OCC Study Questions District

What is the purpose of a chapter meeting? Conduct chapter business

entertainment, guest speakers, recreation, refreshments List 4 things that meetings may include to make them enjoyable for members:   entertainment, guest speakers, recreation, refreshments

The Executive Committee Who plans the agenda? The Executive Committee

Several days before the meeting in the meeting room When and where should the agenda be posted prior to a meeting? Several days before the meeting in the meeting room

The Program of Activities A majority of chapter business should involve items planned from what source? The Program of Activities

What ceremony is used at all meetings? Opening and Closing Ceremony

Before a meeting, the officers should make what 5 preparations?   Place the meeting time on the school calendar Prepare reports Post the agenda Share the agenda with all classes Assign all responsibilities

What is the station marker for each of the officers?   President – Rising Sun Vice President - Plow Secretary – Ear of Corn Treasurer - Bust of Washington Sentinel – Shield of Friendship Reporter – American Flag Advisor – Owl

It adds dignity to FFA functions and builds pride in the members What is the benefit of a properly furnished meeting room? It adds dignity to FFA functions and builds pride in the members

Who makes sure the chairs and podium are correctly positions? The Sentinel

Who makes sure the stations are in place for each office? Sentinel

What flag must be displayed in the meeting room? The American Flag

Trophies, plaques, ribbons, certificates What would be displayed on a “wall of fame” in a meeting room? Trophies, plaques, ribbons, certificates

Where might the officers meet and keep chapter records? Executive work area

What should be followed at all meetings? Order of business

members are encouraged to participate What is the most important reason for following an order of business? So items will not be overlooked and members are encouraged to participate

The number of members that must be present to conduct business What is a quorum? The number of members that must be present to conduct business

Who presents the minutes of the previous meeting? Secretary

Who approves the minutes? The members

When is the treasurer’s report given? At every meeting

Speakers, guest appearances, awards presentations Name some possible “special features”. Speakers, guest appearances, awards presentations

business that is postponed or tabled at a previous meeting What is “unfinished business”? business that is postponed or tabled at a previous meeting

a permanent committee assigned to deal with a specific subject What is a standing committee? a permanent committee assigned to deal with a specific subject

a committee that is formed to deal with a specific issue What is a special committee? a committee that is formed to deal with a specific issue

When are ceremonies used during a meeting? To initiate new members

Name some ceremonies. Discovery degree, greenhand degree, chapter degree, officer installations

What brings a meeting to a formal and dignified close? Closing ceremony

Who plans entertainment, recreation, and refreshments? Recreation committee

Entertainment, recreation, refreshments What should follow a meeting to increase interest and attendance? Entertainment, recreation, refreshments

Where on the agenda are special features and guest usually placed? At the beginning

What symbol is used to foster citizenship among members? The American Flag

All meetings and functions Where should the American Flag be displayed? All meetings and functions

List the rules for displaying the American Flag?   Never display disrespectfully Not used for advertising No flag above it Never touch the ground If marched, it must be in the front center or on the right If on the wall, the stars must be in top left corner Destroy if in poor condition, preferably by burning

To have efficient and orderly meetings What is the purpose of parliamentary procedure? To have efficient and orderly meetings

What are the benefits of parliamentary procedure?   One item is addressed at a time Courtesy to everyone The majority rules Protects the rights of the minority

What is the symbolism of the gavel? authority

Adjourn, be seated, and the completion of business What does one tap of the gavel mean? Adjourn, be seated, and the completion of business

What does two taps of the gavel mean? Calls the meeting to order

What does three taps of the gavel mean? Members to stand

What does a series of sharp (fast) taps of the gavel mean? Restores order