Purpose of the Area I FFA Convention: 'To select, award, recognize and celebrate the year's accomplishments of our 10,000+ FFA members, representing their 100 local FFA chapters and FFA Advisors in a professional, respectful and encouraging manner." Over 1,000 FFA members, advisors, and special guests were in attendance at this event in May of 2023.
Area I FFA Convention - First United Banking Center
WTAMU Canyon, Texas
Pre-Convention Activities
Monday, May 13, AM State Officer Selection Process
Monday, May 13, all day Area Officer Selection Process
Monday, May 13, 1 pm Area Proficiency Committee Meets
Monday, May 13 1 pm Lone Star Degree Final Check Committee Meets
Monday, May 13, 6:30 pm Meal sponsored by West Texas A&M for CAO, IAO, CSO, ISO, DP's and their advisors, Exec Comm, Weathers, Meek
Tuesday, May 14, AM Continue Area Officer Selection Process
Tuesday, May 14, 8 am Star, John Justin, Ryan Mott, Dan & Linda Taylor committees meet and interviews
Tuesday, May 14, noon Area Speaking Contest
Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm Meal sponsored by Texas Tech University Dep't. of Ag Ed & Comm for CAO, IAO, CSO, ISO, DP's and their advisors, Exec Comm, Weathers, Meek
Convention Schedule
Wednesday, May 15, 7:15 am Talent Team rehearsal
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 am District Officer Teams Meeting, Balloting Committee
Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 am Breakfast burritos sponsored by Fresh Country Fundraising ~ Scotta Knight for FFA Advisors
Wednesday, May 15, 8 am District Caucus ~ Area Nom Com, area officer candidates proceeding to Phase 2, chapter voting delegates, district officer teams, balloting committee
Wednesday, May 15, 9 to 9:30 am Voting Delegate, Special Guest, General FFA member and advisor registration and check-in
Wednesday, May 15, 10 am General Convention Session
Wednesday, May 15 Convention Dance ~ your registration fee will include admission to the dance, pizza and water.
Pictures
Thank you notes
Registration
Officer Elections
Courtesy Corps ~ application to open soon
Publicity Committee ~ application closes May 1
Speaking Development Events
Talent Teams
Past Area Conventions