Pennsylvania State Officers Come to Penn State

Today we had part of the Pennsylvania FFA officer team conduct a workshop during class on the essential parts of an officer team. 

2015-2016 Officer Team 

Mr. Mike Brammer

Pennsylvania Secretary Executive Secretary

Lily Guthrie

PA FFA Preisdent

Tyler Watkins

PA FFA Vice Preisdent

Luke Kerstetter

PA FFA Sentinel 

The state officers started off with Jeopardy which quizzed the class on FFA and chapter officer knowledge. This activity was followed by identifying positive attributes pertaining to FFA of each person and then writing them on their name cards that were previously created. 

So what are these 10 essential elements of an effective officer team?

1. Knowledge of the organization on the part of every member

2. A challenging program of activities

3. Diversity of membership

4. A workable constitution and bylaws

5. All members share responsibilities

6. Capable officers and leaders

7. Proper equipment and records

8. Well-planned, regularly-held local meetings

9. Adequate financing

10. School & Community Support

To conclude class, we opened the floor up to the class to ask the State Officers and Mr. Brammer any questions. 

A few reminders: 

- Log into AET and start inputting data and information

- Set-up interview with Dr. Foster and fill out student inventory (Assignment #1)

- Start looking ahead to Assignment #2 - Officer Development Plan