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 (Virgin Islands) and Puerto Rico.  …an organization of high school students in agricultural education  students from all 50 states plus Guam (Virgin Islands) 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.  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  Virginia was the first  Boys only  North Carolina  Young Tar Heel Farmers

1928 – Future Farmers of America  FFA was established  The 1 st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri  The first dues were 10 cents  FFA was established  The 1 st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri  The first dues were 10 cents

FFA History  1930  FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany  1935  New Farmers of America (NFA) formed  For black students studying agriculture  1930  FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany  1935  New Farmers of America (NFA) formed  For 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  Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.  Colors were black and gold  Found mostly in southern states

FFA History  1950  Public 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  1950  Public 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

FFA History - Public Law 740  Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program  Classroom/Lab Instruction  FFA  SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)  Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program  Classroom/Lab Instruction  FFA  SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs) FFA ClassroomSAE

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  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  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’s  National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana  The 1990’s  National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

FFA History  2013  The National FFA Convention moves to Louisville, Kentucky  2016 The convention will move back to Indianapolis, Indiana for a seven year stretch.  2013  The National FFA Convention moves to Louisville, Kentucky  2016 The convention will move back to Indianapolis, Indiana for a seven year stretch.

Structure of the FFA

Local Chapter Federation Region North Carolina FFA Association National FFA

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.  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 Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

FFA Officers and Stations

 President  Stationed by the rising sun  Presides over meetings  Vice President  Stationed by the plow  Coordinates committee work and assumes presidential duties in the absence of the president  Secretary  Stationed by the ear of corn  Keeps accurate minutes of chapter meetings  President  Stationed by the rising sun  Presides over meetings  Vice President  Stationed by the plow  Coordinates committee work and assumes presidential duties in the absence of the president  Secretary  Stationed by the ear of corn  Keeps accurate minutes of chapter meetings

FFA Officers and Stations  Treasurer  Stationed by the emblem of George Washington  Keeps financial records  Reporter  Stationed by the American Flag  Informs and reports events  Sentinel  Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship  Assists the president in maintaining order  Treasurer  Stationed by the emblem of George Washington  Keeps financial records  Reporter  Stationed by the American Flag  Informs and reports events  Sentinel  Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship  Assists the president in maintaining order

FFA Officers and Stations  The Advisor  Stationed by the owl  This office held by the agriculture teacher  Minimum of six officers  Additional officers may be established by the local chapter  Chaplin  Historian  The Advisor  Stationed by the owl  This office held by the agriculture teacher  Minimum of six officers  Additional officers may be established by the local chapter  Chaplin  Historian

Ceremonies  Rituals conducted at each meeting  Opening ceremony  Closing ceremony  Outlined in the FFA Student Manual  Rituals conducted at each meeting  Opening ceremony  Closing 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.”  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  Males  Black Socks  White Collared Shirt  Official FFA Tie  Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top  Black shoes  Males  Black Socks  White Collared Shirt  Official FFA Tie  Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top  Black 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  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  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  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  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  Examples  Parliamentary Procedure  Public Speaking  Agricultural Sales  Land Judging  Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership  Examples  Parliamentary Procedure  Public Speaking  Agricultural Sales  Land Judging

Conventions  State FFA Convention  Raleigh  June  National FFA Convention  Indy  Late October  State FFA Convention  Raleigh  June  National FFA Convention  Indy  Late October

North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)  FFA Summer Recreation al Camp  State Leadership Conference  FFA Summer Recreation al Camp  State Leadership Conference

FFA Websites  National FFA Organization   North Carolina FFA Association   National FFA Organization   North Carolina FFA Association 

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.  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  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.  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 seated  Used after passing or rejecting a main motion  Used after the announcement that the meeting is adjourned One Tap  Tells members to be seated  Used after passing or rejecting a main motion  Used 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 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  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.  Should be prepared before the meeting.  A list of what will be discussed at a business meeting.  Should be prepared before the meeting.

Motions

Main motion  Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action  Only one can be on floor or before the group at the same time  Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”  Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action  Only one can be on floor or before the group at the same time  Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”

Main Motion  Requires second  Debatable  Amendable  Majority vote required  Can be reconsidered  Requires second  Debatable  Amendable  Majority vote required  Can be reconsidered

Types of Voting  Quorum – is the amount of people that must be present for the group to make decisions or changes.  2/3 of the total membership stated in the bylaws of the organization.  Majority – One more than ½ the group  Minority- Less than ½ the group  Quorum – is the amount of people that must be present for the group to make decisions or changes.  2/3 of the total membership stated in the bylaws of the organization.  Majority – One more than ½ the group  Minority- Less than ½ the group

Steps in making a Main Motion 1.Address the presiding officer 2.Receive recognition 3.State the motion “I move to…..” or “I move that…” 4.Obtain a “second” (to how that more than one person wants the item of business) 5.Motion is discuss 6.Vote on motion 7.Chair announces results 1.Address the presiding officer 2.Receive recognition 3.State the motion “I move to…..” or “I move that…” 4.Obtain a “second” (to how that more than one person wants the item of business) 5.Motion is discuss 6.Vote on motion 7.Chair announces results

Methods of Voting 1.Voice Vote 2.Visual Standing Show of hands 3.Roll Call 4.Ballot 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”  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  Requires second  Debatable  Amendable  Majority vote required  Can be reconsidered

Adjourn  Used to end a meeting  Wording: “I move to 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  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”  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  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”  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.”  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  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  For the sole purpose of handling a more important item of business  Wording: “I move to lay this motion 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  For the sole purpose of handling a more important item of business  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

Discussion  Gives members opportunities to discuss pros and cons of the main motion.  Requires a 2/3 vote to stop discussion

Previous question  Used to stop debate and vote  Wording: “I move to 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  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.”  The motion should include the number on the committee, how they are appointed, their powers, duties and when to report back.  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.”  The motion should include the number on the committee, how they are appointed, their powers, duties and when to report back.

Refer to committee  Second required  Debatable  Amendable  Can be reconsidered  Majority vote

Suspend the Rules  A motion used to temporarily suspend the rules of an organization  It is not debatable or amendable  Requires a second and a 2/3 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 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

Prepared Public Speaking CDE  Contestants write and deliver a speech

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  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

When Creating a Speech 1.Consider the purpose, audience, and occasion 2.Choose a topic that interests you, that you are knowledgeable about, and one that is of interest to your audience. 3.Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words 4.Gather information from a variety of materials 5.Write down any relevant information including, name of source, web address, page number and author 6.Create an outline to help organize ideas 7.Write the Speech the way you talk 1.Consider the purpose, audience, and occasion 2.Choose a topic that interests you, that you are knowledgeable about, and one that is of interest to your audience. 3.Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words 4.Gather information from a variety of materials 5.Write down any relevant information including, name of source, web address, page number and author 6.Create an outline to help organize ideas 7.Write the Speech the way you talk

Building a Speech Introduction Body Conclusion

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  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  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  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 mirror  Video  Preparation, practice and more practice  Practice in front of others  Have people provide feedback  Watch and listen to yourself  Use a mirror  Video

Delivering a Speech  Stage Presence  posture  appearance  attitude  confidence  personality  poise and body posture  Stage Presence  posture  appearance  attitude  confidence  personality  poise and body posture

Activity  Prepare an Informative Speech on an agricultural topic.  You have 30mins to prepare  You speech is to be a minimum of two minutes and a maximum of five  Please write your speech and you may use your paper when you deliver  Prepare an Informative Speech on an agricultural topic.  You have 30mins to prepare  You speech is to be a minimum of two minutes and a maximum of five  Please write your speech and you may use your paper when you deliver