What do I do to run for an office?

• Sign up in the office
  

• Must have 4 current officers sign a paper written by yourself with the top ten reasons you want to become and officer of the Barbers Hill FFA Chapter.   
  

• Have to go though an interview.  The interview will be  after school.
  

• Also, you are going to be required to take a  test that the Advisors will make up that is going to consist of parliamentary procedure, general agriculture and FFA manual questions.  This will also take place  after school.   Again, these questions will come from the site listed above.
  

• Chapter elections will be during Ag classes. 
  

• The candidates will be posted prior to the FFA Banquet. Officer positions will be announced at the end of the FFA Banquet   
  

President (must be a Junior or Senior), VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel, Student Advisor, etc

What is required of me?

Complete 2 semesters of AG SC prior to holding office

Be a dues member of the Texas FFA

Organize/Hold FFA meetings

Attend 75% of FFA Officer meetings

Set Program of Activities (at summer meeting)

Attend State FFA Convention in July

Attend District/Area Conventions

Maintain responsibilities of office elected (see chapter handbook)

Maintain a positive attitude at all times.

Sale 10 or more items in each fundraiser and promote its purpose to assist in your travel expenses for the year.

Be prepared to fulfill functions of the chapter needs, formulating mailouts, advertisements, working with the

  Young Farmers, assisting with show details, etc.

Be ready to make a difference in your community and school.

What are the rewards?

Active involvement in setting policy and standards for the Agriculture Science Department and the FFA

Paid travel all over Texas

Earn scholarships!

Great Resume builder

Excellent references

Networking connections between other schools and members

Develop leadership skills-become a stronger speaker, learn how to run an organization

Be a leader in the largest youth organization in the world-the FFA

Develop lifelong friends across Texas through travel and conventions

Travel to Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Marcos, Stephenville, Huntsville, and many other places across the state

Have fun and spend quality time with your FFA Advisors!

Why become a Barbers Hill High School FFA Officer….

• Be a leader in your school.
  

• Gain valuable career skills.
  

• Help recruit the next generation of BH FFA members.
  

• Show your pride in Barbers Hill High School and the FFA.
  

Sign up Today

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