2020 Virtual Convention Schedule
May 26th through the 29th, Kansas FFA will celebrate members across the state by conducting the first ever virtual convention! Tune into the Kansas FFA Association Facebook and Youtube pages to engage and celebrate with members at their homes.
Tuesday, May 26th
Special announcements will be shared all week via social media platforms to recognize and involve Kansas FFA members. Check‐in often for a variety of offerings and recognitions.
11am Virtual Workshop with Tess Seibel, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President (via Zoom) (Registration required)**NEW**
7pm Yoder Meats Kansas Celebration Kick‐off Concert**NEW**
Wednesday, May 27th
11am Virtual Workshop with Kolesen McCoy, National FFA President from Ohio (via Zoom)
(Registration required) **NEW**
State Convention Opening Session
7pm Opening Ceremony
New Chapters Chartering
Retiring Address – J.W. Wells, State Reporter
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Agricultural Education through Dairy Production ‐ Placement
Retiring Address – Elizabeth Wright, State Secretary National Chapter
Awards – Building Communities Closing Ceremony
Thursday, May 28th
State Convention Delegate Process
**Official Dress**
10:00 am – Committee Meetings
2:00 pm – Delegate Business Session
5:00 pm – Delegate Session Adjourned (Estimated)
11am Keynote Address: Kolesen McCoy, National FFA President from Ohio**NEW**
Second Session
7pm Opening Ceremony
Retiring Address – Mason Prester, State Sentinel
National Chapter Awards – Strengthening Agriculture
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Diversified Agriculture Production through Nursery Operations
Retiring Address – Abby Goins, State Vice President
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Rick Rigsby
Closing Ceremony
Friday, May 29th
Third Session
10am Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker – Walter Kinzie, Encore Live
National Chapter Awards – Growing Leaders
State of the State Remarks – Kurt Dillon, State FFA Advisor
State Degree Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
11:30am Keynote Address: Tess Seibel, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President from Virginia**NEW**
Closing Session
7pm Opening Ceremony
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Outdoor Recreation through Wildlife Production and Management
Retiring Address – Lukas Sebesta, State Treasurer
Announcement of Triple Crown Awards Announcement of Garlow Memorial Trophy Recipient
Retiring Address – Logan Elliott, State President
“Stars over Kansas” Pageant
Recognition of 2019‐2020 State FFA Officers Announcement of 2020‐2021
State FFA Officers Greetings – New State President (Live)
Closing Ceremony (Live)