1. Chapter Operations Official FFA Ceremonies

2. Essentials of a Successful Chapter zFFA Knowledge zDiversity of Membership zAll Members Share Responsibilities zCapable Officers zA Challenging Program of Activities zA Workable Constitution and Bylaws zProper Equipment and Records zWell Planned, Regularly Held Chapter Meetings zAdequate Financing

3. Chapter Officers President zPreside over meetings zAppoint committees zCoordinate the activities of the chapter (POA) zRepresent the chapter in PR and official functions Vice President z Assume all duties of president if necessary z Develop POA z Coordinate all committee work z Work closely with president and advisor to assess goals

4. Officers Secretary zPrepare and post agenda for meetings zPrepare and present minutes zResponsible for chapter correspondence zMaintain attendance zKeep calendar up to date Treasurer z Handle chapter funds z Present monthly treasurer reports z Prepare/submit membership roster z Serve as chairperson of earnings and savings committee

5. Officers Reporters zPlans public information programs zRelease news and info to local radio/tv zPublish chapter newsletter zPrepare chapter scrapbook zServe as photographer Sentinel z Assist the president in maintaining order z Keep equipment, meeting room, etc. in proper conditions z Welcome guests and visitors z Keep meeting room comfortable

6. Officers Advisor zSupervise chapter activities year-round zinform students/ parents about FFA zInstruct in leadership and career development events Other Officers z Parliamentarian z Chaplain z Historian

7. Meeting Room Layout President Sentinel (door) Reporter Treasurer Secretary Advisor Vice President

8. Officer Stations zPresident--Rising sun zVP--Plow zSecretary--Ear of Corn zTreasurer--Bust of Washington zReporter--American Flag zAdvisor--Owl zSentinel--Shield of Friendship

9. Order of Business zOpening Ceremonies zMinutes of Previous Meeting zOfficer Reports zSpecial Features zUnfinished Business zCommittee Reports zNew Business zCeremonies-only when new member are initiated zClosing Ceremonies zEntertainment, Recreation, Refreshments

10. Use of the Gavel zOne tap-follows announcement of adjournment, completion of business, or message to be seated. zTwo taps-Call the meeting to order zThree taps-signal to stand up on the third tap zSeries of taps-restore order, get members’ attention

11. All Members in Unison z“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”