Purpose:
The California Association FFA sends delegates to National FFA Convention annually to serve as the voice for the state's entire membership in matters of organizational business.
Cost:
The cost varies year to year. Students are expected to travel as part of the California State Organized trip to convention. The cost is approximately $1,200 (based on typical trip prices)
Please do not send money with the application. The registration fee should be sent with your chapter's general National Convention registration.
Eligibility:
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Hold the Chapter FFA Degree at the time application is made.
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Be a junior or senior in high school at the time of service as a national convention delegate.
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Be an FFA member in good standing with the state association at both the time of application and the time of service.
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Agree to travel to and from the national convention as part of the state association's sponsored trip, at his/her own expense, without compensation or reimbursement from the state organization.
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Attend the state leadership conference immediately preceding the national convention at which the student proposes to serve as a delegate.
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Agree to participate, at his/her own expense, in the National Delegate Training held shortly before the national convention where he/she shall serve as a delegate.
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Agree to have no other activities while back at National Convention that would conflict with your duties as a National Delegate. This includes participation in a national Career Development Event or Leadership Development Event.
How to Apply:
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Complete the entire California State FFA National Delegate Application and submit online.
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Upload the Medical Release Waiver and Signature Page to the online application.
Due Date:
The application and accompanying information MUST be submitted by June 1