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Constitution & By-laws

Article I.        Name and Purposes
​
Section A.      The name of this organization shall be the Firebaugh FFA Chapter. The letters      
                           “FFA” will be used to designate the chapter, its activities, and its members.


Section B.      The purpose for which this chapter is formed by is as follows:
                           (1)   To develop agricultural leadership skills among all members.   
                           (
2)   To develop a global awareness of agriculture.     
                           (3)   To bestow confidence among agricultural students and the work.     
                           (4)   To promote agriculture career opportunities through hands-on training.     
                           (5)   To develop competencies in communication, human relations, and social      
                                    abilities.     
                           (6)   To build cooperative attitudes among agricultural students.     
                           (7)   To encourage improvement in scholastics.  
                           (
8)   To provide organized recreational activities for agriculture students.

Article II.      Organization
Section A.      The Firebaugh FFA Chapter is a chartered local entity of the west Fresno -  
                            Madera Section of the San Joaquin Region, of the California Association, made up
                            of local members.


Section B.      This chapter accepts in full the provision in the constitution and bylaws of the
                            California Association of the FFA as well as those of the National FFA  
                            Organization.

Article III.     Membership
Section A.      Membership is limited to students enrolled in Agricultural Education at Firebaugh
                            High School.


Section B.      Membership of graduates is limited to students that were active members in high
                            school.


Section C.      The Firebaugh FFA is a 100% affiliated chapter with every student becoming a
                            member of the FFA when they enroll in an agriculture class. 


Section D.      No student may participate in any FFA activities unless they are members in good  
                            standing with the FFA. In order to be in good standing with the FFA a student must
                            owe no money to the FFA, and their name must not appear on the ineligible list.


Section E.      The FFA advisors at their own discretion have the right to dismiss any members      
                            from the FFA organization at any time with approval of the administration. 


Section F.       Membership in this chapter shall be of three kinds:
                            (1)   Active - Any student enrolled in an agriculture education program.
                            (2)   Alumni - Any person who has formerly been enrolled in an agriculture    
                                     education program 
 or in other ways interested in supporting the FFA.
                            (3)   Honorary - Any person who has helped to advance agriculture education and  
                                     the FFA and 
 who have rendered outstanding service may be elected to  
​                                     honorary membership.


Section G.      The regular work of this chapter shall be carried on by the active membership.

Section H.      Honorary membership in the chapter shall be limited to the Honorary FFA 
                            Chapter.

Section I.        There shall be four levels of active degree attainment in the Firebaugh FFA     
                            Chapter.
                            (1)   The Greenhand FFA Degree           
                                          - All Greenhand Degree recipients are entitled to wear the  regulation
                                             bronze emblem charm.
         
                            (
2)   The Chapter FFA Degree           
                                          
- All members holding the chapter FFA Degree are entitled to wear  the    
                                            silver emblem pin.
      
                            (
3)   The State FFA Degree          
                                          
- All members holding the State FFA Degree are entitled to wear  the  
                                             regulation gold emblem charm.
       
                            (
4)   The American FFA Degree             
                                         
- All members holding the American FFA Degree are entitled to  wear the
                                            regulation gold emblem key.


Section J.        Greenhand FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for election:
                            (1)   Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a 
                                     Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.   
 
                           (2)   Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, and Salute.         
                            (3)   Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors.         
                            (4)   Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and  the proper use  of
                                     the FFA jacket.
        
                            (
5)   Demonstrate knowledge of history of the organization, chapter  constitution  
                                     and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.

                            (6)   Have access to the Official FFA manual and the FFA Student Handbook.
                            (7)   Submit an online application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.

Section K.      Chapter FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for election:                  
                            (1)   Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.       
                            (
2)   Must be enrolled in their second year of agricultural education and have   
                                     approved Supervised Agricultural Education Program.
                            (3)   Participate in planning and conducting of at least three official chapter   
                                     functions.
​                           
 (4)   Have earned at least $150.00 or worked at least 45 hours and have               
                                     developed plans for the growth of their SOEP. 5. Have effectively led a group   
                                      discussion for 15 minutes.
 
                            (5)   Have demonstrated five procedures of Procedure Law.
                            (6)   Show progress towards individual achievement in the FFA awards’  programs.                              (7)  Have a satisfactory scholastic record. 
​                            (8)   Submit an online application for the Chapter FFA Degree.

Section L.       State FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for the election:
                            (1)   Qualifications for the State FFA Degree are those set forth in the       
                                     Constitution of the National FFA Organization.

Section M.     American FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for election:
                            (1)   Qualifications for the American FFA Degree are those set forth in the 
                                    Constitution of the National FFA Organization.

Section N.      Special committees shall review the qualifications of members and make 
                            recommendations to the chapter concerning degree advancement.

​Article IV.     Officers
Section A.      The FFA offices for the Firebaugh FFA Chapter shall be as follows:
                            (1)   President        
                            (2)   Vice President  
                            (3)   Secretary
                            (4)   Treasurer
                            (5)   Reporter
                            (6)   Sentinel
 
                            (7)   Historian
                            (8)   Second Vice President if desired                 
    
Section B.       The Offices shall be elected or confirmed by a majority vote of the active 
                              members.
                                         * The advisors and current chapter president have the right to operate 
                                             outside of the constitution for special circumstances not addressed.

Section C.       The nominating committee shall be composed of the 12th grade chapter officers 
                              and the FFA advisors. Upon reviewing officer applications for chapter office,   
                              students will be slated as candidates on the ballot.

Section D.       If any officer vacancies occur during the term of office, the chapter officer team
                             can elect no nomination if the team still consists of the constitutional offices,
                             under the circumstances that they are fulfilled.


Section E.       Officer Eligibility. Minimum qualifications to run for chapter office:
                             (1)   Must be academically eligible to run for a FFA office.       
​                             (
2)   For offices of President and Vice President, the applicant must have  already
                                      completed at least three years of Agricultural classes, and/ or hold the
                                      Chapter FFA Degree.
        
                             (
3)   Other offices require that they have completed a year of an Ag class, and hold                                       the Greenhand Degree. 
                             (4)   Failure to appear/attend at officer retreat could result in removal from
                                      chapter office.


Section F.        Officer Probation due to academic ineligibility
                             Any officer who becomes academically ineligible during their term of office will be 
                             put on a one-time probationary suspension until next grade check. While officers
                             are on probation they will not participate in any FFA affiliated activities. If the
                             student meets grade requirements they will be immediately reinstated. If the 
                             officer remains academically ineligible they will be immediately removed from
                             office.

                                     * Grades will be based on quarter report cards
                                     * Officer Participation during the probationary period will be at the advisors   
                                        discretion.

Section G.     Officer Candidate Election Process
                           (1)   Firebaugh FFA members will submit an online officer application.
                           (2)   Each candidate will be interviewed by the senior chapter officers after the    
                                    deadline for applications.
                           (3)   After the interview process, the senior chapter officers and an advisor will  
                                    discuss which candidate best fits where depending on their abilities shown
                                    during the interview. 

                           (4)   The chapter officer slate will consist of two or three candidates for President    
                                    elect, the one or two not elected will serve as vice-president. The other  
                                    number of candidates will be appointed to one of the following positions:
                                    secretary, treasurer, reporter, sentinel. The position of historian will be

                                    discussed on a year to year basis, depending on the number of applicants.
                           (5)   The candidates on the ballot will then record two seperate videos, consisting
                                     of one minute each, answering a question given by the senior officers, to allow 
                                     the Firebaugh FFA members the opportunity to get to know the candidates.
                           (6)   If they fail to record their videos, he or she will be removed from the ballot. 
                           (7)   Based on majority vote by the Firebaugh FFA members, the newly elected
                                    team will be announced at the end of the year banquet.

Article V.      Impeachment of Officers
Section A.     Immediate Impeachment.
                           The FFA advisors may at any time at their own discretion remove an officer who 
                            has repeatedly disregarded his/ hers duties by not fulfilling them to his/her best
                            ability.

Article VI.   Committees
Section A.     Executive meetings shall be held as needed.
Section B.     Standard meeting paraphernalia shall be used at each meeting. All special 
                           meetings shall open and close with the official ceremony. Parliamentary Procedure
                           shall be used in transacting all business at each meeting.

Section C.     Hats shall not be worn in the meeting room.
Section D.     Poor conduct will result in that member being dismissed from the meeting room.
Section E.      Delegates are appointed by the chapter advisor to  represent the chapter at the  
                            State Convention.
 Other Delegates may be names as necessary in order to have
                            proper 
 representation at various other FFA meetings within the state.
Section F.       Executive Finance Committee.- This committee is headed by the chapter
                            treasurer. This committee approves actions on the budget and has the right to
                            abolish any unsound financial movements. Meetings for this committee shall be
                            held twice a month.

Article VIII. Eligibility
Section A.      Eligibility of members exhibiting at fairs and shows will be based on the advisors   
                            discretion.
Section B.      Members must be academically eligible to participate above the chapter level.

Article IX.   Amendments
Section A.    To Amend the constitution, a majority vote of the Executive Committee is  required.

​ Article X.    Ratification of the Constitution
Section A.    This Constitution shall become effective when passed by the executive  committee  
                          and advisors.

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          • Animal Purchasing Contract
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