CA Const & By-Laws Flashcards
When was the CA constitution adopted& revised?
Adopted April 22, 1933
Revised April 2010
What is the name of CA’s FFA?
California Association, Future Farmers of America
How many articles does the CA Const have?
12
What is article 1 of the CA Const?
Name, Mission Statement and Strategies
What is article 2 of CA Const?
Organization: Definition of Agricultural Education
What is article 3 of CA Const?
Membership
What is article 4 of CA Const?
Active Membership Degrees and Privileges
What is article 5 of CA Const?
Officers
What is article 6 of CA Const?
Governing Bodies
What is article 7 of CA Const?
Meetings
What is article 8 of CA Const?
Affiliation
What is article 9 of CA Const?
Insignia and Uniform
What is article 10 of CA Const?
Chapter awards
What is article 11 of CA Const?
Procedure
What is article 12 of CA Const?
Amendments
How many Articles does the CA By-Laws?
9
What is Article 1 of the CA by-laws?
Orgnization
What is Article 2 of the CA by-laws?
State Officers
What is Article 3 of the CA by-laws?
Commitees
What is Article 4 of the CA by-laws?
Delegates
What is Article 5 of the CA by-laws?
National Officer candidate
What is Article 6 of the CA by-laws?
Activities
What is Article 8 of the CA by-laws?
Fiscal Governance
What is Article 9 of the CA by-laws?
Posting Election Results
The association shall be made of?
Affiliated local chapters
Which should be the name of the chapter?
Name of High School if it’s the name of town.. School name and place if it’s not
What is the mission of the CA Association FFA?
The mission of the CA Association FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Is the CA association FFA a chartered state association affiliated with the National FFA Organization?
Yes
What do affiliated local chapters compose?
State Association
Where may there be local chapters?
Only in Public Schools providing programs which meet standards for Ag Ed as outlined in the California State Plan for Career Technical Education
Can any school be chartered?
As long as there is an Ag program
How shall the state organization be divided?
Into geographical regions which correspond, exactly, to the geographical service areas designated by State Supervisor of Ag Ed.
Why should the state be divided into regions?
For school contact and technical assistance coverage by Regional Supervisors of Ag Ed
How many delegates is each chapter entitled with in a regional meeting?
2
The regional supervisor of Ag Ed shall serve as regional advisor. Can he vote?
No
The president of the _ shall be a member of the State Executive Committee
Region
Can sections and other subdivisions organize, elect officers, and conduct business?
Yes
Can regions and sections adopt constitutions, conduct activities, and establish regulations?
Yes, but may not interfere with state and national constitution
How many memberships ate there in CA’s organization? Name them
4 Active Collegiate Alumni Honorary
How many degrees of active membership are there? Name them
4 Greenhand Chapter State American
How long do you have to have your greenhand before getting your chapter degree?
At least one complete semester
How long do you have to lead a group discussion to get your chapter degree?
15 min
How much do you have to earn for your chapter degree?
150 hours
How many hours must you have worked to get your chapter degree?
100
How long do you have to have chapter degree before getting state degree?
At least one year
How many hours for the state degree?
500
How much do you have to earn for the state degree?
1,000
How many Parli Pro Procedures do you have to perform to get state degree?
10 or demonstrate proficiency
6 minute speech, which degree?
State
Who makes up the executive Committee?
Current state FFA officers Immediate past state FFA president Regional FFA presidents State FFA advisor Assistant state FFA advisor
How many members compose board of directors?
15
-State Advisor
-Assistant state advisor
-6 Ag Teachers (1 per region)
-Executive director of CA Ag Teachers Assoc.
-Member Of state Ag Ed advisory committee
-Member of CA Foundation Board of Directors
-Past state FFA officer
-Ag Ed teacher educator
-current state treasurer
- community college Ag teacher
All of these compose?
CA board of directors