FFA manual 2011-2012 Flashcards
Who is the national FFA advisor?
Steve A. Brown
What are the three circles of ag education?
Classroom/Laboratory
SAE
FFA
Who is the national FFA executive secretary?
Charles Browne
Who is the national FFA treasurer?
Marion Fletcher
What is 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 ag education.
What is the FFA vision?
The national ffa organization envisions a future in which all ag education students will discover their passion in life and build on that insight to chart the course for their educational, career, and personal future
What is the ad education mission?
Ag education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resource systems
How many organizations make up the national council for ag education?
11
FFA is structured in 3 levels….
Local, State, and National
How many national officers are there?
6 (1P,1S, 4VP)
Who is the nat FFA president?
Clay Sapp
Florida
Who is the national FFA secretary?
Kalie Hall
Georgia
Who is the eastern reagion VP?
Joenelle Futrell
Kentucky
Who is the western region VP?
Lindsey Anderson
California
Who is the southern region VP?
Wiley Bailey
Alabama
Who is the central region VP?
Brennan Costello
Where is the heart of the organization?
Local level
Where may FFA be chartered?
Any public school with an ag educational program
What are the 4 types of SAEs?
Enterpreneurship
Placement
Agriscience reasearch & experimentation
Exploratory
What are the parts to an SAE project?
Investigation
Plan
Keep records
Program Improvement
What is a POA?
Program of activities
The POA is divided into 3 sections…
Student development
Chapter development
Community development
How many programs are open for middle school FFA?
9
What does NFA stand for?
New Farmers of America
The NFA was an organization for…
African American students prior to 1965
Where were NFA and FFA founded?
Virginia
Who started NFA?
G W Owens
JR Thomas
Dr. H.O. Sargent
When was the first state meeting for NFA?
May 1927
How many paragraphs did the NFA creed had?
How did they begin?
6
I believe
What was the NFA emblem?
Boll of cotton Plow Rising sun Owl Eagle & shield Words(vocational nfa agriculture)
What were the NFA colors?
Black and gold
When was National NFA week celebrated?
April 5 bday of Booker T Washington
Which was the most prestigious NFA award?
HO Sargent award
Who was the first FFA national president?
Leslie Applegate, New Jersey
Who was the first NFA national president?
David Simmons, Alabama
1935-36
Why did Harold Gum resigned his presidential office in 1942-43? Who replaced him?
To join military
Marvin Jagels, Idaho
The cross section of the ear of corn…
Provides foundation of emblem
Corn served as foundation crop of American ag
Symbol of unity
Corn grown in every state
Rising sun…
Signifies progress
Holds promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity
The plow signifies..
Labor and tillage of the soil
Backbone of ag
Historic foundation of county’s strenght
The eagle is a…
National symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of ag
The owl….
Wisdom
Symbolizes knowledge required to be successful in the industry of ag
Words Agricultural Education and FFA…
In center to signify combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve
When was the FFA creed written and revised? Who wrote it?
EM Tiffany Adopted 3rd conv Revised 1965(38conv) and 1991(63conv)
What are the FFA colors?
National blue & corn gold
What is the FFA salute?
The pledge of allegiance
What is girl official dress?
Black skirt White collared blouse FFA scarf Black dress shoes Nude (CA&TX) black (Nat) nylons Official jacker
What is the guy FFA dress?
Black slacks White collared shirt FFA tie Black dress shoes & socks Official jacket
What is the most recognizable symbol of the organization?
The FFA corduroy jacket
What medals should be worn on jacket?
Highest degree
Highest office
Highest award
When was the FFA code of ethics adopted & revised?
Adopted 1952
Revised 1995
4 kinds of membership?
Alumni
Active
Collegiate
Honorary
What are the annual FFA dues?
$7
$2.50 for magazine
What are the possible FFA degrees?
Discovery Greenhand Chapter State American
How much $$ is needed to earn chapter degree? In how many hours?
$150
45+ hours
How much money & hrs are needed to earn state degree?
$1,000
300+ hours
How much money & hours needed for American degree?
$7,500
2,250 hours
Where is the sentinel stationed by?
By the door
Clasping hands of friendship
Where is the reporter stationed by?
The flag
Where is the treasurer stationed by?
Emblem of Washington
Where is the secretary stationed by?
Ear of corn
Where is the advisor stationed?
By the owl
Where is the VP stationed?
Plow
Where is the president stationed by?
The rising sun
What is the official chapter equipment?
1 FFA banner Complete set of officer stations (symbols) 1 POA tool 7+ manuals 1 FFA flag 1 gave & block 1 scrapbook
The POA’s divisions are…
Student as individual
Chapter as a group of members
Community as a whole
Who presides over meeting according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure?
President
Who appoints committees and serves on them as an ex-officio, non-voting member?
President
Who coordinates the activities of the chapter and evaluates the progress of each division of the POA?
President
Who represents the chapter in public relations and official functions?
President
Who assumes all duties of the president if necessary?
VP
Who develops the POA and serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POA committees?
VP
Who coordinates all committee work?
VP
Who works closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals?
Who prepares and posts agenda for each chapter meeting?
Who prepares and posts agenda for each chapter meeting?
Secretary
Who prepares and presents the minutes of each chapter meeting?
Secretary
Who places all committee reports in the Secretary’s file?
Secretary
Who has to be responsible for chapter correspondence?
Secretary
Who has to maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards?
Secretary
Who has to have the secretary’s file, copy of POA, manual, student handbook, & copy of chapter constitution and bylaws?
Secretary
Who receives, records, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts?
Treasurer
Who presents monthly treasurer reports at chapter meetings?
Treasurer
Who collects dues and special assessments?
Treasurer
Who maintains neat and accurate treasury records?
Treasurer
Who prepares and submits the membership roster and dues to National FFA Organization through state ffa assoc. office in cooperation w/ the secretary?
Treasurer
Who serves as chairperson of the finance committee?
Treasurer
Who serves as chair of the POA public relations committee?
Reporter
Who plans public information programs w/ local radio, tv, newspaper, & service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell ffa story?
Reporter
Who releases news and info to local and regional news media?
Reporter
Who publishes chapter newsletter or website?
Reporter
Who prepares and maintains scrapbook?
Reporter
Who sends local stories to area, district, and state reporters and to any school publications?
Reporter
Who sends articles and photographs to New Horizons & other nat and regional publications or websites?
Reporter
When was the first Californian Pres? Who was he?
1943
Robert Bowman
How many CA nat pres have been there? Who were they?
6 Robert Bowman Jan Eberly Dane White Tim Hammerich Beau Williamson Levy Randolph
