4-H AUCTION INTENT TO SELL
Due in the Extension office by July 15!
1.
I am enrolled in Bond County 4-H in the livestock project in which I am
showing and selling my animal.
2.
I have attended at least 4 of my 4-H club meetings/activities. (See auction
rules for limited instances of exemption from this rule.)
3.
I gave a talk or demonstration at my 4-H club meeting.
4.
I have potential buyers to attend the auction and have distributed the
auction advertising information I received from the office (sent in July).
5.
I understand that I must show my market animal/product at the
appropriate county 4-H show in order to be eligible to sell.
6.
I understand that I am responsible for the care, feeding, restraint, cooling
and general health of my animal, particularly during the time it is on the
fairgrounds. If my animal is determined to pose a physical danger or
health risk to other animals or people, I will be required to be removed it
from the fairgrounds and will not be allowed to show/sell. (See auction
rules regarding substitutions.)
7.
I understand I am to maintain the Bond County Livestock Record/Award
Application on my animal. After the auction, I will turn it in to the office
in order to receive my buyer’s thank-you plaque.
8.
I understand the amount of commission taken out of my check and
commission. (See auction the reasons for this rules)
9.
I understand that my check will not be released until the office receives
the postcard from the buyer indicating that I have delivered his/her thankyou plaque. Plaques are expected to be delivered as soon as possible.
Failure to deliver the plaque by October 1st forfeits my privilege to
participate in next year’s auction.
10.
Both my parent(s) and I have read and understand both this document
and the auction rules.
11.
My parents(s) and I have a copy of the auction rules and will refer to
them when necessary. We also understand that we can call the office for
clarification if need.
12.
I agree to abide by these rules.
13.
I will be selling a Steer
Barrow
Dairy product
Sheep wethers
Goats wethers
Rabbit
Poultry_______________________________
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4-H member’s signature
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Parent’s signature
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Leader’s signature verifying number of meetings attended
(Needs to be signed by the leader before the office will accept it.)
This form is due to the office by July 15th
NOTE: Auction buyers pay far above the auction animal’s market value.
While the buyers do get some advertising and publicity in return for their
purchase, they usually participate in the auction to help the 4-H members.
Buyers are to be treated with utmost gratitude and courtesy.