2021 Minnesota Candidate for National Officer Application

Please make a copy of your application prior to submitting.

Application deadline: February 18, 2021 received by 4:00 pm at the State FCCLA Office.

Minnesota's National Officer candidates (up to the final two candidates) will be chosen by a committee on February 27, 2021. The Committee will:

1) Review the Application and uploaded forms.

2) Read the Letters of Recommendation.

3) Administer the National Officer Candidate test given by MN FCCLA. Tests questions will be based on the National FCCLA website and website documents for content of the test. The test score must be 80% or higher to advance.

4) Review an FCCLA Resume prepared by the candidate.

5) Review the candidate's detailed Written Plan for Studying and Candidate Preparation.

NATIONAL CANDIDATE PROCESS
Two final candidates for National Candidates from Minnesota would be determined by a test, interview, speech, resume and application process in February 2021.
This national candidate selection process would be to have the two final candidates determined by a Committee with expertise in National candidates processes.
The candidates for national officer would take a test with a cut score of 80%, do an interview, prepare a resume and show a plan for preparation to the committee.
The committee chooses up to two final candidates.
The two final candidates are notified and they move forward to do speeches, meet with voting delegates at State Conference. Voting Delegates from Chapters to vote "yes or no" on those two final candidates.
The committee also names an Alternate (unannounced) in the event of a need to replace or remove a finalist who is not making progress and following the schedule of studying, preparing and making progress toward the May National FCCLA Candidate Application deadline.

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your chapter name?

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* 4. My Address: Street, PO Box, Town, State and Zipcode

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* 5. Home phone number:

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* 6. Cell phone number:

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* 7. My email address:

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* 8. My upcoming grade in school 2021-2022

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* 9. Candidate Parent (s) names:

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* 10. Parent Email Address:

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* 11. School address: Street, town, state and Zipcode

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* 12. School phone number:

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* 13. Candidate's Parent Address ( if different from your own)

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* 14. Adviser's name:

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* 15. Adviser home address:

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* 16. Adviser cell phone:

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* 17. Adviser phone number at school:

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* 18. Adviser email address:

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* 19. Answer these candidate questions.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota candidate I will a part of the 2021 State Conference.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota Candidate, I will prioritize studying and preparing for the candidacy between February 18 and National Conference.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota candidate, I will prioritize and prepare from March 28 to National Conference, accept advice from state staff and prepare with a detailed plan for preparation.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota candidate, I will prioritize this opportunity and reduce other conflicts on
my time and energy in order to prepare.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota candidate I will participate in the National FCCLA Conference.

Yes, if selected as a final Minnesota candidate I will attend Spring 2021 Leadership Trainings as a MN officer candidate.

Yes, If selected I will attend the Spring 2021 Executive Council trainings.

Yes, I understand that campaigning is not allowed. Therefore I will give no mention on social media, public relations of being a Minnesota National Candidate. I will instruct my school, chapter and family not to do any public announcements.

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* 20. Principal's Name:

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* 21. Superintendent's name:

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* 22. Review the National Requirements for National Officer Candidate.
Check if you meet these requirements.
Qualifications-National Executive Council members shall have the following qualifications:
-currently an active member in an affiliated chapter and have been an active member in good standing for at least one year
-a minimum of one year of comprehensive or occupational Family and Consumer Sciences classes
-approval of his/her state association
-not a present or former member of the National Executive Council
-minimum 3.0 GPA (non weighted)(weighted), cumulative for the past three semesters -Fall 2019 , Spring 2020 , Fall 2020

Yes

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* 23. How long have you been in FCCLA?

This is my first year

Two years

Three years

Four years

5 years

More than 5 years

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* 24. Essay-How has your involvement in FCCLA inspired your future career goals? What skills learned through FCCLA do
you believe will be most beneficial to you in the workforce and why?

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* 25. Essay Question: Describe the leadership skills and personal qualities that you will contribute to the team to help the NEC have a successful year?

The National Executive Council (NEC) works as a team throughout the year on many projects, initiatives, and presentations. Each NEC member contributes unique leadership skills and personal qualities that help the team function well and succeed together.

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* 26. Please complete this section: Check those answers that apply.

YES, I will be able to attend Spring MN FCCLA Officer Trainings.

YES, I agree to attend Executive Council Spring Trainings

YES, I will be at the 2021 and 2022 State FCCLA Conference.

YES, I will promote a positive image of FCCLA in my Area and in the state.

YES, I will refrain from the use or possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco during my entire term.

YES, I will abide by the code of conduct set by the FCCLA association.

YES, I realize that I must remain eligible for the entire term of office (academically eligible by my school rules and standards)

YES, I agree not to post social media or videos, pictures that would be disapproved by MN FCCLA as conduct not becoming of an officer. I agree to cooperate with state staff in their ability to view my social media and monitor my social media.

YES, I realize that any violation of the above list could be reason for removal from candidacy.

No, I will not be able to attend Spring MN FCCLA Officer Trainings.

No, I do not agree to attend Executive Council Spring Trainings

No, I will be at the 2021 and 2022 State FCCLA Conference.

No, I will not agree to promote a positive image of FCCLA in my Area and in the state.

No, I will not abide by the code of conduct set by the State FCCLA association.

No, I will not refrain from the use or possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco during my entire term.

No, I will not be able to remain eligible for the entire term of office (academically eligible by my school rules and standards)

No, I do not agree to FCCLA's social media guidelines. I do not agree to cooperate with state staff in their ability to view my social media and monitor my social media.

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* 27. Please Upload your National Candidate Application including the attachments or send it by mail to the State FCCLA office by the deadline.

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* 28. Please upload a copy of the FORM C Photography Permission Form.

Upload this page as a PDF, DOC, PNG, JPG or GIF file.

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* 29. YOUR PLAN: Attach a copy of a detailed plan for the time frame of February 18 to June 26 for your study time, your preparation and priority committed to becoming a successful national officer candidate.
-Include plans for studying specific parts often National FCCLA website, plans for interviewing persons who could assist you, plans to learn about aspects of FCCLA you have not experienced personally, plans for working with mentors and advice from persons knowledgeable in FCS, curriculum, other FCCLA state programs, etc.
-List specific persons you will seek to help you develop knowledge, speaking skills, interview skills, etc.
-Include plans for your time management. List specific persons you will seek
to help you develop knowledge, speaking skills, interview skills, etc.
-Include a checklist of what you need to study or learn.
-Include plans for what you will need to eliminate in your schedule or current activities in order to make time for this national candidate commitment.

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* 30. If attaching your transcript, do that by uploading a file. If you cannot attach this document electronically, then instruct your school to mail a copy or mail a copy to MN FCCLA, PO Box 131386, Roseville, MN 55113.

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your chapter name?

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* 4. My Address: Street, PO Box, Town, State and Zipcode

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* 5. Home phone number:

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* 6. Cell phone number:

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* 7. My email address:

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* 8. My upcoming grade in school 2021-2022

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* 9. Candidate Parent (s) names:

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* 10. Parent Email Address:

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* 11. School address: Street, town, state and Zipcode

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* 12. School phone number:

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* 13. Candidate's Parent Address ( if different from your own)

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* 14. Adviser's name:

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* 15. Adviser home address:

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* 16. Adviser cell phone:

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* 17. Adviser phone number at school:

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* 18. Adviser email address:

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* 19. Answer these candidate questions.

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* 20. Principal's Name:

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* 21. Superintendent's name:

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* 23. How long have you been in FCCLA?

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* 24. Essay-How has your involvement in FCCLA inspired your future career goals? What skills learned through FCCLA doyou believe will be most beneficial to you in the workforce and why?

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* 26. Please complete this section: Check those answers that apply.

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* 27. Please Upload your National Candidate Application including the attachments or send it by mail to the State FCCLA office by the deadline.

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* 28. Please upload a copy of the FORM C Photography Permission Form.

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* 30. If attaching your transcript, do that by uploading a file. If you cannot attach this document electronically, then instruct your school to mail a copy or mail a copy to MN FCCLA, PO Box 131386, Roseville, MN 55113.

* 24. Essay-How has your involvement in FCCLA inspired your future career goals? What skills learned through FCCLA do
you believe will be most beneficial to you in the workforce and why?