The Fair Board happily welcomes Ms. Tawny Hammond as the new park manager of Frying Pan Farm Park!

FAIR BOARD. Meetings for the 2009 Fair will be on March 31st, 2009; June 11th, 2009; & July 14th, 2009. All these meeting will take place in the Pennino Building, a part of Fairfax County Government Center, at 7:00p.m. on the 10th floor in the Virginia Room. All 4-Hers are welcome to attend and all superintendents  are required to attend the Fair Board meetings.

The Pennino Building is located at:

12011 Government Center Pkwy

Fairfax, VA 22035

MINI-GRANTS. The Fair Board is proud to announce that it has awarded mini-grants to the Fairfax Veterinary Science Club and the Krazy for K-9's Dog Training Club.

2008 OFFICERS. Congratulations to the 2008 Fairfax County 4-H Fair Officers: President, Alex Koma; First Vice-President, Anna Isserow; Second Vice-President, Mark Nagurny; and Secretary, Sarah Angermeier. The Adult Treasurers are Mr. Brian Koma and Ms. Denise Benedict.  The Extension Agent is Lenah Geer.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. All 4-Hers planning to be a 2009 4-H Fair Superintendent, whether new or returning, are asked to contact the Fair Board President or Lenah Geer, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, telephone 703-324-5353 or fax (703) 324-5337 as soon as possible.

NEW COMMITTEES. The 2009 Fair Board has developed new committees for the new year! Currently we have the Layout Committee led by Anna Isserow, the Sponsorship Committee led by Lenah Geer, the Publicity Committee led by the 2 B A Bee Club. We are still looking for an Adult and youth leader to lead the Crafters and Vendors Committee - It's a big job. Please call 703-324-5353 or the Fair Board Secretary if you are interested.

SPONSORSHIPS. Sponsorships are a great way to promote your business and support the 4-H Fair. Learn about the advantages of becoming a Corporate Sponsor or a Department Sponsor. Departments include Arts, Crafts & Woodworking, Scrapbooks & Displays, Dog Show; Science & Technology, Floriculture, Foods & Nutrition, Interior Design, Horse Show, Livestock, Pet Show, Photography, Rabbits, Vegetables, and Open Category.

Detailed information for interested sponsors is available from 4-Hers and Lenah Geer, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, telephone 703-324-5353 or fax (703) 324-5337.

Clover donor forms are also available for families and individuals who wish to contribute $5-$35 towards the 2008 4-H County Fair.

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