20184-H KING QUEEN OF THE SHAWNEE COUNTY FAIR

Selection Rules

1)Nominees’ names and Rules for Selecting 2018 4-H King and Queen and Responsibilities of Shawnee County Fair King and Queen signed by applicant and parent/guardian and submitted to the Extension Office by 5:00 PM, Friday, March 23th.

2)Nominee qualifications/eligibility :

  1. be 14-18 years old (4-H age, by January 2018).
  2. have been in 4-H a minimum of 3 years
  3. currently an active member.
  4. not have been a past King or Queen winner in any county.

3)Each community or project club will be allowed to submit one male and one female youth nominee.

  1. In addition, Community Clubs (only) may submit additional nominees if:
    * 6 eligible girls then 2 girl nominees * 6 eligible boys then 2 boy nominees
    * 9 eligible girls then 3 girl nominees * 9 eligible boys then 3 boy nominees

4)Once complete nomination forms have been received by the Extension Office you are considered part of the 2018 Royal Court and will be asked to participate in 4-H promotional activities until the crowning of the new King & Queen the last day of the fair.

5)Applications will then be emailed directly to the nominees from the King & Queen committee around the beginning of April, 2018.

6)Completed applications and essaysdue Friday, May 4, 2018by 5:00 PM, to the Extension Office.

7)Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

8)Judging will be based on application, speech, essay and interview.

9)Interview Day will be onJune 2nd, at 9am at the Extension Meeting Room. Every candidate must present a 3-5 minute speech highlighting their most important 4-H experiences and participate in an interview.

10)Candidates must be in attendance onInterview Dayto be considered eligible for King or Queen.

11)During the Interview Day, there will be a sign up sheet for all Royalty to help promote 4-H and the Fair and different events during the fair. Each member of the Royalty is expected to sign up for at least 2 events.

12)On the first night of the fair, Thursday July 26, 2018, the Honorary King & Queen will be announced prior to the Talent Show.

13)All candidates must be present on Sunday July 29th, the last day of the fair for the announcement of the new 2018 Shawnee County 4-H King & Queen.

14)All candidates will follow the 4-H Code of Conduct in a manner of good sportsmanship during the entire process of application. All decisions of the judges are final.

If you have questions please contact the 2017 King & Queen at

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2018 Responsibilities of Shawnee County Fair King and Queen

  1. Duties at the 2018 fair:

Be visible as a member of the Royal Court during the fair!

Represent Fair Board in thanking public event participants

Introduce speakers and events

Help at Livestock Sale

Meet with media as requested, to promote 4-H and the fair

Be prepared to answer questions about 4-H

  1. Chair the 2019 King/Queen Committee
    (sub-committee of Shawnee County 4-H Events Council)

Solicit Scholarship donations for the King & Queen

Lead Donation/Fundraising activities to purchase materials for the Royal Court and King & Queen

Hire judges and inform judges of judging criteria

Plan judging event with speeches and interviews for candidates

Schedule and host the King and Queen ceremony at the fair.

Participate in the 2019 crowning ceremony

  1. Other duties may be requested by the fair board
  2. Be introduced to the Shawnee County Commissioners at the first meeting after the fair
  3. Participate through the 2018-2019 year in parades, with media, and other special activities to help promote 4-H in Shawnee County.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR KING OR QUEEN
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES AS STATED ABOVE.

By signing this form,
I accept the responsibilities as a future Shawnee County Fair King or Queen.

Candidate Signature______Parent/Guardian Signature______

Nominated by:______Candidate Name:______

(Club or Group)

Address: ______City:______Zip Code______

Email: ______

Phone:______Cell Phone: ______

 Adult T-Shirt Size (circle one): Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

 Attach a 5 x 7 Head and Shoulders photograph with this nomination form.

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