#AmplifyFFA

It was dark and early when the bus, full of FFA members, rolled out of the high school parking lot at 6:00am. We were all tired, but excited.  We were headed to Louisville for the 88th National FFA Convention.

At 8:00am, the members of our chapter entered the first session and learned, from our national FFA officers, what it meant to "Amplify" and boost our impact in the community. By 10:00am, we had listened to the great motivational speaker, Dr. Rick Rigsby, and were inspired to grow in our character. By 10:30am, we were truly beginning a day at convention.

Some of the chapter members before session

FFA members from across the nation find their seats for session.

We visited booth after booth learning about agriculture and speaking with college reps. FFA members from all over the nation were running around, creating a sea of blue jackets.
 My bag was overflowing with free items and my stomach was full of candy and free samples of food from across the country. (The Wisconsin cheese and Florida orange juice were my favorites!)   

Taking a fun picture at the University of Tennessee booth

By 4:30pm, my feet were hurt from walking in my black dress shoes all day and I was exhausted... That is, until the hypnotist show began! It was probably the funniest live show I have ever seen (maybe second, behind last year's show). I laughed and danced and by 7:30pm, I was ready to walk into the last session. My "crew" and I danced to the opening music and clapped along with others to congratulate the Stars over America award winners.

Rocking it out before the last session

The chapter sung as we walked back to the bus at 9:30pm. I boarded with a smile, enjoying the last bits of a great day.

This is National Convention.

#AmplifyFFA