What's Going On Wednesday

This week, we're all about the Alabama FFA Convention here at the ACA. As major sponsors of the convention and even bigger supporters of the FFA, we are heavily involved in the state convention held every June at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center and Renaissance Convention Center in.

We have several events going on this week centered around the convention held June 10-11, and we are excited to be involved! One of our own staff members is even being recognized for her outstanding service to the Alabama FFA.

Wall of Honor Luncheon

The ACA will host the FFA Wall of Honor Luncheon Wednesday, June 10 at 11 p.m. Current and past state officers along with their families and FFA sponsors will be served a ribeye steak cut by ACA's very own Erin Beasley and prepared by Dirk's Filet and Vine of Montgomery. 

CDE Awards

SLE President Thomas Ellis and ACA President Jim Akin will be awarding two monetary awards Thursday morning for the top Livestock Judging and Meat Judging Teams in the career development competitions for the FFA. 

Special Honor for Martha Davis

ACA Administrative Assistant Martha Davis is being named an honorary member of the Alabama FFA for her years of service to the organization. Martha helps plan and coordinate multiple events each year centered around the state convention, and for her work and dedication, she is becoming a member.

Career and Trade Show

ACA Director of Social Media and Communications Kayla Sellers and ACA intern Madison Tew will be manning a booth at the 2015 Alabama State FFA Convention Career and Trade Show. The two will be promoting beef, the AJCA Round-Up and handing out ACA and BEEF goodies to FFA members who stop by the booth. 

Three of Six State FFA Officers Members of AJCA

FFA State President Will Graves, FFA State Sentinel Colton Farley and FFA Reporter Clay Tew are not only state leaders, but they are outstanding members of the Alabama Junior Cattlemen's Association. We are proud of their accomplishments and wish them well during this surely stressful week! We can't wait to catch up with you guys at the Round-Up!

Be sure to check out our social media accounts and the Alabama Cattlemen to see pictures! We will be posting all week!

In Other News...

SLE Planning Meeting

This Thursday, June 11, the Southeastern Livestock Exposition officers will be meeting at the SLE headquarters to discuss the 2016 SLE Rodeo to be held March 17-19 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Get excited because a year's worth of planning, promoting and coordinating goes into each rodeo! 

ACA Officer Meeting

2015 ACA Officers Jim Akin, Bill Lipscomb, Richard Meadows, L.D. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Billy Powell will be meeting to discuss upcoming events, changes and improvements to the many facets of the ACA. Look out for what they decide at the meeting, and remember that they're always working to better our state association and industry.

AJCA Round-Up Online Registration Now Open

Interested applicants can now register for this year's AJCA Round-Up to be held July 23-26 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery online. AJCA dues must be paid before registration, but if that's already squared away, then sign up here.

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