OFFICIAL ELKINS FFA POINT GUIDE

GENERAL RULES

• Students are responsible for keeping their own points recorded. All points must be recorded and signed by the Advisor within 3 school days of that event or activity using the proper for.

• For a Member to purchase an Official FFA Jacket, he/she must earn at least 50 points.

• For a member to earn a free FFA Jacket, he or she must earn at least 375 points their First Year.

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Point Outline

MEETINGS

• Each member can earn 5 points for attending an FFA Meeting

• Each member can earn 5 points for their parents attending a Booster Club meeting and 2 points for their parents attending FFA Meetings.

• Each member can earn 2 points for official dress at meetings.

• Each member can earn 2 points for bringing refreshments or food to meetings.

• Each member can earn 2 points for setting up and cleaning up at each meeting.

JUDGING CONTESTS

• Participating in a local contest- 5 points
• Attending practices- 2 points
• Highest scoring individual of the contest- 20 points
• Top 10 individual of the Contest-15 points
• Top Ten Team of the Contest- 10 points
• Highest FFA member from Elkins - 5 points

LEADERSHIP CONTESTS

• Member of a leadership team-15 points
• 1^st or 2^nd placed at district contest -35 points
• 3^rd through 6^th place at district -25 points
• Area Qualifying Teams will receive 20 points for first, 10 points for second, 6 points for third, and 3 points for fourth.
• Teams advancing to state contest will receive 50 points

• 5 points will be given for a member to enter and show each different species of animal at any progress show or livestock show.
• Grand Champions- 25 points----Reserve Champion—15 points only  for FBCF or any Major Show
• Any animal which makes the Premium sale at the County Fair will receive 10 points.
• Freezer Sale animals will receive 5 points.
• Any member making the sale at a Major Stock Show will receive 10 points.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Each shift worked at the Booster Club Concession Stand is worth 5 points. A 10 point deduction will occur if you fail to show up a shift which you signed up for.
• FFA Community Service Participation – 15 points
• One point will be awarded for every 3 fundraising items sold.
• Tour Guide—10 points;   Reciting the Creed—5 points;  Running for FFA Office—25 points

THESE POINTS MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO INCLUDE OTHER FUNCTIONS AS NECESSARY.