Washington FFA Engagement Taskforce Student Member Application

Washington has established a Student Engagement Taskforce to assess current situations and develop strategic recommendations to enhance the support, welcome, engagement, and growth focus of agricultural education and FFA in Washington State. Our vision, mission, and values guide our work.

Opportunity:

During the 2025-2026 school year, we will elect two positions. One position will be elected for a 1-year term, and one position will be elected for a 2-year term. Each year, we will open one 2-year term. We encourage seniors to apply for the 1-year term, and all others to apply for the 2-year term.

Requirements to be a student representative on the taskforce:

Be an active high school FFA member
Have been an FFA member for at least one year
Have participated in at least two FFA events above the chapter level
Have a deep commitment to growing Washington FFA to be a more supportive, welcoming, engaging, and growth-focused organization

Commitment to serve as a taskforce student representative:

Fulfill your designated term for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year.
Attend four taskforce meetings during the year - meetings will be held virtually (meeting dates will be set by the taskforce once student representatives are selected)
Provide feedback and insight on proposals through email or other forms of written communication
Uphold the FFA Code of Conduct

To apply to be a student representative, please complete the application by Friday, October 17, 2025. As part of the application, please include a letter of recommendation from your FFA advisor and have you and your parent/guardian sign off on the agreement provided in the application. Students will be notified if they have been selected for an interview by Michael Ramirez-Martinez, Engagement Taskforce Member, and interviews will be held virtually from November 6-10.

If you have any questions, please contact Tamara Whitcomb, WA FFA Executive Director at tamara@washingtonffa.org

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

FFA Chapter*

FFA District*

Student Email*

example@example.com

Student Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Advisor Name*

First NameLast Name

Advisor Email*

example@example.com

What year are you in school?*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior

What term are you applying for?*

1 Year Term2 Year Term

How many years have you been in FFA?*

List the FFA activities you have participated in above the chapter level. Include the name of the activity and the year you participated (For example: State FFA Convention - 2025).*

Why do you want to serve as a member of the Washington FFA Engagement Taskforce?*

How can the Engagement Taskforce help the Washington FFA Association engage students and chapters in individualized experiences to feel actively involved, respected, and valued?*

Attach a recommendation from your FFA Advisor.*

Student Signature By signing below, I agree that I am interested in serving as a student representative on the FFA Engagement Taskforce. I believe I meet the qualifications and will represent Washington FFA with the highest level of professionalism and maturity, and will uphold the agreements and responsibilities of the Association outlined in the Guidebook and Constitution & Bylaws.*

Parent Signature By signing below, I/we approve of our student running for and serving as a student representative on the FFA Engagement Taskforce. I/we believe this student meets the qualifications and will represent Washington FFA with the highest level of professionalism and maturity, and will uphold the agreements and responsibilities of the Association outlined in the Guidebook and Constitution & Bylaws.*