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( measured when lying flat), 24” deep( front to back), and 36” high. Club exhibits are limited in size to 60” wide, 24” deep and 36” high. The weight of the display cannot exceed 30 pounds. All content must be within the required dimensions.
Exhibits may include pictures, models, diagrams and actual articles if they qualify for the safety standards listed below. Drawings or photos which are an essential part of the display should be firmly attached to the board. Loose materials like soil, bark or sand must be displayed in closed containers. No books or notebooks will be accepted as part of the display. The display may include flyers, business cards, information sheets, etc. for public distribution. Enough should be provided to last throughout the entire fair.
The following materials will not be allowed on the display for safety reasons:
• Living organisms-plants or animals or dead parts of animals or plants
• Any liquids
• Aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases
• Glass
• Hazardous substances
• Sharp items
An Educational Display Exhibit Card( 000-01) must be attached to each exhibit. Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet( 000-02). Both areavailable from the county Extension Office or state 4-H website at: http:// oregon. 4h. oregonstate. edu / fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials
Club exhibits are to be entered under the club name but must include the names of all members and leaders. This may be on a separate paper attached to the back of the exhibit.
Each piece of an exhibit must have name, county and class number securely attached to it. All parts of the display should be attached to one another in some way to keep the exhibit together as a unit. Single posters may be displayed by hanging or stapling to the wall. All other displays should be free standing. All information contained in the exhibit must be able to be viewed by the public by looking at the display. Sources must be listed on the front of the display. Note: Fill in the blank in class number(_) with one of the following numbers. 1- Junior 2- Intermediate 3- Senior 4- Club
* Club( two or more members) Club exhibits must be entered under the club name. 214 100 00(_) Educational Display
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS( June) Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H Presentation Evaluation sheets 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 / fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials
General Information 1. 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations, illustrated talks, public speeches, and impromptu speeches. 2. Each county may enter up to three presentations in every class. 3. Members may have one entry in each division as long as the subject matter is different for each. 4. Members will be expected to use a microphone. 5. All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the conclusion of their presentation.
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 time 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: Juniors 3- 10 minutes; Intermediate / Senior 10- 15 minutes in length.
5. 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equipment 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equipment required except for a table, easel and microphone. If other special equipment is needed, contact the Extension office prior to fair. A computer and projector can be available with prior notice.
6. The use of notes is permitted. However, the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge’ s discretion.
7. During the presentation, contestants should introduce 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 contestant. 211 600 011 Demonstration, Individual, Junior 211 600 012 Demonstration, Individual, Intermediate 211 600 013 Demonstration, Individual, Senior
211 600 021 Demonstration, Team, Junior 211 600 022 Demonstration, Team, Intermediate 211 600 023 Demonstration, Team, Senior
211 601 011 Illustrated Talk, Individual, Junior 211 601 012 Illustrated Talk, Individual, Intermediate 211 601 013 Illustrated Talk, Individual, Senior
211 601 021 Illustrated Talk, Team, Junior 211 601 022 Illustrated Talk, Team, Intermediate 211 601 023 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: Juniors 3- 8 min. and Intermediate / Senior 7- 10 min. in length. 4. A microphone, table and easel will be provided. 5. The use of notes is permitted. However, the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge’ s discretion.
6. During the speech, contestants should introduce themselves by name, county, and topic.