4-H Member

JUNIOR FAIRBOARD

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are to be 15 as of January 1, 2017, or a sophomore in high school and an active member in 4-H.

There are 5openings in the Junior Fair Board for specialized areas which include: special interest projects, crops & gardens, poultry, rabbits, goats and horses. Individuals applying will also be assigned in other areas of the fair.

  1. Please submit a current picture with application.
  1. Take time to fill out the application completely and with some thought. You will be applying for specific areas and will be expected to take leadership in that area.
  1. Dress appropriately for the interview.
  1. Applications are dueMonday, November 7, 2016, 4:00pm,at the Ohio State University Extension, Highland County.
  1. Applicants should have the Adult Advisor send in the reference form by the deadline to: KathyBruynis

OSU Extension, Highland County

Suite 202

119 Governor Foraker Place

Hillsboro, OH 45133

  1. Applicants must be interviewed to be eligible for consideration.

Interview Date:End of November – times to be determined

4-H MEMBERYOUR

JUNIOR FAIRBOARD APPLICATION PICTURE

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Name ______

Age (as of 1/1/17) ______Phone ______

Email ______Cell Phone ______

Address ______

4-H Club ______Grade in High School ______

1.What has inspired you to interview for the Junior Fairboard?

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  1. What areas are you interested in working and why?

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  1. What experience do you have in this area?

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  1. Will you be able to attend all shows, sales, award presentations, etc. in the area?

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  1. List all your projects and leadership activities that you have participated in the last two years.

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  1. What do you feel should be the position you, as a Highland County Jr. Fairboard member, should take when any illegal activities such as drinking, drugs, weapons, etc. occur at the fairgrounds during the Highland County Fair?

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  1. How would you promote participation in your area?

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  1. If given $500.00 to improve your area, how would you go about doing it? Please explain

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  1. Why do you consider yourself a responsible person?

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10.What leadership skills would you be bringing to the Highland County Junior Fairboard?

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4-H Member Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______

4-H Advisor Signature: ______

HIGHLANDCOUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD REFERENCE FORM

(For reference by mail for potential Junior Fairboard Members)

______is applying to help us as a Junior Fairboard member in HighlandCounty and we would like your cooperation.

The Junior Fairboard seeks your assistance in selecting the most qualified people to serve in volunteer roles and will appreciate your prompt completion of this form. All comments will be treated in a confidential manner and will not be shared with the applicant.

How long have you known this person? ______. Have you worked with them in any other capacity besides the youth organization you represent? Please explain:

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Please circle how you would evaluate the applicant’s qualities using this scale:

E = ExcellentG = GoodF = FairNK = Not Known

ResponsibilityEGFNK

Communication SkillsEGFNK

OrganizationEGFNK

DependabilityEGFNK

EnthusiasmEGFNK

FlexibilityEGFNK

PatienceEGFNK

InitiativeEGFNK

ResourcefulnessEGFNK

Other Comments:

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Signature ______

Must be someone not related to the applicant

RETURN BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016, 4:00pm