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LE GRAND FFA

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

2017-2018

DO MORE, GIVE MORE, BE MORE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents 1 President’s Message 2 2017-2018 Chapter Officers and Advisors 3 2017-2087 Agriculture Advisory Committee Membership 4 LE GRAND FFA CALENDAR 2017-2018 5 Why enroll in the agriculture classes 6 FFA Leadership 7 Agriculture Courses 8 Other Agriculture Courses 9 The FFA Colors 10 The FFA Motto 10 The FFA Creed 11 FFA Code of Ethics 12 Le Grand FFA Code of Conduct 13 Le Grand FFA Chapter Goals 14 FFA Aims and Purposes 14 Fairs and Official Shows Uniforms 15 General rules for Le Grand FFA Fair Exhibitors 16-17 FFA Eligibility Policy 18 Market Hog Project budget 19 Market Lamb Project budget 20 Market Steer Project Budget 21 Market Goat Project Budget 22 Dairy Replacement Heifer Project Budget 23 Rabbit Project Budget 24 S.A.E’s 25 Rules Governing FFA trips 26 Voluntary excursion / field trip waiver and medical form 27 Le Grand FFA Point Awards System 28-30 Le Grand FFA History – American Degree and Honors 31 Le Grand FFA History – State Degree 32-35 Le Grand FFA Chapter Constitution and Bylaws 36-44

Le Grand FFA: Do More, Give More, Be More

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Dear Chapter Members, Parents, and Supporters, Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year at Le Grand High School. The Le Grand FFA has a rich history of promoting excellence among its members. We look forward to adding to our history by promoting student achievement and character development within our chapter. The Le Grand Leadership Team and Chapter Officers are looking forward to seeing all of our members, new and old, engaging in leadership and career development opportunities offered at all levels within the FFA organization. You, as an FFA member, are the most essential part to our chapter, as well as the parents and the community supporters that aid our program throughout the year. As members of the FFA, you will be part of the biggest youth organization on campus and across the United States. Le Grand FFA would not be successful without your hard work and dedication. So come and take advantage of the opportunities the FFA has to offer. “Do More, Give More, Be More” with Le Grand FFA! Sincerely,

Bailey Lopez Le Grand FFA Chapter President 2017-2018


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2017-2018 CHAPTER OFFICERS Officers President: Bailey Lopez Vice President: Jensen Pacheco Secretary: Lilianna Murillo Treasurer: Eduardo Guzman Reporter: Gabrielle Mix Sentinel: Pedro Osuna Hernandez Historian: Teresa Moreno Gomez Advisors Amanda Galan: FFA Advisor

Floral Design Sheep & Goats Ag. Earth Science Ag. Communications

Monica Alcala: Specialty Animals

Beef & Dairy Horticulture Ag. Biology

Daniel Fishman: Department Head

Swine Ag. Explorations Ag. Welding Ag. Construction


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2017-2018 Agriculture Advisory Committee Members

BOB GIAMPAOLI GARY GIAMPAOLI, CHAIRMAN P.O. BOX 65 11121 E. BUCHANAN HOLLOW LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333 HENRY GALAN MIKE MARCHINI 5535 S.ATHLONE RD. 14075 E. LE GRAND RD LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333 AMANDA GALAN, SEC. DAVE SERRANO, BOARD REP. 12961 E. LE GRAND RD 9901 E BUCHANAN HOLLOW RD LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333 DONNA ALLEY, SUPER. BAILEY LOPEZ, FFA REP. 12961 E. LE GRAND RD 12961 E. LE GRAND RD LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333 DAVE HEINRICHS SCOTT HEUPEL 1285 HAINLINE RD. 2480 S. BURCHELL LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333 DANIEL FISHMAN TRAVIS CARDOSO 12961 E. LE GRAND RD. 419 E. WHITMORE AVE. LE GRAND, CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333

MONICA ALCALA AMANDA GALAN 12961 E. LE GRAND RD 12961 E. LE GRAND RD LE GRAND,CA 95333 LE GRAND, CA 95333


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WHY ENROLL IN THE AGRICULTURE CLASSES?

Agriculture is a dynamic, fast growing and changing field. The need for good services is ever changing and increasing. Our modern changing consumer’s world, with its new instant products and new methods of processing and packaging, has increased the need for trained people. Today the need for agriculturally oriented people is greater than before. Agriculture is our greatest national asset. It is so successful in providing consumer goods that it is taken for granted. California is the most important agricultural state in the nation. Students interested in an agriculture career should be encouraged to make the most of their school years and explore agriculture. The training encouragement and assistance providing will help all students meet their educational objectives. The agriculture of tomorrow will have no place for the inefficient or poorly trained person. As long as people keep eating three times a day, as long as we seat an additional 8,000 people at nations breakfast table every morning, as long as we furnish most of the fiber for clothes, and as long as the population in California alone increases at the rate of 65 people per hour, agriculture will continue to grow. Mechanization and consolidation of farms will continue to decrease yearly, this means that the need for trained, skilled people is the greatest single need for agriculture. It is up you to make plans for your future. For more information visit the Le Grand FFA Website at www.legrandffa.weebly.com , Le Grand High School FFA Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or National FFA website at www.ffa.org


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FFA LEADERSHIP

Upon enrollment in an Agricultural Class each student becomes a member of the

largest youth organization in the United States, FFA. In California there are over

50,000 students involved in the FFA. Students will have opportunity to attend

leadership activities throughout their four years of high school. FFA promotes,

through agriculture, premier leadership, personal growth, and career

success. Students are trained for leadership for tomorrow.

The Le Grand Agriculture Department seeks to help students develop a sense of

confidence and self worth that will lead to fulfilling and productive lives. We

strive to help students, through FFA and Agricultural Classes, to develop life long

skills in Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Citizenship, and Personal and

Interpersonal Skills to elevate and extend ones standards of excellence.

The FFA is an integral part of the classroom learning environment, and

encourages personal and professional growth along with life long leadership and

networking skills.

The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education


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AGRICULTURE COURSES

COURSES IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES PATHWAY

Ag. Earth Science This course on earth science as it relates to the agriculture industry. Leadership, FFA, record keeping, and career development are also included in the course. Ag. Earth Science satisfies the Physical/Earth science requirements for graduation and is UC/CSU approved.

Agriculture Biology Prerequisite: Ag. Earth Science This courses emphasizes the following aspects of living things; physiology, reproduction, genetics, plant and animal life, ecology, nutrition, and behavior. Leadership, FFA, record keeping. Ag Biology meets the CSU/UC entrance requirements for Biology.

Agriculture Communications Prerequisite: 1 Ag. Course from any Pathway or Approval of Instructor Agricultural Communications is designed for students who are interested in improving their leadership skills and exploring business communications of all types. Through the integration of writing, editing, and layout associated with producing agricultural publications, students will learn techniques used in journalism plus improve their public speaking skills. Graphical design computer applications will be introduced to students and utilized through the development of a variety of media publications. This course fulfills Computer/Business Application graduation requirement, counts as a graduation elective credit, and is 2+2 articulated with Merced College for Ag. Leadership and Ag. Computer courses.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PATHWAY COURSES

Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics An introductory course for the student with little or no shop skills. This course gives a background in electricity, welding, basic shop tool maintenance and other ranch & home skills.

Intro to Agriculture Welding Prerequisite: Introduction to Ag Mechanics or teacher permission. The first semester covers the basic welding skills in the four welding positions with arc, gas, and MIG. Second semester allows the student to apply these skills to small and medium welding projects.

Advanced Agriculture Welding 1, 2, & 3 Prerequisite: Introduction to Ag. Welding or teacher approval.


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This course is a welding technology and fabrication class. Advanced curriculum and practical applications using metal fabrication equipment and tools. Student based projects are constructed using Oxy-Acetylene welding, shielded metal inert gas welding.

Introduction Agriculture Construction The student will experience a hands on, practical application of agriculture building skills and project construction. The emphasis is on acquiring basic wood-working and construction skills.

Advanced Agriculture Construction 1 & 2 Prerequisite: Intro to Ag. construction or teacher permission Advanced application of skills learned in the introductory class. May be repeated for credit.

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PATHWAY COURSES

Horticulture Prerequisite: Ag. Earth Science and/or Floral Design This course is designed as an extension to what is learned in the Ag Science II and Ag Biology classes. Horticulture is the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. Along with scientific topics, the course also includes units in leadership, FFA and record keeping. Horticulture satisfies the science elective for graduation and is 2+2 Articulated with Merced College course Land 11.

The Art & History of Floral Design Prerequisite: Ag. Earth Science This course is designed to acquaint the student with theories and principles of artistic design and allow the student to apply an artistic approach to floral design projects. The students explore and acquire practical skills and knowledge by exploring elements and principles of design, two, or three dimensional designs, history of floral art, arrangement styles and techniques, seasonal, holiday and occasional designs. The student will achieve this through creating, designing, identifying, explaining, and evaluating all topics of study. Balance, symmetry, harmony, unity and texture and use of floral and synthetic media will be stressed in this course. Curriculum will include problem solving, creative thinking, and written and verbal communication skills. This course is UC/CSU approved for Fine Art Credit (f).


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THE COLORS

Perhaps no more appropriate colors for a youth organization could have been selected than National Blue and Corn Gold. Rich and cheerful, these colors should appear in connection with all meetings, and in the equipment and paraphernalia used. The yellow corn color on a background of medium blue has been found to be as ideal color combination.

THE MOTTO

The FFA motto gives members twelve short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization.

Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve


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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 the 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.


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FFA CODE OF ETHICS

We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:

1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

2. Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.

3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.

4. Respecting the property of others.

5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming

conduct.

6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and

meetings, and being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

7. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in

discussion.

8. Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience

program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.

9. Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending

national and state meetings.

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.


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LE GRAND FFA CODE OF CONDUCT

The following are general rules of conduct that apply to all FFA activities, including fairs, leadership activities, practices and meetings. Your signature on this paper constitutes your first and only warning! Do not try to claim ignorance. 1. NO smoking or use of tobacco will be permitted by FFA members at any time. 2. Drinking or possession of alcoholic beverages or drugs, stealing, or destruction

of property will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will cause immediate suspension from the activity. (I.e. Removal from fair, leadership activity, conventions or meetings.) Along with a disciplinary action from the school and a 1 year suspension from ALL FFA activities from the time of the infraction.

3. Proper conduct is expected from FFA members at all times. Obscene language

or rough housing will not be tolerated. Remember you are representing Le Grand FFA and Le Grand High School at all times.

4. Any display of overly affectionate attention between FFA Members is to be

discouraged, while attending any FFA function. 5. No personal Vehicles are to be used at any time while participating in any out

of town FFA activity without prior approval of the FFA instructor. 6. Rules regarding curfew times are to strictly adhere to at all times. 7. ALL SCHOOL RULES AND CONSEQUENCES apply while participating in any

FFA function. I have read the above rules and agree to abide by them while participating in any FFA function. ________________________________ ________________________

(Student) (Date) ________________________________ ________________________

(Parent/Guardian) (Date)


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LE GRAND FFA CHAPTER GOALS

I. Encourage greater membership enrollment II. Encourage more exhibits at fairs and shows recommended by the

chapter III. Encourage greater participation by the membership in Career

Development Events IV. All members shall observe National FFA week V. Acquaint parents and community with our FFA program

VI. Have greater cooperation with other FFA chapters and local 4-H groups

VII. Cooperate with local newspaper VIII. Have greater participation in community activities, FFA field days, and

social events IX. Larger turnout at all FFA activities

FFA AIMS AND PURPOSES

The primary aim of the FFA is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The specific purpose for which this organization was formed is as follows:

1. To develop competent and assertive agriculture leadership. 2. To develop an awareness of the global importance of agriculture and its

contribution to our well-being. 3. To strengthen the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and

their work. 4. To promote the intelligent choice and establishment of an agriculture

career. 5. To stimulate development and encourage achievement in individual

agricultural experience programs. 6. To improve the economic, environmental, recreational, and human

resources of community. 7. To develop competencies in communications, human relations, and social

abilities. 8. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. 9. To build cooperative attitudes among agriculture students. 10.To encourage wise management of resources. 11.To encourage improvement in scholarship. 12.To provide organized recreational activity for agriculture student


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OFFICIAL UNIFORM AND FAIR UNIFORM

The Le Grand Chapter is involved in many events throughout the year. As FFA members, we have the opportunity to impact many people who may or may not be familiar with the FFA organization: Community residents, business people, FFA sponsors, guests, parents, etc. Therefore, first impressions are crucial, and that involves the way we dress. ALL FFA members are required to wear official dress while participating in any official activities The official dress for male members is to be black slacks, white shirt, with official blue FFA tie, black shoes and black socks and the official jacket zipped to the top. The official dress uniform for female members is to be a black skirt or black slacks, white blouse with official blue FFA scarf, black shoes with neutral colored nylons and official jacket zipped to the top. Black slacks may be worn for outdoor activities, such as judging, excess traveling, and camping. The official fair show uniform for FFA members includes; white shirts or blouse, white pants, FFA tie or scarf, and the FFA jacket. Shoes should be appropriate for species being shown.

The official FFA jacket was established by the Delegates at the 1933 National Convention. FFA Official Dress Standards were created by the Delegates at the 1973 National Convention and most recently revised by the Delegates at the 2002 National FFA Convention.


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Le Grand FFA Livestock Application Complete application fully. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the LGHS Livestock Show Team. Below please designate what animal and fair you would like to apply for. Animal: ________________________ Fair: ________________________ Animal: ________________________ Fair: ________________________ Have you shown an animal with Le Grand FFA before? If so, what animal(s) and what did you learn from the experience? Will you be keeping your animal at the school farm? If not, where will your animal be housed? The Le Grand FFA can provide housing for your market animal at the LGHS school farm facilities. If you wish to be considered for keeping your animal at the school farm please explain what you believe your expectations for responsibility would be while on the farm property? Why do you want to show a market animal this year? What are the expectations of your work and behavior as a student showing a livestock animal with the Le Grand FFA? Have you ever had or been addressed for a behavior issue by Le Grand High School or Le Grand FFA in the past? If so, explain what the situation was.


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Raising a market animal comes with extra responsibilities that go beyond feeding twice a day. Can you commit to attending showmanship practices, farm clean-up days, wash and shearing/clipping workshops, and weigh days that may occur during the week and on weekends? Is there any other information that you would like to share about why you are qualified or should be afforded the privilege of keeping your animal at the Le Grand FFA school farm facilities? Please explain. I understand that if I am approved to raise an animal with the Le Grand FFA that I am being held to high expectations of hand feeding my animal twice a day, attending all showmanship practices, acting responsibly and exercising good judgment and good decision making during my time spent with my animal or at the involved facilities. If I do not live up to these expectations, a meeting will be called with my guardians and I may not be allowed to show my animal at the Chowchilla/Merced County Fair as per the decision of the advisors and the school administration. I also understand that if my behavior, care for my animal, or attendance to mandatory events (practices, meetings, fair awards, etc.) is poor, then I will not be allowed to show an animal in the future. _____________________________________ ________________ Student Signature Date As a guardian of a student applying to raise a market animal with Le Grand FFA I understand that the expectations for my student are high for responsible behavior in caring for their animal as well as personal behavior and decision-making. I understand that if my student exercises poor judgment/behavior and/or is not in attendance for showmanship practices, not feeding regularly, or not properly caring for their animal that they will be disqualified from the project and not able to show at the Chowchilla/Merced County Fair and that I will have to take personal responsibility for the animal and any costs associated with it. If my student has shown a lack of respect for rules, proper behavior, care for their animal, or authority in the past, I understand that they may not be selected for the privilege of showing an animal with Le Grand FFA this year or in the future. _____________________________________ _________________ Guardian Signature Date


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FFA ELIGIBILITY POLICY THE LE GRAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIRES ALL PARTICIPANTS IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO MAINTAIN A 2.0 OR BETTER GPA IN THE PREVIOUS QUARTER. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MAKING SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARDS GRADUATION. IF A PARTICIPANT FALLS BELOW THESE REQUIREMENTS, HE/SHE MAY RETAIN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE GRADING PERIODS, AND WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.( SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK) Le Grand FFA follows the above eligibility policy of the school district. Members participating in FFA activities who fail to meet the eligibility policy will not be able to participate on the following manner:

The officer team, judging teams, fairs and shows, state convention, end of year trip, and any FFA sponsored activities. All FFA members will be subject to grade checks in order to establish their eligibility to participate in the various activities of the organization. This will be accomplished in the following manner:

1. At the end of each grading periods all members will present their report cards, showing their current GPA to their AG. Instructor to be recorded.

2. Prior to the purchase of livestock for purpose of showing at a fair or

livestock show, a progress report will be required to be turned in by the member.

3. If a member falls below a 2.0 GPA in a single period or receives an F grade

in AG. For 1 semester, they are put on academic probation.

If a member stays below a 2.0 GPA for any grading period or receives an F grade in an Agriculture Class, they will become ineligible to participate in any FFA activities. Their status will not change until the next grading period and only if their GPA is a 2.0 and have a C or better in their Ag. Class. Parents will be notified by phone if their student is on the academic Probation or ineligible list. The call will explain the students present status and their GPA. A copy of the report card will be kept in the student’s file.


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MARKET HOG PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses

Cost of Animal $350.00 Feed $300.00 Supplies $10.00 Veterinary Supplies $10.00 Entry Fees $15.00 Insurance $5.00 Total Estimated Expenses $690.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Hog (250 lbs. @ $3.50 /lb $875.00 Estimated Receipts $875.00

Estimated Expenses $690.00 Estimated Net Profit $185.00

Show Supplies Needed

Whip or Cane Feed pan Sunscreen Shampoo / Conditioner Small pocket brush (used to clean animal)


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MARKET LAMB PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses

Cost of Animal $400.00 Feed $125.00 Supplies $25.00 Entry Fees $15.00 Insurance $15.00 Total Estimated Expenses $580.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Lamb (130 lbs. @ $6.00 /lb $780.00 Estimated Receipts $780.00



Rope halter Hanging feeder Blanket / lamb tube


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MARKET STEER PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses

Cost of Animal $800.00 Feed $800.00 Supplies** $20.00 Veterinary Supplies $20.00 Insurance $25.00 Equipment*** $56.00 Total Estimated Expenses ………………………..$1721.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Steer (1250 lbs. @ $1.50 /lb _ $1875.00 Estimated Receipts$1875.00

Estimated Expenses $1721.00 Estimated Net Profit………………………………… $154.00

** Supplies

Spray Glue $7.00 Spray Paint $5.00 Conditioner $5.00 Soap $3.00 Total $20.00

***Equipment

Scotch Comb $10.00 Rope Halter $3.00 Show Halter$35.00 Neck Rope $3.00 Show Stick $5.00 Total $56.00


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MARKET GOAT PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses

Cost of Animal $300.00 Feed $125.00 Supplies $25.00 Entry Fees $15.00 Insurance $15.00 Total Estimated Expenses $480.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Goat (75 lbs. @ $7.00 /lb $525.00 Estimated Receipts $525.00



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DAIRY REPLACEMENT PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses

Cost of Animal $800.00 Feed $700.00 Veterinary Supplies $56.00 Insurance $25.00 Equipment $20.00 Breeding Feed $50.00 Straw $30.00 Rope Halter $3.00 Show Halter$50.00 Total $1714.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Heifer $3000.00 Estimated Receipts$3000.00



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RABBIT PROJECT BUDGET

Estimated Expenses Single Fryer

Cost of Animal $30.00 Feed $5.00 Entry Fees $15.00 Cage & Accessories $25 Fair Gift $5.00 Total Estimated Expenses $80.00

Meat Pen (3 Rabbits) Cost of Animal $90.00 Feed $15.00 Entry Fees $15.00 Cage & Accessories $25 Fair Gift $5.00 Total Estimated Expenses $150.00

Estimated Receipts

Sale of Meat Pen (3 Rabbits) $175.00 Estimated Expenses $150.00 Estimated Net Profit $20.00

Sale of Single Fryer $100.00 Estimated Expenses $80.00 Estimated Net Profit $20.00


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S.A.E’S FAIRS AND SHOWS LE GRAND FFA PARTICIPATES IN:

Cow Palace- San Francisco (October) May Day Fair- Los Banos (April/May) (On your own) Chowchilla-Madera County Fair (May) Merced County Fair (June) California State Fair (July)

WEIGHT LIMITS: Lambs Goat Swine Beef

Los Banos Fair 110- 60- 250-300 1000- Open open open open

Merced County Fair 100- 65- 250-300 900-

Open open 280 open Chowchilla Fair 100- 65- 250-280 1000-

Open open Open open Cow Palace 100- 65- 250-300 950-

140 130 280 1250 California State Fair 100- 70- 250-300 950-

Open open 265 1300

OPEN-MAXIMUM WEIGHT EXHIBITOR PAID THROUGH THE AUCTION:

Lambs Goat Swine Beef Los Banos Fair 140 120 250 1300 Merced County Fair 155 120 265 1300 Chowchilla Fair 155 115 265 1300 Cow Palace 140 125 250 1300

California State Fair 140 125 250 1300


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RULES GOVERNING FFA TRIPS

All Le Grand High School rules are in effect on FFA function-consult the Le Grand High School Parent-Student handbook, which can be found online at www.lghs.k12.ca.us. The following additional rules also apply:

1. Lights out will be 11:00 on all trips.

2. Wake up will be determined prior to each fair or contest by the species

advisor.

3. Students are not to leave the show or contest site without permission of the

instructor.

4. All students will stay for the duration of the show or contest and show up

for all feedings and scheduled barn duties.

5. On all overnighters students will stay in the areas assigned to the Le Grand

FFA.

6. Students will not drive their own vehicles on out-of–town trips. They will

need to return to Le Grand High by the same means of transportation used

to reach the fair/contest, unless approved by the instructor.

7. Failure to follow the above mentioned rules will result in disciplinary

action.

8. Not to leave motel without permission.


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LE GRAND FFA POINTS AWARD SYSTEM

FFA Leadership Greenhand Degree (Year Awarded) 10 Chapter FFA Degree (Year Awarded) 25 State FFA Degree (Year Awarded) 100 Star Sectional Farmer 50 Star Regional Farmer 50 Chapter Officer 50 Run for Chapter Office 10 Sectional Officer 60 Regional Officer 70 Own Official FFA Uniform 25 Project Competition

Local Competition 15 Sectional Competition 25 Gold Award 25

Silver Award 20 Outstanding Project 30 Local Proficiency Award 25 Regional Proficiency Award 50 State Proficiency Award 75 National Region Proficiency Award 100 National Proficiency Award 100 Judging Team Member (Public Speaking, or Opening and Closing Contest20 Other Awards Not Listed (Must be approved by Advisor): Attended Chapter Meeting 20 Attended State Convention 40 Attended National Convention 60 Committee Chairperson 30 Committee Member 10 Community Service Work 50 MFE/ALA Conference 25 Opening / Closing Ceremonies 25 FFA Activities Judging Team Member 20 Spring Points Trip 20 Fund Raising Activities


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Denim & Diamonds Tickets (one ticket) 10 Chapter Concession Stand 25 School and Community Activities Community Service 20 Lion’s Club Dinner Farmer’s Market 4-H Officer or Jr. Leader 10 Student Body Officer 30 Class Officer 20 CSF Member 20 FBLA Member 20 Honor Roll 15 Grades (1ST Semester)

For Each Grade of A 5 For Each Grade of B 3 For Each Grade of C 1

School Sports Team Member (Each Sport) 20 All League 50 Fairs and Shows Project Exhibited at Fair (Each Entry)

Livestock or Crops 20 Work Experience 20 Ag Mechanics(Large Projects) 15 Ag Mechanics(Small and Medium Projects) 10 OH 5

Placing Outstanding Exhibitor 35 Outstanding Project 35 Champion of some type 20 Reserve Champion of some type 10 Grand Champion of some type 50 Reserve Grand Champion of some type 25 Showmanship

Participation 15 Round Robin Participant 25 Round Robin Winner 50


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Judging Teams (Includes Public Speaking, Opening and Closing, Livestock or BIG) FFA Team Member 10 Team

First High Team Member 30 Second High Team Member 20 Third High Team Member 10

Individual First high Individual 40 Second High Individual 20 Third High Individual 10


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LE GRAND FFA HISTORY CHAPTER #128– EST. 1939 AMERICAN DEGREE AND HONORS

American Degree 1959 David Fausone

State Treasurer 1963 James Bright 1970 Bill Bright

Livestock Production Award 1978 Mark Mayo 1978 Mike Cunningham

Poultry Production 1981 Mike Cunningham 1982 Bob Giampaoli 1983 Ernie Fausone

Keith Heupel 1983 Kelly Cunningham

Poultry Production 1985 Jack Chapman

Ag Sales & Service 1986 Jon Esquivel

Ag Processing 1988 Jack Chapman Jr.

Richard Kilgore III Brian Reineke

1990 Jon M Esquivel Scott R Heupel Daniel C Nanez

1991 Jennifer A Baxter Matthew D Bright Julie Faria

1992 Shawn Slate 1993 Ed DaRocha

Larry Dinis Mark Thurman Gilbert Vallejo

1996 Elizabeth Da Rocha 1997 Aaron Beene

Matt Beene Robert Grissom Angelo Oliveira

2001 Christine Stickles

2004 Daniel Fishman-National Convention Delegate 2005 Cody Jacobsen- Sheep Production 2006 Daniel Fishman

Elvis Martinez 2007 Chad Egling

Sam Silva Cody Jacobsen- Star State Farmer Ms. Donna Alley- Regional Star Administrator

2008 Cody Jacobsen- Star American Rep. for California Chris Gonzales Matt Thiel

2010 Jesse Silva 2010 Anna Farnsworth- National Talent 2011 Justin Gonzales 2012 Anna Farnsworth


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2014 Samantha Bright-National Convention Delegate LE GRAND FFA HISTORY CHAPTER #128 – EST. 1939 STATE DEGREE

State Degree 1942 Robert Stikles 1954 Darrel Chapman 1956 Jack Chapman

David Fausone 1958 Dario Giampaoli 1959 Ron Engler 1960 James T. Binning 1963 James Bright

Wayne Grissom 1964 Mike Preston

Lester Martines 1967 Edward Bright

Delbert Grissom Russell Preston Robert Vandergon

1970 Bill Bright William Brown Wayne Stickles

1972 Mike Marchini 1975 Johnny Grissom

Marty Marchini Mike Mills

1976 Richard Giampaoli Sebastian Vallelunga

1977 Kim Chapman Simon Yanez

1978 Mark Mayo 1979 Jan Chapman

Mike Cunningham Ernie Fausone Bob Giampaoli Gary Kinard

1980 John Bliss Renee McPherson Jose Yanez

1981 Monica Bianchi Mark Bliss Micheal Bliss Keath Heupel

1982 Chris Lamb 1984 Chris Clausen

Jill Cunningham Richard Killgore III Brian Renieke Christine Serrano

1985 Brenda Allen Greg Alonzo Kim Boyle James Bright Robin Encohs Larry Killgore

1986 Terri Dixon Irene Moreno John Sanchotena Dennis Spurlock

1987 Mark Burrola David Melin Dan Nanez Lino Oseguera Chad Richards Wayne Slate David Wilson

1988 Jennifer Baxter Britton Beene Julia Faria Gary D Giampaoli Kendel Hammond Scott Heupel Shawn Slate

1989 Christina Soto Michael Tesone

1990 Eddie DaRocha Larry Dinis Christina Loureco Juan Ortiz Nicole Slate Mark Thurman Enrique Yanez

1991 Matt Baxter


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Jason Butler Charlie Hart Michael Hernandez Danielle Serrano Justin Slate Gilbert Vallejo

1992 Juan Hernandez Wayne Kahl Rob Cromie Mike Dinis Melissa Ferguson Bobby Wilsond Fabian Ybarra Keely Young

1993 Elizabeth DaRocha Sarah Faria Ignacio Rosales Roberto Sanchez Adolfo Sandoval Matthew Serrano Alex Soto

1994 Aaron Beene Chris Hoffman

1995 Matt Beene Christina Borges Melaine Drayer Robert Grissom Angelo Oliveira

1996 Breanna Cook Matt Leo Norma Ramirez

Vicky Sanchez Greg Ybarra

1997 Spencer Leo Vanessa Serena Robert Smith Jamie Drayer Kristin Edmondson Jay Gansberger Stacy Gentry Frank Heinrichs

1998 Michael Serrano Christine Stickles

1999 Jonathan Galan Marc Marchini

Michelle Martinez John Slate

2000 Mark John Edmondson Becky Heinrichs Matt Mayo Sara Sousa

2001 Mark Angel Amanda Galan Dustin Gonella Nicholas Marchini Josh Porter

2002 Ryan Hunter Jenavie Mendez James Parker

2003 Jimmy Bautista Rupert Coronado Jr Matt Esquivel Daniel Fishman Pedro Gomez Jori Joseph Elvis Martinez James Martinez Richie Mayo John McCorry Hank Pena

2004 Sam Silva Chad Egling Aby Garcia

2005 Cody Jacobsen State Sheep Proficiency Winner National Gold Sheep Proficiency Donna Alley Regional Star Advisor Andres Avalar Nathan Baxter Alex DeBusk Kim Falk Chad Hunter Allyson Loucks Francesca Marchini Antonio Mendoza Juan Nava Liliana Sanchez Matthew Thiel Anthony Thomas


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Matthew Tramp 2007 David Fishman

Justin Fausone Devin Parker Jessica Farnsworth Hillary Knapp Dominic Giampoali Steven Flowers

2008 Julia Arias Kelsey Chaney Cody Fisher Jesse Silva Jennifer Tramp

2009 Michael Pacheco Justin Gonzales Samantha Valladao Deborah Yanez Chad Gallagher Megan Thiel Jamie Joseph Jacob Marchini Jessica Fausone Megan Tilton

2010 Nick Stockton Presley Ringeisen Kaura Nava Tony Rodriguez Carlos Marquez Anna Farnsworth Bao Xiong

2011 Matt Escobar Nathan Romero Travis Conniff Chante Clinton Ana Lua Angel Romero Giuliana Marchini Jessa Ragus Bao Xiong Bree Sneed

2012 Linzee Chapman Roman Hernandez Leo Marquez Steffani Fausone

Giovanni Marquez

2013 Trevor Waag Katelyn Grinder Gaby Lopez Marissa Marchini Kinsey Haas Shane Grissom Dustin Slate Isaiah Clinton Wyatt Hewlett Juan Gomez Marycruz Vargas

2014 Elizabeth Yanez Sarah Calderon Maddie Furtado Eddie Ochoa Angel Zaragoza Wendel Hollis Tyler Farnsworth Sergio Gomez

2015 Maurisio Ramirez Hailee Slate Guadalupe Aguilar Timothy Alarcon Jeremy Avalos Katie Farnsworth Christopher Gonzalez Lucero Leyva Aaron Ramirez

2016 Carla Bahena Urquiza Cheyenne Castro Crystal Garcia Wyatt Harrison Travis Johnson Adrienne Mix Isabel Moreno Nathan Sherriff Christian Ursua Natalie Vignau Samantha Zaragoza

2017 Fabian Pilola Eduardo Guzman Nancy Granados Mendoza Bailey Loopez Jaryn Giampaoli Andrea Sanchez


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Tyler Smith Sarah Zuniga Alyssa Fuentes Fernando Virrey-Rodriguez William Ortiz Jensen Pacheco


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LE GRAND FFA CHAPTER CONSTITUTION

Article 1: Name and purpose

Section A: The name of this organization shall be the Le Grand Chapter of the FFA. Members and activities are referred to as the Le Grand FFA Chapter.

Section B: The purpose for which this organization is formed are the same as those outlined in the state and National FFA Constitution.

1 To develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agriculture leadership.

2 To create and nurture a love of country life. 3 To strengthen the confidence of youth in themselves and their

work. 4 To create more interest in the intelligent choice of agriculture

related field occupations. 5 To encourage member in the development of individual

program and establishment in farming or agriculture related fields.

6 To encourage members to improve the home and its surroundings.

7 To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture.

8 To develop character, train for useful citizens, and foster patriotism.

9 To participate in cooperative effort. 10 To encourage and practice thrift. 11 To encourage and practice improvement in scholarship. 12 To provide and encourage the development in organized

recreational activities. Article II: Organization

Section A : The Le Grand FFA Chapter is a chartered local unit of the California Association of FFA, and is chartered by the National Organization of FFA. STATE CHARTER # 190, NATIONAL CHARTER #128 CHARTERED 1939-1940


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Section B: This chapter accepts the full provisions of the constitution and bylaws of both the California Association of FFA and those of the National Organization of FFA.

Article III: Membership

Section A: Membership in this chapter shall be of four kind: (1) Active, (2) Associate, (3) alumni, and (4) honorary as defined by the National FFA constitution. Section B: Honorary membership in this shall be limited to the honorary chapter Farmer Degree. Section C: Active members in good standing may vote on all businesses brought before the chapter. Section D: standing (as defined below)

1. Must attend ¾ of all the meetings. 2. Pay their dues. 3. Must maintain a “C” average of all courses. 4. Must have satisfactory citizenship.

Article IV: Membership Degrees & Privileges

Section A: There shall be four types of active membership in this chapter:(1) Greenhand Degree, (2) Chapter Degree,(3)State Degree, and (4) American Degree. Section B: Minimum qualifications will follow that of the state Constitution.

Greenhand Degree

1. Be regularly enrolled in a class in agriculture education and have

satisfactory and accepted plans for a program of supervised agricultural experience.

2. Be familiar with the FFA Creed.


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3. Submit written application to local chapter.

Section C: Minimum qualifications for Chapter Degree

1. Must have held the degree of Greenhand and have a record of satisfactory participation in the activities of the local chapter.

2. Must have satisfactory completed at least one year of instruction in agricultural education, have an SOEP, and be regularly enrolled in an agricultural educational class.

3. Be familiar with purpose and program of work or the State Association and National organization.

4. Be familiar with Parliamentary Procedure. 5. Be familiar with the privations of the constitution of the local

chapter. 6. Be able to lead a group discussion. 7. Must have earned by his/her own efforts from his/her supervised

project and/or other agricultural occupations program and deposited in a bank of other wise productively invested at least $150.00 or worked a 100 hours on his/her S.A.E in excess of scheduled class time.

8. Submit written application for the degree of Chapter records.

Article V. Officers Section A: The officers of the chapter shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel, and/or Historian, Chaplain, Parlimentarian, Sweetheart. Section B: Officers shall be elected semi-annually or annually by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting. Section C: The Officers of the chapter together with the chairmen in charge of the major sections of the annual program of activities shall constitute the Chapter Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have full power to act as necessary for the chapter in accordance with actions taken at chapter meetings and various regulations or bylaws adopted from time to time. Officers shall perform the usual duties of their respective offices as stated under by-law of Article I.


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Section D: President and Vice President must be juniors and seniors, fill out leadership application, and members from the secretary through the sentinel may run by the end of the freshman year.

Article VI. Meetings

Section A: Regular chapter meetings shall be held once a month during the school year and once during the remaining months of the year at such time and place as in designated by the Chapter Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called at any time. Advisor may call a special meeting anytime in the month. Section B: Anything to do with election, finance of constitution shall be approved by 51% of the members attending the meeting. Section C: Official business may be transacted at any regular FFA meeting if the majority of the members present agree on said proposals.

Article VII. Dues

Section A: Local dues in this chapter shall be fixed annually by a majority vote of the active members and are subject to change annually to meet expenses of the local chapter. Dues from National, State, Regional, and sectional level are to be included in amount paid by members.

Article VIII. Standing Committees

1. Leadership 2. Scholarship 3. Recreation 4. Alumni 5. Supervised Occupational Experience 6. Public Relations 7. Earnings 8. Program of Work


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LE GRAND FFA CHAPTER BY-LAWS

Article I. Officers Responsibilities

Section A: The President. It shall be the duty of the President to: 1. Preside over and conduct meeting according to accepted

parliamentary procedure. 2. Call special meetings. 3. Keep members on the subject and within the limits. 4. Appoint committees and serve as an ex-officio member to them. 5. Call other officers to the chair as necessary. 6. Represent the chapter and speak on occasion. 7. Have an available list of business at each meeting. 8. Follow up chapter work to assure that it is moving in a

satisfactory manner.

Section B: The Vice-President. Duties are:

1. Assist the President. 2. Have charge of general committee work. 3. Preside at meetings in the absence of the president. 4. Be prepared to assume duties and responsibilities of the

President. 5. Prepare and distribute program of work and accomplishment

report.

Section C: The Secretary Duties are:

1. Prepare and read the minutes of the meetings. 2. Attend official correspondence. 3. Send out and post notices. 4. Count and record rising vote when taken. 5. Prepare chapter records and reports. 6. Have secretary call a formal roll call. 7. Call meeting to order in the absence 8. Read communications at meeting 9. Have for each meeting the following:

a) Secretary’s book and minutes of previous meeting b) List of committees and committee reports c) Copy of the Official Manual


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Section D: The Reporter. Duties

1. Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper and service clubs and make use of the other opportunities to tell the FFA story.

2. Release news and information to local and regional news media. 3. Publish a chapter newsletter 4. Prepare ands maintain a chapter scrapbook. 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 publication 7. work with local media on radio and television appearances and

FFA news 8. Serve as the chapter photographer

Section E: The Treasurer. Duties are:

1. Receive and act as custodial of chapter funds. 2. Collect dues. 3. Keep financial reports of the chapter. 4. Cooperate with the Secretary in keeping an accurate membership

roll. 5. Prepare financial statements and reports. 6. Build up the financial statements and reports. 7. Financial statements and reports for each meeting.

Section F: The Sentinel. Duties are:

1. Set up the meeting room and care for the chapter paraphernalia and equipment, etc.

2. Welcome visitors. 3. See that the meeting room is kept comfortable. 4. Take charge of candidates for degrees during initiation. 5. Assist with entertainment and refreshments.

Article II. Duties of Officers

Chapter officers serve a vital function in the FFA organization. By taking a


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major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter. It should be the officers’ goal to lead by example and encourage other members to participate in chapter activities. He/she following are general duties expected of all officers.

1. A commitment to a genuine desire to be a 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 constitutions and by laws. 6. A working knowledge of parliamentary 7. An ability to memorize their parts in the official ceremonies.

Article III. Election of Officers

Section A: Elections

1. Candidates that have satisfactory completed the application and interview process will be submitted to the voting delegates at the general meeting in April for the election to officer.

2. Top two candidates will be slated for president; runner up will be vice President.

3. A person can hold an office during his/her sophomore, Junior, or senior year and have or will have the degree of the Chapter FFA, during the year of his /her office.

4. If candidate declines position, then the runner up assumes the vacant position, with the approval of the nominating committee.

5. The candidate(s) eligible for president must meet the following requirements: (1) Have held a previous office in the FFA (2) Been active for two years and (3) Meet the requirements of other offices.

Section B: Officers Requirements

1. All officers must be enrolled in either or both in an Agriculture

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2. All officers must meet the same qualifications as those listed in Article IV, Section C of the local constitution.

3. Must have filled out leadership Application.

Section C: Steps of Impeachment

1. Any Chapter Officer not fulfilling the duties of the office as described by the constitution will be required to meet the fellow officers and advisors to discuss a plan for improvement.

2. A written plan for improvement will be drawn up by the based conservation of the meeting in Step 1, and will be confirmed and signed by the FFA President and the officer in question.

3. If the FFA President is the officer in question, then the Vice President will sign.

4. If the officer in question still does not fulfill his/her duties a 2/3 vote of the officers meeting will remove the officer from his/her duties.

5. If all three steps are taken then the vacancy will be taken to the runner up in the elections.

Article IV: FFA Graduation Cord Recognition Award

Outstanding senior FFA members may receive recognition at Le Grand High Senior Breakfast Banquet and be awarded a blue cord to be worn at the Graduation Ceremony for exemplary academic achievement and exceptional participation in LGHS FFA

Section A: To apply student must meet one the following requirements:

1. Have been enrolled in an Ag. Class for all 4 years of high school 2. Have earned the California State FFA Degree 3. Been enrolled in an Ag. Class for a minimum of 2 years with a

passing grade and have completed at least 6 of the following requirements:

a. Have participated in a CDE for 1 entire year b. Have earned the Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees c. Have attended a leadership conference d. Have been enrolled in Ag. Leadership for at least 1 year e. Have had at least 100 hours invested in an SAE project f. Have served as the chairman or co-chairman of a

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g. Have exhibited 1 large or 2 small animals at a fair h. Have participated in at least 2 FFA community service

events i. Participate in at least 1 public speaking or LDE competition j. Have served as a Greenhand or Chapter Officer k. Have been selected to attend 1 POA Trip

Section B: Recognition will be a blue cord to be received at the Senior Breakfast Banquet and may be properly worn at the Graduation Ceremony. Section C: Student must verify meeting all criteria by formally applying for the FFA Graduation Cord Recognition Award and be approved by the FFA Advisor and Site Counselor six weeks prior to graduation.


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