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Horticulture I - Unit A 1
Horticulture I - Unit A 1
FFA
FFA History
1965
FFA and the NFA merge
1969
Girls were admitted into the
FFA
1971
National FFA Alumni
Association was founded
Founded for supporters of
FFA, not necessarily
former members
FFA History
1988
FutureFarmers of
America changes its
name to the National
FFA Organization
1989
NationalFuture
Farmer Magazine
changes its name to
FFA New Horizons
FFA History
The 1990’s
National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis,
Indiana
Structure of the FFA
National FFA
Southwest Region
Piedmont Federation
Made up of six
students from
across North
Carolina
President
FiveVice-
Presidents
Southwest Regional FFA
Officers
Composed of at least six members from
the region
At least one officer is elected from each
federation
Crest FFA Officers
President Reporter
Vice President Sentinel
Secretary Chaplain
Treasurer Historian
Assignment
Put each item below on Plow symbolizes
one side of a notecard: Rising sun symbolizes
FFA Mission Statement President
FFA Motto Vice President
FFA Colors Secretary
FFA Official Dress Treasurer
Cross section of the ear Reporter
of corn symbolizes Sentinel
Owl symbolizes Historian
The FFA Emblem
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.
The Eagle
A national symbol
which serves as a
reminder of our
freedom and ability to
explore new horizons
for the future of
agriculture.
The Rising Sun
Signifies progress
and holds a promise
that tomorrow will
bring a new day
glowing with
opportunity.
The Plow
Signifies labor and
tillage of the soil, the
backbone of
agriculture and the
historic foundation of
our country’s
strength.
The Owl
National Corn
Blue Gold
The FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve
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.
FFA Officers and
Stations
FFA Officers and Stations
President
Stationed by the rising sun
Vice President
Stationed by the plow
Secretary
Stationed by the ear of corn
FFA Officers and Stations
Treasurer
Stationedby the emblem of George
Washington
Reporter
Stationed by the American Flag
Sentinel
Stationed by the door and the shield of
friendship
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
Ceremonies
Rituals conducted at each meeting
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
National FFA
Convention
Indy
Late October
North Carolina FFA Center
(White Lake)
FFA Summer
Recreational
Camp
State
Leadership
Conference
FFA Websites
National FFA Organization
www.ffa.org
Tellsmembers to be seated
Used after passing or rejecting a main motion
Used after the announcement that the
meeting is adjourned
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
Presiding Officer
Chapter FFA
President
Must be fair and
impartial
Must relinquish the
chair when the
president desires to
discuss business
Motions
Main Motion
3. Roll Call
4. Ballot
Amendments
Used to change a main motion
Chapter banquet
Chapter fundraising
Public Speaking
Communicating with others
Types
Informative
Persuasive
Methods for delivery
Extemporaneous
Speech with little or no preparation
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
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
Body
The largest part of the speech
Contains the information you want to
tell
Consist of several major points
surrounded by a central objective
Conclusion
Remind the audience of the objective or
topic
Move people to action
Use powerful well planned words
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
Delivering a Speech
Stage Presence
posture
appearance
attitude
confidence
personality
poise and body posture
Business Meetings
Order of Business
Keeps the meeting moving forward
An agenda or outline of what will take place
Activity