Tentative 2010 Convention Schedule
(Dates and times are subject to change and will be updated as needed.)
SATURDAY, JULY 10
10:00am - National Officer Candidate Nominating Committee Reports
SUNDAY, JULY 11
TBD Rodeo Contestant Check-in
12:00 p.m. Texas FFA Chorus arrives
7:00 p.m. Rodeo Performance
MONDAY, JULY 12
2:30 p.m. Speaking Event Judges Meeting
3:00 p.m. Speaking Event Coaches and Contestants Meeting
4:00 p.m. State Semi Finals Speaking Development Events
4:30 p.m. Convention Committee Chairman Meeting
4:30 p.m. Registration Committee Meeting - Both Shifts
5:00 p.m. Convention Volunteers Meeting/Early Registration
6:00 p.m. Courtesy Corps Meeting
7:00 p.m. Rodeo Performance
7:00 p.m. Foundation Ambassadors Dinner
TUESDAY, JULY 13
8:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
8:00 a.m. Registration Team-Shift 1 Reports
10:00 a.m. Lone Star Degree Ceremony Meeting - Area Chairmen
10:00 a.m. Registration Opens
10:00 a.m. Exhibits Open
11:30 a.m. Public Speaking Event Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Area Officer Planning Luncheon
Noon Registration Team-Shift 2 Reports
1:30 p.m. Leadership Workshops
2:00 p.m. Public Speaking Event Finals
2:00 p.m. Lone Star Degree Ceremony (Order: 10,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 9)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Agriscience Fair Set-Up
5:00 p.m. Registration Closes
6:00 p.m. Rodeo Finals
7:30 p.m. Vespers Program
After Vespers Concert - Kyle Park: http://www.kyleparkmusic.com/
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
8:00 a.m. Registration Continues
8:15 a.m. Pre-Session
8:50 a.m. Laser Show/Officer Run-in
9:00 a.m. First General Session
- Honoring Our Heroes
- Keynote: Josh Sundquist www.joshsundquist.com
- John Justin Standard of the West Award
12:45 p.m. Pre-Session
1:20 p.m. Laser Show/Officer Run-in
1:30 p.m. Second General Session
- Keynote: Randa Braune
National FFA Western Region Vice President
- Farm Credit Scholarships
- Star of Texas Scholarships
- Young Farmers Scholarships
- Chapter Awards (New Chapter Rec., Golden Horizon, National Chapter)
-Southwestern Expo Scholarships
5:00 p.m. Registration Closes
-Stars Banquet
-Agriscience Fair Banquet
6:15 p.m. Pre-Session
7:00 p.m. Third General Session - Stars Night
- Keynote Address: Albert Mensah www.albertmensah.com
- Ford Leadership Scholars
- Foundation Scholarships
- Agriscience & Agri-entrepreneurship Student Award
- Public Speaking Results
- Agriscience Fair Results
- Proficiency Winners
- Star Awards
THURSDAY, JULY 15
8:15 a.m. Pre-Session
8:50 a.m. Laser Show and Officer Run-in
9:00 a.m. Fourth General Session
- Dick Wallrath Scholarships
- State President Election
- Championship Review (CDE/LDE winners)
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships
11:30 a.m. Food Court Opens
12:45 p.m. Pre Session
1:20 p.m. Laser Show and Officer Run-in
1:30 p.m. Fifth General Session
- San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarships
- Past State Officer Reunion Recognition
- Business Session
- Presidential Run-off
6:30 p.m. Sixth General Session – Fun Night
- Talent Competition
- Rodeo Recognition
- Texas FFA Chorus Concert
9:00 p.m. Convention Dance
FRIDAY, JULY 16
8:15 a.m. Pre-session
8:50 a.m. Laser Show and Officer Run-in
9:00 a.m. Seventh General Session
- Convention Chronicle Recognition
- Foundation Ambassador Recognition
- Convention Chairmen Recognition
- New Officer Installation
- Convention In Review Video