pages 67-81 Flashcards
What are 4 purposes for alumni to be affiliated?
- To support and promote FFA
- Facilitate involvement and support of former members
- Promote and maintain an appreciation of the American free enterprise system.
- Enhance the personal and interpersonal development aspect of FFA
Name the two long term strategic goals of the alumni association.
- Have an active, fully engaged FFA Alumni affiliate for every FFA chapter.
- Become leaders in advocacy for agriculutural education at the local level.
Who hold the national convention in conjunction with the National FFA Convention & Expo.
The alumni association
Whats the newletter called that’s published by the national association?
New Visions.
Whats the purpose of the National FFA Foundation?
Secures funding and partnerships that help FFA members develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
When was the National FFA Foundation created?
1944
Who is the foundation governed by?
A board of trustees that include the national FFA president, educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni
Where is the National FFA Foundation located?
Indianapolis, Indianna
Why are donations so important to the National FFA Foundation?
To ensure that membership dues are kept low and that participation fees for leadership conferences and other events are minimized.
What public law is the organization’s federal charter in?
Public law 105-225 (formerly 81-740)
When was the last time the constitution and by laws were ratified?
February 23, 2012
What is one goal of agricultural related programs and activities?
Develop pride, responsibility, leadership, character and citizenship.
What is the minimum number of active members the state must have?
125
Whats the minimum number of chapter the state must have?
4
Subsidiary chapters shall be coordinated by who?
Officers and divisors of the parent chapter
Students enrolled in agricultural education can meet where and adopt what that wont conflict with that of the national organization?
They can meet at state convention and can adopt a constitution that wont conflict with the national organization.
True or false: do Collegiate chapter members have to pay dues?
True.
Collegiate chapter may be charter by the state association in ___ or ____ year post-secondary institutions where agricultural courses are taught.
two or four
The National FFA Board of Directors shall have the power to suspend the charter of any state association which violates the National FFA __________ and ____
Constitution and bylaws.
