RFD-TV :: FFA Believe 2011

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Each October nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests unite to form the largest annual youth gathering in the country, the National FFA® Convention, in Indianapolis, Indiana. This four day event features general sessions, competitions, leadership workshops, a career show, volunteer opportunities and much more! This year, the convention theme is “I Believe”. This theme will be used during the National FFA Convention, and will also be used in February during National FFA Week. FFA members believe in the future of agriculture and how it will impact our world in the coming years. With that belief comes the desire to become educated about agriculture and how it will impact the food, fiber and natural resources industry. FFA members believe the future is bright and they are preparing accordingly, During the National FFA Convention. Members are able to do this by participating in career development events, career success tours and visiting the agricultural career show. RFD-TV is proud to provide you with first class coverage from the National FFA® Convention for the 8th consecutive year. 2011 marks the 84th year for the convention and RFD-TV will be there with “LIVE” coverage so that you will feel a part of all the exciting events, right from your home. Orion Samuelson, a legendary AgriBusiness broadcaster, will appear as broadcast host, and several former national FFA® officers will join him as co-hosts throughout this action-packed week. Watch as the FFA® representatives demonstrate their pride and leadership in shaping the future of rural America. Whether or not you are familiar with FFA®, be certain you will feel inspired by The National FFA® Band, Chorus and Talent, the power and pride behind the organization. The broadcast will span all four days, ending with the election of the 2011-2012 National FFA® Officers. 2010-2011 National FFA Officers President: Riley Pagett - Oklahoma Secretary: Landan Schaffert - Colorado Eastern Region Vice President: Tiffany Rogers - Michigan Central Region Vice President: Wyatt DeJong - South Dakota Southern Region Vice President: James Flatt - Tennessee Western Region Vice President: Shannon Norris - New Mexico	All times listed are Eastern. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Pre-Session: 6:30pm–7:15pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Opening Session: 7:15–9:00pm • National Band and Chorus Grand Entry • National Officer Reflections • National Advisor’s Challenge • Keynote Speaker: Dave Roever Brule’ Concert LIVE from Conseco Fieldhouse: 9pm- 11pm THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Pre-Session: 1:30pm–2pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Second Session: 2–4:30pm • USDA Greeting • Models of Innovation Awards • State Membership Awards • Eastern Region VP Tiffany Rogers • Million Hour Challenge • National Chapter Awards Pre-Session: 5–5:15pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers National FFA Talent Revue: 5:15–7pm Pre-Session: 7–7:30pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Third Session: 7:30–9pm • Star Highlights • Southern Region VP James Flatt • Remarks: Sponsors’ Board Chair and Incoming Chair • Recognition of FFA Foundation Sponsors FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Pre-Session: 7:30–8:00am • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Fourth Session: 8–10am • Central Region VP Wyatt DeJong • Keynote Speaker: Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour • Honorary American Degrees Pre-Session: 11:30am–Noon • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Fifth Session: Noon–1:30pm • National Officers’ Advisors and Supporters Recognition • Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards • National Officer Candidates • Western Region VP Shannon Norris Pre-Session: 2:30–3pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Sixth Session: 3–4:30pm • National FFA Proficiency Awards Pre-Session: 5:30–5:45pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. National FFA Band and Chorus Concert Pre-Session: 6:30–7pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Seventh Convention Session: 7 – 9:00 p.m. • National Secretary Landan Schaffert • Creed/Public Speaking Awards • Agriscience Awards • Keynote Speaker: David Garibaldi SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Pre-Session: 7:30am–7:45am • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Eighth Session: 7:45–11:30am • Stars Over America Pageant • American FFA Degree Ceremony (uninterrupted) The four National Star award winners will be interviewed live on RFD-TV immediately following the Eighth Session! Pre-Session: 1–1:30pm • Hosted by Orion Samuelson with past national officers Ninth Session: 1:30–4pm • Career Development Awards • National President Riley Pagett • Election and Installation of 2011-2012 National FFA Officers *Shows and times subject to change. All times listed are Eastern.