JUNIOR FAIR BOARD APPLICATION DEADLINE DRAWING NEAR

HARRINGTON, DE - August 29, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dated material: Do not run after 9/29/06

The Delaware State Fair’s General Manager, Dennis Hazzard, would like to remind all youth interested in joining the Fair's Junior Board that nominations and supporting documentation are due to the Fair Office by September 30, 2006.

The purpose of the Junior Fair Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills of youth, expand the Delaware State Fair's volunteer base, and increase visibility and impact of the Fair. The Junior Board consists of 12 members from the various Delaware counties, with six seats open for election each year. Nominations are solicited from the Fair's Board of Directors, Fair superintendents, 4-H leaders, FFA advisors, and high schools in Delaware.

Junior Board members must be between the ages of 15 and 21 at the time of their appointment and shall serve a two year term. Members must contribute a minimum of 10 hours of volunteer service during pre-Fair week and 20 hours during the Fair.

Potential Junior Board members must complete and submit an application accompanied by two letters of recommendation. To download the application in portable document format (PDF), please visit www.delawarestatefair.com and choose "Forms", "Junior Board". Should you require another format or have additional questions, please contact the Fair Office at (302) 398-3269 ext. 203.###