Nemaha County 4-H Fair Book

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1 Nemaha County 4-H Fair Book OBJECTIVES - 4-H SECTION OF COUNTY FAIR 1. To provide new experiences for youth, leaders and staff who participate. 2. To provide leadership opportunities for 4-H youth and adults. 3. To provide recognition for achievement. 4. To inspire the adoption of approved practices and new ideas. 5. To provide learning awareness opportunities for the public who visit the 4-H exhibits. 6. To add to the public understanding about the scope of 4-H. 7. To help build a better Nemaha County Fair.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 GENERAL RULES 7 CONTESTS 19 ANIMAL EXHIBITS 19 Code of Show Ring Ethics, Livestock Identification & Ownership & Health, General Livestock Rules & Regulations 25 Beef 30 Dairy Cattle 31 Goats (Dairy, Meat, Pygmy) 33 Horse 37 Poultry (Poultry, Waterfowl, Turkey, Pigeons) 39 Rabbit 41 Sheep 43 Swine 43 Companion Animal (Cat, Companion Animal, Dog) 48 STATIC EXHIBITS (HOME ECONOMICS & GENERAL AREAS) 49 Animal Science (Educational Displays for Animals, Veterinary Science) 50 Communication & Expressive Arts (Floats, Booths, Posters, Communications, Photography, Theater Arts) 56 Consumer & Family Science (Clothing, Crocheting, Knitting, Quilt Quest, Consumer Management, Heritage, Home Environment, Human Development) 71 Environmental Education & Earth Science (Entomology, Forestry, Shooting Sports, Conservation & Wildlife) 79 Healthy Lifestyles (Cycling, Safety, Food & Nutrition, Food Preservation, Cake Decorating) 87 Leadership & Citizenship (Citizenship, Leadership, Self-Determined, Entrepreneurship) 91 Plant Science (Agronomy, Horticulture, Landscape Design) 101 Science, Engineering & Technology (Aerospace, Computers, Electricity, Robotics, Geospatial, Lego Building, Small Engines, Alternative Energy, Power of Wind, Woodworking, Welding, SET Careers) 112 CLOVER KIDS 113 SCHOOL ENRICHMENT/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 114 INDEX (use index to find pages for specific projects) 1

3 GENERAL RULES Welcome 4-H members, parents, leaders and friends to participation at the Nemaha County Fair. 4-H will be presented through exhibits and/or participation by members in many programs. To youth, fairs mean exchanging friendships and new adventures, families working together, and recognition and evaluation feedback of individual and team efforts. All 4-H exhibits at the Nemaha County Fair are products of members participation in 4-H programming. We invite you to visit the 4-H exhibits and participate in programs. For more information about 4-H and Nebraska Extension contact the Nemaha County Extension Office at or visit our website nemaha.unl.edu. OBJECTIVES - 4-H SECTION OF COUNTY FAIR 1. To provide new experiences for youth, leaders and staff who participate. 2. To provide leadership opportunities for 4-H youth and adults. 3. To provide recognition for achievement. 4. To inspire the adoption of approved practices and new ideas. 5. To provide learning awareness opportunities for the public who visit the 4-H exhibits. 6. To add to the public understanding about the scope of 4-H. 7. To help build a better Nemaha County Fair. GENERAL FAIR RULES 1. The County Fair Board reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine any and all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of, connected with or incident to the successful operation of the fair. 2. The following rules apply to all departments of the 4-H Section of the County Fair. Rules which apply specifically to a particular department will be listed under rules for that department. In case the general rules conflict with the department rules; the department rules govern. 3. There are no entry fees for the County Fair. 4. Judges decision is final. 5. Nemaha County Fair is committed to making its service, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, or a dietary restriction, please contact the Nemaha County Extension Office at All contestants and family members (guardians) are expected to display proper conduct and politeness at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct by contestant and / or family member (guardian) will not be tolerated at any time and will result in forfeiture of all placings and qualifications earned by contestant. 7. If a 4-Her has a conflict with a contest time due to another 4-H sponsored activity, efforts will be made to accommodate the 4-Her as much as possible. If a conflict arises with a non-4-h activity no accommodations will be made unless prior approval was given by the Division Superintendent, Overall Superintendent, and Extension Educator &/or Extension Assistant. 8. IMMEDIATE FAMILY - Defined as members of a household, including parents, brothers and sisters and youth in care of the head of the household. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITORS 1. An exhibitor must be a bonafide 4-H member enrolled in the project they are exhibiting. Youth must be enrolled by June 1 of the current year to be eligible to participate in that year s fair. (November 15 is the deadline for reenrollments in the county, but will be accepted until June 1.) There will be no discrimination because of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, handicapped, marital status or sexual orientation. 2. A 4-H member must be 8 to 18 years of age as of December 31 st of the previous year. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the member becomes 19. (Ages listed in this Fair Book refer to 4-H age.) 3. STATE FAIR - For classes where presence of the 4-H member is not required, the exhibitor must be 8 as of December 31 of the previous year. In classes where presence of the 4-H member is required for judging purposes, such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations, and fashion show, a 4-H member must be 10 years of age by December 31 of the previous year. 4-H DRESS CODE 4-H ATTIRE IS: 4-H T-shirt or white shirt (or blouse) with the official 4-H chevron attached. (4-H Club, State Fair and AKSARBEN shirts are not considered appropriate.) Long blue denim jeans (no rips and preferably dark). Closed toed shoes (flip flops or sandals are not allowed). 2

4 No hats, caps or other types of headgear. 4-H ATTIRE IS REQUIRED: Show Ring Premium Sale Cat & Small Animal Show Life Challenge Contest Livestock Judging Contests Interview Judging TOP Award Pictures Horticulture/Wildlife Judging Contests (preferred but not required) PENALTY FOR NOT WEARING 4-H ATTIRE WHEN REQUIRED: 4-H member will be lowered one ribbon placing. See the Fair Book for specific dress code requirements for: Horse Shows (pg. 33) ATV/Tractor Driving Contests (pg. 17) Shooting Sports Contests (pg. 14) PROCEDURE FOR MAKING ENTRIES 1. All 4-H entries, pre-entries and identification affidavits must be made on appropriate forms provided by the Extension Office by specific deadlines. 2. All static exhibits will be judged by consultation (interview) judging. The 4-Her (and one adult may accompany the 4-Her for support only, let the 4-Her do the talking) will meet with the judge and have the opportunity to speak with and get immediate feedback from the judge. a. To reduce wait time, interview judging will be scheduled through the Extension Office. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details b. If you are absolutely unable to attend the designated day for consultation judging, you may have your exhibit dropped off that day and judged but the exhibit will not be eligible for Top Award. PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE COUNTY FAIR JUNE 1 A. All entries are due in the Extension Office by close of June 1 on official entry forms. (Fair entry form is green. 4-H Contest Entry Sheet is yellow.) B. All livestock entries are required to exhibit in Showmanship, be sure to have Showmanship on your entry form. C. LIVESTOCK Large and Small Animals 1. Animal Entry form (green) 2. Identification / Ownership Affidavit 3. Copy of registration papers Purebred animals only 4. Quality Assurance Certification for youth enrolled in Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry Rabbit, Sheep, & Swine All items listed above are due June 1. D. STATIC - Home Economics & General Areas 1. Enrolled in the project by June Each youth will need to use the Extension Office pre-printed entry tag available at the 4-H Building on judging day (preferred method) or if necessary, complete a pink entry tag and attach it to the exhibit prior to entry on judging day. Entry tags will not be accepted until completely filled out. E. CONTESTS 1. See specific contest requirements for registration forms (pg. 7) H YELLOW Contest Entry Sheet due June H BLUE Shooting Sports Contest Entry Sheet due June 1. F. CLOVER KIDS 1. All Clover Kid project exhibits for the County Fair need to be pre-entered on the appropriate Gold Pre-Entry Sheet (found in the Clover Kid Booklet) and submitted to the Extension Office by closing on June 1. PROJECT ENROLLMENT & NUMBER OF ENTRIES Individuals will be permitted to enter only those items corresponding with the projects enrolled in during the current year. Entries are allowed in only one unit/level of competition. Those enrolled in a middle or advanced unit may not exhibit in a less advanced unit. Only 1 entry per class per exhibitor may be made except in livestock, poultry, rabbit, dog, cat and small animal classes or as indicated. 3

5 INELIGIBLE ENTRIES Items entered for competition in previous years are not eligible for competition again. EXCEPTIONS NOTED: example - Historian s Reports and Entomology exhibits which require the addition of second and third year boxes. EXHIBITS RELEASED The release time for County Fair exhibits will be 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the County Fair listed on the County Fair Schedule. No exhibitor is allowed to remove any exhibit or animal until the scheduled time without the permission of the area superintendent. All exhibits and animals must remain in the assigned location or area during the fair. Early removal can result in loss of premiums for that animal or exhibit withdrawn early. Animals not being cared for by exhibitor and / or exhibitor family may be sent home at the discretion of the Overall Livestock Superintendent, Area Superintendent, & Extension Office Professional Staff. Exhibitors will be given a warning and if the lack of care is not corrected immediately, then the animal may be sent home, the exhibitor will lose any ribbon premium earned with that animal, and the animal will not be eligible for Premium Sale if a market animal. PROTEST COMMITTEE The respective County Fair superintendent and the 4-H Council President has the authority to make appropriate decisions based on the 4-H Fair Book. When needed, a committee consisting of the area superintendents, 2 Ag Society members, and Extension Educator &/or Extension Assistant shall be appointed to serve as a protest review group. They will meet, daily if needed, to act upon concerns. A. All protests must be submitted in writing and signed. B. The written protest must be submitted to the County Extension Staff and the staff person will convene the committee for their deliberation. Written protests must include: 1. names of persons involved 2. nature of concerns 3. situation and documentation 4. recommendations for correction 5. specific action, rule, etc., in question 6. additional persons committee may contact for further clarification 7. procedures and/or steps carried out by person involved prior to submission of the protest to the Extension Staff person. C. The committee will review the written protest. They may discuss the situation with affected persons and show officials; if appropriate prior to making the final decision. Recommendations will be developed, followed and communicated both verbally and in writing to the group or individual affected. The committee will recommend appropriate action to the Extension Staff in writing prior to communicating with the affected group or individual. D. In cases of protest the exhibitor may be allowed to show, but results of showing will be subject to change based on the outcome of the protest process. This allows for smooth operation of the show and facilitates appropriate processing. E. The show management reserves the right to withhold premium and/or award. The exhibitor may be excluded from the show if action warrants. F. Protests will not be accepted after the exhibit is released from the County Fair. G. Protests related to judges' integrity, decisions, placings and/or other evaluations will not be accepted. H. The appeals process is limited to the 4-H exhibitor, parent and/or volunteer leader. I. To appeal a protest decision to the Ag Society, a written statement setting forth the reasons for protesting must be filed with the secretary of the Ag Society before the close of the fair, to be acted upon at the first meeting of the Ag Society. DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY AT COUNTY FAIR A. EXHIBITS - 4-H exhibits at County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H member. Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development, in cooperation with the County Ag Society accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. However, 4-H and the County Ag Society cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage that may occur to exhibits or exhibitors. 4-H members who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. B. PATRONS/PARTICIPANTS - While the greatest possible care will be exercised by the County Fair Board to protect patrons/participants of the County Fair, each individual will be held personally responsible for any injury, accident, or loss. SUBSTANCE ABUSE Use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or drugs (except for medical purposes) by any exhibitor who is participating in 4-H at the County Fair will result in immediate disqualification of that exhibitor's entry. 4

6 A. No intoxicated or other improper or disorderly person will be permitted on the fairgrounds and it is hereby made the duty of all marshals and special police to arrest all such persons and take them forthwith before proper officers to deal with according to the law. B. There shall be no gambling of any description nor alcoholic or fermented liquors allowed within the grounds; parties violating the law may expect to be prosecuted. FIRST AID There will be a First Aid Kit in the 4-H Fair Office and 4-H Building. INSURANCE Accident insurance is carried on 4-H members and leaders enrolled in the 4-H program. A report of all accidents must be made to the 4-H Office on the Fairgrounds or the Extension Office at the Courthouse within 24 hours after the accident. Your claim must be filed with the Extension Office within 10 days after the accident. The annual accident policy for 4-H club members continues at $1.00 per member/leader for regular club projects and $2.00 per member/leader for horse, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle projects and those participating in tournament or athletic league play. RIBBONS AND PREMIUMS AWARDED 4-H exhibits will be judged according to research-based standards that indicate level of performance or quality of work. Purple ribbons designate an exhibit of superior quality that has met and exceeded all of the standards. Blue ribbons denote an above average exhibit that has met almost all of the standards in a way that surpasses the norm. Red ribbons indicate average quality and indicate that the exhibit has met the majority of the standards in such a way that the benchmark was reached, but not exceeded. White ribbons indicate that the exhibit has not met the majority of the standards. A. Exhibits must be either purple or blue quality to be named champion or reserve champion and/or qualify for related special awards. Special awards include trophies, plaques, medals and medallions. Purple and lavender rosettes are not considered to be special awards and will only be awarded to purple merit exhibits. B. Incomplete exhibits will be lowered a ribbon class unless otherwise noted. C. All static exhibits must have received a purple at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. D. PREMIER 4-H SCIENCE AWARD Offered at State Fair ONLY. 1. All State Fair Departments, Divisions, and Classes are eligible. 2. Objective: Recognize 4-H youth static exhibits incorporating or demonstrating concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or applied math). Exhibits in all curriculum areas will be considered for the award. Judging: Members of the 4-H Science work-group will serve as judges for the award. A score sheet will be used to judge each exhibit. Scoresheet & application available at: 3. Recognition: All projects successfully incorporating 4-H Science (based on the judging sheet) will be recognized with a certificate attached to the exhibit. Up to 20 top 4-H Science exhibits will be chosen from all curriculum areas and will receive a $100 cash award sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. FORFEIT OF PREMIUM Exhibitors will forfeit their premium money under the following situations if not previously approved by the 4-H Council: A. Late animal ID affidavit G. Early removal of exhibits without being excused B. Late project enrollment H. Animal excused due to neglect C. Late pre-fair entry sheet I. Failure to clean-up after fair (stall, exhibit area, grounds, etc.) D. Late livestock entry sheet E. Late county fair entry tag F. Late parental release form (shooting sports) ADVERTISING The promiscuous distribution of advertising matter is strictly prohibited and tacking of advertising matter on buildings will not be permitted. Exhibitors may distribute advertising matter from their place of exhibit only. SECURITY The 4-H Exhibit Building will be closed and locked at night. There are hosts and hostesses when the building is open to provide security. 5

7 CAMPING There are a limited number of trailer hookups available on the County Fairgrounds. Contact an Ag Society officer for more information. VIOLATION OF RULES Renders the exhibitor subject to loss of premium monies, ribbons, other awards and/or elimination from the show. A. No person except the judges on duty, ring assistants, officers of the Ag Society and exhibitors will be allowed inside the arena during the judging of entries. B. No person shall be allowed to interfere with a judge; any exhibitor who, by letter or otherwise, does so, will be excluded from competition. C. If the Ag Society is provided with satisfactory information that a premium has been obtained by fraud, then such premium shall be withheld for disobedience to the rules of the County Fair Board. DISQUALIFICATIONS/JUDGING See the General Rules at the beginning of the Static (Home Economics and General Areas) and the Livestock Areas for specific rules. Area superintendents have the authority to determine eligibility/ineligibility of an exhibit entry in their division. All ineligible items will not be judged and will not be displayed. CHARACTER COUNTS! The six pillars of character, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship, are an important part of the Nemaha County and Nebraska 4-H Programs. We encourage all 4-H youth and their families to make CHARACTER COUNT! by celebrating our differences, successes, and learning experiences in a positive and supportive environment. PAY CATEGORIES PURPLE BLUE RED WHITE OTHER A. Advanced Static $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 B. Clover Kids $1.00 C. Contests $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 D. Horse $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 E. Livestock (Beef & Dairy Cattle) $8.00 $7.00 $5.00 $2.00 F. Livestock (Sheep/Goats/Swine/Calves) $6.00 $5.00 $3.00 $2.00 G. Other (Booths & Floats) $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 $4.00 H. Plant Science $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 I. Shooting Sports Contests $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 J. Showmanship $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 K. Small Animals $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 L. Static $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 M. Participation $2.00 Note: A. Advanced Static consists of: Cake Decorating III, Entomology, Woodworking III and IV, ESI, Quilt Quest, STEAM 3, Shopping in Style, Welding. GLOSSARY IDENTIFICATION/OWNERSHIP AFFIDAVITS- Every animal that is to be exhibited at the County Fair has to be identified by an ear tag number, tattoo number, photo or descriptive drawing on an Identification/Ownership Affidavit due at the Extension Office by closing on June 1. For some species the name of the owner of the animal if other than the 4-H member has to be identified, hence the name Identification/Ownership Affidavit. SF - Stands for State Fair and signifies that there is County and State Fair participation. (SF XXX) Reference to State Fair scoresheet. ST - Signifies participation in a County and State contest that is not held during or at State Fair. C - Stands for County Only and signifies participation is only available at the County level. PASE - Stands for Premier Animal Science Events 6

8 CONTESTS GENERAL RULES A. 4-H members are eligible to participate in all special contests regardless of projects carried. B. REGISTRATION & PRE-ENTRY Registration Form is required for: Communications Contest/Music Contest/Food Revue/Theater Arts Contest/Fashion Show (see deadline to register on each form) YELLOW Contest Entry Form: Horticulture Judging Contest/Wildlife Judging Contest/Life Challenge/ ATV & Tractor Driving Contest/Livestock, Dairy & Horse Judging Contests (by June 1 st ) BLUE Shooting Sports Contest Entry Form (NEW): All Shooting Sports Contests (by June 1 st ) If contests are not pre-entered as required, 4-Her s may still participate but will lose premium for that event. C. Participants in Activities & Contests are divided into age group divisions (senior, intermediate, and junior). These age divisions differ from contest to contest so pay careful attention when registering. D. RECOGNITION: All 4-H members participating in these contests will be recognized as follows: 1. A premium and ribbon will be awarded to all participants. 2. The top three contestants in each class will receive medallions: Gold - 1 st place, Silver - 2 nd place, Bronze - 3 rd place. F. DRESS CODE See Dress Code under GENERAL RULES (pg. 2) ANIMAL SCIENCE CONTESTS DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION DAIRY JUDGING Division 500 Classes Pay Category C County contest will be held in conjunction with the Livestock Judging Contest. ST)CLASS 901 Senior Division - (14 years & older) ST)CLASS 902 Intermediate Division - (10-13 years) 903 Junior Division - (8-9 years) DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST Division 500 Classes 25-26, 927 Pay Category C This contest will consist of classes made up from beef, swine, sheep, and/or goat species. State contest is held during PASE. Livestock Judging Contest participant s scores will determine State Judging Team selection, if county contest is early enough. Some divisions may be asked to give reasons. ST)CLASS 25 Senior Division - (14 years & older) ST)CLASS 26 Intermediate Division - (10-13 years) 927 Junior Division - (8-9 years) DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION HORSE JUDGING CONTEST Division 500 Classes Pay Category C This contest will consist of a class of halter horses with questions. 4-H members who have horses selected for the judging contest are expected to have their horses groomed and prepared at the designated time. The judging committee will arrange for handlers to show the horses during the contest. Written and/or oral reasons will be required upon discretion of Horse Judging Contest Committee. ST)CLASS 970 Senior Division - (14 years and older) ST)CLASS 971 Intermediate Division - (10-13 years) 972 Junior Division - (8-9 years) 7

9 COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS CONTESTS DEPARTMENT B - DIVISION 151/165-4-H COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST (Public Speaking, PSA s & Presentations) Division 165 Classes Division 151 Classes Pay Category C Pay Category C This is a Multi-County Event usually held in the spring. Registration forms must be filled out to participate in Communication Contests. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details and deadlines. This contest is hosted by Johnson County. Information below is taken from the Johnson County 4-H Fair Book. GENERAL RULES COMMUNICATIONS CONTESTS 1. ENTRY LIMITS - Participants may enter a maximum of: 1 Speech 1 Public Service Announcement (PSA) 1 Presentation 2. ELIGIBILITY - Youth must be currently enrolled in 4-H. 3. PRE-ENTRY - Participants must pre-enter for the Public Speaking, PSA, and Presentations Contests by completing the appropriate entry forms and submitting them to the Johnson County Extension Office by closing on the date designated by the Extension Office. 4. DRESS CODE - No 4-H attire is required. Participants are expected to dress appropriately for the contest. No costumes or special effect clothing is allowed. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST RULES 1. GENERAL RULES See GENERAL RULES COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST 2. AGE DIVISIONS Junior (8 to 10 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), Intermediate (11 to 13 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), and Senior (14 years of age and older as of December 31 st of the preceding year). 3. TIME LIMITS Junior Division 1 to 3 minutes Intermediate Division 3 to 5 minutes Senior Division - 5 to 8 minutes In the Senior Division the judge will deduct three points from the contestant s score for each 30 seconds under or over the time limit. 4. TOPIC All speeches must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech. 5. ORIGINAL MATERIAL Previous speeches may not be used verbatim in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest and the use of an old speech written by a sibling, other 4-H member, or someone else is prohibited. The same ideas from a speech previously written and delivered by the 4-H member in competition may be used, but the speech must be 4-H related. Enough changes should be made to make an old speech new to the speaker and audience. 6. CITATIONS The source of information used in the speech should be acknowledged. For example, an article from a magazine may be used for reference, but should not be quoted directly unless you cite your source. 7. VISUAL AIDS No visual aids or props are allowed. 8. DISTRICT CONTEST A county may send three individuals to the district contest in each of the following age divisions: Junior Public Speaking, Intermediate Public Speaking, and Senior Public Speaking. Participants must receive a purple ribbon to qualify for the district contest. DEPARTMENT B DIVISION 165 PUBLIC SPEAKING See Clover Kid Section Clover Kid Division 5 to 7 year of age CLASS 902 Junior Division 8 to 10 years of age CLASS 903 Intermediate Division 11 to 13 years of age CLASS 904 Senior Division 14 to 18 years of age PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT CONTEST RULES 1. GENERAL RULES See GENERAL RULES COMMUNICATIONS CONTESTS 2. AGE DIVISIONS Junior (8 to 10 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), Intermediate (11 to 13 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), and Senior (14 years of age and older as of December 31 st of the preceding year). 3. TIME LIMITS All PSAs are to be 60 seconds in length. 4. THEME All PSA s will use the designated state theme for the year. 5. PURPOSE All radio PSAs must promote 4-H and be general enough to be used anywhere in Nebraska at anytime of the year.

10 6. TAG LINES All 4-H PSAs must include the following tag line within the last ten seconds of the PSA: Learn more about the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu. The tag line is included in the 60 second time limit. 7. SOUND EFFECTS AND MUSIC Sound effects and public domain music may be used. Copyrighted material may not be used. 8. ORIGINAL MATERIAL All PSAs must be the original work of the presenter. Contestants may not use PSAs written and provided by the state or national staff. 9. SUBMITTING PSAs PSAs will be submitted electronically as a.wav or.mp3 format (no CD s will be accepted) along with the PSA s text with the Multi-County Communications Contest Entry Form to the Nemaha County Extension Office by closing on the date designated by the Extension Office. 10. DISTRICT CONTEST A county may send three individuals to the district contest in each of the following age divisions: Junior PSA, Intermediate PSA, and Senior PSA. Participants must receive a purple ribbon to qualify for the district contest. DEPARTMENT B DIVISION 165 PSAs CLASS 905 Junior Division 8 to 10 years of age CLASS 906 Intermediate Division 11 to 13 years of age CLASS 907 Senior Division 14 to 18 years of age PRESENTATION CONTEST RULES 1. GENERAL RULES See GENERAL RULES COMMUNICATIONS CONTESTS 2. AGE DIVISIONS Junior (8 to 10 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), Intermediate (11 to 13 years of age as of December 31 st of the preceding year), and Senior (14 years of age and older as of December 31 st of the preceding year). 3. TEAMS May consist of two individual 4-H members. There is no separate class for team presentations. 4. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATION An illustrated presentation is a live presentation with a formal talk where you will use visual aids (such as props, posters, computer-based visuals, handouts, videos, etc.) to show and tell others how to do something. 4-H FILM FEST Digital videos are films that display the recording, reproducing, and broadcasting of moving visual images. During the 4-H Film Fest, youth will provide a one minute oral introduction (name, background/goal of presentation, intended audience, where presentation could be shared, etc.) followed by the showing of their digital video. The following digital videos may be entered into the 4-H film fest: Video Public Service Announcement: A short video that communicates an educational message focused on a cause, activity, or event. Narrative: A video that tells a fact or fiction story. Documentary: A video that presents factual information about a person, event, or process. Animation: A video created by techniques that simulate movement from individual images. 5. TIME LIMITS ILLUSTRATED PRESENTATIONS Individual Presentation 6 to 8 minutes Team Presentation 8 to 10 minutes (Participants may be penalized if their presentation exceeds the limits.) 4-H FILM FEST Video PSA 60 seconds Narrative 3-5 minutes Documentary 3-5 minutes Animation 3-5 minutes 6. EQUIPMENT An LCD projector and computer equipped with Microsoft Office (Power Point 2000 or greater) will be provided. Presentations should be brought on a USB drive. Participants may also provide their own computer or other equipment as needed. If participants will be using a file format other than Power Point please contact the Extension Office ahead of time in order to make proper arrangements. 7. STATE CONTEST Illustrated presentations and 4-H Film Fest entries must receive a purple rating at the county contest. Participants must be at least 10 years old as of December 31 st of the preceding year. Additionally, counties may advance one individual or one two-person team illustrated presentation (top purple in the county contest) to the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Premier Presentation contest. Participants in the Premier Presenter Contest must be at least 12 years old as of December 31 st of the preceding year. Participants in the Premier Presenter Contest may not participate in any other presentation classes at the Nebraska State Fair. 8. MANUALS Materials are available online at: 9

11 DEPARTMENT B DIVISION 151 PRESENTATIONS Clover Kid Show & Tell (See Clover Kid Section) Clover Kid Division 5 to 7 year of age CLASS 901 Illustrated Presentation Junior Division 8 to 10 years of age CLASS H Film Fest (digital video) Junior Division 8 to 10 years of age CLASS 903 Illustrated Presentation Intermediate Division 11 to 13 years of age CLASS H Film Fest (digital video) Intermediate Division 11 to 13 years of age CLASS 905 Illustrated Presentation Senior Division 14 to 18 years of age CLASS H Film Fest (digital video) Senior Division 14 to 18 years of age DEPARTMENT B - DIVISION H MUSIC CONTEST Division 159 Classes Pay Category C This is a Multi-County Event usually held in the spring. Registration forms must be filled out to participate in the 4-H Music Contest. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details and deadlines. This contest is hosted by Johnson County. Information below is taken from the Johnson County 4-H Fair Book. MUSIC CONTEST RULES 1. ENTRY LIMITS Participants are allowed one entry per class. 2. GROUPS Each group must have three or more participants, all must be 4-H members. A 4-H member may sing or perform in only one group, but may accompany another group. 3. BANDS Group must be three or more individuals with instruments of their choice; including piano. May include vocalist. All performers in the band class must be 4-H members. Participants must provide your own music stands. 4. TIME LIMIT Each group is allowed two minutes after the cue from the contest chair to arrange themselves on stage and begin performing. Props if used, must be in place within the two-minute time limit. The performance of each group is limited to not more than six minutes. 5. SONG SELECTION Any number of songs may be performed within the six-minute time limit. Groups may perform any selection of their choice. 6. DIRECTOR Song groups, combos, and bands may appear with or without a director. The director must be a 4-H member. 7. ACCOMPANIMENT Recorded background music (no lyrics) may be used. Performing groups must bring a copy of their music (CD, tape, etc.) if using recorded background music. Piano, guitar, or other instruments may also accompany groups. Live accompaniment, if used, may be by a 4-H member, parent, leader, volunteer, or music teacher. Not more than one adult may accompany a group. DEPARTMENT B DIVISION 159 MUSIC CONTEST See Clover Kid Section Clover Kid Division Ages 5 to 7 CLASS 901 Dance Solo Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 902 Dance Solo Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 903 Pairs Dance Routine Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 904 Pairs Dance Routine Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 905 Dance Group Routine Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 906 Dance Group Routine Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 907 Vocal Music Solo Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 908 Vocal Music Solo Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 909 Vocal Music Duet Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 910 Vocal Music Duet Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 911 Vocal Music Group Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 912 Vocal Music Group Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 913 Instrumental Music Solo Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 914 Instrumental Music Solo Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 915 Instrumental Music Duet Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 916 Instrumental Music Duet Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 917 Instrument Music Group Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 918 Instrument Music Group Senior Division Ages 12 and over CLASS 919 Band Junior Division Ages 8 to 11 CLASS 920 Band Senior Division Ages 12 and over 10

12 DEPARTMENT B - DIVISION H THEATER ARTS CONTEST Division 159 Classes Pay Category C This is a Multi-County Event usually held before fair. Registration forms must be filled out to participate in the 4-H Theater Arts Contest. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details and deadlines. This contest is hosted by Johnson County. Information below is taken from the Johnson County 4-H Fair Book. THEATER ARTS CONTEST RULES 1. AGE DIVISIONS Junior (8 to 10 years of age as of December 31 st of the previous year) Intermediate (11 to 13 years of age as of December 31 st of the previous year) Senior (14 years of age and older as of December 31 st of the previous year) 2. ENTRY LIMITS - Participants may enter a maximum of: 1 individual event (costumed presentation, dramatic reading, or puppet play) 1 team event (costumed presentation, dramatic reading, or puppet play) 3. TIME LIMITS Each group is allowed two minutes after the cue from the contest chair to arrange themselves on stage and begin performing. Props if used, must be in place within the two-minute time limit. The performance of each group is limited to not more than six minutes. 4. TEAMS - Each group must have two or more participants, all must be 4-H members. 5. CLASSES COSTUMED PRESENTATION - Youth will put together a costume and give an in character presentation wearing the costume. DRAMATIC READING - Youth will present an interpretation of a dramatic reading either from memory or using a script, may be either an original work or from a published source. PUPPET PLAY - Youth will present a puppet play with either handmade or purchased puppets, may be either an original work or from a published source. DEPARTMENT B DIVISION 160 THEATER ARTS CONTEST See Clover Kid Section Clover Kid Division Ages 5 to 7 CLASS 901 Individual Costumed Presentation Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 902 Individual Costumed Presentation Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 903 Individual Costumed Presentation Senior Division Ages 14 and over CLASS 904 Individual Dramatic Reading Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 905 Individual Dramatic Reading Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 906 Individual Dramatic Reading Senior Division Ages 14 and over CLASS 907 Individual Puppet Play Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 908 Individual Puppet Play Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 909 Individual Puppet Play Senior Division Ages 14 and over CLASS 910 Team Costumed Presentation Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 911 Team Costumed Presentation Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 912 Team Costumed Presentation Senior Division Ages 14 and over CLASS 913 Team Dramatic Reading Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 914 Team Dramatic Reading Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 915 Team Dramatic Reading Senior Division Ages 14 and over CLASS 916 Team Puppet Play Junior Division Ages 8 to 10 CLASS 917 Team Puppet Play Intermediate Division Ages 11 to 13 CLASS 918 Team Puppet Play Senior Division Ages 14 and over CONSUMER & FAMILY SCIENCE CONTESTS DEPARTMENT C - DIVISION FASHION SHOW Division 424 Classes 10-60, Pay Category C This is a Multi-County Event usually held before fair. Registration forms must be filled out to participate in the 4-H Fashion Show. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details and deadlines. This contest is hosted by Johnson County. Information below is taken from the Johnson County 4-H Fair Book. FASHION SHOW RULES A. ENTRY LIMITS - A participant is allowed a maximum of SEVEN entries with NO more than: 11

13 1 entry in First Year Fashion, STEAM Clothing 1, STEAM Clothing 2, and STEAM Clothing 3 1 entry in Knitting 1 entry in Crochet 1 entry in Beyond the Needle (formerly Decorate Your Duds) 1 entry in Make One Buy One 1 entry in Upcycled Garment/Accessory 1 entry in Garment Made for Someone Else 1 entry in Shopping in Style 1 entry in $15 Outfit Challenge B. PRE-ENTRY Participants must pre-enter by completing the appropriate entry forms and submitting them to the Nemaha County Extension Office by closing on the date designated by the Extension Office. C. AWARDS - Special awards will be given to the top three individuals in: Beyond the Needle Junior Division (ages 8 to 11 as of December 31 st ) Beyond the Needle Senior Division (ages 12 and over as of December 31 st ) Shopping in Style Junior Division (ages 8 to 11 as of December 31 st ) Shopping in Style Senior Division (ages 12 and over as of December 31 st ) $15 Dollar Outfit Challenge STEAM Clothing 1 STEAM Clothing 2 STEAM Clothing 3 Knitting & Crochet Make One Buy One Upcycled Garment/Accessory STATE FAIR The judge will select a top exhibitor from the STEAM Clothing 2 and STEAM Clothing 3 classes to represent Johnson County at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. Also, the top exhibitor in the Shopping in Style Senior Division will be chosen to represent Nemaha County at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Shopping in Style Fashion Show. D. LEVEL REQUIREMENTS FIRST YEAR FASHION 4-H members who are enrolled in their first year of the STEAM Clothing 1 project. 4-H members who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or STEAM Clothing 3 projects may not participate in this class. Check the Construction Skills Checklist and acceptable fabrics list in the manual. STEAM CLOTHING 1 4-H members who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or STEAM Clothing 3 projects may not participate in this class. Check the Construction Skills Checklist and acceptable fabrics list in the manual. A firm, medium weight woven fabric is appropriate. In-seam or patch pockets, simple lined vests, or flat constructed sleeves are acceptable. Plaids and striped fabric, garments with collars, set-in sleeves, waistbands, and zipper are NOT accepted. STEAM CLOTHING 2 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed the STEAM Clothing 3 project are not eligible to enter this class. Check the manual for further guidance on acceptable patterns, fabrics, etc. STEAM CLOTHING 3 - Check the manual for further guidance on acceptable patterns, fabrics, etc E. ACCEPTABLE ENTRIES FIRST YEAR FASHION Simple pillow, pillowcase, laundry bag, or bag/purse. STEAM CLOTHING 1 Simple dress, simple skirted outfit (skirt with shirt or vest), simple pants/shorts outfit (pants or shorts with shirt or vest). ALL items modeled must be constructed by the exhibitor, except a purchased top can be worn to complete an simple skirted or pants/shorts outfit that includes a vest. STEAM CLOTHING 2 Dress; skirted outfit (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket); pants/shorts outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants, or shorts. STEAM CLOTHING 3 Dress; skirted outfit (skirt with shirt, vest, or jacket); formal (dress or tuxedo for prom, wedding or other formal occasion); pants/shorts outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest, or jacket); specialty wear (costume, western wear (chaps, chinks, or riding attire)); sportswear (jogging outfit, swimwear, aerobic wear, or ski wear); or coat/outerwear/jacket (lined or unlined, non-tailored). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. MAKE ONE BUY ONE - 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 1, STEAM Clothing 2, or STEAM Clothing 3 may enter this class. Sewn garment(s) should be combined with a purchased item to make a complete wearable outfit. UPCYCLED GARMENT OR ACCESSORY - Create a garment or accessory from used textile based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished item must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. GARMENT MADE FOR SOMEONE ELSE - 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 1, STEAM Clothing 2, 12

14 STEAM Clothing 3, Knitting and Crochet may enter this class. The 4-H member should use the skills learned in the 4-H project they are enrolled in to make an outfit/garment for someone else. The individual for whom the outfit/garment was constructed will model in this class. SHOPPING IN STYLE - In the Shopping in Style classes the 4-H member will model the outfit purchased in their project. Participants will also be required to fill out a written report and submit it with their entry forms prior to the Fashion Show. $15 OUTFIT CHALLENGE The outfit must be selected and purchased from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment or resale shops, clearance, etc. The total cost of the outfit may not exceed $15 (excluding the cost of shoes worn while modeling), The exhibit can be worn as purchased, or may be altered or remade (example: a denim skirt could have a ruffle added or jeans could be cut off to a Capri length and have a band of fabric added). Participants will be required to fill out a written report and submit it with their entry prior to the Fashion Show. DEPARTMENT C - DIVISION FASHION SHOW CLASSES See Clover Kid Section Clover Kid Division Ages 5 to Beyond the Needle (Junior Division - ages 8 to 11) 010 Beyond the Needle (Senior Division - ages 12 and over) 910 First Year Fashion 915 STEAM Clothing STEAM Clothing STEAM Clothing Knitted / Crochet Accessory 050 Knitted / Crochet Garment 940 Make One Buy One 945 Upcycled Garment / Accessory 950 Garment Made for Someone Else 955 Shopping in Style Junior Division (ages 8 to 11) 060 Shopping in Style Senior Division (ages 12 and over) 965 $15 Outfit Challenge DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION H LIFE CHALLENGE EVENT Division 500 Classes 10, 911 Pay Category C For more information on this event, please contact the Extension Office. You will need to call the Extension Office to register. 010 Senior Division(12-19 years) 911 Junior Division(8-11 years) ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & EARTH SCIENCE CONTESTS DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION 500 WILDLIFE JUDGING CONTEST Division 500 Classes Pay Category C This is a Multi-County Contest usually held in June. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for details and deadlines. This contest is hosted by Johnson County. Information below is taken from the Johnson County 4-H Fair Book. A. ELIGIBILITY All currently enrolled 4-H members are eligible to participate in the Wildlife Contest regardless of projects carried. B. PRE-ENTRY Participants must pre-enter by calling or contacting the Nemaha County Extension Office by closing on June 1 st. C. AWARDS All participants will receive ribbons. Additionally the participants with the top three scores in each division will receive special recognition. D. CONTEST CATEGORIES The Wildlife Contest consists of identifying pictures, specimens, etc. in seven different areas. Areas include: Bird, Fish, Insects & Arachnids, Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians, and Wildlife Tracks. 950 Senior Division - (14-18 years) 13

15 951 Intermediate Division - (10-13 years) 952 Junior Division - (8-9 years) DEPARTMENT F - DIVISIONS SHOOTING SPORTS CONTESTS Division Division 507 Pay Category I SHOOTING SPORTS RULES A. ENROLLMENT - Participants must be actively enrolled in the 4-H Shooting Sports project and be under the direct supervision of a certified 4-H Shooting Sports instructor to enroll in 4-H Shooting Sports projects and to participate in the county contests. B. Participants MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN FIREARM/BOW, AMMUNITION, ARROWS, SAFETY GLASSES, EARPLUGS and other required equipment. Guns/Bows used for competition are to be carried in a box or case. C. PRE-ENTRY - All Shooting Sports participants must be pre-entered on a BLUE 4-H Shooting Sports Entry Sheet due to the Extension Office by closing on June 1 st. Pre-entry must be completed for each event. D. 4-H ATTIRE - Participants must wear a white shirt with 4-H identification or a state or county approved 4-H Shooting Sports t-shirt. Hats, caps and headgear are allowed (See State rules for State contests). E. PERMISSION WAIVER - Parents/guardians must sign a permission waiver and have it on file at the Extension Office by June 1 st in order for the 4-Her to be eligible for competition at County Contests. F. HUNTER SAFETY CARD Nebraska Game & Parks Hunter Certification Training is required. A copy of the 4-Her s Hunter Safety Card must be on file in the Extension Office by June 1 st if the 4-H member is participating in any Shotgun and/or Small-bore competition. G. PARENTS ATTENDANCE - See each discipline for contest details. Parents or an appropriate supervisor are required to attend contests with youth and assist during their participation as directed by the superintendents. H. Participants exhibiting unsafe practices may be disqualified from the contest at the discretion of the superintendent. I. NRA RULE BOOK - Will be followed for BB, Air Rifle and Small Bore competition. ( J. REGISTRATION Participants must register a half hour prior to contest start time for BB Gun and Archery Contests at the Nemaha County Fair. K. SHOOTING SPORTS EXHIBITS can be made and exhibited as static exhibits. See Environmental Education & Earth Science, Shooting Sports, Department D, Division 347. L. TARGETS All targets are official NRA targets. DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION BB GUN CONTEST Participants must provide their own gun, BBs and safety glasses. Participants are required to wear eye protection. Parents/guardians are encouraged to assist youth with loading and cocking rifles on the firing line. Each participant must have an appropriate supervisor on the firing line. Air rifles used for the BB Gun Contest will us BB ammunition and will be limited to 2 pumps. Participants will Take 10 shots from 5 meters in each position Prone, Kneeling, Standing and Sitting. Target used: AR-4/10 Explanation of Sights Open Iron Rear sight is adjustable with a notch of variable shapes, typically a v notch. Peep Rear sight is adjustable, is a round disc with a small hole (peep) in the center. DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION BB GUN (Basic Gun - Open Iron Sight) CLASS 901 BB Gun - Male/Female - Senior Division (Ages years old) CLASS 902 BB Gun - Male/Female- Intermediate Division (Ages years) CLASS 903 BB Gun - Male/Female - Junior Division (Ages 8-11 years) DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION BB GUN -Daisy 499 or Equivalent With Peep Sight CLASS 904 BB Gun - Male/Female - Senior Division (Ages years) CLASS 905 BB Gun - Male/Female - Intermediate Division (Ages years) CLASS 906 BB Gun - Male/Female - Junior Division (Ages 8-11 years) DEPARTMENT F - DIVISION ARCHERY CONTEST Participants must provide their own bow, arrows and release aids. Explanation of Archery Classes A. Freestyle Limited - Arrows must be drawn and released by hand. No limit on sights or stabilizers. Release aids limited to gloves, tabs and fingers. B. Freestyle - Same as limited; also allows use of mechanical release 14