Santa Clara County

Fair Awards Chairperson

Committee Make-up:

Chairperson from each of the following areas:

  • All-Star Advisor

  • Area Chairs

  • All-Stars

  • Interested Volunteers

Events/Competitions in Charge of:

  • Fair:

    • Work with the fair personnel on fair premium book entries

    • Recruit donors/solicit donations for 4-H awards at the fair

    • Order awards for 4-H fair awards night

    • Tally all awards at the fair to determine the winners (club and individual)

    • Plan fair awards night*

    • Post award winners in appropriate exhibit areas during the fair

  • Medals: Oversee ordering and supply of all medals for medallist testing

  • Medallist testing:

    • Keep copies of all medallist tests and answers

    • Review new medallist test proposals with area chairs and submit them to the Youth Development Advisor for approval

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Committee responsibilities:

    • Set “Goals and Objectives” and work towards them

    • Fair book review and yearly planning (Sept-Nov)

    • Keep records and submit to Executive Board and Council

  • Attend Executive Board and County Council meetings as a member of the Executive Board

*See “How to” for details