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2009-2010 National Officer Team

National Officers

President: Levy Randolph - California

Secretary: Bethany Bohnenblust - Kansas

Eastern VP: Alexandria Henry - Michigan

Western VP: Randa Braune - Texas

Southern VP: Chelsea Doss - Tennessee

Central VP: Chase Rose - Montana

 

Visit the National Officers Page for more information.

Stars Over America Winners Announced

Star Farmer

Slade Don Nightengale; Cordell, Oklahoma

Star in Agribusiness

Benjamin R. Alsum; Randolph Cambria Friesland, Wisconsin

Star in Agricultural Placement

Tony J. Crescio; Randolph Cambria Friesland, Wisconsin

Star in Agriscience

Amy Lynn Robak; Foley, Minnesota

 

Lauren Merklein

Riley Hospital officials have confirmed to FFA that 14-year-old Lauren Merklein, a national FFA convention attendee, passed away quietly, surrounded by her family, at that hospital on Sunday, Oct. 25. 

National FFA Organization Chief Operating Officer Dwight Armstrong attended Lauren’s funeral on behalf of FFA members and staff. He said, “Our hearts go out to the Merklein family and Lauren’s classmates, teachers and neighbors in Kansas.  May those closest to her find comfort in the memories and legacy left by this bright, vibrant young lady.”

We understand that Lauren's family has indicated that Lauren's death was related to infection with the H1N1 virus.  FFA cannot confirm any connection between Lauren's death and H1N1. Nevertheless, and out of an abundance of caution, FFA distributed a message to every advisor who attended the convention informing them that we experienced a handful of cases of flu-like symptoms, and have been informed of at least one suspected case of H1N1. We asked our advisors to ensure that their students and their families closely monitor their health and seek medical treatment if flu symptoms develop. 

FFA Member Injured

Phillip Caler, a 16-year-old sophomore FFA member from Booker, Texas, remains in critical but stable condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. His family is with him and has been since shortly after his accidental fall at Circle Centre Mall.  The Booker School Department website has the most complete and current information on Phillip’s condition at: www.bookerisd.net.  We ask that you continue to post your thoughts and prayers for Phillip and his family on our Facebook page:   As always, thank you FFA for coming together to support this young man and his family.   

Mike Rowe delivers keynote at first session

Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs delivered the keynote at the first session of the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Check out the video and be sure to catch live streaming of convention sessions and much more on our video page.

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FFA New Horizons

See photos and updates from our FFA New Horizons team as they roam the convention. Also, look through the 2009 National FFA Convention Navigator for agricultural careers and college information.

 

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