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Riverton FFA
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Agriculture
9th Grade
09/14/2010

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Term
In order to apply for the state FFA degree, you must have been an active FFA member for how many years?
Definition
Three
Term
To be eligible for the chapter FFA degree you must be in FFA how many years?
Definition
Two
Term
How long may a member retain active membership?
Definition
Until November 30th following the fourth National Convention after graduating from high school.
Term
What is the symbol at the advisor's station?
Definition
Owl
Term
What degre must be earned before applying for the State FFA degree?
Definition
Chapter degree
Term
How often are officers elected for the local and state levels?
Definition
Yearly
Term
How many FFA regions has the nation been divided into? Name them.
Definition
4-Eastern, Western, Central and Southern
Term
How many "I believe's" are there in the FFA creed?
Definition
6
Term
How may a school principal become a member of the FFA?
Definition
Become an honorary chapter member
Term
The pin presented to the Greenhands is made of what kind of metal?
Definition
Bronze
Term
The National FFA Scholarship Programs were established in what year?
Definition
1984
Term
When was the ground breaking ceremony held at the FFA Center?
Definition
July 16, 1969
Term
Name official dress for male members
Definition
black slacks, black shoes, black socks, white dress shirt, official FFA tie and an official FFa jacket zipped to the top
Term
Name official dress for female members
Definition
black skirt, black closed toe and heel shoes, black hosiery, a white blouse, official FFA scarf and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top
Term
In what year and with what country was the first FFA International Exchange held?
Definition
1948 with Great Britian
Term
In what year were the parking lot and football field completed at the leadership center?
Definition
1979
Term
What are the colors and what do they signify?
Definition
National blue represents our flag and Corn Gold represents a ripened field of corn
Term
What is the symbol at the Secretary's station?
Definition
ear of corn
Term
The nominating committee for National FFA Officers shall consist of whom?
Definition
nine official national FFA convention deldgates
Term
Who serves as Chairman or the National Board of Directors?
Definition
Larry Case
Term
What is the Symbol at the treasurer's station?
Definition
emblem of Washington
Term
Who is the National FFA Treasurer?
Definition
Marion Fletcher
Term
True or False: Each state FFA association must submit a list of official delegates to the national convention prior to convention.
Definition
True
Term
What was the purchase price for the land of the FFA center?
Definition
$30,000
Term
In 1972, 25 acres of the FFA center were approved for what ASC program?
Definition
Timber Stand Improvment
Term
In what year was the first Star Farmer of America named and who was he?
Definition
1929, Carlton Patton
Term
In what year was the National FFA center in Indianapolis, Indiana dedicated?
Definition
1998
Term
How many National FFA Officers are there?
Definition
6
Term
What is the pin symbolizing the Chapter FFA degree made of?
Definition
silver
Term
How many commas are there in the FFA salute?
Definition
3
Term
The plow is a symbol of ______ and _______ of the soil.
Definition
labor, tillage
Term
Who is the director of the National FFA Talent and who sponsers the event?
Definition
Gary Miracle, sponsored by Ford Trucks
Term
Who besides an FFA member may war an official FFA jacket?
Definition
No person other than FFA members
Term
What officer keeps the official records of members and progress of the organization?
Definition
Secretary
Term
How many and what type of medals can be worn on the FFA jacket?
Definition
3-highest award, highest office and highest degree
Term
How much are State FFA dues?
Definition
$4.50
Term
What state has the fewest members?
Definition
Alaska
Term
In what year was Publiic Law 740 passed by the 81st congress?
Definition
1950
Term
True or False: The National FFA officers shall hold the American FFA degree at the time of their election and must be active members for the duration of their term of office.
Definition
True
Term
True or False: One high school can have more then one FFA chapter if approved by the state executive committee?
Definition
True
Term
How many sentences are there in the creed?
Definition
6
Term
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?
Definition
President
Term
Rectie the FFA moto.
Definition

Learning to do,

Doing to learn,

Earning to live,

Living to Serve.

Term
What was the name of the first FFA magazine?
Definition
The National Future Farmer
Term
Name the first National FFA advisor?
Definition
C.H. Lane
Term
In what year was the FFA code of ethics adopted?
Definition
1952
Term
On what date did the Foundation Board vote to develop an FFA Leadership Training Center?
Definition
December 2, 1961
Term
Which officer is seated to the Presidents' left?
Definition
Secretary
Term
True or False: Any chapter can give the Honorarary State FFA degree to someone.
Definition
False, they may nominate a person to the Excutive committee
Term
The Golden Anniversary of the FFA was in what year?
Definition
1978
Term
Which structure at the FFA center was completed in April 1971?
Definition
Education building
Term
What does PALS stand for?
Definition
Partners in Active Learning Support
Term
What is the symbol at the reporter's station?
Definition
The flag
Term
Name the four types of FFA membership.
Definition
Active, allumni, colligate, honorary
Term
What degree must a member hold a chapter office?
Definition
Chapter degree
Term
The Smith-Hughes Act was passed in what year?
Definition
1917
Term
Which state was the last to enter the FFA?
Definition
Alaska
Term
What is the symbol at the Vice-President's station?
Definition
plow
Term
What does CDE stand for?
Definition
Careere Development Event
Term
The motto consists of _____ lines?
Definition
4
Term
What is the symbol at the President's station?
Definition
The rising sun
Term
What does WLC stand for?
Definition
Washington Leadership conference
Term
What is the symbol of strength, courage, and national scope to the organization?
Definition
The eagle
Term
What is the official salute of the FFA organization?
Definition
The Pledge of Alligiance
Term
In what month was the FFA founded?
Definition
October
Term
What is the symbol the State FFA degree?
Definition
The official gold emblem charm
Term
What does LDW stand for?
Definition
Leadership Development Workshop
Term
What does MFE stand for?
Definition
Made For Excellence
Term
What are the names of FFA Associations, which are not states?
Definition
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Term
When does the National FFA Organization Fiscal year run from?
Definition
September 1st through August 31st
Term
What is the symbol at the sentinel's station?
Definition
The clasping hands
Term
How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?
Definition
5
Term
What does NCF stand for?
Definition
New Century Farmer
Term
When and where were the Future Farmers of America organized?
Definition
Kansas City in 1928
Term
What does SOAR stand for?
Definition
Seeking Opportunities Achieving Results
Term
Former President Bush addessed the National FFA Convention in what year?
Definition
1991
Term
President Gerald Ford addressed the National FFA Convention in what year?
Definition
1974
Term
What does FIRE stand for?
Definition
Foundations In Reaching Excellence
Term
What does PLT stand for?
Definition
Premier Leadership Training
Term
When was the Education building at the FFA Leadership Center built?
Definition
1971
Term
How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution?
Definition
4
Term
How many states are in each region?
Definition
Eastern-18, Western-12, Central-12, and Southern-11
Term
Recite the FFA motto.
Definition

Learning to Do,

Doing to Learn,

Earning to Live,

Living to Serve

Term
What is the last pledge made by and FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?
Definition
The Pledge of Allegiance
Term
What year did the delegates vote to change the official name form the Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?
Definition
1988
Term
What does SAE stand for?
Definition
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Term
In what year was the National FFA Alumni Association chartered?
Definition
1971
Term
When was the Silver anniversary of the FFA?
Definition
October 1953
Term
What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
Definition
Official gold emblem key
Term
Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket?
Definition
below the owner's name
Term
What do you do with an FFA jacket when worn out?
Definition
it should be discarded or you should take of the emblem and lettering off
Term
In what year were girls fist admitted to the FFA?
Definition
1969
Term
What governing body has the power ot appoint temporary national officers?
Definition
The National Bord of Directors
Term
What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree?
Definition
2 years
Term
Where and in what year was the first national convention held?
Definition
Kansas City, 1928
Term
The National FFA Foundation was established in what year?
Definition
1944
Term
Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?
Definition
George Washington
Term
Members of every chapter set up annyally a plan of action for the coming year. What is this plan?
Definition
A Program of Activities
Term
Which former President of the United States was a former FFA member?
Definition
Jimmy Carter
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