 New York Ag Educators and Friends,
I am writing to provide a final report on the latest tractor fundraiser and the FFA Alumni Toy Auction. The latest tractor fundraiser came to an end last Friday evening during the NY FFA Alumni Toy Auction in Syracuse NY. After sales of more than $8200, a ticket belonging to Ray Adamson of New Berlin was drawn. Our State FFA President Amanda Rhodes had the pleasure of calling Mr Adamson. To say he was thrilled is an understatement. The tractor was delivered on Saturday and Mr. Adamson shared with me his FFA Story. He is a retired dairy farmer and former Connecticut FFA member and state degree recipient. Thank you to Asst Professor Charles Ax, and the staff and students at Morrisville State College who supported the project, both with time and money. Also thanks to Daryle Foster and Don Farrand who donated the tractor. The FFA Alumni Toy Auction was also held on Friday evening at the NY Farm Show. This event was very well attended, and the bids were generous as the FFA Alumni raised over $3,000 after consignors fees and donations were calculated. The FFA Alumni supports many worthy causes, most notably the Blast Off training for newly elected officers of the State FFA Association and the FFA Camp at Oswegatchie. Thank you goes out to the many FFA Chapters that contributed valuable items ranging from Maple Syrup to quilts, and other items in between. Also thanks to the many consignors, and the LeClar Brothers for donating their auctioneering skills to the FFA Alumni. Last but not least, a thank you to Scott Grigor, manager of the NY Farm Show and his team for allowing the FFA to have such a great part of the these three days in Syracuse NY. If you have any questions about either of these events, please feel free to contact me at the number or email below. With kind regards, Todd M. Lighthall, Executive Director NY FFA Foundation, Inc. Engaging Youth in Agricultural & Career Success 315-346-1222 9340 Long Pond Rd. Croghan, NY 13327 www.nyffafoundation.org  The New York FFA Foundation is seeking an FFA Chapter to take on our eighth tractor restoration project to raise money for the NY FFA. Seven tractors have been restored over the past 10 years and over $80,000 has been raised to support NY FFA member projects. The 6th tractor, a 1925 Fordson F was fully restored by students majoring in Agricultural Engineering at Morrisville State College under the direction of Asst Professor Charles Ax. The 7th tractor is an Allis U that was restored by FFA members from Southern Cayuga. This raffle will be kicked off at the Empire Farm Days this summer.
The D-14 is currently being stored at Oswegatchie Camp. The tractor does run, however the restoration will be extensive. The FFA Foundation provides a budget of up to $2,000. We also seek to find volunteers and donors to help with various components of the project. If your FFA Chapter is interested in this project, please contact Todd Lighthall, at this email or by calling 315-346-1222. The projects make a great learning experience for your students. Additionally a great deal of money is raised to support FFA member activities. Tractors restored in the past include: Ford 8N- Pioneer Central Ford 8N- Pioneer Central Allis Chalmers WC- Penn Yan John Deere BR- Restored by Daryle Foster and Don Farrand Ford 2N- Restored by Pioneer Central Fordson- Restored by Morrisville State College Allis U- Restored by Southern Cayuga I look forward to finding a home for this next project. With kind regards Todd M. Lighthall, Executive Director NY FFA Foundation, Inc. Engaging Youth in Agricultural & Career Success 315-346-1222 9340 Long Pond Rd. Croghan, NY 13327 www.nyffafoundation.org For Immediate Release: New York FFA Raises $16,500 in Tractor Restoration Program Syracuse NY- March 15, 2012- On Friday February 24, the New York FFA drew a winning ticket for a fully restored 1946 Ford 2N Tractor. The winner of the tractor was Kerry Bell of Fort Ann, NY. The FFA raised $16,500 to support agricultural education and state level FFA leadership programs. . The 1946 Ford 2N was donated to the New York FFA by retired agricultural teacher Bob Robinson. The tractor was originally purchased by Bob’s father, Don Robinson who was also an agricultural teacher. The tractor was fully restored by members of the Pioneer FFA Chapter in Yorkshire, NY and then turned over to the New York FFA. Ticket sales were kicked off at the Empire Farm Days and concluded during the FFA Alumni Toy Auction held during the New York Farm Show on Friday February 24. Tickets were sold across the state by members of the New York FFA and countless supporters. The Ford 2N is the fifth such restoration and raffle conducted by the FFA since 2003. Former restorations have included two Ford 8N’s, an Allis Chalmers WD, and John Deer BR. With the conclusion of the Ford 2N raffle, just shy of $75,000 has been raised to support the New York FFA. Todd Lighthall, Exec Dir of the NY FFA Foundation shares that the value of this program is much greater than the monetary benefit. “The tractor restoration program not only provides an opportunity to raise much needed funds, it also provides a meaningful project to students enrolled in high school agricultural mechanics. Students, guided by their advisors and community volunteers do the work; from tear down, to parts research, to seeing the project through to completion. It is truly a win/win for all involved.” And the project has a future. Currently the FFA has three tractors being restored for future raffles. These include an Allis Chalmers by Southern Cayuga FFA, an American Fordson by Morrisville State College, and a Ford Ferguson by the Tully FFA. All eight tractors have been donated to the FFA. The nex raffle is slated to kick off at the Empire Farm Days this summer. If you have a tractor that you want to contribute to this program, contact Todd Lighthall at 315-346-1222. The New York FFA would like to recognize the following businesses and individuals who went the extra mile to promote and implement this event. Bob Robinson and Family, the Pioneer FFA Chapter, Jon Clayson, Marty Krause, Marylou Genaway, Larry Romance & Sons, Conroy Motors, Tim Havens - Falls Farm & Garden, Atticus Communications, and the New York Farm Bureau and its many members who supported this raffle 
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The New York FFA Foundation The NYSFFALTF, Inc., chartered in 1946 by the New York State Board of Regents, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that provides businesses, associations, other foundations, and individuals the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our New York youth. Our mission is to build and maintain a financial base that will allow the New York FFA to generate well-educated and career focused productive citizens. Email our Director at [email protected] . Archives
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The NYSFFALTF, Inc., chartered in 1946 by the New York State Board of Regents, is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that provides businesses, associations, other foundations, and individuals the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our New York youth. Our mission is to build and maintain a financial base that will allow the New York FFA to generate well-educated and career focused productive citizens.
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