​Student Leadership is the heart of our organization. Officer teams and committees at the chapter, sectional, regional, state and national level lead the organization and drive change.

Officer Applications

There are many different types of offices available to our members, some hold certain qualifications so please make sure you fulfill all requirements by checking in with an adviser.​ All offices hold one requirement be meant and that is to be in FFA by having at least one Ag class.

Greenhand Office

In order to become a green hand officer a member must be a freshman on their first year in Ag. Our officers are expected to participate in events and even host their own meeting in spring. The green hand adviser is Ms. Smith located in room 705. Applications are available during fall.

Chapter Officer 

Firebaugh FFA Chapter officers must hold a chapter degree or be on the direction of holding in their year of service. These officers must attend weekly meetings and host monthly ones for local members. The chapter officer adviser is Mr. Lieb in room 701. Applications are currently available and will be followed by an interview then installation in late Spring.

    Chapter Office Application
    The following should be answered in ​list, the suggested amount can be found in the question bubble.
President
1.      Preside over meetings.
2.      Appoint Committees
3.      Coordinate and plan the activities of the chapter.
4.      Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.
5.      Responsible for planning an agenda for all meetings or executive committee   
meetings.
6.      Must spearhead FFA involvement at school activities.
7.          Responsible for the organization and completion of national report or 
application for chapter recognition.​


Secretary
1.      Prepare and post the agendas for all meetings.
2.      Prepare minutes of the meeting.
3.      Responsible for all chapter correspondence.
4.      Maintain member attendance.
5.      Keep records on chapter point system.
6.      Responsible for invitations, programs, and thank you letters.
7.      Maintain a secretary’s book of records.
8.      Must submit for the Secretary’s Book State Recognition
9.          Responsible for submitting State Reports for chapter recognition.
10.     Record minutes at all Executive Finance Committee Meetings.​
Vice- President
1.      Assume duties of the president if necessary.
2.      Develop and Update the Program of Activities.
3.      Work closely with the president in meeting chapter goals.
4.      Coordinate all committee work.
5.      Responsible for all joint activities and cooperative activities and events.
Treasurer
1.      Record, receive, and deposit FFA funds
2.      Present treasurer's report at meeting
3.      Keep records on all fund raisers
4.      Send out invoices as needed to collect chapter funds.
5.          Must organize and keep records of the chapter’s meat sale.
6.       Serve as Chair of the Executive Finance Committee.

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Sentinel
1.      Assist the president in maintaining order.
2.      Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment, and supplies in proper condition.
3.      Welcome guests and visitors.
4.      Keep the meeting room comfortable.
5.      Take charge of candidates during degree ceremonies
6.      Assist with special features and refreshments.
7.      In charge of recreational activities and events.
8.              Responsible for courtesy corps during banquet.
Reporter
1.      Prepare, write and submit articles to local newspaper on all chapter activities.
2.      Send news release to the local radio station
3.      Publish chapter newsletter
4.      Take chapter photographs of all events.
5.      Send articles to the newspaper.
6.      Send articles and photographs to the FFA New Horizon and CA Newsletter.
7.      Prepare and send news releases
8.      Plan newspaper and radio releases during National FFA Week
9.      Prepare displays for school
10.      Prepare an orientation program for the middle school classes about FFA.
Historian
1.    Develop and maintain the chapter scrapbook.
2.    Research and prepare chapter History
3.    Submit history and stories to the media.
4.    Responsible for keeping all Social Media updated.
5.    Must keep the chapter website updated.
6.    Assist the Reporter with any needs.