*Marbury FFA Chapter*
P.O. Box 70 Marbury AL 36051
Ph. 205-755-2118
Dear Parents,
First,
I am delighted to have your child in our Agriscience Program here at Marbury this year. We are looking forward to a great
year and hope to have your child play an active role in his or her development by becoming active in our organization.
To make the opportunities available to your child we implore you to have your child become an active member
in our organization and assist us in providing needed materials for our classes. The cost for membership, the class
workbook
and FFA member t-shirts is $25.00 for the year.
The class workbooks will be used virtually every day as a part
of the instruction process. The t-shirts will be used for FFA meetings and field trips during the year. Finally, the membership
dues for our local, state and national organizations make it possible for students to participate in the array of individual
and team activities afforded active members. As a member, the students will receive the New Horizons Magazine which we also
use as an instructional source in class. When students are older, they are also eligible for scholarships provided for outstanding
members of the FFA. Recently, several members of our local chapter have been able to take advantage of the funds available
exclusively for students.
We hope you will support our program and allow your child to take advantage of the opportunities
we have listed. We ask that you submit the funds for the first semester by September 1st and by February 1st. I have
included
the costs for the items mentioned to let you know how the money will
be spent. If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to contact me for
additional information. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
John
Colquitt
Marbury FFA Advisor
Approximate Items Costs:
Workbook= $8.00 feild trip- $ $10.00
State & National FFA Dues= $10.00
**Exploratory Agriscience Overview**
1. Course Value- This course is designed to introduce you to the Agriscience Program here at Marbury. This course is very
different from any you have had in the past. Hopefully, at least one of the areas you cover will spark an interest for you.
Please be patient with the course and reserve judgment before you decide whether or not it is something you will enjoy.
2. Course Activities- We will be doing several presentations in front of the class. The presentations are for your benefit
as you develop as a person. The presentations in turn strengthen our program for the future.______________________________
3. Grading- Make sure that you do your major projects! It is very important for you to complete the projects because they
are a large part of your grade. (1) S.A.E. Projects (2) Fair Exhibit (3) Activities above the chapter level.
4. Workbooks- Keep up with and have them with you in class every day. A high percentage of your grade will come from your
activities in your workbook.______________________
5. Proficiency Applications- Take advantage of entering a proficiency application on your S.A.E Project. Advantages.
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Exploring Agriscience
Course Content
1. General Information: Includes expectations & Requirements
2. FFA Introduction.
3. FFA History.
4.
FFA Opportunities.
5. Agriculture in our Economy.
6. Animal Science.
7. Companion Animals
8. Leadership &
Public Presentations.
9. Agri-Technology
I. Project Assignments:
1.
S.A.E.__________________________________________
Each students is required
to have an agriculturally related
project at home. The student is required to turn in those
activities by the end
of the first nine weeks. The S.A.E. is a
major grade for this course.
Your Project:______________________________________
2.
Fair Exhibit: (first semester only) Each student is required to turn in an
approved exhibit for the Alabama National Fair.
Your Project:_________________________________
For Information---
http://www.alnationalfair.org/index.htmAlabama National Fair Phone: (334) 272-6831
P.O. Box 3304 Fax: (334) 272-6835
Montgomery, AL 36109-0304
Email: anf@alnationalfair.org3. Class Activities: All students
are expected to participate in FFA Meetings
and activities.
4. Class Cost:
The cost for the class is $25.00 for the year.
The payment is for the class workbook, t-shirt and for FFA Membership.
*Additional
Information-______________________________
___________________________________________________
****Parent Survey****
Thank you for taking the time for
the following survey. This information is very beneficial to us in meeting the needs of our students at Marbury.
Sincerely,
John
Colquitt
Marbury FFA Advisor
1. What do you do for a living and briefly explain your duties?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2.
What are some of your interests outside your profession?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
3.
Would you be interested in speaking to one of my classes?
_____________ subject:______________________________
4. Would
you be interested in serving as a chaperone on one of our trips?___________.
5. Please check areas of interest that you
feel your child would be interested in doing or that you would like to see him or her participate.
Leadership____ Livestock___
Small Engines___ Speaking
___ Hunting___ Chapter Promotions___ Gardening____ Fund Raisers____ Music___ Travel____ Travel_____ Scholarship____ First
Aid___ Community Service____
Please explain your selections;
___________________________
___________________________________________________
6. Were you involved in FFA while attending
school?______
If so, briefly describe your involvement.________________
__________________________________________________
7.
Your Chapter-____________________________________
________________________
Parent
Signature/date
Things to Remember
1. Remember your purpose.__________________________
2. Respect our shop and classroom.________________________
3. Don’t be derogatory!_________________________________
4. Don’t talk while I am talking or another student has the floor!
5. Don’t make have to look for you._________________
6. Don’t bother things or get in my space._____________
7. Remember, if you can’t do the time don’t do the crime!
___________________________________ ___________________________________
8. *** Listen Well !!___________________________________
Expectations
1. Bring the proper materials needed to class every day.
2. Please be seated and prepare for roll call every day.
3. Attend every class possible.
4. Please be on time for our class.
5. Be kind and courteous to everyone in our program.
6. Let me do my job!!! Examples:
(1) Deciding who needs to be punished.
(2) Answering questions.
(3) What needs to be taught…….
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
I will remember these things and understand these expectations. _____________________________
Students name / Date
Grades
You will be graded on the following areas:
These are the approximate percentages that will be used to determine your grade
1. Class workbook= 30% 2. Class Presentations=
30% 3. Tests= 40 %
1. Class Workbooks- I will be checking the workbooks periodically to insure that you are keeping up.
2. Class presentations- Will consist of learning officer parts, creed paragraphs, and parliamentary presentations. 3. In this
class you will be tested often. In general we will have 2- 3 tests a week.
Make-up- I do not give make-up tests. We will be tested on the material a number of times so
you cover the material on another test later.
Exam Policy
Exam Part I (NOTE: Everyone must take the Final!)
You can accumulate points for your semester exams by your involvement in activities in the FFA. Some of the activities
that count are (1) Fair Projects (2) Class Officers (3) Community Service Projects (4) After School Meetings socials.. ( 5)
Fundraisers (6) Chapter Contests finals ex creed
(7) * Banquet (8) Proficiency Applications.
Note: Activities 1-6 count 20 pts each activity 7 counts 50 pts. And if you have a proficiency selected it is an
activity “Above the Chapter level”.
Exam Points:
List your activities ( You must have a minimum of 4)
Event Your involvement
1.__________________-____________________
2.__________________-______________________
3.__________________-______________________
4.__________________-_____________________
5.__________________-______________________
Total Points=________
II. Activities “ABOVE” the Chapter level.
All = 95 pts
Includes: (1) Team Events (2) Individual Events
Small Engines Speaking Events
Livestock Proficiency App.
Parliamentary State Degree
Quartet State & District Off
Your Activities-_________________ Pts._______
Turn this in at the end of the semester!
If you have not accumulated
enough points you must take Part II
FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present
and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now
enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as
well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations
which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently
and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve
our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth
to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself
and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that
I can exert an influence in my home and
community
which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
____________________________________
The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at
the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.
Creed Questions
1. Do you believe in the future of Agriculture and why?
2. What is meant in the first paragraph “a faith born not of words but of deeds?
3. What are achievements won by the present and past generations on agriculturalists?
4. What are some of the better things we now enjoy?
5. What is a good farm?
6. What are some agricultural pursuits referred to in the second paragraph?
7. What are some of the joys and discomforts of agricultural life?
8. How would you define a progressive agriculturalist?
9. Why is less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining important?
10. How can we play square with others?
11. What are some of the best traditions of our national
life?
12. How can you positively influence our national life?
13. What is honest wealth?
14. How can you influence our home and community?
15. Give some of the historical highlights of the creed.
16. Do you think the creed should be revised again to fit
the changing times?
17. Who wrote the creed ? When was it written?
When Adopted?
18. Why do you think organizations have creeds?
19. Why do you think it is important to learn the creed?
20. What does E.M. stand for?
21. What are some achievements won?
22. What are some of the promises of future days for FFA
members?
23. What are some struggles from former years?
Answer Creed Questions
Be sure to include an introduction on each answer.
1.________________________________________________
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2.____________________________________________
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3.____________________________________________
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4.____________________________________________
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5.____________________________________________
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6.____________________________________________
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7.____________________________________________
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8.____________________________________________
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9.______________________________________________
10.___________________________________________
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11.__________________________________________
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12._______________________________________________
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13.___________________________________________
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14.___________________________________________
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15._______________________________
16.______________________________ _________________________________
17.______________________________
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18.______________________________
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19.______________________________
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20.______________________________
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21.______________________________
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22.______________________________
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23.______________________________
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** What is your favorite paragraph and why_________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
________________________
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Opening Ceremonies
President:
"The
(meeting room, l, etc.) will come to order. We are now holding a meeting of the (Marbury, district, etc.) FFA (chapter, district,
etc.) Mr./Mdm. Vice President, are all officers at their stations?"
Vice President: (Rising and facing the president) "I shall call the roll of officers, determine if they are at their stations and
report back to you, Mr./Mdm. President."
Vice President:
(Calling roll of officers) "The sentinel."
Sentinel: "Stationed
by the door."
Vice President: "Your duties there?"
Sentinel: "Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to
see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome. I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia.
I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in maintaining order."
Vice President: "The reporter."
Reporter: "The reporter is stationed
by the flag."
Vice President: "Why by the flag?"
Reporter: "As the flag covers the United States of America, so I strive to
inform the people in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization that reaches from
the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii."
Vice President: "The treasurer."
Treasurer: "Stationed at the
emblem of Washington."
Vice President: "Your duties there?"
Treasurer: "I keep a record of receipts and disbursements just as Washington
kept his farm accounts—carefully and accurately. I encourage thrift among the members and strive to build up our financial
standing through savings and
investments. George Washington was better able to serve his country because he was financially
independent."
Vice President: "The secretary."
Secretary:
"Stationed by the ear of corn."
Vice President: "Your duties
there?"
Secretary: "I keep an accurate record of all meetings
and correspond with other secretaries wherever corn is grown and FFA members meet."
Vice President: "The advisor."
Advisor: "Here by the owl."
Vice President: "Why stationed by the owl?"
Advisor: "The owl is a time-honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being older than the rest of you, I am asked to advise
you from time to time, as the need arises. I hope that my advice will always be based on true knowledge and ripened with wisdom."Mr./Mdm.
Vice President, why do you keep a plow at your station?"
Vice President: "The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish
much. My duties require me to assist at all times in directing the work of our organization. I preside over meetings in the
absence of our president, whose place is beneath
the rising sun."
Advisor: "Why is the president so stationed?"
Vice President:
"The rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our president, we shall be led
out of the darkness of selfishness and into the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation. Mr./Mdm. President, all
officers are at their stations.
President: (Rises and faces
the vice president) "Thank you, Mr./Mdm. Vice President." (All take seats at tap of gavel.) "The secretary will call
the roll of members."
Secretary: "There are _______members
and _____guests present, Mr./Mdm. President."
President:
"Thank you. FFA members, why are we here?" (All members stand at 3 taps of gavel.)
All members in unison: "To practice
brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA
member should possess." (All are seated at 1 tap of gavel.)
President: "May we accomplish our purposes. I now declare
this meeting of the (Marbury, district, etc) FFA (chapter, district, etc.) duly opened transaction of business, or attention
to any matters which may properly be presented."
Closing Ceremonies
President: "Mr./Mdm. Secretary, do you have a record of any further business
which should now be transacted?"
Secretary: (Rises, replies and is seated.) "I have none, Mr./Mdm. President."
President: "Does any member know of any new or unfinished business which should
properly come before this meeting?" (If no answer, proceed as follows.)
"We are about to adjourn this meeting of the
(chapter, district, etc.) FFA . (chapter, district, etc.)________________
As we mingle with others, let us be diligent
in labor, just in our dealings, courteous to everyone, and, above all, honest and fair in the game of life. Fellow members
and guests, join me in a salute to our flag." (Taps three times with gavel to call members to stand, face the flag at the
reporter’s station, and with their right hands over their hearts, repeat the following pledge.)
All in unison: "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."
President: "I now declare this meeting adjourned."
(Taps once with gavel and the meeting is adjourned)
Grades WK
1____ WK 2______ WK 3____ WK 4_____ WK 5____ WK 6_____
The following parts are EXTRA
parts that are used for other offices. They are
called out between the Secretary and the Advisor in order of Parliamentarian,
Historian, Chaplin.
Parliamentarian Part
Vice President: The Parliamentarian?
Parliamentarian:
Here by a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order.
Vice President: What are your duties?
Parliamentarian: It is my obligation
to know and share information about parliamentary law and assist members in proper meeting procedure and etiquette so that
we can accomplish the business of the chapter. I assure that every
member will be heard and that the majority will prevail.
Historian Part
Vice President: The Historian?
Historian: Stationed at
the chapter scrapbook.
Vice President: What are your duties?
Historian: Tradition and history are a source of pride
for our organization. It is my duty to maintain a record of chapter achievements and promote excellence through highlighting
activities, events and accomplishments so that our chapter
membership is motivated by our past successes and looks to
future achievements.
Chaplain Part
Vice President:
The Chaplain?
Chaplain: Stationed by the Bible.
Vice President: Your duties there?
Chaplain: My duties as Chaplain
are to promote Spiritual growth among our members. I offer intercessions to our supreme creator on the behalf of our chapter.
I strive to uphold brotherhood and good morals through scriptures in
our meetings, in our classrooms, and in our lives.
Officer
Grades
Part: Grade
1.__________-__________
2.__________-__________
3.__________-__________
4.__________-__________
5.__________-__________
6.__________-__________
7.__________-__________
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Project (S. A.E.)
1. Each student enrolled in the Agriscience is required to have an S.A.E. home project. The project must relate
to our program in agriculture. Most students already have something the will qualify for an S.A.E project.
2. Project Requirements:
(1) Report- about 1 page in length about your project.
(2) Report Requirements:
A. Project name
B. How you started
C. Money invested
D. Time invested
E. Future goals
F. Knowledge gained by having the project.
G. Must be done on typing paper!
H. In a folder or cover
.
I. Must include pictures.
Your Project(s)__________________________ __________________________
Project Deadline_______________
MAJOR GRADE!
Don’t Procrastinate!!
Proficiency Areas
Defined-
A proficiency area is simply an application on your S.A.E agricultural
project at home.
Assignment: Which fits your situation? Please list!
The following is a
list of Proficiency areas: ( for Alabama)
1. Agricultural Mechanics - Entrepreneurship/Placement-_______________________
2.
Agricultural Sales and/or Service - Entrepreneurship/Placement_______________
3. Beef Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement____________________________
4.Dairy
Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement____________________________
5. Diversified Crop Production - Entreprenership/Placement_____________________
6.
Equine Science - Entrepreneurship/Plaement_____________________________
7. Floriculture - Entrepreneurship/Placeent______________________________
8.
Forest Management and Products - Entrepreneurship/Placement________________
9. Fruit and/or Vegetable Production -
Entrepreneurship/Placement________________
10.
Home and/or Community Development - Entrepreneurship/Placement___________
11. Landscape Management - Entrepreneurship/Placement_______________________
12.
Nursery Operations - Entrepreneurship/Placement___________________________
13. Poultry Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement____________________________
14.
Sheep Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement____________________________
15. Environmental Science and Natural Resource
Mgmt. -
Entr/Placement__________________________________
16. Specialty Animal Production -
Entrepreneurship/Placement_____________________
17.
Swine Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement___________________________
18. Turf Grass Management - Entrepreneurship/Placement________________________
19.
Wildlife Production andManagement - Entrepreneurship/Placement______________
20. Special Agricultural Proficiency Award
Areas -
Entrepreneurship/Placement_______
Proficiency PURPOSE:
The purpose of these awards is to stimulate
interest in the instructional program, stimulate interest in agricultural occupations, and reward FFA members for exceptional
accomplishments in progressing toward specific occupational objectives in agriculture. In judging these awards major emphasis
will be placed on the work done by the applicant.
Proficiency Applications
Assignment- Write on the line beside the area your scope in a given area!
$$$$ Prize Money for Proficiency Areas $$$$$
1.AGRICULTURAL SALES OR SERVICE-_____________________
First Place $125.00, certificate,
plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 75.00 and chapter banner
Fourth
Place 50.00 and chapter banner
2. BEEF PRODUCTION-_____________________________
First
Place $200.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 125.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 100.00 and
chapter banner
Fourth Place 75.00 and chapter banner
3. DAIRY PRODUCTION-_____________________________
First Place $225.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 175.00 and chapter banner
Third
Place 125.00 and chapter banner
Fourth Place 75.00 and chapter banner
4. DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION-_____________________
First
Place $250.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 200.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 150.00 and
chapter banner
Fourth Place l00.00 and chapter banner
5. EQUINE SCIENCE-________________________________
First Place $200.00, certificate,
plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 125.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Fourth
Place 75.00 and chapter banner
6. FLORICULTURE-___________________________________
First Place $125.00, certificate,
plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 75.00 and chapter banner
Fourth Place
50.00 and chapter banner
7. FOREST MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTS-___________
First
Place $175.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 75.00 and
chapter banner
Fourth Place 50.00 and chapter banner
8. FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PRODUCTION-________________________
First
Place $125.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 75.00 and
chapter banner
Fourth Place 50.00 and chapter banner
9. HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT___________
First
Place $100.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 30.00 and chapter
banner
Fourth Place 20.00 and chapter banner
10. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT-____________________________
First Place $100.00,
certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 30.00 and chapter banner
Fourth
Place 20.00 and chapter banner
11. NURSERY OPERATIONS-__________________________________
First Place $100.00,
certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 30.00 and chapter banner
Fourth
Place 20.00 and chapter banner
12. POULTRY PRODUCTION-_________________________________
First Place
$200.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 150.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 125.00 and chapter
banner
Fourth Place 100.00 and chapter banner
13. SHEEP PRODUCTION-___________________________
First Place: $175.00,
certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place: 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place: 75.00 and chapter banner
Fourth Place: 50.00 and chapter banner
14. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT-_____
First
Place $200.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 150.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 100.00 and
chapter banner
Fourth Place 50.00 and chapter banner
15. SPECIALTY ANIMAL PRODUCTION-_________________________
First Place:
$100.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place: 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place: 30.00 and chapter
banner
Fourth Place: 20.00 and chapter banner
16. SWINE PRODUCTION-______________________________________
First Place
$175.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 100.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 75.00 and chapter
banner
Fourth Place 50.00 and chapter banner
17. TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT-_______________________________
First Place $100.00,
certificate, plaque, and chapter banner
Second Place 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 30.00 and chapter banner
Fourth
Place 20.00 and chapter banner
18. WILDLIFE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT-________________
First Place
$100.00, certificate, plaque, and chapter?banner
Second Place 50.00 and chapter banner
Third Place 30.00 and chapter
banner
Fourth Place 20.00 and chapter banner
***SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL PROFICIENCY AWARD AREAS
Note: First place winners in these 13 areas will receive $100.00 from the National FFA Foundation and a chapter
banner .First place winners only may be selected in the following areas:
19. Agricultural Communications - Entrepreneurship/Placement____________________
20. Agricultural Processing
- Entrepreneurship/Placement_________________________
21. Aquaculture - Entrepreneurship/Placement__________________________________
22.
Diversified Agricultural Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement_______________
23. Diversified Horticulture - Entrepreneurship/Placement_________________________
24.
Diversified Livestock Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement__________________
26. Emerging Agricultural Technology -
Entrepreneurship/Placement________________
27. Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement__________________
28.
Food Science and Technology - Entrepreneurship/Placement______________________
29. Forage Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement_______________________________
30.
Grain Production - Entrepreneurship/Placement_______________________________
31. Outdoor Recreation - Entrepreneurship/Placement_____________________________
32.
Small Animal Production and Care - Entrepreneurship/Placement________________
33. Specialty Crop Production - Entrepreneurship_________________________________
Assignment: Tell me about your project(s)____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
_________________________
Pg 1 (of 6 pages) State Proficiency Application
Find at alababaffa.org click on download
center, then at make selection click
on applications, then click on state Degree
Note: You can
find the area for your S.A.E. at this site-http://www.ffa.org/programs/proficiency/documents/prof_saelisting.pdf
Note: This is an activity “Above” the Chapter Level !!
Note:
This application is for use at the state level only and is the only
application that will be recognized for state competition.
Applicants should not submit the national proficiency award application for state consideration. First place winners will
be required to complete a national proficiency award application, which will be submitted for judging at the national level.
Award winners will have ample time to complete the national application.
Please type this application. On this page use the tab to go to the next item to be completed. In addition, complete
the placement or the entrepreneurship supplement, the supporting documentation section and the additional information
section.
Name of Proficiency Award Area (Refer to Alabama FFA Contests & Awards Booklet for list of award areas.)
Please
Designate the Type of Proficiency Application circle (Placement or
Entrepreneurship)
Name Age Date of Birth_____________________________________________________
Mailing
Address City Zip ____________________________________________________
Gender (M/F) Social Security # Home Phone #____________________________________
Name
of Parent/Guardian: Father Occupation___________________________________
Name of Parent/Guardian: Mother Occupation__________________________________
FFA
Chapter Name School____________________________________________________
FFA Advisor(s) School Phone #_____________________________________________
School
Mailing Address City State Zip___________________________________________
Year FFA Membership Began: __________
Years
of Agricultural Education Completed:____________
Years of Agricultural Education Offered (grades 7-12) in high school
last
attended: ___________
Year in school at time of applying for the award: (9, 10, etc.) If you have graduated from
high school, year graduated:
State and National Dues Paid: Yes or No
Date Submitting this Application:
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If selected as the 1st place winner from the state of Alabama, I will complete
the full proficiency
application required for National FFA consideration. I
understand that if I do not fulfill this obligation, I will forfeit
any and all
awards presented at the state level.
Candidate Signature: ___________________________________
Parent
or Guardian Signature: ___________________________
We certify the applicant has achieved a satisfactory record of scholastic
achievement.
Chapter Advisor Signature: ______________________________
I. SAE - At a Glance:
A. Briefly
describe your SAE as it relates to this proficiency area.
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
B. List two or three goals you planned to achieve at this point in the development
of your SAE as it relates to this proficiency area. Describe your level of achievement and progress towards these goals.
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Fill it up!!
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II. Supplement:
Please complete the supplement that coincides with your application, either placement (page
3) or entrepreneurship (page 4).
III. Supporting Documentation:
Using page 5 as a guide, please attach two to six
supporting photographs, each with a brief caption.
IV. Resume’:
Attach a one or two page resume’ to your
application that includes the
following sections:
a. Name/address/phone number/FFA chapter
b. Career Objective
c.
Education
d. FFA leadership activities / awards
e. School leadership activities / awards
f. Community leadership
activities / awards
g. Professional associations
h. Other accomplishments
i. References
V. Additional Information:
Also
attach one page of additional information that supports your application. This information could include, but is not limited
to, an employer or advisor statement, magazine article, newspaper clipping, or a list of additional facts about your SAE.
Note:
Students may submit applications for multiple proficiency awards,
although a separate application should be submitted
for each area entered. Members may also apply for Future Farmer/Agribusinessman of the Year. State FFA Degree candidates can
apply to be recognized as the State Star Farmer by submitting a summary video (3-5 minutes) of their SAE program with their
State FFA Degree application.
Application due by December 10 for first Semester to: Jacob Davis Alabama FFA Association
P.O. Box 302101Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
Note: This is an activity “Above” the Chapter Level !!
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II (A). Placement Supplement
A.) Summary of Placement SAE for the Applicant:
YEAR JOB TITLE
AND TYPE OF WORK PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT HOURSWORKED RATEOFPAY LABOR
INCOME(income minus expenses)
First Year toDec. 31,
Income:___________
-Expenses:-_____________________
Total for year:__________________
Second YearJan. 1, toDec. 31,
Income:___________
-Expenses:____________
Total for year:__________
Third YearJan. 1,toDec. 31, Income:
-Expenses:
Total
for year:
Fourth YearJan. 1,toDec. 31, Income:
-Expenses:
Total for year:
Net Income
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II (B).
Entrepreneurship Supplement
B.) Summary of Entrepreneurship SAE for the Applicant:
YEAR PRODUCTION ENTERPRISES
SCOPE(# of head, acres, etc.) % OWNEDBYCANDIDATE
LABOR INCOME(income minus expenses)
First Year toDec. 31, Income:_____________
-Expenses:_______________
Total
for year:___________________
Second YearJan. 1, toDec. 31, Income:
-Expenses:
Total for year:
Third YearJan. 1,toDec.
31, Income:
-Expenses:
Total for year:
Fourth YearJan. 1,toDec. 31, Income:
-Expenses:
Total for year:
Net
Income
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III. Supporting Documentation:
These are pictures of your S.A.E Project showing various aspects of
the
project. Hint, show as many different activities as possible of your project.
Notes:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ Add Photo Here
Note: You will need Several
(5+) pictures of Your Project by the time it is
due!
Start
Caption Here
Note: This is an activity
“Above” the Chapter Level !!
This is the End of this Application
· You will
need to have several copies of this sheet for your pictures.
· For assistance go to the ffa.org
web site click on “site index” and then click on the information needed. ( Proficiency Applications & Handbook
will help)
END of Proficiency Application !!
National Fair Requirements
Note all students are required to turn in an approved Fair Exhibit to enter into the national fair. The exhibits are due
before the end of September, usually sometime the last week.
Date-_____________ I will take the entries to the fair if they are turned in on time!
Name _________________________ Age________
Grade_____ Class Period________
Address___________________________ Ph #_____________
Due Date_______________________
Your Entry /Entries________________________ ____________________________________
Fall Only
Entries
1. Horticulture-_______________________ 2. Garden Container-__________________ 3. Largest Horticultural Item-___________
4. Crafts-____________________________ 5. Decorated Item-____________________ 6. Floral Item-________________________ 7. Wood
Carving-_____________________ 8. Metal Work-_______________________ 9. Cooking contests-__________________ 10. Whittling contest-______________
11. Livestock-(must already have)____________________________________
DON'T FORGET!!!
Last minute exhibits usually flop!
FFA History
Dates and Notable Facts
1. 1917-__________________________ 2. 1928-__________________________ 3. 1930-__________________________
4. 1931-__________________________ 5. 1950-__________________________ 6. 1988-__________________________ 7. 1994-__________________________
8. 2000-__________________________
Symbols & Meaning & Station
Marbury Officer
1. Sentinel-_______________________ 2. Reporter-______________________ 3.Treasure_______________________ 4. Secretary-______________________
5. Vice President-_________________ 6. President-______________________ 7. Advisor________________________ 8. Chaplin-_______________________
9. Historian-______________________ 10. Parliamentarian-_______________
Significant People
in the FFA
1. E. M. Tiffany-___________________ 2. Henry Grosclose-_______________ 3. Leslie Applegate-_______________ 4. Troy
Newton-___________________ 5. Jacob Davis-___________________ 6. Josh Dozier-____________________ 7. Alex Popwell-___________________
8. Brooke Head-___________________ 9. Caleb Colquitt-_________________ 10. Brittney Rawlinson-____________
Degrees in the FFA
Degrees of Membership in the FFA:
1. Greenhand-_______________________
2. Chapter -__________________________
3. State-_____________________________
4. American-_________________________
5. Honorary-_________________________
Membership
Total Membership-___________________
Female Membership-_________________
Top States-__________________________
Alabama-____________________________
Issues in the FFA
Teachers-___________________________
Careers in Agriculture-________________
FFA National Convention-_____________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
State FFA Convention-________________
District Competition-__________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Significant Places
in the FFA
1. Kansas City-_______________________ 2. Louisville KY-______________________ 3. Indianapolis-______________________ 4.
Mount Vernon VA-_________________ 5. Montgomery AL-___________________ 6. Birmingham-______________________ 7. Auburn-___________________________
8. Montevallo-_______________________ 9. Washington D.C.-__________________ 10._____________-____________________ 11._____________-____________________
12._____________-____________________
FFA Name-_________________________
FFA Motto ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Primary Aim
of the FFA- ____________ _______________________________________
Marbury FFA Activities
Chapter Activities
1. Crime Prevention-__________________
2. Chapter Garden-___________________
3. PALS-____________________________
4.Fundraising-_______________________
5. Canned Food Drive-________________
6. Habitat Enhancement-______________
7. Socials-___________________________
8.______________-____________________
9.______________-____________________
10. _____________-___________________
Team
Events:
1. Small Engines-____________________
2. Livestock-_________________________
3. Quartet-___________________________
4. String Band-_______________________
5. Parliamentary-_____________________
6. Poultry-___________________________
Individual Events:
1. Prepared Speaking-________________
2. Extemporaneous Speaking-_________
3. District & State
Officer Try-outs-_____________________
4. Creed-____________________________
5. National Talent-____________________
6. National Band-_____________________
7. Fair Exhibits-______________________
8. Show Livestock-___________________
** What will you do?__________________
Chapter Awards
1. Star Greenhand-__________
2. Blue & Gold-_____________
3. Leadership-______________
4. C.D.E Award-____________
5. Star Member-____________
6. Spirit Award-_____________
7.Honorary Member-_________
8. Outstanding Service-______
State Awards
1. Star FFA Member-________
2. Star Agrbusinessman-_____
3. State Officer-____________
5. M.K. Heath-______________
6. Mandy Stringer-__________
7. State Officer-____________
8. District Officer-__________
9. National Delegate-________
National Awards
1. American Degree-________
2. National Officer-__________
3. C.D.E Awards-___________
Greenhand Application
Candidate:________________
Chapter-__________________
Your S.A.E-________________
Questions Yes or No
1. Are you a dues paying member?________
2. Can you recite the motto? _________
3. Can you explain the use of the jacket?___
4. Do you know the FFA colors? ____
5. Do you know the Primary Aim of the FFA? ____
6. Do you know the duties and responsibilities?____
7. Are you knowledgeable of FFA History?_____
8. Do you know the Chapter Officers?______
9. Are you knowledgeable of the ceremonies?____
Submitted ______________
Signed________________
Candidate
Signed________________
President
Why is Agriculture Important?
Introduction-______________________________
1. How has the population grown?
Year
1 AD-_______________________________
1800 AD-____________________________
1930 AD -____________________________
1960 AD-____________________________
1990 AD-____________________________
2000 AD-____________________________
2. Future as it relates to our resources and Environment
_____________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Global warming-_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________
Assignment: What do you see regarding the importance of agriculture to you in your lifetime?
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________
Career Search
Introduction-____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
*What do you like?
1.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________
*Dealing with people, why is it so important?
1.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________
4.________________________
*Differences in careers:
1.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________
*What are your abilities?____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Livestock Terms
1. Cow-_____________________________ 2. Bull-______________________________ 3. Heifer-____________________________ 4. Steer-_____________________________
5.Calf-______________________________ 6. Bovine-___________________________ 7. Beef-_____________________________ 8. Boar-_____________________________
9. Barrow-___________________________ 10. Gilt-_____________________________ 11. Sow-____________________________ 12. Pig-_____________________________
13. Shoat*-__________________________ 14. Pork-____________________________ 15. Porcine-_________________________ 16. Ram-____________________________
17. Ewe (U)-_________________________ 18. Wether-__________________________ 19. Lamb-___________________________ 20. Lamb-___________________________
21. Mutton-__________________________ 22. Ovine-___________________________ 23. Stallion-_________________________ 24. Mare-____________________________
25. Filly-____________________________ 26. Colt-_____________________________ 27. Gelding-_________________________ 28. Foal-____________________________
29. Castrate-_________________________ 30. Equine-__________________________ 31. Rooster-_________________________ 32. Hen-_____________________________
33. Pullet-___________________________ 34. Chick-___________________________ 35. Buck-____________________________ 36. Doe-_____________________________
37. Wether-__________________________
General Terms
1. Loin-_____________________________ 2. Rib Eye-__________________________ 3. Loin Eye-_________________________ 4. Muscle-___________________________
5. Protein-___________________________
Dog Breeds Video
Breed gROUP
1._____________-_____________________ 2._____________-_____________________ 3._____________-_____________________ 4._____________-_____________________
5._____________-_____________________ 6._____________-_____________________ 7._____________-_____________________ 8._____________-_____________________
9._____________-_____________________ 10.____________-_____________________ 11.____________-_____________________ 12.____________-_____________________
13.____________-_____________________ 14.____________-_____________________ 15.____________-_____________________ 16.____________-_____________________
17.____________-_____________________ 18.____________-_____________________ 19.____________-_____________________ 20.____________-_____________________
21.____________-_____________________ 22.____________-_____________________ 23.____________-_____________________ 24.____________-_____________________
25.____________-_____________________
Parliamentary Procedure
Defined-____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Motions:
Privileged
1. Fix time to adjourn-________________ 2. Adjourn-__________________________ 3. Recess-___________________________ 4.
Question of Privilege-_______________ 5. Orders of the Day-__________________
Incidental
6. Appeal the Chair-__________________ 7. Point of Order-_____________________ 8. Parliamentary Inquiry-______________
9. Suspend the Rules-________________ 10. Withdraw a motion-_______________ 11. Object to consideration of the question-___________________________
12. Division of the question-___________ 13. Division of assembly-______________
Subsidiary
14. Lay on the table-__________________ 15. Previous question-________________ 16. Limit Debate-_____________________ 17.
Postpone Indefinitely-_____________ 18. Refer to Committee-_______________ 19. Postpone Definitely-_______________ 20. Amendment-______________________
21. Main motion-_____________________
Motions that bring motions back to the assembly
22. Take from the table-_______________ 23. Reconsider-______________________ 24. Rescind-_________________________
Stating the motions
!
Privileged
1. Fix time to adjourn-________________ 2. Adjourn-__________________________ 3. Recess-___________________________ 4.
Question of Privilege-_______________ 5. Orders of the Day-__________________
Incidental
6. Appeal the Chair-__________________ 7. Point of Order-____________________ 8. Parliamentary Inquiry-______________ 9.
Suspend the Rules-________________ 10. Withdraw a motion-_______________ 11. Object to consideration of the question-___________________________
____________________________________ 12. Division of the question-___________ 13. Division of assembly-______________
Subsidiary
14. Lay on the table-__________________ 15. Previous question-________________ 16. Limit Debate-_____________________ 17.
Postpone Indefinitely-_____________ 18. Refer to Committee-_______________ 19. Postpone Definitely-_______________ 20. Amendment-______________________
21. Main motion-_____________________
Motions that bring motions back to the assembly
22. Take from the table-_______________ 23. Reconsider-______________________ 24. Rescind-_________________________
Debates
Good Debate includes:
__________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
EXAMPLES
Nicole-
I implore the assembly to pass this_____ because like our chapter garden, that we have in the
spring, we could draw the attention of the media,(P) for example, our Clanton newspaper, (P) which would strongly support
our chapter (P) and we all know our FFA could use the positive attention. So, with this in mind, (P) I hope you will vote
in the affirmative.
Caleb
- “It would be pointless to refer this motion at this time. In the past, when we’ve
referred motions to a committee the committee’s have lagged around and got very little work accomplished. Usually, when
committee’s have reported back to us the information from them is often unfinished, inaccurate, and the content is relatively
useless to us. It is obvious we need to defeat this refer."
Debate Assignment
Debate # 1 Title________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Debate # 2 Title______________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
Debate #3 Amend Title_______________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________
Note: You can intermingle the postpone with refer:
Debate #4 Postpone Title________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Debate #4 Refer______________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Debate # 5 (Opposite)_________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
Video Assignment
Title-_______________________________
Your questions: ( You are to watch the video and write test questions for the test when I return)
1.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________
5.__________________________________ 6.__________________________________ 7.__________________________________ 8.__________________________________
9.__________________________________ 10. _________________________________
Give a summary of the presentation:
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________
Did anyone give any problems to the substitute?_______
Who?_____________ What kind of trouble?____________________________ ____________________________________
My Ag Story
Name____________________ Date______ Grade_____ Course___________
Write a 1 page paper on the following: (1) Give a description of yourself. (2) Tell the most memorable event that has occurred
with you in this class. (3) Where do you see yourself five , ten, twenty years from now? (4) What were your greatest accomplishments
in this class. (Use Ink!)
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