FFA Quiz

What are the official colors of the FFA

National Blue and Corn Gold

Smith Hughes Act was established

1917

FFA creed and colors were adopted

1930

Which president granted public law 740

Harry Truman

The blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress

1933

Who thought of making the blue corduroy jacket the offcial dress and where

Dr. Gus Linter in Fredericksburg Ohio

FFA had its first national convention

1928

the NFA merges with FFA

1965

What is the difference between the Emblems of the FFA and the NFA

The FFA has corn and the NFA has cotton

FFA opens membership to girls

1969

The FFA changed their name

1988

What did the FFA change there name to and why

National FFA Organization, because not all members of the FFA are farmers

The FFA Emblem contains how many symbols

5

The FFA Emblem has 5 symbols. What are they?

the plow, the eagle, the owl, the cross section of an ear of corn, the rising sun, (and the words Agricultural Education and FFA)

The 5 FFA Emblems are important, what do they mean

the plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil
the eagle is a national symbol that serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizon for the future of ag
the owl long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in ag
the cross section of an ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation
the rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity.
(The words Agricultural Education and FFA are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture)

The Creed was written by who

E.M. Tiffany

The FFA solute is what

The Pledge of Allegiance

How many ffa degrees are there

5

What are the types of ffa degrees

Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter FFA, Lone Star FFA, and American FFA

What is the FFA Motto

Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve

The Future Farmers of Virginia

1920

Who is the father of the FFA

Henry Gloseclose

Many states in the south have FFA groups in

1925

First National Convention

1928

Who was the first president of the FFA

Leslie Applegate

How much were the first dues for the FFA

10 cents

When was the Creed adopted

3rd national convention

When was the Creed revised

38th and 63rd Conventions

What is on the front right of your FFA jacket

Name, Office(if you have one), years, and pins

What is on the front left of your FFA jacket

FFA Emblem

What is on the back of your FFA jacket

State, Emblem, Chapter Name

FFA Emblem was copyrighted

1941

National FFA foundation started

1944

Public Law 740

1950

National Future Farmer Magazine

1952

What is the new name for the National Future Farmer Magazine

FFA New Horizons

Vocational Education Act

1963

FFA Code of Ethics

Dress neatly & appropriately for the occasion, Show respect for rights of others, be courteous, Be honest and do not take unfair advantage of others, Respect property of others, Refrain from loud talk, swearing & unbecoming conduct, Always demonstrate sportsmanship, Be modest in winning & generous in defeat, Attend meetings promptly & respect others, Take pride in all activities of the organization, Strive to always improve skills, Appreciate & promote diversity in the organization

2nd Vocational Act

1965

FFA Alumni began

1971

National Future Farmer became: FFA New Horizons

1989

National Convention is held for the first time in Louisville, KY

1999

Where did the National Convention Move in 2005

Louisville to Indianapolis (stayed there from 2005-2008)

Where did the National Convention Move in 2009-2015

Louisville

Where will the National Convention be held in 2023

Indianapolis

Who is Carlton Patton

1st American Star Farmer

Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower

Silver Anniversary Convention Speaker

Who is Ken Dugan

1st American Star in Agribusiness

Who is Jimmy Carter

Former President and FFA Member

What is the Parliamentary Procedure

A system of guidelines or rules for conducting a meeting

What are the officer positions

President, Vice President (VP), Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian, Parliamentarian, Sentinel, Chaplin, Student Advisor, Advisor

What are informed members

Members that are actively involved in the group. Are willing to discuss matters and gather useful information.

Who is the 2022-2023 Texas FFA President

Windsor Godfrey, Area IV

Who is the 2022-2023 Texas FFA State First Vice President

Bryce Fisher, Area XII

Who are the 2022-2023 Texas FFA area representatives

Campbell Offield, Area I
Zoee Nolen, Area II
Logan Jaure, Area III
Austin Blagg, Area V
Joseph Nelson, Area VI
Thomas Egbert, Area VII
Ty Williams, Area VIII
Brandon French, Area IX
Nathan Atkinson, Area X
Laura Beth James, Area XI

Who is the Texas FFA Alumni President

Kelly White

Who is the 2022-2023 Past State Officer Alumni Chairman

Steve Mosley

What is a gavel

A small wooded hammer-like object used to direct a meeting

What does one tap of the gavel mean

When a decision has been reached about a discussed matter. Be seated

What does two taps of the gavel mean

Calling the meeting to order, sit down, be quiet

What does three taps of the gavel mean

Members should stand

What does many taps of the gavel mean

Order, be quiet

How do you obtain permission to speak

Members should raise their hand to get recognition, president will call that persons name, member will stand and say Mr./Madam President........."

To make a motion a member must say

"Mr./ Madam President I move....." Then someone different must second the motion, "Mr./ Madam President I second that motion"

When do you use amending

When you want to subtract words from a previous motion

" Mr. President I move to amend the motion by removing the word sell from the previous motion."

When do you Refer things

When you want to send discussion from the chapter to only a committee

" Mr. President, I move to refer this motion of Fruit Sales to a fruit sale committee."

What is it when you lay something on the table

Use this to stop a discussion for the present time, to bring up at the next meeting.

"Mr. President, I move to table the motion on fruit sale discussion until next meeting."

What is adjourning

A motion to close the meeting.

"Mr. President, I move to adjourn the meeting. "

What does the ear of corn represent and whose station is it at

Common Agriculture interests and is located by the Secretary

What does the rising sun represent and whose station is it at

Progress in Agriculture and is located by the president

What does the plow represent and whose station is it at

Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil and is located by the Vice President

What does the owl represent and whose station is it at

Wisdom and knowledge and is located by the Advisor

What do the words Agricultural Education and FFA represent

FFA is an important part of the agricultural/agribusiness program

What does the president do

Presides over meeting

What does the Vice President do

Presides in absence of the president (they are every committee chair, oversees everything)

What does the Secretary do

takes minutes

What does the Treasurer do

in charge of the financial accounts

What does the Sentinel do

keeps order in meeting

What does the Reporter do

reports news to media

What does the Historian do

keeps FFA scrapbook

What does the Chaplin do

give prayer and have spiritual presence within the chapter

What does the Parliamentarian do

make sure the meeting runs accordingly to Robbins rules of order

What does the Student Advisor do

secondary to the advisor, helps the advisor, and is in charge of recreation

Where is the president located

by the rising sun in the front center of the room

Where is the Vice President located

by the plow in the center rear of the room

Where is the Secretary located

by the ear of corn in the right front of the room

Where is the Treasurer located

by the bust of Washington in the left rear of the room

Where is the Reporter located

by the flag in the left front of the room

Where is the Sentinel located

by the shield of friendship at the door

Where is the advisor located

by the owl in the right rear of the room

What are the four common voting methods

Voice vote, Rising vote, Secret ballot, Roll call

State Education Commissioner

Mike Morath

CTE Statewide Coordinator for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Les Hudson

Texas FFA Staff Budget and Finance Coordinator

Carolee Frampton

Texas FFA Staff Assistant to the Executive Director/ Membership Coordinator

Gwenn Cain

Texas FFA Staff Communications Coordinator

Ashley Dunkerley

Texas FFA Staff Student Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator

Jordan Blount

Texas FFA Staff Director of Leadership Development

Peggy Georg

Texas FFA Staff SAE and Swine Validation Coordinator

Tammy Glasscock

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