The Direction of National FFA Alumni Association
2011
National FFA Alumni Update
Long-Term Strategic Goals:–For every FFA chapter to have an active,
fully engaged FFA Alumni affiliate–To become leaders in advocacy at the
local level
Membership Challenge
2011 Membership Challenge:– Grow FFA Alumni affiliates by 11% per state– Grow FFA Alumni membership by 11% nationwide
Membership Challenge Resources
Membership Challenge HandbookFFA Alumni CommercialPromotional AdsRecruitment PowerPoint TemplateFFA Alumni products for promotion
Available at www.ffa.org/alumni under the Resources tab
Investment in the Future
Giving BackProgram Supported Amount Given in 2010
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships $87,766.00
American FFA Degree Recipient Scholarship $1,000.00
Agriculture Teacher College Scholarships $5,000.00
Life Member Memorial Scholarships $1,200.00
State Rebates $15,520.75
New/Reactivating Affiliate Incentive Program $1,000.00
Awards $675.00
Local Program Support (LPS) Grants $20,000.00
Alumni Development Conference (ADC) Grants $7,400.00
ADC Scholarships (Campbell Barn project) $2,000.00
National Council for Agricultural Education Contribution $5,000.00
Postsecondary Agricultural Student Association (PAS) Contribution $1,000.00
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Contribution $6,000.00
Ag Ed Opportunity Fund Contribution $14,350.00
NAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program $15,000.00
TOTAL: $182,911.75
Webinar Series
2011 Topics Advocating for your local FFA chapter &
Ag Ed program Communicating the FFA Alumni message Conducting Effective membership Drives FFA Alumni 101: Overview of structure and programs Fundraising Ideas FFA Alumni Affiliate & Member Retention Starting a local FFA Alumni
Visit www.ffa.org to view past webinars and register for upcoming sessions!
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News, Updates & Important DatesMission, Values & Goals of National FFA AlumniNational FFA Alumni Council & Staff contact informationHow to Join!How to start/reactivate an affiliateAward & Grant Programs and applicationsResources to promote, recruit, train and advocateNational FFA Alumni events and programsOfficial Manual & Bylaws of the National FFA Alumni
Focus on Advocacy &
GrowthNews You Can Use Ideas UnlimitedRound Table Discussion Important DatesUpcoming Events Inspiring StoriesRecognition of Alumni
NEW VISIONS NEWSLETTER
Social Media
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ffaalumni
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ffa_alumni
• Flickr (photos): www.flickr.com/photos/ffaalumni
• Blog: www.ffaalumni.blogspot.com
On the Horizon
• Agriculture Career Network – Online Membership System
• Reconnect Campaign
Celebrating
FFA Alumni Development Conference
2011 ADC
Little Rock, ArkansasJuly 20-24, 2011
• Registration open April 1 – June 1 at www.ffa.org/alumni • Participant Cost: $500 (travel costs to/from location responsibility of participant)• Official State Representative: $300 (Each state receives a $200 grant for one person)• Non-Alumni spouses & family are welcome to attend for a non-participant fee
Don’t miss this
chance to celebrate
our 40th Anniversary!
Learn how to grow your Alumni, sharpen your advocating skills and refine your recruiting techniques!
National FFA Alumni Convention
2011 National FFA Alumni Convention
October 19-21:• Silent Benefit AuctionOctober 20: • Workshops• Awards Session• Alumni NationOctober 21:• Business Session• Alumni Nation• Live Benefit Auction
Indianapolis, IndianaOctober 19-21, 2011
Puerto Rico Celebration Trip
• April 2012• Educational and cultural trip to
experience Puerto Rico• Visit www.ffa.org/alumni for
updates on registration, agenda, etc.
Your Voice
www.ffa.org www.ffa.org/alumni
Contacts
National FFA Alumni Council
Info. Available at www.ffa.org/alumni
National FFA Alumni Staff
[email protected] 317/802-4292
Questions
Thank you for your support of FFA Alumni, FFA and Agricultural
Education!
www.ffa.org/alumni