TENTATIVE 76thNEW MEXICO FFA CONVENTION SCHEDULE
JUNE 1st, 2004: (Tuesday)
8 am Departure from school
3 pm arrive in Las Cruces
4-6 PMNational FFA Officer WorkshopCorbettCenter
7 PMDJ’s Cook Out Convention MixerFarm and RanchMuseum
9 PMConvention Vespers Presentation*Farm and RanchMuseum
11PM Curfew
JUNE 2nd , 2004: (Wednesday)
7 AMWake up/ Breakfast at Hotel
8 AMExtemporaneous Public SpeakingCorbettCenter
8 AMGreenhand Public SpeakingCorbettCenter
8-12 PM76th Convention RegistrationBall Room Lobby
9 AMConvention Committee Meetings**CorbettCenter
11AM1st Delegate Business SessionCC Ball Rooms
1:30 PMCreed Preliminaries/FinalsCorbett Center
12 PMLunch / Applebees
1:30 PMConvention Session ICC Ball Rooms
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
Welcome to New MexicoStateUniversity
Greetings National FFA Officer
Official NMSU Chili Connoisseur’s Induction
Recognition of American Degree Candidates
Ginger Goodan Retiring Address
Agriscience Fair Award Recognition
Marking Plan Award Recognition
Agricultural Issues Award Recognition
Presentation of 2004 Chapter Prepared Speech
Prepared Public Speaking Awards
Closing Ceremonies
* Casual Attire Reccomended for this Event.
** We request that each Chapter only send two (2) representatives.
Official Dress is Required for all Sessions and Official Activities
5 PMDinner / Dennys
6 PMGreenhand Quiz CDECorbettCenter
6 PMConvention Session IICC Ball Rooms
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
Introduction of 2004-2005 Officer Candidates
* Ashley introduced as State President Candidate
Honorary State FFA Degrees
Recognition of State FFA Officers Administrators
* Mr. Noland
FFA Creed Award Recognition
Presentation of the FFA Creed
Extemporaneous Public Speaking Award Recognition
National FFA Scholarship Recognition
State Scholarship Presentation
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Presentation
TessieEmondState Officer Retiring Address
Recognition of Superior Chapters
Recognition of National Chapter Award Applicants
Recognition of Chapters showing a SubstantialIncrease in Membership
**Ashley Riley Retiring Address
Recognition of State FFA Officer’s Parents
Recognition of State FFA Officer’s Advisors
* Joe Chavez
Closing Ceremonies
8 PMConvention RecreationPool Party at NMSU
11 PM Curfew
JUNE 3rd, 2004: (Thursday)
8 AMWake Up/ Breakfast at Hotel
8:30 AMState FFA Degree Candidates SeatedCC Ball Rooms
in VIP Section
9 AMConvention Session IIICC Ball Rooms
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Mia Armstrong Retiring Address
Recognition of Retiring FFA Advisors
Greehand Quiz Award Presentation
FFA Account Book Award Presentation
Greenhand Prepared Public Speaking Award Recognition
Presentation of 2004 State Greenhand Prepared Speech
Kassi Laney Retiring Address
Job Interview Recognition Awards
FFA Chapter Scrapbook Recognition Award
FFA Public Relation’s Recognition Awards
Closing Ceremonies
12 PMLunch/ McDonalds
1:30 PMConvention SessionIVCC Ball Rooms
** Ashley Chairs
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
Rachel Lueras Retiring Address
Blue and Gold President Award Recognition
Program of Activities Award Recognition
Sunshine Ace Reporter Award Recognition
Recognition of 2004 State Outstanding Reporter
National FFA Officer Keynote Address
Annoucement of 2004 Leadership Sweepstakes Winner
Coulter Alcorn Retiring Address
2003-2004 State FFA Officers “Year in Review”
Closing Ceremonies
6 PMConvention Session VCC Ball Rooms
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
2004 Proficiency Award Recognition Program
** Sealee Receives award
Keynote Address-Chad Varga, Motivational Speaker
State Star Greenhand Award Recognition
New Mexico FFA Talent
State Star Farmer Award Recognition
New Mexico FFA Talent
State Star in Agribusiness Award Recognition
New Mexico FFA Talent
State Star in Agriscience Award Recognition
Closing Ceremonies
8 PMDinner/ Chiles
9 PM76th State FFA Convention Dance and Alumni Auction
JUNE 4th, 2004 (Friday)
8 AM Wake UP Breakfast at hotel
9 AMConvention Session VI
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
Retiring Address-Stuart Joy 2003-2004 State FFA President
2004 Nominating Committee Report-Kolbyn Joy
Election of the 2004-2005 State FFA President
(Secretary will also be elected if Realignment Amendment Passes)
2004 State Talent Competition
Talent Recognition Award
Announcement of 2004-2005 State FFA President
(Announcement of 2004-2005 State FFA Secretary)
Closing Ceremonies
District (Regional) Meetings, Officer ElectionsLocations TBA
1 PMConvention Session VIICC Ball Rooms
Official FFA Opening Ceremonies
Introduction of 2004-2005 District (Regional) Officers
2004-2005 State FFA Officer Installation
Presentation of 2003-2004 Retiring Officer’s Pins
76th State FFA “Convention in Review”
Greetings 2004-2005 State FFA President
Closing Ceremonies
3 PM Departure for Kirtland