Congratulations on your decision to run for State FFA Office. This page is designed to inform you of the nominating committee process, as well as the types of scenarios you should be prepared for during the interview phase. Should you have any questions, please contact the State FFA Office.
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There will be a mandatory nominating committee meeting on Sunday, March 7th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Bristol County Agricultural High School, in Dighton. All candidates and committee members must attend. The written exam, personal interviews and/or group interviews will be conducted at this time. Additional information with event directions and what to prepare for will be sent to all candidates by February 15th. The remaining interviews will be conducted beginning at 6:00 PM on March 17th in Sturbridge. MA FFA will provide lodging for Tuesday evening, and breakfast Wednesday morning. Students will be roomed in quads. Private rooms will be at your own expense. Please review the draft convention schedule for a list of interview times and locations.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee is tasked with recommending the slate of officers to serve the State Association for the upcoming year. Their job is to evaluate applications, conduct interviews and give a report to the Official State FFA Convention Delegates. The Committee consists of chapter FFA members, FFA Alumni, FFA Advisors, the immediate Past State FFA President, as well as an out of state FFA Officer.
The Nominating Committee is empowered by the State FFA Advisor to decide the specific time and location of individual officer interviews, held within the time frame published in the State FFA Convention Schedule. All officer candidates must report to the room indicated on the Convention Schedule to await instructions and interview times from the Nominating Committee.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM
All officer candidates are required to complete a general knowledge exam. Questions on the exam are drawn from the Official FFA Manual and Student Handbook, as well as current local, state and national news events that pertain to agriculture. Multiple choice, fill in the blank and essay style questions may be asked.
INTERVIEWS
The Nominating Committee will decide the type of interviews used to select the slate of officers. Potential interviews include, but are not limited to, personal, one-on-one, group and scenario. All officer candidates are required to complete all interviews requested by the Nominating Committee.
APPLICATION
All officer candidates must submit a complete State Officer Application by February 1st. The application must be typed and include all requested signatures. In addition, candidates must submit the original signed copy of the State Officer Ethics & Contract.
OFFICER TRAINING
All newly elected officers are required to stay one extra night immediately following the convention in order to begin officer orientation and training. As such, all candidates, regardless of age, must submit a permission slip from a parent or guardian granting permission to stay the additional night should they be elected. The State Association will pay for hotel accommodations and meals for this night. Transportation from the hotel to home is the responsibility of the student.