1. Your FFA Program
Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

2. Objective 1.01
Discuss the organization available for students in Horticulture.

3. 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.

4. What is FFA?
…an organization of high school students in agricultural education
students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

5. FFA History

6. 1917 – Smith-Hughes Act Named after a senator from Georgia.
Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes
Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

7. 1920’s Future Farmer Clubs Virginia was the first Boys only
North Carolina
Young Tar Heel Farmers

8. 1928 – Future Farmers of America
FFA was established
The 1st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri
The first dues were 10 cents

9. FFA History 1930 1935 FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany
New Farmers of America (NFA) formed
For black students studying agriculture

10. New Farmers of America
Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.
Colors were black and gold
Found mostly in southern states

11. FFA History 1950 Public Law 740 Gave the FFA a federal charter
The law said that each school teaching agriculture must have an FFA program
Revised in 1998
Currently public Law

12. FFA History - Public Law 740
Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program
Classroom/Lab Instruction
FFA
SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)
FFA
Classroom
SAE

13. FFA History 1965 1969 1971 FFA and the NFA merge
Girls were admitted into the FFA
1971
National FFA Alumni Association was founded
Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members

14. FFA History
1988
Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization
1989
National Future Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

15. FFA History
The 1990’s
National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

16. FFA History 2013 The National FFA Convention moves to
Louisville, Kentucky

17. Structure of the FFA

18. North Carolina FFA Association
East Wilkes FFA Chapter
Foothills Federation
Northwest Region
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA

19. National Officer Team Comprised of six student officers President
Secretary
Four Vice Presidents

20. Clay Sapp
The current National FFA President.
He is from Florida

21. Dr. Steve Brown Currently the National FFA Advisor
Employed by the Department of Education

22. North Carolina State FFA Officers
Made up of six students from across North Carolina
President
Five Vice-Presidents

23. East Wilkes FFA Officers
President
Ethan Baker
Vice President
Kayla Shore
Secretary
Shyanne Harris
Treasurer
Lydia Burcham
Reporter
Kayla Mounce
Sentinel
Grey Billings
Chaplain
Marlissa McCann
Historian
LeeAnn Byrd

24. Northwest Regional FFA Officers
Composed of at least six members from the region
At least one officer is elected from each federation

25. The FFA Emblem

26. The Ear of Corn
Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.
A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

27. The Eagle
A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

28. The Rising Sun
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

29. The Plow
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

30. The Owl
Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

31. Words of FFA & Agricultural Education
“Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

32. The FFA Official Colors
National Blue
Corn
Gold

33. Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve
The FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

34. FFA Code of Ethics
FFA has established guidelines for member actions and behavior
All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by.
This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules.

35. FFA Officers and Stations

36. FFA Officers and Stations
President
Stationed by the rising sun
Vice President
Stationed by the plow
Secretary
Stationed by the ear of corn

37. FFA Officers and Stations
Treasurer
Stationed by the emblem of George Washington
Reporter
Stationed by the American Flag
Sentinel
Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship

38. FFA Officers and Stations
The Advisor
Stationed by the owl
This office held by the agriculture teacher
Minimum of six officers
Additional officers may be established by the local chapter
Chaplin
Historian

39. Ceremonies Rituals conducted at each meeting
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

40. 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.”

41. Closing Ceremony- The FFA Salute
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

42. FFA Official Dress Males Black Socks White Collared Shirt
Official FFA Tie
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

43. FFA Official Dress Females Black skirt of appropriate length or Slacks
White Collared Blouse
Official FFA Scarf
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

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

45. Types of FFA Membership
Active
Students in middle school, high school, and college (up to age 21)
Alumni
Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA
Collegiate
Honorary
Local, state and national levels

46. FFA Programs of Activities (POA)
It is a plan that directs chapter activities
Activities are determined by the student membership of the local chapter
Committees are appointed to look at different areas of the POA
Voted on by the total membership

47. Career Development Events
Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership
Examples
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Speaking
Agricultural Sales
Land Judging

48. Conventions State FFA Convention National FFA Convention Raleigh June
Louisville
Late October

49. North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)
FFA Summer Recreational Camp
State Leadership Conference

50. FFA Websites National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association
North Carolina FFA Association

51. Parliamentary Procedures and Public Speaking
Essential Standard 1.0: Examine leadership opportunities related to horticulture industry

52. Objective 1.02
Demonstrate parliamentary procedures and public speaking used in Horticulture Business Meetings

53. Organizing your FFA Meetings Using
Parliamentary Procedure

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

55. Purposes of Parliamentary Procedure
To focus on one item at a time
Extends courtesy to everyone
Observes the rule of the majority
Ensures the rights of the minority

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

57. Number of taps One Tap Tells members to be seated
Used after passing or rejecting a main motion
Used after the announcement that the meeting is adjourned

58. Number of taps Two taps -calls the meeting to order Three taps
-symbol to rise during opening/closing ceremonies
Series of taps
-used to bring the group to order

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

60. Agenda
A list of what will be discussed at a business meeting. The agenda should be prepared before the meeting.

61. Motions

62. 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”

63. Main Motion Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required
Can be reconsidered

64. Steps in making a Main Motion
Address the presiding officer
Receive recognition
State the motion
Obtain a “second”
Discussion
Vote
Presiding officer announces results

65. Types of Voting Voice Vote Visual Roll Call Ballot Standing
Show of hands
Roll Call
Ballot

66. Amendments Used to change a main motion
3 ways to amend: addition, substitution, striking out
Wording: “I move to amend the motion”

67. Amendments Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required
Can be reconsidered

68. Adjourn
Used to end a meeting
Wording: “I move to adjourn”

69. Adjourn Cannot be debated Cannot be amended Cannot be reconsidered
Requires second
Requires majority vote

70. Appeal Changes a decision made by the chair
Wording: “I appeal the decision of the chair”

71. Appeal Requires a second Debatable Can be reconsidered Not amendable
Majority vote required

72. Point of Order
Used when one believes a parliamentary error has been made
Wording: “I rise to a point of order”

73. Point of order Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require second
Cannot be reconsidered
No vote required

74. Division of the House Calls for a counted vote
Wording: “I call for a division of the house.”

75. Division of the House Not debatable Not Amendable
Does not require second
Cannot be reconsidered
No vote required

76. 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”

77. Lay on the table Requires second Not debatable Not amendable
Cannot be reconsidered
Majority vote

78. Previous question Used to stop debate and vote
Wording: “I move to previous question”

79. Previous question Second required Not debatable Not amendable
Can be reconsidered before vote
2/3 vote required

80. 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.”

81. Refer to committee Second required Debatable Amendable
Can be reconsidered
Majority vote

82. MISSION POSSIBLE
Your mission should you choose to accept it (and you will), is to hold a meeting using parliamentary practices based on one of the following topics:
FFA Camp
FFA convention
Chapter banquet
Chapter fundraising

83. Public Speaking

84. Communicating with others
Oral Communication is one of the most important factors in being successful

85. Speeches Types Methods for delivery Prepared Informative Persuasive
Extemporaneous
Speech with little or no preparation
A speech that is delivered without being written word-for-word
Prepared

86. Building a Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

87. Creating a Speech
Purpose
Audience
Occasion

88. Topic Choose a topic that interest you
Choose a topic you are knowledgeable about
Choose a topic of interest to your audience

89. Writing a Speech
Brainstorm with a list of topics and write down key words.
Gather information from a variety of materials, books, internet, personal interviews, etc.
Write down your ideas including, name of source, web addresses, page numbers, and author.

90. Writing a Speech Cont.
Create an outline to help you organize your ideas.
Write the speech the way you talk

91. 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

92. Body The largest part of the speech
Contains the information you want to tell
Consist of several major points surrounded by a central objective

93. Conclusion Remind the audience of the objective or topic
Move people to action
Use powerful well planned words

94. Keys to a good Speech Preparation, practice and more practice
Practice in front of others
Have people provide feedback
Watch and listen to yourself
Use a mirror
Video

95. Delivering a Speech Stage Presence posture appearance attitude
confidence
personality
poise and body posture