2018 PROJECT & HOMEMAKING SHOW RULES

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1 2018 PROJECT & HOMEMAKING SHOW RULES

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3 CUERO STOCK SHOW PROJECT & HOMEMAKING SHOW February 27 - March 1, 2018 RULES AND CLASSES The PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Division of the Cuero Stock Show will be held February 27 - March 1, 2018 at the Friar Ag Center in Cuero. If you plan to have an entry or entries, please complete the entry form and mail or bring it to the DeWitt County Extension Office at 115 North Gonzales, Ste. E Cuero, Texas, along with the $10.00 Entry Fee. You may also take it to your FCCLA or Ag Science Teacher at school: NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. on FEBRUARY 15, 2018 The entry fee will be $15 after February 15 th. NO PASS, NO SHOW: If an exhibitor is academically ineligible to participate as determined by the school, that exhibitor and their project(s) are not eligible to participate in the Cuero PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show, regardless of UIL's ruling on extracurricular activities falling on school holidays. (Example: Spring Break) Prior to check-in day, exhibitor card(s) need to be picked up from the Extension Office, FFA or FCCLA Teacher. Please fill out exhibitor card(s) and attach to the top of your item. On the back of an index card, please write down any information that will help the judge understand the process you went through making your project. (Example: On this leather project I cut out the billfold pattern on a scrap of leather. I engraved the leaf designs with a hammer and punch. I stained the leather and laced up the edges with a needle and leather rope.) HOMEMAKING SHOW Each exhibitor can enter only one item in each food division - for example, you can only enter 1 pie, 1 cake, 1 cookie entry, 1 bread, 1 candy and 1 snack mix entry Preserved Foods - you can enter one in each class - for example, you could enter 1 pickle, 1 jam and 1 relish, etc. PROJECT SHOW You can enter as many classes as desired as long as there is only 1 entry per section. If a class has sections A, B, & C, you can enter all 3 sections, if desired.

4 RULES 1. Exhibitor must be a member of a DeWitt County FCCLA or FFA Chapter, FCS or Agriculture Class or a DeWitt 4-H Club member. 2. Entire entry must be the work of the individual and be a quality product. 3. A 4-H'er, FCCLA or FFA member can auction baked goods or crafts in only one PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show in DeWitt or an adjoining county. A winning recipe or craft item can be exhibited only one time by the individual who won with that particular item in the Cuero PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show (this ONLY pertains to Grand Champion items). 4. ALL Entries must have been made since March 1, 2017 Last year PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show date) 5. Ribbons will be awarded on items judged as blue, red or white. Disqualified items, as deemed by the judges and approved by the committee, will not receive a ribbon and WILL NOT BE SOLD. 6. Entries in the classes of each division will be placed according to a panel of judges. From the top placing entries, the grand and reserve winner from each division will be selected. 7. Sweepstakes Trophy A PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Division Sweepstakes Trophy will be awarded in the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior division participants who earn the most points in their division. The point system is based on the number of ribbons earned on the member s total entries. In case of a tie, the judges will select the recipient based on exhibits. 8. Best of Show Trophies will be given in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Division. The awards will be determined by special guest judges prior to the Judging. 9. Intended entry or entries must be checked on the enclosed entry form to be eligible to compete. Entry forms received after February15, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. will be accepted with a late entry fee of $15. However, late entries or entries not checked on the original entry form prior to check-in will not be eligible to qualify for Grand or Reserve Champion. 10. PROJECT Show entries may begin early check-in on Tuesday evening between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. This includes any items except Bake Show items. All PROJECT SHOW items not checked in early and all BAKE SHOW items must be checked in between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Friar Ag Center. Any entries brought to the Friar Ag Center after 9:30 a.m. check in on Wednesday, February 28 th will be accepted, but will not be able to compete for Grand or Reserve Champion. 11. Judging will be held Wednesday, February 28 th in the afternoon. The exhibits WILL NOT be open for public viewing until approximately 7:00 p.m. when the results are finalized. The Baked Items will then go on sale at this time. 12. All baked items and project show items must be removed between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 st. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE for EARLY Removal of BAKED ITEMS, at the discretion of the Committee. ITEMS NOT PICKED UP BY 9:00 P.M. WILL BE DISCARDED. If you cannot get there during this time, please make arrangements for someone to pick up your exhibit. 13. All Grand and Reserve Champion recipients of Baked Items and Project Show entries will have their picture taken for the newspaper at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1 st upstairs.

5 14. Exhibitor Cards will be provided for each entry. Please include the following information for food items on a recipe card or piece of paper typed or neatly written: Example: ON BACK of CARD/PAPER ON FRONT OF CARD/PAPER Name Write or Type Complete Recipe Grade of Baked Good. If item is a Pie Organization Recipe Name please attach Pie Crust recipe Tape this card/paper (recipe side up) on top of wrapped product. The entry will be penalized if this information is not included. The ages of the divisions are as follows: JUNIOR DIVISION INTERMEDIATE DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION 3 rd Grade thru 5 th Grade 6 th Grade thru 8 th Grade 9 th Grade thru 12 th Grade 15. The following method of submitting food entries should be observed: All entries should be placed on a flat surface, with the exception of pies, cookies and candy - which can be placed in a disposable pan or plate or can be placed in a gallon Z ip-loc bag. Use a piece of sturdy cardboard, the size of the product, covered with foil or material to make it attractive. Clear plastic or acrylic containers may be used so that viewing is clear from all sides. White Bakery Boxes WILL NO LONGER be allowed as it is hard to see the whole product. There will be no samples attached to the outside of the box/container, with the exception of the Snack Mix product. Bar Cookies must be cut, but other Baked Products must NOT BE CUT!! The product should be covered with clear plastic wrap or cover to keep the entry fresh and clean. Toothpicks with small marshmallows on top, stuck in the cake, will keep the plastic from touching the cake icing. Any food entries which contain box mixes will not be accepted (except of course in the mixes plus cake & cookie divisions). All pie entries must have a homemade pastry crust and recipe must be attached. Pies with purchased shells will not be judged. All foods must be baked products (except candy) and must not require refrigeration (THIS INCLUDES CREAM CHEESE ICINGS THAT ARE NOT COOKED and MERINGUE PIES). 16. Judges will award a Gold Ribbon to the top quality product in each Age Division of each SECTION. Gold Ribbons receive additional monies. The judges also have the discretion to disqualify an entry due to undesirable qualities and these items will not receive a ribbon and therefore will not sell. 17. Only Gold Ribbon and Reserve Champion products will receive premium money in the bake show. It will be mandatory that all food items will be for sale to the public with the exception of the Grand Champion food items, which will be auctioned at the end of the Livestock Auction on Friday night. If an exhibitor exhibits more than one Grand Champion item, they will be eligible to sell all of their Grand Champion products in the Auction on Friday night. The exhibitor will receive $ of auction money per item they sell. Any money received over this $ will go to the Cuero Livestock Show Building Fund. 18. Premium money will be given to the Grand and Reserve Project Show winners in each of the Classes and to the Preserved Food Division Grand and Reserve winners. The Project Show & Preserved Foods Division entries will not be sold to the public and must be taken home on Thursday evening. 19. Prices for the bake show items will be set by a committee appointed by the supervisor of the PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show. The exhibitor will receive money from the sale of baked items, less five (5) percent commission, which will go to the Cuero PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Show Fund.

6 BAKE SHOW CLASSES Bake Show items can be displayed in a Decorative but Simple Fashion". Paper doilies under item are allowed and encouraged, but items decorated elaborately in "Oversized" baskets, containers, and decorative plastic or glass dishes, etc. are not allowed and will have points deducted. The product must be able to be seen from all sides, ie. No Solid Boxes with Lids that prevent the item from being seen from the sides. White Bakery Boxes WILL NO LONGER be allowed as it is hard to see the whole product. Baked product containers should not be any larger than 2 inches around the finished product. This rule will be enforced because of limited space. Items are not judged on their display, but on taste and baked quality alone. These extra frills make it difficult for the judges to open and taste the product. ** NOT ALLOWED - UNCOOKED CREAM CHEESE ICING or MERINGUE PIES ** PIES Pies must be baked in 8" or 9" disposable pie plates and placed in an approved container. Pies must have a homemade pastry crust. Pie crust recipe must be included on a recipe card. Pies requiring refrigeration will not be accepted. Section: (1) Fruit (2) Pecan (3) Other CAKES Section: (1) Mixes Plus- basic cake mix to which a variety of extra ingredients are added (Not just plain or straight box mixes) Entries can be decorated, but will be judged on taste alone. (2) Homemade Cake or Cake with Fat or Butter- Layer or loaf and un-iced if suitable to cake. Pecans or coconut may be used in the icing. Entries can be decorated, but will be judged on taste alone. (3) Cupcakes - Can be homemade or mixes plus. The entry must include a minimum of 13 cupcakes. Entries can be decorated, but will be judged on taste alone. ** New This Year: Decorated Cakes will be in a Class of their own. Exhibitors may enter a cake in the Cakes Class AND the Decorated Cake Class. The Champion Decorated Cakes in each Age Division will receive a Best Decorated Cake Trophy ONLY. They are not eligible for Grand or Reserve Champion Cake that will be sold in the auction, but will be eligible for sale to the public. DECORATED CAKE A cake or grouping of cupcakes will be judged solely on decorations and will not be tasted. The decorations must be of your own creation and the cake can be made from a boxed cake mix. COOKIES Cookie must be baked and not in candy form. Entry must contain a minimum of 13 cookies in a display box or on a paper plate in a gallon zip-loc bag. One will be used for judges tasting. Section: (1) Shaped/Drop (2) Bar (3) Mixes Plus (contains a box mix)

7 BREAD PRODUCTS Entry must contain a minimum of 13 rolls or sweet rolls in box. One will be used for judges tasting. Item must be made from scratch or can include a mix as long as the recipe is not just a straight mix, it would then be a mixes plus. Section: (1) Yeast Breads or Rolls from scratch (2) Quick Breads -No Yeast (from scratch using baking powder and/or baking soda) (3) Sweet Rolls/Breads - With Yeast from scratch (4) Mixes Plus (contains a mix with or without Yeast) CANDY Entry must contain a minimum of 13 pieces of candy in a box or on paper plate in gallon zip-loc bag. One will be used for the judges' sample. Section: (1) Fudge (2) Divinity (3) Pralines (4) Other SNACK MIX Size should be a one gallon bag. Please also include a snack size bag of mix for judging. Section: (1) Salty (2) Sweet (3) Other PRESERVED FOOD PRODUCTS All products must be exhibited in standard type quart, pint or 1/2 pint canning jars. Standard canning jars are those with the brand name tempered on the side. Canned fruits and vegetables must be in quart or pint canning jars. Jams, jellies, preserves, and marmalades must be in pint or 1/2 pint canning jars. Jars must be clean, sealed, un-chipped, and have good, rust-free lids and rings. Mayonnaise, decorative, commercial pickles, or odd-shaped jars will not be acceptable. Entries must maintain their seal. Entries not meeting these standards will be disqualified by the department chairman before judging. Canned fruits and vegetables will be judged on appearance, color, pack and liquid. They will not be opened or tasted. Jars should not be covered with cloth or doilies over the lid. Pickles will be judged on color and consistency. Jellies, jams, preserves and marmalades will be judged on color, and consistency. Recipe must be included and attached to the jar along with the Exhibitor Card. Section: (1) Canned Fruits (tomatoes are a fruit) (2) Canned Vegetables (3) Pickles (Cucumbers) (4) Jams/Marmalades/Preserves (5) Jellies (6) Relishes (7) Pickled Vegetables (8) Salsa The preserved items will receive premiums for Grand and Reserve Champion recipients, but will not be for sale to the public. These products will be sent back home with Exhibitors on Thursday evening.

8 PROJECT SHOW CLASSES AND DESCRIPTIONS The Grand and Reserve winners in each of the Project Show Classes will receive premium money, but will not be for sale to the public. These projects will be sent back home with Exhibitors on Thursday evening. Class -Veterinary Science Section A - A project aimed at preparing and mounting the skeleton of a small animal Section B A series of preserved organs from one or more different animal species Section C A research project related to the Veterinary Science subject area. Class - Entomology (Boxed Insect Collections) Quantity A minimum of 25 total insects in four orders The entry must be a NEW PROJECT cannot have been entered and ADDED TO as in the past years shows. Accurate Identification - Correct common names are expected Correct Labeling All insect specimens should be accompanied by a label, listing collector's name, place and date of collection. Group related insects by order, and identify order with pinned label. Quality - Do not use broken insects Arrangement of Appendages - Hold legs and antennae in a natural position by pins on separate paper board mount until dry. Correct Pinning - Relate pin size to insect size. Specimens should be at uniform height, not tipped or askew. Do not pin caterpillars, grubs, mayflies, silverfish, fleas, aphids, scales, whiteflies, and other soft-bodied insects. Use vials with alcohol. Preservative A mothball on a pin or Paradichlo - benzene may distort Styrofoam in boxes. Boxes- A glass top display case is preferred. Odd-shaped boxes, cardboard boxes, and cigar boxes are not preferred but are acceptable if neat, attractive and similar. Class - Horticulture Section A - Exhibit showing growth cycle of plant using actual plants or seeds. (i.e., flowers, herbs, fruits, shrubs and garden vegetables). Items must be labeled explaining stages of the exhibit. Section B - A decorative plant exhibit with information about the plant and its care. (i.e., a potted plant containing one or more complimentary plants that could be used to decorate a home or office). Section C - Research project related to the Horticulture subject area.

9 Class - Woodworking A project for exhibit should be constructed entirely by the 4-H, FFA or FCCLA member. Dimensional accuracy and craftsmanship will be principal factors in judging exhibits. Projects must be accompanied by a copy of the plan from which the project was built. Projects may be submitted unfinished, if desired, but if finished, finish on the project must be limited to the use of stain, sealer, varnish, or wax. No PAINT is allowed! If item is painted then it will be placed in the Home Accessories Division. Oversized items will be left outside for judging and display. Section A Hand Tool Projects Project made EXCLUSIVELY with HAND TOOLS. Hand-held, electricallydriven tools such as drills, saws, and sanders ARE Power Tools and are not allowed to be used. Section B - Power Tool Projects Projects made using any type of power tool. Class Leather Craft Tooled or carved leather items of commercial value. May be made from pre-cut leather in a kit, but all tooling, carving, dying, lacing, and finishing must be done by the exhibitor. Directions need to be included on an index card alongside of the Exhibitor Card. Class - Home Accessories An item or items listed below for the home that are regarded as useful but not essential. An accessory may be functional or it may be decorative and serve merely to enhance appearance of the home. Macramé, Crochet, Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch, Candle-Wicking, Weaving, Latch Hook, Machine Sewing, Applique, Machine Embroidery, Clay, Pottery, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Glass Etching, Sand Pictures, Metal, Wood, Wreaths, Candles, Baskets and Carving. Section A Original Decorative Accessory Section B Original Functional Accessory Section C Non-Original Decorative Accessory Section D Non- Original Functional Accessory Class - Paintings and Drawings Includes Oil Paintings, W ater Color, Ink, Color Pencils, or Charcoal Drawings. Section A - Original (free hand drawing of an object or picture- include picture) Section B Non-Original (paint by number or kit)

10 Class Quilting Quilted item complete with stitching. Item can be one square or a complete item either machine quilted or stitched by hand by exhibitor. Section A - Hand Quilted (Completed item) Section B - Machine Quilted (Completed item) Section C - Hand Quilted (One Square) Section D - Machine Quilted (One Square) Class - Personal Accessories An item (or set of items) worn or carried that is functional and/or decorative and enhances the total appearance of the individual. i.e. -belts, embellished T-Shirts, jewelry Section A Construction Clothing Section B T-Shirts Section C Jewelry Section D Other Personal Accessories Class - Family Life Education This Educational Exhibit consists of educational information pertaining to the selected topic. It could be a display which includes artifacts, documents, photographs, samples, or models which depict the topic of the entry (maximum size is 2 feet x 2 feet). Section A - Genealogy (family tree, genealogy project) Section B - Children's Activities (toys, games, books, teaching aids) Section C - Craft or Costume from Ethnic Background (German, Scottish, French, Spanish, etc.) Class - Poster Art Program Posters must be of uniform dimensions. All posters must be designed on or affixed to standard weight poster board of 14" x 22" dimensions, horizontal or vertical. Poster Art may be any medium-- watercolor, crayon, ink, acrylic, charcoal, oils, collage - but not three-dimensional. Posters incorporating copy-right materials such as Peanuts will not be accepted. Theme titles may be shown on posters. Section A - Theme #1 -To promote 4-H, FFA or FCCLA Section B - Theme #2 - Open Class; create a poster and a theme to go with it.

11 Class - Health Education (examples are reports, posters & pamphlet displays) Section A Topics related to an individual's lifestyle and how it affects their health. Examples are: Importance Of Physical Fitness; Need For Immunizations; Smoking And Respiratory Problems; Alcohol Abuse; Drug Abuse; Proper Use Of Medicines; How Parts Of The Body Function; Tips On Keeping A Family Or Individual Medical Record: Importance Of Proper Brushing And Flossing Of Teeth. Section B Topics related to skills necessary for proper action in an emergency. Examples are: What To Do In Case Of A Slight Burn, A Bad Sunburn, Chemical Burn, Or An Electrical Burn; How To Help Someone Who Is Choking; How To Give To Give Mouth-To-Mouth Resuscitation; How To Help A Person Who Has Fallen; What To Do If You Come Upon An Accident On A Highway; How To Care For A Cut Or Abrasion To Avoid Infection; What To Do For A Snake Bite; First Aid Kit For The Home, Car Or Boat; What To Do For A Snake Bite; First Aid Kit For The Home, Car Or Boat; Steps To Take In Case Of Accidental Poisoning; Procedure To Follow In Case Of Flood, Tornado, Hurricane, Or Other Natural Disaster Section C Topics related to prevention or early detection of health problems Examples are: Signs Of Vision Problems In Young Children; Signs Of Heart Attack Or Stroke; Cancer's Seven Warning Signals; Importance Of Checking Blood Pressure; Signs Of Hearing Problems; Cancer Fighting Foods; Breaking A Bad Habit Or Developing A Good Habit Class - Welding Items can be painted or unfinished. Oversized items will be left outside of the building for judging and display. Section A Section B Practical - examples fence post driver and boot jack. Artistic - examples shelf with cut out design and gate sign with name. Class - Model Assembly Division Items have a Maximum Display size of 2ft. x 3 ft. Signs will be posted for observers to not touch or handle the items. The PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Committee cannot supervise the items at all times, so if there is a cover for your entry, please include it. If directions are available, please bring them with display as well. Section A Section B Section C Legos/Kinex Models Cars, Trucks, Airplanes, etc. Other Construction 3-D Puzzles, Assembled Dolls & Other Model Kits

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13 For Office Use Only Cuero Livestock Show PROJECT & HOMEMAKING Division Entry Form February 27 - March 1, 2018 Exhibitor ID: Return No Later than 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2018 Name: Address: Phone # Grade: School: 4-H Club: FCCLA/FCS Student: or Ag Class: (Please include your 4-H Club Name) (Please check one of these if not in 4-H) Junior: (3-5 Grade) Intermediate: (6-8 grade) Senior: (9-12 Grade) *************************************************************************** HOMEMAKING DIVISION Pies: Fruit Pecan Other OFFICE USE ONLY Entry Paid Date: Amt: $10 Fee on or before Feb. 15 th $15 Fee after Feb. 15 th (not eligible for Grand or Reserve prize) Cakes: Mixes Plus Homemade Cake or Cake with Fat or Butter Cup Cakes Decorated Cake: Cookies: Shaped/Drop Bar Mixes Plus Bread Products: Yeast Breads or Rolls Quick Breads (No Yeast) Sweet Breads (With Yeast) Mixes Plus Candy: Fudge Divinity Pralines Other Snack Mix: Salty Sweet Other Preserved Foods: Canned Fruits Canned Vegetables Jam/Marmalades/Preserves Jellies Pickles (Cucumbers) Pickled Vegetables Relish Salsa Sold Food Prices Pie Cake Cookies Bread Product Candy Snack Mix Total Food Prices - Less 5% Commission = + Reserve Champion Premium Money + Gold Ribbon(s) Premium Money $ Total Paid to Exhibitor Check #

14 For Office Use Only NAME: GRADE: DIVISION: Exhibitor ID: PROJECT SHOW Class VETERINARY SCIENCE Section A Section B Section C Class ENTOMOLOGY Class HORTICULTURE Section A Section B Section C Class WOODWORKING Section A Section B Class LEATHER CRAFT Class HOME ACCESSORIES Section A Section B _ Section C Section D Class PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS Section A Section B Class QUILTING Section A (Hand Complete) Section B (Machine Complete) Section C (Hand Square) Section D (Machine Square) Class PERSONAL ACCESSORIES Section A Section B Section C Section D Class FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION Section A Section B Section C Class POSTER ART PROGRAM Section A Section B Class HEALTH EDUCATION Section A Section B Section C Class WELDING Section A Section B Class MODEL ASSEMBLY Section A Section B Section C