Application for Ffa Chapter Office

FranklinCountyFFA Chapter Officer Application

Franklin County FFA Officer Application

(Applications are due by March 28th)

Steps in running for FFA Office at FCHS

1. Complete the attached officer application. It is highly suggested that you type your application. The form is on the website: and can be downloaded. The application is a word document.

2. Submit a completed application with all appropriate signatures to one of the agriculture teachers before the due date. When you submit your application, you will be given a study guide to prepare for the written exam.

3. On April 15th, a written exam about FFA will be given to all candidates. The written exams will be constructed, administered, and graded by the agriculture teachers. The results of the written examination will be given to nominating committee prior to each candidate’s interview.

4. A non-partisan nominating committee will select all officers. The committee will consist of the retiring senior FFA officers. The nominating committee may consist of outside members deemed qualified by the advisors. Outside members of this committee will be appointed by the advisors and their identity will not be released prior to the interviews.

5. The nominating committee shall interview each candidate. From the candidates interviewed, the committee will select and recommend a slate of officers to the membership of Franklin County High School FFA. This slate of officers is a recommendation of the nominating committee and must be approved by the membership with a majority vote. In the event that the slate of officer candidates is not approved by the membership, the nominating committee will reconvene.

6. The new slate of officers will be installed using the officer installation ceremonies outlined in the officer notebook and the Official FFA Manual. All new officers must be present for the installation ceremony.

7. All newly elected officers are required to attend the Franklin County FFA Officer Retreat. The retreat will be held in July. The date for the training will be released in May.

8. The President and Vice President will represent the chapter as voting delegates at the State FFA Convention to be held in April and are required to attend.

Study guides are given to each candidate upon turning in their applications.

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Current Grade: ______Age: ______

What are your future education and career goals? ______

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FFA Activities

Have you ever held an FFA office in high school? YesNo

If yes, office held: ______

If yes, what changes or improvements could you have personally made to better your Officer Team/FFA Chapter?

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Public Speaking: Yes NoYear(s)______

Highest FFA Degree you would like to earn? ______

Your highest goal of achievement desired in the FFA? ______

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SAE Projects:

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List all other special FFA activities such as any CDE’s and Livestock Shows

(Ex. Livestock Evaluation, Floriculture, Parliamentary Procedure, Showing Livestock)

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What leadership qualities do you hold that qualify you for an officer position?

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SCHOOL-CHURCH-COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

(Things other than FFA)

Member of / Offices Held (include year):______

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Number of failures in high school: ______

Your overall grade point average this year: ______(all subjects, 4.0 scale)

Do you plan to run/or already hold an officer position with another school organization? If yes, please list organization: ______

OTHER

Do you hold a public job? YesNo

If given prior notice will you be able to attend all officer meetings and activities? Yes No

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

Not all meetings are held during school. If our current club schedule gets changed for next year, we might have even more meetings after school. Will you be able to attend the after school and evening meetings?

YesNo

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

Do you play a sport? YesNo

Will this prevent your participation in officer related activities? Yes No

(If you answer Yes to this question, do not submit this application)

Will you be able to attend the Area II Region Rally in Covington in the Fall? Yes No

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

Will your FFA duties take precedence over all other activities? Yes No

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

If you are elected President or Vice President, will you be able to represent the Franklin County Chapter as a delegate at the State Convention next year?

YesNo

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

Will you demonstrate good sportsmanship if you are not elected or not elected to the office of your choice? Yes No

(If you answer No to this question, do not submit this application)

Previous Service to the FFA

If you served as an officer this past year,

How many Officer Meetings did you not attend? ______

Did you complete all requirements of that position? An example would be the Secretary, Treasurer, or Reporters Book. Yes No

How many FFA Meetings did you not attend? ______

How many after school activities or meetings did you attend? Examples are FFA Bowling Night, FFA Movie Night, Christmas Party, Young Farmers Equipment Auction, etc. ______

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List your first, second and third choices for office.

1st ______2nd ______3rd ______

Explain your reasoning for each answer: ______

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Would you serve in any office if elected? Yes No

In your own handwriting, write one paragraph telling why you want to be an FFA officer and what some of your goals are if elected.

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We commend you on choosing to apply for a chapter office. Being a FFA officer is a privilege and an honor. Each officer is responsible for representing FranklinCounty and the FFA. Each officer has duties they must fulfill as well as obligations that they are responsible for. As a member of an officer team, your duties and obligations affect the entire group and are necessary for the chapter’s success. By signing below, you acknowledge that you will accept the responsibilities of being an FFA officer and will do your best to uphold the ideals and principles of the FFA.

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date ______

I agree to help and support ______in their duties as an FFA officer.

(Applicant’s Name)

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______Date ______

All of the information contained in this application is complete and accurate.

Advisor’s Signature: ______Date______

Grade Sheet

(To be attached to Chapter Office Application)

Applicant’s Name: ______

1st Period Class: ______

Current Average in Class: ______Absences: ______Tardies: ______

Teacher’s Comments: ______

Teacher Signature: ______

2nd Period Class: ______

Current Average in Class: ______Absences: ______Tardies: ______

Teacher’s Comments: ______

Teacher Signature: ______

3rd Period Class: ______

Current Average in Class: ______Absences: ______Tardies: ______

Teacher’s Comments: ______

Teacher Signature: ______

4th Period Class: ______

Current Average in Class: ______Absences: ______Tardies: ______

Teacher’s Comments: ______

Teacher Signature: ______

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