Exploring Careers in FFA

2. What do you think of when you hear FFA? Napolean Dynamite?

3. What is FFA REALLY all about? The countrys LARGEST youth organization More than 500,000 student members FFA chapters are found in urban AND rural schools in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

4. Exploring Careers Students explore their interests in many different career fields - Biology -Medicine -Education -Business -Politics -Food Processing -Mechanics -Wildlife -Marketing & Sales -Forestry FFA members know that they will receive the experience and leadership skills needed to succeed in any career path they choose after high school. They go on to be our future chemists, veterinarians, policy makers, horticulturalists, entrepreneurs, ranchers and teachers.

5. Service & Leadership Build your Resume` Be a leader Participate in service -Attend Leadership conventions -Compete in competitions -Travel!

6. Scholarships Each year the National FFA Organization distributes over 2 Million dollars in scholarships!!

7. Competitions Plants & Animals Public Speaking & Business

8. FFA is an Integral Program Integral: Essential or necessary for completeness Classroom FFA SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) Agricultural Education

9. FFA

10. Objectives: A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; C. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; D. List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership; E. Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies; F. Identify important dates in the history of the FFA A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;

11. FFA Motto FFA Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;

12. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. (PiLes of PiGs in CarS) A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Mission Statement FFA Mission Statement

13. The Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which is stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. NOTE: There is no comma after nation one nation under God A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute; FFA Salute FFA Salute

14. COLORS: National Blue Corn Gold NOT NOT Blue & Gold Blue & Gold Blue & Yellow Blue & Yellow B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; FFA Colors FFA Colors

15. The FFA Emblem The FFA Emblem The cross section of an ear of corn t h e f o u n d a t i o n c r o p o f t h e U . S . I t r e p r e s e n t s u n i t y s i n c e i t i s g r o w n i n a l l s t a t e s . B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

16. The eagle... i s o u r n a t i o n a l s y m b o l . B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

17. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

18. The rising sun... r e p r e s e n t s p r o g r e s s A n d a n e w d a y . B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

19. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

20. The plow... . . . s y m b o l i z e s l a b o r a n d t i l l a g e o f t h e s o i l . B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

21. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

22. The owl... r e p r e s e n t s w i s d o m a n d k n o w l e d g e . B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

23. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

24. The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA... integral ...tell us that FFA is an integral part... of an agricultural education program. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

25. The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA... integral ...tell us that FFA is an integral part... of an agricultural education program. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

26. This is our FFA emblem... B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

27. wear it with pride! B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

28. C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; Ethics are principles of right conduct, sometimes called morals. Where do you learn ethics? Should ethics be taught in school? What are Ethics? What are Ethics?

29. The FFA Code of Ethics FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to. C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;

30. The FFA Jacket should be C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; FFA Jacket FFA Jacket

31. Girls White Collared Shirt Official FFA Jacket FFA scarf Black Skirt (knee length or longer) Black Nylons & Shoes Boys White Collared Shirt Official FFA Jacket FFA Tie Black Slacks Black Shoes C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress; Official Dress Official Dress

32. Greenhand - Earned 1 st year of membership -Pin is Bronze Chapter -Earned in 2 nd year of FFA membership -Pin is Silver D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership FFA Degrees FFA Degrees

33. State - Earned 3 rd or 4 th year of FFA Membership -Award is gold and hangs from a chain American -Earned during 5 th or 6 th year of membership (atleast 1 year after high school graduation) -Award is gold and hangs from a chain D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership

34. Active Any student who is regularly enrolled in a high school agriculture class YOU! D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Types of Membership

35. Collegiate College students enrolled in agriculture classes Closest Collegiate Chapter: USU Collegiate FFA D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Types of Membership

36. Alumni Open to any adult wishing to support the FFA organization. Does NOT need to be a former FFA member Alumni members assist local FFA chapter D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Types of Membership

37. Honorary Honorary membership can be awarded to people who are helping to advance agriculture and the FFA. Farmers school superintendents Principals members of board of education chapter advisors teachers, D: List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership Types of Membership Types of Membership

38. E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting President- Preside over meetings Represent the chapter Vice President- Help the President Coordinate all committees Develop Program of Activity (POA) Chapter Officers Chapter Officers

39. Secretary- Take notes at chapter meetings Maintain member attendance and activity records Treasurer- Helps manage chapter finances E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers Chapter Officers

40. Reporter- Inform the public about FFA accomplishments through school and local newspapers Sentinel- Welcome guest and visitors Keep meeting room comfortable E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers Chapter Officers

41. Historian: Take pictures at chapter activities Compile a scrapbook of chapter accomplishments each year Advisor: Supervise FFA chapter activities Teach Agriculture classes E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Chapter Officers Chapter Officers

42. ..at the end the president says: FFA Members, why are we here? Then YOU stand up and say To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess. E: Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA Meeting Opening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies

43. 1917 - Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed setting aside money for Agriculture Education. 1928 - The National FFA Association was organized.

44. 1930 - The official FFA creed and colors were adopted at the third National FFA Convention.

45. 1944 The National FFA Foundation was formed. 1950 The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 740, which made FFA and Agricultural Education classes integral.

46. 1953 (1) The 25 th (Silver) anniversary, (2) President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, (3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

47. 1965 The New Farmers organization merged with the Future Farmers of America to create an integrated FFA.

48. 1969 The FFA elected to welcome female members into the organization.

49. 1971 FFA Alumni was organized 1988 Future Farmers of America became The National FFA Organization 2002 The 75 th Anniversary of FFA

50. Review When did it happen? When did it happen? FFA Established FFA Established Smith-Hughes Smith-Hughes FFA Foundation FFA Foundation 25 th Anniversary 25 th Anniversary PL 81-740 PL 81-740 Postage Stamp Postage Stamp G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA 75 th Anniversary 75 th Anniversary

51. It is NOT about memorizing dates realize You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU! You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA G: Identify important dates in the history of the FFA FFA History FFA History

52. Study for the Test Be Sure to know: FFA History Parts of Symbol Officers Information from quiz (FFA section) etc

53. Bell Quiz 1- List the parts of the FFA emblem and what they represent 2- What does FULL official dress consist of if you are attending an FFA event? 3-What 3 things does the FFA mission statement focus on?