AW Greenhand Lesson

• Important people & events

• ​The FFA Motto & Mission

• ​The FFA Creed

• ​The FFA Emblem

• FFA Colors​

• Official Dress​

• The Three-Circle Model​

• SAE for All

• ​Various FFA Opportunities (CDEs & LDEs, National FFA Convention, proficiencies & awards, etc.)

• FFA Salute

• ​FFA Degrees

• ​FFA Code of Ethics

• Ohio FFA Officer Team

• ​Anthony Wayne FFA Chapter

  • District​

  • Executive Team

  • ​Constitution

• ​How to get your Greenhand Degree

​There are five types of degrees through the FFA Organization.

​Chapter Level:

• Discovery Degree - the first degree a member can be eligible for, and it is intended for seventh and eighth grade members who participate in FFA activities.

• Greenhand Degree - awarded to ninth grade or older members who learn about the FFA history, mission, creed and emblem and make plans for an SAE.

• ​Chapter Degree - awarded to members in 10th grade or higher who are involved in chapter activities and community service and complete the minimum hours of instruction and SAE project growth.

​State Level:

• ​State Degree - awarded by State Associations and is open to members in 11th grade or higher who are involved in chapter leadership, state–level activities and community service, and who complete a set number of hours of instruction and SAE growth and productivity.

​National Level:

• ​American FFA Degree - considered the gold standard, is the highest FFA degree. It is awarded to high school graduate members with demonstrated leadership, community service, academic success and outstanding SAE programs.

​I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God individual liberty and justice for all.

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​Look familiar?

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​The FFA Salute is simply the Pledge of Allegiance.

• The United States is split into 4 districts.

  • ​Ohio resides in the Eastern District.

• Vocational Agriculture was established in Ohio in 1918.

• ​There are 10 FFA districts.

  • Anthony Wayne resides in District 1.​

• The current State FFA Advisor is Matt Winkle.​

  ​The current State FFA President is Jacob Zajkowski (do you know what chapter he is from? Hint: the same one you are!)

As an FFA member, I pledge to:

• Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

• Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion. (See page 23 & 24 of the Official FFA Manual for proper use of Official Dress)

• Respect the rights of others and their property.

• Be courteous, honest and fair with others.

• Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

• Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.

• Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.

• Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.

• Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

• ​Constitution & Bylaws: contains the fundamental principles which govern its operation & establish the specific rules of guidance by which the chapter is to function.

  • Can be found on the bookshelf by the backroom door.​

• 2021-22 Executive Team Members:

  • ​Anna Wright

  • ​Mikalyn D'Amore

  • ​Nicholas Wacha

  • ​Shelby Navarre

  • ​Vesta Miller

  • ​Summer Muhlenkamp

  • ​Lily Fries

​You're almost done!

• ​Once you complete this activity, you will be one (easy) step away from earning your Greenhand Degree.

• ​Finish the remainder of the questions and then submit.

• ​Miss. Loxley will make a list of individuals considering getting their degree.

• ​She will meet with those interested prior to break to go into more detail on what will have to be completed.

• ​The last step will not be started nor completed until after we return from break.