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1 Tuscarawas County 4-H Older Youth Application Process Deadline, Interest Area Criteria, Camp Counselor Information, Junior Fair Board Information, Interview Times Keep this page for your information. It should not be returned with your application. Older Youth Application Deadline All forms are due by February 1, Return to: OSU Extension Tuscarawas County, th Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.; locked Dropbox available 24/7. (Note: Applications received via Dropbox after 4 p.m. on February 1 will be marked as received February 2 and will not be considered; no exceptions.) Interest Area Criteria The following criteria will be used for all applicants regardless of interest area: neatness; quality of responses provided; activities reported; references; leadership experiences; and evidence of responsibility. Additional criteria for returning Camp Counselors only: interactions with campers and adult camp staff. Additional criteria for both returning Camp Counselors and Junior Fair Board: attitude and enthusiasm; past performance; ability to meet expectations/fulfill responsibilities. 1. Citizen Washington Focus (CWF)/Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) b. A brief one paragraph statement why you would like to be selected and what you hope to gain from the experience c. Interview is not required 2. Leadership Camp b. A brief one paragraph statement why you would like to be selected and what you hope to gain from the experience c. Interview is not required 3. Food and Fashion Board b. Interview is not required 4. Camp Counselor (all applicants) b. Counselor application c. Two reference forms d. Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior Forms e. Interview 5. Junior Fair Board (new applicants) b. New Junior Fair Board application c. Two reference forms d. Interview 6. Junior Fair Board (returning applicants) b. Returning Junior Fair Board application c. Self-Assessment Form d. Two reference forms e. Interview Camp Counselor Information All counselors must complete a minimum of 12 hours of counselor preparation training as required by the Ohio 4-H Program. Any counselor not having at least 12 hours of documented training prior to leaving for camp will not be permitted to serve as a counselor. A Camp Counselor organizational meeting will be held on March 11 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Meetings will be March 25; April 8, 22; May 6, 20; June 3, 10. Additional meetings and training dates will be discussed along with other counselor details and responsibilities. Camp is June 16-19, There will be a counselor wrap-up meeting on July 8. All first-year counselors are required to attend and returning counselors are highly encouraged to attend - a residential training at Camp Piedmont scheduled for May 31 June 1. Individuals with a valid conflict made known during the time of application may attend alternate residential trainings pending pre-approval. The alternate training dates are to be determined.

2 Junior Fair Board Information A Junior Fair Board organizational meeting will be held on May 23 from 6:30 8:00 p.m. at the Junior Fair Board Office on the fairgrounds. Meetings will be June 6; July 1; August 12, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 12, 13, H Interview Judging week is July Tuscarawas County Fair check-in is September 14 and 15. Fair week is September Interviews New for 2019: Regardless of whether you are a new applicant or a returner, you must have a 15 minute one-on-one interview. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to schedule an appointment. Call the Extension office during business hours (Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.) to schedule your appointment. Interview criteria for all applicants will consist of: poise; quality of responses; evidence of experience; and the ability to communicate effectively. Interviews will be scheduled for the following dates and times. All one-on-one interviews will be 15 minutes. February 11, 2:00 8:30 PM February 12, 2:00 6:00 PM February 18, 9:30 AM 4:00 PM

3 Tuscarawas County Older Youth Opportunities Coversheet This form must accompany all applications due by February 1, Name Age (as of 1/1/19) Street ALL APPLICANTS Attach Recent Photo Here City Zip Phone Cell Address (print clearly) Parent/Guardian Name(s) Club T-Shirt Size Years in 4-H (including current) Grade in School School District (district name only not school building name) I certify that the information provided on this coversheet and enclosed applications is correct and accurately reflects abilities and performance. Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent/Guardian Interest Areas Check all opportunities you wish to be considered for. More county, state, national, and international 4-H Older Youth opportunities are listed here: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) (June 16-22, 2019) Leadership Camp (June 1-5, 2019) Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) (July 15-19) (for youth entering grades 7-9) Food and Fashion Board (for youth currently in 8 th grade and up) Junior Fair Board (Tuscarawas County Fair is September 16-22, 2019) Camp Counselor (Camp is June 16-19, 2019) Other (use additional sheet if necessary):

4 Tuscarawas County 2019 Junior Fair Board Returning Member Application This application is for 2018 Junior Fair Board members. Date Received at Extension Office Return this application along with the Older Youth Coversheet, Self-Assessment, and two Reference Forms on or before February 1 to the Tuscarawas County Extension office in order to be considered for selection. NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. Applicant is to call the Extension office to schedule a 15 minute one-on-one interview on one of the following dates: February 11, 2:00 8:30 p.m.; February 12, 2:00 6:00 p.m.; or February 18, 9:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. An organizational meeting will be held on May 23 from 6:30 8:00 p.m. at the Junior Fair Board Office on the fairgrounds. Meetings will be June 6; July 1; August 12, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 12, 13, H Interview Judging week is July Tuscarawas County Fair check-in is September 14 and 15. Fair week is September Name (First, MI, Last) Date of Birth Age School Building and Grade Years in 4-H (mm/dd/yyyy) (as of Jan. 1) (including 2019) Phone Number Cell Phone Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) Years on Junior Fair Board Organization(s) you represent (4-H/FFA/FCCLA) 1. Please list Junior Fair departments you have been involved with or assisted with, number of years of involvement, and what you did.

5 2. List all projects (both animal and general) you will be taking during 2019, whether they are being taken through 4-H, FFA, of FCCLA. 3. List commitments you have during fair week such as work, showing animals (both Junior Fair and Open Class), school sports, family commitments, band, etc. Express how you plan to adjust your schedule and how much time you have available to Junior Fair Board. 4. Rank your top five committee preferences (1 = most preferred, 5 = least preferred). Beef Dairy Dairy Judging Contest Dogs Equine (Horse & Pony) General Livestock Judging Goats Llama Poultry Rabbits Sheep Swine Super Showmanship Preschool/Elementary Fair Tours 5. What piece of information would you pass on to new Junior Fair Board members? What would be helpful to you in your job as a Junior Fair Board member? Tuscarawas County 2019 Junior Fair Board Returning Member Application Page 2

6 References List two adults, other than your parents, who are knowledgeable of your leadership and teaching skills, responsibility, and character. One of those listed should be your 4-H advisor. Ask the individuals you listed to complete one of the attached recommendation forms and return the form to the Extension office by February 1. Note that these individuals may be contacted for additional reference information NAME TITLE PHONE Returning applicants are required to attend a 15 minute one-on-one interview in order to be selected. Tuscarawas County 2019 Junior Fair Board Returning Member Application Page 3

7 Tuscarawas County 2019 Junior Fair Board Returning Member Self-Assessment Name (First, MI, Last) Returning members should complete this form based on your performance at the 2018 fair. Return this form with your application by February 1 to the Extension office. Please circle the response that best matches your abilities in the following areas: 1. Interacting with Other Junior Fair Board Members Leadership: Excellent Good Fair Poor Courtesy: Excellent Good Fair Poor Cooperation: Excellent Good Fair Poor Confidence: Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall interaction: Excellent Good Fair Poor 2. Responsibility JFB participation: Enthusiastic and independent Good, needs some direction Average, only with direction Very little or no participation Organizational skills: Excellent Good Fair Poor Completed assignments: Yes No Job performance (in terms of time, commitment, skill involved): Excellent Good Fair Poor 3. Other Attributes Public speaking: Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall attitude: Excellent Good Fair Poor Self-confidence: Excellent Good Fair Poor Trustworthiness: Excellent Good Fair Poor Commitment: Excellent Good Fair Poor 4. Additional Comments

8 Advisor Recommendation for Junior Fair Board Position Name of Applicant (please print): The Junior Fair staff would like your input regarding the above named applicant s ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a Junior Fair Board member. Please complete this reference form and return it by February 1 to OSU Extension Tuscarawas County, th Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH This form must be on file in order for the application to be considered complete. Thank you. Please check ( ) the response that best matches the applicant s abilities in the following areas. 1. Interacting with Club Members Leadership Excellent Good Fair Poor Courtesy Excellent Good Fair Poor Cooperation Excellent Good Fair Poor Confidence Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall interaction Excellent Good Fair Poor 2. Responsibilities Office(s) Held Enthusiastic and independent Good, needs some direction Average, only with direction Participation Organizational skills Excellent Good Fair Poor 3. Other Attributes Public speaking Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall attitude Excellent Good Fair Poor Self-confidence Excellent Good Fair Poor Trustworthiness Excellent Good Fair Poor Commitment Excellent Good Fair Poor Leadership Excellent Good Fair Poor Work Ethic Excellent Good Fair Poor Creativity Excellent Good Fair Poor Very little or no participation Additional Comments Signature Date Club

9 Recommendation for Junior Fair Board Position Name of Applicant: The Junior Fair staff would like your input regarding the above named applicant s ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a Junior Fair Board member. Please complete this reference form and return it by February 1 to OSU Extension Tuscarawas County, th Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH This form must be on file in order for the application to be considered complete. Thank you. Please check ( ) the response that best matches the applicant s abilities in the following areas. 1. Interacting with Others Leadership Excellent Good Fair Poor Courtesy Excellent Good Fair Poor Cooperation Excellent Good Fair Poor Confidence Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall interaction Excellent Good Fair Poor 2. Responsibilities Office(s) Held Enthusiastic and independent Good, needs some direction Average, only with direction Participation Organizational skills Excellent Good Fair Poor 3. Other Attributes Public speaking Excellent Good Fair Poor Overall attitude Excellent Good Fair Poor Self-confidence Excellent Good Fair Poor Trustworthiness Excellent Good Fair Poor Commitment Excellent Good Fair Poor Leadership Excellent Good Fair Poor Work Ethic Excellent Good Fair Poor Creativity Excellent Good Fair Poor Very little or no participation Additional Comments Signature Date Association with Applicant