Describe the duties and responsibilities of the chapter

FFA officers.

Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards Addressed!

• RI.5.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently. (5-PS3-1),(5-LS2-1)

• SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. (5-PS3-1),(5-LS2-1)

• RST.6‐8.7 Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table). (MS-PS1-1),(MS-PS1-4)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Content Standards addressed!

• CRP.01.03. Identify and act upon opportunities for professional and civic service at work and in

• the community.

• Sample Measurement: The following sample measurement strands are provided to guide the development of

• measurable activities (at different levels of proficiency) to assess students’ attainment of knowledge and skills

• related to the above performance indicator. The topics represented by each strand are not all-encompassing.

• CRP.01.03.01.a. Define and categorize opportunities

• for professional service at work and

• in the community (e.g., serve on committees,

• attend meetings, etc.).

Bell Work

I. Chapter officers serve a vital function in the FFA organization.

The general duties for each officer are as follows:

A. The President is symbolized by “the rising sun”. The President’s duties include: • 1. Appointing committees and serving on

them as ex-officio member.

• 2. Coordinating chapter activities.

• 3. Evaluating the progress of the POA (program of activities) committee.

• 4. Representing the chapter in official and public relation events.

B. The Vice-President is symbolized by “the plow”. This officer’s duties are to: • 1. Assume all duties of the president if

necessary.

• 2. Develop the POA and serves as ex-officio member on all committees.

• 3. Coordinate all committee work.

• 4. Establish and maintain the chapter resource file.

C. The Secretary is symbolized by “the ear of corn”. The Secretary’s duties include: • 1. Preparing and posting meeting agenda.

• 2. Preparing and presenting meeting minutes.

• 3. Placing all committee reports in designated area.

• 4. Being responsible for chapter correspondence.

Secretary duties - cont.

• 5. Maintaining member attendance and activity records.

• 6. Keeping Program of Activities wall chart current.

• 7. Preparing materials for each meeting.

D. The Treasurer is symbolized by the “bust of Washington”. This officer’s

duties are to: • 1. Receives, records, and deposits FFA funds. • 2. Present monthly Treasurer’s reports at meetings. • 3. Collect dues. • 4. Maintain a neat and accurate Treasurer’s book. • 5. Prepare and submit membership roster.

• 6. Serve as chairperson for the Finance Committee.

E. The Reporter is symbolized by “the American Flag”. The Reporter’s duties are to: • 1. Plan public information programs with radio, TV,

and news media. • 2. Send news releases to local and regional media. • 3. Publish a chapter newsletter. • 4. Prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook. • 5. Send stories to area, district, and state FFA

reporters.

• 6. Serve as chapter photographer.

F. The Sentinel is symbolized by “the Shield of Friendship”. The Sentinel’s responsibilities include: • 1. Assisting the president in maintaining order. • 2. Keeping the meeting room, chapter equipment and

supplies in proper condition. • 3. Greeting guests and visitors. • 4. Keeping the meeting room comfortable. • 5. Taking charge of candidates for degree

ceremonies.

• 6. Assisting with special features and refreshments.

G. The Advisor is symbolized “by the owl”. The Advisor is responsible for: • 1. Supervising chapter activities. • 2. Informing prospective students and their parents

about FFA. • 3. Instructing students in leadership and personal

development. • 4. Building school and community support. • 5. Encouraging member involvement. • 6. Preparing students for events and activities.

H. There are also other officers that serve the FFA Chapter. These may or

may not be elected positions: • 1. The Historian - maintains the chapter’s

scrapbook and assists reporter.

• 2. The Parliamentarian - rules on questions of parliamentary procedure.

• 3. The Chaplain - presents the invocation at chapter functions.

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

II. Chapter leaders should strive to lead by example and

encourage fellow members to participate in chapter activities.

A. There are ten characteristics of a good FFA leader: • 1. Fosters active participation.

• 2. Promotes group cooperation.

• 3. Obtains information for group use.

• 4. Encourages opinion and solution giving.

• 5. Stimulates critical thinking and evaluation.

Ten Characterisitcs - cont.

• 6. Welcomes all suggestions.

• 7. Encourages differences as well as agreement in opinions.

• 8. Neutral in issues and sees both sides.

• 9. Attempts to change behavior of “troublesome participants”.

• 10. Constantly charts group progress.

B. The uniform worn by FFA members is called the official

dress.

1. The official dress for males includes:

• a. Black slacks.

• b. White shirt.

• c. Official FFA tie.

• d. Black shoes and socks.

• e. FFA jacket zipped to the top.

2. The official dress for females includes:

• a. Black skirt or slacks.

• b. White blouse.

• c. Official FFA scarf.

• d. Black shoes.

• e. FFA jacket zipped to the top.

3. The jacket should always:

• a. Be neat and clean.

• b. Have proper name, pins, and lettering.

C. Four areas important to leadership include:

• 1. Influence - encouraging an individual or group to take action.

• 2. Process - includes encouraging people and being respected by the group; helping others find answers.

• 3. Relationship - must involve respect between leader and followers.

• 4. Service - must often sacrifice their own wishes for the welfare of the group.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Instruction in this lesson should result in students

achieving the following objectives:

• 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers.

• 2. Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leader.

The End!