Officers
Uses of the Gavel
Orders of Business
Rules of Debate
Miscellaneous
100
This officer takes the minutes during a meeting
Secretary
100
What is the gavel a symbol of?
Authority
100
What is the first order of business in an FFA meeting?
Opening Ceremonies
100
How many times may a member speak on any debatable motion?
Maximum of two times
100
What is the set of rules for conducting a business meeting?
Parliamentary Procedure
200
All female presidents are referred to by this name.
Madam President
200
How many taps of the gavel signify for members to be seated?
One
200
This is the name given to a record of the previous meeting
Minutes (of the meeting)
200
What is the debate time limit for each member?
10 minutes
200
List one of the four objectives of parliamentary procedure
1. Focus on one thing at a time 2. Extend Courtesy to everyone 3. Observe the rule of the majority 4. Protect the rights of the minority
300
This officer would give the financial report
Treasurer
300
What does two taps of the gavel signify?
Call the meeting to order
300
What is the response by members when the president sats "FFA Members, Why are we here?"
To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership, which an FFA member should posess.
300
After a member makes a motion that begins with the words, "I move to," what must happen next in order to proceed with that motion?
The motion must be seconded by another member
300
Who presides over Edmond FFA Chapter meetings?
Chase Cummings, President
400
This FFA officer is in charge of preparing the meeting room
Sentinel
400
How many gavel taps signify for all members to rise in unison?
Three
400
Which motion is used to end or close the meeting?
Motion to Adjourn
400
If this ability is passed, it ends debate.
Previous Question
400
What is a quorum?
Minimum number of members to take a valid vote ( one over half)
500
This officer fulfills the duties of the President in his or her absence.
Vice President
500
How many gavel taps signify the completion of a business item?
One
500
What is the name for the motion that brings new business or activity before the assembly?
Main Motion
500
How must a member receive recognition to speak?
Rise, and say "Mr./Madam President," then wait to be called upon.
500
What book is the reference guide for all parliamentary procedure?
Robert's Rules of Order