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2008 MAINE 4-H
EASTERN STATES
GOAT TEAM ELIGIBILITY PACKET AND INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY FOR
MAINE 4-H EASTERN STATES DAIRY GOAT TEAM
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Have completed
at least one full year of the 4-H goat project and is enrolled in the
current year.
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Be at least 12
years old but not 19 years old as of December 31, 2007.
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Participate in
a fitting and showing exhibition and a sanctioned ADGA goat show by Aug 2,
2008 (see available shows you can accomplish this at)
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Have the
following forms completed:
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Send a letter
of intent (available on Maine 4-H website) to:
Donna Flint
21 Bradeen St., Suite 302
Springvale, ME 04083 (by May 1)
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4-H animal
approval form (by June 30)
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4-H Lease form
(by June 1)
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4-H dairy goat
project record book up to date & have it reviewed by committee member.
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Take a general
knowledge test and pass with at least a 65%
Complete the
Maine Eastern States Goat Team Eligibility Checklist and submit by August 8,
2008 to Jennifer Mellett - 4 Dusty Acres - Biddeford, ME 04005 along with a check for
$25.00 made out to the Pine Tree Assoc.
If your eligibility packet is not received by
Aug. 8th or
is incomplete then your name will be
pulled from ESE participants. UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAD BEEN MADE AND
COMMUNICATED WITH JENNIFER MELLETT PRIOR TO THIS DATE.
Maine 4-H
Eastern States Dairy Goat Team
Eligibility Checklist
(Please Print)
Name:
DOB: ______
Address:
PHONE:
County: e-mail:
______________________________________
A member of the 4-H dairy goat committee, 4-H leader or an official at the
event must sign off the items below and also where you complete the
requirement. It is your responsibility to complete this checklist and
return it to Jennifer Mellett by August 8th in order to be considered for membership
on the team.
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Completed one full year of a 4-H goat project and enrolled in at least the
second year of Dairy Goat Project.
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A
letter of recommendation from your 4-H Leader stating that you have
demonstrated the ability to represent your state in the event
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Participated in a 4-H fitting and showing exhibition. Location where?
_____________________________________________________________________
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Signature of Fair Official or Committee Member _______________________
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Participated in an ADGA sanctioned goat show. Location?
_____________________________________________________________________
Signature of
Fair Official or Committee Member
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Have the following forms completed and reviewed by Goat Committee
Member
Reviewers
Initials
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4-H animal approval form
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Goat Registrations/Lease Form dated 6/1
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4-H Dairy Goat Project Records
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Complete General Knowledge Test at Bangor Fair or before August 2nd.
You MUST
pass with at least 65%.
Test
Score ____________Initials of Goat Committee Member
Please complete
form and send a check for $25.00 payable to Pine Tree Assoc.
To: Jennifer
Mellett
4 Dusty Acres
Biddeford, ME 04005
Must arrive by August 8, 2008
HOW TO
COMPLETE MAINE 4-H EASTERN STATES DAIRY GOAT TEAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Fitting and
Showing Exhibition
The 4-H youth will need to participate in an exhibition of fitting and
showmanship exhibition. If you are planning to use Union Fair for this
requirement please make arrangements with the Sub-Committee Chair Jennifer
Mellett.
You can accomplish the fitting/showmanship and ADGA show requirement by
showing at the Bangor State Fair on August 2, 2008, or fitting & showmanship
at the following shows:
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SMDGA Spring Show May 25, 2008
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Houlton Fair July 4-6, 2008
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ADGA National Show July 12-19, 2008
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Ossipee Valley Fair July 12, 2008 (County Restrictions)
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Skowhegan State Fair August 8-19, 2008
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Union Fair August 16 or 17, 2008
Vet Health Certificate
A formal vet check and health certificate must be obtained if you are
selected to go to Eastern States Exposition as a member of the Maine 4-H ESE
Dairy Goat Team by a licensed and accredited veterinarian. This
certificate must accompany the animals entering the state and be dated
January 1, 2008 or later. You may
not off load your goats if you do not have this certificate.
General Knowledge
Test
You may take the general
knowledge test during Bangor State Fair 4-H activities. If you are unable
to attend the Bangor Fair 4-H activities you are responsible for making
arrangements with a goat committee member to take the test at their home,
other goat related activity or at your county extension office. Remember to
plan ahead; you must complete the test on or before
August 2.
Participate in an ADGA Sanctioned
Dairy Goat Show
You must be an exhibitor and show
in an ADGA sanctioned show. You have until August 2nd to complete this. If
you are planning to use Union Fair for this requirement please make
arrangements with the Sub-Committee Chair Jennifer Mellett. Options to complete this
are:
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HOMDGA Spring
Show, Windsor May 24, 2008
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SMDGA Spring
Show, Windsor May 25, 2008
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ADGA National
Show July 12-19, 2008
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Ossipee
Valley Fair, July 13, 2008
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Bangor State
Fair, August 2 & 3, 2008
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New Hampshire
Dairy goat show June 7, 2008
HOW TO COMPLETE
MAINE 4-H EASTERN STATES DAIRY GOAT TEAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT continued…
Eligibility Checklist
Make sure that officials at the various events you attend fill out the
“Eligibility Checklist” certifying you have completed all the requirements.
Mail it to Jennifer Mellett to be received no later than
(arrival by August 8th). Any
received after this date will be returned.
Goats going to ESE
I plan on bringing the following six (or less) goats to ESE, as indicated on
my ESE paperwork:
Name
Tattoo DOB
____________________ __________________
_________________
____________________ __________________
_________________
____________________ __________________
_________________
____________________ __________________
_________________
____________________ __________________
_________________
____________________ __________________
_________________
Important items
you must bring with you to ESE:
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Health
certificate issued by the State of Maine for each goat you will bring to
Eastern States, good for out of state travel to Mass.
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Project records
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Personal health
form completed by parent
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Registration and
lease form for each goat you plan to bring indicating you as owner or lessee
(by June 1st)
Actual ESE paperwork into Donna Flint
by deadline
of August 10th,
no later, earlier is better.
GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR 4-H MEMBERS TRYING OUT FOR MAINE 4-H EASTERN STATES DAIRY
GOAT TEAM
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Maine 4-H members may attend Eastern States in up to, but no more than, two
commodities for which they qualify, in any given year, as long as their
participation in two commodities:
a.
does not prevent the participation of another 4-H member who
would be attending in one commodity and
b.
if the two commodity programs at the Eastern States Exposition do
not conflict or overlap during the exposition.
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The State 4-H Dairy Goat Committee reserves the right to make the final
decision with respect to membership on the Maine 4-H Eastern States Dairy
Goat Team.
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At Eastern States, only the 4-H’ers may handle and work with the animals,
keep the barn areas clean and set up displays. Parents and other adults
may only assist in loading and unloading. 4-H’ers may help other
4H’ers. Violation of this rule may result in being expelled from Eastern
States.
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All does in milk brought to Eastern States Exposition will participate in
the official milk-out at the event. You will be required to provide your
own stainless steel milking pail, bowl or pan. Only stainless steel
equipment will be allowed.
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Any goat that is over 24 months age at the Big E must have freshened prior
to participation in this show but does not have to be in milk to be shown.
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No corn stalks are allowed in the barn area at Eastern States Exposition.
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Eastern States Exposition will provide hay for your animals.
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There are no substitutes allowed on animal entries. You may exhibit up to
six animals. It is recommended that you register as many animals as
possible. It is better to have to scratch an animal than it is to want to
show an animal and not have it on your entry.
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If you are leasing an animal to show be sure to register with ADGA as an
agent so that you may sign for any awards taken. Leases must be dated on or
before June 1st 2008.
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You will need to bring clippers, milk stand, feed, feeding and all fitting
equipment with you to Eastern States. More information will be provided
once this packet is returned.
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One 4-H’er from each state will be selected to receive that states herdsman
award.
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Transportation: To be determined - could be partially at your expense.
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Eastern States Exposition 4-H dairy goat events from
September 25 to 27th,
the 28th
open show is optional.
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Educational Exhibit: Each state is expected to present and educational
exhibit. All members of the team are expected to participate in creating
this. After you are accepted to the team you will be contacted as to how to
be a part of preparing this year’s exhibit.
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You will be contacted as to how you can be a part of this requirement,
mandatory involvement required.
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Costs: Each member of the team will be required to pay $25 to the
state 4-H office (Pine Tree Assoc.) which must be sent with this checklist
to Jennifer Mellett - 4 Dusty Acres - Biddeford, ME 04005.
You will also be asked to participate in other activities to raise money for
travel, snacks, jackets, etc.
Contact the
Activity Coordinator or a Sub-Committee Chair if you have any questions:
Activity
Coordinator:
Dawn Pirri
(207) 453-2627
Somerset County
e-mail:
shermanfarmgoat@aol.com
Jennifer Mellett
(207) 283-4098
e-mail:
jenmellett@aol.com
Published and distributed in furtherance of Acts of Congress of May 8 and
June 30, 1914, by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Land
Grant University of the state of Maine and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture cooperating. Cooperative Extension and other agencies of the
U.S. D. A. provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
UMaine
Non-Discrimination Statement:
In
complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its
own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or
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Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University
should be directed to Harry Payne, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity,
The University of Maine, Room 101, 5754 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME
04469-5754, telephone (507) 581-1226 (voice and TDD)
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in our
programs, please call the Michaele Bailey at the State 4-H Office (207)
581-3872 or 1-800-287-0274 at least 10 days prior to the event.
For more information on educational programs in your area,
contact your county Extension office.
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