Statewide— Nineteen FFA members from across the state are preparing to interview for the opportunity to serve as an Indiana FFA State Officer in the coming year. Eight individuals will be selected to fulfill the roles of president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter, and sentinel.
During the 91st Indiana FFA State Convention, the candidates will participate in a rigorous interview and selection process in which the winners will be announced at the final session on Thursday, June 18.
Once selected, the newly-elected officers will embark on a year of service, providing direction, and overseeing the development of the student-led organization, which has more than 12,500 members statewide.
Along with promoting FFA, agriculture, and agricultural education, some of their responsibilities include conducting FFA chapter visits, facilitating leadership conferences, and hosting career and leadership development events.
The interviewees include 3 individuals from Southeastern Indiana:
• Breeanna Sides, South Ripley FFA
• Brooke Sides, South Ripley FFA
• Sara Weaver, Franklin County FFA
The 2020-21 Indiana FFA state officer team will be announced on June 18 by the Indiana FFA Organization via social media.
