Discovery FFA Degree Ceremony

Secretary:  “Mr./Mdm. President, I have the application for _______________(number) students enrolled in _______(agricultural education, agriscience, agribusiness, horticulture, etc.) who are candidates for the Discovery FFA Degree.”

 

President:  “Our constitution outlines minimum qualifications for this degree.  We shall now determine if these candidates qualify.  Mr./Mdm. Advisor, have all candidates paid full FFA dues at local, state and national levels?”

 

Advisor:  “They have.”

 

President:  “Have they each participated in at least one chapter activity outside of scheduled class time.”

 

Advisor:  “They have.”

 

President:  “Have these candidates met all other minimum qualifications of Article 6, Section B of the national constitution.”

 

Advisor:  “They have.”

 

President:  “The secretary will read the names of the successful candidates.”

 

(secretary reads the list of candidate names)

 

President:  “Will the officers take their places beside me?”  (After officers are stationed by the president) “Will the candidates please rise?  Candidates, you are about to receive the Discovery FFA Degree in a national organization of members who will become the leaders in the broad industry of agriculture.  Will you strive to continue development of your personal and professional skills through participation in the FFA?  If so, answer ‘We will’.”

 

Candidates:  “We will.”

 

Secretary:  “I am proud to add these names to the list of our membership embarking on a journey of personal growth and premier leadership development which will lead them to career success in the broad field of agriculture.”

 

Advisor:  “Today, you take the first step in an exciting journey which can provide you with experiences which will set a foundation for success that will carry throughout your life.  I challenge you to grasp all the opportunities offered and wish you every success in that journey.”

 

President:  “Fellow officers, join me in welcoming these recipients of the Discovery FFA Degree.”  (President leads applause and welcomes each candidate with a handshake.  Other officers shake hands with the newly installed degree recipients as well.)