Apply to represent 4-H Youth Development on the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board by March 1, 2023

The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of our great state’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. If the passion for 4-H Youth Development and the state fair is in your blood, consider applying to represent our organization by March 1!

What is the Junior Fair Board?

The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board is made up of Ohio’s best and brightest young leaders, hand-picked to contribute to the success of the Ohio State Fair each year. Selected to represent their respective youth organizations, these students serve on behalf of thousands of students across Ohio. Goals of the Junior Fair Board include:

• To serve the people of the Ohio State Fair
• To interact with fairgoers and provide the best experience possible
• To help other agencies and organizations with their tasks, booths, etc. at the fair
• To gain networking experiences and special opportunities

Which skills should a Junior Fair Board member have?

Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board members are dedicated leaders with outstanding characteristics such as:

• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Responsibility
• Adaptability

What are the requirements?

In addition to being an outstanding leader, prospective members should meet the following general criteria:

• 16-20 years old
• Currently a member of 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Farm Bureau
• Highly involved members in their organization
• Significant accomplishments within the organization (i.e. competition at the state and/or national level, leadership experiences, community service/volunteer experiences, etc.)
• Leadership experience with the potential and desire to continue to grow as a leader
• Very responsible, respectful, and professional
• Members are only eligible to serve one two-year term on the JFB representing one organization

What is the time commitment?

Junior Fair Board members commit approximately 2 weeks of time to the Ohio State Fair, arriving the Monday prior to the Fair’s Wednesday opening (this year, they would arrive on Monday, July 24, prior to the Fair’s Wednesday, July 26 opening, and will return home on Sunday, Aug. 6).

First year Junior Fair Board members are paid a flat-rate stipend for their service; returning members will receive a higher stipend for their second year of service.

Where will I stay?

Housing, as well as complimentary meals, are provided by the Ohio State Fair. All Junior Fair Board members will stay in dormitories located at the Ohio State Fair in the Rhodes Center building.

How do I apply?

Visit ohiostatefair.com/jfb and submit applications through the portal.

Learn More at our Informational Webinar on Wednesday, February 1

This year, the Ohio State Fair will host an informational webinar with current Junior Fair Board leaders, past presidents, and advisors to share information on what we look for in members, what you can expect, and more. Can’t join on Feb. 1? No worries – a recorded version of the video will be available after the webinar at ohiostatefair.com/jfb.

More Information

• Informational Flier
• Selection Infographic
• Video about the Junior Fair Board
  • YouTube link to video
• Webinar (not available until after the informational session on Feb. 1)

Camp-loving, hard-working, out-going and passionate?… Raise your hand if that’s you! 4-H Camp Ohio is hiring PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS for both their seasonal positions (March-November) and summer positions (May-August). If you have a passion for youth development and the outdoors, they want you.

Some prerequisites include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate, additional education preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and AED training to be completed by the first day of employment.
• Lifeguard certification is highly preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
• Must LOVE camp!!!

What we offer:

• 4-H Camp Ohio pays a competitive rate and specific salary is based on qualifications and experience.
• Room, Board and Meals provided during program times.
• Laundry facilities and wifi provided.
• All necessary adventure, recreation and outdoor education training will be provided in house.

Head to www.4hcampohio.org/employment for more information about this role and the adventure that awaits. APPLY TODAY! Applications can be completed on our website and are open now through March 1st (unless filled prior).

Please contact Jaymie Dumican at programs.campohio@gmail.com with any questions regarding the Program Instructor position.

Is food where your passion is at? Interested in being on a team behind-the-scenes?

We are looking to add to our incredible kitchen team that makes it all happen in the Dining Hall. We have both seasonal and summer positions to fill!

Some prerequisites include:

• Training and experience in cooking for large groups.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to read menus, weights, and measures.

Please contact Heather Swihart-Rine at kitchencamp6@gmail.com with any questions regarding the Cook position.

Head to www.4hcampohio.org/employment for more information about this role. APPLY TODAY! Applications can be completed on our website and are open now through March 1st (unless filled prior).

Junior Leaders recently had a great time making holiday wreaths at their December meeting! They would love to have more teens join!

4-H teens have the opportunity to participate in leadership development in a countywide group beyond their local 4-H club. The group meets year round at various locations throughout the county and state with a focus on career opportunities, leadership, citizenship and developing relationships among its members. Members must be at least age 13 as of January 1, 2023. Youth can join anytime. 

ENROLL NOW!

This is not a complete 2023 Calendar.

The complete calendar will be released in January.

January

• Early January – 2022 4-H families will be mailed a 2023 Family Guide by the State 4-H Office
• The Extension Office will notify organizational volunteers when enrollment materials are available.

31       2022 Club Year End Paperwork Survey Due, sent directly to organizational  volunteers in January. Submission is required to get 2023 enrollment materials.

31       New 4-H Volunteer Application Due

31       Muskingum County 4-H Scholarship Application Due; Sale Committee Scholarships Due

January 15 – February 15

Volunteers returning from 2022 must complete Mandatory Volunteer Training during this time frame. More details will be sent by January 15 directly to each volunteer. 2023 Mandatory Volunteer Training must be completed online. Due to low attendance in 2022, no in-person sessions will be offered.

February

15        4-H Online opens for enrollment

March

1          Deadline to Complete all parts of New Volunteer Application Process (Interview, Orientation, References Collected)

5-12     Ohio 4-H Week

7          4-H Night @ Muskingum County Library System Branches

15        Submit Cross County Lines Request Forms by Today!

23        Livestock Committees

April

1         4-H Enrollment Deadline

4         QA Test-Out Opportunity, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

4          Livestock Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m.

15       Club Information Survey Due

15       Winning 4-H Plan Request Forms Due

15       Campership Applications Due

26       QA Test-Out Opportunity, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

26       Livestock Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m.

May

1          Livestock QA Zooms, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

8         Livestock Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m.

11       Junior Camp Registration Deadline

25       Livestock Committees

June

1          Cloverbud Camp Registration Deadline

2          PAS Show, Horse Arena

5          Market Goat & Lamb Registration, 4-7 p.m.

5          Breeding Rabbit Registration & Rabbit Clinic, 6-8 p.m.

9-13     4-H Junior Camp, 4-H Camp Ohio

20        Early Still Project Judging by appointment

23        Cloverbud Camp @ McDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn Maze

28        Early Judging by appointment

July

5          Still Project Judging, Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks Contest

12        Livestock Skillathon

17        Cloverbud Night with Junior Leaders

19        Royalty & Ambassador Contests

20        Market Rabbit Registration

27        Livestock Committees

August

13-19   Muskingum County Fair

September

20        4-H Teen & Adult Volunteer Celebration

28       Livestock Committees

November

15       Youth Opportunities Applications Due

30        New Camp Counselor Selection Night, 6-8 p.m.

December

6          Youth Opportunities/Junior Fair Board Interviews, by appointment

11        Market Beef Weigh In, Muskingum Livestock, 6-8 p.m.

Muskingum County Junior Fair Large Animal Sale Committee Scholarship

• Open to 4-H/FFA members who graduated high school in 2022 and exhibited a market goat, hog, lamb or steer at the 2022 Muskingum County Junior Fair.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2022. Fall 2022 grades must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants must have earned at least a 2.50 grade point average.

Application: Large Animal Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship Application

Muskingum County Junior Fair Small Animal Sale Committee Scholarship

• Open to 4-H/FFA members who graduated high school in 2022 and exhibited a market poultry or rabbit project at the 2022 Muskingum County Junior Fair.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2022. Fall 2022 grades must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants must have earned at least a 2.50 grade point average.

Application: Small Animal Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship Application

Since 2015, the Muskingum County 4-H Committee has awarded scholarships to recognize 4-H members and alumni for their achievements. In 2023, a minimum of two $500 scholarships will be awarded and announced in early March.

Applicants must: 

• be a current 4-H Member or alumni of Muskingum County 4-H; 
• be a current year (2023) graduating high school senior, or equivalent of a college freshman or sophomore (proof of equivalent in a home school program by the end of the current school year is acceptable); 
• be active in 4-H for the previous three (3) consecutive years; 
• have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on the most recently completed semester; 
• plan to attend (or currently attending) any post-secondary educational institution. 

Complete the application: go.osu.edu/musk4hscholarship. 

Applications are due January 31.

The  Extension Office will be closed from December 23-January 2. OSU President Kristina Johnson is closing the university for the holidays via the short term closure policy.

We will return to the office January 3.