Qualifications and Prerequisites
Chapter FFA officers are required to perform on a vigorous and continuous basis. Therefore, it is necessary that those who aspire to become officers are highly qualified, able, and willing to perform. Please read and study the major qualifications and prerequisites carefully. When you are fully convinced that, if elected, you will without any reservations be fully able to carry out the roles and responsibilities of being a Chapter FFA Officer, then sign and return one copy of this application to your chapter advisor by the due date. A sample resume is attached for the candidate's reference.
Please make sure you meet all requirements below of the Allentown FFA Bylaws (Section V, Article C):
"To evaluate a candidate’s character, the Allentown FFA uses two forms of input: first, school disciplinary records are reviewed; second, teacher recommendations regarding a candidate’s character and leadership abilities are reviewed. Candidates, like members, may have no more than 4 tardies to school/class per school year and no more than 5 demerits per school year nor any Honor Code Level 2 Violations (if a Level 1 is on the record – you must have one year with no violations), HIB Level 2 Violations (if a Level 1 is on the record – you must have one year with no violations) ISS or OSS on their discipline record. Character is based upon integrity – having no recorded incidents of cheating or intentional dishonesty. It also incorporates positive behavior – no record of skipping classes or of violating school regulations, and no record of civil offenses in the community. Character is also measured by cooperation – willing to assist classmates, faculty, etc., with courtesy and respect for others. Lastly, character considers ethics – wanting to do the “right” thing; having a positive work ethic that is demonstrated over a period of time. All candidates will be evaluated on the same standards of character that current members are held to."
In order for present and future members of the Chapter Officer team to have an understanding of the role of Chapter Officers, the following major areas of responsibility are assumed by all elected Chapter Officers:
1. The Chapter Officer shall be a member of the Chapter Executive Committee which fulfills the specified functions of governance of the FFA Chapter.
2. The Chapter Officer shall execute the Chapter FFA Program of Activities and shall assist members at FFA functions and activities.
3. The Chapter officer motivates, inspires and encourages FFA members to participate in Agricultural Education and FFA programs to assist the member in their advancement of agricultural knowledge and development of potential leadership abilities.
4. The Chapter officer shall maintain positive relations with members, the school district, the agribusiness sector, the public and others interested in agricultural education.
5. The Chapter officer shall project a positive image as a leader among American youth representing those qualities FFA members and society in general accept as a life style role model.