FFA Creed 

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.   I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.   I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.   I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.   I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.   The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.

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Code of Ethics

We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by: 1.Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion. 2.Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times. 3.Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others. 4.Respecting the property of others. 5.Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct. 6.Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings. 7.Being modest in winning and generous in defeat. 8.Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion. 9.Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture. 10.Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings. 11.Striving to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career. 12.Appreciating and promoting diversity in our organization.  

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Official FFA Opening Ceremonies

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(2 taps of the gavel)

President: The meeting room will come to order. We are now holding a meeting of the Central City FFA chapter. Mr/Mdm Vice President, are all officers at their stations?

Vice President: I shall call the roll of officers, determine if they are at their stations and report back to you, Mr/Mdm President.

Sentinel: Stationed by the door.

Vice President: Your duties there?

Sentinel: Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome. I care for the meeting room and paraphernalia. I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in maintaining order.

Vice President: The reporter

Reporter: The reporter is stationed by the flag.

Vice President: Why by the flag?

Reporter: As the flag covers the United States of America, so I strve to inform the people in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization that reaches from the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state fo Maine to Hawaii.

Vice President: The treasurer.

Treasurer: Stationed at the emblem of Washington.

Vice President: Your duties there?

Treasurer: I keep a record of receipts and disbursements just as Washington kept his farm accounts-carefully and accurately. I encourage thrift among the members and strve to build up our financial standing through savings and investments. George Washington was better able to serve his country because he was financially independent.

Vice President: The secretary.

Secretary: Stationed by the ear of corn.

Vice President: Your duties there?

Secretary: I keep an accurate record of all meetings and correspond with other secretaries wherever corn is grown and FFA members meet.

Vice President: The Parliamentarian.

Parliamentarian: Here by the owl.

Vice President: Why by the owl?

Parliamentarian: The owl is a time honored emblem of knowlegde and wisdom. In the absence of our advisor, it is my duty to advise on correct and proper parliamentary terms and procedures in order that items of business may be handled in an efficient and expedient manner.

Vice President: The advisor.

Advisor: Here by the owl.

Vice President: Why stationed by the owl?

Advisor: The owl is a time-honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being elected by the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from time to time, as the need arises. I hope that my advice will always be based on true knowledge and ripened with widom. Mr/Mdm Vice President, why do you keep a plow at your station.

Vice President: The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much. My duties require me to assist at all times in directing the work of our organization. I preside over meetings in the absence of our president, whose place is beneath the rising sun.

Advisor: Why is the president so stationed?

Vice President: The rising sun is the token of the new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our persident, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness andinto the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation. Mr/Mdm President, all officers are at their stations.

President: Thank you, Mr/Mdm Vice President. (Tap gavel once) The secretary will call the roll of members.

Secretary: There are _ members and _ guests present, Mr/Mdm President.

President: Thank you. FFA members, why are we here? (Tap gavel 3 times)

All members: To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibiliites, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.
(Tap gavel 3 times)

President: May we accomplish our purposes. I now declare this meeting of the Central City FFA chapter duly opened for the transaction of business, or attention to any matters which may properly be presented.

Official FFA Closing Ceremonies

 

President: Mr/Mdm Secretary, do you have a record of any further business which should now be transacted?

Secretary: I have none, Mr/Mdm President.

President: Does any member know of any new or unfinished business which should properly come before this meeting?...We are about to adjourn this meeting of the Central City FFA chapter. As we mingle with others let us be diligent in labor, just in our dealings, and courteous to everyone, and above all, honest and fair in the game of life. Fellow members and guests, join me in a salute to our flag. (Tap gavel 3 times)

Everyone: I pledge allegieance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.