South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project • • • • • •

South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat ProjectMEAT GOAT PARTICIPANT SELECTION -- 2011Due to the drought experienced since 2007 the number of does (mother goats) has beendrastically reduced not only in South Carolina but across the Southeast. This, in turn, will leadto the reduction in the number of wether goats that will be available to purchase for the 20114-H/FFA Meat Goat Project. The Meat Goat Project Committee remains committed to providingas many quality wethers to as many young people as possible; however, the number of wethersthe committee will be able to secure for 2011 may be smaller than in past years. Since reducedavailability of wethers is such a strong possibility, the Committee is establishing guidelines foruse in the selection of participants for 2011. The following criteria have been establishedand will be utilized in the selection of participants from the applicant pool should thecommittee not be able to secure a sufficient number of wether goats:Membership – Must be a bona fide member of 4-H or FFA Application Deadline – Those applications postmarked past the applicationdeadline will be removed from project consideration Refunds – No refunds will be given after May 6, 2011. Level of Participation in the project in past years will be considered –ooNumber of shows in which the application competedCompletion of the Data (Record) BookAge of the Applicant – Youth between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be given priorityover those youth 17 thru 20New applicants must have a signed statement from their Extension Agent orAgriculture Teacher stating that this applicant is believed to be an individual who cancare for the animal and will be an active participant in the project activities.It is not the desire of the Meat Goat Project Committee to eliminate anyone from participating inthe project; however, if needed, the committee will use these guidelines in the selection ofparticipants. The committee will make use of the guidelines in the order of: (1) Membership,(2) Application Deadline, (3) Level of Participation, and (4) Age of Applicant to make theselection of project participants.All decisions made by the committee regarding the selection of project participants will be final.Respectfully,Meat Goat Advisory Committee

South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project2011 Application* Please print clearly*Participant must be at least 5 years and no more than 20 years of age as of Jan 1, 2011 to be eligible.Name: _____________________________________ _____________Age as of Jan 1, 2011:__________________Address: __________________________________________________BirthDate:___________________________City:_______________________________ ___________State:______ Zip________________ 4-H or FFA______County: _____________________ __E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________Home Phone #____________________________ ______Cell Phone#_____________________________________***************************************************************************** Kick Off is June 18, 2011 @ Newberry County Fairgrounds. Please watch for further details.* All applications must include the $85 fee to register for the project.* Applications must have a postmarked date by May 6, 2011* No Applications will be accepted after May 6, 2011.* There will be no refunds after May 6, 2011.* All applications that are postmarked after May 6, 2011 or later will not be accepted.* Make check payable to SC 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project for the correct amount.* Please DO NOT mail your application to your Extension Offices.* Mail application to: Tonia Gibson, 1850 Hollywood Rd. Saluda, SC 29138****************************************************************************Final Show Requirement: Each Participant will receive the Ad information at the Kick-Off.Each participant will be required to sell $25 in Ads for the final show program booklet or pay anextra $25 entry fee to be eligible to participate in the final show._____ I agree to sell $25 in ads to benefit the final show. Ads will be due in October._____ I agree to pay the extra $25 entry fee to benefit the final show, which is included with this application.********************************************************************************************South Carolina 4-H Media Policy and Release: The 4-H program routinely promotes activities throughvarious media. This includes, but is not limited to newsletters, newspapers, brochures, and displays. In doing so,the names and photos of members may be included to help tell the 4-H story. However, South Carolina 4-H policy isthat on web sites, youth in photos will not be identified by name(s)._______No, do not use my individual picture for any purpose. I will make an effort to avoid opportunities to be ingroup shots._______No, do not use my name for any purpose.********************************************************************************************I want the 4-H/FFA project to be aware of the following disability, so thataccommodations can be made:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*****************************************************************************************As a participant/parent/guardian of the above named 4-H/FFA member, I believe all the above information to becomplete and correct. I further agree to support the SC Meat Goat Project to the best of my ability and I agree toabide by the policies, procedures, and standards of behavior set forth by the SC Meat Goat Advisory Committee andClemson Extension. I also understand that participants will be selected based on the Wether Goat ParticipantSelection guidelines.Participant’s Signature:_____________________________________________________ Date:___________Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________Date:___________Clemson University Cooperative Extension Services offers its program to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex religion,national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and is an equal opportunity employer.