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							         Name______________________________               Period_________    Binder Page #_________

                                                FFA
   A. Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute
FFA Motto
       ________________________________
       ________________________________
       ________________________________
       ________________________________


FFA Mission Statement

           FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for

                ___________________, ___________________, and ___________________

                                          through agricultural education.
                                               (PiLes of PiGs in CarS)
FFA Salute



B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

FFA colors

1-_______________________________ 2-_______________________________________

NOT: ________________________________________

FFA Emblem

________________________ Foundation of emblem, corn is foundation crop for the US,
                         Represents unity because corn is grown in all states

________________________ National Symbol

________________________ Progress, a new day glowing with opportunity

________________________ Labor and tillage of the soil

________________________ Wisdom and knowledge

________________________ FFA is an integral part of an agricultural
                        education program.
C. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket and official dress;

The 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. Develop my potential for premier ___________________, _______________growth, and
        _______________success
   2. Make a ____________________ _______________in the lives of others.
   3. Dress neatly and ___________________ for the occasion.
   4.   ____________________ the rights of others and their property.
   5. ______________________________________________________________________
   6. Communicate in an ___________________, _________________ and positive manner
   7. Demonstrate good _________________ by being modest in winning and _____________ in defeat
   8. Make myself aware of FFA _______________ and ______________ and be an ________________
        participant.
   9. Conduct and _____________ a Supervised Agricultural Experience ________________.
   10. Striving to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful
        _________________.
   11. Appreciate and _________________diversity in our organization.
   FFA Jacket


   •    The jacket should be worn by____________________________
   •    The jacket should be kept __________________and ___________________
   •    The back of the jacket should have only a _________________ _____________ emblem, the name of
        the _____________ association and the name of the local _______________, region, district, or area.
        The front of the jacket should have only a small official FFA ________________, the name of the
        individual, one ______________or honor and the year of that office or honor.
   •    The jacket should be worn on __________________ occasions with the _____________ fastened to the
        __________. The collar should be turned down and the cuffs ______________.
   •    The jacket should be worn by members and officers at all _________________ FFA occasions where
        the chapter or state association is represented. It may be worn to ______________and other appropriate
        places.
   •    The jacket should be worn to places that are appropriate for members to visit
   •    ________________________and insignia of other organizations should not be attached to or worn on
        the jacket
   •   When the jacket becomes faded and worn, it should be ________________or the emblems and lettering
       removed.
   •   The emblems and lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member
   •   An FFA member should act___________________ when wearing the official jacket.
   •   Worn with no more than _____________ medals showing. The Highest:
       1- FFA _______________ 2- FFA _______________ 3-FFA________________


FFA Official Dress
                     Girls:




                     Boys:



D. List the 4 FFA degrees and types of membership

FFA Degrees

1- __________________
       -Color of award pin_______________
       -Year earned_____________________


2- __________________
       -Color of award pin_______________
       -Year earned_____________________


3- __________________
       -Color of award pin_______________
       -Year earned_____________________


4- __________________
       -Color of award pin_______________
       -Year earned_____________________
Types of Membership

1-____________________=


2-____________________=


3-____________________=


4-____________________=


E. Identify chapter officers, their symbols & responsibilities, and explain opening ceremonies for an FFA
meeting;
_________________________________________________________________________
Office         Symbol                  Duties/Responsibilities
______________________________________________________________________________

President     Rising Sun


______________________________________________________________________________

Vice          Plow
President

______________________________________________________________________________

Secretary     Ear of corn

______________________________________________________________________________

Treasurer     Bust of
              Washington

______________________________________________________________________________

Reporter    American
            Flag
______________________________________________________________________________

Sentinel      Clasped
              Hands

______________________________________________________________________________
Historian      Chapter
               Scrapbook

______________________________________________________________________________

Advisor        Owl


______________________________________________________________________________

Member’s part in opening Ceremonies:
FFA Members, Why are we here?

“To practice _______________, honor agricultural _______________ and _______________,
  and develop those qualities of _______________ which an FFA _______________should
                                     _______________.

F. Identify important dates in the history of the FFA

FFA History

1917 – _______________________ – The federal government allocated money to start
                                 vocational agriculture classes

_______ – Future Farmers of America was established

_______ – The FFA foundation was established in Kansas City

1930-

______-- The National FFA Foundation was formed

1950 – _________________ –The Federal government recognized that FFA is _____________ to agricultural
education. (Now PL 105-225)

1953 –
   (1) ____________________________________
   (2) President ______________________ spoke to the convention
   (3) _________________________________________________________________

_______-The “New” Farmers of America merged with the FFA to create an integrated FFA.

1969 – _______________________________________________________

_______– The FFA Alumni was established

1988 – ________________________________________________________________________


2002 – The _________ anniversary of FFA