1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ORIENTATION Iowa FFA Association, 2013

2. “One Hour Expert” Agenda  WHAT: Fiduciary Responsibilities  YOU: Volunteer Board Member  WHO: The Iowa FFA Association  THEM: State Staff (Gruis & Johnson)  US: Board and Executive Committee

3. WHAT: Fiduciary Responsibilities  Fi-du-ci-ar-y  Adjective: Involving trust, esp. with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.  Noun: A trustee  Two duties as established by corporate law Duty of Care Duty of Loyalty Source: reinsforrenewal.wordpress.com

4. YOU: The Volunteer Board Member  Critical Roles (Iowa Association of School Boards)  Setting clear expectations  Creating conditions for success  Holding the system accountable to expectations  Building collective will  Learning together as a board team Source: yatyalanap.blogspot.com

5. YOU: The Volunteer Board Member  Board Standards (Iowa Association of School Boards)  Operate as a visionary, ethical governance team.  Provide effective leadership for high and equitable student learning.  Act with fiscal responsibility.  Comply with state and federal law and board policy.  Advocate for high and equitable student achievement. Source: yatyalanap.blogspot.com

6. WHO: The Iowa FFA Association  Membership Report  6 th highest in Iowa FFA History (‘78, ‘77, ‘79, ‘76, ‘81)  Membership History  Iowa FFA membership is up 36.3% over the last 20 years.

7. THEM: State Staff  State Advisor: Gruis  Department of Education Consultant  State of Iowa Employee  Not 100% FFA (Not 10% FFA)  Executive Secretary: Johnson  Foundation Employee  MOU: FFA Association Responsibilities  Day to Day Operation and Finances Source: brandonleep.blogspot.com

8. US: Board and Executive Committee  Two Boards Operating Concurrently  Board Chairperson (Advisor) & State FFA President  Communication & Feedback  Collaborate with District Advisors & IAAE Vice President  Communicate with Chapters (Members & Advisors)  Survey if Necessary  Reference the Website  “Virtually Demand” (Expect) Feedback Source: bestsites4professionals.com

9. BOARD ORIENTATION  Questions?