Idaho FFA Foundation
In the 10-11 reporting year several Idaho businesses and individuals made significant investments into agriculture and natural resource education supporting student activities and curricular objectives. The Idaho FFA Foundation serves as the single entity for charitable giving for the Idaho FFA Association. The Idaho FFA Foundation collects thousands of dollars annually specifically for the members and programs of the Idaho FFA. Full details can be found at idffafoundation.org.
Specific donors of $1,000 and more include: JR Simplot Company $15,000
Nutrients for Life Foundation $12,000
Anne Moscrip
$10,000
United Dairymen of Idaho
$4,101
Doris Crossley
$3,700
NW Farm Credit Services
$3,000
Agri-Service
$2,500
Wells Fargo
$1,850
Idaho Beef Council
$1,501
Sid and Pam Freeman
$1,500
Anonymous
$1,312
Standard Dairy Consultants
$1,275
Capital Press
$1,000
ID Farm Bureau Federation
$1,000
Custom Ag Solutions/USDA Risk Management Agency
$1,000
Idaho FFA Foundation Tractor Raffle
During the reporting year the Idaho FFA Foundation launched its first statewide restored tractor raffle program. The program was conceived by Sid Freeman of Caldwell who donated a 1940 Farmall H (at right) and completely restored the tractor with help from Middleton FFA members and donations from 16 businesses and individuals. The project raised $23,631 through the sale of $10 tickets. Tanner Bergquist of Weiser won the raffle.
Idaho FFA Alumni
The Idaho FFA Alumni reorganized in the 10-11 reporting year. Originally chartered on August 23, 1979 the group had not formally met since April of 2000. Former State FFA Officer, Patrick Nauman of Weiser organized a meeting during SLC in Twin Falls bringing together over 40 FFA alumni and supporters. Past State FFA Officer, Amber Smyer traveled from Indianapolis, IN representing the National FFA Alumni to help in the reorganization process. Officers elected at SLC in April included: Chair Patrick Nauman, Weiser Vice Chair Chuck Radloff, Nampa Secretary Kristina Patton, Meridian Treasurer Christina Wolf, Buhl Region I Rep Alan Krick, Genesee Region II Rep Sid Freeman, Caldwell Chuck Radloff took leadership of the state alumni in the summer of 2011 after the resignation of Patrick Nauman.
NAAE Awards for Idaho Idaho was represented at the 2010 NAAE/ACTE convention in Las Vegas, NV by IVATA officers including: President Kyle Stapleton, PresidentElect Nathan Low, Secretary, Kevin Wells, Region I Teacher Mentor winner, Sue Poland of Cambridge (at right) and Idaho Teachers Turn the Key winner, Josh Evans of Preston (at left). 36