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Who was the 2008-09 National FFA President?
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Paul Moya
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Who was the 2007-08 National FFA President?
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Zack Kinne
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FFA makes a positive influence in the lives of students by developing their potential for:
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Premier leadserhip, personal growth and career success
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List some of teh organizations that serve as a member of the National Council:
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* National FFA Alumni Association
* American Association for AgEd (AAAE) *Collegiate FFA *AgrowKnowledge |
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When did the Agricultue Education National Headquarters open its door?
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June 1, 1998
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Where was the first meeting of the NFA held?
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Alabama
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Who was the first female National FFA President?
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Jan Eberly
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Where was teh first female National FFA President from?
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California
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How many organizations serve as members of "The National Council?"
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10
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How many types of SAE's are there?
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8
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How many past National FFA Presidents have resigned?
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2
Olive Hunter 1952-1953 Harold Gum 1942-1943 |
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When was the first sectional gathering of the NFA?
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1928
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What was part of the first official dress uniform?
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Dark Blue Shirt
White pants Blue cap yellow tie |
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When did the NFA for with the FFA?
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1965
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How many associations were chartered in 1928?
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Virginia, Arkansas, New Jersey, California, South Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma
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Which was the last association to be chartered?
Alaska Virgin Islands Hawaii Puerto Rico Rhode Island |
Alaska- 1976
Virgin Islands- 1991 Hawaii-1929 Puerto Rico-1932 Rhode Island-1950 |
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The national FFA emblem consists of ___ symbols?
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5
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State the FFA motto:
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Learning to Do
Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve |
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Who was the 2008-2009 National FFA Executive Secretary?
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Steve Brown
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Who was the 2007-2008 National FFA Executive Secretary?
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C. Coleman Harris
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What is the full female official dress?
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Official FFA Jacket
Official FFA scarf Black skirt White collared whirt neutral nylons black close-toe shoes |
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Discovery degree is for what grade level?
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7th or 8th graders
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The main motion must not:
Interrupt Be seconded be amended be debated all of the above |
Interrupt
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A postpone indefinitely requires a ____ vote to be passed.
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majority
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A limit/extend limits of debate requires a ____ vote to pass
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2/3
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How many taps of the gavel signify the completion of a pending motion?
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One
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How many taps of the gavel calls the meeting to order?
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2
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How many taps of the gavel signifies members to stand?
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3
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How many taps of the gavel signifies memebrs to sit?
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1
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What officer is stationed by the bust of Washington?
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Treasurer
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What officer is stationed by the ear of corn?
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Secretary
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What officer is stationed by the plow?
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Vice President
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What officer is stationed by the flag?
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Reporter
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What officer is stationed by the door?
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Sentinel
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What officer is stationed by the owl?
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Advisor
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What crop provided the background of the NFA emblem?
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cotton
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What crop is the background of the FFA emblem?
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corn
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How many procedures of parli pro must you be able to perform to get your chapter degree?
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5
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How many procedures of parli pro must you be able to perform to get your state degree?
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10
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List all the official chapter equipment for meetings:
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1 FFA banner
A complete set of officer stations (symbols) 1 POA 7 or more official manuals 1 official FFA flag 1 gavel and block 1 scrapbook |
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Who is responsible for supervising chapter activities year round?
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Advisor
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Who is responsible for representing the chapter at official functions and public relations, appointing committees and serving as an ex-officio member and coordinating and evaluating POA progress?
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President
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MFE is deigned for:
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Freshmen and Sophomores
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What are the official FFA colors?
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national blue and corn gold
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EDGE is designed for:
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7th and 8th graders
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California is in the ________ region:
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Western
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Texas is in the ________ region:
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western
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Guam is in the ______ region:
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western
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There are ____ regions in CA?
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6
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How long must a member be active before they become eligible to receive the State FFA Degree?
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2 years
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What is the difference in female dress according to the state and national constitution?
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National constitution requires black nylons and CA constitution requires neutral nylons
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The FFA homepage on the internet was estbalished in what year?
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1996
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What are the general duties expected of all officers:
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*A geniune desire to be a part of a leadership team
*A willingness to accept responsibility *A sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals *A committment to lead by example *Knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitutions, bylaws and programs *A working knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure *The ability to memorize official ceremonies |
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Who is responisble for welcoming guests and visitors, assisting the president in maintaining order, keeping the meeting room comfortable and taking charge of candidates at degree ceremonies?
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Sentinel
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List the correct order of business in a meeting:
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Opening cermonies
minutes officer reports special features unfinished business committee reports new business ceremonies closing ceremonies entertainment, recreation and/or refreshments |
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List the National FFA President who have been from California and what year they served:
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Robert Bowman 1943-1944
Jan Eberly 1982-1983 Dane White 2001-2002 Tim Hammerich 2002-2003 Beau Williamson 2006-2007 |
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What is the official dress for males?
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Official FFA Jacket
Official FFA Tie Black slacks Black socks Black shoes White collared shirt |
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Can female memebrs wear black slacks and if so, then when?
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Traveling and outdoor activities
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The greenhand Degree is made out of?
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Bronze
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The chapter degree is made out of?
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Silver
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The discover degree is made out of?
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Bronze (with some blue color)
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The state degree is:
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gold charm
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The american degree is:
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gold key
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The national FFA organization is located in
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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The national Headquarters Operation's Office is located in:
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Alexandria, Virginia
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The national FFA Headquarters is located in:
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Washington DC
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In what area was the first National FFA Ag Proficiency?
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Ag Mechanics
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Who is the 2008-09 Western Region VP?
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Riley Branch
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How many star awards are there?
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13
1 Star farmer, 1 Star Agribusiness, 1 Star Agriscience, 1 Star Agri Placement at the chapter level, state level, and national level. Also, Star Greenhand. |
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The FFA motto has ____ words
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12
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What are the divisions of a good POA?
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Student, Chapter and Community development
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Who is the National FFA Treasurer?
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Marion Fletcher
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The plow symbolizes
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labor and tillage of the soil
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The rising sun signifies
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progress
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The owl symnolizes
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knowledge and wisdom
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The corn signifies
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unity, foundation
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The heart of the FFA is at the ______ level
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local
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National FFA week is held during the week of:
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George Washington's Birthday
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National NFA week is held during the week of:
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Booker T Washington's Birthday
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Who was the first National FFA president?
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Leslie Applegate
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Where was the first Naitonal FFA president from?
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New Jersey
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What areas of membership are there?
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Active, Alumni, Collegiate and Honorary
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What is the official FFA salute?
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Pledge of Allegiance
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How many paragraphs are there to the FFA creed?
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5
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How many paragraphs are there to the NFA creed?
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6
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What are the NFA colors?
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Black and gold
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What does NFA stand for?
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New farmers of America
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What are the categories for the Agriscience fair?
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*Biology
*Engineering * Zoology *Biochemistry/microbiology/Food Science * Environmental |
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What are the symbols on a FFA emblem?
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Cross section of the ear of corn, plow, eagle, rising sun, owl
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Who was the first NFA president?
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David Simmons
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The national Future Farmers Magazine was published in:
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1952
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How many hours do you have to have to receive your state degree?
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300- national constitution
500- state constitution |
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Which officers have a part in the opening and closing ceremonies?
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President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel (Advisor)
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What is essential of a successful chapter?
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FFA Knowledge
Diversity of Membership All members share responsibility capable Officers Challenging POA Workable constitution and bylaws Proper equipment and records Well-planned, regularly held meetings Adequate financing School and Community support |
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Annual naitonal FFA dues are:
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$5
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Who is the National FFA Advisor?
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Larry D Case
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The FFA Creed was written by
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Erwin Milton Tiffany
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The National FFE Center is located in:
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Indiapapolis, Indiana
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Where have the national conventions been held and from what years?
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1928-1998- Kansas City, MO
1999-2005- Louisville, KY 2006-current- Indianapolis, IN |
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The National FFA Foundation is located in:
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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How many sentences are there in the FFA Creed?
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6
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Who serves as chair or as en ex-officio member of the conduct of meeting committee?
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parliamentarian
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The blue corduroy jacket was adopted as official dress in this year
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1933
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True or False
The FFA jacket should only be worn to places that are appropriate for members to visit |
True
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Who is the first person to speak in the Greenhand Degree Ceremonies?
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Secretary
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What is the national chapter award designed for?
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To award FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization
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Iowa is in the _____ region
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eastern
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What is in the Blue catalog?
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FFA clothing, jewelry, and gift items
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What is in the gold catalog?
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Awards, supplies and other items for teachers
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Who were the individuals instrumental in starting the NFA?
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GW Owens
JR Thomas HO Sargant |
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What words are emblazoned on the emblem?
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Agriculture Education
FFA |
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What do the words embloazoned on the emblem mean?
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Combination of learning and leadership
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Which 2 states have the highest membership?
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CA- 1st
TX- 2nd |
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To be eligible to receive the American Degree you have to have earned your State Degree
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True
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To be eligible to receive your Greenhand Degree you must have earned your Discovery Degree
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False
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Should the secretary have aa copy of the chapter constitution and by-laws on them?
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Yes
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Can you reconsider a appeal
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No
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The advisor should be in charge of banquet preperations
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False. banquet preperations should be assigned to specific members and specific committees
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The FFA tv show is aired how often?
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every wednesday at 6pm eastern time
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What channel does the FFA TV air on?
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RFD TV
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Former president harry S Truman spoke during the national convention in what year?
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1957
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President Jimmy Carter addressed which national convention?
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51st- 1978
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The HO Sargant award was reinstated in this year
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1996
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Official dress standards were created in this year
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1973
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Official dress standards were revised in this year
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2002
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Can collegiate memebrship include all trainees preparing to teach ag education and former active FFA members of chartered local chapters
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false- the 'former active member' would be Alumni
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The original idea for the FFA was fostered under the Smith-Hughes Act in this year...
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1917
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The FFA was established at the which hotel and which city, state
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Baltimore Hotel
Kansas City, MO |
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President Richard Nixon attended the national convention in this year
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1968
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Can you wear school letters and insignia on your FFA jacket?
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No
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Who says "it is my duty to see that the door is open..."
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Sentinel
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Who says "...flag covers the United States of America.."
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Reporter
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Who says "As we mingle with others, let us be diligent..."
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President
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Who says "George Washington was better able to serve..."
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Treasurer
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Who says "...courteous to everyone and, above all, honest..."
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President
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Which paragraph of the Creed does the following come from "I believe that American Agriculture..."
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5th
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Which paragraph of the Creed does the following come from "I believe in leadership from ourselves..."
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3rd
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Which paragraph of the Creed does the following come from "I believe in less dependence on begging ..."
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4th
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Which paragraph of the Creed does the following come from "I believe in the future of agriculture..."
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1st
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Which paragraph of the Creed does the following come from "I believe that to live and work on a good farm..."
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2nd
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What is the name of the FFA "mentoring program?"
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EDGE
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What is the name of our official FFA member magazine?
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FFA New Horizons
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What is the name of the monthly tv FFA show?
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FFA Today!
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What FFA program utilizes fun lessons featuring Garfield?
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Food For America
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What week celebrates FFA?
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FFA week
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For which degree must you: personally own or have access to the official FFA manual?
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Greenhand
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For which degree must you: Have earned and invested at least $1000
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State
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For which degree must you: have earned and invested at least $7500
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American
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For which degree must you: Participate in at least one local FFA chapter activity outside of scheduled class time
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Discovery
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For which degree must you: have completed at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction
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Chapter
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How many members are there in CA?
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over 65,000
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How many members are there in TX?
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over 62,000
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How many members are there in Virgin Inslands?
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around 33
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How many members are there in Hawaii?
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around 98
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How many members are there in Alaska?
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aroun 107
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Who maintains neat and accurate treasury records?
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Treasurer
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Who develops the POA and serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POA committees?
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Vice President
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Who assists with special features and refreshments
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Sentinel
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Who instructs students in leadership and personal development
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Advisor
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Preares and posts the agenda for each chapter meeting
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Secretary
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Lay on the table requires a ______ vote
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2/3
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Adjourn requires a ______ vote
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Majority
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Suspend the rules requires a _____ vote
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2/3
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Division of the assembly requires a _____ vote
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None
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Point of order requires a _____ vote
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None
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Can an appeal interrupt the chair?
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Yes
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Is a recess debatable?
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No
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When were the state constitution and by-laws first revised?
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2004
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Can a postpone definitely be amended?
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Yes
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When was the FFA Creed last revised?
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1991
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Main motion is in what class of motions?
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main Motions
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Point of Order is in what class of motions?
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Incidental
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Reconsider is in what class of motinos?
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Motions that bring a question again before the assembly
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Amend is in what class of motions?
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Subsidiary
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Adjourn is in what class of motions?
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Privileged
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List the degrees you can get and the order in which you get them:
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Discovery
greenhand Chapter State American |
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List the National FFA Presidents who have been from CA and what year they served:
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Robert Bowman 43-44
Jan Eberly 82-83 Dane White 01-02 Tim Hammerich 02-03 Beau Williamson 06-07 |
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All chapter equipment items are available in what catalog?
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'National FFA Gold' and 'core'
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What are optional officers a chapter can elect?
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chaplain, parliamentarian and historian
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The FFA Creed was adopted and revised at which conventions?
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Adopted at 3rd national
Revised at 38th and 63rd |
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Can a Main motion can be reconsidered
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Yes
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How many classes of motions are there?
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5
Privileged, Incidental, Subsidiary, Main, Motions that bring a question again before the assembly |
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The official FFA magazine subscription is available for how much money per year?
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$7 for non-members, otherwise $2 of your national dues goes towards the magazine subscription
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The national FFA agriscience fair is open to what grades?
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7-12
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Is Poultry evaluation a national CDE
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Yes
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Is equine science a proficiency award area?
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Yes
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What is the risk management essay contest?
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Recognizes FFA members who understand and have implemented risk management principles in their SAE
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The national FFA organization is divided into how many divisions?
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4
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What happened in 1917?
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The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture classes
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Who were Smith and Hughes?
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2 Georgia congressmen
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What happened in 1925?
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Virginia Tech agricultural education teachers educators, Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organize the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. The FFV serves as the model for the Future Farmers of America.
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What happened in 1928?
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Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, MO.
First National FFA Convention held in Kansas City: 33 delegates from 18 states in attendance. First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America members held. |
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What happened in 1929?
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National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.
Carlton Patton of Arkansas named first Star Farmer of America. |
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What happened in 1930?
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Official FFA Creed adopted.
First National Public Speaking event held. Winner: Edward Drace, Missouri. First Official Dress uniform was adopted: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie. Delegates restrict membership to boys only. |
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What happened in 1933?
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Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress.
A group of FFA officers and members made a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they were greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. |
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What happened in 1935?
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New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala.
Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members. |
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What happened in 1937?
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During national convention, action was taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C.
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What happened in 1939?
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28.5 acres of land was purchased for the first FFA-owned national headquarters; the land was part of George Washington's estate.
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What happened in 1944?
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Future Farmers of America Foundation formed.
138,548 FFA memebers were serving in the Armed Services in World War II. First National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award presented for Agricultural Mechanics. |
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What happened in 1947?
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First National FFA Band performed at national FFA convention.
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What happened in 1948?
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First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention.
National FFA Suply Service began operation. First INternational Exchange Program for FFA memebers began wtih Young Farmers Club or Great Britain. Record jump in membership from 238,269 in 1947 to 260,300 in 1948; so many members attened the 20th National FFA Convention that a folding-cot hotel was set up in the basement of the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. First FFA Week celebrated during the week of George Washington's birthday. |
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What happened in 1950?
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President Harry S. Truman granted a Federal Charter, Public Law 740, to FFA.
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What happened in 1952?
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First issue of The National Future Farmer Magazine was published.
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What happened in 1953?
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The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was teh first president to speak at a national FFA convention. |
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What happened in 1957?
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Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.
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What happened in 1959?
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First National FFA Center dedicated in Alexandria, Va.
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What happened in 1965?
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New Farmers of America merges with Future Farmers of America.
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What happened in 1966?
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First FFA National Agricultural Career Show held at national FFA convention.
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What happened in 1968?
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President Richard Nixon attends national FFA convention.
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What happened in 1969?
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FFA opens membership to girls.
First National Star in Agribusiness, Ken Dunagan from Arizona, is named. Washington Conference (now WLC) begins. Delegate body of the national FFA conventiona established alumni class of membership as part of the Constitution. |
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What happened in 1673?
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FFA Official Dress standards created.
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What happened in 1974?
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Fred McClure from Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.
President Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at national FFA convention; the speech is carried to live network television. |
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What happened in 1975?
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Food For American program launched.
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What happened in 1976?
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Julie Smilely of Washington is the first female elected to a national office.
Alaska became the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter. |
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What happened in 1978?
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President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA Convention.
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What happened in 1979?
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First extemperaneous Public Spreaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.
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What happened in 1980?
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National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
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What happened in 1982?
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Jan Eberly, California, becomes the first female national FFA president.
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What happened in 1987?
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George H.W. Bush spoke at national convention as Vice President to Ronald Reagan; Bush became President in 1988.
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What happened in 1988
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FFA changed its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect thegrowing diversity in the industry of agriculture.
7th and 8th graders were permitted to become FFA members. Agriscience Student Recognition Program introduced. |
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Why did the FFA change its name?
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To reflect the growing diversity of the organization
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What happened in 1989?
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The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons
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What happened in 1990?
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Partners in Active learning support program is launched (PALS)
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What does PALS stand for?
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Partners in Active learning support program
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What happened in 1991?
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Chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam, along with 5 chapters in Micronesia are chartered
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What happened in 1994?
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Courney Flourney, Illinois, is the first african-american to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader.
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What happened in 1996?
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HO Sargent Award reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.
FFA announces its decision to move to the National FFA Center in Alexandria, VA to Indianapolis, IN. FFA announces its decision to move the national FFA convention from Kansas City, MO to Louisville, KY The official website for FFA, www.ffa.org, debuts. |
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What happened in 1997?
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Frist Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented
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What happened in 1998?
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National FFA Center in Indianapolis, IN, is dedicated July 20.
Agricultural Education National Headquarters dedicated in Alexandria, VA National Convention held in Kansas City, MO for the last time. Jose Santiago elected to national office; he is the first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national officer. Public Law 81-740 revised through Congress and replaced by Public Law 105-225 on August 12. |
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What happened in 1999?
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72nd Natinoal FFA Convention held in Louisville, KY.
First national creed speaking event; Michael Von Winkle or Arkansas wins |
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What happened in 2000?
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FFA Discovery Degree available for middle school FFA members
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What happened in 2001?
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First national Star in Agriscience named Steven Offer, Wisconsin
First NAtional Star in Agricultural Placement named: Nicholas Streff, South Dakota |
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What happened in 2002?
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First female Star Farmer named: Karlene Lindow, Wisonsin.
Official Dress standards revised |
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What happened in 2003?
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Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, elected national president; he becomes the first person with a native language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected as national FFA president
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What happened in 2005?
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National FFA launched Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuil the Gulf Coast states' agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina; $835, 699 in donations distributed to affected programs.
FFA Foundation breaks the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services. National convention held in Louisville, KY for the last time. |
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What happened in 2006?
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National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from the Ford motor company.
70th national FFA convention held in Indianapolis, IN, with 54,489 in attendance. Endorsement of agricultural education's long-range goal of 10,000 quality agricultural education programs by 2015, where every student is a member of FFA and has a relevant SAE |
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What happened in 2007?
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FFA Merchandise Center opens its doors.
Membership breaks the half-million mark with 500,823 members and 7,358 chapters. FFA New Horizons adds online feature- www.ffanewhorizons.org |
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What is the official ffa website?
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www.ffa.org
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA President and where is he/she from?
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Paul Moya, New Mexico
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA Secretary and where is he/she from?
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Nessie Early, California
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA Western Region VP and where is he/she from?
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Riley Branch, Texas
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA Eastern Region VP and where is he/she from?
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Hannah Crossen, Ohio
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA Central Region VP and where is he/she from?
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Laila Hajji, Oklahoma
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Who is the 2008-09 National FFA Southern Region VP and where is he/she from?
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Regina Holliday, Georgia
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What is the 2008 FFA membership?
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507,763
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How many current chapters are there?
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7,439 in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
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What is the largest FFA annual event?
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National FFA Convention
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How many people attended the 2008 national FFA convention?
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54,731
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To accomplish its mission, FFA:
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Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being. Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work. Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career. Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs. Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community. Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction. Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism. Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people. Promotes healthy lifestyles. Encourages excellence in scholarship |
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State President
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Kristen Steves, Escalon
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State Vice President
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Graham Blagg, Nevada Union
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State Secretary
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Marlene Romero, Soledad
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State Treasurer
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Ryan McCoon, Modesto
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State Reporter
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Brad Mendes, Modesto
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State Sentinel
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Levy Randolph, Hemet
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What national region is Alaska in?
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Western
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What national region is arizona in?
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western
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State Treasurer
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Ryan McCoon, Modesto
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State Reporter
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Brad Mendes, Modesto
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State Sentinel
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Levy Randolph, Hemet
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What national region is Alaska in?
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Western
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What national region is arizona in?
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western
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What national region is california in?
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western
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what national region is Guam in?
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western
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What national region is Hawaii in?
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western
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What national region is Idaho in?
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western
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What national region is Nevada in?
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western
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What national region is New Mexico in?
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western
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What national region is Oregon in?
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western
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What national region is Texas in?
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western
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what national region is Utah in?
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western
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What natinoal region is Washington in?
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western
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How many 'states' are in the western region?
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12
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How many 'states' are in the southern region?
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11
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How many 'states' are in the central region?
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12
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How many 'states' are in the eastern region?
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18
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What region is Alabama in?
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southern
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What region is Arkansas in?
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southern
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What region is Florida in?
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southern
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What region is Georgia in?
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southern
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What region is Louisiana in?
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southern
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What region is Mississippi in?
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southern
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What region is North Carolina in?
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southern
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What region is Puerto Rico in?
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southern
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What region is South Carolina in?
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southern
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What regino is Tennesse in?
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southern
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What region is the Virgin Islands in?
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southern
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What region is Colorado in?
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central
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What region is Iowa in?
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central
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What region is Kansas in?
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central
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What region is Minnesota in?
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central
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What region is Montana in?
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central
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What region is Missouri in?
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central
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What region is Nebraska in?
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central
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What region is North Dakota in?
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centraal
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What region is Oklahoma in?
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central
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What region is South Dakota in?
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central
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What region is Wisconsin in?
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central
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What region is Wyoming in?
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central
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What region is connecticut in?
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eastern
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What region is Deleware in?
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Eastern
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What region is Illinois in?
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eastern
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What region is Indiana in?
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eastern
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What region is Kentucky in?
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eastern
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What region is Maine in?
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eastern
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What region is Maryland in?
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eastern
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What region is Massachusetts in?
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eastern
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What region is Michigan in?
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eastern
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What region is New Hampshire in?
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eastern
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What region is New Jersey in?
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eastern
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What region is New York in?
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eastern
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What region is Ohio in?
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eastern
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What region is Pennsylvania in?
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eastern
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What region is Rhode Island in?
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eastern
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What region is Vermont in?
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eastern
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What region is Virginia in?
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eastern
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What region is West Virginia in?
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eastern
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