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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
Texas FFA News Online
The Official online new publication of the Texas FFA Association. Highlights Agriculture Issues, FFA Activities and recognizes FFA members for their accomplishments
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