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Calendar of Events
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March 2012
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Tuesday, March 27 |
4:00 pm |
Proficiency and American & State Degree Selection Committee
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Wednesday, March 28 |
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Agriscience Fair Registration, Application and Written Reports due
Only National Agrscience Fair applications will be accepted!
(five copies of the written report are due with the application) Registration - 16.001bApplication - National FFA Website |
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April 2012
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Sunday, April 1 |
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Applications are due for the following awards presented at the convention:
1. State FFA Scholarship Application (14.008)
2. Advisor of the Year (14.009)
3. National Chapter Application - Form I and Form II (National FFA Website)
4. Superior Chapter Application - National Chapter Form I (National FFA Website)
5. Most Improved Chapter Application (15.014)
6. Member of the Year Application (5.001)
7. FFA Week Application (15.013)
8. National Agriscience Teacher of the Year Application (NAAE Website)
9. Essay Event (14.024) f our type written copies need to be submitted
10. WLC Scholarship Application (14.022)
11. Blue Jackets Bright Futures Application (14.010)
12. Agri-Entrepreneurship Award (National FFA Website)
14. Princeton Agricultural Association Leadership Award (14.025)
15. 8,000 Hour Challenge/Outstanding Service Project Award (14.026)
16. National Convention Scholarship Application (14.021)
17. State Talent Application (14.027)
18. Video Public Relations Event (14.028)
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Sunday, April 1 |
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Honorary American Degree for Teachers due to the State Office
Pre-registration for Livestock Judging, Dairy Judging, and Poultry Judging due ( 12.007b & 12.008b and 12.003b) April Member of the Month ( 5.001) |
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Monday, April 2 |
4:15 pm |
State FFA Association Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
Reminder: Collect Ag Education Student Information Data (due May 15) |
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Tuesday, April 10 |
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Delegates, Courtesy Corps and Members names pre-registered for State Convention/Career Development Events due for 83rd State FFA Convention. Advisor Assurance Forms are due with Convention Registration. Registration for the events listed below are due and included on the registration form.
1. (Speeches due April 10th )
Ten typewritten copies of speeches (with cover page to include Title of Speech, Contestant, Chapter and State, and Name of Event) due at State FFA Office on this date for distribution to judges. Those who do not submit 10 copies of their speech on time will not be registered to compete.
2. Demonstration (Ten copies of outline Due April 8th)
3. Charles Drawbaugh Parliamentary Procedure Contest
4. Creed
5. Extemporaneous Public Speaking
6. Portable Exhibit
7. Job Interview (14.017) (Job Interview materials due April 10th)
Ten copies of resume, cover letter and 3 letters of reference are due at State FFA Office on this date for distribution to judges. Those who do not submit 10 copies of their materials on time will not be registered to compete.
8. Agricultural Issues Forum (10 copies of Portfolio due April 10th)
Rules
9. Official Ceremonies
10. Tractor Driving (15.002) (Safety Assurance Form due April 10th)
(found on the convention registration form)
11. FFA Quiz Bowl (15.016)
12. Artwork Competition (15.018)
13. Teach Agriculture Event (14.029)
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Wednesday, April 11 |
5:00 pm |
State FFA Alumni Meeting & State Officer Retiring Address Workshop
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Thursday, April 12 |
8:30 am |
Applications Judged by State Awards Selection Committee
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Monday, April 16 |
4:15 pm |
State FFA Work Session Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Tuesday, April 17 |
6:00 pm |
State FFA Foundation Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Thursday, April 19 |
9:30 am |
Spring Career Development Events
Rutgers, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
1. Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
2. Floriculture
3. Nursery/Landscape
4. Ag Sales
5. Environmental and Natural Resources
6. Veterinary Sciences
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Saturday, April 21 |
9:00 am |
Livestock Judging CDE
Delaware Valley College
Doylestown, PA
Dairy Judging CDE
Cedar Lane Farm
Oldwick, NJ
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Wednesday, April 25 |
3:00 pm |
Agriscience Fair
Rutgers, EcoComplex
Bordentown, NJ
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May 2012
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Tuesday, May 1 |
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Member of the Month Application due ( 5.001)
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Monday, May 7 |
4:15 pm |
State FFA Association Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Tuesday, May 8 |
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Poultry Judging CDE
Manheim Fairgrounds, PA
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Monday, May 14 |
4:15 pm |
State FFA Executive Board Work Session
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Tuesday, May 15 |
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Ag Education Student Data Information Due
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Sunday, May 20 - Monday, May 21 |
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State officer set-up and practice for state convention |
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Tuesday, May 22 |
2:00 pm |
New Jersey Ag Ed Council Meeting
Hickman Hall, Rutgers Universtiy
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Tuesday, May 22 |
6:00 pm |
New Jersey Association of Agricultural Educators Meeting
Hickman Hall, Rutgers University
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Tuesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 24 |
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83rd State FFA Convention
School of Environmental and Bilogical Sciences, Rutgers University
Pre-registration required. Events to be held:
3-5 and 6-8 minute Public Speaking (15.003) (Registration and 10 copies of speech Due April 10th) Demonstration (14.006) (Registration and five copies of outline Due April 10th) Charles Drawbaugh Parliamentary Procedure Contest (Registration Due April 10th) Creed (15.006) (Registration Due April 10th) Extemporaneous Public Speaking (Registration Due April 10th) Portable Exhibit (14.005) (Application Due April 10th) Job Interview (14.017) (Registration and 10 copies of materials Due April 10th) Agricultural Issues Forum (10 copies of Portfolio Due April 10th) Official Ceremonies (15.015) (Registration Due April 10th) Tractor Driving (15.002) (Registration and Safety Assurance Due April 10th) Landscape Design (13.004) (Registration due March 1st) FFA Quiz Bowl (15.017) Art Competition (15.018) Teach Agriculture Event (14.029)
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June 2012
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Friday, June 1 |
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Pre-registration for Summer Career Development Events (12.003b)
Horse Judging and Dairy Handlers (to be held at Delaware State Fair)
National Convention State Block Rooms Needed
Member of the Month Application due (5.001)
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Monday, June 4 |
4:00 pm |
State FFA Association Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Saturday, June 9 - Sunday, June 10 |
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State Officer Leadership Training Conference
sponsored by the NJ FFA Alumni
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Wednesday, June 13 |
6:00 pm |
State FFA Alumni Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Monday, June 18 |
4:00 pm |
State FFA Executive Board Work Session
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Auditorium
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Tuesday, June 19 |
1:00 pm |
New Jersey FFA Alumni Golf Benefit
Mercer Oaks Golf Course
West Windsor, NJ
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Wednesday, June 27 - Friday, June 20 |
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BLAST-Off - State Officer Training Conference
Mercer Soil Conservation District
Hamilton Square, NJ
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July 2012
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Monday, July 2 |
9:00 am |
State FFA Association Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Auditorium
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Tuesday, July 10 |
6:00 pm |
State FFA Foundation Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Monday, July 16 |
4:00 pm |
State FFA Executive Board Work Session
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Auditorium
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27 |
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State Presidents' Conference
Washington, D.C.
(July 28 is a travel day) |
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Monday, July 23 |
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Dairy Handlers' Career Development Event
Delaware State Fair
Harrington, DE
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Wednesday, July 25 |
9:00 am |
Horse Judging Career Development Event
Delaware State Fair
Harrington, DE
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Sunday, July 29 - Thursday, August 2 |
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National Leadership Conference for State Officers
Crowne Plaza
Monroe, New Jersey
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August 2012
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Wednesday, August 1 |
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National Convention Participant List and Code of Conducts Due |
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Monday, August 6 |
9:00 am |
State FFA Association Meeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Auditorium
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Wednesday, August 8 |
6:00 pm |
State FFA AlumniMeeting
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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Monday, August 20 |
4:00 pm |
State FFA Executive Board Work Session
NJ Department of Agriculture
1st Floor, Board Room
South Warren and Market Sts.
Trenton
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