Power Point designed by R.L. Fisher

Lifetime MemberNational FFA Alumni Association

2013

This Power Point may be used by other individuals who are in the process of chartering an Alumni

Affiliate with their local FFA Chapter.R. L. Fisher 2013 BING

FFA Alumni Support Your Local

FFA Chapter

Provide Student Support by Volunteering Time or Raise Money for Projects, Events, and Scholarships

WELCOME Co-Chair

Roland L. Fisher Former FFA Member/Officer here at Newton FFA

Lifetime Member National FFA Alumni Association (1993)

BSN, RN, CRNI- GSH/ Infusion & PICC RN

Background Reason for MeetingAugust Encounter with Indiana State FFA Officers

Reignited my passion for the FFA Organization and AgricultureDecided to Pursue Local/ State/ National Involvement

Helped with Fall Fair and Sought Alumni InterestVolunteered at National FFA/Alumni Convention at Louisville

Corresponding with Jessica and State Alumni AssociationHere We Are!!!

WELCOMEIntroduce Special Guests Advisor- Jessica Helsinger

Newton FFA Officers

National Trail FFA Alumni

Executive Secretary, Ohio FFA Alumni Association

Lexie Poulson

OBJECTIVESFFA Alumni Awareness

Requirements of Forming/Chartering Local FFA Affiliate

Election of Officers

Acceptance of Constitution & Bylaws

Application for Local Charter

Membership Roster & Dues

Committees

FFA ALUMNI AWARENESS The FFA Alumni is designed to formally utilize the

cooperation of the community to support agricultural education and the FFA. An FFA Alumni Affiliate or group is a tool for the local FFA chapter in providing resources, whether that is monetary,

human or other resources as needed.

MEMBERSHIP Open to anyone who supports FFA, including former

and current FFA members, collegiate and honorary members, present and former professional

agricultural educators, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA. Excerpts from the State and National FFA Alumni Associations

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI AFFILIATE

Need a motion/second to form Alumni AffiliateNeed to choose name for Alumni Affiliate

(Newton)Need minimum of 10 “active” Alumni

membersNeed to elect Alumni Officers (P., VP., Sec.,

Trs., & Rep.)Need to review/accept Alumni Constitution

(handout)Need to review/accept Alumni Bylaws

(handout)Need to decide on local Affiliate Annual Dues Need to fill out Charter Application (handout)Need to fill out Membership Roster Need to collect Membership dues (Sec. &

Treas.)Need to form committees for projects

A WORD FROM OUR GUESTS Jessica Helsinger

Newton FFA Officers

National Trail FFA Alumni Members

Lexie Poulson

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI AFFILIATE

Motion and second to form Alumni Affiliate for the Newton FFA Chapter

Alumni name: All in agreement to be the Newton FFA Alumni

Affiliate

Show of hands of who is signing up for Charter Membership tonight

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI

AFFILIATEOFFICER ELECTIONS

President Advisor- Jessica Helsinger to conduct election of

President(ballot handout)

V. P., Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter

Newly elected President to conduct elections of other offices

(ballot handout)Advisor

Article III, Section B. of Bylaws: The Advisor is the Advisor of the local FFA Chapter- currently: Jessica W. Helsinger

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI AFFILIATE

Constitution & Bylaws Motion to accept (see handouts)

Local Affiliate Dues Annual Dues for Newton FFA Alumni

Affiliate Motion needed

Charter Application Form Motion to accept w/ new Officers added

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI AFFILIATE

Membership Roster Fill in names/contact information of individuals signing up for membership

Membership Dues Collection of Dues by Secretary &

Treasurer

REQUIREMENTS TO FORMING/ CHARTERING FFA ALUMNI AFFILIATE

FFA Alumni Committees Membership Finance Transportation Judging Awards

Select Committees & Sign up Volunteers

POTENTIAL PROJECTS Garden Walk/Ice Cream Social

Annual Fall Fair Concessions

Farm Accident & Hunter Safety with MVH Care Flight Unit &

Local EMT/Paramedic/Firefighters(Saturday Morning Pancake/Sausage Breakfast)

A big “THANK YOU” to each one for your interest & support in the Vo-Ag/FFA students here at the Newton

FFA Chapter. The future of Agriculture Education is made possible through your efforts & dedication as we promise better days through better ways. Together, we can

exert an influence in our home & community which will stand solid for

our part in this inspiring task.In behalf of the Newton FFA Students & Advisor Jessica Helsinger

R.L. Fisher Co-Chair

Newton FFA Alumni Affiliate