November 19, 2011
Congratulations to FFA 2011 Truck Stampede Winner!
INDIANAPOLIS - Mike Stigleman of Richmond, Indiana helped drive up funds to support Indiana FFA. For three years in a row he has made a donation to the FFA Truck Stampede and the third time is certainly the charm. On Wednesday, November 30 Stigleman picked up his 2011 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Truck from Bill Estes Chevrolet!
The ticket was obtained from member Devon Lyons of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter. Congratulations to Devon too, he was Shenandoah's top salesman! The drawing was held at the FFA S.O.A.R. Camp in Trafalgar on November 19. The FFA chapters raised close to $45,000 which support local FFA chapter activities and statewide FFA programs. “When they first called I thought it was a prank from my brother and almost hung up!” said Stigleman. “But then I heard Lisa (Chaudion of FFA) mention Devon’s name. I was shocked because then I knew it was legit.” This is also the third year that Bill Estes has been involved with the Truck Stampede. “It is a privilege to be involved with the FFA program,” said Bill Estes Truck Sales manager, Michael J. Richardson. “Bill Estes has always been a strong supporter of FFA and he is more than happy to get involved at this ground level.”
Thanks to all of those who generously contributed to the 2011 Truck Stampede!
July 30, 2011
Indiana FFA at the 2011 Indiana State Fair
Stop in and visit the Indiana FFA Pavilion at the Great Indiana State Fair August 5-21, 2011. Enjoy a round of Putt Putt on the FFA and Indiana Soybean Alliance putt putt golf course, learn about the many farm animals in our animal exhibit and stop by the Country Market and purchase your favorite Indiana made product to support the Indiana FFA scholarship program.
July 1, 2011
Indiana FFA Foundation announces new board officers
Four Indiana FFA Foundation board members accept officer positions for the 2011-2012 fiscal year Trafalgar, IN – The Indiana FFA Foundation announced four new officers have been elected. The elected officers are President Summer Goldman (Farm Credit Services of Mid-America – Grandview, IN), Vice President Matt Macaluso (Keller Macaluso LLC-Carmel, IN), Secretary Lynn Moore (Innovative Solutions, Carmel, IN) and Treasurer Bryan Webb (Pace American Enterprises, Inc. – Middlebury, IN).
They are a part of an 18-person board who meets quarterly to set policies and the overall direction for foundation as well as assist in garnering funding to support the association.
June 13, 2011
Foundation Highlights from the Indiana FFA State Convention
The 2010-2011 Fundraising Goal for the Indiana FFA Foundation was $600,000. It was announced that the Foundation not only reached but exceeded their goal by raising a total of $608,845.05!
The Indiana FFA Foundation Outstanding Service Award was given to Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Cathy James for their continued support of the Indiana FFA Leadership Center.
Chapter Donors were recognized with Indian Creek FFA earning the Top Chapter Donor Award after donating a total of $4,094.40 to the Indiana FFA Foundation.
It was also announced that Farm Credit Services recently awarded the Indiana FFA Foundation with a $23,000 grant for improvements to the State Officer House.
November 19, 2010
Trafalgar, IN - Nathan Hitts of Huntingburg, Indiana is enjoying the view as he drives around in his 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Ext. Cab LT. Nathan’s name was drawn on Saturday, November 13th as the winner of the Indiana FFA 2010 Truck Stampede.
Nathan entered the contest by giving a $5 donation for a ticket that would give him a chance to win the truck provided by Bill Estes Chevrolet. He actually purchased the ticket from Alyssa Terry, who is an FFA member at Springs Valley High School. The Truck Stampede was designed to provide an avenue for local FFA chapters to generate funds and assist the Indiana FFA Foundation. Twenty- seven FFA chapters were involved this year in the second Indiana FFA Truck Stampede.
Over $32,000 was raised for chapters and approximately $8,000 for the Indiana FFA Foundation. Indiana FFA Foundation, Executive Director, Brian Buchanan says “we are very excited about the success of this program and how it generated money for local chapters and the state FFA Foundation. This program was truly a win for everyone involved.” The generated funds support local FFA chapter activities and statewide FFA programs.
Thank you to all of those who generously contributed to the 2010 Truck Stampede! We are looking forward to another successful event next year and finding another lucky winner through the 2011 Truck Stampede.
November 18, 2009
Trafalgar, IN – Brenda Perry of Middletown, Indiana is enjoying the view as she drives around in her 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Ext. Cab LT. Brenda’s name was drawn on Saturday, November 14th as the winner of the Indiana FFA 2009 Truck Stampede. Brenda entered the contest by giving a $5 donation for a ticket that would giver her a chance to win the truck provided by Bill Estes Chevrolet. She actually purchased the ticket from her daughter, Breana Perry, who is a first year FFA member at Shenandoah High School. The Truck Stampede was designed to provide an avenue for local FFA chapters to generate funds and assist the Indiana FFA Foundation.
Forty FFA chapters were involved this year in the first Indiana FFA Truck Stampede. Over $42,000 was raised for chapters and $7,000 for the Indiana FFA Foundation. Indiana FFA Foundation Executive Director, Brian Buchanan says, “We are very excited about the success of this new program and how it generated money for local chapters and the state FFA Foundation. This program was truly a win for everyone involved.” The generated funds support local FFA chapter activities and statewide FFA programs. Thank you to all of those who generously contributed to a successful first year Truck Stampede! We are looking forward to a second successful event and finding another lucky winner through the 2010 Truck Stampede.