FFA and Leadership Foundations FFA Foundations FFA and Leadership Foundations AFNR-BAS-2: Relate the role of the FFA student organization in the students’ personal development.

FFA Back in the Day 1917: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture courses. (both Smith and Hughes were Georgia Congressmen) www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Back in the Day 1928: the Future Farmers of America was founded during the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Missouri www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Back in the Day 1950: Public Law 740 passed U.S. Congress granting FFA a federal charter and officially making FFA an “intracurricular” part of agriculture education www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Back in the Day 1965: the FFA absorbed the New Farmers of America an organization for African-American students followed the desegregation of schools increased membership 1969: girls allowed membership www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Back in the Day 1988: changed the name to The National FFA Organization to reflect the increase in the diversity of agriculture agriculture had grown beyond production farming to include areas such as science, technology, and business www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Henry Groseclose: known as “The Father of FFA” because his Future Farmers of Virginia Club inspired other states which led to the formation of the Future Farmers of America www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Leslie Applegate: first national FFA president he was from New Jersey www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces E.M. Tiffany: author of The FFA Creed which was officially adopted by the FFA in 1930 www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Kansas City, Missouri: birthplace of the FFA and home to the National FFA Convention for 71 years www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Alexandria, Virginia: where the National FFA Headquarters were established on land formerly owned by George Washington www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Louisville, Kentucky: site of the National FFA Convention after moving from Kansas City held there from 1999 - 2005 and 2013 - 2016 www.OneLessThing.net

FFA Places and Faces Indianapolis, Indiana: current home of The National FFA Center; site of the National FFA Convention from 2006 - 2012 National Convention will be held there again beginning in 2017 www.OneLessThing.net

FFA, Be a Part of it Four Types of FFA Membership: Active: active middle and high school students enrolled in an agriculture education class Collegiate: college students interested in agriculture careers Alumni: former active members and other FFA supporters Honorary: given to individuals who have provided outstanding service to the FFA and agriculture education www.OneLessThing.net

Live it, Earn it Discovery Degree: for middle school students Greenhand Degree: for first-year agriculture education students in grades 9-12 Chapter Degree: for second- and third-year agriculture education students in grades 9-12 State Degree: for third- and fourth-year agriculture education students in grades 9-12 American Degree: the highest degree; students must have graduated and been out of high school for at least one year www.OneLessThing.net

Words to Live By The FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve www.OneLessThing.net

The FFA Mission Statement: Words to Live By The FFA Mission Statement: 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. www.OneLessThing.net

A Symbol of Pride – The FFA Emblem Eagle – national pride, freedom Cross-section of Ear of Corn – unity Words – FFA is intracurricular Owl – wisdom Rising Sun – progress, a new day Plow – hard work, labor, tillage www.OneLessThing.net

Dress for Success Official Dress is the “uniform” of the FFA and a nationally recognized symbol of the FFA the jacket should only be worn by members and always zipped all the way up includes the jacket worn with: black pants (or skirt for girls) white shirt with a collar FFA tie or scarf black shoes (and socks/hose) www.OneLessThing.net

Opening Ceremonies Officer Stations President – by the rising sun Vice President – by the plow Secretary – by the ear of corn Treasurer – by the emblem of Washington Reporter – by the flag Sentinel – by the door Advisor – by the owl

Opening Ceremonies Officer Stations by the door Secretary Advisor Sentinel by the ear of corn by the owl Vice President President by the rising sun by the plow Reporter Treasurer by the emblem of Washington by the flag

president "The rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our president, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness and into the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation." Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure. www.OneLessThing.net

Vice- President "The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much. My duties require me to assist at all times in directing the work of our organization. I preside over meetings in the absence of our president, whose place is beneath the rising sun." Assume all duties of the president if necessary. www.OneLessThing.net

secretary "I keep an accurate record of all meetings and correspond with other secretaries wherever corn is grown and FFA members meet." Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting. www.OneLessThing.net

reporter "As the flag covers the United States of America, so I strive to inform the people in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization that reaches from the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii." Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story. www.OneLessThing.net

Treasurer "I keep a record of receipts and disbursements just as Washington kept his farm accounts-carefully and accurately. I encourage thrift among the members and strive to build up our financial standing through savings and investments. George Washington was better able to serve his country because he was financially independent." Receive, record and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts. www.OneLessThing.net

Sentinel "Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome. I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia. I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in maintaining order." Assist the president in maintaining order. www.OneLessThing.net

Advisor "The owl is a time-honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being older than the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from time to time, as the need arises. I hope that my advice will always be based on true knowledge and ripened with wisdom." Supervise chapter activities year-round. www.OneLessThing.net

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