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What do you think of when you hear “FFA?”

What do you think of when you hear “FFA?”. Napolean Dynamite?. What is FFA REALLY all about?. The country’s LARGEST youth organization More than 500,000 student members FFA chapters are found in urban AND rural schools in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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What do you think of when you hear “FFA?”

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  1. What do you think of when you hear “FFA?” Napolean Dynamite?

  2. What is FFA REALLY all about? • The country’s LARGEST youth organization • More than 500,000 student members • FFA chapters are found in urban AND rural schools in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

  3. 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.

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

  5. Scholarships • Each year the National FFA Organization distributes over 2 Million dollars in scholarships!!

  6. Plants & Animals Public Speaking & Business Competitions

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

  8. FFA

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

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

  11. 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) Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Mission Statement

  12. 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” Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Salute

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  27. 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?

  28. The FFA Code of EthicsFFA 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…. C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;

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

  30. 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

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

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

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

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

  35. Alumni D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership • 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

  36. Honorary D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership • 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,

  37. 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)

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

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

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

  41. 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.”

  42. 1917- Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed setting aside money for Agriculture Education. 1928- The National FFA Association was organized. HISTORY

  43. 1930- The official FFA creed and colors were adopted at the third National FFA Convention.

  44. 1944– The National FFA Foundation was formed. 1950– The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 740, which made FFA and Agricultural Education classes integral.

  45. 1953– The 25th (Silver) anniversary, President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

  46. 1965– The “New Farmers” organization merged with the Future Farmers of America to create an integrated FFA.

  47. 1969– The FFA elected to welcome female members into the organization.

  48. 1971– FFA Alumni was organized 1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization” 2002– The 75th Anniversary of FFA

  49. Review G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA When did it happen? Smith-Hughes FFA Foundation 25th Anniversary Postage Stamp FFA Established PL 81-740 75th Anniversary

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