FFA Reaches Out to Connect with Past Members, Current and Future Supporters
FFA membership reached an all-time high this year. But an estimated 7-9 million former members are believed to have lost touch with the organization. A national campaign called CONNECT! will share today's FFA, increase awareness of FFA and share the organization’s impact on students and the agricultural industry.
Indianapolis, IN, September 28, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Although Nick Frey doesn’t wear his blue-and-gold corduroy jacket these days, he’s still close to FFA.
The Purdue University graduate, who helps run his family’s 6,300-acre farming operation in Indiana, remains close to his high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Frey and his family help the North Montgomery High School FFA Chapter conduct its Farm Safety Day each year. And recently after a Sunday morning church service, a current FFA member approached Frey to share information about today’s FFA, hear what it was like when he was a member and learn more about his role in running WCI Family Farms.
Frey is one of more than 7 million people who have belonged to FFA since the organization’s inception 83 years ago. Because of how FFA prepared him for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education, he stayed connected to FFA and remains an ardent supporter.
Today, FFA is looking for more people like Nick Frey.
FFA membership reached an all-time high this year, as 540,379 students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are active members. While 53,000 former members are actively connected to FFA through the organization’s Alumni network, the National FFA Organization estimates that anywhere from 7-9 million former members have lost touch and know virtually nothing about today’s FFA experience.
“Our primary focus has always been on preparing members to be leaders in the industry who, through hard work and determination, grow personally and ultimately achieve career success,” said National FFA Foundation executive director Rob Cooper. “Now, we’re also looking to re-engage former members, encourage them to connect back with us and help FFA through their advocacy, volunteerism, financial support and more.”
A national campaign launched this month called CONNECT! will communicate the importance of FFA to current and former members and supporters of the organization, increase awareness of FFA and share the organization’s impact on students and the agricultural industry.
The campaign invites people who have been involved with FFA, or anyone who is interested in the organization, to visit http://www.ConnectFFA.org, get in touch and establish a new or renewed relationship with FFA. Those looking to connect with FFA can also do so by calling 888-433-2674. Participants have a chance to win incentives.
Once a new connection’s information has been established through the CONNECT! campaign, it will be managed solely by the National FFA Foundation and will not be sold.
CONNECT! is a partnership between National FFA Foundation, National FFA Organization and National FFA Alumni. The campaign runs through Dec. 30.
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The Purdue University graduate, who helps run his family’s 6,300-acre farming operation in Indiana, remains close to his high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Frey and his family help the North Montgomery High School FFA Chapter conduct its Farm Safety Day each year. And recently after a Sunday morning church service, a current FFA member approached Frey to share information about today’s FFA, hear what it was like when he was a member and learn more about his role in running WCI Family Farms.
Frey is one of more than 7 million people who have belonged to FFA since the organization’s inception 83 years ago. Because of how FFA prepared him for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education, he stayed connected to FFA and remains an ardent supporter.
Today, FFA is looking for more people like Nick Frey.
FFA membership reached an all-time high this year, as 540,379 students in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are active members. While 53,000 former members are actively connected to FFA through the organization’s Alumni network, the National FFA Organization estimates that anywhere from 7-9 million former members have lost touch and know virtually nothing about today’s FFA experience.
“Our primary focus has always been on preparing members to be leaders in the industry who, through hard work and determination, grow personally and ultimately achieve career success,” said National FFA Foundation executive director Rob Cooper. “Now, we’re also looking to re-engage former members, encourage them to connect back with us and help FFA through their advocacy, volunteerism, financial support and more.”
A national campaign launched this month called CONNECT! will communicate the importance of FFA to current and former members and supporters of the organization, increase awareness of FFA and share the organization’s impact on students and the agricultural industry.
The campaign invites people who have been involved with FFA, or anyone who is interested in the organization, to visit http://www.ConnectFFA.org, get in touch and establish a new or renewed relationship with FFA. Those looking to connect with FFA can also do so by calling 888-433-2674. Participants have a chance to win incentives.
Once a new connection’s information has been established through the CONNECT! campaign, it will be managed solely by the National FFA Foundation and will not be sold.
CONNECT! is a partnership between National FFA Foundation, National FFA Organization and National FFA Alumni. The campaign runs through Dec. 30.
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Duane Brodt
(800) 293-2387
www.FFA.org
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(800) 293-2387
www.FFA.org
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