WAUKESHA, Wis. — Registrations for the Wisconsin FFA Alumni will close January 20. The annual meeting will be held at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha on January 31- February 1 hosted by Sections 4, 5, and 10. This location is offering the opportunity for a Friday night event at Milwaukee Vincent High School showcasing their agriculture education program, touring facilities, and enjoying the school’s fish fry.
Other new events are an Elite Table Auction which will be sold on Friday night to reserve a table for ten at Saturday’s banquet (steak and shrimp, wine…). A dessert dash for the Saturday night banquet is also a new fundraiser. An online auction will go live on January 17 and close on January 31.
The theme for the 2-day event is Vision + Leadership + Reality. It is also the 40th anniversary of the FFA Alumni Conventions. Education seminars, sectional meetings, live and silent auctions, speakers and a lot of networking will fill Friday night and Saturday during the various sessions. The auctions are held both evenings with all proceeds going to many statewide FFA programs. The annual meeting is the largest fundraiser the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association holds each year.
Registration information is found at https://wisconsinaged.org/events/2020-Wisconsin-FFA-Alumni-Convention. Contact the executive director of any dietary concerns or special needs at execdir@wisconsinffaalumni.org. Hotel accommodations are: Milwaukee Marriott West W 231 N 1600 Corporate Court Waukesha, WI 53186 (262) 574-0888. A block of rooms have been reserved, be sure to mention that you are with the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association.
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association, Inc’s raffle drawing will be held on January 31, 2020 at 8:30 PM at the convention. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Checks can be written out to “Wisconsin FFA Alumni”. Note: By law, you must be 18 years old to purchase tickets. Registered felons are NOT PERMITTED to purchase this ticket. Any gun winner must meet Federal Firearm Regulations!
- 1st Prize- Henry Golden Boy .22 cal rifle custom engraved with the FFA Alumni logo and 40th anniversary convention logo. Donated by Bill’s Sporting Goods in Lomira or $400 cash
- 2nd Prize- 16 Bird Pheasant Hut, includes sporting clays, cart and lunch for 4. Donated by Wild Wings Sportsmen’s Club in Campbellsport or $400 cash
- 3rd Prize- Stoger 12 ga Over/Under shotgun- Donated by Larry Lader, Clinton or $300 cash
- 4th Prize- Stevens Model 320 12 ga pump shotgun- donated by Ozaukee Guzzlers-Northern Chapter, Tomahawk or $200 cash
- 5th Prize- Fishing Equipment Package- 2 rods and reels, complete tackle box and accessories donated by Midwest Shooters Supply, Lomira or $200 cash.
For more information, contact Wisconsin FFA Alumni Executive Director Cheryl Steinbach at execdir@wisconsinffaalumni.org or call 715-937-4838.
— Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association
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