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2015 Paulding County 4-H Family Handbook

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The 4-H Emble

The official 4-H Emblem is a clover with four leaves and an “H” on each leaf. The clover’s stem must point to the right as you look at the image. The 4-H Emblem is not a plain four-leaf clover. The 4-H Emblem should appear in specific colors and in its entirety. Head

Thinking... Mental development, deeper knowledge, reasoning and decision making.

Heart

Feeling... Emotional development, developing interest, appreciation, wholesome attitudes and values.

Hands

Doing... Skills development, ability to do, skill in doing and habit of doing.

Health

Physical and personal development

The 4-H Colors

White symbolizes purity and high ideals. Green is nature’s most abundant color and is emblematic of springtime, life, youth and growth.

The 4-H Emblem

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The 4-H Pledge

I pledge: My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, and My Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.

The 4-H Creed

I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen. I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, to plan and to

reason. I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to become kind,

sympathetic, and true. I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, useful, and

skillful. I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist

disease, and to work efficiently. I believe in my country, my state, and my community, and in my responsibility for their

development

Paulding Co. 4-H Organizational Structure Policy and regulations for the Paulding County 4-H program are determined by the recommendations from Ohio 4-H, the Extension Advisory Committee, as well as the Paulding County 4-H Advisory Committee. The ultimate responsibility of the 4-H program rests with The Ohio State University Extension staff 4-H Educator.

Paulding County Extension Advisory Committee This committee consists of interested residents representing the areas of agriculture, agri-business, FCS, and 4-H who have input and recommendations for the two County Extension Programs (including Agriculture and 4-H). This committee assists in determining priorities, staffing patterns and other concerns and interests.

Paulding County Extension 4-H Advisory Council The 4-H Advisory Council consists of club advisors and parents. This committee has direct influence on the county 4-H program by providing input regarding county 4-H policy and regulation, project completion requirements, and handling concerns and problems submitted by advisors and parents. Council meets six times per year or as needed.

Ohio State University Extension Paulding County

Paulding County Extension Advisory Committee Michael Schweinsberg

4-H Youth Development Educator

4-H Youth Advisory Council

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Where Do I Go For Information? 4-H Youth Development Staff:

Michael Schweinsberg 4-H Youth Development Educator

Phone: 419-399-8225 Email: [email protected]

Office Address: OSU Extension Office, Paulding County

503 Fairground Dr. Paulding, Ohio 45879 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am– 4:30 pm

Closed Friday

Phone: 419-399-8225 Fax: 419-399-5590

Paulding County Fair: Phone/Fax: 419-399-3775 Web Page Addresses: Paulding County Extension http://paulding.osu.edu Ohio 4-H http://www.ohio4h.org Ohio State Fair http://ohiostatefair.com

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Paulding County 4-H Membership Agreement 2015

As a Paulding County 4-H member, I agree to follow the membership requirements as outlined in this agreement. All youth who successfully complete these requirements will be considered a member of Paulding County 4-H and will

• be eligible to compete for all 4-H awards • be eligible to exhibit project(s) at the Paulding County Fair • be eligible for premiums

Youth who do not complete these guidelines will not be considered a member of Paulding County 4-H for the current year, and will

• forfeit any funds paid to the 4-H Club • will not be permitted to exhibit project(s) at the Paulding County Fair

These guidelines apply to all local club, county, district, state, and national programs, activities, events, shows, and contests sponsored for youth by the Ohio State University Extension – Paulding County 4-H Youth Development Program. This document operates in conjunction with the specific guidelines and regulations of any sponsored event, show, program, and/or activity.

As a 4-H member, I will:

Attend at least 50% of my club’s yearly meetings and activities. Present one educational demonstration to my club each year and do one service project. This is a membership requirement. Promptly pay any membership dues, club dues and project book fees. Complete 100% of project(s) enrolled in and all activities associated with projects (Skill-A-Thons, Quality Assurance Programing and still project judging). Failure to attend pre-Skill-A-Thon May 14th or actual Skill-A-Thon May 27th, I will not be permitted to exhibit at the Paulding Fair, as required for a successful completion of my selected project(s). (The Paulding County 4-H Council STRONGLY recommends 1st and 2nd year members take no more than 2 projects.)

Fulfill all duties of any office I may be elected to by my club members. Support and respect my group’s designated advisors/leaders. Be responsible for my behavior/conduct, uphold high standards for my group, and accept the consequences for inappropriate behavior.

Demonstrate good citizenship, positive sportsmanship and an appropriate attitude at all times. Be courteous and respectful of adults, other participants, volunteers, staff and/or those who are in a leadership position.

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Respect and adhere to the guidelines of the Paulding County 4-H Program, Ohio 4-H Program, and Ohio State University Extension Offices.

As a 4-H member, I will not: Possess or use alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco. Possess or use weapons, fireworks, or other harmful objects w/ intent to hurt or intimidate others. Deface or destroy property or possessions that do not belong to me. Violate any established event or activity rules/curfews. Demonstrate destructive behavior such as using profanity, fighting, stealing, or using/borrowing others’ property without their

permission.

I understand that if I violate these rules, the following actions will be taken:

1. The adult chaperone and/or volunteer for the youth involved in the violation will be notified immediately or made aware of the violation by the Extension 4-H Educator, 4-H Volunteer or Event Committee Chairperson in charge.

2. The parents will be notified of the incident(s) and the actions taken by the Extension 4-H Educator, 4-H Volunteer or Event Committee Chairperson in charge. When necessary, arrangements will be made to remove the youth from the 4-H event.

3. The youth may be barred from participating in any national, state, district, and/or county events for up to a year, to be determined by the Extension 4-H Educator in consultation with the Paulding County 4-H Advisory Council.

4. Should a violation occur at a competitive event, 4-H youth may be disqualified from the event and/or be ineligible for accompanying awards. This decision will be made by the Event Chairman and the designated Event Committee. Any action taken by the Event Committee will be submitted in writing to the Extension 4-H Educator within 14 days of the incident. The youth may be barred from participating/competing in subsequent events. Further actions will be determined in consultation with the Paulding County 4-H Advisory Council and appropriate individuals.

5. When warranted, (i.e., violation of Ohio laws) the situation will be turned over to the proper law enforcement authorities.

I DID IT MYSELF!

As a 4-H member, I understand the importance of doing my own project. I understand that I will gain knowledge and learn new skills by doing my own work. By signing the following line, I am saying that I did my own work and no other 4-H member or mentor has done work on my project. I may have had a mentor or other 4-H members assist me in completing my project, however, I did all the work on my project myself.

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Membership in Paulding County 4-H Traditional 4-H Club Membership Any boy or girl who is eight years old AND IN the 3rd grade and has not reached the age of 19 years of age as of January 1 of the current year is eligible to join 4-H. 4-H is open to all boys and girls without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, or disability status. Local clubs may elect to have dues to help pay for any expenses of the club. Clubs may choose to meet year round or at least the months of December through August. Club Organization

1. A 4-H Club must have a minimum of five youth. Youth must be regular members (not Cloverbuds) from two or more families. 2. At least one adult (19 years of age or older) must apply and be accepted as a volunteer advisor. 3. New Clubs: A request for approval of a new 4-H Club must be completed and presented to the Paulding County 4-H Advisory

Council by the November Council meeting for the new 4-H year beginning in December. 4. Clubs are expected to conduct six meetings in a calendar year.

Paulding County Junior Fair Eligibility Guidelines

1. All Paulding County Junior Fair exhibitors must successfully meet all requirements of their youth organization before being eligible to exhibit for competition. Specific guidelines are as follows:

2. Paulding County 4-H – Exhibitors must be between the ages of eight and nineteen years. An exhibitor is eligible when he/she reaches the age of at least eight years and enrolled in the third grade as of January 1st of the same year. Eligibility ends when an exhibitor reaches the age of nineteen years as of December 31st of the same year in which an entry is made.

3. Paulding County FFA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school agricultural students and enrolled in their school FFA Chapter of the same year in which an entry is made. FFA members are expected to exhibit in the county of FFA Chapter.

4. Paulding County FCCLA – Entries are open to regularly enrolled high school family consumer science students and enrolled in their school FCCLA chapter of the same year in which an entry is made. FCCLA members are expected to exhibit in the county of the FCCLA Chapter.

4-H Cloverbud Program Membership

1. Ohio youth five years old and in kindergarten to eight years of age AND in second grade (as of January 1 of the current year), may enroll in 4-H educational programs.

2. The philosophy of Ohio's Cloverbud program is activity based. Thus, no projects offered to 8-18 year olds such as animals, foods, clothing, engineering, misc., etc. will be a part of this 4-H program.

3. 4-H Cloverbud members are not eligible for out-of-county activities, competitive events, residential camps, and/or projects designed for 8-18 year olds and are not to hold offices, but can lead pledges, etc..

4. County Junior Fair is open to Cloverbud participation only. *There is NO formal scoring of individual members or competition of any kind between individual Cloverbud members or between Cloverbuds and 8 to 18 year old members. If participation awards or special prizes are given, they will be awarded equally to all 4-H Cloverbud members.

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5. Non-competitive public presentations (e.g., speeches, demonstrations, illustrated talks, poster displays, etc.) are encouraged for Cloverbud members at their club and county levels. There will be no participation by Cloverbud members in public presentations at the district or state levels. Guidelines:

a.) The Cloverbud Program is an option that may be offered within clubs or as a separate club. It is not required.

b.) 4-H Cloverbud Advisors only work with Cloverbuds in a club setting and not the older 4-H youth during meeting time.

c.) 4-H advisors working with the program MUST attend training prior to initiating activities on the club level. 4-H Membership Fee The Paulding County 4-H Advisory Council has approved a $5 membership fee effective for the 4-H year. This fee is being implemented in lieu of asking 4-H families to participate in additional fundraisers. 4-H Club may have additional dues to the specific club.

$5.00 4-H Member Family Fee $1.50 = Recognition Year Pin $3.50 = Newsletter/Skill-A-Thon Mailing

Enrollment Ohio 4-H and Paulding County rules state that each county must have an official enrollment deadline for 4-H members to be fully eligible for all 4-H awards and competition. Enrollment forms without project information will not be accepted.

Enrollment Deadline for Returning Members February 1st Enrollment Deadline for New Members March 15th Final 4-H Club Enrollment March 15th Add/Drop Project Deadline (may not add projects after this date) April 1st

Paulding County Extension also recognizes youth can learn and grow through the 4-H experience at any time of the year and at any stage of their life. Youth who enroll after March 15th are NOT eligible for competition. Members joining after March 15th are not eligible for Clothing, Food-Nutrition, Miscellaneous or Livestock Judging’s; nor may they participate at the Ohio State Fair or in a Paulding County Junior Fair competition. The reason for the aforementioned enrollment deadline of March 15th is simply so there is an established starting date for 4-H in Paulding County and show that youth who join late do not gain unfair advantage over the 4-H members who join on time. Members joining after March 15th will however have the opportunity to attend clinics, go to 4-H camp, participate in community service projects and even to complete a project. For example a girl who wasn't aware of the deadline wants to complete a genealogy project or a boy received a rabbit for his birthday and now wants to join a 4-H club, may do so. They will not compete

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in any judging’s but may exhibit a poster about their project along with the other club members and receive a participation ribbon at the Paulding County Junior Fair. They may also complete a one-on-one judging with the 4-H Educator to gain insight and experience into the judging process. 4-H and FFA Dual Membership Policy Ohio 4-H members are often also FFA members, sometimes within the same county and sometimes in an adjacent county. These members especially need to keep in mind the 4-H policy about 4-H projects being separate from school projects. To keep work in both organizations clearly separate, 4-H members are advised to take different species in the two organizations or, at the very least, to take market animals in one and breeding animals in the other. See chart for allowable and not allowable examples. FFA members must exhibit FFA projects in the county of FFA Chapter.

4-H Member FFA Member Allowable Market Steer Market Hog Allowable Market Steer Beef Breeding Not Allowable Market Sheep Market Sheep

Membership Across County Lines Youth residing in another county interested in joining Paulding County 4-H must request membership in Paulding county. You may request this form from the Extension Office. It must be completed before a youth can be enrolled. Once approved, this approval is good for as long as the member is in 4-H, he/she only needs to do the request once. Membership Across County Lines Policy

1. 4-H membership in two counties simultaneously is not permitted. 2. Cross state line membership will be considered the same as for cross county membership. 3. In situations where the county of residence does not have a 4-H program (due to financial or other reasons), youth may

not join 4-H in another county; previously approved cross county or cross state membership will be revoked. 4. In situations where membership in a county other than the county of residence is desired, the Educators in both

counties must be in agreement regarding the application. The agreement will be based upon their professional judgment in accord with the mission of the organization and is not to supersede #3.

5. Consideration for membership may not be motivated by perceived competitive or sale advantage in another county, and change due to controversial issues, or similar motivations.

6. Parents, guardians, and/or youth should become familiar with all policies, procedures, and guidelines for the county that they wish to be members. Some Ohio counties may limit participation in the county Junior Fair to those that reside in the county.

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7. Any consideration for membership in a county other than the county of residence, within the limits of this policy and not addressed by the above statements should be brought to the attention of the County Extension Director by the County Extension 4-H Educator. This team will work with the Assistant Director, 4-H Youth Development or Associate State 4-H Leader to identify a course of action in these special situations.

4-H Clubs (Active vs. Inactive Status) Paulding County 4-H Clubs will be considered an active club for the current 4-H year when the following criteria have been met.

Must have a minimum of five youth. Youth must be regular members (not Cloverbuds) from two or more families. Must enforce the membership agreement requirements. The Key Advisor is responsible for completing all required Club paperwork and submitting by requested deadlines. Club Constitution on file with Extension Office Club EIN number on file with Extension Office Conduct six meetings Ensure members are meeting attendance requirements and demonstration requirement. Elect officers and use/teach parliamentary procedure Conduct one community service project Collect membership fees (family fees/ club fees) Complete the club chartering process Return member enrollment by deadline May not have an outstanding balance for project books/membership fees with the Extension Office at start of new 4-H year

Advisor Requirements (to remain as an active 4-H volunteer advisor)

Advisors listed on file with the club must attend 50% of the club meetings with attendance documented in the secretary’s book. Volunteers must be in good standing with Ohio 4-H volunteer requirements. New Advisors: Applications and background checks must be submitted to the Extension office by December 1st to be eligible

as an advisor for the current 4-H year. New advisors will not be accepted for the current 4-H year after December 1st. Meetings Clubs are expected to conduct at least six (6) meetings during the calendar year. Members are expected to actively participate in meetings and to attend no less than 50% of the club meetings. At a minimum, members are expected to attend 3 meetings between December 1st and June 1st and complete a demonstration. Demonstrations 4-H'ers are required to complete one demonstration within their club. Topics should be selected based on member's interest or project taken. Demonstrations should consist of “how to” dialogue and be presented in a logical, yet entertaining sequence. For more information contact your club advisor or the 4-H Educator. Members are encouraged to participate in the Regional demonstration contest as well.

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4-H Participation & Risk Management Health Forms (requires parent/legal guardian signature)

Horse Members: Must complete & return a Horse Member Medical Form to be used by club advisors and the Horse Committee for use during club programs, PAS Horse Shows and State Fair Shows.

Camp Participants: Must complete a current Ohio 4-H Health Form and file with Camp Staff. Overnight Activities: Participants in overnight 4-H club or county activities must complete a current Ohio 4-H Health Form

and provide to Club Advisor(s) or Extension Staff chaperone(s). Photo Release Form (requires parent/legal/guardian signature)

Member & Volunteer Photo Releases: As part of the 4-H Enrollment (re-enrollment or new enrollment forms), you will be requested to give permission to Ohio State University Extension & 4-H to use your child’s or self’s image in print, electronic and/or video format. If you DO NOT GIVE permission, please contact the Extension office. Photos and video footage taken at club and county events are used for promotion & recognition purposes.

Permission Forms (requires parent/legal guardian signature) Horse Members: Required to complete annually the Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Horse Activities Disclosure and

Release of Claims and file with the Extension Office. Camp Participants: Required to complete Camp Informed Consents before participation in the camping program and

any specialized programming opportunities on and off site at 4-H Camp. Club Field Trips/High Risk Activities: Clubs planning field trips or club activities that involve high risk activities must contact

the 4-H Extension Educator for appropriate Permission Forms to use with events. Transportation Forms (requires parent/legal guardian signature)

Parent or Member Responsibility: Transporting members on field trips, to club meetings or other 4-H events and activities is the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian or the 4-H member.

Volunteer Responsibility: In all cases, when transporting or coordinating the transportation of a minor, club volunteers must use the Ohio State University Extension Waiver and Permission to Transport Child/Charge Form. Contact the 4-H Educator with questions regarding transportation of members.

Accident Insurance - Source American Income Life http://www.americanincomelife.com/4h2.htm

Annual: may be purchased by 4-H club advisors to cover accident and illness associated with 4-H club functions. Requires purchasing for entire membership (members & volunteers). Cost is $1.00 per member and $2.00 per member for horse clubs and other high risk groups.

Event: may be purchased by 4-H club advisors for a one time 4-H club event (day or multi day). Cost is $0.15 to $0.23 per member with a minimum of $4.00 premium fee.

http://www.americanincomelife.com/4h2.htm

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4-H Projects What is a 4-H Project?

A TOOL… to motivate self-directed learning in a chosen interest area. A GUIDE… to plan hands-on, organized, leadership & citizenship activities & experiences. A RESOURCE… to explore an interest area while developing life skills & knowledge. The FRAMEWORK… for measuring progress & accomplishments in individual/group work.

Who May Take 4-H Projects?

Youth, age 8 AND in the 3rd grade through age 18 as of January 1 of the current year MAY enroll in any of nearly 200 4-H projects.

4-H Cloverbuds, 5 years old, AND in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, MAY NOT enroll in 4-H projects or participate in any competitive 4-H event. 4-H Cloverbuds enroll in the 710 4-H Cloverbud Program and participate in activities appropriate for their age using the 4-H Cloverbud Curriculums I and II and/or other curriculums identified by the 4-H Extension Educators for club use.

Members must select at least ONE 4-H project from the list of approved Ohio 4-H Projects (2015 Family Guide) and the “county only” projects listed in the Paulding County 4-H Family Handbook. Certain special interest projects may be proposed and carried with the approval of the 4-H Educator. 4-H Council STRONGLY recommends 1st and 2nd year members take no more than 2 projects.

How to Select a 4-H Project Exploring 4-H Project Books Announcing Ohio 4-H Project Central! Interested in getting a close look at a project book? Want to rate your experience with last year’s project? Members and project helpers can preview project books AND share feedback about their project experiences on a new website called Ohio 4-H Project Central. Check out the website now at www.ohio4h.org/projectcentral for easy instructions and a direct link. You and your parents should answer these questions to help you select projects that will lead to personal satisfaction and project completion success.

What things do you like to do for fun? What hobbies do you have? What would you like to learn to do? What knowledge/skills do you have? How much time do you have to spend? Are there any special requirements?

http://www.ohio4h.org/projectcentral

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Who can help you with your project? How much time does your helper(s) have? How many projects can you complete in a year?

Special Requirements for Projects

Space – special considerations for animal and plant projects Equipment – special, type, currently have, will need to purchase, etc. Time Frame - multiple year project, activities spread over several months, short term just a few weeks or days, etc. Materials/Supplies - few, many, expensive, inexpensive, etc. Other People Involved - Presentations, group activities, mentors, partners.

Can I Take Projects in 4-H and FFA?

You may take projects in both organizations, but they must be different types of projects. For example: You may take a market lamb project in 4-H and a beef project in FFA. You may not take a market lamb project in both FFA and 4-H, even if you are a 4-H or FFA member in another county.

If you are showing livestock projects in two counties (4-H in one and FFA in another), you must follow the rules for both counties. Ask questions and make your project choices known to your 4-H club advisor, 4-H Extension Educator(s) & FFA instructor(s).

I Selected A 4-H Project, What’s Next?

Purchase Your Project Book – Project books for 4-H projects listed in the 2015 Family Guide and the Paulding County 4-H Family Handbook can be obtained at the Paulding County Extension Office. Leader's Guides to certain projects are also available, as listed in the 2015 Guide.

Meet with Your Support Person – Enhance project success with the support and help of a caring adult. A parent, grandparent, older sibling or a club advisor can serve this role. Planning, guiding, and encouraging you towards project completion, but allowing you to do the project work.

Plan Your Project Experience – Outline what, when, and how you plan to do project activities and experiences. Include interest areas, learning experiences, leadership, citizenship, and career activities. List supplies and materials you need to complete the project. Mark a calendar with important dates. Refer to the timeframe for completing projects listed in this guide to help plan.

Organize Your Project Book & Records - Put your project book in a 3-ring notebook or binder for protection, ease of adding information, and place to put project experiences including photographs, receipts, results of experiments, plans, vaccination & registration papers, feed tags or rations and much more.

Review Project Requirements For Completion, Project Judging/Skill-A-Thons & Fair – Read and follow the requirements listed in this guide especially if you plan to participate in Project Judging/Skill-A-Thons, Junior Fair events and activities and/or be eligible for State Fair participation.

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How Do I Prepare For Project Judging

Dress Code - Appropriate Dress for Interview Judging Clean dress slacks, skirts or dress jeans Sleeved top with no logo. No caps or hats unless part of project. Shoes required (no flip flops).

Tips for Judging

Be well groomed. That includes clean hands, hair and fingernails. Don’t chew gum. Use good posture. Sit and/or stand straight and tall. Be polite and use your best manners. Be prepared to talk about your project. Bring Project Book. Know what you did, how you did it, and what you

learned and what you might do differently the next time. When answering the judge’s questions, speak clearly and loudly enough for the judge to hear your answers. During your interview, look directly at the judge. Give him/her your full attention. Don’t be distracted by

other people/noises. Thank the judge when the interview is finished. Remember, the real purpose of judging is sharing and learning. Be pleasant and confident. Smile and be enthusiastic! Be proud of your accomplishments!! You worked hard to deserve them.

Posters Displays

Poster size should reflect the amount of information it contains. Posters must be a minimum of 14 X 22. Utilize all of the poster space. Posters need not be rectangular in shape. Tell just one story on the poster. Keep it simple. Make your lettering large enough to be read from a distance of 4 to 8 feet. Letters should be at least ½ inch high. Make it as colorful and attractive as possible, so that fair-goers will stop and look at it. Keep it neat, but do your own work. The people who come to the fair want to see what you have done, not

what your parents or older brother/sister did.

Educational Display Guidelines Educational displays should convey what you have learned through your project. Listed below are some

ideas for educational displays. Scrapbook containing photos, items collected during project, samples of items created. Model or collection of objects related to project

Project Evaluation Known as project Judging, project evaluation is an educational experience that all 4-H members are encouraged to participate in. Judges are selected on the basis of their expertise in specific areas and their ability to relate to youth. We hire them for their

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evaluating skills and opinions on the given day they evaluate projects. These judges evaluate a 4-H'er on the basis of the completed project exhibit/display/poster), completed Project Book presented, and the knowledge of the member.

All Miscellaneous, Food & Nutrition and Clothing projects are evaluated in June during the fair for project completion.

Members receive a letter grade of A, B or C. Judges are responsible for selection of special awards (County Winner and State Fair Delegate).

4-H members taking Horse and livestock projects (including beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, poultry and dairy) must complete a Skill-A-Thon evaluation prior to the Paulding County Fair. If a member does not wish to exhibit, his/her grade will be determined by the Skill-A-Thon grade. In cases where project animals are sick or die, the 4-H member is considered “complete” if they have participated in their Skill-A-Thon. Members must bring their completed project book with up-to-date records (as indicated under project) to the Skill-A-Thon.

Alternate Project Evaluation: If a member is unable to attend the scheduled judging for their project(s) the following should be doneContact the Extension Office to schedule a pre-judging prior to fair. Pre-Registration is required.

Volunteer Screening Process Ohio State University Extension

Effective: May 1, 2007 Adults, 19 years of age and older, are welcome to go through the volunteer screening process. Ohio State University Extension engages thousands of volunteers each year, giving their time, energy and talents to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for youth and adults across the state. The organization values the contributions that volunteers make and recognizes the impact they have on members and service recipients. Our organization recognizes the importance of selecting volunteers who have the capability and potential to effectively deliver and support programs and serve as positive role models. Policy Adults who desire to volunteer their time, energy and talents to Ohio State University Extension with the potential to serve members of a vulnerable population (minors, elderly, and/or disabled) must complete a volunteer selection process.

Long-Term or High Responsibility Volunteer Assignment Adults serving members of a vulnerable population (minors, elderly, and/or disabled) in an unsupervised capacity with potential for ongoing/sustained contact with clientele and/or includes opportunities for financial, overnight, and transportation responsibilities will:

1. Receive, at the time of application or change of position, a written volunteer position description outlining the responsibilities. 2. Read, agree to, and sign the OSU. Extension Volunteer Standards of Behavior Form. 3. Complete a volunteer application, in its entirety, and submit to the appropriate OSU Extension office. 4. At minimum, have two references returned that are non-relatives.

Volunteer Screening Process

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5. Complete an interview with the appropriate O.S.U. Extension representative. 6. Submit to a criminal history fingerprint background check (BCI). 7. Participate in a new volunteer orientation/training program.

4-H Activities and Opportunities 4-H has much to offer its members in addition to the many club activities. Activities and programming opportunities are open to any 4-H member who is eligible according to guidelines within each.

Jr. Leaders Club: The Paulding County Teen Leadership Club welcomes 4-H members in the 9th grade through 12th grade. The group meets monthly and organizes educational and social events, fund raising activities, and community service projects.

Secretary’s & Treasurer’s Contests: All 4-H Club secretary’s and treasurers are required to turn in completed secretary

and treasurer books to the Extension office by the deadline. Books are scored on completion, accuracy and neatness. Awards are presented to winning entries.

Honor Club: 4-H Clubs that have excelled throughout the year may receive Honor Club status. Applications are due to the

Extension office by the deadline of current year.

Officers’ Training: In order to help newly elected 4-H club officers understand their duties, officer training is provided each winter. It is important for all officers to take advantage of this learning opportunity. Officers will learn from others who have led that particular office, have an opportunity to ask questions and take part in activities with their club’s officer team. Date and location will be listed in the annual 4-H calendar of events.

Project Clinics: Project clinics are designed to assist members in their specific project area. Whether a new member or a

veteran, all 4-H members can gain from these opportunities. Watch the Clover Connection for details about future clinics.

Jr. Fair King, Queen and Court: The Jr. Fair King, Queen and Court represent excellence in the county fair program. Members freshman and older may apply for the Court by completing the King/Queen application. Selected individuals will then go through an interview with a panel of judges. The Court serves as representatives at various events throughout the year including the Paulding County Fair and parades.

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County Fair: The county fair serves as a showcase for 4-H projects and activities. Clubs are invited to decorate a booth and display members’ projects. Specific booth decorating guidelines will be handed out at Advisor Countdown. Project exhibit guidelines and requirements are listed in this Handbook. 4-H members must abide by the Junior Fair Rules published in the Fair book. Fair books are available at the Extension office each year. Junior Fair rules may change from year to year, do not rely on an old copy of Junior Fair Rules! Any animal project not being exhibited at the county fair must contact the Extension office for alternate judging requirements for their project.

Junior Fair Board: 4-H members are invited to apply for membership in the Paulding County Junior Fair Board. The

purpose of the organization is to assist in the planning and operation of the Paulding County Junior Fair. Junior Fair Board includes youth from 4-H and other youth organizations (FFA, FHA, and Scouts) aged 14 and older as of January 1 of the current year. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Prospective members must submit an application.

County 4-H College Scholarships: 4-H members completing their senior year in high-school and planning to attend

college are invited to compete for 4-H College Scholarships. Selection is based upon a committee’s review of completed application.

County Camps Paulding County 4-H Camp July 9-13th, 2015 Paulding County 4-H is co-owner of 4-H Camp Palmer, along with ten other Northwest Ohio Counties. Camp Palmer is located on Harrison Lake in Fulton County. The camp offers a variety of activities and opportunities to interested 4-H'ers. Camp fees are determined separately by each county. Costs reflect actual camping costs in addition to necessary program materials; therefore fees vary from county to county.

Camp registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Camp counselors are selected each year to assist with the camping program. These counselors are older 4-H members.

They must apply for a position and receive high recommendations. Counselors must be at least a freshman in high school to apply. Applications are available through the 4-H Extension Office.

A nurse is on duty at Camp Palmer. Medications or other special considerations can be handled by the camp nurse.

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Campers are expected to participate in the scheduled camp program activities. Each camper must fill out and sign a participation agreement. Codes of conduct are re-enforced by the Camp Director and staff including the camp counselors. Violations may bring about the dismissal of a camper.

Kid’s Outdoor Science Camp Held at Camp Palmer, this camp has plenty of opportunity for youth to explore natural resource projects and concerns while having fun! This educational program is helping to create a network of young naturalists with new awareness of environmental issues. Initiated by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Paulding, Henry, Defiance, Lucas, Fulton, Wood and Williams Counties, the camp includes coordination and leadership from Ohio State University Extension, 4-H Youth Development Educators. State Trips and Camps 4-H youth who are eligible must complete an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record as application for the following trips and camps. Applications are due in January of the current year. 4-H Council and 4-H Endowment Committee sponsors scholarship opportunities for Paulding County 4-H members. State Trips and Camps include: Ohio 4-H Teen Conference, State 4-H Leadership Camp, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, Carving New Ideas, and Citizenship Washington Focus.

The Relationship of Paulding County 4-H, Junior Fair Board, and Senior Fair Board

4-H does not solely signify “FAIR” (or Junior Fair) nor does “FAIR” solely signify 4-H. The Paulding County Fair serves as a showcase for Paulding County youth participating in 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and FCCLA Youth. Fair provides the opportunity for youth to exhibit the results of their project efforts and to compete for awards and prizes under the Junior Fair Division of the fair. Participation at the county fair is NOT required for completion of a 4-H project although it is strongly encouraged for the member as a means of recognition. The Paulding County Junior Fair Board, which is comprised of 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and FCCLA, Farm Bureau, DECA, VICA, and Grange Youth organization representatives, is the group that helps the Paulding County Agricultural Society in preparing for and putting on the Junior Fair Division activities at the Paulding County Fair. Board member responsibilities include helping at the project judging, making pen assignments, assisting at animal weigh-ins, announcing and recording Junior Fair Shows, and answering questions of Junior Fair youth and their parents. Members evaluate the past fair and make any necessary Junior Fair program changes with the approval of the Paulding County Senior Fair Board.

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Livestock Quality Assurance Training and Skill-A-Thon

All Paulding County Jr. Fair members with an animal project exhibiting at the Paulding County Fair are required to attend a quality assurance session with a parent of legal guardian regardless of age. All Jr. Fair exhibitors are also required to attend a Skill-A-Thon in Paulding County. These youth are also required to complete a Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) for each animal/pen of animals prior to arriving at the fair during pull-in. THIS IS A MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Any youth failing to meet ANY of these requirements are not permitted to exhibit such livestock/animals at the Paulding County Junior Fair and/or the Ohio State Fair.

What Does My Child Need to Do in 4-H? For Club Meetings

Attend 50% or more 4-H club meetings/activities. At a minimum, members should have attended 3 meetings between December 1st – June 1st and have

completed a demonstration. Participate in community service, fundraising, leadership and recreational activities. Come with a positive attitude, eager to “Learn by Doing” the 4-H Way through project work,

demonstrations, & hands-on activities. Serve as a club officer, on a committee, or as a Teen Leader. Strive to excel in the four H’s…Head, Heart, Hands and Health by supporting club goals and

activities.

For Projects

Select one or more 4-H projects to complete from the 4-H Family Guide (www.ohio4h.org) &/or 4-H Family Handbook. Meet all project requirements and guidelines. Refer to the Paulding County 4-H Family Handbook. Attend required programs for project participation… Livestock Tagging / Weigh-Ins/Tattooing, Livestock Quality Assurance,

Skill-A-Thon/Project Judging, etc.

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For Skill-A-Thon/Project Judging All Projects

Attend Skill-A-Thon/Project Judging to complete project at the county level and be eligible for County and State Fair participation.

Bring up-to-date and/or complete project/record book. Be prepared for a one-on-one interview with an adult to answer questions about your 4-H and project experience. Be patient while waiting for your turn to be judged or to go through the Skill-A-Thon process. Review your project book,

bring a book to read or plan to be there with a friend to spend some time talking about your 4-H experiences while waiting your turn.

Animal Projects: Be prepared to participate in three hands-on skill stations. Use your project book, Resource Handbooks, Skill-A-Thon Study Guide, and attend Project Clinics and Workshops to prepare.

Still Projects: Bring item made, created, produced, grown or designed and/or educational display. For Fair

Make entry for Fair on the required forms, by the deadline. Bring 4-H projects by required exhibition times to the Fair. Attend 4-H Judging during appropriate judging time. Care for animal projects throughout fair week. Keep stalls and animals clean, fed, watered and presentable to the public at

all times. Show good sportsmanship before, during and after the Fair.

What Will 4-H Cost?

County 4-H Activity Fee - The cost is $5.00/family to join Paulding County 4-H to enjoy full 4-H opportunities and awards including Junior Fair Participation. Fee is used to cover costs associated with 4-H mailings, delivery of program, awards and opportunities including Skill-A-Thon/project judging, clinics, workshops, trips & much more.

Club Fees – Some clubs may charge a per member and/or family fee based on their clubs activities. The amount is based on what the club covers with the fee. Club fees may be used towards refreshments, project book cost, club t-shirt, supplemental insurance, etc. Please ask your club advisor about their club fee structure.

Project Books – Most project books cost $6.00 plus tax. Some projects require an additional Resource Handbook ($8.00 to $15.00) that is purchased once by the family and used for all the projects within an area by all members in the family. Check with your 4-H advisor for Project Book costs or look at the 4-H Family Guide. http://www.ohio4h.org/

Project Items – Every project has some cost beyond the 4-H book. For some projects, this may be supplies and materials that you already have at home. For other projects, your child will be required to invest in an animal & supplies for its care, specialized equipment and/or other items. Please keep this in mind when selecting projects with your child.

http://www.ohio4h.org/

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Fair – If members plan to participate in fair they will have some additional costs associated with their 4-H experience.

What Should I Expect?

What Should I Expect From My 4-H Club and Advisors?

1. Notice of 4-H club meetings and/or a printed schedule of club meetings for the year. 2. Information provided at one of the first meetings: 2015 Family Guide, 4-H Club Program, Calendar of Activities. 3. Information provided at all meetings: Review of the 4-H Calendar, 4-H Newsletter or Recent Mailings from the 4-

H Office 4. Help in selecting, ordering & receiving Project Books for my child. 5. Hands-on and mind-on learning experiences for my child… project work, demonstrations, practice Skill-A-Thons and/or

project judging, livestock quality assurance and/or horse safety programs, field trips/tours, etc. 6. Opportunity for my child to give back to the community through service projects… flower gardens at the fairgrounds, adopt a

family, picking up trash, etc. 7. Opportunity for my child to build leadership skills through serving as a club officer, on a committee, leading the American or 4-H

pledges, participating in a business meeting, etc. 8. Opportunity for my child to have FUN with friends (new and old) through recreational, social, educational and/or

competitive activities. 9. A welcoming place for my child and I to learn and grow through the 4-H Program and work together to “Make the Best Better”.

What Does My Child’s 4-H Club Expect From Parents?

1. Help your child attend club meetings, activities and events. Notify the club advisor if your child can’t attend a meeting/activity.

2. Help with club and/or county fundraising events and pay your child’s county activity fee and/or club dues. 3. Transport your child to all club meetings and activities. Attend special events planned by the 4-H club. 4. Encourage and guide your child’s project work. Don’t do their work. 5. Read the 4-H newsletter, mailings, Paulding County 4-H Family Handbook, Junior Fair Book and other

information with your child. Use the county 4-H website to print off forms, find project and fair requirements and find answers to questions.

6. Encourage your child to participate in club activities/project clinics/workshops, 4-H camp(s), public speaking opportunities, Jr. Fair events, and much more.

7. Your child must to keep up-to-date records & complete project. 8. Model a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, respect and cooperation.

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9. Assist with 4-H club activities in your areas of interest and expertise…teach a project skill, help with a community service project, plan a field trip, assist with fundraising, etc.

10. Help out the club… host a meeting, provide refreshments, and sponsor an award. 11. Support the club by cooperating with club advisors and exhibiting a positive attitude towards your child’s personal and club

4-H goals.

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Project Number and Name

Skill Level*

Project Completion Requirements See each project book for complete details. County Requirements

State Fair Requirements See the State Fair Guide Book

for complete details.

About 4-H

91 Discovering 4-H B

All activities in 9 interest areas Project summary

JUDGING: Summary, project, book, and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. FAIR: Educational display

No state fair event

Animal Sciences Beef 117 Beef Project

and Record Book (for beef breeding, beef feeder, dairy feeder, and market beef projects)

X

Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance,

and Animal Records sections At least 1 topic of interest At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities. Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)

Must attend a Quality Assurance Training with a parent. Must complete Skill-A-Thon. Must bring completed project book to Skill-A-Thon. FAIR: Show in appropriate classes at County Fair or Educational display in club booth

See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com.

See also http://4hansci.osu.edu.

Companion Animals and Rabbits 201 Dog Project

and Record Book (for pet, obedience, showmanship, performance and working dog projects)

X

Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Dog Care and

Welfare, and Animal Records sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)

JUDGING: Dog projects will complete a still project judging. Bring project book and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Bring dog on a leash. FAIR: Educational display



http://www.ohiostatefair.com/

http://4hansci.osu.edu/



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Skill Level*




202 Dog Achievement Program

X

To earn a certificate, choose 3 topic areas within one category and complete all 5 activities with each selected topic area, for a total of 15 activities. For more details, see project book or www.ohio4h.org/DAP.

See www.ohio4h.org/DAP

215 Cavy Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, animal care and

welfare activities, and animal records At least 5 of the learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities County project judging (may be optional)

JUDGING: Project book and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Bring Cavy in a pet carrier FAIR: Educational display

See link for Companion Animal Day in State Fair Guide Book.

216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1 B

Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation, before and after project

At least 7 activities each year

JUDGING: Bring your cat in a pet carrier, completed project book to judging, and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Cats will not be exhibited at the fair


217 Climbing Up! I Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation,

before and after project At least 7 activities each year

JUDGING: Bring your cat in a pet carrier and completed project book to judging. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Cats will not be exhibited at the fair.


http://www.ohio4h.org/DAP

http://www.ohio4h.org/DAP

http://www.ohio4h.org/4-h-youth/ohio-state-fair/state-fair-non-livestock-4-h-guidebook






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Skill Level*




218 Leaping Forward A

Cat-a-logue Your Knowledge evaluation, before and after project

At least 7 activities each year

JUDGING: Bring your cat in a pet carrier and completed project book to judging. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Cats will not be exhibited at the fair.

See link for Companion Animal Day in State Fair Guide Book

220 Pocket Pets Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, animal care and

welfare activities, and animal records At least 5 of the learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities County project judging (may be optional)

JUDGING: Bring your pet in a pet carrier and completed project book to judging. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Pets will not be exhibited at the fair.

See link for Companion Animal Day in State Fair Guide Book

225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date At least 1 topic of Interest At least 5 activities At least 2 project experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records

sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)

Must attend a Quality Assurance Training with a parent. Must complete Skill-A-Thon. Must bring completed project book to Skill-A-Thon. FAIR: Show in appropriate classes at County Fair or Educational display in club booth.









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Skill Level*




226 Market Rabbit Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date At least 1 topics of interest At least 5 activities At least 2 project experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records





227 Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date At least 1 topic of interest At least 8 activities At least 2 project experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Rabbit Records


JUDGING: Bring up-to-date project book and record book. Bring rabbit in pet carrier. Be prepared to answer questions and discuss project work. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Pets will not be exhibited at the fair.

See link for Companion Animal Day in the State Fair Guide Book.

Dairy Cattle

122 Dairy Heifer Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance,

and Animal Records sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)




126 Dairy Cow Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date Member Project Guide, Quality Assurance,












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Skill Level*




Goats 135 Goat Project

and Record Book (for breeding, fiber, harness, market, pack, and companion projects)

X






Horses

173 Horseless Horse B

Planning Your Project section At least 4 interest areas All recommended activities in your selected

interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report

JUDGING: Bring completed project book. One page report and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

No state fair event

174 Beginning Horse Management

B

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record One-page report

Must attend a Quality Assurance Training with a parent. Must complete Skill-A-Thon. Must bring completed project book to Skill-A-Thon. First time participants must complete the horse safety program. FAIR: Show in appropriate classes at County Fair or Educational display in club booth.

Must qualify at PAS show. Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse

Shows See “Jr. Livestock” events under the

Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com.






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Skill Level*




175 Light Horse Selection I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Questions on pages 55-57 Complete the judging description of your

horse Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page report






177 Horse Training: How to Talk to Your Horse

I Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Completed 190R Equine Record Book



Shows See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com.


180 Learning to Jump I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment All 3 project areas At least 5 activities in each interest area At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page summary Complete 190R Equine Record Book



Shows See “Jr. Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com.








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Skill Level*




181 Draft Horses I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Interest areas 1-5 and 7 (new members) Interest areas 2-7 (returning members) Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 learning opportunities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary






184 Standardbred Horse I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section Explore all interest areas At least 2 Things to Do At least 2 project learning experiences and 2

leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary






185 Equine Reproduction and Genetics

A

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All 3 major interest areas At least 3 Things to Do in each of your

selected interest areas At least 3 project learning activities and 3

leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book Project diary or scrapbook












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Skill Level*




188 Trail Riding I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section All interest areas At least 2 Things to Do in each interest area At least 2 project learning experiences and 2

leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page summary






189 Dressage I

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Planning Your Project section New members explore interest areas 1-4

and first year Completion of project activities

Repeating members complete Completion of Project activities

All of the Things to Do At least 2 project learning experiences and 2

leadership/citizenship activities Completed 190R Equine Record Book One-page report


Must participate in a dressage competition and meet scoring requirements

Must follow Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows



762 Horse Nutrition A

Project horse required by deadline Appropriate helmet and other equipment Completed 190R Equine Record Book












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Skill Level*




Llamas and Alpacas

132 Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date Project Goals and Objectives Member Project Guide, Animal Care and

Welfare, and Animal Records sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)


See “Open Livestock” events under the Competitions tab at www.ohiostatefair.com

Poultry 150 Poultry Project

and Record Book (for exhibition and market chicken, duck, goose, turkey; chicken, egg production: hens and pullet; and helmeted guinea fowl projects)

X









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Skill Level*




Sheep

198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book

X Project animal by required date All activities Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)




199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book

X

Project animal by required date At least 1 topic of interest At least 5 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quality Assurance and Animal Records

sections Club or county level project review County project judging (optional)




Swine

139 Market Hogs X












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Skill Level*




140 Swine Breeding Project and Record Book

X






Veterinary Science

244 From Airedales to Zebras, Level 1

B

Set goals and record project highlights At least seven activities each year At least 21 of the activities in three years Complete the “Whaddya Know?” survey

before and after activities Project evaluation

JUDGING: Be prepared to answer questions from the project book. Bring completed project book. Develop and bring an educational display or poster illustrating some topic covered in the project. FAIR - Educational display or poster

STEM Day: completed project book, display, and interview

245 All Systems Go! Level 2 I



JUDGING: Be prepared to answer questions from the project book. Bring completed project book. Develop and bring an educational display or poster illustrating some topic covered in the project. FAIR: Educational display or poster


246 On the Cutting Edge, Level 3

A



JUDGING: Be prepared to answer questions from the project book. Bring completed project book. Develop and bring an educational display or poster illustrating some topic covered in the project. FAIR: Educational display or poster




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Skill Level*




Child and Family Development

434 Growing on My Own

B, ages 9-11

7 chapter activities, 1 main activity in each of the 4 chapters, and a project portfolio

At least 1 additional organized activity At least 1 leadership/citizenship/career

exploration activity Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and Project Portfolio (scrapbook, journal, etc.) Be prepared to answer questions about project. FAIR: Item made from one of the activities

Family Life Day: Pencil, completed project book, project portfolio, interview

435 Growing with Others

I, ages 11-14

7 chapter activities, 1 main activity in each of the 4 chapters, and a project portfolio

At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career

exploration activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and Project Portfolio (scrapbook, journal, etc.) Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Item made from one of the activities


436 Growing Communities

A, ages

15-19

7 chapter activities, 1 main activity in each of the 4 chapters

At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career

exploration activities Project review and project portfolio

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and Project Portfolio (scrapbook, journal, etc.) Be prepared to answer questions about project. FAIR: Item made from one of the activities


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Skill Level*




442 Family History Treasure Hunt I

Activities in 9 areas 1 learning experience 1 leadership/citizenship activity Project evaluation

JUDGING: Completed project book, correspondence log, research journal, pedigree charts, family group sheets with documentation of your research as outlined on pages (first year requirements, page 4); (second year requirements, page 5) and (third year requirements, page 6) of your project book. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Family Life Day: pencil, correspondence log, research journal, pedigree charts, and family group sheets with documentation

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Skill Level*




Clothing and Textiles Guidelines for all CLOTHING projects (Paulding County)

When choosing a clothing project, make sure to choose one that challenges your skills and ability level and allows you to advance your sewing knowledge (for example: will you be learning a new skill or working with a new fabric?). A beginning level project may be taken at any age; however, it should be the member’s first attempt at a project in that area. Members may take a clothing project in any age range; however, if they are selected as the State Fair Representative, they may compete and be considered for Outstanding of the Day at the State Fair but must be within the designated age range as listed in the project book to be eligible for the Clock Trophy.

Project Progression: Projects are designed for members to progress through as they increase sewing & consumer clothing skills. It is highly recommended that members start with beginning projects & progress through the levels.

Taking More than One Clothing Project: Members may take more than one clothing project, but must complete separate learning experiences for each including creating a separate, complete and Total Look outfit.

1. Project Book: Bring completed project book and any other required project activities or records. 2. Garment Cost Analysis: Prepare a cost analysis of the garment constructed and bring to judging. Analysis is to include cost of pattern, material, notions and anything else associated

with project. A cost analysis form will be mailed with Style Revue narration form. Form is also posted on website - http://go.osu.edu/resources 3. Project Interview: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, garment construction and/or selection

focusing on the Total Look clothing principles. 4. Garment (s): Bring all garment(s) constructed or purchased for the judge’s inspection. Be prepared to change into garment(s) constructed or purchased & accessories selected to create

the Total Look Outfit for judges viewing. 5. Pattern: Pattern is to be brought for the purpose of helping the 4-H member if a problem arises on clothing construction methods. 6. Style Review: Bring all garment(s) constructed and accessories to create your Total Look Outfit and be prepared to model on stage. Clothing projects are to be judged with the 4-H

member wearing the accessories for completing his or her outfit. 7. County Winners and State Fair Delegates are determined from the participants of the Style Review. Must be present at the Style Review to receive an award. 8. State Fair Selections and State Fair Alternates:

• State Fair Selections are made based on quota determined by the State 4-H Clothing program. The State Fair Alternate will attend only if the State Fair Delegate cannot attend. • Members may be selected to participate in one morning and one afternoon class at the State Fair. Judge’s decision is final. • Specific Guidelines for the following awards, Lloyd & Doris Roby 4-H Clothing Award, Ohio 4-H Fashion Revue; and, Master Clothing Educators.

A. Counties may nominate only one individual per award. B. Nominees cannot be considered for multiple awards. C. Award winners cannot win any award more than once in their 4-H career.

• Judges will also choose a nominee for the State Fashion Board at the Style Review.

http://go.osu.edu/resources

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Skill Level*




409 Sew Fun! B

All 5 project areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A pin cushion and fully elastic-waisted

skirt, shorts, pants, or capris Project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. Judging: Completed project book. Pin cushion and clothing item made and accessories to create Total Look Outfit FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and fully elastic-waisted skirt, shorts, pants, or capris

410 Fun with Clothes B

All 6 interest areas Decorate a sweatshirt or T-shirt At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career

exploration activities Project evaluation and You Be the Judge

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book, decorated top plus accessories needed to wear with it. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and outfit

411 em•bel•lish: A 4-H Guide to

Wearable Art I

All 10 activities and 3 journal pages At least one embellished garment At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book, embellished item and accessories needed to wear with it. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and embellishment(s) on at least one garment

413 Sundresses and Jumpers

B

All 5 project areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A sundress or jumper Project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Jumper and accessories to create Total Look Outfit FAIR: Item brought to judging


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Skill Level*




419 Tops for Tweens B

All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report and a project evaluation

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Top constructed and the garments and accessories to make total outfit. Pattern used. FAIR: Item brought to judging


424 Clothing for Middle School

I, ages 10-14

All 5 interest areas At least 1 garment with sleeves or a skirt or

pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater, blouse, or other top, with or without sleeves

At least 1 additional organized activity, 1 leadership/citizenship activity and 1 career experience.

Project evaluation and project summary

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Complete outfit that you made and accessories, as well as a garment that was repaired. Pattern used FAIR: Item brought to judging


406 Clothes for High School and College

A

All 5 major areas At least 2 additional organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A wardrobe inventory At least 1 outfit with a minimum of 2 pieces

or a 1-piece garment with sleeves, plus some other style detail not tried before

Repair at least 3 items from your wardrobe Project summary

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Bring complete outfit made and accessories as well as a garment (or all three) that was repaired. Also bring wardrobe check and pattern used. FAIR: Item brought to judging


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Skill Level*




407 Accessories for Teens

B, ages 13+

All 4 interest areas At least 1 additional 4-H activity At least 1 leadership/citizenship experience Wardrobe evaluation and accessories to

complement at least 1 outfit At least 1 accessory: bag/purse,

belt/cummerbund, footwear/shoe covers, hat, gloves, jewelry, removable collar/dickey/jabot, scarf/tie, muffler/shawl, socks/hosiery, or suspenders to complete the appearance of an outfit

Project record and evaluation

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Wear an outfit you have properly accessorized. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and outfit (Wear at least one accessory you made with the outfit it was designed for.)

420 Outer Layers A,

ages 15-18

All 9 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity An advanced-level outer garment, such as a

coat, jacket, raincoat, cape, or other appropriate outer layer, with other garments and accessories you make or purchase for a total look.


See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Outerwear garment you made and any accessories necessary for a total outfit. Pattern FAIR: Item brought to judging


425 Look Great for Less

A, ages

15-18

All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity An inexpensive outfit Project record, summary, and evaluation

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Put together a total look outfit using creativity and resourcefulness with a focus on spending the least amount of money as possible. FAIR: Item brought to judging


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412 Sew for Others I

All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A complete outfit for an individual or 3

different garments (adapted) for someone with special needs

Project evaluation

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. One completed outfit (Please only use a model who can attend judging and the Style Review). Pattern used FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and outfit (It is desirable but not required for the “other” to wear the outfit. Also, if the project is repeated, a new category of “other” must be selected.)

415 Active Sportswear I

All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities At least one garment with a total look for an

active sportswear outfit Project summary and project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Model outfit with selected accessories. Bring pattern. FAIR: Item brought to judging


418 Loungewear X

All 11 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A loungewear outfit to wear over garments

you make or buy Project record, summary, and review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Constructed garment and accessories to create Total Look Outfit. FAIR: Item brought to judging


430 Shopping Savvy I

All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities An outfit, including accessories Project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book, selected outfit/accessories to create Total Look Outfit. FAIR: Item brought to judging


408 Creative Costumes A

All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A costume from one of these categories:

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: - Completed project book. Outfit made and accessories.


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for complete details. historical, ethnic/cultural, theatrical, or special interest

Project record and evaluation summary

Pattern used. FAIR: Item brought to judging.

417 Dress-Up Outfit A

All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity A dress-up garment with two or more new

experiences (zipper, sleeves, new trim or fabric) and coordinate/incorporate/ integrate into your total look

Project evaluation and project review

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. Daywear outfits would include a dress or suit appropriate for church or parties. Formal wear outfits would include prom dresses, etc. JUDGING: Completed project book. The outfit you have constructed and pattern used FAIR: Item brought to judging


426 Clothing for Your Career A

All 5 interest areas At least 1 learning experience At least 1 leadership/citizenship activity An outfit with at least 2 pieces appropriate

for a job, volunteer, work, or an interview (suit, uniform, or work outfit)

At least 2 alterations A brief description of an interesting job. Job

site visit or interview a professional, or both


See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Written job description, alteration/recycling experiences with cost comparisons and pattern/s used. Construct outfit (minimum of 2 pieces) including accessories. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project book and outfit.

431 Clothing Master: Design and Construction

A

At least one garment or clothing accessory At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,

and photos Judging activity

See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Completed project book. Garment or accessories to create Total Look Outfit. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Clothing Days: completed project record and garment constructed

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432 Sewing and Textiles Master

A

At least one non-clothing fabric item At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,


See Guidelines for All Clothing projects. JUDGING: Participants need to bring an item constructed in the project, completed project records and any additional items (display) that will help show what they set out to accomplish and progress they have made. FAIR: Item brought to judging

Home Decorating and Design Day: bring an item constructed in the project, completed project records and any additional items (display) that will help show what they set out to accomplish and progress they have made.

Creative and Leisure Arts Cake Decorating

492 Cake Decorating Project and Record book

X

At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Record of decorating skills and techniques Project and cake records Project summary and review

JUDGING: Completed record book. Decorated cake and display along with a written hands-on skills evaluation and be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Creative Arts Day II: completed project book, display (decorated cake and poster), written and hands-on skills evaluation, and interview

Collecting

496 My Favorite Things

B

All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Completed project book. A portion of one collection owned by the member. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Creative Arts Day: completed project book, display (representing their learning experience), and interview

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Fine Arts

498 Quilting the Best Better I

All 8 activities and all Quilting Quotes questions

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Quilt blocks, a pillow to be donated, and a

lap quilt (minimum 30" x 30" and maximum 54" x 72")

Project review

JUDGING: Completed lap quilt and project book. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Quilt Day: completed project book, quilt and interview

499 You Can Quilt! I

All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Construct a Rail Fence or Four Patch mini-

quilt Project summary and project review

JUDGING: Completed quilt and project book. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Quilt Day: completed project book, mini quilt, and interview

592 Get Started in Art X

All 11 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A final project Project summary and project review

JUDGING: Completed work of art and project book. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Creative Arts Day: completed project book, display (piece of art/poster), written skills evaluation, and interview

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Photography

584 Focus on Photography B

All 4 project areas, photo journal, and review questions

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and photo journal. Bring one of the following 3 items: 1) a single print of any size mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 2) a collection of prints illustrating a “photo story” consisting of at least five and not more than ten photographs mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 3) a collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” the participant completed for the project, consisting of at least five and not more than ten photographs, mounted at the discretion of the participant. FAIR: Display taken to judging

Photography Day: Completed project book, display (single mounted print, prints that tell a “photo story,” or prints that illustrate an activity), and interview

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585 Controlling the Image I



JUDGING: Bring completed project book and photo journal. Bring one of the following four items for exhibit: 1) a single print of any size mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 2) a single print illustrating an “enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print, accompanied by the original print, mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 3) a collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” the participant completed for the project, consisting of at least five and not more than ten photographs mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 4) a single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the participant and accompanied by the published article. FAIR: Display taken to judging

Photography Day: Completed project book, display (single mounted print, prints that tell a “photo story,” prints that illustrate an activity, or single print with the news story it illustrates)

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586 Mastering Photography A



JUDGING: Bring completed project book and photo journal. Bring one of the following four items for exhibit: 1) one print of any size mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 2) a single print illustrating an “Enlargement”, which shall consist of an enlargement print mounted at the discretion of the participant and be accompanied by the original print; or 3) a collection of prints illustrating one of the “activities” the participant completed for the project, consisting of at least five and not more than ten pictures mounted at the discretion of the participant; or 4) a single original print illustrating a “News Story”, which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the participant and be accompanied by the published article. FAIR: Your best mounted and framed photograph.

Photography Day: Completed project book, display (single mounted print, prints that tell a “photo story,” prints that illustrate an activity, or single print with the news story it illustrates)

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589M Photography Master A

One major photography project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,

and portfolio Judging activity

JUDGING: Bring your completed project book & additional documentation demonstrating learning experiences. Bring the camera(s) you used for this project. Create and bring one of the following: 1) A photo resume or portfolio created by the photographer consisting of five to ten mounted prints, technology-generated slide show, and/or web/Facebook display. Technology-based photo resumes or portfolios must be accompanied by at least one print any size mounted at the participant’s discretion. 2) A collection of prints illustrating a selected photography type, photo story, documentary, collage, or focused photography activities, completed by the participant for the project and consisting of at least five and not more than ten mounted photos. 3) A single print any size mounted at the participant’s discretion. Participant’s use of photo editing tools to create their final mounted print must provide their original photos(s) either as prints or technology generated photo views. 4) A single original print illustrating a news story, which shall consist of an original photo mounted at the discretion of the participant and be accompanied by the published article (newsprint or web-based). 5) A single print illustrating an enlargement, which shall consist of the enlargement print mounted at the discretion of the participant, printed as a poster or on canvas, and accompanied by the original print. FAIR: Your best mounted and framed photograph.

Photography Day: Completed project book, bring at least (1) one print for display, mounted at participant’s discretion, illustrating “the best” of the photographs and demonstrating the area of interest chosen to “master” in this year’s project.

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Scrapbooking

497 Scrapbooking: A 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories

B

All 3 project areas (the last activity is optional)

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A scrapbook Project review

JUDGING: Scrapbook and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.

Creative Arts Day: completed project book, display, written and hands-on skills evaluation, and interview

Theater Arts

596 Play the Role I At least 6 activities per year

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and completed portfolio that includes activities completed. Be prepared to answer questions and discuss project work. FAIR: Exhibit your portfolio

No state fair event

597 Become a Puppeteer I At least 6 activities per year


No state fair event

598 Set the Stage I At least 6 activities per year


No state fair event

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Writing

587 Writing and Reporting for Teens

A

All 10 assignments, which include 9, 1-2 page reports

At least 2 learning experiences

At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

Project summary

JUDGING: Bring scrapbook, poster or display of articles or radio scripts that were developed as part of this project and completed project book. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

No state fair event

588 Creative Writing I

8 required activities plus 3 additional ones

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary

JUDGING: Bring idea file, journal, and completed poem or story. Be knowledgeable and ready to discuss processes by which stories or poems are written. Bring completed book and a one page summary of your experience. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

No state fair event

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Food and Nutrition Guidelines for ALL FOOD Projects (Paulding County)

Project Progression: Foods and Nutrition Projects are designed as one time learning experiences with members progressing through the Foods and Nutrition Series of Projects as their skills and knowledge increases.

Repeating Projects: No project may be repeated (except for certain advanced projects, check project guidelines).

Taking More than One Food Project: Members may take more than one foods and nutrition project, but must complete separate learning experiences related to each including creating a separate educational exhibit, & preparing separate food items.

1. Project Presentation Folder: – Required for all Nutrition Projects • Bring a 3 pronged folder that includes 8 ½” x 11” pages. • Create a maximum of one page (one-sided only) per “activity area” or “interest area” as designated in the front of their project books. • These pages could be in collage, journaling, timeline, photo, or any other format that would illustrate the work and knowledge of the

participant. • Each page could be different or could be a combination of styles providing the 4-Her to reflect on their learning experience. • There will be no points for scrapbooking style.

2. Prepared Food Item & Recipe: No food items will be brought to the fair for judging. 3. Project Book: Bring completed project book with documentation of recipes prepared, experiments conducted and activities completed to judging. 4. Table Setting: Bring a complete place setting – preferably for the meal that contains the food item being judged. Center piece is optional. 5. Daily Menu Plan: Prepare and bring a daily menu that includes the prepared food you brought to judging. Menu must reflect NEW My Plate food

guide. Additional information can be found on www.choosemyplate.gov 6. Project Interview: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book & nutritional knowledge &

activities, prepared food item, etc. 7. Cost Analysis: Advanced Projects Only (462,467,469,476) Example of Cost Analysis can be found in this section.

On-Line Resources: Menu Writing Tips, Cost Per Serving Example, Table Setting Tips


http://www.choosemyplate.gov/


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459 Let’s Start Cooking B

All 8 activities, including 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

JUDGING: See guidelines as printed at beginning of the Food Projects. FAIR: Place setting or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned or skills gained NO FOOD

Food and Nutrition Days: pencil, project presentation folder, and blank clipboard (optional)

483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark!

B All 5 activities, including 8 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



484 Snack Attack! B All 7 activities, including 7 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H Guide to Healthful Fast Food Choices

I All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: See guidelines as printed at beginning of the Food Projects. Written menu for the day. Two meals should be from a fast food restaurant and one should be a homemade version of your favorite fast food. The homemade version should be the item you chose to prepare for judging. Cost & nutritional comparison of the homemade vs. the fast food version of the prepared meal. FAIR: Place setting or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned or skills gained NO FOOD


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487 Fast Break for Breakfast B

All 5 interest areas, including at least 2 recipes in each area

Allow 4 weeks for the chicken bone experiment

At least 2 learning experiences and 2 leadership/citizenship/career activities

Project review



461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads I

All 8 activities, including 7 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



463 Sports Nutrition 2: Get Set!

I All 5 activities, including 6 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



472 Grill Master I

All 6 activities, including at least 5 recipes and the Notes for Next Time




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474 Beyond the Grill A

All 6 activities, including 9 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



475 Star Spangled Foods I

All 7 recipe sections, including 11 recipes At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities



477 Party Planner: A 4-H Guide to Quantity Cooking

I All 8 activities, including 8 recipes At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary and project review

JUDGING: See guidelines as printed at beginning of the Food Projects. FAIR - Place setting or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned or skills gained NO FOOD


485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals

I

All 7 activities, including 1 recipe and the Notes for Next Time for each activity




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462 Yeast Breads on the Rise A

All 5 interest areas, including at least 6 recipes

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record and summary



467 You’re the Chef A

All 8 interest areas, including 7 meals At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record, evaluation at the end of each

interest area, and review



469 Global Gourmet A

All 7 interest areas, plan a meal in each At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities 2 additional activities Project record



476 Pathways to Culinary Success

A

All 6 chapters, including at least 3 recipes or additional ideas for each chapter

At least 3 learning experiences At least 1 leadership/citizenship/career

activity Project record and project journal



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Healthy Living

300 You’re the Athlete I

At least 1 (of 7) section (Play Book, Practice Field, and Big Event)

Either 2 other Play Book and at least 2 Practice Field activities OR 1 other section ((Play Book, Practice Field, and Big Event)

At least 2 special learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship/career

applications “My Season highlights” (project summary)

JUDGING: Completed project book and table-top exhibit illustrating highlights of project experiences and accomplishments. Be prepared to answer questions about the project. FAIR: Display or poster highlighting as aspect of the project you learned about.

Health Day: Completed project book, display, and interview

351 Staying Healthy B

All 12 interest areas 3 of the More Challenges activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Completed project book and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational exhibit or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


352 Keeping Fit I


JUDGING: Bring completed project book. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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353 First Aid in Action B




357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse A

All 12 activities At least 2 learning experiences All least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



358 The Truth About Tobacco

A All 12 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Completed project book. Project review. An educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational exhibit or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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Home Living

405 The Laundry Project B

All 11 activities and Talking It Over questions

At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

JUDGING: Participants need to bring visuals (an exhibit of items from the project, or pictures, etc.) and their project book to show their project accomplishments according to the requirements in the project book. FAIR: Educational exhibit or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Home Decorating and Design Day: completed project book, display (visuals and records), and interview

491 Adventures in Home Living B

All 7 activities in Section 1 At least 2 activities from Section 2 One demonstration At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project record and project review

JUDGING: Members bring an item constructed in the project according to the requirements listed in Section I of the project book. Bring visuals to show how the item helps make a more pleasing and practical living space at home. Bring completed project book and records to show accomplishments. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: An item constructed in the project and pictures showing how the item helps make a more pleasing and practical living space at home.

Home Decorating and Design Day: completed project book, display (an item constructed in the project, visuals to show how it makes more pleasing and practical living), and interview

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494 Makeover My Space I

All 10 activities and 4 Talking It Over pages At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring visuals to show how the item helps make a more pleasing and practical living space at home. Bring completed project book and records to show accomplishments. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: An item constructed in the project and pictures showing how the item helps make a more pleasing and practical living space at home.


495 Your First Home Away From Home

A All 4 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A notebook for planning and a project record

JUDGING: An item you purchased. An article or furnishing you have made or refinished. Folio or notebook that shows the actual or probable room layout and how you plan to carry it out. Member will then need project records and an exhibit (items selected or made of your first home away from home, records, pictures, etc.) to show how you used your knowledge, ideas and principles related to housing, furnishings, management and equipment in planning their first home-away-from home. Complete project book. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: A floor plan with items selected or made for your first home. If items are very large, use pictures of items in an educational display.


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Leadership and Citizenship

370 One on One A At least 2 activities of first 3 interest areas At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Completed project book along with an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Leadership Day: completed project book, display, and interview

371 Club Leadership I

All 10 activities 3 individualized goals At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project review



372 Diversity: The Source of Our Strength

A All 8 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project review



373 My Hands to Larger Service: Teen Leaders Building Our Communities

A All 9 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least two leadership/citizenship activities Project review



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374 Teens on Board I


JUDGING: Completed project book. Records and evaluation reports. Educational display or poster exhibiting information gained and/or skills learned. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


375 Leadership Road Trip: Where Are You Going?

I All 13 activities and Rest Stop questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project summary and project review



376 Pantry Panic! A All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



377 Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy

B All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review



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378 Leadership Master A

One major leadership experience At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,



Leadership Day: completed project record, display, and interview

380 Project Citizen, Level 1

I, grades

5-8

A display and portfolio (binder) that shows an effort to identify a public policy problem, gather information, examine alternatives, propose solution, and develop an action plan

Presentation Project reflection


Leadership Day: display, presentation, and portfolio

381 Project Citizen, Level 2

A, grades 9-12

A display and portfolio (binder) that shows an effort to identify a public policy problem, gather information, examine alternatives, propose solution, and develop an action plan

Presentation Project reflection


Leadership Day: display, presentation, and portfolio

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Money Management

445 Becoming Money Wise, Levels I and II

B, ages

10-13

Level I All 11 Making $ense and all 5 Money Talk

activities As many additional More Making $ense

activities as you wish 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Level II All 12 Resource $ense and 3 Resource Talk

activities As many additional More Resource $ense

activities as you wish 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities A money journal

JUDGING: Completed project book. Share with judge a completed Money Journal. Educational display or poster exhibiting Information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Money Maneuvers: completed project book, pencil, and interview

446 Money Fun-damentals I

All 6 activities At least 2 optional Champions’ Challenge

activities At least 2 leadership experiences A money journal

JUDGING: Bring completed project book. Share with the judge one complete project book activity. Bring for example: comparison of financial institutions, shopping comparison, use of credit analysis, money management record, advertisement collage, decision making diary, written financial goals, etc. . Be familiar with glossary terms on page 28. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions about project. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Money Maneuvers: completed project book, pencil, and interview with detail about one project book activity

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447 Money Moves I

At least 5 of the 8 activities At least 2 optional Champions’ Challenge

activities At least 2 leadership experiences A money journal

JUDGING: Bring completed project book. Share with the judge one complete project book activity. Bring for example: comparison of financial institutions, shopping comparison, use of credit analysis, money management record, advertisement collage, decision making diary, written financial goals, etc. Be familiar with glossary terms on page 36. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions about project. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


448 Teens . . . On the Road to Financial Success

A All 11 activities for Year 1 and for Year 2 At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

JUDGING: Completed project book. Share with the judge one complete project book activity. Bring for example: a completed file system, a four-week spending log, a comparison of bank services and costs, an evaluation of a comparison shopping experience, or an analysis of career possibility in finance, etc. Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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Natural Resources Gardening and Plant Science

670 Canning and Freezing I

All 7 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary and project review

JUDGING: Completed project book. Project summary and educational display and one canned item. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Canned item and/or educational display

Natural Resources Day II: completed project book, display, and interview

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671 How Does Your Garden Grow?

B 4 activities, plus activity 4a, 4b, or both At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Home Visit Bring completed project book and documentation of flower gardening to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic from your project book. FLOWER DISPLAY: 1st & 2nd year members must bring a display of 3 different flowers. 3rd year members & beyond must display 6 different flowers. Flowers may be cut and placed in a clear container with water or displayed in their growing container/planter. FAIR: Bring educational display and/or flower display. Suggested Flowers and Number of Blooms for Flower Display: Annual Asters, 5 blooms Petunias, 3 blooms, Snapdragons, 5 spikes Zinnia, large type, 3 blooms Zinnia, pompon type, 5 blooms Impatiens, 3 blooms Salvia, 5 spikes Geraniums, 3 blooms Marigolds, 3 to 5 blooms Any other annual flower, 3 to 5 blooms or spikes


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691 Vegetable Gardening I B

All 5 interest area; area 6 is optional At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Grow a minimum of 4 vegetable varieties Project review

JUDGING: Vegetable Gardening projects will be judged during a home garden tour. Complete a diagram and of your garden; educational display/poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained, and completed project book. FAIR: Exhibit one plate of vegetables from your garden or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.

No state fair event

692 Growing with the Seasons I

All 7 interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Maintain a minimum of 225 sq. ft. of

gardening space Grow a minimum of 3 vegetable varieties for

each growing season Project review

JUDGING: Vegetable Gardening projects will be judged during a home garden tour. Complete a diagram and of your garden; educational display/poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained, and completed project book. FAIR: Exhibit one plate of vegetables from your garden or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.

No state fair event

The Natural World

611 Explore the Outdoors B

All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

JUDGING: Completed project book, educational display on a selected topic from the project. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display


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620 Why Trees Matter B


JUDGING: Bring completed project book, records notebook, and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


621 Ohio Birds X

All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Observe and record at least 20 different bird

species One-page summary

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, records notebook, and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio

I

All 7 activities At least 3 learning experiences At least 3 leadership/citizenship activities 2 of 3 projects for first year; 2 of 3 projects

for second year A poster board

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, activities record and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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623 Fishing for the Beginner B

All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, activities records, and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


624 Fishing for the Intermediate I

All 5 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, activities record and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


641 Beekeeping Project and Record Book

X

Set at least 3 project goals and objectives At least 5 learning activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Colony Care and Management section Beekeeping Record

JUDGING: Bring record of activities, completed project book and an exhibit/educational display. Be prepared to answer questions on topics from project. FAIR: Exhibit insect collection or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.


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644 Exploring Our Insect World I B

All 3 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Collect, identify, mount, label, and exhibit at

least 25 adult insects Project record and project review

JUDGING: Bring record of activities, completed project book and an exhibit/educational display. Be prepared to answer questions on topics from project. FAIR: Exhibit insect collection or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.


Shooting Sports

630 Safe Use of Guns B

All 7 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page summary

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. Do NOT bring gun or ammunition. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Do NOT exhibit gun or ammunition.

Natural Resources Day 1—Shooting Sports: completed project book, display, and interview

631 Basic Archery B All 6 interest areas At least 2 organized activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, scrapbook, or notebook of activities, and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained and one page summary. Be prepared to answer questions. Do NOT bring bow or arrows to judging. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Do NOT exhibit bow or arrows.

Natural Resources Day 1—Shooting Sports: completed project book, display, and interview

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Aerospace Science

501 Rockets Away (2-Liter Bottle Rockets)

B, ages

10-17

All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build and launch a 2-liter bottle rocket Project review

JUDGING: Bring model rocket, record of test flights, and completed project book. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Exhibit rocket


502 Science Fun with Flight

B, ages 9-14

All 7 interest areas At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build a glider or flyer, or a plastic model

airplane or jet Project review

JUDGING: Bring project book completed in your chosen areas and a glider or flyer that has been built for the project. Be prepared to answer questions from project book. FAIR: Exhibit the glider or flyer


503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets)

B

All 3 interest areas At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build and launch a solid-fuel model rocket

from a kit Project review

JUDGING: Bring model rocket and record of test flights. Be prepared to answer questions from book. Bring completed project book. FAIR: Exhibit rocket


503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master

A

One major solid-fuel rocketry project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,


JUDGING: Bring completed project book, model rocket and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

555 ATV Safety X

Safety pledge All 9 activities Practice pages Practice and riding record At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities

COMPLETION: Paulding County Requirement: Must complete the ATV Rider Course program. Complete the ATV project book/handbook. JUDGING: Complete project interview. Bring your book and an educational display of something learned with the project. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

No state fair event

Bicycle

517 Bicycling for Fun, Level I (Bicycling)

B

At least 7 activities per year Complete the Bicycling For Fun

Achievement Program on second year Complete Project Goals, Before and After,

and Project Highlights sections

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Bicycle Day: completed project book, bicycle, helmet, interview, parts identification, and rider skill course

518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2 (Bicycling)

I

At least 7 activities per year Complete the Bicycling For Fun

Achievement Program on second year Complete Project Goals, Before and After,

and Project Highlights sections

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Bicycle Day: completed project book, bicycle, helmet, interview, parts identification, and rider skill course

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Chemistry

493 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry

B All 11 experiments At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Completed project book along with an educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. * Private Proton Challenges are optional. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


Electricity

527 Magic of Electricity, Level 1

B At least 7 activities per year (3 main

activities and 4 Brain Boosters) At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and one item you made from one of the interest areas. Be prepared to answer questions from project book. Bring completed project book and be prepared to answer questions. Bring an activity you completed and demonstrate how it works. FAIR: Exhibit the item brought to judging

Engineering Excitement Day: completed project book, display, and interview

528 Investigating Electricity, Level 2

I At least 7 activities per year( 3 Required

Activities and 4 Brain Boosters) At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide



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529 Wired for Power, Level 3

I At least 7 activities per year( 3 Required




530 Entering Electronics, Level 4

A At least 7 activities per year (3 Required




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531 Science Fun with Electricity

B

All interest areas Experiments and journals for each interest

area At least 2 project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project summary

JUDGING: Bring completed book and records. Bring your project exhibit that represents your level of understanding and ability within the project. The project exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in the project book. Answer questions about your project experiences, including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and electricity project exhibit. FAIR: Bring electricity exhibit to display in your clubs 4-H booth


Food Science

490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk

B All 6 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Bring completed project educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Exhibit the item brought to judging


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Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles

504 Electric Radio-Controlled Vehicles

I

All 10 activities and 3 records Safety checklist At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Complete all tasks as outlined in the project activities section. Purchase and assemble a radio controlled vehicle (car or truck). Bring completed project book and be prepared to answer questions from project book. FAIR: Exhibit vehicle or educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained.

No state fair event

Physics

500 Science Fun with Physics

B

All 12 experiments At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

JUDGING: Bring your completed project and records documenting activities, experiences and experiments to judging. Create and bring an educational display on a topic of your choice from the project. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display


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Robotics

507 Robotics 1 with EV3 I

All 12 activities and Talking It Over questions


Judging: Demonstrate LEGO NXT robot’s ability to complete three or more of the tasks identified in Activity 12 of the 4-H 509 project book in less than 10 minutes. Contestants are required to bring their own test surface on which to demonstrate their robot’s completion of these tasks along with a printout of the program. Be prepared to answer questions from book. Bring completed project book. FAIR: Educational display

STEM Day – completed project book, display and interview. In addition to the interview, contestants will demonstrate their LEGO EV3 robot’s ability to complete three or more of the tasks identified in Activity 12 of the 4-H 507 project book in less than 10 minutes. Contestants are required to bring their own test surface on which to demonstrate their robot’s completion of these tasks along with a printout of the program.

509 Robotics 1: NeXT Technology

I All 12 activities At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project review

JUDGING: Be prepared to demonstrate your LEGO NXT robot’s ability to complete three or more tasks in Activity 12 of the project book in less than 10 minutes. Youth are required to bring their own test surfaces on which to demonstrate their robot’s completion of these tasks. Be prepared to answer questions from book. Bring completed project book. FAIR: Educational display

STEM Day: completed project book, display, interview, and tasks

510 Robotics 2: NeXT Steps A


JUDGING: Members are required to bring their own test surface to demonstrate their robots completion of a task of their choosing along with a print out of the program. Be prepared to answer questions from book. Bring completed project book. FAIR: Educational display


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512M Robotics Master A

One major robotics project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,


JUDGING: Bring Robot you designed and built per project guidelines on page 2. Members are required to bring their own test surface to demonstrate their robot’s completion of a task of their choosing along with a print out of the program. Bring completed project book and be prepared to answer questions about your project. FAIR: Educational display


Contestants are required to bring their own test surface to demonstrate their robot’s completion of a task of their choosing along with a printout of the program.

Rope

540 Rope X All 7 interest areas At least 2 project learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report

JUDGING: Bring completed project book. Create and bring a rope display that illustrates types of ropes, knots, and/or other project skills. Be prepared to answer questions. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Engineering Excitement Day: completed project book, display, interview, knot identification and demonstration

Small Engines and Lawn Care

541 Crank It Up, Level 1 (Small Engines)

B At least 7 activities each year in either main

activities sections or Race Ahead sections

Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring to judging your completed project book and an educational display on a topic from the project experience. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


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542 Warm It Up, Level 2 (Small Engines)

I At least 7 activities each year in either main


Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring to judging your completed project book and an educational display on a topic from the project experience . FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


543 Tune It Up, Level 3 (Small Engines)

A At least 7 activities each year in either main


Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring to judging your completed project book and an educational display on a topic from the project experience . FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained


548 Lawn Care X

Complete suggested number of activities in interest areas 1-5 (area 3 is optional)

At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities One-page report

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, one page written report, and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from book.

FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Engineering Excitement Day: written exam, mower parts and other item identification, and interview

Tractor and Machinery Operation

551 Tractor 1: Starting Up B Complete all activities

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, documentation of activities completed, and educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained. Be prepared to answer questions from book. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Engineering—Tractor Day: written exam, parts identification, interview, obstacle course, two- and four-wheel driving events

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552 Tractor 2: Gearing Up for Safety

I Complete all activities



553 Tractor 3: Moving Out I Complete all activities



554 Tractor 4: Learning More A Complete all activities



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Welding

573 Arcs and Sparks I

Recommended number of areas, building skills, and developing knowledge questions for your year

At least 2 organized project activities At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Build at least 2 weldments/or other items in

book One-page report

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and two completed items. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. Members can make an item not in project book as long as the tools and skills taught in the project are used. At least one item needs to be from the project book. FAIR: Exhibit one item built for the project.

Engineering—Welding Day: completed project book, appropriate gear, other equipment and/or supplies, and welding project NOTE: All projects must be done using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Woodworking

556 Measuring Up, Level 1 B

At least 7 activities per year for up to three years

At least 2 leadership experiences Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and two items built in project. At least one project needs to be from the member’s book, other item may be anything member wishes to build as long as it demonstrates skills taught in project book. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. Participants should exhibit a project, which shows they have learned how to use hand tools including: Any non-power tools (hammers, saws, clamps, layout tools, shaping tools, etc.) plus the following power tools if they have received safety instruction and are closely supervised by a knowledgeable adult: Sanders, cordless drills, saber saw and scroll saw. FAIR: Exhibit one item constructed in this project.

Woodworking Day: completed project book, eye protection, appropriate attire, project made at fair, project made at home, and interview NOTE: See the State Fair Guide Book for list of allowable tools.

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557 Making the Cut, Level 2 I


At least 4 woodworking leadership experiences

Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring completed project book, and two items built in project. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. Members can make an item not in project book as long as the tools and skills taught in the project are used. At least one item needs to be from the project book. Participants should exhibit a project which shows they have learned how to use tools including those learned in Making the Cut, plus the following power tools if they have received safety instruction and are closely supervised by a knowledgeable adult: miter saw, table saw, drill press, band saw, thickness planner, cordless trim saw and power nailing devices. FAIR: Exhibit one item constructed in this project.


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558 Nailing It Together, Level 3

A



Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and item constructed. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. Members can make an item not in project book as long as the tools and skills taught in the project are used. Participants should exhibit a project which shows they have learned how to properly use tools in its creation. A member may use a wide variety of non-power and power tools including radial arm saw, lathe, router, power circular saw, and shaper if they have received safety instruction and are closely supervised by a knowledgeable adult. Use of advanced joining techniques (mortise & tenon, pocket holes, dovetails, etc.) encouraged if matched to member skills. Projects should demonstrate the member has increased their knowledge and skills over previous projects. FAIR: Exhibit one item constructed in this project.


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559 Finishing Up, Level 4 A



Planning Guide

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and item constructed. Be prepared to answer questions from the book. Members can make an item not in project book as long as the tools and skills taught in the project are used. Participants should exhibit a project which shows they have learned how to properly use tools in its creation. A member may use all non-power and power tools if they have received safety instruction and are closely supervised by a knowledgeable adult. Project should demonstrate the member has increased their knowledge and skills over previous projects. HINT: Pictures of progression can be helpful to 4-H’er as well as demonstrating to the judge what took place as you put your project together. FAIR: Exhibit one item constructed in this project.


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560M Woodworking Master

A

One major woodworking project At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 citizenship activities Project records including interview, budget,


JUDGING: Completed self-determined project book and any additional documentation to demonstrate work. A project(s) constructed by you using a variety of tools and techniques that shows creativity, proper joinery technique, good layout & design. Projects might include intarsia, carvings (relief and 3-D), marquetry, lathe work, original designs, and antique furniture reproductions. Be prepared to answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge & project book work. FAIR: Exhibit one item constructed in this project.


Self-Determined

365 Self-Determined X

Using the online Self-Determined Project Guide:

Topic identification At least 3 areas of interest, each with at

least 3 activities At least two learning experiences At least two leadership/citizenship

experiences Project summary

JUDGING: Each member prepares a display showing their project. Must bring a display board as outlined on next page. Bring completed self-determined project sheet. Members will be judged based on submitted outline. Documentation may include journal, scrapbook, log, etc. Note: You will need photographs for your educational display as well. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Self-Determined Day: completed 365 project record, tri-fold display, sample of project work, and interview NOTE: Requirements are different for self-determined projects that go to other days. Please refer to Self-Determined Day in the State Fair Guide Book”.


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Workforce Preparation

379 Get in the Act B

All activities in Youth Guide At least 2 activities from Helper’s Guide All activities on Get in the Act! CD Certificate of Completion

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and activity. Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities. Create and bring an educational display on a career or job related topic. Put together a resume and a cover letter to use when applying for a job. FAIR: Create and bring an educational display on a career or job related topic.

Workforce Preparation Day: registration form (mailed ahead of time); display; mock interview, including resume and appropriate attire; and interview

382 Am I Ready for Work? I

All 9 activities and Talking It Over questions At least 2 learning experiences At least 2 leadership/citizenship activities Project Review

JUDGING: Bring completed project book and activity. Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities. Create and bring an educational display. FAIR: Educational display or poster exhibiting information learned and/or skills gained

Workforce Preparation Day: registration form (mailed ahead of time); display; mock interview, including resume and appropriate attire; and interview

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All Self-Determined projects must have a tri-fold display.

The Title of The

Project Background Historical or

general information

Interest Areas Areas of your project you focused on.

Results

Wh did

Conclusion

What you l d

Photos or drawings of your work.

Photos or drawings of your work.

12”

22”

12”

36’’

15’’ Sample of Project Work

Self-Determined project book and records

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