Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

Your FFA Program

Objective 1.01

Discuss the organization available for students in Horticulture.

The FFA Mission

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

What is FFA?

…an organization of high school students in agricultural education

students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

FFA History

1917 – Smith-Hughes Act

Named after a senator from Georgia.Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes

Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

1920’s Future Farmer Clubs

Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina

Young Tar Heel Farmers

1928 – Future Farmers of America FFA was established

The 1st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri

The first dues were 10 cents

FFA History

1930FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany

1935New Farmers of America (NFA) formedFor black students studying agriculture

New Farmers of America

Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.

Colors were black and gold

Found mostly in southern states

FFA History

1950Public Law 740

Gave the FFA a federal charter The law said that each school teaching

agriculture must have an FFA program Revised in 1998

Currently public Law 105-225

FFA History - Public Law 740

Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education programClassroom/Lab InstructionFFASAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience

programs)

FFA

Classroom SAE

FFA History

1965 FFA and the NFA merge

1969 Girls were admitted into the

FFA 1971

National FFA Alumni Association was founded

Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members

FFA History

1988 Future Farmers of

America changes its name to the National FFA Organization

1989 National Future

Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

FFA History

The 1990’sNational FFA Center moves to Indianapolis,

Indiana

FFA History

2013 The National FFA

Convention moves to

Louisville, Kentucky

Structure of the FFA

East Wilkes FFA Chapter

Foothills Federation

Northwest Region

North Carolina FFA Association

National FFA

National Officer Team

Comprised of six student officers President Secretary Four Vice Presidents

Clay Sapp

The current National FFA President.

He is from Florida

Dr. Steve Brown

Currently the National FFA Advisor

Employed by the Department of Education

North Carolina State FFA Officers

Made up of six students from across North Carolina President Five Vice-

Presidents

East Wilkes FFA Officers

President Ethan Baker

Vice President Kayla Shore

Secretary Shyanne Harris

Treasurer Lydia Burcham

Reporter Kayla Mounce

Sentinel Grey Billings

Chaplain Marlissa McCann

Historian LeeAnn Byrd

Northwest Regional FFA Officers Composed of at least six members from

the regionAt least one officer is elected from each

federation

The FFA Emblem

The Ear of Corn

Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.

A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

The Eagle

A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

The Rising Sun

Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

The Plow

Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

The Owl

Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Words of FFA & Agricultural Education “Agricultural

Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

The FFA Official Colors

National Blue

Corn Gold

The FFA Motto

Learning to Do

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve

FFA Code of Ethics

FFA has established guidelines for member actions and behavior

All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by.

This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules.

FFA Officers and Stations

FFA Officers and Stations

PresidentStationed by the rising sun

Vice PresidentStationed by the plow

SecretaryStationed by the ear of corn

FFA Officers and Stations

TreasurerStationed by the emblem of George

Washington Reporter

Stationed by the American Flag Sentinel

Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship

FFA Officers and Stations

The AdvisorStationed by the owlThis office held by the agriculture teacher

Minimum of six officers Additional officers may be established by

the local chapterChaplinHistorian

Ceremonies

Rituals conducted at each meetingOpening ceremonyClosing ceremony

Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison” President:

“FFA members, why are we here?” All members say:

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

Closing Ceremony- The FFA Salute

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

FFA Official Dress

MalesBlack SocksWhite Collared ShirtOfficial FFA TieOfficial FFA Jacket

zipped to the topBlack shoes

FFA Official Dress

Females Black skirt of appropriate

length or Slacks White Collared Blouse Official FFA Scarf Official FFA Jacket

zipped to the top Black shoes

FFA Degrees

Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree

Types of FFA Membership

Active Students in middle school, high school, and college

(up to age 21) Alumni

Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA

Collegiate Honorary

Local, state and national levels

FFA Programs of Activities (POA) It is a plan that directs chapter activities

Activities are determined by the student membership of the local chapter

Committees are appointed to look at different areas of the POA

Voted on by the total membership

Career Development Events

Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership

ExamplesParliamentary ProcedurePublic SpeakingAgricultural SalesLand Judging

Conventions

State FFA Convention Raleigh June

National FFA Convention Louisville Late October

FFA Summer Recreational Camp

State Leadership Conference

North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)

FFA Websites

National FFA Organizationwww.ffa.org

North Carolina FFA Associationwww.ncffa.org

Parliamentary Procedures and Public Speaking

Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

Objective 1.02

Demonstrate parliamentary procedures and public speaking used in Horticulture Business Meetings

Organizing your FFA Meetings Using

What is Parliamentary Procedure?Parliamentary procedure is a systematic

way of organizing meetings.

Parliamentary procedure is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

Purposes of Parliamentary Procedure

To focus on one item at a time Extends courtesy to everyone Observes the rule of the majority Ensures the rights of the minority

The Gavel

The president uses the gavel to control aspects of the meeting.

The number of taps determines the meaning.

Number of taps

One Tap

Tells members to be seatedUsed after passing or rejecting a main motionUsed after the announcement that the

meeting is adjourned

Number of taps

Two taps-calls the meeting to order

Three taps-symbol to rise during opening/closing ceremonies

Series of taps-used to bring the group to order

Presiding Officer Chapter FFA

President Must be fair and

impartial Must relinquish the

chair when the president desires to discuss business

Agenda

A list of what will be discussed at a business meeting. The agenda should be prepared before the meeting.

Motions

Main Motion

Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action

Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”

Main Motion

Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered

Steps in making a Main Motion

1. Address the presiding officer2. Receive recognition3. State the motion4. Obtain a “second”5. Discussion6. Vote7. Presiding officer announces results

Types of Voting

1. Voice Vote

2. Visual Standing Show of hands

3. Roll Call

4. Ballot

Amendments

Used to change a main motion

3 ways to amend: addition, substitution, striking out

Wording: “I move to amend the motion”

Amendments

Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered

Adjourn

Used to end a meeting

Wording: “I move to adjourn”

Adjourn

Cannot be debated Cannot be amended Cannot be reconsidered Requires second Requires majority vote

Appeal

Changes a decision made by the chair

Wording: “I appeal the decision of the chair”

Appeal

Requires a second Debatable Can be reconsidered Not amendable Majority vote required

Point of Order

Used when one believes a parliamentary error has been made

Wording: “I rise to a point of order”

Point of order

Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require

second Cannot be

reconsidered No vote required

Division of the House

Calls for a counted vote

Wording: “I call for a division of the house.”

Division of the House

Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require second Cannot be reconsidered No vote required

Lay on the table

To postpone a motion to the next meeting Motion must be taken from the table at the

next meeting to be discussed Wording: “I move to lay this motion on the

table”

Lay on the table

Requires second Not debatable Not amendable Cannot be

reconsidered Majority vote

Previous question

Used to stop debate and vote

Wording: “I move to previous question”

Previous question

Second required Not debatable Not amendable Can be reconsidered before vote 2/3 vote required

Refer to committee

Used to gain more information on a motion before voting

Wording: “I move to refer this motion to a committee to report at our next meeting.”

Refer to committee

Second required Debatable Amendable Can be reconsidered Majority vote

MISSION POSSIBLE

Your mission should you choose to accept it (and you will), is to hold a meeting using parliamentary practices based on one of the following topics:

FFA Camp FFA convention Chapter banquet Chapter fundraising

Public Speaking

Communicating with others

Oral Communication is one of the most important factors in being successful

Speeches

Types Informative Persuasive

Methods for delivery Extemporaneous

Speech with little or no preparation A speech that is delivered without being written word-for-

word

Prepared

Building a Speech

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Creating a Speech

Purpose Audience Occasion

Topic

Choose a topic that interest you Choose a topic you are knowledgeable

about Choose a topic of interest to your

audience

Writing a Speech

Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words.

Gather information from a variety of materials, books, internet, personal interviews, etc.

Write down your ideas including, name of source, web addresses, page numbers, and author.

Writing a Speech Cont.

Create an outline to help you organize your ideas.

Write the speech the way you talk

Introduction

Capture attention Enthusiasm and Emotion Indicate the need for the speech Makes the audience want to know more Short stories and real life is a good start

Body

The largest part of the speech Contains the information you want to

tell Consist of several major points

surrounded by a central objective

Conclusion

Remind the audience of the objective or topic

Move people to action Use powerful well planned words

Keys to a good Speech

Preparation, practice and more practice Practice in front of others Have people provide feedback Watch and listen to yourself

Use a mirrorVideo

Delivering a Speech

Stage Presence posture appearance attitude confidence personality poise and body posture