11.3 Planning the Banquet
This Reaching New Heights leadership lesson (RNH.11.3, “Planning the Banquet”) teaches students how to organize and manage an effective student-led FFA awards banquet. Students set a date, form planning committees, and use a set of provided committee checklists to assign responsibilities and orchestrate the event. The lesson includes a suggested committee structure and detailed checklists for each subcommittee.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Describe the value of an effective student-led banquet.
- Defend the need for student committees for banquet planning.
- Plan a banquet based on provided committee checklists.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- RNH.11.3.AS.A – display or one copy per student
- RNH.11.3.AS.B-K – one for each committee chair
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to teach students how to organize and manage an effective awards banquet
- LifeKnowledge Connections – Precept(s) Addressed
- Action: A3. Plan effectively. A5. Communicate effectively with others. Relationships: B1. Practice human relations skills including compassion, empathy, unselfishness, trustworthiness, reliability, and listening. B2. Interact and work with others. B5. Participate effectively as a team member. Decision Making: N1. Demonstrate the decision-making processes. N2. Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- MS.21 – Travel and Dining Etiquette
- Connection Questions
- 1. How is it that committees help to achieve a goal? 2. What other organizations use committees to accomplish work? Which ones are you familiar with?