Gillett FFA Officer

ApplicationCongratulations on deciding to run for an FFA officer position! It is a great show of your leadership skills and initiative to serve others. Here are the important details to know regarding running for an officer position.

A completed application AND resume are due on April 17 to Ms. Claflin at the end of the school day. Example resumes are available from Ms. Claflin.

Please create a 1-page 8.5x11 biography sheet to turn in with your application. These will be shared with the nominating committee and chapter members by placing on the wall outside the Ag room. It should include the following:

o Your nameo Your current gradeo A picture of yourselfo Answers to the following questions:

Why I want to serve as a Gillett FFA Officer? Why do you think others should join FFA? Favorite FFA memory? Other sports, extracurricular activities, jobs? What is your Supervised Agricultural Experience program? If you could be any piece of farm equipment, what would you be and

why? After you submit your materials, you will be interviewed by a nominating

committee consisting of FFA Alumni members and retiring officers on a date to be determined. This is an approximately 10-minute interview that lets the committee get to know you better. You need official dress for this.

You will find out if you received an officer position prior to the FFA banquet. However, the positions of the new officer team will be a surprise until revealed at the banquet on May 4.

Timeline Applications/resume/posters due to Ms. Claflin – April 17 Chapter voting – April 22-25 (it will be a blind ballot, but each member has to give Ms. Claflin

their ballots in a sealed envelope and check-in to prevent multiple ballots per member) Interviews with nominating committee – TBD Results of election process – Week prior to banquet Announcement of officers – May 4 at banquet

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ApplicationPlease ask Ms. Claflin if you have any questions! Good luck!

NAME: ____________________________________ AGE: ___________ GRADE: __________

1. Rank the officer positions, one being your first choice, then 2, 3 etc. If you do not want to be cast for a position, please leave it blank.

____ President____ Vice President ____ Secretary____ Treasurer____ Reporter____ Sentinel

2. Describe why you are a good candidate for an FFA officer position.

3. Please list as many of the FFA activities as possible that you have been involved in over your years of membership.

FFA ActivitiesLevel of participation

Chapter District/Sectional State National

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4. Describe your Supervised Agricultural Experience.

5. Describe your strengths that you bring to the officer team.

6. Describe your weaknesses that you bring to the officer team.

7. List all other commitments you have for the next year. (ie: sports, jobs, other organizations, etc)

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Officer Candidate Statement of ResponsibilitiesName: __________________________________________

STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST INITIALIZE EACH ITEM AFTER IT IS READ!

Candidate Initials Guardian InitialsI will conduct myself at all times to be a credit to myself, my family, the school, my chapter, and the National FFA Organizaiton.

I will dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

I will participate in all FFA activities and be on time. I will notify the FFA advisor or chapter president of not being able to attend an activity before the activity takes place.

I will act in a responsible and appropriate manner at all times.

I will abide by the eligibility guidelines set forth by the Gillett School District as outlined in the student handbook.

I will not be convicted of any law violations (theft, drug use, drinking, etc.)

I will be enrolled in an agricultural education class or take an independent agriculture class all school year.

I will attend all officer and chapter meetings throughout the year.

I will display a genuine teamwork attitude with all fellow officers and members.

I will maintain passing grades in all my classes during the 2012-13 school year.

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ApplicationBy signing below, I am acknowledging that ______________________________ (candidate’s name) is seeking an office with the Gillett FFA. I understand the responsibilities and expectations, as well as the consequences for not fulfilling them or breaking them may result in termination from office.

___________________________________________________________________ ____________Candidate’s signature Date

___________________________________________________________________ ____________Parent/Guardian’s signature Date

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