FFA The Basics Section 3 Structure of FFA

FFA: The Basics Section 3

Structure of FFA Local Chapter District Association Area Association State Association National Association

Local Chapter North Central Texas Academy Heart of organization Where everything starts Chapter officer team Program of Activities

District Association Lake Whitney District 3 (24 schools) Abbott Alvarado Aquilla Blum Burleson Bynum Cleburne Venus 6 Covington Glen Rose Godley Granbury Grandview Hillsboro Hubbard Whitney District officer team Itasca Joshua Lipan Mt. Calm Penelope Rio Vista Tolar NCTA

Area Association Area 10 VIII Area Associations in Texas Geographical 5 Districts that make up Area VII Centex District Corsicana District Lake Whitney District Sandyland District Waco District Area Officers from each district

State Association Texas Association Made up from the 10 Area Associations Each state has their own state convention 10 state officers One from each area make up officer team

National Association Made up of all the 50 states and Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 520, 000 national FFA members National FFA Officer team selected from regions

FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA Basics FFA Colors National Blue Corn Gold FFA Salute The FFA Pledge of Allegiance Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

The FFA Emblem Cross section of an ear of corn Unity Corn is grown in all states Foundation crop of agriculture

The FFA Emblem Rising Sun Progress Holds the promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, shining with opportunity