Twin Valley South - MVCTC FFA November 2017 Meeting
On November 30th the Twin Valley South- MVCTC FFA chapter, held our November FFA meeting. At this meeting we recognized the chapter Greenhand Degree recipients and awarded them their pins and certificates, as well as named a new Supporter and Member of the Month! This meeting was held in the school auditorium. During the meeting we took nominations for the Supporter of the Month and the chapter agreed upon our district superintendent, Mr. Bob Fischer. After this, Mrs. Derringer named freshman Benjamin Bittner our November Member of the Month.
Ben is one out of the 10 members that received their Greenhand degree. This degree is the first step to obtaining the most valued, American Degree. Before you receive that honor you have to obtain the Greenhand, Chapter, and State Degrees first. Being enrolled in Agricultural Education your freshman year of high school you have the opportunity to obtain a Greenhand Degree. In our chapter once you receive the Greenhand Degree you get to paint your hand green and place it on “The Greenhand Wall”. On this wall you will find all of our current members that have received this degree. To obtain this degree one must meet the following requirements;
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Be enrolled in an agricultural class
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Have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program (SAE).
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Have learned and explained the FFA motto.
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Have learned and explained the FFA salute.
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Have learned and explained the FFA creed.
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Have described and explained the meaning
of the FFA emblem and colors.
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Understand and have explained the
FFA Code of Ethics and proper use of the FFA jacket.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the
organization’s history, the chapter constitution
and bylaws, and the chapter Program of Activities.
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Own or have access to the Official FFA
Manual and the FFA Student Handbook.
We have 10 members that received their Greenhand degree this year. These students are:
Cheyenne Baker
Ben Bittner
Lakota Bradley
Derek Crow
Alyssa Erich
Jonathan Hamilton
Jayden Hickey
Lucille Keener
Mackenzie Neal
Amanda Shiflett
This group of individuals worked hard to receive this degree. Our chapter is proud, and we hope to see them apply for Chapter Degree next year!
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