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DEAR FFA ADVISORS, MEMBERS, AND GUESTS,The annual state FFA convention is truly a week that absolutely everybody should experience. FFA members come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Honoring past and present accomplishments, FFA members, along with advisors, alumni, parents and supporters, will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and lead our organization to new heights.

While at the convention, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers, award presentations, exciting exhibits, challenging career development events, and plenty of entertaining activities. Attendees can take a stroll through the FFA Career and Trade Show in search of the perfect career connection, attend a workshop to brush up on those leadership skills, or simply interact and share ideas with FFA members and advisors from across the state. The 86th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo will undoubtedly be a week absolutely everybody should experience.

The Advisor’s Planning Guide is designed to help introduce your chapter to a new adventure in premier leadership, personal growth and career success at state convention. As always, convention will be packed with can’t-miss opportunities from helping chart policy and electing state officers to receiving recognition for outstanding achievements and sharing ideas with members from across the state. You make up the most dynamic youth organization in the world, and we know Orlando is looking forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,

Ronnie SimmonsExecutive DirectorFlorida FFA Association

Amy McAllisterState FFA AdvisorFlorida Department of Education

MONDAY, JUNE 298:00 am - 6:00 pm Convention Registration10:00 am Career Development Events

■ MS Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE Preliminaries

■ MS Prepared Public Speaking CDE - Preliminaries1:00 pm State Officer Candidate Luncheon

(Candidates only)1:00 pm 9th Grade Parliamentary Procedure Event3:00 pm Career Development Events

■ Agribusiness Management CDE ■ Agricultural Education CDE - Finals ■ Creed Speaking CDE - Preliminaries ■ MS Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE -

Preliminaries ■ Job Interview CDE - Phone Interview

3:00 pm Delegate Orientation (State Officer Candidates, District, Sub-District, and Federation Officers only)

5:30 pm HS Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE - Preliminaries

6:00 pm Career Development Events ■ Job Interview CDE - Personal Interview ■ MS Opening and Closing Ceremonies CDE - Finals ■ Parliamentary Procedure CDE - Written Exam (MS

& HS) ■ MS Prepared Public Speaking CDE - Finals

TUESDAY, JUNE 308:00 am Day of Service - Shifts A & B (Tentative)8:00 am - 7:00 pm Convention Registration8:00 am Career Development Events

■ MS Agricultural Electrification Essay CDE - Finals ■ Creed Speaking CDE - Finals ■ Job Interview CDE - Finals ■ MS Parliamentary Procedure CDE - Preliminary ■ HS Prepared Public Speaking CDE - Preliminary

10:00 am - 6:00 pm ■ Day of Service Food Weigh-in ■ Harvest of Change Weigh-in

11:00 am MS Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE - Finals

12:00 pm Day of Service - Shifts C & D (Tentative)12:00 pm CDE Judges Luncheon (Judges only)12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Career Show Load-In1:00 pm - 7:00 pm FFA Shopping Mall1:00 pm HS Parliamentary Procedure CDE -

Preliminary 2:00 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting Talent Meeting3:00 pm HS Extemporaneous Public Speaking - Finals3:30 pm Delegate Committee Hearings4:30 pm Delegate Committee Meetings5:00 pm HS Prepared Public Speaking CDE - Finals5:30 pm Past State Officers’ and Past Agricultural

Educators’ Reception6:00 pm Agriscience Leadership Team Reception

7:00 PM - FIRST GENERAL SESSION ■ Reflections ■ Welcome ■ Invocation - Megan Stein, Past State President ■ Roll Call and Seating of Delegates ■ Minutes of the 86th State FFA Convention ■ Florida Department of Agriculture Scholarships ■ Agriscience Leadership Team Recognition ■ National Winner Recognition ■ FFA Advisor of the Year ■ Introduction of State Officer Candidates ■ Past State Officer Recognition

■ John T. Denmark Scholarship ■ Keynote Address ■ Convention Guidelines

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17:00 am Courtesy Corps Breakfast7:00 am Agriscience Fair Set-up8:00 am - 7:00 pm Convention Registration8:00 am Leadership Workshops for Members and

Advisors8:00 am Career Development Events

■ Agricultural Issues CDE ■ HS Parliamentary Procedure CDE - Finals

9:00 AM - SECOND GENERAL SESSION ■ Premier Chapter Award Recognition ■ National Chapter Award Recognition ■ Retiring Address ■ Middle School CDE Parade of Champions

9:30 am Leadership Workshops for Members and Advisors

10:00 am Delegate Business Session10:00 am Parliamentary Procedure CDE - Finals (MS)10:00 am - 4:00 pm FFA Expo & Shopping Mall11:00 am Leadership Workshops for Members and

Advisors12:00 pm Agrsicence Fair Judging

1:00 PM - THIRD GENERAL SESSION ■ 100% Membership Recognition ■ Membership Growth Recognition ■ New Chapter Recognition ■ Retiring Address ■ High School CDE Parade of Champions

1:30 pm Leadership Workshops for Members and Advisors

2:30 pm Advisor Meeting4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Expo Reception (Advisors only)5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Agriscience Fair Results

Announcement

7:00 PM - FOURTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Presidential Candidate Speeches ■ State Officer Advisor Recognition ■ Retiring Address ■ Agriscience Fair Awards ■ Creed Speaking CDE Awards ■ Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE Awards ■ Opening Closing Ceremonies CDE Awards ■ Parliamentary Procedure CDE Awards ■ Prepared Public Speaking CDE Awards ■ National Officer Candidate Remarks

THURSDAY, JULY 28:00 am - 7:00 pm Convention Registration8:00 am - 4:00 pm FFA Expo & Shopping Mall8:00 am FAAE Meeting8:00 am Leadership Workshops for Member and

Advisors

9:00 AM - FIFTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Vice Presidential Candidate Speeches (Areas 1-3) ■ Chapter Cooperative Award ■ Chapter SAE Award ■ Vice Presidential Candidate Speeches (Areas 4-6) ■ Retiring Address ■ Proficiency Awards (A-E)

9:30 am Leadership Workshops for Members and Advisors11:00 am Delegate Voting and District Meetings

1:00 PM - SIXTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Nutrients for Life Awards ■ Fresh from Florida Advocacy Awards ■ Ryan Rimmer Outstanding District Officer Award ■ Retiring Address ■ Proficiency Awards (F-Z)

3:00 pm Stars of Florida Reception

4:00 PM - SEVENTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Florida FFA Foundation Report ■ Sponsor Recognition ■ Harvesting Change Awards ■ Blue and Gold Awards ■ Presentation of the FFA Creed ■ Distinguished Service Citations ■ Honorary FFA Degree Ceremony ■ Retiring Address - Travis Theige, Area III State Vice

President ■ Stars of Florida Ceremony ■ National Officer Remarks

5:30 pm UF Ag. Education Institute (by invitation only)5:30 pm Florida FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Dinner6:00 pm State Officer Parent and Advisor Dinner6:30 pm Florida FFA Alumni Annual Meeting and

Reception8:00 pm Florida FFA Alumni Live Auction and Social9:00 pm Florida FFA Mega Party

FRIDAY, JULY 37:30 am State FFA Degree Reception and Line-up8:00 am - 11:00 am FFA Shopping Mall8:00 am - 1:30 pm Convention Registration

8:30 AM - EIGHTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Florida FFA Alumni Report ■ Outstanding Alumni Affiliate Award ■ Alumni Essay Contest Awards ■ L.O. Baldwin Scholarship ■ Florida Association of Agricultural Educators

(FAAE) Report ■ FAAE Outstanding FFA Member ■ American Degrees Introduction ■ State Degree Ceremony ■ Day of Service Recognition

11:30 AM - NINTH GENERAL SESSION ■ Sub-District and District Officer Installation ■ Courtesy Corps Recognition ■ State Officer Scholarships ■ State Officer Parent Recognition ■ Retiring Address ■ New State Officer Announcement ■ Convention in Review ■ State Officer Installation ■ Year in Review

2:00 pm New State Officer and Parent Reception

CONVENTION OVERVIEW

CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO

Here among our more than 53 lush, tropical acres, guests will discover 1,218 spacious, well-appointed one-bedroom suites, 120 luxurious two-bedroom lakeside villas, expansive state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, unmatched hospitality and service, and a wealth of desirable dining options and hotel amenities that will appeal to both families and business professionals alike. And it all can be found just minutes from the area’s world famous theme parks and attractions.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Caribe Royale Orlando8101 World Center DriveOrlando, Florida 32821Phone: 407-238-8000Fax: 407-238-8088Web: http://www.cariberoyale.com

CHAPTER AND GUEST RESERVATIONS

For more detailed information regarding room rates and reservations, please see the Lodging Rates and Reservations section of the guide.

Toll Free: 888-258-7501Fax: 407-238-8088 Email: reservations@cariberoyale.com

CLICK TO RESERVE YOUR ROOMS ONLINE

ATTENDANCE

Attendance at the State FFA Convention is open to all bona-fide FFA members, advisors, parents, sponsors, alumni members and special guests. All FFA members must be accompanied (at all times) by an appointed school district representative. Students will not be allowed to register without their FFA advisor. There is no limit on the number of convention attendees that a chapter may bring.

AWARD RECOGNITION

All first place state winning Career Development Event (CDE) team members and all high individuals will be recognized on stage. One individual and one advisor from the second through fifth place teams will also be recognized on stage. It is important for ALL award winners and finalists to report to the award line-up room 30 minutes prior to the session in which you will receive your award.

FFA members and advisors who are award winners that are recognized on stage will also be asked to visit the Convention Media Room after their award announcement or during a scheduled time. Members will participate in interviews that will be used to create press releases, videos, feature stories and more.

PLANNING MEALS

The Caribe Royale Orlando and surrounding area offer plenty of food options. There will be specially priced food options available in the hotel eating areas.

The Iowa Pork Producers will be back again this year providing a fast and affordable food option for FFA members. Meal vouchers for Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner options are available during online and onsite registration.

■ Breakfast Voucher ($5) includes breakfast entrée and beverage

■ Lunch/Dinner Voucher ($7) include entrée, chips and beverage”

Monday 11 AM - 7 PMTuesday-Thursday 7 AM - 7 PM

Friday 7 AM - 12 PM

CONVENTION GUIDELINES

Proper behavior is imperative at the FFA Convention. It will be the advisor’s responsibility to ensure curfew adherence and that members who attend the convention attend each session. Careful selection of those members to attend convention is essential for a successful and meaningful event. All FFA members who attend the convention must be properly and adequately chaperoned and dressed.

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Adequately chaperoned is defined as one adult for every six students. We will not register students without an advisor or chaperon. We will not register students from a chapter without permission from the school and without an appointed school district representative in attendance. Convention lodging policy permits five (5) person maximum occupancy in convention suites and seven (7) person maximum occupancy in villas. Chapters found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to additional room charges.

CURFEW

Students are expected to be in their rooms with the lights out and quiet by 11:30 p.m. each night, unless otherwise noted in the convention program. Students will need their sleep. In addition, we ask that you check your students’ rooms periodically after curfew to insure that they are adhering to curfew policy. Hotel security has been instructed to contact the state staff with any complaints. Chapters found to be in violation of curfew policies, and/or disrespecting other guests or hotel property will be terminated from the convention at once, at the expense of the chapter/school. All convention policy violations will be reported to school principal and superintendent.

NO BADGE, NO ENTRYNo one will be allowed into any part of convention at any time without registering. Parents attending to watch students compete in CDEs will need to register for a single day registration. Single Session Tickets will not allow you to visit the Expo or Shopping Mall.

CONVENTION DRESS CODE

All student attendees should be in Official Dress. Any FFA member going on stage must be in Official Dress. The Courtesy Corps and advisors will be monitoring dress at the entrances to the convention hall. Florida FFA reserves the right to limit convention participation for students not in proper Official Dress, as outlined in the Official FFA Manual. Advisors and adults should wear appropriate business attire at all times.

OFFICIAL DRESS FOR FEMALE MEMBERS

■ Black skirt ■ White collared blouse ■ Official FFA blue scarf ■ Black dress shoes with a closed heel and

toe ■ Off-Black or Black nylon hosiery ■ An official FFA jacket zipped to the top

Note: the skirt is to be at least knee-length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no higher than two inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat. Black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities as outlined in the safety exceptions.

OFFICIAL DRESS FOR MALE MEMBERS ■ Black slacks ■ White collared shirt ■ Official FFA tie (no bow ties) ■ Black dress shoes ■ Black socks ■ An official FFA jacket zipped to the top

SPECIALEVENTS

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DAY OF SERVICE

Florida FFA is seeking students and teachers from across the state to uphold the gold standards that our organization is known for by taking part in one of the largest civic engagement events ever held within Florida FFA. During the Florida FFA State Convention & Expo, one of the premier activities for young leaders to participate in is the annual Florida FFA Day of Service. The Day of Service will have a huge impact on the city of Orlando and the entire state of Florida. While participating, FFA members will provide service to the community through a number of partnerships and FFA supporters. There are four opportunities for students to volunteer in the community. Transportation to and from each site will be provided. Day of Service registration must be completed using the online convention registration system. (Locations and times are subject to change.)

■ Shift A will depart Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and go directly to the event location.

■ Shift B will depart Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and go directly to the event location.

■ Shift B will depart Tuesday morning at 12:30 p.m. and go directly to the event location.

■ Shift B will depart Tuesday morning at 12:30 p.m. and go directly to the event location.

FFA MEGA PARTY

On Thursday evening, July 2, convention attendees can enjoy their evening, either at the FFA Dance or the FFA Alumni Auction & Social! Bigger and better than ever, students can dance the night away at the annual FFA Dance with a live DJ! This social gathering is sure to keep students entertained while others guests enjoy the FFA Alumni Activities. Attendees can in advance or at the door for $15. Tickets can be purchased at the time of registration online or onsite at convention. Full convention registration is required to purchase tickets.

EXPO & SHOPPING MALLWhether you are looking for a college or university, a chapter fund raiser or a potential career in agribusiness, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the expo!

Along with the expo, you’ll find the FFA Shopping Mall and the Talent Stage. We will continue the ever-popular “Teachers’ Only” reception that will give teachers one-on-one time with each of our exhibitors. This is valuable time we know you appreciate.

SHOPPING MALL HOURSTuesday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

EXPO HOURSWednesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

TEACHERS’ RECEPTIONWednesday, June 12, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NO BADGE, NO ENTRYNo one will be allowed into any part of convention at any time without registering. Parents attending to watch students compete in CDEs will need to register for a single day registration. Single Session Tickets will not allow you to visit the Expo or Shopping Mall.

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LODGING RATES

In addition to our 5-person Standard Suites, Villas with full Kitchens will also be available in the convention block. Rates are as follows:

$150 PER STANDARD SUITE – 5 PERSON MAXIMUM$325 PER VILLA – 7 PERSON MAXIMUM

CHAPTER RESERVATIONS

The Chapter Housing Form is completely online this year. For chapter reservations, FFA Advisors will need to reserve rooms using the Group Reservations Page.You will be required to submit a credit card that will only be used to hold your reservation and WILL NOT be charged. You may also choose to pay with a credit card. You MUST provide a copy of the schools tax certificate at the time of check in order to be tax-exempt.

Tax-exempt status applies to any of the accommodations being paid by a check printed with a school or school district’s name on it or a school’s credit card with the school or school district’s name on it. Please advise the front desk that you are tax exempt upon check-in.

Arrivals without confirmed reservations and reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to room availability. If the number of rooms you require changes after you send in the reservation form, contact the hotel immediately. An updated housing form with updated information might be required. Hotel registration will take place separately from convention registration.

All checks should be made payable to: Caribe Royale All Suites Hotel.

Caribe Royale All Suites & Convention Center8101 World Center Drive, Orlando FL 32821Attn: Reservations DepartmentToll Free: 888-258-7501Fax: 407-238-8088Email: reservations@cariberoyale.com

The online form must be submitted online by May 15. Arrivals without confirmed reservations and/or reservations received after the cut-off date are subject to room availability. Hotel registration will take place separately from convention registration.

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

Individuals such as school officials, alumni members, sponsors, special guests (VIP), and exhibitors may choose to make their personal reservations by phone using a credit card. For individuals reservations, please call the Caribe Royale Reservation Agents at 888-258-7501 and request the Florida Future Farmers of America Group. Please indicate to the reservations agent you are one of the following: Alumni, Sponsor, Special Guest (VIP), or Exhibitor.

CHECK OUT

Chapter accounts will be available for viewing on Thursday evening to enable you to check your bill before you go to check-out. This will eliminate the long check-out lines on the final day of convention.

TELEPHONE USAGE

Local phone calls made from your room at the Caribe Royale Orlando will be surcharged, even if there is no answer. We recommend that your students make calls from the pay phones in the convention center. In addition, ONLY advisors are authorized to have outside phone service turned on in the rooms.

CLICK TO RESERVE YOUR ROOMS ONLINE

ROOM CONDITIONS

The cleaning of rooms for youth sponsored events can cause additional work on the part of the hotel staff. We would encourage you to visit with your members about keeping their rooms picked up. Please remember proper etiquette for lodging (i.e. tips, courtesy, etc.). In addition, each chapter will be responsible for signing a room damage waiver holding the chapter/school responsible for any room damages up to $300.00 maximum.

CURFEW

Students are expected to be in their rooms with the lights out and quiet by 11:30 p.m. each night, unless otherwise noted in the convention program. Students will need their sleep. In addition, we ask that you check your students’ rooms periodically after curfew to insure that they are adhering to curfew policy. Hotel security has been instructed to contact the State Advisor, Executive Secretary and convention staff with any complaints. Chapters found to be in violation of curfew policies, and/or disrespecting other guests or hotel property will be terminated from the convention at once, at the expense of the chapter/school. All convention policy violations will be reported to school principal and superintendent.

CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be made with the hotel a minimum of 72 hours prior to arrival. Cancellation fees may apply. There are no refunds on convention attendee registration.

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HOW DO I REGISTER?

Advisors can register their chapters in advance online at a discounted rate or onsite at the full convention price. Using the online registration system, payment methods will include VISA, MASTERCARD, or school check. Those attendees pre-registered online will be permitted to use the EXPRESS registration line to pick up registration materials at the convention.

Chapters who will choose to pay by school check should mail all payments to the Florida FFA Association office postmarked by May 15. If you feel that your convention registration will not arrive in time, please do not send it. Instead, bring a copy of your registration confirmation and payment to the Express line at convention.

Those chapters not using the online convention registration system must enter the ONSITE registration line and take the time to fill out the proper paperwork onsite. Attendees registering onsite will incur additional registration fees per attendee. We will not be responsible for your payment and registration forms being lost in the mail.

Please DO NOT send your student permission forms in the mail. Permission forms must be presented upon arrival.

ONSITE REGISTRATION HOURSMonday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The registration fee will be $90.00 per person (online) or $110.00 per person (onsite) for any chapter that does not stay at the convention hotel (except those chapters within a 30 mile radius). As you know, the Florida FFA Association is able to offer the lowest student convention registration fee in the state based on an agreement with the hotel for a certain number of rooms used. Your choice to stay at the convention hotel insures that this is possible.

*If you have additional registrations after your first submission, please contact the Florida FFA office for additional information you will need to update your registration. There are no refunds for convention registration.

CLICK TO REGISTER YOUR CHAPTER ONLINE

CONVENTIONREGISTRATION

DESCRIPTION PRICE

Online Convention RegistrationAdvisors, Members, Delegates and Guests (with rooms in the FFA block):

$50

Online Convention RegistrationAdvisors, Members, Delegates and Guests (without rooms in the FFA block)

$100

Onsite Convention RegistrationAdvisors, Members, Delegates and Guests (with rooms in the FFA block)

$60

Onsite Convention RegistrationAdvisors, Members, Delegates and Guests (without rooms in the FFA block)

$120

Single Session Ticket(families, sponsors, invited guests – NOT AVAILABLE for current FFA members and advisors; will not admit attendees into CDEs or Expo)

$15

Single Day Badge(families, sponsors, invited guests – NOT AVAILABLE for current FFA members and advisors)

$25

WAIVER OF LIABILITYIn exchange for my being allowed to participate in the specifi ed program (the “Program”), a

program administered by the Florida FFA Association (“Florida FFA”), I, and if I am not yet 21 years

old, my parent or legal guardian (individually and collectively referred to below in the fi rst person

singular) agree to be bound by each of the following:

1. Voluntary Participation. I understand and confi rm that my participation in the Program is

voluntary.

2. Identifi cation of Risks. I understand that Florida FFA and its representatives may not be

present during my participation in the Program. I understand that my participation in

the Program may involve risk of injury and loss, both to person and to property. I also

understand that the risk of injury may include the possibility of permanent disability and

death. I understand that this Waiver and Release of Liability is intended to address all

of the risks of any kind associated with my participation in any aspect of the Program,

or with the time I am involved in the Program, including, particularly, such risks created

by actions, inactions, or negligence on the part of Florida FFA or its directors, offi cers,

employees, agents, volunteers, successors, or assigns, including but not limited to risks

created by the following: (a) the use and condition of various modes of transportation,

premises, facilities, and equipment; (b) the lack or inadequacy of policies, rules, or

regulations of the Program; (c) the failure of Florida FFA to foresee or to protect me from

actions, inactions, negligence, recklessness, or intentional or criminal misconduct of

persons, other than those affi liated with Florida FFA; (d) the inadequacy or unavailability of

medical facilities or treatment; or (e) the lack or inadequacy of supervision.

3. Assumption of Risk. I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and

unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Program. I accept

personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with

my participation in the Program.

4. Release and Waiver. I release Florida FFA and its directors, offi cers, employees, agents,

volunteers, successors, and assigns from any and all liability for and waive any and all

claims for injury, loss, or damage, including attorneys’ fees, in any way connected with

my participation in the Program (a “Claim”), whether or not caused in whole or part by the

negligence or other misconduct of Florida FFA or any of the individuals mentioned above.

5. Indemnifi cation. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless (in other words, to reimburse

and to be responsible for) Florida FFA and its directors, offi cers, employees, agents,

volunteers, successors, and assigns from all claims for any liability, injury, loss, damages,

or expense, including attorneys’ fees (including the cost of defending any Claim I might

make, or that might be made on my behalf, that is released or waived by this instrument),

in any way connected with or arising out of my participation in the Program, whether or

not caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other misconduct of Florida FFA or

any of the individuals mentioned above.

6. Binding Eff ect. This instrument shall be binding upon my relatives, personal

representatives, heirs, benefi ciaries, next of kin, or assigns and shall inure to the benefi t

of Florida FFA and its successors and assigns.

7. Consent to Medical Treatment. I authorize Florida FFA to provide to me, through medical

personnel of its choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency

medical services. This consent does not impose a duty upon Florida FFA to provide such

assistance, transportation, or services.

8. Severability. If any term or provision of this instrument or the application thereof to any

person or circumstances shall to any extent or for any reason be invalid or unenforceable,

the remainder of this instrument and the application of such term or provision to persons

or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall

not be aff ected thereby, and each term and provision of the instrument shall be valid and

enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Applicable Law. Because Florida FFA and the Program are headquartered in the State of

Florida, and in order to provide certainty in the law to be applied to the construction of

this instrument, this instrument shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance

with the law of the State of Florida.

PERSONAL CONDUCT AGREEMENT

While participating in the Program, attendees represent FFA, their schools, and communities. FFA

has established behavioral expectations that must be observed by all participants. All students

attending must be properly chaperoned. The Florida FFA Association does not assume supervisory

responsibility of any students. Supervision is the sole responsibility of the local school district and

its appointed representatives. Florida FFA requires that an appointed school district representative

attend the Program with their students.

FFA reserves the right to immediately terminate Program attendance of any member found to have

violated these behavioral expectations. They will be required to leave the property and will be

responsible for all expenses associated with termination. Registration fees will not be reimbursed.

School/county administrators will be notifi ed.

In exchange for my being allowed to participate in an event or activity sponsored by Florida FFA,

I, and if I am not yet 21 years old, my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (individually and collectively

referred to below in the fi rst person singular) agree to be bound by the behavioral expectations set

forth above and each of the following:

1. Attend all sessions, meetings and activities as directed by my advisor.

2. Conduct myself in a manner that will be a credit to FFA, my school, family, and myself.

3. Not be in the hotel/sleeping room of a member of the opposite sex.

4. Abide by the National FFA Code of Ethics as printed in the Offi cial FFA Manual.

5. Wear offi cial FFA dress as listed in the Offi cial FFA Manual.

6. Keep my advisor informed of my activities and whereabouts at all times.

7. Not possess any alcohol, tobacco or other illegal substances.

8. Wear my identifi cation badge at all times.

9. Abide by the curfew set by the FFA Association.

PROMOTIONAL RELEASE

I grant the Florida FFA Association (FFA) permission to photograph and/or videotape me for

possible appearance and inclusion in any of the FFA publications, promotional materials, on-air

broadcasts or website or used in any other way that is deemed appropriate by FFA for education or

for promotion of the FFA.

I release Florida FFA of any liability, claims, demands, damages, actions and causes of actions

arising from or connected in any way with the use of the photographs and/or videotapes.

I understand that I will receive no compensation for participation and that all photography and

videotape resulting from participation will become the sole property of Florida FFA.

In exchange for my being allowed to participate in an event or activity sponsored by Florida FFA,

I, and if I am not yet 21 years old, my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (individually and collectively

referred to below in the fi rst person singular), I verify that I fully understand, agree to and accept all

provisions and obligations set forth in this Promotional Release.

Public Notary Seal Here

Participant Last NameParticipant First Name

Age Chapter

Parent or Guardian NameHome Phone Number Work Phone Number

Insurance CompanyInsurance Company Address

Policy NumberAllergies (if any)

Current Medications

Any medical conditions or disabilities of which Florida FFA should be aware of? Please Explain.

Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number Relationship

Participant SignatureDate

Parent or Legal Guardian SignatureDate

Public Notary SignatureDate

Public Notary Printed NameCommission Exp.

Advisor SignatureDate

School Administrator SignatureDate

ADVISOR AND PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the applicant has shown outstanding ability as evidenced by his/her leadership

and cooperation in student, chapter, and community development. Therefore, without reservation,

I approve his/her attendance at the specifi ed Florida FFA event.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORM, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, PERSONAL CONDUCT AGREEMENT AND PROMOTIONAL RELEASEFLORIDA FFA STUDENT PERMISSION FORM

STUDENT PERMISSION FORM

The Florida FFA Student Permission Form, which also includes the Waiver of Liability, Personal Conduct Agreement and Promotional Release (Permission Form) is the only form required for students to attend. This form must be completed and must be presented at the event registration. DO NOT mail the Permission Form to the State FFA office prior to convention. All signatures are required at the time of submission. Please note that this document must also be notarized. Students will not be permitted to register/attend convention without this documentation on file.

REGISTRATION FEES

The convention registration staff works hard to expedite the convention registration process. It is required that all attendees register at the main registration desk. There are multiple rates for convention registration. Please see the chart below. Upon registration, each attendee will get a commemorative convention button or single session ticket. A button or ticket will be required in order to enter the convention hall and other areas of convention. Each attendee will have to pass through a “gate” area outside of the convention hall and badges will be checked. Any member or attendee that does not have a button will be invited to visit the registration desk to purchase a replacement badge before being allowed to enter the convention hall. Replacement badges will only be issued to those attendees that have already registered.

Fees are non-refundable . All payments are due at time of check in. If payment is not received at check-in, a credit card will be necessary to secure conference attendance.

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DELEGATEEXPERIENCE

OFFICIAL DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

There should be two delegates from your chapter in the appropriate place whenever business is being conducted at the convention. This includes delegate committee meetings, district meetings, business sessions, campaign sessions as well as general sessions.

Please remember that you must have submitted the Quality Chapter Report and be certified as a Quality Chapter by May 15 in order to seat voting delegates at the Florida FFA Convention.

DELEGATE COMMITTEE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE 2015 STATE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT.

CONVENTIONOPPORTUNITIES

HOW CAN WE HELP?

CONVENTION COURTESY CORPSCourtesy Corps members will assist the convention staff with awards, CDE coordination, and arena logistics. Serving as a Courtesy Corps member is a prestigious honor and rewarding experience. Selected members will be notified and will be required to attend a mandatory meeting at the beginning of convention.

CONVENTION TALENTMembers will be selected to showcase their talent during a general session or various other events and stages at convention. If chosen, the member will perform at the time assigned to him/her and will provide the accompanying equipment (except for piano) for his/her performance. For those acts chosen to perform during a general session, Official Dress is required unless otherwise approved. Please note that there will not be a Talent Show this year at convention and selected members will only perform during assigned general sessions and various other events at convention.

CONVENTION STAFF OR WORKSHOP PRESENTERConvention staff will assist in the initial setup of the convention arena, office and various other event locations. Additionally, staff members will be responsible for executing various duties during convention as selected. Presenters will conduct a specified number of workshops as scheduled. Upon selection, convention staff will be notified

by email. All contacts will be made by June 1. Hotel accommodations will be provided for all staff and workshop presenters. A stipend may be offered to staff members, depending on the area of responsibility. Workshop presenters will be reimbursed for workshop supplies based on prior approval from state staff. Some meals will be provided for convention staff members.

CONVENTION MEDIA ROOMFlorida FFA is seeking college students in agricultural communications, telecommunications, public relations, journalism or a closely related field to work behind the scenes facilitating media relations during the annual state FFA convention and leadership conference.

Upon selection, media room staff will be notified by email. All contacts will be made by May 15. Hotel accommodations and most meals will be provided for all media room staff.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

■ May 1 - Courtesy Corp, Talent Applications (announced by May 15)

■ May 1 - Staff, Media Room Applications (announced by June 1)

*See Official FFA Calendar for details.

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CDES AT CONVENTION

Congratulations to advancing to state finals and experiencing success in one or more of our states 48 Career Development Events! We are honored to have you participate in this year’s state events and hope that your experience will be both fun and rewarding.

TEAM CERTIFICATIONSIn order to help gather team information such as team member and Advisor/coaches names, we ask that you use the online certification form to certify to your team by June 1st. If for any reason one of your original certified CDE team members cannot participate in the event, the chapter advisor may notify the Florida FFA Association to make the appropriate changes by Friday, June 13th. Changes that need to be made after June 13th may be made at the Convention office upon your arrival in Orlando.

OFFICIAL DRESSAll team members are expected to be in Official Dress for the both the competition and the awards presentation. Please refer to the Florida FFA CDE Handbook for complete Official Dress guidelines. All CDEs held at Convention are indoor events for Official Dress purposes.

EVENT FORMATSAll leadership CDEs will have both a preliminary and final event. These events include:

■ Middle/High School Parliamentary Procedure ■ Middle/High School Prepared Public Speaking ■ Middle/High School Extemporaneous Public

Speaking ■ Creed Speaking ■ Opening & Closing Ceremonies ■ Job Interview

Preliminary events will begin Monday morning. All finals will be held in Finals Hall located in Antigua 1. Results from all preliminary CDEs will be posted in the CDE information area located outside of the Convention office.

AWARDS RECOGNITIONAll CDE award winners will be recognized in one of three general convention sessions:

■ Wednesday – 9:00 AM – Second General Session – Middle School Parade of Champions

■ Wednesday – 1:00 PM – Third General Session – High School Parade of Champions

One individual and an Advisor/coach from the 2nd through 5th place teams, the state high individual, all team members and the Advisor/Coach of the 1st place teams for CDEs will recognized on stage during the second and third sessions of the convention. This does not include the leadership CDEs that occur at Convention.

■ Thursday – 4:00 PM – Sixth General Session

The top four individuals/teams and their Advisor/coach will be recognized for the Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Parliamentary Procedure, Prepared Public Speaking & Job Interview CDEs on stage during the sixth session of the convention.

All award winners and Advisors/coaches are to report to the awards holding room 30 minutes prior to the session in which they are being recognized.

GENERAL REMINDERS ■ You must be a registered convention attendee

in order to compete in a CDE held at the State FFA Convention.

■ Students are encouraged to eat a healthy meal before participating in all events.

■ No one will be permitted in the CDE holding rooms except the contest officials. There shall be no communication among the contestants and anyone else except as directed by the CDE coordinator while the event is in progress. It is prohibited for Advisors or anyone else to interfere with, interrupt or distract a contestant while the event is in progress. If there is an obvious and flagrant infraction of this rule, the event coordinator has the authority to disqualify the violator from competition.

■ Participants will not be allowed to utilize personal electronic devices, other than those approved by the event officials, during the entire course of the event. Participants who access personal electronic devices without prior approval of the event officials will be disqualified.

■ Any issues should be brought to the attention to the CDE coordinator.

■ The judge’s decisions are final. ■ Score sheets will not be returned. Feedback

may or may not be given at the judge’s discretion.

FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION5600 SW 34th StreetGainesville, Florida 32608

P: 352-378-0060F: 352-378-6061www.floridaffa.org

FLORIDA FFA FOUNDATION5000 Firetower RoadHaines City, Florida 33844

P: 863-439-7332F: 863-439-2995www.floridaffafoundation.org

THE FFA MISSIONFFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSIONAgricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.

The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Constitution and Bylaws.

The Florida FFA Association affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.