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September 10, 1998
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
915 10th Street
Greeley,Colorado 80631
To the Board of County Commissioners:
Now that the County Fairs are over and the State Fair soon to be; I have had time to reflect what
has occurred at our own Weld County Fair.
I presume that each of you were hired to fulfill your positions of County Commissioners because
you've had a positive contribution in business or other endeavors in Weld County. I alsc am presuming
that you are or were good business men and women;making decisions to better those whom you serve and
the community.
I have listened to 4-H Students, Parents, Leaders, Fair Superintendents, and Fair Board Members
and find it very difficult to believe that our Weld County Commissioners have just been"Out Smarted",by
a small group of 4-H Students, FFA Members, a few Leaders and discontented Parents.
I understand that your decision was based on a statement"this will only hurt the 4-H Youth". I
believe I can speak for many of the unhappy 4-H Families by saying that the 4-H Youth would have
accepted your final decision to uphold the Rules and Regulations as written. If you break the rules or don't
comply then pay the consequences.
I understand,that as County Commissioners,you supported the Fair Book Rules and Regulations.
But, now,all I see is that these Fair Rules are just stepping stones that may or may not be used depending
on who you are speaking too. What an excellent tool for the"4-H Youth"to grow on. Is this what you want
to teach our Youth?
I found the following articles that I believe you as Commissioners need to reread and possibly
consider the next time you are making a 4-H Youth decision. I might add,that some of us Leaders try to
our fullest to strive full time at these Goals as well as our Youth members.
COLORADO 4 -H CODE OF CONDUCT
The 4-H program in Colorado has a 4-H Code of Conduct to help clarify minimum expectations
of participants at 4-H events. Program participants(members,parents,volunteers,and staff)must abide by
state rules for 4-I-I activities and events including,but not limited to:
* conducting themselves in a courteous,respectful manner,using appropriate language,
exhibiting good sportsmanship,and providing positive role models.
* adhering to program rules, curfews,dress codes,policies and guidelines.
* abstaining from illegal and immoral behavior.
* fully participating in scheduled activities.
* respecting property and privacy rights of others.
* refraining from physical or emotional child abuse or neglect.
* applying rules of safety to individuals,groups and property.
* accepting personal responsibility for behavior.
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Consequences may include removal of individuals who violate the code of conduct during
participation in an event of their expense without refund;restitution or repayment of damages; sanctions
on participation in future 4-H events;forfeiture of financial support for the event; removal from offices
held; and so forth.Age,office held in the 4-H organization, presence of an adult or any other perceived
status is not grounds for behavior outside these established guidelines.
Counties, areas or district may implement more stringent guidelines. Specific events, activities or
facilities may have additional guidelines or rules.
The Weld County 4-H program operates under this Code of Conduct. The Extension Staff will
conscientiously work to ensure all 4-H families are aware of the Code and its importance in maintaining
the excellence of our youth program.
4-H MEMBERS CREED
I believe in 4-H club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think,to plan and to reason.
I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind,sympathetic and
true.
I believe in the training of my HANDS for the dignity it will give me to be helpful,useful and skillful.
I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life,resist disease and to
work.
I believe in my country,my state and my community and in my responsibility for their development.
In all these things I believe, and I am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.
Sincerely,
Lynx?Buehler
Organizational Leader
Box Elder Ag
Kersey,Colorado
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