Dear FFA Members and Parents,

Congratulations on reaching this point in your FFA career. We applaud you and appreciate your dedication to FFA. This document contains the information necessary to apply for a position as an Alaska FFA State Officer! Please review the application closely – not only to fully complete the application, but also to understand the expectations and responsibilities of a State officer. The position of State office is an honor that we expect you to take very seriously. The role of a State officer is rigorous and extensive. As a State officer, you will be expected to execute the State FFA Program of Activities (including conducting District Leadership Schools; advocating for agriculture, FFA, and agricultural education; working closely with stakeholders and sponsors; attending leadership training & planning meetings; and (planning and executing the Alaska FFA State Convention) and receive the proper training to accomplish such activities. All officers are expected to be active members of their chapter and to help the chapters of Alaska execute their own Program of Activities. State officers shall build and maintain close relationships with FFA members across Alaska, and help inspire, motivate, and educate them to participate in FFA and agricultural & natural resource education programs that will further their potential in premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. State officers will also be expected to, at all times, be a positive image for Alaska FFA and as a leader among American youth. On a more regular basis, State officers will be expected to respond to and participate in messaging, and emails with fellow State officers and State advisors. In addition, there will be frequent teleconferences State officers will be required to attend. The Alaska FFA Association assists with their jacket purchase and some travel expenses to and from each FFA event the State officer is required to attend. Often officers are asked to find their own means of transportation, in which case we will pay for fuel costs and housing when traveling for FFA. The only exception to this support from Alaska FFA is the trip to National FFA convention and State Officer Summit. We also encourage the State officers to assist in fundraising conducted by the association. The role of a State officer is not just work,but has many benefits. It leaves an individual with inseparable friendships, skills important for the rest of your life, and experiences you can’t find anywhere else. If you have any questions about the role and expectations of a State officer, please do not be afraid to contact the Alaska FFA State Association.

Take Care,

Kevin Fochs

Alaska State FFA Advisor

1509 S. Georgeson Dr.

Palmer, AK 99654

(907) 707-9710

Alaska FFA Year at a Glance (2019-2020)

Bold Items will be similar during 2020-2021 and require Attendance by State Officers. Dates include travel days

Some items are listed for informational purposes ie. Fairs, state officers are not required to attend but it would be rewarding to participate.

May 1-July31,2019	National Convention Housing Opens	National FFA

May 20-25	NAAE Region 1 conference	Fairbanks

June 3-June 7	BASE Camp State Officer Training	Fairbanks

May-Dec.	State Officer Sponsorship Visits	TBD

June 30-July 3	Checkpoint State Officer Training Camp	Canby, Oregon

July 15	National Band Chorus and Talent Applications Due	National FFA

July 20-25	State officers Summit Conference	Washington DC

July 22-Aug 2	CASE teacher training	Fairbanks

July 31	2018 Chapter Annual FFA report Due	Statewide National FFA

Aug 3-11	Tanana Fair	Fairbanks, AK

Aug.	Agriculture Farm Tour	Palmer

Aug 20-Sept 2	Alaska State Fair	Palmer

Sept 1	Dues Entry/Membership for 2019/20	Statewide

Sept. 27-28	District Leadership Training Leadership Friday evening CDE/LDE Saturday Morning	Interior District

Oct. 4-5	District Leadership Training Leadership Friday evening CDE/LDE Saturday Morning	Kenai District

Oct. 10-11	District Leadership Training Leadership Friday evening CDE/LDE Saturday Morning	MatSu District

Oct. 28-29	FFA National Delegate Meetings	Indianapolis, IN

Oct. 30-Nov. 1	National FFA Convention	Indianapolis, IN

Oct.	ACTE/AAANRE Conference	AACTE -Anchorage

Nov. 1	FFA Membership Final Rosters Due	Online

Nov 16	Blue & Gold Gala	Chena Hot Springs

Dec 3-6	NAAE Conference	Anaheim

Feb. 11-14, 2020	Alaska Grown Governor's Reception Legislative visit	Juneau

Feb. 14-16	Checkpoint State Officer Training	Palmer

Feb 22-29	National FFA Week	Nationwide

Jan 31-Feb 1	Kenai District Leadership CDE & LDE Events	Seward

Feb. 17 & Mar 20	MatSu District Leadership CDEs 1st date & LDEs 2nd date	Palmer

Feb. 29	Interior District Leadership CDE & LDE Events	Fairbanks

March 21-22	Officer State Convention Planning Mtg.	Palmer

March 10	State Degree Applications Due	Alaska FFA Shared Folder

March 16	State Convention REGISTRATION DUE	Online

March 16	State Officer Applications Due	Alaska FFA Shared Folder

March 27	Proficiency Award Applications Due	Alaska FFA Shared Folder

March 27	National Chapter Applications Due	Alaska FFA Shared Folder

April 1	Nominating committee Applications Due	Online

April 14-17	STATE CONVENTION	MatSu College

May 15	American FFA Degrees Due	Alaska FFA Shared Folder

June 15	Gold Winning National Proficiency & National Chapter Apps. Due	Alaska FFA Shared folder

Parent Information Sheet

Dear Parent(s),

First of all, we would like to express our gratitude and sincere respect toward you and your child. What your child has already given to the FFA organization up to this point has made a difference in the lives of many members and your support throughout their FFA career has made that possible. Becoming a State Officer requires a lot of time and dedication. While most of the efforts must come from your child, your support and understanding in their endeavors as well as our understanding of your child’s restrictions and availability is essential. In order for us to better understand your child’s situation and to assure you are aware of the commitment your child is making, we would like to ask you to please fill out the survey below. We appreciate your time and understanding. Once again, thank you for your continued support of your child throughout their FFA career. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Alaska FFA Association.

Kevin Fochs

Alaska State FFA Advisor

1509 S. Georgeson Road

Palmer, AK 99654

kfochs@alaska.edu

(907) 707-9710

I have read and understand the FFA events my child will be expected to attend ? Click here to enter yes or no.

I have read and understand the financial costs expected of my child? Yes/No Click here to enter yes or no.

I have read and understand the time commitment and expectations in being an FFA State Officer? Click here to enter yes or no.

I have discussed with my child their running for this position, the financial obligations, and the expected time commitment of a State Officer ? Click here to enter yes or no.

1. Has your child expressed interest in serving as a National Delegate? Click here to enter yes or no.

a. If so, do you understand the financial obligation of your child to attend National FFA Convention? Click here to enter yes or no.

b. Are you going to be assisting your child in these financial obligations? Click here to enter yes or no.

c. If no, does your child have the means to obtain these funds? Click here to enter yes or no.

2. Being a state officer requires a lot of travel. Does your child have a driver’s license? Click here to enter yes or no.

a. If so, do they have access to a vehicle? Yes/No

Parent Information Sheet continued

3. Are you comfortable with them driving or riding long distances to FFA events? Click here to enter yes or no

4. Does your family hold any religious or spiritual beliefs that may affect your child’s availability during the year? Click here to enter yes or no.

a. If so, please describe here: Click here to enter text.

5. Does your family have any vacations or other travel plans for the coming year that would conflict with officer responsibility? Click here to enter yes or no.

a. If so, what dates will your child be gone? Click here to enter text.

(Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Date)

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(Signature of Parent/Guardian) (Date)

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STATE OFFICER APPLICATION MATERIALS

The STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE application form must include the following:

Complete forms provided

You can utilize up to five pages to answer the ten application essay questions

Use a size 10 or 12 point font

All signatures must be included

Complete Parent Information

Complete Application Essay

Complete Participation Information

Complete Media information (including photo that can be used in press releases).

Read and Sign State Officer Personal Conduct Agreement

Transcript

TWO recommendations:

1 from your chapter advisor

1 from source other than your parents

(These recommendations must be sent in by the people writing them, DO NOT include them with your application)

Send to:

Alaska FFA Association

1509 S. Georgeson Road

Palmer, AK 99645

All State Officer applications must be in the FFA Association Office or submitted online in your chapter folder by 5 PM on March 16 --- NO faxes will be accepted

Mail to:	Alaska FFA Association

1509 S. Georgeson Road

Palmer, AK 99645

Any questions --- Call Kevin Fochs at (907) 746- 9499 or (907) 707-9710 or email kfochs@alaska.edu

Name of Applicant: Click here to enter yes or no. Click here to enter yes or no.	Date of Birth:Click here to enter yes or no.
Home Address: Click here to enter yes or no.	College or Other Address: Click here to enter yes or no.
Home Phone: Click here to enter yes or no.	Mobile Phone: Click here to enter yes or no.
Email: Click here to enter yes or no.	Current Year of Education Click here to enter yes or no.
Parent/Legal Guardian(s) Name(s): Click here to enter yes or no. Click here to enter yes or no.	FFA Chapter: Click here to enter yes or no.
Years of FFA Membership: Click here to enter yes or no.	Chapter Offices held: Click here to enter yes or no.
Have you received your State FFA degree? Yes or No Click here to enter yes or no. If not, will you receive it this convention? Yes or No Click here to enter yes or no.	FFA degrees received and the year you received them? Click here to enter yes or no.

Application Essay Questions

Please use a 10 or 12 font to complete the following questions and limit your responses for the following ten questions to five pages.

1) Why do you want to be an Alaska State Officer?Click here to enter yes or no.

2) What special qualities, talents and/or strengths would you bring to a State FFA Office?Click here to enter yes or no.

3) How will you make FFA a priority while attending school or working?Click here to enter yes or no.

4) What does “service” mean to you?Click here to enter yes or no.

5) What do you believe is the most important factor in team trust and functionality? Click here to enter yes or no.

6) List three significant leadership positions/experiences and what you have learned from each experience (all examples do not need to be FFA/AgEd related, these can include class offices, 4-H, sports, etc. . . .)

1.Click here to enter yes or no.

2.Click here to enter yes or no.

3.Click here to enter yes or no.

7) Describe three rewarding FFA/Agriculture & Natural Resource experiences. Why was each meaningful for you?

1Click here to enter yes or no..

2.Click here to enter yes or no.

3.Click here to enter yes or no.

8) Describe your SAE (goals, growth, how it relates to your future goals, etc.)Click here to enter yes or no.

9) Describe the five most important qualities an Alaska FFA State Officer should possess, and why?Click here to enter yes or no.

10) If you were elected to serve as a State Officer, what message would you want to share with Alaska FFA members? Why?Click here to enter yes or no.

Participation Information

Will you be attending the National FFA Convention?Click here to enter yes or no.

Will you be available to attend the State Officer Summit In Washington D.C.?Click here to enter yes or no.

Are you planning on attending a university if elected?Click here to enter yes or no.

By the signature below I understand and agree to devote the time needed to carry out the duties and obligations associated with being a state officer in Alaska.

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Applicant	Date	Parent or Legal Guardian

______________________________________ ____________ ___________________________________________

School Administrator Signature	Date	School Administrator (Printed Name)

______________________________________ ____________ ___________________________________________

Chapter Advisor Signature	Date	Chapter Advisor (Printed Name)

Media Information

Name:_Click here to enter yes or no.

School and FFA Chapter:Click here to enter yes or no.

Year in SchoolClick here to enter yes or no.:

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s):Click here to enter yes or no.

Permanent home address:	Click here to enter yes or no.

Click here to enter yes or no.

Click here to enter yes or no.

Frequently used phone number:	Click here to enter yes or no.

Local daily newspaper (if any) Name:	Click here to enter yes or no.

Address:	Click here to enter yes or no.

Click here to enter yes or no.

Local weekly newspaper (if any) Name:	Click here to enter yes or no.

Address:	Click here to enter yes or no.

IMPORTANT: Must attach a picture of yourself.

Return to: Alaska FFA Association

1509 S. Georgeson Road

Palmer, AK 99645

STATE OFFICER PERSONAL CONDUCT AGREEMENT

Applicant name: Click here to enter yes or no. Chapter: Click here to enter yes or no.

IF ELECTED TO A STATE OFFICE, I AGREE TO:

1. Conscientiously serve the Association and assist FFA members and chapters.

2. Set a positive example for members of the Alaska FFA Association as a good student, a good speaker, a a responsible and courteous person, and a good citizen.

3. Be neat in dress and personal appearance, always wearing FFA official dress on proper occasions.

4. Refrain from use of tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drugs, and profanity.

5. Not be involved in unsafe, irresponsible, unhealthy and/or illegal conduct.

6. Memorize my part for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, State FFA Degree Ceremony, Honorary FFA Degree Ceremony.

7. Represent the Alaska FFA Association creditably at chapter banquets, meetings and other gatherings when asked to do so.

8. Speak on behalf of the FFA as required and project a desirable image of FFA at all times.

9. Keep up to date with activities, maintain contact with chapters, members and friends of the FFA, and strive to know as many members as possible.

10. Thoroughly familiarize myself with the Official FFA Manual, State and National Constitutions, Parliamentary Procedure, the Alaska FFA Association Program of Activities, Association Policies and Procedures, and the total agricultural education program.

11. Encourage FFA members to take an active part in FFA, school and community affairs.

12. Strive to maintain a good working relationship between FFA, the state officer team and the public.

13. Strive to improve my leadership ability and give as much time as required to carry out my duties as a state officer during the year and strive to make state officer activities a priority over other events.

STATE OFFICER PERSONAL CONDUCT AGREEMENT (continued)

14. Be enthusiastic, speak well and clearly, and use proper grammar at all times.

15. Write thank you notes and other desirable correspondence in a timely manner.

16. Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in school.

17. Make FFA my #1 priority – which may require putting in additional work to maintain academic or work endeavors.

18. Serve as a member of the team, always maintaining a cooperative attitude and work in harmony with fellow FFA officers, and not knowingly engage in conversations detrimental to other FFA members, officers, and adults.

19. Be punctual and prepared for all assignments and activities.

20. Be aware of the importance of your role as a state officer and refrain from any public displays of affection if dating.

21. Use social media responsibly and in a manner that will reflect positively on the image of FFA and agriculture in Alaska.

By signature below, I acknowledge that I have read this State Officer Personal Conduct Agreement, understand the behavioral expectations of the office, agree to these behavioral expectations, and pledge to abide by them. Any infractions of this conduct agreement could result in limitations being set on my role as a state officer or possible removal from office by the State FFA Board of Directors.

Signature of Applicant: ________________________________________ Date _______________________