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Program of Activities (POA)

Program of Activities (POA). What is a POA?. A document with chapter goals (activities) and plans on how to accomplish them. It is developed by students with guidance from the advisor. A new one is developed every year. Every student should have a copy of the chapter POA.

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Program of Activities (POA)

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  1. Program of Activities (POA)

  2. What is a POA? • A document with chapter goals (activities) and plans on how to accomplish them. • It is developed by students with guidance from the advisor. • A new one is developed every year. • Every student should have a copy of the chapter POA.

  3. A well-planned POA will: • Ensure that chapter activities meet the needs of students • Provide direction from year to year • Lead to a workable budget • Provide experience in planning • Serve as reference point throughout the year

  4. What is the difference between a POA and a Chapter Handbook? • POA is simply a listing of planned activities along with action steps • A Chapter Handbook includes the POA plus some of the following: • Directory of members • Constitution and By-Laws • List of past award winners • Chapter history

  5. Divisions of a POA • Student Development • Promotes personal and group activities that promote life skills • Chapter Development • Encourages students to work together • Community Development • Cooperate with other groups to make the community a better place to live & work.

  6. Student Development • I-1 Leadership activities that help the individual develop, technical, human relations and decision-making skills to enhance personal success. WLC

  7. Student Development • I-2 Healthy lifestyles activities that promote the well-being and self-esteem of the student, either mentally or physically.

  8. Student Development • I-3 Supervised agricultural experience activities that promote student involvement and growth through agriculture-related experience and/or entrepreneurship.

  9. Student Development • I-4 Scholarship activities that develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning experiences.

  10. Student Development • I-5 Agricultural career skills activities that develop agricultural competencies and career skills through a progressive learning environment.

  11. Chapter Development • II-1 Chapter recruitment activities conducted to increase the agricultural education enrollment and/or FFA membership and encourage greater partipation.

  12. Chapter Development • II-2 Financial activities conducted to encourage thrift and good financial management among members through earnings, savings and investments.

  13. Chapter Development • II-3 Public Relations activities conducted to promote a positive image and inform students, parents, school officials and the community about chapter and member accomplishments.

  14. Chapter Development • II-4 Leadership activities conducted to develop team-work and cooperative skills among chapter officers, committees and members.

  15. Chapter Development • II-5 Support group activities conducted to develop and maintain positive relations among the FFA, parents, community leaders and industry.

  16. Community Development • III-1 Economic activities conducted to improve the economic welfare of the community.

  17. Community Development • III-2 Environmental activities conducted to preserve natural resources and develop more environmentally responsible individuals.

  18. Community Development • III-3 Human resources activities conducted to improve the welfare and well-being of members and citizens of the community.

  19. Community Development • III-4 Citizenship activities conducted to promote and encourage members to become active, involved citizens of their school, community, and country.

  20. Community Development • III-5 Agricultural awareness activities conducted to help the public become better informed about the food system and related agricultural issues.

  21. How is a POA developed? • Divide students into committees • 3 or 15 committees suggested • Consider using students in intact classes as committees • Review past POAs • Use forms in POA Handbook • Use class time to develop POA

  22. When is the POA developed? • After new officers are elected

  23. National Chapter Award Program • Recognizes top chapters • Let’s public know of chapter accomplishments • Recognition for students • Develops pride

  24. State Level Awards

  25. National Level Awards

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