National FFA Convention
To Focus On Leadership York County To Host
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—“ Lea- rounds of several events, includ- will provide information about ]N| 1 10W1I12 CyOlltCSt
ership for a Lifetime” is the theme ing speaking and parliamentary education' and career possibilities &
for the 68lh Annual National FFA procedure competitions. at the concurrent National FFA JOYCE BUPP tors and guests is planned for that
Convention, symbolizing the agri- Opportunities for personal Alumni Convention and FFA Na- York Co. Correspondent evening, beginning at 7 p.m. at the
cultural education organization’s growth and leadership develop- tional Agricultural Career Show. MANCHESTER (York Co.) show site. Tickets are $8 per per
mission to develop enthusiastic ment continue with presentations The FFA National Officers, a Plowmen from across the country son.
leaders for America and the agri- by educational and motivational team of six student leaders, help are fine-tuning their favorite National small plowing gets
culture industry. speakers including John Alston, plan the convention and other acti- plows and practicing turning deep, under way Friday morning at 9
More than 34,000 FFA mem- motivational speaker; Emanuel vities and represent the FFA on a straight furrows in anticipation of a.m., with the large plow contest
bers, advisors, supporters and Cleaver, mayor of Kansas City; national level. The officers kick the upcoming annual National following at noon. An awards pro
guests are expected to attend the Diana Golden, Olympic gold off the convention the afternoon Plowing Contest. gram is planned for 3 p.m. An
convention Nov. 9-11 in the medal skater; Fred McClure, mo- and evening of Nov. 8 with the Some 3S plowing competitors tique plows take to the field on
Municipal Auditorium and H, Roe tivational speaker and former na- opening Reflections sessions, a from as far away as Minnesota are Saturday morning, beginning at
Battle Hall in Kansas, City, Mo., tional FFA secretary from Texas; series of dramatic and motivation- entered in the annual contest, 10 a.m., with horse plowing sche
only a few blocks from where the Jeanne Robertson, humorist; and a l presentations that generate ex- scheduled during the Old Tyme duled for 2 p.m. and awards pre-
FFA was founded in 1928. David Toma, former New York citement and set the theme for the Days and the 122nd Great Grang- sentations to follow.
“Agriculture offers exceptional City policeman. Other speakers convention. The 1994-1995 Na- cr Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 23 Displays of antique equipment
opportunities for today’s young will be announced as they are con- tional FFA Officers are Corey D. through Sunday, Aug. 26, at the will include an array of items
people,” said Larry D. Case, na- firmed. Flournoy, national president from Robert Rentzel farm north of manufactured by the J.I. Case
tional FFA adviser. ‘The national Future education and career ex- Chicago, HI.; Travis Hagen, na- Manchester. This year’s event Company, including three Case
FFA convention provides many ploration also are key components tional secretary from Chico, also includes the national meeting automobiles tentatively lined up
ways for members to leant about of the convention. Students will Calif.; Trisha Bailey, southern re- of the J.I. Case Collectors As- for the show. Demonstrations of
the industry as they work with have the opportunity to meet busi- gion vice president from Dover, sociation. antique and steam-powered equip
business leaders, meet members ness and industry supporters of the Fl a .; Jennafer Neufeld, central re- ment are also planned throughout
from other states, attend the Agri- FFA, represented through the Na- gion vice president from Inman, the four-day Old Tyme Days,
cultural Career Show, participate tional FFA Foundation and 1995 Kan.; Greg Vetter, western region The Old Tyme Days site is lo
in skills events, and attend person- Sponsors’ Board chaired by H.D. vice president from Carpenter, cated one mile north of Manches
al growth workshops and educa- Cleberg, president and chief exe- Wyo.; and Lee Schroeder, eastern ter, York County, off Route 181.
tional tours. The energy, excite- cutive officer of Farmland Indus- region vice president from Leip- Organizers plan to post signs from
ment, and leadership potential tries, Inc. Thousands of exhibitors sic, Ohio. Rl 83.
bles is remarkable.” “ New Photo ID Kit
The national convention, the SEATTLE, Wash. Polaroid members to streamline cattle iden
culmination of a year’s activities Corporation introduced a new in- tification requirements for registry
for FFA members, is an oppor- slant photo documentation kit for with the association. Polaroid in
tunity for recogpition, business, animal identification at the Hoi- slant photography plays a key role
elections, and celebration. Dele- stein Association National Con- in simplifying this process
gates from each state will discuss vention here. through its immediacy and con
topics affecting the national or- According to Maria Lalicata, venience,” Lalicata said,
ganizationandelectanewteamof Polaroid marketing manager, the The new Polaroid Animal
national officers. Exceptional Polaroid Animal Documentation Documentation Kit consists of a
members and supporters will re- Kit was developed as part of a new Polaroid 600 Business Edition
ceive awards for their achieve- “partnering” arrangement with the Camera, a pack of high definition
ment and commitment to the FFA. Holstein Association. Brattleboro, film, a Polaroid camera bag, and
Students will compete in finals VT. an erasable clipboard with marker.
“Our arrangement responds The special kit price to Holstein
directly to requests from Holstein Association members is $59.95.
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