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Conference Facilitators Needed for the 2025 Know Your Government Conference
The Know Your Government (KYG) planning team is looking for teen leaders, also known as Conference Facilitators. This is an opportunity for high-school youth and up. Past participation at KYG is not required.
The flyer linked below has a QR code that takes the applicant to a GOOGLE form to apply, or click this link https://bit.ly/2025kygfacilitatorapplication. The application process closes on August 15.
A “Save the Date” graphic is also linked below.
This is the state website with information for anyone with questions: https://bit.ly/wa4hkyg. This will be updated soon too!
Any questions can be directed to Dorothy Elsner: dorothy.elsner@wsu.edu
Welcome to our International Exchange Students!
Washington State 4-H International Exchange Program welcomed the Japanese Inbound delegation who arrived on July 21. A big thank you to all who helped find and screen host families who will embark on 25 days of cultural encounters, connection, and learning. A true “learning by doing” experience.”
International Exchange students during orientation in Ellensburg.
This statue is of Washoe, the first animal to use Sign Language. They are signing the word for “friend.”
Save the Date! 2025 State 4-H Equine Presentations Contest
The 2025 State 4-H Equine Presentations Contest will be held (virtually) on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Entry forms and contest details will be posted on the State 4-H Equine page under the State & National Contest tab.
If you have questions about participating in this contest, please contact Kim Baker at 425-520-3908 or kim.baker@wsu.edu.
Submit Suggestions for the 4-H Equine Rule Book by July 25th
The Washington State 4-H Equine Rule Book/Judges Committee is already at work preparing for the new 4-H year. If you have reviewed the new Washington 4-H Equine Rule Book and have any suggestions for rule changes, clarifications, or additions, please complete the following survey by July 25th (https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es1ALiKhrX1J9Yy)
Also, as the new chair of the Rule Book/Judges Committee feel free to reach out to R-A Mazzola with any questions (r.mazzola@wsu.edu), or to Jennifer Leach (jleach@wsu.edu) as the Washington State 4-H Equine Specialist.
From the 4-H State Fair Manager’s Desk
Greetings 4-H Families and Staff,
Can you believe that we are 8 weeks away from the opening day of the State Fair? As of July 1st, Fair Entry for Washington’s State 4-H Fair has been open for 4-H members who have qualified at their county fairs to participate at the State Fair. You can find the 4-H State Fair registration link at: https://Washington-state-4H.fairentry.com.
A family entry guide can be found on the WSU website at: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2050/2024/04/FairEntry-Family-Entries-Guide.pdf
I am working on getting all 4-H Online managers access to Fair Entry to approve their county’s entries. I will be holding a training in the next couple of weeks on how to approve county entries in Fair Entry.
Congratulations to the winner of our Patch Design this year: Elly of Vancouver.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the State Fair!
Kellian Whidden
4-H State Fair Manager
503-741-6003 | kellian.st4hfair@gmail.com
Updated July 23, 2024