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EDUCATIONAL BULLETIN

FUTURE FARMER ACTIVITIES
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VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE

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University of Kentucky

/ Lexington,

Published by Order of the

'T DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 23
JOHN W. BROOKER
Superintendent of Public Instruction

|ISSUED MONTHLY

Entered as second-class matter March 21, 1933, at the post office at
Frankfort, Kentucky, under the Act of August 24, 1912.

VOL IX‘ I January, 1942 No.11

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FOREWORD

A very significant phase of the program in vocational agricul-
ture is that of the Future Farmers of America. This bulletin deals
with the activities of the Future Farmers of America in the Ken-
tucky program of vocational agriculture. It was prepared by the
Department of Agricultural Education of the University of Ken.

tucky in cooperation with the Division. of Vocational Education of‘

the Department of Education. The editing and arrangement of the
bulletin was done by Mr. Watson Armstrong of the Agricultural
Education staﬁ, College of Education, University of Kentucky, of the
Vocational Division. Because of the value of the contents of this
bulletin to superintendents, principals, and all people in education,
I heartily commend it for your careful consideration and study.

JOHN W. BROOKER,
Superintendent of Public Instruction

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PREFACE

This publication deals with the activity program of Future
Farmers in Kentucky. It contains a record of the achievements for
1940-41 and the program for MAI—42. This publication is designed
to be of especial value to teachers of vocational agriculture, local
FFA. chapters, superintendents, high school principals. and others
interested in the program of vocational agriculture in Kentucky.
In each department of vocational agriculture there is a Future
Farmer chapter. These chapters are organized into a Kentucky
Association of Future Farmers of America. The Kentucky Associa-
tion is affiliated with the National Organization of Future Farmers
of Ameri‘a. The primary reasons for the existence of the Kentucky
Association of Future Farmers of America are:

1. To make possible, membership in the national organization of
Future Farmers of America. Belonging to such an organization
of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in the high schools
of America gives individual members a sense of satisfaction of
belonging to a national organization. Consequently, the national
organization provides a means of state cooperation and makes
for national unity. Without the national organization and the
state association, there would be no Future Farmers of America.

2. To provide a means of chapter cooperation. By such state—wide
cooperation, individual chapters and members can come nearer
realizing the purposes of the F.F.A. than by working independ—
ently. The state association makes for state unity in F.F.A.
work.

3- To provide a more uniform program of activities. With many
Chapters and individuals working in the same general direction,
more help can be secured on problems, more encouragement can
be given to such efforts, and more can be accomplished.

A major function of the Kentucky Association of F.F.A. is to
set up, Sponsor, and encourage a program of activities in which
local chapters may engage. Any item in such a state ],n'ogram ot‘
acliIYities must be justified on the basis of its contribution toward
reﬁlling the purposes of the Future Farmers ol" America.

‘ Many of the activities in the state prog'am are competitive.
C0111pet1ti0n’ which is based on the desire to excel and to receive
lieCOgDition, is a powerful force. This force is used by the F.F.A.
to supplement systematic instruction, and not as the only means
to the end. Competitive activities are included in the program to

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add interest and enthusiasm to everyday activities of a progressive
local chapter. It is recognized that competition may be overdone,
that it may be antagonistic to cooperation. The activity program of
the state association should give general direction to local chapter
programs and provide the framework upon which local programs may
be built. Local chapters should take full advantage of the program
they have provided through their state association.

Upon the cornerstone of leadership, scholarship, cooperation,
thrift, confidence and community service, Kentucky Future Farmers
can help build a greater Kentucky and can help maintain and
improve the “American way of life.” Realizing the promise of
“better days” must depend 011 the use of “better ways.”

R. H. WOODS, Director,
Division of V ovational Education

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F.F.A. Day Contest \Vinners in the North Central District in 1941. . Hi

, T01) row: John English, Meade County Chapter, ﬁrst in Public Speak-
mg; Garnett Cook, \Vaddy Chapter, second in Impromptu Speaking. Lower P
rim.” Gem‘ﬁe Busey, Bagdad Chapter, second in Public Speaking; Charles '
LUIS. Bagdad Chapter, ﬁrst in Impromptu Speaking.

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CONTENTS

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Foreword ................................................................................ Cover Page 2
Preface ________________________________________________ 945
Frontispiece ............................................................ 947
Officers of the Kentucky Association .............................. p ......... . 949
Advisory'Committee ....... I ...................... 951
Future Farmers of America Creed ______________________________________________________________ 952

ACTIVITIES
State Program of Activities ................................................................... 954
General Rules Governing All Activities. ..... 957
Public Speaking Contest ___________________________________________________________ . 959
Impromptu Speaking Contest ______________________________________________________ 963
Parliamentary Procedure Contest ___________________ 966
Opening and Closing Ceremonies Contest .. 969
Chapter Music Contest ....................................................................... 970
Individual Music Contests. ________________________________________ 971
Enterprise Contests _________________________________________ 972
Chapter Secretary’s Book Contest ______________________________________________________ 973
Chapter Treasurer’s Book Contest. __________________________________ 974
Chapter Scrapbook Contest ...................................... 975
Chapter Newsletter Contest ............................................................ 975
Livestock Judging Contest _______________________________________________ 976
Department Z, Kentucky State Fair .............................. -- 978
Louisville Fat Cattle Show ______________________________________________________________________ 981
Shows and Sales ______________________________________________ 932
District F. F. A. Days ....................................................... .. 983
District Chapter Contest ......................................................................... 934
The Watson Armstrong Trophy ........................ 938
J. B. Lippincott Award _________________________________________________________ 988
National Chapter Contest ________________________________________________________________________________ 959
GENERAL INFORMATION

1941 State Convention Contest Winners ____________________________________________________ 992
Kentucky State Farmers ______________________________________________________________ 998
HOW Apply for the Kentucky Farmer Degree ...................................... 1000
Honorary Kentucky Farmers _________________________________________ 1001
American Farmers _________________________________________ -- 1001
How Apply for the American Farmer Degree ........................................ 1003
Radio Programs _____________________________________________________________________ 1004
State Scrapbook ________________________________________________________________ 1004
State Camp ______________________________________________________ 1004
State Band ____________________________________________________ 1006
Chapters by Districts....._,_......______. _____________________________ 1007
District Federations ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1009
Constitution and By-laws of the Kentucky Association ...................... 1010

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PRESIDENT
C. H. Bozarth, Jr—Caneyville Chapter
402 Aylesford Place
Lexington, Kentucky

lsr VICE PRESIDENT
Fred Taylor—New Castle Chapter
R. F. D.
New Castle, Kentucky

2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Gentry Lee—Bald Knob Chapter
Bagdad, Kentucky

SECRETARY
Paul Reynolds—Clay County Chapter
Blue Hole, Kentucky

TREASURER
Billy Ben Cook—Salem Chapter
R. R. 2
Salem, Kentucky

REPORTER
Vernon Montgomery—Camp Dick Robinson Chapter
R. R. 4
Lancaster, Kentucky

ADVISER
Dr. R. H. \Voods
Director of Vocational Education
Frankfort, Kentucky

DIRECTOR OE ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Watson Armstrong
College of Education, University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
W. R. Tabb
College of Education, University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

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OFFICERS OF THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION

1941-42 were elected at the state

Front row, from left, are Fred C. Taylor. New $213513
aneyville, president. Back row.~ ‘9 an
Ben Cook, Salem, treasmely

Officers of the Kentucky Association for

Convention in Louisville.
ﬁrst vice president; Charles H. Bozarth, C
Montgomery, Garrard County, reporter; Billy
Paul Reynolds, Clay County, secretary.

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee of the Agriculture Teachers Associa-
tion, composed of the chairman of the nine district organizations, is
the advisory committee to the Kentucky Association of Future
Farmers of America. The members of the advisory committee, and

the districts they represent, follow:
Tullus Chambers ______ Benton ............................ Purchase District
R. E. Simons ______________ Hanson __________________ \Vest Kentucky District
H. F. Smith ________________ Hardinsburg‘ .............. Green River District
M. M. Botto ________________ Munfordville __________ South Central. District
8. S. “lilson ________________ Pleasureville __________ North Central DiStl‘iCt
Wendell Howard ______ Ewing ____________ Northern Kentucky District
J. P. Truitt ________________ Lexington ________________________ Bluegrass District

G- A. Brown ______________ Stanford ______________________ Cumberland District

M- L. Archer ______________ Sandy Hook ____________ East Kentucky District

Future Farmers of America

Creed

I believe in the future of farming, with a faith
born not of words but of deeds—eachievements won
by the present and past generations of. farmers; in
the promise of better days through better ways, even
as the better things we now enjoy have come up to us
from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm is
pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys
and discomforts of farm life and hold an inborn fond-
ness for those associations which, even in hours of
discouragement, I can not deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect
from others. I believe in my own ability to work
efﬁciently and think clearly, with. such knowledge
and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of 01'—
ganized farmers to serve our own and the public
interest in marketing the product of our toil. I
believe we can safeguard those rights against prac—
tises and policies that are unfair.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more
power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough
honest wealth to help make it so—for others as well
as myself; in less need for charity and more of it
when needed; in being happy myself and playing
square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

I believe that rural America can and will hold
true to the best traditions in our national life and
that I can exert an inﬂuence in my home and com-
munity which will. stand solid for my part in that
inspiring task.

(Adopted at the 3rd National Convention of F.F.A.)

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STATE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

I. Membership

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Increase membership to 260 chapters and 8,500 members
by February 1, 1942.

Have at least 150 Future Farmers meet qualifications and
file application for the Kentucky Farmer Degree, and
provide official State Farmer Charms.

Have at least 20 Kentucky Farmers apply for the Ameri-
can Farmer Degree, and select the nine best qualified boys
by April 1, 19-12.

Send American Farmer candidates to the National F.F.A.
Convention.

Elect worthy honorary members to the Kentucky Farmer
Degree at the 1942 State Convention.

II. Meetings (Conduct of)

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III. Supervised Practice
1.

Hold annual state convention early in August, 1942.
Send two voting delegates to the National F.F.A. Con-
vention.

Provide ofﬁcial shirts, caps, and ties for the state officers.
Hold district and state opening and closing ceremonies 0011-
tests, and provide suitable awards.

Hold district and state Chapter Secretary’s Book contests,
and provide suitable award for the winner of the state
contest.

Provide standard paraphernalia for state meetingS.
Provide special training for state officers.

Sanction and encourage participation in the follOWIIlE

shows and sales:

Department Z, Kentucky State Fair
Junior Corn Show, Kentucky State Fair
Louisville Fat Cattle Show and Sale
Bluegrass Fat Lamb Show and Sale
Tri-State Fat Lamb Show and Sale
Bowling Green Fat Lamb Show and Sale
Louisville Fat Lamb Show and Sale
Green River Fat Hog Show and Sale

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Hold annual state livestock judging contests at the Ken-
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Dairy Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest

General Livestock Judging Contest
Select the Star Kentucky Farmer and provide a suitable
award.

IV. Cooperation

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Encourage chapter membership in the Kentucky Farm
Bureau.

Send a representative to the Farm Bureau State Conven-
tion.

Cooperate with the National Organization and with other
state associations in promoting F.F.A. activities.

Cooperate with other agencies and organizations for the
betterment of agriculture and farm life.

Encourage cooperation among county and nearby chapters
in securing livestock and feed, and in marketing products.

V. Leadership

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Hold district and state public speaking contests, sponsored
by the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times, and provide
medals for district winners.

Send winner of State Public Speaking Contest to the North
Central Regional Contest.

Hold district and state impromptu speaking contests, spon-
sored by the Dairy Products Association of Kentucky, and
provide medals for district winners.

Hold district and state parliamentary procedure contests,
and provide suitable awards for district winners.

Hold district officer—trailing schools in early fall.

Have leadership training a more definite part of the state
camp program.

Use good parliamentary procedure in the 1942 State Con-
vention.

Hold district chapter contests, and provide suitable awards
to district winners.

Complete organization of District Federations in all nine
districts.

Encourage local-officer representation in civic organiza-
tions.

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Hold a leadership and planning meeting of state office

ing and to the state convention.
12. Encourage chapters to make use of nearby state officers.

VI. Earnings and Savings

1. Make annual budget at the 1941 Convention.

2. Audit the treasurer ’s books at the end of the year.

3. Hold district and state Chapter Treasurer’s Book co
tests, and provide suitable award for state winner.
Pay national dues by May 1, 19-12.

Invest $75 in National Defense Bonds.
Urge all chapters to buy National Defense Bonds
Stamps.

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VII. Scholarship
Hold district and state enterprise contests in

Corn Poultry
Hay and pasture Hogs
Tobacco Sheep

Soils Beef cattle
Farm management Dairy cattle

Home beautification and Farm shop improvement
and provide suitable awards for state winners.

VIII. Recreation
1. Hold district and state chapter-illusic contests, 31
provide suitable awards to state winners.

2. Hold district and state individual. music contests in
Piano
Voice
Orchestral instrument
Novelty instrument
and provide suitable awards for state winners.

tucky State Fair, and provide shirts, capS, and tiesf
the band.

4. Maintain, improve, and encourage use of the State F-F'
Camp.

IX. Information
1. Build an F.F.A. headquarters-and-disp]ay building out
Kentucky State Fair grounds.

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Have a suitable display at the Kentucky State Fair.

Have a suitable display at the National F.F.A. Convention.

Take and display pictures of F.F.A. activities.

Keep a State Association Scrapbook.

Hold district and state Chapter Scrapbook contests.

Hold district and state Chapter Newsletter contests.

Sponsor district and state radio programs.

Encourage local and federation reporters to send materials

to the state reporter.

10. Ecourage local chapters to erect F.F.A. signs.

11. Encourage local chapters and district federations to inform
the public of F.F.A. activities.

12. Provide auto stickers for all F.F.A. members.

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GENERAL RULES GOVERNING

All Activities

. Participation in a Future Farmer activity is limited to members,

in good standing, of chapters affiliated with the Kentucky Asso—
ciation of Future Farmers of America.

- A11 active member of the F.F.A. shall be considered in good

standing when:
a. He attends local chapter meetings with reasonable regularity.
b. He shows an interest in, and takes part in, the affairs of his
chapter.
c. He pays his dues regularly.

- Local advisers are responsible for the eligibility of all entries from

their chapters, and must be ready to certify to the eligibility of a
contestant when called on. An entry made by a local adviser in
a Future Farmer activity is considered evidence that he is
willing to certify to the eligibility of the entry.

- Future Farmers participating in F.F.A. activities should have

their official F.F.A. membership card with them and be ready
to present it if asked to do so.

State Convention Contests

- Participation is limited to Future Farmers under 21 years of age

who are regularly enrolled high school students of vocational
agriculture. Future Farmers who graduate from high school
in the spring are eligible to compete in the convention contests
held that summer.

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A Future Farmer who has previously won a state contest is there-
after ineligible to participate in that same contest. This rule
shall not apply to teams or members thereof.

3. Only winners of district elimination contests are eligible to par-
ticipate in state contests. Should circumstances prevent the first-
place winner of a district contest from participating in the state
contest, the second-place winner becomes eligible to represent the
district in that contest.

4. All contestants shall comply with the specific rules governing
each contest.

5. Unless otherwise provided for, only first-place winners shall be
adjudged.

6. The Executive Committee of the Kentucky Association of Teach-

ers of Vocational Agriculture shall be responsible for the securing

of competent and impartial judges for all state contests.

District Contests

1. District elimination contests shall be held in connection with the
district F.F.A. Day.

2. Entries in district contests shall be made by the advisers of
local chapters.

3. A chapter may make entries only in the district in which it is

located. Districts for Future Farmer contests shall be the same

as for the Kentucky Association of Teachers of Vocational

Agriculture.

A chapter is limited to one entry in each elimination contest.

Eligibility requirements in district contests shall be the same

as for the final state contest.

6. Unless otherwise provided for, ﬁrst, second and third—place win-
ners will. be judged in district. contests.

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Teachers Association shall be responsible for securing 001111“?
and impartial judges for all, district contests.

These rules and the rules pertaining to specific contests shall
not be altered, modified. or set aside in district 01- state conteStS-
The Executive Committee ot' the Kentucky Association Of F-F'A‘
has sole power of changing or setting up rules governing F'F’A'
contests. Rules or changes must be approved by the Executive C0“:
mittee 0f the Kentucky Association of. Teachers 0f Vocatlollﬂ
Agriculture.

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rule The Kentucky F.l<‘.i\. Public Speaking Contest for 1942 is spon-
sored by the Louisville (,‘onrier-Journal and Times. Kentucky
par- ‘ Future Farmers and their advisers are
first- placing: increased emphasis on leadership
training. Probablv no activitv has a more
state . .
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public speaking: and training for public
'ninﬂ' speaking. The attractive cash prizes should
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This contest is designed to help train
Charles Brentz, Albany and develop Kentucky farm boys for rural
F.F.Ai Chapter, winner of . . - n
the lj“.F.A. State Public and agricultural leadership. lhe rules and
h we Sneaking Contest in 1941. .
general. plan tor the state contest are
adapted from the rules for the National. F.F.i’\. Public Speaking
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rs of Contest. The winner oi: the state contest w1ll represent Kentucky in
1 the regional contest, in which winners from each of the twelve North
it IS Cential states will compete. Preliminary contests Will be held 111 local
same Cll‘rlpters and in each of the districts in Kentucky.
tional
Rules

1. The speech of each contestant is to be the result of his own ef—

forts. Training in both composition and delivery are limited to

5511110 l the facilities of the school from which the contestant comes, but
l facts and working data may be secured from any source.

win— 2- Contestants may choose their own subjects for their speeches.
Any current subject of an agricultural character and of general

a ﬁt interest to the public will be acceptable.
Mm 3. Each speech shall be limited to 10 minutes, and 5 minutes addi—
jetent tional time will be allowed each contestant in which to defend
his production on questions which shall be asked by the judges.
4- District and state public speaking contests shall be judged by two
shall committees; one of which shall judge the manuscripts, and the
l‘fOSlS- other shall judge the deliveries. The manuscript committee shall
‘.F.A‘ be composed of two persons, one of whom will score the speeches
‘IFJl. 0Y1 content, and the other on composition. The delivery com-
Com- mittee shall be composed of three persons, who will score the
“(”131 Speakers on their delivery. All judges shall be competent and

impartial persons who represent, as far as possible, the ﬁelds of
agriculture, business, and education.

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5. Prior to the contest each judge on the manuscript committee will
be furnished with typewritten copies of the contestants’ speeches,
which they will grade on content and composition, recording
their judgment on a score sheet provided. Local advisers must
furnish their district chairman with three typewritten copies of
the contestant’s speech at least 15 days before the district contest.

6. At the time of the contest, the judges on the delivery committee
will seat themselves apart from one another, and will score each
contestant upon the delivery of his production, using the score
sheet provided. The official score sheet used in the national
contest will be used in local, district, and state contests.

7. Contestants shall draw for places on the program. The program
chairman shall then introduce each contestant, in the order de-
termined by the drawing, and announce his subject.

8. A timekeeper will record the overtime, if any, for which de-
ductions will be made as provided on the score sheet. It shall
be the duty of the timekeeper to stand when a speaker’s 10
minutes is up.

9. When all the contestants have finished speaking, the chairman
of the judges will collect the score sheets from the other judges,
secure the timekeeper’s sheet, and, with the assistance of the
timekeeper and referee, will tabulate the scores on delivery and
the scores of the manuscript committee. A final decision shall1
then be rendered by the judges in conference. The scores re-
ceived from the manuscript committee, and the scores tabulated
by the delivery committee are to be used only as a guide by the
judges, and shall supplement their combined Opinion in the
selection of the winner of the contest.

10. It shall be the duty of the chairman of the District Association of
Teachers to secure three typewritten copies of the Speech of the
district winner and mail them to the Department of Agricultural
Education, University of Kentucky, Lexington, so they will reach
the department fifteen days prior to the first day Of the annual
F.F.A. State Convention.

Awards

Cash prizes amounting to $130 will be awarded in district andlsté‘te
contests by the Courier—Journal and Louisville Times. A grand PUZB Of
$50 will be awarded the winner of the state contest. A district prlze Of
$10 will be awarded the winner of the first place in each district except
the district represented by the winner of the state contest. .

In addition to the cash prizes, the official F.F.A. speaker’s medal W111
be awarded each district winner, by the Kentucky Association of Future
Farmers of America.
The winner of the state contest will represent Kentucky in the North
Central Regional Contest. In addition to the grand prize of $50 avardgo
by the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times, the winner will rece1ve$I
from the Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America '50 hep
defray his eXpenses to the North Central Regional Contest-

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National Awards

Winners in each regional contest will compete for the national F.F.A.
public speaking title in the finals held at the Fifteenth National Conven-
tion at Kansas City.

Medals and cash prizes amounting to $750 will be awarded as
follows:

lst place ......... $250
2nd place 200
3rd place .................................................................... 150
4th place 100
5th place . 50

Judge’s Score Sheet.”

1942 Public Speaking Contest
Future Farmers of America

Part 1. Content and Composition

Items to be Scored Points Points Awarded Contestants
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1. Content of the

manuscript 25

2.Composition of

manuscript 15

Score on written

Production 40

Part 11. Delivery

Items to be Scored ' Points Points Awarded Contestants
Allowed 1|2|3|4|5|6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1.Voice | 10
2. Stage presence I 10

3.Power of '

expression 15

4-Response to

questions ‘ 15

5. General effect | 10 |

Score on delivery] 60 l

Part 111. Summary of Results of the Contest

Points Points Awarded Contestants
Allowed 112 3|415 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Items to be Scored

1. Score on written
production 40

2. Score on delivery I 60
Totals | 100

M .

LeSS overtime
deduct1ons, for
each minute 2 points

Grand Totals | XXX

the :The scores tabulated on the judge’s score sheet shall be used as a guide by

Olnmittee judging the delivery. in the selection of the Winner of the contest.
P‘Timekeeper’s Record. . _ ' . h U S

Offi le1m1~ed by. the Future Farmers of America in cooperatlon Wlth t e . .
Ce 01' Educatlon, Washington. D. C.

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Explanation of Points

Power of expression, includes

Fluency

Emphasis

Directness

Sincerity

Communicative activity

Conveyance of thought and
meaning

Response to questions, includes
Ability to satisfactorily answer
the questions on the speech
asked by the judges, indicat—
ing originality, familiarity
with subject, and ability to
think quickly.

General effect, includes
Extent to which the speech was
interesting, understandable,
convincing, and pleasing, and
to which it held attention.

Content of the speech, includes
Importance and appropriateness
of the subject.
Suitability of the material used.
Accuracy of the statements
made.
Evidence of purpose

Suggestive Subjects

on Judge’s Score Sheet

Composition of the speech, includes
Organization of. the content
Unity of thought
Logical development
Language used
Sentence structure
Accomplishment

conclusions

of purpose,

Voice, includes
Quality
Pitch
Force
Articulation
Pronunciation

Stage presence, includes
Personal appearance
Poise and body posture
Attitude
Confidence
Personality
Ease before audience

Subjects in this list are representative of those used in F.F.A Public

speaking contests.
1. Soils and Men

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Tomorrow

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Other Boys

What Vocational Agriculture and the F.F.A. Mean to M

There are hundreds of other good subjects.

Better Plants and American Agriculture

Better Animals and American Agriculture

Leadership, the Urgent Need of Agriculture

Cooperation and the American Farmers

Farm Credit and the American Farmer

Taxation, Its Relation to Rural Life

The Future Farmers of America

Cooperative Marketing and the American Farmer

The Present and Future of American Farming

The Future Farmers of America, and American Agricul

ture 0f

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