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2009 State
North Carolina FFA Convention |
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Convention Welcome |
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Greetings FFA
members, advisors, and guests! Welcome to the 81st
North Carolina FFA State Convention. North Carolina
celebrates this year's theme as FFA members Stand out by
recognizing the importance of being active in their schools
and communities and are urged to Step Up when volunteers are
sought, friendship is needed and leadership is required.
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Convention Location |
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The new Raleigh Convention
Center opened in September, 2008. The 500,000-square-foot
facility welcomes groups of 50 to 5,000 with a sparkling new
backdrop for trade shows, conventions and conferences.
Nestled in downtown Raleigh, with surrounding restaurants,
the state capital, shopping and other attractions, the new
Raleigh convention center is sure to be the site for the
best convention ever! While in the convention center,
FFA members will experience motivational speakers, award
presentations, an exciting career show, not to mention a
street party! Come and visit us on NC FFA Way as we
Step Up and Stand Out! |
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Convention Planning |
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Housing |
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Marriott |
Visit the Merroitt Website for Reservations
Guests can access
the site to learn more about the event and to book,
modify, or cancel a reservation from April 02, 2009 to June
25, 2009 |
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Sheraton |
Visit the Sheratons Website for Reservations
Guests can access
the site to learn more about the event and to book,
modify, or cancel a reservation from April 02, 2009 to June
25, 2009 |
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Attendance |
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Attendance at the 2009 North
Carolina State FFA Convention is to all bona-fide dues
paying FFA members, advisors, and parents, sponsors, alumni
members, and special guests. All FFA members must be
accompanied by an appointed school district representative
or chaperone. Admission is $15.00 per individual.
Attendees should wear their convention button to gain
entrance to the general sessions, career development events,
and career show. |
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Meals |
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The Raleigh Convention Center
offers several food vendors al a carte. There are also
several surrounding restaurants that offer food options.
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Convention Dress Code |
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Official dress is encouraged
for all members attending general sessions. North
Carolina FFA reserves the right to limit students not in
official dress, as outlined in the Official FFA Manual, from
entering the stage for recognition. Official dress for
female members is comprised of a black skirt, white collared
blouse, official FFA blue scarf, black dress shoes with a
closed toe heel and toe, and an official FFA jacket zipped
to the top. Official dress for male members is
comprised of black slacks, white collared shirt, official
FFA tie, black dress shoes, black socks, and an official FFA
jacket zipped to the top. |
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Workshops |
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“The
Great Equation” Regina Holiday,
National FFA Vice President, Room 201 9:00 AM |
“The
Great Equation”
Regina Holiday,
National FFA Vice President, Room 201 12:00 PM |
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Parking |
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Parking in Downtown Raleigh |
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Where to Park in Downtown Raleigh |
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Activity Bus Parking for the
Raleigh Convention Center |
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Convention Seating |
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All convention sessions will
be held in the grand ballroom of the Raleigh Convention
Center. Seating capacity is 2000. Reserved
seating will be for parents, special guests, and award
recipients. Courtesy Corp members will be stationed to
help attendees find seating. |
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Special Events |
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Career Show Exhibitors |
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Career Show Times
and Hours |
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 10am to
9pm |
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 10am to
4pm |
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Convention Highlights |
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The 81st North Carolina FFA
State Convention is packed with exciting award
presentations, competitive career development events,
inspiring keynote speakers, entertaining special events, and
much more. The 'Convention Highlights' provides an overview
of all activities at the convention as well as session
line-ups. Please consider that this schedule is subject to
change and there will be multiple editions as changes are
made.
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Draft Highlights of the 81st
NC FFA Convention |
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Detailed Highlights of the
81st NC FFA Convention |
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Proficiency Award Finalist
(Top 3 Scrambled) |
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Delegate Process |
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North Carolina FFA
Constitution, Article IX. Meetings and Conventions |
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Section B.
Each chapter is entitled to send official delegates from its
active membership to the state convention based on the
following formula: two delegates for the first 50
members; one additional delegate for each additional 50
members or major fraction thereof. A delegate is
entitled to one vote. |
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Being chosen to be a delegate
is an honor! It shows that you have demonstrated your
dedication to the FFA and its values. The state
convention delegate process is important because delegates
are the voice of over 17,000 FFA members across our state.
Now is the time for you to Step Up and Stand Out! |
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Delegate Questions for Going Green Campaign |
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Delegate Questions for Junior Division CDE's |
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Delegate Questions for Service Project |
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Convention Registration
Information |
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State Convention Registration
Form A |
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State Convention Registration
Form B |
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Agriscience Fair Registration |
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State FFA Alumni Convention
& Silent Auction |
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Press
Releases |
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2009 National Convention
Delegate |
Ag Communications |
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Ag Issues |
Ag Mechanics |
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Ag Tools & Materials |
Agronomy |
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Creed Speaking |
Extemporaneous Public Speaking |
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Floriculture |
Food Science |
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Forestry |
Introduction to Horticulture |
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Job Interview |
NC FFA Scholarships |
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Meats Evaluation |
PALS Recognition |
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Nursery Landscape |
Prepared Public Speaking |
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Parliamentary Procedure |
State Convention Talent |
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Proficiency Award Finalist |
State Star Farmer |
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State Star Placement |
WLC Scholarship |
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100 % Membership |
Membership Growth Award |
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State Degree Recipient |
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