mt Springs, Paula Watson, Seven Jonathan Vernon; Donald May, Jr., North Zulch; Worthington, South Mills; North Dakota: Susan Miller, Harwood; Arthur Miller, Robert Buckmier, Minnewaukan; Barry Scurry; Patricia Mount. Tail. Troy Nel- Minot; Coleman, Baldwin, Derrill Fick, son, Ore City. Jerry Newcomb. Bryan. Freund, Cando, John Henke, Jr Tom , Jessica Nixon. Scurry. Jimmy Obermier. Considered the FFA's "cream of the crop,'' recipients of the American Gackle, Lyndon Hoiby. McGregor; Jack Wichita Falls, Joseph Orsak. Schulen- in agriculture Farmer Degree are recognized nationally tor their achievements Keller, Bisbee: Bradley Klebe, Willow burg; Lisa Parthum. uamon. Wayne and leadership abilities Recommended to the delegate body at the 59th An- City, Leslie Knudson, Crosby, Daran Pienazek. Adkms. J D. Richards. Abi- den City; Glen Gnffee, Marysville; nual National FFA Convention are 735 deserving young people who through Sagvold, McLeod, Kyle Timms, Cando; lene; Melanie Samford. Hico. Brian Thomas Hutto, Columbus; Philip Kirk. work and dedication, have become knowledgeable of farming and agri- Ricky Tweeten, Washburn; Calvin Wall, Scarborough. Brazoria. Joe Scifres. hard Clayton; Melanie Mainquist, CourtlanrJ; Bottineau; Ohio: Robert Bench, Millbury; Hamlin, Chandra Scoll. Abilene, Steven cultural agribusiness practices. Recipients of the degree are well versed in Walter Schlatter, Lebanon, Steve Spie- Oaren Brown, Washington Court House; Sears. Millsap. Kerne Shaw. Bowie: the methods of today's agricultural market Through their participations FFA gel. Formoso; Kevin Staufter, Mayetta,

Bernadette Bruenmg. Yorkshire, John Gerald Shaw Ji . Cleveland. Michael activities and community service organizations, all recipients have in some Oaryl Yarrow, Clay Center; Kenlucky: Davisson, Milford Center; Christopher Skinner. Spurger. Keith Smith. New way proven themselves to be leaders. The gold key is now theirs—some- Bob Allen, Russellville; Timothy Chester. Dunkelberger, Somerville, Mark Elsass, Braunfels, Preston Snoga. Ml. Duncan- thing that less than two out of every 1000 members ever earns. Trenton; Todd Dickarson, Woodburn, Anna, Timothy Eppley, Zanesville; Wil- ville, Billy Sowa. Seaiy. Shirley Stevens. James Gardner, Cave County; Barry liam Foos, Marysville; Rick Gifford, Oakwood; Russell Stone. Wmiers. Scotl Gash, Waddy; Robert Hines, Philpot, Alabama: Brian Bass, Henagar; Phillips Andy Hornick, Avon Park; Nate Jame- Malta; Doug Griffith, Ada; Brian Gwin. Syamken, New Brauntcls. Chris Tali- Paul Langley, Bagdad; Richard Rey- Cherry, Midland City; Lee ChilrJers, son, Balm; Steve Kaufman, Sarasota; Shreve, Timothy Hoberty, New Carlisle; aferro, Scurry. Gregory Tucker. Pollok: nolds, Bowling Green; Andrew Roe, Skipperville; Michele Darrow, Birming- Lisa Kelley, Candler; James Mears, Sherrie Hustead, Hartville, Cindy Iden, Susan Wiiiston. Livingslon; Rodney Wil- North Midttletown, Kelly Smith, Bowling ham; Michael Gassetl, Skipperville; Blountstown, Kenneth Odom, Gtoveland, Bloomingburg; Thomas Kelm. Leetoma; hoite, Waxahachie. David Wmingham, Green; Tim White, Lexington; Louisiana: Bruce Harris. Joppa; Terry Holder, West Linda Padgett. Sarasota, Linda Randell, Loren Kranz, Shiloh; Loren Lang, Big Bowie: Michael Zidek. Fioresvilie: Utah: Stacy Benoit, Carencro; Todd Crochet, Blocton; Jon Hoik. Opelika; David Jack- Orange City; Wesley Wainwright. Mc- Prairie: Denise Marnson. Jefferson; David Brown. Coalville. John Chnsten- Pierre Part. Scotty Hebert. Rayne. R son. Lester. Steven Lowe. Reform. Aipm. James Wesley. Flagler Beach. Charles Moellendick. Pieasantviiie. Rob- sen. Salt Lake City. David Edwards. Wayne Mouton. Lafayette. Roben Ni- Scotl Mackey Centre. Norman Mason. Georgia: William Aaion. Jr . Ellijay: ert Niederman. Hamilton. Douglas Phil- Cleartieid. Stacy Evans. Payson. Shane chols. Provencal; James Warren. Saline. Ath- Rogersviiie. Robert McCiuskey. Jr , Marshall Bennetl. Jr . Adel. William lips. Kenton. Scott Rowland. Ansoma. Frost, Randiett. Brian Ostler. Srpingville; Maine: Brent Buck. Mapleton. Kevin ens; Petei Moore. Opelika. William Mor- Bird. Metter. Bryan Bowen. Donalson- Douglas Schoonover. Ashland. Kaihieen Chad Outzen. Monroe. Trudy Phillips. Grass. Mars Hill. Maryland: Laura Al- gan ill. Phemx City; Thomas Ridmger. ville. Tony Bozeman. Sylvester. Billy Shmmger. Delta. Ten Shnner. Junclion Spnngville. Cindy Spencer. Payson: Gre- baugh. Walkersvilte. William Allen ill. Elkmont. Tommy Shipp. Castieberry; Bramlett. ENiiay. Van Brown. Baldwin. City. Mark Spangler. Oakwood. Jerry gory Slewart. Meadow. Norman Thur- Jefferson; Richard Eaves. Woodsboro. Scotty Shuley. DaieviNe. Charles Short. Ben Brown. Baldwin. Terry England. Au- Spohn. Junction City. Richard Swank. slon. Morgan; Vermont: Richard Saw- Brian Glass. Emmitsburg. Mark Harman. Opp. David Sweatman. Opelika. Christo- burn. Keith Grmer. Moultrie. Joey Her- Lewisburg. Arthur Taylor. New Holland. yer. Bristol; Virginia: Irwin Armentrout. SabillasviUe. Larry Johnson. Damascus.

pher Thompson. Midland City. Jimmy ring. Lake Park. Casie Hunter, Ronald Tilford. Jr . Hamilton. Bret Lin- Harrisonburg. Cynthia Bailey. Harrison- Dennis Long. Thurmont; Sarah Osborn.

Thompson. Jr . Henager. Taron Thorpe. Whigham. Albert Hurst. Ochlocknee; ger, Peebles; Oklahoma: Rodney Baker. burg. Howard Barr. Damascus. Mark Keymar. Massachusetts: Melissa Lopes. Newviiie. Arizona: Lisa Gathn, Buckeye. Melvm Johnson. Jr . Covmglon; Daryl Butler. Mike Butler. Kinta. Terry Carpen- Bolton, Harrisonburg, Roy Dean. Harri- Taunton. Michigan: Bradley Bebow. St Luis ibarroia. Douglas; Tammie Mc- Jones. Whigham. Robby Knight. ter. Arapaho. Tim Courtney. Pryor. Clea- sonburg. Gary Doweii, Rapidan. Wilson Louis: Dennis Bosch. Holland. Dale Dar- Daniel. Tolleson; Donald Mixon. Tacna; Whigham. Hugh Lanier. Cartersville. Au- tus Davis. Mangum. Kent Donica. Har- Eastep. Spring Grove; Kevin Fulks. Fred- ling Willis: Kevin Dulcher. Owosso. George Orona. Sprmgerviiie. Paul Rami- brey Lee, Alma, Collin Lyle. Rockmart. rah. Keeft Felty. Altus. Tim Heinrich. ericksburg. Jeffrey Funkhouser. Chns- Robert Fortme, Honor. Jeffrey Gasper. rez, Tucson. Laura Rayner. Litchfield Timothy Magili. Dallas. Bryan Moore. Billings. Kenneth Karrenbrock. Kmg- tiansburg. Christina Garneau, Midland, Beidmg. Ronald Hostetler. Burr Oak.

Pk . Steven Sipes. San Simon. Gregory Adel. Jonathan Padgett. Baxiey. Ray hsher. James Key. Stillwater. Mark Mark Grim. Stephens City. Jeffrey Hill. Mark House. Webberville. Bruce Lewis. Stewart. Tempe. Arkansas: Terry Barn- Reece. EHijay. Lonme Robinson. Jr., Mannenng. Custer City. G Dustm Mc- Fancy Gap. Debbie Hilton. Elkwood. Jonesville. Jeffrey Locke, Charlotte; Bar- hill. Green Forest. Charles Duren. Rog- Thomasvilie. Grady Thompson ill. Tif- Daniel. McCurtam. Charles McGill. Pra- Kimberly Lineburg. Middietown. Keith ney Marshall. Allen. Todd Mitchell. Burr ers. Debbie Hays. FayetteviHe. Teresa ton. Anglia Webb. Hahira. Gregory gue. Douglas McMurtrey. Cherokee. Jay May. Bergton; Glen McClenny. Pamplm. Oak. Shawn Newport. Constantme; Hendnx. Marshall. Tony Holden. Lake Wright. Talking Rock. Hawaii: Chan Ka- Mmton. Fay. Darren Nelson. Beaver. Robert Millner. Goode. Dwight Newman. David Pape. Mayviiie: Dale Sanford.

City; Scott Liggett. Nail. Paula Pearson. waucbi. Kailua. Idaho: Kieet Barclay. Steven Nunley. Marlow. Shelly Peper. Harrisonburg. Elmer Oakes. Jr . Spot- Snover. Minnesota: Patrick Arndorlcr. Prairie Grove. Jeftrey Ray. Lavaca. Sterling. Mark Fnsbie. Kuna. James Hill. Adair. Sidney Post. Crescent. David sylvania. Richard Owen. Callaway. Win- LeRoy: Mark Bcrnmg. Elk River. Keith Jeannie Toiiey. Camden. Johnnie Van- Nampa. Allan Holmes. Buriey. Enc Shatter. Pond Creek. Todd Siegmann. ston Phillips. Waynesboro. Wilmer Phil- Dorpmghaus, Fulda. Bill Gilien. Morris- denack. Lincoln. California Terry Aloe'- Isom. FruiHand. Brett Reynolds. Kuna. Hennessey. Bryan Smith. Tipton. Robert lips. Waynesboro. Steven Reedy. tuwn, Dean Harder, Mountain Lake, Joe stein, Visalia. Timothy Albiani, Elk Jay Schindler, Idaho Falls, Illinois: Spencer, Elgin. Tim Starks. Manchester, Linville, Kevin Semones. Hillsvilte. Heinze, Belgrade; Wesley Houghton, Oli- Grove. Stacey Baker, Lodi, Jess Barajas, David Anderson, Sycamore; Darren Bai- Mike Vandevier, Tishomingo, Victor James Shiflet Hmton. Michael Wanger. via; Scott Juven, Fergus Falls: Kurt North Hollywood; Serena Benadum, ley. Xema; Todd Barkley, Medora, Debo- Wall, Perkins, Jerry Ward, Talala: Sta- Dayton, Teresa Widener. Glade Spring. Kottke, Buffalo Lake: Randy Lipinski. Gait; Rick Carsey. Kingsburg; Christo- rah Boesche, Dekalb; David Bnnt. Syca- cey Webster, Deer Creek, Rodney Wher- David Winston. Gladys Washington: Eden Valley; David Olson, Moorhead; pher Cockburn. Goshen, Timothy more, Lars Carlberg, Canton. Timothy ntt, Custer, Mike Willis. Lanapah. Ore- April Cargill. Kennewick. Kevin Erickson. Daniel Palmer, Fairfax; Dawn Schmidtke, Coelho. Chowchilla; Steven Davis, Santa Carlson, Galesburg. Edward Chausse. gon: Lance Bicket. Beavercreek, Ferndale: Linda Harry. Olympia. Kyle Fairmont, John Seeger, Mahnomen; Paula; Brock Edwards. Rough & Ready; Nokomis; Michael Chausse, Nokomis; Adeanne Carter, Medlord, Doug Case, Hartmeier, Fairtieid. Cody Hassler. Low- Gary Sloan. Plainview, Kim Strege, Ni- Jeff Erquiaga, Lake City, Cam Estes, Tom Clausen. Genoa; Kevin Donoho, Lowden, WA; Brian Cyrus. Sisters. Ron- den, Timothy Hiimes. Othello. Laurence collet, Donald Thorpe, Kandiyohi; Kevin Chino; Joseph Faria, Visalia; Mathew Paw Paw, Thomas Fitschen, Washburn; ald Diermier, Albany; David Etzel, Howard, Medical Lake. Katnenne ivey. Wetzel, Waterville; Mississippi: William Feigel, Santa Ysabel, Gary fernandes. Lynn Granby, Verona: Dale Hoffman, Turner; Tami Fletcher, Tillamook; Gregg Yelm, Kevin Kaech, Centralia. Jeff Kum- Austin, Mize; Jeffery Broome. Carson; Tulare; Domenic Fino, Dmuba, Robert Sycamore. Michael Jones, Sublette, Lafayette, Monmouth; John Manning, mer, Othello; Lavern Lmde. Granger. Robert Patterson, Nettleton; Marty Wal- French, Visalia; Randy Gardner, Kings- Brian Kammes, Sycamore; Rodney Kin- Klamath Falls; Kevin McDonald, Scio; Ben Phelps, Prosser. Darm Roddewig. ton, Nettleton; Duane Weems, Laurel: burg; Heidi Garrett, Watertord, Edward zinger, New Athens; Randy Lobbig, Dean A. McKay, St. Paul; Tony Tacoma, Jay Schmitt. Enumclaw. Carrie Missouri: Cherlyn Adams, Lamar; Max Hartzell. Cayucos; Thomas Henslee, Brighton, Jeffrey Maierholer, Marseilles; Schwartz, Powell Butte; William Shibley. Stonecipher, Waitsburg. Patty Wallace. Alleger, Strafford; Bryan Allison, Fle- Kingsburg; Brian Heuga, Lancaster; Charles Schone, Bluffs; Velynna Scran- Estacada; Pennsylvania: Jay Andrus, Cheney; Alan Zion. Wmlock. Wesl Vir- mington; Jerry Barnes, Columbia, Brad- Trinh Hua. Panorama City; Kevin Koe- Ion, Nebo; Brent Seggebruch, Onarga, Granville Summit; Donald Carter, Mc- ginia: Donald All. Keyset. T Neiii ley Bruse, Princeton; Michelle Collins, lewyn. Hantord; Richard Kyutoku, Sali- Benjamin Stratemeyer, Metropolis; Pa- Donald; Laurie Duran, Bulger; David Banks, Harpers Ferry. Kevin Chambers. West Plains; Nancy Crane, Stockton; nas; Randal Layne. Sanger; Brenda trick Toohill, LeRoy: Teresa Turnbull, Feidt, Elizabethville; James Foertsch, Shenandoah Junction. Michael Elmore. Mike Craven, Norborne; Billy Dugan, Lowe. Orland; Roben McCabe, Merced; Gnggsville; Kent Weber, Cissna Park; Butler, Stephen Haagen. Howard; John Second Creek. Joseph Hatton. Troy: Buffalo; Oavid Eaheart, Miami; Robert David Mendonca, Visalia; John Nock, Mark Wirsing, DeKalb; Indiana: Karen Haldeman, Annville; C Andrew Hess, William Lantz. Jr . Aurora: Floyd Floyd, Leopold; Richard Fordyce. Be- Chico; Vincent Nunes. Merced; Manuel Abel, Spnngville; Denny Addington, Robesonia; Edwin Hostetter, Annville; Muncy, Gallipolis Ferry; Kimberly Prin- thany; Michelle Fugate. Rogersviiie; Oliveira III, Bakersfield; Brett Perry, Keystone; Darrin Altord, Vevay; Anthony Mervin Keagy, Washington Boro, Jeffrey gle, Ripley; Brent Sayre, Kenna; Tammy Shondell Haerr, Taylor; Kevin Hartschen, Maxwell; Darlene Pinheiro, Tipton, Vir- Bailey, Goshen; Craig Brandenburg, Kennedy, Butler; Gail Lehman, Eliza- Sayre, Ripley; Beth Scott, Beaver; Wis- Eagleville: Brad Hasenjaeger, New Ha- ginia Potter, El Caion; Geraldine Preved- Rensselaer; John Ertel, Batesville; Phillip bethtown; H Stephen Main, Jr., Lan- consin: Regma Berget, Gratiot: David ven; Thomas Herx, Eldon; Leslie Longan elli, Watsonville; Richard Rezendes, Jr., Ferrel, Frankfort; Ronald Funk, Wood- caster; Todd Miller. Hamburg; Deborah Call, Osseo; Rosann Dax, Luxemburg; III, California; Todd Lynde, Windsor; Chowchilla; David Robinson, Gonzales; burn, Robert Furnish, Vevay; Patti Palmer. Little Marsh; Michael Pflieger, Randy Dreier, Norwafk, Jenifer Erb, Ralph Nelson, Farber; Richard Norns, Leroy Pocha, Ceres; Jason Rodriguez, Ghere, Frankfort, Mindy Hornback. Hopeland; David Rice, Jr., Kempton, Shiocton. Jeffrey Falk, Monroe; Regan Powersville, Cynthia Powell, Reeds; Paso Robles. Judy Rogers, Oroville; Franklin; Roy Howe, Hudson; Thomas Esther Shelatree-Borchert, Parker; Lyle Farmer, South Wayne; Scott Gaffney. Gary Puckett. Hamilton; Darren Redd, Deborah Schmall, Fresno. Fred Schultz, Knollman, Liberty. Chrislopher Mc- Sherman, Mansfield; Scott Troutman, Barneveld: David Gauger, Denmark; Ste- Halfway; Jeffrey Sayre, Milan, Stanley Exeter; Damn Silveria. Tracy, Stacy Kinney, Hope; Joe Neher, Madison; Mohrsville; Brandon Weary, Newviiie; ven Gropp, Spencer, Todd Halbach, Sievers. Jackson; Chris Webber, Lad- Slaughter, Julian; Traci Sliester, Prather. David Roberts, Syracuse; Doris Sips. Timothy Wetzel, Middleburg, Rhode Is- New Holstein; Cheryl Helmeid, Blan- donia; Kenneth Wood, Norborne; Mon- Teddi Snyder-Mays. Firebaugh. Lori Spencer; Brian Snyder, Winchester; land: Linda Tetreault, Lincoln. Soulh chardville; Mary Henning, Fall Creek; tana: Nick Flynn, Fairview; Keith Glass, Sousa, Tipton; Jon Tollenaar, Elk Grove, Scott Strong. Lebanon. Timothy Wynck, Carolina: Frank Dorn, Edgefield, Oarren Kittleson, Ml Horeb; Cheryl Denton. James Glennie, Judith Gap; John Vierra. Orland; Joseph Vierra, Liv- Michtgantown, Iowa: Jeff Bohr, Well- Terrence Larnmore, Gresham, Daniel Kunde, Oshkosh; Stanley Moser, Hills- Vaughn Holtz, Fairfield; Bruce Larsen, ingston; Jeffrey Wilbur, Tulare; Colo- man, David Decker, Walker; Kevin Poston, Gresham, John Watt, Iva; South boro, Richard Nelson, Dresser; Troy Op- Plentywood, Paul Maphies, Fairfield. rado: Steven Hale. Montrose; Pankey Eblen, Creston; Shane Fuessley, Walker: Dakota: Chad Ballhagen, Wilmot, Pennie sal, BlL5 Mounds, Alan Paulson, Colum- Steven Thuesen, Reserve; Nebraska: Jacque, Craig; Stacey Kelly, Greeley; Adam Gauger, West Liberty; Irvin Haan, Blum. Reliance; Timothy Heilman, Bow- bus, Jeffery Pickengn, Menomonie. Oennis Althouse, Waverly; Brian Bauer. Kent Lebsack, Sterling. Kevin May, La- Parkereburg; Mark Henry, Whittemore; die; Darrin Ihnen. Hurley; Todd Koerner. Robert Rowbolham. Walworth, Daren Fairbury; Staci Beeson, Blue Hill; Robert mar; Michael McCue, Arriba; Troy Mer- Kelly James, Mount Ayr, Bryan Keitzer, Marion, Michelle Rook. Clear Lake, Sandman, Cumberland; Dave Schaefer, Gestring, Red Cloud, Steve Jacobson. rill, Brush; Roger Seedorl. Yuma. Brent Mediapolis, Richard Meyer, Iowa Falls: Bradley Smidt. Lennox, Tennessee: Platteville; David Schlies, Denmark; Jef- Axtell; Bnan Johnson, Holdrege; Mitchell Vieselmeyer. Amherst; Douglas Vondy. Dennis North, Monroe; Brad Otto. Lime Harold Bell. Dresden; Missy Burrough, frey Sigg. Mineral Point; Timothy Smith. Johnson, Lincoln; David Koepke, Blue Woodrow. Connecticut: W Todd Clark, Springs, Mike Rankin, Iowa Falls, Mick Halls; William Butler. Smithville; Freddy Pulaski; Jeff Sommers, Plover; Gary Hill; Neal Lewis, Ruskm, Gregg Luther, Lebanon; Lisa Kaechele, Trumbull, Wil- Sager, Atlantic; Greg Stark, Riceville; Cherry, Halls, Timothy Chowning, White Staszak. Bonduel. Scott Swain, Deer- Kilgore, Patricia Mlady, Verdigre; James son Korth. Cornwall Bridge. James Douglas Steele, Anita, Christopher Stoll, House, William Espey. Jr., Huntingdon, lield; Phillip Tachick. Pound; Cory Tryg- Nygren. Mead; Marc Peters, Hampton; Smilh, Lebanon, Sandra Weingart, Lamoni; Eric Ulferts, Anamosa, Jon Erie Pamela Farmer, Spnngville; Bart Griffin, gestad. Virogua; Paul Turba. Elkhart Doug Sterkel. Edgar; Bradley Wilkins, North Franklin; Delaware: James Mas- Van Manen, Kellogg, Kevin Wubbena. Watertown. Rector Miller. LaFollette, Mi- Lake; ark Zimmerman, Osseo. Wyo- Amsworth, Nevada: Neil McQueary, ten, Smyrna, Dean Stotler. Clayton, Garrison; Kansas: Daniel Bliss, Ogallah; chael Moore, Adams, Douglas Morris. ming: Charles Bayles, Gillette: Bonnie Ruby Valley; Tyler Seal, Elko; Craig Florida: Ira Barrow. Orlando, Shane Steve Brandyberry, Hill City; Wallace Lexington; Steven Munsey, Miday; Wil- Binning. Pinedale; Joseph Campbell, Brooks, Christmas; Kelly Busch, Gaines- Brockhoft, Hiawatha; Kimberly Buethe, liam Nash, Greenbrier. Randy Petty, Riverton: Vince Dolbow, Pavillion, Troy ville; Lynnetle Dallimore, Myakka City: Lincolnville, Stacey Campbell, Atchison, Gordonsville, Thomas Rimmer. Cedar Gladson, Gillette. David Petsch. Meri- Lee DuPont, Bunnell; Sherry Gillis Farrcn Constable. Blue Rapids, David Grove, John Scarlett, New Market, Ja- den. Lloyd Thiel. Ralston. Kelly Thron-

''e; 10 Willox. Douglas Westville; Michelle Hazeliinp Nok Frohberg, Wa' Roger Glenn, Gar- mie Simonton. Yuma, Stacey Turner, burg. Powell: James November 13-15. 19 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS Stars Over Star Farmers America

Sponsored on the national level Sponsored on the local and state Stars Over America audio-visual by Executive Sponsors of the level by Federal Crop Insurance Sponsored by The National FFA National FFA Foundation Corporation General Fund

Jeffrey A. Sigg, 22. son of Joe and David Brian Petsch, 2\. son of Muriel

Shirley Sigg of Mineral Poinl. Wiscon- Petsch o( Meriden. Wyoming, is the sin, is the FFA s Central Region Star FFA's Western Region Star Farmer. Farmer. Jeflrey. dairy iarm owner and David is a rancher who owns one-quar- operator, bough! his first two calves in ter ot and shares management responsi- 1979 and began (arming full-time in bilities for Petsch Ranches, Inc.; Pelsch 1983 by renting 121 acres and milking Land Company, and Petsch Farms LTD.

Her s 31 i His share includes about 9,000 acres of ing cows, and about 30 heifers, year- land and about 500 head of cattle The lings and cows ready to calve. The Petsch family runs a cow/calf operation Blanchardville-Pecatonica FFA member with nearly 1,200 mother cows Since also raises 100 acres of alfalfa, corn his lather died last year, the manage- and oats. Jeff has returned 90 percent ment ol the operation has been shared of his income into improvements lor the between David, his brother and uncle. farm Improvements include: remodeled David balances leed rations, provides milking bam, which included installing health care for stock, keeps extensive 31 new milking stanchions; a five-year records and may oversee up to 30 54' 99' crop rotation schedule, a by workers during spring branding The Al-

machine shed, and a concrete silo for bin FFA member is now a ranch man- haylage and corn silage. agement student at Sheriden C JL Christopher Hugh Thompson. 21. son Todd Owen Miller, 21, son of Ernest Don and Virginia Thompson of Midland and Joyce Miller of Hamburg, Pennsyl-

City, Alabama, is the FFA Southern Re- vania, is the Eastern Region Star Farmer

gion Star Farmer In high school, after of the FFA. As one-third partner in his his father's heart attack, Chris decided family's dairy, Todd increased their cat- to take over the third generation farm tle's feed efficiency by developing better

Chris usually works 500 to 600 acres in rations and thus increased milk and fat vegetables, and 200 to 300 acres in row production while decreasing feed costs, crops. The Dale County FFA member Todd is in charge of the 703 acres of al- plans to expand to 1.000 acres of vege- falfa and corn the Millers raise to feed lables and sell his produce even farther the cattle During the winter, he over-

north than Georgia. When Chris took sees maintenance and repair of all over the operation, he added 480 acres equipment and machinery, and helps his ol vegetables to the 700 acres ol soy- partners with the milking. Todd started beans double-cropped behind wheat. He his own dairy herd with 20 cows and

bought nearly 300 acres and all the has increased it to 109 while also rent- farm's eguipment from his father, in- ing 50 acres within the partnership lor

cluding four tractors and the field ma- corn and alfalfa. chinery that will help him operate Thompson Farms for one more genera-

These are the highest honors any FFA member in production agriculture and Star Agribusinessmen agribusiness can obtain. These eight regional winners, four from each area, were chosen from the 735 American Farmer Degree winners for possessing outstanding abilities in leadership, exceptional knowledge and progressive methods in today's agriculture

Each Star recieved $2,000 while each regional received $1 ,000 upon the winners announcement after the Stars Over America Pagent which included a multi-image audio-visual presentation on each regional star's program.

Richard Y. Kvutoku, 19, son of John Todd Wilkinson. 20, son of Jesse and

and Jennie Kyutoku of Salinas, Califor- Nancy of White House, Tennessee, is

nia, is the FFA Western Region Star the FFA's Southern Region Star Agribu- Agribusmessman. Richard now owns 10 sinessman. At his Wilkinson Plant Cen- percent ot the family's cut tlower busi- ter, Todd sells vegetable and bedding ness. He receives 2.5 percent ol the plants, landscape and garden supplies,

ownership each year in exchange for la- and a variety of nursery stock As a bor and management of the nursery and freshman in high school, he sold the eventually will own 25 percent of the vegetables he grew in his vo-ag class business. His jobs on the 10-acre oper- through a roadside market After he sold ation include flower bed preparation, his half of the greenhouse he and an-

light and temperature control, fertilizing, other studen! built, Todd borrowed harvesting, and grading flowers. His money and built two large greenhouses

specialties are improving the efficiency for his own business Todd is a sopho-

of the nursery and marketing roses to more in agricultural education at the

be sold across the country. This (all the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He Gonzales FFA member will be a sopho- is specializing in ornamental horticulture more at Cal Poly State University major- and landscape design and plans to leach ing in agricultural business manage- vocational agriculture

Mark William Elsass, 21, son of Wil- Joe Heinze, 21, son of David and Carol

liam and Bonnie Elsass ol Anna. Ohio is Hemze of Belgrade. Minnesota, is the the Eastern Region Star Agribusiness- FFA Central Region Star Agribusiness-

man for the FFA Mark is a feed and man. In high school Joe worked on his grain salesman, livestock feed specialisl neighbor's 2,300-acre farm and eventu- and assistant branch manager of Prov- ally moved up to become foreman. He ico-Kettlersville. a division of Botkins was responsible for repair and mainle-

Grain and Feed Company based in Ohio nance of all equipment and machinery. He is now in the employee training pro- He also does custom machinery fabrica- *e into management tion and repair work. Now Joe is the 135-employee company m two lull-time herdsman for a 110-cow dairy years. He began as general salesman. tarm. with responsibility for feed ra- grain tester and grader, chemical and tions, breeding and milk qualify. He

fertilizer lormulator, and feed mixer He plans to operate his own dairy within 10 was promoted to controller of Provrco's years Farm management classes at the chemical warehouse plant before moving local vocational technical school, exlra to assistant manager. Mark has initialed custom welding jobs and an option to some innovative changes, such as the buy into the dairy herd he manages, are Star Farmer of America- computer-based nutritional program for a lew of the ways he's working toward Christopher Hugh Thompson, Midland City, Alabama 11 area dairy farmers. owning his Iarm. nzmzmmt FO/?rH£A/£WF/££DS

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MADE INI nznsEKm* iMMIMVi-tiM \m OFAGMO/irUfif 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 1986 Building Our American BOAC

Communities Sponsored by RJft Nabisco, Inc. Achievement in Volunteerism Award Winners

Sponsored by RJft Nabisco, Inc.

These awards are to recognize 50 State winners tor their individual achieve- ments and leadership in community development through participation in chapter BOAC projects The following individuals were acknowledged at the 4th National FFA Conference on Community Development September 27—

October 1, 1986 in Washington, DC

Nalional Winner^Jim Fink, Union, Gram Millord: Florida: Laura Austin, Missouri Winter Park; Georgia: Jeff Rowland. 1st Runner-Up— David Fuhr, Elkton, Perry High; Hawaii: Wayne A Yamada, South Dakota James Dole; Idaho: Willie Graham, Deary; Indiana: Mary Calherine Fries, 2nd Runner-Up—John McGaughey. Columbia City, Kentucky: Lora Beth New Lexington, Ohio Lowe, Gallatin Co., Maine: Shawn Sandstrom, Caribou; Massachusetts: National Finalists Arthur Smith. Cape Cod; Michigan: Partee, Breckenndge. Alabama: Allen Knight, Opleika; Illinois: Scott Minnesota: Troy Spangler, Franklin Grove; Iowa: Stacey A. Rosenberg, Sherburn; Ne- Bruce Meinders, Buffalo Center, Kansas: braska: Jennifer Taylor. Ravenna. Ne- Building Our American Communities (BOAC) awards recognize chapters who Gregg Doud. Mankato, Louisana: Don- vada: Ramsey Buffham, Diamond have committed all their members to making their a community a better Mountain Eureka; New Hampshire: Tim- ald C. Slemmans II. Carencro; Mary- place to live and work through special community improvement projects. othy Colby, Much-to-Do; New Jersey: land: Harry Nelson Burns Jr , Bruns- wick; Mississippi: Timothy Beach, Robert A Oickerson, Middlesex-East nesboro; Mississippi: East Marion; Pine Columbia; Montana: Douglas Larry Brunswick; New Mexico: James Jones, Grove; Missouri: Koshkonong, Hannibal; Goddard; York: Gary Munson. Che- Frank, Park City; Pennsylvania: James New Lamar Nebraska: Lakeview. Nevada: Future Conservationists. Shirk, Holland; Tennessee: mung-Tioga The Elma FFA Chapter The chapter's The Battled FFA Chapter Their proiect, A. New Diamond Mountain-Eureka, Ruby Moun- North Carolina: Robert Crabb, Bartlett Robert Singleton. Arlington, Washing- project, titled "Ag Boosters Challenge titled "FAITH" or "Farmers Are Into tain, New Jersey: Middlesex County, Don Pranle, Elma; West Vir- Yancey, North Dakota: Sorenson, Toward Regional Economic Enhance- Tennessee Homecoming' was a local Ion: Dennis New Mexico: Raton; New York: Che- Williston; Greg Cypert, Pur- ginia: Vickie Coen, Farmington Oklahoma: ment" or "ABC-TREE," was a reforest- effort in the stale-wide "Tennessee Future .; mung-Tioga Conserv Madison: cell; Oregon: Mike Bateman, Forest ing program for the depressed timber Homecoming" program of community North Carolina: West Carteret, North Grove; Rhode Island: Chris A. Cahoon, industry in Iheir town When unemploy- involvement and improvements. The State Finalists Iredell; North Dakota: Williston Ohio: Chariho, South Carolina: Keith Allen Triangle ment in the community hit 26 percent. chapter restored their town's Bowling Green; Buckeye Valley; West Alaska: Chris Petty, North Pole; Ari- Moore, Mullins, Texas: Cory Turner, Elma FFA members organized a program Park by planting more than 70 trees, 90 Muskingum; Trumbell Co. Joint Vo zona: Frankie Auza, Antelope, Arkansas: Brownsboro; Utah: Sandra Kouman- that would create jobs and provide job shrubs and hundreds of other plants. For- Sch ; Oklahoma: Konawa; Oregon: Lavaca; California: dakis. Granite Mountain; Vermont: Jan- signs and Wayne Martin Jr., training. Using other groups in the com- They built a gazebo, erected est Grove; Pennsylvania: Twin Valley; Rene' Barefoot, Kmgsburg, Colorado: ine Mason, Benninglon, Virginia: Carol munity, timber companies and fhe slate installed fencing, lights and flagpoles. Penns Manor; South Carolina: Mullins. Lance Hines, Olathe, Connecticut: Karen Terwilliger. Abingdon; Wisconsin: Rod- Department of Natural Resources as re- Through this project they worked with Paul M. Dorman. Tennessee: Bradley; Richard. Rockville; Delaware: Yolonda ney Seibel. Bloomer; Wyoming: Bill sources for linances and intormalion, local government, civic clubs, local Texas: Brownsboro; Calallen, Lorena; Wolff, Campbell County the members led the drive that refo- businesses and their Chamber of Com- Ulah: Springville, Washington: Yelm; rested 2,000 acres with 940,000 trees merce The members' efforts saved the Mossyrock; Wisconsin: Blanchardville- The initial project generated a half year's town about S44.000 in labor and other Pecatonica; Monroe; Waupaca; part and full-lime employment for abouf cosls that it would have taken to com- Bloominglon plete their volunteer project National FFA Bronze Gold The New Lexington FFA Chapter. A sur- Alabama: Daleville; W A Berry; J. R. Alabama: Opelika. Arizona: Antelope; Safety Pittard Vocational; Dale Chapter vey by the members determined their Area County, Georgia: Perry High, Illinois: Sycamore: community was in need of some out- Alaska: Delta Junction; Arizona: Buck- Warsaw: Somonauk-Leland; Blufts: De- door recreation facilities for camping, eye; Arkansas: Valley Springs; Stuttgart; Kalb, Suburban Dist. 214-211; hiking, fishing, boating and trap-shoot- NW California: Fresno Unified; Colorado: Franklin Center; Indiana: Columbia City; Awards ing. Working with the Ohio Department Kim; Connecticut: Northwestern Re- Iowa: Buffalo Center Bison; Wilton, Al- ot Natural Resources, the members ob- gional; Rockville Vo-Ag; Delaware: Mil- Sponsored by Dow Chemical gona; Starmont, Kansas: Jackson tained funds to purchase and renovate a ford; Smyrna; Middletown, Florida: Sar- U.S.A. and Farm and Industrial Heights; Mankato, Kentucky: Gallatin 47-acre park area. They built shelters, asota Vo-Ag; North Fort Myers, Hawaii: County; Spencer County; Louisiana: Equipment Institute camp sites, showers, picnic tables and Waialua; Idaho: Meridian. Illinois: Carencro; Maryland: Brunswick; Mis- Dixon; Roseville; Winchester; Genoa- shooting ranges They cleaned the Chapters presented with a gold, silver or bronze Chapter Safety Award souri: Union; Westran. Osceola; Mon- whole area, re-slocked the fish pond Kingston; Indiana: Carroll (Flora); superior efforts in promoting and insuring health/safety in their com- tana: Park City; Nebraska: Ravenna; showed and then publicized Ihe availability of the Princeton; Iowa: Linn-Mar; Estherville, Leigh; New Mexico: Roswell Goddard; munities, homes and schools. facility to the public The new Perry Mount Ayr, North Polk; Cumberland and North Carolina: Bartlett Yancey, Ohio: County Gun Club now provides a safe, Massena; Lincoln; Riceviile; Kansas: New Lexington, Otsego, Indian Valley; Plamville; Arkansas City, Peabody, Loui- Gold clean facility (or family camping, civic Pipestone; Missouri: Perryville, Halfway; Oklahoma: Purcell; Pennsylvania: meetings other activities The proj- siana: Ward III: Oak Grove. Maine: Car- and Alabama: Wesl Limestone; Fort Payne; Montana: Fairfield; Nebraska: Lakeview; Grassland, Elizabethtown. Soulh Dakota: ect created additional revenue lor the ibou; Limestone; Massachusetts: Cape Scottsboro; J.R Pittard; Arizona: Ante- Nevada: Carson Valley; New York: Che- Elkton; Harnsburg; Clark; Tennessee: lunity and about seven full-time Cod Tech; Essex; Pathfinder; Michigan: lope: Arkansas: Lavaca; Colorado: Ar- mung-Tioga; North Carolina: Chase, Bartlett; Utah: Granite Mountain; Vir- Marshall; Minnesota: Southland, Made- ickaree, Moffat County; Connecticut: North Iredell. North Lenoir; Ohio: Col- ginia: Abingdon; Broadway, Marion Jun- lia, Pierz, Pine Island; Appleton; Mis- Housatonic Valley; Florida: Bunnell. Sar- umbiana County JVS; Alexander; Green- ior. Washington: Elma. Montesano; souri: El Dorado Springs. Montana: asota Vo-Ag; Illinois: Sycamore; Bush- ville, Oklahoma: Purcell; Alius, Oregon: West Virginia: Marion County; Wiscon- Cascade; Nebraska: Verdigre; New nell-Praine City; Clinton; Blufts; Win- Illinois Valley; South Carolina: Pleasant sin: Janesville-Parker. Hustisford Vo-Ag; Trie Mankato FFA Chapter. This small Hampshire: Much-To-Do; Exeter Area; chester; Rochelle; Indiana: Carroll Fort Hill; Soulh Dakola: Harnsburg; Ulah: Denmark, Bloomer New Jersey: Camden Tech-East; North town, suflering the effects of a de- Wayne, Southwestern-Hanover, Iowa: Lehi; Virginia: Bluestone Middle; Gretna an in- Carolina: South Lenoir; Clinfon; North pressed larm economy, needed Mediapolis. Cascade; Buttalo Cenler Bi- Junior High, Washington: Winlock, Wy- dustry that would provide jobs and reve- Dakota: Rugby, Oklahoma: Enck, Ore- Silver son; Marengo; Prairie: Cresion; Esther- oming: Gillette nue. The chapter surveyed the gon: Lebanon; Rhode Island: Chariho, ville. Montana: Park City; Nebraska: communities' needs and then surveyed Alabama: George W Long; Houston Soulh Carolina: Brirton's Neck; Texas: Leigh, Superior; Ohio: Miami Trace; Bronze production capacity of fhe County; Alaska: North Pole, Arkansas: Cleburne; Katy; Sierra Blanca, Cotton the alfalfa Bowling Green; River Valley; South Da- area. with the National Hay Lavaca, California: Kmgsburg, Colo- Center, Hamlin; Sulphur Springs; Chico; Working kola: Roslyn, Tennessee: Bradley; California: Mt. Whitney; Sutter, Dela- Association, the city council, a rado: Olathe; Florida: Winter Park, New Ysleta; Avery; Gralord, Mason; Happy, Growers Woodbury; Texas: Ysleta; Virginia: Es- ware: Smyrna; Georgia: Towns County; regional planning council and Iheir land- Smyrna Beach Junior High; Georgia: Ore City; Raymondville; Klein; Vermont: sex; Broadway; James Wood; Liberty Cook; Maine: Limestone; Prespue Isle; grant university, the members provided Newton County; Hawaii: James Doles; Bennington; Virginia: Nelson Senior; Frederick County Junior, Stonewall Jackson Jr.; Washing- Maryland: Walkersville; the information and support that suc- Idaho: Deary; Illinois: Herscher, Mt. Liberty Junior; Northampton High; Essex; Minne- ton: Elma; Yelm. West Virginia: Marion Vo-Tech; Massachusetts: altalta-cubing Carroll, Indiana: Carroll Fort Wayne; Washington: Enumclaw: West Virginia: ceeded in bringing an County; Hampshire County. Wisconsin: sota: West Concord; Willmar; Madelia; ti- Marengo, Andrew; Prai- Greenbrier East; Wisconsin: Manawa; business to Mankato. Their project, Iowa: Creston, Denmark, Monroe; Beaver Dam. Wyo- Westbrook; Missouri: Carthage, Ne- Revival ot American Com- rie; Webster; Kansas: Winfield; Marion Marion; Oshkosh West; Auburndale; tled "Total an ming: Douglas braska: St. Edward; Red Cloud; Rav- munity" or "TRAC" generated $78,000 Florence; Louisiana: Midland; Maryland: Darlington; Turtle Lake; Granton; Bay enna. New Hampshire: Much-To-Do; first five months and Frederick County Vo-Tech Ctr; Michigan: Port; Madison East; Wyoming: Pine in revenue in the Silver New Jersey: Belvidere. Gloucesler will eventually creale aboul 35 jobs Breckenndge; Minnesota: Sherburn. La- Bluffs; Gillette County; New Mexico: Goddard; Raton; Alabama: Cold Springs High; Daleville New York: Lisbon. North Carolina: High; Crossville. Arizona: Peoria, Arkan- Soulh Johnston; South Rowan, West In sas: Hartford; Stuttgart, Delaware: Mil- Carteret; North Dakota: Williston; Ore- Food For The National Convention Pennsylvania: Cedar lord, Florida: Lake Butler Junior; Idaho: gon: Sherwood; Meridian. Illinois: DeKalb. Carlyle. Crest, Elizabethtown; Soulh Carolina: America FFA Public Review LeRoy; Southwestern; Warsaw; Water- Paul M Dorman. South Dakota: Willow man; Indiana: Prairie Heights. Iowa: Lake, Texas: Baytown-Robert E. Lee; Sponsored by Mobay Chemical Service Webster City; Eagle Grove. Vinton, Kan- Virginia: Carroll County; Wisconsin: Auburn; Corporation, Agricultural sas: Hill City; Clay Center; Saml Marys, Blanchardville-Pecatonica: New Granton; Dar- Chemical Division Campaign Jackson Heights; Winfield: Louisiana: Oshkosh West; Mishicol; lington; West De Pere. Mauston; Hustis- A special video presentation was pre- Hathaway. South Lafourche, Oak Grove; Holslein; Horeb; Ore- The new Food For America malenals pared and presented during the conven- Michigan: Van Buren Skills Center. Fow- ford; New Mount Morris; gon; Sauk Prairie were introduced at last year's conven- lion via FFA's closed-circuit television lerville; Minnesota: Lanesboro; tion and were designed to educate system. The program drew elemenls of America's school children about agricul- Ihe convention proceedings together in a wishing The 1987 television Public Service An- teacher/advisors and students to fast-paced review of stage activities. receive from their vo- nouncement was premiered at the con- AgEd send or messages contests, meetings and Five chapters from Kansas and Missouri Career Show, or at venlion during a special recognition of ag students classmates home. presented the Food For America pro- other FFA activities aound Kansas City. Ihe 150lh anniversary of Deere & Co. Network gram to metropolitan schools during the The PSA drove home the many chal- convenlion: Liberty Senior High School, lenging career opportunities available to Holden High School, Odessa Senior young people and the role that FFA and This year hands-on Ag Ed Training, ad- High School, Louisburg High School vocational agriculture play in oblaining vanced and technical sessions were and Atchison County Community High once again ottered. The special message School. 14 center was again in operalion tor November 13-15, 19 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS National FFA Chapter Award Program

City Senior; Suwannee; Ponce de Leon ton, Gilmer. Iowa Park; Booker; Lorena. Senior; Lafayette Senior; Lake Butler Latexo: Hamlin. Frankston, Prainland; Senior; Georgia: Gilmer County; Colquitt Tom Bean; Piano Senior; Dumas; Gar- County. Idaho: Kuna; Meridian, Illinois: land; Ysleta, Kingsvilte. Mansfield; Liv- DeKalb; Salem. Teutopolis, Warsaw; NW ingston, Utah: 8ear River; Springville. Suburban District 214-211. Sparland, Vermont: Enosburg; Virginia: Laurel Westmer, Moweaqua; Tuscola, South- Park; Caroline. Stonewall Jackson Jr., western (Piasa); Cissna Park; Indiana: Wast Virginia: Marion County; Mason Carroll; Southwestern-Hanover. Mt Ver- County Vocational; Wisconsin: Beaver non (Oist X), Western Boone, Iowa: Dam. De Pere. New Auburn, New Hol- Marengo; Vinton. North Polk; Waverly- stem, Madison East; Delavan-Darien; Stiell Rock, Dysart-Geneseo, Kansas: West OePere; Blanchardville-Pecatonica. Mission Valley; Hill City, Unmntown; Marshfield. Granton, Mauston; Janes- Cherryvale, Arkansas City; Labette ville-Parker; Bloomer County, Winlield, Kentucky: Scott County; Barren County; Apollo, Oldham Bronze County; Louisiana: Carencro; Midland, Maryland: Brunswick Senior; Hartord Alabama: Dale County High; Ider; Vo-Tech. Michigan: Hopkins, Byron; George W Long; Daleville. Douglas; Unionville-Sebewaing Area, Minnesota: Scottsboro, Elkmont (Limestone Willmar; Sherburn; Greenbush; Lake- County), Alaska: Delta Junction; North

field; Madelia, Belgrade. Missouri: Car- Pole; Arkansas: Fayetteville, Lonoke;

thage; Hallway; Lakeland R-lll; El Dor- County Line. California: Fallbrook; 327 ado Springs, Carl Junction; Aurora; Norco: Colorado: 8yers. Flagler, Con- Bowling Green; Bellevue; Oklahoma: The Albany R-3; Four Rivers AVTS- Washing- necticut: Housatonic Valley, Delaware: This award is tor chapters who have reached the rating level of a Superior Lawton, Owasso, Guthrie, Chickasha; ton; Owensville: Chillicothe. Cass County Smyrna; Millord, Florida: Lake Butler Chapter by organizing and conducting an exceptional program ot activities Purcell. Billings; Springer, Tennessee: Voc-Tech; Montana: Flathead, Bainville, Junior; West Orange; Georgia: Pierce that provided valuable experiences for their members. Each chapter was White House; Bradley; Bartlett; Martin- Nebraska: Norris; St. Edward; New Jer- County, Cherokee; Newton County; Ha- on performance in 11 areas: Supervised Occupational Experience en- fudged Westview; Texas: Baytown, Robert E. sey: Allentown; New York: Sidney; waii: Kailua, Illinois: Hampshire; Ash- terprises, cooperative activities, community service, leadership development, Lee, Clear Creek, Cleburne; Katy; Mis- North Carolina: Bartlett Yancey; North land; Indiana: Angola Indiana, Louisi- earnings and savings by members, state and national activities, conduct of sion, Utah: Millard Eagle, Virginia: Iredell; North Dakota: Williston, James- ana: Kitbourne, Hathaway, Maine: meetings, scholarship, public relations, alumni relations and recreation. James Wood, Strasburg; Broadway; town; Lisbon, Ohio: Southeastern-Clark. Limestone, Presque Isle. Michigan: Ubly; Lakers, Minnesota: Stillwater; Chapters were ranked gold, silver or bronze for their accomplishments. Spotswood, Montevideo Intermediate, Northwestern-Clark; Wilmington; Johns- Appomattox Senior; Fort Defiance; town; Oak Harbor, Elgin, Tinora, Mont- Mississippi: Carthage; Nettleton. New gomery County JVS; Hillsboro; South- Hampshire: Much-To-Oo, New Jersey: son Heights, Kentucky: Spencer County; Washington: Elma. Montesano; Yelm; Gold eastern-Ross, Eastern Brown County; Belvidere; North Carolina: West Car- Breckinridge County; Reidland. Lyon Evergreen; Enumclaw; Wisconsin: Mon- roe; Horeb; Denmark; Wyoming: Eastwood; Oklahoma: Tipton, Holden- teret; Chase; Southern Wayne, South Arkansas: Stuttgart. Colorado: Valley; County; Graves County; Caldwell County; Mount Douglas; Gillette ville: Laverne; Ourant: Allen. Chouteau: Johnston, North Dakota: Lanmore J.E Moffal County, Florida: Sarasota Vo-Ag, Louisiana: Oak Grove High. Michigan: Adair; Shattuck, Wellston, Oologah; Tec- Eastgate; Oklahoma: Pawnee; Thomas; Avon Park; Trenton; Georgia: Perry Marshall; Corunna; Charlotte, Minne- umseh; Kingston, Weleetka, Marlow; Or- Strother, Luther; Glencoe, Oregon: For- High; Franklin County; Illinois: Syca- sota: New Ulm; Cannon Falls Missouri: egon: Yamhill-Carlton, Wallowa; Penn- est Grove, Rhode Island: Scituate; more; Bushnell-Praine City; Amboy; Union; Osceola, Lamar; Troy, Nebraska: sylvania: Twin Valley; Lower Dauphin; South Carolina: Gilbert; South Dakota: Winchester, LeRoy. Clinton; George- Leigh, Lakeview; Nelson, North Bend Silver South Carolina: Pleasant Hill: Paul M. Grolon; Garretson, Tennessee: Heritage, town: Waterman; Indiana: Prairie Central; Two Rivers, East Butler; Blue Alabama: Crossville, Arizona: Antelope, Dorman, South Dakota: Elkton. Roslyn; Lexington. Peabody, Clarksville-North- Heights; 8enton Central, Woodlan; Clin- Hill; Tn County, Verdigre; Nevada: Ruby Peoria: Arkansas: Riverside; Lavaca; Lennox Sundstrom; Tennessee: Powell east; Meigs County, Utah: Tooele; Ver- ton Central; Shenandoah, Tiplon; South- Mountain, Churchill County, New Mex- Marshall; California: Kingsburg; Mt Valley; Cherokee: Woodbury, McMinn mont: North Country; Virginia: Carroll mont; North Montgomery, Iowa: Manch- ico: Las Cruces, Goddard; New York: Whitney-Visaha, Colorado: Delta; Flor- County, Warren County; Polk; Texas: County, Jefferson Forest. Liberty Junior; ester; Algona. Creston; Buffalo Center, Tn-Valley; North Dakota: Rugby; Ohio: ida: Sante Fe Senior; Orlando-Colonial; Pleasanton; James E. Taylor, Ross S. Nelson Senior. West Virginia: Hamp- Prairie; Guttenberg; North Linn, Linn- West Chester, Botkins; Alexander; Buck- Wilhston Senior; Chietland Senior, South Sterling; Callalen; Cal Farley's Boys shire County; Wisconsin: Black Hawk- Mar; De Witt Central; Eslherville; Apling- eye Valley; River View, Columbiana Ranch; East Central; Weatherford: Oay- South Wayne lon; Kansas: Mankato; Plainville; Jack- County JVS; Trumbull County JVS; National FFA Alumni

The Fifteenth National FFA Alumni Convention, held in con|unction with the National FFA Convention, served as a business meeting and awards program for the 126 delegates and approximately 400 Alumni in attendance. The iollowing items were approved during the business meeting;

The FFA Alumni for the first time presented a new membership builder award to state presidents increasing membership by 50 or more in their respective states. Winners from California, Florida. Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Okla- homa and Wyoming recieved navy (all wool) sport coats provided by the Ace Bolt and Nut Company.

The FFA Alumni has over 27,000 active members in over 1,100 local aftliates generating support for vocational agnculture/FFA while motivating and inspir- ing FFA members in local, state and national levels of leadership, competi- tion and individual personal growth. Outstanding FFA Alumni

Outstanding FFA Alumni Leadership Workshops Achievement Awards Exceptional leadership and superior ac- FFA Alumni with this award This year The FFA Alumni successfully hosted five complishments in service to vocational Layton G Peters of Minnesota, Ted D. leadership workshops for FFA educationl agriculture/FFA and the agriculture in- Ward of Nevada and Arthur R. Kurtz of convention atten- members and other dustry are recognized by the National Wisconsin were the recipients. dees. The 1986 workshop leaders were:

Melody Lawson, Arizona; Bill Caraway, Texas; Nanci Mason, Mississippi; Mark Herndon. Oklahoma, and Jack Stewart, Wyoming Each of the workshop leaders are past National FFA Otficers. This was the ninth year lor the leadershop work- shops Phyllis Sokolosky from Okla- homa was the 1986 chairperson the workshops.

FFA Alumni Auction

These prestigious awards recognize the The FFA ALumm Association held its FFA Alumni atliliates for their outstand- first auction Wednesday evening follow- ing accomplishments in supporting and Silver ing the Alumni banquet. Over 100 items serving Vocational Agriculture—FFA All were auctioned raising S 3700 Exam- of the affiliates were previously selected Florida: Sarasota; Kansas: Clay Center. ples of auction items included two as exemplifying outstanding qualities Hill City, Michigan: Marshall; Minne- round-trip Eastern airline tickels, meals which merit national recognition by their sota: New Ulm, Nebraska: Lakeview; at Kansas City restaurants, a moisture State Associations. North Carolina: South Rowan; Tennes- tester from Dickey-john, a Seth Thomas see: Halt. Washington: Yelm/Raimer; Clock from Chevrolet Trucks and an National Winner—New Lexington, Ohio Wisconsin; Arkansaw, Bonduel, Omro. Agnhealth videotape series from the Na- 1st Runner-Up—Denmark, Wisconsin West De Pere tional Farm Medicine Center The FFA Alumni announced that the auction will with plans to Gold Bronze become an annual event include even more items next year Presidents Georgia: Gilmer County. Illinois: Bush- National FFA Alumni nell-Praine City, Westmer. Kansas: The 1986-87 National FFA Alumni President. Larry Reese ol Tallahassee, Washington; Minnesota: Parkers Prairie. Florida received his gavel from retiring President, Gary L. Maricle ot Colum- Nebraska: East Butler. Scottsbluff; Ohio: 15 bus, Ohio. Buckeye Valley. New Lexington; Wis- 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 1986 Agricultural Proficiency Awards

Diversified Livestock Forage Crop Nursery Operations Sponsored A national winner was announced in each proficiency award areas during the Production by Gehl Company; Sponsored by The National FFA Northrup King Company; and Foundation General Fund Agricultural Proficiency Awards Pageant Friday evening National winners Sponsored by Wayne Feed United Agri Products were announced with brief slide shows of their projects while on stage. Division/Continental Grain Central—John Richards. North Vernon, •Central Tim Favourite, Pleasant Lake, Indiana These members show the skills needed to develop the potential of their Su- Company: and Dodge Division, — pervised Occupational Experience enterprises Chrysler Corporation Eastern—John Petitti, Valley View. Ohio Southern—Jeff Jones, McMmnville, Ten- A STAR by the name indicates the NATIONAL WINNER in each proficiency Central— Brad Chambliss, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Southern— Bruce Pierce, Speedwell, Eastern Craig Bailey, Harrisonburg. — Tennessee Agricultural Beef Production Western—Joel Gale, Seabrook, Texas Southern— Derek Bartholomew. Huron, Electrification Sponsored by Nasco Division/ Tennessee Oil Crop Production Nasco International, Inc.; and New Forest Sponsored by National Food and Management Sponsored by The Shell Holland Western— Rafph Perkins, Panguitch, Energy Council, Inc.; Klein Tools, Utah Sponsored by The National FFA Companies Foundation. Inc.; and Central— Kurt Dvergslen, Greenbush, Inc.; and The National FFA Foundation General Fund The Chicago Board of Trade Minnesota Foundation General Fund Feed Grain Production Central—Thomas Eickholtz. Kendallvilie. Central—Scott Willerd, Farmington, Eastern—Andrew Meadows, Elkton. Indiana •Central— Bryan Bower, Barry. Illinois Sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred Kenlucky Eastern—Mark Bradley, Elizabethtown, International, Incoporated Eastern —Jerry Starkey, Paris, Ohio Eastern—John Davis. Oelaware. Ohio Southern— Marshall Johnson, Harro- Pennsylvania Southern—Nathan Slaughter, Chiefland Central— David Anderegg, Guttenberg, Southern—Terrence Whitfield, Elko, Southern—Charles Hayes, Limestone. Iowa Florida Georgia Tennessee Western—Kei . Eatonville. Eastern—Charles Thomas, Winston- Western— Kevin Hetrick. Orovada. Washington Western— Richard Freeh, Wakita, Salem, North Carolina Oklahoma Cereal Grain Southern— David Preston, Cantonment. Florida Fruit and/or Vegetable Outdoor Recreation Agricultural Mechanics Production ^Western—Jeffrey Cooksey, Roggen. Production Sponsored by Yamaha Motor Sponsored by Case IH Sponsored by Du Pont Agricultural Colorado Corporation, U.S.A. Sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Central—Jesse Davis. Frankfort, Indiana Chemicals Central—Brian Parkinson, Mt Vernon, Corporation Foundation, Inc. Easlern— Scott Aeschhman. Wauseon Central—Douglas Pnbyl, Denmark, Fiber Crop Production Indiana Central—Carl Perkins, Howard, Kansas Ohio Wisconsin Sponsored by The Shell •Eastern—Hal Whittmgton, Strasburg, Eastern—Bonnie Wehr, Orefield, Southern—Jetfery Duncan, Belton, Eastern—Ron Lortcher, Willard, Ohio Companies Foundation, Pennsylvania Carolina South Southern— Robert Hurt, Halls. Incorporated; and Valmont Southern— Harold Duggm. Woodbury, Southern—James Williams. Worthingtor Western— Richard Rezendes, Chow- Tennessee Industries, Incorporated Tennessee Springs, Florida chilla, California Fred Schmidtke. Central—Jason Blunt, Essex. Missouri Western— Forest Western— Darren Morris, Klein, Texas Grove. Oregon Southern—Alien Lewis, Gales, Agricultural Processing Tennessee Dairy Home and/or Placement in Sponsored by Carnation Company Production Western—Jason Chambers, Vinson, Central— David Stieglitz, New Haven. Sponsored by Alta-Laval, Inc., Agri Oklahoma Farmstead Agricultural Production Indiana Group; American Breeders Improvement Sponsored by CIBA-GEIGY Eastern— Nunzio Daiello, Bellevue, Service; and Bristol-Myers Animal Floriculture Ohio Corporation; by Upjohn, and International Southern— Keith Health Sponsored TUCO, and Starling. Avon Park, Sponsored by The Lerio Minerals and Chemical Asgrow, Agricultural Division of Florida rCeniral— Brian Harbaugh, Elkader, Iowa Corporation; and The Paul Ecke The Upjohn Company Corporation Western— Dusty Shill, Wellton. Arizona Eastern Daryl Duncan, Warsaw, Ohio Poinsettia Ranch; and The — Central— Kurt Nagel. Rensselaer, Central— Scott Neighbor. Winthrop. Southern— Lonnie Webb, Lincoln, National FFA Foundation General Agricultural Sales and/ Arkansas Eastern Steven Buschur, New Weston. Eastern—Rene Roy, West Charleston. — Central—Oawn Dostal, Marion, Iowa Ohio or Service Vermont Eastern—Adrienne Shaffer, Knoxville. Southern— Bill Laird, Sanderson, Florida Sponsored by Chevrolet Motor Southern—Jay e Ham&y, Benton, Maryland Western— Division-Trucks General Motors Diversified Tennessee Kelly Katzer, Elma, Crop Southern—J. Scott Binford, Bartlett. Washington Corporation; Babson Western—Alan Mainwanng, Port Or- Brothers Tennessee Company; and The National FFA Production chard Washington Western—Carrie Koons, Enid, Oklahoma Poultry Production Foundation General Fund Sponsored by Cargill, Sponsored by Chore-Time Central—Roger Luebbe. Jr., Clarks, Incorporated Horse Proficiency Nebraska Equipment, Inc.; Red Brand fence Central—Kenneth Bradley, Trafalgar, Sponsored by American Quarter Eastern—Ruth Johnson, Medway, Indiana Made by Keystone Steel and Wire Ohio Horse Association Company and The National FFA Southern—Randy Wright. Avon Park, Eastern—David Miller. Washington Central— Melodi Hurst. Harnsburg, Florida C.H., Ohio Foundation General Fund South Dakota Central—Craig Olson, Parkers Prarie, Weslern—Burleigh Binning, III, Pine- Southern—William McKenzie, Fairhope, Eastern— Lydee Cassel. Hummelstown, Alabama Minnesota Pennsylvania Eastern Kevin Richer!. Danville. Ohio Western—Mark Speaker, Bnggsdale, — Southern—Donald Stemmans, II. Caren- Colorado Southern—Eric Dalton, Benton. Tennessee 16 Western—Ken Mitchell. Elk Grove, California November 13-15. 1986 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS National FFA Contests

Sheep Production Sponsored by American Sheep Producers Council, Inc.'Sheep Industry Development Program, Inc.; Manna Pro Corporation and The National FFA Foundation General Fund Central—Kern Krafka, Dysart, Iowa

Eastern— Billy Wade, III. Greenville, Virginia Southern —Anila Golden. Arthur, Tennessee •Western—Brenda Lowe. Orland, California

Soil and Water Management Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund

Central— Mark Smith, New Haven. Indiana

Eastern— David Crank, Henderson, West National Contests begin at the chapter level and proceed through contests at Virginia the district and state levels. The top team in each state qualities for the Na- Southern—Ray Hornick, Avon Park, tional FFA Contests held during the convention. These contests let members

demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed in vocational agriculture and

FFA in a competive spirit. Well over 100,000 FFA members compete in these contests each year above the chapter level Teams in the National Contests Specialty Animal are ranked gold, silver and bronze in an undesignated order, except for the announcement of the first place team and high individual. Production

Sponsored by Purina Mills. Inc.; and The National FFA Foundation General Fund Agricultural Floriculture Nursery/ Central— Michael Roy. Shoals. Indiana Poultry Contest Eastern—Randy Tice, Kenton, Ohio Mechanics Contest Landscape Sponsored by Victor F. Weaver, Southern—Jetiery Stalvey, Hahira, Inc.; Pilgrims Pride Corporation Georgia Contest Contest and Tyson Foods. Inc Western—Justin Avril, Homer, Alaska Sponsored by American First Place Team-Chnsty Youngblood, Specialty Crop Association of Nurserymen, Inc. Derrick Beavers, Gary Hart; Bear Creek, Wholesale Nursery Growers ol Production North Carolina America, Inc.; Kubola Tractor Sponsored by RJR Nabisco, Inc. Corporation: and Cotter & Co.

Scott Travis. Taylorsville, • Central— Individual-Kent Starkenburg, Stan- High First Place Team-Zachary Campbell, T Kentucky wood, Washington dy Gregory, Andy Rogers; Dunwoody, Eastern— David Snead, South Hill, Virginia Forestry Contest Southern—Danny Wright, Fai Arkansas Dairy Contest Sponsored by Homelite Division of Textron, Inc.; Temple-Eastex, Inc.; Swine Production and Hammermill Paper Co. Sponsored by Pfizer Incorporated First Place Team-Tony Waller, Tim Agricultural Division Hughes, Stephen Tinsley; Atlanta. Georgia Central—Edward Sheldon, Greencastle. Indiana

Eastern—Todd Bennecoft, Kutztown, High Individual — Kirk Schultz, Grafton Pennsylvania Ohio Southern —John Gibson, Union Grove, Alabama Western—Timothy Johnson. Turlock, Livestock California Dairy Foods Contest Turf and Landscape Contest Management Sponsored by Purina Mills, Inc.

Sponsored by O. M. Scott & Sons First Place Team—Rosemary Frao, David

Central— Brad Meyerholtz, Evansville. First Place Team— Elene Philips, Lari Gossman, Steve Gambril; Arroyo Grande, Indiana Dawn Bebereia, Son|a Betlencourt, Han- California •Eastern—Scott Johnson, Northboro, ford, California Massachusetts Southern—Joseph Dudley. Trenton, Tennessee Western— Kirk Harris. Richfield, Utah Meats Contests Wildlife Management Farm Sponsored by Geo. A. Hormel & Philip Morris Incorporated Co. and Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation Central—Ken Baasi. Iron. Minnesota Business Eastern Shannon Inman, Newport, — First Place Team-Jenniler Ashley, Kevin North Carolina Management Caldwell, Johnell Schnurtger; San Anto- Southern Sheila Webb. Lincoln. — nio, Texas Arkansas Contest

•Western—Bret Mouse. Elk City. Sponsored by Deere & Co. Oklahoma

First Place Team-Bob Honey, David Shu- maker, Doug Thornton; Cari Junction, Mis-

17 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 19 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CAREER SHOW

Mobay Corporation, AgChemicals Park College Sunkist Growers, Inc. The National Agricultural Career Show and Hall of States was a cooperative Division Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Surge-Babson Brow. Co. effort of the National FFA Organization and maior trade associations, profes- Junior College Modesto Pipestone Vo Tech Texas A&M University-College of sional societies, educational institutions, State FFA Assocations and qualify- NA-CHURS Plant Food Company Po^t secondary Agricultural Students Agriculture ing agribusiness firms concerned with the industry of agriculture. This year's National Farmers Organization Purdue University School ot Agriculture Texas Tech University show was bigger and better than ever. Members and guests were able to see National Farmers Union The National Rifle Association a showcase of careers available to today's FFA member, ask questions and Ruritan National National Food and Energy Council. Inc. Tri-State Breeders Cooperative gather brochures of interest. Many took a complete set of career information School of the Ozarks Agricultural Products back to their advisors, classmates, student and guidance counselors. National Grain and Feed Association Seald-Sweet Growers, Inc. Union Carbide Co.

National Agricultural Aviation Association Select Sires Inc. U.S. Marine Corps

National Vocational Agric. Teachers' Shell Agricultural Chemical Company USDA Forest Service Ag Ed Network' Agridata Resources, Inc. Bureau ot the Census Association Sire Power, NOBA. KABSU/Allied Genes Upjohn Company Agri Education Case I H Navy Recruiting Command Society for Range Management US Army Recruiting Command Alta-Laval Agri, Inc. Chevrolet Motor Division University of Nebraska, College of USDA: Farmers Society of American Florists US Air Force Recruiting Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity Coca-Cola USA Agriculture Home Administration Society of American Foresters American Angus Association Cook College. Rutgers University Nickerson American Plant Breeders-Agri Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State South Carolina State College Pro American Association of Nurserymen Cornell University University Southeast Community College-Beatrice American Breeders Service Cyanamid Agricultural Division North American Limousin Wildlife Society, Missouri Chapter Southwestern Vocational Technical American Farm Bureau Federation Deere and Company North Dakota State University University of Wisconsin Institute Northwest American Fisheries Society, Missouri DICKEY-john Corporation Missouri State University Wix Filters Stauffer Chemical Company Agricultural Chapter Diversified Marketing Association, Inc. Ohio Education Curriculum Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Student Conservation Association. Inc. Ohio American Gelbvieh Association Division of Agriculture/NASULGC State University American Morgan Horse Institute Oodge Truck Operations Anierican Phyiopathological Society flow Chemical U.S.A.

American Polied Hereford Association Oupage Horticultural School

American Quarter Horse Association fast Butler FFA Alumni

American Salers Association Edge Learning Institute, Inc.

American Simmental Association Farm and Industrial Equipment Inst.

American Soc ol Farm Managers & farmhouse International Fraternity Rural Appraisers Federal Aviation Administration American Soybean Association Federal Crop Insurance American Veterinary Medical Association Florida Department of Citrus American— International Charolais University of Florida Association ForO Motor Company Bartlett Agri Enterprises

Foreign Candy Co . Inc . The Bob Jones University Frank's Nursery and Cralts. Inc. Briggs and Stratton Corporation University of Georgia

Hampshire Swine Registry

University of Illinois ACCESS Instructional Materials Lab international Brangus Breeders ACCESS is a new membership service Association tor agricultural education operated by International Minerals and Chemical the National FFA Supply Service. The Corp./Ralgro ACCESS booth at the National Career Intertec Publishing Corp Show received a lot of attention from vo-ag instructors and students alike International Minerals and Chemical ACCESS provides members with a soft- Corporation ware Preview Library, Educational Soft- Iowa State University ware Reviews, computer software at Kaiser/Estech special educational prices and a one Lincoln University year subscription to the ACCESS-lnler- face newsletter. Louisiana State University HALL OF STATES Sales Inc. City ACCESS is a new type ol service offered Mangan Co.. /Lumber by the National FFA Supply Service. FFA Products has always provided many services lor Mid-America Dairymen, Inc. Alaska Iowa Nevada Oregon Wisconsin FFA members, local and state FFA Advi- Mid-America Vocational Curriculum Arkansas Kansas New York Pennsylvania Wyoming sors, Alumni, FFA Chapters and agricul- Consortium Connecticut Kentucky North Carolina South Dakota tural education in general. ACCESS is a University of Minnesota Idaho Missouri North Dakota South Carolina special subscription service aimed at ag- University ot Misoun, College of Tennessee ricultural eeucation and the local agricul- 18 Illinois Montana Ohio Agriculture tural instructor in particular Indiana Nebraska Oklahoma Washington 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS Public Speaking Contests

learn this management and - for in the job market we about Extemporaneous Public Speaking Send ol all benefits these decision making skills that we must and third - for the chance to be a mem- have to succeed If you choose ag produc- ber, to be a part ol the FFA. tion, then line, you can learn how to be a Now we all know that in vocational agri- good manager and make decisions in ag winners each of culture we have the opportunity to learn The national w chosen Irom four regional production II you choose to be in the on Fri- so much, much more than just those farm- who presented speech from the convention stage agribusiness field can learn how to be minute edition of the you six I think the October day Contestants minutes to prepare a lour to ing skills. a good decision maker and a good manag- and five 1 speech'on agriculture using the participants knowledge Farm Journal magazine said this, and delivery ot the er in Ihe agribusiness field I am reminded printed resources Judging was based on quality, quote, "studies in soils, fertilizers, feeds

questions from judges of a gentleman thai I spoke to in my home speech and ability to answer and feeding, co-op chemical and ag me- community, a local agribusinessman and chanics all put the theories of the academ-

he said, "Buddy, I prefer that my em- "Why Should to practical use, i.e. in your ic classroom ployees be graduates ot vo-ag in their high history class you learn about history, but Considering schools," Students in ag production and vo-ag you learn

I think Ihe third reason that it is impor- about history and more " Not only can you Careers tant that we consdier vo-ag is the chance Professional learn about history in vo-ag, but there are to be involved in the FFA, That's right, the so many different things you can learn. If In Agriculture future Farmers of America. It is my person- Take you are intersted in computers, now all al opinion that the FFA is Ihe single most across this great country that we live in Vocational motivational, inspirational youth organiza- there are computer programs going into tion in this great world in which we live. the local high school in the vo-ag pro- Agriculture In You see you lake the knowledge that you gram. Giving students like you and I the acquire in vo-ag, apply lhat knowledge in chance to work directly with computers in High School?" the FFA and you can succeed The FFA en- our vo-ag classrooms. II you are interested courages members, it challenges members in being a better speaker, if you are inter- lo go inol competition head on, using that ested in becoming a better leader, if you knowledge and those skills that they have are interesled in learning about parliamen-

learned. It motivates vo-ag studends to tary, the organized way to conduct busi- succeed to use their knowledge ness meetings, you can learn all of this

I values are important, benef- Or I want to be an ag mechanic, or Educational and much, much more in vo-ag. want to be a natural resources expert, its in the job market are important and the According to statistics from the USDA, it FFA all I agribusi- be a member ol the are when I grow up want lo be an chance to says that there are 22,5 million people in- profes- ness manager. When I get older, I love to reasons why students considering volved in the field ol agriculture, Now its play with computers, so I'd like to be an ag sional careers in agriculture should take obvious to me, fellow FFA members, that

technologist. Maybe some day il I am vo-ag in their high schools the jobs are there, in fact there are 22.5 mil-

lucky when I grow up I'd like lo be a pro- lion ol those jobs that are waiting for you fessional speaker But where can we learn is prepare our- and I. All we have to do about all of these things - the knowledge selves to survive in this job market. I Ihink and the skills that we will need to live our our own National Advisor, Or. Case, said it dreams You learn all of these things most adequately in a recent edition of the through vocational agriculture in your lo- Kansas City Times. He said this and I cal high school. Why should students con- quote, "The key to surviving is manage-

1 sidering professional careers in agricul- ' ment and decision making. The key to sur-

ture take vo-ag in high school'' I think viving in the agricultural industry is man- Second Runner Up— Brian Mulnix, Ridge- E. (Buddy) there are three very simple reasons that National Winner-Kenneth agement and decision making. We all way, Missouri Tennessee answers this question very clearly. Coleman, Lexington, know that through vocational agriculture ^' ThMRunnerUp-PaulaMcKillip.Kennev,- value. F,;;rR:;n;rurRo i nB™,Andover, First ol all — lor the education ick, Washington Conneclicut

contend ble to oblam loans for production Prepared Public Speaking because they cannot get Ihe necessary fi- The second thing we have to lhat nancial backing The backbone of our with is a cheap food policy by our govern- purposes; and it his debt load is such Sponsored by FMC Foundation land will not reduce country seems to be so benl out of shape ment. The average American family the productivity ol the

is in serious trouble. That's that we wonder if recovery is possible. spends a small percentage of its income his debl, he Four regional winners wrote and presented a farmersl With farmers in the U.S. today being tor food We all enjoy the fact that Ihe cost what has happened to many speech related to agriculture belore the convention on Thursday e requries lower percent- Farmers, bankers and government oan of- ning. All four were judged upon their delivery from Ihe convention able to produce record crops each year, of food products a this is ficers must resisf basing debt limits on the stage, content and composition and their ability to answer questions why do we have a situation where if seems age of our income each year, and from the judges. impossible fo make ends meet by farming? very popular with politicians, but who is net worth of a farmer, and instead base polential of a What's wrong wifh the American farming paying the price'' Cheap food is great for debl load on the payback cannot rely on industry today? the consumer but makes it almost impossi- farming operation. A farmer for inflation and the increase of land prices to I receive a fair price I first want to make it very clear lhat am ble for the farmer to of bail out. sympathetic to the plight ol farmers, I, like his product based on the price produc- him agriculture has a great everyone else, hale to hear of a family los- lion. We are going to have to face the fact I think American

I believe must reduce and ing its farm, perhaps a farm lhat has been that we will either pay for food over the future, but we eliminate government programs in the family for generations. I, like many counter or under Ihe counter through eventually

future I realize that lo here, would like lo have the opportunity to higher taxes to support government farm lhat undermine our own a successful farming operation some- programs. stop government programs today is a very let us ask ourselves: Have day; but to go in lo a business that ap- The third problem is one lhat seems to scary thing. But really helped or are our programs pears to be doomed to a fate of overex- prevail on all of our society: that if an in- they tended debt and long hours ol unfruitful dustry or a segment of an industry gets in- based on which segments of agriculture can holler the loudesf Do we not still toil does not appear to be very attractive. to financial trouble, it is the responsibility farmers going broke each day? Do We are going lo have lo change some of of the government to bail it out We hear have that so-called "farm our basic ideas to ever get the farming in- the phrase "the government has to do we not all agree any have package" generally is one-sided, that dustry back on its leet, (o get il back lo the somethingli" Many ol our problems government "doing while solving a problem for one area of point where it is a profitable business and been caused by Ihe

steps farming, it creates more problems tor oth- an attractive way of life. something." When Ihe government that the USDA will pay of in support one program, it usually un- ers? Did you know I would like to comment on some the to in defi- to another segment ol agriculture, out an estimated 8 billion dollars problems thai I (eel have contributed dercuts ciency or land diversion payments this ye- the dilemma many American farmers now creating a greater imbalance than previous- system, ar? That's 25% of Ihe total net cash in- face. ly existed. A true free enterprise yet face supply and demand determines pro- come farmers are expected to recieve. I Ihink the first problem we have to where price of pro- a recent Ohio State University poll disco- is the idea that anyone who wants lo be a ducts produced and the those the future of farming vered that 45% of the farmers surveyed are farmer has a God-given nght to be one. I ducts, is the only way faith philosophically opposed to government know of no other profession that requines can be improved We must have more programs? expertise in so many different fields as in.the free enterprise system, which is the farmers must have and deserve to have does farming, A farmer has to have train- heart and soul of our capitalistic economy. over- good sound financial advice. Bankers and ing in mechanics, animal husbandry, veter- The fourth thing we must try lo officers musl be educated to (he inary science, agronomy, soil manage- come is overrealion. Bankers will often loan industry poml where they can help farmers, nol ment, and — perhaps most of all — loan any amount ol money to an them to get into greater debt loads business. Add to this the fad that he must that appears to be booming. Farmers have cause than (hey can handle. Farmers must real- be willing to work long hard hours in all received what has proven to be bad ad- they themselves are businessmen and types of weather, and you begin to put to- vice. Agriculture has appeared to be boom- ize has gone up. educate themselves not only in producing Second Runner-Up-Oeanna Billings, gether the American farmer. We have ing because Ihe price of land National Winner-Bart Collins, Harrison, to expand a product but managing a farm operation Missouri many today who do not meet these qualifi- Farmers have been encouraged Arkansas Green flidge. _ operations and go into debt based on from a business standpoint. Government Third Runner-Up—Tricia Kntzler, Kenton, cations who are attempting to larm. As their First Runner Up-Carrie Brown, Lawton, of programs should be geared around educa- long as our philosophy remains thai any- the value of land — nol the productivity Oklahoma 0hio statement tion, not taking one segment of agriculture one who wants to farm can, and our go- Ihe land. The commonly made and supporting it to the detriment of anoth- Answer! vernment's lending programs are geared "(here's more people being born every FREE ENTERPRISE: the any more land to help those who may be least capable of day, but there will never be the false idea Our country, and especially our agricul- farming in the first place, we will always made" has contributed to Some of you in today's audience may Honorable judges, fellow FFA members, industry, was based on free enler- have people farming who cannot meet lhat the price of land will continue to go ture aDOut lo say, but and guests; since the beginning ol man's not agree wilh whal I am impossible has prise. II we do not allow free enterprise to their obligations. The taxpayer and those up. But, lo-and-behold. the hard look al existence on the face of the earth, one pro- I feel it is time we take a good down, for control our economy, then special interest who are able to succesfully farm will suf- occured: land prices have gone fession has been the backbone of every so- the plight ot American (arming All you in Missou- groups will always be able to determine fer. example, 19% in Arkansas, 38% — ot the farmer. other profes- to today is turn on the news and ciety that No have do our farm programs, I'm here today to (ell ri, and as much as 49% in Iowa, This de- American farmers sion has been more respected, honored you will hear how many our national farm program should cline in the value ol land has caused the you that trouble. Many and esteemed than that of tilling Ihe soil are in serious financial principle, and one princi- net worth of farmers to be reduced drasti- be based on one raising food products This has been farms are being sold. Many larmers are in and collat- ple only, FREE ENTERPRISE! cally. If a farmer can't show enough true down through the ages and continues debt to the extent they have never been be- 19 his debts, it is next to impossi- eral to cover year to this day fore. Many will nol make a crop this ,

National FFA Convention 59th PROCEEDINGS November 13-15, 19 National Convention Committee Reports

15. John Schneider for his special appear- the National talent. National 1 1 Mr Bob Moawad, President of the Nominating 21. Sponsors, participants and exhibitors Edge Learning Institute for his outstand- 16 Reba McEntire, Sawyer Brown and of the Career Show for their worthwhile ef- FFA Convention ing message that will be a special memory Committee forts displayed through the last twenty one of this convention. John Schneider for their presenlation al the American Royal. years at the national convention. 12. Honorable Richard E. Lyng, U S Secre- Report Committee 17 22. Convention organist. tary of Agriculture, for his greetings and Members of the National FFA Alumni 23 Enthusiastic speakers at all the various message of optimism towards American who conducted the leadership workshops meals and leadership programs through- agriculture. 18. Judges and timekeepers for their dedi- We, the members of the 1986 National out this week. We. the Nominating Committee, have 13. Honorable E "Kika" de la Garza, Chair- for the dedication dis- Convention Committee, on behalf of the agriculture for 19. National FFA Courtesy Corps for their 24. Many thanks given carefull and deliberate consideration man, House Committee on in the newsroom and the staff of delegate body, after careful evaluation of his greetings special remarks cooperation in making this convention a played to all applicants running for National Of- and about the FFA TIMES Our sincere appreciation the 59th National FFA Convention, wish to our organization and the tulureof Ameri- fice. The Committee nominates the follow- for sponsoring extend our sincere appreciation and con- agriculture. 20 The dedication displayed by Mr Roger to Jacques seed company ing slate of candidates to the delegates of can the FFA TIMES gratulations to many individuals who gave 14 Jenner, for his dedication Heath, National FFA band director, Mr the 59th National Conference to serve as Bruce and 25. Attendants of FFA members and iheir lime and talents towards a very suc- outstanding service his country Stan Kingma, National Chorus director National OHicers for the year 1986-87 to and its cesstul convention. and Don and Martha Erickson, directors of guests at the 59th FFA convention.

President, Kevin Eblen, Iowa 1 Our National FFA Officers— Rick Malir, Secretary, Kevin Yost, Nebraska Coby Shorter III, Cindy Blair, Kevin Cof- Vice President, Cenlral Region, fman, Kipling Godwin, and Robert Weaver Dean Harder, Minnesota 2 Our National Executive Secretary, Mr. Vice President, Eastern Region. Coleman Harris, National Advisor, Dr. Lar- Wiley Loflin, North Carolina ry Case, National Treasurer, David Miller, Vice President, Southern Region, and Mr. Tony Hoyt, Program Specialist- Jayme Feary, Alabama Leadership. Vice President, Western Region, Steve Meredith for the opening invoca- Darren Coppock. Oregon 3 EXCELLENCE National Treasurer, David Miller, Maryland 4. The Honorable, Richard L. Berkley, may- You don't have to look far to find those National Executive Secretary, who or of Kansas City, Mr Bob MacGregor, C Coleman Harris, Washington, D.C. mark on our future. They can be found in the local h: President Kansas City Chamber of Com- National Advisor, agriculture classroom. merce for their warmth and hospitality in Larry D. Case, Washington, D.C. Today, young men ar men study agri- welcoming the National Convention to culture and prepare for 200 challenging Kansas City, Missouri. Respectfully submitted: and rewarding careers. the way. FFA 5. Mr Jack Anderson, for his informative Donald Nash, Mississippi, Ray Chairman offers a vast array of programs and and innovative comments. Bill Holds, Illinois. Co-Chairman opportunities to help them develop that 6. Mr Dan Quisenberry, Kansas City Scott Stump, Indiana, Secretary rarest of commodities: Royals Baseball Club, for his welcome and excellence. Terri Lynn Hames, Oklahoma appearance. They ore the leaders for Matthew C Musselman. Iowa 7. Mrs Susan Forte, finalist in the teacher Micky Elmore, West Virginia the new fields uf agriculture! program, for her motivational Bruce Weslerman, Arkansas in space presentation. Jack Blattner, Idaho 8. A very special thank you to all of the Chris Englebrecht, New York sponsors of the FFA and FFA Founda- James W Warren, Consultant the tion for Iheir continued support and inter- James P. Clouse, Consultant est in the future ol our organization.

9 Mr. Bill Munsell, 1986 Chairman, Foun-

dation Sponsors Board for his dedication

and leadership this past year.

10. Mr Robert Lanphier III, 1987 Chair- MADE IN THE FFA. man, Foundation Sponsors Board, for his optimism and enthusiasm. 20 .

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26. Convention Committee consultant staff and state staff for their words of advice nnnrnn and guidance.

all »». 27. A special thanks to those who helped set-up and decorate the conven- tion setting IUULUU We also submil the following sugges-

tions for improvements or changes in fu- ture National FFA Conventions.

1 We recommend that the newly-elected

Nationaf FFA officers have a terrific year as they help us explore the new fields ol agriculture.

2 Those participating and auditioning for

talent should be shown more courtesy.

They should not be required to be at the convention early because it causes travel and expense difficulties and participants should be better inlormed of performance

3 More upbeat organ music during lag times on stage and long ceremonies

4. A shuttle service be operated from hot- els in alliance with National programs and contests and also from the airport. 5 Doors be regulated to prevent strong drafts and cold Irom disturbing guests on convention floor.

6 Continue use of safety cards available al

registration.

7 Include maps of Kansas City and con- vention center in program. 8 Give band and chorus more exposure outside of the national convenlion.

9. The National FFA Convention Commit-

tee highly recommends that the 430,000 of the special commitlee FFA members continue to realize the im- The Collegiate National Contest a Students lor national con- portance of our organization towards the b Agriculture educators tests, we hope that their impacting deci-

luture of Agriculture, America, and our Committee c Stale staff members sions, can and will be substantiated publi- Agriculture d National contest superintendents cally in order to involve the FFA world, and that everyone strive for a very We, the National Contest Committee of and their committees organization as a whole in these decisions successful year in 1987. the 59th National FFA Convention of the Education Collegiate sponsors of the state cor which will effect all those involved with the Future Farmers ol America see a need for e. tests Future Farmers of America. Respectfully submitted, evaluation and possible restructuring of Chairman— Raynetta Haleamau, Hawaii Development our National Contests We see a need lor Mary Wilson. Kansas, Chairman Co-Chairman— Colin Mellon, Arizona the exercising of the skills and talents ac- Memesa Ransom, Oklahoma. Brent Viselmeyer, Colorado Committee quired by FFA members through Vocation- Co-Chairman/Secretary i Parents and other supporters William Ray, South Carolina al Agriculture instruction However, in Recognizing the challenges associated Mike Smith, Alaska Mark Hooper, Maryland light of constant innovations in our Agricul- We, the of the 1986 Collegiate York members with this issue now facing the entire FFA Maryann Vogt, New Perry Denton, New York ture industry, we feel the need to remain Agriculture Education Committee, after Bishop, Alabama Burr, organization, and realizing the importance Bronwyn Waneta Michigan current with the changing times in Agricul- having been oriented to the current condi- Becky Carter, Mississippi ture by preparing FFA members to be the tions of the collegiate level of member- leaders tor the new fields of Agriculture. ship, feet that these condifions can be im- We would like to thank the special com- proved upon. After discussing the mittee for National Contests, particularly recommedations set forth by the 1985 Col- commitlee chairman Dr. Kirby Barrick, Auditing legiate Ag Ed Committee and the advice of Ohio State University, for their discussion our consultants, we have reached the fol- Delegate Business enlightening us to the issues facing the Na- Committee lowing recommedations: tional Contests We would like to express 1) The continuation ol a national scholar- our support to them as they begin their 14 During the Business Session on Wednes- Convention were read and accepted by ship program under the auspices of Ihe Na- month analysis ol the nationwide contests. day, the delegates voted to keep the dues the voting delegates and afterwards they tional FFA Foundation to recognize out- We, Ihe auditing committee of the 59th 1 We recommend that in response to at $3.00. The delegates also accepted all witnessed the signing ol a Memorandum standing leadership and academic National FFA Convention, recommend to proposal ol addition and/or deletion of Na- the committee reports as read. They also of Cooperation by the National Associa- performances. the National FFA organization: tional Contests that the Special Commit- referred the Contest Amendment to the tion of Conservation Districts, The Nation- 2) To continue holding an annual meet- tee first investigate the following: Constitution to a study committee to re- al Vocational Agricultural Teachers Associ- ing in Kansas City, Missouri simultaneous- 1. The audit report of Stoy, Malone and a. Purpose of the contest system as a port back in January ol 1988. ation and the FFA. ly with the National FFA Convention. Company found satisfactory and meeting whole The minutes of the 58th National FFA 3) Thai an addition to our National Con- the requirements of Public Law 740 for the b Purpose of the contest on an individ- stitution be proposed which will better de- fiscal year of September 1, 1985 to August ual basis fine the rofes and type of membership en- 31,1986, be accepted, c. Feasibility of new contests, titled to Collegiate FFA members. 2. In response to the need of procedure 4) Thai the chair and the co-chair per- clarification, we recommend thai the fol- 2 A condensed financial report be again sons of the Ag Ed Committee attend a ses- lowing be investigated: distributed to each official delegate The sion of National Collegiate Ag Ed Confer- a. Rules and proceedings of the con- report should include balance sheets of nece to build better relationships and tests understanding of that organization and the assets and liabilities, statements of reve- b. Committees that run each contest. nue and expenses, and changes in fund Ag Ed Developement Committee Reports c. The establishment of competency or balances as taken from the auditor's report to the delegates later in the week to allow minimum requirement test to ensure with a simplitied, concise summary of total for the committee to work with representa- national participant qualification. revenue, total liabilities, and under and tives of the National Collegiate Ag Ed Or- 3. In light of the current economic situa- ganization. tion, we recommend that the special com- 5) To include the Collegiate Ag Ed Devel- mittee give careful analysis to the financial opment representatives ol Collegiate FFA in the nation- 3. A full auditor's report be available up- leasibility of making changes lo loster a better understanding of the on request from the National FFA Center al contest system. roles of both groups in establishing a differences with- 4, We thank Mr David Miller, National 4. Recognizing regional stronger organization overall Treasurer and Mr. Wilson Carnes, Adminis- in the national scope of our organization, 6) The National FFA invite a representa- trative Director for their help and guidance we suggest that the special committee in- tive of the Collegiate Agriculture Educa- in our committee meeting. vestigate the possibility of regional con- tion Organization to bring greetings to the tests for those contest areas nol encom- convention along with other youth repre- Respectfully submitted passing adequate participation due to the sentatives 1986 Auditing Committee regional variety. 7) To encourage all Ag Ed groups to be- Bruce Cobb, Texas. Chairman 5 In their investigation, we see the fol- come more involved with state level FFA Joyce Scott, Ohio, lowing as important resources to be in- Co-Chairman functions, Ron Hostetler, Michigan volved in the decisions of the special com- 8) Allow each stale to nominate Colle- Frank Winslow, Maine mittee studying the national contests: giate Ag Ed members to serve in various Tina Barrett, Deleware capacites at the National FFA Convention, Dennis Symons, New Jersey such as judging contests and the Courtesy Corps. We the members of Ihe 1986 Ag Ed De- velopment Committee after considerable

discussion, hope that these recommenda-

tions will help to foster quality and excel-

New FFA lence in the teachings of Vocational Agri-

culture. Food Film Respectfully submitted: Claude Paren, Vermont, Chairman

Sponsored by Kraft, Inc. Darren Kittleson, Wisconsin. Co-Chairman A new 10-nmnute film will be produced Leslie Danielson, Idaho, Secretary this year to suppliment the Food For Melissa Lopes, Massachusetts America program The new FFA Food Chris Reeves, Louisiana Film will look at the ingredients of a pizza to help explain agricultural produc- Hugh Solomon Jr., North Carolina tion and processing to elementary Joe Payne. Nevada 21 school children. Steve Davis, California 1

59lh National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15. 19

International Committee

We, the members of the International ternational - national based corporations. Programs Committe present the lollowing 9 Encourage state officers at NLCSO recommendations lor consideration lo the conferences and slate presidents' confer- 59lh National Convention ol the Future ence to participate in the Young Farmers

Farmers of America. Clubs (YFC) exchange.

1. have To specific information about 10 Encourage states to seek recognition including available, accessi- WEA, grants of participation in international programs ble through the Ad-Ed Network. by state officials (ie. governor and repre- 2. International Programs be incorporat- sentatives). ed as a twelfth standing committee in the 1 Implement a shorter term program ol program of activities. approximately one month Encourage have recenf 3 states to WEA 12. Have host families recognized on the give presentation(s) participants a al the state level. state convention.

4. Advertise in order to encourage partic- We, the International Committee extend ipants to seek college credits. sincere lhanks lo Bruce Kane, Molly Wil-

5. Request that a detailed information son and Waller Upton lor their input and packet, similar to BOAC and Food for advice on the mailers of the International America, be made available to individual Committee. chapters through fhe National FFA Supply Chris Wilder, Florida. Chairperson Service. MarcieVolk, North Dakofa, Co-Chairman 6. Specify one day during Nalional FFA Mike Acker, Texas Week as International Day in order to pro- Michelle Davis, Idaho mole International Programs Lisa Mullen, Wisconsin 7 Encourage slates to publicize in- Lou Lansing bound and oufbound WEA participants Michael Milmine, Montana 8. Presenl specialized visual media lo lo- Sheri Minno cal chapters through the cooperation of in- Wesley Sand, Oregon 3. Promote an exploratory program in leting or creating award areas because of

Membership the 7th grade to introduce to prospective the vast and dramatic changes in the as- members the opportunities that await pect of career opportunities in the agricul- Development them if they become an active FFA mem- tural industry ol the United Stales of Amer- ber and vo-ag student Establishing a full

8th grade program, where feasible, would 4. We suggest that the state associations

Committee also increase enrollment, review and follow the recommendations of Information on a crediting system and the regional and national scoring commit- exploratory programs are We, the Membership Development Com- available tees and pass the information down to the mittee of the 59th Annual National FFA through various state associations such local level. Virginia, Oregon, and Texas which Convention believe that recruitment of as: 5 We recommend that the national have these programs. awards program efficient new members is essential to the growth be made as as believe that the adoption ol these re- and development of our organization We possible

commedations will initiate a significant participation in We. believe in order for our organization 6 To increase Safety, change in the current membership trend the national to grow, involvement must be stimulated, 80AC, and chapter award, we and will insure the continued quality of the and a challenging program developed recommend that the state associations es- Future Farmers of America. tablish an for which provides for the retention of stu- award program chapters that

Respectfully submitted, participate in all these of the above dents interested in FFA programs We be- award Eddie Miller. Missouri, Chairman lieve the aforementioned could be done by

Oregon, Co-Chairman 7. implementing major recommedations pro- Kathalene M Reed. To increase recognition, we recom- Phillip Baker. Tennessee thai chapters posed by this national committee, mend with national ratings in Lee Nington, Virginia all three areas of BOAC, safety and nation- 1 Promote the widespread use of ihe Ag- Michele Sargent, New Hampshaire al chapter recognized introduction ricultural Career Recruitment Program be by David Wilson, national sponsored by Monsanto and prepared by Utah at the convention. Pedro Rivera. Puerto Rico 8 recommend that a committee of the staff of the national organization. We stale and nafional staff study the possibili- 2 Recommend the production of a bro- ty ol simplifying standardizing the chure to be used to enlighten anyone from and stale degree application with the school board members, counselors, to purpose National ol establishing chapter members of the positive prepara- consistency ol this degree among the tion vocational agricultural programs can slates. Awards 9. that the of have on prospective college students. This We recommend members the Future Farmers of America extend a brochure would also include information Committee Iremendous thank to Mr Robert See- on a system establishing academic credits you feldt, Program Specialist, Awards and in math, science and/or public speaking, We, the members of the National Award state services and to Mr Ted Amick, Pro- for participation in vo-ag programs. This Program Committee, with the purpose of gram Specialist, Contests, for their out- brochure wil) also incorporate the atti- encouraging educational experiences be- standing service and committment to our tudes of colleges towards students with en- yond classroom activities in order to en- organization. National Pro- trance requirements which have been met The Awards courage, motivate and recognize achieve- gram Committee believes that these recom- in this manner and a background of active ment in agricultural career training, mendations are necessary to increase and FFA participation. citizenship and cooperation while gaming insure the quality of the areas of BOAC,

leadership skills, by becoming involved in safety, national chapter, proficiency BOAC, proficiency awards, national chap- awards program and the degree program

ter awards, safety and the degree pro- We wish to thank the following state and

gram. national staff: Robert E Juncker, Indiana;

1 We encourage chapter, state and na- Laura Grim. Idaho; Eldon Witt, Illinois; and

tional awards winners to write thank-yous Kelhe Mahrenholy, national staff consul-

to national award sponsors. tant for their support and cooperation

2 We recommend further study into Ihe throughout this committee's session.

possibility of considering that pulp wood Kathy Lineburg, Virginia, Chairperson

fall under the fiber crop proficiency award Robert Powalski, Alaska, Co-Chairperson

and that Christmas trees fall under the spe- Charles Esles, Washington, Secretary

cialty crop proficiency award. Rita Arcard, Wisconsin

3 We reviewed the proficiency awards Richard Amundson and found a need for an indepth study Scott Sooy, Ohio dealing with the possibility of altering, de- Robert Hanson

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Alumni The National Committee FUTURE FARMER

We, (he delegates serving on the Nation- Magazine Committee al FFA Alumni Committee wish to express our sincere thanks to Gary Miracle. Robert We the members of the 1986 NATIONAL Cox. Steve Brown, Richard Katt, Larry collegiate groups lo explore FUTURE FARMER Magazine Committee, Reese and Rick Metzger tor their contribu- f. Encourage establishing a colle- on behalf of Ihe membership of the tradi- tion and enthusiasm to our committee. We the possibilities of alumni. tion and pride which has been incorported would also like to congratulate the alumni giate FFA alumni to send letters of into the magazine and tls name, wish to ex- members tor their outstanding services to 1 Encourage to all collegiate groups. press our sincere thanks and appreciation the Future Farmers of America. We feel information alumni to set-up incen- to The National FUTURE FARMERS Maga- that the development of the FFA alumni af- 2. Encourage tive programs lor collegiate groups. zine staff and commend them on a job well filiates throughout the country is ot vital colleges to advise stu- done. importance for the betterment and expan- 3. Encourage set an alumni chapter leel The National FARMER sion of vocational agriculture. dents to up We FUTURE will leach. Magazine and staff have done great job The National FFA organization realizes where the students student a of inlorming the FFA, organization, spon- that the key to success for the national, sors, and general public, about Ihe activi- state and local alumni affililes is for each g. Encourage stale associations to include ties and purposes of the FFA; and keeping organization to have a definite purpose. alumni membership in honorary degree in touch with Ihe members and outlook of We therefore suggest the following items ceremonies. If the state officers continue agriculture. Alter careful consideration, we lo help continue progress toward this pur- to pormole Ihe alumni then we will indeed submit the following recommendations: pose. continue lo acheive our goals of the FFA We, the alumni committee feel that the organization. 1) Conlinue lo encourage FFA members, alumni, stale officers, and stale FFA Alumni should concentrate its thrust III National Organization stall send in stories and articles. towards local, state and national levels in lo 2) We encourage the magazine staff to order to help the FFA organization. We a Encourage alumni !o inform the NVATA conlinue to monitor Ihe readers interests suggest the followign items under each on the benefits of an alumni affiliate at the and ideas. heading: chapter level. 3} We encourage chapters to purchase 1 Encourage alumni lo establish a editions of The National FUTURE I. Chapters workshop af the annaul NVATA meet- FARMER Magazine for annual alumni ing. a. Send letters of alumni information to se- members, FFA supporters, and school offi- 2 Encourage national recognition by niors in local FFA chapters cials. FFA and alumni organizations. 1. Encourage national organization to 3 Encourage recognition of lifetime include year ot student as a part of the members at the national FFA and alum- membership roster. ni conventions. pulling students per- 2. Encourage FFA alumni to send infor- 5) We encourage 4. Encourage recognition of state offi- mation pamphlets to interested stu- sonal addresses only, on rosters in order Supply Service National cer learns who work diligently to pro- dents. that they may receive Ihe magazine at mote the alumni. their home. As a reminder to chapters to Committee Informational b. Encourage alumni to establish incentive remember to fill out the roster, we sug- b. Encourage alumni to attend NLCSO programs in local chapters gest: We, the members of the National FFA and WCP's to educate state officers and Service 1 To encourage a complimentary Supply Service Committee wish to express other members on how to promote alumni a) A letter to the chapter advisors from alumni membership in all honorary de- our appreciation for Ihe fine job that the in the stales and in Ihe chapters. Dr Larry Case, National Advisor. Committee gree ceremonies. staff and employees of the Supply Service 1 Encourage alumni to set up work- b) A message directed toward advisors 2. Encourage alumni to give scholar- have done in the past, and would like to shops showing specific ways to pro- in "Between Issues." participate in ships to members who for make the following recommendations National In- mole and start an alumni affiliate. c) A message directed to members We, Ihe members of Ihe 1986 the local alumni chapters the fulure operation of that service. 2. Encourage program directors of through The National FUTURE formational Service Committee, make the Additions: NLCSO and WCP lo set up a casual FARMER. following recommendations to improve Silk ties meeting between alumni and FFA and further develop the informational servi- Instructions for tying female scarves ces ol the national organization. members. 6) We suggest Ihe following ideas for Field jacket similar lo official jacket not only 1 Thai information concerning Ihe new An alumni is the key to a suc- new articles: Pocket planner/calendar cessful chapter but to the promotion National alumni and ever changing fields of agriculture be FFA c Encourage the FFA and a} Have an article on collegiate FFA Reversable jacket agriculture dur- directed toward both internal and external of vocational lo continue holding the convenlions b) Have an article contrasting agricul- camouflage/llouresent audiences using non-lradifioal media ing the same week. turists of yesterday and today. License plale holder (TV, conlemporary and popular radio sta- c) Have a series of articles on history Golf hats II State Organizations National Alumni continues to tions) The FFA of Ihe FFA. Changes in supplies: strive to make Vocational Agriculture num- 2. Review and evaluate Ihe effectiveness a. Encourage state officers to promote d} We suggest articles ol different in- quality logelher as one, then Hal of promotional informalional funds direct- alumni through goodwill tours, leadership ber 1 If we all work novative leadership programs, from Wider state officer nolebook acheive our goal ed toward Ihe internal audience and con- conference camps, NLSCO, chapter visits we still chapter and slate levels, Discontinue selling old student hand- the National FFA Alumni Committee sider relative benefits redirecting these re- and WCP program, We e) Articles pertaining lo current agricul- book diligently lo produce sugges- sources to Ihe exlernal audience to 1. Encourage state officers to discuss have worked tural issues Ihe benefit of the Future Farmers promote Ihe awareness of agriculture, vo- benefits of alumni tions for Calendar Program: ot America and Alumni organization. We cational agriculture, and the Future 2. Encourage stale officers to establish We encourage Ihe supply service to con- alumni affil- hope lhat our suggestions can be utilized Farmers of America. workshops on setting up tinue with Ihe present program ol encour- toward the expansion ol Vocational agri- 7) We suggest that a year-end report be 3. Thai in order to encourage chapter iates. aging chapters lo participate cullure. We challenge each of Ihe submitted to the 1987 National FUTURE We would also like to thank Mr Dennis b. Encourage state officers and alumni ol- members in Ihe slate association lo estab- FARMER Magazine Committee, regarding Shaler and Ms Debbie Quigley lor Iheir in- ficers to have annual meetings on the pro- lish a local alumni affiliate. the action taken on the above points put on the matters discussed at this lime gress of both organizations. Respectfully submitted,

Kerry Chalker, Connecticut, Chairman Respectfully submitted: c. Encourage state FFA Associations and Respectively Submitted, Michael Mcintosh, Louisiana, Co-Chair- Lee Harris, Texas, Chairman alumni to hold state conventions during Lisa Millsap, Oklahoma, Chairman Keith McDougal, Utah, Co-Chairman the same week Jeff Vance, Ohio, Co-Chairman Dawn Rucker Buck Cessna, Maryland Leigh Loughead, Arizona alumni Cara Nick, Kansas Matthew Trembley, Vermont d. Encourage the establishment of Adrian Williams, Florida Bill Blank, Pennsylvania Carl Weis, District of Columbia workshops at stale agriculture teachers Jim Pritchard, West Virginia Patricia Port, Soulh Carolina meetings Julie Halverson, South Dakota Leigha Fox, Arkansas

Nicholas Wells, California

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1 ' n of the Food Film Is sponsor—

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23 59th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 13-15. 1986

Creating a casual mixer which is bro- pants to utilize at their own discretion. ind involvement, regularly mum quota should be dropped only in the b tent of the FFA's National Program of Ac- ken into small groups, To follow up the 1986 National Leader- send a synopsis directed to the chapter event that the stale associations raise or tivities, and respectfully submit the follow- c. Incorporating a formal idea ex- ship Conference, we recommend the fol- president of the pertinent information the maintain present qualifications so lhat the ing recommendations for its improvement: change session for chapter and state lowing resolution go on record at the 59th advisor has received, which should be dis- state farmer degree is stifl a prestigous National FFA Convention: cussed with the chapter members. honor or achievement. activities. 1. Encourage better communication be- 2. Encourage the conference to contin- 1. Be it resolved that the National Leader- staff 4. To encourage the chapters to utilize V- Name Change tween members and slate officers in ue activities to develop personal leader- ship Committee at the national convention The National FUTURE FARMERS Maga- We, Ihe committee feel lhat fhis is the regard to disbursement of National FFA ship skills but place a stronger emphasis be provided a summary of the evaluations zine as an informational, promotional and prevelanf issue facing our organization. Af- Board Meeting Minutes, National FFA on teamwork and hold more activities deal- of the Washington Conference Program recruitment tool ter lengthy discussion and consideration Alumni Association Board Meeting Min- lies not in ing with cooperation. and the State President's Conference in or- utes, proposed a. Make the magazine available al a re- we conclude that the problem Constitutional Amend- 3. We recommend the conference staff der to make more educated and informed duced rate (member cost) to be able to our organization's name, but in our organi- ments, and other pertinent information dis- spend more time explaining the National provide complimentary subscriptions zation's image, therefore we do not recom- decisions. tributed by the National FFA organization.

FFA award programs, activities and servi- 2. Be it resolved that the National FFA to the key supporters such as school mend a name change. However, we recom- 2. Provide for inservice instruction to the participants and ef- board members, administrators, guid- mend the following strategies to improve ces to encourage Organization sincerely appreciates the state FFA officers and state staff members them relay this information forts, cooperation, and support of all the ance counselors, and local business- to to their fel- presented by national FFA officers and Support and promote present programs low chapter members. people involved in the planning, executing staff members at such activities as Think 4. We request that staff members contin- and funding of the Washington Confer- NLCSO's, State President's Conference fa. Use the magazine as a recruitment such as Food For America, and ue to utilize national officer talents and ence Program and the State FFA Alumni and State Staff tool by displaying or making it avail- About It. Members Conference. skills requiring the presence of two na- (or the scholarships they sponsored, as able to prospective members. Intensify efforts to educale adults as to by These inservices should deal with areas ol through tional officers during each of the conferen- well as, the Chevrolet Division of the Gen- National Chapter Program, 5. We thank the Staff of the Information the numerous careers available ag- BOAC, Award ces and encouraging them to interact with eral Motors Corporation for their sponsor- Services; Mr. Bill Slagg. Director, Miss Ra- riculture. Emphasize the fact that although National Chapter Safety Program, the Na- participants on a one-on-one basis. ship of the State FFA Presidents Confer- chel Vining, information Intern, and Miss less than 3% of our nation's population are WCP tional FFA Program of Activities, the Na- Roni Horan, information Program Assis- involved in production agriculture, over 5 We recommend that advisors who tional FFA Budget, etc.

have not particiapted in a conference re- As members of the National Leadership 3. tant; for their hard work and development 20% of the nations work force is employed Make special provisions to make the cently encouraged to attend by: Conference Committee we sincerely be- of the Agricultural Career Recruitment Pro- inanag related industry. be National FFA Budget more easily under- Underlining the advisor activities on lieve that these recommendations will in- gram, FFA week material and public ser- We feel the need to educate guidance a. stood by inserting a few explanatory Ihe brochure. deed help us as prepare leaders for the vice annoucements. counselors, educators, legislators and par- WCP we pages to aid in its interpretation. fields of Agriculture. Respectfully submitted, ents because ol the obvious importance of b. Promoting the WCP advisor pro- new 4. Consider creating a National Leader- Respectfully submitted, Jim Willcox, Wyoming, Chairman agriculture in our nation. gram more extensively in The National ship Intern position at the National FFA Magazine, as well David Frazier, Mexico, Brian Mulnix, Missouri, Co-Chairman We also wish to reiterate the 1985 Issues FUTURE FARMER New Chairman Center to assist in administration of nation- as the publication. Wayne Thompson. Mississippi, Co-Chair- Michael G. Burton, Indiana Committee recommendation — That Voca- NVATA al leadership programs. per- Sheila Biddle, Pennsylvania tional Agriculture be revised to qualify for c. Publishing a SPECIAL pamphlet 5. Develop a motion picture or video taining to the advisor activities at Terri Hardee, Texas Rocco Carroccia, Montana business or science credit in the high WCP cassette tape geared toward assisting pro- Brian Hicks, Minnesota Ricky Dorman, Alabama school curriculum. Furthermore we pro- which should be sent along with the spective local FFA Alumni Affiliates on Brent Buck, Maine Linda Tetreaull, Rhode Island pose an additional chapter awards pro- WCP brochure. how to become organized and established. gram that would be specifically concerned 6 We suggest that FFA members be en- Scott Kurfman, Illinois 6. Specify in the National FFA Program

with public relations and promotion of the couraged to participate in the conference Noel Bondo, Nevada ol Activities that Alumni Association mem- National Issues organization (the FFA) in the chapter's by: bership opportunities are offered to Nation- community and state. The awards might a Producing a promotional film or National Leadership al FFA Foundation sponsors. Committee be issued on local, state, and national lev- slide show about WCP. 7. We commend the National FFA Board to els. The purpose being lo promote Voca- b. Giving promotional materials the of Directors and Staff on their establish- We, the members of the National Issues Conferences For State tional Agriculture and the FFA to those un- state officers at NLCSO's to utilize dur- ment of a committee to carry out an in- Committee have met to identify, clarify, aware of our programs. ing their chapter visits. depth study of all National FFA Contests and discuss the issues facing the national Officers Committee We, the 1986 National Issues Committee 7 We recommend that the National FFA and Awards Programs organization presently and issues of the fu- report in hopes that our recommendations organziation help alleviate the cost of the We as a committee would like lo com- 8 Establish a permanent policy for the ture. will be of benefit to our members and orga- program by: mend the National Officers and National notification of National Band and Chorus

I. Addition of a National Officer nization. a. Encouraging state and national Staff on their prepartion of the guidelines applicants as to their acceptance, schedul- We feel that an additional national offi- Respectfully submitted, alumni to provide funds for WCP scho- and presentation ot the NLSCO programs. ing and practice times, etc. We recom- cer is unnecessary whereas the present Michey McCall, North Carolina, Chairman larships. We felt that the following were effective mend this information should reach these number of officers is sufficient to meet the Julie Davis, Texas, Secretary b. Providing chapters with ideas and in- techniques and activities and recommend individuals no later than sixty days prior to needs of the national organization. Roger Seedorf. Colorado, Co-Chairman formation to utilize while soliciting that the newly elected officer team contin- the corresponding National Convention. II. Emblem Change Eddie Burks. Kentucky sponsors in their local communities. ue them. National Officers would continue 9. We commend the National FFA Orga- We as a committee wish to reemphasize Brad Lewis, Alabama c. Encouraging the national organiza- to consult state staff before and during the nization on the establishment and mainte- the importance of the symbotsim of our na- in or- this eyar. of Hall B.J. Elliott, West Virginia tion to negotiate with businesses conference as they did Continue nance an outstanding National FFA tional emblem, therefore we do not re- Shane Stewart, Oklahoma der to obtain discounted travel and the impromptu speaking workshops, com- ot Achievement. commed any change ot the organization's Scott Stolze, Nebraska lodging rates. mittee projects, self confidence building, 10. Consult with appropriate individuals, emblem. d. Requesting the national organiza- banquet and preconterence survey. We as specifically elementary school teachers, III. The FFA Creed National tion to evaluate the budget to avoid a committee also recognize certain prob- on the development of Food For America We feel that if revisions of the Creed are overcharging the WCP participants. lems: classroom materials. Useful information to be made they sould be in the fifth para- Leadership e. Recommending that certificates ot Problem: Particular associations are be- may also be obtained from the American graph in the following way: by striking out Conferences appreciation be distributed to the sup- ing denied participation in NLSCO pro- Farm Bureau Federation and the U.S. De- the words rural America and inserting porters of WCP participants, grams because of conflicting schedules. partments of Agriculture and Education American agriculture so thai the para- Committee 8. We recommend that the directors of For example — the northeastern area. 11. Establish a more concise format for graph would read in the following manner Washington Conference Program the WCP review and update the pamphlets Solution: In order to facilitate the partici- the explanation of the Computers in Agri- "I belteve that American Agriculture can We, the members of the National Leader- and brochures by: pating state officer such as in the north- culture Awards Program modeled after and will hold true to the best traditions of ship Conference Committee have carefully a. Dedicating more space and atten- eastern area the NLSCO program date be that of the Agri-Science Teacher ol Year

our national life and that 1 can exert an in- analyzed and evaluated the 1986 Washing- tion to the advisor's schedule. moved earlier. Award Program explanation (pg. 14). This fluence in my home and community which ton Conference Program and State Presi- b. Providing personal comments from Problem: We as a committee see that in- should include specifying the selection will stand solid for my part in that inspiring dents' Conference. With our primary objec- past WCP participants. sufficient time is spent on practical skills and recognition of individual state

tive being to improve the leadership c. Lessening the biographical data of and knowledge. IV State Farmer Degree training at these conferences for our fel- directors and staff Soluntion: We recommend that the fol- 12. Reconsider the recommendation ot the The committee acknowledged and ad- low FFA members. We do hereby submit d. Removing the specitic emphasis lowing programs be combined or 1985 National Program of Activities Com- dressed the proposed amendment to Arti- the following recommendations. that the conference is primarily for condensed — the resource system, tele- mittee to reinstate The National FUTURE cle VI, Section D. feel the maxi- We 3% opportunities 1 . We recommend that the conference chapter presidents. phone communciating and traveling tips FARMER insert regarding

staff encourage more exchanging of ideas 9. We recommend that a specific sesson Problem: We find the issues and and awards available directly to members between Washington Conference Program be used so participants can team how to 13. Provide for greater awareness and rec- FFA TIMES participants by: report and share ideas that they obtain dur- ture. ognition of National FFA Academic Scho- a. Continuing to separate participants ing the WCP. Solution; Instead of a general issues and larships. from the same chapter or state when Slate Presidents' Conference answers session, we recommend having a 14. Consider the establishment of an inter-

making lodging a 1. We encourage the national organiza- scheduled time limited debate dividing state FFA exchange program similar to

tion to continue utilizing national officers groups with given sides to argue. WEA for exchange and work experience as conference directors and increase the Problem: Officers are not being suffi- among FFA members within the United

number of past national officers to share ciently prepared for practical situations. States.

motivational and inspirational material Solution: National officers should train 15. Establish a standard policy on the sale

with the delegates. state officers to plan a chapter visit, dis- and/or distribution of The National FU-

2. We recommend that the conference di- trict conference, chapter officer leadership TURE FARMER mailing list to oustide par- rectors provide more information by: conference or greennand conference. Me- ties.

a. Emphasizing the different career op- thods could be: use of a case study ot hy- 16. Provide the National FFA Program of

portunities in agriculture. pothetical situations being presented. Activities with an attractive cover to all

b. Explaining the problems and possi- We as a committee recomend the rein- state FFA officers at NLCSO's and have co-

ble solutions of Vocational Agriculture statement of the quiz bowl. We also recom- pies accessible to local chapters.

and the Future Farmers of America. mend that the national officers contact In closing, we have found the format

c. Continuing to provide question and hosting states two weeks before the confer- and organization of the National FFA Pro- answer sessions on the FFA and agri- gram of Activities to be very acceptable,

cultural issues. Respectfully submitted: and we commend the National FFA Staff

3. We recommend that states be pre- David Dam, Nebraska, Chairman for keeping this document orderly and up-

pared to submit a specific concern, upon C.J. Elkins, North Carolina, Co-Chairman to-date.

arrival in Washington, D.C., with the direc- Stephen Tinsley, Georgia We gratefully acknowledge our National

tors to be used within the issue and an- Bill Mollis, Illinois Staff Consultant, Mr. C. Coleman Harris, swer committees. Brad Chambliss, Kentucky and our state staft consultants, Mr. Ron Mr. Ronald 4. We recommend that WCP counselors Alicia Horan, Rhode Island Crawford of Washington, This was the FFA TIMES sixth year of providing daily news and information treat state presidents conference partici- Jaye Hamby, Tennessee Grimes of West Virginia, and Mr Mark during the convention. assis- pants in a mature and adultlike manner so Marify Copeland, New Mexico Wilde of Vermont for their advice and The paper was read by nearly 20,000 members, advisors, sponsors and the participants can express their maturity others attending convention sessions The paper had the breaking news the and professionalism. Respectfully submitted, convention, such as the anouncement of the Stars of America and the time 5. We encourage counselors and staft Maureen Barber, Iowa, behind-the-scene feature to do stories. members to observe and closely follow the 1986 National FFA Chairperson

A start of about fifteen college students wrote, provided photography, ed- scheduled agenda so all activities and ap- Michael Fossum, South Dakota, ited and oversaw the printing ot the FFA TIMES Most of the staff were pointments can up upheld Program Of Co-Chairperson past FFA members who have attended previous conventions. The editor 6 We recommend that news releases Allison Dommer, California

this year was Rachel Vining, National FFA Information Staff Intern. and pictures be given directly to partici- Activities Committee Niomi Peckham, Connecticut FFA members volunteered as FFA TIMES carriers to distribute the FFA Robert Parkley, Texas TIMES during the week. We, the members of the 1986 National Greg Long, Georgia FFA Program of Activities Committee, Keith Fupkawa, Hawaii After each convention the FFA TIMES is mailed to every chapter in the 24 Dana Degano. Delaware carefully studied the format and con- country as a record of the week in Kansas City. have