Enhancing the future of the Inter-State Fair and Rodeo through junior leadership.

The Junior Advisory Board’s purpose is to provide valuable input to the Inter-State Fair and Rodeo Association and Chairmans about what teens would like to see and do at the Inter-State Fair and Rodeo. The board also promotes participation in the Fair through outreach efforts to area high schools while developing leadership skills for the future. This is a great opportunity for high school kids to get involved, get experience and be eligible for college scholarships.

The Junior Advisory Board has the following duties and expectations:

1. Make recommendations to the Inter-State Fair and Rodeo Board regarding any facet of ISF&R operations.
2. Plan one special activity during the Fair for which the JAB assumes complete control through development of a budget, assignment of manpower and execution during the Fair.
3. Assist in preparation for the Fair with specific duties to be scheduled.
4. Serve in the role of liaison with their represented county.
5. To elect two (2) Co-Chairs and other such officers as they may determine from the existing Board
6. Attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the JAB.
7. Be prepared for meetings by reading minutes, reports and other information allowing the JAB members to make informed decisions.
8. Communicate and actively participate in group discussions with a willingness to work with the group in decision making recognizing that compromise may be necessary to reach group consensus.
9. Contribute volunteer service hours during pre-Fair, post-Fair, and the Fair itself as required to complete the tasks assigned as committee members.
10. Actively participate at special ISF&R sponsored events.
11. Interact positively with exhibitors, concessionaires, staff, ISF&R Board Members and Superintendents in the role of a JAB Member.

2024 JAB Members

Taylor Allen – Neodesha High School (11^th)

Garen Bales – Neodesha High School (11^th)

Hadley Carr – Labette County High School (9th)

Tanner Dickson – Oklahoma Union High School (11^th)

Jade Jabben – Caney Valley High School (10^th)

Connor Langworthy – Oklahoma Union High School (11^th)

Parker Midgett – Labette County High School (9^th)

Paisley Nolte – Oklahoma Union High School (9^th)

Ryleigh Ross – Ambassadors for Christ (9^th)

The Inter-State Fair and Rodeo is currently seeking applications from interested high school candidates from the following counties:  Montgomery (KS), Labette (KS), Chautauqua (KS), Craig (OK), Nowata, (OK), and Washington (OK).

In selecting a representative, please keep in mind the following –

1. The term of the 2025 fair year representative would run from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
2. Members of the Junior Advisory Board must be Freshmen to Seniors upon appointment.
3. The Junior Advisory Board shall hold one regular monthly meeting.

Download an application to become a Junior Advisory Board Member, or pick one up in the fair office or at the Chamber Office in Coffeyville.

Deadline for the application is Deadline is September 13, 2024.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jamie Carr at (620) 820-3717.