Describe the duties and responsibilities of the chapter FFA officers.

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I. Chapter officers serve a vital function in the FFA organization. The general duties for each officer are as follows:

A. The President is symbolized by “the rising sun”. The President’s duties include: 1. Appointing committees and serving on them as ex-officio member. 2. Coordinating chapter activities. 3. Evaluating the progress of the POA (program of activities) committee. 4. Representing the chapter in official and public relation events.

B. The Vice-President is symbolized by “the plow”. This officer’s duties are to: 1. Assume all duties of the president if necessary. 2. Develop the POA and serves as ex- officio member on all committees. 3. Coordinate all committee work. 4. Establish and maintain the chapter resource file.

C. The Secretary is symbolized by “the ear of corn”. The Secretary’s duties include: 1. Preparing and posting meeting agenda. 2. Preparing and presenting meeting minutes. 3. Placing all committee reports in designated area. 4. Being responsible for chapter correspondence.

Secretary duties - cont. 5. Maintaining member attendance and activity records. 6. Keeping POA wall chart current. 7. Preparing materials for each meeting.

D. The Treasurer is symbolized by the “bust of Washington”. This officer’s duties are to: 1. Receives, records, and deposits FFA funds. 2. Present monthly Treasurer’s reports at meetings. 3. Collect dues. 4. Maintain a neat and accurate Treasurer’s book. 5. Prepare and submit membership roster. 6. Serve as chairperson for the Finance Committee.

E. The Reporter is symbolized by “the American Flag”. The Reporter’s duties are to: 1. Plan public information programs with radio, TV, and news media. 2. Send news releases to local and regional media. 3. Publish a chapter newsletter. 4. Prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook. 5. Send stories to area, district, and state FFA reporters. 6. Serve as chapter photographer.

F. The Sentinel is symbolized by “the Shield of Friendship”. The Sentinel’s responsibilities include: 1. Assisting the president in maintaining order. 2. Keeping the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition. 3. Greeting guests and visitors. 4. Keeping the meeting room comfortable. 5. Taking charge of candidates for degree ceremonies. 6. Assisting with special features and refreshments.

G. The Advisor is symbolized “by the owl”. The Advisor is responsible for: 1. Supervising chapter activities. 2. Informing prospective students and their parents about FFA. 3. Instructing students in leadership and personal development. 4. Building school and community support. 5. Encouraging member involvement. 6. Preparing students for events and activities.

H. There are also other officers that serve the FFA Chapter. These may or may not be elected positions: 1. The Historian - maintains the chapter’s scrapbook and assists reporter. 2. The Parliamentarian - rules on questions of parliamentary procedure. 3. The Chaplain - presents the invocation at chapter functions.

What are the characteristics of a good leader?

II. Chapter leaders should strive to lead by example and encourage fellow members to participate in chapter activities.

A. There are ten characteristics of a good FFA leader: 1. Fosters active participation. 2. Promotes group cooperation. 3. Obtains information for group use. 4. Encourages opinion and solution giving. 5. Stimulates critical thinking and evaluation.

Ten Characterisitcs - cont. 6. Welcomes all suggestions. 7. Encourages differences as well as agreement in opinions. 8. Neutral in issues and sees both sides. 9. Attempts to change behavior of “troublesome participants”. 10. Constantly charts group progress.

B. The uniform worn by FFA members is called the official dress.

1. The official dress for males includes: a. Black slacks. b. White shirt. c. Official FFA tie. d. Black shoes and socks. e. FFA jacket zipped to the top.

2. The official dress for females includes: a. Black skirt or slacks. b. White blouse. c. Official FFA scarf. d. Black shoes. e. FFA jacket zipped to the top.

3. The jacket should always: a. Be neat and clean. b. Have proper name, pins, and lettering.

C. Four areas important to leadership include: 1. Influence - encouraging an individual or group to take action. 2. Process - includes encouraging people and being respected by the group; helping others find answers. 3. Relationship - must involve respect between leader and followers. 4. Service - must often sacrifice their own wishes for the welfare of the group.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officers. 2. Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leader.

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