today’s ffa original powerpoint by lowndes high ffa modified by georgia agricultural education...
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TODAY’S FFAOriginal PowerPoint by Lowndes High
FFA
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
July, 2002
Organizational Structure
YOU
– FFA Members LOCAL CHAPTER
– Chapter Officers
– Chapter Advisor
– Chapter Advisory Committee
– School Administration
Organizational Structure Cont.
STATE ASSOCIATION
– Chapter Delegates• State Officers• State Advisor• State Department of Education
Organizational Structure Cont.
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
– State Delegates
– National Officers
– National Advisor
– National Board of Directors
– U.S. Department of Education
Greenhand Degree Requirements
Be enrolled in ag. Course
Have satisfactory SAE program
Demonstrate Knowledge of:– FFA History– FFA Creed– FFA Motto– FFA Salute– Other general
FFA information
Chapter FFA Degree
Completed Two Semesters of Ag.
Hold Greenhand Degree
SAE program in operation
Earn & productively invest $150 or 45 hrs. outside class time
Demonstrate 5 procedures in parliamentary law
Lead 15 min. group discussion
Show progress in FFA award program
Satisfactory Scholastic record
State FFA Degree
Awarded By State Association
Hold Chapter FFA Degree
Active FFA Member for at least 24 months
Earn & productively invest $1000 or 300 hrs. outside class
Demonstrate Leadership abilities
Satisfactory Scholastic record
Help plan chapter Program of Activities
Participate in 5 FFA activities above chapter level
American FFA Degree
Highest degree awarded by National FFA Organization
Hold State FFA Degree
Active FFA member for at least 36 months
Completed 3 yrs. Ag.
Graduated at least 1 year from high school
Have in operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program
Earned & productively invest at least $7500 OR:
American FFA Degree Cont.
Earn or productively invest at least $1500 and work at least 2,250 hours out of Ag. Class.
Have a record of outstanding Leadership abilities.
Have a High School Scholastic record of “C” or better.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
Active members - enrolled in an agricultural course & paid dues.
Collegiate members - at college level & enrolled in agricultural courses.
Alumni membership - open to former members, collegiate & honorary members.
Honorary membership - supporters of FFA
MEANING OF EACH SYMBOL
CROSS-SECTION OF EAR OF CORN 1. Corn serves as the emblem’s
foundation 2. Corn served as foundation corn in
American agriculture 3. Corn is native to America and is
grown in every state.
MEANING OF EACH SYMBOL
THE RISING SUN 1. Appears in the center of the emblem 2. Symbolizes progress in Agriculture 3. The confidence FFA members have
in the future
MEANING OF EACH SYMBOL
THE EAGLE 1. Perched on top of the emblem 2. Serves as a reminder of our freedom
and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
MEANING OF EACH SYMBOL
THE PLOW 1. Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil THE OWL 1. Represents knowledge and wisdom
OFFICIAL SALUTE
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
OFFICIAL DRESS
White shirt or blouse Black slacks or skirt Official tie or scarf Black footwear Official FFA jacket - zipped to the top
Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
1. Jacket is to be worn only by members. 2. Jacket should be kept clean & neat. 3. Jacket should have only a large
emblem on back & small emblem on front.– It should carry State Association &
Chapter name on back.– It should have individual name & office
or honor on the front.
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4. Jacket should be worn on official occasions with zipper fastened to the top.
5. Jacket may be worn to school. 6. Jacket should only be worn to places
that are appropriate for members to visit. 7. School letters & insignia of other
organizations should not be attached.
Jacket use Continued
8. When jacket becomes faded & worn, it should be discarded or the emblems & letters removed.
9. Emblems & lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member.
10. A member always acts like a lady or gentleman when wearing the jacket.
Jacket use Continued
11. Members should refrain from use of tobacco & alcohol while wearing the FFA jacket.
12. Three medals should be worn :
– Highest degree
– Highest office
– Highest award
The FFA Code of Ethics
Adopted in 1952 at the National FFA Convention and outlines general guidelines for all occasions and functions, not just FFA activities.
Code of Ethics
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school & community by:
1. Dressing neatly & appropriately for the occasion.
2. Showing respect for the rights of others and be courteous at all times.
Code of Ethics Cont.
3. Being honest & not taking unfair advantage of others.
4. Respecting the property of others. 5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk,
swearing & other unbecoming conduct. 6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the
show ring, at career development events & meetings.