It's true that, before President Trump, the last sitting president to physically attend and speak at the national FFA convention was George H.W. FFA announced in July 2015 that the national convention would be hosted in Indianapolis each year from 2016 to 2024. (Jason Halley / University Photographer) Breanna Holbert cringes at the word "can't." She embraces failures as lessons. First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America (NFA) members is held. The National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana, from Alexandria, Virginia. The scrapbooks were submitted to the national organization by each state as a part of a national contest between the states and accurately demonstrate the activities of the chapters within the state associations. The organization developed and delivered training programs for clients including AmeriCorps, DuPont, Monsanto, and the United States Department of Education. Time, Newsweek, and Farm Journal are among the magazines. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.N49 F545 1959). Currently, all lettering, embroidery and finishing of FFA jackets is completed by Universal Lettering Company in Van Wert, Ohio. At this point the duties and responsibilities of the students and adults shifted. To build partnerships with industry, education, government, foundations, and individuals to secure resources for the future of education, agriculture, and student leader development. The personnel at the headquarters responsible for carrying out these duties are the National Advisor and the Executive Secretary (See Appendix A for a complete listing of the leaders.). These records contain phenomenal information about the programs the FFA uses, past and present, to foster public awareness. Agriculture Education and FFA: symbolizes the combination of learning and leadership. By definition, there can be three types of chapters at the secondary level, they are middle for middle school, junior for ninth grade and senior which can be either tenth through twelfth or ninth through twelfth depending on the school. This is the first time someone from Delaware has been elected a national FFA . The final section is the scrapbooks that contains press releases, correspondence, and informational hand-outs. The H.O. The FFA Creed also must be memorized and recited to earn the Greenhand Degree. Newswise History was made at the 2003 National FFA Convention. These files contain information about trips, responsibilities, and problems occurring during their tenure. He soon found himself tasting milk samples and evaluating beef carcasses. Chaplain- Stationed by the open book or Bible. The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 81-740, which grants the FFA a Federal Charter and stipulates that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the National FFA Advisor. David Townsend, a sophomore in the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was elected president of the FFA at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo in October. The fact that she was the first Female African-American FFA president is historically significant. The advisor newsletter is called FFA Advisors Making a Difference. Six students are elected annually to serve as the National FFA Officers. Later files contain less correspondence and more direct biographical information. During World War II, delegates revise FFA membership rules so time served in the armed forces will not count in determining a members period of eligibility. I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement I cannot deny. Another complete and well-identified series is the staff photographs, including the National Advisors and the National Executive Secretaries. Although some presentations are missing pieces, most contain a script, set of slides and an audio cassette. Other items in this series include World War II programs that were designed to help win the war on the home front, career recruitment, FFA recruitment, and other programs designed to involve the community and elementary-aged children with the activities of the FFA. She was elected in 1982 to be the national female president of the Future. 1970s. Delegates are divided into committees that discuss relevant issues and report their recommendations to the convention. Jessica Walker Boehm2023-04-03T09:03:36-04:00. After careful study of the problem, it was decided in1931 that an Advisory Council be created to oversee the activities of the National Student Officers and the positions of National Advisor and Executive Secretary to be positions filled by employees of the U.S. Office of Education rather than by elected officials. The back of the jacket features a large FFA emblem underneath the name of the member's state. Do you find this information helpful? Copyright 2023 The basic levels are the national level, serving all of the United States of America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; the state level, serving an individual state association; and the chapter level, serving a school or set of schools in an area. 1987. The Trustees of Indiana University, Ruth Lilly Special Collections & Archives, Joseph & Mathew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library, https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/2473, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/143, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/149, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/195, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/147, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/196, https://archives.iupui.edu/dspace/handle/2450/145, https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/142, Biography and Goodwill Tour Booklets, 1967-1990/91, 1992/93, 1994/95-2000/01, 2002/03-2005/06, 1958/59-1967/68, 1971/72-1975/76, 1977/78-1978/79, Journals, 2001/02-2003/04 Available in eArchives (, Review Committee Report by National Officers, 1985, Don McDowell, Executive Director of FFA Foundation, 1972-1973, Information on Outstanding Former FFA Officers, 1961-1962, Agriculture/Agribusiness News and Notes, 1974-1979, Committee on Revision of P.L. Take a tour of National FFA publications past and present to see how the organization and this magazine have evolved. By 1996, the FFA would send more than 350 students to more than 25 countries annually. [17] These competitions can happen at a local or district level, state level, and on the national level. [20], FFA members earn metal pins that signify achievement within the organization. 2019: FFA celebrates 50 years of female leaders in the organization. The Chaplain presides over prayers and invocations at events. National Archives Catalog Collection John F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934) (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.A271), American Farm Youth. The Advisory Council was renamed the Board of Directors and became the official governing body of the national organization. Prior to this amendment women were permitted membership only at the local and state level. 1953: FFA U.S. postage stamp issued by U.S. An image can only be found based on the issue or with basic knowledge about the time frame in which a specific event occurred. The business session of the convention is run by the student officers and operates by the rules of parliamentary procedure. Eagle: symbolizes freedom and our ability to explore the new agriculture world. : 33 delegates from 18 states are in attendance. Corey Flournoy of Chicago, Illinois, is elected National FFA President, becoming the organization's first African-American president and first urban student leader. [22], FFA members are required to wear official FFA dress while participating in official organization activities. Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia, 1968, John Deere/ FFA Partnership with NASCAR Interview Questions, 1990s, John Deere/ FFA Partnership with NASCAR Promotional Announcement, 1990s. The BOAC files include information about the program as well as the winners of the awards. 2017 was the centennial celebration of the Smith Hughes Act, Americas first step in transforming education. Other magazines related to agricultural education and the FFA includes American Farm Youth (call number), Agricultural Education (call number), and the Agricultural Educators Directory (call number). For example, the 1987 National FFA Convention highlights major changes occurring within the organization. Kenneth Kennedy (of Trigg County) became the next National FFA president from Kentucky in 1964. Who is the Kentucky state FFA reporter? (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.N49 S775 1995), Tenney, A.W. The National FFA Center houses the National FFA Organization, the National FFA Foundation, and the National FFA Alumni Association. "Future Farmers to Meet Aug. 69: 1,000 Young Virginians Will Compete for Honors at Blacksburg". In the early 1920s, Virginia formed a Future Farmers club for boys in agriculture classes. Further information can also be found with the National Foundation Records. FFA Unites Youth With Opportunities, n.d. Food for America: The FFA Tells the Story, n.d. In 1965, the NFA merged into the FFA and ceased to exist. 1980-81 Mark Herndon, John Marshall - National President. There are two different types of newsletters in this series: advisor and general. It also available online at https://archives.iupui.edu/handle/2450/2473. The second group of records is the office files. For Board minutes prior to 1957 there is an index available arranged by topic. Much like the National FFA Organization (FFA), NFA sought to provide young men with vocational, social and recreational activities in order . They vary at the different levels of FFA, and some are contested only at certain levels or in specific states, districts, areas, or regions. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. A charter is granted to the Puerto Rico FFA Association. The first female president of the FFA was Jan Eberly. In 1999, there were more than 140,000 visitors per month. These students are leaders and serve as representatives of the organization's membership. Administration Records, 1928-2008, contain correspondence, articles, publications, audits, and reports. He served as 2011-2012 Virginia State FFA President before running for national office. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.F8 F888 1956), Fields, M.A. Explore FFA. The pins are to be placed beneath the FFA member's have their name on the right chest and can recognize the highest degree, highest office, and/or highest award in that order from left to right. 1929: National Blue and Corn Gold are adopted as official colors. Degrees earned recognize the increasing accomplishments of members at the local and state levels culminating in the American FFA Degree at the national level. At the Second National FFA Convention in November, 33 states are represented by 64 delegates. The administrative officer files are the records of the National Advisors, Executive Secretaries, and other important officials who serve the National FFA Organization. Important features of this series include international files, the Building Our American Communities (BOAC) files, leadership files, and the public relations records. Other members of the Council included state officers in agricultural education. Get To Know FFA. Breanna Holbert was the National FFA President for 2017-2018. Tenney, A. Webster. A student advisor may also perform the duties of an officer in their absence (minus president and Vice President). It is probable that the foundation was unable to publish reports for those three years based on a note in the 1969 report explaining that the lack of funding would not allow an annual report to be published. FFA members can compete in Career Development Events (CDE) that cover job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Nationally, the National FFA Convention & Expo is held once a year in the fall. Newcomb. An index has been created to assist with the location of National Officers (see Appendix B). H.O. 1950: Congress grants FFA a Federal Charter, recognizing the importance of FFA as an integral component of School-Based Agricultural Education. The collection includes a sampling of convention video sets, promotional videos such as commercials, historic videos, and classroom instructional videos. It was gratifying to me to fill that role, but it was also a reminder that I was representing the talents and aspirations of many others. First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America (NFA) members is held. A complete set of the Board minutes, 1928-1996, document all major decisions within the National FFA Organization. Presidents & National FFA Convention. Danville: The Interstate, 1979. 1960, Newsletters, 1936, 1944-1946, 1951-1952, 1962, 1974, 1978, 1997-1998, Hawkins, Edward and V. Stanely Allen, 1971-1972, FFA Facts, 1979-1984, 1992, 1996-1997, 1999, 2002-2003, First FFA Chapter - Weyers Cave, VA. 1971-1976, Future Indian Farmers of America, 1937-1942, National Agriculture Hall of Fame, 1976-1992, National FFA Center - Mt. The annual reports are a good source of information about foundation donors and award winners. An important section to review is the memos written by Ross to his supervisor reporting on his activities. The Building Our American Communities Program (BOAC) began in 1971 as a way to foster community development through FFA partnerships with local community groups. A combination of the Executive Secretary, National Advisor, and other officers' records gives the researcher an overview of all major developments of the organization. Photographs, 1916-2007, are arranged in two different categories: magazine photographs and subject photographs. The subject photographs are arranged alphabetically under a series of subject headings created by the National FFA Organization. In 1929, national blue and corn gold became the official colors of FFA. Officers are elected each year by members at the respective level. At the 3rd National Convention, the issue of membership was clarified when the constitution was amended restricting membership to boys only under Article III, Section B. Career & Leadership Events; Agricultural Proficiency Awards; Agriscience Fair; National Chapter; American FFA Degree; American Star . New Farmers of America: 25 Years of Accomplishment. In 1957, Howard Downing (of Jessamine County) became the first National FFA President from Kentucky. The FFA jacket was created to be worn by the Fredericktown Band of the Fredericktown FFA Chapter by Dr. Gus Lintner. Give the people you are working with The National FFA Radio Program on NBC is launched. Rising Sun: signifies progress. He took a year off from his college studies to travel as FFA president from 1994 to 1995. FFA continues to expand opportunities for agricultural career preparation by introducing one new career development event, Agricultural Communications, and two demonstration events, Agronomy and Job Interview. After the charter, the Board began to meet three times annually. As with every great journey, it started with that first step. Their job was to observe and make recommendations to the students that helped them stay focused. The series offers a large variety of both current and historical names and events associated with the organization. In what year did the Future Farmers of America change its name to the National FFA Organization? About Us; FFA Leadership; FFA History; FFA Membership; FFA Alumni and Supporters; Chapter Locator; Media & Brand; FFA Video Center; Educator Resources; Awards & Competitive Events. [26] It was revised at the 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions by the assembled delegate body. They made motions to the board which were sustained by an adult member and participated actively in those meetings. The set of manuals in this collection is incomplete until 1961. The National FFA Organization recently[when?] FFA in Action. Today, 34% of FFA membership is female, while more than 50% of state leadership positions are held by women. 1929 - National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors. Sargents commitment to helping NFA members achieve success and leadership in agriculture. In 1948 this celebration would be changed to FFA Week and celebrated during George Washington's birthday to recognize his pioneering contributions to American agriculture. The National Advisor is the chief administrator of the FFA and the National FFA Foundation. 1980s, Program of Work, 1939-1943, 1945-1946, 1971, 1973-1979, Reinventing FFA Center Operations, 1991-1992, 1994, Relocation Publicity Materials, 1997 (oversized), Resource Management Team Final Report, 1991, Retirement and Insurance, 1955, 1967-1968, Annual Reports, 1954-1956, 1958-1961, 1964, Surveys, 1954-1959, 1961-1962, 1964-1970, 1975, 1979-1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (NPASO), Organizational Objectives and Principles, 1971, Relationship to State Associations and Chapters, 1979, Agricultural Education Resources, 1996, 1999-2006, Student Catalogs, 1992/93-1996/97, 1998/99-1999/00, Tactical Plan for the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Education, 1990, U.S. Office of Education, 1959, 1970, 1979, U.S. Office of Education Policy on Agricultural Student Organizations, 1981 (oversized), 1930, 1932, 1936, 1940-1944, 1951-1952 (oversized), State Advisors Meeting Minutes, 1941-1943, Newsletters, 1931-1932, 1934-1942, 1946-1947, 1987, Correspondence, 1930-1932, 1934-1943, 1945-1960, Correspondence, 1930-1942, 1944-1948, 1950-1955, 1958, Publications, 1947, 1953, 1959-1961, 1963, 1970, 1978, 1980, Correspondence, 1930-1933, 1935-1943, 1945-1946, 1948-1952, 1954, 1956-1960, Correspondence, 1930-1931, 1933-1938, 1940-1950, 1953-1960, Correspondence, 1931-1937, 1939-1946, 1948, 1950-1951, 1953, 1955-1958, 1960, Newsletters, 1932, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1941, Correspondence, 1930-1950,1952-1953, 1955-1960, Newsletters, 1929-1936, 1938-1942, 1997-1998, Publications, 1945, 1955, 1957, 1967, 1970-1971, 1979, 1992, Newsletters, 1930-1942, 1955-1956, 1967-1970, 1997-1998, Correspondence, 1931-1933, 1935-1946, 1948-1950, 1952-1956, 1958, 1960, Newsletters, 1937-1942, 1968-1978, 1991, 1994, 1997-1998, Publications, 1958, 1960-1961, 1973, 1976, 1978-1979, Cooperative Activities of the Muskegee Chapter, ca. 1974: President Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at national FFA convention; the speech was carried live to network television. The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Kentucky, for the first time and will stay in Louisville through 2005; attendance was 46,918. [citation needed], Official dress consists of black slacks or a black skirt, a white button up shirt with collar, an official FFA blue scarf or tie, black dress shoes with closed heel and toe, black socks or nylon hosiery, and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top. Originally the Between Issues newsletter was sent out between issues of the National Future Farmer. [30], FFA Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDEs) are competitions that members compete in to test their skills learned through agricultural education instruction. Today the FFA continues to be recognized by Congress as an intra-curricular part of the educational program. Program Records, 1926-2007, consist of correspondence, newsletters, brochures, radio scripts, other public relations material, and publications. All but three (1970, 1989, and 1996) of the foundation annual reports are available. Cite as: National FFA Organization Records, 1916-2008, IUPUI University Library Special Collections and Archives, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Some landmark decisions, many of which are still seen today, were made at those early get-togethers. This monthly newsletter is a reminder of upcoming events sent monthly. 2017: National FFA elects first female African-American National President, Ms. Breanna Holbert from the State of California. Hempstead: Joyco Printing, 1994. Corey Flournoy is an educator, diversity advocate, and entrepreneur. 2006: National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from Ford Motor Company. The handbooks are published for students, teachers, and officers in the organization. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. This section contains the records for the programs initiated by the National FFA Organization at the chapter, state, national, and international level. More than Profit: FFA Proficiency Award Program, n.d. National FFA President, Bobby Tucker, 1976. Corey Flournoy lives in Champaign, Illinois. http://articles.latimes.com/1994-12-04/news/mn-4616_1_corey-flournoy. If you do not find an image that you are seeking, please Ask-An-Archivist and we will search the images not yet available online. The newsletter gradually evolved into an advisor's newsletter containing ideas and teaching tools. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention. The records of only two of the Executive Secretaries, William A. Ross and William Paul Gray, are found in this collection. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL PS1292.C437 G7 1932), Farrar, John. Delegates also opened FFA membership to middle school students. As the organization began to grow and the Office of Education realized the need for the FFA to operate separate from the government office, a plan for a national center developed. NH: You were the first female state and national FFA president. 1930 - Official FFA CreedOfficialFFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted. Delegates to the National FFA Convention change "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization" to recognize the growth of agriculture and agricultural education to encompass the more than 300 careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. The National FFA Constitution and Federal Charter can be found with these records. It was founded in 1925 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, by agriculture teachers Henry C. Groseclose,[11] Walter Newman, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders as Future Farmers of Virginia. Originally, the Advisory Council had veto power over the students' decisions, but not a vote. "National FFA Organization Homepage," http://www.ffa.org. It may also be true for the other two years. the chance to take risks and to grow, as well. The scrapbooks also contain information about awards, general information such as convention summaries and highlights, scripts, and speeches. Leadership is encouraged through the election of student officers at the chapter, state, and national levels; participation in leadership conferences; international experience; and award programs that emphasize skill and leadership abilities. These records are organized by subject and name and arranged alphabetically. These articles have special FFA features and include anniversary celebrations and special recognition for the organization. Alexandria: FFA Supply Service, 1956. [citation needed], Most states hold FFA conventions at least once annually, where members gather to compete, be recognized for awards, attend leadership workshops, debate organizational issues in a delegate process, and more. The Board of Trustees was renamed the Board of Student Officers. Postal Service. This collection is open to the public without restriction. The general newsletter, called Update, is a monthly informational newsletter about the FFA sent to members, advisors, government officials, and anyone involved or interested in the events and activities of the organization. The National FFA Foundation, Inc. was established in Washington D.C., to raise money for FFA programs and activities from business, industry, government, individuals, and foundation sponsors. The Alumni Association and the National FFA Foundation also operate from the National FFA Center. Early slides often include only the magazine and calendar covers. Some events allow students to compete as individuals, while others allow them to compete in teams. Rather than attend his neighborhood high school, Flournoy applied to Chicagos magnet school system of specialized studies. Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 20. The FFA Creed: A group of FFA officers and members make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they are greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is important to apply that to yourself and also to the people around you. Blue corduroy jacket is adopted as Official Dress. 1998 Adult advisors were elected by the students and served only as advisors to the governing body of student officers called the Board of Trustees. There he was encouraged to run for a national FFA office. The records include all fifty states plus Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. National FFA Foundation Records, 1944-2005, consist of annual reports, audits, board minutes, donor lists, short histories, budget information, and papers documenting the foundation's incorporation. Sargent, a federal agent for agricultural education for African Americans at the U.S. Office of Education, and G.W. The FFA Motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Audio-Visual Materials, 1935-2003, consist of audio cassettes, reel to reel recordings, video tapes, and films. Corey Flournoy of Chicago, Illinois, is elected National FFA President, becoming the organization's first African-American president and first urban student leader. The centers goal is to help urban students gain a strong education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and develop further educational and career opportunities. For more in depth information there are scattered committee reports located within this series. The records in this series can also be used to find information regarding important people, events, and programs within the national organization. The official creed and colors - national blue and corn gold - are adopted. Some information about specific winners can be found in the winner booklets, but complete lists of winners from every contest is published in the proceedings of the National Convention each year and in the Convention news releases, located in the National Convention Records.