What are Ethics?What are Ethics?

• Ethics are principles of right conduct, Ethics are principles of right conduct, sometimes called morals.sometimes called morals.

• Where do you learn ethics?Where do you learn ethics?

• Should ethics be taught in school?Should ethics be taught in school?

The FFA Code of EthicsThe FFA Code of EthicsFFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a

credit to their organization, chapter, school, community credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

1.1. Develop my potential for premier leadership, Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.personal growth and career success.

2.2. Make a positive difference in the lives of Make a positive difference in the lives of others.others.

3.3. Dress neatly and appropriately for the Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.occasion.

4.4. Respect for the rights of others and their Respect for the rights of others and their property.property.

The FFA Code of EthicsThe FFA Code of EthicsFFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a

credit to their organization, chapter, school, community credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

5.5. Be courteous, honest and fair with others.Be courteous, honest and fair with others.

6.6. Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.and positive manner.

7.7. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.modest in winning and generous in defeat.

8.8. Make myself aware of FFA programs and Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.activities and be an active participant.

The FFA Code of EthicsThe FFA Code of EthicsFFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a

credit to their organization, chapter, school, community credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

9.9. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program.experience (SAE) program.

10.10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.a successful career.

11.11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.organization.

The FFA JacketThe FFA Jacket

The FFA Jacket should be … The FFA Jacket should be …

• Worn only by membersWorn only by members

• Kept clean and neatKept clean and neat

• Worn on official occasions with the zipper Worn on official occasions with the zipper to the top. The collar should be turned to the top. The collar should be turned down and cuffs buttoned.down and cuffs buttoned.– Note: It may be worn informally and unzipped Note: It may be worn informally and unzipped

• Worn by members at school and other Worn by members at school and other appropriate placesappropriate places

The FFA JacketThe FFA Jacket

The FFA Jacket should be … The FFA Jacket should be …

• Worn without school letters and insignia of Worn without school letters and insignia of other organizationsother organizations

• Discarded when it becomes fadedDiscarded when it becomes faded

• Worn with the member refraining from the Worn with the member refraining from the use of tobacco and alcohol while it is onuse of tobacco and alcohol while it is on

• Worn with three medals showing. The top:Worn with three medals showing. The top:– FFA degreeFFA degree– FFA officeFFA office– FFA awardFFA award