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New Jersey Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education is administered cooperatively by the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Douglas H. Fisher Secretary of Agriculture Monique Purcell Director, Division of Agricultural & Natural Resources/Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Nancy J. Trivette State Program Leader, Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education and State FFA Advisor Erin E. Noble State FFA Specialist Debra McCluskey Administrative Assistant NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Lamont Repollet Acting Commissioner of Education Linda Eno Acting Deputy Chief, Division of Teaching, Leading, and Learning
Welcome FFA members, advisors, and guests: A world of opportunities awaits you at the 89th New Jersey State FFA Convention. Throughout this year, you were encouraged to embrace the timeless traditions of our organization and the agriculture industry. By facing forward, we can explore the endless possibilities that the future holds for us. The potential for change starts with us so we must make the most of the three days we have here at convention. Join us as we celebrate the power of YOU and your accomplishments from throughout the year. By the end of convention, it is our hope that we will be inspired to work together towards tomorrow. Let s get ready to be extraordinary and give it our all as we make this convention one for the books! Sincerely, Renee Stillwell State President Jeremy Posluszny State Vice President Kelsey Stockton State Secretary Sarah Kelly State Treasurer Ariel Norbeck State Reporter McKenna Moore State Sentinel Allison Finn State Parliamentarian 3
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 8:00 am State Officers and Convention Staff meet at Garden Apartments to unpack 10:00 am Convention Hall Set-up Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:45 am Lunch 12:45 pm Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 1:00 pm Convention Practice Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 5:30 Dinner 6:30 pm Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 7:00 pm Retiring Address Workshop Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:00 pm Lights Out TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 7:00 am Breakfast Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 8:00 Convention Practice 11:30 am Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:45 am Lunch 12:45 pm Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 1:00 pm Convention Practice Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 5:00 Dinner 6:00 pm Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 6:00 Convention Practice 10:00 pm Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:00 pm Lights Out 4
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 7:00 am Breakfast Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 8:00 Convention Practice 11:30 am Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:45 am Lunch 12:30 pm Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 12:30 Convention Information & 8:30 pm Judges Registration Pollak Theatre Lobby Mr. Leon Delcher 12:30 pm Registration set up Residence Halls Ms. Debra McCluskey, Facilities Coordinator 1:00 Registration 3:00 pm Residence Halls 1:00 Convention Practice 3:00 pm Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 1:00 Agricultural Education Advisory 3:00 pm Council Meeting Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 1:00 pm Nominating Committee Orientation Pollak Theatre 139 Mr. Eric Nelson, Adult Coordinator & Ms. Morgan Rutar, NJ FFA Executive Committee Chair 2:00 Recreation Optional for Early 4:00 pm Arrivals William T. Boylan Gymnasium Basketball, Volleyball & Swimming 3:00 pm Talent Meeting/Practice Pollak Theatre, Auditorium (Mandatory for all talent) WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 5
3:00 pm Official Ceremonies LDE Bey Hall, Room 231 Mr. Sam Rubinstein, Coordinator 3:00 pm Preliminary Creed Speaking* Bey Hall, Rooms 129 & 132 Mr. Ernest Arians, Coordinator Ms. Trisha Munyon, Coordinator *Creed Finals will take place in Room 130, 30 minutes after Prelims 3:00 pm Teach Agriculture Event Bey Hall, Room 222 Mr. Frank Yesalavich, Coordinator 3:00 pm Agricultural Issues Forum Bey Hall, Young Auditorium Ms. Jamie Munyon, Coordinator 3:00 pm Portable Exhibit Set-Up Pozycki Hall, Upper Level Lobby 3:00 pm Application & Event Drop-Off Bey Hall, Room 134 Scrapbook, Agricultural Awareness, Secretary s Book and Treasurer s Book 3:30 pm State Officer Candidates and Nominating Committee Meeting Pollak Theatre, Room 135 3:30 pm Leadership Workshop Life After the Blue Jacket: FFA Alumni and Supporters Membership Pozycki Hall, Lecture Hall 115 Mr. Chandler Vaughan, Regional Vice President, National FFA Alumni and Supporters Association 4:00 pm Art Competition Set-Up Bey Hall, Room 227 6
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 4:00 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting Pollak Theatre, Auditorium Ms. Delaney Gray, Coordinator 5:00 Dinner Magill Commons 5:45 pm 5:30 pm Star in Agricultural Placement & Star Farmer Interviews Bey Hall, Room 129 Mr. David Specca, Coordinator 5:45 pm Agricultural Education Teachers/Chaperones Meeting & NJAAE Meeting Young Auditorium, Bey Hall 113 Ms. Nancy Trivette, Ms. Debra McCluskey and Dr. Robin McLean 6:00 pm Judging of Scrapbooks Bey Hall, Room 132 Ms. Deborah Moyer, Coordinator 6:00 pm Marketing Plan CDE Bey Hall, Room 223 Mr. Richard Alomar, Coordinator 6:00 pm Landscape Design Event Bey Hall, Room 223 Mr. Richard Alomar, Coordinator 6:00 pm Judging of Agricultural Awareness, Secretary of the Year and Treasurer of the Year Applications Bey Hall, Room 133 Ms. Bryanna Dowd, Coordinator 6:00 pm Hall of States Exhibit Event Pozycki Hall, Upper Level Lobby Mr. Sam Rubinstein, Coordinator 6:00 pm Judging of Portable Exhibits Pozycki Hall, Upper Level Lobby Trisha Munyon, Coordinator 7
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 6:00 pm Judging of Art Competition Bey Hall, Room 227 Mrs. Allison Mains, Coordinator 6:00 pm Leadership Workshop Keep it SHWAY Pozycki Hall, Lecture Hall 115 Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President 6:00 pm Delegate Workshop Pollak Theatre, Auditorium Ms. Renee Stillwell, State President & Mr. Jeremy Posluszny, State Vice President 7:15 pm Delegates Seated 7:15 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting 7:30 pm SESSION I A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Renee Stillwell, State FFA President Opening Ceremony Greetings from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Honorable Douglas H. Fisher, Secretary of Agriculture Blue Jackets. Bright Futures. FFA Jacket Presentation Introduction of State Officer Candidates and Nominating Committee 8
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 Keynote Address Engineering Success Mr. Caleb Gustin, Past National FFA Officer New Jersey FFA Foundation Report Mr. Frank Yesalavich, Board of Trustees 2018 New Jersey FFA Scholarship Presentations Sponsored through New Jersey FFA Foundation through Special Projects - William G. Smith Memorial Scholarship - James Sheaffer Memorial Scholarship - Bilinski Senior Award - Washington Grange #117 Scholarship - C. Fred Lorenzo Scholarship - David Seeley Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Jelliffe Memorial Scholarship - Phillip Alampi Memorial Scholarship - William Hilgendorff III Memorial Scholarship - Devin Yurga Memorial Scholarship - John Cummings Memorial Scholarship - Clarence and Stanley Garrison Memorial Scholarship - Ed Evaul Memorial Scholarship - Woodstown Alumni Association/Arthur Jarman Scholarship - New Jersey FFA Alumni Scholarships - Sara Cobb Agricultural Education Scholarship - Warren & Irene Cook Memorial Scholarship 9
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 (Scholarships continued) - Roszel Scholarship - Harry S. Schnieber Memorial Scholarship - May Gerlack Memorial Scholarship - Robert Goff Memorial Scholarship - Norman J. Schnetzer Memorial Scholarship - Joshua Geary Memorial Scholarships - Alpha Delta Epsilon Fraternity Scholarships National FFA Scholarship Recognition Greetings from National FFA Foundation Mrs. Molly Ball, President National FFA Convention & Expo Scholarship Greetings from the National FFA Organization Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President Break the Mirror Retiring Address Mr. Jeremy Posluszny, State Vice President Special Recognition Introduction of Courtesy Corps Ms. Delaney Gray, Coordinator State Convention Rules Closing Ceremony 9:30 Recreation & FFA Social 10:30 pm Residence Hall Quad (weather permitting) 11:00 pm Lights Out 10
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 7:00 Breakfast Magill Commons 8:00 am 8:15 am Delegates Seated Courtesy Corps Meeting 8:30 am SESSION II IT STARTS WITH US Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Sarah Kelly, State Treasurer Opening Ceremony Art Competition Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Official Ceremonies Event Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Confident Catitude Retiring Address Ms. McKenna Moore, State Sentinel Special Recognition 8,000 Hour Challenge Recognition Outstanding Community Service Award Sponsored by New Jersey FFA Foundation Statewide Community Service Project Recognition Greetings from National FFA Alumni & Supporters Association Mr. Chandler Vaughan, Regional Vice President Agriscience Fair Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation 11
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Don t Scroll Past Me Retiring Address Ms. Allison Finn, State Parliamentarian Special Recognition Closing Ceremony 10:00 am PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS Members and guests should select and attend one of following public speaking events: 3-5 Minute Public Speaking Pollak Theatre, Auditorium Mx. Hannah Mann, Coordinator Preliminary 6-8 Minute Public Speaking* Bey Hall, Rooms 227 & 228 Mrs. Dawn Edmonds, Coordinator Ms. Katelyn Haggar, Coordinator *Finals will be held in Room 113 (Young Auditorium) at 1:00 pm Extemporaneous Speaking Pozycki Hall, Room 205 Mr. Ernest Arians, Coordinator 10:00 am Preliminary Team Demonstration Event* Bey Hall, Rooms 222 & 225 Ms. Catherine Cincotta, Coordinator Mr. David Watts, Coordinator *Finals will be held in Bey Hall Room 222 at 1:00 pm 10:00 am Committee Meetings Hort Expo Review and Evaluation Bey Hall, Room 201 (Turrell Board Room) State Officer: Ms. McKenna Moore 12
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Constitution, Bylaws and Program of Activities Bey Hall Room 129 State Officer: Ms. Renee Stillwell State Leadership Activities Edison Hall Room 243A State Officer: Ms. Kelsey Stockton State Convention Evaluation Edison Hall Room 243C State Officer: Ms. Sarah Kelly Membership and Chapter Relations Edison Hall Room 240A State Officer: Ms. Allison Finn CDE Review and Evaluation Bey Hall, Room 113 (Young Auditorium) State Officer: Ms. Ariel Norbeck State FFA Applications Pozycki Hall Room 115 State Officer: Mr. Jeremy Posluszny 11:15 am Teach Ag Signing Event & Lunch (by invitation only) Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 11:45 am Lunch Magill Commons 12:30 Recreation 2:00 pm Residence Hall Quad & in front of Elmwood (sand volleyball pit) 1:00 pm Leadership Workshop SAE: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World Pozycki Hall, Lecture Hall 115 Mr. Dave Watts, New Jersey FFA Alumni & Supporters Association Officer 13
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 1:00 pm Employment Skills Event Bey Hall, Room 228 Mrs. Liz Thompson, Coordinator 1:00 pm FFA Quiz Bowl Poszycki Hall Rooms 205 & 206 Mr. Justin Noble, Coordinator 1:00 pm Individual Demonstration Event Bey Hall, Room 223 Mr. Chad Ripberger, Coordinator 1:00 pm Team Demonstration Event Finals Bey Hall Room 222 Ms. Catherine Cincotta, Coordinator 1:00 pm 6-8 Minute Public Speaking Finals Bey Hall Room 113 (Young Auditorium) Ms. Katelyn Haggar, Coordinator 1:00 pm Delegate Business Session* Pollak Theatre, Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Renee Stillwell, State President Roll Call: Ms. Kelsey Stockton, State Secretary Approval of the 88 th State Convention Proceedings State FFA Constitution & By-Laws Amendment Proposals: Mr. Jeremy Posluszny, State Vice President National FFA Constitution & By-Laws Amendment Proposals Ms. Ariel Norbeck, State Reporter 14
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Program Affiliation Fee Proposal & National FFA Affiliation and Dues Proposal: Ms. Sarah Kelly, State Treasurer Standing Committee Reports - Hort Expo Review and Evaluation - CDE Review and Evaluation Committee Reports Continued - Constitution, Bylaws & Program of Activities - State Leadership Activities - State Convention Evaluation - State Applications - Membership and Chapter Relations Business Session Concludes *Delegate business session will continue after Session IV if needed 2:30 pm SESSION III THE POWER OF YOU Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Kelsey Stockton, State Secretary Opening Ceremony Public Speaking Awards Creed Speaking Sponsored by New Jersey FFA Foundation and National FFA Foundation 3-5 Minute Public Speaking Sponsored by New Jersey Agricultural Society 15
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 6-8 Minute Public Speaking Sponsored by New Jersey Agricultural Society and National FFA Foundation Extemporaneous Speaking Sponsored by New Jersey FFA Foundation and National FFA Foundation Agricultural Issues Forum Awards Sponsored by NJ Farm Bureau Life as a Sidewalk Flower Retiring Address Ms. Ariel Norbeck, State Reporter Special Recognition NJ FFA Advisor of the Year Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Teach Agriculture Event Awards Sponsored by New Jersey Association of Agricultural Educators Love What You Do. Do What You Love. Teach Ag! Presentation Greetings from New Jersey Association of Agricultural Educators Dr. Robin McLean, NJAAE President Agricultural Awareness Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Chapter Scrapbook Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation Marketing Plan Awards Sponsored by the NJ Soybean Board Hall of States Event Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Association 16
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Portable Exhibit Event Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Landscape Design Event Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation FFA Week Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Harry Schnieber Treasurer of the Year Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation New Jersey FFA Secretary of the Year Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation Are You Afraid of the Dark? Retiring Address Ms. Sarah Kelly, State Treasurer Special Recognition Closing Ceremony 4:30 Members and guests should select and attend one of following events: CDE Awards Ceremony/Talent Student Leadership Workshop 4:30 CDE AWARDS/TALENT BE EXTRAORDINARY Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Ariel Norbeck, State Reporter Opening Ceremony Presented by 1st place Official Ceremonies Team Talent Performance 17
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Career Development Event Awards (Recipients, please sit in designated areas) The NJ FFA Association and NJ FFA Foundation fund banners and medals for all first place teams and individuals. The National FFA Foundation sponsors plaques. Miscellaneous CDEs Agronomy Dairy Cattle Evaluation Food Science & Technology Horse Evaluation Livestock Evaluation Poultry Evaluation Talent Performance Fall CDEs Fruits & Vegetables Land Judging Milk Quality & Products Turf Management Talent Performance Winter CDEs Farm & Agribusiness Management Floral Design Forestry Meat Evaluation Talent Performance Spring CDEs Agricultural Sales Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Environmental & Natural Resources Floriculture Nursery/Landscape Veterinary Science 18
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 National Sweepstakes Recognition - Chapter - Individual Closing Ceremony 4:30 pm Student Leadership Workshop Where Are We Going? Pozycki Hall, Lecture Hall 115 Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President 5:45 Dinner Magill Commons 6:45 pm 5:45 PM Past State FFA Officer Reception Club Dining Room, Magill Commons 7:15 pm Delegates seated 7:15 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting 7:30 pm SESSION IV TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Mr. Jeremy Posluszny, State Vice President Opening Ceremony Keynote Address How to Cross the Trench Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President NJ FFA Member of the Month & Member of the Year Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation Employment Skills LDE Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation 19
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Demonstration Event Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation Past State FFA Officer Recognition American FFA Degree Candidate Recognition National Officer Candidates Introduction Greetings from the Office of Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education Ms. Nancy J. Trivette, State Program Leader, Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education/State FFA Advisor Honorary Garden State FFA Degree Ceremony The Color-Coded Planner Retiring Address Ms. Kelsey Stockton, State Secretary Special Recognition Annual Report of New Jersey FFA Association Closing Ceremony 9:30 pm Delegate Business Session (if needed) 9:30 FFA Dance 11:30 pm Rebecca Stafford Student Center, Anacon Hall (All Members Must Attend) 12:00 am Lights Out 20
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 7:00 Breakfast Magill Commons 8:00 am 8:15 am Delegates seated Courtesy Corps Meeting 8:30 am SESSION V FACING FORWARD Pollak Theatre Auditorium Presiding: Ms. Allison Finn, State Parliamentarian & Ms. McKenna Moore, State Sentinel Opening Ceremony Reflections Timeless Traditions. Endless Possibilities Greetings from the New Jersey Department of Education Mr. David McNair, Office of Career Readiness Star State Chapter Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Star State Greenhand Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Chapter Evaluation Awards - Superior Chapter Recognition - National Emblem Chapters Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation - Most Improved Chapter Sponsored by NJ FFA Foundation State Proficiency Award Presentations Sponsored through National FFA Foundation Special Speaker 21
Mr. Jason Cameron, DIY Network Host & Licensed Contractor FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 H.O. Sampson Award Program Recognition Best Dressed Chapter Award Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Essay Event Awards Sponsored by NJ FFA Association New Jersey FFA Alumni Report - WLC Scholarship - FFA Quiz Bowl Awards - Lifetime Membership Ceremony Mx. Hannah Mann, President, NJ FFA Alumni & Supporters Association Distinguished Service Awards Greetings from the NJDA Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources Ms. Monique Purcell, Division Director, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Convention Recognition - Convention Assistants - Stage Decorations - Courtesy Corps State FFA Executive Board Recognition Garden State FFA Degree Ceremony Sponsored by NJ FFA Association Talent Performance Star State Farmer & Star State in Agricultural Placement Awards Sponsored by National FFA Foundation 22
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 Happily Ever After Retiring Address Ms. Renee Stillwell, State President Special Recognition Nominating Committee Report Election of 2018 2019 New Jersey FFA State Officers A Tradition of Excellence Past New Jersey FFA State Officer Presentation Installation of 2018 2019 New Jersey FFA State Officers 89 th State FFA Convention in Review Remarks by 2018 2019 State FFA President Closing Ceremony 11:15 am 2018 2019 Officer Team Photo Pollak Theatre, Auditorium 11:30 am Check Out Garden Apartments, Laurel, Mullaney, Oakwood, Redwood Residence Halls 12:15 2017 2018 and 2018 2019 1:00 pm State Officer & Convention Staff Luncheon & Meeting Pollak Theatre 1:00 2018 2019 State FFA 3:00 pm State Officer Meeting Pollak Theatre, Room 135 23
State Convention Leadership Workshops Wednesday, May 23 3:30PM Life After the Blue Jacket: FFA Alumni and Supporters Membership Mr. Chandler Vaughan, Regional Vice President, National FFA Alumni & Supporters Association Wondering how you can stay inovlved with FFA after high school? Come and learn about the opportunities with the FFA Alumni and Supporters Association. Wednesday, May 23 6:00 PM Keep it SHWAY! Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President Think about the responsibilities you have fulfilled this last week. A lot, huh? It doesn t get easier. Through interactive activities, we will understand the difference between priorities and distractions to discover how we can live a more balanced life through easy steps and practices. Thursday, May 24 1:00 PM SAE: Connecting the Classroom to the Real World Mr. David Watts, New Jersey FFA Alumni & Supporters Association Officer Students will discover what an SAE is and how to get started. Thursday, May 24 4:30 PM Where Are We Going? Ms. Breanna Holbert, National FFA President What do I pack?, who is coming along?, how will I get there? are awesome questions to ask before any trip! However, the most important thing to pin point is our desired destination: where are we going? In this workshop, we will explore how to reach a goal in order to get to our desired outcome! We first need to know how that starts! *All workshops are in Pozycki Hall Room 115 24
2018 HONORARY GARDEN STATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS Robert Amberg Owner, Amberg s Perennial Farm Donna Bouchelle Owner, The Original Columbus Farm and Market Lillian Burry Freeholder Deputy Director, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Christopher Carrubba Superintendent, Belvidere School District Dale Cruzan III Teacher of Agriculture, Allentown High School Delaney Gray President-Elect, New Jersey FFA Alumni and Supporters Association Christine Jenkins Chief Medical Officer, VP Veterinary Medical Services & Outcomes Research, Zoetis Inc. Yvonne LaForge Science Teacher, Newton High School Thomas Leustek Associate Dean of Academic Administration and Assessment, SEBS, Rutgers University Debra McCluskey Administrative Assistant, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Angelo Trapani Owner, Trapper s Honey 25
2018 NEW JERSEY FFA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS Grown in Monmouth County Union County Board of Agriculture Central Jersey Equipment USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 2018 STATE FFA OFFICER PARENTS RECEIVING THE HONORARY GARDEN STATE FFA DEGREE Ms. Donna Moore Mr. Hunter Moore Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Sean Hagerty Mr. Ronald Norbeck Ms. Edwina Norbeck Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Finn 2018 STATE FFA OFFICER ADMINISTRATORS RECEIVING THE HONORARY GARDEN STATE FFA DEGREE Mr. Moses White Buena Regional High School Ms. Katherine Belutty Salem County Vocational Technical School Ms. Shae-Brie Dow Freehold Township High School 26
2018 PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS Agricultural Processing Placement Susan Schmidt, Allentown Forage Production Placement/Entrepreneurship Clint McEvoy, Belvidere Landscape Management Placement James Bronico, Belvidere Outdoor Recreation Placement Sara Loew, Cumberland Regional Small Animal Care & Production Placement Matthew Gold, Allentown 2018 AMERICAN DEGREE CANDIDATES Renee Stillwell, Allentown Steven Williams, Allentown Sarah Kelly, Buena Regional Joshua Loew, Cumberland Regional Sydney Gavinelli, Freehold Maggie Drislane, Newton Summer Muscher-Malone, Newton Kelsey Stockton, Salem Tech 27
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2018 GARDEN STATE FFA DEGREE CANDIDATES Allentown Cheyenee Archer Jessica Corbett Meredith Dauphars Madison Lofgren Belvidere James Bronico Clint McEvoy Cape May Tech Christine Albrecht Joan McAnulty Cumberland Regional Molli Chiari Sierra Eachus Sara Loew Dante Terrigno Clarence Wills Penns Grove Shalyn Roberts Zaria Robinson Emileigh Zane Somerset County Elizabeth Dietrich Sussex Tech Alyssa Breur Aliza Rosen Warren Hills Owen Donnelly Woodstown Abigail Evans Alexandria Floyd Nicole Sickler Monmouth County Jaalisa Ellis Newton Michael Acosta Giovanni Bevacqua Madeleine Enriquez Nico Fiore Timothy Houlihan Sarah Irizarry Katheleen Reidmiller Matthew Rosa Elizabeth Saks Kass Wojcik Northern Burlington Olyvia Evanko Lynee Dotson Tyler Hagar Alexis Hutson 29
2017-2018 NJ FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT COORDINATORS AND JUDGES New Jersey FFA Association extends sincere appreciation to those individuals and companies/organizations who contributed time, expertise and materials to benefit Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education students through FFA Career Development Events. Agronomy Pennsylvania FFA Association Agricultural Sales Event Mr. Bill Walker (Coordinator), Ms. Patricia Gamble, Mr. Christian Luciano, Mr. Mark Kiriluk, Ms. Kristen Goodrich, Mrs. Rachel Lyons, Mr. Chad Ripberger Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Event Mr. Justin T. Noble (Coordinator), Mr. Joe Clark, Ms. Kim Cullen, Kevin O Brien Dairy Cattle Evaluation Event New Jersey 4-H Dairy Handlers Activity Mrs. Patricia Hamner (Coordinator), Burlington County Farm Fair Environmental/Natural Resources Event Mr. Rich Belcher (Coordinator), Ms. Barbara Phillips, Mr. Mike Kent, Mr. Fred Schoenagel, Mr. Jeff Wolfe, Mr. Jeff Beach Farm Business Management New Jersey FFA Association Floral Design Event Ms. Deborah Moyer (Coordinator), Ms. Torriah McClinton, Ms. Karen Wallace, Ms. Kathleen Roman, Ms. Claire George, Ms. Margaret Montplaisir, Ms. Jamie Munyon, Ms. Trisha Munyon Floriculture Event Ms. Deborah Moyer (Coordinator), Ms. Karen Kritz, Ms. Noriko Yoshihira, Ms. Valerie Conigliaro, Mr. Chris Castens, Ms. Susan Butch 30
Food Science & Technology Event Pennsylvania FFA Association Forestry Event New Jersey FFA Association Fruits & Vegetables Event Dr. Bill Sciarappa (Coordinator), Ms. Amelia Valente, Mr. Dennis McNamara, Delicious Orchards Horse Evaluation Event New Jersey 4-H Land Judging Event Mr. Fred Schoenagel (Coordinator), Rutgers University, Mr. Rob Tunstead, Mr. David Steinmann, Ms. Phyllis Breeman, Ms. Samantha Wolfe, Dr. Stephanie Murphy Livestock Evaluation Event Pennsylvania FFA Association Meat Evaluation Event New Jersey FFA Association Milk Quality and Products Event Mr. Dan Wunderlich (Coordinator), Mr. Dave Petrenka Nursery/Landscape Event Mrs. Amy Ricco (Coordinator), Mr. Henry Jenkinson, Mr. David DeFrange, Mr. Chuck Bacon; Ms. Bonnie Koury Poultry Evaluation Event Pennsylvania FFA Association Safe Tractor Operators Event Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association, Central Jersey Equipment Turf Management Event Mr. Joe Clark (Coordinator), Rutgers Turf Farm, Ms. Kim Cullen; Kevin O Brien; Bill Voorhees, Dan Wanson, Dan Coogan Veterinary Science Event Dr. Barry Jesse (Coordinator), Josee Westrich, Heather Breining, Emily Gussman, Jennifer Weinert; Denise Kang, Hayley Lemasters, Meg Whitehouse 31
2017-2018 State FFA Executive Board Renee Stillwell State FFA President Kelsey Stockton State FFA Secretary Ariel Norbeck State FFA Reporter Allison Finn State FFA Parliamentarian Jeremy Posluszny State FFA Vice President Sarah Kelly State FFA Treasurer McKenna Moore State FFA Sentinel Morgan Rutar State FFA Executive Committee Chair Mr. John Neyhart Teacher Representative Ms. Nancy J. Trivette State Program Leader for Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Education/ State FFA Advisor Mrs. Erin E. Noble State FFA Specialist 32
NEW JERSEY STATE FFA PRESIDENTS 1926-PRESENT 1926-27 Cecil Jones, Clinton 1927-28 John Tilton, Mount Holly 1928-29 Elvin Shaffer, Bridgeton 1929-30 Earl Losey, Sussex 1930-31 Alex Hill, Salem 1931-32 William Robbins, Woodstown 1932-33 Alex Alampi, Glassboro 1933-34 Harold Heinz, New Brunswick 1934-35 Doug Friend, Sussex 1935-36 Robert Hill, Newton 1936-37 Arthur Jarman, Woodstown 1937-38 Wes Demarest, Sussex 1938-40 John Pew, Mount Holly 1940-41 E. Herbert Johnson, Woodstown 1941-42 Everett Thompson, Swedesboro 1942-43 John Metz, Pioneer (Springfield) 1943-44 Edward Flitcraft, Woodstown 1944-45 Samuel Patrick, Salem 1945-46 Robert Waddington, Woodstown 1946-47 Elmer T. Denman, Sussex 1947-48 Leon Brown, Sussex 1948-49 Donald Springle, Pioneer (Springfield) 1949-50 Edward A. Parker, Bordentown 1950-51 Joseph Blakeslee, Newton 1951-52 Joseph Jones, Woodstown 1952-53 Earl Snook, Sussex 1953-54 Paul Cooper, Glassboro 1954-55 Roger Locandro, Archibald 1955-56 Frank Gromlich, Newton 1956-57 Richard Van Auken, Newton 1957-58 Owen Pool, Woodstown 1958-59 Anthony Cerami, Caldwell 1959-60 Wayne Sliker, North Hunterdon 1960-61 Jack Smith, Washington 1961-62 Raymond Powell, Newton 1962-63 John Wyckoff, Belvidere 1963-64 Louis Nyiri, Allentown 1964-65 Raymond Ayers, Sussex 1965-66 Richard Hartung, Belvidere 1966-67 Rupert Freiberger, Allentown 1967-68 James Spencer, North Hunterdon 1968-69 Donald Shinn, Northern Burlington 31
1969-70 Bernard Beatty, North Hunterdon 1970-71 Larry Frace, North Hunterdon 1971-72 Cathy MacAllister Malison, N. Burlington 1972-73 Robert D. Smith, Belvidere 1973-74 Michael Coles, Woodstown 1974-75 Robert Nyland, Warren Hills 1975-76 James Drews, Allentown 1976-77 William Snyder, Freehold 1977-78 Dominic Cicalese, Freehold/Allentown 1978-79 Margie Fineran Hurley, Oakcrest 1979-80 Kenneth J. Novak, Hunterdon Central 1980-81 Robert J. Graham, Oakcrest 1981-82 Michael Novak, Hunterdon Central 1982-83 Ronald J. Rette, Allentown 1983-84 Steven Gruenberg, North Hunterdon 1984-85 Kenneth Ingalls, Allentown 1985-86 John Sebastiano, Hunterdon Central 1986-87 Dennis Symons, Allentown 1987-88 Michele Moro, Allentown 1988-89 Michael Iannitelli, Belvidere 1989-90 Daniel Berg, Allentown 1990-91 Liz Jost Thompson, Warren Hills 1991-92 Sharon Duckworth Kinsey, Belvidere 1992-93 Travis Eachus, Cumberland Regional 1993-94 Tiffany Roberson Hoy, Northern Burlington 1994-95 James Kruize, Hunterdon Hills 1995-96 William Taylor, Cumberland Regional 1996-97 Michelle Holmes Kruize, Allentown 1997-98 B. J. Kelly, Phillipsburg 1998-99 Paulette Z. Nyiri Clark, Phillipsburg 1999-00 Nichole Steward, Northern Burlington 2000-01 Michael J. Butler, Newton 2001-02 Michael N. Brooks, Woodstown 2002-03 Brian Dalbow, Penns Grove 32
2003-04 Jennifeur Wilson, Northern Burlington 2004-05 Heather White, Monmouth County 2005-06 Dale Cruzan, III, Cumberland Regional 2006-07 Daniel Delcher, Buena 2007-08 Alyssa Mottram Morgan, Phillipsburg 2008-09 Karis Byram, Allentown 2009-10 Hanna Toft, Cape May Tech 2010-11 Eric Nelson, Newton 2011-12 Alec McAlarnen, Cape May Tech 2012-13 Ernest Arians, Ocean County 2013-14 Kyle Clement, Salem Co. Vo. Tech 2014-15 Kristianne Dowd, Freehold 2015-16 Hope Cahill, Monmouth County 2016-17 Myranda Bond, South Hunterdon 2017-18 Renee Stillwell, Allentown Are you a past New Jersey FFA Member? Share Your Story with us at https://form.jotform.com/njffa/wherearetheynow 33
2016-2017 Annual Report of New Jersey FFA Foundation Donors by Categories of Support Rising Sun CSX Transportation; Farm Credit East Blue & Gold National Association of Agricultural Educators New Horizon Mr. & Mrs. Jacque Roszel Legacy National FFA Organization; New Jersey FFA Alumni Association; New Jersey Farm Bureau Star Allentown FFA Alumni; Cumberland County Board of Agriculture; STS Sheetmetal Inc Gold Allentown Lions Club; Dusty Lane Farm; Mr. John Grover; Mr. William Hilgendorff; Monmouth County Board of Agriculture; Warren County Board of Agriculture; New Jersey Agricultural Society; Tractor Supply Company; Mr. & Mrs. Randy Trivette Silver 2013-2014 State FFA Officer Team; Allentown Auto Body LLC; Atlantic County Board of Agriculture; Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Ayers; Mr. Edward Barnett; Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Bilyk - Bilyk Farms; Ms. Joan Birchenall; Mr. & Mrs. David Bond; Mr. & Mrs. William Borst; Mr. & Mrs. David Burdge; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis & Kristine Byrnes; Cream Ridge Winery Inc; Cruzans Truck Service Inc.; C.W. Gravatt & Son, Inc; Mr. Joseph Franchetti; Ms. Edna Garrison; Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Garrison; Hamilton Grange # 79; Mr. Richard Hartung; Ms. Robin Hildebrant; Hudson-Essex-Passaic Soil Conservation District; Ms. Margaret Hurley; Mr. Joseph Jannuzzelli; Landis Fire Protection, Inc.; Law Offices Tyler & Carmeli P.C.; Dr. Roger Locandro; Loew's Nursery, L.L.C.; Mercer County Board of Agriculture; Miletta Brothers, Inc.;
Silver (continued) Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Teresa Nagy; New Jersey Soybean Board, Inc.; New Jersey State Grange; Mr. & Mrs. Erin Noble; Riephoff Saw Mill Inc.; Ms. Norma Roberts; Rustin Farms; Mr. Brian Seeley; Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Ruth Seeley Jr.; Ms. Kathryn A. Sharma; Stern Farms, LLC; Stillwell Truck Repair; Sussex County Board of Agriculture; Village Pharmacy; Zoetis Bronze Ms. Patricia Adamo; Mrs. Cheryl Alfonse; Mr. Dominic Cicalese; Mr. Chester Crane; Ms. Norma Elgrim; Mr. Michael Feinstein; Mr. James Gregory; Mrs. Dianne Kruse; Mrs. Allison Mains; Mr. Daniel Malloy; Mr. Brian T. Martin; Ms. Jacqueline McAllister; Ms. Debra McCluskey; Ms. Kirsten Miller; Moravian Grange No. 187; Ms. Katherine Nechay; Ms. Lisa Nelson; Mr. & Mrs. John Neyhart; Ms. Janet Palmer; Ms. Elizabeth Pastore; Mr. John Polhemus; Dr. & Mrs. Mark Robson; Ms. Virginia Roma; Ms. Ellen Smig-Klein; Mr. Robert Thompson; Ms. Hanna Toft; Ms. Celeste Tomkovich; Mr. Brian Tomlin; Union County Board of Agriculture Contributor Mr. Ernest Arians; Ms. Ethel Pannell Donor Categories Rising Sun: $10,000 or more Blue and Gold: $7,500 to $9,999 New Horizon: $5,000 to $7499 Legacy: $2,000 to $4,999 Star: $1,000 to $1,999 Gold: $500 to $999 Silver: $100 to $499 Bronze: $50 to $99 Contributor: $0 to $49
NEW JERSEY FFA FOUNDATION, INC. http://www.jerseyageducation.nj.gov/agric ulture/ag_ed/ffa/partners/ Foundation donor opportunities include: - State FFA Awards and Activities Fund - Memorial Scholarships - Blue Jacket. Bright Futures. New Jacket Program - State Officer Club Fund - And More! You can support the New Jersey FFA Foundation, Inc. through a tax-deductible donation to New Jersey FFA Foundation, Inc. PO Box 214 Allentown, NJ 08501 36
NEW JERSEY FFA ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION http://www.jerseyageducation.nj.gov/agriculture/ag_ed/ffa /partners/ffaalumni.html The FFA Alumni and Supporters Association is a vital part of the State FFA Association. The State FFA Alumni & Supporters Association raises money to support special projects such as: - State Officer Leadership Training - Banquet Speech and Retiring Address Workshops - Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship - College Scholarships The New Jersey FFA Alumni Golf Tournament is June 26, 2018 at Gambler Ridge Golf Course. Golfers and sponsors are welcome. Contact Debra McCluskey at 877-243-3332 Register Online http://www.njffagolf18.eventbrite.com/ Individual Membership Options 1) State and National FFA Alumni & Supporters One Year Membership $20.00 2) State and National FFA Alumni & Supporters Lifetime Membership $160.00 3) State and National FFA Alumni & Supporters Associate Membership FREE Send Membership to: NJ FFA Alumni & Supporters Association c/o NJDA P.O. Box 330 Trenton, NJ 08625-0330 37
NEW JERSEY FFA ADVISORS YEARS OF SERVICE TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURE/ CHAPTER ADVISORS Bryan Leh Dave Pede Laurie Neyhart Bonnie Baldasare Brian Burns John Neyhart Gary Nelson Lisa Ann Moschera-Chernigovets Joel Rudderow* Keith Dannucci Worth Christian Dawn Viveiros Nan Hamilton Robin McLean Brian Martin Peggy Grady Kristina Guttadora Patricia Thorne* Amy Kline Edward Birdsall Greg Babbitt* Taryn Romanczak Jennifeur Wilson* Erik Fargo Denise Emmons Daniel Delcher* Brian Ducey Amanda Hayes Dale Cruzan* Brian Hayes Ellen Inman Hanna Toft* Keely DiTizio* Jessica Heritage* Laura Pinhas Andee Dixon YEAR STARTED 1978 1978 1981 1984 1984 1985 1989 1993 1993 1994 1997 1996 1998 1998 1999 2000 2001 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 NEW JERSEY FFA ADVISORS 38 YEARS OF SERVICE 40 40 37 34 34 33 29 25 25 24 21 15 20 20 19 18 8 14 10 14 13 13 12 10 11 9 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4
YEARS OF SERVICE (continued) TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURE/ CHAPTER ADVISORS Deanna Miller Clare Kennedy Brittany Lawyer Carly Chaapel Nicole Smith Jenny Allen Susan Stant YEAR STARTED 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2016 2018 YEARS OF SERVICE 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 *denotes past New Jersey State Officer FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION MISSION Preparing students for leadership and careers in the science, business, education and technology of agriculture
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION DATES AND LOCATIONS 2018 October 24-27 Indianapolis, IN 2019 October 30- November 2 Indianapolis, IN 2020 October 28-31 Indianapolis, IN Check out the National FFA Website at www.ffa.org Check out the New Jersey FFA Website at www.jerseyageducation.nj.gov FFA MISSION STATEMENT FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. DEFINITION OF SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE SAE (Structured Learning Experience) Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student led, instructor supervised, work-based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within predefined, agreed upon set of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices aligned to a career plan of study. SAE is a Career exploration and planning system for all students. Student-led, teacher-supervised path to college and career readiness Tool for measuring student progress toward college and career readiness Method for authentically enhancing the high school experience Small business incubator for young entrepreneurs Path to connect students to STEM careers and mentors Critical component of a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
STATE FFA CONVENTION RULES Following these rules will help you meet your conference expectations and others will benefit as well! 1. I will keep the room assignment given at registration. 2. I will be in my room by the assigned time as listed in the convention program so I am fully alert for the next day s activities. 3. I will be courteous, polite and considerate to others. As a result, I gain the respect of others. 4. I will attend all sessions in official/business dress and participate in all activities. 5. I will turn off any electronic devices, such as cell phones, ipods, tablets, and mp3 players during all sessions and convention events. 6. I will not have and will not use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco at any time during the convention. 7. I will not visit the room of another FFA member regardless of gender. 8. I will arrive at least ten minutes early to all sessions. This demonstrates my respect for other convention participants and allows the session to begin on time. 9. I will report all illnesses, injuries and other problems to my advisor so that appropriate action can be taken. 10. I will not accept food deliveries after lights out. 11. I will respect all advisors, state convention staff, and other convention participants. I commit to doing my very best to follow these rules. Doing so will enable me to maximize the benefits to the New Jersey State FFA Convention. If I violate any of the above rules, I understand it will mean immediate dismissal from the State FFA Convention. 41
2018 Superior and National Chapters* Allentown Belvidere Essex Co. VTS Monmouth County Newton Northern Burlington Penns Grove Salem Tech Warren Hills Woodstown *Chapters in bold will receive both Superior Chapter and National Emblem Chapter recognition --------------------------------- Thank You! 42
2017-2018 Chapters in the New Jersey FFA Association Allentown Bankbridge Regional BCIT West Vet Bergen Co. Academies Bergen Tech Paramus Belvidere Buena Regional Camden Pennsauken Camden Tech East Cape May Tech Cumberland Regional Delsea Regional Essex Co. VTS Freehold Hackettstown Hunterdon County Poly Tech - Central MCTS Sypek Center Middlesex East Brunswick Middlesex Piscataway Monmouth County Newton North Warren Northern Burlington Northern Burlington Middle Pemberton Township Penns Grove Phillipsburg Salem Co. Vo. Tech Somerset County South Hunterdon South Hunterdon Middle Sussex Tech Union County Warren Hills Woodstown 43
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89 th New Jersey State FFA Convention Monmouth University Convention Event Locations: A. Pollak Theatre (Sessions, Nom Com, Guest Registration, College/Career Displays, Alumni Nation & FFA Store) B. Samuel Hays Magill Dining Hall (Meals, Teach Ag Luncheon, Ag Ed Advisory Committee Meeting & Past State Officer Reception) C. Bey Hall (Judge Registration, CDEs, Committee Meetings, Advisor/Chaperone Meeting, NJAAE Meeting) D. Pozycki Hall (CDEs, Portable Exhibits & Leadership Workshops) E. William T. Boylan Gymnasium (Wednesday Recreation) F. Rebecca Stafford Student Center (Committee Meetings & Dance Anacon Hall) G. Housing (Laurel, Mullaney, Oakwood, Redwood)