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State Convention

SC FFA State Convention

The South Carolina FFA Convention is a highlight of the Association's year. Nearly 1,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, parents, and agricultural partners come together to celebrate the many achievements of SC FFA members from around the state.

While attending State Convention, FFA members are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the future of agriculture through award recognitions such as top placements in CDEs, STAR proficiencies, and being TAGGED to Teach Ag. State FFA Degree recipients are presented their pins during a ceremony, and the top chapters in the state are recognized with a Governor's Citation. Members attend motivational workshops, participate in a career and college expo, and listen to inspirational keynote speakers. Perhaps the greatest opportunity of all is simply the chance to gather in fellowship and fun with FFA members from all over the state.

  June 18-20, 2024         $50 per person         Greenville Convention Center

south carolina ffa state convention

Keynote Speakers 

Nick Tokman

Nick Tokman

Tuesday evening speaker
from Discovery's Channel the Deadliest Catch.

Morgan Anderson

Morgan Anderson

Wednesday evening speaker
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President

Convention Dress Code

During General Sessions, LDE’s and CDE’s student attendees should be in official dress. Any FFA member going on stage must be in full official dress is outlined in the Official FFA Manual:

  • An official FFA jacket zipped to the top
  • Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black knee length skirt and black nylons
  • White collared blouse or white collared shirt
  • Official FFA tie or FFA Scarf
  • Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe

Student Workshops: Business casual attire is appropriate

Registration

State Convention registration is $50 per person. Registration includes a convention t-shirt all convention experiences & a gift.

Daily registration is available for $15 per day. (Does not include t-shirt and gift)

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Permission Forms

Release of Supervision of Minors: One per Chapter

State Convention Student Form: One per Student

Release of Supervision of Minors (.docx) State Convention Student Form (.docx)

Convention Details

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event at the Greenville Convention Center. The 2024 convention is scheduled to take place June 18-20, 2024.

Please refer to the 97th FFA State Convention Information Packet for full details.

97th FFA State Convention Information Packet (.docx)

SCFFA Convention Recommended Hotels

list of hotels with their rate, amenities and booking information
Hotel Rate Amenities Booking

Hilton Greenville
45 W. Orchard Park Dr
Greenville

$139

Breakfast Included

(864)–429-8645
Booking Cutoff Date: 5/16/24
Make Reservation

Courtyard Greenville
Haywood Mall

70 Orchard Park Dr.
Greenville

$145

Pool

(864)–234-0300
Booking Cutoff Date: 5/20/24
Make Reservation

Sleep Inn
231 N. Pleasantburg Dr.
Greenville

$114

Breakfast Included

(864)–240-2006
Booking Cutoff date: 5/31/24
Make Reservation

Embassy Suites Golf Resorts
670 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville

$189

Breakfast Included

Pool

Booking Cutoff date 5/18/24
Make Reservation

Crowne Plaza Greenville
851 Congaree Rd.
Greenville

$132/Double

$142/King

Breakfast Included
Shuttle to/from GCC

(864)–297-6300
Booking Cutoff date 5/17/24
Make Reservation

Hyatt Place Greenville
Haywood
40 W. Orchard Park Dr
Greenville

$170.00/King with pullout couch
$170.00/Double Beds with pullout couch

Free Breakfast & Pool

(864)-232-3000
Booking Cutoff date: 6/1/24
Make Reservation

State FFA Convention Schedule

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

11:00am - 2:00pm Registration & Expo Opens

2:00pm CDE Registration Opens

2:15pm Delegate Enrichment Doors open (Main Ballroom)

2:30pm Delegate Enrichment: Main Ballroom

(Required for all delegates)

2:15 pm - 3:55 pm Workshops

3:00pm Delegate Session: Main Ballroom

6:15PM Presession Begins

6:30PM First General Session (6:30pm)

  • National Chapter Awards
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Harley Failor
    • Scholarship Presentations
    • Entertainment

 

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

9:00am CDE’s Begin

9:15-11:00 am Workshops

1:30pm  Second General Session

  • Recognize 2022-23 CDE winners
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Lauren Turpin
  • State Officer Candidate Introductions
  • TeachAg Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Caroline Adams
  • State Degree Ceremony

5:00pm Honorary Degree Dinner
(State Officers Advisors and Parents & Honorary Degree Recipients)

6:30pm Third General Session

  • Announcement of American FFA Degree Candidates and Honorary American FFA Degree
  • State Officer Advisor Recognition
  • Stars Over South Carolina
  • Retiring Address: State Vice President, Addie Grace Foster
  • Honorary State Degree Ceremony
  • National Officer Keynote: Morgan Anderson, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President

 

Thursday, June 20, 2024

8:30am Fourth General Session

  • Individual Awards
  • Convention T-shirt design winner
  • Proficiency Award Presentation
  • Retiring Address: State Secretary, Abby VanDyck
  • State Officer Parent Recognition
  • Chapter Membership Awards
  • Retiring Address: State President, Matthew McSwain
  • Top 3 CDE Teams and Individuals (from Convention)
  • Nominating Committee Report
  • Installation of the 2024-2025 State Officer Team
  • Closing Ceremony (2024-2025 State Officer Team)

11:00am  Post Convention Luncheon
(State Officer parents, advisors, and Past State Officers)

SC FFA State Convention Sponsorship

The FFA is a youth leadership organization that is administered through school-based agricultural education programs. The FFA has a mission of developing member’s potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agriculture Education.

This year, approximately 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests will travel to Greenville, SC for this 3-day event. The 2023 convention is scheduled to take place June 18-20, 2024. Student members will be competing in career development events, attending leadership workshops and be recognized for their accomplishments throughout. FFA advisors and guests will attend the expo and multiple award sessions.

Please complete the linked form if you are interested in being a sponsor for the SC FFA State Convention held June 18-20, 2024.

The deadline to submit the sponsorship form is May 24, 2024.

Once submitted, an invoice will be emailed to you.

  • Sponsorship Levels

    Friend of the FFA: ($300 sponsorship) receives:

    • One 6' table and display area at the convention expo 
    • Their logo/names shown on the projector screens prior to the general
      sessions
    • Promotion of sponsorship on social media
    • SC FFA Association Gift

    Corduroy Sponsor ($500 sponsorship) receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention center
    • Their logo/names shown on the projector screens prior to the general
      sessions
    • Promotion of sponsorship on social media
    • SC FFA Association Gift
    • Their name on a Honorary Degree Reception Program & recognized as a
      sponsor during the Honorary Degree ceremony

    Blue Sponsor ($1,000 Sponsorship) receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention center
    • Their logo/names shown on the projector screens prior to the general
      sessions
    • Promotion of sponsorship on social media
    • SC FFA Association Gift
    • Sponsorship signs placed around the Greenville Convention Center
    • Recognized as a Proficiency Award Sponsor during the Fourth General
      Session on Thursday

    Gold Sponsor ($2,000+) sponsorship receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention center
    • Their logo/names shown on the projector screens prior to the general
      sessions - recognized as a Gold Sponsor
    • Promotion of sponsorship on social media
    • SC FFA Association Gift
    • Individual sponsorship signs placed around the Greenville Convention Center
    • Logo placed on the back of over 1,000 FFA Convention shirts (which is
      some of the greatest advertisements you can ask for!)
    • Convention T-shirts (shirt sizes will be requested prior to convention)

    Platinum Sponsor ($5,000+) sponsorship receives:

    • One or Two 6' tables and display area at the convention center
    • Their logo/names shown on the projector screens prior to the general
      sessions - recognized as a Platinum Sponsor
    • Promotion of sponsorship on social media
    • SC FFA Association Gift
    • Individual sponsorship signs placed around the Greenville Convention Center
    • Logo placed on the back of over 1,000 FFA Convention shirts (which is
      some of the greatest advertisements you can ask for!)
    • Convention T-shirts (shirt sizes will be requested prior to convention)
    • Opportunity to present a CDE, LDE (Thursday) or other award during
      Monday or Tuesdays sessions
    • Your programs materials placed in chapters give-a-way bags for over 150
      FFA chapter (if available)

    Sponsorship checks can be mailed to:

    SC FFA Association
    PO Box 1746
    Clemson, SC 29631

  • Expo Details

    Expo Set Up
    (choose a date/time that works best for you)

    Monday, June 17th from 12:30pm – 6:00pm
    Tuesday, June 18th from 8:30am – 10:30am

    Expo Hours

    Tuesday, June 17th from 11:00am – 6:30pm (break from 2:00-5:00pm)
    Wednesday, June 18th from 9:00am – 1:30pm (break 11:00am – 1:00pm)

    Airports

    Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP)
    17 minutes from Convention Center

    Charlotte-Douglas Airport (CLT)
    1 hour and 36 minutes from the Convention Center 

    Convention Center Address

    1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

SC FFA Association
SC FFA Association | P.O. Box 1746, Clemson, SC 29633