Writes articles for the paper
Reporter
Takes care of dues
Treasurer
In charge of POA
Vice President
Presides over meetings
President
Gives guidance and advice
Advisor
Keeps track of paraphernalia
Sentinel
Representative for group
President
Keeps up with correspondence
Secretary
Welcomes guests
Sentinel
Takes minutes
Secretary
Presides over meetings in absence of President
Vice President
Keeps budget
Treasurer
Trains CDE teams
Advisor
Know Parliamentary Procedure
All
Files committee reports
Secretary
Gives out membership cards
Secretary
Understand state and national FFA
All
Have possession of constitution
Secretary
Chair of public relations
Reporter
Building school and community support for agricultural program
Advisor
In charge of preparing agenda
Secretary
Represents chapter in public relations and official functions
All
Memorize official ceremonies
All
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
Sit for opening and closing ceremonies, Meeting adjourned, motion carried or failed
What do two taps of the gavel mean?
Start meeting
What do three taps of the gavel mean?
Stand for opening and closing ceremonies
4 methods of voting
1. Hand (Standing) 2. Voice 3. Secret ballot 4. Roll call
4 Components of refer to committee
1. How many on committee 2. How selected 3. When to report back 4. Action to be taken
When can the president vote?
To make or break a tie
List the 4 purposes of parliamentary procedure
1. Provide organization for meetings
2. Protect the rule of the majority
3. Protect the rights of the Minority
4. One person speaks at a time
What is the paraphernalia for the President?
Rising sun
What is the paraphernalia for the Vice President?
Plow
What is the paraphernalia for the Secretary?
Ear of corn
What is the paraphernalia for the Treasurer?
Bust of George Washington
What is the paraphernalia for the Reporter?
American Flag
What is the paraphernalia for the Sentinel?
Shaking hands
What is the paraphernalia for the Advisor?
Owl
Is previous question allowed in committees?
No
How long can you debate a main motion?
Twice for up to 10 minutes each
Can a chairperson that notices a breach of the rules call a point of order?
Yes
If chairmen appoints a committee who selects the committee's chair?
Chair selects the chair
If the chair doesn't select the chair then who becomes the chair?
First person named is chair
Recommended forms of voting when a motion requires a 2/3's vote
Rising/Standing
What are the two types of committees?
1. Standing 2. Special
May a member move to close debate by calling out question?
No
Can a parliamentarian rule on a point of order?
No, only the president can. A parliamentarian may only give advice
Who rules on a point of order?
Chair
What motion does a main motion take precedence over?
Nothing
What are the 3 divisions of a chapter POA?
Student, Chapter, Community
Is it in order for a main motion to be prefaced by a few words of explanation?
Yes
When is it too late to call for a division of assembly?
When a new motion has been made
When can a division of the assembly be made?
after the announcement of the vote and before the next motion is stated
If 25 members at a meeting cast a vote on the motion to lay on the table what would the minimum number that would have to vote in the affirmative to adopt it?
13 members
Name 2 of the 3 medals that can be worn on the FFA jacket
Highest degree earned, highest office held, highest award earned
Can you end debate with the previous question?
Yes
Purpose of main motion
To bring business before the assembly
Purpose of division of assembly
To call for a standing vote when the voice vote was possibly wrong
Purpose of point of order
To point out a mistake made during parliamentary procedure
Purpose of lay on the table
To delay action on a motion
Purpose of refer to committee
To place a small group in charge of an activity
Purpose of suspend the rules
to break the standing rules of the group
Purpose of previous question
To end debate on a motion
Purpose of parliamentary inquiry
To ask a question about parliamentary procedure
What method of voting does Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised recommend on motions requiring a two-thirds vote?
Rising vote
Which chapter officer is in charge of building school and community support for the agricultural program?
Advisor
List two reasons why parliamentary Procedure should be used to conduct effective meetings
Any two of these:
To ensure that
a- One item is addressed at a time
b- Courtesy is extended to everyone
c- The majority rules
d- The rights of the minority are protected
What does POA stand for?
Program of Activities
As the presiding officer why would you use a series of sharp taps of your gavel?
To restore order when Ben is out of order at a meeting or to get the groups attention.
When must a Point of Order be made?
Promptly at the time the breach of order occurs.
Which chapter officer is always located on the president's immediate left?
Secretary