Constitution of The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board
(Revised December 15, 2022)
Article I. Name The name shall be known as the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board.
Article II. Purpose The purpose of this group is to promote the interests of the Mahoning County Youth through educational exhibits, and activities at the Canfield Fair. At all times, the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board is responsible to the Mahoning County Youth Agricultural Association. The group functions under the direction of the Senior Fair Board Directors involved with the Mahoning County Junior Fair, Manager of the Mahoning County Junior Fair, Mahoning County Junior Fair Board Organization Youth Advisors, and the Mahoning County Junior Fair Advisory Committee.
Article III. Membership
A. Membership on the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board shall consist of members of the following groups: 3) Boy Scouts 5) Camp Fire7) Farm Bureau 6) Grange
B. Potential members must submit a Junior Fair Board application for review.
C. Member shall serve for a term of three years, or until they reach the age of 18 as of January 1 of that current year. During this term, they are still required to submit an application on an annual basis, and are subject to review of performance and participation in Junior Fair Board activities.
D.Members must be 15 years of age and not exceed the age of 18 as of January 1 of that current year. Upon request by a youth member. Junior Fair Advisors may extend the length of membership to a youth member that is transitioning into college between 18 and 19 years of age.
E.Membership of Junior Fair Board shall not exceed 45 members, unless reviewed by the advisors. If a vacancy should occur, and no alternates have been selected, then the Senior Fair Director, Junior Fair Manager, and/or the Youth Advisors shall determine the need to fill the vacancy. and shall appoint a new member to this position. This shall be reviewed annually and may be subject to change by direction of Senior Fair Director and Manager of Junior Fair.
F.If the number of applicants permits, alternates to Junior Fair Board will also be selected by application. Alternates are members age 14 or 15, and the first year is considered a year of training. This alternate year does not count toward their Junior Fair Board term. Alternates are invited to participate in all Junior Fair Activities for training purposes. Alternates may receive the benefits of the active Junior Fair Board members depending on the hours of training and participation they complete prior to the fair. Alternates may become Junior Fair Board members the following year by replacing a retiring Junior Fair Board member upon review. This alternate position shall be reviewed annually and may be subject to change by direction of Senior Fair Director and Manager of Junior Fair.
G.Mentees may be considered to assist with Junior Fair Board. These are youth turning 14 within the Junior Fair year, and apply with application. These youth will be invited to participate in certain events to learn the basics of Junior Fair Board, and must reapply the following year to be considered for an alternate or member position.
H.Three unexcused absences will be reason for dismissal from Junior Fair Board. After two unexcused absences, the member will receive a verbal warning. Four absences total will be cause for automatic dismissal, unless prior arrangements have been made. All excused absences must be approved by the Senior Fair Director, Junior Fair Manager, and/or the Youth Organization Advisors prior to the meeting.
I.TheOutstanding Youth Boy & Girl and the 4-H King & Queen may extend their membership on Junior Fair Board if their term extends beyond the age of 18; and/or be invited to participate on the Junior Fair Board if not current members.
Article IV. - Members Responsibilities
A. The Junior Fair Board shall meet the third Thursday of each month.
B. Junior Fair Board members are expected to attend all scheduled meetings.
C. Members are expected and required to participate on one of the following Junior Fair Board Committees: Special Features, or Promotions/ Public Relation Junior Fair members are expected to participate in all Junior Fair preparation, Junior Fair Week activities, and after fair clean - up. The critical days for Junior Fair Board participation are the weeks before. during, and after the fair. During this time members are expected to be especially committed to Junior Fair Board.
D. Members may be required to complete a W-4 form, Junior Fair Work Schedule, and a Health Form.
E. To be eligible for Junior Fair Board benefits ( T-shirt, show tickets, parking sticker, fair gate pass, paycheck a member must commit to working at least 20 hours on their Junior Fair Work Schedule during the fair. This does not include hours worked during Pre-Fair work days. Members not fulfilling this requirement and/or who do not work the hours for which they are scheduled will be subject to review and may be dismissed from their position on Junior Fair Board.
F.Members are expected to uphold a positive work ethic, and are expected to display a high standard of behavior as they represent Junior Fair Board, and the youth of Mahoning County.