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Each year, the State FFA Alumni & Supporters hosts their annual state convention to host a fun-filled, valuable weekend full of networking events, workshops focused on how to further develop local chapters, auctions, the annual business meeting, and more! |
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Registration
Registration is due January 10, 2025. All individuals wanting to attend the Annual State FFA Alumni & Supporters Convention, need to register for convention. No refunds or late registrations will be accepted. A PDF file to register and mail in will be released soon.
Convention Registration: CLICK HERE
CONVENTION FEE: Required
General Attendee: $50.00 (Includes Workshops, Meetings, and Commemorative Mug- Select Complimentary Beverages)
MEAL PACKAGE:
All-Inclusive (Includes: Friday- Evening Dinner | Saturday- Breakfast, Lunch, & Banquet Meal): $110.00
Friday Evening Dinner: $40.00
Saturday All-Inclusive (Lunch & Banquet Meal Only): $65.00
Saturday Lunch Only: $25.00
Saturday Banquet Session Only: $45.00
Click here for a full listing of meals.
MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS & TOURS: Only can select one option. Make & Take Workshops & tours taking place at same time. All options have limited availability.
Leather Making Workshop: $25.00
Painting Workshop: $25.00
Brewery and Distillery Hop Tour (21+): $50.00
Central Sands Agriculture and its Footprint on Wisconsin Tour: $35.00
Full descriptions for Make & Take Workshops and tours can be found below.
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Lodging Information
RESERVATION: Attendees can book their lodging reservations online by using the Online Hotel Block System.
If your guests decide to make reservations over the phone, please call 715-344-0200 and press #1. When making reservations, we ask that you please reference the group name for WI FFA or the Group Block Code: DPF.
DEADLINE: Group rate will be available until January 7, 2025, or (until the block is full). On this date, any remaining rooms in the block will be released for general reservations at the hotel's prevailing daily rate, which may be higher than the group rate. Please book by 01/07/2025.
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Tours
Each year, attendees are welcome to join in on tours taking place on Friday afternoon of convention. Registration is required for either tour. Maximum of 48 people per tour option. Prices for tours are within registration. TOURS WILL BE DURING THE SAME TIME AS MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS (i.e. Do not sign up for a tour and a Make & Take workshop).
Brewery and Distillery Hop (21+):
Experience Stevens Point’s culture with a tour of Point Brewery and Great Northern Distillery. On this set of tours, the team will taste and experience what goes on to craft Stevens Point Brewery’s world-renowned products all while taking a tour of the facility. The group will also travel to Great Northern Distillery where they will learn about the art of crafting whiskey, rum and vodka. While there they will have a tour and be able to sample a cocktail. As a summary this option includes multiple beverages and a souvenir pint glass.
Central Sands Agriculture and its Footprint on Wisconsin:
On this tour option the group will travel to the Food + Farm Exploration Center, home of the world’s largest potato masher. While there the group will tour the facility and hear about what the Farming for the Future Foundation is doing for Wisconsin Agriculture. While there, the group will also have mini sessions where they will hear from business and industry professionals about the crops that come from the central sands region of the state and how they impact Wisconsin Agriculture.
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Make & Take Workshops
On-site Make & Take Workshops are available for attendees to participate in Friday afternoon. Registration is required for either workshop. Maximum of 30 people per workshop. Prices for workshops are within registration. MAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS WILL BE DURING THE SAME TIME AS TOURS (i.e. Do not sign up for a tour and a Make & Take workshop).
Leather Making Workshop:
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about leather tooling and craft a leather key chain by hand.
Painting Workshop:
In this hands-on workshop, participants will be led through a short course on art and create a masterpiece of their own.
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