MADISON COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD APPLICATION



MADISON COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD APPLICATION

Due September 30th

Note: Eligible applicants MUST be at least 14-18 years as of January 1st and a current and active member of one of the following organizations. (Check all that apply) _____ 4-H _____ FFA _____ FCCLA

This application MUST be completed annually for new and returning JFB members!

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Name (First) (middle) (last)

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Address City, Zip

_____________ ______________ _______________________________________ _____

Date of Birth Current Age Club/Organization # of yrs

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Cell # Email address School attending /grade

PAST JUNIOR FAIR EXPERIENCE: Number of years as:

A Junior Fair exhibitor _____________ A Junior Fair Board member __________

List your responsibilities as a JFB member: (What you believe a JFB member should be and teams you’ve been on in the past)

What animals/ and or projects have you taken in the past?

What animals/ and or projects are you planning in 2016?

1. Every JFB member is selected to serve on a TEAM each year. Please select your top FIVE choices. Rank by numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (Committee structure subject to change if necessary.)

_____ Sheep/Goat _____ Swine

_____ Beef/Dairy _____ Equine

_____ Poultry/Small Animals _____ Rabbit

_____ Special Interest/Cloverbuds _____ Dog

2. Every JFB member is also selected to serve on a COMMITTEE each year. Please select your top FIVE choices. Rank by numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

_____ Theme/Decorations ______ General Livestock Judging

_____ Activity Contest ______ Fundraising

_____ Talent Show ______ New Ideas & Contests

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

List any activities/organizations in which you participate outside of 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA that may interfere with your duties as a Junior Fair Board member: (Ex, Sports, band, church, job, etc.)

State why you want to be a Junior Fair Board member and what we can expect from you.

Please suggest two possible fair themes

References: List one adult, other than a parent, who can be contacted for reference on your leadership, responsibility, performance and personal character as it pertains to your application as a Junior Fair Board member.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Complete Address City Zip

Phone __________________________ How do you know this person and for how long? ____________

JUNIOR FAIR BOARD MEMBER

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Junior Fair Board Member

TIME REQUIRED:

Meetings (Required attendance for 6 out of 9 Meetings)

Wednesday October 21, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday November 18, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday December 16, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday January 20, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday February 17, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday March 16, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday April 20, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday May 18, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

Wednesday June 15, 2016 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meeting

*Make up opportunities will be available in the event of an excused absence.

**Missing 3 or more meetings will result in dismissal from Junior Fair Board.

Ohio Fair Manager’s Conference/Jr Fair Day: (Optional but Highly Recommended)

Saturday January 9, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Columbus Convention Center

*Details provided upon request closer to date

Early Work Days (25 hours minimum required per Jr. Fair Board Member)

June 22 – July 8 Varies

Skill-A-Thon and Interview Judging (Required Attendance)

June 22 and June 28 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fair Week

July 9th – July 16th Varies

-As a Junior Fair Board Member, you are required to work shifts in the Jr. Fair Board Office, Be at assigned shows and events, help out at the sale during your assigned time.

Clean Up (Required Attendance to be eligible for Jr. Fair Board in 2017)

Sunday July 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. – Finished

*Lunch provided

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 14-18 years of age (as of January 1st in year of application)

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and/or know when and where to receive assistance when needed.

• Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times

• Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.

• Willingness to promote the Junior Fair as an educational opportunity where proper ethics and honesty is valued.

• Supports the Junior Fair Board as an active, productive organization by:

*Electing officers based on ability, attitude, and experience

*Complying with the Junior Fair Board Constitution

*Being involved in either 4-H or FFA

*When making decisions, involving the Junior Fair, to be objective

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take active participation in fair planning and conducting your division or committee activities.

• Collaborate to improve and expand on ideas for the Junior Fair.

• Promote the Junior Fair as a positive educational opportunity for youth. This may include contacting and securing potential sponsors/donors as needed.

• Always maintain a level of PROFESSIONALISM when handling Junior Fair participants, advisors and parents. You are a leader and mentor once selected as a JFB member. Leadership development opportunities will be part of your training.

• Support the decisions, policies, and activities of your division or committee and the JFB.

• Work closely with adult leaders (Key Leaders, committee members, SFB, Extension staff, etc.) by sharing in the planning and conducting of division rules and activities.

• Read, understand, and enforce the general rules, agricultural rules, and the specific rules applying to your division/committee and the JFB office. All are subject to Jr/Sr Fair Board approval.

• Report back to your 4-H/FFA Club the items discussed, and report feedback from your Club to the Board.

SUPERVISOR/ADVISOR(S)

• Matthew Edgington, Jr. Fair Coordinator

• Sandy Richardson, Jr. Fair Coordinator

• Tina Seaburn, Jr. Fair Coordinator

• Kirsten Holt, 4-H Extension Educator/County Director

Important: Please read the JFB commitment statement below carefully. ALL signatures MUST be present for this application to be processed.

If selected as a Junior Fair Board member, I will commit to learning the requirements and responsibilities of a member and upholding the constitution of the JFB. I will attend scheduled meetings every month, participate in early work days and clean-up after fair. I will assist my team in necessary work that has to be done and any other areas outside my team where my assistance is needed. I further understand that if I do not meet the standards of being a Junior Fair Board member I will be immediately dismissed.

Signature__________________________________________________________ DATE _____________

Parent/Guardian signature___________________________________________ DATE ______________

Return application, by September 30th to: OSU Extension, Madison County

PO Box 230, 217 Elm Street, London, Ohio 43140

London, Ohio 43140

Applications can be emailed to Matthew Edgington at edgington.matthew@ . Confirmation of the application being received will be within in 24 hours. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 24 hrs please contact the Madison County Extension Office directly at 740-852-0975.

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