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San Luis Obispo

FFA

Program of Work

2010-2011

“A Sure Bet!”

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Table of Contents Presidents Message……………………………………………………………………2

Mission Statement, Purpose & Theme……………………………………………..3

Officer Introductions………………………………………………………………...4-6

Committees……………………………………………………………………………...7

Officer Teams & School Administration………………………………………….8-9

Duties of Officers and Members……………………………………………………10

Chapter Goals…………………………………………………………………………11

About the FFA…………………………………………………………………….12-14

The Emblem…………………………………………………………………………...15

The FFA Creed………………………………………………………………………..16

FFA Degrees and Requirements……………………………………………………17

Calendar of Events…………………………………………………………………...18

Career Development Events………………………………………………………...19

SAE……………………………………………………………………………………..20

Market Steer Project Plan…………………………………………………………..21

Beef Replacement Heifer Project Plan…………………………………………….22

Market Hog Project Plan…………………………………………………………….23

Market Lamb Project Plan…………………………………………………………..24

Meat Bird/Rabbit Project Plan……………………………………………………...25

Chapter Constitution……………………………………………………………..26-28

Point of Awards System………………………………………………………….29-30

President’s Message

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After seven long days of anticipation and pure anxiety, the End of the Year

Banquet had finally arrived. For six members out of the fourteen candidates,

this would be the night where their fate as a chapter officer would be

revealed. As the new team was announced one by one, cries of excitement

filled the banquet hall. The ceremony ended in a group huddle with a glimpse

at a bright year ahead. Over the next few days the new team met together

scheduling the dates for the upcoming year, familiarizing themselves with

their new teammates, and most importantly, picking the new chapter theme

which would be ringing through the halls of San Luis Obispo High School for

the next twelve months. After contemplating theme possibilities from

superheroes to Disney Land, they found themselves in the classy casinos of

Las Vegas. With a theme that didn’t immediately scream “leadership,” they

were excited for the challenge to portray these words into the inspirational

catch phrase for the year. Immediately the new team began taking risks, or

“gambling”, by adding improvements to the events of the upcoming FFA

season in search of improvement. Soon enough they realized, whether your

competing in a contest, running for office, or simply looking to expand the

leader within, success in the San Luis Obispo Chapter is….”A SURE BET!”

Your 2010-2011 Chapter President

Kenna Lewis

Mission Statement

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FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing

their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and

career success through agriculture education.

Our Purpose

"Our purpose as a team is to help each other out by accomplishing our

goals, always being there for each other, help everyone out by doing

equal amounts of work, and create a stress free and positive

environment. Our purpose is to put the members first and listen to their

suggestions and do all that we can to follow through with all of our

goals."

Our Theme

The City of Lights, Sin City, and the Strip… Since 1905, Las Vegas has

been the entertainment capital of the world. Lavish hotels such as

Caesar’s Palace have shaped the desert into a tourist paradise.

Extravagant shows like Cirque du Soliel have captivated audiences

around the world. Blackjack and other card games have challenged

people to try their best in hopes of making it big. Just like Vegas has

been shaped by its famous hotels, extraordinary shows and fun

gambling games; our chapter has been molded by leadership, the

brilliance of many talented individuals and a drive to win! That’s why

we are, “SLO FFA: A SURE BET!!”

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President Your 2010-2011 Chapter President, Kenna Lewis,

is currently a senior at San Luis Obispo High

School. In her past three years, she has taken part

in Parliamentary Procedure contest, Marketing

Plan, the Creed, and the Prepared Public Speaking

Contest. She has attended numerous Leadership

Conferences including the California State

Conference, the National Convention, and the

Washington Leadership Conference. In the past she

has served the San Luis Obispo Chapter as both the

Reporter and Vice President, and has served the

section as the SLO Section Secretary and

President. Outside of school and FFA her hobbies

include rollerblading and eating unfathomable quantities of

strawberries. As a fourth year member of the San Luis Obispo FFA, she

looks forward to her time serving as the Chapter President and the

South Coast Region President, and an overall adventure filled year

ahead!

Vice President Ashley Judge is currently a senior at San Luis

Obispo High School and very excited to be serving

as the 2010-2011 Vice President. In the past she

has served San Luis as the Chapter Sentinel and

chair of many committees. In her past three years

as a member she has competed in the Creed,

Prepared public speaking and livestock judging.

She was also the California State Proficiency

winner in the area of Beef production, as well has

being high individual in livestock judging 2 years

in a row! She loves spending her days playing with

her cows, going to shows all over the nation and

watching her sister play basketball! She is eager to

serve the chapter and see what this tremendous year has to offer!

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Secretary Amber Warden is a Junior at San Luis Obispo

High School. This is her second year on the

chapter officer team and her third year as a very

active and involved member of FFA. Within our

chapter she participates in Prepared Public

Speaking and the Parliamentary Procedure

contest. At the same time, she is extremely proud

to be serving the San Luis Obispo section as your

2010-2011 Sectional Historian. Outside of FFA,

Amber enjoys learning to rope on her horse,

swimming, hiking, camping and reading. She is

quite ecstatic to be serving on your 2010-2011

chapter officer team and can’t wait to see what

the year has in store, not only for herself, but for

every individual in our chapter!

Treasurer Lochlan Buckingham, the 2010-2011 Chapter

Treasurer, is currently a junior at San Luis

Obispo High School. Over the past two years

Lochlan has participated in the Best Informed

Greenhand contest, Opening Closing ceremonies,

Novice Parli-Pro, and Farm Power at the state

level. He has also participated in project

competition and this year he received his Chapter

FFA Degree. His SAE project includes dairy

production and a market lamb which he is raising

for the California Mid State Fair. Lochlan has

also been an active member by attending

leadership conferences such as ALA and State

FFA Leadership Conference. Outside of FFA, Lochlan participates in

Karate, ranching, and he is also an avid yoyoer. Lochlan hopes that he

will be able to have a great year and be of tremendous service.

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Reporter Lauren Huffaker is currently a junior at San Luis

Obispo High School and is taking on her third year

as a member of the San Luis Obispo FFA. In the

past Lauren has competed in Opening/Closing

Ceremonies, Job Interview, and is a member of

your 2009-2010 second in State Livestock Judging

team. She will continue to participate in these

events her junior year and hopes to one day

compete in Prepared Public Speaking and

Marketing Plan. Over the past two years she has

shown market hogs at the California Mid-Sate Fair

and will be starting a Replacement heifer project in

the fall. Outside of FFA, Lauren enjoys playing

Basketball and can’t wait to serve you as your 2010-2011 Chapter

Reporter!

Sentinel Tommy DeVor is a sophomore at San Luis Obispo

High School. In his freshman year, Tommy

competed on SLO’s Farm Power team, and in

project competition, winning first in Specialty Crop

Production and Diversified Crop Production at the

sectional level. He also attended the 2010

California State FFA Leadership Conference in

beautiful Fresno California. This year Tommy is

planning to compete on the Farm Power team

again and dominating! Tommy is also planning to

be highly involved on the BBQ committee, and

Farm Maintenance committee. Outside of FFA

Tommy is extremely involved in snowboarding,

spending as much time as possible up at Sierra Summit showing off his

mad skills. Tommy loves everybody, which makes him perfect for your

2010-2011 SLO Chapter Sentinel!

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Committees BBQ Crew

BBQ/Meat Prep: Dane Bass & Derrick Callaway

Food Purchase/Tickets: Maria Furtado & Jessie Poletti

Community Service

Co-Chairs: Tessa Reeves & Amber Warden

Decorations & Bulletin Boards

Chair: Bailey Riedel

Subcommittee Chair: Ali Duval

Farm Maintenance

Chair: Eric Lewis

FFA Week

Chair: Ashley Judge

Fundraising

Chair: Jessie Poletti

Greenhand Committee

Co-Chairs: Kimi McCarty & Jessica Slate

Publicity

Co-Chairs: Kenna Lewis & Ali Duval

Recruitment

Chair: Elizabeth Schmidt

Subcommittee Chair: Tessa Reeves

Scrapbook

Co-Chairs: Emily Tobin & Riata Marinelly

Thank You

Chair: Bailey Riedel

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Officer Lists National Officers

President Riley Pagett – Oklahoma

Eastern Region Tiffany Rogers- Michigan

Western Region Shannon Norris- New Mexico

Central Region Wyatt DeJong- South Dakota

Southern Region James Flatt- Tennessee

Secretary Landan Schaffert- Colorado

State Officers

President Vincent Pellegri

Vice President Lindsey Anderson

Secretary Jacquelynne Garcia

Treasurer Ben Granholm

Reporter Jessica Vazquez

Sentinel Casey Erickson

South Coast Region Officers

President Kenna Lewis (San Luis Obispo FFA)

Vice Presidents George Kalu (Sobrato FFA)

Andrew Seeley (Soledad FFA)

Leah Gibson (Paso Robles FFA)

Kylin Costa (Santa Ynez FFA)

Kelsey Drain (Carpinteria FFA)

Catherine Cardenas (CanogaPark FFA)

Secretary Bailey Riedel (San Luis Obispo FFA)

Treasurer Marshall Hoffman (Hollister FFA)

Reporter Tyler Menane (Nipomo FFA)

Sentinel Hunter Scroggins (Atascadero FFA)

San Luis Obispo Section Officers

President Elizabeth Schmidt

Vice President Kayla Welcher

Secretary Riata Marinelly

Treasurer Ryan Debusk

Reporter Sarenna Larsen

Sentinel Hannah Testerman

Historian Amber Warden

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San Luis Obispo Chapter Officers

President Kenna Lewis

Vice President Ashley Judge

Secretary Amber Warden

Treasurer Lochlan Buckingham

Reporter Lauren Huffaker

Sentinel Tommy DeVor

San Luis Obispo Chapter Advisors

Department Head Mrs. Jodi Evans

FFA Advisor Mrs. Anna Bates

Mr. Patrick Smith

Board of Education Members

President Marilyn Rodger

Members Patricia Andreen

Caroline Botwin

Andrew Marinello

Glenn Oelker

Adrienne Dickinson

Administrators

Principal Mr. Will Jones

Assistant Principal Mrs. Bonnie Parsons

Dean(s) Mr. Chris Brown

Mr. Kyle Pruitt

Counselors Mr. Jim Vegher

Mrs. Shelley Benson

Mrs. Heidi Leal

Mrs. Kerry Menesez

Mrs. Jennifer Sheridan

Mrs. Colleen Martin

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Duties of Officers and Members President:

Preside over meetings.

Maintain a strong relationship with each officer

Welcome all members to meetings and events

Keep a an updated President’s Binder

Be familiar with bylaws and constitution

Oversee committees

Vice President:

Maintain active membership.

Submit Program of Work.

Assist President

Be present in the absence of the President

Write and pass out slips of announcements for chapter

meetings

Secretary:

Take notes on agenda at each planning meeting, then type

and post on door the Friday before every chapter meeting.

Keep a Secretarial Binder with minutes and attendance

sheets.

Create lists for attendance sheets (Name, Per, Teacher).

Treasurer:

Keep Record of Money.

Help build finances.

Do FAF forms.

Sign Requisitions.

Know our Balance .

Reporter:

In charge of scrapbook.

Send reports of our chapter’s successes to school newspaper,

New Horizons, and local newspapers.

Make sure people are informed about what our organization

is about

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Oversee Bulletin Boards.

Chapter Newsletter

Sentinel:

Welcome people at meetings and to the FFA.

Be a people person.

Get to know all members of the FFA, especially greenhands.

Take care of Paraphernalia.

See over gavel, flag, ect.

Make an effort in to include everyone.

Advisor:

Help members in committees

Train, direct and inform

officers and members

See that all ceremonies are carried out

Members:

Be familiar with program of work

Attend meetings

Participate in chapter activities

Be familiar with constitution and bylaw

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Chapter Goals More Chapter Publicity 1. New Horizons

One article per issue in CA insert

One article outside of CA insert

2. One article per issue in Tiger Pause

3. Website page

4. KSBY coverage

5. Get all events in the daily bulletin

Freshman involvement 1. One visit to Laguna Middle School per year

Activities at lunch

Classroom presentations

2. Officer presentations to motivate Ag. Classes

3. Point of Awards poster updated monthly

4. Send 30 freshmen to Greenhand conference

5. Meet with counselors about promoting Ag classes

6. Brochure open to all freshman on website and in class

Farm Management 1 One school farm work day per trimester

Chapter Meetings 1. Stations for sign-ins allowing only one name per person

2. Post agendas with activity and door prize incentives

3. More group involvement

Trips 1. National Convention, Washington D.C. and New York

2. Team Competitions and Field Days

3. State Conference

Fundraisers Lamb Raffle Tickets

Christmas Wreath Sales

Drive Thru BBQ

T-shirt/Sweatshirts/Sweat Pants

Barn Bash

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The History of FFAFFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural

education programs at middle and high schools. Student members

are engaged in a wide range of cirriculum and FFA activities,

leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture. The

National FFA Organization was founded in 1928 and today has

7,429 chapters, with 506,199 members in the United States,

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In 1933, the blue corduroy

jacket was adopted as a symbol of the organization. Finally, in

1969, women were allowed in the FFA as members. In 1973, the

Official Dress standards for every member was adopted at

National Convention. Originally standing for “Future Farmers of

America”, the organizations name was changed to “The National

FFA Organization” in 1988. The National Future Farmer

magazine was changed to the popular now FFA New Horizons

magazine in 1989. Today, the FFA has changed but the message it

brings and the lives it has shaped has not!

The Motto The FFA motto gives members twelve short words to live by as

they discover the opportunities available in the organization:

Learning to Do,

Doing to Learn,

Earning to Live,

Living to Serve

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FFA Colors

The blue was taken from the blue field of our nation’s flag and the

gold was taken from the golden fields of ripened corn. Together

the FFA colors of National Blue and Corn Gold give unity to the

organization.

Official FFA Dress

The uniform worn by FFA members at local, state and national

functions is called the “official dress.” It provides identity and

gives a distinctive and recognizable image to the organization and

its members.

Official Dress for Females Official Dress for Males

Black Knee Length Skirt Black Slacks

White collared Blouse with White collared shirt with

official FFA blue scarf official FFA tie

Black close toed heels Black dress shoes

Nude colored nylons Black socks

Official jacket zipped to the Official jacket zipped to the

top top

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The Emblem

The national FFA emblem, consisting of five symbols, is representative of the

history, goals and future of the organization. As a whole, the emblem covers

the broad spectrum of FFA and agriculture. Each element within the emblem

has unique significance.

The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the

emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of

American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every

state of the nation.

The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will

bring a new day, glowing with opportunity.

The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture

and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

The eagle is a national symbol, which serves as a reminder of our freedom

and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required

to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

The words Agricultural Education and FFA are emblazoned in the center

to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for

progressive agriculture.

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FFA Degrees and Requirements 1. Greenhand Degree

Be enrolled in an agricultural course

Have satisfactory plans for an SAE project

2. Chapter Farmer Degree

Have an SAE project in operation

Earn and productively invest $150 or spend at least 45 hours outside of class

time on an SAE project

Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes

Demonstrate 5 procedures of parliamentary law

Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award program

Have a satisfactory scholastic record

3. State Farmer Degree

Hold the Chapter FFA Degree

Be an active FFA member for at least 24 months

Complete at least 2 years of agricultural course work

Earn and productively invest at least $1,000 or work at least 300 hours

outside of class time on an SAE project

Demonstrate leadership ability by:

-Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law

-Giving a six-minute speech of an FFA or agricultural topic

-Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating committee

member

Have a satisfactory scholastic record

Participate in the planning and completion of the chapter Program of

activities

Participate in at least 5 FFA activities above the chapter level

4. American Farmer Degree

Hold the State FFA Degree

Be an active member for at least 36 months or have completed the program of

agricultural education offered at the school last attended

Complete at least 3 years of agricultural course work

Graduate form high school at least 12 months prior to receiving the degree

Have in operation and have records to substantiate an outstanding SAE

project exhibiting comprehensive planning, managerial and financial

expertise

Earn and productively invest at least $7,500 or earn and productively invest

$1,500 and work at least 2,500 unpaid hours outside of class time on an SAE

project

Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities and community

involvement

Have a high school scholastic record of a “C” or better

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Calendar of Events September

11-12 Sectional Officer Leadership Conference

15 Chapter Meeting @ French Park

21 Drive Thru BBQ

26 Go for the Gold Games

October

6 Opening Closing Ceremonies @ MBHS

9-10 Chapter Officer Leadership Conference

13 Chapter Meeting in Ag Dept

13-14 Greenhand Conference

19-23 FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana

November

4 Chapter Creed Contest

9 Drive Thru BBQ

16 Creed and B.I.G. @ PRHS

17 Greenhand Banquet

December

3 Holiday Parade

9 Chapter Public Speaking Contest

13 South Coast Region Road Show @ Cal Poly

15 FFA Meeting – Holiday Theme

17 Chapter Officer Holiday Party

January

8 Sectional Barn Dance

12 Chapter Meeting- Bowling Night

14 CATA Meeting and State Degree Scoring @ AHS

19 Resumes and Manuscripts Due to THS for Job

Interview and Public Speaking Contest

21-22 MFE/ALA

25 Drive Thru BBQ

February

8 Regional Proficiency Scoring @ SLOHS

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11 SLO Section Job Interview and Public Speaking

Contest @ THS

21-25 FFA Week – See Schedule of Activities

22 SLO Section Parli Pro @ SLOHS

27-28 Regional Officers Screening @ SLOHS

March

4-5 UC Davis Field Day

12 Chico Field Day

15 Drive Thru BBQ

18 Regional Finals @ King City High

19 Reedley Field Day

21-24 Project Comp Week

23 Chapter Meeting

26 Modesto Field Day

27 State Degree Banquet

April

7 Project Comp Banquet

14-19 State Finals and State Convention- Fresno

May

7 FFA State Finals at Cal Poly

11 Chapter Meeting/Election Speeches

17 SLO Section Officer Screening

24 Drive Thru BBQ

27 End of the Year Banquet

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Career Development Events

Those our chapter participates in:

Livestock Judging

Farm Power

Vine Pruning

Specialty Animal

Marketing Plan

Ag Issues

Floriculture

Parliamentary Procedure

Events may be added with interest!

Leadership Development Events

B.I.G.

Creed

Prepared Public Speaking

Extemporaneous Speaking

Job Interview

Each officer must participate in one event from

each of the above categories!

Ex. Livestock Judging and Prepared

Or

Farm Power and Job Interview

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Supervised Agriculture Experience Each member of San Luis Obispo FFA is required to have, in

operation, an SAE project. SAE stands for Supervised

Agricultural Experience Program. These projects are designed to

build responsibility and a general knowledge of agriculture.

By enrolling in a vocational agriculture class, one is required

to spend the minimum number of hours, given by the advisor, on

an SAE project. An SAE can be anything related to agriculture.

Whether the individual owns a garden, manages a livestock

breeding program, is in charge of the yard work around the house,

or works at a feed store, the individual is running an SAE project.

Hours, income, and expenses are to be recorded in an FFA record

book, which is kept in class.

Through establishing an SAE project, one can learn

budgeting, time management, and how to run a double entry

record book. SAE projects help expand knowledge of agriculture

and open up doors of opportunity through project competition and

proficiency award areas.

Examples:

Fair project

Mechanics project

Breeding & Market Beef

Breeding & Market Goats

Breeding & Market Sheep

Breeding & Market Swine

Chickens- Meat & Eggs

Christmas tree production

Firewood Production

Floral Business

Vegetable Crop Production

Dog Kennel Worker

Feed Store

Horse Stable Worker

Pet store Worker

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Market Steer Project Plan

Expenses:

600lb. Steer $1,000

1.5 tons Alfalfa $225

1.5 tons Grain $360

Insurance $25

Miscellaneous $50

Total Expenses $1660 minimum

Income:

Sale of Steer Auction prices will vary.

Average price: $2.00/lb@1, 200 lbs - $2,400.

(Based on last year’s average)

Steers will be purchased in October.

Facilities

Having your own place to keep the steer would be the easiest, but facilities

are available at the school farm for those without space at home. Students

who keep animals at the school farm will be required to sign a contract for

care and management of their project, which must be signed by their

parents. If the animal is kept at home, the student must arrange for it to be

brought to the school farm for a minimum of 3 show practices before fair.

A schedule of practices will be given out in the spring and students will be

required to attend the once a week practice until school ends in June.

During the summer showmanship practices and weigh-ins are increased to

two times a week. This is mandatory for all students.

Beef Project Advisor: Mrs. Jodi Evans

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Beef Replacement Heifer Project Plan

Expenses:

Purchase of Heifer $750-$1000

2tons of alfalfa $480

1000 pounds of grain $200

Insurance $25

Miscellaneous $25

$1,480

Income:

Average $4,000/head

(Based on last year’s average)

Finding a buyer on your own can guarantee breaking even on your

project. Also, if a heifer can be raised on some native pasture, feed prices

can be greatly reduced.

Heifers will be purchased around October.

Facilities

Having your own place to keep the heifer will be the easiest, but facilities










Beef Project Advisor: Mrs. Jodi Evans

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Market Hog Project Plan Sheet

Expenses:

Market hog $250

Feed $120

Insurance $15

Miscellaneous $50

$400 Minimum

Income: 240 lb. Hog at $7.00/lb $1,680 (Based on last

year’s average)

Facilities:

Hogs can be kept at home which does make the project easier. Facilities










Market Swine Advisor: Mrs. Anna Bates

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Market Lamb Project Plan Expenses:

Lamb $250

Feed $150

Alfalfa Hay $20

Insurance $10

Miscellaneous $20

$300 Minimum

Income: 130 lb. lamb at $7.00/lb $910 (Based

on last year’s average)

Facilities:

Facilities are available at the school farm for those without space at home.

Students who keep animals at the school farm will be required to sign a

contract for care and management of their project, which must be signed

by their parents. If the animal is kept at home, the student must arrange

for it to be brought to the school farm for a minimum of 3 show practices

before fair. A schedule of practices will be given out in the spring and

students will be required to attend the once a week practice until school

ends in June. During the summer showmanship practices and weigh-ins

are increased to two times a week. This is mandatory for all students

Market Lamb Advisor: Mrs. Jodi Evans

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Meat Bird/Rabbit Project Plan

Expenses:

Chickens Free, Thank you letter

Feed $60

Supplies $20

$80

Rabbits: 3 Rabbits @ $10.00 each $30.00

Feed: $50

Supplies: $15

$95

Income:

Birds: 20 birds at $5.00 each -$100

Rabbits: 3 Rabbits @ $35.00 each-$105.00

(Prices vary depending on buyers)

What you need:

Pen, 6’x6’

A place to brood chicks for 3 or 4 weeks with light

A watering device for a poultry fount

A feeder with feed in it at all times

Special Instructions:

Chicks must be kept in a warm place with light for 3 to 4 weeks. Then they

can be moved outside. All birds must have feed and water in front of them

at all times. Start the chicks on starter and then move them to grower.

Nutrena, Perfection, Templeton Feeds are three feeds we recommend.

There is a shed at the school farm that chickens and rabbits may be

housed in. Students are completely responsible for making sure the

animals are fed, watered, and warm enough. Students will be required to

meet once a week for showmanship practice as well as to weigh their

animals.

Meat Bird and Meat Rabbit Advisor: Mrs. Anna Bates

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San Luis Obispo FFA

Chapter Constitution Article I. Name, Aims and Purposes of the Organization Section A. The name of the organization shall be the “California Association, Future

Farmers of America.” The Association shall be made up of the affiliated local chapters. Members and local chapters are hereinafter referred to as Future Farmers of America.

Section B. The Primary aim of the San Luis Obispo Chapter of FFA is the development of

agricultural leadership, cooperation and citizenship. Section C. The purposes for which this organization is formed are as follows:

1. to be an integral part of the organized instructional program in agriculture, agribusiness, and renewable natural resources as qualify for assistance under federal vocational occupational education legislation.

1. To build the confidence of students in themselves and their work and

developing desirable work habits and the effective uses of their time by learning to assume responsibilities and by developing personal and occupational competencies in communications, human relations, and social abilities leading to intelligent choices of careers and successful employment in agriculture.

2. To foster programs and activities, which will develop leadership, character,

scholarship, and occupational pride, training for useful citizenship, patriotism, thrift, and improvement in community life by encouraging members to improve the home and its surroundings?

3. To recognize individual achievement in scholarship and occupational

experience programs and other individual achievements by providing awards to deserving members.

4. To encourage members in the development of individual supervised

agricultural practice programs and establishment in agriculture.

5. To develop knowledge and appreciation of our agricultural heritage and to encourage members’ participation in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture.

6. To advance the cause of vocational education in agriculture in the public

schools of California. Article II. Membership

Section A. Membership in this chapter shall be active, associate, and honorary.

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Section B. Active Membership. Any student who is regularly enrolled in an all-day, day-

unit, or part time vocational agricultural class is entitled to active membership in this chapter. A former active member may retain his/her active membership for three years after leaving High School or completing his/her systematic instruction in vocational agricultural, attendance at meetings and reasonable participation in the activities of this chapter.

Section C. Associate Membership. After three years active membership following

completion of his/her systematic instruction in vocational agriculture, a student of vocational agriculture may be elected to associate membership upon receiving a majority vote of the members present at any regular meeting of the chapter.

Section D. Honorary Membership. Instructors, school principals, superintendents,

business men, farmers, and others who are helping to advance vocational agriculture and the FFA may be elected to honorary membership by the majority vote of the members present at any regularly scheduled chapter meeting.

Article III. Dues and Assessments Section A. The annual dues will be paid out of agriculture incentive grant funds. Section B. Special assessment which may become necessary from time to time for such

special activities that need extra support will be determined by the Executive Committee and collected by the Treasurer.

Article IV. Membership Grades and Privileges Section A. There shall be four grades of membership based upon achievement. These

grades are: 1) Greenhand 2) Chapter Degree 3) State Degree 4) American Degree.

Section B. Greenhand qualifications for election:

1. Be regularly enrolled in a class in vocational agriculture.

2. Must have satisfactory and acceptable plans for a program of supervised agricultural practice.

3. Be familiar with the Creed of the FFA

4. Be familiar with the purpose of the FFA and the program of work of the San

Luis Obispo FFA Chapter.

5. Receive a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting of the San Luis Obispo FFA Chapter of the FFA.

Section C. Chapter Degree qualifications for election:

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1. Must have held the degree of Greenhand for at least one year immediately preceding election to the chapter degree and have a record of satisfactory participation in the activities of the San Luis Obispo Chapter.

2. Must have satisfactorily completed at least one year of instruction in vocational agriculture, having in operation and improved supervised agricultural practice.

Article V. Procedure Section A. Parliamentary procedure in all meetings will be in accordance with Robert’s

Rules of Order. Section B. Each regular chapter meeting will open and close with regular FFA opening

and closing ceremonies. Section C. Amendment may be made to this constitution by two-thirds cote at any regular

meeting. Article VI. Budget Section A. A budget will be adopted by November 30 each year and submitted to the state

FFA office. Article VII. Eligibility for Attendance to Regional Meetings, Fairs, Field Days, and

Conventions. Section A. Eligibility for participation in the fair and activities during school hours will be

in accordance with the SLCUSD eligibility policy. The policy states that all students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no F’s to participate in activities that take them out of class.

Section B. In order to show any livestock project at the California Mid-State Fair post

graduation, exhibitor must be a recipient of the State FFA degree.

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Point of Awards

Leadership Contests Prepared Public Speaking,

Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Job

Interview, Parliamentary Procedure

Local Contest

o Participant 5

Sectional Contest

o Participant 5

o 1st place (individual, team,

or outstanding chair)

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o 2nd place 20

o 3rd place 15

o 4th place 10

o 5th place 5

Regional Contest

o Participant 10



50

o 2nd place 45

o 3rd place 40

o 4th place 35

o 5th place 30

o 6th place 25

State Contest

o Participant 15



75

o 2nd place 70

o 3rd place 65

o 4th place 60

o 5th place 55

o 6th place 50

o 7th place 45

o 8th place 40

National Contest

o Participant 20

o Gold Award 100

o Silver Award 50



100

o 2nd place 95

o 3rd place 90

o 4th place 85

o 5th place 80

o 6th place 75

o 7th place 70

o 8th place 65

o 9th place 60

o 10th place 55

Career Development Events

(Judging Teams) Field Days

o Participant 10

o 1st place (individual or team)

50

o 2nd place 45

o 3rd place 40

o 4th place 35

o 5th place 30

o 6th place 25

o 7th place 20

o 8th place 15

o 9th place 10

o 10th place 5

State Finals

o Participant 15


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o 2nd place 70

o 3rd place 65

o 4th place 60

o 5th place 55

o 6th place 50

o 7th place 45

o 8th place 40

o 9th place 35

o 10th place 30

National Finals

o Participant 20

o Gold Award 100

o Silver Award 50

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100

o 2nd place 95

o 3rd place 90

o 4th place 85

o 5th place 80

o 6th place 75

o 7th place 70

o 8th place 65

o 9th place 60

o 10th place 55

Leadership Conference

Participation Leadership Conferences

o Greenhand 25

o MFE 30

o ALA 35

o SLE 40

o COLC 25

o SOLC 35

o ROLC 45

Conventions

o State Conference 50

o National Convention

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Delegate & Committee Duties Delegate

o Sectional 20

o Regional 30

o State 40

o National 50

Committees

o Chapter Committee Chair

25

o Chapter Committee

Member 15

o State Committee Chair

50

Chapter Meetings & Fundraising

Chapter Meetings

o Attended 10

o Gave Report 5

Fundraisers

o 1 point per dollar raised

Fairs & Shows Livestock-Market

o Participant 10

o Grand Champion 50

o Reserve Champion 40

o Division Champ 25

o Reserve Div. Champ

15

o Class Winner

10

Livestock-Showmanship

o Participant 10

o 1st place 50

o 2nd place 45

o 3rd place 40

o 4th place 35

o 5th place 30

o 6th place 25

o 7th place 20

o 8th place 15

o 9th place 10

o 10th place 5

Livestock-Round Robin

o 1st place 75

o 2nd place 50

o 3rd place 25

Horticulture

o Best of Show 50

o Judges Award 25

o Class Winner 10

Mechanics

o Best of Show 50

o Judges Award 25

o Class Winner 10

Officers Chapter

o Officer 25

o Slated 15

o Interviewed 5

Section

o Officer 50

o Slated 25

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o Interviewed 10

Regional

o Officer 75

o Slated 35

o Interviewed 15

State

o Officer 100

o Slated 45

o Interviewed 20

SAE, Degrees & Star Awards Project Competition

o Local Participant 10

o Sectional Participant

20

o Gold Winner 30

o Silver Winner

25

Proficiency

o Local Winner 10

o Sectional Winner 20

o Regional Winner 30

o State Finalist 40

o State Winner 50

o National Finalist 75

o National Winner 100

Degrees

o Greenhand 20

o Chapter 30

o State 50

o American 75

Star Awards

o Regional Award 50

o State Award 100

o National Award 150

The point of award year will run from June 1st to May 27th. Points will be

collected on a monthly basis. It is the students’ responsibility to record and

total their points accurately. An advisor’s signature must accompany POA record sheet. Special cases may

require point clarification from an advisor as needed.

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Chapter Star Awards

Star Greenhand: This award is given to the most active and

involved first year member. This member must also have a strong

SAE program and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities at

a young age.

Past Winners:

2010- Riata Marinelly

2009- Amber Warden

2008- Bailey Riedel

2007- Colton Arbuckle

2006- Caitlin Lewis

Star Farmer: This award is given to a sophomore who has

continued to show exceptional involvement in our organization in

his/her second year.

Past Winners

2010- Amber Warden and Lauren Huffaker

2009- Bailey Riedel

2008- Leslie Buckingham

2007- Caitlin Lewis

2006- Joel Riedel

Star Junior: This award is given to a junior who has been an

officer, played an essential role in our chapter and truly made an

attempt to be successful beyond the chapter level. They have

extraordinary leadership skills and are extremely involved.

Past Winners

2010- Kenna Lewis


2008- Caitlin Lewis

2007- Jenna Ratkevich

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Star Senior: This award is given to one senior who has

indefinitely put an everlasting imprint on our chapter. They have

actively been involved for all four years and have truly dedicated

their high school life to the FFA.

Past Winners:


2009- Caitlin Lewis

2008- Joel Riedel

2007- Amy Norton

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