90th Indiana FFA State Convention June 17-20

(WEST LAFAYETTE) – The 90th Indiana FFA State Convention, which is the second largest gathering of FFA members in the state, next to National FFA Convention will be held June 17-20 at Purdue University in West Lafayette.


This year’s event theme is Surge.
Throughout the four days, student leaders from all across the state will be participating in community service projects, competitions, workshops and so much more. During the six general sessions, thousands will join together in Elliott Hall of Music for live performances, keynote speakers and award ceremonies, including:

  • Agricultural Proficiency Awards
  • Career and Leadership Development Event Winners
  • State Stars (Agribusiness, Agriscience, Agricultural Placement and Farmer)
  • Honorary Degree and Distinguished Service Recipients
  • Outstanding Service Award

The full convention agenda is listed below.
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Monday, June 17, 2019

  • 8:00-8:30 a.m. State CDE Morning Registration Ivy Tech Campus
  • 8:30 a.m. Ag Mechanics CDE (all day event) Ivy Tech Campus
  • 8:30 a.m. Food Science and Marketing CDEs Ivy Tech Campus
  • 9:30-10:00 a.m. Vet Science CDE Registration Ivy Tech Campus
  • 10:00 a.m. Vet Science CDE Ivy Tech Campus
  • 12:30-1:00 p.m. Ag Sales CDE Registration Ivy Tech Campus
  • 1:00 p.m. Ag Sales CDE Ivy Tech Campus
  • 5:00-8:00 p.m. Chapter Fun Night Ivy Tech Campus

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

  • 8:30-11:00 a.m. Convention Registration East Foyer
  • 8:00 a.m. State LDE Judges Meeting Stewart Center
  • 9:00 a.m. State LDEs Purdue Campus
  • 11:30 a.m. Judges Luncheon PMU South Ballroom
  • 11:30 a.m. State Band & Chorus Practice Elliott Hall of Music
  • 12:30-2:30 p.m. Leadership Workshops Stewart Center
  • 1:00 p.m. Agribusiness Management CDE Fowler Hall
  • 1:00-3:00 p.m.. Community Service Project Stewart Center
  • 1:00-3:30 p.m. Convention Registration East Foyer
  • 2:30 p.m. State Courtesy Corps Meeting Stewart Center
  • 4:30 p.m. Past State Officers Reception PMU South Ballroom
  • 5:00 p.m. Past State Officers Dinner PMU South Ballroom
  • 6:15 p.m. Tradeshow Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 6:30 p.m. Pre-Session Entertainment Elliott Hall of Music
  • 7:00 p.m. FIRST GENERAL SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Nathan Deatrick, State SRVP
  • Opening Celebration
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Greetings from Lt. Governor
  • Past State Officer Recognition
  • Chapter Donor Recognition
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Chyenne Deno, State Reporter
  • State FFA Foundation Report
  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Sponsor Recognition
  • Keynote Speaker: Wiley Bailey
  • Closing Ceremonies
  • Faces of Indiana
  • 9:30 p.m. Evening Reflections Hovde Hall Steps

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

  • 8:00 a.m. State LDE Judges Meeting Stewart Center
  • 8:30-11:30 a.m.. State Band & Chorus Practice Elliott Hall of Music
  • 8:30 a.m. State LDEs Purdue Campus
  • 8:15 a.m. Tradeshow Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 8:30 a.m. Pre-Session Entertainment Elliott Hall of Music
  • 9:00 a.m. SECOND GENERAL SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Chyenne Deno, State Reporter
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Scholarship Recognition
  • Talent Presentation
  • Bridging New Horizons Community Service
  • National Officer Keynote: Layni LaBlanc, National Secretary
  • Career Development Events Recognition I
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Austin Berenda, State Treasurer
  • Talent Presentation
  • Career Development Events Recognition II
  • Closing Ceremonies
  • Faces of Indiana
  • Immediately Following Delegate Business Session I Elliott Hall of Music
  • 10:30-12:00 p.m.. Convention Registration East Foyer
  • 11:00-1:00 p.m. Leadership Workshops Stewart Center
  • 11:30 a.m. Section Director & District Officer Elections Stewart Center
  • 12:45 a.m. Tradeshow Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. State Band & Chorus Practice Elliott Hall of Music
  • 1:30 p.m. Pre-Session Entertainment Elliott Hall of Music
  • 2:00 p.m. THIRD GENERAL SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Savannah Bordner, State NRVP
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Remarks from IYFA State President
  • Proficiency Award Recognition-Part I
  • Talent Presentation
  • Proficiency Award Recognition-Part II
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Brittany Gonzales, State Secretary
  • Proficiency Award Recognition-Part III
  • SOC Introductions
  • Closing Ceremonies
  • Faces of Indiana
  • Immediately Following Section Star Practice & Talent Show sound check
  • Newly Elected Executive Committee Meeting Elliott Hall of Music
  • 5:00 p.m. Section Star Banquet PMU South Ballroom
  • 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 6:00 p.m. Talent Review Elliott Hall of Music
  • 7:00 p.m. HOOSIER DEGREE SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Sami DeLey, State President & Austin Berenda, State Treasurer
  • Presentation of Flags and National Anthem
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • State Star Video – Star Agribusiness
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Nathan Deatrick, State SRVP
  • State Star Video – Agriscience
  • Honorary Degree/Distinguished Service Presentations
  • State Officer Parent Recognition
  • State Star Video – Star in Ag. Placement
  • State Chorus Presentation
  • State Star Video – Star Farmer
  • State Star Recognition
  • State FFA Degree Presentations
  • Closing Ceremonies
  • Faces of Indiana
  • Immediately Following Private Slate Posting Stewart Center
  • Public Slate Posting (10 min after) Stewart Center
  • 9:30-12:00 p.m. FFA Dance PMU Ballrooms

Thursday, June 20, 2019

  • 8:30-11:15 a.m. State Chorus Practice Elliott Hall of Music
  • 8:15 a.m. Tradeshow Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 8:30 a.m. Pre-Session Entertainment Elliott Hall of Music
  • 9:00 a.m. FIFTH GENERAL SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Brittany Gonzales, State Secretary
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Living to Serve Safety Initiative
  • Living to Serve Community Initiative
  • Living to Serve Hunger Initiative
  • Band Presentation
  • Agriscience Fair Recognition
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Jarrett Bailey, State Sentinel
  • Leadership Development Event Award Recognition I
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Savannah Bordner, State NRVP
  • Leadership Development Event Award Recognition II
  • Closing Ceremonies
  • Faces of Indiana
  • 11:15-12:45 p.m. Awards Luncheon PMU North Ballroom
  • 12:45 p.m. Tradeshow Open Elliott Hall Lobby
  • 12:45 p.m. Band & Chorus Review Elliott Hall of Music
  • 1:30 p.m. SIXTH GENERAL SESSION Elliott Hall of Music
  • Presiding: Jarrett Bailey, State Sentinel
  • Opening Ceremonies
  • Indiana FFA Association Report
  • Indiana FFA Member Memoriam
  • Superior Chapter Award Presentation
  • Top 30 Chapter Award Recognition
  • Models of Innovation Chapter Awards
  • State Officer Retiring Address: Sami DeLey, State President
  • Courtesy Corp Recognition
  • Newsroom Recognition
  • State Officer Team Recognition
  • Recognition of New Executive Committee
  • Official Delegate Business Session II
  • -Nominating Committee Report
  • -State Officer Elections
  • Installation of New State Officer Team
  • Convention Highlights Video
  • Closing Ceremonies
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