Chapter Operations Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter

Chapter Operations

Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter Knowledge of the FFA ä All members share responsibility ä Capable Officers ä A challenging Program of Activities ä A workable constitution and bylaws ä Proper equipment and records ä

Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter Well-planned regularly held chapter meetings ä Adequate financing ä School and community support ä Chapter resource file ä

Duties of All Officers u Genuine desire to be part of a team u Willingness to accept responsibility u Desire to work with members as a leader u A commitment to lead by example u Knowledge of constitution and bylaws u Knowledge of parliamentary procedure u Memorize official ceremonies

Program of Activities u Serves as a Road map for the chapter u Broken down into 15 Divisions u Each division has a committee u Set Goals to accomplish for upcoming year u Every member should be on a committee

Chapter Meetings u Held monthly during school year u Conduct business u Agenda set ahead of time u Become involved u Respect others opinions u Be realistic u Have fun

Sentinel Meeting Room Advisor Treasurer Reporter Secretary President Vice President

Order of Business u Opening Ceremony u Minutes of the Previous Meeting u Officer Reports (Treasurer, Reporter) u Report on Chapter POA u Special Features u Unfinished Business u Committee Reports u New Business u Degree and Installation Ceremonies u Closing Ceremony u Recreation or Entertainment

Officer Stations u President. . . . . Rising Sun u Vice President. . . . . Plow u Secretary. . . . . Ear of Corn u Treasurer. . . Bust of Washington u Reporter. . . U. S. Flag u Sentinel. . . . . Clasped Hands

Opening Ceremonies u Officers memorize parts To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should posses. u Unison: