Idaho FFA Foundation, Inc.

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Idaho FFA Programs Receiving Idaho FFA Foundation Support

  • Travel Funding for State FFA Career Development Teams/Individuals to compete at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN

  • Partial State FFA Career Development Event Funding

  • Awards for State Winners in Competitive Events

  • State FFA Officer Training, Agribusiness and Industry Tours and some travel, apparel and materials

  • Travel Funding for State FFA President and Vice President to attend State FFA Presidents Conference in Washington DC

  • Travel Funding for Idaho's National FFA Officer Candidate to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN

  • State FFA Degrees and Proficiency Awards

  • Support for State FFA Leadership Conference including Conference T-Shirts for all participants, Closed Circuit Broadcasting to expand seating for attendees, Proficiency Award Judging support and assistance, as well as Special Awards and Recognition, and Educational Displays and Workshops

  • Post-Secondary Education Scholarships for Idaho FFA members


Special Sponsorship Programs for Idaho FFA Foundation Donors

Idaho State FFA Leadership Conference Sponsorships

Over 1,500 Idaho FFA members, agriculture teachers, parents and guests will convene at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, April 10-13 for the 2013 State FFA Leadership Conference.  During the Conference, FFA members from all 87 Idaho FFA chapters will compete in career developments events and leadership contests, and receive special recognition for their achievements, as well as participate in leadership presentations and workshops.  We invite our partners in agriculture to join us as sponsors for this event.

Conference sponsorships provide important financial resources to Idaho FFA, and provide an outstanding promotion opportunity to our partners.  Conference Banner and T-Shirt Sponsorships are available, along with Display Tables, Conference Workshops and Conference General Session Sponsorships. In addition, general contributions in any amount are always welcome and appreciated.  2012 sponsorship information will be available in fall 2012.

Sponsorships are also available for a number of special awards and several special projects conducted during the Conference.  For more information and availability on these sponsorships, please contact Laura Wilder at lwilder@idffafoundation.org

Special Project Sponsorships

Special projects of the Idaho FFA Foundation are important FFA events, activities or award recognition that is conducted annually.  These programs are integral to FFA and agricultural education in Idaho and help students develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.  Special Projects include State FFA Career Development Events and state winner travel for national competition, special activities or needs during the State FFA Leadership Conference, Special Awards and Recognition and Scholarships. 

For more information on Idaho FFA Foundation Special Projects, please contact Laura Wilder at lwilder@idffafoundation.org.


Programs for Idaho FFA Chapters to Support the Idaho FFA Foundation

Chapter Challenge at State FFA Leadership Conference

Chapters construct an item using wood, metal or other materials for the Idaho FFA Foundation Auction. Items are entered at the State FFA Leadership Conference registration, and then judged for top honors based on function, creativity and quality.  In 2012 1st Place won $200, 2nd place received $150 and 3rd place earned $100. Approximately 15 of the top entries are auctioned annually during the Idaho FFA Foundation Report at the Friday morning Conference Session. If there are additional entries, they will be sold by Silent Auction.  All proceeds benefit Idaho FFA members through the Idaho FFA Foundation. Information on the 2013 Chapter Challenge will be available in January 2013.  

The 2012 Challenge raised $9,700 for the Foundation. 2012 entrants were:

  • Emmett FFA Chapter  (Sage Lanham)
  • Genesee FFA Chapter  (Thomas Hubbard, Lance Funke, Carmine Tyler & Gunner Kneckt)
  • Horseshoe Bend FFA Chapter  (Colton Duran)
  • Kuna FFA Chapter  (Heather Skovgard)
  • Madison FFA Chapter  (Emma Line Jones)
  • Meridian FFA Chapter (2)  (Austin Pendell & Ryan Nielsen)
  • Middleton FFA Chapter  (Dustin Sloan & Justin Ruehl)
  • Minico FFA Chapter  (Zak Pool & Bryce Anderson)
  • Nampa FFA Chapter  (Hunter M.)
  • North Fremont FFA Chapter  (Lance Steele)
  • North Gem FFA Chapter  (Tyler Lester, Riley Askew & Wylie Casperson)
  • Notus FFA Chapter  (Colby Brass, Cody Trotter & Waycee West)
  • Payette FFA Chapter 
  • Potlatch FFA Chapter  (M.J. Jones & Tom Kenworthy)
  • Troy FFA Chapter  (Kricken Hoskins & Cody Callahan)
  • University of Idaho Collegiate FFA  (Don Curry)

Top winners for 2012 were:

     1st Place - Genesee FFA Chapter

     2nd Place - Horseshoe Bend FFA Chapter

     3rd Place - Notus FFA Chapter

   

A special thanks to:

  • Pat Dixon, IVATA, for coordinating the judging

  • Kelly Troutt, for volunteering his professional auctioneer services and a superb job auctioneering

  • Shawn Dygert, Kevin Barker, Brian Hogue, Amy Gallimore, and Snake River FFA member Dexton Lake for their great work as spotters

  • Kuna FFA auction crew of Josh Winger, Chris Ball, Brett Berheim, Dallin Warnick and Aaron Emmert

     

 

        

 

 

                           Thank you

                           Kelly Troutt, Auctioneer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


General Contributions

General Contributions in any amount are also welcome and appreciated.  For more information on General Contributions, please click here.  

 


Contact the Idaho FFA Foundation: lwilder@idffafoundation.org

State FFA Leadership Conference Sponsorships  

 

 

Special Project Sponsorships

 

 

Chapter Challenge for FFA Chapters at State FFA Leadership Conference