ARTICLE I – Name, Mission and Strategies
Section A. The name of this organization shall be the Robinson FFA Chapter of the National FFA
Organization.
Section B. The mission and strategies for this Chapter are as follows:
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
1. Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
2. Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.
3. Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.
4. Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.
5. Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.
6. Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.
7. Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.
8. Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.
9. Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.
10. Promotes healthy lifestyles.
11. Encourages excellence in scholarship.
ARTICLE II – Organization
Section A. The Robinson Chapter of FFA is a chartered local unit of the Texas Association of
FFA, which is chartered by the National FFA Organization.
Section B. This chapter accepts in full the provisions in the constitution and bylaws of the
Association of FFA as well as those of the National FFA Organization.
ARTICLE III – Membership
Section A. Membership in this Chapter shall be of three kinds: (1) Active; (2) Alumni, and (3)
Honorary, as defined by the National FFA Constitution.
Section B. The regular activities of this Chapter shall be carried on by the active membership.
Section C. Honorary membership in this chapter shall be limited to the Honorary Chapter FFA
Degree.
Section D. Active members in good standing may vote on all business brought before the
chapter. An active member shall be considered in good standing when:
1. While in school, be enrolled in at least one agricultural education course during the school year and/or follow a planned course of study. Either course must include a supervised agricultural experience program, the objective of which is preparation for an agricultural career.
2. Show an interest in the affairs of the organization by attending meetings, striving for degrees of membership, and participating in other organized activities of the chapter.
3. Pay all current state and national dues by the date determined by the chapter.
4. Display conduct consistent with the ideals and purposes of the National FFA Organization.
ARTICLE IV – Emblems
Section A. The emblem of the FFA shall be the emblem for the chapter.
Section B. Emblems used by the members shall be designated by the National FFA
Organization.
ARTICLE V – Degrees and Privileges of Active Membership
Section A. There shall be five degrees of active membership based on individual achievement.
These degrees are: (1) Discovery FFA Degree, (2) Greenhand FFA Degree, (3)
Chapter FFA Degree, (4) State FFA Degree, and (5) American FFA Degree.
Section B. All Discovery FFA members are entitled to wear the regulation bronze and blue
emblem pin. All “Greenhands” are entitled to wear the regulation bronze emblem pin. All members holding the Chapter FFA Degree are entitled to wear the regulation silver emblem pin. All members holding the State FFA Degree are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem charm. All members holding the American FFA Degree are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem key.
Section C. Greenhand FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for election:
(Refer to National Constitution.)
1. Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program.
2. Learn and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed, Motto, and Salute.
3. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA Emblem and colors.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws, and the chapter Program of Activities.
6. Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student Handbook.
7. Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.
Section D. Chapter FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for election:
(Refer to National Constitution.)
1. Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.
2. Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program and be enrolled in an agricultural education course.
3. Must have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter Program of Activities.
4. Must have earned and productively invested at least $ 150 by the member’s own efforts or worked at least forty-five hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.
5. Must have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes.
6. Must have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.
7. Must show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.
8. Must have a satisfactory scholastic record.
9. Must submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.
Section E. State FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for selection:
1. Qualifications for the State FFA Degree are those set forth in the constitution of the Texas FFA Association and National FFA Organization.
Section F. American FFA Degree. Minimum qualifications for selection:
1. Qualifications for the American FFA Degree are those set forth in the constitution of the National FFA Organization.
ARTICLE VI – Chapter Officers
Section A. The offices of an FFA chapter shall be: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer,
reporter and sentinel. Other officers may be elected as deemed appropriate by
the local advisor and/or governing body. The teacher(s) of agricultural education
shall be the FFA advisor(s). Officers shall perform the usual duties of the
respective officers as listed in the Official FFA Manual.
Section B. Officers shall be elected annually. Members will rank the candidates as to their
preference for each constitutional office.
Section C. The officers of the chapter together with the chairmen in charge of the major
sections of the annual program of activities shall constitute the Chapter
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have full power to act as
necessary for the Chapter in accordance with actions taken at chapter meetings
and various regulations or bylaws adopted from time to time.
Section D. Honorary members shall not vote nor shall they hold any office in the chapter
except that of advisor.
ARTICLE VII – Meetings and Conventions
Section A. Regular Chapter meetings shall be held at least once a month during the school year
at such time and place as is determined by the Chapter Executive Committee,
and the Chapter may hold at least one regular meeting during the summer.
Special meetings may be called as any time.
Section B. Standard meeting paraphernalia shall be used at each meeting. All regular meetings
shall open and close with the official ceremonies. Parliamentary procedure shall
be used in transacting all business at each meeting.
Section C. Delegates, as specified by the State constitution, shall be elected annually from
active membership to represent the chapter at the state convention. Other
delegates may be named as necessary in order to have proper representation at
various other FFA meetings within the state.
Section D. A majority of active members listed on the secretary’s membership roll shall
constitute a quorum, and a quorum must be present at any meeting at which
business is transacted or a vote taken committing the chapter to any proposal
or action.
ARTICLE VIII – Amendments
Section A. This constitution may be amended or changed at any regular chapter meeting by a
two-thirds vote of the active members present providing it is not in conflict with
the state association constitution or that of the National FFA Organization.
Section B. Bylaws may be adopted to fit the needs of the chapter at any regular chapter
meeting by a two-thirds vote of the active members present providing such
bylaws do not conflict in any way with the constitution and bylaws of either the
state association or the national organization.