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MEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL FFA OFFICER SELECTION PROCESS
2015-2016
The 2015-2016 Medford Officer selection process will have three components. The three components are
as follows: the nomination form, the resume and voting by the fellow members.
OFFICER NOMINATION APPLICATION
The nomination form is basically an intent to run for office. This form must be completed by the
member and his/her parent(s)/guardian in order for a candidate to run for office. The nomination form
(20 points) and resume (25 points) needs to be turned in to Mrs. Kopp by Monday, April 6th, 2015.
RESUME
There are many different types of resumes. Choose a style that bests fits you. The following
information should appear within your resume format (if applicable):
 Name
 Community activities
 Address
 Awards
 Phone number
 Honors
 Email address (if applicable)
 Reference List (can be on a second
page) with 3 people who could give
 Birth date
you a reference (these should not
 Grade level
be relation).
 Parent(s)’/guardian(s)’ names
o Be sure to include their
 Work experience
name, title/occupation,
 SAE information
address and phone number
 FFA activities
 School activities
Each candidate must turn in four copies of their resume and reference page. The resume portion
of the election process is worth 25 points. Resumes will be judged by three people and their point totals
will be averaged to get the final score. Resumes will be available for FFA members to review before
voting. Late resumes will result in an automatic 5 point deduction.
MEMBERSHIP VOTING
Membership voting will take place during the school day –homeroom. Candidate’s names will be
placed on a ballot in alphabetical order and members will be asked to vote for no more than 8 people. Can
only vote for a person once. Voters will consist of 8th through 12th grade FFA members. 1 Point per
vote.
FINAL SCORE
Officers will be elected by total points earned on the nomination form (20 points),
resume (25 points), and the total number of votes earned (point per vote). After the 8 top
point earners are selected, the 8 candidates will elect each other to their respective offices.
MEDFORD FFA OFFICER NOMINATION FORM
THIS NOMINATION FORM IS DUE TO THE FFA ADVISOR,
April 6th, 2015 by 3:30pm.
NAME OF NOMINEE _________________________________________________
YEAR IN SCHOOL __________
YEARS IN FFA _____________
PAST OFFICES HELD_________________________________________________
Officer position(s) that you would consider taking responsibility for. (Circle all)
President
Vice President
Secretary
Parliamentarian
Treasurer
Reporter
Sentinel
Historian
1.) Describe 3 leadership qualities you possess that would make you a successful officer
and a beneficial member to the rest of the officer team.
2.) What ideas do you have for activities, community service projects or fundraising
that will make the FFA chapter successful? How will these activities help the chapter
members?
3.) What qualities in other people do you find difficult or challenging to work with?
PARENT AND STUDENTS MUST INITIALIZE EACH ITEM AFTER IT IS READ.
PARENT STUDENT
I will conduct myself at all times in order to be a credit to
myself, my family, the school and the FFA Organization.
______ _______
I will dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
***Official Dress when required.
***Officer/chapter Shirt when required.
______ _______
I will participate in all FFA activities and be on time for them.
***I will notify the Advisor or Chapter President of
not being able to attend any activity or being late
before the activity takes place. Including sports conflicts.
______ _______
I will participate in the following FFA Officer Activities
______ _______
***FFA Banquet 2015 & 2016 in official dress
***Officer Training during the summer 2015
***Sectional Leadership Workshop September 2015
***212 or 360 Conferences Fall or Spring
(if I have not already attended in the past)
***Parliamentary Procedure Team or other speaking contest
(notification of speaking contest participation must be
made to the FFA Advisor two months before the
district contest)
***At least 2 alumni meetings
I will act in a responsible manner (ex. not endangering others
or their property)
I will speak appropriately on Facebook/Twitter/any other social
network site.
I will not be convicted of law violations (ex. theft, suspension
of license, drugs, drinking, etc.)
______ _______
______ _______
______ _______
I will lead by example in the classroom, community and at all events. ______ _______
I will be enrolled in/assigned to an agricultural class at least 1
Semester while in office (talk to Mrs. Kopp if there is a
scheduling issue)
______ _______
Applicants –
**The failure to follow the above agreement may lead to the termination of your
position as a Medford FFA Officer. The decision will be made after a conference with the
FFA advisor, and/or the FFA officer team, the officer, the principal and/or the parent(s).**
Being elected by your peer FFA members is an honor. Serving as a Medford
FFA Officer is a very rewarding experience for both the individual and the FFA chapter.
Your term will be an excellent opportunity to help your FFA chapter and for you to
develop as a person.
May this affiliation be beneficial to all. Thank you for your understanding and
cooperation.
Sincerely,
Lisa A. Kopp
Medford FFA Advisor
__________________________________________
Advisor’s Approval
_________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Approval
_________________________
Date
__________________________________________
Nominee’s Approval
_________________________
Date