macsffawchs: 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Glog

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John Deere Combines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD1a4ZTVhJU&feature=related

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Proud to be Farming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8817ytO5q6M&playnext=1&videos=QKeu9wX2LnA&feature=mfu_in_order

Voki the dude

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A day at NCSU

Introduction Picture

N.C. State Tailgate

Safety Test

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Mr. McPherson

Lesson Plan (Leadership)

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I
INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE
FOR 6831 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS

COURSE:
UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCY: AM01.00 Investigate organizations related to the agricultural mechanics industry.
OBJECTIVE: AM01.01 Describe opportunities for leadership development in agricultural
mechanics organizations.
Opportunities for Leadership Development in Agricultural Mechanics (FFAH), (G)
A. Parts of a total Agricultural Mechanics program
1. Classroom and laboratory instruction.
2. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).
3. FFA.
B. Ceremonies and traditions
1. FFA mission--to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
2. Strategies – know the ways to accomplish the mission.
3. Opening and closing ceremonies are rituals that add dignity to a meeting and explain the meaning of
certain traditional emblems.
4. There are many other traditions and ceremonies used in the FFA that can benefit students both while in
high school as well as in jobs after graduation.
C. Opportunities
1. Officers and committees-know duties and how those experiences can be used in the agricultural
mechanics industry. Example-President-preside of over tractor dealer association meetings, Secretarykeep
minutes of meetings of special committees for area farm show, Treasurer-keep financial records
for fundraising activity of antique tractor show, Reporter-serve on county fair public relations
committee, etc.
2. Program of activities-helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals.
3. Career development events-speaking events, parliamentary procedure to learn how to participate in
business meetings, skills events such as agricultural mechanics and tool and materials.
4. Proficiency awards-entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE
program.
5. Banquets, conventions, conferences, social events, community service, etc.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I
COURSE:
UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCY: AM01.00 Investigate organizations related to the agricultural mechanics industry.
OBJECTIVE: AM01.02 Examine youth activities provided by agricultural mechanics.
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I
Activities Provided by Agricultural Mechanics Organizations (FFAH) (G)
(Use information from Objective 001.01 and the references to examine activities provided by
agricultural mechanics organizations).

COURSE: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I
UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCY: AM02.00 Demonstrate the process used to conduct business meetings in agricultural
mechanics industry organizations.
OBJECTIVE: AM02.01 Explain the role of parliamentary procedure in conducting business
meetings.
Role of Parliamentary Procedure (FFAH) pp. 55-60
A. Main Objectives of Parliamentary Law
1. Focus on one item at a time – helps prevent confusion.
2. Extend courtesy to everyone – recognize before speaking.
3. Observe the rule of majority – keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted.
4. Ensure the rights of the minority – all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote.
B. Definition of Parliamentary Procedure – using well-defined rules from
business using a formal, organized approach.
C. Discussion or debate – requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion.
D. Presiding officer should be fair and impartial – should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish
chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view.
E. Many organizations including FFA have rituals to explain emblems or symbols and to emphasize traditions
and beliefs. Rituals include opening and closing ceremonies, degree ceremonies, creeds, etc.
F. An agenda or list of what will be done at a business meeting should be prepared before the meeting.
G. Parliamentary Procedure CDE is a team leadership activity, whereas, creed, extemporaneous speaking and prepared public speaking are individual leadership activities.
Roberts Rules of Order to conduct
COURSE: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I
UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
COMPETENCY: AM02.00 Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in agricultural
mechanics industry organizations.
OBJECTIVE: AM02.02 Demonstrate key parliamentary abilities that would be used in a business
meeting.
Most Used Parliamentary Abilities (FFAH) pp. 55-60
A. Main Motion – to present a new idea or item of business (only one can be on floor or before the group at the
same time)
1. Address presiding officer.
2. Receive recognition to speak.
3. State motion – “I move to …” or “I move that…”
4. Another member seconds motion (to show that more than one person wants the item of business before
the group).
5. Motion is discussed.
6. Vote on motion.
7. Chair announces result of vote.
B. Adjourn – to close the meeting.
C. Refer to Committee – places the motion in a committee and motion should include:
1. Number on committee
2. How appointed.
3. Powers and duties.
4. When to report back.
D. Point of Order – used to correct a parliamentary mistake
E. Division of Assembly or House – to get a counted vote
F. Amendment – to change a motion (requires simple majority vote)
G. Previous question – to stop discussion (requires 2/3 majority vote)

FFA Calender of Events 2010-2011 ( Fall Semester)

Date Event

August 20 Varsity Football Concessions

September 4 CALS Tailgate – NCSU

September 7 Federation Officer Elections – Dale’s, 4 pm

September 15 FFA Recruitment Day – 1 pm

September 20 South Central Leadership School- Grays Creek High School,

September 21 FFA Alumni Recruitment, WCHS Media Center – 7 pm

September 24 Varsity Football Concessions

September 27 Begin Fruit Sales

September 29 Truck & Tractor set-up - Boys Home, 3:30 pm

September 30 Truck & Tractor Driving CDE – Boys Home, 1 pm

October 1 Varsity Football Concessions

October 5 Forestry CDE- ECHS/WHS, 1 pm

October 8 Varsity Football Concessions

October 9 Ag. Ed. Day, NCSU

October 11 Fair Booth Set-Up – 3:30 Fair Grounds

October 12 Fair Parade – 2 pm Whiteville

October 12-17 Columbus County Fair

October 15 Trip to NC State Fair – Raleigh, NC

October 17-24 Trip to National FFA Convention - Indianapolis, IN

October 29 Varsity Football Concessions

November 1 Begin Food Drive for needy family

November 4 Land Judging – WCHS, 1 pm

November 5 Varsity Football Concessions

November 9 State Poultry Judging, Raleigh, NC

November 15 End Fruit Sales – all order forms due

November 16 Gold Card Banquet – WCHS cafeteria, 6 pm

November 17-18 State Dairy Judging

November 30 Fruit Delivery and Distribution

December 16 & 17 Shop for and deliver goods to needy family

Links of Interest

http://www.ncffa.org/

http://www.ffa.org/

http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/

http://ncagteachers.org/

http://www.tractorsupply.com/

Welcome to my new blog. I will be posting updates to FFA contests, upcoming events,classroom activities,and student assignments. Please feel free to respond at anytime with comments or questions.

Thanks, Mr. McPherson

macsffawchs