In 2002, we initiated our Capital Campaign with the hiring of an Executive Director and a $15 million Challenge Goal. The Capital Campaign was kicked off with a lead gift from Ford Motor Company / Texas Ford Dealers of $1.3 million presented during the 74th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth in July 2002. In July 2005, in conjunction with the 77th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Lubbock , we announced that we had raised over $4.2 million and had exceeded our three-year Victory Goal. Our partners and supporters—individuals, corporations, and organizations—make this type of success a reality. We continue to strive towards the $15 million Challenge Goal and ask for your help in endowing the future of the Texas FFA.
What is Agricultural Education?
Agriculture, once viewed narrowly through agricultural production concepts, now encompasses science, communications, business, leadership, and technology through 57 course offerings - covering the diversity of our Texas agriculture. Our Texas agriculture science teachers dedicate themselves to educating young people in diverse agricultural fields both through curriculum and hands-on instruction. Agricultural education is a way to broaden the students' horizons and prepare them for the future.
Why Should You Invest?
Through the years we have enjoyed tremendous growth with thousands of students benefiting from FFA programs. Boasting agricultural education student enrollment figures of more than 100,000, and Texas FFA high school membership of more than 61,000, the agricultural education program in Texas has maintained its popularity through a progressive approach to curriculum, competition, and recognition.
The Texas FFA Alumni Association and the Texas Young Farmers has also grown significantly over the years. The Vocational Agriculture Science Teachers Association remains vigorous in their commitment to superior programs in agriculture, character education, and leadership training.
The growth of the Texas FFA brings with it new programming challenges and needs, and the Foundation is dedicated to endowing Texas FFA programming for perpetuity. But we can't do it alone. The Foundation's efforts multiply each time an individual remembers the manner in which the FFA touched his or her life, but more importantly, recognizes the rich potential of this organization. Each contributor allows the Foundation to grow increasingly stronger in its inherent ability to build a future for Texas FFA members through programming. The Texas FFA Foundation is committed to establishing partnerships with individuals, companies, and organizations.
The Foundation has created a number of investment opportunities for those individuals who wish to support us in our "mission that matters"…the Texas FFA.
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The Foundation is working in a cooperative effort with the Texas FFA Association to provide sponsorship opportunities for those wishing to support the annual Texas FFA Convention. The Foundation assists sponsors to ensure their support and sponsorship is recognized leading up to, and following, the convention. In essence, sponsorship opportunities have promotional and recognition opportunities beyond the duration of the convention itself. This sponsorship program was designed to compliment the donor's investment in the young people of Texas.
81st Annual Texas FFA Convention
Dallas, Texas: July 7 - 10, 2009
Title Sponsors
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Platinum Partners
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Gold Partners
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AgriScience Fair Sponsor
Speaking Event Sponsor
Career/Exhibit Show Sponsor
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VIP BreakfastSilver Partners
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Bronze
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David Waggoner Family
Convention
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Marcus Hill
Contributor
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Stacy and Carter Smith
Patron
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Edward Jones- Jay Craddock and Brad Ely
Supporter
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Aaron Alejandro - In Memory of Hulen Harris and Sara Michelle Strey
Bruce Sifford
Gina Norris
Pope, Hardwicke, Charlie, Schell, Kelly, & Ray, L.L.P.
Windrock Energy
Special Thanks
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Past State Officer Challenge
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1959-60
Charles Blaschke
George McWilliams
James Dotson
Jim Prewitt
John Baker
Rallin Aars
Ronald Haley
Teddy Carruth
Weldon Tabor
William Woody
1966-67 (in memory of Danny Ivy)
Allen Borden
Carl Hudson
Danny Ivy
Don Rux
Joe Dettling
Johnny Widener
Lou Gary Thomas
Marcus Hill
Robert Easter
Tommy Head
1976-77
Becky Leake(DeShazo)
Jay Dreibelbis
1977-78
David Louder
Don Davis
Durwin Hill – Advisor
E.L. Caraway
Keith Shurtleff
Robert Van Winkle
1979-80
Dan Thomas
1983-84
Brad Bass
Darin Darby
Jeff Baker
Stan Ray
Tom Maynard
1985-86
Aaron Alejandro
1988-89
Donnell Brown
Glen Alan Phillips
Russell Laird
1989-90
James Henderson
Jeff Rash
Michelle Pieniazek
Stacy Smith
Trace Blair
1998-99
Brandon Hill
Brice Redwine
Jake Prince
Jarrod Smith
Jimmy Birkhead
Koby Reed
Michael Taylor
Nathan Daniels
Shay Bluntzer
1999-00
Kimberly Wright Thomas
2000-01
Ben Pigg
Brad Mabry
Clay Cade
Damon Young
Dustin Clark
Dustin Kinder
Jason McClure
Mac Lass
Matt Kempen
Wesley Cooper
Scott Hofmann
David Booth
David Gates
Dusty Thrash
Frank Robinson
Greg Pope
J. Ken Johnson
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STAR PARTNERS PROGRAM
The Star Partners Program was developed under the auspice that students, teachers, parents and other vendors may choose to conduct business with companies and organizations supporting the Texas FFA and Foundation's efforts to create an endowed Texas program. Each Star Partner receives promotional opportunities based upon their sponsorship level. In return, the vendor's employees, customers, community and shareholders know they are assisting in securing a bright future and quality programming for Texas youth - through their philanthropic gift.
The Star Partners Program information may be viewed by clicking on the link below. Some details of the program may change. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click here to download your free copy of Acrobat Reader.
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| The Texas FFA Foundation strives to provide ample opportunities for all Texas FFA members to achieve their educational goals. Scholarship Sponsorships allow companies and individuals the opportunity to assist in this effort. By clicking on the link below for the 2006 Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities, you may read more about this program. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this document. Click here to download Acrobat Reader |