Director's Message:

Spring is definitely in the air this week! The sunshine and warmth are a welcome respite after a long winter.

This issue of the SD FFA Email newsletter highlights special projects of the SD FFA Foundation.

Please forward this newsletter to others you know who are involved and interested in FFA and agriculture education.

Thank you for your support of the FFA in South Dakota!

Gretchen Sharp, Executive Director, SD FFA Foundation, Inc.

Blue Jackets Bright Futures
FFA Jacket Program

Do you remember…

· The first time you zipped up an FFA jacket?
· The pride of wearing the jacket?
· The confidence and leadership abilities you developed in FFA?

Now YOU can give that EXCITEMENT to a SD FFA member.

This Blue Jackets Bright Futures SD FFA Jacket Program provides SD FFA members with the opportunity to earn an FFA jacket through an application process. Jackets will be awarded in the fall of 2010. If you are interested in sponsoring an FFA Jacket for $55, please click here for our jacket sponsorship form or contact the SD FFA Foundation.

Calendar of SD FFA Events

• April 18-20 - State FFA Convention, Brookings

• FFA Leadership Retreats
  July 6-10, Camp Bob Marshall, Custer
  July 14-16, NeSoDak, Waubay
  July 20-22, Swan Lake, Viborg

• July 18 - FFA Day at the Dome

• September 2-6 - SD State Fair, Huron

State FFA Convention Update

For the latest information about State FFA Convention, stay tuned to the SD FFA Convention web page. Everything from convention sponsor information to a map of SDSU's campus can be found there. SD FFA members are working hard to prepare for convention - any assistance you can provide your local FFA chapter is much appreciated!

This year at State Convention, the FFA is celebrating 40 years of women in the FFA. Congratulations to all the dedicated women who have made an impact on the FFA!

Click here to view the SD 2010 State FFA Convention Program and schedule.

Featured Fundraiser:
SD FFA Leather Collection

The SD FFA Foundation has partnered with K Bar J Leather of Newell, SD to offer a selection of beautiful high quality leather items with the FFA logo for use by FFA members, chapter and affiliates, or with custom logos for promotional use by other businesses.

Click here to see more of our products!