The U.P. State Fair Livestock Committee Youth Advisory Position is still available and the deadline has been extended.
The Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority recently approved creation of a youth livestock representative position to the Livestock Advisory Committee. We invite all youth who may be interested in serving on the Livestock Advisory Committee to submit a letter of interest by fax to Delta County Chamber of Commerce (906) 786-8830 by Friday April 15th!!!
YOUTH LIVESTOCK REPRESENTATIVE
Responsibilities:
Be familiar with rules and regulations as listed in the Upper Peninsula State Fair Exhibitor’s Guide to Classes and Awards.
Represent all junior livestock exhibitors and voice the concerns of those they represent.
Provide youth voice and input concerning policies and procedures developed by the committee and superintendents to determine if they are in the best interests of Upper Peninsula State Fair youth livestock exhibitors.
Make best effort to stay informed and attend all scheduled Upper Peninsula State Fair Livestock Advisory Committee Meetings.
Submit ideas to the Upper Peninsula State Fair Livestock Advisory Committee for new programs and activities.
Serve a two-year term as a voting member on the Livestock Advisory Committee.
Serve as an ambassador of the Upper Peninsula State Fair.
Qualifications:
Minimum age of 16.
Have experience in livestock exhibition and be a current junior livestock exhibitor.
Possess the ability to work with adults and other youth in a variety of situations.
Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively.
Have a willingness to become familiar with and work within the philosophy of the Upper Peninsula State Fair.
