constitution (revised 2007)
Article I- Name and Purpose
Section A- The name of this organization shall be the "Rushville Chapter of the
FFA." Members are hereinafter referred to as "FFA" and the letters "FFA" may be
used to designate the chapter, its activities, or members thereof.
Section B- The purpose for which this chapter was formed is as follows:
1. To develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agricultural leadership.
2. To create and nurture a love of country life.
3. To strengthen the confidence of students of Vocational Agriculture in
themselves and their work.
4. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming and other
agriculture occupations.
5. To encourage members in the development of individual farming programs and
establishment in farming.
6. To encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings.
7. To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture.
8. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
9. To participate in cooperative effort.
10. To encourage and practice thrift.
11. To encourage improvement in scholarship.
12. To provide and encourage the development of organized recreational
activities.
Article II-
Section A- The Rushville Chapter of FFA is a chartered local unit of the
Indiana Association of FFA that is chartered by the national organization of
FFA.
Section B- This chapter accepts in full the provision in the constitution and bylaws of the Indiana Association of FFA, as well as those of the National Organization of FFA.
Section A- The name of this organization shall be the "Rushville Chapter of the
FFA." Members are hereinafter referred to as "FFA" and the letters "FFA" may be
used to designate the chapter, its activities, or members thereof.
Section B- The purpose for which this chapter was formed is as follows:
1. To develop competent, aggressive, rural, and agricultural leadership.
2. To create and nurture a love of country life.
3. To strengthen the confidence of students of Vocational Agriculture in
themselves and their work.
4. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming and other
agriculture occupations.
5. To encourage members in the development of individual farming programs and
establishment in farming.
6. To encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings.
7. To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture.
8. To develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
9. To participate in cooperative effort.
10. To encourage and practice thrift.
11. To encourage improvement in scholarship.
12. To provide and encourage the development of organized recreational
activities.
Article II-
Section A- The Rushville Chapter of FFA is a chartered local unit of the
Indiana Association of FFA that is chartered by the national organization of
FFA.
Section B- This chapter accepts in full the provision in the constitution and bylaws of the Indiana Association of FFA, as well as those of the National Organization of FFA.