The Basics FFA Mission The basis of it all What are the 3 main parts? All programs and activities in FFA are based on the components of the mission What are the 3 main parts? Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success

The Basics FFA Mission 3 Significant Levels Local State National Sometimes districts, regions and areas

National FFA Organization National FFA Organization Structure Local Chapter Chapter Members Chapter Officers Chapter Advisor Chapter Advisory Committee School Administration and Board of Education State Association Chapter Delegates State Officers State Advisor and State Leaders State Department of Education National FFA Organization State Delegates National Officers National Advisory Leaders National Board of Directors U.S. Department of Education You! An FFA Member! National FFA Organization Structure Possible district, area, region or federation FFA associations Local FFA Alumni Affiliate State FFA Alumni Association State FFA Foundation National FFA Alumni Association National FFA Foundation

The Basics Levels of FFA Membership Like moving from pre-school to elementary to middle school to high school 4 levels for membership Enter a new level as we get older and more experienced

The Basics Levels of FFA Membership Active Collegiate Middle and High School Enrolled in an Ag Ed Class Paid FFA dues Collegiate Post-high school Pursuing an ag-related career or interest in the future of the agricultural industry

The Basics Levels of FFA Membership Alumni 4. Honorary Past FFA members and supporters of FFA Paid FFA alumni dues 40,000 members across the United States 4. Honorary FFA supporter who’s gone above and beyond the necessary Nominated to receive the membership – no dues

The Basics FFA Motto 12 words for FFA members to live by: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve What does it mean?

The Basics FFA Colors Adopted in 1929 What are they? National Blue: Nation’s Flag Corn Gold Fields of Ripened Corn

The Basics The FFA Salute You’ve done this one a time or two! “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” What do you notice about the punctuation?

The Basics The Code of Ethics Read on page 27 As you read, ask yourself “What does this mean to the FFA organization?” “What does this mean for me as a member?”

The FFA Emblem Unity Progress Labor and Tillage of the Soil Freedom Knowledge

FFA Official Dress

FFA Degrees Recognize active members for participation and skill acquisition Discovery Greenhand Chapter State American