WAFCS Student Unit Officer Descriptions 

There are 4 student unit officer positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Outreach Coordinator. Any university student who is a member of WAFCS is eligible to apply.  

Officer Responsibilities 

President

• Mandatory membership in AAFCS
• Chair of the student executive board
• Mandatory participation in WAFCS Spring Conference 
• Highly suggested participation in AAFCS National Conference 
• Organize and preside over annual student unit meetings
• Organize annual WAFCS student social
• Participates in the Betty Lamp Lighting Ceremony at the state meeting
• Locate a monetary sponsor or exhibitor for the state conference or present/find a presenter 

Vice President 

• Mandatory membership in AAFCS
• Mandatory participation in WAFCS Spring Conference 
• Highly suggested participation in AAFCS National Conference 
• Prepare the Betty Lamp Lighting Ceremony at the state meeting
• Organize and distribute forms for the state officer elections
• Organize student activities 
• Locate a monetary sponsor or exhibitor for the state conference or present/find a presenter  

Secretary 

• Mandatory membership in AAFCS
• Mandatory participation in WAFCS Spring Conference 
• Highly suggested participation in AAFCS National Conference
• Maintain accurate records of activities 
• Locate a monetary sponsor or exhibitor for the state conference or present/find a presenter 

Outreach Coordinator 

• Mandatory membership in AAFCS 
• Mandatory participation in WAFCS Spring Conference 
• Highly suggested participation in AAFCS National Conference 
• Locate a monetary sponsor or exhibitor for the state conference or present/find a presenter 
• Write articles for WAFCS newsletters
• Write posts for WAFCS Instagram and Facebook accounts

One representative from UW Stout will chair the student unit fall conference on odd years

One representative from UW Stevens Point will chair the student unit fall conference on even years