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2016 - 2017 RIPON FFA CHAPTER OFFICERS

President Mallory Brenner [email protected] Vice-President Riley Gillihan [email protected] Secretary Lyndsey Veltkamp [email protected] Treasurer Janie Chapin [email protected] Reporter Ryan McDonough [email protected] Sentinel Ethan Fisher [email protected]

Department Phone Number (209) 599-4825

ADVISORS

Mrs. Sherry Johns [email protected]

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ADMINISTATION

Superintendent Dr. Ziggy Robeson Principal Mr. Keith Rangel Vice-Principal Mr. Victor Ramirez Attendance Director Ms. Roxanna Buck Activities Director Mrs. Jill Mortensen Athletic Director Mr. Rod Wright Counselor Mrs. Dawn Goudeau Counselor Mr. Mike Morenzone Counselor Mrs. Megan Thompson

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Ernie Tyhurst Mr. Kit Oase

Mr. Mike Fisher Mrs. Christina Orlando

Mr. Chad Huskey

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mr. George Loogman Mr. Dennis Bitters Mr. Bob Brocchini Mr. Craig DeJong

Mr. Steve Fredriks Mr. Dirk Heuvel Mr. David Hoogendoorn Mr. Dale Kuil

Mr. Dave Luis Mr. Bryce Perkins Mr. Dave Phippen Mrs. Barbie Ratto

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGreetings

Officer’s Message Advisor’s Message Chapter Goals Do You Just Belong?

History Honorary Chapter Degrees Past Chapter Presidents Past Star Greenhands Past Star Chapter Farmers Past State Degree Recipients Past American Degree Recipients

National FFA Organization FFA Code of Ethics FFA Motto FFA Colors FFA Creed

Activities Calendar

Committees Committees for Student Involvement Committee Divisions

Division I: Growing Leaders Division II: Building Communities Division III: Strengthening Agriculture

Ripon FFA Chapter Info Career Development Event Fairs & Shows Info Swine Project Estimates Sheep Project Estimates Goat Project Estimates Steer Project Estimates Chapter Constitution Chapter Budget

Chapter Point Awards System

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Officer’s Message

Hello Ripon FFA! We hope that your summer was as amazing as

ours. We spent a lot of time planning for this year, and we all hope that

you are encouraged to be the best individual you can be. Our theme this

year is Educate. Engage. Inspire. ! We hope that this theme helps you

dig deep inside yourself to find the best version of yourself. We want that

this year to be the best year yet with new activities and events! Plant

your seed and grow with us!

Sincerely,

Mallory Brenner President Janie Chapin Treasurer

Riley Gillihan Vice President Ryan McDonough Reporter

Lyndsey Veltkamp Secretary Ethan Fisher Sentinel

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Advisors Message

We’re excited to welcome you back to the 2016- 2017 school year.

Many changes have taken place within the department to include new

offerings to allow you the opportunity to grow as this year progresses.

We challenge each and every one of you to get involved and make the

most of your opportunities. Your level of growth will be dependent on

your ability to embrace the total program and to successfully include

FFA, SAE, and the classroom. Our officer team and advisors have made

it possible for you to achieve this level by planning and implementing this

Program of Activity to nurture your growth through cooperative learning,

team work, and personal growth. The goal of the Ripon FFA this year is

to “Educate, Inspire, and Engage”.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sherry Johns Advisor

Mrs. Celeste Morino Advisor

Mr. Ryan Patterson Advisor

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Chapter Goals

Chapter Involvement

1.) All resources will be accurate and appropriately utilized to

keep members fully informed.

2.) Officers and the leadership team will take it upon

themselves to make sure new members are informed about

events and opportunities.

3.) We will expose the student body to new experiences and

opportunities within FFA to increase membership.

Chapter Development

1.) To develop committees to involve every member in planning

and implementing the activities within the chapter.

2.) To utilize said committees effectively and ensure that all

committee members are carrying out their duties and

responsibilities.

Chapter Social Connections

1.) As a chapter we will reach out to the community and give

thanks to those who have supported us throughout the years.

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Do You Just Belong?

Are you an active member, the kind that wouldn’t be missed?

Or are you just content

to have your name among the list? Do you attend the meetings, and mingle with the flock? Or do you usually stay away

and criticize and mock?

Do you take an active part,

to help and work along? Or are you satisfied

to be the kind that just belongs? Do you pitch in, and do your share,

to really make things tick? Or leave the work to just a few,

that you would call “the clique?”

There’s quite a program scheduled

that we’re sure you’ve heard about, and we’ll appreciate it if you too,

will help us work things out. So come to the meetings often, and help with hand and heart.

Don’t just be a member, but take an active part.

Think this over, friend, because you know right from wrong,

Are you an “ACTIVE MEMBER,”

or do you just belong?

Author Unknown

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Ripon FFA History

HONORARY CHAPTER DEGREESMr. Walter Betschart Mrs. Mary Fisher Mr. Joseph O’Leary Mr. Bob Brocchini Mr. Bernard Gregoris Mr. Dave Phippen Mrs. Kris Brocchini Mrs. Liz Grube Mrs. Jean Roe Mr. Carl Camara Mr. Bob Hand Mr. Larry Stewart Mr. Chuck Carley Mr. Joe Heuvel Mr. Cliff Thompson Mr. Steve Coutrakis Mr. Otis Kingery Mr. Frank Warmerdan

Mr. & Mrs. Dave Cultrera Mr. Dale Kuil Mr. Gary Waychoff Mr. Ervin DeSalle Mrs. Michelle Liotard Mr. Jeff Weaver Mr. George Due Mr. & Mrs. Ken Lowder Mr. Bob Weststeyn Mr. Mike Ellington Mr. & Mrs. Bob Madsen Mrs. Sharon Zuidevaart Mrs. Janis Fellows Mr. Leo McBrian Mr. & Mrs. Malizia Mr. Allen Fetters Mr. Paul Morino Mrs. JoAnn Weststeyn Mr. Sean Derrick

Mr. George Loogman Mr. Leo Zuber Mrs. Sharon Zuidervaart Mr. Dennis Bitters Mr. & Mrs. Jim Malizia Mr. Dave Luis Mrs. Mary Machado Mr. Steve Fredriks Mrs. Eileen Kuil Mrs. Laura Haupert Mrs. Mary Arnaudo Mr. Sam Travaille Mrs. Brandi Rose Mr. Ken Marsh Mrs. Barbie Ratto Mr. Jeff Kinkaid Mrs. Roxanne Buck Mrs. Edele Norman

PAST CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Kelsey Nillson 2010-2011 Bailey Taberna 2011-2012 Michaela Ratto 2012-2013 Krista Tyhurst 2013-2014 Emily Hoogendoorn 2014-2015 Kent Norman 2015-2016

PAST STAR GREENHANDS Francesca Arnaudo 2010-2011 Gabby McDonaugh 2011-2012 Kent Norman 2012-2013 Christa Cardoza 2013-2014 Jessica Harlan 2014-2015 Madison Hoogendoorn 2015-2016

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PAST STAR CHAPTER FARMERS

Hayley McManis 2009-2010 Bailey Taberna 2010-2011 Ty Johns 2011-2012 Steven DeFreitas 2012-2013 Kent Norman 2013-2014 Christa Cardoza 2014-2015 Jessica Harlan 2015-2016

PAST STATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS

Dino Arnaudo Hayley McManis Collin Tyhurst

Cole Bagdasarian Lance Loogman Bryttany Sumner

Justin DeBow Ty Johns

Miguel Lopez

Steven Daggett Krista Tyhurst

Mark McPeak Kent Norman

2010-2011

Joe Barslund Megan Talbot Samantha Coit

2011-2012 Jessica Coit

Marissa Moulyn Nick Thomas

2012-2013 Chris Fisher

Ryan Kirkpatrick Francisco Martinez

Luis Toledo

2013-2014 Chandler Goodrich Emily Hoogendoorn

2014-2015

Megan Harlan Steven DeFreitas

Jacob Guy Dillon DeGeorges

Nick Ratto

Chelsea Ioppini Ceirra Roberts Michaela Ratto

Corey Goodwin Charile Lehr

Garret McManis

Tyler Hendon Cassady Hill

Kassidi Hofman Brandon Scott

2015-2016

Alonzo Mejia Riley Gillihan Christa Cardoza Bryar Cosper George Barslund Allison Faure

Ian Flanders James Bionaz Madison Coit Steven Kirkpatrick Chris Cruse Kayla Keating Garrett Avila

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PAST AMERICAN DEGREE RECIPIENTS

Denae Fredricks

Ashley Hofman

Joel Talbot Kyle Eisenga

Michael Fields Andrew Moulyn

Nicholas Ratto

Miguel Lopez Ceirra Roberts

Emily Hoogendoorn

2009-2010 Andrew Loogman

Nick Ballatore

2010-2011 Wesley Eisenga

2011-2012 Matt Fields

Kaitlyn Milam

2012-2013 Stefani Hofman

Neil Norman

2013-2014 DeeAnn Kirkpatrick

2014-2015

Hayley McManis Nick Thomas

2015-2016

Corey Goodwin

2016-2017 Jessica Coit

Garret McManis

Joey Ratto

Jake Loogman

John Esteves Megan Ratto

Kayleigh Luis Corrine Roberts

Dino Arnaudo

Michaela Ratto Luis Toledo

Ryan Kirkpatrick

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National FFA Organization

FFA CODE OF ETHICS

FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community, and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and

career success.

Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

Respect the rights of others and their property.

Be courteous, honest, and fair with others.

Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful, and positive manner.

Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and

generous in defeat.

Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active

participant.

Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.

Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural

education in order to enter a successful career.

Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

FFA MOTTO

Learning to Do,

Doing to Learn,

Earning to Live,

Living to Serve

FFA COLORS

National Blue

Corn Gold

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

By: E.M. Tiffany

Note: Members who have learned the FFA Creed by November 1st and are selected

and participate in the Sectional Creed recitation contest will have Their FFA jacket

sponsored by the FFA chapter

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July 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 4 Independence Day

5 6 State Fair Fur & Feathers

7 State Fair Junior Livestock




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State Fair Junior Livestock


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State Fair Junior Livestock

14 15 16 State Fair Dairy Show

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State Fair Dairy Show

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August 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


*Officer Retreat (Leave) 1 *Officer Retreat

2 *Officer Retreat

3 *Officer retreat (return) Pow wow

4 Pow wow

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8 9 Staff Development – No school

10 Staff Development – No school

11 First day of school

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14 15 Club rush week begins

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*Welcome Back Activity

19 Club rush week ends Club rush week lunch

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21 22 23 24 Back to School Night

25 Delta Cal CATA Meeting 4pm (Manteca)

26 Welcome Back Lunch

27 *SOLC 10am-2pm (Pleasant Grove)

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September 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


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4 5 Labor Day - No school

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7 8 *Chapter Meeting

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25 26 State FFA Advisory Meeting

27 National Convention Delegate Training

28 *Delta Cal O/C Contest 9:00 am (Calavaras fairgrounds)

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October 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 *COLC (Gregori HS) *Associated Feed Livestock Camp

2 *COLC ( Gregori HS)

3 Homecoming Begins

4 *Oakdale O/C Invitational 4:00 pm

5 *GLC - Lodi

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7 Homecoming Ends

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9 10 11 12 *Lunch Chapter Meeting *Meeting activity – Del Osso Corn maze

13 *Cow Palace

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*Cow Palace

15 *MainStreet Days *Cow Palace

16 *Cow Palace

17 18 19 *National Convention Trip

20 *National Convention Trip

21 *National Convention Trip

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*National Convention Trip

23 *Washington DC Post Trip



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November 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 *Delta Cal Admin Night 4:30 pm (East Union)

2 3 4 *Cows Carbs & Cocktails Dinner – Ripon Community Center

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Daylight savings

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9 10 *Chapter meeting Movie Night School Farm

11 Veterans Day No School

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13 14 15 16 17 18 Road Show (Lake Tahoe)

19 CATA Regional Meeting (Lake Tahoe)

20 21 Thanksgiving Break Begins – No School

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NAAE & ACTE Conferences (Las Vegas)

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December 2016 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 NAAE & ACTE Conference (Las Vegas)

2 NAAE & ACTE Conference Ends (Las Vegas)

3 *Mariposa Nat Resource, Creed, Impromptu Contest

4 5 6 7 8 *Chapter Meeting

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 *Giving Tree Handout

18 *Giving Tree Handout

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Christmas Break Begins – No School

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Christmas Eve

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Christmas

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29 30 31 New Years Eve

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January 2017 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 New Years Day

2 3 4 Delta Cal Manuscripts/ Cover Letters/ Resumes Due

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8 9 Christmas Break Ends – School Resumes

10 11 12 *Chapter Meeting

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MLK Day – No School

17 18 *Delta Cal Speech Contest (Linden)

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*MFE/ALA Monterey

21 *MFE/ALA Monterey

22 23 24 25 *Delta Cal State Degrees & Proficiencies 4:00 pm Ripon

26 27 Regional Manuscripts/ Cover Letters/ Resumes due to Sperling

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3 Regional Officer Interviews Route & Rangel

4 Regional Officer Interviews Arbuckle Field Day MJC Field day

5 6 7 8 9 *Chapter Meeting

10 No School *Regional Speech Contest 8:30 – 3:30 (Tokay) Chico Parli Pro & Creed invitational

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12 13 Regional Proficiency Scoring 9:00 am (Ripon) No School – Presidents Day

14 World Ag Expo

15 *World Ag Expo Tractor Day Lunch meeting

16 World Ag Expo Run through rally

17 *National FFA Week Rally

18 *Atwater Parli Pro Invitational

19 *National FFA Week Begins

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21 Staff Luncheon

22 *Tractor Day/ All participant BBQ

23 *Car and truck show

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25 *National FFA Week Ends *Regional CATA & FFA Meetings (POA Judging) @ MJC

26 27 28 State Prof Scoring in Bakersfield *State Officer Pre-Screen @ Galt

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March 2017 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 State Proficiency Scoring

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3 *UC Davis Parli Pro Contest

4 *UC Davis Field Day

5 6 Nom Committee Pre – Screen (Galt)

7 *8th Grade Welcome Day SLE

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9 *Chapter Meeting: Laser Tag

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11 *CSU Chico Field Day *LeGrand Field Day

12 13 14 *Delta Cal Parli Pro 5:00 pm (Ripon Christian)

15 16 17 18 *UC Merced Field Day

19 20 21 *State Degree & Awards Ceremony North 6:00 pm (Delta College)

22 23 24 *Central Region Parli Pro Contest

25 *MJC Field Day

26 Easter

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Spring Break Begins – No School

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1 *El Capitan Sm Engines Contest

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Spring Break Ends – School Resumes *Fireworks Script Sales

4 5 6 *Chapter Meeting

7 8 *CRC Field Day & Central Region Scrapbook Judging

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Good Friday No School

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16 Easter

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No School

18 19 20 *State Speaking Preliminaries

21 *State Parli Pro Contest

22 *State FFA Conference Starts *CSU Fresno Field Day

23 30 24 25 *State Conference Ends

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May 2017 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 Delta Cal Section Officer Apps Due

2 *Elementary Farm Day

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5 6 *Cal Poly San Luis Obispo State Judging Finals

7 8 *Chapter Officer Interviews

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10 *Delta-Cal Sectional Meeting

11 *Chapter Meeting: Elections

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17 18 *Annual FFA Awards Banquet

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28 29 Memorial Day

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June 2017 (*) Indicates that the event has point award value


1 2 Last Day of School Graduation

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18 CATA Summer Conference Begins

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CATA Ends

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Committees for Student Involvement

Community Service Committee (Soph. - Sr.) – Committee Chair: Mallory Brenner

Duties require members to decide on community service projects that the chapter will participate in within the year. Members will plan and coordinate the activities to ensure a successful outcome for members of the chapter and the community. Maximum of 4 members on committee.

Donations Committee (Jr. – Sr.) – Committee Chair: Janie Chapin

Duties require members to send out donation forms, solicit donations from local businesses, and send thank you letters to donors and to organize donation work in a professional manner. Maximum of 4 members on committee.

Constitution & Bylaws Committee (Jr. – Sr. only,) – Committee Chair: Riley Gillihan

Duties require members to know the chapter constitution and bylaws. Duties require members to know parliamentary law. Duties require members to act in a professional manner when faced with issues pertaining to committee work. At any time when amendments are suggested, proper steps are expected to be carried out. Maximum of 4 members on committee.

Decorations Committee (All members) – Committee Chair: Janie Chapin

Duties require members to plan and implement the appropriate decorations for events throughout the year. Maximum of 10 members on committee.

Photography Committee (All members) – Committee Chair: Mallory Brenner

Duties require members to attend events and acquire photos of the students participating in all varieties of activities within the chapter, section, region, state and national levels. Maximum of 12 members on committee.

Publicity Committee (Soph. - Sr.) – Committee Chair: Ryan McDonough

Duties require members to spread word of all activities throughout the year. Duties require making reminders, posters and keeping all members aware of all activities occurring during the year. Maximum of 5 members on committee.

Informant Committee (Soph. – Sr.) – Committee Chair: Lyndsey Veltkamp Duties require members to keep shadowbox up to date and new from month

to month. Duties also require that all whiteboards and calendars are kept up to date. Maximum of 4 members on committee.

Special Projects Committee (All members) – Committee Chair: Ethan Fisher

Duties require members to be available to give their time when activities are short at hand. Members may be called in times of need. ***Members need to be responsible and will be picked by advisors to ensure the success of our chapter.

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DIVISION I – GROWING LEADERS 1. LEADERSHIP

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Mallory Brenner DEFINITION: Activities that help the individual develop technical, human relations

and decision making skills to grow leaders. ACTIVITY #1 – OFFICER RETREAT and WEEKLY MEETINGS

GOALS: 1. To have all officers in attendance. 2. To complete the Program of Work prior to the 2nd week of school. 3. All officers participate in team activities

ACTION PLAN:

a. Officer Agenda planning meeting July 31 – August 3 b. To meet at lunch during year Every Tuesday

ACTIVITY #2 – C.O.L.C. GOALS:

1. Have all chapter officers attend. 2. To have all officers bring back ideas in which they present in leadership

ACTION PLAN:

a. Send in registration Sept. 25 b. Collect permission slips Sept. 28 c. Distribute permission Sept 4 d. Attend Conference Oct. 1-2 e. Report Oct. 12

ACTIVITY #3 – OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES

GOALS: 1. To have the complete officer team compete at the Sectional Contest and

place above 90% (Gold). 2. To have one complete Greenhand (Novice) team and one complete Open

Team compete at the Sectional Contest and place above 85% (Silver). ACTION PLAN:

a. Teach a unit on opening and closing in all Last 2 Weeks of Aug. first year classes b. Organize Open and Novice Teams Sept. 4 c. Practice twice a week at lunch or after Sept. 4-28 school d. Ag Department competition TBA e. Participate in the Sectional Contest Sept. 28 f. Oakdale Opening/Closing Invitational Oct. 4

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ACTIVITY #4 – CREED SPEAKING and IMPROMPTU SPEAKING CONTEST GOALS:

1. To have 2 members in each competition at the sectional contest. 2. To have 1 member in each competition advance to the Regional Semi-

Finals. 3. To have 4 members compete in each competition at the local level.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Advertise the contest Sept. 10 b. Arrange for potential judges Nov. 9 c. Conduct local contest TBA d. Mariposa Creed/Impromptu Contest Dec. 3 e. Delta-Cal Sectional contest Jan. 18 f. Minarets Creed contest Jan. 28 g. Central Region contest Feb. 10 h. State Prelims and Finals Contest Apr. 20

ACTIVITY #5 – PREPARED and EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING GOALS:

1. To have 2 members compete at the sectional contest. 2. To have 1 member advance to the Regional Semi-finals

ACTION PLAN:

a. Advisor will teach a unit on public speaking Last 2 Weeks of Aug. techniques b. Advertise the contests Sept. 10 c. Members will research and select speech Sept. 10-30

Topics (Prepared) or research proposed Topics (Extemp)

d. Members will prepare manuscripts (Prepared) Sept. 30- Oct. 16 e. Manuscripts submitted to community Oct. 16-30 volunteers for proofing and corrections (Prepared) f. Practice writing and giving speeches (Extemp) Oct. – Dec. g. Memorize manuscripts (Prepared) Nov. - Dec. h. Manuscripts (Prepared) due for Sectionals Jan. 4 i. Delta-Cal Sectional contest Jan. 18 j. Manuscripts (Prepared) due for Regionals Jan. 27 k. Central Region contest Feb. 10 l. State Prelims and Finals Contest Apr. 20

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ACTIVITY #6 – GREENHAND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE GOALS:

1. To have a 30 freshmen members attend the conference. 2. To have a minimum or 4 members from each intro. Ag class participate

ACTION PLAN:

a. Executive team will post dates and cost Aug. 31 b. Letter sent home to all Freshmen Sept. 6 c. Registration papers and fees due Sept. 11 d. Attend conference Oct. 5 e. Conference report Oct. 12

ACTIVITY #7 – MADE FOR EXCELLENCE AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

GOALS: 1. To have a minimum of ten sophomores attend MFE and ten juniors

attend ALA. 2. To have the qualified officer team members attend appropriate

conference. ACTION PLAN:

a. Executive team will post dates and cost Aug. 31 b. Letter sent home to all Sophomores/Juniors Sept. 14 c. Registration papers and fees due Oct. 10 d. Participant interviews Oct. 11-12 e. Attend Conference Jan. 20-21 f. Conference Report Feb. 9

ACTIVITY #8 – SACRAMENTO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

GOALS: 1. To have at least 2 seniors apply for acceptance to conference. 2. To have at least 1 senior selected to participate. 3. Have senior officers apply.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Executive team will post dates and cost Nov. 12 b. Letter sent home with qualified Seniors Nov. 30 c. Obtain all signatures for application Dec. 14 d. Mail completed application Dec. 18 e. State Due Date Jan. 1 f. Attend conference March 7-10 g. Conference Report April 6

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ACTIVITY #9 – STATE LEADERSHIP CONVENTION GOALS:

1. To be represented by two official voting delegates. 2. To have at least 20 chapter members attend the general sessions

throughout the conference. 3. The members that attend will create a shadow box presentation to

inform the chapter about State Conference. ACTION PLAN:

a. Post dates and information Jan. 23 b. Parent letter for those interested Jan 30 c. Develop question and Interview panel Feb. 8 d. Post Due Dates Feb. 13 e. Conduct participant/delegate interviews Feb. 14-16 f. Balance due and all permission slips Feb. 22 g. Online Registration due Feb. 24 h. State FFA leadership conference April 22 - 25

ACTIVITY #10 – NATIONAL CONVENTION

GOALS: 1. To have members attending develop educational display/presentation to

local chapter, administrators, and/or school board. 2. To have members attend personal development activities to enhance

chapter operations. 3. Have members apply to be delegates, choir, band, talent, etc.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Post dates and information April 10 b. Parent letter for those interested April 16 c. $150 deposit payable to California FFA May 29 d. Delegate applications due June 1 e. Balance due and all permission slips August 7 f. National FFA Convention only trip (2017) Oct. 25-28 g. Post-convention trip to Washington D.C (2017) Oct. 28-31

ACTIVITY #11 – WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

GOALS: 1. To have members attending develop educational display/presentation to

local chapter, administrators, and/or school board. 2. To have attending members network with other participating chapters.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Executive team will post dates and cost Feb. 13 b. Online registration opens March 1 c. Secure necessary travel (flight) April d. Conference Reg. Deadline - May 25 June 5 June 26 July 5 e. Conference dates June 6-11, June 20-26, July 11-16, and July 18-23 f. Conference Report Sept. 7

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DIVISION I – GROWING LEADERS 2. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ethan Fisher DEFINITION: Activities that promote the well-being of students mentally or

physically, in achieving the positive evolution of the whole person. ACTIVITY #1 – MEETING SOCIALS

GOALS: 1. Bring no less than 20 members together for an organized activity that

will be fun as well as exemplify the FFA spirit. ACTION PLAN:

a. Designate activity for month July 28-30 b. Turn in required transportation and Facility Sept. 6

request c. Revise activities if necessary Sept. 12 d. Put up posters 4 Weeks prior to event e. Pass out necessary perm forms/sign-ups 3 weeks prior to event f. Hold activity Monthly general meeting

ACTIVITY #2 – POINT AWARD RECOGNITION

GOALS: 1. To reward the top 50 active members per semester and to reward the

overall top 30 active members at the end of the school year. 2. To monitor the number of members attending activities.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Post points 5 Week intervals b. Submit point tallies to instructors Each grading period c. Notify 1st semester top 50 students Jan 10 d. Provide lunch for 1st semester top 50 students Jan. 13 e. Notify top 30 at banquet May 18 f. Pass out permission slips for annual activity May 19 g. Collect paperwork May 30 h. Point Awards Trip June 5-9

ACTIVITY #3 – LEADERSHIP CHRISTMAS POTLUCK

GOALS: 1. To have fun with the leadership class 2. All of the advisors and leaderships will participate in a gift exchange.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Exchange names between everyone Dec. 5 b. Set price limit and sign-up for food Dec. 5 c. Potluck Dec. 19-21

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DIVISION I – GROWING LEADERS 3. SCHOLARSHIP

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Lyndsey Veltkamp DEFINITION: Activities that develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning

experiences. ACTIVITY #1 – SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

GOALS: 1. Have a minimum of 20% of active FFA members maintain at least a 3.0

GPA for three quarters without an “F.” ACTION PLAN:

a. Compile a list of FFA members who have March 24 met the criteria b. Order Awards April 3 c. Present Awards May 18

ACTIVITY #2 – SCHOLARSHIPS for POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

GOALS: 1. Have at least 80% of senior program completers apply for one or more

scholarships. ACTION PLAN:

a. Provide a list of scholarships to FFA Nov. 1 and Jan. 13 members b. Obtain letter of recommendation Dec. 9 and Jan. 27 from FFA Advisor and others c. Obtain transcripts for applications Sept. and Feb. d. Secure signatures 2 weeks prior e. Make copy of completed application 2 weeks prior f. Mail applications 1 week prior g. Application due dates

National FFA Scholarship Jan. 30

California FFA Scholarship Jan. 30

San Joaquin Farm Bureau Feb. 27

California Farm Bureau Feb. 27

SJ Farm Bureau foundation for Feb. 27

California State Fair Feb. 27

Ernest J. Pombo Memorial March 8

California Women in Agriculture March 23

Thelma Stewart March 27

Robbie Taberna April 18

Luis Family April 24

Ripon Livestock Boosters April 24

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Brocchini Farms April 24 ACTIVITY #3 – LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (MFE/ALA/State) SCHOLARSHIP

GOALS: 1. Support the financial needs of students wanting to attend leadership

conferences above the chapter level 2. To assist a minimum of 6 students to obtain the necessary funding to

attend their given conference/convention ACTION PLAN:

a. Give minimum criteria for eligibility and Sept. 17 (MFE/ALA) pass out applications Jan. 30 (State Conv.)

b. Submit Applications with transcripts Oct. 10 (MFE/ALA) Feb. 16 (State Conv.)

c. Announce recipients Oct. 14 (MFE/ALA) Feb. 22 (State Conv.)

ACTIVITY #4 – NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP

GOALS: 1. To have a minimum of 10 completed applications sent to the sponsor for

the award selection. 2. To have 2 applicants receive funding to help offset the cost of attending

the National FFA Convention. ACTION PLAN:

a. Pass out Applications April 6 b. Submit Applications with transcripts to April 28 award sponsor c. Announce recipients May 18

DIVISION I – GROWING LEADERS 4. PERSONAL GROWTH

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Janie Chapin DEFINITION: Activities conducted that improve the identity and self-awareness of

members. These activities should reflect members’ unique talents and potential by reinforcing their human and employability skills. The activities should strive to enhance the quality of life and contribute to members’ life goals and development.

ACTIVITY #1 – GREENHAND DEGREE & CHAPTER DEGREE GOALS:

1. To have all first year students actively involved in the planning of a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project.

2. To have a minimum of 80% of past Greenhand degree recipients meet the qualifications for the Chapter Degree

3. Keep an accurate accounting in chapter records

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ACTIVITY #1 – GREENHAND DEGREE & CHAPTER DEGREE (Continued) ACTION PLAN:

a. Develop Degree application/make copies Nov. 7 b. Handout applications Nov. 28 c. Pre-order Greenhand/Chapter degree pins Nov. 30 d. Applications due to advisors Dec. 6 e. Check applications for degree advancement Dec. 7-12 f. Send out letter for degree ceremony Dec.21 g. Greenhand/Chapter Degree Ceremony Jan. 12

ACTIVITY #2 – STATE DEGREE

GOALS: 1. To have all enrolled Chapter degree recipients apply for the State FFA

degree. 2. To have 50% of the applicants receive the State FFA degree

ACTION PLAN:

a. Inform all previous year Chapter Degree Oct. recipients of requirements

b. Start application process Nov. 7 c. Students close financial section of books Dec. 5-16 d. Students finish application Dec. 5-16 e. Review applications Jan. 11-23 f. Record Book scoring Jan. 25 g. State FFA degree ceremony March 21

ACTIVITY #3 – AMERICAN DEGREE

GOALS: 1. To have all enrolled State degree recipients apply for the American

degree prior to graduation. 2. To have 100% of State approved applicants receive the American degree.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Have members fill out the American Degree April & May application before graduation from H.S. b. Inform all qualified members Nov. 7-18 c. Work on 5th and/or 6th year book Nov. – Feb. d. Complete application April 17 e. Degree verification May 1

ACTIVITY #4 – PROFICIENCY AWARDS

GOALS: 1. To award proficiency awards at the local level. 2. To have a minimum of 4 members apply at the Regional level. 3. To have a minimum of 2 members qualify to compete at the State level.

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ACTIVITY #4 – PROFICIENCY AWARDS (Continued)

ACTION PLAN: a. Visit all SAE projects Throughout the year b. Teach unit on the AET recordkeeping system Sept. c. Notify potential applicants Oct. d. Fill out necessary parts National Proficiency Nov. and Dec.

application for Sectional proficiency scoring e. Applications reviewed by advisor Dec. 12 f. Finalize applications Dec. 16 g. Fill out additional parts National Proficiency Jan.

application for Regional proficiency scoring h. Sectional Scoring Jan. 25 i. Finalize applications for Regionals Jan 30 – Feb. 9 j. Regional scoring Feb. 13 k. Regional award ceremony March 21 l. State finalist interview April 23 m. Apply for local proficiency TBA n. local applications due to advisors TBA o. Receive awards at Banquet May 18

ACTIVITY #5 – ANNUAL FFA AWARDS BANQUET

GOALS: 1. To have at least 250 people attend the annual banquet. 2. To recognize student achievements and student projects for the past

year. 3. To recognize community supporters and parents for their donations.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Turn in multi-use and kitchen request Aug. 29 b. Placemat sales March 1-30 c. Assign banquet sub-committee March 6 d. Solicit donations for dinner and award April 3

sponsors e. Ensure awards have been ordered April 3 f. Send out invitations April 6 g. Design and layout placemat April 14 h. Order awards April 14 i. Develop program and presentation April 19 j. Order food needed from RUSD food services May 1 k. Student help sign-up sheets May 1 l. Decorations May 10 m. Inventory supplies May 12 n. Purchase remaining feed and other supplies May 15 o. Finalize program May 15 p. Rehearse script May 17 q. Set up and clean up banquet May 18 r. Send out thank you letters May 24

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DIVISION I – GROWING LEADERS 5. CAREER SUCCESS

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ryan McDonough DEFINITION: Activities that promote student involvement and growth through

agriculture related experiences and/or entrepreneurship and promote career readiness

ACTIVITY #1 – JOB INTERVIEW CONTEST

GOALS: 1. Have two members on each compete. 2. Have at least one member advance to the regional semi-finals. 3. Have members participate in at least one local contest. 4. Hold a local contest.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Advanced classes produce cover letter, Oct. resume, and application b. Contact judges and send letter/resume Nov. c. Conduct local contest Nov. d. Finalize and practice for sectional contest Nov. and Dec. e. Cover letter and Resume due for Sections Jan. 4 f. Delta-Cal sectional contest Jan. 18 g. Cover letter and Resume due for Regions Jan. 27 h. Central Region contest Feb. 10 i. State Prelims and Finals Contest April 20

ACTIVITY #2 – AGRISCIENCE FAIR PROJECT

GOALS: 1. To have at least 10 FFA members participate as an individual or in a

group of two in the development and completion of a project. ACTION PLAN:

a. Develop project/timeline Nov. b. Lab research and documentation Jan. c. Final write-up and analysis Feb. 1 Exhibit projects at Fresno TBA d. U.C. Davis March 4 e. CSU Chico March 11 f. State entry deadline March 27 g. State finals April 23

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ACTIVITY #3 – PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE CONTEST GOALS:

d. To have 6-8 novice members and 6-8 advanced members practice and participate in contests.

e. To compete in 2 Open Parliamentary Procedure Contest f. To compete at the Sectional Contest and place in the top two

spots. g. To compete at the Regional Contest and place in the top four

spots. h. Have no less than one team advance to the state level. i. People who have been on past teams will speak in every ag class.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Teach a unit on Parliamentary Procedure Last 2 Weeks of Oct. b. Advertise Team Sign-ups Oct. 7 c. First Practice, set practice dates and times Nov. 7 d. Practice weekly Dec. – April e. Minarets contest Jan. 28 f. CSU Chico invitational Feb. 13 g. Atwater Invitational Feb. 18 h. MJC invitational Feb.6 i. U.C. Davis March 3 j. Delta-Cal sectional contest March 14 k. Central Region contest March 24 l. State Prelims/Finals April 21-22

ACTIVITY #4 – PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS

GOALS: 1. To have individuals in the community and business contact the high

school Ag department and announce employment opportunities in Ag related jobs.

2. To place 10 or more members in jobs which are advertised through the Ag department.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Provide an updated job list to students As they become avail. b. Announce job listings in Ag classes As they become avail.

ACTIVITY #5 – OTHER FFA COMPETITIVE JUDGING

GOALS: 1. To have successful teams that can place on an average in the top 10% of

their contest area. ACTION PLAN:

a. Arrange for transportation to and Aug. from contests b. Organize judging teams Nov. c. Start weekly practices Jan.

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d. Participate in Field days

Arbuckle Feb. 4

U.C. Davis March 4

CSU Chico March 11

Merced College March 18

MJC March 25

Hilmar April 8

Consumnes River April 8

CSU Fresno April 22

CSU Cal Poly San Luis Obispo May 6 ACTIVITY #6 – COW PALACE

GOALS: 1. To have a minimum of 90% of market animals exhibited meet the market

ready criteria for placing in their species. 2. To have 10% of the exhibitors place in the top 10 in their showmanship

class. 3. Breeding/ Replacement animals will place in the top third of their class.

ACTION PLAN: a. Online Entries open Sept. 1 b. Ownership deadline, Beef, Sheep, Sept. 10

Swine, Goats c. Entry form deadline for fair Sept. 30 d. Take animals to grounds Oct. 13 e. Paper check-in/Weighing Oct. 14 f. Exhibit Animals Oct. 15 g. Showmanship Oct. 16 h. Release all livestock Oct. 16

ACTIVITY #7 – AG FEST (NON-LIVESTOCK)

GOALS: 1. To have at least 70% of all FFA members individually or as a member of a

group develop, complete, enter and successfully exhibit at the fair. 2. To have at least 75% of the entries meet or exceed the criteria for

placing in their individual areas.

ACTION PLAN: a. Project exploration in all courses Nov.-Dec. b. Obtain donations for group projects Jan. c. Fill out and turn in entries May 5 d. Transport projects to fair June 12 e. Exhibit projects June 13-16 f. Pick up projects June 16

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ACTIVITY #8 – AG FEST (LIVESTOCK) GOALS:

1. To have a minimum of 90% of market animals exhibited meet the Market Ready criteria for placing in their species.

2. To have 10% of the exhibitors place in the top 10 with regards to their respective showmanship class.

3. Breeding/ Replacement animals will place in the top third of their class. ACTION PLAN: (Note fair Dates and Schedule are tentative)

a. Explain to the members about raising Nov. 10 animals b. Replacement Dairy Heifer deadline Jan. 15 c. Beef deadline Feb. 1 d. Sheep & Swine deadline March 1 e. Rabbits, Turkey, & Poultry Deadline May 1 f. Replacement heifers June 13 g. Breeding June 10-11 h. Take Market animals to fair June 11-12 i. Release weight sift animals June 12-13 j. Exhibit market animals June 13-15 k. Auction Market animals/replacement heifers June 17 l. Close out record books June 30 m. Write buyer and sponsor thank-yous’ June 23

ACTIVITY #9 – STATE FAIR (NON-LIVESTOCK)

GOALS: 1. To have 25% of all FFA members individually or as a member of a group

develop, complete, enter and successfully exhibit at the fair. 2. To have 75% of the entries meet or exceed the criteria for placing in

their individual areas.

ACTION PLAN: a. Project exploration and development in Nov. all Ag courses b. FFA members surveyed to accommodate Jan. their skill interests, ability, and skill level c. Members develop a time line Jan. d. Fill out and turn in entry forms June 9 e. Transport metal and wood projects July 2 f. Pick up projects from fair July 2 g. Release July 2

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ACTIVITY #10 – STATE FAIR (LIVESTOCK) GOALS:

1. To have a minimum of 90% of market animals exhibited meet the market ready criteria for placing in their species.

2. To have 10% of the exhibitors place in the top 10 in their showmanship class.

3. Breeding/ Replacement animals will place in the top third of their class. *Please be aware that only champions are up for auction at State Fair. You will need a private buyer if you intend to sell.*

ACTION PLAN: (Note fair Dates and Schedule are tentative)

a. Request DNA Kits - Market Beef Feb. 17 b. Request DNA Kits - Market Sheep/Swine/Goats April 2 c. Completed DNA Kits Due - Market Beef Mar. 3 d. Completed DNA Market Sheep/Swine/Goat May 5 received f. DNA deadline weather, sheep, commercial June 2 gilts g. Entry form deadline for fair June 12 h. Quality assurance/ ethics awareness training Prior to June 23 i. Entries due for county fair “Best of TBA Show” masters showmanship j. Load-in Market/Breeding Beef/Sheep/Swine, July 6 Goats k. Weigh in Wether Dam/ Wether Wire sheep July 7 l. Weigh in Market Beef/Sheep/Swine/Goat, July 8 and Commercial Gilts h. Exhibit Market/Breeding/Showmanship July 8-10 i. Sell animals (champions only) July 10 j. Release all livestock July 10 k. Take Dairy cattle to fair July 16 l. Exhibit Dairy cattle July 17-18 m. Release Dairy cattle July 19 n. Close out record book 1-2 weeks after fair

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DIVISION II – BUILDING COMMUNITIES 1. ENVIRONMENTAL

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ethan Fisher DEFINITION: Activities conducted to preserve natural resources and develop more

environmentally responsible individuals. ACTIVITY #1 – RECYCLE CENTER

GOALS: 1. To get a minimum of 10 volunteers and 40 members to participate.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Contact RHS Booster Club August b. Post sign-up Sheets for month Sept./ c. Record times and number of member

present

DIVISION II – BUILDING COMMUNITIES 2. HUMAN RESOURCES

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Janie Chapin DEFINITION: Activities conducted to improve the welfare and well-being of

members and citizens of the community. ACTIVITY #1 – GIVING TREE

GOALS: 1. To get a minimum of 10 volunteers and 40 members to participate.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Contact vendors for collection tag locations Nov. 7 b. Letter request for participation(Interfaith ministries) Nov. 14 c. Set up trees/drop off locations Nov. 28 d. Publicity/ flyers put up Nov. 30 e. Data base – gift tags Nov. 28-Dec. 2 f. Advertise to students Nov. - Dec. g. Collect Presents Dec. 1-16 h. Wrap presents Dec. 14-16 i. Distribute presents 8 a.m. – 2p.m. Dec. 17-18 j. Thank you letters sent out Dec. 12-21

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DIVISION II – BUILDING COMMUNITIES 3. CITIZENSHIP

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Mallory Brenner DEFINITION: Activities conducted to encourage members to become active,

involved citizens of their school, community, and country ACTIVITY #1 – SEASONAL ACTIVITIES AT BETHANY CONVALESCENT HOME

GOALS: 1. To have 1 executive committee member attend each activity. 2. To have 50 members actively participate in at least one of the

citizenship activities. ACTION PLAN:

a. Obtain lists of residents from Bethany Sept.16 b. Set date to conduct Halloween Activity Sept.23 c. Inform administrator of date to secure Sept.30 necessary permission for members to participate d. Halloween activity Oct.27-29 e. Set date to conduct Christmas activity Nov. 25 f. Inform administrator of date to secure Dec. 2 necessary permission for members to participate g. Christmas activity Dec.1-2 h. Set date to conduct Valentine’s Day activity Jan. 27 i. Inform administrator of date to secure Feb. 3 necessary permission for members to participate j. Valentine’s day activity Feb.6-7 k. Set date to conduct Easter activity March 17 l. Inform administrator of date to secure April 7 necessary permission for members to participate m. Easter Activity April 10-12

DIVISION II – BUILDING COMMUNITIES 4. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ryan McDonough DEFINITION: Activities conducted to develop teamwork and cooperation between

the local chapter and stakeholders ACTIVITY #1 – STAFF WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON

GOALS: 1. To help promote a positive attitude among the faculty and staff toward

the FFA program. 2. All elected officers serve and perform opening/closing ceremonies in

official dress.

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ACTIVITY #1 – STAFF WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON (Continued) ACTION PLAN:

a. Develop invitations and place in teachers August 19 mailbox b. Set up tables and decorations Aug. 26 c. Clean-up Aug. 26

ACTIVITY #2 – NATIONAL FFA WEEK TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATON LUNCHEON

GOALS: 1. To help promote a positive attitude among the faculty and staff toward

the FFA program. 2. All elected officers in official dress serving.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Save the date announcement Jan, 23 b. Develop invitations Jan.30 c. Place in teacher mailboxes Feb. 6 d. Set-up tables Feb. 17 e. Clean-up Feb. 17 f. Develop shopping list Feb. 19 g. Shop for lunch Feb. 20 h. Staff luncheon Feb. 21

ACTIVITY #3 – NATIONAL FFA WEEK-Rally

GOALS: 1. To help promote a positive attitude among the students and staff toward

the FFA program. 2. To get the whole school involved in our organization and to support us

throughout the week. ACTION PLAN:

a. Talk to Administration About Date Jan 10 b. Contact DJ Dec. 16 c. Rally Plan Completed Feb. 10 d. Fashion Show Plan Completed Feb. 10 e. Run Through Rally Feb. 16 f. Set-up Feb.17 g. Clean-up Feb. 17

ACTIVITY #4– NATIONAL FFA WEEK-Tractor Day/ Student Luncheon

GOALS: 1 To get students involved in our program, as well as to advocate

agriculture through displaying the equipment driven to school. 2 To get at least 20 kids involved in driving a tractor/approved form of

farm equipment to school.

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ACTIVITY #4– NATIONAL FFA WEEK-Tractor Day/ Student Luncheon (Continued) ACTION PLAN:

a. Talk to Police Department (have Route) Jan. 30 b. Contact Park View & Ripon Elementary Schools Jan. 30 c. Sign- ups Jan. 30 – Feb. 10 d. Layout Driving Route Feb. 3 e. Speak with Principal Feb. 3 f. Lunch Meeting to Discuss route/rules etc. Feb. 15 g. Shopping Feb. 20

ACTIVITY #5 – NATIONAL FFA WEEK- Car & Truck Show

GOALS: 1 To get non-FFA members involved with current FFA members to promote

the program as well as involve the entire student body. 2 To get 20 or more students involved.

ACTION PLAN:

a. To have Categories Picked Jan. 20 b. To have Sign-Up Sheet Posted Jan. 30- Feb. 10 c. To have Judges Picked Feb. 10 d. Lunch Meeting (for participants) Feb. 16 ACTIVITY #6 – NATIONAL FFA WEEK-Dress up Days

GOALS: 1 To get promote our organization to the whole school. 2 To make sure the dress up days are fun for everyone. 3 To utilize social media to promote the theme for each day.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Announce Dress up days Feb.17-Feb. 24 b. Make posters to let school know Feb. 15

DIVISION II – BUILDING COMMUNITIES 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Janie Chapin DEFINITION: Activities conducted to improve the economic welfare of the

community ACTIVITY #1 – CHAPTER BUDGET

GOALS: 1. To maintain a $1,000 carry over from year to year. 2. To meet the expenses required to maintain an active and viable FFA

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ACTIVITY #1 – CHAPTER BUDGET (Continued) ACTION PLAN:

a. Keep chapter funds in school account(16/17) 8/11/16 – 6/2/17 b. Treasurer will keep track of expenses(16/17) 8/11/16 – 6/2/17 and receipts c. Treasurer gives financial report (16/17) Each monthly mtg. d. Vote on 17-18 budget (Reserve & General) April 6

DIVISION III – STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE

1. SUPPORT GROUP OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Mallory Brenner DEFINITION: Activities conducted to develop and maintain positive relations

among FFA, parents, and community leaders interested in supporting agricultural education

ACTIVITY #1 – COWS, CARBS, AND COCKTAILS DINNER

GOALS: 1. To have a minimum of 20 members and officer team set-up. 2. To have a minimum of 25 parent volunteers assist with the organization,

set-up with the dinner. 3. To make a net profit of $10,000 for the dinner.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Turn in fundraiser request Sept. 1 b. Ticket sales letter to parent Sept. 12 c. Advertise/promote tickets Sept. 19 d. Secure Food donations Sept. 23 e. Design and print tickets Sept. 1 f. Distribute and start ticket sales Sept. 12 – Oct. 31 g. Secure supplies Oct. 17 h. Obtain PO for misc. items Oct. 17 i. Make sign-up sheet for set-up Oct. 13 j. Make centerpieces Oct. 17-18 k. Turn in cash box request Oct. 24 l. turn in unsold tickets and money Oct. 31 m. Decorate/set-up room Nov. 4 @ 3p.m. n. Pick up cash boxes Nov. 4 o. Complete revenue report Nov. 17 p. Send thank yous to donors Nov. 16

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ACTIVITY #2 – COWS, CARBS, AND COCKTAILS SILENT AUCTION GOALS:

1. To have at least 25 different donors give contributions that will be used for the silent auction.

2. Silent auction will profit at least $6000 and be put on by parent volunteers and advisors.

3. Put up power point slideshow of member activities. ACTION PLAN:

a. Donation letter for online 160 day notification Aug. 22 b. Donor forms and bid sheets developed Oct. 12 c. Donation letter for local mailing Sept. 9 d. Pick up donations Oct. 5 e. Secure parent help Oct. 21 f. Set up auction 3pm Nov. 4 g. Hold auction 7pm Nov. 4 h. Secure final Donation/Set- up Items Nov. 2-3 i. Call on auction items not paid for that Nov. 9 night j. Send out thank-yous Nov. 16 k. Complete silent auction revenue report Nov. 30

ACTIVITY #3 – COWS, CARBS, AND COCKTAILS DESSERT AUCTION

GOALS: 1. To have at least 25 different donors bake a homemade dessert that will

be auctioned off after the completion of dinner. 2. Dessert auction will profit at minimum of $3000 and be put on by parent

volunteers and advisors. ACTION PLAN:

a. Parent volunteer/ Dessert auction letter Oct. 10 b. Donor forms and bid sheets developed Oct. 12 c. Select 25 desserts Oct. 25 d. Develop dessert auction brochure Oct. 28 e. Pick up donations Oct. 1-28 f. Set up display Nov. 4 @ 3 p.m. g. Hold auction Nov. 4 @ 3p.m. h. Bill for auction items not paid for that night Nov. 9

ACTIVITY #4 – RIPON LIVESTOCK BOOSTERS SPONSORS FOR COUNTY FAIR

GOALS: 1. To secure $1000 worth of sponsorship. 2. To contact 60 individuals/business to obtain sponsorship for the Ripon

Livestock Boosters. 3. To have 50% of the members who exhibited at the fair assist with the

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ACTIVITY #4 – RIPON LIVESTOCK BOOSTERS SPONSORS FOR COUNTY FAIR (Continued ACTION PLAN:

a. Members are informed of obligation to Feb. 6 secure sponsors for the Ripon Livestock Boosters b. Obtain forms from the boosters April 3 c. Meet with members to pass out paperwork April 17 d. Collect sponsorships April – May e. Forms mailed to boosters May- June f. Members send thank-yous to sponsors 1-2 weeks after notice g. Set-up and clean-up for boosters TBA

Dinner ACTIVITY #5 – FIREWORKS BOOTH

GOALS: 1. Gain support from new parents and continue having support from

previous parents. 2. Make sure that and legal are aware of dates available to work for the

fireworks booth. 3. To make sure that parents and students are aware that hours worked

benefit the students. ACTION PLAN:

a. Send out letters with MFE/ALA letters Sept. 13 Explaining to parents how they can help/activities which earn funds can be put towards b. Get parent email list Oct. 15 c. Send out a letter that explains selling script March 1 d. Send out final reminder to save the date May 1 e. Make posts on social media about events May 1 f. Provide copies of schedule and sign up dates to May 1 anybody who wants to help g. Advertise at the end of the year banquet the opportunity to help May 19 h. Provide updates of schedule as people sign up Weekly after May 19 i. Thank you letters sent out July 15

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DIVISION III – STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE 2. CHAPTER RECRUITMENT

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Lyndsey Veltkamp DEFINITION: Activities conducted to increase agricultural education enrollment

and/or FFA membership and encourage greater participation ACTIVITY #1 – MONTHLY OFFICER CLASSROOM VISIT

GOALS: 1. To have at least one officer visit the classrooms the first Wednesday of

every month 2. Inform students about that month’s activity. 3. Form a more personal relationship with students.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Plan monthly officer visits Aug. b. Planning meeting for visit Prior to first of month c. Visit classrooms 1st Wed. of the month

ACTIVITY #2 – RECRUITMENT

GOALS: 1. To have no less than ten FFA members participate in presenting at 8th

Grade Recruitment. 2. To have 75 incoming freshman enroll in an entry level Ag class. 3. Have all officer be in official dress and participate.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Form committee Feb. 6 b. Turn in purchase requisition for Feb. 13 promotional items c. Sign–ups for station for station Feb. 13 Leaders and presenters d. Develop Department brochure Feb. 21 e. Secure FFA items for display Feb. 21 f. Update PowerPoint of activities Feb. 21 g. Prepare necessary materials Feb. 27 h. 8th grade recruitment March 7 i. 8th Grade parent night March 14

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ACTIVITY #3 – MAIN STREET DAY AG AWARENESS GOALS:

1. To involve at least 20 FFA members in set-up, presenting, and clean-up. 2. to display an activity that will allow children to get involved and learn.

ACTION PLAN:

a. Secure date and time with chamber of Sept. commerce b. Make student sign-ups Sept. 15 c. Pick up materials 1 week before d. Set up display 6am Oct. 15 e. Clean-up 4pm Oct. 15

ACTIVITY #4 – HOMECOMING FLOAT

GOALS: 1. Advocate our organization to the community by making a homecoming

float and participating in the parade. ACTION PLAN:

a. Make sign-up sheets for committee Sept. 14 b. Hold a committee meeting Sept. 21 c. Request use of the trailer Sept. 22 d. Request Driver Sept. 22 e. Purchase decorations Sept. 28 f. Hold work days Oct. 1- Oct. 6 g. Participate in parade Oct. 7

DIVISION III – STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE

3. SAFETY OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Mallory Brenner DEFINITION: Activities that enhance safety in the community ACTIVITY #3 – GENERAL FARM AND TRACTOR SAFETY

GOALS: 1. To expose Ripon Unified School District 3rd graders of the dangers

surrounding farm equipment. 2. To ensure that all Ripon Unified School District 3rd graders understand all

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ACTIVITY #3 – GENERAL FARM AND TRACTOR SAFETY (Continued) ACTION PLAN:

a. Contact people to bring the equipment April 7 b. Select station leader April 7 c. Contact companies to donate supplies to help April 20 educate 3rd grade students d. Collect supplies April 28 e. Collect equipment for the school farm April 28 f. Set up/Rehearse pres. May 1 g. Farm day set-up, presentations May 2

DIVISION III – STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE 4. AGRICULTURAL ADVOCACY

OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ryan McDonough DEFINITION: Activities conducted to articulate and promote agricultural programs,

practices, policies and/or education to elicit action. ACTIVITY #1 – SOCIAL MEDIA GOALS:

1. To post to our social media sites at least once a week 2. To increase the number of followers 3. To post to our snap chat throughout our events

ACTION PLAN:

a. Plan at least two days ahead of the activity TBA b. Use the photography committee for the Instagram TBA

5. AGRICULTURAL LITERACY OVERALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ryan McDonough DEFINITION: Activities that help consumers become better informed about the

production, distribution and daily impact of food, fiber and fuel. ACTIVITY #1 – AG VENTURES

GOALS: 1. To get 12 students to attend the event and have 6 groups of 2 2. To educate the kids are dairy products and the dairy industry

ACTION PLAN:

a. Contact Krista McCoon about information Sep. 13 b. Select students to attend Sept. 19 c. Get posters together Sept. 20-23 d. Get props and visual aids Oct. 3 e. Rehearsal Day Nov. 1

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ACTIVITY #2 – ELEMENTARY FARM DAY GOALS:

1. To expose 100% of Ripon Unified School District 3rd graders to agriculture.

2. To have 40 members assist in set-up, leading groups, conducting stations, and clean-up.

ACTION PLAN: a. Contact schools March 29 b. Arrange for transportation April 3 c. Determine number of stations April 7 d. Select station leaders April 7 e. Collect supplies April 27 f. Develop day plan April 10 g. PO for food 2 weeks prior h. Set up/Rehearse pres. April 28 i. Farm day set-up, presentations May 2

RIPON FFA CHAPTER INFO

FFA Career Development Events – Leadership/Speech Development

● Best Informed Greenhand (Freshmen Only)

● Opening/Closing Ceremonies

● Creed Recitation (Freshmen Only)

● Impromptu (Sophomore Only)

● Extemporaneous Public Speaking

● Prepared Public Speaking

● Parliamentary Procedure – Novice (Freshmen/Sophomore who have never competed)

● Parliamentary Procedure – Advance FFA Career Development Events – Job Ready Skill Development

● Agriculture Mechanics

● Cooperative Marketing

● Farm Records

● Farm Power

● Job Interview

● Poultry Judging

● Small Engines

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Ripon FFA Chapter Constitution Article I: Name and Purposes Section A. The name of this organization shall be the Ripon Chapter Future Farmers

of America #CA0195

Section B. The purpose for which this Chapter is formed are as follows:

1. To improve agricultural conditions and practices in and about the San Joaquin County

2. To develop Agricultural skills or prepare for leadership and cooperative attitudes and rural responsibility, in individuals preparing to enter an agricultural occupation.

3. To advance the cause of agricultural education and encourage the FFA.

Article II: Organization

Section A The Ripon Chapter of the Future Farmers of America is a chartered local

entity of the Delta-Cal Section of the California Association, made up of

local members.

Article III: Membership Organization

Section A Membership in this organization shall be active and honorary.

Section B Membership is limited to students enrolled in Agricultural Education at

Ripon High School.

Section C Membership of graduates is limited to students that were active

members their senior year and graduated from high school.

Section D The Ripon FFA is a 100% affiliation chapter with every student becoming

a member of the FFA when they enroll in an Agricultural class.

Section E No student may participate in any FFA activities unless they are

members in good standing.

Section F The FFA Advisor(s) at their own discretion have the right to dismiss any

member for the Ripon FFA organization, if the guidelines for members in

good standing, as outlined in Article XIV are violated.

Section G Active work in this chapter shall be carried on by the active members.

Article IV: Officers

Section A All elected Chapter Officers shall hold office for one year after election

or until successors are eligible to hold office until the completion of the

school year for which they were elected.

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Section B Perspective officers must hold the Chapter FFA Degree or be on track to

earning the Chapter FFA Degree to be eligible to hold a chapter office.

Preference will be given to returning officers for the positions of

President and Vice-President. If these offices are unable to be filled

then preference will be given to those best qualified, as determined by

the interview committee.

Section C The Chapter Officers of the Ripon FFA shall be President, Vice-President,

Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, and Sentinel.

Section D Applications for the Chapter office shall be available two weeks prior to

election of Chapter Officers. All applicants will be screened and

interviewed by the Nominating Committee will establish a ballot with

not more than two people running for each office. There will be no

slate for the Vice-President position. The runner- up from the

President’s position shall automatically be the Vice-President. All

individuals are limited to two slides.

Section E All officers must be enrolled in an Agricultural class at Ripon High School

during the year they serve as an officer. It is recommended the holder

of each of the Chapter offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary,

Treasurer, Reporter, and Sentinel be a Teacher’s Assistant (TA) for an

agriculture teacher during the year of their term. If the holder of the

Chapter officer cannot be a TA for an agricultural teacher, the Officer

must formulate an alternative and submit it to the agriculture teacher of

choice for approval.

Section F Officers which cannot fulfill their duties or who are impeached will be

replaced by the Officer candidate which ran against them for the office

or by the next highest vote getter in the election for the other offices.

Section G No officer may be impeached without due process as defined in Article

VII.

Section H The Nominating Committee shall be composed of the 12th grade chapter

officers, chapter advisor(s) and at least one representative from outside

the organization. The nomination committee will consist of no less than

5 people. After reviewing officer applications and conducting interviews

with the prospective officer candidates the nominating committee will

develop an election ballot.

Section I The time for the election shall be set by the Executive Committee, and

the Advisor(s).

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Section J All FFA Chapter Officers who fall below a 3.0 grade average in their

Agriculture class(es), or become academically ineligible, will be put on

probation for one grading period. If by the end of the next six week

period the grade average is not improved to a 3.0 or above in

Agriculture, or become academically eligible, they will be replaced by

the manner described in Article IV Section F.

Section K All elected Chapter Officers are required to attend the Chapter Officer

Team Building Retreat, which will beheld during the summer prior to the

school year that they serve as an officer. The Chapter Officers are also

required to attend the Chapter Officer Leadership Conference. Officers

which do not attend the required conferences, except for reasons

beyond their control, will be replaced in the manner described in Article

IV Section F.

Section M No slating will occur for the Vice President position. The individual who

is not voted on by the chapter to serve as the president will

automatically become the chapters Vice President. Officer slots

preceding the President/Vice President election will be allowed to slide

Article V : Duties of Chapter Officers

Section A The duties and responsibilities of Chapter Officers shall be:

1. Attend those meetings detailed in article IV section K and participate in the Opening/Closing Ceremony contest.

2. Cooperate with Advisors on all activities. 3. Lead by example, by remaining academically eligible. . 4. Memorize their parts as prescribed in the official FFA Manual for all

official ceremonies. 5. Have a genuine interest in being part of a leadership team. 6. Be familiar with the Chapter Constitution and Bylaws. 7. Accept responsibility for their individual job duties. 8. Be familiar with Parliamentary Procedure. 9. Represent FFA at School Board meetings (one Chapter officer per

meeting and a recruited non officer to attend in official dress). Section B. The duties and responsibilities of the President shall be:

1. Preside over and conduct meetings according to accepted parliamentary procedure.

2. Call special meetings if needed. 3. Keep members on the subject and within time limits 4. Appoint committees and serve as a non voting member of them. 5. Represent the chapter and speak on occasions. 6. Coordinate chapter efforts by keeping in close touch with the other

officers and members, and the advisor(s) 7. Follow up chapter activities and check on progress being made.

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8. Keep chapter activities moving in a satisfactory manner. 9. Prepare agenda for executive and chapter meetings 10. Coordinate the activities of the chapter and keep in touch with the

progress of each division of the program of activities. Section C The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-President shall be:

1. Assist the President. 2. Preside at meetings in absence of the President. 3. Be prepared to assume duties and responsibilities of the President. 4. In charge of insuring that all committee work of the Chapter is

completed satisfactorily. Section D The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary shall be:

1. Prepare and read the minutes of meetings. 2. Have available for the President the list of business for each meeting. 3. Attend to official correspondence of the chapter. 4. Prepare chapter reports. 5. Keep the permanent records of the chapter in the agriculture office. 6. Cooperate with the Treasurer in keeping an accurate membership roll

and issue membership cards. 7. Call meetings to order in the absence of a presiding officer. 8. Read communications at meetings. 9. Have on hand for each meeting the following:

a. Secretary’s book and minutes of previous meetings. b. Lists of committee and committee reports. c. Copy of the Program of Activities. d. The Official FFA Manual. e. Copies of the Chapter Constitution and Bylaws.

10. Prepare, post and distribute motions. 11. Send thank you notes to all volunteers and donors.

Section E The duties and responsibilities of the Reporter shall be:

1. Gather and classify Chapter news. 2. Prepare news notes and articles for publications or broadcast. 3. Send news notes to State reporter and to the FFA New Horizon. 4. Arrange for FFA participation in local radio and/or TV programs. 5. Work closely with the Advisor(s) to maintain a log of FFAer’s of the

month for monthly publication. 6. Prepare a Chapter News letter to be sent to members and administration

and the advisory committee members. 7. All news releases and articles must be approved by the Chapter Advisor

prior to being released. 8. Serve as a chapter photographer

Section F The duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer shall be:

1. Receive and act as custodian of Chapter funds. 2. Assist in preparing an annual budget of estimated receipts and

expenditures. 3. Keep the financial records of the chapter.

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4. Devise appropriate ways and means of financing chapter activities. 5. Pay out chapter funds as authorized by the student body. 6. Prepare financial statements and reports. 7. Encourage systematic saving-individual and chapter thrift. 8. Build up the chapter’s financial standing. 9. Work to prepare and post treasurer’s report for all executive and

chapter meetings. 10. Prepare a written report monthly. 11. Serve as a chairperson for the chapter finance committee.

Section G The duties and responsibilities of the Sentinel shall be:

1. Set up the meeting room and care for the chapter paraphernalia and equipment.

2. Attend to the door during meetings and welcome visitors. 3. See that the meeting room is kept comfortable. 4. Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies. 5. Assist with entertainment features and refreshments. 6. Keep an accurate roll of those present at the chapter meetings. 7. Make arrangements with the custodial staff for microphones and audio

equipment prior to their need. 8. Assist the president in maintaining order at meetings. 9. Serve as a chairperson for the recreation committee.

Article VII : Impeachment

Section A Immediate Impeachment

1. The FFA advisor(s) may at any time at their own discretion remove a Chapter who has repeatedly disregarded his/her duties by not fulfilling them to his/her best ability.

Section B Steps on Impeachment

1. Any FFA Chapter Officer not fulfilling the duties as described by this constitution will be required to meet the fellow Officers and the Advisor(s) to discuss a plan for improvement.

2. A written plan for improvement will be drawn up by the Advisor(s) based on the conversation of the meeting and will be confirmed and signed by the FFA President, Vice-President, and by the Officer in question.

3. If the Chapter in question still does not fulfill his/her duties, then a 2/3 vote of the Executive Committee will remove that Officer from office.

Article VIII : Committees

Section A A member may serve on not more than two committees at any one

time and may be on only one committee if he/she is the chairperson

of the committee.

Section B The committee chairperson is responsible to call committee meetings

and to see that all work the committee is assigned is performed.

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Section C That committee chairperson shall cooperate with Chapter advisor(s) and

Chapter on all committee work.

Section D That committee chairperson’s report to the Chapter in writing the

results of all work performed by his/her committee including financial

implications for the chapter.

Section E No person having been a chairperson on any committee shall be eligible

to work on another committee until the written report is made by the

committee.

Article IX : Executive Committee

Section A The Chapter Officers shall belong to the Executive Committee

Section B Two members shall be elected form each FFA leadership class (if

established) to represent that class at executive committee meetings.

The term on the committee will be on block. No member is allowed to

run for two consecutive blocks. Class representatives shall have an

equal vote in the FFA Executive Committee.

Section C Executive Committee members may not miss more than two executive

meetings without advance executive meetings without advance excuse

for the absence.

Section D The Advisor(s) shall be non-voting members.

Section E The duties of the Executive Committee shall be:

1. Meet regularly previous to monthly Chapter meetings to plan an agenda. 2. Enforce the Constitution and By-Laws. 3. Recommend members for Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees. 4. Revise the Point Award System as necessary.

Article X : Meetings

Section A Meetings shall be held once a month.

Section B The President shall have the power to call special meetings as the need

arises.

Article XI : Dues

Section A As long as Incentive Grant funds are available, dues shall be paid for all

members through that source.

Article XII : Eligibility to Participate at Activities Above the Chapter Level

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Section A Eligibility of members exhibiting at fairs and shows will be based on the

Advisor(s) Discretion.

Section B Members must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall with not more than one F,

and without a D or F in any Agriculture class.

Section C Members must comply with the rules and guidelines set forth by the

chapter committee on fairs and shows.

Section D In the event that a student becomes academically ineligible to

participate at a fair at which they planned to exhibit livestock, he/she

will be placed on academic probation by the high school. If that student

becomes ineligible again, he/she will lose his/her privilege to exhibit at

fairs for the semester following the infraction.

Article XIII : Amendments

Section A To amend the Constitution, a two-thirds vote of the quorum of active

members is required.

Section B To become effective, the amendments must be posted for two weeks

previous to the vote of the members voting.

Article XIV : Guidelines for Members in Good Standing

Section A If a member commits a suspendable offense, as determined by the high

school administration, at an FFA event it is grounds for expulsion from

the FFA Chapter by the Executive Committee.

Article XV : State FFA Delegate Selection

Section A The State Delegate Selection Committee will consist of four individuals

(One community member, one faculty member, one advisory committee

member, and an advisor from the local FFA chapter) to select the one

delegate to attend the State FFA Convention. The decision will be

based on qualifications and not on financial need.

Section B The other State Delegate will be the Chapter President for the current

year.

Section C Past winners of the Scholarship will not be allowed to interview to go for

a second time.

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Officer Roles & Responsibilities

President 1. Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure. 2. Appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio, non-voting member 3. Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the Program of Work (POW) 4. Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions. Vice-President 1. Assume all duties of the president if necessary 2. Develop the POW and serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POW committees 3. Coordinate all committee work 4. Work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals. 5. Establish and maintain a chapter resource file Secretary 1. Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting

2. Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting

3. Place all committee reports in the designated area in the FFA Chapter Workbooks: Secretary, Treasurer & Program of Work or the computer software

4. Be responsible for chapter correspondence

5. Maintain member attendance and activity records

6. Have on hand for each meeting a. FFA Chapter Books: Secretary, Treasurer, and Program of Work or the computer software b Copy of the POW including all standing and special committees c. Official FFA Manual and Student Handbook d. Copy of the Chapter constitution and bylaws

Treasurer 1. Receive, record, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts

2. Present monthly treasurer reports at chapter meetings

3. Collect dues and special assessments

4. Maintain a neat and accurate FFA Chapter Handbook: Secretary, Treasurer, and Program of work.

5. Prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization through the State FFA Association office in cooperation with the secretary

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6. Serve as the chairperson of the earnings and savings committee

7. Ex-officio on fundraising committee Reporter 1. Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.

2. Release news and information to local and regional news media.

3. Publish a chapter newsletter.

4. Send local stories to area, district and state reporters.

5. Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and regional publications.

6. Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news. Sentinel 1. Assist the president in maintaining order.

2. Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.

3. Welcome guests and visitors.

4. Keep the meeting room comfortable.

5. Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.

6. Assist with special features and refreshments. 7. Maintain and update the chapter points for the point award system 8. Develop and maintain a scrapbook of memorabilia in which to record the chapter’s activities

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2016-2017 Chapter Budget (Proposed) General FFA Account

Activity Receipt Expenses Income

Misc. Operating Expenses 300.00 -$300.00

Convelesant Seasonal Activities 150.00 -$150.00 Official FFA Jackets and Accessories 1,500.00 1,500.00 $0.00

Scrap Book/Shadow Box Supplies 100.00 -$100.00

Stamps and Envelopes 400.00 -$400.00

Meeting Refreshments and Food 200.00 -$200.00

Teacher/Staff Luncheon 1,000.00 -$1,000.00

National Convention Sponsors 1,150.00 $1,150.00

National Convention Payment 1,150.00 -$1,150.00

Delta Cal Section FFA dues 150.00 -$150.00

COLC 120.00 -$120.00

Main Street Day 50.00 -$50.00

Annual Cows and Carbs Dinner 27,000.00 6,000.00 $21,000.00

Giving Tree 500.00 -$500.00

MFE/ALA Leadership Conference 500.00 500.00 $0.00

Judging team supplies 2,000.00 -$2,000.00

Almond Blossom Parade 150.00 -$150.00

8th Grade Recruitment 300.00 -$300.00

Placemat Sales/student leadership 500.00 500.00 $0.00

State FFA Leadership Conference 400.00 400.00 $0.00

ASB Fundraiser 1,100.00 $1,100.00

S. J. C. Fair Swine 3,600.00 3,600.00 $0.00

Awards Banquet-sponsors/dinner 500.00 -$500.00

Awards Banquet-sponsors/awards 1,000.00 -$1,000.00

S.J.C Fair Panel Displays 140.00 -$140.00

Spring FFA Point Award Trip 500.00 -$500.00

FFA Officer Training Retreat 300.00 -$50.00

TOTALS 36,050.00

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23,560.00 $12,490.00

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Reserve FFA Account

Activity Receipt Expenses Income

Fire Permit 250.00 -$250.00

Temporary Resale License 400.00 -$400.00

Lot Deposit 250.00 250.00 $0.00

Fireworks Sale 20,000.00 12,000.00 $8000.00

Transportation 8000.00

Scholarships 2500.00

Lodging 2000.00

Chico Parli Pro 450.00

UC Davis Parli Pro Field Day 720.00

Chico Field Day 720.00

State Conference 3400.00

Cal Poly Field Day 1100.00

Judging Team Entry Fees

Mariposa Speaking 20.00 -$20.00

Chico Field Day 260.00 -$260.00

Chico Parli Pro 140.00

Le Grange Field Day 125.00

UC Davis Field Day 340.00

Arbuckle 320.00

Merced Field Day 160.00

MJC Parli Pro 155.00

MJC Field Day 235.00

HeLPer Contest 30.00

CSU Fresno Field Day 490.00

Cal Poly Field Day 285.00

Leadership Conference Registration

Greenhand Conference 450 450

Made for Excellence 1000 1500

Advance Leadership Academy 1000 1500

Sacramento Leadership Experience 300

State Conference 2500 3000

National Convention Only 4500 5000

National Convention w/ Washington D.C. 6500 7500

Recreation for Meeting -$2,100.00

*Corn Maze (70@$10/ea.) 700.00

*Laser Tag (70@$10/ea.) 700.00

*Activity TBA (70@$10/ea.) 700.00

Totals $49,250.00 $23,000.00 $26,250.00

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Ripon FFA Point Award System 2016-2017 The top thirty students will be eligible to go on an all-expenses paid trip of the officers choosing during the summer. Points must be done individually by students! Points are final ounce turned in, no revisions are allowed! Meeting Points

● Local Monthly Meeting 5 ● Sectional Meeting 5 ● Regional Leadership Conference 10 ● Regional Meeting 10 ● State Conference 5 ● National Convention 15 ● Representing Delegate 5 ● Band/Choir.Talent at State or National Convention 5

Committee Work: Recruitment, 8th Grade Parent Night, Cows, Carbs, and Cocktails Dinner, Feature Booth, National FFA Week, Homecoming, Canned Food Drive, Main Street Day, Information Board, Elementary Farm Day

● Committee Chairperson 5 ● Committee Member 2

Chapter Work ● Points per two hours of Chapter Work(Max 500pts.) 1

Degrees of Membership(Must attend ceremony to acquire points) ● Greenhand 5 ● Chapter Farmer 5 ● State Farmer 15

FFA Officers ● Local Chapter 10 ● Delta-Cal Section 15 ● Central Region 20

Proficiency & Agri-Entrepreneurship Award ● Regional Application 5 ● State Interview 10

Leadership Conferences ● Greenhand 5 ● Made For Excellence 5 ● Advanced Leadership Academy 5 ● Sacramento Leadership Experience 5

Teams to include: Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Opening/Closing, Creed, COOP, Best Informed Greedhand, Job Interview, Public Speaking

● Other Contest 5 ● Non-participating Team Member due to number constraints 3 ● Sectional Contest 10 ● Non-participating Team member due to number constraints 8 ● Regional Contest 15 ● Non-participating Team member due to number constraints 13

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● State Contest 20 ● Non-participating Team member due to number constraints 18 ● Practice 5 ● If you or the team receives recognition for the overall contest 5

Project Competition ● Chapter Participation 5 ● Best Novice 10 ● Best Advanced 10

Fun Trips ● Attend the Grand Nationals Rodeo 5

Fundraisers ● Points for each ticket sold(Cows,Carbs Dinner) 5 ● Fireworks Script sold (per book of tickets sold) 2 ● Giving Tree( Per Hours) 1

Fair Shows ● Animal Exhibit 5 ● Ag Project: Mechanics Welding Construction 5

Note: Consideration will be given for activities and awards earned by members not listed on the Point Awards only if they are submitted to the officer team... The officer team will determine if points should be awarded and how many.

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