FFA Manual Michael Teague. The Three Circles of Ag. Ed. 1) Class/Lab 2) SAE Hands On 3) FFA Inside cover.

FFA Manual

Michael Teague

The Three Circles of Ag. Ed.

1) Class/Lab

2) SAE “Hands On”

3) FFA

Inside cover

The national FFA president is _____ from _____.

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Key Components of the FFA Mission

1) Premier Leadership

2) Persional Growth

3) Career Success

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Level of FFA Structure

1) Chapter

2) District

3) Area

4) State

5) National

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Program of Activities (POA)

Student Development Chapter Development

Community Development

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Types of Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAE)

EntrepreneurshipPlacement

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The last national president from Texas was _____ in 20__.

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Chronological Time Line

1917 The Smith-Hughes Act establishes agricultural classes in schools.

1928 The Future Farmers of America was established.

1933 The jacket was adopted as official dress.

1965 Blacks allowed in the FFA1969 Girls allowed in the FFA

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Continued

1982 First girl national president1988 Future Farmers of America changes

name to National FFA Organization.1994 First black national president.

Saltillo FFA Timeline

1949 Chapter Established, Gene Barnett first chapter president.

1970 Modern steel building, with first air conditioner on campus replaces tin barn.

1994 First chapter team to place at a state event.

2002 First female chapter president, Amanda Collins.

The state with the most number of chapters is

Texas

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The FFA Emblem Consist of 5 Symbols

Cross Section of the Ear of CornRising SunPlowEagleOwl

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Motto

Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

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Colors

National Blue

Corn Gold

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Official Dress for Girls

Black Skirt

White Blouse

Blue Scarf

Black Shoes

Black Hosiery

FFA JacketP. 18

Official Dress for Boys

Black Slacks White Dress Shirt Blue Tie Black Shoes Black Socks FFA Jacket

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No more than three medal should be worn on the jacket

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Levels of FFA Membership

ActiveHonoraryAlumniCollegiate

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FFA Degreee Program

Greenhand Chapter Lone star American

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President Duties

Preside over meetingsAppoint committees Represent the chapter in public

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Vice President Duties

Assume the duties of the president, if needed.

Coordinate all committee work

Secretary Duties

Post the agenda for each chapter meeting.Take the minutesChapter correspondence Issue membership cards

Treasurer Duties

Receive moniesPresent the treasurer reportCollect Dues.

Reporter Duties

Report Chapter Activities to the mediaPublish the chapter website.Serve as chapter reporter

Sentinel Duties

Assist the president in maintaining orderKeep the meeting room comfortableWelcome guest

Officer Station Marker Symbols

Rising Sun – PresidentPlow – V. PresidentEar of Corn – SecretaryBust of Washington – TreasurerAmerican Flag – ReporterOwl – AdvisorShield of Friendship – Sentinel

Order of Business

1. Opening Ceremony2. Minutes3. Officer Reports4. Special Features5. Unfinished Business6. New Business7. Closing Ceremony8. Entertainment, Recreation, Refreshment

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Use of the Gavel

One Tap – Adjourn or After MotionsTwo Taps – Be SeatedThree Taps – Stand on Third TapSeries of Taps – Restore order

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Career Development Events (CDE)

Ag. Mech.DairyLivestockExtemp. & Prepared Speaking

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Proficiency Awards

Ag. CommunicationsAg. MechanicsBeef ProductionDairy ProductionPoultry ProductionForage Production

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Star Awards

Star GreenhandStar Chapter FarmerStar Ag. Mechanics

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