ESSENTIAL STANDARD 1.00: Understand leadership qualities involved in successful employment.

Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience

Objective 1.01

Understand leadership qualities and career building techniques desired by the animal science industry.

Leadership

Activity Name in your notebook as many

qualities of a good leaders as you can Example: Courage

Name a good leader and describe what makes them a good leader

Be ready to share your answers

Leadership

Integrity Honesty

Management Using people, resources, process to

reach a goal

Leadership Unselfishness

Placing the desires and welfare of others above yourself

Enthusiasm Energy to do a job and the inspiration

to encourage others

Leadership

Plan Able top think through, determine

procedures Knowledge

Awareness, understanding

Leadership Loyalty

reliable support for an individual, group or cause

Courage willing to go forward under difficult

conditions

Tact saying or doing the right thing without

offending

The FFA Mission

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Agriculture Education

3 integral components Classroom/Lab Instruction FFA

Leadership Communication Citizenship

SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)

FFA

Classroom SAE

Structure of the FFA

Crest FFA Chapter

Piedmont Federation

Southwest Region

North Carolina FFA Association

National FFA

Crest FFA Officers

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter

Sentinel Chaplain Historian Parliamentarian

Ceremonies

Rituals conducted at each meeting Opening ceremony Closing ceremony

Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison” President:

“FFA members, why are we here?” All members say:

“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”

FFA Degrees

Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School)

Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree

FFA Websites

National FFA Organization www.ffa.org

North Carolina FFA Association www.ncffa.org

Public Speaking

Types of Speeches

Informative gives knowledge or information to

audiences

Types of Speeches

Persuasive convinces people to believe or do

something

Types of Speeches

Integrative pep talks, welcome speeches, or an

introduction of a speaker

Types of Speeches

Prepared speech is written and learned

Types of Speeches

Extemporaneous speech with little or no preparation

Variables to Consider

Purpose- Why are you giving the speech?

Audience- What group is hearing the speech?

Variables to Consider

Occasion- What is the event? Content- What is in the speech? Composition- How is the speech

written and organized?

Building a Speech

Introduction

Body

Conclusion

Introduction

Capture attention Enthusiasm and Emotion Indicate the need for the speech Makes the audience want to know

more Short stories and real life is a good

start

Body

The largest part of the speech Contains the information you

want to tell Consist of several major points

surrounded by a central objective

Conclusion

Remind the audience of the objective or topic

Move people to action Use powerful well planed words

Delivering a Speech

Know your audience and what to expect

Stage Presence posture appearance attitude confidence personality poise

Workforce Preparation Resume

Designed to give the employer information about your background skills, job experience and education

Should be tailored for each job applied for Purpose is to get an interview Most resumes should be one (1) page,

but no more than (2) pages

Workforce Preparation Items to Include in Resume

Name and address Objective Education Experience Activities Skills References

Workforce Preparation Cover Letter

Preview to your resume Should be brief ½ page, but not more

than one (1) page Items to Include

Position you are applying for Outline your key selling points Address the needs of your employer Invite employer to contact you

Job Interview Cover letter sent in to assist in

establishing an interview date. Follow-up phone call is typically

recommended to secure interview. Resume is sent with cover letter. Typically

suggested that the individual bring a copy of resume to interview as well.

Individual should dress in professional attire.

Common questions asked during interview: What are your 3 greatest attributes or

strengths? What are your 3 biggest weaknesses or

things you would like to improve upon? Where do you want to be in 5 years? What leadership qualities can you bring

to our company? Why are you the best candidate for job?

Objective 1.02

Understand parliamentary procedure.

What is Parliamentary Procedure?

Parliamentary procedure is a systematic way of organizing meetings.

Parliamentary procedure is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

Parliamentary Law

Robert’s Rule of Order Rules for conducting a meeting Assures that all sides are treated

fairly and that everyone has the opportunity to discuss and vote

Parliamentary Law

Main Objective: Focus on one item at a time Extend courtesy to everyone Observe the rule of the majority Ensure the rights of the minority

Methods of Voting

Voice Rising Secret Ballot Roll Call

Voting

Simple majority one vote more than 50% of the votes

cast Two-thirds majority

2/3 of the members must be for the motion

usually used when the rights of the members are limited

Voting

Quorum number of members required to

conduct business

Gavel Symbol of authority Meaning of the taps

1 tap means to be seated 2 taps means the meeting is called to

order 3 taps means that members should

stand Series of taps

“be quite and orderly”

Table of Motions

Privileged Incidental Subsidiary Unclassified

Table of Motions

Motions must be higher ranking or arise out of the motion that is on the floor to be made when an item of business is on the floor

Example: Adjourn Highest ranking of all motions Can be made at any time

The Gavel The president

uses the gavel to control aspects of the meeting.

The number of taps determines the meaning.

Presiding Officer Chapter FFA

President Must be fair and

impartial Must relinquish the

chair when the president desires to discuss business

Motions

Main Motion

Used to get group approval for a new project or some other course of action

Wording: “I move” NOT “I make a motion”

Main Motion

Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered

Amendments

Used to change a main motion

3 ways to amend: addition, substitution, striking out

Wording: “I move to amend the motion”

Amendments

Requires second Debatable Amendable Majority vote required Can be reconsidered

Adjourn

Used to end a meeting

Wording: “I move to adjourn”

Adjourn

Cannot be debated Cannot be amended Cannot be reconsidered Requires second Requires majority vote

Appeal

Changes a decision made by the chair

Wording: “I appeal the decision of the chair”

Appeal

Debatable President can debate

Can be reconsidered Not amendable Majority vote required

Point of Order

Used when one believes a parliamentary error has been made

Wording: “I rise to a point of order”

Point of order Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require

second Cannot be

reconsidered No vote required

Division of the House

Calls for a counted vote

Wording: “I call for a division of the house.”

Division of the House (Assembly)

Not debatable Not Amendable Does not require second Cannot be reconsidered No vote required

Lay on the table

To postpone a motion to the next meeting

Motion must be taken from the table at the next meeting to be discussed

Wording: “I move to lay this motion on the table”

Lay on the table Requires second Not debatable Not amendable Cannot be

reconsidered Majority vote

Previous question

Used to stop debate and vote

Wording: “I move to previous question”

Previous question

Second required Not debatable Not amendable Can be reconsidered before vote 2/3 vote required

Refer to committee

Used to gain more information on a motion before voting

Wording: “I move to refer this motion to a committee to report at our next meeting.”

Refer to committee Second required Debatable Amendable Can be

reconsidered Majority vote

Limit Debate

Allows member to limit or extend debate to a specified time frame. Requires a second Cannot be debated Can be amended Can be reconsidered Requires a 2/3 majority vote

Additional Motions

Recess Take a break

Question of Privilege Matters of comfort

Suspend the rules To go against organizational rules

Additional Motions

Withdraw a motion Removes an undesirable or unneeded

motion Take from the table

Bring an item from the table Rescind

Undo something that has been voted on prior to actions taking place

ESSENTIAL STANDARD 2.00: Understand Supervised Agricultural Experience

Unit A: Leadership & Supervised Agricultural Experience

Objective 2.01

Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Entrepreneurship planning, implementing, operating

and assuming financial risks in an agricultural business or farming activity raising hogs operating a farm supply store

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Experimental planning and conducting an

agricultural experiment using the scientific process or scientific method comparing different levels of protein on

animal growth

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Analytical identify an agricultural problem that

cannot be solved by experiments and design a plan to investigate and analyze the problem a marketing display

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Placement placing students in jobs outside of

regular classroom hours that may be paid or unpaid work working at a farm supply store working on a poultry farm

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Exploratory helps students learn about agriculture

and become aware of possible agricultural careers through short times spent observing, shadowing or helping attending a career day interviewing a veterinarian assisting a horse owner

Supervised Agricultural Experience Types and Components

Improvement series of activities that improves the

value or appearance of the place of employment, school, home or community building a fence computerizing records remodeling a building repairing equipment

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Career

Standard of living- pay, location Personal contact- working more with people or

with things Educational requirements Practice experiences or skills required Location of employment Your interests, likes and dislikes Working conditions Working hours and time for leisure activities Retirement benefits Your health and happiness 

Steps in Choosing a Career1. “Consider your interests, abilities, and other

characteristics” should be the first step.2. Narrow the field of jobs.3. Study the requirements of the job- get good

information.4. Plan for alternative occupations- the first choice

may not work out.5. Prepare a plan for career preparation- early

career planning can help you take the right courses in high school

6. Be willing to pay the price for success- education, dedication

7. Get work experience- SAE, coop., part-time job

Objective 2.02

Understand SAE components and application to work based learning

Net Worth Statement

Total Assets = current assets + non-current assets

Net Worth Statement Current Assets

items that can quickly be converted to cash or that will be sold within 12 months

cash on hand checking and savings accounts Stocks Bonds cash in value of life insurance money others

owe you

Net Worth Statement Non-Current Assets

items that have a useful life of more than one year and are used in the business

land

Net Worth Statement

Total Liabilities = current liabilities (debts) + non-current liabilities (debts) Current Liabilities- accounts and

notes payable. Example: this year’s part of non-current liabilities.

Non-Current Liabilities- mortgages and other debts not due this year

Net Worth Statement

Net Worth or Owner’s Equity = total assets minus total liabilities

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A measure of a company or individuals net worth compared to the liabilities Indicator of the debt and equity a

company is using to finance assets

Debt-to-Equity Ratio = total liabilities / net worth

Inventory

an itemized list of things owned by a business with the beginning value and depreciated value

Non-Depreciable items that will be used up or sold

within a year Feed Supplies Medicines Fertilizer

Depreciable items that have a useful life of more

than one year and lose value because of age, wear or becoming out-of-date because of technology advancements Land is NOT depreciable property