TECUMSEH FFA ANNUAL
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Table of Contents
Message from the
Advisors---------------------------------------3
The Mission and
Strategies---------------------------------------8
Code of
Ethics-------------------------------------------------------8
The FFA
Creed-----------------------------------------------------9
The
Motto-----------------------------------------------------------10
The Pledge-----------------------------------------------------------10
FFA
Purpose--------------------------------------------------------10
The
Emblem---------------------------------------------------------10
Program of Activities
Committees------------------------------11
FFA Member Roster-----------------------------------------------15
State
Degree---------------------------------------------------------16
American
Degrees--------------------------------------------------18
Honorary
Degrees--------------------------------------------------19
FFA Chapter
Constitution---------------------------------------20
Proper Use of the FFA
Jacket------------------------------------28
Proper Official
Dress-----------------------------------------------28
Banquet Dress
Code------------------------------------------------28
National FFA
Officers----------------------------------------------29
State FFA
Officers--------------------------------------------------29
Chapter FFA
Officers----------------------------------------------29
Officer and Chapter Objectives----------------------------------30
FFA Officers’
Responsibilities------------------------------------31
Message From the Advisors
“The Advisor”………. “Here by the owl.”
Why stationed by the owl?”
“The owl is a time-honored emblem of knowledge
and wisdom. Being older than the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from
time to time, as the need arises. I hope that my advice will always be based on
true knowledge and ripened with wisdom.”
The Tecumseh FFA
Advisor is proud of Tecumseh FFA’s past successes and is even more excited
about our promising future with 91 FFA members for the 2011-2012 school
year. The opportunity to get
involved in leadership activities, career development events, personal
development activities/seminars, and community service involvement is enhanced
with the excellent support of our administration and community. The door of
opportunity is open and ready for our FFA members to take that chance and walk through
the door of opportunity and make their mark.
Agriculture
continues to grow and change along with our changing domestic and world
demands. With over 300
agricultural careers to choose from, we believe that our students can explore
and better prepare themselves for the workforce and get a head start with their
involvement in the world’s premier youth leadership organization, the FFA. We challenge our FFA members to get
involved and to excel as they pass through their door of opportunity.
Agriculturally yours,
_____Todd M. Vehorn___
Todd
M. Vehorn
The Mission and Strategies
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.
To
accomplish this mission, FFA:
- Develops competent and assertive agricultural
leadership.
- Increases awareness of the global and
technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our
well-being.
- Strengthens the confidence of agriculture
students in themselves and their work.
- Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment
of an agriculture career.
- Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural
experience programs.
- Encourages wise management of economic,
environmental, and human resources of the community.
- Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork,
communications, human relations, and social interaction.
- Builds character and promotes citizenship,
volunteerism, and patriotism.
- Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes
among all people.
- Promotes healthy lifestyles.
- Encourages excellence in scholarship.
The Agricultural Education Mission
Agricultural Education
prepares students for successful careers and lifetime of informed choices in
the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources system.
The National Council for Agricultural
Education
The National Council for
Agricultural Education provides leadership, coordination and support for the
continuous improvement and diversity of agricultural education.
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:
1.
Develop my
potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
2.
Make a positive
difference in the lives of others.
3.
Dress neatly and
appropriately for the occasion.
4.
Respect the
rights of other and their property.
5.
Be courteous,
honest and fair with others.
6.
Communicate in an
appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.
7.
Demonstrate good
sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
8.
Make myself aware
of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.
9.
Conduct and value
a supervised agricultural experience program.
10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through
agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.
The
FFA Creed
I believe in the future of
agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds-achievements won by
the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better
days through better ways, even as better things we now enjoy have come to us
from the struggles of former years.
I believe
that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural
pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and
discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those
associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe
in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own
ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as
I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own
and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe
in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life
abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for others as well as
myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy
myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American
agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life
and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand
solid for my part in that inspiring task.
The creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and
adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at
the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.
The Motto
Learning to do, Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live, Living To Serve
The
Pledge
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.
FFA
Purpose
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and develop
those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should posses.
The
Emblem
The cross section of the ear of
corn provides the foundation crop 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 plow signifies labor and
tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of
our country’s strength.
The owl long recognized for
its wisdom, symbolized the knowledge required to be successful in the industry
of agriculture.
The words “Agriculture Education”
and “FFA” are emblazoned in the
center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for the
progressive agriculture.
Committees
Division I- Student Development
Leadership
- Officer
Training / COLT Conference
- FFA
Meetings
- Agricultural
Festival
- FFA
Banquet
- Made
For Excellence / Leadership Nights
Health & Recreation
- Community Service and recreation projects
- Make a Difference Day
- Conduct and organize seasonal recreation
outside of school
- Farm Safety Day
- FFA Blood Drive
- Shop Safety
- Teens against tobacco/alcohol/drugs
SAE
- To
encourage FFA members to become engaged in agriculture or agriculturally
related to occupations
through informational and
promotional Supervised Agriculture Experience activities.
- Showcase
Supervised Agriculture Experience’s at the Banquet and special meetings
- To
have all members conduct a SAE program that is the proper size and scope
in terms of career objectives and residence.
- Encourage
members to get further education outside of the classroom.
- Apply
for Proficiency Awards.
- Posters
about SAE
Scholarship
- Peer
Tutors
- Present
a college scholarship
- Present
money award to the top Ag. Related science fair project
- Present
a scholarship plaque to the top scholar of each class at the banquet
- Silent
Auction
Agricultural Career Skills
- Field
Trips
- Top
of Ohio Tour
- Farm
Science Review
- Inform
8th graders and Ag. Science I students about career development
events
- Enter
Fair exhibits
- County
and state invitational contests/fairs
Division II- Chapter Development
Recruitment
- New member night
- 8th Grade Recruitment Day
- Ag Career Day
Finance
·
Participate in chapter activities that encourage
thrift among members and raise money for this year
- Fundraisers/Incentives
- Fruit
Sales
- Contact
fruit sellers and organize sales
- Treasurer’s
Book
Public Relations
County
and State Fair Committees
- Public
Relations
- Recognize
achievements and spark interest in future members, locally and state wide.
- Promote
chapter through school media
Support Group
- Alumni
/ Boosters
- BBQ
Dinner
- Family
Fun Contest
Division III- Community Development
Economic
Development
- Helping
local charities
- Adopt
a Family
- Conduct
activities that will improve economic welfare of the community
Agricultural Awareness
- Conduct
activities that will help preserve the natural resources and develop more
environmentally responsible individuals
- Conduct
Building Our American Community projects
- Greenhouse
- Tree
planting
- Landscaping
projects
- Wildlife
Awareness
- Organize
and oversee a recycling center
Human Resources
- Bike
Safety Rodeo
- Elderly
night
–
caroling, bingo, etc. at rest homes
- Chapter
cooperation with school and community organizations
- Conduct
activities to improve the welfare and well being of members and citizens
to community
- Our
Daily Bread
Citizenship
- Relay
for Life
- Santa
Claus At lunch
- FFA
Food Drive
- Donations
to organizations (Children’s Hospital, Our Daily Bread, CROP, Discovery
Riders)
- FFA
member of the week/month
- Conduct
activities that will promote and encourage members to become active,
involved citizens of their school, community and country
TECUMSEH FFA Officer and Chapter Objectives
·
To
have 75% of FFA members involved in at least one Career Development Event.
·
To
apply for and earn a gold rating on the National Chapter Award.
·
To
have all eligible students apply for their State and American FFA Degrees.
·
To
improve communication and cooperation by publishing articles in school and
local newspapers, having monthly slideshows, newsletters every six weeks,
weekly announcements and radio announcements.
·
To
have agendas posted five days in advance to an FFA meeting and to have the
minutes hanging five days after an FFA meeting.
·
To
have 75% of the members who sell fruit reach the goal of 25 units.
FFA
Officers’ Responsibilities
General Duties of all
officers:
1. A
commitment to a genuine desire to be part of a leadership team.
2. A
willingness to accept responsibility.
3. A
sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership,
personal and chapter goals.
4. A
commitment to lead by example.
5. A
knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitution
and bylaws.
6. A
working knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
7. An
ability to memorize their parts in the official ceremonies.
8. Work
closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting
chapter goals.
9. a
monthly typed officer report reported at the monthly meetings and turned into
the secretary by each officer.
President’s Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Preside
over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.
2. Coordinate
the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the
Program of Activities.
3. Represent
the chapter in public relations and official functions.
4. To
open the meeting at the appointed time by taking the chair and calling the meeting
to order.
5. To
assure that passed motions at meetings are carried out.
Vice President #1 Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Assume
responsibilities of president if necessary.
2. Develop
the Program of Activities and serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the
Program of Activities committees.
3. Coordinate
all committee work for Division I (Student Development Committees) and Division
II Chapter Recruitment, Financial, and Leadership Committees.
4. Recite
the Vice President’s opening ceremonies part for September, November, January,
March, May meetings and the annual FFA Parent Member Banquet.
5. The
1st Vice President is to run the executive meetings and type agendas
for executive and regular meetings for the same months reciting ceremonies.
Vice President #2 Specific Responsibilities:
1. Develop the program of Activities and serve as an
ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Program of Activities
assigned committees.
b. Coordinate
all committee work for Public Relations and Support Group Committees in Division II and Division
III (Community Development) Economic, Environmental, Human Resources, and
Citizenship Committees.
c. Recite
the Vice President’s opening ceremonies part for October, December, February,
and April meetings.
d. The
2nd Vice President is to run the executive meetings and type agendas
for executive and regular meetings for the same months reciting ceremonies.
Secretary's Specific
Responsibilities:
1. To
keep a record of all proceedings of the organization usually called minutes.
2. To
keep on file all committee reports.
3. To
keep the organization's official membership roll and to call the roll where it
is required.
4. To
make the minutes and records available to members upon request.
5. To
notify officers, committee members and delegates of their election or
appointment, to furnish committees with whatever documents are required for the
performance of their duties, and to have on hand at each meeting a list of all
existing committees and their members.
6. To
furnish delegates with credentials.
7. To
maintain record book in which bylaws, special rules of order, standing rules,
and minutes are entered, and have the current record book on hand at every
meeting.
8. To
send out to the membership a notice of each meeting, known as the call of the
meeting, and be responsible for chapter correspondence.
9. To
prepare, prior to each meeting, an order of business for the use of the
presiding officer, showing the exact order, under the correct headings, all
matters in advance that are due to come up and the times for which they are
set.
10. In the
absence of the president and vice president, to call the meeting to order and
preside until the immediate election of a chairman pro term.
11. Prepare and
present minutes of each chapter meeting.
12. Have on
hand State FFA rubric for keeping secretary’s book and submitting their book
for district evaluation.
Treasurer’s Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Receive,
record, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
2. Present
monthly treasurer’s reports at chapter meetings.
3. Have
on hand State FFA rubric for keeping treasurer’s book and submitting their book
for district evaluation.
4. Prepare
and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization in
cooperation with the secretary.
5. Serve
as chairperson of the finance committee.
6. Assist
with preparation of chapter’s budget for upcoming year.
Reporter’s Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Plan
public information programs with local radio, television, newspapers, and
service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
2. Release
news and information to local and regional news media.
3. Publish
a chapter newsletter.
4. Have
on hand State FFA rubric for keeping reporter’s scrapbook and submitting their
book for district evaluation.
5. Send
local stories to area, district, and state reporters.
6. Send
articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and/or regional
publications.
7. Serve
as the chapter photographer.
Sentinel’s Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Assist
the president in maintaining order.
2. Keep
meeting room, chapter equipment/paraphernalia and supplies in proper condition.
3. Welcome
guest and visitors.
4. Keep
the meeting room comfortable including setting up and taking down the meetings.
5. Take
charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
6. Assist
with special features and refreshments.
Student Advisor’s Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise
chapter activities year round.
2. Inform
prospective students and parents about the FFA.
3. Instruct
students in leadership and personal development.
4. Build
school support for the program.
5. Encourage
involvement of all chapter members in activities including keeping people
informed of all upcoming FFA activities.
6. Prepare
students for involvement in contest and awards programs.
7. Establish
and maintain members’ participation in FFA activities chart.