Pinedale Ffa Officer Application

ROY HIGH NHS OFFICER APPLICATION

2016-2017

APPLICATIONS DUE:May 3rd 2016 (Tuesday)

Applicant’s Name: ___

Current Year in School: ______

Cumulative GPA: ______Last Term GPA: __

Written Application

Please answer each of the following questions. Be prepared to discuss these questions if the advisor and faculty council deems an interview as necessary.

1. How many years have you been a NHS member?

1. Describe your involvement in NHS.

1. List your participation in other school and community activities besides NHS. (Include major activities, organizations you belong to, offices held, awards or honors received.)

1. What does NHS mean to you?

1. What leadership qualities of yours will benefit the chapter?

1. What changes do you want to see in the chapter this coming year?

1. What will be your number one goal as a chapter officer? Why?

1. Responsibilities you feel qualified to carry out as an officer in NHS.

1. Which officer position do you feel most qualified for and why?

1. If you do not get one of the position listed above, would you fulfill the duties of another position? What other positions do you feel qualified for and why?

THE ROY HIGH NHS

CHAPTER OFFICER COMMITMENT AND CONTRACT

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Parent: I have read and reviewed this application with my student and support them in running for office and carrying out the assigned responsibilities if elected/selected. I also agree with and support the rules set forth by the NHS Advisor and Faculty Council. I also understand that my child may be removed from office if my child is found to be in violation of said regulations and responsibilities.

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Parent/ Signature Date

Candidate: If elected/selected, I agree to carry out all responsibilities and expectations. I also understand that I may be removed from office if I am found to be in violation of said regulations and responsibilities.

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Applicant’s Signature Date

GENERAL RESPONIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS OF

THE ROY HIGH NHS CHAPTER OFFICERS

Leadership Responsibilities

1.Abide by the NHS Constitution.

2.Represent Roy High School. I understand that it is my responsibility to display a positive public image and promote the organization.

3.Maintain proper eligibility to represent Roy High (No more than 1 F, No I’s or U’s and no more than .75 attendance credit loss) and the chapter (3.7 or 3.5 AP standards).

4.Fulfill the duties of my office by following through with and completing assignments.

5.Be an example of an effective leader.

6.Plan and execute chapter activities.

7.Initiate and maintain communication with my advisor.

8.Work with other chapter officers and be a part of the team.

9.Attend all meetings, both school and chapter/presidency (two presidency meetings a month-one with advisor).

10.I recognize I must serve in only one leadership officer capacity at Roy High School. I may be a member of other clubs and organizations, but I must place NHS as my priority if I am chosen as an officer.

11.Attend the Club/Organization Officer Summer Retreat.

12.Attend ALL scheduled Chapter meetings and activities.

13. Attend ALL Chapter officer functions (i.e. officer meetings, leadership training).

*Not complying with these items can result in the officer being

removed.

SPECIFIC RESPONIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS OF

THE ROY HIGH NHS CHAPTER OFFICERS

THE PRESIDENT

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.

Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.

THE VICE PRESIDENT (2)

Assume all duties of the president if necessary.

Develop the Activities and Leadership Committeesand serve as a voting member of committees. Assess progress toward meeting chapter goals.

Establish and maintain a chapter resource file for each committee.

THE SECRETARY/HISTORIAN

Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.

Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.

Place all committee reports in the designated area in the official NHS Chapter secretary's book.

Be responsible for chapter correspondence and publicity.

Maintain member application, attendance, and activity records.

Have on hand for each meeting:

1. Official NHS Chapter secretary's book including minutes of the previous meeting.

2. Copy of the all standing and special committees’ membership.

3. Official NHSConstitution and chapter bylaws.

THE TREASURER

Present monthly treasurer's reports at chapter leadership meetings.

Oversee all PO’s and reimbursements for the chapter.

Maintain a neat and accurate official NHS Chapter treasurer's book with all copies of PO’s and reimbursements.

Prepare and submit the membership roster and payment of dues to the advisor in cooperation with the secretary.

Serve as chairperson of finances on standing and fundraising committees.

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