Last Revised June 2009

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   To develop competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
   
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   To strengthen the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.
   
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   To promote the intelligent choice and establishment of an agriculture career.
   
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   To stimulate development and encourage achievement in individual agriculture experience programs.
   
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   To improve the economic, environmental, recreational, and human resources of the community.
   
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   To develop competencies in communications, human relations, and social abilities.
   
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   To develop character, patriotism and train for useful citizenship.
   
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   To build cooperative attitudes among fellow students.
   
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   To encourage wise management of resources.
   
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    To encourage improvement in scholarship.
    
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    To provide organized recreational activities for agriculture students.
    
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    To develop an awareness of the global importance of agriculture and its contribution to our wellbeing.
    

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   He/she attends local chapter meetings regularly.
   
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   He/she shows an interest in and takes part in the affairs of the chapter.
   
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   He/she pays dues by the date determined by the Executive Committee.
   
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   He/she participates in the official activities of the chapter. Official activities shall be defined as attendance at monthly meetings, committee work, fund raisers, and other official activities scheduled in the Program of Activities (POA).
   

Section C. Alumni membership: Following termination of active membership status, a Limon FFA member may become an alumni member. A local alumni affiliate, chartered by the Colorado FFA Alumni Association, is available for past members and community members to be involved with FFA activities.

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   Honorary membership in this chapter shall be limited to the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree.
   
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   Names of honorary members will be filed with the chapter secretary and recorded in the chapter history.
   
3. 
   The maximum number of honorary members inducted each school year shall
   

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   Be enrolled in agriculture education and have satisfactory plans for a Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP).
   
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   Learn and explain the FFA creed, motto, mission statement, and salute.
   
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   Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem, symbols, and colors.
   
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   Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and proper use of the FFA jacket.
   
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   Demonstrate a knowledge of the organization’s history, the chapter constitution and bylaws, and a chapter of Program of Activities.
   
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   Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual.
   
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   Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.
   

Section C. Chapter FFA Degree: Minimum qualifications for this degree are as follows:

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   Must have received the Greenhand FFA degree.
   
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   Must have satisfactorily completed at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agriculture education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program, and be enrolled in an agricultural education course.
   
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   Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter Program of Activities.
   
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   Have earned and productively invested at least $150.00 by the members own efforts or worked at least 45 hours in excess of schedule class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth in improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.
   
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   Have effectively led a group discussion for fifteen minutes.
   
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   Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.
   
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   Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.
   
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   Have a satisfactory scholastic record by maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
   
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   Submit and present a written committee report.
   
10. 
    Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.
    

Section D. State FFA degree. Minimum qualifications for selection will stand in this chapter as those found in Article V, Section C. in the Colorado State FFA Constitution, which shall be the same as found in Article VI, section E of the National FFA Constitution.

Current Acceptance Date: _____________________

President Signature: _____________________

V.P. Signature: _____________________

Secretary Signature: _____________________

Advisor Signature: _____________________

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   Memorize his/her part in opening and closing ceremonies and special ceremonies conducted at Chapter Banquet.
   
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   Be interested in being part of a leadership team.
   
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   Have the desire to serve the chapter without concern for individual desires or goals.
   
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   Be able to lead by example, through actions both in and out of school.
   
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   Be familiar with Parliamentary Procedure.
   
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   Be willing to accept responsibility and carry out that responsibility promptly and expediently.
   
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   Be on time to all activities.
   
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   Be willing to work and help others accomplish goals.
   
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   Be enthusiastic in completing his/her duties and in helping others.
   
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    Be sincere, prepared, and positive.
    
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    Be able to make a decision and stick with the outcome, but have enough fortitude to change a decision if needed.
    
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    Be alert and communicate with everyone so that problems are known and can be solved.
    
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    Be an FFA officer at all times, not just when in FFA activities, and remember the officer is always in public view.
    
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    Periodically clean, update, and maintain his/her respective officer folders and drawers.
    
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    Assist other officers in completing their duties.
    
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    In the event that an office remains vacant, the executive committee will assume the duties of the vacant office.
    
17. 
    Be drug and alcohol free always.
    

Section B. Duties of the President

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   Conduct chapter meetings with correct parliamentary procedure.
   
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   Schedule executive meetings prior to regular monthly meetings.
   
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   Be sure a definite agenda is arranged for each meeting.
   
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   Keep members on the subject during chapter meetings and explain the items of business so all members understand, avoiding personal opinions in presenting information.
   
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   Announce upcoming events in advance so all members may be informed.
   
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   Conduct (serve as master/mistress of ceremonies) for all special events such as creed speaking, Chapter Banquet, and others.
   
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   Serve as the official representative of the chapter at all functions and take charge of all members and decision-making at all events.
   
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   Attend all School Board Meetings and give a 2-3 minute report on the events and activities of the Limon FFA/Ag Ed
   
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   Delegate responsibility to others, as necessary.
   
10. 
    Review chapter applications and records, revise and correct as needed and
    

Section C. Duties of the Vice President

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   Assume all the duties of the president in the absence of the president.
   
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   Supervise all committee operations.
   
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   Make sure all committees function effectively and promptly.
   
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   Work closely with the president in directing the work of the organization.
   
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   Provide guidance and direction to all committees and assist wherever needed.
   
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   Be in charge of the Program of Activities (POA).
   
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   Make sure the POA is completed on time.
   
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   Check official due date calendar for upcoming activities and inform the officers and members.
   
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   Be in charge of the National Chapter Application and insure that it is completed and sent to state by the official due date.
   
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    Be responsible for the completion of necessary forms for the State and National Activities.
    

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    Attend all Chamber of Commerce Meetings and give a 2-3 minute report on the events and activities of the Limon FFA/Ag Ed.
    

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    Serve as chairman of a standing committee.
    
12. 
    Serve as ex-officio member of all committees.
    

Section D. Duties of the Secretary

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   Prepare and present the minutes for all activity periods and monthly meetings.
   
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   Prepare the agenda for each meeting, special events and activities.
   
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   Promptly take care of correspondence (other than that which is assigned to a committee)
   
4. 
   Promptly write thank-you letters to individual upon the completion of a particular activity involving others who participated and assisted the chapter.
   
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   Compile a list of member on committees and post and update periodically.
   
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   Keep a record of which members are assigned to special or standing committees.
   
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   Promptly type and post the minutes of all the meetings.
   
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   Assist other officers and members in conducting all activities.
   
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   Take minutes of all executive meetings, special meetings, and activities.
   
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    Take charge of any meeting in the absence of both the President and Vice President.
    
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    Count and record votes.
    
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    Complete and submit the secretary’s book to the advisor prior to school check-out.
    
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    Prepare the membership roster for the state and national roster and submit to the Executive Committee for approval.
    
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    Turn over appropriate correspondence to reporter/historian for scrapbook.
    
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    Maintain a file of committee report forms.
    
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    Send out invitations for special chapter events.
    
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    Send sympathy cards to chapter members and their families in case of death and get well cards in case of illness.
    
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    Serve as chairman of a standing committee.
    

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    Attend all High School Accountability Committee Meetings and give a 2-3 minute report on the events and activities of the Limon FFA/Ag Ed.
    

Section E. Duties of the Treasurer

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   Receive and care for all chapter funds.
   
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   Maintain a financial record for the chapter.
   
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   Be prepared to give an accurate report (type, copy, distribute) of all receipts and disbursements at any time requested by the chapter including the total balance in the FFA account.
   
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   Collect dues and issue receipts when requested for funds collected.
   
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   Collect other money owed to the chapter and issue receipts when requested.
   
6. 
   Pay bills promptly and file a copy of the bill.
   
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   Cooperate with the school office in keeping an accurate financial record.
   
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   Prepare the official state and national dues roster for chapter members and submit to the state office by the designated due date.
   
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   Summarize expenses and income for each chapter activity and file for future reference.
   
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    Prepare the annual chapter budget.
    
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    Treasurer’s book must be completed and submitted to the advisor prior to school check-out.
    
12. 
    Organize all fund raisers conducted by the chapter.
    
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    Be responsible for all purchase orders for obtaining items needed by the chapter.
    
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    Serve as chairman of the Earnings, Savings, and Investments Committee.
    
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    Attend all regularly scheduled Advisory Committee meetings and give a budget report and a 2-3 minute FFA report.
    

Section F. Duties of the Reporter

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   Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
   
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   Release news and information to local and regional news media.
   
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   Publish a chapter newsletter.
   
4. 
   Prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook.
   
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   Send local stories to area, district and state reporters.
   
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   Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and/or regional publications.
   
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   Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
   
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   Serve as the chapter photographer.
   
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   Serve as chair of chapter recruitment and marketing.
   

Section G. Duties of the Sentinel

1. 
   Assist the president in maintaining order.
   
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   Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.
   
3. 
   Welcome guests and visitors.
   
4. 
   Keep the meeting room comfortable.
   
5. 
   Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
   
6. 
   Assist with special features and refreshments.
   
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   Prepare FFA announcements for the school bulletin.
   
8. 
   Be in charge of the FFA display box in the commons area.