This stipend is designed to enable professionals interested in attending the Eastern Regional FFA CDE who are considered State Staff on a limited budget to attend the Eastern Regional FFA September 14-15, 2024. Two (2) stipends of $250 each will be awarded.
Eligibility: The individual applying must be a board member, staff member, or volunteer who is affiliated with FFA on a State Level, and working in the field of promotion, education or agriculture in some capacity.
What is provided: The FFA Planning committee will provide up to $250 toward the recipient's travel expenses (hotel and transportation Eastern States Exposition will provide (1) one admission pass and (1)one parking pass to The Big E (Parking pass does not guarantee a parking space. Does not include events which requires a special paid ticket.
What is expected: If at all possible, the recipient should plan to attend the Superintendent reception at The Big E and volunteer to officiate. Photos of recipient may be taken and used on various media outlets. The recipient is asked to attend the FFA Banquet (held on September 15, 2024 After attending The Big E, the recipient must submit a copy of the paid hotel registration and travel arrangements to the ESE Office by Oct. 18, 2024 for reimbursement from the FFA Planning Committee Stipend account.
Please complete all requested information on this application and submit by July 19, 2024. You can return this document via fax (413-205-5104), mail (1305 Memorial Ave, W. Springfield MA 01089) or e-mail (aginfo@thebige.com). The recipient will be selected by members of the FFA Planning Committee. Recipient will be notified on or before July 19, 2024.