The Alabama FFA Foundation has successfully submitted an application for approval of a new vanity vehicle tag. The Alabama FFA Foundation is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that was established in 1977. The sole purpose of the foundation is for the benefit of the Alabama FFA Association.
The Alabama FFA Foundation Specialty Tag is now available for pre-commitments at your county tag office. Persons desiring to support FFA programs in Alabama by purchasing pre-commitments must complete a “Commitment to Purchase” application for the Alabama FFA Foundation distinctive plate and remit the additional $50 fee to their county license plate issuing office. The county returns the original copy of the application form and a commitment to purchase tag receipt indicating receipt of the additional fee to the applicant. The “Commitment to Purchase” application can be completed even if it is not time for your tag to be renewed. The $50 fee is an annual fee in addition to the standard tag registration fees. Once the precommitments meet the required amount (1,000), applicants will have an unlimited time to return to the county office and receive their license plate. In order to receive the plate, applicants must present the ORIGINAL copy of the “Commitment to Purchase” application form and tag receipt. Once tags become available, anyone may purchase an Alabama FFA Foundation distinctive plate.
To help spread the word about this new venture for the Alabama FFA Foundation, print and distribute this brochure. Help FFA to support youth leadership development by making tax deductible contribution and securing a FFA tag for your vehicle.
The National FFA and Monsanto have joined together once again for 2012 for the FFA Chapter Challenge. The idea of the program is simple: FFA chapters register in the program and then compete to see who can make the most connections with farmers and producers in their area. At the end of the program, eligible winning chapters will have built new relationships beneficial to their chapter and will be in line to receive a monetary credit from National FFA.
The credit can be used for a variety of chapter necessities, ranging from items in the Blue and Gold core catalogs to paying for FFA member trips to Washington Leadership Conference. The grand prize winner of the 12-state competition will earn a chapter credit and an all-expenses paid trip to the 85th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis for six members and one advisor.
200 chapters from 12 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas) will earn the merchandise credit, valued between $1,000 and $2,500. A minimum of 10 chapters in your state will receive the chapter credit, with 80 other chapters being selected as at-large winners.
Farmer voting begins January 16 and concludes February 29 after FFA Week. Registration and full rules are available now at http://www.ffachapterchallenge.com. Chapter resources are also available on the web site. Good Luck!
The service project selected by the State FFA Officers this year is the Soles 4 Souls shoe project. To find out more about the project you can contact one of the State FFA Officers or go to www.soles4souls.org. The Marbury FFA had WSFA in Montgomery out to do an interview on the successes they are having with the project. You can view the video segment by clicking here.
The National FFA Organization hosted more than 54,000 members, advisors and supporters in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 84th Annual National Convention on October 19-22, 2011. There were more than 500 members, advisors, and supporters attending the National FFA Convention from Alabama. Pictured above are the members of the Alabama delegation that were present for the state photo on Thursday, October 20th.
The Alabama FFA State Officer Team. (l-r) State Sentinel, Brandon Russell-McAdory; State Reporter, Megan Saunders-Geneva; State Treasurer, Justin Miller-Sand Rock; State Secretary, Lydia Urick-Falkville; State Vice President, Lauren Gray-Red Bay; State President, Kathryn Ray-Montevallo.
The following testimonials were developed as part of our 82nd Annual Convention celebration.
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As the State Staff presented in the Spring AAAE regional meetings, a FFA chapter report has been developed for each chapter to complete annually. This information will be colected to be able to provide valuable data regarding agriscience education and FFA in Alabama with our stakeholders, including National FFA. Each chapter is asked to complete an annual report for their chapter each year by July 1. Each district will have their own link to use in reporting the information. In order for each advisor to adequately prepare to input the data, a PDF version of the 30 question report can be printed out by clicking here. Once you are ready to complete and submit your chapter's report, click the district link below to access the online report form. After you complete the form your chapter's report will be displayed for you. You can print at that time, or export to PDF to store on your computer by clicking the Adobe icon in the top right of the screen.
The storms of Wednesday, April 27, 2011 brought a lot of Alabama communities to their knees, along with communities of other southern states. A lot of requests have been made for information regarding which Ag Progams/FFA chapters were affected by the storms in Alabama. Information has been slow to come in as cleanup efforts are still underway. As information comes in, it will be posted to this Web site. The most frequently asked question we recieve is "How can we help?". Right now, your prayers and any way that you show support to disaster relief efforts would be greatly appreciated. There are a lot of groups and organizations from across the United States that are making an impact in meeting the needs of those affected by the storms and we thank them for their efforts. We know that the following list is not all inclusive. We will post other affected agriscience programs/FFA chapters as the information comes in.
Bibb County Career Academy
The greenhouse for one of the three agriscience programs there is a complete loss. The state office is yet to learn if it was covered by insurance. Bibb County Career Academy, Ryan Crews, 17191 Highway 5, West Blocton, Alabama 35184.
Hackleburg High School
The school buildings were damaged extensively. Estimates are that the whole school, including the agriscience department, will have to be rebuilt. The instructor was able to salvage almost all of the equipment. Hackleburg High School, Kristin Nunley, P.O. Box 310, Hackleburg, Alabama 35564.
Phil Campbell High School
The school buildings were damage severely. Estimates are that the whole school, including the agriscience department, will likely have to be rebuilt. The greenhouse was completely destroyed. Due to roof damage to the building, the agriscience classroom received water damage. There were several sets of textbooks damage as a result. Phil Campbell High School, Jonathan King, P.O. Box 849, Phil Campbell, Alabama 35581.
Plainview High School
The school building was a complete loss and will have to be rebuilt. Almost all of the equipment and supplies were salvaged. Planview High School, Rod Hall, P.O. Box 469, Rainsville, Alabama 35986.
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