Chapter Operations

Official FFA Ceremonies

Essentials of a Successful ChapterFFA KnowledgeDiversity of MembershipAll Members Share ResponsibilitiesCapable OfficersA Challenging Program of ActivitiesA Workable Constitution and BylawsProper Equipment and RecordsWell Planned, Regularly Held Chapter

MeetingsAdequate Financing

Chapter Officers

PresidentPreside over

meetingsAppoint committeesCoordinate the

activities of the chapter (POA)

Represent the chapter in PR and official functions

Vice PresidentAssume all duties of

president if necessary

Develop POACoordinate all

committee workWork closely with

president and advisor to assess goals

OfficersSecretary

Prepare and post agenda for meetings

Prepare and present minutes

Responsible for chapter correspondence

Maintain attendanceKeep calendar up to

date

TreasurerHandle chapter

fundsPresent monthly

treasurer reportsPrepare/submit

membership rosterServe as chairperson

of earnings and savings committee

Officers

ReportersPlans public

information programsRelease news and info

to local radio/tvPublish chapter

newsletterPrepare chapter

scrapbookServe as

photographer

SentinelAssist the president

in maintaining orderKeep equipment,

meeting room, etc. in proper conditions

Welcome guests and visitors

Keep meeting room comfortable

Officers

AdvisorSupervise chapter

activities year-round inform students/

parents about FFA Instruct in leadership

and career development events

Other OfficersParliamentarianChaplainHistorian

Meeting Room Layout

President

Sentinel (door)

Reporter

Treasurer

Secretary

Advisor

Vice President

Officer Stations

President--Rising sunVP--PlowSecretary--Ear of CornTreasurer--Bust of WashingtonReporter--American FlagAdvisor--OwlSentinel--Shield of Friendship

Order of Business Opening Ceremonies Minutes of Previous Meeting Officer Reports Special Features Unfinished Business Committee Reports New Business Ceremonies-only when new member are

initiated Closing Ceremonies Entertainment, Recreation, Refreshments

Use of the Gavel

One tap-follows announcement of adjournment, completion of business, or message to be seated.

Two taps-Call the meeting to orderThree taps-signal to stand up on the third tap

Series of taps-restore order, get members’ attention

All Members in Unison

“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”