1. Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience
ESSENTIAL STANDARD 1.00: Understand leadership qualities involved in successful employment.

2. Objective 1.01
Understand leadership qualities and career building techniques desired by the animal science industry.

3. Leadership
Activity
Name in your notebook as many qualities of a good leaders as you can
Example: Courage
Name a good leader and describe what makes them a good leader
Be ready to share your answers

4. Leadership Integrity Management Honesty
Using people, resources, process to reach a goal

5. Leadership Unselfishness Enthusiasm
Placing the desires and welfare of others above yourself
Enthusiasm
Energy to do a job and the inspiration to encourage others

6. Leadership Plan Knowledge Able top think through, determine procedures
Awareness, understanding

7. Leadership Loyalty Courage Tact
reliable support for an individual, group or cause
Courage
willing to go forward under difficult conditions
Tact
saying or doing the right thing without offending

8. 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.

9. Agriculture Education
3 integral components
Classroom/Lab Instruction
FFA
Leadership
Communication
Citizenship
SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)
FFA
Classroom
SAE

10. Structure of the FFA

11. North Carolina FFA Association
Crest FFA Chapter
Piedmont Federation
Southwest Region
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA

12. Crest FFA Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Reporter
Sentinel
Chaplain
Historian
Parliamentarian

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

14. 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.”

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

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

17. Public Speaking

18. Types of Speeches Informative
gives knowledge or information to audiences

19. Types of Speeches Persuasive
convinces people to believe or do something

20. Types of Speeches Integrative
pep talks, welcome speeches, or an introduction of a speaker

21. Types of Speeches
Prepared
speech is written and learned

22. Types of Speeches
Extemporaneous
speech with little or no preparation

23. Variables to Consider Purpose- Why are you giving the speech?
Audience- What group is hearing the speech?

24. Variables to Consider Occasion- What is the event?
Content- What is in the speech?
Composition- How is the speech written and organized?

25. Building a Speech
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

26. 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

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

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

29. Delivering a Speech Know your audience and what to expect
Stage Presence
posture
appearance
attitude
confidence
personality
poise

30. Workforce Preparation
Resume
Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education
Should be tailored for each job applied for
Purpose is to get an interview
Most resumes should be one (1) page, but no more than (2) pages

31. Workforce Preparation
Items to Include in Resume
Name and address
Objective
Education
Experience
Activities
Skills
References

32. Workforce Preparation
Cover Letter
Preview to your resume
Should be brief ½ page, but not more than one (1) page
Items to Include
Position you are applying for
Outline your key selling points
Address the needs of your employer
Invite employer to contact you

33. Job Interview
Cover letter sent in to assist in establishing an interview date.
Follow-up phone call is typically recommended to secure interview.
Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to interview as well.
Individual should dress in professional attire.

34. Common questions asked during interview:
What are your 3 greatest attributes or strengths?
What are your 3 biggest weaknesses or things you would like to improve upon?
Where do you want to be in 5 years?
What leadership qualities can you bring to our company?
Why are you the best candidate for job?

35. Objective 1.02
Understand parliamentary procedure.

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

37. Parliamentary Law Robert’s Rule of Order
Rules for conducting a meeting
Assures that all sides are treated fairly and that everyone has the opportunity to discuss and vote

38. Parliamentary Law Main Objective: Focus on one item at a time
Extend courtesy to everyone
Observe the rule of the majority
Ensure the rights of the minority

39. Methods of Voting
Voice
Rising
Secret Ballot
Roll Call

40. Voting Simple majority Two-thirds majority
one vote more than 50% of the votes cast
Two-thirds majority
2/3 of the members must be for the motion
usually used when the rights of the members are limited

41. Voting
Quorum
number of members required to conduct business

42. Gavel Symbol of authority Meaning of the taps 1 tap means to be seated
2 taps means the meeting is called to order
3 taps means that members should stand
Series of taps
“be quite and orderly”

43. Table of Motions Highest Lowest Privileged Incidental Subsidiary
Unclassified
Lowest

44. Table of Motions
Motions must be higher ranking or arise out of the motion that is on the floor to be made when an item of business is on the floor
Example: Adjourn
Highest ranking of all motions
Can be made at any time

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

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

47. Motions

48. 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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

55. Appeal Debatable Can be reconsidered Not amendable
President can debate
Can be reconsidered
Not amendable
Majority vote required

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

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

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

59. Division of the House (Assembly)
Not debatable
Not Amendable
Does not require second
Cannot be reconsidered
No vote required

60. 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”

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

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

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

64. 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.”

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

66. Limit Debate
Allows member to limit or extend debate to a specified time frame.
Requires a second
Cannot be debated
Can be amended
Can be reconsidered
Requires a 2/3 majority vote

67. Additional Motions Recess Question of Privilege Suspend the rules
Take a break
Question of Privilege
Matters of comfort
Suspend the rules
To go against organizational rules

68. Additional Motions Withdraw a motion Take from the table Rescind
Removes an undesirable or unneeded motion
Take from the table
Bring an item from the table
Rescind
Undo something that has been voted on prior to actions taking place

69. ESSENTIAL STANDARD 2.00: Understand Supervised Agricultural Experience
Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience
ESSENTIAL STANDARD 2.00: Understand Supervised Agricultural Experience

70. Objective 2.01
Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

71. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Entrepreneurship
planning, implementing, operating and assuming financial risks in an agricultural business or farming activity
raising hogs
operating a farm supply store

72. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Experimental
planning and conducting an agricultural experiment using the scientific process or scientific method
comparing different levels of protein on animal growth

73. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Analytical
identify an agricultural problem that cannot be solved by experiments and design a plan to investigate and analyze the problem
a marketing display

74. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Placement
placing students in jobs outside of regular classroom hours that may be paid or unpaid work
working at a farm supply store
working on a poultry farm

75. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Exploratory
helps students learn about agriculture and become aware of possible agricultural careers through short times spent observing, shadowing or helping
attending a career day
interviewing a veterinarian
assisting a horse owner

76. Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components
Improvement
series of activities that improves the value or appearance of the place of employment, school, home or community
building a fence
computerizing records
remodeling a building
repairing equipment

77. Factors to Consider When Selecting a Career
Standard of living- pay, location
Personal contact- working more with people or with things
Educational requirements
Practice experiences or skills required
Location of employment
Your interests, likes and dislikes
Working conditions
Working hours and time for leisure activities
Retirement benefits
Your health and happiness 

78. Steps in Choosing a Career
“Consider your interests, abilities, and other characteristics” should be the first step.
Narrow the field of jobs.
Study the requirements of the job- get good information.
Plan for alternative occupations- the first choice may not work out.
Prepare a plan for career preparation- early career planning can help you take the right courses in high school
Be willing to pay the price for success- education, dedication
Get work experience- SAE, coop., part-time job

79. Objective 2.02
Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

80. Net Worth Statement
Total Assets = current assets + non-current assets

81. Net Worth Statement Current Assets
items that can quickly be converted to cash or that will be sold within 12 months
cash on hand
checking and savings accounts
Stocks
Bonds
cash in value of life insurance money others owe you

82. Net Worth Statement Non-Current Assets
items that have a useful life of more than one year and are used in the business
land

83. Net Worth Statement
Total Liabilities = current liabilities (debts) + non-current liabilities (debts)
Current Liabilities- accounts and notes payable. Example: this year’s part of non-current liabilities.
Non-Current Liabilities- mortgages and other debts not due this year

84. Net Worth Statement
Net Worth or Owner’s Equity = total assets minus total liabilities

85. Debt-to-Equity Ratio
A measure of a company or individuals net worth compared to the liabilities
Indicator of the debt and equity a company is using to finance assets
Debt-to-Equity Ratio = total liabilities / net worth

86. Inventory
an itemized list of things owned by a business with the beginning value and depreciated value

87. Non-Depreciable items that will be used up or sold within a year Feed
Supplies
Medicines
Fertilizer

88. Depreciable
items that have a useful life of more than one year and lose value because of age, wear or becoming out-of-date because of technology advancements
Land is NOT depreciable property