***Seeking Teens for Junior Fair Board!!***

***Seeking Teens for Junior Fair Board!!***

All youth entering the 9^th grade this fall are eligible to run for Junior Fair Board. There are two routes for joining Junior Fair Board:

1. Candidate for Election Route: This is ONLY for townships with an impending opening. Township openings are listed below. Candidate for Election forms (attached) require EITHER club advisors and officers signatures OR a nominating petition signed by at least 15 eligible people from the township in which the candidate is running for. Candidate for Election forms are DUE WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 by 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. **Please note this deadline is earlier than past years. Voting will take place during the fair at times TBA.
2. Application for Appointment: This is for youth who do not live in a township with an opening or youth who run in the election but do not get elected. Applications for Appointment forms (attached) are due Friday, August 2 by 4:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.

The Shelby County Junior Fair Board is a premier organization that is well-respected across the state. They are known for going above and beyond in helping plan, coordinate and execute the Junior Fair and other 4-H and FFA events throughout the year. It is a fantastic, unmatched learning experience that teaches teens about professionalism, communication, event planning, conflict management, decision-making and more. The Junior Fair Board meets on the third Sunday of the month year around from 6-8 p.m. While being part of the Junior Fair Board is a time commitment, all the teens on the board say their time spent has been more than worth it!

If you have any questions about applying or being a part of the Junior Fair Board, please let me know.

Thanks!

Cassie

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT

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