FFA History
what year was FFA founded?
1928
which officer is stationed by the rising sun?
President
What is the purpose of a main motion?
To bring business before the group.
What does the owl represent in the FFA emblem?
Knowledge and wisdom.
What is the name of the book used to guide parliamentary procedure?
Robert’s Rules of Order
what state was the first FFA chapter founded in?
Virginia
who is responsible for taking meeting minutes?
Secretary
What is the minimum vote required to pass a motion?
Majority.
What does the rising sun symbolize?
Progress and a promise of a new day.
How do members indicate they want to speak during a meeting?
By standing and addressing the chair
what year did FFA allow female members to join?
1969
which officer is stationed be the ear of corn?
Secretary
What does it mean to “lay a motion on the table”?
To temporarily set aside the motion.
What does the cross-section of the ear of corn symbolize?
Unity.
What is the term for discussing a motion?
Debate
What is the name of the FFA magazine?
FFA new horizons
what symbol represents the vice president?
The Plow
Which motion is used to close debate?
Previous Question.
How many symbols are included in the FFA emblem?
Five.
What is the quorum in a meeting?
The minimum number of members needed to conduct business.
What organization did FFA merge with in 1965?
New farmers of America (NFA)
who is responsible for managing the chapter's finances?
Treasurer
What is required to amend a motion?
A second and a majority vote.
What does the plow represent?
Labor and tillage of the soil
How does the chair recognize a speaker?
By stating their name or position