American Gelbvieh Junior Association

2016Board of Directors Application

10900 Dover Street Westminster, CO 80021

Purpose: A completed application is the first step in the process to becoming an American Gelbvieh Junior Association Director. Must be postmarked by June 1, 2016.

Eligibility:

  • Must be at least 16 and not yet 20 to apply as of January 1, 2016

Requirements:

  • Applicant must submit a typed essay of 750 words or less describing why you would like to be on the AGJA Board.
  • Applicant must submit a list of 3 references. (example ateacher, advisor or cooperative extension agent).
  • The following application must be typed.
  • Include one recent black and white or color print of applicant(may be placed on the cover sheet of application).
  • Eachcandidatemustbepreparedtogivea2-5minutespeechattheAGJAAnnualMeeting.
  • Your application must include a signed “Code of Conduct Contract” included with this form.

Please mail to:

American Gelbvieh Junior Association

Attn: Mary Bea Martin

10900 Dover Street

Westminster, CO 80021

General Information

Name: ______

Address:______

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County of Residence: ______Date of Birth: ______Year in School ______

Phone: ______

Cell Phone:______

E-mail:______

Parents/Guardians Names: ______

Name and address of local newspaper: ______

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Education Information

Name, address and phone number of high school, college or university currently attending:

______

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Are you a 4-H member? ______If yes, club name:______

Are you an FFA member? ______If yes, chapter name: ______

Gelbvieh Information:

How many years have you exhibited Gelbvieh cattle?______

How many years have you been a member of the AGJA?______

Activities:

Please attach a resume of the following included:

  • offices held and honors won
  • 4-H and FFA activities
  • High school/college activities outside of 4-H and FFA
  • List extracurricular activities (civic, church, etc.)
  • Essay: Attach an essay of 750 words or less describing why you would like to be on the AGJA Board.

Check List (please check off items to make sure you have addressed and submitted all required information)

_____ Resume of 4-H & FFA Activities outside of showing, High School Activities outside 4-H & FFA &

______Extracurricular activities (civic, church, volunteer work, etc.)

______General Information Page

______Education Information

______Gelbvieh Information

______Essay

______List ofReferences

______Signed “Code of Conduct Contract”

All applications will be available for members to view at the 2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic.

AGJA Board of Directors Application

Code of Conduct Contract

“The AGJA Board of Directors will comply with all rules and code of conduct specified under theAGJA Rules and Bylaws, Article III, Sections 16 and 17. By signing this contract, board members and board candidates will abide by all rules. There will be no excuse for ignorance; all board members will be treated equally when found in violation of code of conduct. Violation ofArticle III, Sections 16 and 17 will result in Board members being immediately removed from theAGJA Board of Directors. All board candidates and board members are held fully responsible for understanding the Code of Conduct Alcohol and Drug Policy and will be held responsible forall actions.”

Applicant Signature:______Date:______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date:______