2009 State FFA Quiz

Please record all of your answers on the computer scorecard that has been provided. You must use a No. 2 pencil on this card. Make dark marks; erase completely to change your answer. Please, do not mark any answers on the exam sheet.

1. The written rules of parliamentary procedure formally adopted by an assembly or organization are known as the:

A. Rules of order B. By-Laws

C. Minutes D. Charter

2. An assembly of delegates who vote on business of the organization is called?

A. Regular meeting B. Convention

C. Committee Meeting D. Board Meeting

3. The maker of a motion has the right to modify or withdraw the motion:

A. At any time B. Until adjournment C. Until stated b the chair D. During debate

4. Which motion is not a motion that brings the question again before the assembly?

A. Reconsider B. Rescind

C. Take from Table D. Appeal

5. With very few exceptions, a member never speaks:

A. While seated

B. More than once on a motion

C. Unless given permission by the maker of the motion

D. Longer than 5 minutes

6. Which motion can be called and must be recognized and acted on by the President without a second?

A. Appeal B. Call for orders of the day C. Suspend the rules D. Division of the Question

7. Calling the meeting to order is:

A. Completed after reading the minutes B. The first item of business

C. Done right after opening ceremonies D. Not part of the order of business

8. The purpose of moving to fix a time to which to adjourn is to:

A. end the meeting

B. provide for continuance of the current meeting

C. set the time for the next regular meeting

D. set the time for the meeting to adjourn

9. The chair must recognize any:

A. Officer in preference to a member B. Member who seeks the floor while entitled to it C. Person who seeks the floor D. Guest in preference to a member or officer

10. If you feel it would be desirable to have a motion come up before a group you could:

A. Call for the Question B. Take it from the Table

C. Rise a Point of Order D. Make a Motion

11. If the chair appoints a committee, who determines it’s chairman?

A. The members of the committee B. The members of the assembly

C. The chair who appointed the committee D. The Vice President

12. A procedure that would remove action previously taken by the group

A. Eraser B. Withdraw a motion

C. Rescind D. Reconsider

13. May a member who opposes a motion second it?

A. Yes B. No

C. Yes, if a reason is offered D. Only if allowed by the chair

14. Motions that do not relate to the pending business and interrupt it are:

A. Not Germane B. Out of order

C. Privileged D. Incidental Motions

15. Any business transacted at a gathering where there is not a quorum:

A. Stands as normal

B. Is Null and Void

C. Must be tabled

D. Is referred to the Executive Committee

16. The first degree of membership a member can receive is:

A. Chapter Degree B. Greenhand Degree C. Discovery Degree D. First Degree

17. The first proficiency awards were presented in what year?

A. 1935 B. 1944 C. 1952 D. 1965

18. The FFA Official Dress Standards were created in this year.

A. 1928 B. 1987 C. 1975 D. 1933

19. The year that FFA membership was officially opened to girls.

A. 1948 B. 1950 C. 1952 D. 1969

20. In what year did President Harry S Truman grant the FFA a Federal Charter- Public Law 740?

A. 1950 B. 1955 C. 1945 D. 1957

21.  In what year did former President Harry S Truman speak to the National FFA Convention?

A. 1957 B. 1965 C. 1953 D. 1969

22.  In what year was the Smith Hughes Act passed to establish Agricultural Education?

A. 1917 B. 1928 C. 1930 D. 1933

23. In what year was the first National President with a native language, other than English, elected National FFA President?

A. 1999 B. 2006 C. 1998 D. 2003

24.  What year were the first National Stars in Agriscience and Ag Placement named?

A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2001 D. 2002

25.  In what year was the first female National Star Farmer named?

A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2001 D. 2002

26.  Who was the first female Star Farmer of America?

A. Julie Smiley B. Bev MacDonald C. Karlene Lindow D. Christie Peterson

27.  Who was the first National Creed Speaking winner?

A. Michael Von Winkle B. Christie Peterson C. Steven Offer D. Nicholas Streff

28.  Who is our ND State FFA President?

A. Levi Hall B. Darin Spelhaug

C. Adam Balk D. Anna Moss

29.  Who is the ND South West Region Vice President?

A. Aaron Steckler B. Tyrell Martin C. Andrew Young D. Anna Moss

30. Who is the ND North East Region Vice President?

A. Aaron Steckler B. Tyrell Martin C. Andrew Young D. Anna Moss

31. Who is the National FFA President?

A. Riley Branch B. Nessie Early

C. Paul Moya D. Regina Holliday

32.  Who is the National Western Region Vice-President?

A. Riley Branch B. Nessie Early

C. Paul Moya D. Regina Holliday

33. Who is the National Central Region Vice-President?

A. Hannah Crossen B. Nessie Early

C. Laila Hajji D. Regina Holliday

34. Who is the ND FFA Foundation Director?

A. Joel Janke B. Doug Vannurden

C. Beth Bakke Stenehjem D. Thomas Williams

35. Who is the ND State Executive Secretary?

A. Doug Vannurden B. Steve Zimmerman

C. Dr. Brent Young D. Joel Janke

36. What was the name of the group that merged with FFA in 1965?

A. 4-H B. Young Farmers of America

C. New Farmers of America D. National Farmers Organization

37. Who was the high individual in the 2009 Crop Judging CDE?

A. Kelsey Shaw B. Amber Nielson

C. Leah Vantilberg D. Zach Rameden

38. Who was the high individual in the 2008 Extemporaneous Public Speaking CDE?

A. Andrew Young B. Rick Haberman

C. Robert Vallie D. Seth Fisher

39. Who was the high individual in the 2009 Livestock Judging CDE?

A. Wyatt Bachmeier B. Austin Becker

C. Ian Hall D. Mike Bahm

40. What team won the 2009 Ag Sales and Livestock Selection CDE’s at the ND Winter Show?
A. Mandan B. Medina C. Berthold D. Towner

41. Who was the high individual in the 2009 Ag Sales CDE?

A. Allison Moser B. Ashlee Moser C. Kyle Wolff D. Jessie Topp

42. Which company sponsors grants programs such as the “Safety in our Agricultural Communities” and “FFA is here to learn and serve” through the FFA Foundation?

A. OSHA B. ND Buffalo Assn C. Alliance Pipeline D. CHS Foundation

43. Who is the President of the ND FFA Foundation?

A. Gerald Wettlaufer B. Al Giese C. Leonard Tesky D. Thomas Williams III

44. The celebration gathering commemorating the 80th year of FFA in ND is being called this:

A. Forever Blue B. Stand up, Step Out C. Step Up, Stand Out D. Blue Jackets, Brite Futures

45. How much will the State FFA Alumni pay as a reward for someone starting an FFA Alumni Affiliate?

A. $200 B. $250 C. $150 D. $100

46.  What is a major fund raiser for the FFA Alumni at the State Fair?

A. 4 wheeler raffle B. FFA Auction C. Carnival D. Cake Walk

47.  How much did ten FFA members each receive to expand their SAE programs from the FFA Foundation Bakk Farm funds?

A. $100 B. $700 C. $1000 D. $250

48.  What National & State FFA Sponsor is providing a special Mobile Technology Display at this years state convention?

A. DuPont B. Monsanto C. Pioneer D. Cenex/Harvest States

49.  Who was the Star in Agribusiness in 2008?

A. Randy Bitner B. Torie Krull C. Isaac Sondrol D. Cooper Tonneson

50.  Who was the Star State Farmer in 2008?

A. Troy Bunn B. Emily Lasher C. Paul Rice D. Ben Tokach

51.  Who was the Star in Agri-science in 2008?

A. Courtenay Foss B. Michelle Woodall C. Mark Schatz D. Kimberly Randle

52.  Who was the 2008 Star in Ag Placement?

A. Ryan Brady B. Matthew Mitskog C. Nicholas Priewe D. Matthew Sprenger

53.  Where is our State FFA Ambassador from?

A. Napoleon B. Berthold C. Kenmare D. Wyndmere

54.  What is the name of the RFDTV television network show that features the FFA?

A. “American Stars” B. “FFA Today” C. “FFA Horizons” D. “New Horizons”

55. How many State FFA Degree recipients were there at the 2008 State FFA Convention?

A. 175 B. 189 C. 193 D. 209

56. Which current FFA Officer has two brothers who were also State FFA Officers?

A. Anna Moss B. Darin Spelhaug

C. Aaron Steckler D. Levi Hall

57. How many North Dakota American FFA Degree Recipients were there in 2008?

A. 32 B. 43 C. 52 D. 25

58. Where is the ND State Officer “Blast Off” held?

A. Valley City B. Bismarck C. Minot D. Fargo

59. Which of the following has not been or is not the ND State FFA Ambassador?

A. Cody Freisz B. Randi Moore C. Natalie Jo Reiser D. Andrew Young

60. What region is the ND State NE Vice President Tyrell Martin from?

A. NE B. SE C. SW D. NW

61. What North Dakota Ag Teacher was named National Agriscience Teacher of the year for 2008?

A. Scott Thiel B. Allen Giese C. Myron Johs D. Tony Boehm

62. Who is the National FFA Southern Region Vice President?

A. Laila Hajji B. Nessie Early

C. Hannah Crossen D. Regina Holliday

63. Who has never been ND State FFA Advisor?

A. Joel Janke B. Don Erickson

C. Steve Zimmerman D. Doug Vannurden

64. What Bismarck Hotel is Host to the Advanced Leadership Development Conference?

A. Ramkota B. Expressway Suites C. Radisson D. Holiday Inn

65. How many National Proficiency Finalists did ND have in 2008?

A. 5 B. 2 C. 4 D. 3

66. Who won their National Proficiency Award Area in 2008?

A. Tiffany Stoppler B. Kyle Rzaszutak C. Cole Vculek D. Robert Foertsch

67.  Where was the 2008 State Range Judging CDE held?

A. Carrington B. Killdeer C. Medina D. Lakota

68.  Who was the National Agriscience Student finalist from North Dakota in 2008?

A. Tiffany Stoppler B. Kyle Rzaszutak C. Cole Vculek D. Robert Foertsch

69.  Which of the following is not a member of the State FFA Foundation this year?

A. Bruce Bachmeier B. Al Liebersbach C. Dennis Walsh D. Kim Murphy

70.  Which State FFA winning team became the National Champions at the 2008 National FFA Convention?

A. Livestock B. Ag Sales C. Dairy Foods D. Floriculture

71.  Which of the following was not a recipient of the Honorary American FFA Degree in 2008?

A. Daniel Stave B. Jeffery Missling C. Linda Kuntz D. Beth Bakke Stenhjem

72. What event in FFA History do we mark the 40th anniversary this year?

A. Beth’s Birthday B. Girls in the FFA C. Merging with NFA D. FFA Week started

73. Where is the National Leadership Conference for state officers held?

A. Wyoming B. Colorado C. ND D. SD

74. What was the last year the National FFA Convention was in Kansas City, Missouri?

A. 1998 B. 2000 C. 1999 D. 2001

75. Name of the Administrative Assistant at the ND FFA State Office.

A. Linda Vannurden B. Linda Kuntz C. Linda Zimmerman D. Linda Lemer

76. What is the amount of National FFA membership Dues?

A. $4 B. $5 C. $6 D. $7

77. Which was the last association to receive it’s Charter in the National FFA Organization.

A. Alaska B. Puerto Rico C. Virgin Islands D. Hawaii

78. In what year was the National FFA Convention moved to Louisville, Ky?

A. 2000 B. 1999 C. 2003 D. 2001

79. Where did FFA members go to record a CD of ND FFA Talent in 2008?

A. Bismarck B. Nashville C. Mobridge SD D. Fargo

80. Which Chapter hosts the Chapter Presidents Conference?

A. Maddock B. Carrington C. Napoleon D. Rugby

81. What is happening on June 24th this Year?

A. ND State Fair B. FFA Day with the Redhawks

D. FFA Day at the Metrodome D. FFA Day of Service

82. What was the theme of the 2009 Greenhand Conference?

A. “A New Road” B. “FFA Travel’in” C. “LOST 2009!” D. “Across the Border”

83. Who placed 8th in the National Job Interview CDE in 2008?

A. Jessie Topp B. Laura Juelfs

C. Stephanie Bechtle D. Emily Lasher

84. Which North Dakota Team received a National Gold Award and but did not place in the top 3 teams in the National Event?

A. Mandan – Dairy Cattle B. Carrington – Dairy Foods

C. Napoleon – Ag Sales D. Napoleon – Food Science

85. Who was the North Dakota candidate for National FFA Office in 2008?

A. Craig Goettle B. Ben Seidler C. Jon Leadbetter D. Brooke Jameson

86. Which team won a National Gold Award in Parliamentary Procedure in 2008?

A. Napoleon B. Carrington C. Kindred D. Rugby

87. Of these participants in the 2008 National Agriscience Fair, which won a third place National Award?

A. Erin Gaugler B. Laura Juelfs C. Preston Gilderhus D. Angela Birchfield

88. At what venue were the American Degree Ceremonies held at the National FFA Convention in 2008?

A. Conseco Fieldhouse B. RCA Dome

C. Freedom Hall D. Lucas Oil Stadium

89. What was the name of the former FFA Foundation Director won passed away in 2008?

A. Bev Janke B. Brenda Herring C. Frank Manderfeld D. Cliff Nygaard

90.  Name of the sponsor who for 32 consecutive years has provided FFA Handbooks to ND Greenhands.

A. CHS Foundation B. ND Dept of AG C. Farm Credit Services D. ND Grain Growers

91.  Which Chapter won the ND Winter Show Sweepstakes in 2008?