FFA History 1
What year were women allowed to join the FFA?
1969
When was the Future Farmers of America established
1928
After being recognized by the chair, what are the first two words a member says when making a main motion?
I move...
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
Who can wear the FFA jacket and when?
FFA members doing official FFA things
What does the plow represent?
labor
Where is the president stationed?
The rising sun
When did the NFA merge with the FFA?
1965
When was the Smith Hughes Act signed into law?
1917
A main motion always requires a _____ before discussion can begin
second
What kind of pants are allowed for official dress?
long black dress pants
Draw and label the three circle model
SAE, FFA, Classroom
What does the eagle represent?
FREEDOM
Where is the secretary stationed?
ear of corn
In what year did Future Farmers of America change to National FFA?
1988
When was the FFA jacket adopted?
1933
What does an "amendment" do to a main motion?
Changes it
For what does NFA stand?
New Farmers of America
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
EM Tiffany
What does the rising sun represent?
progress
Where is the sentinel stationed?
the door
When was the Creed adopted?
1930
When were the official FFA colors adopted?
1929
What percentage of members are needed to pass a vote (generally)?
51%
The majority
What did the Smith Hughes act do for Ag-Ed?
provided funding
List three requirements for acquiring the FFA Greenhand degree
1. Be enrolled in Ag program
2 . Have an SAE
3. Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, salute and mission
4. Knowledge of FFA history
5. Have access to FFA handbook
What does the owl represent?
advisor, wisdom, knowledge
Where is the parliamentarian stationed?
robert's rules of order
When was the last time the FFA emblem was "refreshed?"
2015
When was the charter for FFA signed?
1950
Which officer is responsible for being knowledgeable in parliamentary procedure?
the parliamentarian
FFA members, why are we here?
To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which and FFA member should possess.
Order the five FFA degrees from lowest to highest
discovery
greenhand
chapter
state
American
What does the cross-section of the ear of corn represent?
unity
Write the FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve