TO: Applicants for 2020 Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest Dear Applicant, Attached are the application forms for this year’s Jr. Fair King and Queen Contest. Please note the following: ☺ The application forms are due in the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office on Friday, August 7, by 4:30 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. The office will be open that day. ☺ ATTENTION!!!! The contest is open to all 2020 Ashland County Junior Fair Exhibitors. You must be 15-18 years old as of Jan. 1, 2020 OR a sophomore, junior or senior in high school for the 2020-2021 school year and of single status with no children. Students entering college during the 2020-2021 school year are NOT eligible to apply. ☺ Important!! Each applicant must have One recommendation form completed and returned. The form is attached to the application and must be returned to the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office by Friday, August 7, by 4:30p.m. Make sure you fill in your name on the top of the form. ☺ Please be sure to include a current photo (head shot) of yourself that could be used in the newspaper if you are selected as one of the five finalists. Make this a nice picture, not a blurry, fuzzy picture. We need this for a reason and it must be turned in with the application. ☺ Please type or print your answers to the questions on a separate page(s). ☺ Be sure your application is signed! ☺ Your application must include an essay stating why you would like to be the Junior Fair King or Queen. This is often forgotten when directions aren’t fully read so make sure your application is complete. ☺ Interviews for the contest will be held on Friday Aug 21st, from approximately 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office, 2042 Claremont Ave, Ashland. (You must attend on this date - there are no make-up times. Those that cannot attend may make a 5 minute or less video presentation about why they would like to be chosen and submit it to the office by August 9. The top five finalists in each contest will be selected and will be notified by letter as to their selection following the interviews. NEW THIS YEAR: To be selected as a finalist, you must meet a score of at least 75% during the interview. Any spots unable to be filled by qualifying candidates (ex: King/Prince) will be left vacant or other court members may be added at the discretion of the Royalty advisor and the judges. The final judging will be at the fair during the King/Queen Coronation Ceremony on Sunday, September 15 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Cheyenne Spidel Memorial Pavilion. Contestants will be introduced and participate in an on-stage question/answer as in past years. ☺ If you have further questions, please call me at 419-651-5548 and leave a message. Good luck to each of you!! Sincerely, Stacy Koch Junior Fair King and Queen Contest Coordinator
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TO: Applicants for 2020 Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest Dear Applicant,
Attached are the application forms for this year’s Jr. Fair King and Queen Contest. Please note the following:
☺ The application forms are due in the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office on Friday, August 7, by 4:30 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. The office will be open that day.
☺ ATTENTION!!!! The contest is open to all 2020 Ashland County Junior Fair Exhibitors. You must be 15-18 years old as of Jan. 1, 2020 OR a sophomore, junior or senior in high school for the 2020-2021 school year and of single status with no children. Students entering college during the 2020-2021 school year are NOT eligible to apply.
☺ Important!! Each applicant must have One recommendation form completed and returned. The form is attached to the application and must be returned to the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office by Friday, August 7, by 4:30p.m. Make sure you fill in your name on the top of the form.
☺ Please be sure to include a current photo (head shot) of yourself that could be used in the newspaper if you are selected as one of the five finalists. Make this a nice picture, not a blurry, fuzzy picture. We need this for a reason and it must be turned in with the application.
☺ Please type or print your answers to the questions on a separate page(s).
☺ Be sure your application is signed!
☺ Your application must include an essay stating why you would like to be the Junior Fair King or Queen. This is often forgotten when directions aren’t fully read so make sure your application is complete.
☺ Interviews for the contest will be held on Friday Aug 21st, from approximately 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office, 2042 Claremont Ave, Ashland. (You must attend on this date - there are no make-up times. Those that cannot attend may make a 5 minute or less video presentation about why they would like to be chosen and submit it to the office by August 9. The top five finalists in each contest will be selected and will be notified by letter as to their selection following the interviews. NEW THIS YEAR: To be selected as a finalist, you must meet a score of at least 75% during the interview. Any spots unable to be filled by qualifying candidates (ex: King/Prince) will be left vacant or other court members may be added at the discretion of the Royalty advisor and the judges. The final judging will be at the fair during the King/Queen Coronation Ceremony on Sunday, September 15 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Cheyenne Spidel Memorial Pavilion. Contestants will be introduced and participate in an on-stage question/answer as in past years.
☺ If you have further questions, please call me at 419-651-5548 and leave a message.
Good luck to each of you!! Sincerely, Stacy Koch Junior Fair King and Queen Contest Coordinator
2020 Jr. Fair Royalty Roles and Responsibilities Outline
Queen
1. Responsible for giving tour of fairgrounds to visiting Royalty during fair week when available (with King).
2. Visit/pass out ribbons at as many shows as possible.
3. Must attend ALL livestock sales for pictures with all champions.
4. Will design the Royalty Pin for next year’s fair (2021).
5. Will help the King in registering the group for all parades. (Secure Transportation Equipment), will also be the King
and Queens decision as to what community’s parades we will participate in and will decide what will be passed out
at parades (candy, t-shirts, toys, etc)
6. Decide on and plan a couple of fundraisers to use towards purchases for Royalty activities and T-Shirts.
7. Help the Royalty Advisor in submitting letters to Agricultural companies to seek donations. Donations to be used at
parades, 2021 Fair week Royalty Meet and Greet, and Royalty grab bags for the 2021 Royalty.
8. Plan and design the flyer for the 2021 visiting Royalty Social Hour (Miller Hawkins Donuts, Lance ?)
9. Check with Kathy Blackford (County Extension Agent) about going with her to schools to talk about 4H and FFA
programs if interested in doing so.
10. Must be present at following year’s Coronation Ceremony to crown new Royalty.
11. Attend following year’s visiting Royalty Social Hour and give to tour of Fairgrounds. This time is also used to help
introduce new Royalty to the responsibility of tour giving if needed.
King
1. Responsible for giving tour of fairgrounds to visiting Royalty during fair week when available (with Queen).
2. Visit/pass out ribbons at as many shows as possible.
3. Must attend ALL livestock sales for pictures with all champions.
4. Will help the Queen in registering the group for all parades. (Secure Transportation Equipment), will also be the
King and Queens decision as to what community’s parades we will participate in and will decide what will be passed
out at parades (candy, t-shirts, toys, etc)
5. Decide on and plan a couple of fundraisers to use towards purchases for Royalty activities and T-Shirts.
6. Help the Royalty Advisor in submitting letters to Agricultural companies to seek donations. Donations to be used at
parades, 2021 Fair week Royalty Meet and Greet, and Royalty grab bags for the 2021 Royalty.
7. Plan and design the flyer for the 2021 visiting Royalty Social Hour (Miller Hawkins Donuts, Lance ?)
8. Work on ideas to get more guys involved in Royalty Program.
9. Check with Kathy Blackford (County Extension Agent) about going with her to schools to talk about 4H and FFA
programs if interested in doing so.
10. Must be present at following year’s Coronation Ceremony to crown new Royalty.
11. Attend following year’s visiting Royalty Social Hour and give to tour of Fairgrounds. This time is also used to help
introduce new Royalty to the responsibility of tour giving if needed.
Princess
1. Responsible for giving tour of fairgrounds to visiting Royalty during fair week when King and Queen unavailable.
2. Replace King/Queen for pictures at livestock sales if needed (if they are selling the Grand or Reserve), help Sale
Committee as needed, help youth find their buyers.
3. Will design the Royalty group T-shirts for use during warm month parades, fundraising events, etc. Design must be
turned in to Advisor by Feb 1.
4. Work with the Ambassadors to design decorate vehicle/ or float for Parades.
5. Come up with ideas for children’s grab bags for the next years Royalty Meet and Greet.
6. Identify one of the Lions groups in the county and make arrangements for the group to work one of their Pancake
Breakfasts (I believe they donate part of the proceeds to the group for doing this).
7. Check with Kathy Blackford (County Extension Agent) about going with her to schools to talk about 4H and FFA
programs if interested in doing so.
Ambassadors
1. Help give tours to visiting royalty when needed.
2. Help the sales committee at all market sales, lining up exhibitors, helping exhibitors find their buyers, etc.
3. Help the Princess with designing theme and or decorations for parade vehicle/float.
4. Make a list of as many community festivals (Savannah Firemen’s Festival, Polk Strawberry Festival, Jeromesville
Homecoming, etc) as possible, and choose at least 3 for the Royalty group to participate in.
5. Distribute Flyers regarding any fundraisers and/or events the Royalty will be hosting for the community.
6. Check with Kathy Blackford (County Extension Agent) about going with her to schools to talk about 4H and FFA
programs if interested in doing so.
Everyone
1. Help with new ideas to add to the Royalty program.
2. Promote comradery, kindness, and respect for each other’s ideas and opinions.
Help in giving a clinic to go over the Royalty Program to interested youth.
2020 Ashland County Junior Fair Royalty Guidelines and Information:
All Royalty Candidates : Please read the following guidelines and information regarding the
2020 Royalty Program. Please sign and date this document and submit it with your royalty
application. This document does not guarantee you will be on the Ashland County Royalty
Court. Should you be named part of the 2020 Royalty court, you are agreeing to follow the below
contract.
Introduction:
This Junior Fair Royalty Code of Conduct is to be followed by all members of the Royalty Court (King, Queen, Prince,
Princess or Runners-up for the Ashland County Junior Fair Royalty Contest). As the King, Queen, Prince, Princess and
Runners-up you are representing the County’s Junior Fair Program. This includes: 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts of America,
and Girl Scouts. These organizations actively participate in the Ashland County Junior Fair. You MUST be a
participant in the 2020 Ashland County Junior Fair to participate in the Royalty Program.
Expectations of Junior Fair Royalty Winners:
• Wear the given attire (Sash and/or Crown) when appropriate. (Attire may NOT be worn when going through
evaluations, shows or contests in which you are participating. They may be worn during the livestock sales.)
• Royalty must wear the given sash and crown which they received at crowning. Royalty are not permitted to purchase
or wear a different sash or crown. If those items given to you are lost or damaged it must be replaced at the expense of
the Royalty Member with approval from the Royalty Advisor.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.
• Dress appropriately at all times. (Inappropriate dress includes: strapless or off the shoulder dresses or tops, tube tops,
clothing that exposes any part of the midriff or cleavage, excessively ripped jeans, short mini dresses, short shorts/skirts
with undergarments showing, inappropriate graphic t-shirts.)
• Use appropriate language at all times.
• Represent Ashland County’s Junior Fair Program as a positive role model.
• Problems/conflicts/disagreements between royalty members and/or family members must be left at home. These
problems will be discussed with the Jr. Fair Royalty Advisor and the Royalty Advisor ONLY. Gossip is to be avoided at
all cost, it hurts everyone involved and makes for a tense experience.
• Abide by the decisions of the Ashland County Junior Fair Board, Senior Fair Board, and the
Royalty Advisor.
Responsibilities of the Royalty Court: (Royalty will reign from the time they are crowned, until the 2021 Crowning Ceremony)
DURING THE FAIR:
• As a member of the Royal Court, you are expected to be at all Jr. Fair Events to pass out
awards as assigned.
• The Senior Fair Board may ask Royalty to attend some of their events; they will let you know
when they need you. Please do your best to be on time for your scheduled events.
• Throughout the week, The Ohio Fair’s Queen and Visiting County Fair Royalty may stop by for a visit. Please serve
as a courteous host to these guests, showing them the fairgrounds, answering their questions, and getting to know them.
• The King/Queen and Court will attend the concert on Tuesday evening of Fair which is held in
the Grandstands.
• The King and Queen are the ONLY ones to be at the Livestock Auction to take pictures with
the Grand and Reserve Champion Winners and their respective Buyers.
• Do not walk on the fairgrounds by yourself; always have someone walk with you.
• Thank you notes to the Royalty Contest Sponsors need to be turned in by the end of the County
Fair. This will be strictly enforced.
AFTER THE FAIR:
• The public will watch you closely; both during and after the fair. Please act in a way that
reflects positively of 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts in everything you do.
• The Ashland County King, Queen, Prince, Princess and Runners-up will have the opportunity
to represent the Ashland County Fair at a variety of Fairs and Festivals throughout the year.
• When traveling to other fairs: Try to attend the Fair on the day of their Royalty Contest/ Luncheon (if they have one).
This is your best opportunity to support that County Fair and meet County Fair Royalty from around Ohio. If you go on
a day when the Royalty contest is not going on, you will need to check in at the County’s Junior Fair or Senior Fair
Office and ask to meet with their County Fair Queen and/or King.
• Take pictures while you are there with the current royalty, fairgoers, Junior Fair Members, or anyone you come into
contact with. Send them to the Royalty Advisor after you have attended the Fair.
• Do not go to another County Fair by yourself, always take someone with you.
• Travel expenses to other Fairs and Festivals will be at your own expense.
• At Fairs or Festivals you attend, be prepared to say a few words about the Ashland County
Fair. Always be positive in your statements. You are representing Ashland County!!
• The Fair Royalty is encouraged to ride in various community parades at their own discretion, please let the Royalty
Advisor know what parades you are participating in. Please try to choose a different community’s parade each time (ex:
Jeromesville, Savannah, Polk, West Salem, Loudonville, Hayesville). Transportation and registration for the parade will
be arranged by the King/Queen. Prince/Princess and Court are welcomed to participate.
Examples of Behavior and Conduct NOT permitted - including, but not limited to:
• Inappropriate language and gestures
• Not participating in Fair events
• Blatant disrespect for adults, volunteers, staff and/or those in a leadership position
• Belittling others; putting others down and being disrespectful of individual difference
• Royalty members may not reference (talk) or use alcohol or drugs during their year reign.
• Continual disregard of the Junior Fair Royalty Advisor and/or Senior Fair Board.
• Royalty members may not become engaged, married, conceive, or father a child during their
reign.
• Other conduct determined to be inappropriate by the Junior Fair Royalty Committee
Actions that will be taken if violation(s) occur:
Actions may range from verbal warnings, discussions, to removal of title and recognition as deemed appropriate by the
Ashland County Junior Fair Royalty Advisor and Ashland County Senior Fair Board Members
• QUEEN ONLY
• January 2021 - Represent Ashland County at the Ohio Fair’s Queen Contest at the Ohio Fair Managers Convention.
Details will be sent when they are available from the Ohio Fair Managers Association. (Not Required)
• 2021 Fair: • The King and Queen will coordinate a Luncheon for the Visiting Royalty on the day of
the Royalty Contest. It is the King and Queen’s responsibility to plan and take initiative
to invite other county’s royalty from around Ohio by extending an invite to royalty you've met, as well as the county
extension offices (who will pass the invitation on to their royalty). King/Queen may seek sponsors and may request a
small stipend from the Sr. Fair Board to assist with Luncheon expenses.
• The King and Queen MUST attend the 2021 Royalty Contest (on stage portion)
• Present a “Farewell Speech” at the 2021 Junior Fair Royalty Contest. The King & Queen will crown the 2021 Ashland
County Junior Fair Royalty. Prince and Princess will assist with the ceremonies and may also reflect on the previous
year’s activities.
• FAIR ROYALTY PINS: The newly crowned 2020 Queen will receive pins from the
2019 Queen when she relinquishes her crown. These pins should be used for the remainder of the fair and any fairs
visited after, until they run out. The pins are for VISITING ROYALTY ONLY OR to trade with royalty when you visit
other fairs. They are not intended for regular fair goers. Creating the design for the following year (2021) is a new
tradition and an honor to be bestowed upon the queen. The queen is expected to design and create pins for the 2021 Fair
where you will be passing your crown. You can create this pin once the 2020 pins are gone. You are encouraged to
share your pins at any fairs you visit. Design is up to the Queen but must at the bare minimum include “Ashland County
Fair” and the year. Please see the Royalty Advisor for questions around design or process.
. Statement of Agreement for Candidate:
I have read the Junior Fair Royalty Contest Code of Conduct. Should I be crowned to the 2020
Royalty Court (King, Queen, Prince, Princess, or runner’s-up), I agree to abide by all conditions listed above. I accept
all consequences if I choose not to follow the Junior Fair Royalty Code of Conduct. If I am chosen as Ashland County
Junior Fair Royalty, I will follow all rules and regulations put forth by the Ashland County Junior Fair Royalty Contest
Advisor and fulfill my duties as Ashland County Junior Fair Royalty.
Please sign as acknowledgement that you have read the above and you understand what your role
shall be as Ashland County Fair Royalty, should you be crowned to the 2020 Royalty Court.
KING/QUEEN ROYALTY APPLICATION **ONLY High School Sophomores-Seniors for the 2020/21 school year may apply.
NOTE: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FAIR EVERYDAY/ALL WEEK. This is a huge time commitment and if selected you must be able to meet this commitment. Circle one: King or Queen Name__________________________________________ Birthdate_______________ Age on Jan. 1 _______ Address_________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ County__________________ Home Phone_____________________ Cell Phone________________________ Parents/Guardian Names______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Please include first names. Please note if either is deceased. If divorced, kindly indicate how you prefer their names listed.)
Do you live on a farm____________ Number of Siblings______________ Name of school attending______________________________________________________________________ Current Grade____________________ Career Ambition___________________________________________ College (planning on attending) ______________________________________________________________ Email Address__________________________________________________________________________________ In completing the following use additional sheet if necessary. SCHOOL HONORS AND AWARDS Year/Activity/Rank and Honor or Award Ex. 2015 School Honor Roll Honor Student_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
LEADERSHIP - Indicate participation in the respective organizations by a check, list years involved (ex: 2017,2018,2019 or 2017-2019), if an officer, give office held and year. Organizations: Office Held Year(s) Involved 4-H Club _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jr. Fair Board ________________________________________________________________________________________ F. F.A. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ F.C.C.L.A. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Officer _________________________________________________________________________________________ Farm Bureau ________________________________________________________________________________________ Church________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scouts ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Activities: List such activities as athletics, music, class plays, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, demonstrations, fashion revues, wildlife conservation, etc., and indicate kind of participation.
Participation in State and National Activities: Include judging contest, trips, conventions and recognitions.
Organization Activity represented Participation & Recognition Ex. F.F.A. State Dairy Judging Team Member - 10th Place _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXHIBITING AT STATE & COUNTY FAIRS - Includes only exhibits selected from projects carried as club work. List in order by years.
Year/Where Shown/Item Shown/Placing & Prizes___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CAMPS ATTENDED - List all camps that you have attended, what year you attended, and in what way you helped with camp activities.
Way or Ways You Helped /Name of Camp Attended/Year Attended Ex. Camp Counselor/4-H Camp/2015___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
V. On a separate sheet, in 500 words or less, please answer . . . What qualities do you possess that will make you a good representative for Ashland County if elected fair King or Queen?
VI. You Must have at least one letter of reference from a 4-H, FFA, or Scouts Advisor/Leader. The form is included in this application packet and must be mailed/received at the Ashland County Fair
Office by Friday Aug 9th no later than 4:30 pm. Failure to have a reference will void the contestants application from being considered.
The following are expectations that come with this responsibility: 1. This commitment is for one full year. 2. It is expected that you will take a leadership role if you are selected as a member of Royalty. This includes seeking sponsorships, planning and organizing future Royalty events. 3. You are a role model representing the Ashland County Fair. Know that everyone will be watching you at all times. 4. Remain positive and enthusiastic – always friendly and courteous. 5. Support one another - you all have the same goal; to act as an excellent representative and help make the fair a great experience for everyone. 6. There are many activities. The King and Queen should attend as many activities as possible, but allow the court to help fill the void. 7. Dress appropriately - use the dress code from shows and the sale as guidelines. Your appearance is the first impression others receive, so represent the fair well by dressing appropriately at all times. Modesty should take precedence. Fair officials reserve the right to ask you to change your attire. * Do not wear your sash and crown while being judged. 8. Meet each day of the fair to review the schedule and discuss what happened the day before. 9. Enjoy this time. Smile and talk to as many people as you can! 10. Introduce yourself to the Ashland County Fair Manager and members of the Senior Fair Board. Take the initiative to get involved during fair week. Be sure to attend as many events throughout the fairgrounds as you can: • Veterans Day • Senior Citizens Day • All entertainment events at the Grandstand and Entertainment Tent throughout the week • Livestock shows and Livestock auction
• Visit the merchant businesses and organizations. Thank them for exhibiting and being a part of the
fair.
• REMEMBER: This is a huge time commitment during the week of fair. You will be expected to be
able to attend the fair every day and most likely all day (some days late into the evening).
Contestants (and parents) must be prepared to meet this commitment is selected.
I hereby attest to the fact as a contestant in the Ashland County Fair Royalty I meet the eligibility requirements. I promise to comply with all Duties and Responsibilities of the contest. I will hold harmless Ashland County Fair officials and contest directors in the event of any injury occurring during by participation. I will conduct myself in a manner befitting a contestant and/or a member of the Ashland County Fair Royalty and hereby agree to adhere to the official's directions and requirements . _________________________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Applicant/Date _________________________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Parent/Date APPLICATION MUST HAVE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES **If you have any disability that requires accommodation, please add it to your application.
Due to Ashland County Fair Secretary’s Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday Aug 7 , 2020 Return this form and a 4x6 headshot photo to: Ashland County Fairgrounds 2042 Claremont Ave. Ashland, Ohio 44805
Recommendation Form
2020 Ashland County Junior Fair King or Queen
Dear Friend, You have been asked to fill out this Recommendation Form for
____________________________(Fill in Name) who is applying for the title of Ashland
County Junior Fair King or Queen. Please fill out this form and return no later than Friday, August 7, 2020. Interviews for the contest will be held August 21st. Describe this applicant’s participation in your club or organization. Include any leadership roles they have had and how well they fulfilled those roles.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why do you think this person would make a good Junior Fair King or Queen?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________Date _______ Please Print
Signature ____________________________________Phone #_____________ Position or title ____________________________________________________ Mail to : Jr. Fair Royalty Contest Coordinator Ashland County Fair 2042 Claremont Ave. Ashland, OH 44805
