Your FFA Program Essential Standard 1 0 Examine

Your FFA Program Essential Standard 1. 0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

Objective 1. 01 n Discuss the organization available for students in Horticulture.

The FFA Mission n 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.

What is FFA? …an organization of high school students in agricultural education n students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico. n

FFA History

1917 – Smith-Hughes Act n Named after a senator from Georgia. ¨ Hoke n Smith and Dudley Hughes Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

1920’s Future Farmer Clubs Virginia was the first n Boys only n North Carolina n ¨ Young Tar Heel Farmers

1928 – Future Farmers of America n FFA was established ¨ The 1 st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri ¨ The first dues were 10 cents

FFA History n 1930 ¨ FFA n Creed is written by E. M. Tiffany 1935 ¨ New Farmers of America (NFA) formed ¨ For black students studying agriculture

New Farmers of America n n n Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes. Colors were black and gold Found mostly in southern states

FFA History n 1950 ¨Public Law 740 n Gave the FFA a federal charter n The law said that each school teaching agriculture must have an FFA program n Revised in 1998 ¨ Currently public Law 105 -225

FFA History - Public Law 740 n Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program ¨ Classroom/Lab Instruction ¨ FFA ¨ SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs) Classroom SAE FFA

FFA History n 1965 ¨ n 1969 ¨ n FFA and the NFA merge Girls were admitted into the FFA 1971 National FFA Alumni Association was founded ¨ Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members ¨

FFA History n 1988 ¨ Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization n 1989 ¨ National Future Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

FFA History n The 1990’s ¨ National Indiana FFA Center moves to Indianapolis,

FFA History n n n 2006 The National FFA Convention moves to Indianapolis, Indiana 2013 The convention will move back to Louisville, Kentucky

Structure of the FFA

National FFA North Carolina FFA Association Northeast Region Albemarle Federation Camden FFA Chapter

National Officer Team n Comprised of six student officers ¨ President ¨ Secretary ¨ Four Vice Presidents

Andy Paul n The current National FFA President. n He is from Georgia

Dr. Steve Brown n Currently the National FFA Advisor n Employed by the Department of Education

North Carolina State FFA Officers n Made up of six students from across North Carolina ¨ President ¨ Five Vice. Presidents

Northeast Regional FFA Officers ed of at least six members from n one officer is elected from each on lespie is Vice President

Albemarle Federation FFA Officers Composed of one FFA member from each of the local chapters in our federation n (8 Chapters) n Mary Katherine n ¨ President

Camden FFA Officers n n President Vice President Secretary Treasurer n n n Reporter Sentinel Historian

Chapter Officer Candidates

The FFA Emblem

The Ear of Corn n Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. n A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

The Eagle n A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

The Rising Sun n Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

The Plow n Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

The Owl n Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Words of FFA & Agricultural Education n “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

The FFA Official Colors National Blue Corn Gold

The FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

FFA Code of Ethics FFA has established guidelines for member actions and behavior n All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by. n This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules. n

FFA Officers and Stations

FFA Officers and Stations n President ¨ Stationed n Vice President ¨ Stationed n by the rising sun by the plow Secretary ¨ Stationed by the ear of corn

FFA Officers and Stations n Treasurer ¨ Stationed by the emblem of George Washington n Reporter ¨ Stationed n by the American Flag Sentinel ¨ Stationed friendship by the door and the shield of

FFA Officers and Stations n The Advisor ¨ Stationed by the owl ¨ This office held by the agriculture teacher Minimum of six officers n Additional officers may be established by the local chapter n ¨ Chaplin ¨ Historian

Ceremonies n Rituals conducted at each meeting ¨ Opening ceremony ¨ Closing ceremony n Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison” n President: ¨ “FFA n members, why are we here? ” All members say: ¨“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess. ”

Closing Ceremony- The FFA Salute “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ”

FFA Official Dress n Males ¨ Black Socks ¨ White Collared Shirt ¨ Official FFA Tie ¨ Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top ¨ Black shoes

FFA Official Dress n Females ¨ Black skirt of appropriate length or Slacks ¨ White Collared Blouse ¨ Official FFA Scarf ¨ Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top ¨ Black shoes

FFA Degrees Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) n Greenhand FFA Degree n Chapter FFA Degree n State FFA Degree n American FFA Degree n

Types of FFA Membership n Active ¨ Students in middle school, high school, and college (up to age 21) n Alumni ¨ Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA n n Collegiate Honorary ¨ Local, state and national levels

FFA Programs of Activities (POA) n It is a plan that directs chapter activities ¨ Activities are determined by the student membership of the local chapter ¨ Committees are appointed to look at different areas of the POA ¨ Voted on by the total membership

Career Development Events Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership n Examples n ¨ Parliamentary Procedure ¨ Public Speaking ¨ Agricultural Sales ¨ Land Judging

Conventions n State FFA Convention ¨ Raleigh ¨ June n National FFA Convention ¨ Kentucky ¨ Late October

North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake) FFA Summer Recreational Camp n State Leadership Conference n

FFA Websites n National FFA Organization ¨ www. ffa. org n North Carolina FFA Association ¨ www. ncffa. org n Northeast Region FFA ¨ http: //www. ces. ncsu. edu/plymouth/aee/northeast. html n Camden. FFA ¨ www. camdenffa. theaet. com

Creed Quiz- 1 st Paragraph n I believe in the _______ of agriculture, with a _____ born not of _____ but of deeds ______ won by the present and ____ generations of agriculturists; in the promise of ______ days through _____ ways, ____ as the better ______ we now enjoy have come to us from the _____ of former _____.

Creed Quiz- 2 st Paragraph n I _______ that to ____ and ____ on _ good ____, or __ be _______ in other agricultural ____, is ____ as well as ______; for I ____ the ____ and ______ of agricultural ____ and ____ an ______ fondness ___ those ______ which, ____ in _____ of _______, I ______ deny.

Creed Quiz- 3 rd Paragraph n I believe in _____ from _____ and _______ from ______. I _______ in __ _______ to work ______ and _____ clearly, ____ such _____ and _____ as I ___ secure, ___ in the _______ of ______________ to serve ___ and the ______ interest in _____ and _____ the _______ of our ____.

Creed Quiz- 4 th Paragraph n I believe in __________ on _______ and more _____ in _____; in ___ life ____ and ______ honest ______ to help _____ it so--for ______ as ______; in less ____ for _______ and ____ of it ______; in ______ happy ______ and _______ with _____ whose _____ depends ____ __.

Creed Quiz- 5 th Paragraph n I _______ that ___________ can ____ true __ _____ of ________ and ____ _ _____ an _____ in __ ____ and _____ will _____ for __ ____ in _________.

Parliamentary Procedures and Public Speaking Essential Standard 1. 0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

Objective 1. 02 n Demonstrate parliamentary procedures and public speaking used in Horticulture Business Meetings

Organizing your FFA Meetings Using

What is Parliamentary Procedure? Parliamentary procedure is a systematic way of organizing meetings. Parliamentary procedure is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

Purposes of Parliamentary Procedure To focus on one item at a time n Extends courtesy to everyone n Observes the rule of the majority n Ensures the rights of the minority n

The Gavel n The president uses the gavel to control aspects of the meeting. n The number of taps determines the meaning.

Number of taps One Tap ¨ Tells members to be seated ¨ Used after passing or rejecting a main motion ¨ Used after the announcement that the meeting is adjourned

Number of taps Two taps -calls the meeting to order Three taps -symbol to rise during opening/closing ceremonies Series of taps -used to bring the group to order

Presiding Officer Chapter FFA President n Must be fair and impartial n Must relinquish the chair when the president desires to discuss business n

Motions

Main Motion n Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action n Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”

Main Motion Requires second n Debatable n Amendable n Majority vote required n Can be reconsidered n

Steps in making a Main Motion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Address the presiding officer Receive recognition State the motion Obtain a “second” Discussion Vote Presiding officer announces results

Types of Voting 1. 2. Voice Vote Visual Standing n Show of hands n 3. 4. Roll Call Ballot

Amendments n Used to change a main motion n 3 ways to amend: addition, substitution, striking out n Wording: “I move to amend the motion”

Amendments Requires second n Debatable n Amendable n Majority vote required n Can be reconsidered n

Adjourn n Used to end a meeting n Wording: “I move to adjourn”

Adjourn Cannot be debated n Cannot be amended n Cannot be reconsidered n Requires second n Requires majority vote n

Appeal n Changes a decision made by the chair n Wording: “I appeal the decision of the chair”

Appeal Requires a second n Debatable n Can be reconsidered n Not amendable n Majority vote required n

Point of Order n Used when one believes a parliamentary error has been made n Wording: “I rise to a point of order”

Point of order n n n Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require second Cannot be reconsidered No vote required

Division of the House n Calls for a counted vote n Wording: “I call for a division of the house. ”

Division of the House Not debatable n Not Amendable n Does not require second n Cannot be reconsidered n No vote required n

Lay on the table To postpone a motion to the next meeting n Motion must be taken from the table at the next meeting to be discussed n Wording: “I move to lay this motion on the table” n

Lay on the table n n n Requires second Not debatable Not amendable Cannot be reconsidered Majority vote

Previous question n Used to stop debate and vote n Wording: “I move to previous question”

Previous question Second required n Not debatable n Not amendable n Can be reconsidered before vote n 2/3 vote required n

Refer to committee n Used to gain more information on a motion before voting n Wording: “I move to refer this motion to a committee to report at our next meeting. ”

Refer to committee n n n Second required Debatable Amendable Can be reconsidered Majority vote

MISSION POSSIBLE Your mission should you choose to accept it (and you will), is to hold a meeting using parliamentary practices based on one of the following topics: FFA Camp n FFA convention n Chapter banquet n Chapter fundraising n

Public Speaking

Communicating with others n Oral Communication is one of the most important factors in being successful

Prepared Public Speaking CDE n Contestants write and deliver a speech

Speeches n Types ¨ Informative ¨ Persuasive n Methods for delivery ¨ Extemporaneous n Speech with little or no preparation n A speech that is delivered without being written word-forword ¨ Prepared

Building a Speech Introduction Body Conclusion

Introduction Capture attention n Enthusiasm and Emotion n Indicate the need for the speech n Makes the audience want to know more n Short stories and real life is a good start n

Body The largest part of the speech n Contains the information you want to tell n Consist of several major points surrounded by a central objective n

Conclusion Remind the audience of the objective or topic n Move people to action n Use powerful well planned words n

Keys to a good Speech Preparation, practice and more practice n Practice in front of others n Have people provide feedback n Watch and listen to yourself n ¨ Use a mirror ¨ Video

Delivering a Speech n Stage Presence ¨ posture ¨ appearance ¨ attitude ¨ confidence ¨ personality ¨ poise and body posture

Business Meetings n Order of Business ¨ Keeps the meeting moving forward ¨ An agenda or outline of what will take place

Activity n Prepare an Informative Speech on an agricultural topic. ¨ You have 30 mins to prepare ¨ You speech is to be a minimum of two minutes and a maximum of five ¨ Please write your speech and you may use your paper when you deliver