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parliamentary procedure, and FFA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition of Parliamentary Procedure | using well-defined rules to conduct business through a formal, organized approach. |
| Presiding officer | fair and impartial and should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view. |
| the gravel | represents the symbol of authority in a parliamentary procedure meeting. |
| One tap means from gravel | sit down, announce the vote or adjourn. |
| two taps from gravel | call the meeting to order. |
| three taps means to | stand up |
| agenda | list of what will be discussed at a business meeting. |
| motion | to present a new idea or item of business. |
| amend | to change a motion |
| quorum | 2/3 of the total membership. This amount of people must be present for the group to make decisions or changes. |
| main motion | presents a new idea or item of business |
| two type of voting | Majority and 2/3 majority |
| 4 methods of voting | voice, visual, roll, and ballot voting |
| amendment | - to change a motion by striking out or adding words. |
| division of the house | to get a counted vote. It is not debatable or amendable. |
| refer to a committee | - places the motion in a committee. It is debatable, amendable, requires a second and a majority vote |
| previous question | to stop discussion. It is not debatable or amendable and requires a 2/3 vote. |
| point of order | used to correct a parliamentary mistake. It is not debatable or amendable and does not require a second or a vote. |
| suspend the rules | - used to temporarily suspend the rules of an organization. It is not debatable or amendable and requires a second and a 2/3 vote. |
| adjourn | - to close the meeting |
| FFA | federally chartered organization for students interested in agriculture |
| levels of FFA in North Carolina | 1. Local chapter. 2. Region. 3. North Carolina FFA Association. 4. National FFA Organization. |
| FFA mission statement | makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. |
| FFA motto | Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. |
| FFA colors | national blue and corn gold |
| FFA official dress | white collared shirt, FFA jacket (zipped up), black pants or skirt, black shoes, FFA tie or scarf |
| FFA opening and closing ceremony | ritual that emphasizes the beliefs of the FFA and explains the meanings of certain emblems. |
| program of activities | - helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals |
| career development events | competitive events designed to build career skills of FFA members. |
| parliamentary procedure | learn how to participate in business meetings |
| prepared public speaking | develop and deliver a speech on an agricultural topic. |
| skill events | develop knowledge and build communications skills. |
| Proficiency Awards | - entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE program. |
| farm business management | develops business management skills and teaches students how to apply economic principles to agribusiness. |
| president | sits beside the rising sun and presides over meetings |
| vice president | sits beside the plow and calls the roll of officers, coordinates committee work and assumes presidential duties in the absence of the president. |
| secretary | sits beside the ear of corn and keeps accurate minutes |
| treasure | sits beside the emblem of Washington and keeps financial records |
| reporter | sits beside the American flag and informs and reports events |
| sentinel | - welcomes members and guests and assists the president in maintaining order. |