New York State Association of FFA

So you want to be an officer?

  1. You must never forget that you have accepted a binding obligation and must fulfill every duty that has been assigned.
  2. You must be able to adjust yourself to any and all situations.
  3. You must be able to think on your feet.
  4. You must realize that as an officer remaining silent is often fully as important as speaking your thoughts.
  5. You must know the importance of sincere, mature courtesy.
  6. You must master a complete working knowledge of your organization both past and present.
  7. You must thoroughly acquaint yourself with the principles of parliamentary procedure and familiarize yourself with the operations of other major organizations.
  8. You must realize that your time must be willingly spent for the value of experience and service, rather than for monetary return.
  9. You must remember above all that in being an officer you are in no way set aside on your own private pedestal; rather, you are never more than one in the organization.

Who are Officers?
The Constitution provides for six line officers and ten district presidents. A president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, a reporter and sentinel are to be elected from the State at large. Each of the district presidents to be elected must reside in the district the member represents and will be elected by district delegates. Election to an office in the State Association is an honor attained by only a few members in the state each year. The achievement of this honor provides an opportunity for growth and self-development to a high degree. It also requires the assumption of many duties and responsibilities.

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control or supervise local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly
provided for in the state FFA constitution, bylaws or policies.