Iowa FFA Association



1104900971550FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through Agricultural Education.00FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through Agricultural Education.11430000Iowa FFA AssociationFFA Enrichment Center1055 SW Prairie Trail ParkwayAnkeny, Iowa 5002300Iowa FFA AssociationFFA Enrichment Center1055 SW Prairie Trail ParkwayAnkeny, Iowa 50023Dear Southwest District FFA Officer Candidate,Congratulations on taking the initiative to apply for a district office in the Iowa FFA Association. Serving the members of the Southwest District can be a rewarding as well as an invigorating experience as your team will overcome challenges and develop each of your potential for premier leadership. The following is a description of how the election process works:1. Complete the attached application. Applications can also be found on the Southwest District FFA website at One paper copy should be postmarked and sent to the following address no later than February 2, 2015:Logan M. BauerIowa FFA Enrichment Center1055 SW Prairie Trail ParkwayAnkeny, Iowa 500232. Interviews will be held on February 11, 2015 at the Adair High School.3. The interview will consist of a short knowledge quiz, a personal interview round, and a team-playing scenario.4. The ballot will be announced night of the interviews.5. Students placed on the ballot or nominated from the floor will present a speech, no longer than two minutes at the Southwest District FFA Convention. They will also answer two questions with a limited answer time of one minute per question. 6. The 2015- 2016 District FFA officer team will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015 Southwest District FFA Convention scheduled for March 7th at IKM- Manning High School.It is important to realize that the interview and election process is extremely challenging and is intended to result in a team that will work and learn together. Regardless of the outcome of this process it is important for each individual to benefit the interview experience, in addition to the fact that you applied for this office to serve the members. Even if not elected, remember, you are still part of the FFA and can continue to make a lasting-impact in your local chapters.If at any point in this process concern or question arises, please feel free to contact me, and I will do my best to serve the situation.Sincerely,Logan M. BauerSouthwest State Vice-President Iowa FFA AssociationFFA Enrichment Center1055 SW Prairie Trail ParkwayAnkeny, Iowa 50023Cell Phone?: (712-304-1447 Email: lbauer@ 2015-16 Southwest DistrictFFA Officer ApplicationName: _____________________________________________FFA Chapter: _______________________________________School Post Office: _________________________________Complete Home Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________Home Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________Years of Ag Ed Completed: Years of Active FFA Membership: Grade in High School: _Date Greenhand Degree Received: Date Chapter Degree Received: Date Iowa FFA Degree Received: I. Current Supervised Agricultural Experience ProgramProductive Enterprise, Ag Placement, or Agribusiness OwnershipYearII. FFA ActivitiesA. Offices Held in FFAChapterDistrictStateMonths ServedB. FFA Leadership ActivitiesChapterDistrictStateInvolvementC. FFA Cooperative ActivitiesScopeDutiesD. FFA AwardsChapterDistrictStateNationalI. School and Community Leadership ActivitiesActivityLocalDistrictStateNationalOffice Desired: First Choice _______________Second Choice _______________Will you accept nomination for any other office?_____Yes_____NoList Top Five Overall Qualifications for District Office1.2.3.4.5.Respond to Each Question in 150 Words or LessDescribe a situation when you have been a member of a team and your role on that team.Explain why you desire to be a district officer.If elected to District Office, I will:YesNoAttend the Spring State Leadership Conference for District OfficersAttend the District Breakout Session at State Leadership ConferenceAttend the District Leadership Camp for Chapter OfficersBe at all District Career Development EventsAttend the Fall State Leadership Conference for District OfficersAttend the Greenhand Fire-UpHelp prepare and attend District ConventionBe at various meetings throughout the yearTo be completed by the advisorPlease honestly rate the above student on the following characteristics:Circle the appropriate rating – 1 poor to 10 exceptional.Responsible12345678910Team Player12345678910Critical Thinking12345678910Listener12345678910Follow Through12345678910Assertiveness12345678910If elected to an office, I will have the time to devote to the items listed above; fulfill the responsibilities of this office, which includes special team building and personal development conferences.Signed: Date:____________________As a parent/guardian of this candidate, I agree to support his/her candidacy to serve as a Southwest District FFA officer. If my son/daughter is elected, I will provide the cooperation and encouragement necessary for him/her to effectively serve the Southwest District of the Iowa FFA Association.Signed: Date: ____________________This candidate has our endorsement as a person of quality, integrity, character, and high ethical standards which would qualify the candidate, if elected, to serve as an officer of the Southwest District of the Iowa FFA Association. _____________________________ FFA Advisor School AdministratorApplications are due postmarked to District Advisor on or before February 2 , 2015, at the following address:Logan M. BauerIowa FFA Enrichment Center1055 SW Prairie Trail ParkwayAnkeny, Iowa 50023 ................
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