Transcript Nassau County Opportunities

Nassau County Opportunities
Which competition best suits you?
• Public Speaking (Speeches, Demonstrations or
Illustrated Talks)
• Share the Fun Talent Show
• Poster Contest
• Photography Contest
• Chef in Training Contest
• Chicken or Turkey BBQ Contest
Public Speaking
• Speeches
– Youth selects topic, but it must relate to 4-H in
some way
– The judges will not ask you questions
– The top two competitors in each age division
advance to district competition
– Time requirements:
• Juniors and Intermediates 3-7 minutes
• Seniors 5-7 minutes
• Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks
– These are different than speeches because visuals are
used such as posters, props or a Power Point
presentation
– The judges may ask youth questions
– This presentation must relate to 4-H in some way
– No live animals may be used or product brands
– Demonstrations may be completed by a 2 person
team
– Every blue ribbon presentation may advance to
District Events
– Time requirements:
• Juniors and Intermediates 3-12 minutes
• Seniors 5-12 minutes
Share the Fun Talent Show
• Acts can be:
– Presented by an individual or a group of up to 5
4-Hmembers
– Instrumental
– Vocal
– Dance
– Dramatic (skits, pantomimes, puppetry, etc.)
• Or a combination of the above
• Time Requirements:
– 3-5 minutes
Poster Contest
• Themes include:
– Healthy Lifestyles
– Science, Engineering and Technology (SET)
– Citizenship
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Watercolor
Pen and Ink
Pencil
Marker
Crayon
Acrylic
Special Effects
Computer Enhanced
Photography Contest
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People
Animals
Plants/Flora
Scenic
Architectural elements
Still life
Hat tricks and Magic
Photo story
Black and white
4-H theme
• You may submit up to 5 entries in separate classes (all
electronic)
• Only photos taken since June 1st of last year will be
accepted
Master Chef in Training
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Only cloverbud and junior aged youth can use box mixes
Each youth may have a maximum of two entries
When food is dropped off for judging the day before county events, you must also
submit a 3x4 index card with the name and age of youth, the food group and
category on one side and recipe on the other side
Judges will take taste, appearance and overall display into account
In the event of a tie, nutrition and complexity of recipe will be taken into account
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Dairy
Vegetables
Fruit
Grains
Proteins
Classes
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Sweets
Breads
Finger foods
Chicken or Turkey BBQ Contest
• Youth are scored on barbecue skills, sensory
evaluation and presentation
• Each youth will have 3 hours to prepare two
1 ¼ to 1 ½ pound chicken/turkey halves
provided by 4-H agents
• Youth must provide their own grill and any
other utensils and supplies necessary
• Meat may not be injected or marinated
Parental Responsibility
• Assist youth in seeking information and
following correct rules
• Help youth by timing their presentation/act
• Be an encourager
• Pre-register youth with the Extension Service
• On the day of competition, no parents will be
allowed to assist with set up and the audience
will not be allowed to ask questions while
judging is occurring
Important Dates to Remember:
• You must pre-register for all county event categories by
March 1st
• March 7th-submit all entries for Chef in Training contest
between 8-10 AM
• March 8th-County Events Day at Nassau County
Extension Office in Callahan beginning at 9 AM
• April 26th- District Events Day at Jenkins Middle School
in Putnam County
• State Competition will occur during 4-H University
(formerly known as 4-H Congress) in Gainesville the
week of July 28-August 1st for senior aged 4-H
members
Any questions?