1. Banquet Planning By: Lauren Zbyszinski and Patrick Bray

2. What is the most important event held in the FFA? So why is it not held at every chapter?

3. What is a Banquet? “An event that celebrates the year’s accomplishments and recognizes member achievements.”

4. Why Is It Important to Recognize People? “The Banquet is a great opportunity to work with other chapter members and practice the leadership skills you have developed.”

5. Who Do We Recognize? MembersSupporters AlumniParents AdvisorsIndustries VolunteersDonators

6. How Do We Recognize? ScholarshipLeadership LetterSupporters HonoraryAlumni ParentsDegrees Most Improved MemberProficiency Advisor Students who’s Parents where in FFA

7. Proficiency Awards Agricultural Communications Agricultural Mechanics Technical Systems Designs and Fabrication Repair and Maintenance Energy Systems Agricultural Processing Agricultural Sales and Service Aquaculture Beef Production Dairy Production Diversified Agricultural Production Diversified Crop Production Diversified Horticulture Diversified Livestock Production Emerging Agricultural Technology Environmental Science and Natural Resources Equine Science Fiber and Oil Crop Production Floriculture Food Science and Technology Forage Production Forest Management and Products Fruit and Vegetable Grain Production Home and Community Development Landscape Management Nursery Operations Oil Crop Production Outdoor Production Poultry Production Sheep Production Small Animal Production and Care Specialty Animal Production Specialty Crop Production Swine Production Turf Grass Management Wildlife Production & Management

8. When To Hold A Banquet… “Often Held In The Spring, the chapter banquet is the highlight of the year for many FFA chapters!”

9. Where To Hold The Banquet… Somewhere nice and appropriate…

10. How To Make A Banquet Successful!! “Chapter Banquets come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are simple award ceremonies without a meal. Others range from potluck dinners to fancy catered affairs.” Start Planning At Least One Month Prior! Make it Simple, yet fun and nice!

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