FFA History
Symbols and Officers
Public Speaking
Parliamentary Procedure
Traditions & Motto
100

What year was the National FFA Organization founded?

1928

100

What does the plow symbolize?

Labor and tillage of the soil

100

Name the three parts of a speech.

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

100

What book is used as authority in parliamentary procedure?

Robert's Rules of Order

100

What are the FFA colors?

National Blue and Corn Gold

200

When did FFA and NFA merge?

1965

200

Which officer is stationed by the rising sun?

President

200

Which type of speech is written and prepared in advance?

Prepared speech

200

How many taps of the gavel call a meeting to order?

Two

200

Recite the FFA motto.

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

300

When were females admitted into FFA?

1969

300

Which officer is stationed by the ear of corn?

Secretary

300

Which type of speech is given with little or no preparation?

Extemporaneous

300

What motion is used to close a meeting?

Adjourn

300

What is the FFA mission statement about?

Developing students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success

400

What year was the NC FFA chartered?

1928

400

Which symbol represents knowledge and wisdom?

Owl

400

Which part of a speech grabs the audience’s attention?

Introduction

400

What motion ends debate and requires a 2/3 vote?

Previous Question

400

Name one FFA tradition that emphasizes beliefs of the FFA.

Opening and Closing Ceremony

500

What year was the National FFA Alumni founded?

1971

500

Who keeps financial records in FFA?

Treasurer

500

List two skills that are important for effective public speaking.

Voice, stage presence, expression, eye contact, enthusiasm (any two)

500

What does the motion to amend do?

Changes a motion by adding, striking, or substituting words

500

What is the FFA official dress?

White collared shirt, FFA jacket (zipped), black pants/skirt, black shoes, FFA tie or scarf