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Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry
Your FFA Program
Objective 1.01
Discuss the organization available for students in Horticulture.
The 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.
What is FFA?
…an organization of high school students in agricultural education
students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.
FFA History
1917 – Smith-Hughes Act
Named after a senator from Georgia.Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes
Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.
1920’s Future Farmer Clubs
Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina
Young Tar Heel Farmers
1928 – Future Farmers of America FFA was established
The 1st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri
The first dues were 10 cents
FFA History
1930FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany
1935New Farmers of America (NFA) formedFor black students studying agriculture
New Farmers of America
Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.
Colors were black and gold
Found mostly in southern states
FFA History
1950Public Law 740
Gave the FFA a federal charter The law said that each school teaching
agriculture must have an FFA program Revised in 1998
Currently public Law 105-225
FFA History - Public Law 740
Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education programClassroom/Lab InstructionFFASAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience
programs)
FFA
Classroom SAE
FFA History
1965 FFA and the NFA merge
1969 Girls were admitted into the
FFA 1971
National FFA Alumni Association was founded
Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members
FFA History
1988 Future Farmers of
America changes its name to the National FFA Organization
1989 National Future
Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons
FFA History
The 1990’sNational FFA Center moves to Indianapolis,
Indiana
FFA History
2013 The National FFA
Convention moves to
Louisville, Kentucky
Structure of the FFA
East Wilkes FFA Chapter
Foothills Federation
Northwest Region
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA
National Officer Team
Comprised of six student officers President Secretary Four Vice Presidents
Clay Sapp
The current National FFA President.
He is from Florida
Dr. Steve Brown
Currently the National FFA Advisor
Employed by the Department of Education
North Carolina State FFA Officers
Made up of six students from across North Carolina President Five Vice-
Presidents
East Wilkes FFA Officers
President Ethan Baker
Vice President Kayla Shore
Secretary Shyanne Harris
Treasurer Lydia Burcham
Reporter Kayla Mounce
Sentinel Grey Billings
Chaplain Marlissa McCann
Historian LeeAnn Byrd
Northwest Regional FFA Officers Composed of at least six members from
the regionAt least one officer is elected from each
federation
The FFA Emblem
The Ear of Corn
Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.
A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.
The Eagle
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
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
The Plow
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The Owl
Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
Words of FFA & Agricultural Education “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
All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by.
This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules.
FFA Officers and Stations
FFA Officers and Stations
PresidentStationed by the rising sun
Vice PresidentStationed by the plow
SecretaryStationed by the ear of corn
FFA Officers and Stations
TreasurerStationed by the emblem of George
Washington Reporter
Stationed by the American Flag Sentinel
Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship
FFA Officers and Stations
The AdvisorStationed by the owlThis office held by the agriculture teacher
Minimum of six officers Additional officers may be established by
the local chapterChaplinHistorian
Ceremonies
Rituals conducted at each meetingOpening ceremonyClosing ceremony
Outlined in the FFA Student Manual
Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison” President:
“FFA 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
MalesBlack SocksWhite Collared ShirtOfficial FFA TieOfficial FFA Jacket
zipped to the topBlack shoes
FFA Official Dress
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) Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree
Types of FFA Membership
Active Students in middle school, high school, and college
(up to age 21) Alumni
Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA
Collegiate Honorary
Local, state and national levels
FFA Programs of Activities (POA) 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
ExamplesParliamentary ProcedurePublic SpeakingAgricultural SalesLand Judging
Conventions
State FFA Convention Raleigh June
National FFA Convention Louisville Late October
FFA Summer Recreational Camp
State Leadership Conference
North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)
FFA Websites
National FFA Organizationwww.ffa.org
North Carolina FFA Associationwww.ncffa.org
Parliamentary Procedures and Public Speaking
Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry
Objective 1.02
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 Extends courtesy to everyone Observes the rule of the majority Ensures the rights of the minority
The Gavel
The president uses the gavel to control aspects of the meeting.
The number of taps determines the meaning.
Number of taps
One Tap
Tells members to be seatedUsed after passing or rejecting a main motionUsed 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 Must be fair and
impartial Must relinquish the
chair when the president desires to discuss business
Agenda
A list of what will be discussed at a business meeting. The agenda should be prepared before the meeting.
Motions
Main Motion
Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action
Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”
Main Motion
Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered
Steps in making a Main Motion
1. Address the presiding officer2. Receive recognition3. State the motion4. Obtain a “second”5. Discussion6. Vote7. Presiding officer announces results
Types of Voting
1. Voice Vote
2. Visual Standing Show of hands
3. Roll Call
4. Ballot
Amendments
Used to change a main motion
3 ways to amend: addition, substitution, striking out
Wording: “I move to amend the motion”
Amendments
Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered
Adjourn
Used to end a meeting
Wording: “I move to adjourn”
Adjourn
Cannot be debated Cannot be amended Cannot be reconsidered Requires second Requires majority vote
Appeal
Changes a decision made by the chair
Wording: “I appeal the decision of the chair”
Appeal
Requires a second Debatable Can be reconsidered Not amendable Majority vote required
Point of Order
Used when one believes a parliamentary error has been made
Wording: “I rise to a point of order”
Point of order
Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require
second Cannot be
reconsidered No vote required
Division of the House
Calls for a counted vote
Wording: “I call for a division of the house.”
Division of the House
Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require second Cannot be reconsidered No vote required
Lay on the table
To postpone a motion to the next meeting Motion must be taken from the table at the
next meeting to be discussed Wording: “I move to lay this motion on the
table”
Lay on the table
Requires second Not debatable Not amendable Cannot be
reconsidered Majority vote
Previous question
Used to stop debate and vote
Wording: “I move to previous question”
Previous question
Second required Not debatable Not amendable Can be reconsidered before vote 2/3 vote required
Refer to committee
Used to gain more information on a motion before voting
Wording: “I move to refer this motion to a committee to report at our next meeting.”
Refer to committee
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 FFA convention Chapter banquet Chapter fundraising
Public Speaking
Communicating with others
Oral Communication is one of the most important factors in being successful
Speeches
Types Informative Persuasive
Methods for delivery Extemporaneous
Speech with little or no preparation A speech that is delivered without being written word-for-
word
Prepared
Building a Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Creating a Speech
Purpose Audience Occasion
Topic
Choose a topic that interest you Choose a topic you are knowledgeable
about Choose a topic of interest to your
audience
Writing a Speech
Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words.
Gather information from a variety of materials, books, internet, personal interviews, etc.
Write down your ideas including, name of source, web addresses, page numbers, and author.
Writing a Speech Cont.
Create an outline to help you organize your ideas.
Write the speech the way you talk
Introduction
Capture attention Enthusiasm and Emotion Indicate the need for the speech Makes the audience want to know more Short stories and real life is a good start
Body
The largest part of the speech Contains the information you want to
tell Consist of several major points
surrounded by a central objective
Conclusion
Remind the audience of the objective or topic
Move people to action Use powerful well planned words
Keys to a good Speech
Preparation, practice and more practice Practice in front of others Have people provide feedback Watch and listen to yourself
Use a mirrorVideo
Delivering a Speech
Stage Presence posture appearance attitude confidence personality poise and body posture