You didn't have to wear the "blue jacket" to join the Georgia FFA Alumni Association!

 Whether you were a FFA member or not you can join the Georgia FFA Alumni Association and be a part of an organization that prides itself in helping make FFA students' lives better. Your commitment helps ensure the continued success of America's premier youth leadership organization.
Georgia FFA Alumni announces deadline for award applications 
All award applications for the Georgia FFA Alumni State Convention are due to the state office in Athens by Wednesday, April 15. The scrapbook, basket and display contest items need to arrive at state convention by noon on Friday, April 24.
Awards include:

Member Awards
Legion of Merit
Outstanding Achievement Award
Outstanding Distinguished Contributor Award
Outstanding Agriculture Instructor Award

Local Affiliate Awards
Outstanding FFA Alumni Affiliate
Outstanding Pioneer FFA Alumni Affiliate Award
Local Alumni Affiliate Scrapbook Contest
Local Alumni Affiliate Basket Contest
Local Alumni Display Contest


Georgia FFA Alumni announces Council elections 
Georgia FFA Alumni Council elections will be held at the state convention, April 25 for a Member at Large Director and Ag Teacher Director. The election is for a 3 -year term on the state council. Members of the council meet approximately 4 times per year. Applications are due to the state office by Friday, April 17. The current council members are Kevin Walker from Morgan County as the Member at Large Director and John Barners from Gilmer County as the Ag Teacher Director.
Download council nomination form.
Email completed form to Blane Marable, bmarable@gaaged.org.


Donate items for FFA Alumni Silent Auction
Show your support for the FFA Alumni and donate an item to the silent auction at the Georgia FFA Alumni Convention. The auction will open on Friday, April 24 and conclude that night one hour following the close of the Friday night awards session. All proceeds from the auction help to support FFA activities such as the WLC scholarships, FFA Quiz CDE event, FFA Day at the Capitol and more. So be a FFA Superhero and suppor the auction.

Membership Rosters due April 8 
Local FFA Alumni rosters are due to the Georgia FFA Alumni office in Athens, Ga. by April 8 to qualify for awards at the Georgia FFA Alumni State Convention. The rosters are available online for local affiliates to download. If you need assistance or have trouble downloading your roster then contact Blane Marable at 706-542-9793 or bmarable@gaaged.org.

 
 
Upcoming Events
April 8, 2009 - Georgia FFA Alumni Rosters Due

April 23-25, 2009 - Georgia FFA Alumni & FFA State Convention
 
Advocates for Agricultural Education!
 
 
Georgia FFA Alumni Association 201 Four Towers, Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706-542-9793 Fax: 706-542-9602 Email: blanemarable@gmail.com
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