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Kentucky FFA An Annual Report of Progress by the Kentucky FFA Foundation
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2 2012-2013 Kentucky FFA Foundation Annual Report
Dear Friends,
! Kentucky FFA has seen many big changes in 2012-2013. Members of State Staff retired, and we welcomed new faces. Dr. Kristie Guffey is the Director of the KY FFA Leadership Training Center and Sheldon McKinney is now serving as the Executive Director of the KY FFA Foundation. It has been an exciting transition, and has brought many positive changes to KY FFA.
! Other noteworthy changes would include the very first Ag Tag campaign, championed by Agriculture Commissioner James Comer. Supporters can donate $10 to the Ag Tag fund when purchasing a KY Farm License Plate. This donation is divided equally between FFA, 4H, and KY Proud. KY FFA distributes half of the donations back to the county where they originated. This program makes
an impact on the state & local level. We thank those who supported us!
! Sponsorships also totaled to a record breaking year! Companies & individuals gave more than $180,000 to support Kentucky FFA! We have also had a surge in individual giving with nearly twenty new Century Club members.
! The KY FFA Foundation & the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center have ! a l s o partnered to gather in-kind donations of food to be served in the cafeteria. This has been an exciting partnership that has also educated our students about the food production here in Kentucky.
! For the very first time, an individual has endowed a gift to the Kentucky FFA Foundation! Mr. Glenn & Maggie Stith have created an
endowment that will pay for the expenses of more than 120 students to attend the Washington Leadership Conference annually, half of which must be from Kentucky! Glenn is from Meade County, a former Kentucky FFA President, a graduate of the University of Kentucky who made a very successful career with Monsanto.
! The Kentucky FFA Foundation makes it possible for our supporters to make an investment in the future of Kentucky Agriculture. We are so proud of the work of our students, and the support our sponsors give them. Thank you for being a part of this vital mission. We look forward to a prosperous 2013-2014!
Sincerely,
Matt London Chair, Kentucky FFA Foundation, 2013-2016
Sheldon McKinney Executive Director
A Word From our Sponsors “As FFA continues to provide strong leadership and aspiring agriculturalists, it is a relationship we can’t put a price on.”
— Darrell Billings, FFA Foundation Board of Trustee & RAM Dealer
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Leslie Stith, Board Chairman Matt London, Chairman Elect
Kentucky Farm Bureau Darrell Billings Tanner Chrysler
Dr. Tony Brannon Murray State University
Matt Chaliff KY FFA Executive Secretary
James Comer Commissioner of Agriculture
Brandon Davis Kentucky FFA Advisor
Charlie Edgington Whayne Supply Company
Dale Glass KY FFA Alumni
Mark Haney President of KY Farm Bureau
Jimmy Dan Hicks Heritage Bank
Ali Higgs KY FFA President
Lindsey Miller Farm Credit Mid-America
Kent Moore Loveland ProductsBrenda Oldfield
Senator Dennis Parrett Cecilia Farm Services
Ronny Pryor Capitol Solutions
Jeff Rice Rice Agri-Marketing
Robert Schmitt KY Assoc. of Agricultural Educators
Billy Ray Smith Executive Director Emeritus
Bill Tolle KY State Fair Board
Jobee Thrasher Southern States Cooperative
Beth Wisman Kentucky Farm Bureau Sheldon McKinney
Foundation Executive Director 2012-2013 Kentucky FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
The Kentucky FFA Foundation is an independent organization devoted to accomplishing the aims of the FFA mission: “To make a positive difference in the lives of students by promoting their potential for premier leadership, personal
growth and career success through agricultural education.”
The Kentucky FFA Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization. It was established in 1987 and is managed by a Board of Trustees.
The Kentucky FFA Foundation Board of Trustees is made up of twenty-four individuals, dedicated to propelling the Foundation's mission. Eight seats on the board are appointed by position, and sixteen are elected at large.
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Kentucky Agricultural Education Data 138 Agricultural Education Programs
Impacting 27,018 Students
Senior agricultural education students in
Kentucky earned more than $5,442,370.00 in
scholarships!
Local FFA Chapters or Alumni Affiliates gave more
than $177,377.00 in scholarships.
20,951 Community members that attended FFA Banquets across Kentucky
7,187 SAE Visits Conducted by Agriculture Teachers
1,331 Local newspaper articles featuring FFA
Agricultural Education Programs Total
Programs with a Greenhouse 119
Agriculture Mechanics Laboratory 114
Foods Laboratory 8
Science Laboratory 14
School Farm 27
Advisory Committee 122
Alumni Affiliate 82
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Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center
In 2013, the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center truly embraced their theme, REACH! by serving a record number of students!
This year the KY FFA Foundation and the KY FFA Leadership Training Center partnered to gather donations of food products and commodities produced here in Kentucky. The program entitled, “Kentucky
Commodities...Feeding the Future of Kentucky Agriculture” was a tremendous success, providing more than $15,000 worth of product donations to feed campers from across the Commonwealth!
Dr. Kristie Guffey has been named the Director of the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center. Dr. Guffey hails from Trigg County, and served as the KY FFA State President in 1996-97. Kristie taught high school agriculture at Carlisle County High
School for four years, and taught agriculture for seven years at the WKU Glasgow Campus. Kristie & her husband Jamie now reside in Hardinsburg, at FFA Camp.
103 FFA Chapters 1,418 FFA Members 168 FFA Advisors
74 Chaperones1,660 Participants!
Training future agricultural leaders to
REACH their full potential....
it all starts here!
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Kentucky FFA Foundation Financial Statement
Note: Only a partial draw from the LEAD Endowment was taken, in order for the Foundation to get on a scheduled plan for the annual draw.
Expenses by Category Amount PercentageAdmin. & Office Expenses $129,725.03 26.59%Ag Tag $120,312.34 24.66%Awards, Gifts & Programs $118,341.92 24.26%LEAD $40,400.00 8.28%Tractor Expenses $36,775.55 7.54%Knife Expenses $17,383.55 3.56%RAM Truck Program $12,036.35 2.47%State FFA Convention $8,765.96 1.80%Support for LTC Staff $2,500.00 0.51%Website & Misc. $1,615.00 0.33%
TOTAL $487,855.70 100.00%
Sponsorships & Revenues Amount Percent Sponsors $180,173.30 39%KDA Ag Tag Funds $121,708.64 27%Tractor Sales $54,115.78 12%Knife Sales $30,428.54 7%LEAD Endowment $30,000.00 7%KY FFA RAM Truck Program $19,280.70 4%Ag Teachers Change Lives $10,933.61 2%Century Club $6,885.30 1%Career Show $3,911.12 1%Special Scholarship Income $740.00 <1%Misc. Income $629.58 <1% TOTAL $458,806.57 100%
Income
Expenses
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Ag Tag Program The Ag Tag program began in 2012 under the leadership of Agriculture Commissioner James Comer. When purchasing a Kentucky Farm License Plate, people are encouraged to donate $10, which is divided equally among FFA, 4-H, and Kentucky Proud. In 2012 this program generated $121,709.00 for Kentucky FFA.$59,238.00 was distributed back to local FFA chapters. The Kentucky FFA Foundation supports a variety of programs with these funds.
Chapter Distribution $59,238.00Kentucky Breakfast at National Convention $2,540.00State Officer Travel $13,000.00Regional Banquet Sponsorships $12,000.00Ag Achiever Grants $20,000.00Teacher Education Support $5,000.00Meats Judging & Floriculture Contest $1,186.00FFA Chapter Contest $3,700.00National Convention Travel for Teams $3,000.00Ag Tag Advertising $1,597.00Total $121,261.00
LEAD Endowment As part of the Master Settlement Agreement, the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund awarded the Kentucky FFA Foundation a $2,200,000 gift that is to be invested, with the intent to diversify Kentucky agriculture. The endowment is currently managed by PNC and as of June 30, 2013 was valued at: $2,918.737. The Kentucky FFA Foundation takes an annual draw from the endowment’s income.
State Officer Scholarships $11,000.00SAE Mini Grants $12,000.00SAE Class at Camp $3,500.00Governor's Sale of Champions $3,000.00State FFA Degree Program $3,000.00Online SAE Record Keeping System $5,000.00Sponsorship of Diversified SAE Programs $2,900.00FFA Foundation Operating Costs $5,487.64Total $45,887.64
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Statement of Financial Position
ASSETS ASSETS
Current Assets as of June 30, 2013
Cash $156,551
Accounts Receivable (Sponsors) 28,050
Collectible Knife Inventory 21,800
Collectible Tractor Inventory 49,825
Total Current Assets 256,226
Other Assets !Other Assets !
Investments-LEAD 2,918,737
FFA Alumni Account 36,055
Total Other Assets 2,954,792
Total Assets $3,211,018
LIABILITIES LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities as of June 30, 2013 Current Liabilities as of June 30, 2013
Payroll Tax Payable $1,417
Due to KY FFA Association 43,006
Total Current Liabilities $44,423
NET ASSETS
$3,166,595
Kentucky State Star Farmer, Morgan Phillips
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The Kentucky FFA Foundation is excited to announce that the first lifetime gift has been made. Not only is it the first for our State, but it’s the largest endowment in National FFA history.
! For over 35 years, Glenn Stith has assumed leadership positions in the field of agriculture seed, crop protection and biotech business sales along with marketing design & structure. He served as the Vice-President of US Branded Business for Seeds, Biotech Traits and Chemistry and Global Lead of Seminis Vegetable Seeds at Monsanto. After retiring in 2010, he is now a Senior Associate with the Context Network. He has a BS in Agriculture Economics from the University of Kentucky and an executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Stith attributes much of his career success to leadership, teamwork and communication skills he learned in FFA.
! Stith grew up on a farm in Meade County, and became an FFA member in high school. He served as Kentucky FFA State President in 1972-73. Since being a member, he has continued to give back
to FFA. He has served as Chair of the National FFA Foundation’s Sponsors Board, a member of the Board of Trustees, and the Individual Giving Council, where he will assume a leadership position as chair in October 2013.
! Mr. Stith & his wife Maggie, have committed the first endowed gift with special focus and direct benefit to Kentucky FFA. It is also the largest endowed gift that the National FFA Foundation has ever received. When his estate plans are executed, approximately 110 FFA members will receive full scholarships to attend the Washington Leadership Conference and additional funds to cover travel expenses. Half of all scholarships given will be reserved for Kentucky FFA members. This endowment will provide the scholarships annually in perpetuity.
! The Washington Leadership Conference is a five day event held in Washington, D.C. It teaches FFA members how to become effective leaders by teaching them to know their purpose, value people, take action and serve others. National
FFA says, “Students leave WLC with the knowledge and confidence to act in ways that help their schools, community and country.”
! The Kentucky FFA Foundation cannot thank Glenn & Maggie Stith enough for this tremendous gift that will benefit thousands of KY FFA members and for leading the way for legacy gifts and endowments to Kentucky FFA.
First Legacy Gift Designated to Kentucky FFA Glenn & Maggie Stith plan endowment to impact thousands of Kentucky FFA members for years to come.
Legacy Gifts are future gifts to charity.
Contributions can be made by will, trust, other forms of written designation, life-income arrangements and endowment gifts. It can be as simple as designating a
savings account to the Kentucky FFA Foundation.
It’s a great way for an individual to leave a powerful legacy of giving and generosity to an organization that
they love. If interested in planning a gift, the Kentucky FFA Foundation has many services in place
to help you and your family through that process.
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Kentucky FFA Sponsors The Kentucky FFA Foundation is able to help more than 14,000 Kentucky FFA members through awards, scholarships and programming only because of our generous sponsors.
5-Star Sponsors $25,000 Gifts & Above
4-Star Sponsors $10,000 to $24,999
Mulhollem-Cravens Foundation
3-Star Sponsors $5,000 to $9,999
CSX TransportationKentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives
Kentucky National GuardMonsanto
2-Star Sponsors $2,500 to $4,999
Beck’s HybridsConAgra Foods
Crop Production Services PNC Bank
Toyota Manufacturing of KentuckyWhayne Supply Agribusiness Division
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1-Star Sponsors $1,000 to $2,499
Agribusiness Association of Kentucky
Ale-8 One Bottling Company
Anderson County Farm Bureau
AT&T
Bluegrass Stockyards
Bob Allen Dodge
Bunge
Cal-Maine Foods
Central Kentucky Ag Credit Association
CEV Multimedia
Charlee Doom
City BBQ
Conway Heaton of Bardstown
Don Franklin Chrysler
Don Marshall Auto
Dr. Luther Hughes
DuPont Company
Fastline
Fayette County Farm Bureau
Friends of Kentucky Agriculture
H & R Agri-Power
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Hobdy, Dye & Read, Inc.
Houchens Industries, Inc.
Hudson Automotive
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts
Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association
Kentucky Corn Grower’s Association
Kentucky Livestock Marketing Association
Kentucky Pork Producers
Kentucky Poultry Federation
Kentucky Small Grain Grower’s Association
Kentucky Thoroughbred Association
Linwood Motors
Little Kentucky Smokehouse
Mann Dodge
Monty’s Plant Food
Nutrena Feeds
Ohio Technical College
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Ray’s RAM
Robey Farms
Smucker’s
Swope Dodge
Tanner Dodge
Triple Oaks Farms
University of Kentucky Ag Ed Society
University of Kentucky AG & HES Alumni
University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Warren County Farm Bureau
Winchester Farms Dairy
Wright Implement
Zimmer Motors
At the 2013 Kentucky FFA State Convention,
the KY FFA Foundation distributed more than $96,000 to
FFA members to award their achievement.
All made possible by our sponsors!
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Gold Sponsors $500 to $999
Gold Sponsors $500 to $999
1997-1998 KY FFA State Officer Team2007-2008 KY FFA State Officer Team
Agri-Chem, IncBig Head Studios
Breckinridge County FFABluegrass Dairy & Food
Bluegrass Region in Memory of Neal Floyd
Brenda BandyCarr, Riggs & Ingram Cecilia Farm ServicesCentral Bank & Trust
Chrysler on NicholasvilleCommonwealth Agri-Energy
Continental IndustriesCPC Livestock Nutrition
D&R Livestock Dairy Products of Kentucky
Dings & DentsDiversified Crop Insurance
Dotson Brothers Dodge Dr. David Coffey
Dr. Kristie & Jamie GuffeyDr. William Jay Jackman
Dunn ChryslerE-Town Exterminating Company
Eastern KY University Agriculture Farmers Feed Mill
Farmers Livestock Market of GlasgowFB Purnell Sausage CompanyFirst Southern National Bank
Frank Shoop Chrysler-Dodge-RAMHardin County Young Farmers
Hart County Farm BureauHolland CPA’s & Wealth Management
Hunt Auto of Franklin
Hutson, Inc. Jack Trumbo Farms
Jeff Wyler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAMJHC Insurance Company
KY Assoc. of Agricultural EducatorsKY Dairy Development CouncilKY Nursery & Landscape Assoc.
Kentucky Propane Gas Assoc. Kentucky Retail Federation
Kuegel-Flat Lick FarmsKY Veterinary Medical Association
Kentucky Young Farmers Assoc.Lake Cumberland Livestock Market
Lawrence HallLimestone Farm Lawn Worksite
Lincoln ElectricMann Chrysler of Maysville
Marcus AdamsMason County Farm BureauMeade County Farm Bureau
Meade County Young Farmers Morehead State University Agriculture
Murray State University FFA Nelson County Farm BureauOhio County Farm Bureau
Oldham County Farm BureauPickard Chrysler of CorbinPilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Pro Ag Crop InsuranceRichardson Family-Meade Stock Farm
Rickards Tobacco Seed CompanyRod Hatfield Dodge
Russell County StockyardsRyan Brothers
S&B Cattle CompanySandford & Sons Sales & Services
Scott County FFA AlumniShelby County Farm Bureau
Shelbyville ChryslerSnowy Owl Foundation
Sodworks, Inc. South Central BankSouth I-75 Dodge
Spencer County Farm BureauStith Brothers
Syngenta Crop ProtectionTaylor Cattle FarmsUnited Producers
WKU Ag Ed Society Western Kentucky University
Department of Agriculture
The Agriculture Teachers Change Lives Program
lets former FFA members honor their agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for the contribution they
made to their lives. Program honorees are invited to a
luncheon in their honor at the State FFA Convention, where a former student will honor them with a speech. Honorees are then introduced on stage at the State Convention. A photo and bio of honorees will then be forever on
display at the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center. Teachers can be honored by a
$2,000 contribution. $1,000 goes back to the local FFA chapter. The
remaining $1,000 is sent to the KY FFA Foundation where it is used for agriculture teacher training.
2013 ATCL Honorees
Left to Right
Dr. Pete Dreisbach
KY FFA Leadership Training Center
Mr. Larry Gilbert
Calloway County
Mr. Bland Baird
Spencer County
Mr. Jamie Potts
Calloway County
The Family of Mr. Harold Wood
Lone Oak
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Silver Sponsors $250 to $499
2006-2007 KY FFA State Officer Team
Allen County-Scottsville FFA
Apollo FFA Alumni
Arnold Feed & Seed
Bach- B&E Farms
Bevins Motor Company
Breckinridge County Farm Bureau
Brenda Oldfield
Broadbent’s B&B Food Products
Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative
Butler Farm-Sunrise Acres
Clark Energy Cooperative
Conley Livestock, LLC
Damon Talley
Dr. Tony Brannon
Fayette Seed, LLC
Feeders Supply
Fleming County FFA
Fresh Start Farms
Glass Fencing, LLC
Gro-Tec, Inc.
Hendricks-Beech Spring Farms
Heritage Bank
Jacobi Sales
Jim & Betty Claycomb
Jim & Jeanne Caldwell
Jim-David Meats
KABA/Select Sires
Kentucky Quarter Horse Association
Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
KY Forest Industries Association
KY Goat Producers Association
Matt London
Mr. Casey Mulberry
Premier Crop Insurance
Sister Shubert Rolls
Specialty Food ProductsBronze Sponsors
$101 to $249Cahall Brothers
Carter County Farm BureauCaudill Seed & Warehouse
Central EquipmentCroushorn EquipmentGreenline Equipment
Harrison County Farm BureauHenry County Supply
KY Feed & Grain Association London Farm Service
Meyer FarmsMontgomery Tractor
Mr. Bill TolleMr. Dexter Knight
Mr. John WoodRoeder EquipmentThe Farmer’s Pride
Trigg County Farm Bureau
2011-2012 State Officer Team
Lellan BarlowBarren County FFA
Aaron BealsDavid Beck
Bill Gatton FoundationRayetta Boone
Dr. Tony BrannonBreckinridge County
FFABreeders Supply &
EquipmentDr. Charles ByersBrad Chambliss
Anne ClarkJohn Colliver
Commissioner James Comer
Delmer DatlonBrandon Davis
Scott DavisDale Dobson
Charlee DoomHoward DowningCharlie Edgington
Edmonson County FFAKim ElligntonMike England
Tyler & Kirby GreenLawrence HallMark Haney
Pat HargadonBruce HarperDrew & Holli
HatmakerWillie Hawkins
Roshella JacksonDexter Knight
Delbert Krahwinkel Lincoln County FFA
Bryan LivelyMatt London
Logan County FFAMarion County FFA
Daniel Mattingly Sheldon McKinney
Lindsey MillerHarvey Mitchell
Robert MonkKent Moore*Sam MooreFrank Penn
Ronny PryorEric Raby
Heather RaganDonna Remington
Jeff RiceAlex Richardson
Bobby ScottMatthew Simpson
Billy Ray SmithLeslie StithEd Tabor
Dr. Brad TannerSusan TannerDonald TarterRobert Taylor
Marilyn ThomasWarren East FFACheryl Williams* Laura Winstead
Beth Wisman
Century Club Members Individuals Contributing $100
Annually for 10 Years
The Kentucky FFA Foundation is able to make a difference in the lives of FFA Members across the
Commonwealth only because of our generous sponsors.
To discuss sponsorship options, please contact:
Sheldon McKinney
Kentucky FFA Foundation Executive Director
(606) 782-4620
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Kentucky FFA Fundraising Programs
The 19th Kentucky FFA Foundation Collectible Toy Tractor will be a
Farmall 1256. The cost of each tractor is $55 and they are available at all local
Southern States stores and several agricultural trade shows.
The 5th and Final Edition of the Kentucky FFA Collectible Case Knife Series is available
December 2013.This knife is called “Kentucky Bluegrass”.
Knives will be available at a variety of agricultural trade shows, or the Foundation can ship to your home.
“I need a caretaker”
so god made a farmer
the year of the farmer is sponsored by:
Support an FFA Chapter participating in the Kentucky FFA-RAM Truck Program by purchasing a “God
Made a Farmer” bumper sticker and entering in the sweepstakes to win a 2014 RAM 1500.
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Brian Chism, President Meade County
Ruth Anne Myers, Vice President Boyle County
Allison Ware, Secretary Casey County
Allie Maples, Treasurer Montgomery County
Daniel Patton, Reporter Crittenden County
Sheldon Burks, Sentinel Barren County
Kasin Burnett, Big Sandy State VP East Carter
Heath Durbin, Green River State VP McLean County
Megan Harper, Purchase State VP Calloway County
Anna Hawkins, Capital City State VP Western Hills
Bobby Joe Monhollen, Kentucky River VP Whitley County
Hunter Sutton, Northern KY State VP Owen County
Introducing the 2013-2014 Kentucky FFA State Officer Team
P.O. Box 110Lewisburg, Ky. 42256 Phone: 606-782-4620
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