OCC Study Questions Sub-District
Give three responsibilities of the President. Preside over meetings Coordinate the activities of the chapter Represent the chapter at all functions
Give three responsibilities of the Vice President. Assume the duties of the president if necessary Coordinate all committee work Maintain the chapter resource file
Give three responsibilities of the Secretary. Prepare and post the agenda Prepare the minutes for meetings Chapter corespondance
Give three responsibilities of the Treasurer. Present treasurer’s report Collect dues Submit membership roster and dues
Give three responsibilities of the Reporter. Create the chapter newsletter Prepare the chapter scrapbook Serve as the chapter photographer
Give three responsibilities of the Sentinel. Assist the president in maintaining order Welcome guests and visistors Keep the meeting room comfortable
Give three responsibilities of the Advisor. Supervise chapter activities Build community and school support Prepare students for chapter involvement
What should the secretary have on hand at every meeting? Secretary’s book FFA Manual FFA Student Handbook Chapter Constitution and Bylaws
What is the symbol for Sentinel? Door
What is the symbol for the Treasurer? Emblem of Washington
What is the symbol for the President? Rising Sun
What is the symbol for the Reporter? Flag
What is the symbolism for the ear of corn? Unity
What is the symbol for the Advisor? Owl
Who prepares and post the agenda for each chapter meeting? Secretary
What is the symbolism of the flag? Freedom
Who assist the President in maintaining order? Sentinel
What is the symbol for the Secretary? Ear of corn
Who prepares and submits the membership roster? Treasurer
What is the symbol for the Vice President? Plow
Who serves as the chairperson of the earnings and savings committee? Treasurer
Who presides over meetings? President
Who receives, records, and deposits FFA funds and issues receipts? Treasurer
Who appoints committees? President
Who keeps the meeting room, chapter equipment, and supplies in proper condition? Sentinel
Who informs students and parents about FFA? Advisor
Who is responsible for releasing news and information? Reporter
Who presents the reports on funds at each chapter meeting? Treasurer
What is the symbolism of the plow? Labor an tillage of the soil
Who assumes the duties of the president if necessary? Vice President
Who instructs students in leadership and personal development? Advisor
Who is responsible for preparing a chapter newsletter? Reporter
Who builds school and community support for FFA? Advisor
Who welcomes guests and visitors? Sentinel
Who coordinates the activities of the chapter? President
What is the symbolism of the owl? Knowledge and wisdom
Who takes care of candidates for degree ceremonies? Sentinel
Who encourages involvement of all chapter members in activities? advisor
Who coordinates all committee work? Vice President
Who supervises chapter activities year round? advisor
Who serves on committees as an ex-officio (non-voting) member? President
Who prepares and presents the minutes of each chapter meeting? Secretary
Who works closely with the president and advisor to assess progress towards meeting the chapter’s goals? Vice President
Who places all committee reports in the designated area? Secretary
Who establishes and maintains the chapter resource file? Vice President
Who collects dues? Treasurer
Who represents the chapter in public relations and official functions? President
Who prepares students for involvement in contests and awards programs? Advisor
Who appoints committees? President
Who maintains the FFA chapter handbook? Treasurer
What is a disbursement? Money that is spent
Who assists the president in maintaining order? Sentinel
What is the symbolism of the rising sun? progress
Who is responsible for chapter correspondence? Secretary
Who issues membership cards? Secretary
Who assists with special features and refreshments? Sentinel
Who prepares and maintains the chapter scrapbook? Reporter
Who keeps the meeting room comfortable? sentinel
What does thrift mean? The ability to manage money correctly
Who sends articles and photographs to the FFA New Horizons? Reporter
Who serves as the chapter photographer? Reporter
Who plans and prepares public information programs? Who tells the “FFA Story”? Reporter
What is a receipt? Money that is collected
Who maintains a record of member attendance? Secretary
Name the 6 constitutional officers? President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel
Name the three additional officers? Chaplain, Historian, Parliamentarian
Who calls an FFA meeting to order? President
What does ex-officio mean? “by reason of office” Serves on a committee because of their office, not because elected or appointed
What does paraphernalia mean? Equipment of furnishings used for a specific activity
Name three general duties of an officer? A desire to be part of a leadership team. A willingness to accept responsibility. A desire to work with other chapter members. A commitment to lead by example. A knowledge and understanding of the FFA. A working knowledge of parliamentary procedure. An ability to recite their parts for FFA ceremonies.