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!

WWW.FFA.ORG/ALUMNI

NATIONAL FFA ALUMNI WEBSITE

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

Alumni@ffa.org 317/802-4292

Questions

Thank you for your support of FFA Alumni, FFA and Agricultural

Education!

www.ffa.org/alumni