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A. Must be 14-21 years of age
B. Must be enrolled in
vocational agriculture
C. Must be in good standing
with local chapter
D. Any local requirements (pay
dues of $15)
Types of
Membership
A. Active
B.Honorary
C. Alumni
D.Collegiate
Degrees of
Active
Membership
A. Greenhand
B. Chapter FFA
C. State FFA
D. American FFA
Offices of Local
Chapters
A. President– Presides over all
meetings
B. Vice-president– Assists president
and directs all committee work
C. Secretary– Keeps minutes of all
meetings
D. Treasurer– Keeps financial records
E. Reporter– Reports chapter news
F. Advisor– Advises FFA members on
all matters relating to the chapter
Offices
Continued
G. Sentinel– Assists president in
maintaining order
H. Historian—Keeps chapter
scrapbook
I. Chaplain– Takes charge of religious
exercises during meetings,
banquets, or other occasions
J. Parliamentarian– Informs the
members on correct parliamentary
procedure
Symbols of
Officers’
Stations
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Rising sun– President
Plow– Vice-president
Ear of corn– Secretary
Bust of Washington– Treasurer
American flag– Reporter
Shield of friendship– Sentinel
Owl– Advisor
Eagle– Parliamentarian
Holy Bible– Chaplain
Scrolls-- Historian
Symbols of
Officers’
Stations
Essentials of a
good chapter
A. Knowledgeability
concerning FFA on the part of
every member
B. Capable officers and leaders
C. A sharing of responsibilities
by all members in chapter
activities
D. A challenging program of
activities
Essentials of a
good chapter
E. Adequate financing for all
chapter activities
F. Proper paraphernalia,
equipment, and records
G. Well-planned, regularly held
chapter meetings
H. Support by school officials
and community leaders
Mission
Statement
FFA makes a positive
difference in the lives of
members by developing
their potential for premier
leadership, personal
growth, and career success
through agricultural
education.
Opening
Ceremony
• Taps gavel 3 times
• Group rises
• President states:“FFA members,
why are we here?”
• Members reply:“To practice
brotherhood, honor agricultural
opportunities and
responsibilities, and develop
those qualities of leadership
which an FFA member should
possess.”
What the FFA
Can Do For
You
The FFA can do much for you, provided
you put something into it. It will help
you to:
1. Develop your leadership qualities
through experiences leading
2. Work with other people
3. Develop qualities that make for
character
4. Serve other people in your
community
5. Learn to practice thrift
What the FFA
Can Do For
You
6. Desire to make good grades
7. Have experiences in
recreational activities
8. Learn the values of patriotism
9. Obtain experiences in
expressing yourself to groups
and individuals
10.Develop self-confidence,
citizenship, and patriotism
What You Can
Do For the
FFA
1. Attend all meetings and take an active
interest in the activities.
2. Carry out assigned responsibilities.
3. Take the initiative to become familiar with
the FFA.
4. Support and cooperate with chapter leaders
5. If chosen as an officer, consider it a
responsibility, not merely an honor.
6. Plan and carry out committee
responsibilities toward achievement of goals
that improve the chapter.
7. At times, function as a desirable chapter
representative.
What the FFA
Does
1.Educational tours and contests
2.Tour members’ farms
3.Teaches thrift
4.Judging contests
5.Attend leadership training
meetings
6.Parliamentary Procedure
training
What the FFA
Does
7. Honor and recognize
outstanding members, parents,
and friends
8. Hold parent-member banquet
9. Attend the State FFA Convention
10.Sponsor worthwhile events
11.Barnwarming and parties
12.Cooperate in community
activities