California FFA Programs for Parli Pro

Study Notes

MFE: Stands for Made for Excellence Conference, a notable event in California FFA.
ALA: Represents Advanced Leadership Academy, focusing on developing leadership skills.
Star Farmer Award: Recognizes the top achiever among State FFA Degree recipients.

STAR Awards include categories for production (farmer), finance (placement), management (entrepreneurship), and research.

Committee Chair: Applications for State Conference committee chair must be submitted by January 15.
State Nominating Committee: Deadline for applications is January 15.
State FFA Officer: Applications due January 15.
Hall of Chapters Applications: Due by February 1.
National Chapter Awards: Applications needed by February 1.
Star Awards (Administrator, Advisor, Counselor, Supporting Staff): Applications due February 1.
FFA Press Corps: Applications must be submitted by February 1.
FFA Courtesy Corps: Applications also due February 1.
Star Supporting Staff Award: Application deadline is February 1.
Honorary State Degree: Applications must be submitted by February 1.

Web Page Award: Recognizes FFA Chapters that maintain an effective website with essential information.
FFA State Talent: Auditions take place annually in spring, with selected members performing at the State FFA Leadership Conference.
FFA Press Corps: Provides members experience in public relations and journalism by working at the State FFA Leadership Conference.
FFA Courtesy Corps: Assists convention staff and carries out various tasks, representing a prestigious honor.

"Give the Gift of Blue": A program providing jackets to FFA members in need through donations, costing $80 per jacket.
Star Supporting Staff Award: Honors outstanding support staff in high schools contributing to local FFA chapters.
Honorary State Degree: Recognizes individuals who provide substantial support to California FFA, requiring nomination by regions.
Golden Owl Award: Awarded to the top agricultural teacher in California, requiring nominations from chapters and winning at the section and region levels.