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phases and skill levels receive Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons if the quality is so warranted by the judge. There is only ONE CHAMPION PER CLASS. The Champion/Reserve Champion MUST be selected from "blue quality" exhibits. Grand Champion/Outstanding exhibit will be selected if such quality is determined by the judge. Grand Champion/outstanding exhibit will be selected from the Champions. (In the class from which the Grand Champion was selected, the Reserve Champion will then be eligible to compete for the Grand Reserve Champion.) Age divisions do not compete against each other in Fashion Revue. Fair Admission: 1. All 4-H/FFA members pay $10.00 for the Fair admission season pass, 5 and under are free. 4- H and FFA members have the option of working at the fairgrounds for up to 5 hours at $1 per hour to reduce their fair entries fees from $10 to $5. Leaders make arrangements with the fair grounds to identify proj- ects available. Members and leaders are responsible for obtaining their own passes at the Grant County Extension Office. will be appointed by the Extension agents and will in- clude two senior 4-H members, two 4-H leaders and the Extension agents. The procedure for presenting the issue is: 1. Talk to the 4-H superintendent in charge of the exhibit area to resolve the issue. 2. If the issue cannot be resolved, the 4-H member submits (in writing) a letter about the issue to the Extension staff. The letter will be shared with the 4-H Resolution Committee. 3. The 4-H Resolution Committee will meet as soon as possible with the 4-H member, 4-H member’s parent/guardian, the superintendent, a member of the fair board and other involved parties D. E. State Fair Entries: 1. The judge designates exhibits of State Fair quality after exhibits are judged. Grant County is allowed three entries per class. 2. Only intermediates and seniors are eligi- ble for State Fair participation which requires their at- tendance at the Fair. Livestock and horse exhibitors at the State Fair must have completed the 7th grade. 3. A member may enter up to five differ- ent contests, but only one presentation, one food preparation contest, one mini-meal contest and one class in the fashion revue. 4. Qualified exhibitors may request a State Fair book at the Grant County Extension office. 5. 4-H members with qualified State Fair exhibits will receive specific instructions. 6. All members staying in the State Fair 4- H/FFA Dorm must be accompanied by a responsible adult chaperone All chaperones of dorm residents must register at the dorm office and are required to stay in the dorm. Members are not allowed to stay in the dorm without a resident chaperone. 7. Breaking the rules or causing damage to State Fair property will not be tolerated. For a first of- fense the participants, chaperon and parents will re- ceive a verbal and/or written reprimand. For a second offense, parents are called to pick up the participant. For offenses involving theft, alcohol or drugs, second chances are not given. 8. Except for guide dog puppies, no ani- mals are allowed in the dorm at any time. F. All rules, classes and contests dealing with 4-H exhibits, livestock and the Auction are subject to change by the 4-H Association Executive Committee. G. 4-H Resolution Process: The purpose of the 4-H Resolution Process is to provide an opportunity for 4-H members who feel they have been wronged during the fair to air their issue. No issue will be accepted that deals with a fair judge’s decision. The judge’s decision is final and not open for discussion. The 4-H Resolution Committee H. Dress Code: When participating in 4-H activities, you are representing yourself, club and the county 4-H pro- gram. Clothing is to be neat, clean and appropriate for the activity. At no time are low-cut tops, t-shirts with offensive language, or short skirts, short- shorts, or short tops appropriate. Project areas marked with "*" are exhibited at Grant County only; there is no State Fair division. THE CLASSES AND CONTESTS THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL 4-H MEMBERS REGARDLESS OF PROJECT ENROLLMENT ARE CONSERVATION, COMPUTER, FAVORITE ENSEMBLE AND PRESENTATIONS. Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear Favorite Ensemble Contest - County Only (Judged during the fair) 1. Open to all 4-H members. Only exhibitors are al- lowed in the room during set up. 2. 4-H members display and assemble their favorite ensemble by attaching their ensemble complete with accessories to a 4' X 4' pressboard (will be provid- ed). 3. 4-H members specify the event to which they would wear this ensemble (theme). 4. 4-H member does not have to have sewn, cro- cheted or knitted the ensemble. 5. Shoes may be omitted from the ensemble. 4-H members only need to describe the type of shoes they would wear. 320 600 011 320 600 012 320 600 013 Junior Intermediate Senior Presentations Monday, Aut. 8, 2016 Times to be scheduled with 4-H Office Presentations Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H Presentation Evaluation sheets for Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks (211-001); Public Speaking (211-002) and Impromptu Speaking (211-003) available at the county Extension office and on the State 4-H website at: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu General Information 1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. 2. Members may have one entry in each division as long as the subject matter is different for each. 3. Members will be expected to use a microphone. 4. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the conclusion of their presentation. 5. Counties may enter as many blue ribbon participants from the county contest as the judge qualifies. 6. Contestants must sign up for a time slot to give their presentation. (Three presentations are scheduled each hour with the order to be determined at the con- test.) Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks A demonstration shows how to do something. There is a finished product at the end. An illustrated talk is a way to share information with the use of visual aids. 1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others. 2. A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair. 3. Teams will consist of two members. If one team member is a senior and the other an intermediate, the presentation should be entered in the senior division. 4. Each team or individual will have 30 minutes to set up, present, and clear the area. All work must be done by the 4-H member(s). The actual presentation should be between 10 and 15 minutes in length. 5. 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equip- ment required except for a table, easel and micro- phone. If other special equipment is needed, contact the State 4-H office prior to fair. 6. The use of notes is permitted. However, the exces- sive use of notes may be counted against the contest- ant at the judge’s discretion 7. During the presentation, contestants should intro- duce themselves by name, county, and topic. 8. Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their presentation. 9. Anyone may ask questions of the contestants. 211 600 011 211 600 012 211 600 013 211 600 022 211 600 023 Demonstration, Individual, Junior Demonstration, Individual, Intermediate Demonstration, Individual, Senior Demonstration, Team, Intermediate Demonstration, Team, Senior 211 601 011 211 601 012 211 601 013 211 601 022 211 601 023 Illustrated Talk, Individual, Junior Illustrated Talk, Individual, Intermediate Illustrated Talk, Individual, Senior Illustrated Talk, Team, Intermediate Illustrated Talk, Team, Senior Public Speeches A public speech can be informational or persuasive. No visual aids may be used. 1. Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others. 2. A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair. 3. Speeches should be between 7 and 10 minutes in length. 4. A microphone, table and easel will be provided. 5. The use of notes is permitted. However, the exces- sive use of notes may be counted against the contest- ant at the judge’s discretion. 6. During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county, and topic 7. Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their speech. 8. Anyone may ask questions of the contestant. 211 602 011 Public Speaking, Junior 211 602 012 Public Speaking, Intermediate 2016 ★ GRANT COUNTY FAIR ★ PAGE 65
