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Overview
This event is designed to stimulate the keeping of complete and accurate record of chapter's finances. Members and others may observe the record books maintained by the chapter treasurers.
District and State
(Please check with District Advisor for date of District Book Judging.)
Rules
Any form of the treasurer's record book may be used with the only restriction being that protective covers shall not be used on individual pages inside the record book. Protective covers are permitted on the cover however, covers will not be judged except to check for compliance with rule 7 below.
The record book shall be submitted to the District FFA Advisor at least two weeks before the date of the district event or at a time determined by the District FFA Advisor. Record books eligible for the state event shall be received by the state office 20 days before the State FFA Leadership Conference. They will be obtained from the district advisor.
Record books will be returned to the chapter at the district event, except for the top two books from each district that will advance to the state event. The two books qualifying for state will not be displayed at the District Convention.
Officer books may extend one additional day and not be penalized. (Example: January 1 to January 1) The record book shall cover one of the following time periods:
Current Fiscal Year (July 1-June 30)
Membership Year (December 1-November 30)
Calendar Year (January 1-December 31)
Event Year (February 1-January 31)
Current School Year (September 1-August 31)
Current Officer Year (May not be a full year)
Record books will be judged no later than the time of the district event. Comment sheets will be completed by judges to provide feedback for the chapter. Judges shall score the treasurer's record book on accuracy and completeness, not on the basis of volume.
The record book is completed in ink, typed, or computer generated.
The chapter name and the treasurer(s) name are on the cover.
Individual members' record and dues are paid.
Net Worth and Inventory Statements are included.
A projected budget is included.