A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA

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FFA

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Objectives:

A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;

B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

emblem and colors;

C. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official

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dress;

D. List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership; E Identify chapter officers their symbols &

E. Identify chapter officers, their symbols &

responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies; F. Identify important dates in the history of the FFAy p y

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Begin Studying for a Quiz!

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•FFA Salute, Motto, and Mission

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•What the complete Agricultural

Education program is (hint: 3 circles)

•Look over “Intro to horticulture

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A: Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement and Salute;

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The FFA Creed

Paragraph #1

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds--achievements won by not of words but of deeds achievements won by present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come even as the better things we now enjoy have come

to us from the struggles of former years.

Wh t i th i i t f th fi t h? • What is the main point of the first paragraph?

The past, present, & future of agriculture And

And …

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The FFA Creed

Paragraph #2

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits is

be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is

pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which even inborn fondness for those associations which, even

in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

• What is the main point of the second paragraph?

The joys & discomforts of agricultural life

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And …

Living and working on a good farm Other agricultural pursuits.

Other agricultural pursuits. What are those associations?

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The FFA Creed

Paragraph #3

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others I believe in my own ability to work from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge

and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of

progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the

public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

• What is the main point of the third paragraph?

Developing Leadership & Respect Developing Leadership & Respect And …

Working thinking serving producing and marketing Working, thinking, serving, producing, and marketing. What is a progressive agriculturist?

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The FFA Creed

Paragraph #4

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and power in bargaining; in the life abundant and

enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more

of it when needed; in being happy myself and of it when needed; in being happy myself and

playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

Wh t i th i i t f th f th h? • What is the main point of the fourth paragraph?

Financial security And

And …

The place of charity, playing square. Whose happiness depends upon you? Whose happiness depends upon you?

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The FFA Creed

Paragraph #5 Paragraph #5

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our will hold true to the best traditions of our

national life and that I can exert an

influence in my home and community which y y will stand solid for my part in that inspiring

task.

• What is the main point of the fifth paragraph?

That inspiring task And …

Traditions

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Review!

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The FFA Creed

• How many paragraphs in the Creed?

• How many sentences in the Creed?

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FFA Motto

Learning to Do,

Doing to Learn

Doing to Learn,

Earning to Live,

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Living to Serve.

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FFA Mission Statement

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their lives of students by developing their

potential for

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FFA Salute

• The Pledge of Allegiance

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“I pledge allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America

and to the republic for which it

stands one nation under God

stands, one nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and

justice for all.”

• NOTE: There is no comma after “nation”NOTE: There is no comma after nation … “one nation under God”

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B: Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

emblem and colors;

• COLORS:

–National Blue

–Corn Gold

•• NOT

NOT

Blue & Gold

–

–Blue & Gold

Blue & Gold

–

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The FFA Emblem

The cross section of an ear of corn

The cross section of an ear of corn …

the foundation crop of the U S It represents … the foundation crop of the U.S. It represents

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The eagle...

is our

…is our

national

symbol.

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The rising sun...

… represents progress

progress And a new

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The plow...

...symbolizes

labor

and tillage of

the soil.

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The owl

The owl...

represents

… represents

wisdom and

knowledge

knowledge.

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The words “Agricultural

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Education” surrounding “FFA”...

...tell us

that FFA

is an

integral

part...

_{… of an} agricultural education program.

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The words “Agricultural

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Education” surrounding “FFA”...

...tell us

that FFA

is an

integral

part...

_{… of an} agricultural education program.

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This is our FFA emblem

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wear it with pride!

… wear it with pride!

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C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official

dress; dress;

What are Ethics?

• Ethics are principles of right conduct, i ll d l

sometimes called morals.

• Where do you learn ethics?

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The FFA Code of Ethics

FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community

and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

1. Develop my potential for premier

leadership, personal growth and career success.

2. Make a positive difference in the lives of p others.

3 Dress neatly and appropriately for the 3. Dress neatly and appropriately for the

occasion.

4 Respecting the rights of others and their 4. Respecting the rights of others and their

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The FFA Code of Ethics

FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school,

community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

pledge to:

5. Be courteous, honest, and fair with th

others.

6. Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful, and positive manner.

7. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by g p p y

being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

8. Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant

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The FFA Code of Ethics

FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school,

community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

pledge to:

9. Conduct and value a supervised

agricultural experience (SAE) program agricultural experience (SAE) program. 10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills

th h i lt l d ti i d t through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.

11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

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The FFA Jacket

The FFA Jacket should be … • Worn only by membersWorn only by members

• Kept clean and neat

W ffi i l i ith th • Worn on official occasions with the

zipper to the top. The collar should be t d d d ff b tt d

turned down and cuffs buttoned.

– Note: It may be worn informally and

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unzipped

• Worn by members at school and other appropriate places

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• Worn without school letters and insignia of • Worn without school letters and insignia of

other organizations

Di d d h it b t tt d d • Discarded when it becomes tattered and

worn

• Worn with the member refraining from the use of tobacco and alcohol while it is on

• Worn with three medals showing. The top:

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Official Dress

Girls

Boys

•White Collared Shirt Offi i l FFA •White Collared Shirt Offi i l FFA •Official FFA Jacket •FFA scarf •Official FFA Jacket •FFA Tie FFA scarf •Black Skirt (knee length or longer) Bl k N l & FFA Tie •Black Slacks •Black Nylons & Shoes •Black Shoes

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D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership;

FFA Degrees

• Greenhand

• Chapter

• Greenhand

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Earned 1st year

• Chapter

-Earned in 2nd year Earned 1 year of membership Pin is Bronze of FFA membership -Pin is Bronze -Pin is Silver

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• State

• American

-Earned 3rd or 4th year of FFA -Earned during 5th or 6th year of year of FFA Membership

A ard is gold and

6 year of

membership

(atleast 1 year after high school

-Award is gold and hangs from a chain

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graduation)

-Award is gold and hangs from a

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Types of FFA

Membership

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Active

– Any student who is regularly enrolled in a high y g y g school agriculture class

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Collegiate

– College students enrolled in agriculture classes

classes

Cl t C ll i t Ch t

– Closest Collegiate Chapter:

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Alumni

• Open to any adult wishing to support the FFA

to support the FFA organization.

Does NOT need to be a – Does NOT need to be a

former FFA member

Alumni members assist – Alumni members assist

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Honorary

• Honorary membership can be awarded to people who are helping to advance

people who are helping to advance agriculture and the FFA.

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– Farmers

– school superintendents – Principals

– members of board of education – chapter advisors

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E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting

• _President‐

P id ti

– Preside over meetings – Coordinate activities

Represent the chapter – Represent the chapter

• _{Vice President} • _{Vice President‐}

– Help the President

Coordinate all committees – Coordinate all committees – Develop Program of Activity

(POA) (POA)

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• Secretary •

Secretary-– Take notes at chapter meetings

meetings

– Maintain member attendance and activity records

and activity records

• Treasurer •

Treasurer-– Helps manage chapter finances a

finances a

– Prepare and submit the membership roster

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•

Reporter-– Inform the public about FFAInform the public about FFA

accomplishments through school and local newspapers

•

Sentinel-– Welcome guest and visitors

– Keep meeting room comfortable

Advisor-– Supervise FFA chapter activities

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Opening Ceremonies

FFA Members why are we here? FFA Members, why are we here?

“T ti b th h d h i lt l “To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural

opportunities and responsibilities, and d l th liti f l d hi

develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should posess.”

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FFA Hi t

G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA

FFA History

1917 S ith H h A t Th f d l 1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal

government allocated money to start ti l i lt l

vocational agriculture classes

1928 – Future Farmers of America was established

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FFA History

1944 – The FFA foundation was established. 1950 – P.L. 81-740 –The Federal government

recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural education. (Now PL 105-225)

1953 –

(1) The 25th _{(Silver) anniversary}

(1) The 25 (Silver) anniversary,

(2) President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, (3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3

(3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

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Review

When did it happen?

25

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Anniversary

25

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FFA History

1969 – Females were admitted as members

1971 – The FFA Alumni was established 1971 The FFA Alumni was established

1988 “F t F f A i ” b

1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization”

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Review

When did it happen?

25

thth

Anniversary

25

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It i NOT b t i i “d t ”

FFA History

It is NOT about memorizing “dates” You now realize …

• You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years

• Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU!y y • You are a part of a tradition shared by

Presidents and Founding Fathersg

• The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA

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Study for the Test

• Be Sure to know:Be Sure to know:

– FFA History

Parts of Symbol – Parts of Symbol – Officers

Information from quiz (FFA section) – Information from quiz (FFA section) – etc