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FFA Quiz Bowl
Stratford FFA Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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What are the three components of AG Education | SAE, FFA, & Classroom Instruction |
The FFA was based on what orginzation | The future farmers of Virginia |
What is the Number of Divisions within the National FFA Center | Education Division-4 Teams Information Services Division-2 Teams Business Development and Services Divisions-4 Teams Development and Partnership Division-3 Teams |
What is the Number of Standing Committees recognized by National FFA | State with the Largest number of FFA Members-California State with the most FFA Chapters-California State with the most FFA alumni members-Wisconsin States that are 100% state associations-California, North Dakota, & Oklahoma |
Where is the National FFA Center and Supply Service Since 1998, The land was donated by Dow AgroSciences | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Where is the National FFA Headquarters Located | Alexandria, Virginia |
Where is the National FFA Foundation Located | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Where was the National FFA foundation located before it moved to Indianapolis, Indiana | Madison, Wisconsin |
Where is the 2013 Present National FFA Convention held | Louisville, Kentucky |
Where was the 2006-2012 National FFA Convention held | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Where was the 1928-1998 National FFA Convention held | Kansas City, Missouri |
What are all of the U.S. Presidents who have addressed the National FFA Convention | Eisenhower, Truman, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush |
Who is the only U.S. President to have been a FFA member | Jimmy Carter |
Who was the last U.S. President to address the National FFA Convention | George H.W. Bush in 1991 |
Who was the first U.S. President to address the National FFA Convention | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
What is the National FFA Colors | Corn Gold and National Blue |
Who wrote the FFA creed | E.M. Tiffany- five paragraphs all starts with, "I Believe" |
What does E.M. stand for | Erwin Milton |
What National Convention was the FFA Creed Adopted | 3rd National Convention |
What two National Conventions was the FFA Creed Revised | 38th and 63rd convention |
what 12 words make up the FFA Motto | Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve |
What is the Primary tool in Agricultural education words | Learning by Doing |
What five symbols and two words make up the FFA Emblem | -Cross Section of an Ear of Corn Unity Twenty Kernels of Corn -Rising Sun Signifies Progress and Holds the promise that tomorrow will bring a new day -Plow labor and Tillage of the Soil and the Historic foundation of our country's strength |
What does agricultural education signify | The combination of learning and leadership of necessary for progressive agriculture. |
What happened in 1917 | Smith-Hughes Act establishes vocational agriculture courses |
What happened in 1925 | Virginia Tech Ag Education teachers Henry Groseclose,Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organize the Future Farmers of Virginia of boys in agriculture classes. The FFV serves as the Model for the Future Farmers of America |
What happened in 1926 | American Royal invites vocational agriculture students to participate in livestock judging |
What happened in 1928 | FFA founded 33 delegates from 18 states Hotel Baltimore Kansas City, MO |
What happened in 1929 | -Official Colors were adopted -Carlton Patton, AK was named the first star farmer of america The Wisconsin association of FFA was chartered |
When was the FFA Creed adopted for speaking contests | 1930 |
In what year did the Delegates Restrict Membership to boys only | 1930 |
When was the First Official Dress Uniform adopted: Dark Blue Shirt, Blue or White Pants, Blue Cap, and a Yellow Tie | 1930 |
When was the First National Public Speaking Contest, Prepared Public Speaking | 1930 |
In what year was the Blue Corduroy Jacket adopted as the Official Dress | 1933 |
When was the First group of FFA members to travel to Washington D.C. and are met on the White House Lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt | 1933 |
When was the New Farmers of America Founded in Tuskegee, AL by George Washington Owens Teacher Trainer from Virginia State College wrote Constitution and bylaws in the NFA in 1927 | 1935 |
When was the Active FFA members exceed 100,000 members for the first time. | 1935 |
What happened in 1937 | During the National Convention action was taken to establish a National FFA Camp and Leadership School in Washington D.C. |
In what year did the FFA purchase a 28 and a half acres of land from George Washington estate used for the National FFA Camp and later used for National FFA Headquarters | 1939 |
When did the Identical twins Albert and Arthur Lacey of Hondo Texas become the only Members to share the title of Star Farmer of America | 1939 |
When was the National FFA Foundation founded | 1944 |
In what year did the 138, 549 FFA Members serve in the Armed Services in World War II | 1944 |
When did The National Proficiency Award and Agricultural mechanics start | 1944 |
In what year did the National FFA Band Form | 1947 |
When did the FFA Week establish during the week of George Washington's birthday | 1947 |
When was the National FFA Chorus form | 1948 |
When was the First International Program | 1948 |
When was the National FFA Supply start | 1948 |
When was The National FFA Talent Program start | 1948 |
When did the First FFA week get celebrated during the week of Gorge Washington's birthday | 1948 |
When was the Record jump in memberships from 238,269 in 1947 to 260,300 in 1948; so many members attended the 20th National Convention that a folding -cot hotel was set up in the basement of the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City | 1948 |
What happened in 1950 | Us Congress Passes Public law 740, which granted FFA a Federal Charter |
In what year was the FFA Code of Ethnics Adopted | 1952 |
In what year was The National Future Farmers Magazine published | 1952 |
When was the Special postage stamp issued by the U.S. post office | 1953 |
When did President Dwight D. Eisenhower address the Convention | 1953 |
In what year did the National FFA Silver Anniversary | 1953 |
What happened in 1957 | Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the National Convention |
What happened in 1959 | Dedication of first National FFA Center in Alexandria Virginia is dedicated |
In what year was the First National Leadership Training Conference held | 1959 |
What happened in 1965 | New Farmers of America (NFA) merges with FFA |
What happened in 1966 | First Ag Career Show at the National FFA Convention |
What happened in 1968 | President Richard Nixon attends National FFA Convention |
Name the 5 Symbols of the FFA Emblem | Cross section of an ear of corn Rising sun Plow Owl Eagle |
What does the Ear of corn on The FFA Emblem stands for | -Unity -20 Kernels of corn |
What does the Rising Sun on The FFA Emblem Stand for | -Signifies Progress and holds the promise that tomorrow will bring a new day |
What does the Plow on The FFA Emblem Stand for | -Labor -Tillage of the soil -Historic foundation of our's county strength |
What does the Owl on The FFA Emblem Stand for | -Knowledge and wisdom -The knowledge required to be successful in the industry of Agriculture |
What does the Eagle on The FFA Emblem Stand for | -Freedom -Ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture |
In what year were the Females Admitted into the FFA | 1969 |
When did Ken Dunagan, AZ get named the first star agribusiness person of America | 1969 |
When did Washington Leadership Conference (Now WLC) begin | 1969 |
In what year did the Delegate body of the National FFA Convention establish the alumni class of membership as part of the constitution. | 1969 |
What happened in 1970 | Building our American Communities (BOAC) program was started |
What happened in 1971 | National FFA Alunmi Association was organized |
What happened in 1972 | Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association was organized |
What happened in 1973 | FFA Official Dress Standards Created |
What happened in 1974 | President Ford addresses National Convention |
What happened in 1975 | Food For America program Launched |
In what year did Julie Smiley of Washington become the first female get elected to a National FFA office | 1976 |
In what year did the First FFA Student Handbook get Published | 1976 |
When did Alaska become the last of the 50 states to obtain a National Charter | 1976 |
What happened in 1977 | Golden Anniversary (50th) Anniversary Convention |
In what year did the Commemorative marker note the site of FFA founding unveiled in Kansas City, Missouri | 1978 |
When did President Carter address the National Convention (Former FFA Member) | 1978 |
What happened in 1979 | First Extemporaneous Speaking Contests Christie Peterson Wisconsin Wins |
What happened in 1980 | First Time National FFA Foundation raised $1 million in one year |
When did the FFA Times newspaper first printed at National Convention | 1981 |
When was the Wisconsin FFA Foundation was established | 1981 |
What happened in 1982 | Jan Eberly, California becomes the first Female National FFA President |
In what year did the Ag ED Network, a computerized information service of FFA was created | 1983 |
In what year was the National FFA Scholarship Program was started | 1983 |
When did the First TV Public Service Announcement made | 1984 |
What happened in 1985 | First National TV Special "Agriculture's next generation of interest" Aired |
What happened in 1986 | Agriscience Teacher of the year was awarded |
When did the First National Television Satellite broadcast of the National FFA Convention happen | 1987 |
In what year did the Vice-President George H.W. Busch speak at National Convention | 1987 |
In what year did the Delegates at the National Convention changed "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization" and approved a total of 18 | 1988 |
When did President Ronald Reagan Spoke at the National FFA Convention Via a Prerecorded Message | 1988 |
When did the 7th and 8th grade students get allowed to become FFA members | 1988 |
What happened in 1989 | Magazine's name changed to FFA New Horizons |
What happened in 1990 | Delegates System Revised to 475 |
When did the Partners in Activity Learning Support (PALS) Program is Established | 1990 |
When did the Delegates Vote "NO" To a new FFA Creed During the 63 National FFA Convention | 1990 |
When did the Virgin Islands and Guam granted association characters and five chapters and Micronesia were granted affiliate Chapter Characters | 1991 |
In what year did President Bush address the National Convention | 1991 |
In what year was the last State FFA Convention in Green Lake Wisconsin | 1994 |
In what year did Corey Flournoy, Illinois FFA Association is the first African American to be Elected National FFA President, He is also the first Urban Student Leader | 1994 |
In what year was the code of Ethnics Revised | 1995 |
When was the First State FFA Convention in Madison Wisconsin | 1995 |
When did the National Dues Increase from $3.50 to $5.00 annually | 1996 |
In what year was the Reinstated H.O. Sargent Award Promoting Diversity Among Chapters | 1996 |
In what year was the Establishment of FFA Home Page on the World Wide Web (WWW) | 1996 |
When did the Board of Directors Vote to move the National FFA Organization business Office to Indianapolis, Indiana from Alexandria, VA | 1996 |
When did the Board of Directors Vote to move the National Convention from Kansas City to Louisville in 1999 | 1996 |
In what year did the Wisconsin FFA Code of Ethnics get adopted | 1996 |
When did the First Ari-Entrepreneurship Awards presented | 1997 |
When did the Dedication of the new National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana | 1998 |
When did the Dedication of the Agricultural Education National Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia | 1998 |
When did the Public Law 81-740 (which provides FFA a Federal Chapter) was revised through Congress and replaced by Public Law 105-225 on August 12 | 1998 |
When was the last National FFA Convention in Kansas City 71st National Convention | 1998 |
In what year did Jose Santiago is elected to a National FFA Office; he is the first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a National Offcer | 1998 |
When was the First National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky 72nd National Convention | 1999 |
When was the First National Creed Speaking Contest; Michael Van Winkle of AK wins | 1999 |
When was the discovery FFA Degree added | 2000 |
In what year did the First American Star in Agricultural Placement | 2001 |
In what year did Steve Offer, WI get named the First American Star in Agriscience | 2001 |
In what year did Nicholas Streff, SD get named the First American Star in Ag Placement | 2001 |
In what year was the 75th National FFA Convention Held in Louisville, KY | 2002 |
When was the Official Dress Standards revised | 2002 |
In what year was the First Female Star Farmer named; Karlene Lindow Wisconsin | 2002 |
When did Javier Moreno elected National FFA President. He was the first president elected from Puerto Rico ad having a native language of Spanish | 2003 |
In what year did the FFA Live first aired on RFD-TV | 2003 |
When did the Officer Jacket Colors restored and the Jacket is re-designed | 2003 |
In what year was the last National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky 78th National Convention | 2005 |
When did the National FFA launch Seeds of Hope as a fundraiser to help rebuild the Gulf Coast states Ag education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina $770,000 in donations were distributed | 2005 |
When did the FFA Foundation breaks the $10 million mark for FFA fundraising | 2005 |
In what year did the Endorsement of agricultural education's long-range goal of 10,000 quality agricultural education programs by 2015 where every student is a member of FFA and has a relevant SAE | 2006 |
When did the First National Convention in Indianapolis, IN 79th National Convention | 2006 |
In what year did the FFA Merchandise Center opens its doors | 2007 |
In what year did the Membership breaks the half-million mark with 500,823 members in 7,358 chapters | 2007 |
When did the FFA New Horizons add on-lines feature-www.ffanewhorizons.org | 2007 |
In what year did the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN has a record attendance of 54,731 members, teachers, supporters, and guests | 2008 |
When did the Membership hit 31-year high at 507, 763 | 2008 |
When did the Board make a decision to rotate the 2013 convention and beyond between Louisville and Indianapolis three years each, beginning with Louisville | 2008 |
In what year did the FFA member networking site, FFA Nation, launches at ffanation.ffa.org | 2008 |
What does Agricultural Education, FFA signify | It signifies the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture |
What does the FFA Mission do for people | IT MAKES A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION |
What are the 7 Career Pathways in Agriculture | 1. Food Products and Processing 2. Agribusiness 3. Environment Service 4. Natural Resources 5. Power, Structural, and Technical 6. Animal 7. Plant |
What is the FFA Salute | Pledge of Allegiance |
When does a FFA and Alumni member receive the magazine | Once they pay their dues |
What does the Editorial Board consist of | 4 FFA members, 4 high school agricultural teachers, and on state executive secretary and three FFA center staff members |
How much does a Gift subscriptions cost | $6.00 |
When Each joke a member sends in and is published Receives how much money | $5.00 |
What is the FFA Magazine called | "FFA New Horizons" |
How many times is the FFA Magazine Published in one year | 6 times |
What is the first thing all officers and members should participate in to officially begin a meeting | Opening Ceremonies |
What are the rules to running an effective meeting called | Parliamentary Procedure |
What tool is used to call the meeting to order | Gavel |
When is taped once it means | Motion Pass or Fail; Adjourn or Sit Down |
When is taped twice it means | The meeting will come to order |
When is taped three it means | Everyone Should Stand |
When is taped series of times it means | Quiet Down |
What is the program of activities (POA) | It is a plan on what the Chapter wants to get Accomplished during the year, 3 divisions-student, Chapter, Community 13 standards-leadership, healthy lifestyle, SAE, Scholarship, Ag Career Skills Recruitment, Finance/economics, public relations, leadership |
What is the Official Dress for Girls | -Black Shirt (To the Knees) Black Nylons or Black Pants -White Blouse with Official FFA Blue Scarf -Black Shoes and Official FFA Jacket (zipped up to the top) |
What is the Official Dress for Boys | -Black Pants -All White Shirt (With a Collar) -Official FFA Tie -Black Shoes and Socks -Official FFA Jacket (Zipped up to the TOP) |
What are the Ten Essentials of a successful Chapter | 1.FFA knowledge 2.Mebership Diversity 3.All Members Share responsibility 4. Capable Officers 5. Challenging Program of Activities 6. Workable Constitution and Bylaws 7. Proper Equipment and Records 8. Well-Planned, Regularly-held 9. 10. |
What is the Agriscience Award | It is the student research projects in agriculture-8 national finalists |
What is the Agriscience Teacher of the Year | It is the Innovative Agriculture Curriculum |
What is the Proficiency Award | It is the 47 proficiency areas, two types-entrepreneurship and placement 48 state Food service Awards that recognize individuals for their Achievement in their supervised Agricultural experiences (SAE) |
What is the National Chapter Award | it Recognizes Chapter for their activities in student development, chapter development, and community development |
What is Food for America | it is a program that allows FFA member the opportunity to educate elementary students about the food and fiber systems |
What does the 6 national officers consist of | 1 president, 1 secretary, 4 regional vice-presidents |
What does the National FFA President have to appoint | The President has to appoint three regular committees- Nominating committee, Audit Committee, Program o Activities Committee |
How man National FFA Regions are there | 4 Eastern, Western, Central, and Southern |
How many States are in the Eastern Region and can you name them | 18 Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
How many States are in the Southern Region and can you name them | 11 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands |
How many States are in the Central Region and can you name them | 12 Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
How many States are in the Western Region and can you name them | Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington |
Who is the National President | Clay Sapp- Florida |
Who is the National Secretary | Katie Hall- Georgia |
Who is the National Eastern Region Vice- President | Joenelle Futrell- Kentucky |
Who is the National Western Region Vice- President | Lindsey Anderson- California |
Who is the National Southern Region Vice- President | Wiley Bailey- Alabama |
Who is the National Central Region Vice- President | Brennan Costello- Nebraska |
Who is the National FFA Advisor | Steve A. Brown |
Who is the National Executive Secretary | Currently Unfilled |
Who is the National Chairman of the National Board of Directors | Steve A. Brown |
Who is the National FFA Foundation Director | Rob Cooper |
Who is the National Treasurer | Marion Fletcher |
Who is the National Chief Executive Officer | Dwight Armstrong |
Who is the National Chief Operating Officer | Josh Bledsoe |
Who is the National FFA Alumni President | Anita Schneider |
Who is the National Director of NAAE | Jay Jackman |
Who is the National FFA Alumni Executive Director | Frank Saldana |
Who is the National Director of the National FFA Band | Joe LaJoye |
Who is the National Director of the National FFA Chorus | Patti LaJoye |
Who is the National Director of the National FFA Talent Program | Gary Maricle |
Who is the National FFA Sponsors Board Chairman 2011 | Melody Alford |
How many people are in the Foundation Board of Directors | 11 |
How many People are in the Board of Directors | 22 |
What does the National Nominating Committee consist of | 9 members, two from each region and one chairperson selected at- large |
Who was the First National FFA Advisor | Dr. C.H. (Charles Homer) Lane |
Who was the First National FFA President | Leslie Applegate- New Jersey- 1928-29 |
Who were the Two National FFA Presidents in 1942-43 | Harold Gums and Marvin Jagels |
Who was the first Female National FFA Officer | Julie Smiley, Washington |
Who was the first African American National FFA President | Corey Flournoy, Illinois 1994-1995 |
Who was the First Female National FFA President | Jan Elberly, California 1982-1983 |
Who was the First African American National Officer | Fred McClure, Texas |
Who was the First National Officer from Puerto Rico and Speaks English as a 2nd Language | Jose Santiago-PR-1998 |
Who was the First National President From Puerto Rico and Speaks English as 2nd Language | Javier Moreno-PR-2003 |
Who was the First Star Farmer of America | Carlton Patton-1929-Arkansas |
First Star in Agribusinessperson of America | Ken Dunegan-1969-Arizona |
Who was the first Star in Agriscience | Steve Offer-2001-Wisconsin |
Who was the first Star in Agricultural Placement | Nicolas Streff-2001-South Dakota |
Who was the First Female Star Farmer | Karlene Lindow-2002-Wisconsin |
Who was the First National Creed Speaking Winner-Michael | Michael Von Winkle-AK-1999 |
Who was the First National Public Speaking Contest Winner | Edward Drace-1930 |
Who was the first National Creed Speaking winner | Micheal Von Winkle-AK-1999 |
Who was the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Winner | Christie Peterson-WI-1979 |
Who is the Father of the FFA | Henry Groseclose |
Who is the Father of the NFA | H.O. Sargent |
Who is the First National FFA Band Director | Dr. Henry S. Brunner |
Who is the First National FFA Foundation Executive Director | Don McDowell |
Who is the First FFA Jacket Designer | Dr. Gus Linter- Fredrickstown, Ohio |
How many FFA Jackets were sold annually | 50,000 |
What is the Number of FFA members- (National) | 506,199 |
How many National Alumni membership are there | 52,555 Wisconsin membership rank-1st |
What does the 52 states associations consist of | 50 states and Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands |
What is the First state to have an FFA | Virginia |
How much do FFA Jackets cost | $49.00 |
What are the four kinds of FFA memberships | active, collegiate, honorary, and alumni |
What was the First dues in 1928 | 10 cents |
What is the National, State, and WI FFA Center | National- $5.00 State- $5.50 WI FFA Center- $300 |
What is the current dues that go to New Horizons | $2.00 |
What is the FFA Theme | Grow 2012- 2013 |
What is on the Week of George Washington's Birthday | National FFA Week |
When is the Initial FFA Roster Due | December 1st |
When is the Program of Activities (POA) for each Chapter Due | December 1st |
When is the State FFA Degrees Due | February 1st |
When is the State FFA Honors Band and Chorus applications Due | February 5th |
When is the State Proficiency Awards Due | February 20th |
When is the American FFA Degrees Due | March 5th |
When is the National FFA Scholarship applications | February 15th |
When is the Proposals for State FFA Constitution or Rule Changes | March 1st |
When is the State Honorary FFA Degree Nominations | April 1st |
When is the Distinguished Service Nominations due | April 1st |
When is Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship applications due | April 2nd |
When is the Middle School Essay contest entries due | April 15th |
When is the Chapter Safety applications | April 20th |
When is the Food For America applications due | April 20th |
When is the National Chapter Safety applications due | April 20th |
When is the Farm/City Award applications due | April 20th |
When is the Chapter Officer Leadership Award (Three Star Leader) due | April 20th |
When is the State FFA Talent Applications due | April 20th |
When is the State FFA Foundation Scholarships due | April 26th |
When is the State FFA Officer applications due | April 28th |
When is the State Agri-Entrepreneurship applications due | May 1st |
When is the State Agri-Entrepreneurship applications due | May 1st |
When is the Courtesy Corps applications Due | May 1st |
When is the Final Supplemental Memberships Rosters Due | May 1st |
When is the Convention Newsroom Staff Applications Due | May 1st |
When is the Cooperative Leadership Award Applications Due | May 1st |
When is the Agriscience Student Award and Agriscience Teacher Award Applications Due | May 5th |
When is the State Officer Candidate Applications Due | May 10th |
When are the HO Sargent Award Applications Due | May 17th |
When is the Agriscience Fair Entry Form and Abstract Due | May 17th |
When are the National FFA Official State Delegate Applications Due | May 17th |
When are the Manuscripts for Ag issues, Marketing Plan and Ag Communications | May 25th |
What is the FFA Presidents Symbol | Rising Sun |
What is a FFA Presidents Duties | To Preside over, meetings, represent the chapter at official functions and appoint committees |
What is the FFA Vice-President Symbol | Plow |
What is a FFA Vice-Presidents duties | to work with the chapter's committees and make sure the committees are doing their work; also calls the roll of officer during the opening ceremonies & run the meeting if the president is unable to |
What is the FFA secretary's Symbol | Ear of Corn |
What is the FFA Secretary's duties | Take minutes at the meetings and prepares the agenda Bust of George Washington |
What is the FFA Treasure's Symbol | Bust of George Washington |
What is the FFA Treasure's duties | Keeps record of and deposits & disbursements |
What is the FFA Reporter's Symbol | American Flag |
What is the FFA Reporter's duties | to inform community about the FFA, take pictures, keep the FFA scrapbook, chair public relations committe |
What is the FFA Sentinel's Symbol | Shield of Friendship |
What is the FFA Sentinel's duties | Welcomes people to meetings, keeps room organized, assists the president in mainlining order, takes care of degree candidates refreshments, equipment and supplies |
What is the FFA Parliamentarian's Symbol | Copy of Robert's Rules of Order |
What is the FFA Parliamentarian's duties | Makes sure that parliamentary rules are followed at all times during the meeting |
What is the Advisors symbol | Owl |
What is the Advisors duties | advises officers and members during the meeting , builds school and community support for the program |
The Secretary is across from who | Reporter |
The Advisor is across from who | Treasurer |
Where is The Sentinel is by what | Door |
Where is The Vice-President is stationed where | The back of the room |
Where is The President is Stationed | The front of the room |
When does the membership year begin and end | September 1st through August 31st |
What are the 7 State Speaking Contests | 1. Prepared 2. Extemporaneous 3. Parliamentary Procedure 4. Discussion 5. Creed 6. Quiz Bowl 7. Job Interview |
How many spaces are in the FFA Calender for Advertising | 33 |
What is the Discovery Degree | pewter pin with purple edge- middle students- Star Discovery Degree. Given at the Chapter level |
What is the Greenhand Degree | Bronze pin- Star Greenhand- middle students- medal and plaque |
What is the Chapter FFA Degree | Silver pin- Stars- medals and plaques. Given at the Chapter level |
What is the State FFA Degree | Gold charm- Stars- $300 |
What is the American FFA Degree | Gold Key- Stars- $2000- runner up $1000 |
What is the Highest Degree that the National FFA can award a non-member | Honorary American FFA Degree |
What is the Highest Degree that the State FFA can award a non-member | Honorary State FFA Degree |
What is the highest that a chapter can Award a non-member | Honorary Chapter FFA Degree |
What are the Discovery Degree Requirements | Enrolled in Ag class and Participate in FFA activity |
What are the Greenhand Degree Requirements | Enrolled in Ag Class Knowledge of FFA and a Plan for an SAE |
What are the Chapter FFA Degree Greenhand Degree Requirements | One Previous year of Membership 180 Class hours $150 invested or 45 hours worked in SAE, demonstrated 5 parliamentary abilities, participated in at least 3 Chapter events, and lead a group discussion for 15 minutes and have good grades |
What are the essential of a successful Chapter | See Sheet |
What are the FFA Events | See Sheet |
What is the Program of Activities (POA) | See Sheet |
What are the 12 Code of Ethnics | See Sheet |
What are the FFA Strategies | See Sheet |
What does the State FFA Degree-Chapter FFA Degree Require | See Sheet |
What are the American FFA Degree Requirements | 3 Years of Membership,360 Class Hours, Graduated from High School 12 Months before Receiving degree, invested $7,500 or worked 2,250 unpaid hours and invested $1500 in SAE, C or Better Grade Point |
What are the 4 Star areas | 1. Star Farmer 2. Star in Agribusiness 3. Star in Agricultural Placement 4. Star in Agriscience |
How many Members on Wisconsin delegation | 15 Members Represent Wisconsin FFA at National Convention |
Who is the First State FFA Adviser | V.E. Kilvin |
Who was the First Wisconsin American FFA Degree Recipient | Parmaley Harris Mineral Point |
Who was the first Wisconsin American Star Farmer | Kelby Paske- De forest |
Who was the First Female Wisconsin American Star | Karline Lindow Marshfield |
Who is the First American Star In Agribusiness | Dale Wolf- St. Croix Central |
Who was the First National Job Interview Winner | Melanie Schotthofer- Cochrane- Foundation City |
Who was the First American Star in Agriscience | Steven Offer- Marshfield |
Who was the First American Star in Ag placement | Eric Blaser Oconto Falls |
Who were the First 3 Inductees to Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame | Virgil Martinson, Floyd Doering, and Arnold Cordes |
Who was the First Female Member of The Wisconsin FFA Hall of Fame | Gene Presnall |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 1 | Ethan Dado- Parliamentarian- Amery |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 2 | Maggie Larson- Vice President- Osseo |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 3 | Matt Kortbein- Treasurer- Tomah |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 4 | Danielle Jentz- Vice President- Platteville |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 5 | Kaitlyn Owens- Sentinel- Wisconsin Heights |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 6 | Sally Albers- Vice President- Sauk Prairie |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 7 | Leeah Luepke- Vice President- Spencer |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 8 | Hallie Kopczynski- Vice President- Oconto Falls |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 9 | Keely Wilfert- Secretary- Mishicot |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA Officer in Section 10 | Kati Kindschuh- Reporter- Lomira |
Who is the Wisconsin State FFA President | Alison Wedig- President- Darlington |
Who is the State FFA Adviser & Ex. Secretary | Jeff Hicken |
Who is the State FFA Executive Director | Cheryl Zimmerman |
Who is the State FFA Center Office Assistant | Terry Bernick |
Who is the State Foundation Executive Director | Nicole Nelson |
Who is the State FFA Alumni President | Jim Check (Milton) |
Who is the State FFA Alumni Vice President | Kathy Breunig (Prairie du Sac) |
Who is the State FFA State FFA Alumni Ex. Director/Treasurer | Regina Oldendorf |
Who was the 2010-2011 WAAE President | Kim Houser (Wisconsin Heights) |
Who was the 2010-2011 WAAE President Elect | Shari Graffunder (River Valley) |
Where is the Wisconsin FFA Center Located | Spencer-Opened in 1992 |
Where is the State FFA Convention | Jag Lake |
Where is the State FFA Convention and Skills Contest | Madison |
Who is the State Band Director | Monte Dunnum |
Who is the State Choir Director | Pete Engh |
What is the State Theme | See the Vision, Live the Mission |
Who was the First Wisconsin State FFA President | Donald James Dodgeville 1929-30 |
Who was the First Wisconsin Female State FFA Officer | Becky Miller, Bloomer |
Who was the First Female President in Wisconsin | Amber Vickers 1989-90 |
Who elects the State FFA Officer | Delegates From Each Chapter in the Section |
How many Wisconsin State FFA Officers | 11 State Officers |
How many Officers are in Each Section | 1 Officer |
When is the Wisconsin FFA President Elected | The Previous Year's state officer team |
Who are the Two National FFA President from Wisconsin | Ivan Knidschi- 1939- 40 Jackie Mundt- 2004- 05 |
Who are the Five individuals from Wisconsin have served as national officers | Owen Owens- Portage Gerrit DeBruin- Juda William Boehm- Mosinee Cara Doyle- Green Bay East |
In what year was the Wisconsin Association was chartered | 1929 |
How many State Section are there | 10 |
How many State Districts | 30 |
Who was the First NFA President | David Simmons, Alabama 1935-36 |
Who was the Last NFA President | Adolphus Pinson, Texas 1964-65 |
What does the Organization for African American Ag Students Stand For | New Farmers of America |
What was the First State to Charter a NFA State Association | Virginia |
What was the Location of the First NFA Convention | Tuskegee, Alabama |
How many Officers are Elected Each Year by the NFA | 6 |
How Many States are in the NFA | 13 |
Who Conceived the Idea of the NFA | Dr. H.O. Sargent |
Who Drafted the NFA Constitution | G.W. Owens and J.R. Thomas |
When was the First NFA Meeting | May 1927 |
When was the First National Conference Held | Tuskegee Alabama in August of 1935 |
When did the National Convention Rotate from Land Grant Colleges of the South | Atlanta Georgia in the Municipal Auditorium |
How many Paragraphs are in NFA Creed | 6 |
What is the only difference on the NFA Jacket than the FFA | Emblem Outline was a Boll of Cotton everything else was the Same as FFA |
The NFA Week of April 5th is on who's Birthday | Booker T. Washington |
What was the most Prestigious award in the NFA did H.O. Sargent Award | A young man out of School from 3-10 years and was Farming |
What does the WLC Stand for and what does it mean | Washington Leadership Conference-A week long Leadership conference held in Washington D.C. focusing on personal Development, Teamwork, Citizenship & Goal Setting |
What does the 212 Stand for and What does it Focus on | Formally (Made for Excellence)- A leadership conference for 9th and 10th graders focusing on personal growth |
What does the 360 Stand for and What does it Focus on | Formerly (Advanced Leadership Development)- A leadership conference for 11th and 12th graders focusing on communication skills and career readiness |
What does EDGE stand for and What does it mean | Experiencing Discovery, Growth and Excellence A leadership conference for middle school member focusing on them and where they are going in life |
What does FIRE Conference Stand for and what does it mean | "Foundations In Reaching Excellence"- new FFA members |
What does the Half- time Leadership Conference mean | A leadership conference conducted by the state FFA officer in January to motivate leaders in local chapters for the second semester- two chapter officers |
When and What is the Sectional Leadership Workshop | in fall, chapter officer training |
What is the Farm Forum | Juniors interested in production agriculture |
What is FFA Global | international experience-3,6,12 months |
What is the National Chapter Award based on | POA activities- divisions- student, chapter, community development |
What is PALS based on | Partners in Active Learning Support- mentoring younger students |
What is Food for America based on | educate elementary students where their food comes from |
What is Partners for Safer Community Based on | It Promotes Ag Safety and Health |
What is LPS Based on | Local program Success |
What is the CMA Based on and Stand for | Commodity Marketing Activity Model Farm and Trade Commodities- two |
What is the Argo-Entrepreneurship Based on | FFA Members that Start businesses |
What is the H.O. award | Promotes diversity in Ag Education |
What is the National Agriscience Fair Consist of | 4 divisions and 5 categories |
What is FFA | National FFA Organization |
What is an SAE | Is a job, h or project that FFA members have that relates to hobby agriculture |
What is an SLW and what does it stand for | Sectional Leadership Workshop- State sponsored workshop held in the fall to prepare chapter leaders |
What is 360 | 360 Degree Leadership Workshop- National sponsored workshop for older FFA members who have already attended 212 |
What does EDGE stand for and what does it mean | Experience, Development, Growth and Excellence- National sponsored workshop designed for middle school members to help them understand themselves and where they are going in life |
What is 212 | Degree Leadership Workshop- National sponsored conference designed for freshmen and sophomore members, which focuses on the personal growth of each individual |
What does CDE stand for and what does it mean | Career Development Events- Competitions that allow students to explore several agricultural- related careers |
What does SAE stand for and what does it mean | Supervised Agricultural Experience- Program that lets students discover, explore, experience and excel in careers outside of classroom activities |
What does PAS stand for and what does it mean | Post-Secondary Agricultural Student organization- Student organization for technical college students |
What does PALS stand for and what does it mean | Partners in Active Learning Support- The FFA mentoring program that matches FFA members with younger students to build trust and develop self-esteem through agricultural education |
What does POA stand for and what does it mean | Program of Activities- A written guide to a chapter that outlines the chapter's goals and the steps they plan to take to achieve them |
What does LPS stand for and what does it mean | Local Program Success- An initiative by the National Council for Agricultural Education that identifies the seven components of a successful program |
What does the NFA stand for | New Farmers of America |
What does WLC stand for and what does it mean | Washington Leadership Conference-A week long Learning laboratory that helps members experience service learning and teaches them the fundamentals of mentoring and personal development skills in Washington D.C. |
What does the NAAE stand for | National Association of Agricultural Educators |
What does the WAAE stand for | Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators |
What does the ILSSO stand for | International Leadership Seminar for State Officers |
What does BLAST Off stand for | Building Leaders and Strong Teams of Officers |
What does NLCSO stand for | National Leadership Conference for State Officers |
What does SPC stand for | State President's Conference |
What does DPI stand for and what does it mean | Department of Public Instruction- Houses the Wisconsin State FFA Advisor |
How many CDE's are there | 24 and (Biotechnology and Genetics CDE may be added soon) |
What is the one activity | Dairy Handlers-Show a Dairy Animal in a Show Ring |
What is Ag communications | New Story Writing, press release writing, radio broadcasting, Graphic Design |
What is Ag Issues | Presentation the stresses Pros and Cons of an issue |
What is Ag Mechanics | Deals with Machinery and Equipment industry and marketing, Energy, Structural, and Environmental/Natural Resources |
What is Ag Sales | Makes Sales Presentation of an Ag Product also customer relations, Advertising and Promotion, Telephone skills, and Product Display |
What is Agronomy | Solve problems with soil and plants, Id plants, Insects, Seeds, and Crops |
What is Creed Speaking | Recite and answer Questions on Creed |
What is Dairy Cattle Evaluation | Judge Cattle and Give Oral Reasons |
What is Dairy Foods | Students use there senses of sight, taste, and smell to identify and grade milk, cheese, sediment pads for quality and defects |
What is Environmental and Natural Resources | Deals with Global Issues, Soil Test and Profiles, Air/Water, Analysis, GPS Location, and Waste Management |
What is Extemporaneous Speaking | Involves given a Agricultural Issue to Speak on and having 30 minutes to prepare a 4 to 6 minute speech |
What is Farm Business Managment | Ability to Apply some Management Practices and make Correct Business Decisions is essential in modern agricultural operations and solving farm analysis problems |
What is Floriculture | Understanding the abilities and principles of propagation, harvesting, marketing, and maintenance of floriculture plants. Plant id, make arrangements, id plant disorders and job interviews |
What is Food Science and Technology | Using sensory skills for evaluating and solving food problems |
What is Forestry | Id trees, tools and equipment used in forest, forest disorders and harvesting techniques, demonstration of practical forestry skills |
What is Horse Evaluation | use principles of selection, management production and performance in evaluating horses, judge horses and give oral reasons |
What is Livestock Evaluation | Interpret performance data, identify marketing criteria, and have the ability to give oral reasons for placement of beef, swine, and sheep |
What is Marketing Plan | Research and present a marketing plan for an agricultural product, supply |
What is Meats Evaluation and Technology | Judge meet quality, yield and grade of beef carcasses, identify meat cuts |
What is Nursery/Landscape | Id plant material and landscape plants, plant disorders, landscaping, judging plant quality demonstrate practical nursery/landscaping skills |
What is Parliamentary Procedure | How to run a meeting use Parliamentary Procedure |
What Poultry Evaluation | Evaluate Chickens, Turkeys, and other processed poultry products, and eggs also give oral reasons |
What is Prepared Public Speaking | Involves Writing & memorizing a 6-8 minute speech and presenting it to a panel of judges |
What does WAAE stand for | Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators |
Who is the WAAE President | Kim Hauser |
Who is the President- Elect | Shari Graffunder |
What does the NAAE Stand for | National Association of Agricultural Educators |
What does the NYFEA Stand for | National Young Farmer Education Association |
What does PAS Stand for | Post- Secondary Agricultural Student Organization |
Job Interview is part of what | Career Development Events and Speaking Contests |
How many Proficiency Award Areas are there | Recognizes 47 National Areas |
What are the 4 Categories of the SAE Programs | -Exploratory -Agriscience research and experimentation -Entrepreneurship -Placement |