The Woodlands FFA Chapter Officer Application

(Applications are due by April 14th)

Steps in running for a FFA Chapter Office

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

2. Submit a completed application with all appropriate signatures to Mrs. Kmiecik before the due date.

3. The new slate of officers will be installed, during the Chapter Banquet, using the officer installation ceremonies outlined in the Official FFA Manual. All new officers must be present for the installation ceremony.

4. Officers are asked to bring refreshments to one Chapter meeting through the year. This will entail no more than two dozen cookies (or whatever you choose) and a two liter bottle of soda or juice.

5. It should be understood that Chapter officers are role models for other Chapter members – your participation in Chapter activities, community service, CDEs, and Proficiency Applications sets the tone for the rest of the Chapters positive behavior, both in and out of the classroom, is expected of Chapter Officers at all times.

The Woodlands FFA Officer Application

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Current GPA: ______Age: ______

Current Grade Level: ______

Classes failed this year: ______

FFA Activities

Have you ever held an FFA office in high school? Yes No

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 Experience: Yes No

Describe your Experience: ______

Highest FFA Degree you would like to earn? ______

Your highest goal of achievement desired in the FFA? ______

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Describe you SAE Project(s):

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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

Other Offices held: ______Year: ______

Member of: ______

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Your overall grade average this year: ______(all subjects)

Do you plan to run/or already hold an officer position with another school organization? If yes, please list organization and describe how you will deal with scheduling conflicts between the two organizations. ______

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OTHER

Do you hold a job? Yes No

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

Will you be able to attend evening meetings and noon officer meetings? Yes No

Do you play a sport? Yes No

Will this prevent your participation in officer related activities, keeping in mind that all effort is made to not conflict with sports activities? Yes No

Are you willing to provide refreshments for one meeting throughout the year? Yes No

Are you willing to fill out all necessary reports, including Secretary Minutes and news articles (reporter)? Yes No

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

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 Night at Main Event, Barn Clean up, etc.______

Explain how you feel that you helped make the Officer team a strong and efficient team. ______

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List your first, second and third choices for office.

1st ______2nd ______3rd ______

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.