FFA
What year was the first national convention?
1928
What are the three components of agriculture education?
Classroom, SAE, FFA
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
How much are dues?
$20
What is an FFA jacket made out of?
Blue Corduroy
What is career success?
continuously demonstrating those qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society.
Was does SAE stand for?
Who wrote the FFA creed?
EM Tiffaney
What do your dues cover?
State and National Membership, subscription to New Horizons magazine
Can you wear any old white shirt?
No, it must be collared.
What act started agriculture programs?
Smith-Hughes Act
What is an SAE?
An opportunity to learn about potential career opportunities. An opportunity to earn money.
What is the FFA mission?
"FFA makes a positive difference in the life of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education"
What are the four types of membership?
Active, Honorary, Alumni, Collegiate
Describe Official Dress for girls and boys.
Collared white shirt, scarf or tie, jacket, black shoes, black socks, black nylons
Who is an example of premier leadership?
Rosa Parks
Are you in FFA?
Yes because you are in an ag class.
When do we have chapter meetings?
The third Thursday or the month at 6:30 in the barn.
Be enrolled in an agriculture class and pay annual dues.
When is it ok to wear jeans? What color should they be?
Showing, they must be black
What are the six types of growth?
Physical, social, professional, mental, emotional, spiritual
Who is our chapter reporter?
Emma Brence
What is the FFA vision?
Growing leaders, Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture
How long are you considered an active member?
Until you are 21
How can you earn an FFA jacket in our chapter?
By raising over $500 from our food fundraiser, winning the Creed contest, or filling out the Give the Gift of Blue application