Indiana FFA Covention

80th Indiana FFA State Convention Begins Three Day Run 06/14/2009
"Live with Pride Serve with Passion" will serve as the theme for the 80th Indiana FFA State Convention to be held on the campus of Purdue University Monday through Wednesday this week. The convention is the yearly gathering of the 9,500 members of the Indiana FFA Organization.The 2009 convention is highlighted by three keynote speakers who will bring their experiences to several of the general sessions offered. Speakers scheduled to participate include Tom Zupancic, the Senior Vice President for the Indianapolis Colts Marketing and Sales, Chad Hymas, a motivational speaker, and the National FFA President, Paul Moya. Additionally, state winners in each of the 47 Supervised Agricultural Experience areas will be awarded while this year’s class of Hoosier FFA Degree recipients will be honored. FFA members who have reached the state level of their respective Career Development Events will also be credited on stage for their work.The Indiana FFA Organization was established in 1929 and today serves over 9,500 members of the Indiana FFA who are committed to creating real-world success through agricultural education and leadership development programs.