Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience ESSENTIAL STANDARD 1.00: Understand leadership qualities involved in successful employment.

Objective 1.01 Understand leadership qualities and career building techniques desired by the animal science industry.

Leadership Activity Name in your notebook as many qualities of a good leaders as you can Example: Courage Name a good leader and describe what makes them a good leader Be ready to share your answers

Leadership Integrity Management Honesty Using people, resources, process to reach a goal

Leadership Unselfishness Enthusiasm Placing the desires and welfare of others above yourself Enthusiasm Energy to do a job and the inspiration to encourage others

Leadership Plan Knowledge Able top think through, determine procedures Awareness, understanding

Leadership Loyalty Courage Tact reliable support for an individual, group or cause Courage willing to go forward under difficult conditions Tact saying or doing the right thing without offending

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.

Agriculture Education 3 integral components Classroom/Lab Instruction FFA Leadership Communication Citizenship SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs) FFA Classroom SAE

Structure of the FFA

North Carolina FFA Association Crest FFA Chapter Piedmont Federation Southwest Region North Carolina FFA Association National FFA

Crest FFA Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel Chaplain Historian Parliamentarian

Ceremonies 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.”

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

FFA Websites National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association www.ffa.org North Carolina FFA Association www.ncffa.org

Public Speaking

Types of Speeches Informative gives knowledge or information to audiences

Types of Speeches Persuasive convinces people to believe or do something

Types of Speeches Integrative pep talks, welcome speeches, or an introduction of a speaker

Types of Speeches Prepared speech is written and learned

Types of Speeches Extemporaneous speech with little or no preparation

Variables to Consider Purpose- Why are you giving the speech? Audience- What group is hearing the speech?

Variables to Consider Occasion- What is the event? Content- What is in the speech? Composition- How is the speech written and organized?

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

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 planed words

Delivering a Speech Know your audience and what to expect Stage Presence posture appearance attitude confidence personality poise

Workforce Preparation Resume Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education Should be tailored for each job applied for Purpose is to get an interview Most resumes should be one (1) page, but no more than (2) pages

Workforce Preparation Items to Include in Resume Name and address Objective Education Experience Activities Skills References

Workforce Preparation Cover Letter Preview to your resume Should be brief ½ page, but not more than one (1) page Items to Include Position you are applying for Outline your key selling points Address the needs of your employer Invite employer to contact you

Job Interview Cover letter sent in to assist in establishing an interview date. Follow-up phone call is typically recommended to secure interview. Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to interview as well. Individual should dress in professional attire.

Common questions asked during interview: What are your 3 greatest attributes or strengths? What are your 3 biggest weaknesses or things you would like to improve upon? Where do you want to be in 5 years? What leadership qualities can you bring to our company? Why are you the best candidate for job?

Objective 1.02 Understand parliamentary procedure.

What is Parliamentary Procedure? Parliamentary procedure is a systematic way of organizing meetings. Parliamentary procedure is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

Parliamentary Law Robert’s Rule of Order Rules for conducting a meeting Assures that all sides are treated fairly and that everyone has the opportunity to discuss and vote

Parliamentary Law Main Objective: Focus on one item at a time Extend courtesy to everyone Observe the rule of the majority Ensure the rights of the minority

Methods of Voting Voice Rising Secret Ballot Roll Call

Voting Simple majority Two-thirds majority one vote more than 50% of the votes cast Two-thirds majority 2/3 of the members must be for the motion usually used when the rights of the members are limited

Voting Quorum number of members required to conduct business

Gavel Symbol of authority Meaning of the taps 1 tap means to be seated 2 taps means the meeting is called to order 3 taps means that members should stand Series of taps “be quite and orderly”

Table of Motions Highest Lowest Privileged Incidental Subsidiary Unclassified Lowest

Table of Motions Motions must be higher ranking or arise out of the motion that is on the floor to be made when an item of business is on the floor Example: Adjourn Highest ranking of all motions Can be made at any time

The Gavel The president uses the gavel to control aspects of the meeting. The number of taps determines the meaning.

Presiding Officer Chapter FFA President Must be fair and impartial Must relinquish the chair when the president desires to discuss business

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

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 Debatable Can be reconsidered Not amendable President can debate 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 (Assembly) 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

Limit Debate Allows member to limit or extend debate to a specified time frame. Requires a second Cannot be debated Can be amended Can be reconsidered Requires a 2/3 majority vote

Additional Motions Recess Question of Privilege Suspend the rules Take a break Question of Privilege Matters of comfort Suspend the rules To go against organizational rules

Additional Motions Withdraw a motion Take from the table Rescind Removes an undesirable or unneeded motion Take from the table Bring an item from the table Rescind Undo something that has been voted on prior to actions taking place

ESSENTIAL STANDARD 2.00: Understand Supervised Agricultural Experience Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience ESSENTIAL STANDARD 2.00: Understand Supervised Agricultural Experience

Objective 2.01 Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Entrepreneurship planning, implementing, operating and assuming financial risks in an agricultural business or farming activity raising hogs operating a farm supply store

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Experimental planning and conducting an agricultural experiment using the scientific process or scientific method comparing different levels of protein on animal growth

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Analytical identify an agricultural problem that cannot be solved by experiments and design a plan to investigate and analyze the problem a marketing display

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Placement placing students in jobs outside of regular classroom hours that may be paid or unpaid work working at a farm supply store working on a poultry farm

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Exploratory helps students learn about agriculture and become aware of possible agricultural careers through short times spent observing, shadowing or helping attending a career day interviewing a veterinarian assisting a horse owner

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components Improvement series of activities that improves the value or appearance of the place of employment, school, home or community building a fence computerizing records remodeling a building repairing equipment

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Career Standard of living- pay, location Personal contact- working more with people or with things Educational requirements Practice experiences or skills required Location of employment Your interests, likes and dislikes Working conditions Working hours and time for leisure activities Retirement benefits Your health and happiness 

Steps in Choosing a Career “Consider your interests, abilities, and other characteristics” should be the first step. Narrow the field of jobs. Study the requirements of the job- get good information. Plan for alternative occupations- the first choice may not work out. Prepare a plan for career preparation- early career planning can help you take the right courses in high school Be willing to pay the price for success- education, dedication Get work experience- SAE, coop., part-time job

Objective 2.02 Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

Net Worth Statement Total Assets = current assets + non-current assets

Net Worth Statement Current Assets items that can quickly be converted to cash or that will be sold within 12 months cash on hand checking and savings accounts Stocks Bonds cash in value of life insurance money others owe you

Net Worth Statement Non-Current Assets items that have a useful life of more than one year and are used in the business land

Net Worth Statement Total Liabilities = current liabilities (debts) + non-current liabilities (debts) Current Liabilities- accounts and notes payable. Example: this year’s part of non-current liabilities. Non-Current Liabilities- mortgages and other debts not due this year

Net Worth Statement Net Worth or Owner’s Equity = total assets minus total liabilities

Debt-to-Equity Ratio A measure of a company or individuals net worth compared to the liabilities Indicator of the debt and equity a company is using to finance assets Debt-to-Equity Ratio = total liabilities / net worth

Inventory an itemized list of things owned by a business with the beginning value and depreciated value

Non-Depreciable items that will be used up or sold within a year Feed Supplies Medicines Fertilizer

Depreciable items that have a useful life of more than one year and lose value because of age, wear or becoming out-of-date because of technology advancements Land is NOT depreciable property