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NORTH CAROLINA FFA ALUMNI

Discover the benefits of joining a local FFA Alumni affiliate in North Carolina. Support FFA activities and agricultural education, promote personal growth and career success. Get involved today!

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NORTH CAROLINA FFA ALUMNI

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  1. NORTH CAROLINA FFA ALUMNI

  2. Benefits of a LocalFFA Alumni Affiliate North CarolinaFFA Alumni Council

  3. Alumni Mission The mission of the North Carolina FFA Alumni Association is to secure the promise of FFA and agricultural education by creating an environment where people and communities can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

  4. Alumni Purposes 1. To support and promote FFA activities and agricultural education on local, state and national levels. 2. To provide a tie to the FFA and to assist FFA and agricultural education personnel to involve former members in worthy activities. 3. To promote greater knowledge of the agricultural industry and support education in agriculture. 4. To promote and maintain an appreciation of the American free enterprise system. 5. To promote the personal development aspect of the FFA for all students.

  5. Alumni Past & Present • 1971 - National FFA Alumni Association forms • 1972 - North Carolina chartered • North Carolina currently has 34 active affiliates with 988 members

  6. NC Alumni Council • Eight Regional Representatives • Three members at large • NCATA Representative • Current and Past State FFA Officers • Two Teacher Educators

  7. Essentials to a Successful Affiliate • Affiliate/charter with state/national organization • Recruit new members • Collect/pay dues • Develop written annual program of activities and budget • Coordinate all activities with agriculture teacher and school administration

  8. Essentials to a Successful Affiliate • Publicize activities • Hold regular membership and executive committee meetings • Participate in state and national activities • Get every alumni member involved • Recognize outstanding achievements annually

  9. Starting a Local Affiliate • Have at least 10 members who have paid National FFA Alumni member dues • Have a constitution and bylaws in harmony with the National Constitution • Have a council of elected officers 4. Complete the Application for Local Charter 5. Submit the above information to your State FFA Alumni Association

  10. National Awards & Recognition • Blue Blazer Awards • Legion Of Merit Citations • Outstanding Achievement Awards • Outstanding Affiliate Awards • Scrapbook Contest • Website Award • Pioneer Affiliate Award • Newsletter Award

  11. State Awards & Recognition • New Affiliate Recognition • Largest Membership Growth (number of members) • Largest Membership Growth (percentage of members) • Outstanding Affiliate • Distinguished Service Award

  12. Alumni in Action

  13. Alumni in Action

  14. Alumni in Action

  15. NC Program of Activities • Conduct the annual silent auction and use the funds to support North Carolina FFA activities. • Conduct a state meeting where affiliates and individuals will be recognized. This will create visibility and serve as a business meeting. • Support FFA and promote the Alumni at the North Carolina FFA State Convention by providing funds for the First Session Keynote Speaker • Participate in teacher development by offering workshop for teachers during the summer months and at the annual summer conference. • Update NC FFA Alumni Communications including the website and all presentations.

  16. NC Program of Activities • Present the retiring State FFA Officers with State and National FFA Alumni Lifetime Membership • Present one State Degree Recipient with State and National FFA Alumni Lifetime Membership • Contribute funds to complete the NC FFA Alumni Endowment for the NC FFA Center • Provide funding for one NC FFA Alumni member to attend the National State Leaders Conference • Contribute funds to ensure the success of the NC FFA Center • Conduct a state basket contest with the winner representing North Carolina at the National FFA Alumni State Basket Contest • Conduct a Chapter Grant Program awarding 20 grants valued up to $250 each

  17. Local Ideas • Auctions • Community Service • Cooperative Leadership Activities • Public Relations • School Board Communications • Earnings, Savings And Investments • Conduct Meetings

  18. Alumni Support “The FFA Alumni is a vital force in sharing the successes of the local agricultural education program and more specifically, to assist local agricultural education programs and FFA members in their programs and activities.” - State Agricultural Education Leadership

  19. Alumni Support “FFA alumni is an outstanding way for agriculture teachers to establish and maintain community support for their local chapter.” - Agricultural Education Teacher/FFA Advisor

  20. Alumni Support “When I graduated from high school, I knew that I didn’t want to leave the FFA and the wonderful experiences that I have had. Being a member of the NC Alumni was the surest way for me to continue my involvement in FFA and support an organization that has changed my life.” - Former NC FFA Member

  21. Alumni Dues • Annual: $10.00 to National and $3 to State per year (plus local dues, if any) • National Life Member: one-time $150 to National and $50 one-time to State

  22. Website References • North Carolina FFA Alumnihttp://www.ncffa.org • National FFA Alumnihttp://www.ffa.org/alumni/index.html

  23. Contact Information Joshua BledsoeState Agricultural Education LeaderState FFA Advisor 520 Brickhaven DriveNCSU Box 7654 Raleigh, NC 27695-7654 (919) 515-4206 E-mail: joshua_bledsoe@ncsu.edu

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