1. CHAPTER OPERATIONS
Original PowerPoint Created by Ron Smoak for Lowndes High School FFA
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
May 2007

2. Operational Guidelines
1. Knowledge of the FFA
2. All Members Share Responsibility
3. Capable Officers
4. A Challenging Program of Activities
5. Workable Constitution & Bylaws
6. Proper Equipment & Records
7. Well-planned, Regular Chapter Meetings

3. Guidelines (Cont.) 8. Adequate Financing 9. School & Community Support
10. Chapter Resource File

4. Chapter Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter
Sentinel

5. Offices & Symbols President -- Rising Sun Vice-President -- Plow
Secretary -- Ear of Corn
Treasurer -- Bust of Washington
Reporter -- American Flag
Sentinel -- Shield of Friendship
Advisor -- Owl

6. Officers & Duties President - Preside over Meetings
Vice-President - Assume Duties of President if necessary
Secretary - Keep minutes of Chapter Meetings
Treasurer - Present monthly report on finances at Chapter Meetings

7. Duties (Cont)
Reporter - Release news & information to local & regional news media
Sentinel - Assist the president in maintaining order
Advisor - Supervise & Advise Chapter activities year-round

8. Program of Activities
Defines chapter goals and outlines steps needed to meet goals. Goals should be: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and trackable.
Serves as a written guide for administrators, advisory committee, alumni, and others with a calendar of events the chapter will follow.
Key is to a successful POA is to have every member involved in carrying out the activities.

9. Program of Activities cont’d
Well-planned POA will
Ensure chapter activities meet the needs of the members
Provide direction year to year
Lead to a workable budget
Provide experience in planning
Serve as a reference point throughout the year

10. Use of the Gavel 1. One (1) tap of gavel - Be seated or Motion passed
2. Two (2) taps of gavel - Call to order
3. Three (3) taps of gavel - Stand

11. Meeting Room Arrangement
President - Front of Room - Behind Podium
Vice-President - Back of Room - Facing President
Secretary - On the Left, near the President
Treasurer - On the Right, away from the President
Reporter - On the Right, near the President

12. Room Arrangement (Cont)
Sentinel - By the Door
Advisor - On Left, away from President

13. Sample Order of Business
1. Opening Ceremony
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
3. Officer Reports
4. Old or Unfinished Business
5. New Business
6. Guest Speaker
7. Closing Ceremony

14. FFA Members! Why Are We Here?
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”