CHAPTER OPERATIONS Original Power Point Created by Ron

CHAPTER OPERATIONS Original Power. Point Created by Ron Smoak for Lowndes High School FFA Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office May 2007 August 2008

Operational Guidelines • • 1. Knowledge of the FFA 2. All Members Share Responsibility 3. Capable Officers 4. A Challenging Program of Activities 5. Workable Constitution & Bylaws 6. Proper Equipment & Records 7. Well-planned, Regular Chapter Meetings August 2008

Guidelines (Cont. ) • 8. Adequate Financing • 9. School & Community Support • 10. Chapter Resource File August 2008

Chapter Officers • • • President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel August 2008

Offices & Symbols • • President -- Rising Sun Vice-President -- Plow Secretary -- Ear of Corn Treasurer -- Bust of Washington Reporter -- American Flag Sentinel -- Shield of Friendship Advisor -- Owl August 2008

Officers & Duties • President - Preside over Meetings • Vice-President - Assume Duties of President if necessary • Secretary - Keep minutes of Chapter Meetings • Treasurer - Present monthly report on finances at Chapter Meetings August 2008

Duties (Cont) • Reporter - Release news & information to local & regional news media • Sentinel - Assist the president in maintaining order • Advisor - Supervise & Advise Chapter activities year-round August 2008

Program of Activities • Defines chapter goals and outlines steps needed to meet goals. Goals should be: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and trackable. • Serves as a written guide for administrators, advisory committee, alumni, and others with a calendar of events the chapter will follow. • Key is to a successful POA is to have every member involved in carrying out the activities. August 2008

Program of Activities cont’d • Well-planned POA will – Ensure chapter activities meet the needs of the members – Provide direction year to year – Lead to a workable budget – Provide experience in planning – Serve as a reference point throughout the year August 2008

Use of the Gavel • 1. One (1) tap of gavel - Be seated or Motion passed • 2. Two (2) taps of gavel - Call to order • 3. Three (3) taps of gavel - Stand August 2008

Meeting Room Arrangement • President - Front of Room - Behind Podium • Vice-President - Back of Room - Facing President • Secretary - On the Left, near the President • Treasurer - On the Right, away from the President • Reporter - On the Right, near the President August 2008

Room Arrangement (Cont) • Sentinel - By the Door • Advisor - On Left, away from President August 2008

Sample Order of Business • • 1. Opening Ceremony 2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting 3. Officer Reports 4. Old or Unfinished Business 5. New Business 6. Guest Speaker 7. Closing Ceremony August 2008

FFA Members! Why Are We Here? • “To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess. ” August 2008