1. Nassau County Opportunities

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Share the Fun Talent Show Categories include: – Instrumental – Vocal – Dance – Dramatic (skits, pantomimes, puppetry, etc.) Or a combination of the above Acts can be: – Presented by an individual or a group of up to 5 4- Hmembers Time Requirements: – 3-5 minutes

6. Poster Contest Themes include: – Healthy Lifestyles – Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) – Citizenship Classes: – Watercolor – Pen and Ink – Pencil – Marker – Crayon – Acrylic – Special Effects – Computer Enhanced

7. Photography Contest Classes include: – 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 1 st of last year will be accepted

8. Master Chef in Training 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 Food categories include: – Dairy – Vegetables – Fruit – Grains – Proteins Classes 1)Sweets 2)Breads 3)Finger foods

9. 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

10. 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 at least one week prior to the contest 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

11. Important Dates to Remember: You must pre-register for all county event categories by March 1 st March 6 th -submit all entries for Chef in Training contest between 8-10 AM March 7th-County Events Day in Callahan beginning at 9 AM April 25 th- District Events Day State Competition will occur during 4-H University (formerly known as 4-H Congress) in Gainesville the week of July 27-31 st for senior aged 4-H members

12. Any questions?