Cypress Ranch FFA Chapter

Boerne FFA Chapter

Officer Application 2014-2015

Name: ______Date: ______

This application is due no later than April 1, 2014, by 4:00 PM. You must have two recommendation letters from 2 current teachers at BHS or CHS.

1. Current FFA degree held: ___ Greenhand ___ Chapter Farmer ___ Lonestar

2. Current grade level: ___ Freshman ___ Sophomore ___ Junior

3. Have you held a Boerne FFA chapter office before? ____ Yes ____ No

If YES, what office(s)? ______

If you are currently an officer, describe in detail actions you have personally taken to advance our chapter this year. What have you done to help recruit members, fundraise, and model leadership to FFA members and others?

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4. 2014-2015 School Year GPA: ______

5. Cumulative GPA (total GPA for all high school years): ______

6. List all the BISD agriculture classes you have had and/or are currently taking:

a. ______Year(s) Taken: ______

b. ______Year(s) Taken: ______

c. ______Year(s) Taken: ______

d. ______Year(s) Taken: ______

e. ______Year(s) Taken: ______

7. List the 2014-2015 agriculture classes you are CURRENTLY registered for next

year:

a.______

b.______

c.______

8. List any school or community activities you are involved with and/or committed tofor next year:

a.______

b.______

c.______

d.______

e.______

9. Why do you want to be a FFA chapter officer?

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10. What leadership qualities do you feel you can bring to the chapter and officer

team?

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11. Place a “check” for each item you have participated in this past year:

FFA Activities You Participated (or Worked) In Fundraisers You Participated In

____ Chapter Meetings, how many ______

____ CDE Team, what team/s ______

____ LDE Events, what event/s ______

____ District Meetings, how many ______

____ Fundraising, which one/s ______

____ Volunteering, what projects ______

____ SAE Project, what ______

____ Ag Mechanics

____ State Convention

____ Area VII CDE Competition

____ Livestock Shows, what did you do ______

____ District Camp /leadership days

____ Other______

____ Boerne FFA Alumni Fundraisers, what ______

____ Washington Leadership Conference

____ Committee, what ______

12. If elected to an office what would be your goals for yourself as an officer, the officer team, and our chapter?

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13. Do you agree to meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month before school for officer meetings?______

14. Do you understand that you are only allowed to miss one officer meeting per semester and one business meeting per year and you must provide written noticed either through an email or hand written to the advisor/s 48 hours in advance of your absence? ______

15. Do you have any knowledge of parliamentary procedure? If no, are you willing to learn, and how do you plan to learn?

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16. Do you feel that you will be able to memorize several different official ceremony parts that your office will require? How do you feel about speaking in front of different size groups?

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17. Briefly describe your SAE. What interested and motivated you to begin?

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18.How do you feel your SAE will help you as an officer? ______

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19. List your achievements as a leader. Describe your leadership role and how your influence impacted the success of it. Describe how you influenced others to act and what leadership skills you employed to ensure the project’s success.

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STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

To be an officer of the Boerne FFA you must be willing to make a true commitment. It will take many hours of your time, working in harmony with the chapter advisors and the rest of the officer team, to fulfill your responsibilities of service to the chapter. You must work as a member of a“leadership team” realizing that all officers are of equal importance and that each must fulfill his/her specific duties as spelled out in the Boerne FFA Chapter Constitution. As an officer I realize that Iwill be responsible for establishing the Calendar of Activities for the year and will make the commitment to attend all functions set forth in that calendar. I realize I must attend the Chapter Officer Leadership Conferences. I also realize that on occasion things will be added to the calendar as the year progresses and I will also agree to participate in those activities as well.

If you cannot make a 100% commitment to the Chapter you should not consider applying for anofficer position in the Boerne FFA Chapter.

DO YOU AGREE TO RESIGN YOUR OFFICE IF YOU DO NOT FULFILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?

____ YES ____ NO

If elected to chapter office I agree to fulfill all of my duties and responsibilities as described above.

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

As a parent of a Boerne FFA Chapter Officer I understand that my/our son/daughter is taking on a commitment that requires much time and effort. He/She will need my/our support and understanding when it comes to spending a considerable amount of time involved with the chapter FFA activities. I realize that through his/her involvement my son/daughter will have the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills that he/she will take with him/her through his/her entire life. If my son/daughter is elected to chapter office I agree to support him/her in fulfilling all of his/her duties and responsibilities as described above.

PARENT SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

Boerne FFA Chapter

Expectations of the Chapter Officers

1. This is YOUR organization NOT the Ag Teachers’!

2. Your number one priority and focus as a chapter officer is to serve the needs of the

members of your chapter.

3. The success of Chapter Officers is evaluated by team performance, not necessarily on individual performance. Learn how to help each other to become better leaders.

4. Learn how to effectively win friends and influence those with differing viewpoints.

5. It is expected that each Chapter Officer be a positive role model for the members of the chapter. (Suspensions, probations, and repetitious disciplinary action are

unacceptable.)

6. It is expected that each Chapter Officer strive aggressively to achieve and maintain

academic success.

7. NEVER…tell members or friends how important YOU are!

8. NEVER…use the word “I” or allow your individual ego to interfere with the functioning of the team.

9. Conduct yourself in a dignified and professional manner at all times.

10. Always be courteous and respectful to all members and advisors 100% of the time.

11. Be discreet!! Keep your business within the group. Communication is key.

12. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE POSSIBILITY OF FAILURE OR SUCCESS!

13. When you need help…ask for it!

14. NEVER wait until the last minute to complete your assignments.

15. Give 100% effort!

16. Be enthusiastic at all times. (You never know who is watching!) You must maintain enthusiasm in the meetings and during any FFA activity.

17. Learn how to be an effective leader and still have fun.

18. Remember: “What would you attempt to do, if you knew you could not fail?”

19. You must attend the officer meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

before school in their entirety (these dates may be changed once the school year begins depending on the advisors’ schedules). You are only allowed to miss one officer meeting each semester, and one business meeting per year. You must give written notice via email or handwritten to the advisor/s 48 hours prior to the meeting you will not be attending.

20. You must wear official dress to business meetings and your officer shirt during the school day of officer meetings.

I have read and understand the “Expectations of the Chapter Officers.” I understand they apply to me in my pursuit of a position on the Chapter Officer Team. I further understand that failure to comply to the expectations may result in my early dismissal from the team. You will receive a written warning and be put on probation for 30 days for the first violation, if you fail to comply again you will be removed from office immediately.

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Student Signature Date

I have read, and understand, that the “Expectations of the Chapter Officers” listed above apply to my child who is pursuing a position on the Chapter Officer Team.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Boerne FFA Chapter Officer Contract

As an officer of the Boerne FFA Chapter, I will: (initial each)

Area One: This is it!

1. _____ Be on time for all meetings, activities, and departure times.

2. _____ Write dates for activities down in a planner.

3. _____ Keep our team and my office as a priority.

4. _____ Attend all officer meetings and chapter meetings.

5. _____ Attend all activities that I am able to. If I cannot attend, let chapter president

and advisor know 48 hours in advance via a written letter or email.

6. _____ Be responsible by staying on task and sticking to the agenda at meetings.

7. _____ Always support each other…. Look for ways to help lighten my fellow officer’s

load.

8. _____ Know my officer speaking parts by memory

9. _____ Have read the constitution, paying particular attention to the officer area and

demerit system.

Area Two: Living Above the Line

1. _____ Be honest with each other and be open to other’s honesty.

2. _____ If confrontations are necessary, do them away from school/FFA activities.

3. _____ Do not talk behind the back of fellow officers.

4. _____ Communicate with advisor.

5. _____ Keep my family informed of what I am/our team is doing

6. _____ Approach my teammates appropriately.

7. _____ Encourage ALL members.

8. _____ Take time to get to know ALL members.

9. _____ Step away from cliques…meet and learn about new people.

10._____ Be a resource to members.

11. _____ Maintain a positive attitude and be enthusiastic.

12. _____ Maintain a positive attitude with my fellow officers

Area Three: Pay it Forward

1. _____ Help my fellow officers, the members, and our chapter.

2. _____ Maintain a community focus with activities and/or community service.

3. _____ Develop creative ideas to get members involved.

4. _____ Be involved ourselves. Be an example.

5. _____ Always wear proper official dress.

6. _____ Communicate a positive attitude about wearing official dress.

7. _____ Wear appropriate clothing to all events.

8. _____ Conduct myself in an appropriate manner at FFA events and outside FFA.

9. _____ Treat all members equally.

10. _____ Step out of my comfort zone.

11. _____ Provide constructive criticism for my teammates and fellow members.

12._____ Member focused attitude/actions.

13. _____ Guaranteed incentives for member participation.

14. _____ Get members to buy-in.

I have read, studied and understand the intent and the spirit of the three areas to our chapter officer team’s success. I will commit to modeling the three areas of success. I understand that failure to do so may result in limitations being set my roles as a/an ______FFA officer and/or possible removal from office.

Officer’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Ten Commandments for FFA Officers

1.  Thou shalt be prepared. Prepared to speak on FFA occasions and civic affairs.

2.  Thou shalt strive to develop public relations. I will be fair and honest with all my dealings with the public.

3.  Thou shalt strive to acquire a greater knowledge of the FFA and other organizations.

4.  Thou shalt evaluate oneself and accept challenge with determination.

5.  Thou shalt be courteous in all dealings with thy associates.

6.  Thou shalt be a gentleman/lady at all times, possessing such qualities as poise, confidence, neatness and cleanliness in mind as well as body.

7.  Thou shalt recognize individual differences and share responsibilities with others.

8.  Thou shalt keep informed on current affairs and strive to be able to carry on intelligent conversations.

9.  Thou shalt be optimistic in performing duties and be humble in carrying them out.

10.  Thou shalt have faith in peers and others and work with a trust in your teammates.

Officer’s Signature: ______Date: ______

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Boerne FFA Chapter Officer Candidate Application

Please rate this student in each of the following areas. Please be completely honest in your evaluation. Thiswill not be seen by the student or parent. Please complete and turn in to Mrs. Marsh’s box by April 1, 2014. Fold and put staple.

Student’s Name:______

Teacher’s Name:______

Signature: ______

Comments: Please justify the above ratings, especially excellent and poor rating.

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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

Boerne FFA Chapter Officer Candidate Application

Please rate this student in each of the following areas. Please be completely honest in your evaluation. Thiswill not be seen by the student or parent. Please complete and turn in to Mrs. Marsh’s box by April 1, 2014. Fold and put staple.

Student’s Name:______

Teacher’s Name:______

Signature: ______

Comments: Please justify the above ratings, especially excellent and poor rating.

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Study Guide

Test April 8 @ 7:45 AM in Mrs. Marsh’s room.

FFA official manual: For the newest manual the pages are: 14-17, 19-24, The FFA Creed (in between p. 32-33), 40-44.

Yellow Parli Pro Guide (Basic Parliamentary Procedure operations)

Texas FFA Study Guide: http://texasffa.org/docs/2012%20District%20Officer%20Candidate%20Study%20Guide.pdf