1. Purdue Agricultural Council
Member Call Out
Wednesday, October 19th
6:00 PM
Lilly G-126

2. What is Ag Council? The Student Council of the College of Agriculture
The umbrella organization that works to support all of the clubs within the College of Agriculture
Advocate of club involvement and student interaction
A driver of change within the College of Agriculture, by providing a media to exchange ideas and concerns

3. Mission Statement
To unite and direct students and clubs in the College of Agriculture, providing educational enrichment and social interaction for all agricultural students and Purdue staff.

4. Ag Council Events and Activities
Fall Events
Ice Cream Social
College of Ag Hog Roast
Kiss the Pig Contest
College of Agriculture t-shirt Contest
Election of Officers
Selection of New Members
Spring Events
Hot Chocolate Social
Student Leaders Retreat
Spring Fest Booth
Moonlight Pancake Breakfast
Spring Awards and Scholarship Banquet

5. Who is on the Council?
Comprised of 20 of the top student leaders in the College of Agriculture
Advisor: Dr. Marcos Fernandez, Associate Dean

6. Time Commitment & Responsibilities
Meetings every other week
Wednesday night from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Planning prior to hosting events
Assisting with the events sponsored by the Ag Council
Committee work and meetings outside of the Council meetings to develop new initiatives and ideas

7. Ag Council Term Explanation
Membership is a two-year commitment, starting in the Fall of the year you are selected
This year’s Council members will serve from December 2011 to December 2013
After serving one year on the Council, you will have the opportunity to run for an officer position
Generally, freshmen and sophomores have the best chance to become Ag Council members because they are able to complete their entire term

8. Benefits of Being on the Council
Help to better the College of Agriculture
Very prestigious organization
Gain extensive experience with working in teams, communicating, planning events, building friendships
Network with College of Ag Faculty
Work with great people on the Council
Bolster your resume

9. What kind of students do we want for the next Ag Council members?
Responsible
Willingness to work
Personable
Dedicated to the Council
Passionate for Ag and Purdue
Good communicator
Team player
Problem Solver
Leaders inside and outside of the classroom

10. How do I get on the Council?
Application and interview process
Not all applicants are guaranteed an interview
Application reviewing is done blindly
Ag Council petitions will be passed out after the call out
The petitions, or applications, are due November 4th by 5:00 PM to Kelly Lough in AGAD Room 121
Applicants will receive a notification via on whether they have received an interview

11. Concerns with Applicants
Studying Abroad
Graduation Year
Conduct of Council Members

12. Advice for the Ag Council Petition
Be thorough and insightful when answering questions
Be yourself, do not just write what we “want to hear”
Take your time, review your work
Typewritten petitions are neater and easier to read

13. Questions?

14. Thanks for coming!
We wish you the best!