Past National FFA Officers

2009-10 Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County..............Secretary 2007-08 Becky Sullivan, Spring Hill..............................................Secretary 2004-05 Justine Sterling, South Barber........................Vice President 2002-03 J.J. Jones, Atwood.....................................................Vice President 1999-2000 Leslie Small, Arkansas City.................................Vice President 1998-99 Andy Armbruster, South Barber...................Vice President 1996-97 Brad Montgomery, Cheylin...............................Vice President 1994-95 Jennafer Neufeld, Inman....................................Vice President 1985-86 Rick Malir, Wilson..................................................................President 1983-84 Ron Wineinger, Marion....................................................President 1977-78 Dee James, Clay Center.......................................Vice President 1976-77 Sam Brownback, Prairie View.........................Vice President 1975-76 Ron Wilson, Manhattan.......................................Vice President 1973-74 Mark Mayfield, Caney ........................................................President 1965-66 Joe Detrixhe, Concordia..............................Student Secretary 1943 George Stelter, Abilene................................3rd Vice President 1938-39 Albert Coates, Jr., Shawnee Mission..3rd Vice President 1932-33 Leo Paulsen, Concordia...............................Student Secretary 1929-30 Boyd Waite, Winfield....................................4th Vice President

KANSAS FOUNDATION

Dear Kansas FFA members, alumni, and guests,

Welcome to the 2021 Kansas State FFA Convention! We are excited for this week and ready to celebrate the achievements made by members and the accomplishments of some of our 216 Kansas FFA chapters as we recognize some of the best and brightest future agriculture leaders. Even though the past 12 months have been like nothing we’ve ever experienced before, the strength, resilience, and perseverance of our members and agriculture education teachers have shown through..

Although we are not gathering this week on the campus of Kansas State, the support and excitement we have for these members continues at the highest level. We have been truly blessed with amazing companies, organizations, and individuals who have been willing to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation this past year, allowing us to support young people through programs, scholarships, grants, and opportunities.

As you thumb through this program booklet, take note of the companies and individuals mentioned here as sponsors, and please express your appreciation to them as you interact with them in your communities or do business with them throughout the year. We truly could not accomplish our mission of developing premier leadership and personal growth in young people without their support.

As you take in convention events this week from the comfort of your local communities and homes, please think about how you’ve been able to “Rise up” thanks to the influence of the Kansas FFA or a dedicated agriculture education teacher. Through all of the difficulties of this past year, we can still be thankful for our many blessings. If you are so inclined, you are invited to make a one-time, recurring monthly gift or even establish an estate plan that would honor Kansas FFA for years to come.

Sincerely,

Kevin Harris

Chair, Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees