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What are the official colors of the FFA
National Blue and Corn Gold
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Smith Hughes Act was established
1917
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FFA creed and colors were adopted
1930
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Which president granted public law 740
Harry Truman
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The blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress
1933
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Who thought of making the blue corduroy jacket the offcial dress and where
Dr. Gus Linter in Fredericksburg Ohio
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FFA had its first national convention
1928
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the NFA merges with FFA
1965
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What is the difference between the Emblems of the FFA and the NFA
The FFA has corn and the NFA has cotton
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FFA opens membership to girls
1969
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The FFA changed their name
1988
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What did the FFA change there name to and why
National FFA Organization, because not all members of the FFA are farmers
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The FFA Emblem contains how many symbols
5
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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)
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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)
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The Creed was written by who
E.M. Tiffany
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The FFA solute is what
The Pledge of Allegiance
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How many ffa degrees are there
5
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What are the types of ffa degrees
Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter FFA, Lone Star FFA, and American FFA
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What is the FFA Motto
Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve
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The Future Farmers of Virginia
1920
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Who is the father of the FFA
Henry Gloseclose
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Many states in the south have FFA groups in
1925
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First National Convention
1928
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Who was the first president of the FFA
Leslie Applegate
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How much were the first dues for the FFA
10 cents
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When was the Creed adopted
3rd national convention
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When was the Creed revised
38th and 63rd Conventions
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What is on the front right of your FFA jacket
Name, Office(if you have one), years, and pins
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What is on the front left of your FFA jacket
FFA Emblem
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What is on the back of your FFA jacket
State, Emblem, Chapter Name
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FFA Emblem was copyrighted
1941
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National FFA foundation started
1944
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Public Law 740
1950
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National Future Farmer Magazine
1952
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What is the new name for the National Future Farmer Magazine
FFA New Horizons
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Vocational Education Act
1963
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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
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2nd Vocational Act
1965
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FFA Alumni began
1971
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National Future Farmer became: FFA New Horizons
1989
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National Convention is held for the first time in Louisville, KY
1999
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Where did the National Convention Move in 2005
Louisville to Indianapolis (stayed there from 2005-2008)
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Where did the National Convention Move in 2009-2015
Louisville
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Where will the National Convention be held in 2023
Indianapolis
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Who is Carlton Patton
1st American Star Farmer
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Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower
Silver Anniversary Convention Speaker
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Who is Ken Dugan
1st American Star in Agribusiness
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Who is Jimmy Carter
Former President and FFA Member
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What is the Parliamentary Procedure
A system of guidelines or rules for conducting a meeting
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What are the officer positions
President, Vice President (VP), Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian, Parliamentarian, Sentinel, Chaplin, Student Advisor, Advisor
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What are informed members
Members that are actively involved in the group. Are willing to discuss matters and gather useful information.
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Who is the 2022-2023 Texas FFA President
Windsor Godfrey, Area IV
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Who is the 2022-2023 Texas FFA State First Vice President
Bryce Fisher, Area XII
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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
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Who is the Texas FFA Alumni President
Kelly White
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Who is the 2022-2023 Past State Officer Alumni Chairman
Steve Mosley
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What is a gavel
A small wooded hammer-like object used to direct a meeting
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What does one tap of the gavel mean
When a decision has been reached about a discussed matter. Be seated
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What does two taps of the gavel mean
Calling the meeting to order, sit down, be quiet
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What does three taps of the gavel mean
Members should stand
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What does many taps of the gavel mean
Order, be quiet
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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........."
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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"
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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."
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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."
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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."
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What is adjourning
A motion to close the meeting.

"Mr. President, I move to adjourn the meeting. "
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What does the ear of corn represent and whose station is it at
Common Agriculture interests and is located by the Secretary
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What does the rising sun represent and whose station is it at
Progress in Agriculture and is located by the president
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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
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What does the owl represent and whose station is it at
Wisdom and knowledge and is located by the Advisor
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What do the words Agricultural Education and FFA represent
FFA is an important part of the agricultural/agribusiness program
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What does the president do
Presides over meeting
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What does the Vice President do
Presides in absence of the president (they are every committee chair, oversees everything)
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What does the Secretary do
takes minutes
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What does the Treasurer do
in charge of the financial accounts
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What does the Sentinel do
keeps order in meeting
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What does the Reporter do
reports news to media
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What does the Historian do
keeps FFA scrapbook
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What does the Chaplin do
give prayer and have spiritual presence within the chapter
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What does the Parliamentarian do
make sure the meeting runs accordingly to Robbins rules of order
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What does the Student Advisor do
secondary to the advisor, helps the advisor, and is in charge of recreation
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Where is the president located
by the rising sun in the front center of the room
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Where is the Vice President located
by the plow in the center rear of the room
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Where is the Secretary located
by the ear of corn in the right front of the room
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Where is the Treasurer located
by the bust of Washington in the left rear of the room
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Where is the Reporter located
by the flag in the left front of the room
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Where is the Sentinel located
by the shield of friendship at the door
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Where is the advisor located
by the owl in the right rear of the room
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What are the four common voting methods
Voice vote, Rising vote, Secret ballot, Roll call
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State Education Commissioner
Mike Morath
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CTE Statewide Coordinator for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Les Hudson
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Texas FFA Staff Budget and Finance Coordinator
Carolee Frampton
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Texas FFA Staff Assistant to the Executive Director/ Membership Coordinator
Gwenn Cain
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Texas FFA Staff Communications Coordinator
Ashley Dunkerley
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Texas FFA Staff Student Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator
Jordan Blount
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Texas FFA Staff Director of Leadership Development
Peggy Georg
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Texas FFA Staff SAE and Swine Validation Coordinator
Tammy Glasscock
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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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