Transcript Today's FFA
What is the FFA Organizational Structure? You FFA Membership Must be enrolled in Agriculture Education Must pay member dues Chapter Desert View FFA Chapter Activities Chapter Officers You Chapter State National What is the FFA Organizational Structure? State Arizona Association FFA State Conferences State FFA Officers National National FFA Organization National Convention National Officers You Chapter State National What are the types of FFA Membership? Active enrolled in ag class, dues paid Collegiate 2 or 4 year college Alumni former members or interested people Honorary people who support FFA What is the Official FFA Manual? Basic outlines the FFA History and Traditions Serves as a quick guide for FFA Ceremonies, Chapter Operations and Awards Provides information about FFA Awards, National FFA Programs and Policies What is the FFA Student Handbook? Serves as a more in depth guide to the National FFA Organization Used as a resource when learning about the FFA What are the FFA Basics? The FFA Mission Statement The FFA Motto The FFA Salute The FFA Colors The FFA Emblem FFA Degrees FFA Official Dress What is the 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 agriculture education. What is the FFA Motto? Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve What is the FFA Salute? Pledge of Allegiance Said at the end of every meeting as part of Closing Ceremonies. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” What are the Official FFA Colors? National Blue Corn Gold As the blue field of our nation's flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization. All FFA functions and paraphernalia should proudly display the colors. What are the parts of the FFA Emblem? Cross Section of the Ear of Corn Corn is a symbol of unity because it is native to America and is grown in every state. The Rising Sun The Rising Sun symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future. The Eagle The eagle is a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture The Owl The owl represents knowledge and wisdom The Plow The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil The Words FFA is an important part of the Agriculture Education Program The Emblem Put it all together Trademark of the National FFA Organization Be Proud Of It What are the FFA Degrees? Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE Discovery Degree Greenhand Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree Greenhand FFA Degree For first year members Knowledge of FFA History Recite the Creed Recite the Motto Recite the Salute Must be enrolled in Agriculture Ed. Have satisfactory SAE plans Greenhand Requirements Have learned and can explain the FFA Mission Statement Describe and Explain the meaning of the FFA Emblem and Colors Understand the FFA Code of Ethics Understand Proper use of the FFA Jacket Greenhand Requirements Familiar with the chapter constitution and bylaws Familiar with the Program of Activities Have access to the Official FFA Manual and FFA Student Handbook Submitted written application for the Greenhand Degree Chapter FFA Degree Completed 2 semesters of agriculture Have SAE program in operation Earn and productively invest $150 or work at least 45 hours at SAE Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures State FFA Degree Active FFA member 2 years 2 years of agriculture Earn and productively invest $1000 or work 300 hours in an SAE Program Perform 10 parliamentary procedures Give a 6 minute speech Chapter officer or committee member Satisfactory scholastic record Participate in the planning of the Program of Activities 5 activities above chapter level Degree Charm worn above name on jacket or on standard key chain American FFA Degree Highest degree Active member for 3 years 3 years of class Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving degree Outstanding SAE Program Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities Scholastic record of “C” or better Golden key worn above name or on chain What is FFA Official Dress? Girls black skirt or slacks white blouse official blue scarf black shoes official jacket zipped to the top What is FFA Official Dress? Boys black slacks white shirt official FFA tie black shoes black socks official jacket zipped to the top What is the Proper Use of the FFA Jacket? Only worn by members Kept clean and neat Only emblems, state, chapter, name and one office or honor Worn on official occasions zipped up, collar down, cuffs buttoned Only worn to places appropriate for members to visit What is the Proper Use of the FFA Jacket? School letters etc. not worn on jacket Discard when worn, remove emblems Remove emblems if given away Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing the FFA jacket No tobacco or alcohol in jacket Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn below name What's wrong with this picture? FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds--achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. FFA Creed I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. FFA Creed I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. FFA Creed I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends on me. FFA Creed I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. FFA Creed Written by E. M. Tiffany Adopted at 3rd national convention Revised at 38th and 63rd convention 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: Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Make a positive difference in the lives of others Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion Code of Ethics Showing respect for the rights of others and their property Be courteous, honest and fair with others Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat Code of Ethics Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization