Creed Speaking

Hey Everyone!

Once again I want to share some of my experiences this semester...

During my time spent at Ocilla Middle School, I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet Cole Harper.

I have been able to talk to him about his role in FFA and the competitions in which he has competed. Cole placed 1st in Area Five Creed Speaking. He will be competing this coming Friday in the State competition. If Cole wins he will go on to represent Georgia at the National FFA Convention.

Here is a article taken from the Ocilla Star...

Irwin Middle FFA students win at career development

Irwin Middle School FFA member Cole Harper recently placed first and Savannah Howell placed third
in the Area Five FFA Creed Career Development Event recently held at ABAC in Tifton.

• The FFA CreedCareer Development Event allows students to develop leadership skills by participating in public speaking activities and by stimulating interest in leadership and citizenship.
• Participants must recite the FFA Creed from memory and answer questions from the judges indicating familiarity with the subject and the ability to think quickly.
• Participants are judged on voice, stage presence, power of expression, generaleffect and response to questions.
  

I will let y'all know how Cole did at the State competition ASAP!!!

Hope y'all are enjoying your wet weekend.

Parly Pro Practice

Hey there again!

Sorry it's been forever...the semester is coming to an end and things have been hectic.

Today I wanted to share some of my experiences from this semester.

I have been observing Chris Paulk, who is an Ag Ed teacher, at Ocilla Middle School.





One of my experiences has been sitting in on a Parly Pro Practice. You might wonder what is Parly Pro?

Parliamentary Procedure is used to conduct all types of orderly meetings-from business meetings to congressional sessions. Yes, our students that are in FFA use Parliamentary procedure to conduct their meetings.




During my first time watching the Parly Pro practice I was shocked. I will even admit I was confused.

The use of Parliamentary law or Robert's Rules of Order might seem complicated or overly formal. However, this ensures that all sides of an issue are treated fairly and everyone has a chance to voice opinions and vote!

The students who participate in Parly Pro learn:

• To think quickly
• To make good decisions on their feet
• The skills & confidence to make a point later on

Now, I want to give you an idea of what happened during their Parly Pro Practice that I observed!

First, the students entered the room in a single file line. As shown below.



The Chairman takes position to guide the meeting.









The students are given a scenario to conduct business while use the Parliamentary laws.


The Chairman will then call the meeting to order and guide the meeting.






Since the students are using Parliamentary Procedures they will be able to address the four main objectives in a properly operated business meeting.





The Four main objectives are:

• Focus on one item at a time
• Extend courtesy to everyone
• Observe the rule of the majority
• Ensure the rights of the minority

The Ocilla Middle School did really well this year in Parly Pro. They were able to go to Super Saturday and compete!

Once again these students are learning incredible things that will help them out in life later on!

FFA really can make a difference in a child's life!