FFA History and general information

1. FFA History and general information

2. History • 1917 Congress passed the Smith Hughes Act. It established vocational education in high schools. • 1928 The national FFA organization was formed by Henry Groseclose. • 17 states participated.

3. History • 1929- 36 states participated in the national FFA organization with Alabama included. • 1965 – The NFA and the FFA combined into one organization. • 1969 – FFA membership was open to girls • 1985 - Name change, the official name changed from The National Future Farmers of America to the National FFA organization

4. FFA colors – National Blue and Corn Gold • FFA motto • Learning to do • Doing to learn • Earning to live • Living to serve

5. The FFA Creed • I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds- achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

6. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

7. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

8. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

9. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

10. FFA Emblem

17. 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

18. 4 kinds of membership • Active • Collegiate • Honorary • Alumni

19. 4 degrees an member can earn and the metal that symbolizes the degee • Greenhand – bronze • Chapter FFA degree – silver • State FFA degree – Gold • American FFA degree – Gold

20. FFA officers and their symbols • President – rising sun • Vice President – plow • Secretary – ear of corn • Treasurer – bust of George Washington • Reporter – American Flag • Sentinel – shield of friendship

21. Types of contest FFA members can participate in. • Team contest – examples, forestry , livestock • Individual contest – example , public speaking • Proficiency contest • Chapter contest

22. FFA Meeting • FFA members, why are we here? • All members in unison: • To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.

23. FFA official dress • Male members • Black slacks • White collared shirt • Official FFA tie • Black shoes • Black socks • Official FFA jacket zipped to the top

24. FFA official dress • Female Members • Black skirt • White collared blouse • Official FFA blue scarf • Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe • Black hosiery • Official FFA jacket zipped to the top • Black slacks may be worn for outdoor activities or traveling.

25. Parliamentary Procedure • Why we use parliamentary procedure. • One thing at a time • Courtesy to everyone • The rule of the majority • The rights of the minority

26. Parliamentary procedure is based on a book of procedures written by Colonel Henry Roberts. • Roberts Rules of Order

27. Classification of motions • Privileged • Incidental • Subsidiary • Main • Other

28. Purpose of a main motion • To present an idea to the group for consideration. • Can consider only one main motion at a time.

29. Main Motion • The work horse of parliamentary procedure. • Requires a second • Is debatable • Is amendable • Requires a majority vote • Can be reconsidered.

30. How to present a main motion • The member must rise and get the attention of the chair. • When recognized the member begins the motion with “I move that… or I move to…” • Motion must receive a second. • If a second is received the motion is then opened to discussion. • After the discussion is completed the motion is voted upon.

31. Subsidiary Motions • Amend • Refer to a committee • Limit Debate • Postpone • Postpone indefinitely • Lay on the table • Previous Question

32. Amend • Amendment – Changes the main motion • Requires a second • Is debatable • Can be amended • Can be reconsidered • Requires a majority vote • Amendments are presented during the discussion of a main motion

33. Refer to a committee • Delays action on a main motion by moving it to a committee for further study. • Requires a second • Can be amended • Can be reconsidered • Requires a majority vote

34. Limit Debate • Ends discussion of a main motion • Requires a second • Cannot be debated • Can be reconsidered • Cannot be amended • Requires a 2/3 majority vote

35. Lay on the Table • Delays action on the main motion • Requires a second • Cannot be debated • Cannot be amended • Cannot be reconsidered • Requires a majority vote

36. Postpone definitely or indefinitely • Delays action on a main motion • Requires a second • Can be amended and debated • Can be reconsidered • Requires a majority vote

37. Incidental motions • Point of Order • Division of the House • Suspend the Rules • Parliamentary inquiry • Withdraw a motion

38. Division of the house • Requires the chairman to take a vote in a manner in which the votes can be counted. • Does not require a second, cannot be debated or amended and does not require a vote.

39. Point of Order • Brings to the attention of the chairman a violation of parliamentary law. • Does not require a second, cannot be amended or debated and does not require a vote.

40. Privileged • Adjourn • End the meeting • Requires a second • Cannot be amended, debated, or reconsidered • Requires a majority vote

41. Gavel • Symbol of authority • Used to signal the members. • One tap – to be seated. To signal a decision by the members or chairman. • Two taps – call to order. To start the meeting • Three taps – members to stand.

42. Methods of voting • Voice vote – • Roll call • By ballot • By show of hands or by standing

43. Objective 1: Explain the four FFA Degree areas. • A. First year members in the FFA can earn the Greenhand Degree. • 1. First year members are called greenhands. • 2. Requirements of a greenhand include the following:

44. a. Be enrolled in an agriculture class and plan an Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). • b. Know the creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission. • c. Explain the FFA emblem and colors. • d. Demonstrate the FFA code of ethics and proper use of the FFA jacket. • e. Know the history of the FFA. • f. Have access to an FFA Official Manual and the FFA Student Handbook. • g. Submit a written application for the greenhand degree.

45. B. After completing at least two semesters of an agriculture course, members can earn the • Chapter FFA Degree. • 1. This is the highest degree a chapter can bestow on its members. • 2. This is usually awarded during the second or third year of membership. • 3. Other requirements for the Chapter FFA Degree include:

46. a. Having an SAE program. • b. Earning and productively investing $150, at work or at least 45 hours outside of class time in a SAE program. • c. Effectively leading a group discussion for 15 minutes. • d. Demonstrating five procedures of parliamentary law. • e. Showing progress toward individual achievements in the FFA award program. • f. Having a satisfactory scholastic record.

47. C. The State FFA Degree is granted by the state association. • 1. Each state is limited to a maximum number of degree recipients. • 2. Requirements for the State FFA Degree include:

48. a. Must hold the Chapter FFA Degree. • b. Must be an active member for at least 2 years. • c. Complete at least 2 years of agriculture courses. • d. Earn and productively invest at least $1000, or work at least 300 hours outside of class time in an SAE program.

49. e. Be able to demonstrate leadership ability by: • 1. Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law. • 2. Giving a six-minute speech on FFA or an agriculture topic. • 3. Serving as an officer, committee chairperson or participating committee member. • 4. Having a satisfactory scholastic record. • 5. Participating in the POA. • 6. Participating in at least five FFA activities above the chapter level.

50. D. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree in the FFA. • 1. This degree is awarded to members by the National FFA Organization. • 2. Obtaining this degree requires a solid commitment to the FFA and agriculture. • 3. In order to receive the American FFA Degree, a member must: