Fair Qualifiers
Fair Qualifiers first originated in 2006 as a way of encouraging 4-H members to step out of their comfort zones and try something new, with a heavy focus on public speaking. Over the past few years, we’ve drastically strayed from this effort and find it necessary that we get back on track.
The main change you will see on this new list is that community service projects (other than our county-wide Day of Service) are no longer included. Community service is a huge component of 4-H (and very important), but already a separate expectation at the club level.
Please remember that being able to exhibit at the Fair is not a right; it is an earned privilege. Just like other youth organizations (sports, music, scouts, etc.), 4-H has minimum requirements and expectations. We do not choose Fair Qualifiers based on ease or convenience, but instead what we feel will help our members grow into strong leaders.
There are over 15 different Fair Qualifiers available this year spread out over the next 9 months. We are still waiting to hear from the District/State on some event details, but as soon as we do, we will let you know.
The Fair Qualifiers for 2020– 2021 are listed below. Each 4-H member/Cloverbud is still only required to participate in ONE event. Please put these dates on your calendar to ensure you complete a Fair Qualifier early. We have two new offerings this year: a Cloverbud only event and a local Leadership Day to make up for limited Officer Training.
We appreciate your understanding as we strive to improve our program and grow confident youth in Loudoun.
The main change you will see on this new list is that community service projects (other than our county-wide Day of Service) are no longer included. Community service is a huge component of 4-H (and very important), but already a separate expectation at the club level.
Please remember that being able to exhibit at the Fair is not a right; it is an earned privilege. Just like other youth organizations (sports, music, scouts, etc.), 4-H has minimum requirements and expectations. We do not choose Fair Qualifiers based on ease or convenience, but instead what we feel will help our members grow into strong leaders.
There are over 15 different Fair Qualifiers available this year spread out over the next 9 months. We are still waiting to hear from the District/State on some event details, but as soon as we do, we will let you know.
The Fair Qualifiers for 2020– 2021 are listed below. Each 4-H member/Cloverbud is still only required to participate in ONE event. Please put these dates on your calendar to ensure you complete a Fair Qualifier early. We have two new offerings this year: a Cloverbud only event and a local Leadership Day to make up for limited Officer Training.
We appreciate your understanding as we strive to improve our program and grow confident youth in Loudoun.
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