The FFA and You! Chapter 20 AgriScience Explorations 2nd Ed 8th Grade Rotation, Spring 2001 Mrs. Sheryl Schlosser

Survey: the chapter Read the introduction Divide into groups of 3 or 4 people you don’t normally work with Share ideas on what you think the chapter is about –come up with 5 ideas per group Compile a master list of student ideas on the board

Student ideas about chapter prior to opening it How education leads to success How to succeed Feel good about what your doing Ideas about your future Opportunity Career Success Becoming active in the FFA Your own personal growth Good Leadership Learning how to work with others Learning by doing Learning about the FFA Advantages of the FFA Learning about your surroundings How does the FFA affects your life and education

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. 1. Explain the purpose and the History of the FFA 2. Describe how to be an FFA member 3. Explain how the FFA is organized 4. Describe the activities offered by the FFA 5. Explain how to be a good FFA member 6. Recite the FFA Creed

Vocabulary Active FFA Membership Career Development Events (CDE) Chapter FFA Degree Charter FFA FFA Advisor FFA Motto National FFA Organization Future Farmers of America Greenhand FFA Degree Leader Leadership Official Dress Personal Growth Proficiency Awards

Introduction Key to Success: –With this key you can open any door –You key can be changed everyday –You key can open any door you want it to even the “glass ceiling” Normal –Take that concept and burn it –You decide what’s normal You can be anything you want

Life is a GAMBLE Are you willing to take the risk……. if so proceed into the door of the unknown world of opportunity

Turning heading & subheading into questions Describe the purpose and history of the FFA? What are and explain the purposes of the FFA? Describe Leadership? Describe Personal Growth? Describe Career Success? Describe and compare the history of the FFA now and then?

Questions con’t How do you become an FFA member? What is active membership and list degree requirements? Compare other types of membership? What activities are available w/n the FFA? Define Career Development Events and Proficiency Awards? How do you become a good FFA member? What are member responsibilities?

What are the purposes of the FFA? Scholarship Cooperation Recreation Service Thrift Improved Agriculture Leadership Citizenship Patriotism Character The purpose of the FFA is to develop:

Improved Agriculture Helps students to understand how life has been made easier through improvements in agriculture –milking dairy cows cows by machine twice / 3 times a day cows by hand twice a day –tractors - 1acre field feeds 20 people by hand 5 farmers with 5 acres = 500 people 1 farmer with a tractor 1000 acres = 20,000 people

Leadership Ability to influence other people to meet individual or group goals –You need to decide where you want to be :LEAD, FOLLOW or GET OUT OF THE WAY –You have to decide what role is best suited for each situation –You have to be able to assume all roles or change your role very quickly in some situations

Citizenship Being a productive member of society –if you don’t have to be on welfare or food stamps to survive then DON’T –When you have your hand out ….. Are you offering or asking for something

Patriotism Loyalty and love for one’s country You have to be loyal to what you believe in Make decision’s in life and get off the fence

Character Morals or values What you believe in or stand for What kind of person are you? How do people look at you? –Are you honest? –Are you a thief?

Scholarship Academics –strive to be the best students you can be –work hard and obtain good grades –if you need help with an assignment have the courage to ask Albert Einstein was learning disabled

Cooperation The act or practice of cooperating To work together towards a common end or purpose What happens when people don’t cooperate? What happens when they do?

Recreation Allows students to have fun with each other –camps, basketball

Service Helping others Employment in duties or work for another Helping other students or community members Service with a SMILE….... Whether it’s cleaning floors or being the President of the US

Thrift Wise economy in the management of money and other resources –using time wisely Wisely economical –thrift stores

Being active in the FFA allows opportunities too... TRAVEL HAVE FUN MEET PEOPLE

The FFA stresses three closely related areas: LEADERSHIP PERSONAL GROWTH CAREER SUCCESS

Describe Leadership? Ability to influence other people to meet individual or group goals A leader is a person who helps others meet their goals With a little practice these traits can be learned by anyone –personal skills –“how to” skills –“thinking” skills –“people”skills

Leaders are not born…. They are EDUCATED

Personal skills Traits that make it easy for people to follow the leader –responsibility –hard working –share responsibility

“How to” skills Helps a leader to share responsibility –organizational skills –organizes meetings –public speaking –written communication

“Thinking” skills Enables a leader to think and assess problems –analyzing situations –anticipate problems –seeing opportunities

“People” skills Helps leader relate to others –trustworthy –respect others –positive attitude –good communication skills

Describe Personal Growth? Developing skills to have a good life Leadership skills + Career skills = Personal Growth Social behavior –manners - help us respect others Citizenship skills –obey laws, vote, make your community a good place to live

How to shake hands: use in saying hello or goodbye, sealing business deals 1. Use right hand 2. Grasp - palm to palm (don’t squeeze) 3. Shake don’t pump 4. Release after a few seconds 5. Eye contact 6. Smile 7. Speak

Describe Career Success? Helps people develop skills to begin and advance in careers Recognizes excellence Applied through Agricultural Education and SAE to gain practical experience in many areas –some do research others raise animals or crops

Describe and compare the history of the FFA now and then It has always been the students first – their needs, interests, and goals You have to know where you have been….. to know where you are going

History con’t 1920’s Future Farmers of America was founded by Henry Groseclose in rural Virginia st FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri - 33 delegates 1934 all states except Rhode Island had FFA 1939 National FFA Camp on land which belonged to George Washington in in Alexandria, Virginia. (The camp later became the National FFA Center.)

History con’t 1944 National FFA Foundation was formed to use funds from business and industry to support FFA activities Public Law 740 was passed by Congress granting the FFA a federal charter The National Future Farmer magazine was started.

History con’t 1965 Consolidation with the New Farmers of America (NFA) strengthened the FFA. (NFA was an organization similar to the FFA for African American students.) 1969 Female students were allowed to become members National FFA Alumni Association was formed.

History con’t 1988 Name of the organization was changed to National FFA Organization Name of The National Future Farmer magazine was changed to New Horizons National FFA Center moved from Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN The National FFA Convention was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

How do you become a member? Kinds of FFA Membership 1. Active 2. Alumni 3. Collegiate 4. Honorary

What is active membership? Students enrolled in agricultural classes in grades 7-12 Pay local, State and National Dues $10 Be interested in FFA Attend meetings on a regular basis Participate in activities 4 categories of active status –Greenhand, Chapter Farmer, State Degree, American Farmer

Greenhand versus Chapter farmer Greenhand –Enrolled in Ag with a plan for an SAE –Learn Creed, Motto, Salute and Mission –Explain colors and emblem –Demo code of ethics and proper jacket use –history, constitutions and bylaws, POA –Access to manual and handbook Chapter –Received Greenhand –180hrs class time –3 activities –earned or invested $150 or worked 45 hours –Lead a 15 min group discussion –5 Parli Pro activities –progress towards goal –C average in all classes

Compare other memberships? Alumni - former members and others interested in the FFA organization Collegiate - students enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college Honorary - adults who have been supportive of the FFA, voted on by members

What activities are available with in the FFA? Something for everyone

Define Career Development Events and Proficiency Awards Career Development Events –Allow members to show the skills learned in the classroom or through SAE’s –either individual or group competitions –can earn cash, travel and scholarships Proficiency Awards –allows students to compete for top achievement in a skill area at local, State and National levels –based on SAE’s –can earn cash, travel and scholarships

How do I become a good FFA member? More than just paying dues Know about the organization and its impressive heritage Be able to: –State the motto –Explain the colors –Describe the FFA emblem –Explain the official dress –Recite the FFA creed

FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

Colors of the FFA The colors of the FFA are National Blue and Corn Gold. Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national organization. Gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown in every state.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The FFA emblem was designed with much thought and meaning. It is made up of five symbols.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem A cross-section of an ear of corn. The symbol of corn represents our common agricultural interests, is native to America, and is grown in every state.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The eagle. This is symbolic of the national scope of the FFA.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The rising sun. It symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence that FFA members have in the future.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The plow. It is a symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The owl. It symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.

Symbols of the FFA Emblem The words “Agricultural Education“ surround the letters “FFA.” This tells us that FFA is an important part of agriculture and agribusiness programs.

Some Guidelines For Wearing the FFA Jacket 1. It should only be worn by FFA members. 2. It should always be clean and neat. 3. It should only have the names of the state association and local chapter on the back. Individual’s name and office of honor should be on the front.

Some Guidelines For Wearing the FFA Jacket 4. It should be worn with the zipper fastened to all official FFA occasions. 5. It should not be worn with apparel bearing the insignia of other organizations. 6. It should be worn with no more than three medals beneath the individual’s name.

The FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

The FFA Creed I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fond- ness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

The FFA Creed I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

The FFA Creed I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

The FFA Creed I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

What are the member responsibilities? Learn about the FFA Participate Volunteer for committees and to be an officer support all members Participate in leadership development activities Have a good SAE Keep good records Take studies seriously Respect others Avoid substance that can harm you Practice good eating and sleeping habits Follow school and community rules Strive to develop good human relation skills Tell others of FFA

Where to get more information FFA Student Handbook FFA official Manual You FFA Advisor Older FFA members

See if you have attained understanding of the FFA What is the early history of the FFA? What does the FFA strive to achieve, 3 things? Briefly explain each What are the 4 kinds of FFA membership? What are major requirements for active membership? What are the 3 levels of the FFA organization?

Review con’t How is the National Organization administered? What is a career development event? Give 2 examples? What is a proficiency award? Give 2 examples? What is the FFA Motto? What are the official FFA colors?

Review con’t What are the main items in the FFA emblem? Briefly explain each What is official dress for males and for females? What are the responsibilities of FFA members? Explain 2

Match these terms with the definitions on the next slide FFA FFA Motto Proficiency Awards FFA Advisor Personal Growth CDE Active FFA Membership charter

Match terms to these choices 1. Kind of membership for high school students 2. Official designation of a chapter 3. 3 letters symbolizing the National FFA Organization 4. Developing skills for a good life 5. FFA activities that allow demonstration of skills 6. An Ag teacher responsible for the chapter words that guide FFA members Awards for members who excel in certain areas

Are you ready for the test If not go through this slide show again and good luck