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
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