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Le Grand FFA Officers2020-2021 |
Chapter President: Roxanna G.
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Birthday: October 15th Hometown: Planada, CA Year in School: Senior (12th grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I plan to attend a 4 year CSU. Career Aspirations: I plan to major in Ag Business or Pre-Medical Accomplishments:
To get more FFA members involve in agriculture education and help them achieve their goals in anything they may be interested in Sports/Hobbies:
"Nothing worth having comes easy." Why I became a chapter officer: To gain more skills that would help me later in college and continue my knowledge in agriculture to share with others that aren't very familiar with agriculture. |
As Chapter President, my duties are to:
- 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 POA.
- Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.
Chapter Vice President: Alejandra G.
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Birthday: October 30th
Hometown: Planada, CA Year in School: Senior (12th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I plan to attend a 4-year CSU and major in math with a minor in foreign language and get a teaching credential. Career Aspirations: I hope to become math or language teacher Accomplishments: -1st year FFA officer -Greenhand and Chapter Degree SAE Project: LGHS Greenhouse & Ag. Internship
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"If there is no struggle there is no progress" - Fredrick Douglass Why I became a chapter officer: I became a chapter officer because I want to show Le Grand students the different career paths that there are inside agriculture because most students have no idea what they want to do in the future and maybe agriculture could be an option for them and also because I want to develop my leadership skills because I know they are going to be useful in my future career as a teacher. |
As Chapter Vice President, my duties are to:
- Assume all duties of the president if necessary
- Develop the POA and serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POA committees
- Coordinate all committee work
- Work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals
Chapter Secretary: Lily S.
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Birthday: March 9th
Hometown: Merced, CA Year in School: Senior (12th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I hope to attend and 4 year and major in Animal Science. Career Aspirations: I would like to be a Veterinarian. Accomplishments:
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"The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it." - Rafiki, The Lion King Why I became a chapter officer: One reason I decided to become a chapter officer is because this is my senior year and fourth year being involved in the FFA. I have been a very active member in our chapter and its activities for the past three years. FFA has helped me create a lot of memories throughout high school and helped me meet new people with similar interests of mine, from all over the state. I wanted to be a bigger part of the organization that has had such a positive impact on me. |
As Chapter Secretary, my duties are to:
- Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.
- Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.
- Place all committee reports in the secretary’s file.
- Be responsible for chapter correspondence.
- Maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards.
- Have on hand for each meeting: - The secretary’s file
Chapter Treasurer: Marisa O.
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Birthday: November 12th
Hometown: Merced Year in School: Junior (11th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: Attend a CSU or UC with a good nursing program. Career Aspirations: I hope to become either a Kindergarten Teacher or a Nurse. Accomplishments:
Receive my State Degree Sports/Hobbies:
"If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down." -Gurubogsa Why I became a chapter officer: I became an officer because I felt like I needed to be more confident and have more leadership skills. I wouldn't have become an officer without the support I had from my friends and family. I wanted to be a role model for those younger students that don't yet know what they want to be and lead them in a way. |
As Chapter Treasurer, my duties are to:
- Receive, record and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
- Present monthly treasurer reports at chapter meetings.
- Collect dues and special assessments.
- Maintain neat and accurate treasury records.
- Prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization through the state FFA association office in cooperation with the secretary.
- Serve as chairperson of the finance committee.
Chapter Reporter : Riley L.
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Birthday: November 17th
Hometown: Madera, CA Year in School: Junior (11th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I hope to graduate high school as I earn my AA through West Hills before entering an Agricultural Law program. Career Aspirations: I would like to become an agricultural lawyer. I want to stay in the ag. field for sure, regardless of specifications. Accomplishments:
"The essence of great leadership is influence, not authority" Why I became a chapter officer: I became a chapter officer because FFA has inspired me and given me the opportunity to be better and do better. This is an experience I hope I will allow every FFA member to experience. |
As Chapter Reporter, my duties are to:
- Serve as chair of the POA public relations committee.
- 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 chapter newsletter or website.
- Prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook.
- Send local stories to area, district and state reporters and to any school publications.
- Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and regional publications and websites.
- Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
- Serve as the chapter photographer.
Chapter Sentinel: Valentin A.
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Birthday: October 31st
Hometown: Le Grand Year in School: Junior (11th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I want to go to Merced College for two years. Career Aspirations: Agronomist Accomplishments:
I would like to earn my American Degree. Sports/Hobbies:
Why I became a chapter officer: I became a chapter officer because I want to become a better leader, and inspire other FFA members to do the same. |
As Chapter Sentinel, my duties are to:
- Assist the president in maintaining order.
- Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.
- Welcome guests and visitors.
- Keep the meeting room comfortable.
- Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
- Assist with special features and refreshments.
Chapter Historian: Cecilia A.
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Birthday: February 1st
Hometown: Le Grand, CA Year in School: Sophomore (10th Grade) Educational/Collegiate Goals: I hope to graduate in honors and then attend a 4 year University. Career Aspirations: I would like to work in ag. business. Accomplishments:
"If it makes you happy, no one else's opinion should matter" Why I became a chapter officer: I became a chapter officer to obtain knowledge on public speaking, I also wanted to be more involved with FFA. I want to motivate other students to be part of FFA and to help others have fun memories being in FFA. |
As Chapter Historian, my duties are to:
- Develop and maintain a scrapbook and/or electronic web page of memorabilia to record the chapter’s history.
- Research and prepare items of significance of the chapter’s history.
- Prepare displays of chapter activities and submit stories of former members to the media as well as social media.
- Assist the reporter in providing photography for chapter needs.
