87th Annual State FFA Convention
Corpus Christi, TX
July 13-17, 2015
Tentative Schedule (will be updated when new information is available):
Monday, July 13th
8 a.m. Depart from the Ag. shop
5 p.m. Convention Committee Meeting
6 p.m. Courtesy Corps Orientation
Dinner
Tuesday, July 14th
12 p.m. Lunch
Registration
Exhibit Exploration
1:15 p.m. Pre-Session/Delegates sign in
2 p.m. 1st General Session
-Reflections
-State President's Welcome
- Keynote Address
Return to the hotel to change clothes
Dinner
7:00 Return to the convention hall for
Kick off Concert- Casey Donahew Band
Wednesday, July 15th
7:30 a.m. Arrive at the convention hall
9 a.m. 2nd General Session
- Keynote Speaker: Les Brown
- Retiring Addresses
- Business Session
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Pre-session/Delegates sign in
1:30 p.m. 3rd General Session
-Honoring our Heros
-Scholarships given away
-Chapter Awards
- Keynote Speaker
4:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. 4th General Session: Stars Night.
Stars Over Texas
Proficiency Awards
Lonestar Degree Ceremony
Thursday, July 16th
7:30 a.m. Arrive at the convention hall
9 a.m. 5th General Session
-State President Election
11:30 Lunch
12:45 Pre Session
1:30 p.m. 6th General Session
Scholarships given away
Retiring Addresses
State Presidential Run-off
5:45 p.m. Pre Session
6:30 p.m. 7th General Session- Fun Night, "Trending" Wear clothes that are currently trending
Talent Competition
9 p.m. Convention Dance/Hypnotist
Friday, July 17th
8 a.m. Arrive at the convention hall
9 a.m. 8th General Session
New officer installation
Convention in Review video
12 p.m. Head home
What should you Bring?
- Official Dress
OD will be worn everyday of the convention. Be sure to bring
enough white collared shirts and black slacks/skirts for four
days. Ladies: Bring plenty of pairs of pantyhose! Runs in your
does not look professional. Don't forget your tie/scarf!
- Comfortable Shoes (Black dress shoes and others)
- Clothes for the convention dance and concert (see dress code).
- Swimsuit & Beach towel
- Money for hotel and registration ($___ cash only), meals and souvenirs (about $36/day for meals)
- Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo, etc.)
- Camera (optional)
- A great attitude!
Dress Code
Official Dress:
Females:
- White collared long sleeve button down shirt
- Black knee length skirt
- Black pantyhose
- Black close-toed heels or flats
- Official FFA jacket
- Official FFA scarf
Males
- White collared long sleeve button down shirt
- Black Slacks
- Black Dress shoes
- Official FFA jacket
- Official FFA tie
Casual:
Females:
- Proper casual attire
- Shirts sleeves must be two inches in width (about 3 fingers)
- Shirts must be of appropriate length and covering the entire stomach
- Pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no higher than fingertip length
- No part of the attire may display indecent or improper messages or
advertisements, i.e. alcohol, tobacco, or sexual references
MALES
- Proper casual attire
- Shirts MUST HAVE sleeves
- No part of the attire may display indecent or improper messages or
advertisements, i.e. alcohol, tobacco, or sexual references
***CONCERT, DANCE AND FUN NIGHT DRESS CODE***
Attire may not contain indecent or improper messages (alcohol, tobacco, sexual references, etc.). Males must wear shirts with sleeves. No low-cut shirts or tops, bare midriffs, strapless or thin-strapped shirts are allowed. Shirts must cover the entire stomach, shoulders, chest and back must be covered. Sleeves must be at least two inches in width (about 3 fingers). Shorts, dresses and skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when ares are at side and no saggy pants are allowed.
A good rule of thumb regarding dress code: If you have to
ask, "Is this in dress code regulations?"---DON'T WEAR IT.
****Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend any section of state convention, but must register to enter the doors. Register here: http://www.texasffa.org/guestreg/
How much will this cost?
Registration- $40
Hotel- $135/night divided by number of students in room
Meals- $30 per day = $150
Special event- $33
Walking money- $50-$100
Total= $400-$500
Fundraiser
Any student who wants to come to the 2015 state convention will be required to
help with the booth at polka fest. The money raised at polka fest will directly help
pay for student activities at state convention.
Get the TEXAS FFA MOBILE APP!
1. On your smart phone, go to http://m.texasffa.org
2. Click 'Bookmark' button
3. Add to home screen
Deadline to sign up for state convention will be May 21st so we can get an accurate headcount for hotel purposes
***CONCERT, DANCE AND FUN NIGHT DRESS CODE***
Attire may not contain indecent or improper messages (alcohol, tobacco, sexual references, etc.). Males must wear shirts with sleeves. No low-cut shirts or tops, bare midriffs, strapless or thin-strapped shirts are allowed. Shirts must cover the entire stomach, shoulders, chest and back must be covered. Sleeves must be at least two inches in width (about 3 fingers). Shorts, dresses and skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when ares are at side and no saggy pants are allowed.
***CONCERT, DANCE AND FUN NIGHT DRESS CODE***
Attire may not contain indecent or improper messages (alcohol, tobacco, sexual references, etc.). Males must wear shirts with sleeves. No low-cut shirts or tops, bare midriffs, strapless or thin-strapped shirts are allowed. Shirts must cover the entire stomach, shoulders, chest and back must be covered. Sleeves must be at least two inches in width (about 3 fingers). Shorts, dresses and skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when ares are at side and no saggy pants are allowed.
***CONCERT, DANCE AND FUN NIGHT DRESS CODE***
Attire may not contain indecent or improper messages (alcohol, tobacco, sexual references, etc.). Males must wear shirts with sleeves. No low-cut shirts or tops, bare midriffs, strapless or thin-strapped shirts are allowed. Shirts must cover the entire stomach, shoulders, chest and back must be covered. Sleeves must be at least two inches in width (about 3 fingers). Shorts, dresses and skirts must be no higher than fingertip length when ares are at side and no saggy pants are allowed.