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National FFA Week

February 21-28 2009

Mission and Vision of Arizona 2008-2009

• In celebration of 80 years we recognize the founding of our organization through community, students, and schools throughout Arizona. We can, and we must empower everything around us. Today is when we start remembering the National FFA.

Today….. We will

• Learn about the history

• Understand the importance of this week

• Figure out how to start the week

• Discuss some FFA activities

• Put it to practice

History of FFA Week

• In 1993 members across the country celebrate the first National FFA Day.

• In 1948, this would be changed to FFA Week and be celebrated during George Washington's birthday to recognize his pioneering contributions to American agriculture.

What is the importance of this week?

• Celebrate the National FFA Organization

• Learning about the organization roots

Why should you be involved?

• Leadership opportunities

• Develop community relationships

• Enhance chapter growth

Where to start?

Talk with officers and advisors

Give leadership positions to chapter members

Make themes

Get involved with the community

Another starting point…

• Start thinking about what you want to see the chapter involved in.

• Incorporate student, chapter, and community development to help enhance the Program of Activities.

Themes?

• Blue and Gold Day

• Ag Career Day

Student Activities

• Greenhand Involvment

• Petting Zoo (members bring their own animal

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Chapter Activities

• Dances

• Socials

• Meetings

• Sport Activities

• Fundraisers

Community Activities

• Adopt-a-Highway

• Help the food shelters

• Do something at retirement homes

• Help Sponsors

• 8th Grade Day

• Landscaping community areas

Put it to Practice