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FFA Basics

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Learning Goals

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We can identify iconic elements of FFA that are consistent across location and their meanings.

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United States Membership

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  • 1,027,200 members

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  • 9,235 chapters

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  • 50 States + Puerto Rico + Virgin Islands

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United States Membership

Gender Demographics

  • 42% female
  • 58% male

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Location Demographics

  • 70%-rural/farm areas
  • 30%-urban/suburban areas

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United States Membership

  • Top 5 States:
    • Texas
    • California
    • Georgia
    • Florida
    • Missouri

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  • FFA is in 23 of the 25 largest U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia

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Nebraska Membership

  • Chartered in 1928 (#6)

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  • 209 schools

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  • Over 11,500 members

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  • Average size is 55 members

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  • Largest chapter is Omaha Bryan

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Nebraska Membership

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FFA Emblem

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FFA Emblem

Cross Section of the Ear of Corn

The Owl

The Plow

The Eagle

Agriculture Education/FFA

The Rising Sun

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Motto

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Learning to Do,

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Doing to Learn,

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Earning to Live,

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Living to Serve

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Salute

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“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

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Colors

National Blue

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Corn Gold

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Official Dress

Females

  • Black Skirt or Dress Pants

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  • White Collared Blouse

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  • Official FFA Scarf

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  • Black Closed Toe Shoes

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  • Black Nylon Hosiery

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  • Official FFA Jacket

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Official Dress

Males

  • Black Dress Pants

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  • White Collared Shirt

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  • Official FFA Tie

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  • Black Dress Shoes

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  • Black Socks

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  • Official FFA Jacket

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Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

  • Only Worn By Members

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  • Kept Clean and Neat

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  • Follow Rules Regarding Pins, Awards, Stitching, and Emblems

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  • Zipped to Top

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  • Collared Turned Down

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  • Cuffs Buttoned

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  • Only Worn To Places Appropriate for FFA Members to Visit

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  • No Tobacco, Alcohol, or Other Drugs While Wearing Jacket

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Not This….

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Chapter Officers

  • President
    • Run meetings
    • Coordinate committees
    • Organize activities

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  • Vice President
    • Take over for president
    • Develop POA
    • Oversee committees

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Chapter Officers

  • Secretary
    • Prepare agenda
    • Take minutes and notes of meetings
    • Record attendance records
    • Write thank you letters

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  • Treasurer
    • Plan the budget
    • Keep accurate records
    • Organize fundraising

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Chapter Officers

  • Reporter
    • Write news articles
    • Publish chapter website
    • Take photographs of meetings and events

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  • Sentinel
    • In charge of equipment and meeting rooms
    • Member oriented
    • Welcomes visitor and guests

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Chapter Officers

  • Advisor
    • Provides leadership, advice, and supervision
    • Builds school and community support
    • Usually the ag teacher

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Optional Chapter Officers

  • Historian
    • Maintain scrapbook and history of chapter
    • Prepare displays for chapter activities
    • Assist all other officers

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  • Parliamentarian
    • Encourage proper parliamentary procedure at meetings
    • Assist all other officers

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