Monroe County 4-H Show Requirements 2011

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1 Monroe County 4-H Show Requirements 2011 Exhibit Requirements for Monroe County 4-H Members Do you know what your project requires for show time? 2011 County 4-H Show Schedule: County 4-H Horse Show Wednesday, May 22, 2011 County Contest / Public Presentation, Thursday, June 2, 2011 Food Demonstration, and Floriculture Personal Development 4-H Show Thursday, July 7, 2011 Clothing & Textiles, Science, Engineering Saturday, July 9, 2011 & Technology 4-H Show Project Display & Recognition Saturday, July 9, 2011 for all 4-H Shows Monroe County Fair July 24 31, 2011

2 Directions to University of Illinois Extension, Monroe County Office and Monroe County Fairgrounds for the 4-H Show. From the north: Travel south on Rt. 3, into Waterloo (about 10 miles). Make two 4-way stops; continue traveling south this is Route 3. Travel approximately ½ mile and the County Annex Building (one story brick building) is on the right side of the highway. There is a sign indicating the building. It houses, University of Illinois Extension, County Ambulance and BI-County Health Department. There is a large parking lot in front of the building. From the south: Travel north on Rt. 3, make two 4-way stops continuing traveling north, at the second 4- way stop (Rt. 3 & 156), travel approximately ¼ mile, just past the bus garage and the dentist office, turn left onto Illinois Avenue. The County Annex Building is the one story brick building facing the highway. There is a sign indicating the building. It houses, University of Illinois Extension, County Ambulance and BI-County Health Department. There is a large parking lot in front of the building. To travel either from the north or south to the Monroe County Fairgrounds, take Rt. 3, to the (Rt. 3 & Rt..156) 4-way stop. (Fast Stop is on the north corner and Nice Twice is on the south corner) turn west onto Rt Travel west on Rt. 156 approximately ½ mile. The Fairgrounds is on the right side of the highway. 4-H exhibits for projects in conservation, horticulture, crops are in the Commercial Building on the west end of the fairground. The 4-H livestock is in the appropriate specie barns on the north side of the fairgrounds. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of the 4-H Shows or 4-H Shows at the Monroe County Fair, please contact the County Extension Director, Pam Jacobs, at: University of Illinois Extension Monroe County 901 Illinois Avenue, P. O. Box 117 Waterloo, IL Phone: Fax: monroe_co@extension.uiuc.edu Please give at least two weeks notice to arrange the necessary accommodations.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR 4-H SHOWS H Show Schedule... 3 County 4-H Show Guidelines State Fair Guidelines...5 COUNTY CONTEST Food Demonstration & Public Presentations 6-7 Floriculture...8 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 4-H SHOW Show Procedure Information....9 Child Development Citizenship Communications Consumer Ed Food & Nutrition Health..19 Intercultural/Passport to the World...20 Intergenerational/Walk in My Shoes..21 Interior Design Journalism...23 Leadership Photography Theatre Arts...27 Visual Arts Show Information Visual Arts Project Areas Woodworking 32 CLOTHING & TEXTILES, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 4-H SHOW Show Procedure & Information Clothing & Textiles/Clothing Decisions Aerospace..37 Bicycle 38 Computer Science Electricity-Electronics Entomology Geology Forestry..46 Natural Resources I-III..47 Wildlife Outdoor Adventures I-III..48 Sportfishing...48 Small Engines 49 Tractor Care...50 Video Welding..53 (Continued) 1

4 COUNTY FAIR: Animal Science Beef Classes for 4-H 72 Beef/Steer Market Animal Sale Rules for 4-H & FFA 76 County Fair Exhibit Procedures...54 Crops & Soils Dairy Classes for 4-H...71 Floriculture General Rules for the Monroe County 4-H & FFA Market Animal Sale 74 Geospatial Goat Classes for 4-H 71 Horticulture Show Procedures & Vegetable Classes Horse Classes for 4-H..66 Lamb/Goat Market Animal Sale Rules for 4-H & FFA..75 Livestock Show Rules..65 Plant & Soil Science. 57 Poultry Classes for 4-H...67 Poultry Market Pen Sale for 4-H & FFA.75 Rabbit Classes for 4-H.68 Rabbit Meat Pen & Single Fryer Sale Rules for 4-H & FFA..76 Robotics Sheep Classes for 4-H..69 Superior Young Producer Contest Division. 73 Swine Classes for 4-H..70 Swine Market Animal Sale Rules for 4-H & FFA

5 H SHOW SCHEDULE May 22 COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW 1:00 p.m. Monroe County Fairgrounds JUNE 2 COUNTY CONTEST - FOOD DEMONSTRATION, 7:00 p.m. County Annex Bldg., Waterloo PUBLIC PRESENTATION, and FLORICULTURE JULY 7 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 4-H SHOW 6 p.m. 8 p.m. County Annex Bldg., Waterloo JULY 9 CLOTHING & TEXTILES, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. County Annex Bldg., Waterloo & TECHNOLOGY 4-H SHOW JULY 9 4-H SHOWS DISPLAY & RECOGNITION 2 p.m. 3 p.m. County Annex Bldg., Waterloo July STATE FAIR JR. HORSE SHOW State Fairgrounds, Springfield MONROE COUNTY FAIR JULY JULY 24 SUNDAY 1:00 5:00 p.m. 4-H, Junior, & Open Entries Taken--Commercial & Fine Arts Buildings 1:00 2:00 p.m. 4-H Horticulture, Crops, Animal Science, and Animal Project without an Animal Judging--Commercial Building 4:00 p.m. Jr. Horse Show 6:00 p.m. Robotics & Geospatial JULY 25..MONDAY 8:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry and Rabbit entries must be cooped. 9:00 a.m. Steers must be in designated stalls. 9:00 a.m. 4-H Project Judging--Commercial Building; 4-H Exhibitors are expected to be present. 9:00 a.m. 4-H Poultry Judging 10:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Steer Weigh-In 11:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Rabbit Meat Pen Weigh-In 1:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Judging 6:30 p.m. 4-H Sheep Judging JULY 26..TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Swine Market Animal Weigh-In 8:00 a.m. Superior Young Producer Contest 8:00 a.m. Sheep 8:45 a.m. Beef 9:30 a.m. Swine 11:00 a.m. 4-H & FFA Market Lamb Weigh-In 11:00 a.m. Livestock Health Papers available for inspection JULY 27..WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Judging 9:30 a.m. Rooster Crowing Contest 11:00 a.m. Rabbit Superior Young Producer Competition 12:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Judging 6:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Judging JULY 28..THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Judging 6:00 p.m. Market Animal Auctions 6:00 p.m. Sr. Class Horse Show 9:30 p.m. Livestock leave grounds 3

6 COUNTY 4-H SHOW GUIDELINES DISCLAIMER The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book H Show Days are open to ALL enrolled 4-H club members for the current 4-H year. 2. All exhibitors must be currently enrolled in the project for which they are exhibiting. 4-H members are responsible for exhibiting ALL of their projects and are expected to be present while their project is evaluated. 3. Clover Challenge Classes are limited to year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in that specific exhibit project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover H members who CANNOT be present for 4-H Show Days, are still encouraged to exhibit their project through a friend or leader H members are required to be present during a County 4-H Show in order to be eligible for State Fair consideration H members MUST follow the project requirements as stated in the 4-H Handbook in order to be eligible for State Fair. 7. NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY EXHIBITS. This includes computers, VCR S, etc. Exhibitors MUST furnish any equipment they feel is necessary to properly critique their exhibit H members will be paid premiums for each unit in every project in which they exhibit H ers enrolled in livestock projects are eligible to exhibit TWO entries per class. 10. ALL exhibits must be products of the current 4-H year, excluding livestock. 11. The Danish system of awards will be used for 4-H exhibits awarding Blue, Red and White ribbons, according to merit. 12. All exhibits MUST remain in place until the time specified. 13. This year at the State Fair, ALL S WILL BE CONFERENCE JUDGED. MONROE COUNTY DAY at the State Fair is MONDAY, AUGUST 15, EXHIBIT EXCEPTIONS are: WELDING will be conference judged one day only Saturday, August 13, FILMMAKING/VIDEO All exhibits for these classes must be posted for online judging on the "Illinois 4-H State Fair Online website by Noon on Friday, August 12. Display and recognition of winners will take place on Saturday, August 20. Exhibits in GEOSPATIAL (Classes # ) will be conference judged on Saturday, August 20. (Classes #50122 and 50125) must be posted for Illinois 4-H State Fair Online website by Noon on Friday, August 12. Display and recognition of winners will take place on Saturday, August 20. 4

7 Monroe County Day at IL State Fair: Monday, August 15, 2011 ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE FAIR: Must be present at County Show. Must be ten years old as of September 1, Must follow exactly the project requirements as listed in this booklet, unless other directions are provided. State Fair Designated Conference Judging Exhibit Day for Monroe County is Monday, August 15, At State Fair an individual 4-H er may enter ONLY ONE Exhibit Class. Livestock exhibitors who want to exhibit in a conference judged exhibit class will need to make sure that their schedules will coordinate to allow the time to exhibit at a conference judged exhibit class. DISCLAIMER STATE FAIR INFORMATION The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book. 1. This year at the State Fair, ALL S WILL BE CONFERENCE JUDGED. MONROE COUNTY DAY at the State Fair is MONDAY, AUGUST 15, All 4-H exhibits in WELDING (Class # ) will be judged on SATURDAY, AUGUST All 4-H exhibits in FILMMAKING/VIDEO must be posted for on-line judging on the Illinois 4-H State Fair Online website by Noon on Friday, August 12. Display and recognition of winners will take place on Saturday, August 20, Exhibits in GEOSPATIAL (Classes # ) will be conferenced judged on Saturday, August 20. (Classes #50122 and 50125) must be posted for Illinois 4-H State Fair Online website by Noon on Friday, August 12. Display and recognition of winners will take place on Saturday, August Conference-judged exhibitors will receive a premium and an Award of Excellence ribbon. Conference judged exhibits must remain on Display until the posted time or until judging is completed, whichever is later. 5

8 COUNTY CONTEST PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, FOOD DEMONSTRATION and FLORICULTURE COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011 Judging: 7:00 p.m. DISCLAIMER The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book. SIX top entries may be selected for State Fair. No more than ONE entry may be made in an individual class. Classes in Public Presentations will be scored competitively and the best exhibitors of each class on each day will receive special recognition. Judges reserve the right to not award Best Exhibitor ribbons in classes where a high quality of performance is not attained by any exhibitor. Public Presentations may take place in several locations throughout the Junior Department. Exhibitors must check-in on the assigned county day at a time and location to be specified. Local Extension Offices will have the set times and locations for each class by July 15. Presentations will be scheduled on a first-come, firstscheduled basis. Exhibitors entered in the Extempore Speaking class should be present 45 minutes before their assigned judging time to receive topic assignments those times will be announced when they check in that morning. No parents or supervising adults will be permitted in the staging areas or to assist with equipment being used in the presentation. No live animals are allowed in demonstrations or Illustrated speeches due to restrictions on certain animals entering the fairgrounds. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Exhibitors should come prepared to tell stage crew where they want props, microphone, etc. placed on stage. Presentations will take place in open rooms the general public will be moving among exhibits. No parents or supervising adults will be permitted in the staging areas. The only equipment provided (IF REQUESTED IN ADVANCE) will be a podium, table, screen, LCD projector, and extension cord. Request must be made when ENTRY is submitted by the local Extension office. *50235 FORMAL SPEECH Formal Speeches (without props or aids) must be between 4 6 minutes in length and done by an individual member. Formal speeches provide information to the audience. *50236 EXTEMPORE SPEAKING Exhibitors must be present 45 minutes before their assigned time to select their topics. Topics will relate to events of state, national or international importance from January to August of the current year. Exhibitors will draw three topic options for their speech from a large number of topics. They will immediately select one of these three topics for their speech. Participants will have 45 minutes to prepare a 4 6 minute speech. Participants are responsible for providing their own research materials and writing/note-taking supplies for this class. Laptops may be used. Accessibility to the internet will not be provided by State Fair. Exhibitors may bring their own wireless devices, however an open internet connection is not guaranteed. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 6

9 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Continued) *50237 DEMONSTRATION Demonstrations may pertain to any topic. Demonstrations may be given by an individual or a team of Two members. Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies needed. Demonstrations must be 8-10 minutes in length. *50238 ILLUSTRATED SPEECH Illustrated speeches (with any type visual aid) must be between 4-6 minutes in length and done by an individual member. *50239 ORIGINAL WORKS Member may present any type of original works (i.e. comedy, storytelling, original poetry, radio segment, etc.) may be done by and individual or a team of no more than Three members. Works must have been written by one of the team members. Segment must be between 4 6 minutes in length. Original works presentations are designed to entertain an audience. *50240 ORAL INTERPRETATIONS May be humorous or dramatic interpretation, oratorical declamation, prose reading or verse reading. Material may be read or memorized. May be done by an individual or a team of no more than Three members. Interpretation must be between 4 6 minutes in length. Musical presentations are not appropriate for this class. FOOD DEMONSTRATION CONTEST Food Demonstration falls under the project area of Food and Nutrition and on County level is shown at County Contest. TWO top exhibits may be selected for State Fair. *50199 FOOD DEMONSTRATION CONTEST Food demonstration will be scored competitively and the best exhibitors of the day will receive special recognition. Food demonstration should be between 8 10 minutes in length. Demonstrations may be done by an individual or team of Two members. Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing all equipment and supplies. A stove, refrigerator and demonstration table will be available for demonstrator s use. No parents or supervising adults will be permitted in the actual demonstration space. Each exhibitor is responsible for setting up his/her own demonstration area. The food demonstration must relate to the state- offered project area in which the member(s) is/are enrolled. If this is not the case, the member(s) will be ineligible for a Top Food Demonstration Award. Demonstrations will take place in the University of Illinois Extension Building Lincoln Auditorium (lower level). Check-in will be at 12:15 p.m.; Judging will begin at 1:00 p.m. * Indicates eligible for State Fair 7

10 FLORICULTURE THREE Top exhibits may be chosen for State Fair. All displays must be no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep and posters a maximum of 22 x 30 in size. Unless otherwise stated in projects requirements. *50375 FLORICULTURE A (.5 Unit) Exhibit one of the following options: Create a flower arrangement; either a round arrangement or a bud vase. All arrangements should fit into a space no larger the 2 x 2. NO silk flowers are permitted. OR Create a photo collage or collection of pictures of flowers that you have raised. Label your flowers by name and tell if you started with a seed, cutting or transplants. Mount pictures on a poster board or mount board no larger than 22 x 30. OR Exhibit in one container, 3 stems of blooms each with attached foliage. Foliage that would go inside the container may be removed. All three blooms or stems to be the same variety, color, shape and size. Must have been grown from seed, young seedling plants, bulbs or rhizomes by exhibitor. (NOTE: Exhibitors choosing lilies should include no more than 2/3 of foliage for their exhibit.) *50376 FLORICULTURE B (.5 Unit) - Exhibit one of the following options: Create an artistic display of dried flowers explaining how each was dried. OR Create a photo collage or collection of pictures of plants from you garden. Label you plants by name and explain how the plants were chosen to fit the theme. *50377 FLORICULTURE C (.75 Unit) - Exhibit one of the following options: Create a terrarium. At least 2 of the plants should have been propagated by the exhibitor (seeds, cuttings, etc.). OR Exhibit a plant that you propagated from cutting. Create a photo board no larger than 11 x 14 : showing the progression of growth. *50378 FLORICULTIRE D (.75 Unit) Exhibit one of the following options: Create a center around a theme such as a wedding, holiday, birthday, etc. no larger than 2 x 2. NO silk flowers are permitted. OR Create an exhibit of forced bulbs in a pot no larger than 12 x 12. * Indicates eligible for State Fair 8

11 DISCLAIMER PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 4-H SHOW Thursday, July 7, 2011 JUDGING: 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Monroe County Annex Building 901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo **************************************************************************************** Child Development Communication Consumer Ed Health Intergenerational Leadership Theatre Arts Woodworking The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book. SHOW PROCEDURE INFORMATION: 1. 4-H er MUST complete an entry tag for each project and attach it. 2. At the county level all exhibitors will participate in conference judging, which is a Conversation between only the 4-H er and the judge about the member s project work. 3. Projects advancing to State Fair will be Conference Judged. Monroe County Day at the State Fair is Monday, August 15, After a 4-H er has all projects judged at the county show, they are to arrange them on the CLUB TABLE and leave them for the afternoon program on Saturday, July 9, Clover Challenge This class is limited to year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in a specific project area. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: 9 Citizenship Journalism Food & Nutrition Intercultural Interior Design Photography Visual Arts *********************************************** * 4-H ers, leaders, families and friends are encouraged to attend the Project and Recognition program on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 9, 2011 from 2p.m. to 3 p.m.

12 CHILD DEVELOPMENT TWO top exhibits may be selected for State Fair. Entries DO NOT have to be one from each class. All Child Development exhibits are limited to a 2 wide 15 deep space. (Standard display boards fit into this size limitation.) *50155 CHILD DEVELOPMENT II (.75 Unit) Exhibit ONE of the following options developed by the member from the LEVEL 2 project book, Growing with other: Include the following THREE items that would be appropriate for a child of specific age selected by the 4-H er. 1. A toy made by the 4-H er 2. A song or game 3. A story or story book that would be appropriate for a child of a specific age. On a note card or page of paper, indicate the age of the child and how the items fit into the interest, abilities and safety consideration of that age child. OR Prepare a display of 6 toys and/or activities (at least one being made by the 4- H er.) Include two items for each of the following three age groups: (1) Infant/Toddler (2) Pre-School ) (3) School Age On a note card or page of paper, for each toy and activity, indicate the age of the child and how that item fits into their interests, abilities and safety consideration. All exhibits must fit into a space no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. *50156 CHILD DEVELOPMENT III (1. Unit) Exhibit one or more of the following items developed by the member from the LEVEL III project book, Growing in Communities: 1. A child care career game. 2. A display representing a community service activity. 3. A teaching plan for use in a child care setting (2-4 hour time span.) 4. A plan for neighborhood Olympics activity. All exhibits should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 10

13 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Continued) *50157 CLOVER CHALLENGE: Child Development (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: CITIZENSHIP THREE top exhibits can be chosen for State Fair. Entries DO NOT have to be one from each class. All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x 30. *50135 CITIZENSHIP I: Individual (.5 Unit) Exhibit a display illustrating ONE of the following options: Personal information about yourself who you are, things you like to do, things you are good at, your favorites. Your feelings and how you handle these feelings. Your family, their responsibilities, how you work together. The Family Pedigree that may include family group pages. *50136 CITIZENSHIP II: Individual (.75 Unit) Exhibit a display illustrating ONE of the following options: Your neighborhood How you and others are good neighbors what you do as good neighbors, what rights and responsibilities you have as good neighbors, how being a good neighbor makes you feel. A community service activity one that you participated in or organized What you school does to help the neighborhood, why it is important for the school to be involved in good citizenship, and how the school can help the community Organizations, activities and events that your ancestors participated in, the impact they had on the community and their family. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 11

14 CITIZENSHIP (Continued) *50137 CITIZENSHIP III: Individual (.75 Unit) Exhibit a display illustrating one of the following options: Government Business & Industry Transportation, Communication & Utilities Culture & Heritage Natural Resources & Environment Education Organizations within your community Tourism Support Systems within your community Support Systems within your community *50140 SERVICE LEARNING I: Individual (1. Unit) Exhibit a binder Portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor accomplished in the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project for multiple years, the binder portfolio should include previous years work. Use of page protectors is recommended. *50141 SERVVICE LEARNING II: Individual (1.5 Unit) Exhibit a binder portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor accomplished for the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project for multiple years (including Service Learning), the binder portfolio should include previous years work.. Use of page protectors is recommended. COMMUNICATIONS ONE top exhibit may be selected for State Fair. All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x COMMUNICATIONS I (.5 Unit) First Year enrolled Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. Second & Third Year enrolled Include everything from earlier years work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 12

15 COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) COMMUNICATIONS II (.75 Unit) First Year enrolled Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities form the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. Second & Third Year enrolled Include everything from earlier years work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year COMMUNICATIONS III (1. Unit) First Year enrolled Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities form the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. Second & Third Year enrolled Include everything from earlier years work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year. USE OF PAGE PROTECTOR S IS RECOMMENDED CONSUMER EDUCATTION TWO top exhibits can be chosen for State Fair. Entries DO NOT have to be one from each class All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. All items in the display (including the project book) must be attached to the display board. NO additional items should be included. Displays could include a poster, binder/folder or display board. *50165 FINANCIAL CHAMPIONS 1-2 (.75 Unit) Exhibit any product or display made to illustrate a completed activity from the project book. The activity should relate to the members age and experience. Photocopies of the completed activities from the book (or the actual book) should be included in the display. *50166 CONSUMER SAVVY I: The Consumer in Me (,5 Unit) - Exhibit a disp0lay based on a purchase made this year. Incorporate at least two activities from the project manual that illustrate that your purchase was well planned and researched. *50167 CONSUMER SAVVY II: Consumer Wise (.75 Unit) Exhibit a display illustrating use of the six-step decision-making process in making a wise purchase. Incorporate at least two other learning activities from the project manual used to help you make a wise decision. *50168 CONSUMER SAVVY III: Consumer Roadmap (1. Unit) Exhibit a display based on what you learned from at least one activity from the project manual. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 13

16 CONSUMER EDUCATION (Continued) *50169 BE the E! (1. Unit) Exhibit a binder portfolio or display that includes the results of at least two completed activities from each year exhibitor has been enrolled in the project. Complete activities from previous years should be included. USE OF PAGE PROTECTORS IS RECOMMENDED! Exhibit will NOT be labeled Do Not Touch. FOOD & NUTRITION TEN top food exhibits may be selected from those projects marked eligible for State Fair. Plus TWO additional Food Demonstrations entries may be selected at County Contest Food Demonstration Contest to advance to State Fair. Entries do not need to include one from each class. All Food Nutrition and Health Projects will be conference judged on Monroe County Day at the State Fair on Monday, August 15, A Nutrition Educational Display must relate to the project area in which the member is enrolled. Displays are limited in size and must fit into a space not larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Perishable foods may not be included. 4-H ers may use food models (commercially purchased or made by the individual), pictures, etc. Nonperishable items such as sealed or canned products may be used. There is NOT a food exhibit option for this project. All items must be labeled for the display and an inventory included with the project. For Education Displays and Demonstrations, NO commercial names should be visible on products used. Exhibitor s food items and containers, at State Fair, may NOT be returned at the end of the day for food safety reasons. Exhibitors will receive their ribbon and menu at the posted release time. * H COOKING 101 (.75 Unit) - Prepare an exhibit of : 3 Cereal Marshmallow Bars OR ¼ of a 8 square or round coffeecake OR 3 Cookies using the recipes included in the project manual. No icing should be on any products. Include the recipe and a menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bars, coffeecake, or cookies should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. * H COOKING 201 (1. Unit) - Prepare an exhibit of 3 Cheese Muffins OR 3 Scones OR 1 loaf (9 x 5 ) of basic Nut Bread (NO variations) using the recipes included in the project manual. Include the recipe and menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bread, Muffins, or Scones should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 14

17 FOOD & NUTRITION(Continued) * H COOKING 301 (1.5 Unit) - Prepare an exhibit of 3 dinner rolls OR loaf of yeast bread OR 1 tea ring OR 3 sweet rolls OR one layer of a cake top side up (without frosting), using the recipes included in the project manual. If icing is used on the tea ring or sweet rolls, the recipe for the icing must also come from the book. The yeast bread/roll dough may be prepared in a bread making machine; however prepared mixes are not permitted. Include the recipe and menu for a special occasion meal that includes the food item exhibited. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece of paper. Display exhibit on a disposable plate or pie tin and place in a self-sealing plastic bag. * H COOKING 401 (1.5 Unit) Prepare an exhibit of ½ of a 15 x 10 loaf of focaccia bread OR one baked pie shell traditional, oil, or whole wheat (no graham cracker) OR ¼ Golden Sponge Cake, top side up, without frosting OR ½ loaf German Rye Bread using the recipes included th the project manual. Include the recipe and a menu for a special occasion meal that includes the food item exhibit. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece of paper. Display exhibit on a disposable plate and place in a self-sealing plastic bag. *50189 OUTDOOR MEALS (S MORES and MORE (.75 Unit) Prepare an exhibit of 3 Breakfast Cookies from the project manual. Include the recipe and menu for one meal including the food item. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or a piece of paper. Cookies should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. *50190 SPORTS NUTRITION (.75 Unit) Exhibit a display that illustrates one of the following options: A display that highlights a fitness myth and provides accurate sports nutrition facts (cite references), OR A display to help an athlete select a healthy diet during training and competition (cite references). THERE IS NOT A FOOD EXHIBIT OPTION FOR THIS CLASS. *50191 MICROWAVE MAGIC: A (Bag of Tricks) (.5 Unit) Prepare an exhibit of 4 pieces of Fudge or Peanut Butter Fudge using the recipes in the project manual.. Include a menu for a healthy lunch using the food item. Fudge should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. *50192 MICROWAVE MAGIC: B (Micro Magicians) (.75 Unit) Prepare an exhibit of 3 Apple Brownies using the recipe in the project manual. Include a menu for one meal using the food item. Apple Brownies should be displayed on a disposable paper plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. * Indicates eligible for State Fair 15

18 FOOD & NUTRITION (Continued) *50193 MICROWAVE MAGIC: C (Amazing Rays) (1. Unit) Prepare an exhibit of ¼ of the Coffeecake, including the outer edge, using the recipe from the project manual. Include a menu for one meal using the food item. Coffeecake should be displayed on a disposable paper plate placed in a self-sealing plastic bag. *50194 MICROWAVE MAGIC: D (Presto Meals) (1.5 Unit) Prepare an exhibit of ¼ of the Carrot Cake, including the outer edge and without frosting, from the recipe in the project manual. Include a menu for one meal using the food item. Carrot Cake should be displayed on a disposable paper plate placed inside a self-sealing plastic bag. *50195 MEATS & OTHER PROTEIN SOURCES (1.5 Unit) Prepare a Nutrition Education Display related to one of four topics from the project manual: Nutritional Value, Food Safety, Food Preparation, or Food Buying of meat and other protein sources. There is NOT a food exhibit option for this class. *50196 FOOD PRESERVATION (1.5 Unit) Prepare an exhibit using ONE of the following food preservation methods; canning; freezing; drying; pickles/relishes; jams; jellies and preserves OR a combination of these (see Preservation Combination option below), excluding Freezing. No freezer jam exhibits will be allowed for Freezing; Jams, Jellies, and Preserves; or for the Preservation Combination options. All exhibits must be labeled with the name of the food, the date preserved, and the method of food preservation. The entry should also be accompanied by the recipe(s), with the source of recipe(s) listed. EXAMPLES: Peaches, boiling water canner, July 13, Recipe: (typed or written) AND Recipe Source for example---usda website, etc,) All preserved products should be prepared and processed according to the current USDA/Extension information. USDA information on preserving foods, including recipes, can be found at: All canned products must be canned in clear, standard jars in good condition using two-piece canning lids (flat lid and band). Must use a new, unused flat lid. Canning The exhibit should include two (2) different canned foods in appropriate jars for the products. Food may be fruit, vegetable, or tomato product (i.e. salsa, juice, etc.). Freezing Prepare a Nutrition Display that illustrates a freezing principle. There is NOT a food exhibit option for this preservation method. Drying Exhibit two (2) different dried foods packed in plastic food storage bags, include a brief written description of drying procedures used. Choose from fruit, vegetables, fruit leather or meat jerky. Pickles and Relishes Exhibit two (2) pint jars of different recipes of pickles and/or relishes. Jars should be appropriate for the product. Jams, Jellies, and Preserves Exhibit pint or half-pint jars of two (2) different jams, jellies, and/or preserves. Preservation Combination - $Exhibit two (2) different preserved food products, excluding Freezing, in appropriate jars/packaging (drying). For example, exhibit 1 jar of tomatoes (Canning) and 1 half-pint of jelly (Jams, Jellies, and Preserves). * Indicates eligible for State Fair 16

19 FOOD & NUTRITION (Continued) Preservation Resouces Web site: University of Illinois, Solutions website with Food Preservation Fact Sheets; National Center for Home Food Preservation: University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences Publications: Food Safety and Preservation: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, Preserving Food: Drying Fruits and Vegetables fact sheet: USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning, 1994: Print Resources: So Easy To Preserve by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, 4 th Edition. Copy available for review or purchase at the local Extension Office. *50198 CLOVER CHALLENGE: Food & Nutrition (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge4 projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: *50199 FOOD DEMONSTRATION CONTEST See County Contest /Food Demonstration Contest. * Indicates eligible for State Fair 17

20 Colors of the Pyramid Steps to a Healthier You The USDA s new Food Guidance System comes with a symbol to replace the original Food Guide Pyramid. The new MyPyramid symbol is meant to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices and to be active every day. MyPyramid is made up of six color bands representing the five food groups and oils. Those colors, with a brief description of each, are as follows: Red represents fruits. Consumers are encouraged to eat a variety of fruits and to go easy on fruit juices. Orange represents grains. Consumers are encouraged to eat at least 3 ounces of grains per day and to specifically look to include more whole grains in their diets. Green represents vegetables. Consumers are encouraged to eat more dark green and orange vegetables, along with more dry beans and peas. Yellow represents oils. Consumers are encouraged to limit solid fats and to select most fat sources from fish, nuts and vegetable oils. Blue represents milk. Consumers are encouraged to get their calcium-rich food, but to go low-fat or fat-free. Consumers who can t consume milk are encouraged to locate lactose-free alternatives. Purple represents meat and beans. Consumers are encouraged to choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry. Also, people are encouraged to vary their choices and to bake, broil or grill them. In order to personalize a food guidance system, go to the website ( The information required once at the site is age, gender and activity level. The combination of individual information is then used to calculate a person s recommended portion size of each food. Source: Farm Week, April 25, 2005 BREAKFAST: Breakfast Cookies 4-H Cooking 301 Fruit Salad Milk LUNCH: Saucy Hamburger in Foil Outdoor Meals II Project Bun 7-Layered Salad 4-H Cooking 301 Juice DINNER: Oven Barbecued Chicken Fluffy Boiled Rice 4-H Cooking 401 Stir-fry vegetables Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls 4-H Cooking 301 Cherry Jumble 4-H Cooking 101 Milk SNACK Cereal Crisp Microwave Project Milk 18

21 HEALTH THREE top exhibits may be selected from Keeping fit and Healthy I, II & III. All exhibits should fit into an area no larger 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x 30. *50205 KEEPING FIT & HEALTHY I: First Aid in Action (.5 Unit) Exhibit a family First Aid Kit and cards prepared by the exhibitor. *50206 KEEPING FIT & HEALTHY II: Staying Healthy (.75 Unit) Exhibit a smarts project as explained in the project manual. Project should be designed/prepared by the exhibitor. *50207 KEEPING FIT & HEALTHY III: Keeping Fit (1. Unit) Exhibit a Fitness File OR make a display on credible information about supplements and performance enhancers. *50208 CLOVER CHALLENGE: HEALTH (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 19

22 INTERCULTLURAL/PASSPORT TO THE WORLD ONE top exhibit may be selected for State Fair Participation. All displays should fit into an area no Larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. All items (including the project book) must be attached to the display board. NO additional item should be included. Exhibits may be from any of the three categories listed below. *50145 INTERCULTURAL: Individual (.5 Unit) Exhibit should be educational in nature and should not promote one s beliefs over another person s belief. Exhibit ONE of the following: GEOGRAPHY Prepare a display of the country ore region of the United States you studied, which includes something on the geography, economy, and/or agriculture of the country/region. Include your completed project manual with the display. PEOPLE Prepare a display on the people of the country or region of the United States you studied. Show something you learned about racial-ethnic grouping, the population, languages, religions, and/or housing, Include your completed project manual with the display. CULLTURE Prepare a display on the culture of the country or region of the United States you studied. This might include music, crafts, clothing, housing, holiday celebrations, etc. Include your completed project manual with the display. *50146 CLOVER CHALLENGE: Intercultural (Individual) (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 20

23 INTERGENERATIONAL/WALK IN MY SHOES ONE top exhibit may be selected for State Fair participation. All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x 30. *50160 WALK IN MY SHOES: Individual (.5 Unit) - Exhibit a display relating to an activity completed in the project. *50161 CLOVER CHALLENGE: Walk in My Shoes (Individual) (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: INTERIOR DESIGN THREE top exhibits may be selected for State Fair participation. With A maximum of one entry per class. Furniture or items meant to be displayed on the floor must be able to fit through the doors of the facility (3 wide). Special arrangements should be made if the exhibit space is more than 3 x 3 of floor space. Tabletop displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x 30. *50150 DESIGN DECISIONS: Beginning (1 Unit) - (Recommended for members with 1-3 years in project.) Entry can be made from any one of the following groupings: * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 1. Wall Treatment Poster showing the application of a decorative treatment for a wall (stenciling, rag rolling, etc.) used by the exhibitor. Treatment should cover approximately ½ of the board. Remaining area of the board should include before and after photos, a picture story of the application, cost comparison, etc. 2. A three dimensional surface accessory that will set on a table, dresser, or floor. Item must be made by the exhibitor. Include a before and after photos of the space where the item is used in the room. 21

24 INTERIOR DESIGN (Continued) 3. An item that has been recycled (significantly altered) by the member. Include before and after photos of the recycled item and where it is used in the room. 4. Wall hanging (2 or 3 dimensional), made by exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space where the item is used in the room. *50151 DESIGN DECISIONS: Intermediate (1. Unit) (Recommended for members with 3-5 years in project.) Entry can be from any one of the following groupings: 1. Comparison shopping study of at least two items showing wants and needs, costs, use in overall design plan, quality comparison etc. and final selection made. May be displayed via poster or notebook. 2. Bedcover May include a quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, pillow sham, canopy, etc. made by exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space where this item is used in the room. 3. Window Treatment May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc. made by exhibitor. Include before and after photos of the space where the item is used in the room. *50152 DESIGN DECISIONS: Advanced (1.5 Unit) (Recommended for members with over 5 years in project.) Entry can be from one of the following groups: 1. Select a problem such as storage, unusual or odd-sized window, need for the better lighting, privacy, or an invention or idea that solves and energy or water problem. Show the steps used to solve the problem and the final product. Use pictures, samples, drawings, etc. to tell the story. Display in a notebook or on poster board. If an item was made by the exhibitor to solve the problem, include that item in the display. Include before and after photos in display. Displays illustrating a general redecorating of a room are NOF appropriate for this exhibit. 2. Exhibit one item of refinished furniture. Include before and after photos of the item. Photo should be mounted. Include a description of the steps taken to refinish the item. *50153 CLOVER CHALLENGE: Interior Design (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. The agreement can be found at: * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 22

25 JOURNALISM ONE top exhibit may be selected for State Fair Participation. All displays should fit into an area no larger than 2 wide x 15 deep. Posters should be no larger than 22 x JOURNALISM (.75 Unit) Exhibit a binder portfolio showing the results of the appropriate year s activities noted below. Year 1: Accomplishments of a minimum of 5 ** activities from Part 1: answering all of the question in the activities. Year 2: Results of doing a minimum of 5 ** activities in Part 2: answering all the questions in the activity Year 3: Results of doing a minimum of 5 ** *activities from Parts 1 and 2: One of the activities must include writing an advance story, a follow-up story, or a feature story. Year 4: Results of doing at least 2** activities and 3*** activities from Part 3. If the activities include making an audio of video tape, State Fair will provide a way for the judge to view or listen to it. (Advance notice must be made to the State 4-H Office for equipment.) CLOVER CHALLENGE: Journalism (2. Unit) This class is ONLY for year olds who are enrolled in Clover Challenge in this project area. Clover Challenge projects are to be above and beyond what the 4-H project books cover. Exhibit a display illustrating the Clover Challenge area explored. This could include anything NOT covered in the project book, including but not limited to career exploration or in-depth study of a specific topic in that project s subject matter. The completed Illinois 4-H Clover Challenge Agreement must be presented with the exhibit. * Indicates eligibility for State Fair 23

26 LEADERSHIP TWO top exhibits can be chosen for State Fair. Table displays are limited to 2 wide x 15 deep unless otherwise stated in the class listings for that project.. *50210 LEADERSHIP SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW - (.5 Unit) Create a binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year, from areas noted below. Build upon your previous year s work. Photocopies of original pages of the completed activities from the book should be included in the portfolio. First Year One activity from each of the following: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Second Year One activity from each of the following: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Third Year One activity from each of the following: making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be labeled Do Not Touch. *50211 LEADERSHIP SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW II (1 Unit) Building upon your previous work, continue adding to your binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year, from the areas noted below. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from the book should be included in the portfolio. First Year One activity from each of the following: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Second Year One activity from each of the following: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Third Year One activity from each of the following: making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor s choice. Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be labeled Do Not Touch. *50212 LEADERSHIP SKILLS YOU NEVER OUTGROW III & IV (1.5 Unit) Create a binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year. Build upon your previous year s work. Photocopies of the completed activities from the books should be included in the portfolio. Use of page protectors is recommended. Exhibit will NOT be labeled Do Not Touch. * Indicates eligible for State Fair 24