Blue & Gold Journal October 2014 Volume 3 Issue 4 Illinois Section 5 FFA Erica Kane Section 5 Reporter (309)-678-3741 [email protected]Upcoming Events Nov. 8: State Food Science CDE Nov. 11: Ag Sales and Grain Fair Nov. 14: Bowling Night Nov. 15: State Ag Sales CDE Nov. 24: Dairy Foods CDE Dec. 1: Agronomy CDE Dec. 6: State Foods and Agronomy CDE Dec. 9: Job Interview and Parli Pro Article Highlights National Convention…………1 New National Officers……………...2 Land Use CDE……..3 Food Science CDE..3 Meet Your Section President…………….4 Chapter Chatter……4 Contact Us………….5 Over 60,000 FFA members attended the 87 th FFA National Convention in Louisville, KY, from October 29 to November 1. In four days, members from all 50 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico gathered together to “go all out” with all that FFA had to offer. In those few days, members and advisors heard phenomenal speeches given by a motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic; Tyson Foods President and CEO, Donnie Smith; Elanco President, Jeff Simmons; and a humorist and best-selling Author, Jane Herlong in between performances by the FFA band and chorus and the many talents from outstanding members. While the students were not in session, they were either browsing the FFA Mall or exploring the career and educational opportunities from more than 450 industry-leading exhibitors. At night, students either crowed the KFC Yum! Center to hear concerts by Justin More, Easton Corbin, Scotty McCreery, and Danielle Bradbery and the Springs, attended the massive FFA Dance, or watched the FFA World’s Toughest Rodeo. In those four days, the FFA members that went attained a lifelong
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