1. National FFA Week February 21-28 2009

2. Mission and Vision of Arizona 2008-2009 In celebration of 80 years we recognize the founding of our organization through community, students, and schools throughout Arizona. We can, and we must empower everything around us. Today is when we start remembering the National FFA.

3. Today….. We will Learn about the history Understand the importance of this week Figure out how to start the week Discuss some FFA activities Put it to practice

4. History of FFA Week In 1993 members across the country celebrate the first National FFA Day. In 1948, this would be changed to FFA Week and be celebrated during George Washington's birthday to recognize his pioneering contributions to American agriculture.

5. What is the importance of this week?

6. Celebrate the National FFA Organization Learning about the organization roots

7. Why should you be involved?

8. Leadership opportunities Develop community relationships Enhance chapter growth

9. Where to start?

10. Talk with officers and advisors Give leadership positions to chapter members Make themes Get involved with the community

11. Another starting point… Start thinking about what you want to see the chapter involved in. Incorporate student, chapter, and community development to help enhance the Program of Activities.

12. Themes?

13. Blue and Gold Day Ag Career Day

14. Student Activities

15. Greenhand Involvment Petting Zoo (members bring their own animal

16. Chapter Activities

17. Dances Socials Meetings Sport Activities Fundraisers

18. Community Activities

19. Adopt-a-Highway Help the food shelters Do something at retirement homes Help Sponsors 8th Grade Day Landscaping community areas

20. Put it to Practice