2012 Application Information
For a Copy of the 2012 Application Click Here
Applications must be RECEIVED by March 26, 2012
A-applicants must use official application form available on website
B-incomplete application forms will not be considered
C-send applications to the address listed below
Dutchess Co. Sheep & Wool Growers Association
P.O. Box 415
Red Hook, N.Y. 12571
INTERVIEW DATE IS APRIL 13, 2012
A-no exceptions on date
B-applicants will be notified of interview location
C-All Applicants must be at interview location by 6:30 pm - no exceptions.
If you have any questions please contact Graeme Stewart,Scholarship Chairperson, at 845-399-2379.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGAN FIMBEL, THE 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!
Megan Fimbel is a senior attending Millbrook Senior High School in Millbrook, NY. She was accepted to SUNY Delhi, Delhi, NY as an Early Acceptance student into the Veterinary Technology Program.
Megan is a member of the Dutchess County 4-H Sheep club, Golden Fleece and Chapter Sentinel of the Pine Plains FFA. In 2008, she was the National Oxford Sheep Queen as well as the Ohio State Oxford Sheep Queen.
Megan owns a flock of 20 purebred Oxford ewes in Millbrook, NY. As she is the main shepherd for her flock, her responsibilities include all aspects of management and care. She shows her sheep at shows and fairs across the country including the Ohio State Fair, Eastern States Exposition, Harrisburg, Louisville, the All American Junior Show, the Northeast Youth Show as well as the Dutchess County Fair.
She also works part time for Dr. David Hammond at the Village Animal Hospital in Millbrook, NY.
Some of Megan Fimbel’s awards and accomplishments:
| Pine Plains FFA Chapter |
2005 - Present |
Discovery, Greenhand and Chapter Degrees
Elected Sentinel,1st Sub- District Job Interview, 6th District Job Interview, 4th Sub-State Job Interview, 10th Individual State Livestock Judging, Member of the 1st Place Livestock Judging Team at NYS Fair and at Cobleskill
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Dutchess County 4-H
Program |
1999 - Present |
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Flag bearer, Scrapbook Keeper, Joe Thomas Butts Award, Master Sheep Showman, Best Market Lamb Rate of Gain, Champion and Reserve Champion Market lambs (9), Best Bred and Owned Sheep (2), Supreme 4-H Rams |
| All American Junior Sheep Show |
2007 -Present |
Top Gun Award, 1st Place Logo (2), 1st Place Junior Ad, 1st Place Promotional Poster, 2nd Place Junior Skillathon, 6th Place Senior Skillathon
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American Oxford Sheep Association
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2002 - Present |
National Oxford Sheep Queen, Ohio State Oxford Sheep Queen
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| Northeast Youth Sheep Show |
2005 - Present
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Spirit Cup Award, Reserve Champion Ram, 1st Place Skillathon Team member
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MEAGAN STEPHENS, THE 2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!
THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS AND ENCOURAGE REAPPLICATION IN 2010. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2009 JUDGES; PHIL SEYMOUR AND ELLEN JOURET EPSTEIN.
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