1. FFA General Knowledge and History

2. 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.

3. History of FFA 1928------- FFA est. 1944------- FFA Foundation
FFA magazine established
FFA and the NFA merges
Girls allowed in FFA
Name changed from Future Farmers of America to FFA
Construction of National FFA center in
Indiana begins
Doors of FFA Center opens
National meeting will be held in Indiana

4. FFA Emblem
Consist of five symbols which are representative of the history and the goals and the future of the organization

5. The Eagle
Cross section of the ear of corn
Rising sun
The owl
The Plow

6. Motto
Learning to do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

7. The Creed

8. Official Dress Official FFA Jacket
Black Slacks for guys and Black Skirt for gals.
Black Boots or dress shoes
White collared dress shirt
Blue Tie

9. Levels of the FFA
National
State
Area   - 8
District - Sandyland
Local-  Malakoff
We are in the Texas FFA.
We are in the area 8 association.
We are in the Sanyland District.
We are the Malakoff FFA Chapter.
There are 10 areas in The state.
There are 5 districts in the area.

10. Areas of the Texas FFA

11. Districts of Area 8
Centex
Corsicana
Lake Whitney
Sandyland
Waco

12. Essentials of a successful FFA Chapter
Knowledge of the FFA
Diversity of Membership
All Members share Responsiblities
Capable Officers
A Challenging Program of Activities
A workable constitution
Proper Equiptment and Records
Well Planned and Regularly held Meetings
Adequate Financing
School and Community Support

13. Chapter Officers President.....................Carson Street
President Carson Street
Vice President Megan Dalrymple
Secretary Staci Hurt
Treasurer Abby Bateman
Reporter Courtney Wallace
Sentinel Luke Dandridge
Advisor Johnny Iacono

14. Program of Activities
Things that the Chapter plans to do throughout the year.
Provides direction
Provides experience in planning
Serves as a reference in planning
Involves as many members as possible in activities

15. Committees Leadership Healthy lifestyles SAE Careers Recruitment
Finance
Public Relations
Support Group
Environmental
Human Resource
Citizenship
Agriculture awareness
Economic

16. Meeting Room President Reporter Secretary Treasurer Advisor
Vice President
Sentinel

17. Station Markers President------------------Rising Sun
Vice President Plow
Secretary Ear of Corn
Treasurer Bust of Washington
Reporter Flag
Sentinel Shield of Friendship
Advisor Owl

18. Leadership Opportunities in the FFA

19. Leadership Development Events
Chapter Conducting
FFA Radio
Creed Speaking
FFA quiz
Extemporaneous Speaking
FFA Skills
Prepared Public Speaking
Soil Stewardship
Ag Issues
Job Interview
Public Relations

20. Career Development Events
Livestock Judging
Horse Judging
Land Judging
Dairy cattle Judging
Dairy Foods Judging
Ag Mechanics Contest
Tractor troubleshooting
Plant Identification
Poultry Judging
Wildlife
Ag Business Management
Forestry
Nursery/Landscape
Meat Evaluation

21. Supervised Agricultural Education Programs (SAEP)

22. FFA Degrees Discovery – 8th Graders
Greenhand – first year high school students
Chapter FFA degree – second year
Lone Star FFA Degree – State Degree
American FFA Degree – National Degree

23. Membership Types Active – High School Alumni – Former High School
Collegiate – College Students
Honorary – May or may not have been in
FFA in high School

24. TEST REVIEW

25. Know the three target areas of the FFA Mission statement.
Be able to explain the three area of the mission statement.
Be able to name the four levels of the FFA and put them in their proper order.
Know how many state officers there are.
Know how many area officers there are.
Know how many areas there are in the state and which one our chapter is in
Know how many districts there are in our area and which one we are in.
Know how many chapter officers our chapter has and who they are.
Know the timeline of the FFA.

26. Know what the symbols are on the emblem.
Know the motto
Know the list of essentials of a successful FFA chapter.
Define Program of Activities.
Diagram how a meeting room is arranged.
Be able to match officers with station markers.
Define LDE
List LDE Events and be able to explain them.
Define CDE
List CDE Events and be able to explain them.
Define SAEP
Know Degrees
Know Membership types.