FFA INFORMATION

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FFA INFORMATION

• ESSENTIALS OF A
• SUCCESSFUL CHAPTER
• by Howard Henderson

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE FFA

• Every member needs to understand the functions
  and opportunities of the FFA in order to fully
  reap the benefits.

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DIVERSITY OF MEMBERSHIP

• Agricultural Education enrollment and the FFA
  chapter membership should be representative of
  the diversity of the student body population.

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ALL MEMBERS SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES

• When all members are active, the entire chapter
  benefits. Leadership should be everyones role,
  not just that of the officers.

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CAPABLE OFFICERS

• Students nominated and elected to officer
  positions must have the talent and dedication
  necessary to lead the chapter.

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A CHALLENGING PROGRAMOF ACTIVITIES

• Chapter goals and activities are to be planned
  which will utilize the members talents and meet
  the needs of the community. Every member is to
  be included in the Program of Activities.

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A WORKABLE CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS

• All chapter decisions should be based upon its
  constitution and bylaws.

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PROPER EQUIPMENT AND RECORDS

• The chapter should acquire the equipment
  necessary for officers as well as secretarys and
  treasurers books.

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WELL-PLANNED, REGULARLY-HELD CHAPTER MEETINGS

• Monthly meetings, scheduled at a regular time and
  guided by a sound agenda, will provide the
  efficient transaction of business.

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ADEQUATE FINANCING

• Fund-raising projects are essential in FFA.
  Yearly earnings will contribute to the creativity
  and growth of the chapter by funding important
  activities and projects.

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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITYSUPPORT

• The chapter must strive to meet the needs of the
  community and work with the school system in
  which it operates. The chapter could utilize the
  National Chapter Program and Food for America.