THE CANDIDATE WILL:
Comply with all instructions of the nominating committee including, but not limited to, being available to the nominating committee as directed; participate in all facets of the state officer selection--election process, and be prompt in all aspects of the procedure. Candidates will also respect restrictions of the selection process including adhering to interaction guidelines for candidates and committee members.
Minnesota FFA Officer Commitment
1. Be dedicated and committed to FFA and the total program of education in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources.
2. Be willing to commit the entire year to state officer activities.
3. Be willing and able to travel in serving the Minnesota FFA Association.
4. Continue to develop knowledge of agriculture, education in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, and of FFA; and keep myself up to date on current events.
5. Through preparation and practice, develop myself into an effective public speaker and project a desirable image of FFA at all times.
6. Regularly, and on time, write all letters, thank-you notes and other correspondence which are necessary and desirable.
7. Strive to improve my ability to carry on meaningful, personable and enjoyable conversations with individuals of all ages and walks of life; and work in harmony with fellow FFA officers, and not knowingly engage in conversations detrimental to other FFA members, officers and adults.
8. Accept and search out constructive criticism and evaluation of my total performance to evaluate, periodically, my personality and attitudes making every effort to improve myself.
9. Maintain and protect my health.
10. Treat all FFA members equally by not favoring one over another.
11. Conduct myself in a manner which commands respect without any display of superiority.
12. Avoid places or activities that in any way would raise questions as to one’s moral character or conduct.
13. Consider FFA officer activities to be my primary responsibility.
14. Use wholesome and appropriate language in all speeches and informal conversations.
15. Maintain proper dress and good grooming for all occasions.
16. Serve as a member of the team, always maintaining a cooperative attitude.
17. Be willing to take and follow instructions as directed by those responsible for Minnesota FFA Officers and state and national FFA programs.
18. Minnesota FFA encourages the State Officers to pursue their education at a post secondary institution, working diligently to maintain quality grades and be a positive role model for other students at the institution and to agricultural education students.
19. Committed to supporting Minnesota FFA and the following purposes of FFA:
(a) to be an integral component of instruction in agricultural education, including instruction relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources;
(b) to advance comprehensive agricultural education in the United States, including in public schools, by supporting contextual classroom and laboratory instruction and work-based experiential learning;
(c) to prepare students for successful entry into productive careers in fields relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources, including by connecting students to relevant postsecondary educational pathways and focusing on the complete delivery of classroom and laboratory instruction, work-based experiential learning, and leadership development;
(d) to be a resource and support organization that does not select, control, or supervise State association, local chapter, or individual member activities;
(5) to develop educational materials, programs, services, and events as a service to State and local agricultural education agencies;
(e) to seek and promote inclusion and diversity in its membership, leadership, and staff to reflect the belief of the FFA in the value of all human beings;
(f) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters and associations of those chapters in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States as such chapters and associations carry out agricultural education programs that are approved by States, territories, or possessions;
(g) to build character, and develop competent and assertive agricultural leadership;
(h) to increase awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture, food, and natural resources, and the way agriculture contributes to our well-being;
(i) to promote the intelligent choice and establishment of a career in fields relating to agriculture, food, and natural resources;
(j) to make available to State associations, local chapters, and members all official supplies, programs, services, and equipment of the FFA;
(k) to cooperate with others, including State boards and officials for career and technical education, in accomplishing these purposes; and
(l) to engage in other activities, consistent with these purposes, determined by the governing body to be for the best interests of the FFA.
The following are offenses that will cause dismissal from State FFA Office:
20. Any use of alcohol, and/or supply of alcohol to members or others. State FFA officers will forego all alcohol from the day the officer is elected until he/she installs a new state officer. This means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days. This means anywhere within the United States and any International travel.
21. Any use and/or supply of controlled substances (drugs), that is not under the direction of a physician. In addition, any use of tobacco. Tobacco-related products or vaping is prohibited.
22. Participation in any illicit or promiscuous acts.
23. Commission of any felony against the laws of State or Nation.
24. Other violations of codes of ethics and responsible behavior so identified that may be acted upon by individual State FFA Adult Board.
The above apply to any FFA activity (official or unofficial) or membership involvement by the State FFA Officers, individually or as a group. If any of the above violations occur, the state officer or officers will be asked to appear before the entire State FFA Adult Board to give a complete explanation of the incident which occurred. The State FFA Adult Board will then rule on a dismissal of the officer or officers involved.
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