FFA

Chapter

Leadership & Officers

Chapter Leadership

• What is leadership?– Definition: Influence– What does influence look like in our chapter?– What can you do to influence your chapter

and community?

Chapter Leadership

• One way to lead in the chapter is by serving as a chapter officer

• Officers are elected on a yearly (annual) bases

General duties expected of all officers.• 1. genuine desire to be a part of a leadership team.

• 2. A willingness to accept responsibility

• 3. A sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals.

• 4. A commitment to lead by example

• 5. Knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state, and national FFA constitution, bylaws and programs.

• 6. A working knowledge of parliamentary procedure.

• 7. The ability to memorize official ceremonies

» There are 7 general duties expected of all officers.

Mid-Buchanan FFA Chapter Officers

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Reporter

• Sentinel

• Advisor

President

• Preside over meeting

• Appoint committees

• Coordinate Activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress

• Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions

Vice President• Assume all duties of President if necessary.• Develop POA committees and serve as an

ex-officio non-voting members of all committees.

• Coordinate committee work• Work closely with the president and advisor

to assess progress of meeting the chapters goals.

Secretary• Prepare and post agenda for each

meeting.

• Prepare and present minutes of each chapter meeting.

• Responsible for chapter correspondence.

• Maintain membership attendance and activity records.

Treasurer

• Record FFA funds and issue receipts.

• Present a monthly treasurers report to the chapter.

• Collects dues and special assessments.

• Serve as chairperson of the finance committee.

Reporter• Serve as chairperson of the Public Relations

Committee.• Release News and information to the local

and regional news media.• Publish a chapter newsletter and assist the

advisor in updating the chapter webpage.• Prepare and maintain the chapter scrapbook.• Serve as chapter photographer.

Sentinel

• Assist the President in maintaining order.

• Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.

• Welcome guest and visitors.

• Assist with special features.

Advisor• Supervise chapter activities year-round.• Inform prospective students about the FFA• Instruct student in leadership and personal

development.• Build school and community support for the

program.• Encourage involvement of chapter members in all

activities. • Prepare students for involvement in career

development events (CDEs) and leadership programs.

Additional Possible Officers• Historian – Assist the Reporter in proving

photography for the chapter

• Parliamentarian – Serve as a participant or an ex-officio member of the conduct of meeting committee.

• Chaplain – Conduct reflection services at summer retreats, camps, and conferences.

All officers make a commitment to lead by example.

• President• Vice President• Secretary• Treasurer• Reporter• Sentinel• Advisor

• Do you have to hold a chapter office to provide leadership in our chapter?

• How can you serve as a leader in your chapter without being a chapter officer?