Additional Tickets Now Available
for the Blue & Gold Gala!
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We have some exciting news to share! We have added a limited number of seats for the 7th annual Blue & Gold Gala. If you would like to support the event through a sponsorship or purchase seat tickets to join us for this amazing evening, please contact us directly at foundation@azffafoundation.org.
The Blue & Gold Gala will be held on January 28, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix/Glendale Hotel & Spa. This event is "The Biggest Night in Arizona Agriculture", supporting agriculture education and the FFA in Arizona. It is almost the end of the year so this is a great time, if you would like to become a sponsor or make a tax-deductible donation, to help us raise funds to support Arizona FFA and agriculture educators.
Listed are the level and table sponsorships available which include a table of 10 and additional benefits:
- Gold $10,000
- Silver $5,000
- Bronze $2,000
- Table $2,000
It is not too late to become a Friend of the Blue & Gold Gala sponsor or make a donation.
The following Friends of the Blue & Gold Gala sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Patron $500
- Decor $1,250
- Reception $1,500
- Audio Visual $2,500
Your support of this event makes a difference!
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Explore the Great Outdoors and Go on a Wildlife Adventure in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for Four Days & Three Nights at either The Lodge at Jackson Hole or the Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole for Two, daily breakfast, all room related taxes, and a Grand Teton Small-Group Wildlife Safari. Trip includes two Alaska Airline Vouchers valued at $1,250 each. Total value of trip is $4,600.
Only 150 tickets will be sold for $100 each. Must be an Arizona resident and at least 18 years or older to purchase tickets. No refund provided or exchange. Visit www.azffafoundation.org for terms and conditions.
Alaska Airline vouchers expire 1/28/2024. Vouchers are not transferrable and are subject to the additional terms and conditions on the applicable Travel Authorization Form. #makingflyingmatter
Winning ticket will be drawn on January 28, 2023 during the Blue & Gold Gala. Tickets will be available to purchase online until 6:30 pm on January 28, 2023.
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Raising awareness of the need to recruit and retain high quality and diverse agriculture teachers, and encourage students to consider a career in agriculture education, is a key focus area for the Agricultural Education, Technology and Innovation (AETI) Department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at The University of Arizona. Through the Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation, we are honored to support AETI to focus on increasing the number of students in the career field of agriculture education. This month we are pleased to highlight the Teach Ag Academy Program. |
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The inaugural Teach Ag Academy launched this past July with 19 agriculture education students from across Arizona participating under the coordination of Dr. Amber Rice and Paige Johnson, AETI Student Worker.
The purpose of the academy was to invite prospective college students who are enrolled in a high school Ag Ed program, to a three-day event showcasing Agricultural Education at the University of Arizona. Academy students heard from current agriculture educators from around the state about their experiences in the profession. Additionally, Agriculture Education faculty presented several workshops which included, Agriculture Education at the UofA, Agriculture Education Scholarships, Being an FFA Advisor, and connecting the classroom to the world. Staff facilitated team-building activities included a campus-wide scavenger hunt where students were able to familiarize themselves with the campus. Faculty and staff at the South Recreation Center, and the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium allowed students to get an inside look at activities available on campus. Students also experienced Tucson-specific activities, such as trying Eegee’s, touring Flowing Wells High School’s Agriculture facilities, and tackling the 4-H High Ropes Course! To wrap up the academy, students collaborated and presented their own teaching activities.
"This is a valuable program the Foundation was honored to be a part of. It provided students interested in agriculture education as a career, an opportunity to hear from those in the field, learn more about the program at the University of Arizona and see what a rewarding career agriculture education can be.", Rochell Planty, Executive Director of the Arizona FFA Foundation shared.
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Grab Your Raffle Tickets! |
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Remember to grab your tickets for this amazing raffle with more than $14,500 worth of exciting prizes! Refer an FFA chapter to help them raise funds directly through this fundraiser.
Tickets are $20 each or six for $100. You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase tickets and a resident of Arizona. Winning tickets will be drawn on January 28th, 2023 during the Blue & Gold Gala.
Tickets are on sale at the following retail partners: Bales Hay in Buckeye, Maid Rite Feed in Willcox, and Olsen's Grain Stores in all five store locations (Clarkdale, Prescott, Chino Valley, Dewey and Flagstaff). Tickets will be sold through the retailers until January 6, 2023. Online tickets are available until noon on January 28, 2023.
A special thank you to Stotz Equipment, Marana Stockyards, Western Skies Advisory, Kerr Family Dairy, Ron & Heather Rayner, and Sonoran Associates, LLC for supporting the amazing prizes this year.
Grab your tickets today!
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Career & Leadership Development Event
Support Opportunities Available
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Through Career and Leadership Development Events, Arizona FFA members are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. Students compete on the district and state level each year with the winning teams moving on to compete at the national level for those contests that are recognized on the national level.
Support from donors enables the Arizona Association FFA to conduct the programs and recognize the students for their achievements. We are seeking support for the programs listed below.
Career Development Events:
- Agriculture Communications CDE
- Agronomy CDE
- Agricultural Sales CDE (Co-Support)
- Aquaculture CDE
- Chapter Display CDE
- Entomology CDE
- Food Science and Technology CDE
- Forestry CDE
- Poultry CDE
- Range Management CDE
- Tool ID Advanced Division CDE
Leadership Development:
- Conduct of Meetings (Co-Support)
- Marketing Plan
- Novice Extemporaneous Public Speaking
- Parliamentary Procedure (Co-Support)
- Prepared Public Speaking (Co-Support)
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State FFA President, Kaden Zimmerman Shares
National FFA Convention Experience
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At the end of October my teammates and I had the opportunity to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Convention. This was such an amazing experience that we will never forget. The most memorable thing, was being able to see the incredible “Sea of Blue”, and having such a sense of home. This was such a surreal experience for all of us. I remember feeling humbled and inspired thinking, we as a team are responsible for being the leaders that these amazing individuals deserve. It was truly incredible being able to share the experiences of this trip with all the members of Arizona FFA who were able to attend, and my teammates. From sitting with different chapters at leadership sessions, to catching a quick meal in between competitions, or workshops that FFA members were going to, it was so nice to be able to spend so much time with the members of our organization.
Whenever we interact with our members, we are truly able to see the bright future ahead of us. I see the light inside of them and know that greatness and success awaits them. When I am around all these people, I am truly humbled and inspired. From the FFA member that tends to a field of alfalfa, to the one that loves to compete in parliamentary procedure, to the member singing in the FFA choir, there is such a broad span of diverse people in this organization. Some might wonder, how all these different people, from different places, with different talents and interests could possibly be connected. I know we are all connected by this blue jacket. When you look across that sea of blue, it is made up of an inspiring group of people, who are ready to lead this world and make a difference. It has been one of the greatest prides and honors of my life, to get to know the members of Arizona FFA, and to celebrate them and this amazing organization.
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Join us for the 9th annual Bustin' Clay for FFA Trap Shoot presented by United Right of Way on April 22, 2023 at the Casa Grande Trap & Skeet.
This event sells out quickly so don't delay! There are only 35 team registrations remaining! Grab your friends and assemble a team of 5 or join us as an individual and we can team you up with some great participants.
Sponsorship opportunities available include:
- Award Sponsors $200 (8 available)
- Trap Sponsor $300 (unliminted)
- Coffee/donut Sponsor $350
- Ammo Sponsors $500 (14 available)
- Double Barrel Sponsor - Trap & Team $600
We are seeking donations for the raffle. If you would like to donate a product or service, please click the link below to submit a donation or contact Meagan Kimmerle at meagan@azffafoundation.org.
Special thank you to Farm Bureau Financial for providing the catering services, Arizona Pork Council and Arizona Center for Rural Leadership for the support of the lunch.
Don't forget to grab your raffle tickets when you register. The bundle of six tickets for $20 gives you a chance to win this incredible fire pit donated by Steve Goucher, Agent with Farm Bureau Financial Services.
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A planned gift is a thoughtful and strategic way to invest in our mission without jeopardizing your nest egg.
There are many opportunities available to explore on establishing a planned gift to support FFA and our future leaders.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
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