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• SURFACE OF THE SUN HOT, HOT, HOT - Important Announcement: Transition to New Website Provider - Please check your email, this message was sent by Jennifer Waters on Friday, May 16, 2025.  

• HUNK of HUNK of BURNING LOVE HOT, HOT, HOT - Due to the upcoming website transition that has been announced, it is crucial that all chapters pay account balances ASAP. IAVAT and FFA Boards have set a deadline of June 20 for all Account Balances to be paid so that the Illinois FFA Center bookkeeping can close out those accounts prior to June 30. If any checks have not been mailed prior to FFA Convention, please bring to IAVAT Conference in person to be sure all payments are in-hand by June 20. If your chapter will be unable to pay account balances by this deadline for any reason, please contact Tammy Mullins (tmullins@illinoisffa.org) to discuss alternative arrangements.

• HOT, HOT, HOT- Please bring your sold Gator Raffle Tickets and money to the State FFA Convention to Patti Davis at Registration.  Please do not leave your sold tickets at the alumni booth or raffle table.  

• HOT, HOT - Camp Health Profiles and Forms can be completed now to save time tracking down the students this summer. Advisors, please review this spreadsheet to see what has been completed and what remains missing.   Complete by July 7, 2025.

****NEW Information****

1. IAVAT Resolutions

2. President Abraham Lincoln Museum

3. 97th Annual Illinois FFA Convention Courtesy Corps Schedule

4. The Germinate Conference 

5. Looking for Restaurants in Springfield?  

1. IAVAT Resolutions

Here is the link for IAVAT Resolutions

2. President Abraham Lincoln Museum

GREAT NEWS ****AGAIN this year the President Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum are offering $10.00 admission to anyone attending the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention.  

3. 97th Annual Illinois FFA Convention Courtesy Corps Schedule

Click here to view the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention Courtesy Corps Schedule.  

4.  The Germinate Conference 

Greetings Illinois Agriculture Teachers,

We’re excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 Germinate Virtual Agriculture Teacher Conference – a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity FOR agriculture teachers, BY agriculture teachers!

The Germinate Conference is designed to provide relevant, high-impact, and accessible professional development tailored specifically for ag educators – no travel required.

Virtual Conference Dates: July 1-3, 2025
Registration & Details: https://greenandgrowing.kartra.com/page/2HZ97

This virtual professional development event offers:

• Content created and delivered by current ag teachers

• Flexible access that fits teachers’ schedules

• Real-world strategies and classroom tools

Registration closes June 28, 2025!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Rooted in growth,

The Germinate Conference Team - germinate@greenandgrowingedu.com

https://www.greenandgrowingedu.com/germinate

5.  Looking for Restuarants in Springfield?  

Coming to the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention next week? Looking for Restuarants in Springfield?  

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• 2024-25 State CDE/LDE Calendar - Added New Event - 3-10-25

*Please NOTE that clicking Dates & Deadlines will take you to the www.ilaged.org calendar.  

• June 6, 2025 - Ag Communications CDE Mandatory Materials DUE

• June 9, 2025 - State Ag Communications, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703

• June 9, 2025 - Ag Issues, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703 

• June 10-12, 2025 - State FFA Convention, BOS Center, 1 Convention Plaza, Springfield, IL 

• June 10, 2025 - Public Speaking LDE at State FFA Convention, Springfield

• June 11, 2025 - Greenhand Quiz Bowl at State FFA Convention, Springfield

• June 16-18, 2025 - IAVAT Conference, Crowne Plaza, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

• June 22-28, 2025 - IL FFA Washington Leadership Conference Trip

• July 3, 2025 - IL FFA Center closes at 12:30 p.m. 

• July 4, 2025 - IL FFA Center CLOSED

• July 7, 2025 - Illinois FFA Leadership Camp Health Profile, Signature Form/Insurance Card, and Obstacle Course FORMS DUE

• July 7-11, 2025 - State FFA Officer Meeting, SIU, Carbondale

• July 9-10, 2025 - 2nd Year Ag Teacher Conference, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703

• July 17, 2025 - Illinois FFA Leadership Camp Arrive Late/Leave Early Forms DUE

• July 21-24, 2025 - Illinois FFA Leadership Camp, 4-H Camp, Allerton Park, 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL  61856

• July 29-30, 2025 - Beginning Advisors Conference, Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62703

• July 31, 2025 - Joint FFA/IAVAT Board Meeting, Springfield, IL

• August 1, 2025 - IAVAT Section Chair Meetings, IL FFA Center, Springfield, IL

• August 5-6, 2025 - Illinois FFA State Officer Meeting, IL FFA Center, Springfield,

• August 7-17, 2025 - Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL