Laurens County 4-H Program

Achievement Banquet Competition Guide

LastUpdateonNovember14,2019byAshleyMcCarter

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Table of Contents ImportantDates 3GeneralRules 4AvailableCompetitionsforLaurensCounty4-H’ers 5

GeneralPurposeRecordBook 6Resume 8Guidelinesfora4-HCoverLetter 94-HResumeJudgingScoreSheet 10

4-HPortfolioGuidelines 114-HPortfolioJudging 14Non-ElectronicPortfolioFormat 144-HElectronicPortfolioJudging 15

PresentationContest 16OutstandingJuniorandSenior 19HelpfulInterviewTips 19

MaudelleFinley4-HSpiritAward 21RoseTorreyAwardforVolunteerismin4-H 21

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Important Dates January 24, 2020

• Communication Contest (Demonstrations and Public Speaking) at 6:00 PM at the Laurens County Extension Office (State Contest will be held at Junior Weekend – Feb. 8 and Senior Teen Weekend – March 7)

January 31, 2020 • Deadline for Record Books to be turned in to the Laurens County Extension

Office • Communication Contest Registration Form Due to the Laurens County Extension

Office (State Contest will be held at Junior Weekend- Feb. 8 and Senior Teen Weekend- March 7)

March 9, 2020 • Outstanding Senior and Junior Interviews at 5:00 PM at the Laurens County

Extension Office

• Deadline for Portfolios and Resumes to be turned in to the Laurens County Extension Office

• Deadline for Spirit Award Nominations, Volunteer of the Year Nominations, Outstanding Cloverbud nominations to be emailed to Ashley McCarter (asmccar@clemson.edu) or submitted to the Laurens County Extension Office.

• DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE LAURENS COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET. Tickets are $5.

March 27, 2020 • Laurens County 4-H Awards Banquet at 6:00 PM

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General Rules Membership-Allapplicantsmustbeamemberingoodstanding(paidmembershipdues)of4-HinLaurensCounty.TobeaqualifiedmemberofLaurensCounty4-H,thechildmusthavefilledoutamembershipform,paidmembershipduesandturneditintotheCounty4-HLeaderortheProject/VolunteerLeader.Thechildmustmeettheappropriateagerequirementsof5-19yearsofage.Whennecessary,4-HclubmembersmaybedividedintoCloverbudDivision(ages5-8),CloverleafDivision(ages9-11),JuniorDivision(ages12-13)andSeniorDivision(ages14-18).AgesareasofJanuary1ofthecurrent4-Hyear,whichspansfromSeptember1throughAugust31.Herearesomeexamplesforclarification:

•Ifachildisage5onJanuary1,shecanjoin4-Hfortheentire4-HyearasaCloverbudmember.•Ifachildturnsage5onJanuary2orlater,shemustwaituntilthenext4-Hyeartojoin.•Ifamemberis8yearsorunderasofJanuary1,heisaCloverbudmember.Ifamemberis9yearsoldorolderonJanuary1,sheisastandard4-Hclubmember.•Ifateenwillbeage18onDecember31,hecanjoinfortheentire4-Hyear.•Ifateenisage19onJanuary1,hecannotjoin4-Hbutisencouragedtoserveasa4-Hvolunteer.

All4-Hprogramsandactivitiesshallbeofferedonanage-appropriatebasisthatshouldconsiderthementalandphysicalreadinessofyouth,availabilityofsuitablecurriculummaterials,adequatesupervision,andthehealthandsafetyofparticipants.4-Haimstoofferaprogressionofsuitable,educationalactivitiesthatavoidoverwhelmingyoungerparticipantswhilemaintainingtheirinterestandcontinuingtochallengethemastheygrowolderandmoreexperienced.4-Husesalearn-by-doingapproachtoteachsubjectmatterandlifeskills.Althoughcompetitiveeventsareonemeanstodothis,competitionin4-Hneedstobebalancedwithfunandlearning.Recognitionisasimportantasawards.Therefore,bothcompetitiveandnon-competitiveeducationalprogramsandeventsneedtobeofferedby4-H.Evencompetitive4-Heventsshouldstrivetoincludefun,non-competitiveactivitiesforparticipantsandothersattending.4-HCloverbudmembersarepartofanintroductory,exploratoryprogramwithoutcompetitionthatpreparesthemforthefull4-Hmembershipexperienceastheygetolder(age9).Itisnotintendedtobetheexactsameprogramminuscompetitiveawards.

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4-HCloverbudsarelimitedtoparticipationinnon-competitiveactivities.Ideally,separate,age-appropriatelearningactivitiesshouldbeofferedto4-HCloverbudsthatmayeventuallyleadtotheirparticipationinfull-fledgedcompetitiveeventswhentheyareatleastnineyearsofage,iftheychoose.However,ifCloverbudsarepartofacompetitiveeventinvolvingolderyouth,theyshallnotbejudgedandwillreceiveonlyrecognitionofparticipation(suchasagreenribbon,smallprizeortoken).LateEntries–Any4-H’erturninginentriesafterthedeadlinewillreceivethefollowingpointdeductionfromscoreforeverydayitislate:

•RecordBook—1pointoutof10possiblepoints•Resume—5pointsoutof100possiblepoints•Portfolio—10pointsoutof200possiblepoints•PictureContest—5points

Available Competitions for Laurens County 4-H’ers SeniorDivision(Ages14-19)ResumeandCoverLetter RecordBookPortfolioPublicSpeakingVisualPresentation&Demonstration (NoLiveAnimals) IndividualorTeam(2)JuniorDivision(Ages12-13)ResumeandCoverLetterRecordBookPublicSpeakingVisualPresentation&Demonstration (NoLiveAnimals) IndividualorTeam(2)Cloverleaf(Ages9-11)RecordBook

Cloverbud(Ages5-8)4-HPledgeRecordBookVisualPresentation&Demonstration (NoLiveAnimals) IndividualorTeam(2)CountyOutstandingJunior(RecordBookand

Interview)OutstandingSenior(RecordBookand

Interview)MaudelleFinley4-HSpiritAward

PublicSpeakingVisualPresentation&Demonstration

(NoLiveAnimals)IndividualorTeam(2)

**CloverleafandJunioragedivisionswillbecombinediftherearelessthan3entriesineachdivision**

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General Purpose Record Book RecordBooksbeingsubmittedforjudgingwillbetheworkofthe2018-20194-Hyear.Thesearedesignedtohelpyouthsetgoals,tracktimeandexpenses,andidentifytheskillstheyhavegainedthroughtheirprojectwork.A4-HRecordBookshouldbecompletedannuallybyevery4-Hmember(ages9-19)foreachprojectinwhichtheyareenrolled.Thinkofa4-Hprojectrecordbookmoreasa4-Hprojectdiaryorlogbook.ProjectRecordBooksshouldbesavedsincetheinformationinthemisinvaluablewhenSenior4-HMemberscreatea4-HResumeor4-HPortfolio. The4-HRecordBookistobehandwrittenbythe4-H’ers.ThekeytohavingagoodRecordBookistofollowthedirections.Donotover-thinkthedirections!IfyouhaveanyquestionsfeelfreetocontactyourVolunteerLeaderor4-HAgent.4-Hprojectrecordbooksareoftenusedasanindicationofthequalityofa4-Hmember’sworkduringtheyearandtohelpwithselectionof4-Hawardsandrecognition,usuallyattheclub/countylevel.Standardsforjudging4-HprojectrecordbooksarecontainedintheMy4-HRecordBookScoreSheet. 4-HProjectRecordBooksareavailableattheLaurensCountyExtensionOfficeorbyvisitingthefollowingwebsites:

•www.clemson.edu/laurens•http://www.clemson.edu/4H/pubs/docs/4Hprojrecbook.pdf

LateEntries–Any4-H’erturninginentriesafterthedeadlinewillreceivethefollowingpointdeductionfromscoreforeverydayitislate:•RecordBook—1pointoutof10possiblepoints•Resume—5pointsoutof100possiblepoints•Portfolio—10pointsoutof200possiblepoints•PictureContest—5points

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My 4-H Project Record Book

Score Sheet

A 4-H project record book is meant to be a learning experience for 4-H members. Keeping a 4-H record book helps youth to organize themselves, set reasonable goals, appreciate what is learned by meeting those goals, keep track of activities and expenses, gather information needed to apply for awards and scholarships, to help complete applications and resumes for jobs and college, and meet requirements to participate in some county, state, or national 4-H events. Completing a 4-H project record book is also a minimum requirement to be a 4-H club member “in good standing” and needed for a 4-H club to be designated as a 4-H Honor Club. 4-H project record books are often used as an indication of the quality of a 4-H member’s work during the year and to help with the selection of 4-H awards and recognition. Below are the standards for judging 4-H project record books. Member name: _______________________________________________________________ 1. Does the completed record book have all required signatures? YES NO 2. Were goals set at the beginning of the 4-H year? YES NO Were goals achieved? YES NO

If not, was there a reasonable explanation? YES NO

3. Were reasonable goals set for next year based on what was learned this year? YES NO 4. Did the member complete the project? YES NO 5. Does the record book appear to be maintained throughout the year, not just completed at the end of the year? YES NO

For items 6-11, circle a rating for each. F=Fair, G=Good, VG=Very Good, E=Excellent (The age of the 4-H member and number of years in project should take into consideration.)

6. Meaningfulness of the project activities the member participated in during the year F G VG E 7. Significance of leadership and citizenship experiences (including service and public speaking) during the year F G VG E 8. Completeness and accuracy of project expenses F G VG E 9. Overall completeness of the record book (with extra pages as needed) F G VG E 10. How clearly has the 4-H member shown what they have learned during the past 4-H year? F G VG E 11. Quality of 4-H Story in explaining what the member gained in 4-H during the past year, F G VG E using examples unique to the member 12. Overall rating of the completed 4-H project record book, based on the above:

(Fair = 1-4, Good = 5-6, Very Good = 7-8, Excellent = 9-10) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fair Excellent Judge’s Signature__________________________________________Date _________________

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Resume The4-HResumeisdesignedtohelp4-HMembershighlighttheiroverall4-Hachievements.Theresumealsohighlightsachievementsinacademics,organizations,andclubsaswellanyworkexperience.Onlythoseachievementsthatmostcloselyrelatetoyourobjective(oraremostmeaningfultoyou)shouldbeincluded.FORMAT

•1-2pages•Nolessthan½inchmarginsoneachedge•Mustbetyped•Nolessthan10pointsize•Fontmustbeeasilyread•Mustcontaincompletepersonalinformation(name,address,phone,etc)•Mustcontainthefollowingsections:objective,education,experience,activitiesandawards/achievement

SPELLING/GRAMMAR•Spelling,punctuationandgrammarmustbecorrect•Onlyuseinitialsorabbreviationsifyouspecifytheirmeaninguponfirstuse

OBJECTIVE:(Yourpersonalmissionstatement)•Stateyourfuturegoaland/orreasonforpreparingresume“Toobtainaposition,toobtainaneducation,toobtainmembership…”

EDUCATION•Comprehensivelistofeducationandrelatedcoursework

EXPERIENCE•Summarizeanyjobs(paidorunpaid–includeobjective-relatedvolunteerwork)•Explainallexperienceusingactionverbs

ACTIVITIES•Summarize4-Hactivities,positionsandexperience•Summarizeanyotherorganizations,sportsteams,church,orcommunityactivities

AWARD/ACHIEVEMENTS•Summarize4-Hawardsandmajorachievement•Summarizeanyotherorganizations,sportsteams,church,orcommunityawardsandmajorachievement

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Guidelines for a 4-H Cover Letter Date:Currentdate.Addressto:Beasspecificaspossible.

Example:Dear4-HInterviewCommittee,Paragraph1:Identifywhatitisyouareapplyingforandwhy. Example:Iampleasedtobeconsideredasacandidateforthe4-HPresidentialTrayAward.Ihaveenclosedmy4-HResumeforyourreview.IhaveappliedtobothClemsonUniversityandSouthCarolinaStateUniversity.IplantopursueadegreeinYouthDevelopmentandsomedaybecomeaCounty4-HExtensionAgent.Paragraph2:Summarizeyourkeyqualificationsorexperience. Example:ThroughoutmytenyearcareerintheGreenCounty4-HprogramIhaveconsistentlystriventomakethebestbetter.MyaccomplishmentsincludebeingaClubOfficer,JuniorLeader,CountyTeenCouncilOfficer,TeenRepresentativetoCountyCouncil,andNational4-HConferenceDelegateandFlagBearer.Theseexperienceshavehelpedmedevelopstrongorganizational,interpersonal,andpublicspeakingskills.Paragraph3:Provideaconclusionandyourcontactinformation. Example:Thankyoufortakingthetimetoconsidermeasoneofthecandidatesforthe4-HPresidentialTrayAward.Toscheduleaninterview,youmayreachmeat(111)222-3333orclover@my.isp.Ilookforwardtohearingfromyou.Signatures:Includebothaprintedandsignedversion.Countyagentmustalsosign. Example: Sincerely,

Clemson Clover

ClemsonClover CountyExtensionAgent___________________________________

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4-H Resume Judging Score Sheet

The4-HresumeisdesignedtohelpSenior4-HMembershighlighttheiroverall4-Hachievements.Theresumealsohighlightsachievementsinacademic,organizationsandclubsaswellasanyworkexperience.Onlythoseachievementsthatmostcloselyrelatetotheobjective,oraremostmeaningful,shouldbeincluded.COVERLETTER(5points) Points__________FORMAT(15points) Points__________

• 1-2pages(3points)• Nolessthan½inchmarginsoneachedge(2points)• Mustbetyped(2points)• Nolessthan10pointsizefont(2points)• Fontmustbeeasilyread(2points)• Mustcontaincompletepersonalinformation(name,address,phone,etc…)(2points)• Neatnessandprofessionalism(2points)

SPELLING/GRAMMAR(10points;minus1point/error,upto10)Points__________ Spelling,punctuationandgrammarmustbecorrect.Onlyuseinitialsor Abbreviationsifyouspecifytheirmeaninguponfirstuse.OBJECTIVE(5points) Points__________ Stateyourfuturegoaland/orreasonforpreparingresume “Toobtainaposition,toobtainaneducation,toobtainmembership…”EDUCATION(10points) Points_________ ComprehensivelistofeducationandrelatedcourseworkEXPERIENCE(20points) Points_________ Summarizeanyjobs(paidorunpaid-includeobjectiverelatedtovolunteer work)ExplainallexperiencesusingactionverbsACTIVITIES(20points) Points_________ Summarize4-Hactivities,positionsandexperience.Summarizeanyother organizations,sportsteams,church,orcommunityactivitiesAWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS(15Points) Points_________ Summarize4-Hawardsandaccomplishments Summarizeanyotherawardsandaccomplishments TOTALPOINTS(100PossiblePoints)_______LateEntries–Any4-H’erturninginentriesafterthedeadlinewillreceivethefollowingpointdeductionfromscoreforeverydayitislate:

•RecordBook—1pointoutof10possiblepoints•Resume—5pointsoutof100possiblepoints•Portfolio—10pointsoutof200possiblepoints•PictureContest—5points

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4-H Portfolio Guidelines The4-HPortfolioisdesignedtohelpSenior4-HMembersprepareacomprehensivesummaryoftheirinvolvementinthe4-HProgramandtheimpactithasmadeontheirlife.Aportfolioisacollectionofitemsandinformationthatdocumentsgrowthandachievementoveraperiodoftime.Theseitemscanbewrittenwork,artwork,photographs,audiotapes,videotapes,animatedpowerpoint,orotheritems.Theymustbeorganizedandpresentedinsuchawaythattheyconveymeaningfulinformationandshowknowledgeandskillsdeveloped,throughoutthe4-Hcareer,tothoselookingattheportfolio.Theportfolioformatallowsyoutobecreativeinpresentingyourinformation.Youarerequiredtodocumentspecificinformationregardlessoftheformatyouchoose.Writtenandvisualartformatsmustbesingle-sidedpageswithaneasilyreadtypefaceandpointsize,1inchmargins,andsectionsdividedbytabs.Scrapbookstyleisacceptable.Audioandvideoformatsmaynotexceed15minutesinlength.CD’sandDVD’smustbeaccompaniedbyahardcopyalthoughnotabsarerequired.PageLimits(sectionsmaybeshorterbutmaynotexceedthefollowingnumbers)WRITTEN:Cover,1page;Experiences(leadership/service/project),6pages;Story,6pages;support,6pages.POWERPOINT:Cover,1page;Experiences(leadership/service/project),12pages;Story,12pages;support,12pages.(37slidestotal)WEBSITE:Cover,1page(homepage);Experiences(leadership/service/project),3pages(6printedpages);Story,3pages(6printedpages);support,3pages(6printedpages).Spelling,grammar,pronunciation,etc.willbescored.Photographsareallowedonlyonthecoversheetandinthesupportmaterialssection.Decorativegraphicsandimagesmaybeusedthroughouttheportfolio.Clovers:

Any4-HCloversusedmustadheretonationalregulations (http://www.national4headquarters.gov/library/4-Hguidelines-v4-26

04.pdf).Theofficial4-HEmblemisacloverwithfourleavesandan“H”oneachleaf.Theclover’sstemmustpointtotherightasyoulookattheimage.The4-HEmblemshouldappearinspecificcolorsandinitsentirety.Youmaynotflip,rotateorwatermarktheclover.Youmaynotplacetextorotherimagesovertheclover.Theofficialandpreferredcolorofthe4-HEmblemisgreen,(TheH’sreversedouttothecolorofthepaperonwhichtheemblemisprinted).Theclovercanalsobe

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white,black,ormetallicgold.TheH’sontheclovercanbewhite,metallicgold(onlyonagreenclover),green(onlyonawhiteclover),orblack.Theclovercanbeoutlinedingreen(forwhiteclover)orwhite(forgreenclover)toaddprominencetotheimageandmaketheemblemstandoutfromthebackground.

Thepackagepresentedforjudgingmustbeneat.Allpiecesmustbeboundinafolder/binderorenclosedinaportfolio(thereisoneavailableforsaleintheNational4-HSupplySourceBook).Thisportfoliomustbenolargerthan15”x18”.Securealabelonthebottomlefthandcornerofyourportfoliocoverwithyourname,county,andage(asofJan.1ofthecurrentyear)clearlyidentified.Portfoliosmustcontainthefollowingsectionsintheorderlisted:1.Coversheet2.LeadershipExperiences3.Citizenship/CommunityServiceExperiences4.Project(s)Experiences5.4-HStory6.Supportmaterials1.CoverSheet:Thecoversheetmustincludemembername,age,dateofbirth,mailingaddress,phonenumber,e-mail(ifavailable),clubname,countyname,countyagentnameandsignature,ahighresolutionheadshotphotographanda4x6horizontalactionphotograph(uncut).Thesetwohighresolutionnonecopyrightphotographsaretobeattachedwithtapeorrubbercement.2-4.Experiences:(leadership,citizenship/communityserviceandproject)Leadershipexperiencereferstoleadingothersandhelpingthemaccomplishmorethantheywould/couldhavewithoutyourinvolvement.Citizenship/CommunityServiceexperiencereferstoengaginginactivitiesthathelporcontributestothebettermentofyourcommunity.Projectexperiencereferstothedevelopmentoflifeskillsgainedthrougheffortsinoneormorespecificsubjectareas.Youneedtoincludeatleastoneclearlystatedgoalandthestepsyouwilltakeorhavetakentoreachyourgoals.Includeafinancialsummary,ifapplicable.(seescoresheet)Youmustshowtheknowledgeandskillsthatyouhavegainedovertheyearsineachsection.Considerincludingthefollowingaspects:Whatareyourleadershiprolesandhowareyouapplyingtheskillsyouhavedevelopedtoothersituationsinyourlife?Youmustbeveryspecificaboutwhatyoudoyourself,andwhatisdonebythegrouporothers.Whatcommunityserviceshaveyouperformedandwhatarethebenefitstotherecipientsandthecommunity?Etc.Experiencesshouldnotbeduplicated.Youmustselectthesection(leadership,citizenship,orproject)theexperiencemoststronglyrepresents.

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5.FinancialSupport:Includeinformationconcerningincomeandexpendituresforprojects.Alsoincludethefinancialcostsandestimateofcontributionofserviceprojectsandleadershipactivities.6.4-HStory:Your4-Hstoryshouldreflecttheimpactthat4-Hhashadonyourlifeorthelivesofthosearoundyou.Itshouldnotmerelyrepeatwhathasalreadybeendocumentedinyourexperiencessection.Focusonyourmostmeaningfulmoments/activities/relationships/etc.in4-H.Tellhowyouhaveappliedwhatyouhavelearnedin4-Htootherpartsofyourlife.Noteanyfuturegoalsdevelopedfromyour4-Hexperiences.7.SupportMaterials:Avarietyofmaterialsshouldbepresentedandmusthavedetailedcaptions.Possibilitiesinclude:

AsummaryofyourawardsandrecognitionCertificatesofachievement(sizereductionisacceptable)Drawings,newspaperclippings,etc.Samplesofagenda’syou’vewritten,flyersyou’vemade,etcPhotographs(highresolution,attachedwithtapeorrubbercement)Other

ScoringProcess:Multiplejudgeswillbeutilizedintheevaluationofthe4-HPortfolio’s.Eachjudgewillberesponsibleforscoringadifferentsectionoftheportfolio.Scoringwillfocusonthequalityoftheindividuals’growthanddevelopmentthrough4-Handtheimpactithasmadeontheirlife.Amaximumtotalof100pointscanbeacquired.Danishplacingwillbeassignedasfollows:75-100points=Blue/Excellent

50-74points=Red/VeryGood

Below50points=White/GoodRevised9/20/2018

LateEntries–Any4-H’erturninginentriesafterthedeadlinewillreceivethefollowingpointdeductionfromscoreforeverydayitislate:

•RecordBook—1pointoutof10possiblepoints•Resume—5pointsoutof100possiblepoints•Portfolio—10pointsoutof200possiblepoints•PictureContest—5points

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4-H Portfolio Judging

Non-Electronic Portfolio Format

LeadershipDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 02 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 03 _____ • Individual and Group leadership roles and application 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 05 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________Citizenship/CommunityServiceDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 02 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 05 _____ • Individual and Group service performed and results 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 03 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________ProjectWorkDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 03 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 04 _____ • Reflects growth in number and/or difficulty of activities 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 03 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________StoryDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Reflection of impact of 4-H on life, future goals and aspiration 05 _____ • Most meaningful moments, activities, relationships, etc 05 _____ • Application of 4-H learning in other aspects of life 05 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 05 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________FinancialSupportFinancialSupportDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Clear documentation of income from various projects and activities 05 ________ (include leadership and service projects)

• Clear documentation of expenditures for various projects and activities 05 _______ (include leadership and service projects)

MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded___________SupportMaterialsDocumentationmayinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Variety of supporting materials 04 _____ (examples might include samples of documents created, summary of awards and recognition; certificates of achievement, photographs, drawings,news clippings, etc.)

• Clear and informative captions 01 _____ MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded________OverallPresentationDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• All pieces bound or enclosed in proper size binder 01 _____ • Identification label on bottom left corner of cover 01 _____ • Detailed cover sheet with required photographs 01 _____ • Correct number of pages / time / CDs for electronic copies 01 _____ • Neat in appearance with paper sections divided 01 _____

*Anyinformationorpicturesonthelefthandpage(backside)willnotreceiveadditionalpointsordeductions.MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded_______

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4-H Electronic Portfolio Judging LeadershipDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 02 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 03 _____ • Individual and Group leadership roles and application 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 05 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________Citizenship/CommunityServiceDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 02 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 05 _____ • Individual and Group service performed and results 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 03 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________ProjectWorkDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Goals and steps to reach goals 03 _____ • Identification of knowledge and skills learned 04 _____ • Reflects growth in number and/or difficulty of activities 10 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 03 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________FinancialSupportDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Clear documentation of income from various projects and activities 05 ________ (include leadership and service projects)

• Clear documentation of expenditures for various projects and activities 05 _______ (include leadership and service projects)

MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded___________StoryDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Reflection of impact of 4-H on life, future goals and aspiration 05 _____ • Most meaningful moments, activities, relationships, etc 05 _____ • Application of 4-H learning in other aspects of life 05 _____ • Spelling / grammar / speech 05 _____

MaximumPoints:20 TotalPointsAwarded________SupportMaterialsDocumentationmayinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• Variety of supporting materials 04 _____ (Minimumof3differenttypesofsupportmaterialsexamplesmightincludesamplesofdocumentscreated,summaryofawardsandrecognition;certificatesofachievement,photographs,drawings,newsclippings,etc.)

• Clear and informative captions 01 _____ MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded________OverallPresentationDocumentationshouldinclude: PossiblePoints Awarded

• CD/ web access information and Printed Cover Page neatly bound in a folder 01 _____

• Identification label on bottom left corner of cover 01 _____ • Detailed cover sheet with required photographs 01 _____ • Correct number of slides / time / CDs for electronic copies 01 _____ • Neat in appearance with table of contents and links to each section 01 _____

MaximumPoints:10 TotalPointsAwarded_______

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Presentation Contest Friday,January24,20206:00PMLaurensCountyExtensionOffice

219W.LaurensStreetLaurens,SC29360

ALLREGISTRATIONINFORMATIONISDUETOTHELAURENSCOUNTYEXTENSIONOFFICEBYJANUARY8,2020.Any4-H’erwishingtocompeteintheState4-HCommunicationContestmustqualifyatthisevent.

4-H Presentations Contest Classes

Visual Presentation and Demonstration Classes Agriculture and Natural Resources Healthy Lifestyles Livestock Leadership, Citizenship and Personal Development 4-H Science Horse

Public Speaking Classes Horse Related Topic Factual / Informational Persuasive / Editorial Motivational / Inspirational Cloverbud Class (Not a state contest qualifying class) 4-H Pledge

4-H Presentation Contest Rules General Rules

• A table, an easel and a screen will be provided for each participant. All other supplies must be furnished by the participant.

• No audience participation is allowed. • Applause shall be held until the end of the presentation. • Only the judge(s) may ask questions of the participant. • No live animals may be used. • Only one class may be entered per participant. • No adult can be part of a 4-H member’s presentation. • All presentations must be prepared by 4-H members, and a new presentation must be

prepared each year. • A participant is allowed to use notes / mapping / outlines. However, it should not distract

from the presentation. • A participant is allowed to use a PowerPoint for their presentation.

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Visual Presentation and Demonstration Classes

• Visual Presentation and Demonstration Classes are open to both Junior and Senior 4-H members.

• Junior Presentations are expected to be between 3 - 8 minutes in length. • Senior Presentations are expected to be between 8 - 12 minutes in length. • Participants may enter as individuals or as a two-person team. • Horse Presentations and Demonstrations must be 9-12 minutes in length and must follow

the State Horse Presentation and Demonstration guidelines. Public Speaking Classes

• Public Speaking Classes are open only to Senior 4-H members and must be 7-10 minutes in length and follow the State Horse Public Speaking guidelines.

• Reciting a story, poem, or quotes does not qualify as a public speech. However, an excerpt or quote can be interjected or added to enhance the speech. Please give credit to the person, book, or reference used.

• Participants may only enter as individuals. Cloverbud Class

• Cloverbud Class is open to youth ages 5 - 8. • There is no minimum time, but the maximum time is 5 minutes. • The 4-H Pledge class is for Cloverbuds only. The 4-H’er will be asked to recite

from memory the 4-H Pledge. One parent or guardian will be allowed to accompany the 4-H’er but will not be allowed to help the 4-H’er with the pledge. The 4-H’er will be judged on presentation, voice volume, enunciation and overall knowledge of the pledge.

• Participants will not qualify for the State 4-H Communication Contest by their participation in this class.

4-H Age and Participation Divisions 4-H programs are offered on an age-appropriate basis to youth, ages 5-19. This is the general age requirement for 4-H participation. On occasion, state and national 4-H programs and events may use different age criteria and will be adhered to as necessary to qualify for participation.

Age classifications for 4-H club members are:

• Cloverbud Member: ages 5-8 • Cloverleaf Member: ages 9-11 • Junior Members: ages 12-13

o Cloverleaf and Junior age divisions will be combined if there are less than 3 entries in each division

• Senior Member: ages 14-19

Ages are as of January 1 of the current 4-H year.

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Presentation Contest Registration

Name ___________________________________________________ Street ____________________________________________________

City ________________________ State ________Zip ____________

Phone _________________ Email _____________________________

4-H County:_______________________________________________

Club ____________________ Leader’s Name ____________________

Age _____ Cloverbud _____ Cloverleaf _____ Jr_____ Sr _____ Presentation Title ___________________________________________

If team presentation, name of teammate ________________________

Registrations are due by January 8, 2020

Mail to: Laurens County 4-H 219 W. Laurens Street Laurens, SC 29360

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Outstanding Cloverbud, Junior, and Senior AllJuniorsandSeniorsthatturninarecordbookareeligibleforthiscompetition.Thetopthreerecordbookparticipantsoverallinthejuniorandseniordivisionwillbecontactedandwillscheduleaninterview.Recordbooksmustscoreaminimumof75tobeconsideredforinterview.Thecombinationoftherecordbookscoreandinterviewscorewillbetalliedandthetopapplicantineachdivisionwillbeawarded.Youmayonlywinthisawardonetimeineachdivision.OutstandingCloverbudwillbeacombinationofnominationsfromvolunteer/clubleadersandrecordbookscores.Youcanonlywinthisawardonce.InterviewswillbeheldonMarch9,2020startingat5:00pm.Themake-updaywillbeMarch11,2020.YouMUSTcompleteyouinterviewononeofthegivendates.Inordertocompleteyourinterviewonthemake-upday,youmusthaveavalidexcuseandnotifyAshleyMcCarterbyMarch2,2020atasmccar@clemson.eduor864-984-2514ext113.

Helpful Interview Tips Theprocessofbeinginterviewedisverysimilartomakingasale–youaresellingyourselfasthebestcandidatefortheprogram/scholarship.Impresstheinterviewerwithyourpreparationbyknowing:

• Your Product – You are the product. You bring knowledge, skills, energy, accomplishments, and personality. Take an inventory of yourself and make sure the interviewer fully understands your value.

• The Program – Know what you are applying for. This includes researching its history, purpose, and objectives.

• Your Contributions – Based on what you have learned about the program, highlight the skills and capabilities you have that best match the program.

Yourinterviewquestionsaremeasuredontwofactors,contentandstyle.• Content – The information you provide, add to, or clarify about your skills, experiences

and goals. Make the most of each opportunity to describe all the positive things about you, the “product”.

• Style – Your delivery and mannerisms. The interviewer develops perceptions of your personality and skills based on your ability to think on your feet. Organize your thoughts, then speak clearly and confidently.

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Laurens County Outstanding Cloverbud Nomination Form

4-H’erName:___________________________________Club:___________________________

Age:_________________Grade:_____________________

Reasonswhyyoufeelyournomineeshouldbeselectedasthisyear’sOutstandingCloverbud:________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by_________________________________________ Date_____________________

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Maudelle Finley 4-H Spirit Award TheMaudelleFinleyAwardrecognizesoutstandingspiritinthe4-Hprogram.Mrs.FinleyisastrongandfaithfulvolunteerofLaurensCounty4-Hfornumerousyears.Mrs.Finleybelievesintheimportanceof4-Handwasaloyalmemberandvolunteeroftheprogramformanyyears.Tonominatea4-Hmemberingoodstanding,submitaone-pageoverviewofthemember's4-Hinvolvement.Thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedtojudgeeachentry:LengthofMembership10%LevelofInvolvement(County)45%LevelofInvolvement(State)45%Aone-pagelimitonnominationswillbestrictlyenforced.MembermustnotbeafinalistfortheLaurensCounty4-HOutstandingMemberAwards.Nominationsmustbepostmarked,hand-delivered,oremailedbytheduedatelistonpage3to:

LaurensCounty4-H Or asmccar@clemson.eduC/OAshleyMcCarter219W.LaurensStreetLaurens,SC29360

Rose Torrey Award for Volunteerism in 4-H TheRoseTorreyAwardrecognizesoutstandingvolunteerleadershipinthe4-Hprogram.Mrs.TorreyisastrongandfaithfulvolunteerofLaurensCounty4-Hfornumerousyears.LikethelateDr.GlenKrohn,retiredAssistantDirector,FamilyandYouthDevelopment,Mrs.Finleybelievesinthestatement,“Volunteerismisthepriceyoupayforthespaceyoutake”.Tonominateavolunteer,submitaone-pageoverviewofthevolunteer’saccomplishments.Thefollowingcriteriawillbeusedtojudgeeachentry:

LengthofService10%ImpactonYouth25%ProgramResponsibilities20%

CreativityofProgram15%LevelofInvolvement(County)20%LevelofInvolvement(State)10%

Aone-pagelimitonnominationswillbestrictlyenforced.Forthosereceivingtheaward,theone-pagenarrativewillbereadattheLaurensCounty4-HAwardsBanquet.Nominationsmustbepostmarked,hand-delivered,oremailedbytheduedatelistedonpage3to:

LaurensCounty4-H Or asmccar@clemson.eduC/OAshleyMcCarter219W.LaurensStreetLaurens,SC29360

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Ifyouhaveanyquestionaboutanyofthesecompetitionspleasecontact

AshleyMcCarterat864-984-2514ext.113!

4-HistheyouthdevelopmentprogramoftheCooperativeExtensionService,anationwidepartnershipoffederal,state,andcounty

governments,andtheprivatesector.TheClemsonUniversityCooperativeExtensionserviceoffersitsprogramstopeopleofallages,regardlessofrace,color,sex,religion,nationalorigin,disability,politicalbeliefs,sexual

orientation,marital,orfamilystatusandisanequalopportunityemployer.