6 TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 7:00 am State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes / Candidates Report 8:30 am State Band Check-In McCain Auditorium, Room 201 State Chorus Check-In McCain Auditorium, Room 204 9:00 am - State Band Rehearsal 5:00 pm State Chorus Rehearsal 12:00 noon State Officer Candidate Luncheon / Extemporaneous Speeches K-State Student Union, Cottonwood Room Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and K-State Ag Alumni 12:00 noon Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Justin Hall, Room 109 Coordinated by Dr. Mark Johnson, Pittsburg State University 12:30 pm Coaches Meeting 1:00 pm Testing 3:00 pm Demonstrations 9:00 pm Final Four Results Posted - Justin Hall Front Doors 1:30 pm Ritual Demonstration Career Development Event Bluemont Hall, Room 109 Coordinated by Andrea Mattas WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 7:30 am State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes / Candidates Report 8:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event Bluemont Hall, Rooms 108 and 111 (Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 118) Coordinated by Jake Gouldie Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event Bluemont Hall, Rooms 107 and 108 (Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 109) Coordinated by Hyatt Frobose, Kansas State University Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Finals Justin Hall, Room 164 9:00 am- Convention Band Rehearsal 5:00 pm McCain Auditorium, Room 201 Convention Chorus Rehearsal McCain Auditorium, Room 204 10:30 am Novice Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Justin Hall, Room 163 Coordinated by Colton Branch & Dr. Mark Johnson 11:00 am Job Interview Career Development Event Holtz Hall 121, 124 and 128 (Report to Fairchild Hall, Room 310A) Coordinated by Brooks Hetle, Kansas State University
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TUESDAY, MAY 26, 20157:00 am State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes / Candidates Report
8:30 am State Band Check-InMcCain Auditorium, Room 201
State Chorus Check-InMcCain Auditorium, Room 204
9:00 am - State Band Rehearsal 5:00 pm State Chorus Rehearsal
12:00 noon State Officer Candidate Luncheon / Extemporaneous Speeches
K-State Student Union, Cottonwood RoomSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and K-State Ag Alumni
12:00 noon Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event Justin Hall, Room 109
Coordinated by Dr. Mark Johnson, Pittsburg State University12:30 pm Coaches Meeting 1:00 pm Testing 3:00 pm Demonstrations 9:00 pm Final Four Results Posted - Justin Hall Front Doors
1:30 pm Ritual Demonstration Career Development EventBluemont Hall, Room 109Coordinated by Andrea Mattas
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 20157:30 am State Officer Nominating Committee Convenes / Candidates Report
8:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event
Bluemont Hall, Rooms 108 and 111 (Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 118)Coordinated by Jake Gouldie
Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event
Bluemont Hall, Rooms 107 and 108 (Report to Bluemont Hall, Room 109)Coordinated by Hyatt Frobose, Kansas State University
Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event FinalsJustin Hall, Room 164
10:30 am Novice Parliamentary Procedure Career Development EventJustin Hall, Room 163Coordinated by Colton Branch & Dr. Mark Johnson
11:00 am Job Interview Career Development EventHoltz Hall 121, 124 and 128(Report to Fairchild Hall, Room 310A)Coordinated by Brooks Hetle, Kansas State University
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11:45 am Career Show Grand OpeningK-State Alumni Center, Ballroom
12:00 noon- 14th Annual Kansas FFA Career Show 4:00 pm K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom
Sponsored by Kansas Ag Bankers, a division of the Kansas Bankers Association
12:00 noon Convention Registration OpensK-State Alumni Center, Lobby
12:15 pm Convention Delegate Process Begins
Dress code for Wednesday afternoon delegate activities: Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt, (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt or (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt. Shirts must be worn tucked in the jeans. No shorts allowed.
We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout the entire session and award winners return to their seats after being on stage.
Note: Attire in McCain Auditorium will be Official Dress.
OPENING SESSION McCain Auditorium
6:45 pm Pre-Session: Finals of the Leadership Quiz Bowl
Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
7:00 pm Posting of Colors
National Anthem
Opening Ceremony
Welcome to Kansas State UniversityNathan Laudan, K-State Student Ambassador
Presentation of Chapter Charters
Creed Public Speaking CDE RecognitionCreed presented by State Creed Speaking WinnerSponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
National Chapter Awards-Student DevelopmentSponsored by Orscheln Farm & Home
State Treasurer’s Retiring Address
Recognition of Chapters participating in the 2015 National Land and Homesite Events
Sponsored by Kansas John Deere Dealers and John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division
Parliamentary Procedure Awards – Senior and NoviceSponsored by CHS Foundation and Cargill Meat Solutions
Leadership Quiz Bowl AwardsSponsored by ICM, Inc.
Ritual Demonstration Awards
Recognition of Kansas Chapters to participate in the 2015 National Career Development Events
Presentation of Nursery/Landscape ScholarshipsSponsored by STIHL Outdoor Power Equipment
CONVENTION - MAY 27
Chantelle Simon“Undoubtedly Me”
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Recognition of Career Development Events Sweepstakes Winners
Kick-Off SpeakerSponsored by K·Coe Isom and High Plains Journal
Closing Ceremony
9:00 pm FFA Night at Manhattan Town CenterSponsored in part by Kansas Corn Commission
Dance Dress Code –Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt,(2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt or (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt. Shirts must be worn tucked in the jeans. No shorts allowed.
9:30 pm FFA Alumni Talent ShowMcCain AuditoriumHosted by Kansas FFA Alumni*Official Dress is Required*
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 20157:00 am Convention Registration Reopens
McCain Auditorium, Lobby
SECOND SESSIONMcCain Auditorium
8:30 am Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening CeremonyPresented by winning chapter of the Ritual Demonstration CDE
Meet the State Officer Candidates
Presentation of Kansas Farm Bureau Community GrantsSponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau
National Chapter Awards-Community DevelopmentSponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Patty Hendrickson
CONVENTION - MAY 27
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State Reporter’s Retiring Address
2014 American FFA Degrees
Leadership Information Recognition
KAAE Essay Awards
Special Remarks
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition
Agricultural Communications ......................................................................... Mallorie Keltz, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine (State) and Bader Rutter and Associates, Inc. and Red Brand (National)
Agricultural Education .............................................................................. Nikole Cain, Mission Valley
Sponsored by Larry Gossen Family (State) and The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation and Tulsa Welding School (National)
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication ............................................................................................ Connor Katt, Hoxie
Sponsored by Abilene Machine (State) and Carry-On Trailer and RAM Trucks (National)
Agricultural Sales – Placement ........................................................................ Clancie Sorrell, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (State) and Fastenal and Vigortone & Sunglo Feeds (National)
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas (State) and TransCanada (National)
CONVENTION - MAY 28
Kyle Apley“Living with Purpose”
Ruth Ann MyersNational FFA Vice President
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Agriscience Research – Animal Systems .............................................................................. Mariah Larson, Clay Center
Sponsored by Anthony & Annelle Meals (State)
Beef Production – Entrepreneurship ............................................................................Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville
Sponsored by Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC (State) and Bayer Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinance (National)
Beef Production – Placement .....................................................................Casey Craver, Southeast of Saline Sponsored by McPherson County Feeders (State) and Red Brand and Midwest PMS, LLC (National)
Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship ......................................................................................... Ryan Meyer, Hanover
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission (State) and DeLaval LLC and New Holland (National)
Dairy Production – Placement .............................................................................. Lance Coe, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission (State) and Kuhn North America and Nasco Division – Nasco International, Inc. (National)
Diversified Agricultural Production ........................................................................................Michael Boehm, Paola
Sponsored by Triangle H (State)
Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship ....................................................................Raleigh Kroupa, Marion-Florence Sponsored by Kansas Corn Commission (State) and CHS (National)
Diversified Crop Production – Placement ............................................................................Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Sponsored by Kansas Crop Improvement Association (State) and Crop Production Services and National Crop Insurance Services (National)
Diversified Horticulture ................................................................................... Stone Hayden, Chapman
Sponsored by Hummert International (State) and The Toro Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Diversified Livestock Production .................................................................................Brett McGee, Yates Center
Sponsored by McPherson County Feeders (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Wahl Clipper Corporation (National)
Emerging Agricultural Technology ...................................................................................Braden Cott, Clay Center
Sponsored by Solomon Corporation (State) and Ag Leader Technology and BASF (National)
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management ............................................................................................ Dean Klahr, Holton
Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers (State) and The Mosaic Company (National)
Equine Science – Entrepreneurship .................................................................. McKenzie Blevins, Doniphan West
Sponsored by Zenger Management (State) and Red Brand and Purina Animal Nutrition (National)
Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control, LLC (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Closing Ceremony
CONVENTION - MAY 28
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9:00 am Agriscience Fair Conference JudgingMcCain Auditorium – South SideCoordinated by Dr. Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State UniversitySponsored by Merck Animal Health and DuPont Pioneer
11:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking FinalsK-State Alumni Center – Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)Sponsored by Casey and Tammy Niemann
12:00 noon Proficiency Award LuncheonK-State Alumni Center – Ballroom
1:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking FinalsK-State Alumni Center – Tadtman Board Room (2nd Floor)Sponsored by Kansas Corn Commission
THIRD SESSIONMcCain Auditorium
2:00 pm Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State FFA Convention ChorusDirected by Diana Webster, Central Plains High School Accompanied by LeRoy Johnson Sponsored by Army/ROTC
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production ...................................................................Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission (State) and Bunge North America and Miracle Whip & Planters (National)
Forage Production .............................................................................................. Jace Adams, Beloit
Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc. (State) and Claas of America, Inc. (National)
Forest Management and Products ........................................................................ John Kennedy, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by Landoll Corporation (State) and John Deere and RAM Trucks (National)
Fruit Production ............................................................................Abigail Dominguez, Chetopa
Sponsored by Farmway Coop (State) and DuPont Company (National)
Goat Production ................................................................................... Jerrod Prebyl, Marysville
Sponsored by Animal Health International (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Grain Production – Entrepreneurship .................................................................................. Luke Martin, Clay Center
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and CF Industries, Inc. and Valent USA Corporation (National)
Grain Production – Placement ...........................................................................Deven Foster, Labette County
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and CF Industries, Inc. (National)
CONVENTION - MAY 28
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Home and/or Community Development ................................................................................Sadie Hartner, Clay Center
Sponsored by Seitz Gift Fruit, Inc. (State) and Carhartt, Inc. (National)
Landscape Management ......................................................................Tynan Bollinger, Doniphan West
Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape (State) and John Deere and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (State) and American Veterinary Medical Association (National)
Wildlife Production and Management ...................................................................Brandon Zenger, Republic County
Sponsored by Kansas Chapter – National Wild Turkey Federation (State)
CONVENTION - MAY 28
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State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Scrapbook Awards
Job Interview Career Development Event RecognitionSponsored by Landoll Corporation and Solomon Corporation
Recognition of Schools and Advisors of State Officers
Special Remarks
Scholarship Presentations
Kansas FFA Alumni Washington Leadership Conference
Orscheln
Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough
National FFA
Closing Ceremony
4:30 pm Meet the Candidates SessionK-State Student Union, Little Theater
5:30 pm Convention Ice Cream Social and B104.7 Radio Live RemoteOutside McCain AuditoriumSponsored by Frontier Farm Credit, Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Keith & Sherri Westervelt.
6:30 pm State Convention Band ConcertMcCain AuditoriumDirected by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High SchoolAssisted by Kris Brenzikofer, Marais des Cygnes Valley High School. Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and Army/ROTC
CONVENTION - MAY 28
Collin Klein
Jeffrey Hadachek“But I Cashed It”
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FOURTH SESSION McCain Auditorium
6:45 pm Pre-Session: Gator Finalist Drawing
Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
7:00 pm Opening Ceremony
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
Recognition of State Officer Parents
Distinguished Service Presentation
Extemporaneous Speaking RecognitionSponsored by Casey and Tammy Niemann
Prepared Public Speaking RecognitionSponsored by Kansas Corn Commission
National Chapter Awards – Chapter DevelopmentSponsored by SouthWestern Association – Western Farm Show
Keynote SpeakerSponsored by Milner Milling, CHS Foundation and Kansas Department of Agriculture
Closing Ceremony
CONVENTION - MAY 28
Bethany Schifferdecker“Good Investments”
Grant Baldwin
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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 20157:00 am Kansas FFA Foundation Annual Meeting
Bluemont Hotel
7:30 am Convention Business SessionMcCain Auditorium
8:00 am Convention Registration ReopensMcCain Auditorium, Lobby
FIFTH SESSIONMcCain Auditorium
9:00 am Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address
Agriscience Fair RecognitionSponsored by Merck Animal Health and DuPont Pioneer
Presentation of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
Special Remarks
State FFA Degree CeremonySponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives
Nominating Committee Report
Election of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Drawing for Gator GiveawaySponsored by Kansas John Deere Dealers and John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division
Nicholas Meyer“Choose Happiness”
State Sen. Garrett Love
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Delegate Committee Reports (If Needed)
New Business (If Needed)
Closing Ceremony
11:30 am Band & Chorus RecognitionK-State Student Union – Cottonwood Room Sponsored by Army/ROTC
11:45 am State FFA Degree PictureMcCain Auditorium
12:00 noon Stars Over Kansas LuncheonK-State Alumni Center – BallroomSponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
12:00 noon SureFire Entrepreneurs LuncheonK-State Alumni Center – Wildcat DenSponsored by SureFire Ag Systems
SIXTH SESSIONMcCain Auditorium
2:00 pm Laser Light ShowSponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Convention BandDirected by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High SchoolAssisted by Kris Brenzikofer, Marais des Cygnes Valley High School Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture and Army/ROTC
Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors
State President’s Retiring Address
Presentation of Triple Crown Awards
Presentation of Garlow Memorial TrophySponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
State Convention ChorusDirected by Diana Webster, Central Plains High School Accompanied by LeRoy JohnsonSponsored by Army/ROTC
“Stars over Kansas” PageantSponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
CONVENTION - MAY 29
Taylor Green“Wait and See”
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Announcement of State StarsSponsored by ICM, Inc., United Bank and Trust and Kansas Farm Bureau
Recognition of 2014-2015 State FFA OfficersSponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Announcement of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Recognition of Past State Officers
Installation of 2015-2016 State FFA Officers
Greetings – New State President
Closing Ceremony
5:30 pm Blue and Gold CelebrationK-State Alumni Center Tointon Great Room (Ground Floor)Sponsored by ICM, Inc.
