Rock County Cat Project

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1 Welcome to the! This booklet has the information that you will need to be successful in the project. Be sure to become familiar with dates and deadlines that are required so you can enjoy your 4-H experience. Updates and reminders are sent via . Be sure to let us know of your current address. Current information is posted on our Facebook page at Rock County 4-H Cat Project. This is closed group and all members and parents are welcome to join. Booklet available on county website at: If you have any questions or concerns contact: Superintendents: Angie Hoops or Sondra Austin , or Ariel Stefanczyk or Jr. Leaders: Rachel Burno Taryn Giese Jared Quinn

2 Calendar of Events 2017 Jan 17 Fun Night & Cat Cash Auction-Craig Center, Fairgrounds 6:00pm Feb 21 County meeting-craig Center, Fairgrounds 7:00pm March 10 Vaccinations must be done for Pre-Fair Cat Show March 17 Entries for Pre-Fair Cat Show due to Fair Office by 5:00pm March 21 County meeting Craig Center, Fairgrounds 7:00pm March 31 Set up Pre-Fair Cat Show-Craig Center, Fairgrounds 6:00pm April 1 Pre-Fair Cat Show Check-in 8:00-9:30am, Show starts 9:45am April 21 Vaccinations must be done for Fair Cat Show April 18 County meeting-craig Center, Fairgrounds 7:00pm April 28 Entries for Fair Cat Show due to Fair Office by 5:00pm May 12 Set-up Fair Cat Show-Craig Center, Fairgrounds 6:00pm May 13 Fair Cat Show Check-in 8:00-9:30, Show starts at 9:45 July Visit display in Craig Center during fair week

3 Cat Cash By helping out during the year you can earn cat cash which can then be spent at the annual auction. For the auction each family donates cat related items for the members to bid on. Receive $25 if you Help set up any cat show Help clean up after any cat show Give a cat related speech demonstration or speech (can be 4-H, school or other activity) Help at any cat show food stand Receive $20 if you Complete the Project/Activity Award Form for the Cat Project Participate in 4-H Communications Arts Festival (cat related) Participate in any cat show Enter showmanship Earn badge from Scouts Receive $15 if you Attend cat project meeting Help set up meeting Help clean up after meeting Enter poster, photography or drawing and painting contests Enter Decorate a Cage or Dress a Cat Volunteer to help clean cages during show Donate to the humane society or other rescue Volunteer at the humane society or other rescue Attend cat show other than 4-H show Attend any cat related activity

4 Keep track of the cat cash you earned. Bring this form to the cat cash auction. Member s name Date Description of Activity Amount Earned TOTAL:

5 Showmanship Pre-Fair and Fair Cat Shows Judging based primarily on member/exhibitor Pre-Fair and Fair Cat Shows Grade as of January 1 st of current year Grade Groups: and up Exhibitor must use cat under their care as of Jan 1 of current year 7 minute time limit of face to face judging Showmanship will be scored as follows: 40 points Examination of cat by exhibitor 20 points Knowledge of exhibitor/responding to questions 10 points Grooming/presentation of exhibitor 10 points Safety and proper handling of cat 20 points Test score Total score out of 100 points Poster or Display Pre-Fair and Fair Cat Shows Grade Groups: and up Limit one entry per exhibitor Poster or Display must be 14 X22 Topic can be anything related to the cat project such as care, training, health, nutrition, breed, color, anatomy etc. No part of the poster may protrude 1/8 of an inch over poster board No sharp objects may be glued to poster or display All posters and displays must include on the back: exhibitor name, grade as of Jan 1 of current year and 4-H club Displays may include a diorama, diagram, scrapbook or first aid kit Criteria used for judging: o Quality of information o Easily readable and Neatness o Originality

6 Rock County 4-H Fair Premium Book Department 13-CATS Superintendents: Angie Hoops Sondra Austin , Ariel Stefanczyk PRE-REGISTRATION: Friday April 28, 2017 by 5:00pm to Fair Office ENTRY: Saturday May 13, :00-9:30 a.m. JUDGING: Saturday May 13, :45 a.m. RULES 1. Cats may be household pets or purebred with/without papers. 2. All cats must be under the daily care and supervision of the exhibitor as of January 1 of the current year. 3. Kittens must be at least 4 months old to show. 4. All cats over 10 months of age will be considered an adult cat. 5. All cats to be exhibited must have a health check and the following vaccinations: Distemper-Rhino and Rabies. Vaccinations must have been administered within the past year or as prescribed by your veterinarian and at least three weeks before showing in the current exhibit year. A copy of the vaccination record with dates of vaccinations administered from a veterinarian must be included with entry. 6. Exhibitors may exhibit up to four cats but cannot be in the same lot number. 7. All cats must be brought in appropriate carriers. 8. All cats must be checked in by a veterinary professional. Any animal that is pregnant, nursing or exhibits signs of disease or infection will not be allowed to show and will be sent home. 9. Display cages will be provided for judging. All cats are to be taken home after the show. 10. It is highly recommended but not required that all cats are spayed or neutered. 11. Cats will be judged on grooming such as cleanliness, condition of coat, ears, and nails clipped. 12. Showmanship is judged face to face on cat knowledge, exhibitor presentation, grooming of cat and handling of cat. 13. All posters or displays for Class C must be 14x22 in size and deliver a clear message. Pencil and ballpoint may not be used. Exhibitors name, grade and club must be written on the back of the poster or display. Limit one entry per exhibitor. Members make sure to add cat project entries to your online fair entry to receive fair premiums.

7 Class A Household Pets Lot Number: 1. Purebred 2. Kitten 4-9 months 3. Long hair female solid or bi-color 4. Long hair female tabby or all other 5. Long hair male solid or bi-color 6. Long hair male tabby or all other 7. Short hair female solid 8. Short hair female tabby 9. Short hair female tabby and white 10. Short hair female bi-color 11. Short hair female all other 12. Short hair male solid 13. Short hair male tabby 14. Short hair male tabby and white 15. Short hair male red tabby 16. Short hair male bi-color and all other Class B SHOWMANSHIP Lot Number: 1. Showmanship Grades Showmanship Grades Showmanship Grades 9 and up CLASS C POSTER Lot Number: 1. Poster or Display The following premium schedule will apply to the above classes: Blue $2.00 Red $1.75 White $1.50 Pink $1.25

8 Fair Show Entry Form Saturday May 13, 2017 at the Craig Center on the Fairgrounds *Check-In: 8:00-9:30 am* *Showmanship: 8:30 am* *Show: 9:45 am* Limit of four cats. (Cannot be shown in same lot number) One cat per entry form. (feel free to copy this form) Vaccinations must be completed by April 21, *Must include a copy of cat s vaccination record with entry form if cat was not shown at Pre-Fair.* Exhibitors entered in showmanship will take test before show starts. Entries are due no later than Friday April 28 by 5:00p.m. to the Secretary s Office on the Fairgrounds at 1301 Craig Ave. Janesville WI (No fee required) Phone Fax rcfair@tds.net Members make sure to add your cat project entries to your online fair entry to receive fair premiums. Exhibitor s name Exhibitor s Number Grade as of Jan 1 of current year Club/Chapter/Troop Phone (home/cell) Cat s Name Cat s Age Please fill in lot numbers according to fairbook. Class A (Household Pet) B (Showmanship) C (Poster or Display) Lot Number Adult or older non-exhibiting youth interested in assisting judge: Angie Hoops Sondra Austin , Ariel Stefanczyk

9 Decorate a Cage Pre-Fair Show only Grade Groups: and up One entry per exhibitor Decorate your cat s cage with any theme you choose that is 4-H appropriate Single cage size 14 x 21 inches Double cage size 14 x 44 inches Criteria for Judging: o Originality o Neatness Dress-a-Cat Pre-Fair Show only Grade Groups: and up One entry per exhibitor Dress your cat in any costume you choose that is 4-H appropriate Criteria for Judging: o Originality Toy Cat Class Pre-Fair Show only Grades K-2 (Cloverbuds) Exhibitor will be asked where toy cat came from, how they take care of it etc.

10 Photography Pre-Fair Show only Grade Groups: and up Subject must be cat related Two entries per exhibitor Photos must be taken by exhibitor Photos may be captioned Photos are to be mounted or framed Photo size: minimum 4 x6 and maximum 8 x12 All entries must include on back: exhibitor name, grade as of Jan 1 of current year and 4-H club Criteria used for judging: o Composition o Content o Originality o Clarity Drawing and Painting Pre-Fair Show only Grade Groups: and up Only one entry per exhibitor permitted All exhibits are to be of original work and must relate to the cat project Size: minimum 8.5 X11 and maximum 18 X24 All entries are to be mounted No glass allowed All entries must include on back: exhibitor name, grade as of Jan 1 of current year and 4-H club Criteria used for judging: o Content o Originality

11 Pre-Fair Cat Show Entry Form Saturday April 1, 2017 at Craig Center Fairgrounds. *Check-in: 8:00-9:30 am* *Showmanship: 8:30 am* *Show: 9:45 am* Limit of four cats. One cat per entry form (feel free to copy this form). Vaccinations required for Pre-Fair Show must be completed by March 10, *MUST include a copy of your cat s vaccination record.* Exhibitor will take showmanship test after check-in before show starts. Any member of a youth organization registered by the Rock County 4-H Fair such as 4-H, FFA or Scouts may enter in this show, not a requirement to be entered in the cat project. Cloverbuds welcome to participate in Toy Cat Class and all other non-animal classes (no fee). Entry fees per member are $10.00 for one cat and $5.00 for each additional cat. *Make checks payable to: ROCK COUNTY 4-H LEADERS COUNCIL.* Entries are due no later than Friday March 17 by 5:00p.m. to the Secretary s Office on the Fairgrounds at 1301 Craig Ave. Janesville WI Phone Fax rcfair@tds.net Angie Hoops Sondra Austin , Ariel Stefanczyk OVER- page 1

12 Pre-Fair Cat Show Entry Form Exhibitor s name Grade as of Jan 1 of current year Club/Chapter/Troop Phone (home/cell) Cat s Name Cat s Age Please check ALL that apply. NEUTERED MALE SPAYED FEMALE MALE FEMALE LONG HAIR SHORT HAIR PUREBRED COLOR White Black Blue Red Brown PATTERN Solid Bi-color Tabby Tortoiseshell Calico Showmanship Poster or Display Photography Drawing and Painting Decorate a Cage Dress a Cat (with your cat s permission) Toy Cat Class (Cloverbuds only) page 2