1. The Direction of National FFA Alumni Association 2011

2. National FFA Alumni Update Long-Term Strategic Goals: – For every FFA chapter to have an active, fully engaged FFA Alumni affiliate – To become leaders in advocacy at the local level

3. Membership Challenge 2011 Membership Challenge: – Grow FFA Alumni affiliates by 11% per state – Grow FFA Alumni membership by 11% nationwide

4. Membership Challenge Resources Membership Challenge Handbook FFA Alumni Commercial Promotional Ads Recruitment PowerPoint Template FFA Alumni products for promotion Available at www.ffa.org/alumni under the Resources tab

5. Investment in the Future

6. Giving Back Program SupportedAmount Given in 2010 Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships$87,766.00 American FFA Degree Recipient Scholarship$1,000.00 Agriculture Teacher College Scholarships$5,000.00 Life Member Memorial Scholarships$1,200.00 State Rebates$15,520.75 New/Reactivating Affiliate Incentive Program$1,000.00 Awards$675.00 Local Program Support (LPS) Grants$20,000.00 Alumni Development Conference (ADC) Grants$7,400.00 ADC Scholarships (Campbell Barn project)$2,000.00 National Council for Agricultural Education Contribution$5,000.00 Postsecondary Agricultural Student Association (PAS) Contribution$1,000.00 National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Contribution$6,000.00 Ag Ed Opportunity Fund Contribution$14,350.00 NAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Ag Ed Program$15,000.00 TOTAL: $182,911.75

7. Webinar Series 2011 Topics Advocating for your local FFA chapter & Ag Ed program Communicating the FFA Alumni message Conducting Effective membership Drives FFA Alumni 101: Overview of structure and programs Fundraising Ideas FFA Alumni Affiliate & Member Retention Starting a local FFA Alumni Visit www.ffa.org to view past webinars and register for upcoming sessions!

8. WWW.FFA.ORG/ALUMNI NATIONAL FFA ALUMNI WEBSITE News, Updates & Important Dates Mission, Values & Goals of National FFA Alumni National FFA Alumni Council & Staff contact information How to Join! How to start/reactivate an affiliate Award & Grant Programs and applications Resources to promote, recruit, train and advocate National FFA Alumni events and programs Official Manual & Bylaws of the National FFA Alumni

9. Focus on Advocacy & Growth News You Can Use Ideas Unlimited Round Table Discussion Important Dates Upcoming Events Inspiring Stories Recognition of Alumni NEW VISIONS NEWSLETTER

10. Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/ffaalumni Twitter: www.twitter.com/ffa_alumni Flickr (photos): www.flickr.com/photos/ffaalumni Blog: www.ffaalumni.blogspot.com

11. On the Horizon Agriculture Career Network – Online Membership System Reconnect Campaign

12. Celebrating

13. FFA Alumni Development Conference

14. 2011 ADC Little Rock, Arkansas July 20-24, 2011 Registration open April 1 – June 1 at www.ffa.org/alumni Participant Cost: $500 (travel costs to/from location responsibility of participant) Official State Representative: $300 (Each state receives a $200 grant for one person) Non-Alumni spouses & family are welcome to attend for a non-participant fee Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our 40 th Anniversary! Learn how to grow your Alumni, sharpen your advocating skills and refine your recruiting techniques!

15. National FFA Alumni Convention

16. 2011 National FFA Alumni Convention October 19-21: Silent Benefit Auction October 20: Workshops Awards Session Alumni Nation October 21: Business Session Alumni Nation Live Benefit Auction Indianapolis, Indiana October 19-21, 2011

17. Puerto Rico Celebration Trip April 2012 Educational and cultural trip to experience Puerto Rico Visit www.ffa.org/alumni for updates on registration, agenda, etc.

18. Your Voice www.ffa.orgwww.ffa.org/alumni

19. Contacts National FFA Alumni Council Info. Available at www.ffa.org/alumni National FFA Alumni Staff Alumni@ffa.org 317/802-4292

20. Questions Thank you for your support of FFA Alumni, FFA and Agricultural Education! www.ffa.org/alumni