Day 1...Tuesday August 21

We, the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors, arrived here at the great Minnesota State Fair today. The car ride wasn't bad, although it was about 4 hours long. We enjoyed telling stories, playing games and reconnecting. We laughed alot, as usual, and were ecstatic about climing 2 flights of stairs to the 3rd floor of the Minnesota State Fair 4-H building. Whew. It's a huge work out, really who needs a stair stepper???
After getting a little settled in the dorms we began our meetings about what we would be doing. We have alot to do this year. We have duties greeting people as they come in to the 4-H building, being judges assistants, handing out ribbons at livestock shows and anything else they tell us to do. We all are excited for the state fair to start.
I spoke to a special activities director, Sara Budde of Clay County. She made stickers...for...something or other. Helped set up the Mars Rover experience area. I really encourage you all to come and check it out. It's amazing. She looked up things on google earth and did some painting. She is one awesome person.
I also talked to an ARTSIE. (a.k.a. State 4-H Arts In participants.) I believe there are 88 kids ranging from age 15 to age 19 involved in it. This year is called 'Let's Work Together' and has a caveman theme. They use some pretty cool older rock songs. Some of the songs they sing are; 'The Prehistoric Polka', 'I Love Rock And Roll', 'Allstar' and many, many more. They are some of the most talented kids I have ever met. Some of them are stage preformers, techies, costumers and the band. They have a super-duper tuba player. You should really watch their production.
Hope this was interesting and has gotten you interested in coming to the 4-H building at the MN State Fair and excited if you already were planning on it. Can't wait to see you all!

Yous in GREEN,
Amy McConnell, State 4-H Ambassador