Chapter Success (PowerPoint)
This resource explains the FFA Chapter Program of Activities (POA) and its three divisions—Student Development, Chapter Development, and Community Development—along with the quality standards under each. It also outlines chapter activities, expectations of chapter officers, and the essentials of a successful FFA chapter.
At a glance
- POA Divisions
- Student Development: Promote personal and group activities that improve life skills. Chapter Development: Encourage students to work together. Community Development: Cooperate with other groups to make the community a better place to live and work.
- Student Development Quality Standards
- Leadership; Healthy Lifestyle; Career Success; Scholarship; Personal Growth
- Chapter Development Quality Standards
- Chapter Recruitment; Financial; Public Relations; Cooperation; Support Group
- Community Development Quality Standards
- Economic Development; Environmental; Human Resources; Citizenship; Agricultural Promotion
- Chapter Activities
- FFA Week; Chapter Banquet; Fundraising; Service Learning; Partnerships; Recruitment
- Expectations of Chapter Officers
- A genuine desire to be part of a leadership team; A willingness to accept responsibility; A sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals; A commitment to lead by example; A knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitution, bylaws and programs; A working knowledge of parliamentary procedure; An ability to memorize and recite their parts in the official ceremonies
- Essentials of a Successful FFA Chapter
- FFA Knowledge; Membership Diversity; Shared Responsibility; Capable Officers; Challenging Program of Activities; Workable Constitution and Bylaws; Proper Equipment and Records; Well-planned, Regularly-held Chapter Meetings; Adequate Financing; School and Community Support