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Year 2008
TEEN LEADER TRYOUT PACKET
FOR ESE
TEAM
Revised by the Maine 4H Equine Science Committee for 2008
Tryout dates: June 20,
21, 22, 2008 at Skowhegan Fairgrounds
Packet needs to be
POSTMARKED by May 10, 2008
Sent to the
Knox-Lincoln County Extension Office.
See details inside.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Teen Leader Letter
Eligibility & Rules
Application & Scoring
Teen Leader Responsibilities
Verification Form
Teen Leader Registration Form
4-H Story and why I am an asset to the ESE team
Written Essay (turn in with your completed packet)
4H Resume
Request for Oral Exam
1st
Chair and Tryouts chair:
Kate Slattery
348 Bog Road
Gilead, ME 04217
Phone: 207-836-3217
Cell: no cell phone
E-Mail:
slattery@megalink.net
2nd
Chair:
Tina Hogan
P O Box 665
Berwick, ME 03901
Phone: 207-247-6521
Cell: 207-252-0430
E-Mail: tina.hogan@navy.mil
Eastern States Exposition Chair
Karen Snyder
425 Weeks Mills Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
Phone: 778-2234
Cell: 491-4653
E-Mail:
stoneyacres@verizon.net
Dear 4-H Horse
Project Member,
Welcome to the
2008 Maine 4-H Eastern States Exposition Equestrian Team Tryout, we
are glad you are trying out! You may try out for this position
whether you have a horse or not. Teen Leaders will have the
opportunity to earn awards at the Eastern States Exposition in Quiz
Bowl, Horse Judging, and the General Knowledge test.
Whether you are
attending for the first time or you are a veteran, you will need to
read this packet very carefully! Please read the entire record
before you begin to fill it out. If you have any questions,
contact the Horse Committee Chairs, names and contact information
are found at the beginning of this packet.
Applicants must attend all days of tryouts,
which will be held at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds in Skowhegan,
Maine, June 20, 21, and 22. 2008. All participants will be expected
to arrive between 4pm and no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June
20th. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. with orientation.
You will be
involved in tryouts as much as those trying out with their horses.
The top four 4H members trying out for the teen leader positions
will be our Teen Leaders at Eastern States.
The Teen Leader
responsibilities are also listed in this packet. This is not a
glorified position, but rather a very important one. The ESE riders
really depend on Teen Leaders when the heat is on at the Big E in
W. Springfield, MA.
This is a
wonderful opportunity for those in the horse/horseless project, who
do not wish to or are unable to ride at The Big E. It is an awesome
learning experience. In the past, many of our future rider members
were first Teen Leaders and went to Springfield without their horses
and gained a lot of knowledge of how the program works.
All rules in packet apply. Please review these
rules carefully. There are some revised rules and some new rules.
We look forward to seeing you at the Maine ESE Equestrian Team
Tryouts!
Participants
(riders, teen leader and grooms) will be required to sleep in the
dorms, the new barn. It has concrete floors and 4 foot walls, so
some might find pitching a tent or tarp inside the stall
comfortable. We are required to collect camping fees from chaperones
staying in campers. We have been instructed to collect $15 per
night from anyone using the water and/or electricity by the
Skowhegan Fairground Association. Tent sites with out hook ups are
also available. We want you to be aware of this in advance of
attending tryouts.
Sincerely,
The State 4-H
Horse Committee
Eligibility and Rules for
Maine 4-H Eastern States Equestrian Team Tryouts
1.
You are required
to be currently enrolled in the 4-H Horse project. The information
you supply in your packet must be for the current year, 2007-2008.
Verification will be done through the verification form in this
packet. Please note your
County 4-H Staff person needs to sign this form.
2.
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 does not prevent the
participation of another 4-H member who would be attending in only
one commodity and if the two commodity programs at the Eastern
States Exposition do not conflict or overlap during the Exposition.
3.
Members who have emergencies that will make them late for
tryouts must call and give reason(s) to the current horse committee
chair (their name and number can be found on the Table of Contents
page). Attendance at another horse event will not be accepted as a
reason for lateness.
4.
The Maine 4-H Eastern States Exposition Equestrian Team will
consist of no more than 20 Riders, 4Teen Leader positions, and 3
Alternate Rider positions.
5.
We are planning a meal plan at tryouts, details to follow in
your tryout confirmation letter to be sent after packets are
judged.
6.
Eastern States Horse Team Tryouts will be held on June 20,
21, and 22. Team Orientation will be held June 22, 2008.
7.
Please plan to arrive between 4pm
no later than 6:00 p.m. on June 20th. Further details will
be sent to you after the packets
have been judged.
8.
Following are the procedures that will be taken for
discipline or elimination from tryouts:
a.
Verbal Warning
b.
Sent home & eliminated from trying out
9.
There will be dorms available for both guys and gals. All
4Hers will be in the dorm, the new barn. It has concrete floors and
4 foot walls, so some might find pitching a tent or tarp inside the
stall comfortable.
You will be expected to sleep in the dorms. There will
be camper hookups for chaperones at $15.00 per night, and tenting
space available, there is no charge for tent spaces as long as you
are not using electricity or water.
10.
The tryouts will be run similar to the actual Eastern States
event, and therefore we will be following chaperone rules, no cell
phones, no CD players, and no leaving the fairgrounds. (There are 3
public phones available on the grounds). Cell phones will be
returned at the end of tryouts.
11.
Barn curfew will be same as at Eastern States Exposition. No
barn entry before 6 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
The barn
managers will enforce this rule.
12.
Quiet time for all at tryouts is 11 p.m. 6 a.m.
13.
Due to
safety issues, all horses must be groomed and saddled in stalls at
tryouts. No grooming or preparation of horses will be done in the
barn aisles. You need to be aware of this rule when helping out the
riders. You must have barn manager approval for all horse movement.
Judge's
decisions are final. Written concerns should be sent to: Michaele
Bailey, UMaine State 4-H Office, 5741 Libby Hall, Orono, Maine
04469-5741; post marked no later than five days after Eastern States
Tryouts. No complaints will be examined after 5 days.
The New England
4-H Horseshow Rules and Guidelines book will be used. The USEF
rulebook will govern areas not covered in that book, must be current
edition.
The State 4-H
Horse Committee will arrange team and horse transportation to
Eastern States Exposition for 2008. All team members must use this
transportation when provided by the State 4-H Horse Committee. Cost
per participant (no more than $250.00 for riders and $35.00 for teen
leaders) will be announced at tryouts and checks will be accepted at
Tryouts or can be mailed to:
Karen Snyder
425 Weeks Mills Rd
New Sharon, ME 04955
Checks should be made out to: Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation and
received no later than September 1, 2008.
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Questions on Maines knowledge test are taken
from the 4H Horse Science and 4H Horse and Horsemanship books and
Maine publication of Equine Facts:
Please focus on the chapters relating to
Reproduction, Tack and Breeds.
There
will also be questions from the University of Maine Extensions
publications:
Basic
Horse Nutrition (#1005) This can be downloaded at
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs or
http://www.extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu, go to the agriculture
publications
Check
your county office for copies or order from below.
TO
ORDER THE 4H Horse Science and 4H Horse and
Horsemanship books:
http://www.4-hmall.org/ and go
to educational resources. Order numbers are CO 200 and CO 201 and
each cost $3.95 plus shipping. Or order by mail: National 4-H Supply
Service, National 4-H Council
7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4999 Phone: (301)
961-2934
2008 MAINE 4-H EASTERN
STATES EXPOSITION
EQUESTRIAN TEAM TRYOUTS
APPLICATION AND SCORE CARD
The Maine State 4-H Horse Animal Science Committee will score the
Entry Application Packet. If not
postmarked
by
MAY 10, 2008,
it will not be scored, and the member will not be eligible to
tryout.
Members must fill out records and forms. (Neatness and creativity
may add to your score) Information may be typed, handwritten in ink,
or done on a computer, provided that you follow the same format as
the original.
Please send
your completed Packet to:
Knox-Lincoln County Extension Office
377 Manktown
Road,
Waldoboro, ME 04572
Phone: (207)
832-0343 or 800-244-2104
The Entry Application Packet should
be placed in a loose-leaf or 3 ring notebook. The following is
allowed:
a. Decoration may be added to the cover provided it does not
interfere with handling.
b. Dividers may be used between sections.
c. Clear protective covers may be used for all pages.
d. Up to six (6) photographs may be included but only one (1) photo
of the applicant is required.
e. Photocopy pages as needed.
Total Point Value For Each Section
1. TEEN LEADER APPLICATION PACKET
...
.
50 Points
Items included in your Entry Application Packet Must Be Submitted
In the Following Order:
(Points will be deducted as follows for the following problems.
Three (3) points will be deducted if not submitted in correct
order).
10
points
D. VERIFICATION FORM
(DISQUALIFIED if not in packet.) This is the only way to verify that
you have been in the 4H project.
............................5
points if any of the required signatures are missing
5 points
B. REGISTRATION FORM- must include all appropriate
signatures
............................1 point deducted if missing information/
signature
............................5 points deducted if not in packet
10 points
G. 4-H STORY
.
..10 points
deducted if not in packet
...
..5
points deducted if 4-H story format not followed
10 points
G. WRITTEN ESSAY
...
..10 points deducted if not in packet
10 points
H. 4-H RESUME
...
..10 points if not in
packet
...
..points
awarded on completion, not editing
5 points
E. PHOTO OF MEMBER (Preferably 3x5 color)
5 points deducted if
not in packet
...
.
1 point deducted if photo is
not labeled with name
No points
F. REQUEST FOR ORAL EXAM
Bonus Point system for packet can
include below: (at
the discretion of each judge)
3 points added for neatness
3 points added for creativity
THE FINAL SCORE IS AN AVERAGE OF THE
THREE JUDGES SCORES.
2.
KNOWLEDGE TEST
100 Points
3. HORSE JUDGING (two classes)
100 Points
4. PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH HORSE COMMITTEE
25 Points
This will consist of a short meeting
with members of the Horse Committee
to talk with each individual.
5. DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
25 Points
5
Points Positive Attitude
5 Points Follows Directions
5 Points Able to Work With Others
5 Points Helpfulness to
Participants
5 Points Works Well With Committee
Members
Total Points 300
Teen Leader Responsibilities at Eastern States
·
Hold horses, if needed.
·
Give legs up, if needed.
·
Be office contact (if applicable).
·
Hold towels, brushes, etc. while delegate does the work.
·
Sweep aisles (in turn) with other delegates.
·
Participate in General Knowledge, Judging and Quiz Bowl.
·
Be available to delegates/leaders for our state and possibly other
states.
·
Be in charge of daily State Flag Ceremony.
·
Help with moving in/clearing out.
·
Off-duty hours will be posted.
·
Check on horses with barn managers.
·
Help carry muck buckets and water buckets.
·
Might help as a ring steward (must have a letter stating you are
experienced as a ring steward)
Teen Leaders should NOT!
·
Braid or band horses.
·
Groom horses.
·
Shovel manure for any delegates horse.
Teen Leaders SHOULD!
·
Bring a picture to hang with other delegate pictures.
·
Be available to all delegates, Maine and other New England
states.
·
Have team spirit and be willing to lead team chants.
·
Be available and willing to help committee members at their request.
Enjoy
this wonderful experience!
VERIFICATION FORM
I verify that I
am currently enrolled in the Maine 4-H Horse Project
with______________ County. I am a member of good standing in my
county. I understand that this
form is a requirement for trying out for the Maine 4-H Equestrian
Team. I understand that this
form is required as it is the only verification the committee has
that I have been in the 4H horse project. Therefore, I will be
disqualified if it is not included in my packet and 5 points will be
deducted if any signatures are missing.
_______________________________________ ___________________
4-H Member
(signature) Date
_______________________________________ ___________________
4-H Leader or Advisor
(signature) Date
_______________________________________ ___________________
County 4-H Staff
Person (signature) Date
________________________________________ _____________________
Parent or Guardian
(signature) Date
4-H EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION EQUESTRIAN TEAM TRYOUTS
TEEN LEADER
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME
_____________________________________________________________COUNTY__________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
TOWN____________________________________ ZIP CODE_______________
HOME PHONE
( )
Age as of January 1_______ BIRTHDATE
____________
E-MAIL
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________
4-H CLUB
NAME _______________________________________________
4-H
LEADERS NAME ___________________________________________
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY CONTACT _____________________________________ PHONE:
________________
Person
responsible for me during my stay at Maine 4-H E.S. Tryouts:
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
(Print
Name)
(Phone while at tryouts)
As a
chaperone for this 4-Her, I understand that I will be responsible
for this 4-H member. As this 4-Hers parent / legal guardian I give
my permission for___________________________to participate in the
Maine ESE 4-H tryout program. I designate
_________________________________________ to chaperone my child as I
cannot.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________
Signature of Parent/Legal guardian
(must be 21 or
older)
Relationship
I understand as
a 4-H member attending Maine 4-H E.S. Tryouts that I will not be
permitted to leave the fairgrounds during the Horse Events.
________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
(Signature of
4-Her)
(Date)
Person who will
transport 4-Her home _____________________________ If 4Her makes
the team, a parent should be at the orientation in order to sign
forms.
(Print
name)
·
Number of
years attending Tryouts (include current year)
____________________________________________________
·
Number of
years attending Eastern States as an Maine 4-H ESE Equestrian Team
member exhibiting a horse ____________
Number of years attending Eastern States as a Maine 4-H Equestrian
Team member not exhibiting a horse _______________
Insert
Your Completed
4-H STORY
IN THIS LOCATION
http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/projectrecord/story.htm
Part I Introduce yourself. Include your
age, interests, and when and why you joined 4-H.
Part II Tell/show how you used the life
skills and knowledge from your 4-H experience in your daily
life. Include major learning experiences, special interests and
unusual situations that you encountered.
Part III Tell what you learned from working
with other youth. Include relevant life skills that you learned
or improved. Use your Targeting Life Skills Wheel to
provide examples, and try to include at least one life skill
from each quadrant.
Part IV Tell how you have demonstrated
leadership in 4-H or in other activities you participate in.
Tell about your communication skills, how you prefer to make
decisions, how you manage resources, how you like to work with
groups.
Part V Describe the community service
projects you have worked on. Describe any citizenship programs
or activities you have participated in.
Part VI Describe how your 4-H experience has
contributed to who you are at the present time. Describe how
4-H participation influenced your school and career goals. Tell
about your plans for the future and the career you might like to
pursue.
Part VII Describe
why you would be an asset to the Eastern States Exposition
riding team for Maine Ό - ½ page.
Insert your completed essay here
ESSAY
Please answer the following
questions in written format.
·
What Leadership Skills do you possess?
·
Why would you want to be a Teen Leader and what
have you done that helps make you a good candidate for being a Teen
leader?
·
What is your past experience with horses?
Your essay should be ½ to 1 page in
length and should follow your 4-H story in the packet.
INSERT YOUR 4H RESUME HERE
POINTS WILL BE AWARDED
FOR COMPLETION OF RESUME
Not editing
Please use one of the resume
formats at:
http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/youth/forms.htm
REQUEST FOR ORAL
HORSE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
Please acknowledge that you require the horse general knowledge test
to be administered to you in an oral format by signing below.
_______________________________
(Riders Signature)
________________________________
(Parents Signature)
For more information on educational programs in your area,
contact your county Extension office.
