FFA Bylaws
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section A: The name of this organization shall be the “Pioneer Valley Chapter of the National FFA Organization.” Members are hereinafter referred as “FFA” and the letters, FFA may be used to designate the chapter, its activities, or members thereof. Section B: The purpose for which this is formed is as follows:
Section B: The regular work of this chapter shall be carried out by active membership. Section C: Honorary membership in this chapter will be limited to Honorary Chapter FFA Degree recipients. Section D: All members who have been or currently are enrolled in an agricultural class, may vote on all business brought before the chapter. Section E: Names of applicants for membership shall be filled with the membership committee. The function of the membership committee is to record attendance at chapter meetings and selected activities. The committee shall consist of three to five persons and records shall be accessible to the chapter at all times. Article IV: Degrees and Privileges Section A: There shall be four degrees of active membership in this chapter. These degrees are:
All “Greenhands” are entitled to wear the regulation bronze emblem pin. All Chapter Degree holders are entitled to wear the regulation silver emblem pin. All State Degree holders are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem charm. All American Degree holders are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem key. Section B: Greenhand Degree. Minimum qualifications for nomination: 1. Be enrolled in an ag ed course and have plans for an SAE 2. Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute, and Mission Statement 3. Describe and explain the meaning of the emblem and colors 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and proper use of the FFA jacket 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws, and chapter POA. 6. Personally own or have access of the Official FFA Manual and FFA Student Handbook. 7. Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree 8. Have met guidelines as stated in Article III, section D items 1 and 2 of the National FFA constitution. Section C. Chapter Degree. Minimum qualifications for nomination: 1. Receive the Greenhand Degree 2. Complete at least 180 hours of high school instruction in ag ed above or at the 9th grade level. 3. Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the Chapter POA. 4. Have earned/invested $150 by the member’s own efforts or worked at least 45 hours outside of class time, or a combination of the two. Have plans for continued growth and improvement in an SAE. 5. Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes or more. 6. Have demonstrated 5 procedures of parliamentary law. 7. Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA Award Programs. 8. Have a satisfactory scholastic record. 9. Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree. 10. Have met guidelines as stated in Article III, section D items 1 and 2 of the National FFA constitution. Section D: State Degree. Minimum qualifications for nomination: Qualifications for the State FFA Degree are set by the constitution of the California State FFA Association. Section E: American Degree. Minimum qualifications for nomination: Qualifications for the American FFA Degree are set by the constitution of the National FFA Association. Article V: Officers Section A: The officers of the chapter shall be as follows: President; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer; Reporter; and Sentinel. The Advisor(s) shall be the teachers of vocational agricultural education in the school where the chapter is located. Officers shall perform the usual duties of their respective offices as laid out in the Official FFA Manual. Section B: Honorary members shall not vote nor shall hold any office in the chapter except that of the Advisor. Section C: Chapter officers must be a high school freshmen, sophomore, or junior and must hold the Greenhand Degree or must obtain the degree by the fall of his/her elected year. Section D: Officer Impeachment (Reasons include but not limited to, poor attendance or behavior unbecoming an officer.)
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