Leadership Qualities 1.01-1.02

Leadership Qualities Integrity- honesty. Courage- willing to go forward under difficult conditions. Management- using people, resources and processes to reach a goal. Unselfishness- placing the desires and welfare of others above yourself. Loyalty- reliable support for an individual, group or cause. Enthusiasm- energy to do a job and the inspiration to encourage others. Plan- think through, determine procedures. Knowledge- awareness, understanding. Tact- saying or doing the right thing without offending.

Components of Instructional Program Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)- provides opportunities to explore interests and to gain work experiences. Classroom and Laboratory Instruction- studying and learning subject matter in the classroom, shops, greenhouses, barns and other settings. Laboratory activities can be incorporated in any of these settings. FFA- student organization that develops leadership, communication and citizenship skills. Leadership- skills are developed by participation as chapter officers, committee members, mentors, group leaders, etc. Communication- skills are developed through speaking career development events such as prepared public speaking, creed, parliamentary procedure, extemporaneous speaking, agricultural sales and poultry, dairy and livestock oral reasons. Citizenship- skills are developed to promote community service involvement by volunteering at food banks, animal shelters, nursing homes, etc.

Public Speaking and Career Building Techniques  Types of Speeches Informative- gives knowledge or information to audiences. Persuasive- convinces people to believe or do something. Integrative- pep talks, welcome speeches, or an introduction of a speaker. Prepared- speech is written and learned. Extemporaneous- speech with little or no preparation.

Variables to Consider Purpose- Why are you giving the speech? Audience- What group is hearing the speech? Occasion- What is the event? Content- What is in the speech? Composition- How is the speech written and organized?

Oral delivery variables: Voice- pitch, quality, articulation, pronunciation, force. Stage Presence- appearance, poise, attitude, confidence, ease before audience, personality, posture. Power of Expression- fluency, sincerity, emphasis, directness, communicative ability, conveyance of thought and meaning. Response to Questions- accurate, ability to think quickly. General Effect- interesting, understandable, convincing, pleasing, holds attention.

Workforce Preparation Resume Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education. Should be tailored for each job applied for. Purpose is to get an interview. Most resumes should be one (1) page, but no more than (2) pages.

Items to Include in Resume Name and address. Objective. Education. Experience. Activities. Skills. References.

Cover Letter Preview to your resume. Should be brief ½ page, but not more than one (1) page. Items to Include Position you are applying for. Outline your key selling points. Address the needs of your employer. Invite employer to contact you.

Job Interview Cover letter sent in to assist in establishing an interview date. Follow-up phone call is typically recommended to secure interview. Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to interview as well. Individual should dress in professional attire. Prepare for interview & application process: Practice common questions asked during interview: What are your 3 greatest attributes or strengths? What are your 3 biggest weaknesses or things you would like to improve upon? Where do you want to be in 5 years? What leadership qualities can you bring to our company? Why are you the best candidate for job? Gather information typically requested during application process: General applicant information- name, date of birth, address, email, phone. Education- name of school attended, degree obtained, graduation date, etc. Previous work experience- dates employed, address, name of supervisor, etc. References- name, address, phone, email.

Parliamentary Procedure 1.02 Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary Law Basics Robert's Rules of Order Book of authority. Assures that all sides of an issue are treated fairly and that everyone has an opportunity to discuss and vote. Main Objectives Focus on one item at a time. Extend courtesy to everyone. Observe the rule of the majority. Ensure the rights of the minority.

Requirements for a Meeting Quorum- number of members required to conduct business. Chairperson- can be the president or vice-president. Secretary. Methods of Voting Voice- aye (pronounced “I”) for yes, or “no.” Rising- standing or show of hands. Secret ballot- written vote. Roll call- secretary asks each member to state vote. Types of Votes Simple Majority- one vote more than 50% or 1/2 of votes cast. Two-Thirds Majority- 2/3 of members voting must vote for motion, usually used when motion will limit rights of members

Gavel- symbol of authority Meaning of taps of gavel: 1 tap means be seated, the meeting is adjourned or the result of a vote has been announced. 2 taps means that the meeting is called to order. 3 taps means that the members should stand on the third tap. A series of taps means “be quiet and orderly.”

Main Motion Can only have one main motion on the floor at a time. Presents an idea, opinion or action for consideration to the group of members. Requires a second. Can be debated. Can be amended. Can be reconsidered.

Amend Changes the intent of the original motion. Allows members to add strike and/or substitute words to the original motion. Requires a second. Can be debated. Can be amended. Can be reconsidered.

Refer to Committee Secures more detailed information to the motion by assigning a group of members to: Investigate and report the facts. Investigate and make a formal recommendation. Investigate and act for the group. Motion to refer to a committee must include: Number on the committee. Powers to act. When to report back. Requires a second. Can be debated. Can be amended. Can be reconsidered.

Point of Order Avoids breaking parliamentary procedure rules. Can be called anytime during a business meeting. Does not require a second. Cannot be debated. Cannot be amended Cannot be reconsidered.

Division of Assembly Requires a re-vote on an inconclusive vote (and in some cases hand vote) until the chairperson has stated the question on another motion. Does not require a second. Cannot be debated. Cannot be amended. Cannot be reconsidered.

Previous Question Member calls for previous question when motion on the floor has been discussed and no new ideas are being presented. Requires 2/3 majority vote. Does require a second. Cannot be debated. Cannot be amended. Can be reconsidered.

Lay on the Table Enables the group to delay a motion to allow members to attend to more urgent business, allow members additional time to consider the motion, etc. Requires majority vote. Does require a second. Cannot be debated. Cannot be amended. Can be reconsidered if negative only.

Suspend the Rules Allows members to do something it needs to do that it cannot do without suspending the rules. Requires a 2/3 majority vote. Does require a second. Cannot be debated. Cannot be amended. Cannot be reconsidered.

Extend or Limit Debate Allows member to limit or extend debate to a specified time frame. Requires a 2/3 majority vote. Does require a second. Cannot be debated. Can be amended. Can be reconsidered