FFA History Timeline Notes – Flashcards
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1917
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Smith-Hughes Act passed
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1920's
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First national FFA convention in Kansas City
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1930
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Official FFA Creed written by E.M Tiffany
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1936
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Holdrege FFA chapter created
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1933
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Blue corduroy jacket adopted as FFA official dress, Dr. Gus Litner adopted it...(Lintner)
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1950
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Public Law 740 Passes this made FFA part of High School Activities
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1952
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FFA Code of Ethics adopted. FFA magazine published The Future Farmer
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1959
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Dedication of National FFA Center built in Alexandria, Virginia
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1965
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New Farmers of America merged with Future Farmers of America
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1969
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FFA opened membership to girls.
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1971
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FFA Alumni Started
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1988
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Future Farmers of America changed its name to the National FFA Organization
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1998
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Dedication of National FFA Center in Indianapolis (Headquarters)
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1999
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....National Convention moves from Kansas City to Louisville
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2006
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National FFA convention moved to Indianapolis for the first time; 54,489 people in attendance
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1920's
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Henry Groseclose formed the Future Farmers of America
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President (Jamie)
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under the rising sun
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VP (Ethan)
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plow
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Secretary (Janessa)
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ear of corn
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Tresurer (Trevor)
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George Washington
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Sentinel (Dillon)
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hands
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Parliamentarian (Brendan)
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Axe
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Reporter (Kaitlin)
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Flag
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Responsibilities of the President
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preside over meetings
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Responsibilities of the VP
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assist the pres.
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Responsibilities of the Secretary
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keep track of attendance
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Responsibilities of the Treasurer
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keep track of earnings and savings
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Responsibilities of the Reporter
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plan public info programs; adds in the paper
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Responsibilities of the Sentinel
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assist the pres. in maintaining order
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Responsibilities of the Parliamentarian
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make sure parley pro is being followed
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NE State President
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Spencer Hartman - Chase county
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NE State Secretary
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Bryce Doeschot - Norris County
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NE State VPs
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Vice President - Morgan Kowalewski - Gothenburg Vice President - Dylan Dam - Logan View Vice President - Ashtyn Shrewsbury - Slliance Vice President - Trey Mogensen Vice President - Andrew Neujahr
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National President
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Clay Sapp Florida
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National Secretary
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Katie Hall Georgia
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National Eastern VP
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Joenelle Futrell Kentucky
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National Southern VP
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Brennan Costello Nebraska
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National Central VP
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Wiley Bailey Alabama
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National Western VP
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Lindsey Anderson California
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MFE
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Made For Excellence Kearney
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WLC
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Washington Leadership Conference Washington D.C
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COLT
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Chapter Officer Leadership Training Aurora
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CDE
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1. Ag Communications 2. Agronomy 3. Ag Issues Forum 4. Ag Sales 5. Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems 6. Creed Speaking 7. Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management 8. Dairy Handlers
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10 Proficiency Areas
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1. Beef Production Work for a livestock auction yard 2. Agricultural Sales Work at a local veterinarian office/pet shop 3. Veterinarian Medicine Work as a receptionist at a local vet clinic 4. Small animal production Raise pure bread hunting dogs and pets 5. Grain Production Work for a farmer 6. Nursery Work for an area nursery 7.Swine Production Raise breeding swine
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Corn
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1. Corn is a symbol of unity because it is native to Amercia and is grown in every state.
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the rising sun
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2. The rising Sun symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future
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eagle
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3. The eagle is a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
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owl
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4. The owl represents knowledge and wisdom.
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plow
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5. The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.
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the words...
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6. The Words...FFA is an important part of the Agriculture Education Program.
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Official Colors...
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National Blue and Corn Gold
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FFA motto...
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Learning to do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve
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4 levels of membership
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1. Active Members (enrolled in Ag class, dues paid) 2. Collegiate (two or four year college) 3. Alumni (former members or interested people) 4. Honorary (people who support FFA)
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4 degree levels in Holdrege FFA chapter
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1. Greenhand Degree Bronze Pin Know FFA Motto and Creed 2. Chapter FFA Degree Silver Pin Completed 2 semesters of ag. 3. State FFA Degree Gold Charm Active FFA member 3 years 4. American FFA Degree Gold Keys 3 years of membership
