SUPERINTENDENTS AND ADULT ADVISORS. Superintendents and adult advisors are needed in the following departments: Arts, Crafts and Woodworking, Floriculture, Interior Design, Color Photography, and Black and White Photography.

FAIR BOARD. Meetings for the 2011 Fair will be on January 26, March 23, June 8, and July 20. All these meetings 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

2011 OFFICERS. Congratulations to the 2011 Fairfax County 4-H Fair Officers: President, Alison Flanagan; First Vice-President, Matt Retterer; Second Vice-President, Katherine Knight; and Secretary, Arielle Ampeh. The Adult Treasurer is Steve Flanagan. 

MINI-GRANTS. The Fair Board is proud to announce that it has awarded mini-grants to the the Krazy for K-9's Dog Training 4-H Club, the Fairfax City 4-H Community Club, and the Hampton Horse Feathers 4-H Club. Mini-grant applications will be available for the 2011 grant season in the winter.

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, Black and White Photography, Color Photography, Writing Rabbits, Vegetables, and Open Category.

Detailed information for interested sponsors is available from 4-Hers and Lenah Nguyen, 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 2011 4-H Fair.

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