For Meira Bryant, serving on the Knox County Junior Fair Board is about more than organizing events—it’s about being someone others can count on.
WNZR’s Sue McDonald recently spoke with Meira about her leadership roles, her livestock projects, and the lessons she’s learned during seven years in 4-H.
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Meira, a recent graduate from Fredericktown, is a member of the Red Brush 4-H Club and has spent the past three years on the Junior Fair Board. She currently serves as secretary while also holding the roles of Goat and Poultry Liaison.
As secretary, Meira helps keep the board organized and works to set a positive example for younger members. In her liaison roles, she’s available to answer questions, assist exhibitors, and step in whenever help is needed throughout fair week.
When she’s not helping others, Meira is preparing her own projects. This year she’s exhibiting broiler chickens, dairy goats, and market goats. She explained that getting animals ready for competition takes months of work, including daily care, exercise, and making sure they’re healthy before entering the show ring.
Now that she’s graduated, Meira is looking toward a career in healthcare. She plans to earn her phlebotomy license and hopes to begin working in clinics or hospitals.
Looking back on her time in 4-H, Meira says one of the biggest rewards has been the friendships she’s built with fellow Junior Fair Board members while spending countless hours together in the barns.
She also shared a memorable lesson from her first year showing goats. After putting in months of preparation, her goat had other ideas once it entered the ring—a reminder that no matter how much you prepare, animals sometimes have plans of their own.
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(Photo Credit: Jenelle Doup, Saved by Grace Photography)
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