What do you think of when you hear FFA? Napolean Dynamite?

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2 What do you think of when you hear FFA? Napolean Dynamite?

3 What is FFA REALLY all about? The country s LARGEST youth organization More than 520,000 student members FFA chapters are found in urban AND rural schools in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

4 Exploring Careers Students explore their interests in many different career fields - Biology -Medicine -Education -Business -Politics -Food Processing -Mechanics -Wildlife -Marketing & Sales -Forestry FFA members know that they will receive the experience and leadership skills needed to succeed in any career path they choose after high school. They go on to be our future chemists, veterinarians, policy makers, horticulturalists, entrepreneurs, ranchers and teachers.

5 Service & Leadership Build your Resume` Be a leader Participate in service -Attend Leadership conventions -Compete in competitions -Travel!

6 Scholarships Each year the National FFA Organization distributes over 2 Million dollars in scholarships!!

7 Competitions Plants & Animals Public Speaking & Business

8 FFA is an Integral Program Integral: Essential or necessary for completeness Classroom FFA SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) Agricultural Education

9 FFA

10 A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; Objectives: A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; C. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; D. List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership; E. Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies; F. Identify important dates in the history of the FFA

11 A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

12 A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Mission Statement FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. (PiLes of PiGs in CarS)

13 A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Salute The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which is stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. NOTE: There is no comma after nation one nation under God

14 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; COLORS: National Blue Corn Gold NOT FFA Colors Blue & Gold Blue & Yellow

15 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The FFA Emblem The cross section of an ear of corn the foundation crop of the U.S. It represents unity since it is grown in all states.

16 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The eagle... is our national symbol.

17 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

18 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The rising sun... represents progress And a new day.

19 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

20 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The plow......symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.

21 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

22 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The owl... represents wisdom and knowledge.

23 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

24 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA......tell us that FFA is an integral part... of an agricultural education program.

25 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA......tell us that FFA is an integral part... of an agricultural education program.

26 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; This is our FFA emblem...

27 B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; wear it with pride!

28 C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; What are Ethics? Ethics are principles of right conduct, sometimes called morals. Where do you learn ethics? Should ethics be taught in school?

29 C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; The FFA Code of Ethics FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to.

30 C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; FFA Jacket The FFA Jacket should be

31 C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; Official Dress Girls White Collared Shirt Official FFA Jacket FFA scarf Black Skirt (knee length or longer) Black Nylons & Shoes Boys White Collared Shirt Official FFA Jacket FFA Tie Black Slacks Black Shoes

32 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership FFA Degrees Greenhand -Earned 1 st year of membership -Pin is Bronze Chapter -Earned in 2 nd year of FFA membership -Pin is Silver

33 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership State -Earned 3 rd or 4 th year of FFA Membership -Award is gold and hangs from a chain American -Earned during 5 th or 6 th year of membership (atleast 1 year after high school graduation) -Award is gold and hangs from a chain

34 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Active Any student who is regularly enrolled in a high school agriculture class YOU!

35 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Collegiate College students enrolled in agriculture classes Closest Collegiate Chapter: USU Collegiate FFA

36 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Alumni Open to any adult wishing to support the FFA organization. Does NOT need to be a former FFA member Alumni members assist local FFA chapter

37 D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Honorary Honorary membership can be awarded to people who are helping to advance agriculture and the FFA. Farmers school superintendents Principals members of board of education chapter advisors teachers,

38 E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers President- Preside over meetings Represent the chapter Vice President- Help the President Coordinate all committees Develop Program of Activity (POA)

39 E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Secretary- Take notes at chapter meetings Maintain member attendance and activity records Treasurer- Chapter Officers Helps manage chapter finances

40 E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers Reporter- Inform the public about FFA accomplishments through school and local newspapers Sentinel- Welcome guest and visitors Keep meeting room comfortable

41 E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers Historian: Take pictures at chapter activities Compile a scrapbook of chapter accomplishments each year Advisor: Supervise FFA chapter activities Teach Agriculture classes

42 E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Opening Ceremonies..at the end the president says: FFA Members, why are we here? Then YOU stand up and say To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.

43 Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed setting aside money for Agriculture Education American Royal Livestock show invites vocational agriculture students to judging contest.

44 The Future Farmers of America was organized.

45 The official FFA creed and colors were adopted at the third National FFA Convention.

46 1944 The National FFA Foundation was formed The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 740, which made FFA and Agricultural Education classes integral.

47 1953 (1) The 25 th (Silver) anniversary, (2) President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, (3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

48 1965 The New Farmers organization merged with the Future Farmers of America to create an integrated FFA.

49 1969 The FFA elected to welcome female members into the organization.

50 1971 FFA Alumni was organized 1988 Future Farmers of America became The National FFA Organization 2003 The 75 th Anniversary of FFA

51 G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA Review When did it happen? 25 th Anniversary

52 G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA FFA History It is NOT about memorizing dates realize You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU! You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA

53 Study for the Test Be Sure to know: FFA History Parts of Symbol Officers FFA Motto and Mission Statement FFA Creed