Power Point designed by
R.L. Fisher
Lifetime Member
National 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 Meeting
August Encounter with Indiana State FFA Officers
Reignited my passion for the FFA Organization and Agriculture
Decided to Pursue Local/ State/ National Involvement
Helped with Fall Fair and Sought Alumni Interest
Volunteered at National FFA/Alumni Convention at Louisville
Corresponding with Jessica and State Alumni Association
Here We Are!!!
WELCOME
Introduce Special Guests
 Advisor- Jessica Helsinger
 Newton FFA Officers
 National Trail FFA Alumni
 Executive Secretary, Ohio FFA Alumni Association
Lexie Poulson
OBJECTIVES
 FFA 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 Affiliate
Need to choose name for Alumni Affiliate (Newton)
Need minimum of 10 “active” Alumni members
Need 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
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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 AFFILIATE
OFFICER 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
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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)
Newton FFA Alumni Affiliate
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