AggieFest 2010November 13, Kleberg

Leadership Development EventsOverview, Expectations, and

Opportunities

OverviewTeachers are registering their students on judgingcard.com for the following events:

Junior QuizSenior Quiz

Junior CreedSenior Creed

Junior Chapter ConductingSenior Chapter Conducting

RadioPublic Relations

Agricultural IssuesJob Interview

ExpectationsOur FAST members:

› Will serve as judges to evaluate materials and student performance

› Will serve as committee chairs› Will help with registration and checking in chapters› Will make sure students are where they need to be

at the appropriate time› Will post results, and return materials to teachers› We need approximately 50 members involved to

make the event a success!

What Does a Committee Chair Do?

Find judges for the event (chair can also judge) Make sure judges are familiar with and utilized the

rules and rubrics for the event Show up on time to the event (7:45 a.m.),

professionally dressed Set up the room as needed Introduce teams to the judges, depending on event Compile judge’s rankings to determine overall rankings Post the rankings and organize materials to return to

teachers

What Does a Judge Do? Show up on time to the event (7:45 a.m.),

professionally dressed Utilize the scoring rubrics provided to

evaluate teams/individuals Provide written feedback to help the

student’s improve performance Turn in team/individual rankings to the chair

along with rubrics/written suggestions to be returned to the teacher

Quiz

Chair will develop an exam—old versions are available to make this easier

Proctors (2) are needed to administer the exam and ensure the division of juniors/seniors

The exam is graded by a scanner. Some questions are hand graded.

Results are posted for juniors/seniors.

Creed

Students say the FFA Creed word for word Students are evaluated based on the rubric Separate events for junior and senior

students Judges (3 for each event) based on the

rubric

Chapter Conducting Chair creates a set of problems for the event Teams conduct opening ceremonies,

complete the set of problems, conduct closing ceremonies, and answer parliamentary questions asked by the judges

Separate events for junior and senior teams Judges evaluate based on the rubric (3 for

each event)

Radio

Chair sets up radio equipment and ensures it is working properly

Teams are given time to do a mic test, then read their script

Judges are in a separate room and only hear the students over the mic

Judges (3) evaluate the team using the rubric

Public Relations

Judges listen to a public relations presentation by a team of students

The presentation must follow the theme designated for that year

Judges ask questions from a list on the Texas FFA website

Judges (3) evaluate the teams using the rubric

Agricultural Issues

Judges evaluate a portfolio of materials provided by the team before the event begins

Judges listen to the presentation of an agricultural issue identified by the team

Judges ask the team questions related to the issue

Judges (3) evaluate the teams based on the rubric

Job Interview Prior to the event, students submit a resume

and cover letter to be evaluated by a set of judges

Students fill out a generic job application, complete a phone interview and a face-to-face interview

Judges and proctors/timekeepers (9 total) are needed for each of these segments of the event

Scores from each segment of the event are combined to determine rankings of students

Other Opportunities?

Runners, shuffling students between rooms Registration (2) personnel to check in teams

and provide instructions Coaches Corner (2) personnel to pick up

donuts, coffee, etc. T-shirt creation and sales (2)

How Do You Get Involved? Sign up tonight or contact a FAST officer or Dr.

Harlin! Sheets up front for all the events and other

personnel needs Lunch is provided and you should be done by

3:30 p.m. or earlier Next meeting….AggieFest Preparation—get

your packets for the contest and check out your room!

Great opportunity to gain valuable experience while building your resume!