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The 72nd National FFA Convention was held October 27-30, 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the first time the FFA convention has moved in all 71 years. In a completely new environment, 46,000+ FFA members set out to explore. The FFA said goodbye to the 1998-99 national officer team and welcomed a new team of six individuals. Region VI was well represented at the Convention, with a candidate for National Star Farmer and finalists in Environmental Science, Outdoor Recreation, and the H.O. Sargeant Award. Region VI was also represented by delegates, Justin Lessman - 1999-00 State Sentinel and John Lanoue - 1999-00 Region VI President. With that, let's take a look at the 72nd National FFA Convention picture book.
The Oscar Meyer weinermobile rolled into Louisville.
Brad Baumgardt from Sleepy Eye was up for the National Star Farmer Award.
Danny Glover spoke to a packed house.
Amanda Dalhoff, MCC, was a finalist for the H.O. Sargeant Award.
Dave Roever, Vietnam Vet, addressed FFA'ers and played us a tune on the piano.
The Governor of Kentucky presented the new license plates dedicated to the agriculture industry.
Members of the Tracy Chapter, representing Region VI, recieve their National Chapter Award.
Chad Little, John Deere race car driver, made a special appearance.
Courtney Turnage, MCC, was a finalist in the Environmental Science proficiency.
The music group, Richocet, made a guest appearance.
Matt Knott, Tracy, was a finalist in the Outdoor Recreation proficiency.
FFA'ers on stilts!
