2009 Texas State Convention
FFA members from across the state, totaling 11,500 registered members and guest, attended the 81st annual Texas FFA State Convention in Dallas, Texas on July 7th through 10th. Fourteen members from the Goldthwaite chapter attended the convention to participate and receive recognition for hard work and effort put forth throughout the year. Highlights of this years convention included a concert by Aaron Watson, numerous motivational speeches, election of incoming state officers topped off by a dance for members. Goldthwaite FFA chapter was represented on stage by five Lonestar Farmer degrees presented to Garrett Schwartz, Brayden Tiemann, Ryan Hall, Charlee Griffin, and Bryce Barnett this is the highest FFA degree at the state level. The vocal talent of Goldthwaite FFA member Judy Parten was showcased as a member of the Texas FFA Chorus. Other members attending the convention served as voting delegates in one of the 7 convention sessions. Voting delegates selected the 2009-2010 Texas FFA Officers, as well as business brought before the convention. Pictured are members attending the convention at the Dallas Convention Center: Colton Melton, Bryce Barnett, Raven Harden, Callie Fry, Joe Balencia, Garrett Schwartz, Andrew Craig, Hunter Melton, Brayden Tiemann, Kayla Bufe, Charlee Griffin, Tim Early, and Ryan Hall. (not pictured, Judi Parten)
