Leadership Development MS CAUTHEN Objective 1 01 Describe

Leadership Development MS. CAUTHEN

Objective 1. 01 Describe opportunities for leadership development in environmental and natural resources organizations.

Parts of the Program Classroom/Lab FFA SAE

Ceremonies & Traditions FFA mission: “to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. ” How can we accomplish the FFA’s mission? !?

Ceremonies & Traditions Opening rituals allow and closing ceremonies that add dignity to a meetings to run efficiently explain the meaning of certain traditional emblems

Opportunities in the FFA Officers and committees How can those experiences can be used in the environmental and natural resources industry?

Opportunities in the FFA President –preside over wildlife association meetings Secretary – keep minutes of meetings of special committees for soil conservation service Treasurer – keep financial records for fundraising activity of Duck’s Unlimited Reporter – serve on Adopt-A-Stream public relations committee

Opportunities in the FFA Program of activities - helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals Career development events - speaking events, parliamentary procedure to learn how to participate in business meetings, skills events such as Envirothon and Forestry Proficiency awards - entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE program Banquets, conventions, special events, community service…

TED Talk on Leadership Starting a Movement https: //www. ted. com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement Everyday Leadership https: //www. ted. com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership#t-240008

Ways to Be Involved in Environmental Science Organizations

FFA CDE’s CDE stands for Career Development Event Most CDE’s are done as a team CDE’s are one of the best places to gain knowledge in a very specific area of agriculture, and then show off your skills!

Environmental Science & Natural Resources FFA CDE’s Agricultural Issues Agricultural Sales Agriscience Fair Envirothon Extemporaneous Public Speaking Forestry Hunter Safety Land Judging Prepared Public Speaking Parliamentary Procedure

Other Student Opportunities Soil and Water Conservation contests 4 H competitions & workshops Mentorship by someone in the Natural Resources field Internships in environmental companies

FFA CDE’s