Transcript Intro to FFA

Today’s FFA
Ms. Morris
Organizational Structure
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You
– FFA Members
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Local Chapter
– Chapter Officers
– Chapter Advisor
– Chapter Advisory Committee
– School Administration
Organizational Structure
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State Association
– Chapter Delegates
• State Officers
• State Advisor
• State Department of Education
Organizational Structure
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National FFA Organization
– State Delegates
– National Officers
– National Advisor
– National Board of Directors
– U.S. Department of Education
The FFA Degree Ladder
American FFA Degree
 State FFA Degree
 Chapter FFA Degree
 Greenhand FFA Degree
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Greenhand Degree
Requirements
Be enrolled in ag course
 Have satisfactory SAE program
 Demonstrate Knowledge of:
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– FFA History
– FFA Creed
– FFA Motto
– FFA Salute
– Other general FFA information
Chapter FFA Degree
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Completed Two Semesters of Ag.
Hold Greenhand Degree
SAE program in operation
Earn & productively invest $150 or 45 hrs. outside
class time
Demonstrate 5 procedures in parliamentary law
Lead 15 min. group discussion
Show progress in FFA award program
Satisfactory Scholastic record
State FFA Degree
Awarded By State Association
 Hold Chapter FFA Degree
 Active FFA Member for at least 24 months
 Earn & productively invest $1000 or 300 hrs.
outside class
 Demonstrate Leadership abilities
 Satisfactory Scholastic record
 Help plan chapter Program of Activities
 Participate in 5 FFA activities above chapter
level
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American FFA Degree
Highest degree awarded by National FFA
Organization
 Hold State FFA Degree
 Active FFA member for at least 36 months
 Completed 3 yrs. Ag classes
 Graduated at least 1 year from high school
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American FFA Degree
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Have in operation and records to substantiate an
outstanding SAE program
 Earned & productively invest at least $7500 OR:
Earn or productively invest at least $1500 and
work at least 2,250 hours out of Ag. class
 Have a record of outstanding Leadership abilities
 Have a high school scholastic record of “C” or
better
Types of Membership
Active members - enrolled in an agricultural
course & paid dues.
 Collegiate members - at college level &
enrolled in agricultural courses.
 Alumni membership - open to former
members, collegiate & honorary members.
 Honorary membership - supporters of FFA
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FFA Emblem
Cross-section of an Ear of Corn
 The Rising Sun
 The Plow
 The Owl
 The Eagle
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Meaning of Each Symbol
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CROSS-SECTION OF EAR OF CORN
– Corn serves as the emblem’s foundation
– Corn served as foundation corn in American agriculture
– Corn is native to America and is grown in every state
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THE RISING SUN
– Appears in the center of the emblem
– Symbolizes progress in Agriculture
– The confidence FFA members have in the future
Meaning of Each Symbol
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THE EAGLE
– Perched on top of the emblem
– Serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to
explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
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THE PLOW
– Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil
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THE OWL
– Represents knowledge and wisdom
FFA Colors
National Blue
 Golden Corn Yellow
 Chosen at 1929 National FFA Convention
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FFA Motto
Learning to Do
 Doing to Learn
 Earning to Live
 Living to Serve
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Official Salute
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“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.”
Official Dress
White shirt or blouse
 Black slacks or skirt
 Official tie or scarf
 Black footwear
 Official FFA jacket - zipped to the top
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Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Worn only by members
 Should be kept clean and neat
 Should have only a large emblem on back
and small emblem on front
 It should carry State Association & Chapter
name on back
 It should have individual name & office or
honor on the front
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Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Worn on official occasions with zipper
fastened to the top.
 May be worn to school.
 Only be worn to places that are appropriate
for members to visit.
 School letters & insignia of other
organizations should not be attached.
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Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
When jacket becomes faded & worn, it
should be discarded or the emblems &
letters removed.
 Emblems & lettering should be removed if
the jacket is given or sold to a non-member.
 A member always acts like a lady or
gentleman when wearing the jacket.
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Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Members should refrain from use of tobacco
& alcohol while wearing the FFA jacket.
 Three medals should be worn :
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– Highest degree
– Highest office
– Highest award
The FFA Code of Ethics
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Adopted in 1952 at the National FFA
Convention and outlines general guidelines
for all occasions and functions, not just FFA
activities.
The FFA Code of Ethics
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Dress neatly & appropriately for the occasion.
Show respect for the rights of others and be
courteous at all times
Be honest & not take unfair advantage of others
Respect the property of others
Refrain from loud, boisterous talk, swearing &
other unbecoming conduct
The FFA Code of Ethics
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Demonstrate sportsmanship in the show ring, at
career development events & meetings
 Attend meetings promptly & respect the opinion of
others in discussion
 Take pride in our organization, activities,
supervised experience programs, exhibits & the
occupations of agriculture
 Share with others experiences & knowledge
gained in the FFA