Elsie Allen FFA
If you it, you can Ag-Chieve it!
Lupita
President
Classes: The agriculture class that I am currently enrolled in is Landscape and Design. I have taken Agricultural Earth Science, Agriculture Biology, and Floriculture.
FFA Involvement: I have been involved in FFA for Four years now. I served as the Chapter Secretary on the officer, attended conferences such as ALA/MFE, COLC, and State Convention. I have also competed in the sectional Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and have been actively participating in the FFA activities. I have also participated in a Parliamentary Procedure camp and the Sonoma County Fair's Junior Garden.
SAE's: I am going to be working with meat rabbits, which are shown at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
Future Plans: I plan to attend UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, or UC Merced, or Sacramento State in the Fall of 2016. I want to double major in Communications and in either AG Business or Political Science. After obtaining my Bachelors’ Degree, I plan to attend law school and receive my license to practice law.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Mariana
Vice President
Classes: The agriculture class I am enrolled in for the 2015-16 school year is Floriculture.
FFA Involvement: I have been involved in FFA the past two years. I’ve been Sentinel for the chapter officer team, attended Opening and Closing Contests, Attended conferences such at GLC, ALA/MFE, and COLC, attend most of the FFA events, and was involved in the Floral team.
SAE’s: The SAE I am currently working on is Market Hogs and Junior Garden.
Future Plans: I want to attend UC Davis or UC San Diego and major in Obstetrics and Gynaecology after high school.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Clara
Secretary
Classes: My class for the school year of 2015-16, Horticulture. I have also taken earth science, Agriculture Biology and veterinarian science in the past years.
FFA Involvement: My FFA Involvements include State Conference, Opening and Closing Ceremony, Redwood Empire Canned Food Drive, volunteering at the annual Farm Bureau Crab Feed, monthly FFA Meetings, and being a Sectional Delegate.
SAE: My projects include Junior Garden and raising rabbits for the Sonoma County Fair.
Future plans: I plan to attend the Santa Rosa Junior College then later transfer to Chico State.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Emily
Reporter
Classes: I have taken Agriculture Earth Science, Agriculture Biology, and Veterinary Science. This year I will be taking Landscape Design.
FFA Involvement : I have participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies since I was a Freshman. I have participated in The Crab Feed, Can Food Drive, Fresno State Conference, and FFA meeting . I was also delegate for State Conference and North Coast Region Meeting.
SAE’S: My SAE is Horticulture Exhibits.
Future Plans: I am planning on going to Santa Rosa Junior college once I have graduated high school. Following I will transfer to Chico State where I plan to major in Animal Science.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Jayden
Treasurer
Classes: For the year 2014-2015, I took AG Mechanics. For this year, I am taking AG Mechanics 2, AG Power Technology, and AG Biology.
FFA Involvement: I did the Opening and Closing Ceremony, AG Mechanics Team, FFA week, and FFA meetings.
SAE’s: My SAE for 2014-2015 was a Wine Barrel Fountain.
Future Plans: After High School my plan is to go into The United States Army and the go to college.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Alejandra
Sentinel
Classes: For the 2015-2016 school year, I am enrolled in Agriculture Biology.
FFA Involvement: I attended the Chapter FFA Meetings, the Opening and Closing Ceremony Competition, and the Best Informed Greenhand Competition.
SAE’s: The SAE that I am currently growing are pea plants in the school’s Greenhouse.
Future Plans: My future plans are to take classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College as I am attending high school. After high school my goal is to attend Harvard University to get my degree in Law.
elsieallenffa@gmail.com
Duties of the President:
-
Develop Agendas and preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.
-
Appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio (non-voting) member.
-
Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the Program of Activities.
-
Represent the chapter in public relations and official function.
Duties of the Vice President:
-
Assume all duties of the President if necessary.
-
Develop the Program of Activities and serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the POA committees.
-
Coordinate all committee work, and chapter award applications.
-
Work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals.
-
Establish and maintain a chapter resource file.
Duties of the Secretary:
-
Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting at least 2 days prior to all general meetings.
-
Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.
-
Place all committee reports in the designated area in the Official FFA Chapter Secretary’s Book.
-
Be responsible for chapter correspondence.
-
Have, on hand, for each meeting:
-
Official FFA Chapter Secretary’s Book including minutes of the previous meetings.
-
Copy of the Program of Activities including all standing and special committees.
-
Official FFA Manual and Student Handbook.
-
Copies of the chapter constitution and bylaws.
Duties of the Treasurer:
- Assist the FFA Advisors in directing the development of the school year budget.
- Receive, record, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
- Present monthly treasurer’s reports at chapter meetings.
- Collect dues and special assessments.
- Maintain a neat and accurate Official FFA Chapter Treasurer’s Book.
- Prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization in cooperation with the Secretary.
- Serve as chairperson of the earnings and savings committee.
Duties of the Reporter:
-
Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper, and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
-
Release news and information to local and regional news media.
-
Publish a monthly chapter newsletter.
-
Preside over the creation of the chapter scrapbook and/or its delegates.
-
Send local stories to area, district, and state reporters.
-
Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other publications.
-
Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
-
Serve as the chapter photographer.
Duties of the Sentinel:
-
Assist the president in maintaining order.
-
Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.
-
Welcome guests and visitors.
-
Maintain member attendance and activity records.
-
Keep the Point Awards System up-to-date.
-
Keep the meeting room comfortable.
-
Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
-
Assist with special features and refreshments.