February 29, 2020 Issue, Page 6 of 14

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The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, February 29, 2020 \ Congratulations Kayde Herndon for placing 3rd with your History of the F FA Orginization The National FFA Organi- teaches students how to be- functions of the conven- meet the qualifications and Suffolk Wether at the Tulsa show! zation, originally called the come active in their com- tion are the presentation of are approved by the board. Future Farmers of America, munities and successful in awards and the conducting The administration of the was founded in 1928 as a na- their occupation. Empha- of organizational business. FFA is carried out at the Na- tional organization for boys sizing agricultural educa- FFA members are represent- tional FFA Headquarters, the in rural, farming communi- tion the FFA demonstrates ed at the business sessions ties. Its original purpose, its ideals through the FFA by delegates from each state. policy making branch, and the education of youth in Creed. The creed repre- These delegates are selected the National FFA Center, sents the beliefs all mem- by the state organization the implementation branch. agricultural fields of study, is still recognized through bers of the organization are and are given the authority Feb, 22 - 29, 2020 is Na- its current programs. To- to hold. FFA membership to vote on matters affecting tional FFA Week! This week- day, the mission of the Na- includes junior high, high the organization. Each state long tradition began in 1948 tional FFA Organization is school, and college students. is allowed at least two del- to make a positive differ- The FFA is organized in egates and may send more in recognition of Washing- ence in the lives of students such a way that promotes based on the size of the state ton’s legacy as an agricul- by developing their poten- active participation by mem- association. The business turist and farmer. A group of tial for premier leadership, bers. First and foremost the session of the convention is young farmers founded FFA personal growth, and career FFA is a student organiza- run by the student officers in 1928, influencing genera- success through _agricul- tion that actively seeks to ed- and operates by the rules of tions that agriculture is more tural education. Through ucate students in agricultural parliamentary procedure. than planting and harvest- educational programs the fields of study. Six students Delegates are divided into FFA teaches students how are elected annually to serve committees that discuss rel- ing — it involves science, to become active in their as the National FFA Officers. evant issues and report their business and more. The or- communities and success- These students are leaders recommendations to the ganization’s mission is to ful in their occupation. FFA and serve as representatives convention. These items prepare future generations membership includes ju- of the organization’s mem- are discussed and voted on for the challenges of feed- nior high, high school, and bership. The development by the entire group. All ing a growing population. college students and totals of leadership skills in mem- changes to the constitution bers is an important aspect Today, FFA continues to help “We Love To Say Yes!” approximately 450,000. must be ratified by the del- Organizational Structure of the educational programs egates and approved by the the next generation meet Yes Finance The mission of the Na- sponsored by the FFA. Board of Directors. Since new agricultural challenges, tional FFA Organization is The FFA’s programs are the Board bears legal re- develop unique talents and to make a positive differ- highlighted at the National sponsibility over the ac- explore a broad range of ca- ence in the lives of students FFA Convention through tions of the organization, reer pathways. 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