October 10, 2008

To: Parents of students attending the National FFA Convention

From: Doug Pennington

I will be chaperoning the trip to Indianapolis, Oct. 21 - Oct. 25.  Each student will need to bring money for meals, souvenirs, etc.  I suggest they have at least $20 per day for meals.  Any additional spending money that you feel necessary should also be included.  It will cost $350 minus the money in there dollar bank.

This is the amount your student owes: ________________

Students MUST have their permission slips signed in order to go.  I will want these by Oct. 19.

Students will need to bring the following: 4 days of official dress, 5 days of casual clothing (dress for predicted weather), swimming suits, toiletries (brush, razor, etc.), medicine for headaches and other things and a positive attitude.  Don't bring valuables on this trip (you won't have time for them anyway).

NOTE:   If you have questions feel free to call me at 749-2184.    My cell phone # is (517) 243-0804.  Feel free to call me at anytime during the convention (I have voice mail).

Schedule

Oct. 21

5:25 a.m.        Meet at the high school parking lot (meet in front of the middle school) (we’re eating breakfast on the way to BACC)

Afternoon     Tours

Lodging for the week Staybridge Suites in Indianapolis, IN (317-577-9500)

Oct. 22

Morning         Career Show

Afternoon       National FFA Convention

Evening              Taylor Swift concert

Oct. 23

All Day   Attend Convention/Workshops/Career Show/Watch contests

Oct. 24

Attend Convention/Workshops/Career Show

Oct. 25

Morning             Final Convention Session

about 11:00 a.m.  Return home

about 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Arrive at Coldwater (Branch Area Career Center)

about 3:00- 4:00 p.m.  Arrive at Olivet High School (Students will call soon before reaching Michigan to give a better indication of the time they will arrive.  Please instruct your son or daughter if you want them to do this.)