grady county 4-h handbook

G r a d y C ou nty

4 - H H a nd b o o k 2 0 1 9 - 2 020

Grady County Cooperative Extension 828 W. Choctaw, Chickasha, OK 73018

Phone: (405) 224-2216 - Fax: (405) 224-5371 www.oces.okstate.edu/grady

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Grady County 4-H

The Vision… Youth and adults working together for stronger families and

communities.

The Mission… Grady County 4-H Youth Development Programs actively provide positive oppor-

tunities for informal learning experiences that build character and develop life skills.

What is 4-H? Volunteer leaders, teen leaders, Extension Educators and interested adults assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directed, productive and contributing members of society.

For your convenience this handbook is available online at:

http://www.oces.okstate.edu/grady

Forms referred to in the handbook are available through your club leader, Exten-sion Office and online.

4-H is the youth development phase of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

4-H is “learning by doing”.

4-H is “involvement”. Youth, families, peers and communities actively participate in the learning process.

4-H creates a sense of belonging, involvement and support.

4-H allows members the opportunity to share thoughts and skills with others.

4-H encourages the growth and development of the citizens and leaders of tomorrow.

4-H unlocks doors and challenges minds.

4-H helps young people shine.

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Grady County Personnel

Grady County Sr. Leadership Team Members

Extension Educator, 4-H & Youth Development/ Liz Taylor County Extension Director [email protected] Extension Educator, Agriculture/ Shiann McCracken 4-H & Youth Development [email protected] Extension Secretary Lori Reed [email protected] Extension Program Assistant Maki Tyner

Alexandraya Brown

Charramaiyne Brown

Sara Dunn

Cortney Evans

Maggie Evans

Blake Janssen

Claire Janssen

Hunter Kelsey

Shelby Kelsey

Sage Payne

Ben Tindle

Bailey White

Emma Young

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2019-2020 Schedule of County Events

October 2019

Columbus Day Monday, 14th Extension Office is Closed

Parent Volunteer Association Tuesday, 15th 5:30p,pm Extension Office

West Action Conference Wednesday - Friday - 16th - 18th Midwest City

Grady County Cloverbuds Monday -21st - 5:30pm Extension Office

Decorated Pumpkin Contest Wednesday - 23rd - Pumpkins Due by 4:30pm - Extension Office

Teen Leaders/Leadership Team Meeting Thursday - 24th 5:45pm Extension Office

Achievement Banquet Monday - 28th - 6:30pm Fairgrounds North Building

November 2019

Veteran’s Day Holiday Monday - 11th Extension Office Closed

Grady County Cloverbuds Monday - 18th—5:30pm Extension Office

Thanksgiving Holiday Thurs. & Fri. - 28yh & 29th Extension Office Closed

December 2019 Grady County Cloverbuds

Christmas Craft Day Saturday - 7th - 10am to 2pm

Christmas Holiday Tuesday & Wednesday - 24th & 25th Extension Office Closed

Teen Leaders/Leadership Team Meeting Thursday - 26th - 5:45pm Extension Office

January 2020

New Year’s Day Wednesday - 1st Extension Office Closed

4-H Has Talent Entries Due Monday - 13th - 4:30pm Extension Office

4-H has Talent Saturday - 18th - 4:30pm Minco School

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January 2020

Martin Luther King Day Monday - 20th Extension Office Closed

Teen Leaders/Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday - 23rd - 5:45pm Extension Office

Poster Contest Entries Due Thursday - 30th - 4:30pm Extension Office

Grady County 4-H Fundraiser All clubs & members are encouraged to participate

February 2020

Speech Contest Entries Due Monday - 10th - 4:30pm Extension Office

Speech Contest Saturday - 15th - 9:00am (Location to be determined)

Presidents Day Monday - 17th Extension Office Closed

SWD Livestock Show Grady County Fairgrounds


Thursday - 27th - 5:45pm Extension Office

Grady County Livestock Show Grady County Fairgrounds

Pickens Scholarship Applications are usually due at the first of February but the dates are not available at this time

March 2020 Science & Technology Entries Due

Pre-Entry for Speech portion Monday - 9th - 4:30pm

Extension Office

Science & Technology PPT Speech Thursday - 12th - 5:30pm Extension Office

Cupcake Wars Entries Due Monday - 23rd - 4:30pm Extension Office



Festival of Foods & Cupcake Wars Saturday - 28th - 9:00am Am-Po School Cafeteria

State Ambassador Applications are usually due in March but dates are not available at this time

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April 2020 Pre-Entry Appropriate Dress & Fashion

Revue Entries Due Monday - 2nd - 5:30pm

Extension Office

Appropriate Dress Thursday - 9th 5:30pm Extension Office

Final State Record Books Due Monday - 20th - 4:30pm Via Email to Liz


Thursday - 23rd - 5:45pm Extension Office

Photography Entries Due Thursday - 23rd - 4:30pm Extension Office

Food Showdown Entries Due Monday - 27th - 4:30pm Extension Office

The Be The Best in Oklahoma Speech Contest & Ambassador Selection Day are usually in April but dates are unavailable at this time

May 2020

Food Showdown Thursday - 7th - 5:30pm Fairgrounds North Building (TENTATIVE)

Memorial Day Holiday Monday - 25th Extension Office Closed



District Cupcake Wars, Table Setting, Food Showdown and Horse Show are usually in May but dates are unavailable at this time

June 2020 County Record Books

Club President, Secretary & Scrapbooks

Monday - 1st—4:30pm Due to Extension Office

County Medal Form Report from Club Leaders

Monday - 8th 4:30pm Entries Due to Extension Office

State Record Book Interviews Tuesday - 9th Stillwater

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Grady County 4-H Clubs

Alex 4-H Lori Pettijohn [email protected] Am-Po Cloverbuds Anita Nelson [email protected] Am-Po Junior Sheryl Davidson [email protected] Am-Po Senior Glenda Kelsey [email protected] Faithwalkers (Chickasha) Sherrie Evans [email protected] Grady County Cloverbuds Sherrie & Cortney Evans [email protected] Good Eats & Healthy Living Angie Young [email protected]

Minco Betty Jones [email protected] Sheryl Hoyle [email protected] Rush Springs Paul Phipps [email protected] Shooting Sports Steve and Andrea Fairbanks [email protected] Teen Leaders Liz Taylor [email protected]

Tuttle Amanda Brown [email protected] Tuttle STEM Lydia Dennis [email protected]

Members interested in the Dog Project and Training and Showing Dogs can contact : Corinne Shanks— [email protected]

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest General Description: First offered in 2015, the Pumpkin Decorating Contest is more than just fun for youth to decorate a pumpkin but it is also an excellent community service project be-cause all the pumpkins will be taken to a local nursing home for residents to enjoy. Ages: Cloverbuds (ages 5-8), Beginner (grades 3rd, 4th & 5th), Intermediate (grades 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (Grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) Rules: Members submit no more than 1 decorated pumpkin for competition. (they can bring more than one to donate) Only decorated pumpkins are allowed (no carved pumpkins) Pumpkins need have the student’s name & grade on a paper or tag attached Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each age category Pumpkins will be judged on neatness, creativity and originality. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive ribbons.

4-H Has Talent General Description: Formerly known as Share-the-Fun this talent sharing activity held annu-ally. This a chance for 4-H’ers to show off a talent, skill or funny act. One individual act and 2 groups acts from the Jr. & Sr. divisions will be selected to represent Grady County at the Wet District competition. Classes: Individual, Small Group, Large Group Ages: Cloverbuds (ages 5-8), Junior (Grades 3rd—7th grade), Senior (8th-12th grade) Rules: Each act is limited to 6 minutes on stage, 10 minutes total time. No live animals or hay allowed in the auditorium Junior members can compete in a senior group but seniors can’t compete in a junior group. Clubs can have up to four acts in each age division, excluding Cloverbuds. A 4-H’er can participate in no more than 2 acts All acts/music/lyrics must be appropriate for 4-H youth audiences. Individual Act is one person; Small Group Act is 2 to 5 members; Large Group Act is 6 or more members Acts must not include:

Inappropriate or suggestive lyrics Inappropriate or suggestive gestures Dress or costumes that are suggestive or provocative Topics that may offend diverse audiences or other groups Topics that glamorize alcohol, drugs, violence or other illegal or immoral behavior

Awards: Champion Jr. & Sr. Individual, Champion Jr. & Sr. Small Group, Champion Jr. & Sr. Large Group. Clubs and individuals with winning acts will be recognized at the Achievement Banquet, however each member of a winning small or large group act will not be invited to the banquet.

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Poster Contest General Description: The Grady County Poster Contest gives 4-H’ers a hands on experience by making posters dealing directly with their project areas. Posters divisions comply with the Okla-homa State Fair Guidelines of the previous year. This contest provides feedback to 4-H’ers & allows them to make changes for the Grady County Fair. Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd will be awarded in each class with a Grand Champion selected from each category. Cloverbuds will receive ribbons and be critiqued, but will not be placed. Rules: Exhibitor must be a 4-H member or Cloverbud in Grady County. Exhibitor may have one entry in each category. The 4-H members name, signature, grade and class name and number (Example: Communi-

cation Arts - Theme Poster) should be on the back of the poster in the upper left hand cor-ner.

Posters must be constructed on poster board 14” x 22” (1/2 of a poster board). They may be horizontal or vertical.

Posters may be produced by any medium-water color, ink, crayon, acrylic, collage, comput-er etc.

Posters must be flat. Do not use three-dimensional pieces on posters. Posters should be readable from at least 10 feet away. Educational exhibits must fit 3’ x 3’ (width x depth) space, with sides extended. Exhibits

should be free standing with sides attached. Posters in section 4300 MUST include the 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. Posters in other sections/

classes are encouraged to but are NOT required to include the 4-H Clover or mention 4-H unless re-quested in section/class description.

Posters entered in the previous year’s Grady County Fair cannot be submitted. All posters classes are subject to change and may not be able to be entered in the county

fair, if the state program changes the fair entry

Categories & Classes Entomology Self-Determined Entomology Exhibit - Designed to allow exhibitors to prepare educational Entomology exhibits. Exhibits should be educational, neat and attractive and easy to under-stand. A one-page written report explaining the nature or purpose of the project must accom-pany the exhibit. Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade) Forestry The exhibit shall consist of a poster, model, or any one of a great number of other creative efforts by the club member which relates to the science and technology of forestry or is other-wise directly related to forestry. If display not to exceed 36” x 36” (width x depth) or poster not to exceed 14” x 22”. Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade)

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Categories & Classes Communication Arts - 4-H Clover is required for all entries in this category Promotional Poster designed to recruit 4-H members, volunteers, promote any 4-H event or promote any 4-H project, including competition ethics. Beginner (3rd-5th grade) Intermediate (6th - 8th grade) Advanced (9th-12th grade) Theme Poster designed to promote 4-H using the theme, "4-H Grows Here” - Beginner (3rd-5th grade) Intermediate (6th - 8th grade) Advanced (9th-12th grade) Historical Poster recognizing or documenting one of the following: Oklahoma 4-H history dur-ing one decade or the evolution of a particular 4-H project area over the decades. Beginner (3rd-5th grade) Intermediate (6th - 8th grade) Advanced (9th-12th grade) Childcare Child Care Poster - on one of the following subjects: Behavior and Guidance--Include pictures and fact about child development; Safety Risks and Procedures--include common safety risks that a babysitter needs to be aware of and procedures to address the safety issue; Ages and Stages of Development - (3rd -7th grade) Science & Technology Draw a Scientist Poster - (3rd -7th grade) Careers in STEM Poster - (8th - 12th grade) How GPS Works - (3rd-7th grade) How GPS has been used to improve society (8th—12th grade) Alternative Energy Design Challenge Design and build a device to utilize wind, solar, or water power. Commercially available parts are acceptable but the majority of the project must be homemade by the member. Must fit entirely within a 12-inch cube (12”X12”X12”). A journal or notebook should be included to describe the creation, purpose and function of the device Junior (3rd-7th Grade) Senior (8th –12th grade) The Future of Agriculture Research Challenge Displays The future of agriculture research displays will illustrate current research and forward/futuristic thinking that is changing the field agriculture and agricultural based careers. 4-H members will research current trends, future thoughts and ideas for continuing to effectively feed the world. These projects should have a minimum of three scholarly references identify-ing where and when the information was published. Research displays should use research-based information and resources to answer questions similar to the following, “What will the future of Agriculture look like?”, “How will agriculturalist feed an ever-growing population?” or “What are future careers in agriculture?” All research displays should be mounted on a free-standing display board not to exceed 3’ x 3’ when the sides are extended for display. A complete research report should be included with the display in a notebook. Junior (3rd-7th Grade) Senior (8th –12th grade)

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Poster Contest - Categories & Classes - continued Food Science and Nutrition Diversity Educational poster based on Breads OR cheeses of another country or countries - (3rd –5th grade) Educational poster based on Foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultural celebra-tion. (6th - 12th grade)

Nutrition Educational poster based on recipe modification for healthful eating (3rd –5th grade) Educational poster based on the nutritional contributions of fruits and vegetables (6th - 8th grade) Educational display based on a recipe modification to include:

Original recipe and what modifications were made Benefits of the modifications How did the modifications impact the above factors? What were other people's responses to the modifications (9th - 12th grade)

Food or Kitchen Safety Educational poster based on food or kitchen safety (3rd –5th grade) Educational poster based on protein food safety (6th - 8th grade) Educational poster based on outdoor cookery or grilling (9th - 12th grade) Other Exhibits Educational poster illustrating a place setting for a specific occasion or menu (3rd –5th grade) Educational display based on a breakfast bread buffet theme. Should include menu, buffet layout, decorations, invitations, and any additional information (6th - 8th grade) Educational poster based on careers in the food industry (9th - 12th grade) Personal Development All posters on based upon the Personal Development Curriculum “Picture Perfect Youth” Please consult this curriculum before creating your poster. It can be found at: http://4h.okstate.edu/literature-links/lit-online/leadership-personal_development/personal-development/personal-development-resources Beginner (3rd –5th grade) Intermediate (6th - 8th grade) My Short Term Goals Poster Problem Solving Poster Hello to the House Poster Media Messages: Myth or Fact? Display That’s Write! Leadership Banner Poster My Hands of Service Display My Thumbprint of Character Poster Advanced (9th –12th grade) Goal Setting Collage Poster The Who, What, Why and How of an Interview Creative Writing Poster My Best Marketable Skills Display

http://4h.okstate.edu/literature-links/lit-online/leadership-personal_development/personal-development/personal-development-resources

http://4h.okstate.edu/literature-links/lit-online/leadership-personal_development/personal-development/personal-development-resources

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Poster Contest - Categories & Classes - continued Electric (3rd - 7th grade) Electric Concept Poster showing a basic electric concept or explaining the proper use of electricity in modern life. (8th - 12th grade) Electronics/Lighting Selection Poster on information that consumers might use in making a selection of any electronic devices such as computers, games, telephones, lighting fixtures, bulbs or other electronic device.

Rocketry (3rd - 7th grade) Parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part Function of the model rocket engine One or more points from model rocketry safety code Any other topic pertaining to model rocketry project (8th - 12th grade) Parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part Function of the model rocket engine One or more points from model rocketry safety code Shooting Sports (3rd -7th grade) Poster on any of the following: Shooting Sports Safety, Archery, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, .22 Rifle, Shotgun, Hunting & Wildlife or Living History

(8th - 12th grade) Poster on any of the following: Shooting Sports Safety, Archery, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, .22 Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Hunting & Wildlife or Living History (8th - 12th grade) Geology (3rd - 5th grade) Well site safety (poster) Energy/Petroleum (Display) Subject of the display should be petroleum products; different types of energy and how they work; or different careers in energy. Energy or Petroleum Science Experimental (Display) (Science-Fair type.) 4-H members are encouraged: (a.) use their 4-H projects as the basis for their scientific research and discovery; (b.) use the scientific method to gain an understanding of how things work and the variables that affect them; (c.) take an open and creative approach to problem solving; d. learn that a successful outcome is based not on personal opinion but on scientific fact; & (d.) use written and visual communication skills. (

(6th - 8th grade) Water Mineral Issue (poster) Subject of poster should be one of the following: What wate hardness and mineral testing can determine; Secondary recovery methods; Dangers of lead in the water Energy or Petroleum Science Experimental (display) (Science-Fair type.) See description above

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Poster Contest - Categories & Classes - continued Geology - continued

(9th –12th grade) Press release (poster) ; collected about the energy information and your interpretation; possibly the Energy Index or other Topic. Energy or Petroleum (display) Subject of the display should be areas of the Oklahoma Energy Index; Different drilling techniques and how they work; or careers in the energy industry. Energy or Petroleum Science Experimental (Display) (Science-Fair type.) See description from Previous page Crops in Our Lives: Choose an agronomic crop and create a poster depicting one of the fol-lowing about that crop: a. History; b. Production; c. Use in different cultures; d. Use in dif-ferent processed foods; or e. Process from farm to table. (3rd - 5th grade) (6th - 8th grade) (9th - 12th grade) Horticulture in Our Lives: Choose a fruit, vegetable, nut, spice, or beverage (tea, coffee, choc-olate) crop, and create a poster depicting one of the following topics related to that crop: History, Production, Use in different cultures, Use in different processed foods (3rd - 5th grade) (6th - 8th grade) (9th - 12th grade)

Companion Animals: Companion animals refer to animals utilized as pets, not livestock or wildlife. Poster Categories: Animal Health and/or Nutrition Good Husbandry and/or Grooming Training and/or Showing Service and/or Citizenship (3rd—7th grade) (8th - 12th grade) Environmental Stewardship (3rd - 7th grade) Exploring Streams and Lakes Poster with photos showing a stream, lake or pond you have vis-ited. Photos should show things like shorelines or creek banks, appearance of the water, con-dition of vegetation on the shore or banks, and problem areas such as erosion, trash or obvi-ous pollution. Each photo must have a caption explaining what it shows. Overall, the poster should tell what you think is helping or harming the water or the plants and animals that live there. Members entering this project for 2nd or 3rd year should compare changes over time or season. Poster title should include name of water body, if it has one, and town or county where located. Where Does My Water Come From Poster showing or describing the source of your water (lake, aquifer, private well) and/or what is done to it (water treatment plant, in home filtration system) before it gets to your home. Natural Resources of My County Poster with your photos showing a mixture of local natural resources like prairies, forests, scenic views, water bodies, agriculture, wildlife or similar things Each photo must have a caption naming the resource. Overall, the poster should convince the reader that your county is a great place to live. Poster title should be at least 1 inch tall and include name of your county.

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Poster Contest - Categories & Classes - continued Environmental Stewardship - continured (3rd - 7th grade) Exploring Streams and Lakes Poster with photos showing a stream, lake or pond you have vis-ited. Photos should show things like shorelines or creek banks, appearance of the water, con-dition of vegetation on the shore or banks, and problem areas such as erosion, trash or obvi-ous pollution. Each photo must have a caption explaining what it shows. Overall, the poster should tell what you think is helping or harming the water or the plants and animals that live there. Members entering this project for 2nd or 3rd year should compare changes over time or season. Poster title should include name of water body, if it has one, and town or county where located. Where Does My Water Come From Poster showing or describing the source of your water (lake, aquifer, private well) and/or what is done to it (water treatment plant, in home filtration system) before it gets to your home. Natural Resources of My County Poster with your photos showing a mixture of local natural resources like prairies, forests, scenic views, water bodies, agriculture, wildlife or similar things Each photo must have a caption naming the resource. Overall, the poster should convince the reader that your county is a great place to live. Poster title should be at least 1 inch tall and include name of your county. Aquatic Habitat Poster with photos showing a stream, lake or pond you have visited. Photos should illustrate distinct habitats such as shoreline vegetation, undercut banks, rocky shores, riffles, pools or runs. Each photo must have a caption explaining what it shows. Overall, the poster should comment on things you observed that could be helping or harming the critters or their habitat. Members entering this project for 2nd or 3rd year should compare changes over time or season. Poster title should include name of water body, if it has one, and town or county where located.

(8th– 12th grade) What is a Watershed? Describe what watersheds are and how they work. Title must contain the word, “watershed”. Natural Resources of My County Poster with your photos showing a mixture of local natural resources like prairies, forests, soils, scenic views, water bodies, agriculture, wildlife or similar things. It is desirable to show people using the resource. Each photo must have a caption naming the resource and explaining how people use and enjoy it. Overall, the poster should convince the reader that your county is a great place to live. Poster title should be at least 1 inch tall and include name of your county. Stream, Pond or Lake Poster Photos showing a stream, pond or lake you have visited. Poster should show things people have done or might do, along the shore or in the watershed that can harm this stream, pond or lake. For ideas read Literature #’s 21 & 24. Poster title must include name of water body and town or county where located. Illegal Dumping – Poster Discourage illegal dumping and explain how illegal dumps can con- taminate water or create other problems.

Miscellaneous Poster: This category is for any poster that does not fit into one of the other poster categories.— Posters from this category cannot be entered into the county or state fair. (3rd-5th grade) (6th– 8th grade) (9th - 12th grade)

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Poster Contest - Categories & Classes - continued Wildlife Oklahoma Wildlife Self-Determined Exhibit. Posters must be 14” x 22”. Displays must not exceed 3’ x 3’. (width x depth). Possible examples include but not limited to: a display dealing with methods of identification of water-fowl, a poster on wildlife, or environmental careers. Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade) Fisheries Educational report, display or project created by the member. Topic to deal with fish, fishing, fish farming, aquatic food chains or pollution in Oklahoma waters. Displays not to exceed 36” x 36” (width x depth) with sides extended. Posters must be 14” x 22”. Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade) Bird Educational report, display or poster .Self-Determined Bird Project. If poster, must be 14” x 22”. If display must not exceed 3’x 3 Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade) Wildflower Educational report, display or poster. Self-Determined Wildflower Project If poster, must be 14” x 22”. If display must not exceed 3’x 3 Junior (3rd-7th grade Senior (8th - 12th grade) Miscellaneous Poster: This category is for any poster that does not fit into one of the other poster categories.— Posters from this category cannot be entered into the county or state fair. (3rd-5th grade) (6th– 8th grade) (9th - 12th grade)

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Speech Contest General Description: The purpose of the Public Speaking Contest is to promote a greater in-terest in public speaking and to allow 4-H members the opportunity to develop and polish their public speaking skills. This provides the opportunity for members to present the speech prior to District contest. The guidelines have been adapted from the District and State Guidelines. Divisions: Speech, Illustrated Presentation Individuals, Illustrated Presentations Teams, PowerPoint Ages: Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) Beginner (grades 3rd, 4th & 5th) Intermediate (grades 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) Teams consists of two 4-H members and are only allowed in the Illustrated Presentation category, teams will compete in the age category of the oldest team member. Cloverbuds can only compete as a team with another Clover bud.

General Guidelines: All entries must be pre-registered by the registration due date. A 5 Point Penalty will be imposed for each full minute over or under the time limit. A 5 Point Penalty will be imposed for the use of notes or speech during the presentation. Participants are encouraged not to use material they have used previously for the county

contest. Participants can enter up to 2 events

Speech Guidelines: Props and other medium must not be used in speeches. Presentation Length: Beginners: 3-5 minutes; Intermediate: 5-7 minutes; Advanced: 5-7

minutes

Illustrated Presentation (individual & team) Guidelines: Illustrated presentations include demonstrations and illustrated talks. Props/posters must

be used to qualify for this event. Presentation Length: Beginners: 3-10 minutes: Intermediates & Advanced 5-12 minutes Easels will be provided. Members should bring all other equipment they need for their

presentation including extension cords and pointers.

PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines: Presentation must be on a memory stick or CD. No Zip™ disk or zipped files should be used

as it may not be compatible with equipment. Participants should bring a copy of their presentations as a handout with six slides per

page. These handouts will be for the contest judge’s benefit ( in case of equipment com-patibility problems).

All Presentation should be 5-7 minutes in length. Participants will be expected to load and run their own disk. A Computer and projector will be provided. PowerPoint presentations may not be entered in non-PowerPoint categories.

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Science & Technology Contest General Description: The Science & Technology contest is help 4-H members explore the 4-H Science and Technology program. Flat flyer (one-sided) designed by the exhibitor to promote a club or county 4-H educational pro-gram or activity. Computer generated flat flyer (8 ½” x 14" or 8 ½” x 11”). Flat flyers should be secure-ly attached to an appropriately sized poster board.

Juniors (3rd –7th Grade) Seniors (8th - 12th Grade)

Brochure, card or invitation related to 4-H (may be double-, tri-, or four-fold measuring 8 ½” x 11" or 8 ½” x 14 before folding.) Attach two (2) flat copies of the brochure (one side showing the front and the other side showing the back of the brochure) to an appropriately sized poster board no larger than 14” x 22” – ½ of a poster board. Attach a large envelope to the back of the poster board and insert a folded copy of the brochure.


PowerPoint Presentation related to 4-H (Can be PowerPoint, Google slides or any other presentation program.) Presentation should either promote 4-H or educate about a 4-H project. Presentations should include an official 4-H Clover or mention 4-H. Presentation entry includes a printout of at least five (5) slides and script/presentation notes in a folder or notebook. All PowerPoint presentations should be mounted on a free standing display board not to exceed 3’ x 3’ when the sides are extended for display. Commercially available “Science Fair Presentation boards” are encouraged. First place exhibits in each class will be displayed. Second place and sub-sequential exhibits may be displayed based upon space available and judges’/committees’ discretion.


Digital Media for a group or club project - Submit a video (maximum of 3 minutes) designed for social media use on STEM projects. The video must be in an .MP4 format and submitted on a flash drive. Video may only contain first names of the participants and participants must have a signed media re-lease form on file in their county 4-H office (found on the 4-H enrollment card).

Group Media STEM Career Poster 4-H members should research careers in STEM before developing their poster

exhibit. Posters should highlight the variety of STEM related careers and follow the Technology Ex-hibit poster guidelines and criteria. Junior Poster (grades 3-7)- Draw a Scientist Senior Poster (grades 8-12)- Careers in STEM

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Exhibits 4-H Youth will learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts by collecting data on a loca-

tion, describing the attributes. Youth will learn about geospatial technology applications and future career opportunities by working with

local government agencies and project partners in their own communities. Increased youth involvement in community service and awareness projects that impact local communi-

ties by enhancing economic and community development. The 4-H GPS/GIS exhibits will be judged in two (2) grade groups. Juniors, grades 3-7; Seniors – grades

8-12. Every exhibit must be labeled on the back with the following information: Name, Club, County, Grade

and date poster, map or exhibit was made. Posters/Maps must be 14" x 22" – ½ of a poster board. Exhibitors are encouraged to laminate all post-

ers or cover them with clear plastic film. Maps may be affixed to poster board. The map itself doesn’t have to be the full 14” x 22”.

Displays must be free standing and not be larger than 3’ x 3’ (width x depth) with sides extended for dis-play.

Display illustrating how GPS works, including the user, control and space segments of the system. Juniors (3rd –7th Grade)

Display illustrating how GPS has been used to improve society

Seniors (8th - 12th Grade)

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Science & Technology Contest Continued Hand drawn map. Map can either be informational or directional. Attach a one (1) page explanation of the purpose for the map.


Computer generated map. Map can be either informational or directional. Attach a one (1) page expla-nation of the purpose for the map.


PowerPoint Speech Guidelines: Ages: Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) Beginner (grade 3rd, 4th & 5th) Intermediate (grades 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) 1. Presentation must be on a memory stick or CD. No Zip™ disk or zipped files should be used as it may not be compatible with equipment. 2. Participants should bring a copy of their presentations as a handout with six slides per page. These handouts will be for the contest judge’s benefit (in case of equipment compatibility problems). 3. All Presentation should be 5-7 minutes in length.

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Festival of Food General Description: The Festival of Foods is designed to promote 4-H’er to learn how to pre-pare foods and share their knowledge of foods and proper etiquette for meals. The classes are patterned from the Food Science entries in the county and state fair. The Table Setting Con-test is patterned after the District Contest. There will NOT be potluck after the judging. Food Science Exhibitor may have one entry in each category in the appropriate age group and can enter as many categories as they wish. All food items should be on an appropriate sized paper plate, covered in plastic wrap, zip

lock bag. Large items like cakes should be on a disposable plate or round and appropriate-ly covered.

Food Preservation (canning) and Posters must have been made after September 1st of the current 4-H year

Cloverbuds (5 to 8 years old) 3 Cookies of their choice Poster of Healthy Foods Poster of MyPlate 3rd - 5th Grade

Three (3) Muffins Three (3) Rolled Biscuits Three (3) Baked Drop Cookies (no shaped cookies like snickerdoodle or peanut butter) One (1) loaf of Quick Bread Three (3) Brownies Three (3) Cupcakes One (1) pint or half (½) pint jar of jam or jelly processed in boiling water canner Two (2) pieces of fruit leather One (1) pint or half (½) pint of salsa/picante sauce Educational poster based on breads or cheeses of another country or countries. Educational poster based on food or kitchen safety Educational poster illustrating a place setting for a specific occasion or menu

6th-8th Grade One-half loaf of any yeast bread (not a sweet dough) made by hand or in a bread ma-

chine Three (3) yeast cinnamon rolls (no icing) Three (3) rolled sugar-type cookies (no gingerbread recipes) One (1) loaf of Quick Bread Three (3) Brownies Three (3) Cupcakes One (1) pint jar cucumber pickles or vegetable relish One (1) pint or quart of any single canned fruit (not pickled). Dried Fruit (½ cup of a single dried fruit). Display in a sealed plastic sandwich/freezer

bag. Educational poster based on the foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultur-

al celebration. Educational poster based on the nutritional contributions of fruits and vegetables Educational poster based on protein food safety Educational display based on a breakfast bread buffet theme. Should include menu, buffet layout, decorations, invitations, and any additional information

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Festival of Food - Continued 9th - 12th Grade

One-half loaf or portion of breads from another culture. Include a one (1) page story on how this bread fits into that culture and its nutritional contribution One-half of one 8" or 9” layer Un-iced shorten type cake (no angel food or chiffon)

One (1) loaf of Quick Bread Three (3) Brownies Three (3) Cupcakes One (1) pint or quart jar pressure canned vegetables (no tomatoes or pickles) One (1) quart or one (1) pint jar of plain canned tomatoes. Educational poster based on the foods from another culture. Can be based on a cultural

celebration. Educational display based on a recipe modification to include:

Original recipe and what modifications were made Benefits of the modifications How did the modifications impact the above factors? What were other people's responses to the modifications?

Educational poster based on outdoor cookery or grilling Educational poster based on careers in the food industry

Table Setting - This contest requires PRE-REGISTRATION Cloverbud (5 to 8 years old) 3rd - 5th grade 6th - 8th grade 9th - 12th grade Each Exhibitor will be provided the end of a 3X6’ table to set up there table setting. Parents and Volunteers may help the 4-H’er carry items to area but will not be allowed to help 4-H’er set up or be in the area during the judging. During the judging, the 4-H’er will set up and pre-sent the table setting to the judge by telling about their ideas and why they chose this particu-lar theme. The 4-Hers should view themselves as a host and the judge as their guest. 4-H members should plan their table setting using the following criteria:

Choose a theme for the dinner/table setting (accessories may be used) Plan a menu which is suitable for the table setting. Type menu and have it available for the judge. Set table correctly by using 1 place settings including: dinnerware, glassware, flatware must be used Tablecloth, centerpiece and placemats are to be used.

Paper plates, plastic ware, and paper napkins may be used .

Flatware and Dinnerware must be safe to eat from such as no glitter, glue etc. on eating surfaces.

Creativity is encouraged

Judges will be looking for practical table settings using accepted rules of etiquette.

Judge will observe 4-H member during part or all of the time he/she is setting the table. Judge may visit with 4-H members and ask them questions about their table setting.

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Festival of Food - Continued Cupcake Wars - This contest requires PRE-REGISTRATION 3rd - 5th grade 6th - 8th grade 9th - 12th grade This team event for 2 to 3 members to encourage culinary creativity, teamwork and develop communication skills • Each team will display three cupcakes. • Each team will bring “naked” cupcakes. The cupcakes should have no frosting and be in

the paper wrappers only. • Each team will bring the frosting mixed in bowls. The frosting should not be tinted prior to

contest. Teams will tint and place in frosting bags, if needed at the contest. Frosting can be either store bought or homemade. If store bought, can be either white or chocolate frosting.

• If teams are using fondant they can use either homemade or purchased fondant. Teams are allowed to purchase tinted (colored) fondant to use or may tint fondant off site.

• Teams are allowed to use purchased edible decorating items. Only edible items can be used on the cupcakes.

• Each team will have thirty minutes to prepare the dish, and clean up the preparation area. Teams are allowed to bring their presentation scripts with them. Teams are allowed one picture no bigger than 8 x 10 of the item they are creating. It must not have any writing or directions on the picture.

• Electricity will not be available at the contest. Teams should select their recipe with this in mind.

• Each team must provide their own equipment. Washing facilities will not be available for teams to wash and share equipment. NO preparation dishes or serving dishes are to be cleaned on the fairground premises.

• Food safety: Teams should practice proper food safety and be prepared to discuss food safety practice used by their team in their presentation to the judges. Judges will observe preparation to assist in determining the score.

• Presentation: When time is called, each team will present their dish and provide the fol-lowing information:

Introduction Creative dish name Two major nutrients Food preparation principles Food Safety • All team members must participate in the presentation; all team members must have a

speaking role. Judging time will include: Four minutes for the presentation (THERE WILL BE NO TASTING) One minute for judges to score (No comments will be given) No talking and no writing allowed among any team members while waiting to

give the team presentation. • Clean-up: Teams must clean up their preparation areas. Clean-up time is included in the

30-minute preparation allotment. Teams should not plan to have access to a kitchen fa-cility; therefore, dirty dishes should be placed in a plastic container, bag or box to be cleaned at home. Leftover food should be disposed of properly.

• Placings will be based on rankings of teams by judges. Judges’ decisions are final. 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings will be awarded.

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Fashion Revue Contest General Description: The Fashion Revue Contest gives 4-H’ers an opportunity to master skills in Structural Design, Elements of Design, Principals of Design and Decorative Design in the areas of Apparel Design and Construction, Interior Design and Construction and Hobbies/Textile Design and Construction. All Entries must have been created since Sept. 1st of the cur-rent 4-H Year Members can choose to enter up to 3 entries in each of the following areas: Apparel Design & Construction, Interior Design and Construction and Hobbies/Textile Design and Construction as they are listed in the county fair book for their age level. Apparel Design & Construction – (ADC) Level 1 (Ages 8*-10) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the ADC level 1 project work. Simple Tops (shirt, tank top, t-shirt, vest, poncho, any other similar item not stated) Simple Bottoms (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) Non-human Apparel (doll clothes, pet or livestock garment, any other similar item not stated) Sewn Fashion Accessory (sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, string-pack or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Accessory (knitted/crocheted hats, scarves, bag, wal-let, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) Level 2 (Ages 11-12) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the ADC level 2 project work One piece garment with facing (robe, jacket, dress, jumpsuit, shooting vest, any other similar item not stated) Simple Bottom with pocket and/or waistband or facing (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) Two piece garment (top and bottom, jacket/vest with bottom/dress, PJ’s, any other similar set of items, not stated ) Non-human Apparel (doll clothes, pet or livestock garment, any other similar item not stated) Sewn Fashion Accessory (sewn hats, scarves, bag, wallet, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Accessory (knitted/crocheted hats, scarves, bag, wal-let, string-pack, or textile based jewelry, any other similar item not stated) Level 3 (Ages 13-14) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the ADC level 3 project work. Blouse/Shirt with sleeves and closure (set-in, flat inset, cap, raglan, or kimono, any other simi-lar item not stated) Bottom with zipper and/or pocket (shorts, capris, pants, skirts, any other similar item not stated) Two piece garment (coordinating top and bottom, jacket/vest with bottom/dress, PJ’s, uni-form, any other similar item not stated) Sewn Fashion Accessory with closure/fastener and seams. Knitted/Crocheted Yarn/Thread Fashion Garment or Accessory (knitted, crocheted, tatted, any other similar item not stated) Redesigned Original Apparel with before and after pictures and a written description of the

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Fashion Revue Contest - Continued Apparel Design & Construction – (ADC) - continued Level 4 (Ages 15 and up) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the ADC level 4 project work. One piece lined or unlined, garment (pants, skirt, coat, jacket, dress, jumpsuit, uniform, for-malwear, any other similar item not stated) Unlined or lined two piece ensemble/coordinate Fashion Accessory or Garment designed for Special Needs. “Special Needs” being the individ-ual requirements of a person with a mental, emotional, physical disability or disease. Include a description of whom it was made for, why the need, any special adaptations per the individu-als request and any other pertinent information supporting the finished product.

ALL AGES Costume human - (dance, pageant, holiday, theatrical, reenactment/period/living history gar-ments or any other similar item not stated. Must be a complete costume (or a total look) which required hand and/or machine stitching. No costume accessories without the base gar-ment(s). Shoes not required. State character and costume use on an attached 3 x 5 card. Costume non-human - (dance, pageant, holiday, theatrical, reenactment/period/living history garments or any other similar item not stated. Must be a complete costume (or a total look) which required hand and/or machine stitching. INTERIOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - (IDC) IDC project must be made largely from a textile product unless otherwise stated. A textile is a flexible material made of fiber/thread/yarn. Textiles are formed with various methods includ-ing weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting or felting. Other words for textiles are cloth and fab-ric. Level 1 (Ages 8*-10) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the IDC level 1 project work Home Accent Bath, Bedroom, Kitchen, Storage, Living Room, or Outdoors: caddy; rug; or

cover (example of “covers” tissue, toilet, TP) decorative towel; simple curtain; trash can, any other similar item not stated)pillow case, pillow, simple blanket/quilt, trash can, padded hanger, bulletin board, rug, any other similar item not stated, bucket caddy, hanging storage unit, under-bed storage, basket liners, storage box, locker storage, scrapbook cover, any other similar item not stated

Bags: laundry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic cover, any other similar item not stated

Seasonal Décor from fabric: table runner, placemat with napkin, wall hanging, center-piece, decoration, any other similar item not stated constructed by hand or ma-chine stitching. (Do not include any item which would fit under HTDC)

Seasonal Décor non fabric: wall hanging, centerpiece, decoration, any other similar item not stated

Level 2 (Ages 11-12) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the IDC level 2 project work. Home Accent Bath, Bedroom, Kitchen, Storage, Living Room, or Outdoors: food caddy/

warmer, appliance cover, message center/board, simple curtain, table cloth, simple table runner, hand/dish towel, potholders, hot pad, apron, lunch bag, placemats and napkins, two pillowcases, two coordinating pillows, two decorated towels or any combination of two pieces, blanket/quilt with binding, lamp shade, lap desk, rug, painted floor cloth, bucket caddy, hanging storage unit, under bed storage, basket liners, storage box, scrapbook cover any other similar item not stated

Bags: laundry, jewelry, cosmetic, book/electronic/computer cover, garment bag, any other similar item not stated

Seasonal Décor from fabric: table runner, placemats with napkins, wall hanging, cen-terpiece, decoration, any other similar item not stated constructed by hand or ma-chine stitching. (Do not include any item which would fit under HTDC)

Seasonal Décor non fabric: wall hanging, centerpiece, decoration, any other similar

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Fashion Revue Contest - Continued INTERIOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - (IDC) - continued Level 3 (Ages 13-14) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the IDC level 3 project work. Home Accent Bath, Bedroom, Kitchen, Storage, Living Room, or Outdoors: slipcovers,

lined curtains/drapes/shades, pillows, lap throw, remote caddy, ottoman, lamp shade, fireplace mantel scarf, doily, any combination of two coordinating items-bedspread, dust ruffle, pillow sham(s), lined curtains/shade/drapes, dresser scarf, garment bag bucket caddy, hanging storage unit, under-bed storage, basket liners, storage box, locker storage, scrapbook cover, any other similar item not stated

Recycled/Upcycled Furniture – painted, stained, refinished, decoupage, tiled or up-holstered furniture, any other similar item not stated

Special “Needs” Accessory – “Special Needs” being the individual requirements of a person with a mental, emotional, physical disability or disease. A functional item with a description of who it was made for, why the need, any special adaptations per the individuals request and any other pertinent information supporting the fin-ished product.

Seasonal Décor from fabric: table runner, placemats with napkins, wall hanging, cen-terpiece, decoration, any other similar item not stated constructed by hand or ma-chine stitching. (Do not include any item which would fit under HTDC)

Seasonal Décor non fabric: Level 4 (Ages 15 and up) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the IDC level 4 categories. Home Accent Bath, Bedroom, Kitchen, Storage, Living Room, or Outdoors: slipcovers,

lined curtains/drapes/shades, pillows, lap throw, remote caddy, ottoman, lamp shade, fireplace mantel scarf, doily, any combination of two coordinating items-bedspread, dust ruffle, pillow sham(s), lined curtains/shade/drapes, dresser scarf, garment bag, picnic accessories, curtains for outdoors, cushions for outdoors, shades, placemats and napkins, utensil/condiments caddy, insulated carrier, buck-et caddy, hanging storage unit, under-bed storage, basket liners, storage box, locker storage, scrapbook cover, any other similar item not stated

Recycled/Upcycled Furniture – painted, stained, refinished, decoupage, tiled and/or upholstered furniture

Special “Needs” Accessory – “Special Needs” being the individual requirements of a person with a mental, emotional, physical disability or disease. A functional item with a de-scription of who it was made for, why the need, any special adaptations per the individ-uals request and any other pertinent information supporting the finished product.

Seasonal Décor from fabric: table runner, placemats with napkins, wall hanging, center-piece, decoration, any other similar item not stated constructed by hand or machine stitching. (Do not include any item which would fit under HTDC)

Seasonal Décor non fabric: wall hanging, centerpiece, decoration, any other similar item not stated.

HOBBIES/TEXTILE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - (HTDC) HTDC projects are made from a textile product created by the exhibitor, unless otherwise stat-ed. A textile is a flexible material made of fiber/thread/yarn. Textiles are formed with various methods including weaving, knitting, crocheting, knotting or felting. Other words for textiles are cloth and fabric. Level 1 (Ages 8*-10) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the HTDC level 1 project work. Simple Sewn Stuffed animal, doll or puppet Decorative Textile Technique: T-shirt, apron, accessory, wall-hanging or pillow decorated with paint and/or dye. The foundation piece can be ready-made. Focus is on creativity and use/mastery of the decorative textile technique. Needle Art by Hand or Machine: Simple stamped cross-stitch or embroidery, counted cross-stitch, needlepoint or crewel embroidery applied to towel, pillowcase or small decorative

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Fashion Revue Contest - Continued HOBBIES/TEXTILE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - (HTDC) - continued Level 1 (Ages 8*-10) Hand or Machine Pieced or Appliquéd Block – no larger than 16” X 16”. Edges should be fin-ished or the piece can be framed. No quilting on the finished piece. Repurposed Textile Creation: Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn/carried or used in the home. Level 2 (Ages 11-12) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the HTDC level 2 project work. Stuffed animal, doll or puppet with hand and machine stitching. Decorative Textile Technique: Clothing, accessory, wall-hanging, or pillow decorated with paint, dye and/or printing. The foundation piece can be ready-made. Focus is on the mastery of a decorative textile technique. Judged on the creativity and use of the decorative textile technique. Needle Art by Hand or Machine: Hand embroidery, cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch, needle-point or crewel embroidery, needle punch or smocking applied to garment, home accessory or as a finished picture. Hand or Machine Pieced or Appliquéd Item – no larger than 16” X 16”. Focus on the creation of fabric/textile. No quilting on the finished piece. Examples might include: picture or wall art, pillow, bag, doll quilt, table runner, etc. Repurposed Textile Creation: Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile material which can be worn/carried or used in the home. Level 3 (Ages 13-14) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the HTDC level 3 project work. Stuffed animal, doll or puppet with a minimum of two hand and/or machine sewing tech-niques (i.e. facial features, hair, movable parts, fake fur, clothing, any other similar item not stated) Decorative Textile Technique: Fashion or home accessory, clothing or wall décor using two or more decorative textile techniques such as weaving, Trapunto, surface textiles, quilting, ap-plique, beading, lacing, dyeing, printing, thread painting, etc. Judged on the creativity and mastery of the decorative textile technique. Needle Art by Hand or Machine: floss, yarn (crewel) or ribbon, counted cross-stitch, needle-point, needle punch, smocking, Trapunto quilting applied to garment/accessory, home acces-sory, picture, wall hanging or blanket/quilt. Hand or Machine Pieced and/or Appliquéd Item finished with Hand or Machine quilting. Examples might include: picture or wall art, pillow, bag, doll quilt, table runner, etc. Repurposed Textile Creation: Item made from repurposed or any non-traditional textile product which can be worn, used in the home, school, office, any other similar item not stat-ed. Level 4 (Ages 15 and up) Project must have at least 2 of the skills required for the HTDC level 4 project work. Stuffed animal, doll or puppet with multiple (more than 2) hand and machine sewing tech-niques (i.e. facial features, hair, movable parts, fake fur, clothing or any other similar item not stated). Decorative Textile Technique: Fashion or home accessory, clothing or wall décor using two or more decorative textile techniques such as weaving, Trapunto, surface textiles, quilting, ap-plique, beading, lacing, dyeing, printing, thread painting, etc. Judged on the creativity and

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Fashion Revue Contest - Continued HOBBIES/TEXTILE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION - (HTDC) - continued Level 4 (Ages 15 and up) Needle Art by Hand or Machine: Hand embroidery: floss, yarn (crewel) or ribbon, counted cross-stitch, needlepoint needle punch or unspecified hand technique applied to garment/accessory, home accessory, picture, wall hanging or blanket/quilt. Hand or Machine Pieced and/or Appliquéd Item with Hand or Machine quilting. Examples might include: picture or wall art, pillow, bag, doll quilt, table runner, etc. Repurposed Textile Creation: Item made from repurposed or non-traditional textile which can be worn, used in the home, school, office, car or any other similar item not stated.

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Appropriate Dress Contest General Description: The Appropriate Dress Contest is an opportunity for 4H’ers to learn how to use what clothing items they own and dress appropriately for specific occasions. A maximum of three classes can be entered per participant Categories: Schoolwear, Active Sportwear, Business Casual, Professional Dress, Formal Wear Ages: Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) Beginner (Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th) Intermediate (Grades 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (Grades 9th, 10th 11th & 12th)

Schoolwear: Should be washable clothing, representative of what you wear to school. Jeans, shirts, clothing with school logos and tennis shoes are acceptable. Tops -Should be appropriate for school, no alcoholic beverage or tobacco advertisement or logos are acceptable. Shirts or t-shirts can be: Knit or woven, With or without collars. With or without buttons. Short or long sleeves; Pullover sweater, cardigan or vest (optional). Jeans, Slacks, Skirts, Shorts or Capris - Must be washable. Belt - A belt should be worn if the garment has belt loops. Shoes - Do not need to be new, but they do need to be clean and polished. Running, Tennis/athletic, casual & canvas style shoes (examples: loafers, oxfords, flats, boat or deck shoes, sandals, espadrilles or boots).

Active Sportswear: Clothing appropriate for participating in a sport or activity such as jogging, hiking, cycling or tennis. Clothing with school logos is acceptable. Examples: Garments to be worn to play tennis, ski, jog, aerobics, dance workouts, etc. Purchased sports uniforms are allowed.

Snappy Casual: More dressy than schoolwear. No jeans, t-shirts or tennis shoes. Shirts- Polo style shirts, Shirts should have collars (boys), Shirts with or without a collar (girls), Tuck in shirt (boys), No jacket required. Bottoms - Dress slacks, Capris, Skirts or Casual Dress Belts - If your bottoms have belt loops, you need to wear a belt. Belt should coordinate with shoes Socks - Color should coordinate with pants and shoes, Hosiery is optional. Shoes - Dressy sandals Boat shoes, Flats (leather or leather look), Dress Shoes.

Professional Dress: More dressy than business casual. Garments to be worn to banquets, business interviews, business events and other special occasions. Outfits - Suit jacket and slacks or skirt and jacket of the same fabric. Blazer or jacket with coordinating slacks or skirt. Street-length dress, short or long sleeved, Jacket (optional) Dress length should be above knee length to above ankle. Belts - A belt should be worn if the garment has belt loops. Accessories: Tie should be worn with suits and blazers when collared shirt which is tie appropriate is worn. Socks or Hosiery - Socks should be match the slacks and shoes. Hosiery should be worn with skirts or dress.

Formal Wear: Clothing appropriate for weddings, proms, pageants and other special events. Outfits - Suits, Tuxedos, Tea Length or Long formal Belts - A belt should be worn if the garment has belt loops. Accessories: Tie should be worn with suits and blazers when collared shirt which is tie appropriate is worn. Socks or Hosiery - Socks should be match the slacks and shoes. Hosiery should be worn with dresses when sandals are not being worn.

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Job Readiness General Description: Job Readiness is an individual event which recognizes members who communicate a personal understanding of and ability to perform specific job requirements. Seniors will do this through written materials and a job interview, while intermediates will be evaluated on written materials only. Ages: Intermediate (grades 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) Job Categories: 1. Services: Could include full service restaurants, fast food stores, employment at a day care center, automotive service/repair, farm/ranch workers, contractor/construction worker, pho-tography, cosmetologists, etc. 2. Home Based Business: Could include babysitting (for an individual), housekeeping, catering services, lawn care and maintenance, home repair/maintenance, custom sewing, pet care, word processing, special occasion photography, etc. 3. Retail/Office: Could include any retail store (discount, department, specialty, farm supply, garden/nursery, book store) or office-type work (including clerical, filing, and receptionist). 4. Other: Please specify job type. It should be a job that does not fit into one of the other cate-gories. If you have questions, please contact the Grady County Extension Office. Criteria for Evaluation: 1. An information folder, which includes a resume, a job description sheet, a letter of application OR home based business flyer and a completed job application form. All materials will be completed by the participant prior to the event and be turned in by the above registration due date. (All Participants) 2. An interview conducted on the above contest date (Advanced Participants Only) 3. A follow-up letter completed immediately after the interview. (Advanced Participants Only) Rules: 1. Participants will apply for an actual job in which they have an interest. The member should be presently qualified for the position. Participants are to use factual information throughout the application and interview. 2. Participants will select one job category and indicate a specific job. 3. One copy of the following items should be firmly attached in a folder. Materials should be placed in the following order:

-Completed check sheet (clipped to the inside front cover of the folder) -Job description sheet, which includes name of the firm or home based business, firm

size, job title or home based business product or service offered, short job description or home based business operated, hours, wages, etc.

-Letter of application or home based business advertisement flyer -Resume -Completed application for employment (may be typed or printed in black ink)

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Photography Contest Photography Guidelines: These exhibits consist of photos taken by the individual exhibitors. A photo can be entered only one year. Photos entered in the previous year’s Grady County Fair cannot be submitted. PRINTS: Black and white or color prints may be exhibited. Prints must be no smaller than 3.5” x 5” and no larger than 5” x 7” (except when panoramic prints are used) for all classes, except classes 5, 10, 14, 18, and 22 where prints may be up to 8” x 10”. Prints should be print ed on photo-quality paper (not copy paper). Print quality is taken into consideration by the Judges. Photos will be disqualified if in a frame. TITLES, CAPTIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION: On the front of the board there must be a title (i.e. My Trip to the Zoo, or My Favorite Photo and each photo must have a caption giving the viewer more information about the photo graph. The back of each board must include the exhibitor’s name, county, number of years in the 4-H photography project, camera type (digital SLR, smart phone, digital point and shoot or 35 mm film), and megapixels (if camera is digital) Entries without the correct Titles, Captions and other information required will not be eligible for Grand Champion BOARDS: Prints must be securely attached to the surface of a white or black foam core, pos er or mat board. No double matting, use of multiple layers or more than one color. The entire print must be seen and cannot be masked in anyway. All Boards must be 14” x 14”


01. Four photos, one from each of the following categories: people, animals, plant life and

scenery. 02. Four photos of people doing different things, showing a variety of activities, camera an-

gles and lighting choices. 03. Four otherwise outstanding photos showing common mistakes in picture taking. The cap-

tion for each print must correctly identify what is wrong and provide an appropriate solu-tion to prevent the mistake.

04. Series of 4 photos telling a story or illustrating a single event. 05. Best individual photo made this year.

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Food Showdown General Description: This contest is modeled after such competitions as “Iron Chef” and chal-lenges teams of 4-H members to create a dish from predetermined ingredients and a common pantry. Team members must use their food and nutrition knowledge, creativity and leader-ship skills to prepare the dish and make a presentation to the judges. Ages: Junior (grades 3rd - 6th) Senior (grades 7th - 12th) General Guidelines: Teams will consist of 3 members in the same age division. Younger mem-bers can be members of an older team but older members cannot be a on a younger team. However teams with mixed ages will not be eligible to represent Grady County at the district contest. Senior teams that go on to the district contest must be prepared to go to 4-H State Round-Up. Teams are responsible for bringing their own equipment or kits. Complete Guidelines will be published when district and state guidelines are established

County Record Books General Description: County record books are to help 4-H member learn to keep accurate records of their 4-H activities and project work. County record books are for members who are in the 3rd through 7th grade. Members older than 7th grade should consider completing at State 4-H Record book but are not required to do so. County Report forms are available online or paper copies are available at the Grady County Extension Office. 4-H members who wish to be county officers in the next 4-H year must complete a County or State Record Book.

State 4-H Record Books General Description: The State 4-H Record Book program offers opportunities for 4-H mem-bers who are 8th through 12th grade to win scholarships in project work and receive state recognition for their 4-H project work. State record books are an accumulation of years of project work rather than a reflection of one year of project work as depicted in a county re-port form. Please consult your county extension educator or local club leader for information about completion of the report form.

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County Special Awards General Description: Special awards are presented to 4-H members who do outstanding pro-ject work in specific areas. Members must complete either a county record book or a state record book as well as a special awards form. Special awards will be present to both Jr. & Sr. 4-H members in the following project areas: Agriculture Beef Breads Citizenship Childcare Conservation Entomology Fabric & Fashion Food Science Geology Health & Fitness Horticulture Horse Leadership Outdoor Life (Wildlife &Fisheries, Forestry & Outdoor Education)

Performing Arts Poultry Public Speaking Safety Science & Tech. Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Vet Science Additional Special Awards may be given as sponsorship is secured. If you are interested in sponsoring special awards it is $50 for a Jr. & Sr. Award.

County Medals Available Achievement Agriculture Beef Bicycle Breads Cats Child Care & Development Citizenship Clothing & Textile Community Service Computer Technology Conservation Consumer & Family Science Consumer Education Dairy Dairy Foods Dog Care & Training Electricity

Engines, Tractors & Equip-ment Entomology Food Nutrition Forestry Gardening & Horticulture Geology Goats Healthy Living Hobbies & Collections Home Environment Horse Industrial Arts Judging Leadership Outdoor Ed. & Recreation Performing Arts Personal Development Pets

Photography & Video Physical Science Plant Science Poultry Public Speaking Rabbits Safety Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Technology & Engineering Veterinary Science Visual Arts Wildlife & Fisheries Wood Science

County 4-H Medal Forms General Description: County Report forms are available online or paper copies are available at the Grady County Extension Office. Members completing a 4-H Medal Form will be invited to the Achievement Banquet to receive their project medal/s. Eligibility: A 4-H member is eligible to receive a county medal/s in a particular project once in each of the following age groups: Beginner (Grade 3rd, 4th & 5th) Intermediate (Grade 6th, 7th & 8th) Advanced (Grade 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th) Members may only receive 2 medals per year.

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Outstanding Junior & Senior Record Books A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Record Book Awards will be presented to the Jr. & Sr. who submit the most outstanding record books in their age category. Juniors are 3rd - 7th grade and Seniors are 8th - 12th grade

Worden Achievement Award This award was created to honor an outstanding Senior 4-H member who excelled in achieve-ment, citizenship, and Leadership. Joe Worden and the Worden family presents the award in memory of his mother, Jeanette Worden.

Thomas Leadership Award A Senior 4-H member’s record book is chosen for this award. Joe and Barbara Thomas spon-sor this award. Award is presented to a senior 4-H member.

“I Dare You” Award A 10th, 11th, or 12th grade 4-H member who submits a record book will be awarded the “I Dare You” Award. The winner is presented a copy of ““I Dare You”, a book by William H. Danforth.

Grady County Hall of Fame Hall of Fame was established to recognize the outstanding senior 4-H members who have sub-mitted a state record book for this county competition. Tenth, Eleventh, or Twelfth grade 4-H members state record books are reviewed by a panel of judges; the top 4-H members are in-terviewed by a panel of judges who also review the record book; one to two Hall of Fame win-ners are selected. Sponsors: David Sykes sponsors the portraits of the winners in memory of his father, Carl; mother, Ella Mae; and brother, Mike. The Calhoun family presents a monetary award to the winners in memory of their parents, J.W. and Gloria Calhoun.

The following additional awards may be given to deserving 4-H members based upon their 4-H Record Books.

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Outstanding 4-H Club General Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize well-rounded local 4-H club programs. 4-H Clubs which complete and submit the following will be awarded the “Outstanding Club Award” at the Achievement Banquet. 1. A Yearly plan will be devised and written by local officers and adult leaders. The plan will

be submitted to the County Extension Office by the published deadline usually in Decem-ber

2. Club meeting must be visited by 4-H Educator or assigned representative. This individual will provide constructive critique immediately following the meeting for officers and club leaders (when possible).

3. Secretary’s Book is to be completed and turned in. The Secretary’s book will include: club year plan, roll call, agendas, and minutes included in a binder.

4. President’s Book must be completed and turned in. The President’s Book will include the local club’s yearly plan and agendas.

5. Club Scrapbook complete and submitted by the published deadline usually in June 6. Local officers will submit their respective books and scrapbook to the local organizational

leader. The Leader will submit the President’s Book, Secretary’s Book and Scrapbook to County Extension Office by the published deadline usually in June

A Certificate will be presented to each local club who meets the criteria above. This award is not currently a sponsored award. Other awards may be presented to clubs at the discretion of the Extension Educator.

Achievement Banquet General Description: The 4-H Achievement Banquet is an awards ceremony to recognize 4-H members who have completed outstanding work in one or more areas. Members who com-plete medal forms, county record books, state record books and winning special awards appli-cations will be invited to the banquet at no charge. Family members and 4-H members who have not received invitations will be required to pay to attend the banquet.

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County Activities & Events - General Guidelines

1. Guidelines for county activities and events are included in this sec-tion of the handbook. Use these pages to set your goals for the 4-H year. Read the guidelines and develop your project or projects. All the information contained here can also be accessed on the county website at http://www.oces.okstate.edu/grady

2. Members, parents and leaders will be notified of changes, correc-tions, and updates of county activities and even through the emailed newsletters.

3. Entry and registration forms for county events and activities are available on the county website at http://www.oces.okstate.edu/grady

4. Check your Handbook for deadlines for events and activities. You may drop registration/entry forms off at the Extension Office in Chickasha Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

6. Please refer to the Oklahoma State Club Program Policies on the State 4-H website for age requirements and eligibility. http://4h.okstate.edu/literature-links/lit-online/others/policies-and-promo-items/20144HMembershipPolicy.pdf/

7. 4-H Projects can only be entered in each separate event one time throughout a one-year period (i.e. a poster can be entered in the county poster contest and then entered in the county fair). 4-H projects entered in events must be current project work completed within the past year.

8. Every effort is made to insure consistencies between event guide-lines at the county, district, and state levels. However, changes to guidelines can occur at anytime throughout the year. For events such as county and state fairs, please consult the specific rulebook for the event.

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The 4-H Club Meeting Ritual Nothing more nearly represents the purpose and character of 4-H Club work than the ritual. When correctly given it is beautiful and impressive. Every member should commit it to memory. It should be given by the entire club in unison at each club meeting. It is as follows: Vice President: “Stand Please.” Members: All members arise and stand. Vice President: “What is our 4-H Club Motto?” Members: (in unison): “To make the best better.” Vice President: “We will repeat the 4-H Club Pledge.” Members: “I pledge My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world.” In repeating the pledge, raise right hand to side of head when speaking line one, lower right hand over heart when speaking line two, extend hands, palms upward when speaking line three and state at attention when speaking line four. Vice President: “We will now give the pledge to the Flag.” Members: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” At attention facing the flag repeat the pledge of allegiance. The right hand should be placed over the heart while giving the pledge of allegiance. This change was made by Congress, December 15, 1942, Section 7, Public Law 623. Vice President: “We will now review the meaning of the club emblem. What is the national 4-H Club emblem?” Members: The national 4-H Club Emblem is the four leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaflet running parallel with the mid-rib of the leaflet.” Vice President: “What do the fours H’s on the club emblem represent?” Members: “They represent the equal training of the head, heart, hands and health of every mem-ber.” Vice President: “For what is the head trained?” Members: “To think, to plan, to reason.” Vice President: “For what is the heart trained?” Members: “To be kind, to be true, to be sympathetic.” Vice President: “For what are the hand trained?” Members: “To be useful, to be helpful, to be skillful.” Vice President: “For what is the health trained?” Members: “To resist disease, to enjoy life, to make for efficiency.” Vice President: “In the All-Star Emblem, what does the Fifth H represent?” Members: “The Home.” Vice President: “In what way can we be a help in our home life?” Members: “By striving to train for a home life that represents true character, comfort and content-ment.” Vice President: “Be seated please.”

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