2009 FFA Convention

November 17, 2009

The Tulsa State Fair is over and now it’s off to Indianapolis, IN for the National FFA Convention. An awesome convergence of 50,000 to 70,000 young people from all over the United States will meet to share, learn, grow and check out the wonderful options available for their futures.

Lead Out Loud. It’s more than a theme for these young people. It’s a statement of who they are and what they do. Members served out loud as they engaged in the National Days of Service, group activities and showed their passion as they took part in interactive workshops, thrilling competitions and an action-packed career show. The streets were flooded with blue jackets as students spread excitement for the energetic sessions, and dynamic performances. They spent what spare time they had in the shopping mall looking for the perfect gift to take home to friends and loved ones. Many stopped by our booth and selected unique items and custom made designs from our wire artist. I feel we satisfied the needs for Christmas gifts as well as special tokens of appreciation to those who helped then along the way.

I feel as though these young people and many like them who are now grown and raising their own families are the main reason our business has grown over the years. When we first started working the rodeo and livestock shows it was always the kids in the “Blue Coats” that asked, “Can you make it like this, or would it be possible to add my brand to this style of wire jewelry.” As usual, Jim would always say, “I don’t know but I’ll try.” Their imaginative requests have lead to many of the jewelry designs that are main stays in our booth today.