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Chapter Operations. Modified by Georgia Agricultural Educational Office June, 2002. Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter. Knowledge of the FFA All members share responsibility Capable Officers A challenging Program of Activities A workable constitution and bylaws - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chapter Operations
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Educational Office
June, 2002
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Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter
Knowledge of the FFA All members share responsibility Capable Officers A challenging Program of Activities A workable constitution and bylaws Proper equipment and records
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Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter
Well-planned regularly held chapter meetings
Adequate financing School and community support Chapter resource file
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Duties of All Officers
Genuine desire to be part of a team Willingness to accept responsibility Desire to work with members as a leader A commitment to lead by example Knowledge of constitution and bylaws Knowledge of parliamentary procedure Memorize official ceremonies
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Duties of the President
Preside of meetings using rules of parliamentary procedure
Appoint committees (serve as non-voting member of committee)
Coordinate chapter activities Represent chapter at official and public
relation functions
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Duties of the Vice President
Assume duties of president if needed Develop Program of Activities (serve as
non-voting member of all committees) Coordinate all Committee work Work with President & Advisor to
evaluate chapter goals Maintain chapter resource file
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Duties of Secretary
Prepare and post agenda for meetings Prepare minutes of meetings Place all committee reports in Secretary’s
Book Be responsible for chapter
correspondence Maintain attendance records Keep Program of Activities up to date
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Duties of Treasurer
Receive, record & deposit FFA funds Present monthly treasurer’s report Collect dues Maintain Chapter Treasurer’s Book Prepare membership roster for National Serve as chairperson of the Finance
Committee
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Duties of Reporter
Plan public information programs Release news to media Release news to State and National
Newsletters / Magazines Chair Public Relations Committee
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Duties of Sentinel
Assist President in maintaining order Keep meeting room and equipment in
proper condition Welcome guests and visitors Assist with special features and
refreshments Keep meeting room comfortable
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Duties of Parliamentarian
Assure rights of the minority and rule of the majority
Assist in maintaining order of meetings Answer questions of Parliamentary
Procedure
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Duties of Historian
Maintain Chapter Scrapbook Serve as chapter photographer Collect souvenirs and memorabilia
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Duties of the Advisor Supervise all chapter activities Inform prospective students and parents
about the FFA Instruct students in leadership Build school and community support Encourage member involvement in
activities Prepare students for competitive events
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Program of Activities
Serves as a Road map for the chapter National Chapter Award Program Broken down into 15 Divisions
Each division has a committee Set Goals to accomplish for upcoming year
Every member should be on a committee
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Chapter Banquet
Spring of year Awards for individuals Highlight year’s events
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Chapter Meetings
Held monthly during school year Conduct business Agenda set ahead of time Become involved Respect others opinions Be realistic Have fun
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Meeting Room
PresidentR
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Sec
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Tre
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Adv
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Vice President
Sentinel
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Order of Business
Opening Ceremony Minutes of the
Previous Meeting Officer Reports
(Treasurer, Reporter) Report on Chapter
POA Special Features Unfinished Business
Committee Reports New Business Degree and
Installation Ceremonies
Closing Ceremony Recreation or
Entertainment
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Officer Stations President........................................Rising Sun Vice President..........................................Plow Secretary.......................................Ear of Corn Treasurer..........................Bust of Washington Reporter............................................U.S. Flag Sentinel...................................Clasped Hands Parliamentarian..........Robert’s Rules of Order Historian……………………………..Scrapbook Advisor.......................................................Owl
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Opening Ceremonies
Officers memorize parts Unison: To practice brotherhood,
honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should posses.