CONNECTICUT FFA RECOGNITON PROGR

CONNECTICUT FFA RECOGNITON PROGRAM

2010-11

The Connecticut FFA Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring the following activities and events for Connecticut FFA members who are dues paying members prior to the scheduled activity.

State Proficiency Awards – Up to 51 state awards may be presented from the National FFA Foundation dependent upon applications receiving and the results of such scoring. Each award is $250.00 and is presented at the State FFA Convention in June.

Leadership Career Development Events – The following awards will be presented to outstanding qualifying students in the following areas:

State Creed	1^st - $100 (check from National FFA) & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates
State Prepared Speaking	1^st - $100 (check from National FFA) & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates
State Extemporaneous Speaking	1^st - $100 (check from National FFA) & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates
State Parliamentary Procedure	1^st - $100 & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates
State Opening & Closing Ceremonies	1^st - $100 & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates
State Quiz Bowl	1^st - $100 & plaque; 2^nd - $50 & plaque; 3^rd - $25 & plaque; all other ribbons and certificates

The foundation will recognize the top three winners with cash awards and plaques for the following Career Development Events. All other contestants will be provided a certificate which chapter advisors may download from the www.ctffa.org web site. Cash awards; 1^st - $100; 2^nd - $50; 3^rd - $25. The top ranked team in each CDE will receive a plaque, except as noted below. The 1^st place team qualifies for BIG E and National competition – though no travel money is provided at this time. The State FFA Foundation covers the registration entry fee for all teams attending the National FFA Convention and the State FFA Association covers the entry fee for the BIG E teams. BIG E Competition*

Ag Communications	Environmental/Natural Resources*	Livestock Evaluation*
Ag Issues**	Ag Mechanics*	Farm Business Management*
Meats Technology	Ag Sales	Floriculture*
Nursery/Landscaping*	Food Science and Technology	Poultry *
Dairy Cattle*	Forestry*	Horse Evaluation*
Small Animal Vet Tech (BIG E only)	Dairy Handlers (top three BIG E, 1^st place state National)	Job Interview*
Safe Tractor Operation (BIG E only 1^st place individual)	Dairy Foods*	Aquaculture (state event only)

**Not run as a separate CDE but 2^nd place team from Ag Sales qualifies or 1^st place team for this event to go to Nationals.

Each State FFA Officer completing a full term of office in the Connecticut FFA Association will receive a $200.00 Recognition Scholarship at the State FFA Convention.
Other State Recognitions – The Foundation will provide stipends for those accepted for National chorus, band and talent (up to $300.00 is allotted and will be prorated among those who perform at the National FFA Convention. No stipend is to exceed $100.00. The National FFA Officer Candidate will receive $100.00.
District Recognitions – students participating in the district career development events will receive a certificate of recognition for their accomplishments. These certificates will be available online and available for the advisor to download and complete for presentation.
All students receiving incentives/awards/stipends from the Connecticut FFA Foundation must be FFA members in good standing prior to being selected or competing in an event.
Three scholarships will be awarded by the Connecticut FFA Foundation, Inc. The Henry Olson – $500.00; Pete Hughes/Betty Williams Scholarship - $1000.00 and the FFA Scholarship - $1000.00. (Presented at State FFA Convention).