2014 FFA QUIZ CONTEST Questions/Answers

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2014 FFA QUIZ CONTEST
Questions/Answers
Revised 1/24/2014
1. In what year was vocational agriculture started?
1917
2. What are the official colors of the FFA?
Corn Gold and National Blue
3. Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
4. Who was the first National Executive-Treasurer?
Henry C. Groseclose
5. How many symbols are found in the FFA Emblem?
5
6. When was the FFA started?
1928
7. Name the four functions of 1 tap of the gavel.
Adjournment, Announcement of a vote, Decision was made, Sit
8. Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
9. In what year was the present official dress adopted?
1976
10. What do 3 taps of the gavel indicate?
Stand
11. What is the official name of the FFA magazine?
FFA New Horizons
12. What state was the first to be chartered?
Virginia
13. How many medals may be worn on the FFA jacket?
3
14. In an official FFA meeting, who is stationed by the ear of corn?
Secretary
15. What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve.
16. At what convention was the creed adopted?
3rd National Convention
17. What is the name and state of the first female national FFA president?
Jan Eberly, California
18. What is the FFA salute?
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
19. When did the NFA (black organization) and FFA merge?
1965
20. In what year were girls allowed in the FFA?
1969
21. In what city & state was the 1st National Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
22. What metal is the chapter degree pin made?
Silver
23. In an official FFA meeting, what symbol is the treasurer stationed by?
Bust (emblem) of Washington
24. In what year did Kentucky charter the FFA?
1930
25. Who is considered the Father of the FFA?
Henry C. Groseclose
26. What metal is the greenhand pin made?
Bronze
27. Who was the 1st Star Agribusinessman of America?
Ken Dunagan
28. In what city is the state soil judging contest held?
Hardinsburg
29. Who was the 1st National FFA Advisor?
C. H. Lane
30. What are the 3 awards that may be worn on the FFA jacket?
Highest degree, highest office, highest honor
31. In what year did National FFA Week begin?
1948
32. What metal is the State FFA Degree pin made?
Gold
33. What 3 ratings are used by the state to rank chapters in Kentucky?
Bronze, Silver, Gold
34. When did the FFA receive its Federal Charter?
1950
35. What is the maximum age of active membership?
23rd Birthday
36. In what year was the FFA magazine started?
1952
37. What are the five degrees of active membership?
Discover, Greenhand, Chapter, State & American
38. Who was 1st National Executive Secretary?
W. A. Ross
39. In an official FFA meeting, what symbol is the reporter stationed by?
American flag
40. Name the five levels of the FFA.
Chapter, Region, State, National Region, National
41. What months does the FFA begin and end?
July - June
42. What percentage of chapters in Kentucky can enter the national ratings contest?
10% of all superior rated chapters
43. Who wears an FFA jacket with only the emblem on the back?
National Officers
44. What is the name of the association for former members and supporters of the FFA?
Alumni
45. What law gave the FFA its Federal Charter?
Public Law 740
46. In what year was the national Supply Service established?
1948
47. During what week is National FFA Week celebrated each year?
Week of George Washington’s Birthday
48. List the four types of FFA membership.
Active, Alumni, Collegiate and Honorary
49. In what year did Kentucky form the Alumni Committee as a standing committee?
1972
50. The main goal of the national FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for:
Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success
51. What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
Golden Key
52. In an official FFA meeting, where is the sentinel located?
By the door
53. How many 1st place proficiency entries can a member submit to the national level?
1
54. In what year was the national FFA Band established?
1947
55. In what city and state is the National FFA Headquarters located?
Indianapolis, Indiana
56. In what year was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?
1952
57. What did NFA represent?
New Farmers of America
58. What parliamentary authority does the FFA use?
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised
59. What are the four categories for an Supervised Agricultural Experience?
Entrepreneurship, Placement, Research/Experimentation, Exploratory
60. What national FFA award promotes diversity in agriculture education and FFA?
H.O. Sargent award
61. What does the Code of ethics reflect?
FFA viewpoint of proper behavior
62. In what year was the FFA Foundation started?
1944
63. In what year was the National FFA Chorus established?
1948
64. In an official FFA meeting, who is stationed by the owl?
Advisor (student advisor)
65. Vocational Agriculture was a result of what act?
Smith – Hughes Act
66. In what year was the National FFA Alumni started?
1971
67. In what year was the Kentucky FFA Foundation started?
1987
68. What two locations host the Kentucky State FFA Horse Judging Contest?
Murray State University and Morehead State University
69. What number state was Kentucky to be chartered?
39th
70. In an official FFA meeting, who is stationed by the plow?
Vice President
71. What rating must a chapter receive on the regional level to be able to go to state
for State Ratings?
Gold
72. What degree pins may be worn above the name of the FFA Jacket?
State or American
73. What three cities have hosted the National FFA Convention?
Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, and Indianapolis, IN
74. Who is the 2nd Vice President of the Kentucky Association FFA?
The immediate past State President
75. At what conventions was the FFA Creed revised?
38th & 63rd
76. List the 3 national NFA presidents from Kentucky?
Rupert Seals, John Johnson, Harley Blane
77. What is the meaning of the initials, CDE?
Career Development Event
78. What is the meaning of the initials, SAE?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
79. What are the four ratings a member can receive from being in FFA contests?
Superior, Excellent, Good, and Fair
80. Who is the first African American State President of the Kentucky Association
FFA?
Steve Washington
81. In an official FFA meeting, what symbol is the President stationed by?
Rising Sun
82. Who was the first National Star Agribusinessman?
Ken Dunagan
83. Who was the first female President of the Kentucky Association FFA?
Susan Smitson
84. Who was the first National Star Farmer?
Carlton Patton
85. What was used in place of a cross section of corn on the NFA emblem?
Cotton Boll
86. What region is Kentucky located?
Eastern
87. How much are state dues?
$5.00
88. What two categories are National Proficiency’s split into?
Entrepreneurship and Placement
89. How much are Regional Chapter dues?
$275 – one-teacher departments, $350 – multi-teacher departments
90. Who is the state executive secretary?
Matt Chaliff
91. How many state associations are there?
52
92. Who is the director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation?
Sheldon McKinney
93. How much are national FFA dues?
$7.00
94. How many National FFA Regions are there?
4
95. Name the 3 national FFA Presidents from Kentucky.
Howard Downing, Kenneth Kennedy, Steve Meredith
96. How many delegates did Kentucky send to the most recent national convention?
13
97. In what city was the Kentucky FFA Convention most recently held?
Lexington
98. In what city was the Kentucky FFA Convention held until 2009?
Louisville
99. Who was the last U.S. President to speak at a National FFA Convention?
George H.W. Bush
100. How many proficiency entries can an FFA member participate in at FFA Day?
Two
101. Which 2 “states” were the last to charter the FFA?
Alaska and Virgin Islands
102. How many state officers are there in the Kentucky Association?
12
103. How much money must be earned for the State FFA Degree?
$1500.00
104. List the four regions of the FFA.
Central, Eastern, Southern, Western
105. How many national FFA presidents have been from Kentucky?
3
106. Who is the director of the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center?
Dr. Kristie Guffey
107. How much money must be earned for the American Degree?
$7500.00
108. How many speaking contest can an FFA member participate at FFA day in any one
year?
One
109. How many times can an FFA member participate in the regional land judging
contest?
One
110. In what city was the last National FFA Convention held?
Louisville, KY
111. What is the name and office of the last national officer from the state of Kentucky?
Jonelle Futrell - National Eastern Region Vice President (2012-2013)
112. Who is the National FFA Advisor?
Dr. Steve A. Brown
113. Who is the chairman of the Kentucky FFA Foundation committee?
Matt London
114. How many chapters are in the Purchase Region?
10
115. Who is the state FFA Advisor?
Brandon Davis
116. How much money must be earned for the Chapter FFA Degree?
$150.00
117. What month is the Kentucky FFA State Convention held?
June
118. What month is the Kentucky State Fair held?
August
119. What city hosts the Kentucky State Fair?
Louisville, KY
120. Where is the state archery contest held?
Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center
121. How many Regions are there in Kentucky FFA?
12
122. Name the 12 regions of Kentucky FFA.
Purchase, Pennyrile, Green River, Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail,
Northern KY, Bluegrass, Capital City, Licking River, Big Sandy, Kentucky River
123. What are the three FFA Star Awards offered in Kentucky?
Star in Placement, Star Farmer, Star Agribuisnessman
124. Who is the CEO of the National FFA Organization and what state is he/she from?
Dwight Armstrong- Kentucky
125. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Sentinel and what is the name of their
chapter?
Sheldon Burks- Barren County
126. What is the name of the Purchase Region State Vice President and what is the name
of their chapter?
Megan Harper- Calloway County
127. Who is the Kentucky FFA President and what is the name of their chapter?
Brian Chism- Meade County
128. What is the name of the Green River State Vice President and what is the name of
their chapter?
Heath Durbin- McLean County
129. What is the name of the Big Sandy State Vice President and what is the name of
their chapter?
Kasin Burnett-East Carter
130. What is the name and region of the Kentucky FFA State
Vice President and what is the name of their chapter?
Ruth Ann Myers- Boyle County
131. Who is the Kentucky FFA Treasurer and what is the name of their region?
Allie Maples- Montgomery County
132. What is the name of the Kentucky River State Vice President and what is the name
of their chapter?
Bobby Joe Monhollen- Whitley County
133. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Reporter and what is the name of their
Chapter?
Daniel Patton- Crittenden County
134. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Secretary and what is the name of their
Chapter?
Allison Ware- Casey County
135. Who is the Northern Kentucky Region FFA Vice President and what school are they
from?
Hunter Sutton- Owen County
136. What is the current theme of the Kentucky FFA Organization?
Beyond All Limits
137. What is the name and state of the National FFA Eastern Region Vice President?
Wes Davis- West Virginia
138. What is the name and state of the National FFA Secretary?
Mitch Baker- Tennessee
139. What is the name and state of the National FFA Southern Region Vice President?
Jackson Harris - Alabama
140. What is the name and state of the National Western Region Vice President?
Jason Wetzler- Oregon
141. How many members are there in the National FFA Organization?
Over 575,000 (579,678)
142. What is the name and state of the Star in Agriscience?
Jacob Schindler- Georgia
143. What is the name and state of the American Star in Agribusiness?
Chelsey Schlosnagle- Kentucky
144. What is the name and state of the American Star Farmer of America?
Tyler Loschen- Illinois
145. What is the name and state of the American Star in Placement?
Trenton Bemis- Wisconsin
146. What is the name and state of the National President of the FFA Alumni?
Jim McCray- Illinois
147. What is the theme of National FFA Week?
Ignite
148. What National FFA Convention was held most recently?
86rd
149. What is the name and state of the National FFA President?
Brian Walsh- Virginia
150. What is the name and state of the National Central Region Vice-President?
Steven Brockshus- Iowa
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