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Welcome
Officer Team
Awards Program
Scholarship Opportunities
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Competitive Team Activities
Leadership Activities
Ethics & Official Dress
Ag Science Course Offerings
FFA Fundraising Activities
FFA Member Participation
Hours Program
FFA History, Dues and Jackets
Useful Links
Calendar of Activities
Overnight Trips
Parent Travel Permission Form
Emergency Information Form
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The Schulenburg ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disabilities in providing educational services, activities and programs, including Career and Technical Education programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended, and the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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August 8, 2012
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year and the Schulenburg FFA and
Schulenburg Agricultural Science Department. It is enlightening to see the new and returning students in our program. This year’s program of activities is loaded with a wide array of challenges and activities for your participation.
The Agricultural Science Program consists of three elements, Classroom
Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience and the FFA. This is a unique program and we believe it will be a life-changing experience for you. There are many opportunities for you to develop leadership skills as well as experience personal growth throughout your participation.
We look forward to each of you attending the plethora of activities and meetings available. It is a great way to make new friends and create camaraderie which will last a lifetime. Remember, as with any endeavor you pursue, you only get out of this organization what you put into it. We are here to offer guidance and support for each of you. Please do not hesitate to contact one of us if we can be of any assistance.
Sincerely,
Amy Hartman ahartman@schulenburgisd.net
Shaye Beasley sbeasley@schulenburgisd.net
Brad Lux blux@schulenburgisd.net
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The Schulenburg FFA Chapter has several award opportunities for members to participate. Each spring, the Schulenburg FFA hosts an Awards Banquet to recognize the achievements of FFA members. Members must complete an application and submit it before the required deadline which will be announced in the spring semester.
Applications will be judged by an outside panel of Agricultural Science Teachers from the District and Area Associations. The following awards will be awarded on the chapter level:
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STAR AWARDS
 Star Greenhand (First Year Member)
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Star Chapter Farmer
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Star Lone Star
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PROFICIENCY AWARDS
 Members will be awarded certificates based upon their Supervised Agricultural
Experience Program
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OUTSTANDING FFA MEMBER
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YOUNG FARMER LEADERSHIP AWARD
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BLUE/GOLD AWARD
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ELMO MEYER OUTSTANDING BREEDING AWARD
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Member of the Month
**Students may apply for Proficiency awards, Lone Star FFA Degree, and Star Awards beyond the chapter level based upon their completed record book for their FFA experience. Requirements for these awards are located in the National FFA Manual and the Texas FFA Degree Selection Procedures. This information is kept on file in the Agriscience teacher’s office. Please contact Ms. Hartman or Ms. Beasley or Mr. Lux if you wish to apply for advanced awards or for further information.
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FFA Code of Ethics
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:
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Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion
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Showing respect for others and being courteous at all times
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Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others
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Respecting the property of others
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Refraining from boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct
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Demonstrating good sportsmanship
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Attending meetings promptly
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Taking pride in our organization and its functions
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Sharing with others experiences and knowledge by attending state and national meetings
Official Dress
The uniform worn by FFA members at local, district, area, state, and national functions is called official dress. It provides identity and a distinctive, recognizable image to the organization.
Female members should wear: Male members should wear:
Black skirt – hem should be between knee and calf
White collared blouse
Official FFA scarf
Black nylon hosiery
Black dress shoes – closed toe and closed heel
Official FFA Jacket – zipped to top
Black pants or slacks
White collared shirt
Official FFA tie
Black socks
Black shoes (low top dress shoes)
Official FFA Jacket – zipped to top
CDE Dress for contests
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Buttoned down or Polo type collared shirt
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Nice Jeans or Slacks that fit at the waist and are free of fading or holes.
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Closed toe shoes are required
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Appropriate caps or hats for the contest
Official Dress for Livestock Shows
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Buttoned down or polo type collared shirt
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Nice Jeans that fit at the waist and are free of fading or holes.
Closed toe shoes are required – NO Tennis Shoes.
 Belt should be worn
 No caps or hats
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Hair should be pulled away from face and look orderly.
In addition to the previous guidelines, the Schulenburg ISD Student Dress Code is in effect at all FFA activities and competitions. If it is inappropriate to wear to school, it is inappropriate to wear to an FFA activity.
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The FFA provides many activities throughout the year that require money. The entry fees for contests, community service projects, the food and refreshments at meetings, animal projects assistance, and supplies for the banquet require a large sum of money. You are asked to participate in whatever fundraising activity that we have. The more money that our group makes, the more activities we can provide to you. Each family is asked to have the first member of the family sell 25 items and 10 for each additional family member.
This year, as in the past, we are selling nutritional food products. We will be offering
DJ’s meat items and Seitz’s fruit. These products will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving and
Christmas orders. We will also be selling cheese items as well this year. These products are also great for selling to large businesses and families for Christmas presents.
In addition, you must sell at least 25 items to be eligible to go on the end of the year trip. The student or family that is the FFA’s top seller will receive $100.00, 2 nd place will receive
$75.00, and 3rd place will receive $50.00. For Jr. FFA members, first place will receive $50.00 and second place will receive $25.00
The FFA will also be in charge of the concession stands for all home football games. We encourage everyone to come and help out at the concession stands. The FFA will also host its annual BBQ chicken dinner in January and run the Hamburger Stand at the Rodeo during the Schulenburg Festival. We need all members and parents to be actively involved in fundraising in order to fund all of our activities throughout the year.
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Every FFA member should take advantage of the variety of activities that the FFA has to offer. We will recognize those members of the FFA who have actively participated in the many activities offered. Each different activity that an FFA member participates has a point value. This system will also be used to determine what members can qualify to participate in the Schulenburg Livestock Show, Major Livestock Shows and to attend
Area and State FFA Conventions, or be eligible to run for a chapter office. It will also be used to help select the various star awards. 75 Points are required to participate in the
Stock show and attend the State and Area FFA Conventions.
Sign in sheets will be at each activity held, please make sure you sign your name on the sheet to receive credit
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The students of the Schulenburg FFA Chapter work each year to earn a spot on the San Antonio Spurs Night Trip, by completing their required hours in the Football Concession stand. Members can earn a spot on the trip through their activities during the year. The members that earn 100 points during the year will be eligible to attend the end of the year trip. The only cost to the member is for food and souvenirs. 100 point club members will be recognized at the banquet each year.
Activities:
 Chapter Meetings
 Fundraisers (Concession Stands, Meat/Fruit/Cheese Sales, BBQ Chicken Dinner)
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District FFA meetings
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Area Convention
 LDE’s-District, Area and State
 Local FFA activities
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CDE’s
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Exhibiting Animals at Major Livestock Shows (Fayette County Fair, State Fair, Fort
Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Schulenburg Jr. Livestock Show, and Star of Texas)
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To be eligible to show in the Schulenburg Jr. Livestock Show, members must earn 75 points by participating in FFA Activities. Below is a list of activities. Not all activities are listed on this page. Feel free to add approved activities in the blanks. 1 point will be rewarded for each hour worked at the concession stand, BBQ chicken dinner tickets, work shifts, meetings or any local events. 5 points will be rewarded for each Invitational, District or Area Event, 10 points for each State or National event, with 10 points being rewarded for advancement in competition.
Concession Stand – Members must work a minimum of 12 hours (This year we will have 4 Friday
Football Games and 7 Thursday JV/JH Football Games. The concession stand will open earlier on
Activity
Friday nights to accommodate Volleyball patrons.)
Point Activity
Concession Stand (festival) Major Livestock Shows
Concession Stand (Football) Pre Show
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BBQ Chicken Dinner Tickets
BBQ Chicken Dinner Work Shift
Fruit/Meat/Cheese Sale
FFA Meetings –must attend 6
Schulenburg Jr. Livestock Show
Jackpot Shows
District IV Greenhand Meeting
Area III Greenhand Camp
Leadership Development Events (D)
Advancement
Leadership Development Events (A)
Advancement
Leadership Development Events (S)
Career Development Events (I)
Career Development Events (A)
Advancement
Career Development Events (S)
Speaking Events (d)
Advancement
Speaking Events (A)
Advancement
Speaking Events (S)
Community Service Activities:
District IV Elections/Banquet
Area Convention
State Convention
National Convention
Officer Retreat
District IV Leadership Camp
Area III Leadership Camp
Advanced Leadership Academy
212/360 Leadership Training
Elite Conference
Washing ton Leadership Conference
Other Activities:
Total Number of Points: ___________
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Schulenburg FFA was charted October 22, 1930. Throughout the chapter’s history, members have been competitive in all aspects of FFA. Schulenburg boasts several state, area and district officers. Members today are continuing to follow in the footsteps of excellence that have lain before them.
Schulenburg ISD is participating in the Affiliation Fee program offered through
National FFA. This program pays the FFA dues for every student enrolled in an Ag
Science Classroom in grades 9-12. Jr. FFA is not involved in this program and will have dues of $15.00 per member.
FFA Jackets can be purchased for $60.00. This will include your jacket and a tie or scarf. Orders will be placed on the 1 st Friday each month throughout the year and the orders will then be placed with the National FFA Supply Service. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. All members are encouraged to purchase an FFA Jacket.
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The following are links to FFA pages and stock shows throughout the state. Schulenburg FFA has a page on Facebook and asks that all members and parents with a Facebook account search for
Schulenburg FFA and “LIKE” the page so that you can receive updates and news.
www.schulenburg.ffanow.org www.area3.ffanow.org www.texasffa.org www.ffa.org www.judgingcard.com www.theaet.com
www.bigtex.org www.fwssr.com www.sarodeo.com www.hlsr.com www.rodeoaustin.com www.sanangelorodeo.com
www.fb.org www.txfb.org www.weather.com www.usda.gov www.agriclutre.com www.agr.state.tx.us www.tpwd.state.tx.us http://cipm.ncsu.edu/agvl/
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AUGUST
22= Back to School Rally
27=First Day of School
29-31=Fayette County Fair
29= Young Farmer Hay Show
Mtg.
30=Officer Lunch
31= College Station(V)(PN)
SEPTEMBER
1-3= Fayette County Fair
3= School Holiday
6-=St. Joe (JV)
8= Colorado Co. Fair
Livestock CDE
10=District IV Greenhand
Meeting - Columbus
10=FFA/Jr. FFA Meeting
(7:00) Supporter Mtg.
6:30pm
10-14= Greenhand Week
12=SJLS Board Mtg. 7pm
(Expo)
13=Shiner (JV)
14=Officer Breakfast
15=Livestock Show
Supporters
Lamb/Goat Show
9:00am Expo
19=Adopt A Highway
20-=Flatonia (JH)
21=Flatonia (V) (H)
25=Young Farmer Mtg.
7:30pm Expo
27= Johnson City (JH)
27= Officer Lunch
28=Johnson City (V)
29= Area Greenhand Camp
OCTOBER
4=Randolph (JV)
5-7= Heart of Texas Heifers
11= Blanco (JH)
11-13= Heart of Texas Heifers
11-13= Heart of Texas Dairy
12= Blanco (V)
15 =Tag In
(Sheep, Goats, Pigs)
15- Jr. FFA Due Deadline
18= Rogers (JV)
19 =Officer Breakfast
20 =FFA Lock In
23= Young Farmer Mtg.
7:00pm Expo
24-27= National FFA Conv.
Indianapolis
NOVEMBER
1=Jarrell (JH)
2=Jarrell (V)
5= Major Show Sign Up -Expo
5= FFA/ Jr. FFA Meeting (7:00)
Stock show Picture
Supporters Mtg.
6:30pm Expo
8=Lexington (JV)
12= District IV LDE Blinn
Brenham
16= Officer Breakfast
17= Area III LDE Blinn
Brenham
22=Thanksgiving
27= Young Farmer Meeting
7:30pm Sale Barn
29 =Officer Lunch
30 =State LDE
DECEMBER
1= SJLS Pre show
1 =STATE LDE
5= Adopt A Highway
10= FFA/ Jr. FFA mtg.
7:00pm Expo
Supporter Mtg. 6:30pm
Expo
12=Broilers arrive/Rabbit tattoo
25=Christmas
JANUARY
9= Stock show Board Mtg
7:00pm Expo
10-13 =Young Farmer
Convention – Sugarland
11= Elite Conference and Mid
Winter Conference-
Brenham
14= Ford Scholar Application
Due
18 =Officer Breakfast
22=Young Farmer Mtg.
7:00pm Expo
25- 26 =Schulenburg Jr.
Livestock Show
31 =Officer Lunch
31=Katy Invitational
FEBRUARY
2 = Klein Alumni Invitational
6-24= San Antonio
Livestock Expo
6= Adopt A Highway
6=Stock Show Board Mtg.
Expo Center
7:00pm
11= FFA/Jr. FFA Mtg.
7:00 Expo
Stock show Supporter
Mtg. 6:30 Expo
15=National FFA Scholarship
Application
18-22= National FFA Week
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26=YF Meeting
28=Officer Meeting
MARCH
1= Officer Meeting
1-18= Houston Livestock
Show
4= Stock Show Supporter
Mtg. 6:30 pm Expo
11-26 =STAR of Texas Fair and
Rodeo
13= SJLS Board Mtg. 7:00pm
(Expo)
12-16= Spring Break
20=McLennan CDE
21= Tarleton CDE
22=TX State Invitational CDE
23=TAMU CDE Clinic
26=YF Meeting
28=Officer Meeting
APRIL
6= Area III CDEs
6= Ingram Wildlife
Invitational
8= Adopt A Highway
FFA /Jr. FFA Meeting 7:30
Stock Show Supporters
8= Region III Wildlife CDE
10= SHSU CDE Invitational
10=Area III Dairy @Tarleton
12= Officer Breakfast
15= Ambassador, Chorus,
Chronicle Application deadline
15=State Wildlife Contest –
Childress
18=Tarleton State CDE
20=Texas Tech CDE
23= YF Meeting
24=Chapter Officer
Interviews
29=District IV Banquet
(elections, speaking record books) Weimar
30=All Stock Show Record
Books Due
MAY
2=Officer Meeting
4=SHSU State CDE
5 =State CDE @ TAMU
6= FFA Banquet
8= SJLS Board Mtg. 7:00pm
(Expo)
18 =Area III Speaking Events
Brenham
18 =Area III Convention
31= Graduation
JUNE
12-13=State Degree Check
11=Stock Show Supporters
Expo 6:30 pm
12= SJLS Board Mtg. 7:00pm
(Expo)
17-19 = Area III Camp
19=YF Meeting
JULY
8-12 =State Convention
Dallas, Texas
9=Stock Show Supporter
Mtg. 6:30 pm Expo
Center
29-31= Ag Teacher’s
Conference (Corpus
Christi, TX)
AUGUST
1-2 = Ag Teacher’s
Conference (Corpus
Christi, TX)
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The opportunity to participate in the Schulenburg FFA is a privilege extended to SISD students. Participation in the Schulenburg FFA places a student in a position of recognition and often bestows the position of role model upon the member. Any student who elects to accept the privilege of participating in the Schulenburg FFA must recognize that he/she is a representative of the school and district, and will be held to a higher standard of conduct than that applied to the general student body. This applies to school related and non-school related activities. The member is subject to state law, school district policies, school rules and regulations, the Schulenburg FFA Constitution and By-laws, and University Interscholastic
League (UIL) rules. Schulenburg ISD policy governs all trips taken by FFA members. Any student found in violation of these policies will be disciplined accordingly.
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Students will follow directions given by Advisors, as well as adult chaperones.
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Students will conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times.
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Students will stay with the group at all times.
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Students will not leave the hotel or site of activity for any reason.
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Students will follow all curfew times. Lights out will be at the discretion of the advisors.
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Students must stay in the room assigned to them.
 Female students will not be allowed in rooms of male students. Male students will not be allowed in rooms of female students.
 Students will wear official dress, except when notified by the Advisors. Schulenburg ISD dress code is in effect at all times.
Violations to these guidelines will not be tolerated.
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The following pages contain forms that need to be returned to the Agriscience teachers. If you are going to participate in any FFA activity, we must have the permission slip and emergency information. We also need the website permission form so we may include you picture on the FFA website which is located under the
Schulenburg Independent School District website. Finally, the Acknowledgement form indicating you have received the handbook needs to be completed and returned to your
Agriscience teacher by October 14, 2012.
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SCHULENBURG FFA / AGRISCIENCE DEPARTMENT PARENT TRAVEL PERMISSION FORM
FACULTY SPONSORS: SHAYE BEASLEY, AMY HARTMAN, BRAD LUX
STUDENT: ______________________________________ GRADE LEVEL: __________
PARENTS’ NAME___________________________________________________________
The above named student has my consent to travel to and/or from each event participated in by this organization during this school year including all errands and activities related to duties and assignments made to members enrolled in the FFA / AGRISCIENCE CLASS. The mode of transportation will be
Schulenburg ISD provided transportation.
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All students must abide by state, district and campus policies at all AGRISCIENCE/FFA sponsored events, whether held during normal school hours, after school hours, or on weekends and holidays.
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I understand that students who violate said policies will be subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with the STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, including possible removal from future participation in FFA events.
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I understand that infractions to any of these said policies which include theft, vandalism, and possession of illegal substances will result in notification of parent/guardian and my child being returned to school at the parent’s expense with no reimbursement of funds.
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I agree to, and hereby, release Schulenburg Independent School District and its trustees, employees, sponsors and volunteers from all legal responsibility from liability resulting from any activities of this organization, including liability caused by or related to the negligence of any such party.
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I agree or do not agree (please circle one) to allow my child to swim at any events that swimming opportunities available.
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I agree or do not agree (please circle one) to allow my child’s name and picture to appear on the
Schulenburg FFA web page or in articles in the newspaper.
This form must be signed and returned to the sponsor before the student will be permitted to participate in any activities of this organization. This Schulenburg FFA & Agricultural Science Department Handbook has been published to help your son/daughter gain the greatest possible benefit from his/her agricultural science/FFA experience. The FFA needs your cooperation. It is very important that each FFA member understands the opportunities and regulations outlined in this handbook. Parents are to encourage their son/daughter to abide by all rules or regulations set forth in this handbook. Please go over all agreements outlined in this handbook and return them to your Agriscience teacher. Your signature and that of your child acknowledge the receipt of this FFA Member Handbook and the agreement to take full advantage of all the opportunities that are available to members.
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Signature of Student
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Date
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Signature of Parent
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Date
Date Received______________________________
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This form must be completed by the parent/guardian of each member. This form is required of all students in an Ag Science Class. This form must be updated yearly or in the event that any of the information should change. WITHOUT THIS COMPLETED FORM, YOUR CHILD MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN
THE FFA ACTIVITIES.
STUDENT’S NAME_____________________________________________ GRADE______
DATE OF BIRTH_____________________ T-Shirt Size: _________
PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S
NAME________________________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS_________________________________ CITY_________________________
ZIP____________
TELEPHONE #__________________ PARENTS HOME # (IFDIFFERENT) ___________________
MOM’S WORK #_____________________ DAD’S WORK#_______________________________
Parent’s Email Address____________________________________________________________
INSURANCE CARRIER____________________________________ _____________________
PHONE #_____________________________________________________________________
NAME OF INSURED____________________________________________________________
ID NUMBER___________________________________________________________________
GROUP #_____________________________________________________________________
PLAN #_______________________________________________________________________
Name and phone number of relative or friend who can be contacted in case of emergency when
Parent/guardian is unavailable.
NAME_________________________________________ PHONE #_____________________
RELATION__________________
NAME_________________________________________ PHONE #_____________________
RELATION__________________
FAMILY DOCTOR_______________________________PHONE#______________________
DENTIST_______________________________________PHONE#______________________
IF, IN THE JUDGEMENT OF ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SCHOOL, THE AVOVE STUDENT NEEDS
IMMEDIATE CARE AND TREATMENT AS A RESULT OF ANY INJURY OR ILLNESS, I DO HEREBY REQUEST,
AUTHORIZE, AND CONSENT SUCH CARE AND TREATMENT AS MAY BE GIVEN SAID STUDENT BY ANY
MEDICALLY QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE. I DO HEREBY, AGREE, TO INDEMIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS THE
SCHOOL AND ANY SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE FROM ANY CLAIM BY ANY SUCH PERSON OF SUCH CARE
AND TREATMENT OF SAID STUDENT.
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STUDENT’S SIGNATURE DATE
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PARENT SIGNATURE DATE
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