Program of Activities (POA)

What is a POA? A document with chapter goals

(activities) and plans on how to accomplish them.

It is developed by students with guidance from the advisor.

A new one is developed every year. Every student should have a copy of

the chapter POA.

A well-planned POA will: Ensure that chapter activities meet

the needs of students Provide direction from year to year Lead to a workable budget Provide experience in planning Serve as reference point

throughout the year

What is the difference between a POA and

a Chapter Handbook? POA is simply a listing of planned

activities along with action steps A Chapter Handbook includes the

POA plus some of the following:– Directory of members– Constitution and By-Laws– List of past award winners– Chapter history

Divisions of a POA Student Development

– Promotes personal and group activities that promote life skills

Chapter Development– Encourages students to work together

Community Development– Cooperate with other groups to make the

community a better place to live & work.

Student Development I-1 Leadership activities that help

the individual develop, technical, human relations and decision-making skills to enhance personal success.

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Student Development I-2 Healthy lifestyles activities that

promote the well-being and self-esteem of the student, either mentally or physically.

Student Development I-3 Supervised agricultural

experience activities that promote student involvement and growth through agriculture-related experience and/or entrepreneurship.

Student Development I-4 Scholarship activities that

develop a positive attitude toward lifelong learning experiences.

Student Development I-5 Agricultural career skills

activities that develop agricultural competencies and career skills through a progressive learning environment.

Chapter Development II-1 Chapter recruitment activities

conducted to increase the agricultural education enrollment and/or FFA membership and encourage greater partipation.

Chapter Development II-2 Financial activities conducted

to encourage thrift and good financial management among members through earnings, savings and investments.

Chapter Development II-3 Public Relations activities

conducted to promote a positive image and inform students, parents, school officials and the community about chapter and member accomplishments.

Chapter Development II-4 Leadership activities

conducted to develop team-work and cooperative skills among chapter officers, committees and members.

Chapter Development II-5 Support group activities

conducted to develop and maintain positive relations among the FFA, parents, community leaders and industry.

Community Development III-1 Economic activities conducted

to improve the economic welfare of the community.

Community Development III-2 Environmental activities

conducted to preserve natural resources and develop more environmentally responsible individuals.

Community Development III-3 Human resources activities

conducted to improve the welfare and well-being of members and citizens of the community.

Community Development III-4 Citizenship activities

conducted to promote and encourage members to become active, involved citizens of their school, community, and country.

Community Development III-5 Agricultural awareness

activities conducted to help the public become better informed about the food system and related agricultural issues.

How is a POA developed? Divide students into committees

– 3 or 15 committees suggested– Consider using students in intact

classes as committees Review past POAs Use forms in POA Handbook Use class time to develop POA

When is the POA developed?

After new officers are elected

National Chapter Award Program

Recognizes top chapters Let’s public know of chapter

accomplishments Recognition for students Develops pride

State Level AwardsAward Recognition Form

Superior Certificate I

Gold Plaque II

Silver Plaque II

Bronze Plaque II

National Level AwardsAward RecognitionOne Star Gold PlaqueTwo Star Gold PlaqueThree Star Gold PlaqueTop 10 Student PlaqueTop 10 Chapter PlaqueTop 10 Community PlaqueTop in each division Plaque