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.

2026 JAB Members

Autumn Dunsing – Labette County High School, Junior

Perry Angleton – Oklahoma Union High School, Junior

Piper Perkins – Caney Valley High School, Sophomore

Kinley Langworthy – Oklahoma Union High School, Junior

Becca Simpson – Labette County High School, Junior

Hadley Carr – Labette County High School, Junior

Paisley Nolte – Epic Charter School, Junior

Parker Midgett, Labette County High School, Junior

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 2027 fair year representative would run from November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
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 October 31, 2026.

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