Successful FFA chapters understand that success is the result of planning carefully, then carrying out the plans. They organize their plans through a written Program of Activities (POA) that defines chapter goals, establishes functioning committees and outlines the steps students will take to meet the goals. The POA must be tailored to meet the unique needs of the local chapter, members and community.
The Program of Activities is more than a calendar of events. The POA sets specific goals for the entire chapter that encourage members to work together to build a stronger chapter, better community and develop leadership within themselves. With specific goals, the POA provides an organizational structure for a chapter's budget as well.
The National FFA has established guidelines to help chapters meet the mission and strategies of the FFA. This document is posted below for download.
Chapters should develop activities that address each of the quality standards listed. There is not a standard format for a POA. Chapters may choose use a word processing program or spreadsheet to develop their POA.