NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION 2001

Monday, Oct 22 n We traveled with – Parkway FFA – Wayne Trace FFA – Paulding FFA We loaded the chartered bus 7:10 a.m.

Monday, Oct 22 Nick Missler Kristen Miller Tim Weldy Brandon Corn Bryan Etzler

Monday, Oct Tour Logansport, IN Process 1,800 hogs/shift 2 shifts/day

IBP Tour Continued Mostly migrant workers Approximately over 50% turnover a week.

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Bagging of Soybean Seed

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont.

Warehouse of “Pro- Boxes” Storing 50 units in bulk in each box

Pioneer Seed -- Tipton, IN Cont

National FFA Center Indianapolis, IN Located on the NW corner of Indianapolis near Dow

National FFA Center - Cont.

Indy 500

Indy Cont. Finish Line Bryan Etzler

Indy Cont. Front Stretch

Indy Cont.

Tim Weldy

End on Monday, Oct. 22 Stayed over night at Holiday Inn (Holidome) in Columbus, IN

Tuesday, Oct 23

Toyota Manufacturing- Georgetown, KY

Toyota Manufacturing- Cont. Built in 1990

Toyota Manufacturing- Cont. Camry Sienna Avalon

Kentucky Horse Park -- Lexington, KY

Kentucky Horse Park -- Cont.

Overnight in Lexington, KY Stayed in Ramada Inn in Lexington, KY Also went to a “Fun Center” that had a Putt Putt course, Go Carts, Batting Cage, and other activities.

Wednesday, Oct Keeneland Race Track -- Lexington, KY

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

The winners in the “Winner’s Circle”

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont. Morning work-out in the rain prior to the race.

Keeneland Race Track -- Cont.

Jonabell Farm -- Lexington, KY

Jonabell Farm -- Cont. Last Triple Crown Winner

Jonabell Farm -- Cont. Affrimed

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Standing in front of Affirmed’s Grave.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Stud stall in Breeding barn.

Jonabell Farm -- Cont.

Louisville, KY -- Home of the National FFA Convention!!!!

National FFA Convention

Reflections -- Opening Ceremonies of the National FFA Convention Dr. Wand -- Hypnotist Tornado Warning

Kentucky International Convention Center

National FFA Convention Jared had an Orientation Meeting downtown Louisville Returned to hotel in Shelbyville, KY - - Approximately 28 miles east of Louisville

Thursday, Oct National FFA Convention First Session -- Dick Vitale Louisville Slugger Tour 2nd Session Career Show Dinner at the Fifth Quarter Jessica Andrews and /Montgomery Gentry Concert

National FFA Convention Jared had his interview downtown at the convention center

National FFA Convention Jared, along with the other 3 contestants, right after his interview

National FFA Convention Jared and his mother at the recognition dinner.

National FFA Convention

Friday, Oct. 26 4th Session -- Ann Venneman Career Show 5th Session -- Katy Poth, Retiring Address 6th Session -- Proficiency Awards

National FFA Convention Jared and Mr. Campbell on stage awaiting results.

National FFA Convention

Immediately following the results.

Saturday, Oct National FFA Convention Brad Barker receives his American FFA Degree.

National FFA Convention Andy Kemler receives his American FFA Degree.

National FFA Convention Brad Barker and Andy Kemler

National FFA Convention

Home we go!!!!