58th NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION

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Kevin Coflman Robert W. Weaver

Rick Mallr Central Region Southern Region Pmldint Vice President vice President

Rick Malir. 21. of Wilson, Kansas, is the National FFA President Kevin Coftman. 20. of Holliday, Missouri, is the new Central Robert W Weaver. 20, of Hartselle, Alabama, is the 1985-86 lor 1985-86. His local FFA advisor is James Patry He is the son of Region Vice President of the FFA. He is the son of Ray and Rebecca National FFA Southern Region Vice President. Robert is the son of Eugene and Frances Malir CoHman. His FFA advisors were Mickey Briscoe and Robert Elton and Joyce Weaver His local advisor is Billy W Bryan Before being elected state president, he was chapter and federation Wilkerson. Robert's Supervised Occupational Experience program while president and a member of the National FFA Band Rick's Supervised Kevin served as first vice president and president of the Pans FFA enrolled in vocational agnculture at Falkville High School consisted of Occupational Experience program includes beef cattle, milo and wheat chapter, president of the Area IV Association and just completed his dairy production management at a neighboring dairy. enterprises term as Missouri state FFA president He received the Star Chapter He served as chapter treasurer, vice president, and president He

In high school. Rick was student council president and president of Farmer award, Outstanding Leadership award and the Santa Fe was also involved in many judging contests, quartet contests and both his junior and senior classes Leadership award. public speaking In 1982-83. Robert served as president of the Rick supported the implementation of the Kansas FFA Foundation Kevin's Supervised Occupational Experience program involves a Alabama FFA Association. during his year of office as state president. He also served as a U.S. commercial (arrow to finish hog operation and a registered cattle herd Robert is currently attending Auburn University and is maioring in Senate Legislative Intern for Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole He was the state winner in swine proficiency and district winner in agricultural engineering with intentions of doing research in artificial mechanization. Robert: Rick is an agricultural economics major at Kansas State University. farm business management contest Kevin also served on the Missouri intelligence use in agricultural production and Rick Malir: Route 1, Box 109; Wilson. KS 76490 Governor's Advisory Council on Agriculture. is an active member of Auburn University's Collegiate FFA chapter

He is a student at the University of Missouri -Columbia where he is Robert W. Weaver; Route 1 , Box 221A; Hartselle, AL 35640 majoring in agricultural economics and agricultural education.

Kevin Coffman; Route 1; Holliday, MO 65258

Kip Godwin Cindy Blair Cotry Shorter Eastern Region Western Region

Secretary Vice President Vice President

Coby Shorter, III. 19. of Eagle Lake. Texas, is the 1985-86 Kip Godwin of Whitesville, North Carolina is the new Eastern Cindy Blair, 20, of Noble, Oklahoma, is the newly-elected National National FFA Secretary. He is the son of Reverend and Mrs Coby Region Vice President of the FFA. He is the 20-year-old son of Mr FFA Vice President of the Western Region She is the daughter of Shorter, Jr. His local FFA advisors are Ronel Roberts, Finest Axel, and Mrs. David Eiga Godwin His local FFA advisors are John R. Jack and Linda Blair. Her local FFA advisors are Dale Horton and and Mike McMahon. Faulk and Joseph P Gore. Brady McCullough. Goby's Supervised Occupational Experience program includes Godwin's Supervised Occupational Expenence program includes a Blair's Supervised Occupational Experience program includes raising and exhibiting swine He has also developed an outstanding variety of crops and livestock production. He worked on the family Hampshire sheep, Duroc swine and a commercial cattle operation small herd of Simmental cattle. farm in com, tobacco, sweet potatoes, poultry and swine, and earned Cindy was the state sheep proficiency award winner, state diversified Coby was president ol the Texas FFA Association and served as two statewide agncultural proficiency awards livestock production winner and the western region diversified chapter, district, and area president. He has participated on the Kip was state president of the North Carolina FFA Association and livestock production winner. district, area and state levels in the prepared and extemporaneous was a chapter, federation and district officer He received the Star Cindy served as state FFA president and secretary of the Oklahoma public speaking contests His musical talents have enabled him to Greenhand and Star Chapter Farmer awards and was involved in FFA Association. She also won state championships in two public serve as organist at the 1983 and 1984 national conventions. public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and livestock judging speaking divisions and placed second nationwide in extemporaneous He attends college at Texas A & M University and majors in contests public speaking. agricultural education Godwin is a student at North Carolina State University in Raleigh Blair is an Oklahoma State University student where she majors in

Coby Shorter. Ill; 1204 Seaholm Street; Eagle Lake. TX 77434 where he is majonng in agricultural education. agricultural economics and accounting Kip Godwin; Route 3, Box 298-A; Whiteville, NC 28472 Cindy Blair: Route 1, Box 306; Noble, OK 73068

Alabama: Robert Weaver, Hartselle; Ari- zona: Rick Valencia, Marana; Arkansas: Volume V Donnie Clayton, Foreman, California: The 58th National FFA Convnetion PRO- Andrea Swartz, Grass Valley; Florida: CEEDINGS is sponsored by the Arm- William Smith, Blountstown; Idaho: strong Rubber Company and is pub- Karyl Lolley. Weiser; Illinois: Kent Bur- lished by the National FFA Center row. Altamont, Indiana: Rick Nagel, Information Staff as an official publica- Rensselaer; Iowa: Owight Mogler, Al- tion ol the National FFA Organization. vord; Kansas: Rick Malir, Wilson; Ken- FFA Information Staff: tucky: Douglas Coyle, Mackville; Louisi- ana: Lee Fletcher, Oak Grove; Maryland; Cameron C. Dubes, Director of Informa- Margaret Flanigan, Rocky Ridge; Michi- tion; William Stagg. Audio-Visual Spe- gan: Clarence Rudat. Montague; Minne- cialist; Roni Horan, Program Assistant; sota: Jeffrey Moon, Haylield; Missis- and Andy Markwart, Information Intern. sippi; Johnny White. Lucedale; 58th National FFA Convention Missouri: Kevin CoHman. Holliday; PROCEEDINGS Staff: Montana: Jodi Dawson. Belt. Nebraska: Kevin Yost, DeWitt; Nevada: Kelly Hor- Laura A Nelson, Editor; LuAnne ton. Elko; North Carolina: Kipling God- Wohler. Designer; Russ Florence. win, Whiteville. Oklahoma: Cindy Blair, Assistant Editor; Susanne Hurt. Noble. Oregon: Daren Coppock, Adams; Assistant Editor and Tim Stroda, South Carolina: Deborah Cribb, Hem- Oirector of Photography. ingway. South Dakota: Charles Davis. The 58th National FFA Convention PRO- White. Tennessee: John Rose. Cooke- CEEDINGS is the official printed pro- Coby Shorter, III. Eagle ville; Teias: ceedings for the National FFA Conven- Lake; Ulah: Brenda Crane, Salma. Vir- tion, held annually in Kansas City, ginia: Myra Newman, Dugspur; Wasti- Missouri it is published the last day of

The FFA is the national organization of

students preparing lor careers in pro- Photographers duction agriculture and agribusiness.

The FFA is in Officer Photographers assisting with the cooperation with the U.S. National Department ol Education, Washington, FFA Proceedings included: Mike DC Wilson, Orlin Wagner. Dale Lightfoot, Tim Stroda, Joe Ledford. Rebecca National FFA Center McKee, Kristie Kountz, Karen Chausse Candidates 5632 Mt. Vernon Mem. Hwy. and Jeannette Jones. P.O. Box 15160 Selected by their state associations these FFA members ran for the six Plus States Alexandria. VA 22309-0160 national offices of the FFA. Each has earned the American Farmer Degree 100% (703) 360-3600 and went through a week of intense screening by their peers on the Con- Awards vention Nominating Committee, Additional copies of the 58th National year nine states were recognized at This FFA PROCEEDINGS are available through the national convention for having 100% the National FFA Supply Service. or more of their vocational agriculture The 58th National FFA Convention PRO- enrollment in FFA. The states honored CEEDINGS Staff is headquartered in the were: Colorado. Connecticut, Iowa, Mis- FFA Newsroom in the Little Theatre of souri, Nebraska, North Oakota, Ohio. the Municipal Auditorium. Oklahoma and Wyoming. PROCEEDINGS November 14-16, 1985 W»t- 58th National FFA Convention Na ion IFF nterS,a,, FFA TIMES *^ Sponsored by the Jacques Seed National FFA Adult ! Larry D Case,!National FFA Advisor Company

C. Coleman Harris. National FFA Executive Secretary Once again the FFA Times was read each day by those in attendance at the David A Miller. National FFA Treasurer 58th National FFA Convention University Administrative Director Leadership Wilson W Carnes. lournaiism students from around the Lennie Gamage, Manager of International Programs country, under the direction of FFA In- formation Intern, Andy Markwart, ap- Robert Seefeldt, FFA Program Specialist (Awards) National FFA Board of Directors plied themselves to the task of "getting Specialist (Contests) Ted Amick, FFA Program the news out" trom their headquarters National FFA Advisor. Division ol Vocational Educa- Larry Case. Chairman, Dwighl Horkheimer, ACCESS Manager, FFA Supply Service in the FFA Convention Newsroom. tion, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC Tony Hoyt, FFA Program Specialist (Leadership) C Coleman Harris, Secretary. National FFA Executive Secretary. Division of Volunteers Cameron Dubes, Director ot Information Vocational Education, US Department of Education, Washington, DC Dennis Shater, Director. FFA Supply Service Saluted David Miller. Treasurer, National FFA Treasurer, State Department of Educa- Robert W Cox. Executive Director FFA Alumni Association National FFA Organization would like ton. Baltimore, MD The William Stagg, Associate Editor. The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine/ to salute the hundreds ot volunteers Duane Nielsen, Deputy Director, Division of Innovation and Development, who are the mainstay ot the national Audio-Visual Specialist of Education, Washington, DC US Department convention. Without their hard work and John M Pitzer, Senior Editor. The National FUTURE FARMER Magazine Les Thompson, Branch Chief, State Administration Branch, Division of Voca- long hours it would never come to- tional Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC Glenn D. Luedke, Director ot Advertising, The National FUTURE FARMER gether Thank you Stage Crew, Courtesy Magazine Corps, News Crew, News Corps, con- J. W Warren, Chief, Programs Development Section, Division of Vocational test helpers, K.C. Advisory Board and Education, U S. Department of Education, Washington, DC Dottie M Hinkle, Circulation Fulfillment Manager, The National FUTURE all the others to numerous to mention FARMER Magazine Jerry Paxton, Vocational Agriculture Teacher (USDE Representative) Encamp- but definitely and wholeheartedly appre- ment, WY JoAnn Grimes, Manager of Accounting ciated.

Robert A. Crawley, State Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Arkansas Voca- tional and Technical Education, Little Rock, AR

Floyd J. Doering, State Supervisor. Agricultural Education. State Department Frank R Stover, State Supervisor of Ag- of Education. Madison, Wl VIP Citations ricultural Education in South Carolina for Lee Traver. Chief, Bureau of Technology, Trade and Agriculture Programs, 15 years After 12 years as a vocational Albany, individuals were honored with the VIP Citation for their State Department of Education, NY The following agriculture instructor, Stover served as of service to the FFA: Rosco Vaughn, State Supervisor, Vocational Agricultural Education, State continual support and State Executive Secretary lor the FFA Department of Education, Las Cruces, NM and Young Farmers for four years. Dur- ing his tenure as State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, he served on the National FFA Board of Directors' Nalional FFA Board of Oi 970- 71) and was awarded the Honorary Consultants American Farmer Degree in 1971. Stover, of Pelion, South Carolina, re- Walt Schuh. President. NVATA. Bow. WA tired in 1984 after 33 years of service to Myron Sonne. President-Elect, NVATA. Letcher. SD vocational agriculture and the FFA.

Ralph Thomas, Vice President, NVATA. Woodward, OK Carl S. Thomas, Assistant Director, West Virginia Bureau of Vocational, Craig Wiget, Vice President, NVATA, Mt Blanchard, OH Technical and Adult Education in Associate Prolessor Agricultural Education, University ot Gary W Leske, Charleston. West Virginia. For 43 years Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Thomas has served vocational a William E Drake, Professor and Coordinator, Agricultural and Occupational )-agi jPro- Education. Cornell University. Ithaca, NY gram Specialist and State Supervisor, and presently, as assistant director of Edwin L Love, Prolessor, Agricultural Education, University ot Arkansas, the West Virginia Bureau of Vocational, Fayetteville, AR Technical and Adult Education. He was Clinton 0. Jacobs. Prolessor. Agricultural Education. University ot Arizona. instrumental in developing the West Vir- Tucson, AZ ginia Young Farmer program in 1970 and continues to be active in vo-ag by

assisting in the selection of National FFA National FFA Foundation Or. Virgil Martinson, tormer Wisconsin ation Pressly began his association with Award Program participants. FFA Executive Secretary and Supervisor the FFA while working with the Exten- Proficiency Board of Trustees of Agricultural Education. After 20 years sion Service After becoming agricultural Dr. Francis T. Turtle, State Director, Advisor, Division ot Vocational Educa- Larry Case, President. National FFA as a vocational agriculture instructor, specialist with the Kansas City Chamber Stale Department of Vocational Techni- tion, US Department ot Education, Washington, DC Dr Martinson became supervisor of ag- ol Commerce, he was instrumental in cal Education. Beginning his service to education 1972 He served bringing about complete support ot the the FFA as a state officer in 1937. Dr. C. Coleman Harris. Secretary. National FFA Executive Secretary, Division of ricultural in as consultant to the Wisconsin Jr. Dairy- city lor the National FFA Contests. For Turtle went on to teach vocational agri- Vocational Education, US Department ot Education, Washington, DC men's Association and was instrumental six years he served as head of the culture for six years, was Superinten- David Miller, Treasurer. National FFA Treasurer, State Department ot Edu- A in (orming a state FFA Alumni Associa- American Royal Association and during dent of Schools for 13 years, and a cation, Baltimore, MD tion, which has become the largest in thai time developed an American Royal State Vo Tech staff member since 1964. scholarship for the winner of each con- serving as state director in J W Warren, Vice President, Chief. Programs Development Section, Divi- He has been Secretary lor two years betore retiring test He is also a ten year member ot Stillwater, Oklahoma, since 1967 and sion of Vocational Education, US Department of Education, Washington, Kansas City Advisory Council to FFA 1986. Dr Turtle DC this past August He currently resides in the will retire in February of Stoughlon, Wisconsin, and a resident of Lee's Summit, Mis- received the Honorary American Farmer Chief, State Administration Branch, Division of Voca- Les Thompson. Branch Degree in 1976. Laurence Pressly. tormer Executive Vice tional Education, U.S. Department ot Education. Washington, DC Presidenl of the American Royal Associ- Carl F. Gerhardt, Senior Vice President, The DeLaval Ag Division of Alfa- Laval. Inc.. Kansas City. MO

Bill Munsell Chairman. Creswell. Munsell. Fultz & Zirbel. Inc.. Cedar Rap- ids, IA Ronald Goddard. President & Chief Executive Officer (Retired), Agway, Inc., Syracuse, NY Walt Schuh, President, NVATA, Bow, WA

Myron Sonne, President Elect, NVATA, Letcher, SD Steve Meredith, National FFA President, Glendale, KY

Clinton 0. Jacobs, Professor, Ag Education, University of Arizona, Tuscon. AZ William E Drake, Professor and Coordinator, Ag and Occupational Educa- tion, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Rosco Vaughn, State Supervisor, Voc Agricultural Education, State Depart- ment of Education, Las Cruces, NM

Robert A, Crawley, Supervisor, Agricultural Education, Arkansas Vocational and Technical Education, Little Rock, AR Lee Traver. Chief, Bureau ot Technology. Trade & Agriculture Programs, State Department of Education. Albany. NY

Floyd J Doering. State Supervisor, Agricultural Education. State Department ot Public Instruction, Madison, Wl

Troy Newton, State FFA Executive Secretary, State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL Roy Walls, State FFA Executive Secretary, State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD National FFA Foundation Staff

Bernie L. Staller, Executive Director Convention Speakers and Special Entertainment

Kim A. Havens, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate Support-East Speakers for the convention included U.S. Secretary of Agriculture John Douglas E. Butler, Assistant Executive Director, Corporate Support-West R. Block; motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar, sponsored by American Bank- Executive Director, Planned Gifts Steven R. Greene, Assistant ers Association; NBC "Today" show personality Willard Scott, sponsored by International Minerals & Chemical Corporation; Denis Waitley, "Space National FFA Foundation Sponsors' Age Motivator, " sponsored by the FFA; Olympic gold medalist in gym- Coca-Cola. USA and former pro Board Executive Council nastics. Bart Conner, sppnsored by running-back Rocky Bleier, sponsored by H.J. Heinz Company Founda-

President, Alfa-Laval. Inc , Agri Group Carl Gerhardt, Chairman, Senior Vice tion. Fultz Zir- Bill Munsell, Chairman-Elect 1986. Chairman. Creswell Munsell, & "Stars from The Grand Ole Opry." sponsored by T.C.R. Inc. Earl E. Ow- bel and Executive Vice President, Young & Rubicam USA ens, Nashville, Tennessee, provided special entertainment Saturday after- H.C. Robert C. Lanphier III, Chairman-Elect 1987, President and Chairman of the noon with well-known country stars: Del Wood, Razzy Bailey. Mor- Board, DICKEY-iohn Corporation gan and Cal Smith.

Dr. Hilmer L. Jones. Past Chairman. President, North American Operations, MSD AGVET Division, Merck and Co., Inc. > 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 14-16, 19 Distinguished Computers in Agriculture

Service Citations Award Sponsored by AgriData Resources, Inc. This year three organizations were recognized with the Distinguished Ser- vice Citation for their exceptional service to the FFA by contributing time, money and personnel. They were: State Finalists

Alabama: Pat Pace. Scottsboro; Alaska: * II W I Cary Taylor. Delia Junction; Arkansas: Kevin Mathis, Valley Springs, California: Larry Sanders, Santa Maria; Colorado: HI ti Michael Vincent, Las Animas; Florida: Keith McCord, Sarasota Vo-Ag; Illinois: Connie J Loomis. Salem, Indiana: Jeff Allen Need, Rossville; Iowa: Wade E. > Nolte, Ackley-Geneva, Kansas: Jon Hag- gard, Washburn Rural; Kentucky: Mike """•'#! ' '" Jernigan, Franklin Simpson; Louisiana: ,M Rachelle Rae McOaniel, lota; Maine: ^ » Aaron Craig Cote. Caribou; Massachu- m setts: Jodi Lightizer, Essex; Michigan: Lynn Mazurek, Lakewood, Minnesota: Angie Molting. Ortonville. Missouri: Larry Jennings. Stanberry. Montana: Jim Avent, Red Lodge; Nebraska: Dan Charron, Ravenna; Nevada: Paula Gard- ner, Ruby Mountain; New Jersey: Rich- ard Yurkovitch, Warren Hills; New Mex- The Meredith Company/SUCCESSFUL sponsoring National Proficiency Awards ico: Jared Burnett, Estancia; New York: FARMING, of Des Moines, Iowa. The and the National Hall of Achievement, Paul D. Colgan, Northern Adirondack; company has sponsored National and assisting FFA leaders through a North Dakota: Todd C. Mayer. Regent; Achievement Awards, provided National Strategic Planning Process. Ohio: Stephen M. Cameron. Tinora; held August 13- FFA Foundation Chairmen, developed R.J Reynolds Industries, Inc., of The National FFA Computers in Agriculture Seminar was Win- Oklahoma: Kenneth Wayne Good, Jr., and headed a national publicity cam- North Carolina. R.J. DC, to recognize the top FFA members for their ston-Safem. Rey- 17, 1985 in Washington, Medford; Oregon: Traci Plagmann, Al- paign honoring FFA's 50th Anniversary nolds a long-time supporter of utilizing All of the state Com- has been achievements and progress in computers. bany; Pennsylvannia: Jon Merkle, Little and in the early years ot the FFA, pro- the FFA. developing 13 state FFA profi- National puters in Agriculture winners received an expense paid trip to the Lions State College; South Carolina: vided loans to members to help them ciency awards and sponsoring this FFA Computers in Agriculture Award Seminar. Rodney Weaver, Spartanburg; South start farming. Specialty Crop Proficiency year's new Dakota: L Christopher Olson, Clark; program recognizes FFA members who have achieved and Division, Award. They also sponsor the Building The award Pfizer Incorporated/Agricultural Texas: Tim Petri, Clear Creek; Utah: Erik program made great progress in utilizing computers in agriculture and agribusi- of New York, New York. Pfizer has sup- Our American Communities Merkley, Roosevelt; Virginia: Randolph technology ported !he FFA for 32 years by providing with funding and staff. They are the or- ness Students are judged on their ability to adapt computer Ted Hall, Fort Defiance; Washington: National Foundation Chairmen. ganization's largest annual sponsor. Supervised Occupational Experience enterprise and/or local FFA to benefit their Stacy Koschee, Snohomish; Wisconsin: FFA chapter. John Sorg, Delevan-Danen: Wyoming: New "Brand Ag Ed Network Andrew Morehead, Baggs National Winner—Stephen M. Cameron, Lyons, Ohio

'Em To Save A This year hands-on Ag Ed Training ses- sions were again offered. Also ottered First Runner-Up—Larry Sanders. Santa Maria, California Life" Safety were advanced and technical training sessions. New additions included the Second Runner-Up— Michael Vincent, Las Animas, Colorado Campaign FFA News area where FFA news from the convention was put on the Ag Ed Third Runner-Up—Randolph Ted Hall, Staunton, Virginia

Network as it happened and a special MCI message center was available for Fourth Runner-Up—Jeff Allen Need, Frankfort, Kentucky students wishing to send or receive

Dunng the convention a new safety messages from their families or vo-ag classmates campaign entitled "Brand 'Em to Save A at home. Life" was introduced The educational Special Meal effort is a special emphasis campaign of 58th National the National FFA Safety Awards pro- Functions 15, 25 & 35 Year FFA Convention Launched at the convention, the cam- Meal functions are an additional means

paign's emphasis months will be during of providing motivation, educalion and the spring ot 1986 FFA chapters and PROCEEDINGS further leadership training to FFA mem- Foundation members nationwide will join the cam- bers and guests in attendance. This year paign to educate American farmers of there was a National FFA Prayer Break- the three leading causes of farm tractor fast with guest speaker Todd Blackledge, fatalities: rollovers, runovers and un- a National FFA Leadership Dinner ad- Sponsors The National FFA Organization wishes to guarded power take offs. dressed by former National FFA Secre- welcome and thank the Armstrong Rub- tary, Scott McKain; an American Farmer FFA members will pass out safety litera- ber Company for their sponsorship of luncheon for recipients of the American ture and place safety reminder decals on this edition of the 58th National FFA Farmer older model Degree and special Wednesday tractors. Convention PROCEEDINGS. night Alumni Oinner FFA chapters will be recognized for their

efforts with a special campaign certifi-

cate saluting their efforts. In addition, chapters may include ihis activity in "Secure A Place their National FFA Safety Award applies- In History"

The National FFA Organization and 1984- ANNOUNCING A NEW 85 National FFA Officer Team kicked off a nationwide campaign to raise money FFA COMPUTER SERVICE toward the restoration of the Statue of Liberty on the recommendation of the delegates of the 57th National FFA Con- vention. The officers gave a progress report to the convention and stressed a projected completion date of December 31. 1985 and urged members to follow the ideas and guidelines in the bro- nuuiuu v chure, "Secure A Place In History." ACCESS The new ACCESS subscription service for agricultural education operated by the National FFA Supply Service pre- A Subscription Service of the These sponsors were recognized for their continuous contributions to the miered at the convention at the National FFA through the National FFA Foundation, Inc. National FFA Supply Service Agricultural Career Show. It will provide subscribers with access to: a software FFA advisors & members now have access to agricultural computer library, educational software reviews, 15 Year Sponsors computer software at special educational software. ACCESS supports its members with a preview library, prices and a one year subscription to CF Industries, Incorporated; Curtice-Burns/Pro-Fac Foundation; Farm software reviews and educational discounts! the ACCESS-INTERFACE Newsletter AC- Credit Banks of Omaha; The Farm-Oyl Company; George. W. Jenkins CESS is a special subscription sen/ice Foundation, Incorporated; Al Kemnitz; Mid-America Dairymen, Incorpo- Stop by the ACCESS booth in the Career Show for more aimed at agricultural education and the rated; National Food & Energy Council. Incorporated; Oshkosh B'Gosh, local agriculture instructor in particular. information! Booth #224-246 Incorporated; Dr. Claud L. Scroggs; Southern Farmers Association; The Wiremold Foundation F&f- 25 Year Sponsors Cargill, Incorporated; H. D. Hudson Manufacturing Company; Dr. J. E. Salsbury Foundation; Venard Films, Ltd. 35 Year Sponsors

L G. Balfour Company; The Pillsbury Company; PROGRESSIVE FARMER- Southern Progress Corporation; The Quaker Oals Foundation ±- —

These state associations members represent the entire FFA membership floor in policy development, committees and voting on the convention The number ot delegates representing each state is proportional to their overall membership. Each state has at least two delegates. mJiwmi \ at iiwarmism n David Nevada: Lincoln Dahl. Oeelh; Soma m Alabama: Jody Brewer. Saraland; Parmer. Russellville, Thomas Spencer. Wright, Hiko; New Hampshire: Greg Jennifer Moyer, Auburn; Alaska: Justin Avril, Homer. Messenger. Rochester, Sebas- Farmer Hampstead. Jersey: John American Kim Rohr, Delta Junction, Arizona: Da- New Honorary Kathy Smylie, Wrights- mon De La Pena, Phoenix, Debbie Na- hano, Stockton; town; New Mexico: K C. Jones, bonne. Tempe. Arkansas: Teresa Hen- ^^^^^m Tflls degree was bestowed in recognition ol adult supporters who have Bosque Farms, Crystal Wooton, Ros- §0^\^\ drix, Marshall: Arthur Hill, Fulton; IIPQ |Mr* rendered exceptional service to youth, agricultural education and the FFA Olean; Benadum, Gal); Ste- well. New York: Mary Alden, California: Serena ^^^5# ^^^^ organization Local advisors/teachers are a large motivation force behind North Caro- ven Davis, Santa Paula. Carri Estes, Drew Fletcher, Pine Plains; members and for their time, understanding and guidance the FFA Scotty Ja- many Chino; Colorado: Troy McCue, Flagler; lina: Lisa Bryan, Bladenboro, recognizes less than one percent of them (chapter advisors) each year, City. Wiley Loflin, Jr., Den- Kevin Ochsner. Ft. Collins, Connecticul: cobs, Tabor Enckson. Also receiving the degree are parents of national officers and other busi- Richard Brock. Middletown; Kurt ton, North Dakota: Leann Mandan. Ohio: nesses and individuals have helped advance the FFA and agriculture Gehrke. Wallingford, Delaware: Ray Beulah; Brenda Kalvoda, who Angie Ryan. Mon- Harrington, Wilmington. Jack Loftin. Bill Bien, Johnstown; through unlimited service on the national level. Delta; Okla- Wyoming, Florida: Karen Hurst, Bran- clova; Kathy Shininger, homa: Tern Lynn Hames. Norman; Jona ford; Terry Parrish, Trenton; Georgia: Teachers Others Mead; Gary Kubicek. Farmland Indus- Coleman, Kay Horton, Norman; David Shaffer. Chad Barnes. Clermont. Jimbo tries. Inc., Hickman; New Jersey: Wal- Holly Craig, Hills- Sylvester; Hawaii: Kathy Eguires, Hal- Pond Creek; Oregon: Alabama: Herman Garrick, Grove Hill. Chev- Alabama: Joe Bethea, Alabama, ter Ellis, Jr . New Jersey Farm Bureau, boro; Tony Schwartz, Powell Butte, eiwa; Anthony Kuloloia, Waimanalo, Charles Mayfield, Russellville; Donald ron U S.A.. Inc., Montgomery: James Trenton, New Mexico: Fred Widmoyer, Pennsylvania: Julie Hess, East Earl. Eric Idaho: Laura Hobbs. Eagle. Brett Rey- Wilson. Athens, Larry Wilson, Douglas, Drake, Auburn University, Auburn; Jerry New Mexico State University, Las Shipley, Glencoe. Puerto Rico: Jose nolds, Kuna; Arizona: Fred Bennett, Toileson. Califor- Jehle, Progressive Farmer, Birmingham; Cruces; New York: Bruce W Emanuel. Lynn Cardona. Camuy; Jose Rivera, Jayuya, Illinois: Tami Craig, Clay City; nia: Richard Boucher. Tulare; Steve James Kendrick, State Dept ol Educa- State University ol New York, Cobleskill; Bluffs: Rhode Island: Kelly Donnelly, Saunders- Granby, Verona; Charles Schone. Gomes, Merced, Alton McRae. Mari- tion, Montgomery; Arizona: Ronald Ray- Enos B Heisey. Agway Inc., Syracuse: Trafalgar; Lisa town; Lorinda Hall, Hope Valley: South Indiana: Man Kirkpatnck, posa; Richard Regalo. Merced. James ner. Litchfield; Stan Turley, Arizona Harry Karpiak, Bureau of Occu/Cont Ed Carolina: Michelle Miller. Hemmqway. Moss, Trafalgar. Iowa: Kevin Eblen, Siewert, Tranquillity; Colorado: Dennis State Senate. Phoenix; Arkansas: John Support, Albany, Hugh Sutherland, Hob- Forest City. Dan Poston, Gresham; South Dakota: Frank Creston; Eugene Rodberg, Everhart, Woodrow. Connecticut: Attebery, Soufhern Arkansas University, art; Irene Sutherland, Hobart; Lee Glen Enander, Frankfort; Joe Giovannet- Kansas: Tom Hemmer. Salina; Melame Wilson, Lebanon, Florida: Robert Phil- Magnolia. Frank Johnston, Dept. ol Voc. Traver, Stale Department of Education, lone, Columbia: Tennessee: Rector Mamquist, Courfland; Kentucky: An- pot, Wilhston; Thomas Weber, Sarasota; Education, Little Rock; Jack G Justus. Albany. North Carolina: Hallet Boyd, Green- Wilhsburg; Kelly Smifh, Miller, LaFollerte; Andy Nash, Ellijay; thony Osborne, Georgia: John Barnes, Jr , Arkansas Farm Bureau Fed., Little Rock, Pinetown, Inez Boyd. Pinetown; Joseph brier; Texas: Aaron Aleiandro, Farmers Bowling Green, Louisiana: Tim Barry, Idaho: Kent Scon, Malad. Illinois: Allen California: Frank Robert Gayaldo, Kel- Clary, North Carolina Slate Univ., Ra- Maine: Branch: Jerry Cole, Bedias; Jay Hays, Sunset: Allen Broussard. Morse; Hornbrook, Paris; C. Eugene McGrew, seyville: Jeanne Gayaldo, Kelseyville. leigh; H B. Craig. North Carolina State David Knight, Kingwood; Kevin Grass, Mars Hill; Todd Wmslow, Wolfe City, Bushnell, Ronald Smith, Greenville. California Cattlemen's Parkhurst, North Wm B Staiger, Univ . Raleigh; Carmen Scott Isle, Maryland: Brian Glass, John Steelhammer, Mathis; Buffalo Center; Presque Iowa: Dean Gerzema, Sacramento; L.W. Templeton, Carolina Stale Univ . Raleigh; North Da- Assoc , Symken, New Braunfels; Nancy Tollett. Emmitsburg; Sarah Osborn, Keymar; Mahlon Peterson, Elwood; Ronald Res- Kubota Tractor Corporation. Compton, kota: Lois Carter, State Board for Voc Rayn- Jonesboro; Utah: Greg Stewart, Massachusetts: Michael Fields, sler, Hudson. Kansas: James Housman, District of Columbia: Pat Kearney, Pri- Education, Lisbon, Ohio: R. Kirby Bar- Michigan: Meadow; Norman Thurston. Morgan, ham; Lisa Hixson, Ashfield: Columbus. Kentucky: Alva Bennett, vate Sector Initiatives, Washington; Mi- rick, Ohio State University, Columbus; Brad Par- Vermont: Steve Kayhart, Vergennes, Paintsville. Shawn Newport, Constanttne. Hartford; Thomas Cochran, chael L. May, USD&Livestock Division, L. R. Brodeur. fuestonc Tire & Rubber Harder, Neal Perry, Orleans; Virginia: Lee Ar- rish, Quincy; Minnesota: Dean Jerry Greer, Glasgow; Maryland: Dale Washington; Florida: Gary Bartley. Flor- Co., Akron. M J Connor. Firestone Wright, Weyers Mountain Lake; Ann Marie Henkels, rington, Penhook. David White, Hagerstown; Michigan: Cyrille ida FFA Foundation, Tallahassee, Maxie Tire & Rubber Co . Akron. Robert Walker. Cave; Washington: Don Hayden, Ash- Heron Lake; Mississippi: David Valhere. Alma: Minnesota: Norman McGhee, University of Florida, Gaines- Freeze. Ohio Dept ot Education. Colum- Jackson, Mis- lord; Jim Ringo. Grandview. West Vir- Batesville; Duane Weems, Brakken, Montevideo, Harry Peirce, Jr., ville; Georgia: Louie Cafhoun, Swains- bus: Jay Householder. New Lexington ginia: Donnie Alt, Keyser; Annie Per- souri: Nancy Crane. Springfield; Brad St Charles. Robert Roesler, Sherburn. boro; Fred Cochran, Lavoma, Louise High School New Lexmglon. John Haven, kins, Frankford. Wisconsin: Cheryl Haseniaeger. New Montana: Missouri: Donald Forster, Milan; John Cochran, Lavoma; David Farmer, Uni- Miley. Ohio Dept ot Education. Colum- Livingston; Peter- Helmeid, Blanchardville; Kevin Paul, Todd O'Hair, Shawn Jones, Lockwood; Hubert Shuler. versity ot Georgia. Athens; Byron Kirk- bus; Alton Parks Columbus. Naomi Gest- Medford; Dave Schaefer, Plattevilie, son, Livingston; Nebraska: Bob Smithville; Roger Wolf. Chillicothe. land, Georgia Develop. Authority. At- Parks Columbus. Andrew Stevens. The Koepke, Blue Hill; Wyoming: Joe Campbell, Riverton; Jim ring, Lincoln; Dave Montana: Duane Gebhardt, Cascade; lanta: Charles McDaniel, Georgia State Ohio Farmer. Columbus. William Walt. Willox. Douglas Kent Zeller. Ravenna; New Farm- Nebraska: Schools. Atlanta: Roberta Ravan. The Montgomery Co J V S . Clayton: Jersey: Jay Rupell. Washington. New ers Home Administration, Dunwoody, Craig Wiget. NVATA. Mt Blanchard. York: Alfred Chapin, Jr., New Berlin; Gilbert Underwood, University of Geor- Oklahoma: Bryan Burrell, Fairview; Mary Warren Giles, Penn Yan; North Caro- gia, Athens; Hawaii: Thomas G. Hatak- Sue Burrell, Fairview. Ralph Thomas, Convention lina: Guy Cutler, Bath; James Langdon, eyama, Hawaiian Association FFA, Hon- NVATA, Woodward; James D. White, Jr., Four Oaks; Tommy Leonard, Hills- olulu, Idaho: Raymond Poe, Idaho Farm Oklahoma State University, Stillwater; borough; William Neill, Jr., Clarkton; Bureau Federation, Pocatello; Richard R Pennsylvania: Guy Eberhart, Sears, North Dakota: frank Schander, North- Rush, Department of Agriculture, Boise; Roebuck & Co., St Davids; Donald E Business Ohio: Richard Burkholder, Bowl- Melba, Lou Tiucek Pennsylvania State University. wood; Jerry Tlucek, Mary Evans, ing Green; Robert Buxton, Warsaw; Melba. Illinois: Robert Wanzei. East University Park, T. Oean Witmer, Penn- Cardmgton; T. Dwain Illinois State Harrtsburg. District of Columbia- Samuel Harvey. Peoria, Thomas Wiles. sylvania Dept. of Educ , Sayre, Sycamore; Michael Sbertzer, Board of Educ, Springfield; Iowa: Victor Soulh Carolina: Arthur K Jensen, State FFA Association Bowling Green; Oklahoma: Alvin Bea- Bekkum, Iowa State University, Ames; Clemson; Soulh Dakota: Marvis Hogen. dles, Thomas, Van Chew, Konawa; Kansas: Kurt Feltner, Kansas State Uni- Dept. ot Agriculture, Pierre, Michael Wayne Dimmick, Newkirk; Larry Meeks, versity, Manhattan; Kentucky: David M. McNamara, Dept. ol Agriculture, Pierre. Skiatook; Pennsylvania: Stephen Kline, Coffey, Western Kentucky University, Tennessee: Jerry Edwards, LaFollerte. Beaver Springs. Guy Naugle. Jr., Red Bowling Green. Delmer Dalton, Kentucky Becky Edwards. LaFollerte; Texas: Joe Lion; Clair Zerby. Westfield: South Da- Association FFA. Frankfort; Eldon Heath- Bass, Winnsboro, Nancy Bass, Winns-

kota: Dewayne Siebrasse, Flandreau; cott, Murray State University. Murray; boro. Jerry Clark, Texas House of Rep- Tennessee: James Dyer, White House, Ralph Meredith, Glendale; Ruth Mere- resentatives, Buna, Durwin Hill, Texas

Richard Ledford, Cleveland; Texas: Ron- dith. Glendale; Maryland: Nancy Brash- Education Agency. Austin; Charley ald Appleton. Waxahachie; Joseph But- ear. Frederick News-Post, Frederick, Jones, Easi Texas Stale University, fflrK|2l ton, Beckville. Lawrence Fryer. Waelder; Michigan: Robert LaPrad, Michigan Commerce, Inman White. Texas Educa- Don Ham, Dalhart; Thomas Heffernan. State University, East Lansing. Minne- tion Agency. Austin; Thailand: Boontiam Thai- Pleasanton, Wesley Odell, New Braun- sota: Roger Arends, Willmar, Deloria Chareonying, Oept Of Education, fels. Calvin Scott, Loop, M. Dale Arends, Willmar; Seth Fisher, Lake Hu- land; Utah: Gilbert A Long, Utah State

Thomas, Honey Grove; Perry Woods, bert; Allen Housh, Cargill, Incorporated, University, Logan; Virginia: Jan Brown, " Charles Yarbrough, Alexandria; Robert m 'Ira^Pu^vH' " ill Henrietta; Honey Minneapolis; Curtis Kees, Harvest States National FFA Center, Grove; Ulah: Earl Thomsen. Spanish Cooperatives, St. Paul; Gerald R. W. Bryan. Southern States Coop., Inc.. Fork; Virginia: William Gwathmey, King McKay. University of Minnesota, St Richmond, Josephine Coiley. The Na- Marion & Queen Court House; Dennis Smith, Paul; Harry J Peterson, St. Paul; Victor tional Future Farmer, Alexandria; Broadway; Washington: Lyle Holt, Con- Richardson. Owatonna: Richard D Fay, National FFA Center, Alexandria, Milholland, Olympia; Den- Virginia State Univer- fl nell; Kenneth Tretsven. Minnesota Trade Office, St. David Gibson, Sr , nis Wallace. Yelm. West Virginia: Har- Paul; Mississippi: Richard Mason, Col- sity, Petersburg, Norma Keller, Alexan- Clark National old Sktdmore, Sutton; Wisconsin: lins, Elizabeth Mason, Collins; William dria; Maralee Peters, FFA Cen- Anderson, Spring Valley, Roland Han- McGrew, Mississippi Assn FFA, Jack- ter. Alexandria; William F. Stagg, son, East Troy. Glenn Cinder. son. Missouri: Robert Chapman, Linn; National FFA Center, Alexandna; Wash- Blanchardville H.H Dickenson. Amencan Hereford As- ington: Roger Lampitl, Cenex Ag, Inc., sociation, Kansas City; George Frevert, Tacoma; Wisconsin: A.B Andy Coch- City; Carl Stratton Corp., Milwau- Safeway Stores. Inc , Kansas rane, Briggs & Gerhardt, Alfa-Laval, Inc, Agri Group, kee; Herbert Grover, Dept. of Public Madison, Kim Havens. Na- kjj Kansas City; Loren C Jackson. Ameri- Instruction, can Hereford Association, Kansas City; tional FFA Foundation, Madison; Robert Loberger. Bill Langley, Municipal Auditorium, Kan- Hemauer, Plymouth, Richard Scott, Chem- Univ. of Wl-Platteville, Platleville; David The District of Columbia became a chat- viewing the proposed a sas City; Robert C Mobay City; Nebraska: Price, Bloomington; Mary Price, tered state FFA association during the tution, bylaws, program of activities and ical Corporation, Kansas

Bloomington . Zig Ziglar 58th National FFA Convention During other requirements The District of Co- • Renald Barrett. Mead; Inez Barrett, the National FFA Board ot Directors' lumbia FFA Association has 129 mem- convention meeting, the board moved to bers in five Washington, DC high school receive and grant the charter after re- FFA chapters —

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Remember, when fears come into the picture our dreams have a tendency of National Officer Retiring Addresses losing their luster and our desires seem to lade away. Plans never materialize and our ideas become passing thoughts.

There is a very obvious importance in call out in the When the goes Having been granted the privilege ol that old auction block you truly do make not giving up on our dreams before they of life, please remember game seeing much of this great nation and her a difference. Future Farmers 1 simply have a chance to succeed Success be-

II never All things go, always go ... To people I marvel at our blessings of land ask you what price are you willing to gins with our thoughts. you the highest bidder!" and resources, and the incomparable pay to enjoy success? give yours a chance, you have denied to as a creativity of our 238 million individuals (Auction Chant) yourself the opportunity grow It hardly seems that il was 371 days Creating a prosperous lifestyle from the person and a chance to develop your this National ago that I received the gavel as presi- FFA members you at 58th riches of this great land, Americans rep- potential dent ol this organization, and now this Convention are the highest bidders. All resent a special coalition ot innovators The easiest time to quit is before we be- afternoon, I'm ottering my final remarks in. ... All done. . . . SOLD! and creators. A Texas rodeo. Nebraska gin. That is when the least is at stake I heart as an FFA officer As open my Steve Meredith, Route 1, Glendale, Ken- windmill, California redwood. Iowa lo lose- in and there is seemingly nothing and mind to you I overflow with pride lucky 02740. (502) 862-4768 cornlield and Kentucky thoroughbred are But thai is a myth—you have much to recalling my associations with some of all monuments of this nation dedicated lose—a chance to grow and develop, the finest people to ever walk the face ol to the people who form our rich heitage. challenges to overcome, success stories the earth. In this society ol idols, role of the Future Farmers of As members unwritten. One thing 1 know is that models, characters, and images my real yet America we should tremble at the you are capable ol doing anything you heroes live in every corner of this great thought of the tremendous responsibili- wish lo do. Be achievers, not quitters. nation. They are God leartng, hardwork- ties lacing our generation, Just as our There is great importance in putting tal- ing individuals who thrive on Iresh air, predecessors have risen to the occasion ents and skills to positive use. Remem- dark soil, rainy days and make ends so many times in the past, each of us ber that our thoughts rest among the meet through a grim determination to to the must feel a special responsibility most valuable of the r succeed. Most I have never met, but I future. "...TO THE leel a bond among people in agriculture never been a chal- lhat goes tar beyond the description ol Agriculture has more For many years I have enioyed sitting HIGHEST lenging industry and America has never beside a stream near my home. The held more opportunity than that which wafer seems to move gently through the So many times this year people have exists today. Our blessings are here to- hills until it finds its way to a lake This BIDDER" asked what makes the farm so appeal- day because of the efforts of individuals stream does not run year-round; how- ing? As I search lor words to the unan- who weren't airatd to step forward and ever, each May or June il drys up leav- swerable question I think ot the new- lend a hand, volunteer lor the difficult ing behind only a slight indentation born calf standing on wobbly legs, the task, or fight for fuslice and truth Many where the water once flowed. smell of freshly turned soil, a rainbow stories have been told of visitors of lhis following a mid-summer storm, and the There are other bodies ol water, my fa- Going, Going Gone. nation who marveled at the willingness first dusting ot snow that signals the ar- vorite of which is the Colorado River The Auctioneer did say of our people to stand up and be family rival of winter. So deeply rooted in our When I was a small child my As we sat inside that auction barn counted and come to the aid of their heritage, so much a part of American travelled to Colorado lo view the splen- On cold, cold winter day. fellow Americans. a history, the tradition ol the lamily (arm "Passing dor ol this river. I was in awe as 1 How smooth that cry came forth will continue as long as we value and Society today pulls at us trom every di- looked al the canyon the river had from him respect our roles as patrons of the rection. Commercials play with our Thoughts' carved info the terrain. earth. Having been humbled so many minds, polilicians ask lor our votes, and As they walked through in parade. Even today, when I have the opportunity everyone seems to be supporting a spe- times I remember a mid-September visit A nod of the head, a bat of the to lly over the Colorado River, I am cial interest. As we tight the internal to the I picked up a maga- eye. USDA when amazed at what Mother Nature has zine whose front cover carried this mes- wars of today's society we must re- And another deal was made. done She has created a wonder of na- member that going into battle prepared sage "Man despite his artistic preten- ture that will exist forever. I stood alert, eyes intent, as he Over 200 years ago the men and women sion and his many accomplishments, means lhat we're armed with a positive with. The closed the sate thai day. of our country had a dream. The dream Nature had a resource to work owes his existence to a six-inch layer of attitude, a courageous heart and clean was lor a counfry of freedom and pros- I asked. "How? How can you spirit. in life will ultimately top soil and the tact that it rains." As Success perity. Their dreams were not in vain tor she took time—thousands of years make magic, by asking folks to progressive agriculturalists we must come to those who prepared for its they followed fhem. They took their de- and made a difference Within the to- pay?" never lose sight of our responsbililies, challenges. sire for a new country, added hard work pography ol Ihe United States she made With a hand on my shoulder and as a chosen people, to care for the Leadership is a special opportunity to and a commitment to improvement and a diflerence by creating an awesome tears in his eyes. earth and its resources. serve others by giving of oneself. It has formed the United States of America splendor called the Colorado River national people He said. "Son. let this be a lesson As we come to the close ol this Been said that if you help enough We often look at the hard work demon- convention world leaders are gathering get what they want you will fulfill your in life. strated by these individuals and realize Just like us, Mother Nature makes to discuss controls of powerful nuclear own desires. Everyone gains when you to For the man who desires most they were successful. The first step choices Her choice many years ago weapons, weapons that individually share your time and talents with others, why in their success was not their hard was to mves! her resource—water—into could destroy millions o( lives and if and sharing and prosperity ultimately go is the one who takes home the work, but rather their dreams. They this river. On the other hand, she chose used in plurality could remove human hand in hand. into ideas, ideas into not to invest much resource in the creek prize. from the face of this earth. turned dreams existence two in Palestine. One There are seas near my home It's more than just dollars, far Seemingly waver each day between plans, and plans into action They first we supports every kind of life wilh fish in than scholars. near destruction and continued existence had to realize that their dreams were more its water, trees along its banks, and and they were worth taking a are in a world ol turmoil, terrorism, starva- good and time to spend. Our resources More than some King 's Empire. people in homes along its shores The The early Americans took Yet heart is chance on the thoughts we develop with our Life is loving, caring, and giving. tion, tear, and anguish. my Jordan River flows through to form yet philosophy that before any carpenter dreams and with our leaders to keep our defenses Ihe minds. We can take our Success is created by desire. another sea Here there are no fish in can build house an architect musi de- ourselves, and in strong ... to guarantee the defense of a make a difference in Those men bid with money in the water, birds in the air or foliage sign it Before they fought for America, a diflerence in the world this nation the protection of all free so doing make and along the shore. Now what creates the hand; vision of what it people of every race, religion and creed. they had to have a around us The difference made will difference in these two seas? Not the They'll buy to their hearts content. would be. come from the development of our self- In this pivotal world of critical decisions, river, nor the soil, or surrounding land Others must bid by giving of self. made us both architects and car- confidence, the ability to work with decisive actions, and intense propa- The Sea of Galilee receives the gifts ot God Seeing others prosper through penters, both designers and builders other people and skill development such ganda wars our leaders must remember the Jordan River, but in receiving it also their time well spent. Before you can build, or rather, belore as effective communication the words of Andrew Jackson . . . "One gives the gift of water The life that ac- " you can set a goal and follow after it, You have a choice to make Just as God Remember, good friend, " he said man with courage makes a majority companies it continues as the Sea of first design. u you must , He gave to me. My strong beliefs in the values of Amer- Galilee shares that special gift. But the

make c . Will v "These values I've felt fit to icanism come from more than saying other sea is not so generous. It eagerly The mind is capable of many tasks be a stream or a river? To make the dif- preach. the pledge or hearing the national an- reaps the bounty of the Jordan River With it we construct vehicles capable of leelings after having taking men to the moon, bridges which ference of a river you must take your All things are sold on the old them. Those come but in receiving il hoards every drop and thoughts and do something with them. experienced the deep relief of stepping shares none of its precious gift Every transport passengers over deep wafers, auction block. Make your choices and use your re- off a jet aircraft on US soil. That drop it gels, it keeps. The Sea ot Galilee medicines which heal the sick and af- And all things are within your that your brightest ideas do strange inclination that you're right at gives and prospers with life. The other flicted and convention halls which hold sources so reach. passing thoughts. home even though you're in an island sea gives nothing, and is appropriately thousands of people. However, before not become To bid, to buy, you II wonder why state thousands ol miles away ... but named the Dead Sea. There are two Ihese were constructed with a person's Gold is the most precious of all mineral

I've shared these thoughts with the stars and stripes fly proudly over- seas in Palestine Are there two kinds ol hands, they had to be created in a per- resources lound in the earth and you

you. people in the world today? are the most precious of human re-

Each of us are players in the big game We all had ihe desire to attend this na- sources found on the Earth. Just as

... the game of life. No one appears lo tional convention Because we did, we gold shines with a luster matched by no

be keeping score There are no numbers lound a way to get here. It does not other metal, your faces radiate the hope fOOD pOR AMERICA on the wall, checkmarks on paper, or for tomorrow like no other people I have brightly illuminated signs: and none of your local chapter or in a plane with contacled in my travels.

us really knows what quarter we're in or your state association. What matters is But remember that gold, in its pure

how much time remains I invite each ol thai you are here. form, is not simply and easily brought to a you see each day as new challenge Dreams and desires run much deeper to the Earth's surface for our use. It complete with Iresh ideas, theories, and than just attending a national meeting must be mined and refined belore the responsibilities. Make that special effort The dreams the first settlers had were craftsman can form a priceless object to be a breath ol fresh air, a shower on Through ones which would not only affect their And so it is with each ot you. a hot, dry day or a cool breeze in the hard lives, but those hundreds of millions. the power of choice and through summer sun. Our time is so special, purity Can you imagine what life would be like work you determine the degree ol our days so limited, and we all seem to will reline the gold that is today il those travelers had not pursued lo which you desire rewards in Material so many life. their vision of change? Can you envision inside you. or nonmaterial all of these rewards re- what life would be like today if those pi- After a while we understand success is quire some special effort, hard work and oneers had given up on their dream and not magical It comes from dreaming, a strong desire to succeed, and all accepted defeat? refining our dreams into ideas and our dZtUp- things truly do go to the highest bidder al- FFAdOU--&le We, too often, find ourselves with a ideas into action The first step will Be an inspiration in someone's lite, be a dream—a thought that seems to work ways be pursuing your dreams with en- part of this creative society, and accept its way into our minds. We see our- the challenges placed before you by pre- selves as following after it, but we sel- We begin to understand that the great- For vious generations. As a stalue in from FFA's NEW Food dom do Maybe your dream is to be- est inventors, the besl scientists and the of our National Archives building pro- come a chapter officer, apply tor a most successtul leaders started with Program! claims, "The heritage of the past is the America proficiency award, or even win-a public ideas. They never listened to fears seed that brings forth the harvest of the contest. Somehow we often which told them their ideas would not kits " speaking The new Food For America future Each of you are special, each tail to implement our dreams. We put work Rather, they took a chance They are now available. A special of you are unique, and as lite goes on them in the back of our minds. Perhaps look a chance on themselves. miniposter with coupon for a fear; fear of failure, fear it is because of Take a chance on yourself Is there a FREE set was mailed to your ot being laughed at. or fear ol not hav- dream you have never pursued 9 Do you Additional what it takes chapter in October. ing what it takes It seems have a desire that has never been ful- are available through the the mind hours to develop the heart can waiting tor 9 What kits F&h filled? What are you National FFA Supply Service. destroy in moments. holds you back 9

ti : develop in your heart which The new program materials and If there is a desire , build i tot you have locked in some closet at the FREE kits have been made cre- bridges which span the depths, and back of your mind, open the door. The possible by the contribution ot the United Slates God ate countries like key lo unlocking thai door is your own Mobay Chemical Corporation, gave us the ability to dream and think understanding — understanding you have ability to something with Agricultural Chemicals Division. and the do a choice to do anything you wish to do 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 14-16, 1985

going you've got to get started and t the ability We as human beings each have unigue and understanding you have 1 i you c r quit!! You c what our hereos should "Accept No develop yourself into anything you perceptions of to r give up. you one thing we have in common wish to become. be The der." But Ihe part I went home remem- and share with others, regarding our Limitations" Let your understanding be backed by bering Ihe most about in that film, was heroes, is the simple fact that we all confidence which comes from knowing the caption, "Happy Are Those Who need them. These men and women pro- you will not lei your desires become Dream Dreams." vide role models lo follow and create in- passing thoughts. Let your confidence It was at thai same convention, that I centives, motivating personal growth. backed by courage which comes be time is all watched a close friend of mine and my possess the "Just a little more the faith that you will do your So we seek out those who from 1 college, re asking for. roommate when return to qualities we admire, who handle advers- we best. Marty Coales. deliver his retiring ad- little could open ities, who come closest in our eyes to Just a more time Over 200 years ago the men and women dress. He said that his year as a na- living perfection. Individuals whose mo- doors. ot our country had a dream. The dream tional secretary had been a dream come it to help tives are to do whatever takes Just a little uncertainty can bring was for a country of freedom and pros- oihers. And. those who maintain a clean were not in vain you down. perity. Their dreams Needless lo say, I too had that dream at record projecting a heroic image. because they followed them They took And nobody wants to know you conveniion A vision to someday return Americans often admire dynamic leaders a desire for a new country, added hard now. to Kansas City and stand on this very improvement who give off a powerful, (lawless pres- work and a commitment lo And nobody wants to show you stage delivering my retiring address. Of read about concern- and formed the United Slates ol Amer- ence, like those we now. This how. course it is happening right ing great leaders ol the past However, retiring address isn't the dream at all. one of the unfortunate truths about to- So if you're lost and on your own, God made the first settlers ot the coun- The dream come true has been the ex- day's society is Ihe fact that Ihose lead- you can never surrender. try in the same way He made us; bolh periences over the last twelve months. I ers are becoming increasingly harder to And if your path won 1 lead you and flattered I will forever have lasting memories of the architects and carpenters, designers I remember how stunned and can never surrender. builders. Those pioneers look their was on the National Business and In- home, you places I've gone, experiences encoun- Whether it is because we know too cold people dreams and did something with Ihem. dustry Tour in February during a visit to And when the night is and tered and most of all, Ihe special much about those we idolize. For exam- chance to Because they did they made a ditfer- the United States headquarters ol a Jap- dark— whom I have met and had the politicians who are constantly sub- ple, anese farm implement company Upon You can see, you can see light. work with. Fellow FFA members, you close scrutinization in the pub- jected to president of ihe company, a are the reward that has made it worth- This conveniion will give you and op- arrival, the Cause no one can take away your lic whose every step is often eye and small Japanese man, greeted us with while. You showed me Ihe Rocky portunity to learn to laugh and to believe Right to fight and never media. Or because there traced by the enthusiasm. Then took great interest in Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming; in yourself but most importantly, to for all in a surrender. are those who slide an image Before our stay was the whales off the coast of Cape Cod, dream. Let the dreams your mind cre- our conversation. particular profession like the drug Butchart he disappeared in his closet and give that right which Massachusetts, the beauty ot ates in fhe next three days change you up, Much too often we and other illegal charges against charges after a tew moments reappeared with ourselves. How many Gardens in Victoria. British Columbia Lei them make a diflerence. Go through is ours away from and musicians. certain athletes I events neatly wrapped gifts. Smiling, he first week have felt as and much more assume those this conveniion as an architect discover- several ol you. in the Or simply because we teel that the great each of us a box and proclaimed been knocked down, have molded my life in twelve short ing your dreams. Then go home a car- handed though you have that once walked this earth and " American months, but the part that means the your into action leaders us. heroes, young dragged out and stepped on. You have penter putting dreams " led the people through words and action heroes tasled defeat at the tip ot your tongue; most is the lasting friendship and es- (Lyrics trom a Bob Seger song) lo successful, satisfying times, just lun of by your peers. Per- sence ol self-imposed limitations ol it wasn't until after we'd gone that I re- been made exist anymore. It can be a Irus- of everyone Irom the state officers and "They call II understanding, a don't alized he was not |ust talking about haps you were made tun of because trating conclusion today to wonder. teeth, hair, the students down in the tip of Florida, to willingness lo grow. I'm finally those ol us in the room. The gentleman your eyes, ears, nose, HAVE ALL THE HEROES GONE? dress the Stale Officers and members up in understanding there s so much I WHERE was actually speaking about the 430,000 way you walk, or the way you midst of made fun of because Washington You're the part I' could know," In agriculture especially, in the ot vou. who our conversation was built Maybe you were and forget. Mom and Dad and all the folks difficult economic times, we strive to around Although he could not reward in the FFA and wear that blue

I can't pull all. It hap- back home in North Carolina. Friends, there is so much you can (ind the men and women who can every member with a gift, he shared gold jacket. It happens lo us can do; thank you enough for your part in what know; there is so much you us out ot the crunch and prop us tirmly what he had with us as a gesture sym- pened ti can ..it happened a year ago. there is so much you be. you back on our feet. Someone dynamic, bolizing belief in the FFA. The moti- of his Last week I experienced every one

only follow your dreams can olher person I wish to will with character and personality who vated young people who project such a those feelings. Not just in the last week There is one our current agricultural di- share thanks, for in just a few Michael Gayaldo. P.O. Box 961. Kelsey- put an end to positive image and whose reputation as but all of my life. Times when it seems many this (707)279-1534. lemma. And though we search, more leaders is known short moments he taught me what vitle, California 95451, young agricultural like I can never win—nobody wants lo often than not, we come up short woridwide. know me now—nobody wants to show year is all about. It was in April of this year at Ihe Missouri State Convention. This lack of a centralized hero m agri- That experience reaffirmed my belie! that me how. On occasions during this year, All of the activities were completed and the path I culture poses evident frustrations and the FFA is composed of heroes. I've felt lost, on my own and people were departing for home. I was may be the direct result of the lack of a was walking wouldn't lead me home. Throughout this address, it has not talking with State President Brad Has- problem. No one policy, phi- The easiest thing I could do was give centralized been intention to project a sad mes- my several members of the completely dic- cause to alien obsta- senager. when losophy, or action can inappropriate, for up. Surrender my I feel that sage would over industry, Herman FFA Chapter walked and tate to the needs of the entire experi- I have had so many incredible asked if the two of us would walk to the due lo lis diversity Therefore, no one difficult ences this past year Why is it that when life is full of hospital across the street to visit Tom symbolize the answer fo all person can situations so many ol us give up? I to share with Instead, I have chosen Engemen, one of the chapter's mem- of the challenges. have always heard that. "When times you the strong belief that I have that bers. As we were walking over, they Lei us nol, however, due to the absence get tough, tough people get going." In heroes do indeed still exist; perhaps asked it I would presenl Tom with a of one such figure, overlook the heroes a sense that theory has certainly been more now than before. State Proficiency Award that he would that do exist in agriculture. For there are true in my life On occasions tough My heroes this year have included my have received at the convention the They include those farmers and times would come around and had al- many. for their committment to me. parents night before I said yes, and asked what I agribusiness people who have looked ready gone I ran I ran because was My friends at home in Nebraska who I had happened to Tom. They explained have found I wasn't scared so much by the beyond the problems and well in scared. may not have always kept that that Tom was mowing ditch banks in ol out- within themselves a desire to continue situation, rather, I was afraid the touch with, but who have not forgotten February and that somehow the tractor afraid that efforts and pursue their profession. They are come. 1 guess I'm my me. My fellow national officers, who rolled over pinning Tom's legs for over Learning short ot success. taking a realistic approach personalities, will sell me have very different, strong 3 hours before he was found. He sul- from each day and making an effort to There's nothing wrong with being afraid I never but whose love for the FFA will fered severe nerve damage He had manage their enterprise as well as hu- for Fear is a feeling we all experience. question. And you, the members, been in the hospital ever manly possible. Men and women striv- of us are afraid of the dark, sharing part of yourselves with me. Some a three days prior to our vi , doctors ing for quality over quanity, accepting oihers are afraid of dealh Many of us helped me to realize that hap- "Where Have All You have told Tom that he would nevi adequacy over abundance, and believing by how many are afraid of failure and defeat. And I piness isn't measured again But you would have r r known ot of the hard work supasses the rewards or by heroic we believe that all of us are afraid the Heroes heroes we have, how by the look on Toms face when I good luck. They believe in education, in but unknown. Lurking somewhere in the are considered to be by others, handed him that proficiency award that young people, and in the future of our hero shadows of time is all the events that Gone?" rather by the ability lo find the day He was the happiest one in the industry mold ones life. And because we are within ourselves. room Not necessarily because of the FFA afraid of change in our lives, we seldom This is what I learned as a National the or that Mike Barren Although we search lor our ideal heroes fact that I gave him award, in pursuit of Officer. take the chance to venture 1984-85 Central Region National Vice similar to those we once watched, we he had won an award. He was excited wildest dreams because many of us been treated our President Many times this year I have must keep in mind that animated heroes because that achievement proved he miss out on the opportunities that could like a hero. I have stayed in homes may fit the image and may never lose, was one slep closer to a dream come have become the journeys of a lifetime. in family members have slept on the told me that next year he was When I was younger, growing up Ne- where but they also never improve, never true Tom high school Seven years ago I was a sofa I could have a bed. Chapters mature, and to walk at ross that convention braska, I would often get up early Sat- so change, never age, never going freshman in vocational agriculture I can activities urday morning and watch Ihose famous have planned meetings and never grow. Week after week they fight stage and receiv i his proficiency award cite many examples of times when I lell lives were "... I believe you cartoon characters battle all odds and around my appearance. Oaily the same old villians with the same old All I could say v as, short of achievement primarily because I save the day by overcoming dastardly altered to accommodate my schedule methods His response was, was afraid to invest 100% of my effort '. his national otli- . I (looking down at marvel their ability in Japan fellow . have to, villians. I used to at Even my Lite's real challenges may be greater into taking a chance I tried out for the dapping I accept no limitations." I were greeted by feet) can to be cool in every situation and, re- cers and and the less predictable, but outcome creed contest in my freshman year, and :.. -•- ' i i !-'.;. :.ttp off i "i. ,:. children climbed our are your limita- . ; v- e school as we satisfaction in handling Let me ask you, what ihere is a true didn't even get to represent my chapter These times I will never 7 think they could be men- visiting bus. each situation in a unique and different tions Do you in the local contest. A once in a lifetime forget the honor of this treatment I falling short of your goals and way and learning from life's uncertain- tal? Are you chance gone. And I blamed my ad- shall cherish forever. — simply because you are falling short of s it be- lies progress. as we visor for sending the other boy instead giving a chance? e difficult to be impressed My role as a National FFA OHicer has them in life that will 1 better There is no guarantee we ol me. I knew, thai was a

all still watching talk great deal about alraid to dream dreams. I Oh, I think we enioy required me to a However, there Never be always come oul on top speaker and maybe I was; but. the rea- live in our favorite animated characters on tele- agriculture. Yet. I have met FFA mem- don't wanl to suggest thai we a is a guarantee that if we apply our- son he went instead of me is because

vision whether we want to admit it or bers this year whose main concern may dream world I can promise that dreams selves, grasping that HERO inside, we he tried just a little bit harder than I did dictates a need have been to speak articu- world a much better place to not. But the real world or may nol You've seen award winners on this make the breathing people who lately, but are what this organization is Whether you will admit it to your- to find living and stage the past two days, and those live To sum up my feelings today as I ad- there has got a dream, are confronting life's real frustrations. all about because Ihey are out handed out. Those self or not, everyone dress you for the final lime as your Na- awards aren't just it. They can tell you what is going that makes your eye sparkle. Our heroes today may range Irom Bibli- doing people earned them through dedication Something tional Central Region Vice President, I are taking risks, would like to become, a fo parents, political fig- on They entrepreneurs Over the years, there A person you cal characfers would like to share with you the words and hard work. learning, growing and they have what it task you wish to r history, friends, I could have ures, great people in found on a poster that was presented io were numerous contests in an everchang- t evident Because v television lakes to be successlul left un- is athletes, business associates, my state officer team, upon retirement been a part of, scholarships ing agriculture industry. all live in an image crisis society i don i or others. I never even chapter and movie stars, trom office in Nebraska from a very touched—why was play- THEY believe there is anyone here today THE HEROES—AND I didn't want to Songs are composed, statues erected, THEY ARE good friend The words are quite sim- president. Not because ing this game called life that would I didn't try to be—hard books are written, buildings, bridges, ARE YOU!! ple, yet at this special time seem very be, but because lose Everyone wanls to bet- You've got lo do more than choose to and other structures are dedicated, even For young people today it is probably profound and very appropriate. It said, enough. ter his/herself Everyone wanls Ihe best You've got to go get it. photographs appear on cereal boxes; all easier to shy away from agriculture be- "I'VE SEEN" NOW THE EARTH want it, things oul of life and they should. You than make an cause ol the challenges REVOLVES, BUT THE EXPERIENCE I came lo this conveniion two years ago should understand that everyone at this etlort to be a part of it. But you are REMAINS." lor the very first time It was a cold, convention can't be a national oHicer. a effort involving your- over to that making the and Mike Barrett. Route Box 5, Mead, snowy afternoon walking 1, national proficiency award winner, score selves. Not because it is easy or be- first session. Inside. Ihe auditorium was . For example, in thi Nebraska 68041. (402) 524-6635. high in a national contest or become a monetary reward is generated by cartoon |ust viewed, many of us ad- cause the present warm with enthusiasm we recipient of the American Farmer de- you be- The band Roadrunner because of his necessarily great But, because thousands of FFA members mire the gree Nor should everyone try But you agriculture and realize the reper- sang, Ihe gavel was speed, his cleverness, conlidence, and lieve in played, the chorus must realize that if you don't do it. il this industry should latter began. It was tor his ability to outsmart Wyle E Coy- cussions tapped and the convention someone else will. One thing that is evi-

the strength of I every ex- ote everytime. lorseeing maior catastro- You have the energy, the most exciting event had dent is that each of us are born with a successfi sitting here before they actually occur. pride, the integrity to be perienced. I'll never forget phes certain amount of God given talent and the character to share your success as an Official FFA Oelegate in the second While on the other hand, some of us ability And because of that all of us had row, watching a film There is little question in my mind thai seat, in the second have an appreciation for Wyle E Coy- what it takes to be successful in our Officer named you are of the same fiber as the great of the life of a former FFA ote. No matter how many times he falls own areas of expertise. It's called po- leaders ot the past The education pro Jerr . Thef off a cliff, or is run over by a train, or tential 1 Potential must first be tapped by ugh vocational agriculture ar impact that the year as a national oflicer smashed by a falling boulder, he just a dream, All that holds you back are life. whole motive ol vnqine' 1 1 ber had on Litton's The keeps coming back and reluses lo give ihose self-imposed limitations. Litton's success was that, "To get up —

November 14-16, 1985 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS ^^L however, the one-tenth spent in the FFA Texas Again, in Lubbock, where I pre- for the finals I would In your quest tor the top, try not to I think Studying has prepared me for the rest ol my lile sided, the memory of Charles Stretcher measure your success on other people's soon be taking seems to be especially To serve, communicate, and produce in stayed with me. encouraging me to try standards, hut on your own standards difficult to do—even more so than fields of agriculture Even today, I feel that presence with 1 to For you must live with the outcome of usual What is about to happen my me. and reflect to a saying which says, 1 have II is not by chance or fate that I am your own efforts m each of life's events ever so predictable lifestyle" What "Success comes by not being the best, 5 a Greenhand like many time" Am I ready lor here today As Only you can choose the rewards ol a I gotten into this success comes from simply giving your of the seed was planted and nur- life well-lived, chosen by the dreams this'' you. best." On stage in San Antonio I re- it a man which I came to admire you dream. Goals you set and deeds Letting go yes, that's Turning tured by member saying that if I could make as Stretcher was just that man, my well done Today may be your only trom the taken for granted familiarities Charles much difference as Charles Stretcher totally new, vocational agriculture teacher who culti- chance. It's true that things do come to ol life and trying something had over the years, I wanted that oppor- it isn't vated as an individual 1 was but a those who wail: but, it's always the exciting and unpredictable. No, me deci- little flower enduring the storms, the things that are lett behind by the people easy to do, but we're faced with and and the cold. Today, before thousands. I have that who hustle and gel Ihem tirst I've sions to make similar to that time droughts, the con- last opportunity to make a difference as tound that nothing in lile is free Noth- lime again. Do we then forsake This speech has to be dedicated to an FFA member to you. It is my hope the thrill of the ing worth having You've got to work venience of routine lor many ol the thousands here today As I that you realize, no matter where you Sure do! hard tor all you'll ever gel No one owes unpredictable? we travelled this year I often met young are in life, as an FFA member or not, you anything You owe it lo yourself to This year has been, for me, one adven- people with that glimpse of nurtured that you musl grow and reach the po- gel the mosi out of lile Dream dreams ture followed by yel another from Bren- seed. Seeing the chagrin and bewilder- tential that exists within you When the ol high fashionable accomplishments ham to South Weymouth, Ringgold to ment of why circumstances prevailed winds begin to blow, when the rain be- Give your own guarantee snow upon them to inflict a loss, I often could Cascade I almost gave up on gins to tali and you're tossin to and fro person taking the loss and Regardless of how many years of lile skiing on the bunny hill at 49 degrees see that don't worry, the sun will shine again 1 at leas! making it a success. God blesses one with, lile is still a term North During that experience, "lf It Never There is a new day which dawns for you ol service A tour ol duty to better our managed to leave my mark; tor every- ." In anyone's life there is a time when and the proud American heritage of ag- (National Blue, ol . . world by bettering ourselves. On the time I fell, a blue Rains there is the question ol should I con- riculture. You my Iriends will make the remain from wall ol my Mom's beauty shop hangs a course) spot would my Progressing through the FFA be- Brad Bass tinue. difference. Let it rain, because without, plaque which reads: new blue leans. Five months later I'm in I to enioy in the 1984-85 Western Region Vice President came something began it will only remain the same and slowly Aurora. Nebraska, solving the problems "God grant me the serenity early years of FFA The offices, con- begin to wither. Take those tough times of the world with Joe and the officers ol tests, applications all came easy, but at to accept the things I cannot Little flowers never worry and make them your victories. the Two Rivers FFA Chapter I wondered is this enough With change, when the wind begins to blow times

it I reminded of these Why is that am guidance from advisors, I worked to- courage to change the things I can And they never never cry "Look to Ihis day lor it is life things? Simply because the main ele- wards my goal ol state president Fresh- and the wisdom to know the when Ihe rain begins to fall the very lile of lile. which this year so little ments have made man to senior, I had grown |ust as difference. Though it's wet and o' so cold For yesterday is but a memory worthwhile are the characteristics that (lowers eventually mature. will shine again is still you, my Iriends. have shared with me soon the sun and tomorrow a vision Lord, will you give me the As easily as the maturity came into my The way you give ot yourselves and Then they'll smile unto Ihe world Bui a day well lived makes every comprehension life, it was not long before a set back deeply care for others often shines like a lor Iheir beauty to behold yesterday Towards the end of my senior year I to understand the thoughts of my beacon on a moonless night. begin to gather ol When the clouds ol my dear friend's struggle to a memory happiness own mind? learned All ol the aforementioned combine with and the storms begin to grow combat cancer Mr. Stretcher had and every tomorrow which I'm fs it love and joy ihe other aspects of our lives to make Little flowers don't complain worked so hard for me as well as thou- a vision ol hope"

it is It was just a seeking to find? America what today tho they're tossing to and fro sands of FFA members throughout the month ago when my nine year old sis- watch Live to your potential, nurture your years. I to idly sit back and Put words in my mouth to express Oh I guess they've learned the had day dreams, and thank God tor all your free- ter, Vikki, asked over lunch one a man slowly demised from the dis- the feeling in my heart. secret as (my parents doms and blessings which you so freely I home, why we while was ease. It could have been easy for me to they don't tret because they know mean to ask you to I) think that the United States is Lord I don't and quit; however, I stood upon the stage in If never rains live Nearly in uni- it never live out my life. such a great place to San Antonio to give that speech and Brad Bass, P.O. Box 944, Mt. Vernon. then they'll never never grow. son we responded, "Because we are eventually become state president in Texas 75457, (214)860-2503. Just give me some direction to " tree, here, in America let it rain, let it rain start." So

it to be free' Just let it pour For me it all started with a dream in the What does mean 01 second seal ol the second row two what is this attitude we call freedom? Let ol trouble keep on knockin American citizens can re- years ago I stand before you loday as course most at my door dreams do come cite parts of our constitution, with all ol proof thai sometimes If we learn the right from wrong International FFA whether or not true After the last twelve months I truly its conditions included it will help to make us strong "Happy are they're mentioned, it's part of life For believe in that caption. Lord please help us learn the those who dream dreams and are ready history tells us that we may worship as secret to pay the price lo make them come we desire, say what we wish, but the Participants even little flowers know i fact- greatest Ireedom of all is the ability and II it never never rains, write a novel on the best seller's capability to be ourselves—individuals

It then we'll never never grow Nor have I climbed the peak ot Mt Ev- sharing and caring for one another. to erest and I have never orbited around was this that led our predecessors With only a few warning moments left the earth or even sailed across the seas make the discovery of what we know as as an active FFA member, I find myself

ol our globe. But, I have however the American Dream Just as we cannot in the struggle searching for the words served a tremendous twelve month term regulate the dreams and lantasies of a to capsulize the last seven years I have as a National Officer in the Future Farm- child, neither can our dreams be con- spent in an organization trom which I

ers of America Organization, and I truly trolled Couple our desires with the have greatly benefitted In the search for thank you all rights and privileges that are ours as the closing thoughts, I chose words has n t to r citizens and the possibilities of US Iron the song which you |ust heard, quickly what we can achieve and become are Now. as my year in office comes "If It Never Rains." endless Yes, it's almost thai easy. The to a close, I could leave you with many Perhaps, we could dedicate a speech to first step is very possibly the most diffi- challenges, ot all the things I have the mass which falls from the heavens cult to take—letting our reservations go learned this year And if this year above. The rain, of course, is the cata- and going ahead to reach for the things teaches me nothing else it has taught lyst which delermines the outcome of a thai only to be insur- me that, "Happy are those who dream once seemed harvest. Travelling this year, I have seen " mountable levels ol achievement- dreams But even that is not enough the importance of rain in the agriculture lor II you truly desire to excel in lile, my Acting as a young spokesperson the industry (or yielding bumper crops or friends agricultural industry for the last twelve Abroad (WEA) participates cooperatively with over 25 drought stricken crops The harvest Work Experience

I become very closely You can never give up, never surrender months have not countries on every continent to give FFA members an opportunity to which I speak of though will be linked to the troubled times being taced and absolutely, accept no limitations! measured m bushels or tons, but yet in travel and learn different agricultural practices by living with a host fam- by our nation's agriculturists In addi- Graham Boyd, Route 1, Box 5, Pine- the aspirations ol individuals to grow to ily. WEA also places foreign incoming students on farms across the tion to these problems at home, we town. North Carolina 27865. (919) 927- the potential each possesses. United States. have witnessed several incidents caused 3320. In the society we live, often we are by various terrorist groups which have closed in, surrounded, and harassed by harmed and even killed Americans Karen Wermecke. Timothy White; Okla- only the pessimism of situations The an al- Outbound abroad. II is so easy lo develop WEA homa: Srten Duncan, James Key. Glen- agriculture industry, the nation's largest most futilistic attitude toward life and nys Mudd, Lisa Oliver, Shelley Olson, industry, obviously comes under fire Students prosperity. We hear others and maybe Lyle Roggow, Demse Ruhl, Glen Shoul- outlooks for a bleek fu- sarcasti- Irom those with even ourselves say somewhat Arizona: Dickey Jo Hunt, Tracey Slon- ders. Mary Whitfield. Pennsylvania: industry, the most important worse;" only to ture. As in cally, "Things could be cen; California: Kelly Cunningham, Mike Amy Duperron, Sara Flasher, Bruce thoughts key is the people who manage and pro- counter these comments with Cunningham, Colorado: Rhonda Brandt; Stickney, Chris Thompson, Tammy duce the products. Having been associ- Yes, I to the contrary and we wonder. Connecticut: Rose Mane Ballek, Alyson Yost, Puerto Rico: Nelson Bayron, Ja- with Ihe vocational agriculture and guilty accused Will you 7 ated musl plead as Haeger, Elizabeth Sinclair; Florida: vier Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Jose FFA educational system, I can appreciate difficulties that seem to Even with these Kathy Albntton, Clifford Atizer, Syd Saez, Esteban Vega, South Dakota: Tim the outlook which I have for our na- surround and engull us. we choose to Crosby, Gregory Watts, Michael Watts; Harwood, Stacey Ottman, Sue Wika; tion's most important industry. and citizens live in this great country be Georgia: Rick Kimble; Illinois: Jerry Tennessee: Rhedona Rose; Texas: America! No There is no doubt that we are experienc- Nel- of the United States of Gaffner, Randy Gigl, Jeff Kaiser, Julie Darin Oarby, Patricia Jackson. Troy ing a storm, and though we may be other place can offer us Ihe satisfaction Kulhan, Ooug Laumbatus, Gina Marma, son, Randy Touchet, Utah: Mollie John- tossed to and fro we can persevere and we get from climbing up the steps Becky Settles, Todd Telford, Paula Wag- son. Vermont: Ezekiel Brown, Helena

succeed. I have observed that those which lead us to the experience ol goner, Indiana: Joe Neher; Iowa: Rick Gladke, Virginia: Roy Dean, Richard who face adversities are often those seeing our fondest dreams come true- Enckson. Gerry Gourley. Tim Huttaltn; Owen, Washington: Marvin Abbott, who end up with the great successes in America The frustration we feel Kansas: Linda Benteman, Tim Elliot, John Born, Debra Curfman, Kirsten Throughout history many things are re- shouldn't act as a deterrent, for it Fred Heersche, Jeanette Jones, Terry Schultz; Wisconsin: Corinne Arnevik, peated, but you as an individual can makes the success all Ihe more worth- Pankratz, Dawn Russell, Paul Zidek. Bruce Cane, Richard Dado, John Dahl- make those differences in the future. while in the end What we really have Kentucky: Bart Davis, Louisiana: Oscar mar, Robin Dolcater, Cara Doyle, Dan You have the chance to make an impact here are ourselves and each other, and Taylor, Massachusetts: Kevin Kirby, Fritz. Larry Fryer. Heidi Goodman, Rus- government is all we really need upon people, industry, and Hansen, Michelle Hin- Let Yourself Go!" that, my Iriends, Michigan: Clint Barrett, Minnesota: Joe sell Gulig. Bonnie success," I once Leslie Holtz. Houtakker, "There is only one Not long ago I sat quietly in my home Ackerman, Kim Balle, Kirsten Bogart, chley. Shen read, "to be able to spend your life in pondering thoughts concerning my ad- Mary Buschette, Catherine Corey, Jim Karen Kaczmarec, Nadme Kerl, Todd " your Where, but here, in figure that if I live Kohrt, Marks, Harvey Menn, Pe- own way dress I calculated the Fmnegan, Todd Lauer, David Tepfer; Pamela America—from Alaska to Puerto Rico to be seventy years old one-tenth of my Missouri: Chi-Chi Kleeman. Montana: ter Muschmski, Jill Olson, Penny Jo Ri- and from the state of Maine to Hawaii spent in the FFA; der, Barbara Schultz. Conroy Soik, Scott Just about eight thousand eight hundred life would have been Thomas Lechner. Kent Sullivan, Tryg Eric Thornton. Julie Tolle, Ste- I'll this Williams; Nebraska: Brian Katz; New Swam. sixty-six hours have passed since I first In a few short days walk off Dumais, Peter Mar- ven Van Lanen, Mike Vogel, Allen Wall, ran up onto this stage to stand with stage for the last time It won't be too Hampshire: Lisa Randy Hubschmitt, David Welsh, Margret Zweifel; Wyo- Brad. My heart must have been beating long and I'll find myself walking across shall, New Jersey: Jennifer ming: Vern Hovland, Australia: Kathryn a mile-a-mmute as we watched Graham. campus at Mississippi Stale again, but Mike Novak; New York: Brum- Hampel. David Voight, Megan Walker. Mike. Michael and Steve dash up the this year with you will make even the mer. Fergus Kinnel, Betsy Peck, Ivan Vaccaro. Ten Von Sey- Trever Wright stairs to join us In a matter of minutes mundane task of going to classes and Skonc, Manann we were elected as the 1894-65 National studying not quite so routine Because dewitz; North Carolina: Thomas Macon, Gartner, RaeDeen FFA Officer Team Soon after that we we, yes you and I, are pioneers as we North Dakota: Lance John Keller, Mitch Leier, Inbound Students were whisked away tor a seemingly end- seek to lulfill our own dreams and de- F54- Heupel, WEA Althouse. less series of photos and interviews Jusi J Rhonda Novak: Ohio: Julee Teresa Australia. Austria, Belgium, China, Den- 1 Durkin, What a feeling Can you imagine what e that, "When David Chesser. Jaimee Mike Recker, mark, Finland, France, Germany, must have been going through our you have a dream don't let anything dir Lynn Gaeke, Alan Gamble. Ireland, Italy, Japan. Kenya, is Kern Ryan. Oregon: Dennin Brasch, Greece, minds? it, keep hoping, keep trying—the sky '' Netherlands. New Zealand. 1 Luxembourg, the limit And may God continue to Tracy Busema. Shanna Dooley, Richard In a few days it was back to reality and Errol Norway, Panama. Peru, South Africa, bless you all! Eilers, Anita Haury, Kevin House. I'm once again walking across campus Thailand, McCary. Frank Prantl, Laurie Repplin- Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, at Mississippi State lo meet with Phys- Nana Mason, P.O. Box 412, Collins, Snook, United Kingdom 765-4970. ger. Eric Schoenborn, Greg ics 1103. Everything is back lo normal. Mississippi 39428, (601) 8 —

November 14-16, 1965 W&£- 58th Nalional FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS

Idaho: Paula Broncheau, Culdesac. hnda Frank. Verdigre. Clarinet; Maureen Trumpet; Alan Fuller, Blackloot, Trom- Freeman. North Bend, Clarinet; Brenda National FFA Band bone: Illinois: Paul Casady. Warsaw. Minnick. Riverton, Clarinet; Dan Rose. Tuba; Mike Gustafson, Byron. Trumpet; Blue Hill, Trumpet, Kathy Uhlir. Ver- Sponsored by Carnation Company David Moellnng. Fowler, Trombone, Ken digre, Clarinet, New Jersey: Joanne Ramsey, Caledonia, Percussion; Indi- Badras. New Hilford, Flute: New Mex- ana: Jeff Bauman, S. Berne, Percus- ico: Alfredo Macias. Bayard. Tuba. New FFA musicians directed by Roger Heath, Boulder, Colorado, presented a sion; Eric Ernsberger, Angola, Baritone, York: Laun Beggs. Ogdensburg, Trum- Sherry Legg, Waynetown, Clarinet; pet, Cyndie Shearing, Perry, French great variety of musical selections after having been together less than a Alabama: Brent Bridges, Scotlsboro, Kevin Plainer, Montpelier, Tuba; Don Horn; North Carolina: Erik Page, Yan- week. Mr. Heath was aided by Assistant Director Gene Engler; Chaper- Bassoon, Arizona: David Keys. Mesa, Shultz. Brookston, Basson; Melvin ceyville. Tenor Sax. North Dakota: Per- ones and Assistants to the Director, Mrs. Gene Engler and Mary Heath. Trumpet: Arkansas: Gary McWilliams, Stowers, Rensselaer, Tuba; Iowa: Dean rin Aus, Norwich, Tenor Saxophone; Lee selected from audition tapes and brought together for the Members were Prescort, Tuba; Connecticut: Karen Bostian. Belle Plalne, Alto Saxaphone; Brooks. Rhame, Trumpet; Brian Kruse, to practice the music they first time on Sunday before the convention Johnson, Somer, Flute, Georgia: Jon Button, Eldora, Trombone; Keith Kindred, Trombone, Paul Seffrood, would perform throughout the convention. Tommy Brown. Hazlehurst, Percussion; England, Iowa Falls, Baritone Sax.; Carla Maddock, Alto Sax. Ohio: Kim Crotcher, Kehret, Nashua. French Horn; Dean Versailles, Clarinet; Chris Deeter, Cov- Schmitz, Harlan, Percussion; Crystal ington, Euphonium; Greg Dellinger, Mil- Vierhout, Melvin, Baritone Sax; Tim lord Center, Trumpet; Wayne Dellinger, Wahls, Postville. Clarinet; Barth Walter. Millord Center, French Horn; Rachel Guttenberg, Tuba, Kansas: Anne lams, Hamilton. Clarinet; Tammy Ken- Krauss, Phillipsburg, Flute, Mart Mills. dall, Cfullicotfie, Clarinet; Michael

Maple Hill, Tenor Sax; Charles Stutes- Quamlance, Marion, Trombone; Tim man, Osage City, Tuba. Kentucky: Truster, Hamilton, French Horn; Doris Bobby Phelps, Fredonia, Trumpet; Warren. Union City, Flute, Oklahoma: Jeanne Thorn. Almo, Trumpet: Massa- Lesley Val Adams, Medford. Trumpet; chusetts: Jennifer Biddinger, Union Pam Bailey, Stilwell, Trumpet; Corinna Bridge, Trumpet; Sheila Leatherman. Dolezal, Billings, Clarinet; Donald Krej- Frederick, Flute; Paul MacPherson, sek, Medlord. Trumpet; Michele Bridgewater, Percussion. Michigan: Do- Rhoades. Lawton, Clarinet, Mark Ste- lores Austin, Thompsonville, Clarinet; phens, Ft. Gibson, Trumpet; Oregon: Nancy Engle, Coopersville, Oboe/Twirler, Kirk Fairchild, Independence, Bass Clari- Dale Johnson, Lakeview. Trombone; net, South Dakota: Tom Ouenwald, Shawn Ross. Webberville. Trombone; Hoven, Trombone; Kerry Kramer, Mar- Minnesota: Karla Burzlaff. W. Concord, ion, Saxophone; Tennessee: Cindy Car- Oboe; Kevin Doely, Spring Grove. Trum- mack. E. Gates. Bass Clarinet; Tews: pet; Chris Kanada. Wyoming, Flute. Ty Clevenger. Gladewater, Baritone; Mark Lundquist, Mt Lake. Tuba: Mis- Cynthia Drabek, Alvin. Flute; Kris sissippi: Kevin Herrera. Water Valley. Sheely, Katy, Flute; Kelly Spencer, Gil- Trombone, Kevin Nitsch, Jackson, Alto mer, Tuba; Washington: Darren Boe- Sax; Brad Surrette, Water Valley. Tuba, holt, Aberdeen. Trombone, Cheryl Chap- Missouri: Lora Daugherty, Tecumsen, man. Wenatchee, Clarinet, Daryl Clarinet; Chris Dumm, Jasper, Trumpet; Hopson, Walla Walla. Sax, Nevada Jen- Chuck Garner. Jasper, Trumpet, Garnck kin, Brewster, Clarinet; Wisconsin: Amy Hein, Boonvilfe, Trumpet, Brian Millard, Ott, Wonewoc, Clarinet, Wyoming: Kent Maysville, Trombone. Montana: John Averett. Lovell, Percussion; Duffy Campbell, Hobson, Trumpet; UlaRae Brown, Shoshoni, Percussion; Douglas

Hilt, Power, Bass Clarinet. Nebraska: Me- Emmett. Lovell, Bass Clarinet National FFA Chorus

FFA members from all over, auditioned by tape to become members of the National FFA Chorus are directed by Stan Kmgma. Vineland, New Jer- sey, 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 entertain- ment experienced by those in attendance at this national convention.

Alabama: Mary Pace, Scotlsboro, Ar- nine Grothe, Benson; Michael Hennmg, kansas: Karen Chnstensen, Hatfield; Brewster; Darwin Johnson. Vergas; Jill Brian Lea. Rogers; Georgia: Rodney Koehl, Hancock; Michael Madery, Kas- Jenkins, Winder; Derrick Jones. Mon- son; Margaret Smilh, Brewster; Kim- roe; Catherine Shiver, Arabi. Idaho: berly Wetzel, Waterville, Missouri: Kevin Kimberly Miller, Metba, Lodi Sutton. Cherry, West Plains, Kevin Geib, Thayer;

Midvale, Michelle Turman, Inkom; Illi- Garrick Hem, Boonville. Allen Henry, Ex- nois: Carrie Griffen. Payson; Gayle Ran- cello, Suzie Henson, Nevada: Danny kin, West Point; Indiana: Gary Allen, Keene, Salem; Rachel McDonald. Alton. Kokomo; Brian Burgin, Whiteland; Har- Walter Miller, Arbela. Martha Pilliard, old Crook. Sharpsville; Dale Patrick, Middletown; Mark Punnlon, Lamar; Plymouth; Melinda Schultz, Argos; Brent Chad Reynolds, Harrisonville, Thad Rey- Vance. Waynetown, Iowa: Dawn Dostal. nolds, Harnsonville: Shannon Roth- Marion; Julianne Haywood, Union; weiler, Monroe City; Russell Scalley, Lance Herbold, Kingsley; Steve Kiewiet, Koshkonona, Randy Sproat, Warrens- Buffalo Center. Scott Kinney. Casey; burg; Oavid Steele, Milan; Shawn London; Frank Frazier, Sulphur Springs; Holly Hague, Matt Meyers, West Liberty: Heidi Mills, Sweiger, Weatherby; Timothy Taylor, rose; Shan Pierce. Albuquerque; New icktown; Oavid Rodgers, Schaad. Waterford, Wilkerson, Sulphur Springs; Kristina Kerwin, Hous- Iowa Falls; Ronald Muller, Monticello; Fair Grove; Brenda Williams, Hardin; York: John Hajdasz. Evans Mills; Dean Wenda Evelyn Btrdwell. ton; Utah: Candice Crane, Salina; Wash- Kansas: Natalie Ooud, Mankato; Kyle James Wilshusen. Mora; Montana: Jodi LaClair, Chateaugay; Lance Ronas, Phil- Forest; Oklahoma: Stratford; Oregon: ington: Juli Oavis, Orondo; Laurie Les- Hughbanks, Anthony; Jeff Moss. Milton- Buer, Scobey; Thomas Minow, Olive; adelphia. North Carolina: Tanya Solo- Guthrie; Ann Suess. Teala Mickelson, Ontario, Oebra Pilcher, lie, Chelan; Julie Roberts. Yelm; Michael vale; Tiffany Pappan, Arkansas City; Nebraska: James Nygren, Mead; Janel mon, Semora; North Dakota: Ken En- April Jef- VanDyke, Colfax; West Virginia: Pamela Christina Powell, Monkato, Robert Packer, Wood River; Ryan Placek, Wil- ockson, Washburn; Kevin Stevens, McMinnville. Pennsylvania: Timothy Ash. Alma; Victoria Kelly. Barboursville, Reves. Westmoreland; Mike Scott, Mil- ber; Brian Sandall, Bassett, New Jersey: Burlington; Ohio: Alan Aicholz, Attica; fries, Amity, South Dakota: Charles Wheeler, Au- Wisconsin: Ralph Haas, Thorp; Tammy tonvale; Michigan: Rick Eby, Rudyard; John Torrance. Oxford, New Mexico: Knstina Baumgaertel. Albany; Jerry Boh- Hofer, Carpenter; Luepke, Bonduel, Karen Wright. Amery Minnesota: Tim Frank, Hancock; Jea- Larry Harding. Moriarty. Jay Pack, Mel- land, Loudonville. Oonald Noble, Freder- rora; Texas: Alicia Day. Conroe; Jason National Talent FFA Praireland— Aubry Allen. Sta- Toledo— Enbody; Newport Ganbay, Rob cey Risinger. Deana Walson, Lela Marianne Miller; Wisconsin: Randon Hines. Robert Nichols. John Allen, Lake— Sara Rathke. Cary Rathke, Allen Huddleston, Tony Duncan, Darren Wendy Goehring; Bloomer— Lisa Washington: Monlello— Kirsten Schrimpf New Maxlca: Hondo— Alice Mowery. Robbie Cannot; Mullen; Talent groups and individuals audition for directors, Don and Martha Kennedy; Booky: Ohio: Swiss Hills— Patrick Erickson, Makoti, North Dakota, just prior to the convention. Members Brown; Talawanda— Dawana Lee Geb- provide a wide range of entertainment all during the convention. bard. Dklihoms: Hooker— Fred Fischer; Tecumseh— Melissa Hembree; Pannsyl- Parkinson— Laurie Duran, State Alibirra: West Jefferson— Bo Heights— Steven Haight, Travis vinli; College— David Seamans, Bill Hof- Andrews. Greg Terry, Daryl Shackle- Haigfil, Kentucky. Hickman County- fman, Cindy Braken. Joyce Harpster, lord. Kenneth Swinney; Troy— Patty Janet Slayden; Michigan: Benzie Emily Peters. Tammy McTavish, Jenny Brannan, Kathy Knighl, Andy Shirley. Central— Tina Casey; Breckenndge— Nuss, Leigh Fyock, Bob Rider. Gib Jason Grace; Arizona: Gilbert— Rod Came Valhere: Mlfinaiob): Perham— Carl, Brian Harpster. Jeff Martin, Mart Kent. Ken Smith, Brent Chanley; Deer lllene Porath, Missouri: Hartville— Duck. Kathy Rider; Tons: East Valley— Rochell Satterfield, Arlanai: Chnstina Gibbs, Tankio— Jack Bailey, Bernard— Dwayne Boehnemann; Van Delight— Ginger Allgood, Colorado: David Bussard, Eddie King, Garold Alstyne— Stact Burk; Ysieta— Carios Arickaree— Shelly Kinneson, Diliwire: Sparks, Robbie Smith. Steve Klute; Lake Forest— Reenie Swain, Tom Nibraski: Ord— Jeanine Stabb, Lynette Liiano, Florklt Lake Gibson— Gilbert Stabb. Andy Breathauer. Scott Van- Hancock, Plant City— Becky Lewis. cura. Jay Knapp. Nmoa: Pahranagat F&h Shalya Wethennglon; Illinois: Valley— Peggy Sue Whipple, North Nokomis— Susan Hoffman, Indlini: Carolina: Madison—Casey Merrill. Ste- Springs Valley— Carol Moffatt. lowi: phen Briggs. David Robinson. Greg Riceville— Ruth Lindenmeyer. Susan Tatter. North Dikoti: Ended in— Cynthia Lindenmeyer: Kansas: Philiipsburg— Sprunk. Oean Torbinson, David Slor- Sally Hopson. Linda Dettmer, Deanell dalen. John Billing. Nathan Schlecht; Debey. Kim Patterson. Janet Moyer, Nibraalo: West Holt— Rod Rossman, Neal Roth. John Shaw. Central NiwYork: Sharon Springs— Kerry Ann 58th National FfA Convention PROCEEDINGS -**&£ 14-16, — November 1985

Joel Walls. Vardaman. Tracy Wells. Ca- Shelby, Roebuck; Timmy Todd. Longs. ledonia; John White. Lucedale, Mis- Thad Williams. Gresham; Brana Wil- American Farmer Degree souri: Michael Arnold. Ornck; Jamie liams, Hemingway. South Dakota: An- Coker. Aurora; Thomas Davis, Perryville; thony Bly, Garretson, Charles Davis. Leslie Fullerton. Bolivar; Shane Glor, Ur- White; Tim Harwood, New Underwood: Sponsored by J I Case, A Tenneco Company; NA-CHURS Plant Food bana; Kelvin Hawkins. Bethel; Terry Randall Maddox, Redlield: Donald Company; Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Incorporated; Cyanamid Henry, Cowgill, Frederick Imler. Eldon; Masai, Redfteld; Craig Sjovall. Roslyn. Agricultural Division; and the Farm Credit System: The Nation's Federal Rickie James. Paris. Jim Kalberloh. Randy Sturzenbecher. Parker. Tennes- Land Banks and The Nation's Production Credit Associations Lowry City. David Ketsenburg, Monroe see: Mandy Arnold, Mt Juliet; Gregory City; Michael Kresin. Norborne; Janiece Bell, Dresden. Glenn Caltee. Cleveland; Linneman, Salisbury, James Maher, John Cloar, Dyersburg; Ronny Collier, Milan; Norman Messner, Albany; Tim Pikeville; Joe Comer, Lebanon; John Nadler, Wright City; Neal Niendick, Wel- Dodds, Newbern; Leslie Dyer, Jr., Mor- lington, Gregory O'Neal, Billings; Randy rison. John Edwards, LaFollette; Judy Robinett, Eldon; Eric Schnelle. Lock- Ellenburg, Mosheim; Kelvin Former, wood; Jim Tweedy, Puxico, David Wil- Speedwell, Tim Holt, Mt. Pleasant; liams, Chillicothe. Phillip Wilt, Shelbma. Ralph Johnson. Harrogate; Michael Ker-

Montana: L. Scott Blackman. Wolf ley, Crossville, Vergil Loy. Speedwell, Creek; Dan Brosten, Kalispell. Jodi Daw- Tony Paul, LaVergne, Nathan Peery. son. Belt; Francme Giono, Whitehall; Culleoka; Kelly Prater, McMinnville; Douglas Winter. Oenton. Nebraska: Ger- John Rose, Cookeville; Roger Spry, Bra- ard Keating. Atkinson; Jay Knapp, Ord, dyville; William Watts, Murfreesboro; Sandra Lukassen, Kimball; Linda Chris Wmstead, Martin, Teddy Young, Moody, Ainsworth; Mary Raymer, Woodbury; Tenas: Chni Baker, Lorena, Stuart; William Riecken, Lyons, Michael Kevin Bechlhold, Clarendon; Lacey Ben- Roeber. Ashland, Brent Ruttman, Nel- nett, Cleburne, Brad Bickham, Odem;

son; Alan Witte. Blue Hill. Kevin Yost. Gary Bigham, Lockney; Tamala Broad- DeWitt; Nevada: Kelly Horton, Elko, way, Channelview; James Bush, Ray- Chnstopher Schwandt. Carlm; Joe mondville; Clay Cox, Waxahachie: Bran- Wines, Ruby Valley; New Jersey: Robert don Cox, Dimmitt; John Crawford, Byrne. Windsor, Tracy Hitchner, Bridge- Keller; Wes Davis. Liberty; Kimberiy ton. Laura Menard, Lebanon, Douglas DeHart, Pearland, John Elliott, Pawnee: Van Lore. Woodstown, New Mexico: Theresa Ermis, Agua Dulce; Michael Doyle Duncan, Texico. Kevin Graham, Fazzmo, Mumford, D Dewayne Garrett, Des Moines, G Scott Ley. Raton; Diana Sulphur Springs. Christina Gay. Sweeny;

Oltmanns, Aztec, Jon Witte, Rowe, Jerry Gibson. Jr , Merkel. Sherman Craig Wooton, Roswell, New York: Gary Hamplon. Highlands; Tommy Hays.

Alt, Appleton; Timothy Conkhn, Munns- Merkel; Brent Hillery, Wichita Falls; Wil- ville. Dwight Coombe, Grahamsvifle; liam Hon, Livingston; Ray Jackson, Janine Langford. Vernon Center; Russell Hallsville; Gerald Janda, LaGrange; Wil- Lerwick, Harpursville; Cynthia Lewis, liam Jones, Edcouch; Rodney Kalich. Salem; Ann Luno, Spnngville; Russell Schulenburg. David Kallus, Edna; Brian Ramsden, Cazenovia, John Richmond, Kasper. Austin, Wanda Kirk. Chico; Kns North Collins; David Sutherland, Hobart; Koon, Brashear, Sue Kurz, Somerset; North Carolina: Jerry Almond, New Ken Lege', Winnie; Rusty Maddox. London; Darren Cecil, Thomasville; Gary Jourdanton; Danny Maples, Gunter; Crabtree, Cedar Grove; Herman Croom, Sean Mason, Muleshoe; Tammy Mc- Pikeville; William Daniel, Blanch; Lyn- Cann, Bryan; Kevin McDamel, Hender- wood Everett, Kinston; Andy Hardee, son; Michael Meadows, Simms, David Clarendon; Jeffrey Haywood, Mt Gilead; Mikulik, San Angelo; Gary Moore, Du- Barry Honeycutt, Angier; Charles mas, Steven Moses, Waxahachie; Scot These members were honored with the highest degree of FFA member- Hughes, III, Grifton; Neal Johnson, Neviii. lola; Penny Nichols, Como; Mi- ship in the American Farmer Degree Ceremony for their outstanding Su- Statesville; Arlen Johnson, Asheboro; chael Polansky, West; Roderick Reed. pervised Occupational Experience programs and leadership activities. Less Latexo, Keith Scarbrough, Godley; Ken- Obie Kirkman, Jr , Cove City; Patrick than two members out ot 1000 receive this degree—the American Farmer Lovett, Tabor City, William Mason, Kin- neth Schlabs, Hereford; Scotty Scott, gold key ston, Thomas Pace. Winston-Salem; Seagraves; Coby Shorter. III. Eagle Phillip Parsons, Troy; George Simpson, Lake, John Sims, Waxahachie, Chris Smith, Houston; Clinton Smith, Killeen; Jr . Beaufort; David Slade, Blanche; Carl

Snider, III, Lexington; L D Starling. Jr., Saletta Strickland. Cleburne; Pless Clinton; Joseph Thompson, Pelham, Stuessy. Marathon; John Sutton, Alabama: Chad Beagles. Geneva. Jeflery ment, Donald Hurst, Branlord; Perry burg; Scott Robinson, Eskridge, Scott Joey Weaver. Ml. Olive, Andrew Wes- Scurry; Scott Swonke, Highlands; Elicia

Boutwell. Daleville. Hayward Chandler. Jenkins, Jr . Live Oak; Mark Langford. Vathauer, Barnes; Austin Waite. Win- ton. Richlands; North Dakota: Scott Taylor, Daiselta; Kevin Wright, Eastland; Crossville; Terry Colley. Ider; Jayme Trenton; Lisa Limper. Ocala, Scott Mills, field, Andy Wendland. Maple Hill; Matt Foss, Maddock; Jerome Hagemeister. Ricky Wright, Weatherford; Gary Brit- Feary, Falkville, Stephen Kliewer. Ge- Chiefland; Joe Padgett, Sarasota, Kim- Wineinger, Marion; Kentucky: Larry Fessenden. Ross Hill, Maddock; Lynelle Yeager, Floresville. Utah: Darren Ence. neva; Terry Lamar, Alhens, Kenny berly Simmons, Dover; Ten Sleeman, lon, Versailles; James Chapman, Bowl- Jordheim. Walcott; Thomas Keidel, Richfield; Darwin Little, Morgan, Debo- Lewis, Geneva, James Maples, Gayles- Sarasota. William Smith, Blountstown, ing Green, Douglas Coyle, Mackville; Mandan. Mitch Leier, Kintyre; Larry rah McCandless, Provo; Blaine Rothe, vitle; Martin, Auburn. Howell Bell; Jr Ricky Doyle. Cynthiana, Michael Gilkey, Tremonton; Steven John Thomas, Ray Thomas, , Neubauer, Bottineau, Barry Scheresky, Payson, Knsty Selman, Lyn- McCaghren, Oarwille; Christopher Pul- Bell. Georgia: Greg Bolmg, Homer; Princeton; Mark Graff, Fmchville, Timo- Des Lacs; Bruce Teubner, Cando, Ohio: don Walpole, Spanish Fork; Vermont: len. Boaz, Tony Thompson. Geneva; Keith Brmson, Whigham; Jeffery Butler. thy Hughes. Auburn; John Kuegel. Jr., Jeff Bloom, Kenton, Barry Bonham, Marc Bnsson. Shoreham, D. Kris Andy Watford, Slocomb, Andrew Wend- Maysville; Norman Claxton, Hazlehurst; Owensboro; Stephen Lipgmski, Taylors- Brown, Sharon, Sharyn Wright, Enos- Washington C.H ; Rue Bowman, Brad- land. Autaugaville; Marty Wootten. Ider; Scoff Cochran, Lavonia, Norman Col- ville, Lawinna McGary. Mayfield, Mark lord; Arlene Channell, Springfield; Mi- burg Falls. Virginia: David Balderson. Alaska: Janell Carlson. Delta Junction, son, Hazlehurst; Russell Cross. Colquitt; McGee, Franklin; Dwayne Montgomery. chael Comstock. Kenton; Steven Cn- Mechanicsville; Douglas Barr, Hillsville; Arizona: Troy Farbo, Willcox; Ken John- Henry Davis. Jr., Doerun. Tony Ed- Taylorsville; Dale Murphy, Stamping swell, Gallon; Daniel Eichelberger, Joseph Bowman, Edinburg; Mark Bur- son, Peoria, Tracy Johnson, Phoenix; mond, Dublin; Kent Hall, Camesville; Ground, Jeffrey Naliey, Owensboro. Ashland, Scott Evans. New Pans, R. kett, Saltville. Mary Dalton, Meadows of Jeffrey Johnson, Yuma, Douglas King- Eldndge Harper, EHijay; Sluart Jones, Charles Newsom, Princeton; Ronald Warren Flood, Xenia, Martin Hahn, Dan, Michael Diehl, McGaheysville; horn, Mesa; Jerry McDamel, Elgin; Ri- Sylvester, Greg Lee, Adel, Todd McVey, Powell. Corydon; James Purvis, Mid- Bellevue; Hardy Hale, Galena; Daniel Cnsty Eastep, Spring Grove; Kent Eaton, cardo Valencia, Marana; Arkansas: Jett Colquitt. Michael Raulerson, Alma. Thad way; Timmy Ouiggins, Custer, Randy Hale, Galena; Lyle Harder, Oak Harbor, Harrisonburg. James Fogleman, Abing- Biggs. Pans: Rebecca Bock, Almyra, Richardson, Colquitt, Lon Sinclair, Mer- Taulbee, Paris; Bruce Westerfield, Hart- Donald Jackson, Camden: Sandra Lari- don; Philip French, Bristol; Charles David Brazeale, Sparkman, Jett Carlton, shon, David Strickland. Pelham; James ford, Louisiana: Steve Brister, Choud- mers, Malta; Frank Langenkamp, Sid- Funkhouser, McGaheysville, Bruce Gar- Lincoln; Donnie Clayton, Foreman, Sutton. Norman Park. Jeffrey Watkins, rant; Scott Clause, Carencro; Lee ney; Mark Lee. Edison; Brian McClarren, rett, Mechanicsville, Vernon Herring,

Fields. Hatfield. Galyen, Fruge. II, Abing- Danny Dayne Martin, Idaho: Wayne Bean, Burley; Fletcher, Oak Grove, Mark Delta; Ronald Parks, New Concord, Val- Jr , Bndgewater. Teddy Hinchey, Jr., Garfield. Glen Graves. Hagarville: Cane Jackson, Payette; Galen Lee, New Branch, Bernard Leger, lota, Daniel erie Parks, Columbus. Jerry Richer, don; Vickie Keplinger-Fink, Bergton; Bruce Greene. Mammoth Spring, Jeflery Plymouth. Karyl Lolley, Weiser, David Richard, Napoleonville; Valone White, Wauseon; Sharon Ruggles. Norwaik. Gary Larrowe, Woodlawn, Robert l_ow- Hanson, Texarkana; David Hays. Fay- Pease. Melba, Mark Pratt, Blackfoot. Crowley, Maine: Gregg Garrison. Bridge- Joanie Shawhan, South Charleston; Jeff ery, Abingdon, Carl Mitchell, Mechan- etteville; Kelly Horton, Green Forest; Byron Tlucek, Melba; Carl Withers, Rex- water, Todd Winslow. Presque Isle; Spangler, Oakwood; Steven Stem, Cus- icsville: Mark Mitchell, Abingdon; Mi- William Johnson, Lewisville; Marlon burg, Illinois: Raymond Baudison, Maryland: Thomas DeBerry, Deer Park, tar, Tom Sloller, Sterling, Brian chael Musser, Hillsville; Myra Newman, Kanady, Ratcliff; Marhn Martin, Harris- PinckneyviHe. Douglas Bauersachs, Lisa Firey, Clear Spring; Margaret Flani- Thomas, Kenton; Rexford Underwood. Dugspur; Roger Pence. McGaheysville; burg; Martin. Rex , Pilot; Camden. Dale Mc- Pinckneyville; Emmet Bennett, Jr Me- gan, Rocky Ridge, Jeffrey Hagerty. East Liverpool, David Wornstaff, Ashley; Robert Ratcliff e. Jr , Ronald Ninch, Enola, Randy Nicholson, Damas- dora, Alan Beseke, Beecher, Richard Clarksburg. Rebecca Long. Thurmont, Oklahoma: Cindy Blair. Noble; Leslie Sanderson, Goode, Paul Wakeman, cus; L.C. Ratchford. Marshall, Lee Brokaw. Stronghurst, Kent Burrow, Alta- Teresa Rice, Frederick; Massachusetts: Bourquin, Purcell; Richard Brock, Toms Brook: Washington: Brent Ander- Rogers, Marshall, Steve Tapley, Con- mont, Gene Chesser, Sycamore; Jeffrey Kathleen Hincman, Ipswich, Michael Fletcher; Paul Burrell, Fairview; David son. Kingston; Robin DeRuwe, Wash- way. Donald Westerman, Lonsdale; Cal- Dennis, Louisville, Ronald Ehman, Richard, Lynn; Michigan: William Buss, Hunter; George Christian. King- tucna, David Fode. Lmd; Lee Fore, En- ifornia: Andrew Adam, Santa Maria; Cissna Park. James Fleming, Arthur; R Brown, Dorr; Eric DeVuyst, Ithaca; Mat- fisher; Leon Chrz, Perry, Kenny Davis. umclaw; Anthony Hansen, Sedro- Steven Arnaudo, Tracy; Robert Berg- Scott Hoett, Bloomington, Bryan thew Outcher, Owosso; Darryl Fowler. Guthrie; Karl Fruendi. Guthrie. Russel Woolley; Douglas Kelly, Lmd. Lauren man. Kingsburg; Clayton Nonne- Bland, Ker- Hoflman, Oanvers; Timothy Horcher, St Louis, Jon Goodspeed, Alma. Burton Ivins, Fay, Kevin Kirby, Granite, Keith McBroom. Jr , Ritzville, Casey man; Michael Borchard, Chualar, Wendy Wheeling, Deborah Huber, Nokomis; R Henry, Hart; Gary Hoppa, Fremont, Koechel. Carrier; Jud Maxwell, Keola, macher, Davenport, Scott Oswalt, Top- Buckley. Courtland. Carol Chaffin, Oro- Douglas Matlock, LeRoy; Steven Mc- David Ivan, New Lolhrop; Roger Kem- Sharon Mendel), Talala. Wade Minde- penish, Christi Renz, Kahlotus; Kevin ville; Phillip Chavez, Blylhe; Darin Coert, Connaugtihay, Salem; George Meister, ath, Millington; Janice Meyer, Caledonia; mann, Apache; Ronald Plagg, Guthrie; Riel, Harrah, Randall Schaler, Dayton, Santa Paula, Carolyn Coleman, Escon- Jr., Manssa; Danny Moore, Jerseyville, Clarence Rudai, Montague, Tim Stein, Randall Reese, Stillwater; Cmdi Regmer, Louis Stangeland, Stanwood; Dean dido. Frank Crum, McArthur; Frank Bryan Peters, Cisne, Kurt Rahe, Bluffs, Standish; Minnesota: Michael Arends. Yukon: Leslie Rhodes, Capron; Scolt Wesen, Bow; West Virginia: Charles

Gambonmi, Pelaluma, Thomas Hobby, Max Roskamp, Sutter. Greg Setchell, Willmar; Daniel Arndorter, LeRoy; Kath- Rogers, Buffalo; John Schemmer, King- Cole, II, New Milton, Billy Crank. Hen- Mariposa; Terry Johnson, San Luis Serena, Douglas Stahl, Wyoming; Brad- leen Bauer, Faribault; Steven Boyum, fisher: Rodney Schenk, Chickasha; Ker- derson; Alfred Fauver. Leon; Brenton Obispo: Paul Kuber. Clovis; Jonathan ley Temple, Serena; Michael Toohill, Wanamingo, Allan Demi, Claremont; ald Searcey, Gould, Darrel Shepherd, Harman, Lahmansville, Marvin Legg, Merriam, Hickman, Cherri Morton, La- LeRoy; Indiana: Melissa Bales, Moore- Scott Francis, Blooming Prairie; Mark Butler; John Todd. Tipton; Anthony Letart; Teresa Livengood, Reedsville; ton; David Nicholas, Sacramento, Lonlee land. Lon Becher, Berne; Charles Ben- Goenng, Jackson: Kevin Happke. Pierz; Tracy. Cheyenne; Russell Wilson, Spiro; Micheal Peggs, Cox's Mills: Michael

Niesen, Maxwell. Ted Ortega, Santa nett, Bloomfield; David Bense, Hope, Kevin Kaiser. Blue Earth; Kenneth Kern, Michael Wright, El Reno. Oregon: Daren Taylor, Petersburg, David Widener, Maria; John Pavletich, Bakerstield; Rich- Rex Coomer, Woodbum; Jacqueline Er- Owatonna; Michael Knudson, Monte- Coppock, Adams, David Duyck. Banks; Ouck; Wisconsin: David Ballwanz. Ro- ard Richards, Anderson; Leslie Rostra, tel, Balesville; Mark Hilligoss, Sharps- video; Paul Marzahn, Waterville; Jeffrey Leon Eichler, Amity, Brent Felsch, Pen- sendale, Tyson Barnes, Jefferson; Darrel Fallbrook; Wendy Roarty, Quartz Hill; ville, Brian Jones, Kirkhn; Ralph Kurtz, Moon, Hayfield; Mark Nelson, Rush dleton; Glenn Goschie, Silverton, Steven Clark, Viola; Allan Cowles, Roberts; Jeffrey Sa, Tulare. Matthew Schnoor, New Haven, William McBee. Linden, City. Bradley Nosbush, Fairfax; David Hoflman, Beavercreek; Christy Mclntyre. Donald Dittrich, Alma; Robert Gilson, Chowchilla; Robert Silveira. Merced: Keith Morns, Gosport, Roger Peebles, Pace, Hanska; Allen Schmidt, Buffalo Astoria; Mark Wahle. Yamhill; Pennsyl- Bianchardville; Russell Gust. Verona; Chris Sumpter, Merced, Andrea Swartz, Wabash; John Riley, Deputy: Matthew Lake; Don Shoen, Truman, Alan Washa, vania: Jan Adam, Hamburg; Donald Michael Hall. Westby; Dean Heck, Mon-

Grass Valley, Pamela Teixeira, Santa Robertson. Forest, Mike Weigle, Otter- Le Center, Sean Westrom, Elbow Lake, Baer, II, Annville; Daryl Balmer, Leba- dovi; Kevin Heeg, Marshfield; Wayne Maria; Thomas Thompson, Santa Maria; bein; Iowa: Daniel Augustine, Rose Hill. Patricia Zeiah. Motley, Mississippi: non, Scott Brinton, Peach Bottom; Jones, Mt. Horeb; Richard Julka. Ma- Larry Thompson, Santa Maria; Randal Anna Boots, Anamosa, Wendell Davi- Tommy Coggin, Nettleton, Geary Mc- Yvonne Doan, Knoxville, Mark Frey. lone. Gregory Jungerberg. Fall Creek; Walters, Paso Robles; Judy Witter. son. Garner; Brian Dettmann, Monona, Mmn, Batesville; Lonnie Moore, Corinth. Rooks; John Greene, Jr., Springboro: Kevin Kegley. East Troy; Bruce Krebs. Corning: Colorado: Brett Bauman, Nolan Ford, Tiplon; Edith Fortmann, Mark Gutshall, Carlisle; Michael Koehler, Sun Prame; Julie Krull. Lake Mills; Mark Grover; Philip Kennedy, Pierce. Jim Kra- Ryan, Bryon Geater, Vinton; Brian Allentown. Larry Landis. Parkesburg; Kunde, Oshkosh; Dale Kurt, Deerfield. ger, New Raymer; Jen Matties, Olathe, Gosch, Webster City. Gene Gourley. F&f- Mark Patches. Lebanon; David Paul. Lonnda Leibelt, Green Bay; David Mes- Bentamm Miller, LaSalle, Mark Towner, Webster City; William Greif. Coggon; Garrett; Brian Piatt, Berlin; Geary Shade. serschmidt, Fall Creek; Mark Peterson.

Olathe; Connecticut: Lisa Hanlon, Ca- Kristine Krafka, Dysart; Craig Kullmer, Jr., Alexandria; Larry Shelmire, Quaker- Monroe; Timothy Price, Bloomington,

naan; Peter Ramsay, Southmgton. David Dysart, Randy Lewis, Cresco, Dwight town; Betsy Stitt, Martmsburg, F. Mark Michael Schade, Bianchardville; Dawn Smith. Lebanon; Delaware: Lynn Sul- Mogler, Alvord; Kevin Myers, Mount Weber, Mohnton; Steven Wenger. Leba- Schepp, Merrill, Michael Spitzbarth,

len. Townsend; Valerie Warnick, Green- Ayr; Greg Neumeyer, Walker; Del Stall, non; Rhode Island: Edwin LaPrise, Fennimore. Rick Stohr, Elmwood; Terry wood; John Wilkins, Fredenca; Florida: Elkhart; Kansas: Douglas Frohberg. North Kingstown; South Carolina: Debo- Treu, Omro, Thomas Weigel, Platteville; Syd Crosby, Flagler Beach; Edward Wa 'erville; James Kolle, Linn; David Lal- rah Cribb. Hemingway; Michael Cnm, Wyoming: Robert Amdt, Arvada; Shana Oavis, Okeechobee, Danny Garner, man, Unlonlown; Rick Malir, Wilson. Lexington, James Hill. Abbeville; Ely, Baggs, Janet Rose. Tomngton; Grovetand; Peter Gmol, Jr., Canton- Alan Ohlde, Linn, Daniel Renn, Pitts- 10 Thomas Larrimore. Gresham; Becky Courtney Schilt. Laramie November 14-16. 1985 *»>&$- 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS Stars Over America

These are the highest honors for FFA members in production agriculture Sponsored on the local and state Sponsored on the national level Stars Over America audio-visual and agribusiness. Regional stars are picked from the many applications level by Federal Crop Insurance by Executive Sponsors of the Sponsored by Levi Strauss & for the American Farmer Degree. Each Star received S2000 and each re- Corporation National FFA Foundation Company gional star received $1000. The Stars were announced after the Stars Over America Pageant which included a multi-image audio-visual presen- tation on each regional star's program.

Star Farmers

Mike Arends, 21 , son of Roger and De-

loria Arends of Willmar, Minnesota, is the 1985 Central Region Star Farmer of the National FFA Organization. Arends farms 900 acres ot corn, oats and soy- beans and produces 500 pigs a year through his farrowing operation. He be- gan his enterprise by entering in a share- cropping agreement with his grandfather

to farm 33 acres He is also one of few individuals who have earned two FFA proficiency awards, one in agricultural mechanics and the other in crop

David C. Sutherland, 20. son of Hugh and Irene Sutherland of Hobart, New

York, is the 1985 Eastern Region Star Farmer ot the National FFA Organization

He is herd manager for Chapel Bank Farm, a 150-cow registered Holstein dairy farm. Two years ago, David, his father and brother-in-law pooled their assets and formed a partnership with the dairy and 217 acres of land. He uses embryo transplants as well as arti-

i to improve his herd.

John Edwards, 21, son of Jerry and Becky Edwards of LaFollette, Tennessee,

is the 1985 Southern Region Star Farmer of the National FFA Organization. He farms 250 acres of land and oper- ates a herd of 53 registered dairy cows

in partnership with his father. John sup- plements his income by working as a local American Breeders Service repre- sentative and by doing custom tobacco

seed bed s

Byron L. Tlucek, 19, son of Jerry and Mary Lou Tlucek ot Melba, Idaho, is the 1985 Western Region Star Farmer of the National FFA Organization Tlucek began his Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) in vocational agriculture with 20 acres of corn and three Holstein heifers. Today he assists his older brother and father with a 900-cow dairy operation and 1,800 acres of alfalfa, field com, barley and potatoes He owns 101 head of his own dairy cattle and is in the pro- cess of forming a limited partnership with his father and brother.

Star Agribusinessmen

Tim Price, 21, son of David and Mary Pnce of Bloomington, Wiscoi the 1985 Central Region Star Agribusiness- man of the National FFA Organization

Price is a mechanic at his family oper- ated tarm equipment dealership. Servic

ing a full line of Massey Ferguson, Sperry New Holland and White Farm

equipment is the responsibility of Price and his brother, while his mother serve

as accountant and his father is the mar ager of the business

Valerie Parks, 21 , daughter of Alton and Naomi Parks, Columbus, Ohio, is the 1985 Eastern Region Star Agribusi- nessman of the National FFA Organiza- tion. A combination ot sheep farming and agricultural broadcasting gives Parks an agricultural perspective from both sides ot the fence. She has taken her knowledge and experience of sheep fanning to a career in agricultural com- munications where she serves as board technician, production manager, NAFB Newsline manager, salesperson and farm editor tor WABN radio and T.V.

Scott Cochran, 20, son of Fred and

Louise Cochran. Lavonia, Georgia, is the 1985 Southern Region Star Agribusi- nessman of the National FFA Organiza- tion Cochran has been working at Whit- worth Feed Mills in Lavonia since he was a sophomore in high school. Since then, he has been promoted from yard- man to mechanic and finally mill man- ager. As mill manager, he is responsible for maintaining work schedules, com- petitive bidding purchases and grain purchases.

Paul Burrell, 21, son ot Bryan and Star Agrlbusinessman ol America- Mary Sue Burrell. Fairview, Oklahoma, is 1985 Western Region Star Agn- the Scott Fred Cochran, Lavonia, Georgia businessman of the National FFA Organ- ization. Burrell has over 524,000 in- vested in his family owned John Deere dealership, owns 116 head of beel cattle and farms 410 acres of wheat, alfalfa and peas He is studying agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University emphasizing markeling and business

FA CONVENTION

"We believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others."

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i o Serve diM^_ 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS November 14-16. 1985 Building Our American BOAC Communities Achievement in Volunteerism Award Winners

Sponsored by R. J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.

These awards are to recognize individual service in chapter BOAC activi- ties. The following individuals were acknowledged at the 3rd National Conference on Community Development September 14-18, 1985 in Washington, DC.

National Winner -Jed Saharsky, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Stuart Keller, Jr., 1st Runner-Up— ville; Louisiana: David Comeaux, Crow- Franklin Grove, Illinois ley; Maine: Scott Drost, Caribou;

2nd Runners-Up—Matthew Smith, Maryland: Steve Staley (alt), Clear Bowling Green, Ohio. Jamie Moore, Spring, Massachusetts: Jennifer Leigh- Wallace, West Virginia ton, Maynard; Michigan: David Shaver, Charlotte; Minnesota: Brent Meyer, National Finalists Sherburn, Mississippi: Royce Ramshur. Columbia; Missouri: Teresa Beck, Ca- Alabama: Dan Quincey, Midland City; bool; Montana: Dusty Sturm, Poison; Florida: Walt Carter, Avon Park; Indi- Nebraska: Mark Keilig, Ravenna; Ne- Hughes, Hudson: Iowa: vada: Ralph Jim, III, Owyhee; New Building Our American Communities (BOAC) awards recognize chapters ana: Dennis R. Mark Eischeid. Algona, Now York: Hampshire: Lori Anne Robinson, Deer- who have committed all their members to making their community a bet- Silver Tammy Bell, Burke; Washington: Brian field; New Jersey: Donald Lewis, New- ter place to live and work through special community improvement Alabama: Dale County High; Arkansas: Hughes, Elma ton; New Mexico: Joe Kasuboski, Ros- projects. Lake City; California: Polytechnic; Colo- well; North Carolina: Dru P. Martin, rado: Delta, Delaware: Caesar Rodney; Fairmont, North Dakota: Tom Exner, National Winner (Eastern pole pine seedlings and restored a con- State Finalists Milford; Florida: North Fort Myers; Sar- Ypstlati, Oklahoma: Steve Wade, Pur- demned 1912 schoolhouse for use as a Region)—Marion County, West Virginia asota Junior; Illinois: Dekalb; N.W. Alaska: Whitney Bruno, North Pole; Ari- cell; Oregon: Frank Waters, Astoria; community hall The 44 members also The Marion County FFA Chapter, Far- Suburban District 214-211; Shannon; zona: Billy Kennedy, Roll; Arkansas: Pennsylvania: Ann Kline, Birdsboro; constructed iron handrails and cement mington, West Virginia, is the winner of Union; Amboy; Warsaw; Bluffs; Salem; Chris Grimes (alt). Lake City; California: Rhode Island: Alicia Horan, North access ramps at the elementary school the National FFA Building Our American Winchester; Clinton; Findlay; Iowa: Val- Malmda Barton, Van Nuys; Connecticut: Kingstown; South Carolina: David Rich- and Senior Citizens Center, implemented Community (BOAC) program Bringing ley; Creston; Fort Madison; Starmont; Laura Wimpfheimer, East Granby; Colo- ardson, Mullins; South Dakota: Brad a computer program for reservation land prosperity to their community through Louisiana: Crowley High; Carencro; rado: Larry Thompson. Cedaredge; Del- Ruden, Groton; Tennessee: John Do- use planning and sponsored a Hunter tourism was the chapter's aim Activities Massachusetts: Assabet Valley; Essex, aware: Eddie Webb, Milford; Georgia: zier, Bartlett; Texas: Javier Valenzuela, Safety Course. included a tourist kick-off week, beati- Michigan: Charlotte; Minnesota: Sher- Terry Duncan, Canton; Hawaii: Shirley El Paso; Utah: Maxwell Berry, Lehi; Ver- fication projects, a litter watch program, 4th Place National Winner (Central burn; Truman; Mississippi: Mantachie, Kaneshiro, Kailua; Idaho: Ricky Lee mont: Daniel Juaire, Swanton; Virginia: and sponsored "Prosperity Through Region)—Cabool, Missouri East Marion, Missouri: Sarcoxie; Moun- Price. Boise; Kansas: Jeff Otbott, Wash- Kern J Hively, Broadway; Wyoming: Tourism Award." The 110 members tain View-Birch Tree; El Dorado Springs; ington; Kentucky: Scott Travis, Taylors- Kathleen June Mowery, Saratoga The Cabool FFA Chapter, Cabool, Mis- also sponsored a campaign to secure Montana: Fairfield; Poison, Nebraska: souri, is the 4th Place National Winner thirty miles of train track for a tourist North Send; Ravenna, New Hampshire: of of the FFA Building Our American train, purchased, reconditioned and Much-To-Do; New York: Chateaugay; Communities (BOAC) program. The placed over $2,000 worth of antique North Carolina: Fairmont; Ohio: Miami chapter's 66 members and over 300 machinery in a museum and promoted Trace; New Lexington; Indian Valley National FFA volunteers constructed an Agricultural community pride by recognizing a High; Mississmawa Valley; West Musk- Mechanics Laboratory which saved the county family with a "Pride Winner" ingum. Oklahoma: Purcell; Pond Creek- local school district over $200,000. The award each month. Hunter, Guthrie; Oregon: Clatsop; Penn- FFA also remodeled part of the Cabool sylvania: Kutztown; Twin Valley; South existing building to house their vo-ag Chapter Safety Dakota: Huron; Washington: Mountain department and FFA chapter. The chap- View; Zillah, Wisconsin: Mount Horeb; each aspect of plan- ter was involved in Bloomer; Monroe; Green Say Southwest, The Avon Park FFA Chapter, Avon Park, fund-raising and constructing the ning, Hustistord; Mishicot; New Holstein; Wy- Florida, is the 2nd Place National Win- building. oming: Encampment-Loch Leven Awards ner ot the FFA Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program The Sponsored by Dow Chemical chapter initiated various projects to ben- Gold U.S.A. and the Farm & Industrial efit their community such as construct- Bronze Arizona: St. David; Antelope Union; Col- Equipment ing a hog barn at the county fair, dou- orado: Cedaredge; Connecticut: Suflield Alabama: Scottsboro; Wesl Blocton; bling the size of an 18 variety citru: Chapters presented with a gold, silver or bronze Chapter Safety Award Regional; Florida: Avon Park; Deland Ider; Dalevilie. Kinterbish Junior High; arboretum, developing a 15 acre wi Idlifs showed superior efforts in promoting and insuring health/safety in their Junior High; Illinois: Franklin Center; In- Alaska: North Pole, Delta Junction; Ar- conservaiion area, developing a 40 acrt communities, homes and schools. diana: Rossville; Prairie Heights; North- kansas: Stuttgart; California: Mt. Whit- forest demonstration area, completing eastern Wayne; Iowa: Webster City; ney, Delaware: Sussex Central; Geor- an ecological demonstration area and Prairie; Algona, Kansas: Linn; Marion; gia: Cherokee. Newton County. Hawaii: Gold Bronze conducting a chapter safety program Kentucky: Spencer County; Lyon Kailua, Kohala; Idaho: Meridian. Kuna; The 62 members of the Avon Park FFA Crossville; West Dalevilie Florida: Sara- Alabama: Douglas; County, Maryland: Clear Spring High; Illinois: Brownstown; Princeville; Indi- Alabama: High; also completed 63 home improvement Limestone; Scottsboro; Dale County Missouri: Cabool; Osceola; Aurora; La- ana: Shenandoah; Iowa: Cascade; Maple sota Vo-Ag; Illinois: Bluffs; Winchester; projects. High; Arizona: Peoria; Arkansas: La- mar; Nevada: Duck Valley. New Mexico: Valley; Mount Ayr; Aplington; Sibley; Sycamore; Nokomis; Indiana: South- Morro (Western western-Hanover; Iowa: Buffalo Center- vaca. County Line, California: 3rd Place National Winner Goddard, North Dakota: Jamestown: Wapsie Valley; Kansas: Cofleyville; Hill Bay; Mt. Whitney-Visalia; Colorado: Las Region)—Duck Valley, Nevada Ohio: Buckeye Valley; Bloom-Carroll; City; Columbus; Hiawatha; Kentucky: Bison; Kentucky: Spencer County; Min- Animas, Byers, Connecticut: Killingly; Bowling Green; South Carolina: Mullins, Reidland. Oldham County; Louisiana: nesota: Truman; New Mexico: Goddard, Butler The Duck Valley FFA Chapter. Owyhee, Trace: Bowling Delaware: Milford; Florida: Lake South Dakota: Groton; Harrisburg, Ten- lota High; Oak Grove. Maine: Caribou; Raton; Ohio: Miami Nevada, is the 3rd Place National Win- Junior; North Fort Myers; Georgia: nessee: Bartlett; Cherokee; Virginia: Easton, Maryland: Brunswick Senior; Green, Oklahoma: Garber; Altus; Ten- ner of the FFA Building Our American Paulding County; Towns County; Idaho: Broadway; Washington: Wmlock; Elma; Michigan: Marshall; Minnesota: South- nessee: Bradley; Bartlett; Texas: Ysleta, Communities (BOAC) program The County; Wiscon- Meridian, Illinois: Bushnell-Prairie City; Wesl Virginia: Marion County; Wiscon- land; New Ulm, Mountain Lake; Cannon West Virginia: Marion chapter continued a reservation reforest- Belvidere; Mt. Carroll; Franklin Center; sin: Denmark; Blanchardville-Pecatonica Falls; Lanesboro; 212; Montevideo; Mis- sin: Denmark ation project by planting 1500 lodge Clinton; Iowa: Oysart-Geneseo; Orient- sissippi: Amory; Nebraska: Fairbury; Macksburg; Marengo. Kansas: Wamego, Leigh; Verdigre; Nevada: Steptoe Valley; Silver Marysville; Louisiana: Denham Springs New Jersey: Newton; Hunterdon Hills; Pres- Arizona: Yuma; Illinois: DeKalb; High; Oak Grove; Maine: Easton; New Mexico: Aztec; New York: Canton; FFA Saves Lives!! Brownstown, Waterman; Indiana: que Isle; Maryland: Frederick Co. Vo- Young Foresters; North Carolina: West Woodlan, Prairie Heights; Iowa: Prairie; Tech AM/PM; Walkersville; Massachu- Carteret; Camden, North Iredell; Ros- Cascade; Kansas: Hill City; Plamville; setts: Essex; Michigan: Milan; Minne- New "BRAND "EM TO SAVE man; Oregon: Nyssa; Rhode Island: Kentucky: Lyon County; Michigan: sota: Madelia; Marshall; Worthington; North Kingstown; South Carolina: Charlotte. Minnesota: Cannon Falls; New Pipeslone, Willmar. Mississippi: East Pleasant Hill. South Dakota: Canton: A LIFE" Safety Emphasis Slater; Mon- Ulm; Missouri: Osceola; Owensville; Marion, Amory; Missouri: Garretson; Texas: Ysleta: Lorena; Cle- Carthage; Montana: Fairfield; Nebraska: tana: Conrad; Nebraska: Franklin; Ful- burne; Ulah: Springville, Brighton, Lehi, Launched at 1985 Convention! Superior; Leigh, Nevada: Duck Valley: lerton; Red Cloud. Lakeview; New Jer- Virginia: Essex; James Wood; Abing- Carolina: Wells; New Jersey: Warren Hills. New sey: Gloucester County; North A new FFA safety emphasis entitled "Brand "Em don; Jefferson Forest, Gretna Junior; York: Barker; Chemung-Tioga Conserva- Fairmont; Mountain Heritage; Forest Save will assist Washington: Walla Walla. West Vir- to a Life" in educating America's tionsts. North Carolina: North Iredell; Hills; North Lenoir. North Dakota: Bis- ginia: Greenbrier East: Wisconsin: Mad- Lanmore; farmers of the three leading Ohio: River Valley; New Lexington; bee-Egeland; J.E. Eastgate. causes of farm tractor ison East, De Pere, Black Hawk. West Dor- Wauseon; Oregon: Elgin; Pennsylvania: Oregon: Wallowa; South Carolina: fatalities. A special idea booklet, tractor decals, De Pere; Janesville-Parker; Granton; Elizabethtown; South Dakota: Clark; man, Pleasant Hill; South Dakota: Har- Wyoming: Lingle-Ft. Laramie farmer brochures and report forms will be mailed Roslyn; Texas: Cleburne, Lindsay; Utah: risburg; Utah: North Sevier; Virginia: Washing- nationwide in January. Look for them and plan Millard Eagle: Virginia: Essex; Broad- Liberty Junior; Carroll County. Wisconsin: way; James Wood: Stonewall Jackson ton: Winlock; Montesano. ahead for "Brand "Em to Save a Life" month in Delavan-Darien; Junior High, Jefferson Forest; Washing- Mount Horeb; Oregon: Blanchardville-Pecatonica; March! ton: Elma; West Virginia: Hampshire Mauston; County; Wisconsin: Bloomer; Monroe; Janesville-Parker; Black Hawk; Darling- Decals which feature a red heartshape with the Douglas, New Holstem ton, Mishicot; Wyoming: words—"Be Careful, We Love You! Your Family" Gillette will be provided. In addition, a brief list of the three leading causes of farm fatalities will be included on the decal: tractor rollovers, runovers and unguarded power take off entanglements.

This special emphasis is sponsored by International Harvestor and J 1 Case. The National FFA Safety Program is sponsored by Dow Chemical Company U.S.A. and the Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute. 14 I * -tfactitiy November 14-16. 1985 581h National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS National FFA Chapter Award Program

Lexington. Maplewood Area J.V.S.; ri5; Nevada: Ruby Mountain, New Jer- Heights. Kentucky: Apollo, Louisiana: Oklahoma: Elgin, Alius. Central High; sey: Allentown; New Mexico: Goddard; Denham Springs High; Midland; Natchi- Konawa. Stroud. Pennsylvania: Lower Aztec, North Carolina: Bartlett Yancey: toches Central High, Oak Grove High.

Dauphin; Cedar Crest. South Dakota: North Iredell; Chase, North Lenoir, North Maine: Easton. Presque Isle: Michigan: Roslyn; Groton; Tennessee: Polk; Pow- Dakota: Jamestown. Rugby. Ohio: Wau- Lakers, Ubly, Bryon, Owosso; Charlotte. ell Valley; White House; Cherokee, Rhea seon; Anna; Marysville; Oregon-Clay; Hopkins; Corunna, Minnesota: Pipe- County; Woodbury. Westview; Bradley; Talawanda; Amanda-Ciearcreek; Okla- stone; Lakelield. Wtllmar, Mississippi: Texas: Cleburne, Baytown- Robert E. homa: Laverne; Stigler, Wakila; Adair; Neshoba Cenlral; Carthage, Amory; Mis- Lee; Calailen. Clear Creek, Utah: Millard Broken Arrow; Prague; Springer; Guth- souri: Four Rivers AVTS-Washington. Eagle, Virginia: Broadway: Spotswood: rie, Newkirk, Oregon: Elgin, South Caro- Owensville, Hallway. Carl Junction, Au- Montevideo Intermediate; Strasburg, lina: Oorman; Smith Dakota: Flandreau, rora; Chillicolhe. Cass Counry Vo-Tech, James Wood; Washington: Elma, Wis- Texas: Dumas. Pleasanton; James E. Mouni Vernon; Montana: Fairfield; New consin: Denmark; Bloomer; Marshtield; Taylor; East Central, Klein; Katy; Mans- Hampshire: Much-To-Oo; New Jersey: Monroe; Delavan-Darien field; Mission; Ysleta; Lorena; Raymond- Warren Hills; New York: Lisbon; Sidney; ville; Joshua; Boys Ranch; Booker; Chateaugay; North Carolina: Creswell; Silver Utah: Tooele; Virginia: Essex, Appomat- West Carteret. Princelon. North Dakota: tox Senior; Fort Defiance. Laurel Park; Golden Valley; Lisbon. Maddock-A.S. Alabama: Dale County High; Arizona: Stonewall Jackson Junior. Washington: Gibbens. Lanmore J.E. Eastgate; Ohio: Peoria; Yuma. California: Klngsburg, Evergreen, Winlock; Sumner. Mountain National Trail; Peebles, Indian Valley. Fallbrook; Ml Whitney-Visalia; Colo- View. West Virginia: Marion County; Delaware J V S , Delphos; Chief Logan; rado: Valley, Connecticut: Housatomc Wisconsin: Schofield-D C Everest; River Valley, Greenville, New Bremen; Valley; Florida: South Sumter Senior; Granlon. Mishicot, New Holstein; Fremont; Otsego, West Muskingum; Santa Fe Senior, Tate Senior, Georgia: Westby, Janesville-Parker; Clear Lake; Bloom-Carroll, Ehda. Oklahoma: Oolo- This award is (or chapters who have reached the rating level of a Supe- Colquitt County, Idaho: Meridian; Kuna; Green Bay Southwest; Wyoming: Doug- gah; Tecumseh; Cashion; Kingston; rior Chapter by organizing and conducting an exceptional program of ac- Illinois: Salem, Teutopolis; Nokomis, las. Lmgle-Ft. Laramie McLoud; Pawnee; Jet-Nash; Tipton; Al- tivities that provided valuable experiences for their members. Each chap- Clinton, Hampshire, Cissna Park, Oe- len; Webbers Falls; Marlow; Oregon: ter was judged on performance in 11 areas: Supervised Occupational Kalb; Waterman. Georgeiown; Sparland, Bronze Wallowa; Cascade, Rhode Island: Sci- Experience enterprises, activities, cooperative community service, leader- Wilco; North Clay, Winchester; N.W. tuate. South Carolina: Loris, Pleasant Alabama: Scottsboro; Crossville; Ider; ship development, earnings and savings by members, state and national Suburban District 214-211, Warsaw. In- Hill, Soulh Dakota: Huron, Garretson; Douglas, Daleville, George W. Long; activities, conduct of meetings, scholarship, public relations, alumni rela- diana: Southmont; Clinton Prairie, Tennessee: Heritage, Peabody-Trenton, Alaska: Delta Junction. Arkansas: La- tions and recreation. Chapters were ranked gold, silver or bronze for their Rossville, Tipton, Carroll. Southwestern- Riverside, Meigs County. Texas: Latexo. vaca. Stuttgart; Lake City; Colorado: accomplishments. Hanover, Western Boone, Shenandoah; Gilmer; Tom Bean. Dayton; Godley; Flagler; Byers; Moffat County; Haxtun; Woodlan, Prairie Heights; Iowa: Vinton. Jacksboro; Silverton, Frisco; Prairiland; Connecticut: Rockvtlle, Delaware: Mil- Starmont; OeWitt Central: Estherville, Kingsville, Wealherford, Midland High; lord; Sussex Central; Florida: Avon Waverly- Shell Rock; Kansas: Hill City; Piano Senior High; Garland; Frankston; Hiawatha; Kentucky: Park; Ponce De Leon Senior; Williston Gold sas: Manon; Spen- Marysville; Cherryvale, Plainville; Ken- Nacogdoches, Weslaco; Sulphur cer County, Morgan County, Oldham Senior, Okeechobee Brahman; Wildwood lucky: Daviess County High, Farmington, Springs, Utah: Bear River; Lehi; Ver- Florida: Sarasota Vo-Ag; Trenton; County; Caldwell County High, Barren Senior, Lafayette Senior. Lake Butler Lyon County, Reidland High; Louisiana: mont: North Country; Enosburg; Vir- Blountstown; Cneifland Senior; Orlando- County; Breckinridge County; Maryland: Senior, Groveland Senior; Georgia: Gil- Carencro; Massachusetts: Essex, Michi- ginia: Carroll Counry; Jefferson Forest; Colonial; Illinois: Sycamore; Amboy; Brunswick Senior; Damascus, Minne- mer County; Pierce County; Newton gan: Marshall, Minnesota: Platnview, Gretna Junior; Spotsylvania; West Vir- Franklin Center; LeRoy; Bustinell-Praine sota: Truman; Cannon Falls, New Ulm; County; Towns Counry. Stephens Sherburn, Madelia, Greenbush, Mis- ginia: Mason County Vocational; Wis- City. Indiana: Benton Central, Clinton Missouri: Union. Osceola; El Dorado County; Cherokee; Hawaii: Kailua, souri: Lamar, Carthage; Lakeland; Al- consin: Marion, Oregon; Black Hawk- Iowa: Center/Bison, Springs, Tn Idaho: Rimrock; Indiana: Northfield, Central; Buffalo Nebraska: County; Waverly, bany; Montana: Flathead; Nebraska: South Wayne Holt; Leigh; Ohio: Iowa: Guttenberg; North Polk; Kansas: North Linn; Creston, Linn-Mar, Algona; West Mississmawa Verdigre, North Bend; Lakeview; Red Labette County; Mankato; Jackson Manchester. Webster City; Prairie; Kan- Valley; Miami Trace; East Clinton; New Cloud; Fairbury; Nelson; Ainsworth, Nor-

National FFA Alumni

The 14th National FFA Alumni Convention was held in conjunction with the National FFA Convention. The Alumni Convention serves as a busi- ness meeting for the over 26,000 members in almost 1,100 local affili- National FFA Alumni Presidents ates. These members generate support for vocational agriculture/FFA while motivating and inspiring FFA members in local, state and national The 1985-86 National FFA Alumni President. Gary Maricle of Columbus, Ne- levels of leadership, competition and individual personal growth braska received his gavel from retiring President, Jay Householder.

Outstanding FFA

Alumni Affiliate Awards

The FFA Alumni recognizes FFA Alumni affiliates for their outstanding accom- plishments in supporting and serving vocational agriculture/FFA.

National Winner—Bush ne

Illinois

Runner-Up—Buckeye Valley, Ohio

Gold Kansas: Washington. Kentucky: Apollo; Nebraska: East Butler. West Point, North Carolina: South Rowan; Okla- homa: Owasso. South Dakota: Flan- dreau, Wisconsin: Blair, Denmark, Lancaster

Silver Kansas: Hill City, Minnesota: New Ulm: Montana: Missoula; Nebraska: Norfolk; Washington: YelmRamier; Wisconsin: Black Hawk. Sunng, West De Pere Outstanding FFA Alumni Bronze

Georgia: Gilmer County, Indiana: Delia; Achievement Awards Iowa: North Polk; Maryland: Walkers- ville; Mississippi: Carthage; Missouri: Exceptional leadership and supenor ac- FFA Alumni with this award. This year Milan, Montana: Fairfield; North Caro- complishments in service to vocational the recipients were Monte Reese of Y-ir. lina: Orange County agriculture/FFA and the agnculture in- sas and Phyllis J. Sokolosky of 15 dustry are recognized by the National Oklahoma. - 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS W&£ November 14-16, 1985 Agricultural Proficiency Awards

A national winner was announced in each proficiency award areas during Diversified Livestock Forage Crop Southern— Robert Burns, Jr , Ralph, the Agricultural Proficiency Awards Pageant Friday evening. National win- ners were announced with brief slide shows of their projects while on Production Sponsored by Hesston stage. These members show the skills needed to develop the potential of Corporation, United Agrl Sponsored by A.O. Smith their Supervised Occupational Experience enterprises. Products, Cehl Foundation, Inc., Harvestore Products, Inc. and A star by the name indicates the national winner in each proficiency area. Northrup King Company Wayne Feeds Division/Continental Nursery Operations Grain Company Central—Mike Pachta, Belleville, Kansas Agricultural Beef Production Eastern—Oereck Atkins, Troy, North Central—Mike Spitzbarth, Fennimore. Carolina Electrification Wisconsin Southern— Marshall Johnson, Harro- Central—Glenn Switzer, Northfield, Eastern—Bob Niederman. Hamilton, gate, Tennessee Minnesota Ohio Western—Jeff Chachere, Dayton, Texas Eastern—Wayne Fjeal, Jr., Bridgeton. Central— Rich Falkenstien. Oswego. Southern—Marty Coley, Lafayette, New Jersey Kansas Tennessee Forest Management Southern— Michael Panter. McMinnville. Eastern— Ronald Parks, New Concord. Western—Shane Frost. Randlett, Utah Central—Bryan Seidel. Altamont, I Tennessee Ohio Eastern—Curt Wells, Anna, Ohio Western—Cindy Tryon, Dateland, Southern—Mike Duke. Munford. Southern Kyle Hearn. Opelika. Feed Grain Production Arizona — Alabama Alabam Central—Scott Oavis, Spencer, Indiana Western—Steve Jensen, El Reno, Wester. Oil Crop Production Oklahoma Eastern—William Wright. West Green- Califorr wich, Rhode Island Central— Scott Travis, Taylorsville. Sponsored by The Shell Cereal Grain Southern—Jeff Boutwell, Daleville, Agricultural Mechanics Kentucky Companies Foundation, Alabama Incorporated Production Eastern—Arthur Taylor, New Holland. Sponsored by J I Case. A Tenneco Ohio Western—William Schlosser, Bremer- Central— Kurt Kottke, Buffalo Company ton, Washington Lake, Southern— Pat Maiphurs, Alachua, Minnesota Florida Central—Clyde Zelch, Rosebud, Fruit and/or Vegetable Eastern— Frank Howey. Jr., Monroe, Missouri Western— Michael Newbanks, Yuma, Central— Bryan Hayenga, Kings, Illinois North Carolina Eastern Colorado —Lynwood Everett. Kinston. Eastern— Daniel Hale, Galena. Ohio Production Southern— Michael Sumrow, Halls, North Carolina Tennessee Southern—John Janes, Oak Grove, Fiber Crop Production Southern—Randy Wright. Avon Park, Western—Lawrence Jones. Dayton, Florida Sponsored by The Shell Western—Vincent Nunes. Merced. Companies Foundation, Central—Nancy Trecker. Carrington, California North Dakota Incorporated and Valmont Outdoor Recreation Industries. Incorporated Eastern— Bill lamalie, Fremont, Ohio Agricultural Processing DairV Production Southern—Gary Rogers, Jr., Webster, Southern—Cindy Carmack. Sponsored by New idea Farm Gales, Florida Tennessee .- i Equipment Corporation; Alfa- Western— Rusty Kaufman, Spring, Central— Phillip v . ,.:

Eastern— Robert Overholt, Montvale, 16 November 14-16. 1985 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEOINGS

Poultry Production

Sponsored by Kentucky Fried National FFA Contests Chicken of Oklahoma; Red Brand fence/Made by Keystone Steel and Wire Company; and Pilgrims Pride

Central—David Gallon, Washburn. Missouri Eastern—David Harrison, Bradford, Ohio Southern— Randall Hewitt. Mayo. Florida

Western—Kevin Jervis. Midwest City. Oklahoma

Sheep Production

Sponsored by Carnation Company—Milling Division and American Sheep Producers Council, Inc. 'Sheep Industry Development Program. Inc.

Central—Bartley Marshall. Allen, Michigan Eastern—Nancy MacCauley, Atglen, Pennsylvania

Southern— Kelly Ware. Longville.

Soil and Water Management

Central—Marcus Moore, Winchester,

Illinois

Eastern—Matthew Sowers, Burkittsville, Maryland Southern—James Maxey, Natchitoches. Louisiana Western—David Vap, Newkirk, Oklahoma

Specialty Animal Each state is eligible to be represented in the National FFA Contests held Production during the convention. These contests let members demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed in vocational agriculture and FFA in a competi- tive spirit. Teams are ranked gold, silver and bronze in an undesignated order, except for the announcement of the first place team and high indi- vidual Central—Shayne lllmer, New Haven, Indiana Eastern—Adnenne Shaffer. Knoxville. Maryland Agricultural Farm Business Livestock Nursery/ Southern— Bart Hains. Rayne, Louisiana Western—Chris Snyder. Tacoma. Mechanics Management Contest Landscape Washington Contest Contest Sponsored by Purina Mills, Inc. Contest Specialty Crop Sponsored by Deere & Co. First Place Team— Ron Fiaharty. Dori Production Sponsored by American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.; First Flaw Teem— Glenn Anderson. Dan Snyder. Bruce Henson; Mandelia, Wholesale Nursery Growers of Minnesota America, Inc.; Kubota Tractor Corporation; and True Value Central— Kyle Petersen, Murdock, High Indlvidim— Neal Harrell; Troy, Hardware Stores—Professional Minnesota Lawn Care Program • Eastern—Kelly Freeman, Bennett. North Youngblood, Carolina First Plica Team—Christy Hart, Bear Creek, Southern— Brian Ratlift, Limestone. Meats Contests Jody Harris. Gary Tennessee North Carolina Western—Matthew Guidotti. Soledad, Floriculture Sponsored by Geo. A. Hormel & California Dairy Contest Co. and Oscar Mayer Foods Contest Corporation Swine Production First Place Teem— Lam Leavitt, Steve Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. Simmons, Judy Ellison. Clovis. California Poultry Contest it Central—James Gardner. Cave City, Kentucky First Place Team— Maurice Teague. Joel High Individual— Judy Ellison; Clovis. Eastern—Rodney Herr, Gettysburg. Oldham, Sean Webster; Bear Creek, Pennsylvania North Carolina First Plica Team—Tonya Skaggs, Doug Southern—Clint Oliver, Reidsville, Archer, Jesse Horton; Springdale, Arkansas Western— Lyle Blakley. Oologah, Oklahoma Dairy Foods Turf and Landscape Management Contest Forestry Sponsored by O. M. Scott & Sons Contest Central—Mark Hilligoss. Sharpsville, Indiana First Place Team— Oeena Maxwell, Eastern—Charles Hughes, III, Griffon, Sandy Harvey, Anissa Willhelm; Sponsored by Homellte Division of North Carolina Textron, Atascadero, California Inc.; Temple-Eastex, Inc.; Work in a field Southern— Kevin Kovac. Oak Grove, and Hammermill Paper Co. Louisiana that gives you First Plica Teim— Michael Druitt, Western—Charles Ahsmuhs, College Dwaine Cowent. Randy Pilgrim; grow. Look into Place, Washington room to Richton. Mississippi over 200 careers Wildlife Management in agriculture. Sponsored by Philip Morris Incorporated

Central—Dennis Thireault, Blackduck, Minnesota Eastern—Nathan Moody, Zanesville, Ohio Southern—Stanley Clarke, Delta, Alabama Western—Christopher Clements. Pi- cacho. New Mexico 17 58lh National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS &*&£z November 14-16, 1985 National Agricultural Career Show

The National Agricultural Career Show is a cooperative effort of the Na- Instructional Materials Laboratory Sul Ross State University University of Illinois Vocational tional FFA Organization, trade associations, professional societies, educa- University of Missouri (5) Sunkist Growers. Inc. Agnculture Service tional institutions and agribusiness firms Exhibitors demonstrate International Brangus Breeders University of Minnesota new Surge-Babson Bros Co. (5) products, answer questions and give conventioneers an overview of to- Association University of Missouri-Columbia Texas A & M University College of C day's agriculture industry from products to career opportunities. International Minerals & Chem Corp/ Agriculture of Agriculture Ralgro Those exhibitors with numbers in parenthesis after their name were rec- The Ohio State University University of Nebraska/Lincoln Intertec Publishing Corporation ognized at the Officer-Delegate-Career Show Exhibitor's Luncheon for The Ohio State University College of University of Nevada Reno having consistently displayed their product or service for a number of Iowa State University Agriculture and Home Economics University of Wisconsin years at the National Agricultural Career Show. J I Case, Agricultural Equipment The Ohio State University Curriculum The Upjohn Company Division (5) Materials USDA; Farmers Home Admin John Deere The School of the Ozarks USDA; Federal Crop Insurance Ag-Pac North Carolina State University; Kansas Wesleyan University The Society of American Florists Corporation Ag-Tronic Agriculture & Agriculture Education Lincoln University TSC Farm. Home and Auto Stores USDA, Forest Service Mark Twain

Agri-Education, Inc. Northwest Missouri State University Louisiana State University (5) TV Guide School Plan National Forest (5) dales' Institute USDA; Soil Conservation Services Agri-Farm Publications. Inc. (5) Peanuts Inc. Mankato Technical U S Dept ot Education; Office of Student

Agricultural Communicators in Education Maryland. University of Institute of Financial Assistance Versatile Farm Equipment Corp. Applied Agriculture AgnData Resources, Inc. U. S. Air Force (10) Vigortone Ag Products Park College Mid-America Vocational Curriculum Air and Army National Guard (10) U S. Fish S Wildlife Service Virginia Tech Peace Corps Consortium Alla-Laval, Inc Agri-Group U S Navy Recruiting Command Vocational Education Productions Minnesota. University of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Services Alpha Gamma Rno Fraternity (5) University of Florida. College of Vocational Instructional Postsecondary Agricultural Students Mobay Chemical Corporation, Agriculture Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity (5) Vocational-Tech Education Consort ot Agricultural Chemicals Division Prentice-Hall Media University of Idaho States American Angus Association Modesto Junior College Purdue University School of Agriculture University of Illinois College of Wildlife Society. Missouri Chapter (20) American Association for Vocahonal Monsanto Agricultural Products Co. Agriculture Instructional Materials Remington Arms Company. Inc. (5) (5) Wix Filters NA-CHURS Plant Food Company American Association of Runtan National National Agricultural Aviation Association Nurserymen (20) Seald-Sweet Growers, Inc (5) American Breeders Service (5) Select Sires, Inc. National Association of Stale Universities American Cyanamid Company Shannon Groves, Inc. and Land Grant Colleges Cyanamid Agricultural Division National Farmers Organization (10) American Farm Bureau Federation National Food and Energy Council (15) American Forestry Association Shoot'n Easy, Inc. National Grain and Feed Association American Gelbvieh Association Smith Equipment Company National Innovative Media Company American International Charolais Assn Society lor Range Management National Rilie Association Public American Horse Institute Society of American Foresters Morgan Education Division American Phytopathological Society South Carolina State College National Vocational Agricultural Teachers American Polled Herelord Southeast Community College Association Association (5) Specially Vehicle Institute ol America National Young Farmers Association, American Quarter Horse Association Stautfer Chemical Co. American Simmenial Association Stone Mlg & Supply Co New Mexico State University American Soybean Association Successful Farming/Farm Computer New York State College ol Agri & Life American Veterinary Medical Assn. Sciences. Cornell University

Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Du Pont Agrichemicals Nickerson American Plant Breeders, Inc. Bob Jones University Dupage Horticultural School North American Limousin Foundation Bnggs & Stratton Corp East Butler High School

Bureau of the Census (15) Estech, Inc. Chrysler Corporation Farm & industrial Equipment Coca-Cola, USA Institute (20) Colby Community College Farmbank Services

Control Oata Corporation Farmhouse Fraternity Cook College/Rutgers Farmland Industries, Inc. Federal Aviation OeKalb AgResearch, Inc Administration Florida Citrus Processors Delmar Publishers Inc. DlCKEY-john Corporation Hampshire Swine Registry Harris Diversified Marketing Associates. Inc Laboratories, Inc Dow Chemical U.S.A. Hesston Corporation

18 November 14-16, 1985 58th National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS Public Speaking Contests Extemporaneous Public Speaking

to agricultural goods. this The national winner was chosen from four regional winners each of been over production But, that is buy What program does is in the end result the who presenled his or tier speech from the stage of the Municipal Au- behind us and we must learn from that country ends up paying this much, the ditorium's Music Hall Friday morning. The national winner was then and took to the future. But what can be larmer receives this much and the announced Friday evening before the conventioneers and again pre- done now and in the future to ensure government makes up the difference sented their winning speech. Contestants had 30 minutes to prepare a better agricultural economy Trade poli-

countries there. It's a very good idea, I feel, and (our to six minute speech on agriculture using the participant's cies with other and the United a very positive step to help improve knowledge and five printed resources Judging was based on guality, States must be established that will be American agriculture exports. delivery ot the speech and ability to answer questions from judges. valuable and profitable to the American Because farmer and to the world The United the country is happy 'cause they pay

States is already the world's largest less and the American farmer is happy exporter of agncultural goods. We because he receives a fair price tor his National Winner— Jim Wlllox. Douglass. export over 34.8 billion dollar's worth of product. But with all of these exports,

Wyoming tood and liber annually Yet, it is not the United States is stitl the sixth larg- First Runner-Up— Billy Wood, enough One-fifth of the world's agncul- est importer of agricultural goods. We Nashville, Arkansas ture exports come from the United import over 16.4 billion dollars of agri- cultural Second Runner-Up— Glen Enander. States. Yet, i! is not enough, because goods. And of this 10.9 billion

Frankfort, South Dakota we all know there are people starving in is competitive with American food and

Third Runner-Up— Carl I. Merchant, this wodd. What can we do to insure liber. And most ol our imports receive Bloomery, West Virginia that they have tood to eat and the no tanff whatsoever upon entering the American fanner survives. There must United States. Thereby making it more be two ways to increase American agri- competitive to American goods thereby culture exports that the government lowering the favorability of American

must work towards and the American consumers to buy it I feel the solution farmer must promote The first one, and to this problem is a simple one, but

approached I "The Implica- it is the most valuable step in any pro* must be very delicately. establishing cess that you start, is communication feel by raising the tanffs or tions of Recently delegations from the United tariffs on many of these goods slightly, States have visited Taiwan, Japan and not large amounts, could provide two- American China working out ways and talking fold results First of all it would raise with those countries in order to estab- the pnce of imported goods on America's Trade Policies lish better trade balances and increase market, thereby making it more profita- American exports Japan offers a very ble and more competitive and second, it good opportunity and a very good increases the income for the United

For American market for beef and for grain in Japan, States government thereby helping to but due to their trade restrictions and reduce the national deficit thereby mak- Agriculture" their reluctance to rely on agriculture ing the economy much better thereby inputs they have been hesitant in work- helping the American farmer. We in agriculture have gone through many American agriculture is in a time of ing out agreements. But I feel through dips and in trie and right crisis. Farm prices are down and the communications and helping them to humps past are in of dips. American farmer's morale is low. Whal realize American farmer's problems and now one those But has caused the problems that the Amer- working with valuable trade agreements through viable trade agreements and American farmer working with the ican Farmers are in and what can be we can reach a desired market in the done to solve them are questions that Japan. The second way which has been government in other countries to estab- will are heard across this country and implemented just recently is to subsid- lish fair trade policies, I believe we farmers will again across the world. What has caused the ize exports. Now subsidize is sometimes survive and American placed pedestal they belong Amencan farmers' problem? One of the a foul word tor many people, but what be on that in world. Thank things that has caused this problem has it does is encourages loreign countries today's you.

was proud that this country had its account was in deficit by $56.6 billion work that the federal government is beginnings in an economy that was Agricultural exports are important to doing in the field of exports must not be Speaking this Prepared Public predominantly agranan However, our economy for reasons besides the hampered by this action pride that came from my grandfather's income and jobs they create in agricul- To strengthen the competitive posi- despair Sponsored FMC Foundation stories has been replaced by ture The narrow trade surplus helps by tion ol the United States, the federal strengthen the American dollar, which Since our nation's beginning, the government has taken other measures Four regional winners wrote and presented a six to eight minute reduces the prices of imported goods unparalleled gains in American agricul- to enhance (arm exports in a sluggish speech related to agriculture before the convention on Thursday after- and contributes to a lower inflation ture have resulted in a broader choice world economy Secretary of Agricul- noon. All four were judged upon their delivery from the convention of nutritious foods available for a dec- ture John Block made this information stage, content and composition and their ability to answer questions lining portion of income. The inevitable The importance of exports to Ameri- public by announcing new market the The national winner was announced during the Fri- trom judges results failure provide ade- from a to can fanning is apparent. The impact developments. Currently the Reagan day evening convention session. quate diets are political and economic that federal government has on the Uni- Administration is helping our export national secur- instability, a comprised ted States farm export market is ines- economy by identifying and challenging Winner— Las Harris, Orange. Texas Nltloml ity, and ultimately chaos. capable. Previously, the United States unfair trade practices ot other countries Runner-Up— Joseph W. Guthne, Dublin, Virginia First government offered programs to which suppress United States' farm Today as we watch the news on tel- Joey Butler. Smithville. Tennessee Second Runner-Up— exports. Our exports. The Administration is also try- evision or read newspaper headlines, enhance United States Third Runner-Up— Anthony Osborne. Springfield, Kentucky continue to develop ing to repair damage done to the United we learn about the plight of the Ameri- government must types of programs if our farmers States as a reliable supplier of food can farmer. They are in critical linancial these are survive. which was the result of "Our stop and trouble. The problem is simple. The pri- to go export policies." President Reagan ces they receive for their products do Since the 1950's. the United States pledged in March 1982 that the United not match the fixed costs they incur Department of Agriculture has operated would not use farm exports as deter- States Agricultural exports are a major a variety of programs designed to an instrument of foreign policy except miner of tarm income. Over one dollar increase agriculture exports. Centered in in extreme situations. out of every $3.50 earned by United the Foreign Agriculture Service of the from export States fanners comes United States Department of Agricul- It is obvious that without the help ol sales. In 1963 United States farmers ture, the programs include cooperator the federal government, United States saw foreign markets absorb sixty-nine programs, export incentive programs, exports would not be as strong as they per cent of their wheat crap, and forty- the Agriculture Attache program, and are. However, our export markets need five per cent of their cotton crop. These export barter services. In addition, the to be stronger and more attractive to percentages indicate that the United Foreign Agriculture Service operates potential markets. By offering our States exports provided enough of the export credit programs. commodities to other countries at a these commodities to supply tour competitive world market price, and by Under the concessional credit law, loaves of bread, one cotton shirt, and offering trade enhancing credit pro- Title I of Public Law 480, the United one pair of pants for every person living grams to financially weaker nations, States extends long term dollar credits in the countries which received these our export trade market will be to eligible countries at low interest stronger. This will give our farmers the rates with repayment periods of up to sur- In addition to the farm sector, shot in the arm that they need to forty years. Since the program's incep- agricultural commodity exports provide vive, but if we become lethargic and tion in 1954, through fiscal year 1982, the stories we see and nearly 1 .2 million jobs for the complacent, $22.8 billion worth of agricultural nonagrarian community. These jobs are hear ot fanners going broke will commodities have been exported than decrease. Without in the areas of processing, assembly, increase rather through concessional financing provided and distribution. Every dollar received agriculture, the United States cannot under Title I of Public Law 480. In sev- from tarm exports is more than doubled remain a world power One day we eral cases. Public Law 480 conces- to be in the economy. In 1983, $43.8 billion might discover the United States sional sales programs are credited with worth of farm exports generated over a country in chaos. Can we afford to developing strong commercial markets. $88 billion in total U.S. business allow this to happen? Several former recipients of Public Law activity. country's stability and growth 480 Title I credits are now major cash A depend on its ability to teed its people. Rising agricultural exports have been customers for United States agricultural Our government must not turn a deaf a major factor suppressing the United commodities, Korea and Taiwan are ear to the farmers' problems, it must States' trade deficit in recent years two such cases. strive to keep prices up and surplus The agricultural trade surplus in 1983 Even with these and other export down for the sake of the farmers and stood at $26.5 billion as exports of incentive programs, farm income has for the sake of the United States. $43.8 billion offset $17.3 billion in steadily declined during the past three times as well as the good t imports. The nonagri cultural trade years. The United States Department of In 1776 the United States was "Exports and the stories were tunny and at times, sad. Agriculture has improved efforts to founded on a principle. The base of that However, the one thing that stays in expand farm exports in order to principle was agriculture Let us not American Farmer" my memory of these stories is the pride £&±- increase domestic commodity prices. cast aside our roots. Our strength is in I could feel coming trom my grand- The Reagan Administration in its pro- agriculture By keeping exports strong father. This was a pride built on the posed tarm legislation (or 1985 through and continuing improved growth in this During the summers when I was knowledge that he had done something 1990 has called for reductions in sup- area, farmers like my grandfather can small I would sit with my grandtather that was important He felt that his port money for farmers. This proposal again feel the pride that comes from on the lawn of his tarm house As day- livelihood was appreciated and that the calls for a year by year reduction in knowing they are appreciated and that light would creep away into night, he country, as a whole, understood the support prices making the farmers fend the help they need to keep the United would tell me stories ol farming life impact of his work My grandfather also s by the year 1990 The States the world's supermarket is there. These stones were full ol the hard talked ol the history of agriculture. He 19 -4^-1- November 14-16. 1985 58lh National FFA Convention PROCEEDINGS

upon will greatly improve our already Auditing well-rounded collegiate FFA Delegate Business organization Committee Respectively submitted: Holly Craig, Oregon. Chairman Jimbo Coleman, Georgia, Co-Chairman Cheryl Helmeid, Wisconsin. Secretary We, the auditing committee of the K C Jones, New Mexico 58th National FFA Convention, Brad Carlow. Texas recommend to the National FFA organization

1) The audit report of Stoy. Malone and Company found satisfactory and National meeting the requirements of Public Law 740 for the fiscal year of September 1, Contests 1984 to August 31 . 1985, be accepted

2) A condensed financial report be again distributed to each official Committee delegate The report should include balance sheets of assets and liabilities, statements of revenue and expenses, We the National Contest Committee and changes in fund balances as taken of the 58th National Convention ol Irom the auditor's report with the FFA the Future Farmers of America, in addition of a simplified, concise of preparing leaders for the new summary of total revenue, total hopes fields of agriculture, improving voca- liabilities, and under and over tional agnculture, and lo continue the full auditor's report be available 3) A betterment of our national contests, request the National upon from FFA which provide the youth of our organi- Center. zation with (he skills and abilities to

4) The FFA dues be expanded only help keep agriculture #1 , would like to within the FFA organization We thank commend the lollowing individuals for Mr David Miller, National Treasurer, their hard work and research that has and Mr. Wilson Cames, Administrative assisted our national contest program: Director, for their help and guidance in We would like to thank, Mack V. meeting. our committee Smith & Alan A Kabler, Dept of Agri- Respectfully submitted: cultural Education. Iowa Stale Univer- National FFA Convention It was moved and passed by the delegates of the 56th 1985 Auditing Committee sity, for developing the report on "Edu- to raise the national dues to $3.00 Anthony Osborne, Kentucky, Chairman cational objectives and administrative The delegates also adopted the lollowing as proposed by the National FFA Board Drew Fletcher. New York, Co-Chairman criteria for fhe National FFA Contest program " Wardlow Glen of Directors: Add- States meeting their quota (of American Farmer Candidates) may Karen Hurst, Florida, Secretary George and fill Boettcher, University Minnesota, for submit up to five (5) additional, ranked, qualifed candidates for consideration to Lincoln Dahl, Nevada ol quotas not met by other States Shawn Newport, Michigan developing the research report on agrib- Kathy Equires, Hawaii usiness education and related incentive All the committee reports were approved and the delegates unanimously Brett Reynolds, Idaho programs. accepted the new state charier ol Washington. DC. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the commiftee which con- ducted the study on the possibility of Collegiate establishing a National Parliamentary Procedure Contest. We commend you on your hard work and conclusions We AgEd the National Contest Committee, after careful discussion and analysis submit National Development the lollowing recommendations: 1. An Agri-Business Contest be imple- mented on the agenda of the National Committee Board of Directors lor consideration ol establishing this contest on the national Convention level We feel this is a contest of great importance and should include such We. the members of fhe 1985 Colle- areas as job interviews and various giate Ad Ed Development Committee business procedures, including some after having been oriented to the cur- parliamentary procedure Such a con- rent conditions of the collegiate level of test could develop the skills in young Committee membership, teel that these conditions people that are valuable in fhe agricul- can be improved After having deliber- tural industry. ated on the proposed recommendations 2 We recommend that a National Agri- set fourth by the 1984 Collegiate Ag Ed culture Marketing Contest composed of Development Committee and the advice skills in marketing agricultural commod- of our consultants, we have concluded Reports ities and operating procedures be that many of last years recommenda- looked into carefully by the National tions are worthwhile and should be Board of Directors as a possible future reconsidered These are: national contest.

1 The Collegiate FFA be the umbrella 3 In response to the need for a

for all collegiate organizations affiliated National Horse Judging Contest, we with the National Future Farmers of recommend that the Board of Directors America. from a committee to investigate the 2 Establish a national scholarship pro- possibility of implementing horse judg- gram (trust) under the auspices of the ing as a part ol the National Livestock National FFA Foundation to recognize judging contest outstanding leadership and academic 4 That new areas such as landscape performances. design be implemented into the Nur- 3 We suggest thai the annual meeting sery/Landscape Contest in order lo test be held each year in Kansas City, Mis- the students ability to apply his/her souri simultaneously with the National knowledge in practical situations. Convention of the Future Farmers of 5 We strongly recommend to the con- America vention planners that the National 4 The Board ol Directors and National Extemporaneous and Prepared Public Staff initiate the appointment ol a Speaking Contests both should have National Collegiate FFA Advisory the opportunity to present their finalists Committee of Agricultural education before the national convention in the leaders at the January 1986 board general session, instead ol the alterna- tions that have recently been implemented 6 That the possibility of a National

1 The national program stafl develop a collegiate information and recruitment brochure promoting collegiate FFA. 2 The National FFA Executive Secre- tary distribute a letter to each state association encouraging it to involve FFA'sNEW100%/ + collegiate FFA chapters in as many state activities as possible Program

3. National collegiate dues be utilized through the National FFA Foundation for future collegiate awards. kFREE Cap for Qualifying 4. Recognize outstanding collegiate Chapters organizations and members at the National FFA Convention and in the New recognition is available for your National Future Farmer Magazine. chapter if 100%. 110% or 125% of voca- 5 The National FFA initiate collegiate tional agnculture students in your school FFA workshops in each region patt- are FFA members. erned after the National Collegiate FFA Three different FREE awards caps, rep- Workshop held in February 1984 in resenting each level of recognition are Stillwater. Oklahoma F&h available for your chapter. And finally, we propose that state Your chapter is automatically entered

associations encourage collegiate FFA when its membership rosier is received on

chapters to pay state dues in order to the national level. If it is eligible, your

increase state membership. chapter will receive one FREE cap. Addi-

tional caps may be purchased for the en- We, the members of the 1985 Colle- tire chapter, an order form will accom- giate Ag Ed Development Committee. pany the FREE cap. after considerable discussion, feel that 20 these recommendations when acted .

November 14-16, 19 -#*H 58th National FFA Convenlion PROCEEDINGS

this committee meeting.

Membership Respectfully submitted. Scott Symken, Texas Development Po Dnscoll. Michigan Oon Hayden, Washington Committee Teresa Hendrix. Arkansas Kurt E. Gehrke. Connecticut, Co-Chairman

- We, the Membership Development Kevin Paul. Wisconsin, Chain Committee believe that recruitment and David Wright, Virginia retention of FFA members must be

given a high pnonty at all levels, for the on going growth of our organization. National Publicity, aggressive recruitment and a challenging Program ot Activities are FFA Alumni the key factors in developing membership In order to meet these ends, we propose the following Committee recommendations; We, the delegates serving on the

1 ) Membership development be National FFA Alumni Committee wish incorporated as a 12th Standing to express our thanks to Robert Cox, Committee in the Program of Activities. Jay Householder, Gary Maricle and Encourage the national 2) Randy Meyer for their time and organization to professionally develop a contributions to our committee We resource kit lor the recruitment of also want lo thank these Alumni members. This kit should provide members who have worked on our chapter members with recruiting behalf throughout the past year We materials for junior high students, non- feel that a strong FFA Alumni is of FFA vocational agriculture students and vital importance to the development with resource material lor high school and continued growth ol past and pres- counselors, administration and parents. 3) Membership development idea sharing sessions be incorporated into the 1986 WCP, NLCSO, and the State The National FFA Organization Presidents' Conference realizes that the key to success for the 4) National FFA Organization national, state and local alumni affil- promote the development ol articles iates is for each organization to have a spotlighting former FFA members in definite purpose We, therefore suggest the following items to help continue Crops Judging Contest be studied by out-going participants that have their perspective careers These International progress towards this purpose. the Board of Directors or by an secured a set number of host families professional profiles should be used in committee to determine the state and local magazines and appointed 12) Have host families recognized 1 Continue to develop strength and ot establishing a National Crops Committee newsletters to encourage the public value on the state level. support in governmental affairs. Contest awareness ot the scope and impact of We, the International Programs 13) Workv a Maintain the vitality of the vocational agriculture and the FFA. 3lur i torn Recognizing the need tor stronger Committee of the 58th National ;WEA governmental affairs committee by The national organization 14) Feature articles on inbound 5) rotating it's writing ability in our organization and Convention of the Future Farmers of membership and by keeping and outbound host tamilies and review and research the effectiveness ol the agriculture industry we the commit- America, in hopes ot promoting WEA two interns on the national level. the 10+ program. participants in The National FUTURE national, tee feel that in the near future we may International Program, submit the b Encourage state and FAHMEH Magazine, Alumni Newsletters, 6) We would like lo commend the need to implement a National Essay following recommendations local affiliates to develop a video ol Between Issues, Update. Ag Ed national organization for their contest or strengthen some of the crite- successful individuals that are products 1) Develop a thank you letter for Network, and state newsletters. assistance in compiling this report the National Public Speaking 01 the program explaining how the pro- ria in the United Slates Information Agency Secure host (amilies Contests. 15) WEA We believe that the adaption ol gram has helped them and how the pro- for their help and support in the through alumni these recommendations will initiate a gram can help us We suggest this after reviewing the possibil- International Programs trom the And last the past 16) Recommend WEA significant change m the current video to be used as part ot a plan to ol holding a National Creed Contest, National FFA Organization. ity participants to contact with make membership trend and will insure the solicit membership and support from: feel it would not be 2) Forward to state staff we the committee, officers, possible host members, slate continued quality ot the Future Farmers (1) Local government officials effective to support such a contest We information about grants available families other people interested in and of America a. local school board members (eel that learning to recite and answer through the National FFA Organization the WEA program. b. other school administrators questions about the FFA Creed is a pre- by such methods as Ag (Ed) Network. Respectfully Submitted, 17) Have the international c boards of supervisors liminary exercise to prepare and The riHtiowii FUTURE FARMER Magazine, Tom Hemmer, Kansas, Chairman department send pre-written articles to d town, village and city officials develop an individual for the National alumni newsletters, and other Julie Hess, Pennsylvania, Co-chairman stale FFA offices for use in their (2) Other community interest groups Prepared Public Speaking Contest or publications such as newsletters. Neal Perry, Vermont respective state FFA publications. a. business community National Extemporaneous Contest 3) Recommend past participants, Ann Henkels, Minnesota the 18) Reinstate the luncheon for In b parents inbound participants and state Kelly R Smith, Kentucky would sincerely like to thank our and Outbound participants and c. those who have been in vo-ag We associations put on workshops and convention. Shawn Peterson, Montana consultants. Mr. Robert Crawley. delegates at the national d. other community leaders. slide shows at state conventions. Oavid Parmer, Alabama Arkansas State Advisor, and Mr 19) Encourage WEA Alumni to 4) Recommend state associations Steve Davis, California 2 Suggest alumni affiliates work close Richard Wilkms. Delaware Executive promote International programs. to develop WEA Alumni programs. with state officer teams by. Secretary, for their tremendous input 20) We of the International request a motivational a Request that the National Alumni 5) We ourselves and contribution to our committee. Our Committee have taken upon workshop tor WEA at the national Newsletter be sent to each state United States sincere gratitude is expressed by our to personally thank the a committee to the National FFA Board Information Agency by composing National 6) Inbound participants be (1) The state president be mailed a of Directors, and you. the participants letter to them recognized at State President's copy of all alumni correspondence m the National FFA Contests Conference and more participation from We as the International Committee Awards (2) Suggest that a workshop be wish to extend our sincere thanks and presented dunng NLCSO's dealing spe- to Saralyn Johnson- cifically 7) Develop a WEA program tor the appreciation Program with alumni relations. Respectfully submitted, Washington Conference Program. Program Assistant for the International (3) Suggest that each state recog- Pena. Anzona, Chairman Damon De La 8) Develop on the national level a Department and Steve Brown from the nize at their state FFA convention the Jones Loflin, North Carolina, special project awareness week Missouri State Staff. Committee outstanding alumni affiliates in their Co-Chairman including international programs Respectfully Submitted: state Michelle Miller, South Carolina, 9) Encourage WEA participants to Lisa Moss. Chairman, Indiana We the members of the 1985 (4) Suggest that a list of successful Secretary seek college credits Justin Avil, Co-Chairman, Alaska National Awards Program Committee, alumni activities from all states be Matthew Kirkpatrick, Indiana 10) Recommend more audio- Tim Barry, Louisiana recommend the following: compiled and distributed nationally to Anthony Kuloloia, Hawaii visuals for WEA programs to be used Lisa Bryan, North Carolina all alumni affiliates and State FFA 1 We recommend thai the National Johnston. North Dakota states and chapters through the mail Lonnda Hall. Rhode Island Associations. Mike by Convention Planning Committee Greg Hampshire order system. Rector Miller. Tennessee (5) Suggest that invitations be sent Messenger. New conimue showing 8-10 slides of Jersey to on workshops at state Colorado 1 ) Offer discount programs for Andy Butler, New to alumni put Troy McCue, 1 National Proficiency Award winners and conventions and vocational agriculture to make copies of these available to teacher conferences and that they be FFA chapters for motivational willing to meet and work with state purposes staff. 2. We encourage all chapter, state, 3. Encourage Washington Conference There's someone else and national award winners to send Program coordinators to allow more thank-you's to national award sponsors time to the alumni to explain the impor- out there who 3. We recommend that pulp wood be tance of their program. considered under the Fiber Crop 4 Request that the National FFA about FFA. Proficiency Award and Christmas trees cares Alumni distribute information directly be considered under Specialty Crop into the hands of FFA members and their parents by working cooperatively 4 To increase proficiency award with The National FUTURE FARMER opportunities lor members involved in Magazine agricultural business, we encourage 5. Encourage local alumni to work with development of a Protessional the FFA chapter in recruiting potential Placement in Agncultural Business FFA members. Proficiency Award,

5. We recommend that BOAC. We also encourage state officer National Chapter and National Chapter teams to become Legion of Merit Safety awards be made available on Award winners and challenge them to computer discs work toward receiving national recogni- 6. We encourage chapters to use the tion by the entire officer team by new Student and Advisors Handbooks becoming lifetime alumni members. to help build stronger SOE programs FFA Alumni Associalion We. the National FFA Alumni Com- 7 We encourage all chapters to use National FFA Cenler mitte, hope that these suggestions will ethical practices in applying lor PO Box 15160 help to continue producing leaders for national awards. Alexandria VA 22309 the new fields of agriculture. B, We recommend to build more flexibility into proficiency award Respectively submitted: applications and to increase the Crystal Wooton, New Mexico. Chairman

opportunities to list leadership and Melissa Lopes. Massachusetts, cooperative activities. Co-Chairman 9 To help the national staff, we Richard Brock, Connecticut recommend that all national award Duane Weems, Mississippi applications include a space for the Eugene Rodberg, Iowa chapter identification number. Mary Alden, New York 10. We would like lo thank Mr Randy Meyer, Wisconsin Kevin Keith and Miss Adele Lemke for Nancy Crane, Missouri 21 their support and cooperation during Jay Hays. Texas "

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be continued and that the audience be sincere thanks and appreciation to The recommendations to improve and improve the clearly directed on their response so public's understanding ot Nltloral FUTURE FARMER Magazine staff further develop the informational National FFA vocational agriculture that they do not detract trom the fabu- and FFA. and commend them on a job well done. services in the national, regional, i lous message being presented so and local levels. II Efficiency Study We feel Tha Nsllooil FUTURE Convention effectively. FARMER has done a great job of informing We recommend the 3. Career Show the implementation public about the activities and purposes ol an objective study of the National a We recommend that a map of the We recommend: of the FFA, and keeping in touch with FFA Center staff efficiency by an Committee Career Show be layed out at all entran- 1 To encourage teacher educators the members and the outlook of to outside consultant, to aid the national ces to the Career Show to provide bet- promote the successes of agriculture. After careful consideration, their staff in their daily operations. ter access to ail exhibits vocational agnculture we submit the following cumculum and b We that Items We, the members of the 1985 recommend alternating vocational agriculture of concern effective use of recommendations: students in order National Convention Committee, rows ot the Career Show be made one staff time and talent adequacy on to improve the image ol FFA and the of way to insure less behalf of the delegate body, after confusion and reduce 1 ) Continue to encourage vo-ag equipment relationship ol staff care- FFA program throughout the local time congestion. ful evaluation ol the 58th National FFA members, state officers, and state staff schools. spent to work accomplished. Convention, wish to extend our sincer- 4 We recommend to further encourage to send in stories and articles. III Contest Relevancy official dress 1 appreciation to those hard working to be worn while members 2) We encourage the magazine 2. That the national organization The Committee strongly endorses the are in attendance to the national staff to continue to monitor the readers' continue to broaden vocational proposal entitled "Administrative agnculture and the FFA program by Critena for adding, discontinuing and 5 We recommend that a better orienta- 3) We encourage putting students' placing stronger emphasis on the agri- changing contests" compliments the tion session be looked into and the pos- personal addresses on rosters in order business portion of the agricultural people responsible for it and hopes that 1 sibility of small for Our National FFA Officers— Steve groups more effec that they may receive the magazine at industry just as it promotes production those suggestions will be implemented Meredith, Michael Gayaldo. Graham tive results ot the Courtesy Corps their home. agriculture This should be done in the near future. Boyd. Nanci Mason, Brad Bass, and members 4) We encourage vocational through all available public relations IV Mike Barrett. 6. We recommend that Courtesy Corps agriculture instructors to: tools. Issue-Gathering Proposal members instructed We recommend that 2 Our National Executive Secretary be to inform the a) use the magazine more in procedures be 3 The State Mr Coleman Hams, our National Advi- people entering the convention sessions their classroom curriculum. Officers promote the established to gather concerns and sor of the activities chapter resource system to chapter issues from members Dr Larry D Case, and our National inside and encourage b) order extra issues ot the fall and alumni of all them levels so that they may fully utilize states so that Treasurer Mr David A Miller. to quietly take their seats and publications of the magazine for the the they are available to all system and its 3. Chuck Duggar for the opening respect the efforts ol the chorus, band incoming Greenhands benefits delegate committees prior to each invocation and talent. National FFA Convention, and to be c) share Between Issues with 4. That the new chapter resource 4 Richard L. Berkley, mayor of Kansas 7 We recommend that the spacing of chapter officers and specifically addressed by the Issues members system be used by college level teacher Committee. City and Harold Adkins, Executive Vice the delegate chairs and tables be organ- 5) We suggest printing special a educators in their teaching plans for the President. Agricultural Hall of Fame for ized in a more comfortable manner. introductory issue for Greenhands. vocational agriculture education Further the committee recommends their warmth and hospitality in welcom- 8 And the National FFA Convention 6) We suggest that a newsletter students. that the National Academy of Science ing us to Kansas Committee highly City. Missouri. recommends that the for state officers be printed quarterly take into consideration the issue fll as 5 State officers give 5. Mr. Zig Ziglar tor his inspiring and 20.000 members plus and the guests in which includes speech ideas national c above as a part of their current study of ideas and motivating remarks which gave our attendance at this, the 58th National issues, and information and ideas, from promote chapter participation agncultural education in the secondary Convention continue to recognize the during FFA Week at the local level. school. We would like to take this time 6. Mr. Bait Conner for his continued importance of our organization and sup- encourage 7) We the magazine to 6. That local and National Public to thank, Dr. Ouane Nielson. Oeputy support and optimism of the FFA port the young leaders for the new pnnt a subscription order in each issue, Service Announcements be utilized by Director, Division of Innovation and fields organization of agriculture' and encourage chapters to subscribe chapters on the local level. Development, US Oept ol Ed.; Rob 7. Mr. Carl F Gerhard! for his optimism businesses and Respectfully submitted, members of the Hovis, Ohio Executive Secretary; and and leadership, as the 1985 Chairman community to the magazine, Joe Giovonnettone. Chairman, South We would like to commend the Larry Reese, Florida Staff member. of l he Foundation Sponsors' Board. Dakota 8) We suggest the following ideas national staff for their tremendous Respectfully submitted by: 8. Mr. Bill Munsell tor his ambitious for new articles: (This will David Knight, be an accomplishments in the information Co-Chairman. Texas Bob Gestring. Nebraska. optimism for the coming year as the addition to the Chairman Angie Ryan. articles that are used services area dunng the 1984-85 year, Secretary, Ohio Annie Perkins, Chairman of the Foundation West Virginia, Sponsors' and that they continue to promote the Sonia Wright, Nevada Co-Chairman Board a) Articles that encourage Michael Fields, Massachusetts new and future, invaluable information Tami J. Craig, Illinois, Secretary 9 All the sponsors in recognition ot handicapped or disadvantaged Jose Cardona, students Puerto Rico Chad Barnes, Georgia their unselfish support which has helped to participate in vocational Jack Loftin, Delaware Bill Bien. Ohio our organization to grow and prosper agriculture/ FFA. Respectfully Submitted: Alicia Horan, Rhode Island 10. Mr Willard Scott of the NBC b) Have an article by/or about Kevin Eblen. Iowa, Chairman Laura Hobbs, 'Today" Show for Idaho his time and support National FFA a national officer in each issue Serena Benadum. Ca.. Co-Chairman in stressing the importance of c) Articles dealing with larm Lynn Granky. Illinois Agriculture financing. Ray Harrington, Delaware Todd 11. Blackledge, Quarterback Kan- Supply Service d) Articles that tell of the many Thomas Spencer, Alabama sas City Chiefs, for his comments and agncultural and FFA scholarships Greg Stewart, Utah National time at our first National Prayer offered to students. Rebecca Ferguson. Washington Breakfast Committee e) Articles that discuss farm Leadership 12. The Honorable John Block. United safety which includes teenage stress We the Additions by delegation: States Secretary of Agriculture for his members of the 1985 and alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse National FFA That we add to report "Promotional Conferences words of wisdom and knowledge Supply Service Commit- f) Articles that help promote ads 13. Mr. Denis Waitley for his motiva- tee have reviewed the Supply Service FFA recruitment. FFA be published in other non-ag Catalog and offer the magazines and papers such as tional and inspirational thoughts following 9) We encourage success stories Committee Newsweek, Time etc." 14 Mr Scott McKain, Past National recommendations' of past FFA members. The National Leadership Conference FFA Officer, for his continual support ADDITIONS 10) We encourage the magazine for State Officers 1 Slip on collar bar Committee met on and belief in our organization. w/FFA emblem staff to use good discretion in their November 12. 1985 at 7:30 p.m. the 15 Rocky Bleier, former Pittsburg 2 Blue and gold candles for banquets photographs. in FFA for Count B Ballroom-A. Mr Dean Harder, Steeler football player, for his courage, 3 vase banquets (optional 11) We encourage the magazine chapter name) State President Minnesota Association, dedication and outstanding service to staff to reach a wide representation ot 4 Letterhead chaired the committee David Walker his country and its people. with new theme FFA members across the nation. National served as co-chairman. Consultants 16 The Grand Old Opry Stars, Cal 5 FFA rugby shirt, lettering similar to 12) We encourage the Alumni item present were Tony Mallils- Rhode Smith, Del Wood. H C. Morgan and LST Association to submit articles and ideas Island Association, Nancy Heininger- Razzy Bailey for their special 6 Crewneck sweater to the magazine. FFA Issues 7 Dress belt Vermont Association, and Nancy 13) We strongly believe in the Schnetzer- New Jersey Association. 17 Charly McClam and Wayne Massey 8 Card holder similar to compact (Item tradition and pnde which has been Committee (or 1001) After introduction ot committee entertaining at the American Royal incorporated into the magazine and its members and consultants, consultants 18. The National REVISIONS: FFA Alumni for con- We. the members of the National offered suggestions and feelings ducting the leadership workshops. 1 Sweetheart jacket style same as about 14) We suggest that a year-end Issues Committee, have met to identity, past conferences, 19. The dedicated official jacket except white members of the [udges and time report be made to this committee next clanfy, prioritize and discuss the issues committee then shared their experien- 2 Make embroidering available on year which entails the progress made facing the National FFA Organization ces from their 20 The National FFA nylon jacket respective conferences. Courtesy Corps on the above stated recommendations now as well as in the future. Then we reviewed the report of the members for their hard 3. Reduce size and change location of work and effort 15) We recommend that the The recommendations for resolving 1984 committee on this subject. The to make this convention patch on bib overalls, national officers successful and board ol directors these issues will lie in the control of the committee then began to compile list 21 A very special thanks 4. Reduce membership card to credit a to the senously consider a change in National FFA Board of Directors and ol concerns National FFA about the leadership con- Band directed by Mr production policy of Tha National FUTURE student officers We therefore submit ferences. It appears below Roger Heath, the National 5 Produce more affordable FFA blanket FFA Chorus FARMER Maijulna. including exploration the following report on FFA issues of directed by Mr Stan Kingma, and the CALENDAR: of independent publishing firms and 1985-86' Concerns 1 National Talent directed by Don and . Specialized printing of calendar for voluntary subscription vocational 1 Should a rotation dale be devised? Martha Erickson. individual states The agriculture Respectively Submitted, curriculum 2 Should the format for the conference 22 Participants, sponsors and exhibi- 2 Continue current program of promot- Joe Campbell-Chairman, be standardized? ing Wyoming A. We, the National Issues tors of the Career Show for their calendar Jody Brewer-Co-Chairman, Alabama Committee, recommend that the 3. Should there be structured recreation worthwhile endeavors throughout their 3 Encourage chapters to sell adver- David W Shaffer, Oklahoma National FFA Board of Directors on free time? twenty years at the national conven- tisement for FFA calendars as a fun- initiate Norman K Thuiston, Utah a program that 4 Should there be a lengthening in the tion We sincerely wish draising activity will build consistent, that this Career 9 Leann Erickson. North Dakota high guality standards that will prepare conference (3 days to 4 days?) Show will continually grow and educate 4 Possibility of having a different Kathy Shininger, Ohio students for all phases of agnculture all those attending sponsor each month The committee then discussed the Steve Kayhart, Vermont including more non -production 23 lllene Porath, Minnesota— the con- 5 Dates of national FFA activities concerns, identified the probable causes Evoch Goyaly, Puerto Rico agricultural occupations. vention organist indicated by special lettering and proposed solutions It was neces- John Marti B. The Increasing of 24. All Enrollment sary that speakers at the various meal This a subcommittee be lormed to report is respectfully submitted by: and all other consultants. 1 Increase enrollment by functions and leadership programs continue the committee work, the writ- Brad Hasenjaeger, Missouri. Chairman nurturing interest in and greater depth throughout the week ing of a survey was to be part Jerry A Cole, Texas. Co-Chairman ol the and content of the vo-ag curriculum 25. Thanks congratulations final report. and to the Kim Rohr. Alaska Increased enrollment would allow more Newsroom and to the FFA TIMES Staff Eric Shipley, Pennsylvania The next National students to take meeting was scheduled for for another part in opportunities of successful convention Oan Poston, South Carolina the FFA. Wednesday. November 13, 1985 at 26 A special thank you to Bill Caraway Consultants: Dennis Shafer, National 9:00 The meeting Information 2. Recommend that vocational am was adjourned for anchoring the "FFA Today Staff at 9:30 p.m. The subcommittee agnculture be revised to quality for then 27 All FFA members and guests who Paul Kidd. National Staff began work on of credit in a high school business or a survey dates and attended the 58th National FFA Services science information that is part of the commit- Convention. credit to encourage all students tee's recommendation who have an interest in 28. The National FFA Convention Committee agriculture to The National use the vocational agriculture class and Committee consultant staff and state The National Leadership Conference FFA for extended learning staff for their words of advice and for State Officers subcommittee con- We the members of the 1985 Recommend guidance FUTURE 3 that veined at 9:30 p.m. on November 12. National Information Services consideration be given to the California 29 A special thanks to all those 1985. The committee was composed of who Committee, make the following "Standards of Quality" program as a helped set-up and decorate the conven- FARMER Dean Harder- Minnesota Association. model lor other states tion setting David Walker-Mississippi Association, C. Image ot Vo-Ag and FFA Oebbie Nabonne-Arizona Association We also submit the following items Magazine 1 Promote any new or revised and Lee Arrington-Virgima Association as suggestions lor possible improve- agriculture programs to educators, and Carrie Estes (Ca. Asso ) ments in future National FFA counselors and administration ol all Committee The committee discussed the format Conventions: schools lor a date and content survey. The 2 compliment the current 1 We recommend that the newly- We format was decided on the national upon Work elected National FFA Officers have a FFA public relations thrust, linal report also continued. The specifically was terrific year the Eddie Albert public Committee, on behalf of the subcommittee then adjourned at 10*30. 2 We recommend that service announcements and encourage the vespers pro- membership of the National FFA further gram and its strong spintual utilization of media resources at inspiration Organization wish to express our 22 the chapter, state and national levels to — y

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November 1985 in following FFA Organization sincerely appreciate 13. at 9 00 the plete the form, indicating the b) Giving promotional materials to 5 Recommend states to follow Count B Ballroom-A Consultants of training which would like the efforts, cooperation, and support of Tony areas you the state officers at NLCSO's to utilize National Contest guidelines for state Mallils, involved in the planning, Nancy Heinger, and Nancy to see emphasized in their chapter visits all the people contests. Smitzer were present Committee executing, and funding of the Preferred Topics for National Officers 7 We recommend that the National 6. Recommend that a recognition members Oebbie Carrie Washington Conference Program and Nabonne, to cover: Eye openers. BOAC. WEA. FFA organization help alleviate the cost program similar to the BOAC Estes, Lee Arrington. Terri the FFA President's Conference Hames. WCP, Membership Recruitment. Pre- of the program by: State Achievement in Volunteensm be Scotly Jacobs, David special thanks is exended to the Walker (Co- pared and Extemporaneous Public a) Encouraging state and national A organized for the National Chapter Chairman) and Dean Harder (Chairman) Speaking. Group Dynamics. Alumni. alumni to provide lunds lor WCP National FFA Alumni for the Safely Program were also present. scolarships they sponsored as well as Flag Ceremonies. scholarships 7 Reinstate the National FUTURE Ihe Chevrolet Division of the General The proposed survey was discussed b) Providing chapters with ideas FARMER Migizlrw insert, regarding Motors Corporation tor their opportunities and changes were made to reflect the and awards available sponsroship of the State FFA committee wishes The final report was National directly to members Presidents Conference read and few adjustments were made to In closing, we commend the national c) We encourage the national il clear the readers of the National make to The meet- Leadership As members staff for their strategic plan tor utilizing organization to negotiate with s adjourned at 11:20 Conferences Committee ing v a Leadership we our resources in those areas which are businesses in order to obtain discounted sincerely believe that these mosf productive Conferences for travel and lodging rates. NLCSO recommendations will indeed help us as d) We request that the national We also commend the staff for we prepare leaders for the new fields of organization estimate the budget more prepanng a complete and informative State Officers agriculture. Committee accurately to avoid surpluses which National Program ol Activities. Respectfully submitted, result in over charging of WCP Committee These recommendations have been Report Kevin Ochsner. Colorado, Chairman respectively presented by the following Charles Schane. Illinois, Co-Chairman the National We, the members of the National Koepke. Nebraska members of Program of Due 1o the failure of the National FFA State Presidents Conference Dave Leadership Conferences Committee, Hampshire Activities Committee: Staff to act the previous Jennifer Moyer, New upon commit- 1 . We encourage the national Kathy Smulie, New Jersey-Chairman have carefully analyzed and evaluated Arthur Hill, Arkansas fee's recommendations, we, the 1985 organization to continue utilizing Glen the 1985 Washington Conference Todd O'Hair, Montana Enander. South Dakota- National Leadership Conference for National Officers conference as Co-Chairman Program and State Presidents Donnie Alt, West Virginia State Officers Committee require a of directors and increase the number Melanie Mamquist. Kansas- Secretary Conference. With our primary objective Jose Rivera. Puerto Rico summary of NLCSO critiques and a past national officers to share being to improve the leadership training Andy Nash, Tennessee report of the national center's actions motivational and inspirational material at these conferences of our fellow FFA Tony Schwartz. Oregon on our recommendations in order for the with the delegates members, we do hereby submit the John Steelhammer. Texas 1986 NLCSO committee to have a rea- 2 We recommend that conference National following recommendations Jona Kay Horton. Oklahoma son to meet. The following are our directors provide more complete primary concerns which we strongly 1 . We recommend that the educaiional backgrounds to the Program recommend be acted upon conference staff encourage more participants in the areas of vocational Nominating exchanging of ideas between WCP education, vocational agriculture, and PROBLEM: Lack of flexibility to of Activities participants by the agricultural industry by: modify the NLCSO to suit regional a) Continuing to separate a) Emphasizing the different Committee needs, (te) 1 topics lo be covered in Committee participants from the same chapter or career opportunities in Agnculture. the program 2 use of local resource state when making lodging b) Explaining the problems and people and facilities As members of the 1965 National arrangements. possible solutions of vocational RECOMMENDATION Send survey Program of Activities Committee we b) Incorporating formal idea education and Vo-Ag. to the state executive secretary that have carefully evaluated the National exchanges sessions c) Providing a more complete would best facilitate an opportunity to Program of Activities and have made 2 We encourage the conference staff question and answer period for the elaborate on the state officers needs of recommendations in the best interests to continue activities to develop delegates to discuss current agricultural We, the Nominating Committee, their respective states. (See Appendix of the members. We thank our state personnal leadership skills but place a have given careful and deliberate A) A suggested survey is attached staff consultants and Mr C Coleman consideration to all applicants stronger emphasis on teamwork and 3. We recommend that counselors running Hams for their time and efforts. PROBLEM: Lack of professionalism hold more activities dealing with increase the emphasis on the exchange for national office The committee nominates the following in respect to attitude and atmosphere of cooperation. ol views and methods of operation After carefully examining the 1985- slate of candidates to the delegates selected NLCSO's. 3. We recommend that the between the states lessen the emphasis 86 National Program of Activities, we of the 56th National RECOMMENDATION Encourage Ihe conference staff spend more time on the national budget and foundation submit the following recommendations Convention to serve as the develop- national officers for the year 1985-86. use of official dress and explaining the National FFA awards reports by: 1. Expose the National Program of ment of the proper attitude by state and programs, activities, and services to a) Incorporating a formal idea Activities to the state associations by President— Rick Malir, Kansas national officers. the participants and encourage them to exchange for participants in one of the creating an audio-visuai to be presented Secretary— Coby Shorter, III, Texas relay this information on to their fellow conferences sessions. at NLCSO and/or State Presidents' Vice President, Central Region— PROBLEM: Particular; Kevin chapter members. b) Initiating a P.O. A exchange Conference. Coffman. Missouri are denied participation in NLCSO 4 We request that staff members between state presidents. 2. Continue and enhance the use Vice President, Eastern Region— Robert programs because of scheduling. continue to utilize National Officer's 4. We recommend that WCP of promotional materials (ex. PSA's, Weaver. Alabama RECOMMENDATION: In order to talents and skills by requiring the counselors treat state president's television programs, audio-visuals) to Vice President, Western Region— Cindy facilitate the participating state officers each of presence of one oflicer during conference participants in a more increase the public's knowledge of the Blair. Oklahoma in NLCSO programs we recommend to encouraging them the conferences and mature and adult-like manner so the educational values of FFA and National Treasurer— David Miller, rotate the regions on the exsisting to interact with WCP participants on a participants can express their maturity vocational agriculture, especially non- Baltimore, Maryland schedule and professionalism. National Executive Secretary that advisors national staff 5. We recommend be 5 We encourage counselors and 3. We commend the C Coleman Ham's. Washington, D.C. We, the delegates comprising the the encouraged to participate in staff members to observe and closely for their efforts in promoting FFA, National Advisor— Larry D. Case. 1985 NLCSO Committee upon the eva- conference by. follow the scheduled agenda so vocational agriculture, and the Washington, D.C. luation of the previous year's report and a) Highlighting the advisor appointments with congressmen and agricultural industry and encouraging our own respective conferences realize Respectfully submitted: program on Ihe WCP pamplet senators can be upheld the development of an informational changes are needed for future NLCSO's Bradley J F*arrish. Michigan, Chairman b) Promoting the WCP Advisor To follow up the 1985 National pamphlet specifically for guidance to be successful. As committee James D. Ringo, Washington, program more extensively in the Leadership Conference, we recommend counselors, as well as a career packet members we recognize this is both a Co-Chairman NATIONAL FUTURE FARMER the following resolution go on record at to promote agricultural occupations and privilege and a responsibility and Brenda Kalvoda, North Dakota MAGAZINE as well as the AVATA the 58th National FFA Convention: vocational agnculture enrollment. The request that the national staff address Kelly M. Donnelly, Rhode Island publications. 1. Be it resolved that the National material would be developed by the these issues with the same conviction Allen J. Broussard, Louisiana 6 We recommend thai FFA members Leadership Commitiee at the national national staff, in conjunction with that they were presented. Dave Schaefer, Wisconsin be encouraged to participate in the convention be provided a summary of exhibitors of the National Agricultural Terry Parrish. Florida conference by: the evaluations of the Washington Career Show and the National FFA (APPENDIX A) John M Sebastiano, New Jersey a) Producing a promotional film or Conference Program and the State Alumni. Aaron Alejandro, Texas The National Officers would like to slide show for the Washington President's Conference in order to make 4. Encourage continued use of the James W. Warren, Consultant have input from your state association Conference Program and similar FFA more educated and informed decisions Chapter Resource System and keep it James P. Clouse. Consultant for your regional NLCSO Please com- leadership workshops 2 Be it resolved that the National updated FFA Leaders for the New Fields of Agriculture

To assist in educating the American public about the scope of agriculture NEW Food For America NEW FFA and the variety of agricultural careers available, a special nationwide edu- has been planned for cational public relations campaign 1986 by the Na- Sponsored by Mobay Chemical For America materials Newsbreak & tional Organization The various elements of the campaign were in- The new Food FFA Corporation, Agricultural were introduced at the convention troduced during the convention. Chemicals Division Three chapters from Virginia, Michigan Video and South Dakota presented six Kansas This program has been revitalized and is City metropolitan schools with the Food Convention- ready for use in helping to educate "Think About It" Audio-Visual utilizing the new America's elementary children about ag- For America program materials. in-Review riculture The program has all of the old Sponsored by The Wrangler Brand show emphasized the variety of agricul- features, but includes a new activity and Chapters participating included the tural careers available today. Eight min- color wall chart to show elementary stu- Bloomfield Hills FFA, Michigan; Lennox Introduced as this year's theme show utes in length, the show is ideal for po- dents the variety of agricultural careers FFA, Soulh Dakota; and the Turner and meant to be a complement to last tential students of vocational agriculture Ashby FFA, Dayton, Virginia. year's "Be All You Can Dream." the and the FFA. Three special FFA Newsbreaks were pre- National sented during the National FFA Conven- tion via FFA's closed-circuit television National system. The programs brought to the Public Service FFA Week Municipal Auditorium's Main Arena NEW Newspaper news about FFA activities around Kansas Televison Special Sponsored by Estech, Inc. City.

Announcements FFA Week will be the week of February Special The five-minute newsbreaks were aired Supported by advertising from 15-22, 1986 Many new items will be Thursday morning, Thursday evening Monsanto Agricultural Products available. Members are urged to show and Friday evening. Bill Caraway, 1983- two other leading & NEW Career Section Kit Company and your community that Vocational Agricul- 64 National FFA Secretary, acted as an- agricultural advertisers, to be ture and the FFA do indeed prepare chorman for the newsbreaks and State announced following the Brochure "Leaders for the New Fields of Agncul- FFA Reporters working on the FFA convention. Newsroom News Corps acted as on- scene reporters. "Agriculture in Transition" will be aired Mailed nationwide in January, this kit nationwide in March 1986 The special Participants in the Saturday afternoon will provide newspapers with camera- will emphasize the importance of the Both the and the brochure pro- convention session were treated to a PSAs ready news articles about agriculture, ag video Convention-in- American farmer and the pivotal role he/ mote "Over in Agriculture." new ten-minute 200 Careers careers and most importantly, features Review. This popular show, produced in she plays in America's largest industry They stress the vital, high-tech industry on vocational agriculture and the FFA The public will also be educated on the ot agriculture and the role vocational ag- the past utilizing slides, assisted in cap- ping off a successful 58th National FFA diversity of the industry and the variety riculture and FFA play in educating of careers agriculture can offer. America's future leaders. Convention. 23