Indianapolis, Ind. — The 88th Annual Indiana FFA convention begins next week in West Lafayette on the campus of Purdue University June 19 through 22. The event engages FFA members and informs the general public about what goes on “down on the farm.”
The four day event is expected to draw thousands of Indiana FFA members to celebrate accomplishments, participate in community service and elect officers.
If you plan to attend please make reservations by calling 317-690-3133 or email rhays1@isda.in.gov by Thursday, June 15.
The following is a schedule of events:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
What: Days of Service event
When: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Purdue Armory, 812 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Details: Members of Indiana FFA will be making blankets for Riley Hospital and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
What: First General Session
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Details: This is the opening celebration and includes chapter and business donor recognition; keynote speaker, Grant Baldwin, and the retiring address from Indiana FFA State Northern Region Vice-President, Sneha Jogi.
Note: Indiana FFA will be making a special membership announcement at this event.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
What: Sixth General Session
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Details: This is the last and final session and includes chapter recognition; the retiring address from Indiana FFA State President, Jessica Mars; recognition of the 2016-17 Indiana FFA State Officer Team and the election of the 2017-18 state officers.
