2016 Fulton County 4-H General Projects Non-Walking July 9-16,

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1 2016 Fulton County 4-H General Projects Non-Walking July 9-16,

2 GENERAL PROJECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS: Extension & Council Contacts Page... 3 Project Judging Calendar... 4 Fair Week Schedule & Responsibilities... 6 Achievement Record Hints... 9 Indiana 4-H Policy Fulton County General Rules Community Building Exhibit Rules Poster Hints Grievance/Appeals Fraud/Deception Volunteer Information 4-H Council, Local Club Information Department Head Information List of Clubs, Leaders and meeting info Department Head Listing Advisory Committees Community Building Projects and Guidelines Achievement Record Books Aerospace Aquatic Science Arts and Crafts Listing Baked With A Mix Bicycle Books (Reading Literacy) Bottle Rockets Cake Decorating Cat Poster Child Development Clowning Collections Consumer Clothing Creative Writing Crops Do Your Own Thing Dog Poster Electric Entomology Farm Toy Scene Fashion Revue Floriculture Foods Forestry Garden Genealogy Geology Gift Wrap Health Home Environment Horseman without Horses Junior Leadership Lab Animals Micro-Mini Tractor Pulling Model Railroad Our American Heritage Personality Photography Poultry Science Poster Project Interact (Demonstration) Rabbit Poster Recycling Scarecrow Scrapbooking Sewing Shooting Sports Small Engine Sports (Physical) Sport Fishing Tractor-Ag & Lawn and Garden Tractor Poster Travelogue Veterinary Science Weather and Climate Wildlife Woodworking

3 PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Fulton County 1009 W 3 rd Street Rochester, IN Office hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Phone: (574) Fax: ( EXTENSION EDUCATORS Mark Kepler County Extension Director Agriculture & Natural Resources mkepler@purdue.edu Megihann Leininger Health & Human Sciences mleinin@purdue.edu ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Kathy Christman 4-H Secretary chris101@purdue.edu P. Darlene Drudge Office Manager, ANR & HHS Secretary pdrudge@purdue.edu It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution. FULTON COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM Rules and guidelines listed for the 4-H program have been approved by the Fulton County 4-H Council. Any recommended changes must be approved by the Fulton County 4-H Council. FULTON COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL, INC. The purpose of the Fulton County 4-H Council is to help plan and implement a 4-H program that is consistent with the mission of Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. The program should offer a variety of high-quality 4-H youth educational opportunities, be adequately supported, and be in line with the developmental needs of young people H Council Executive Members Richard Rock, President Ron Clauson, Vice President Steve Whistler, Treasurer Raeann Reichard, Asst. Treasurer Jeannie Rock, Secretary Allison Earp, Asst. Secretary 3

4 TUESDAY, JULY 5-5:00--7:45 p.m. BAKED WITH A MIX BOOKS CAT POSTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLOWNING DOG POSTER ENTOMOLOGY FOOD PRESERVATION FOODS FORESTRY GEOLOGY HEALTH HORSEMAN WITHOUT HORSES PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY POULTRY POSTER RABBIT POSTER SEWING SHOOTING SPORTS SMALL ENGINES SPORTS SPORTFISHING TRACTOR POSTER TRAVELOGUE VET SCIENCE WEATHER WILDLIFE 2016 COMMUNITY BUILDING JUDGING ALL PROJECTS STAY IN THE BUILDING AFTER JUDGING. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6-5:00--7:45 p.m. ARTS & CRAFTS: CONSTRUCTION MODELS (LEGOS) FINE ARTS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS (Christmas tree Ornaments and Decorate for a Holiday) MODELS NEEDLE CRAFTS OTHER CRAFTS (Basic, Latch Hook, Other and Wearable) CAKE DECORATING COLLECTIONS DO YOUR OWN THING FARM TOY & CONSTRUCTION TOY SCENE GIFT WRAPPING HOME ENVIRONMENT MODEL RAILROADING RECYCLING SCRAPBOOK WOODWORKING Record Books and Record of Achievement Cards Record Sheets for each project will be turned in to be graded when project is entered for judging. "My Record of Achievement Cards" are to be filled out completely and turned in to the Fulton County Extension Office by Saturday of the fair. Anyone earning State Fair Points will be responsible for submitting updated information to the Fulton County Extension Office by September 1 st. ***FAILURE TO DO EITHER OF THESE WILL RESULT IN 4- HERS FORFEITING ANY AND ALL COMPLETION AND ACHIEVEMENT POINTS FOR THAT YEAR. See pages 9 & 10 for sample of how to fill out sheet Community Building Exhibit Displays are to be no larger than 2' x 3' x 3' (outside dimensions) unless specified differently in project manual. If your project is larger than this size or very valuable, you may bring it to Project judging along with a poster or notebook describing how and what you made. The poster or notebook will be on display during fair week and be considered your exhibit. NOTE TIME VARIATION FOR THESE TWO PROJECTS: OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE 5-7 PM MICRO MINI TRACTOR PULLING 6:00 PM See page 17 of the Project Guide for more tips about poster display 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 4

5 THURSDAY - JULY 7 8:30--9:00 a.m. Project Check-in 9:00 a.m. Judging begins ACHIEVEMENT RECORD BOOK CREATIVE WRITING GENEALOGY CONSUMER CLOTHING NOTEBOOKS (include descriptions of outfit.) 12:30 p.m. Check In for Modeling 1:00 p.m. Judging Begins CONSUMER CLOTHING (MODELING OF OUTFITS) & FASHION REVUE JUDGING Location: TBA FASHION REVUE AND CONSUMER CLOTHING Following Fashion Revue, those garments that were modeled are to be turned in at the 4-H/Community Center Building for exhibit. Consumer Clothing garments may be on display during fair week along with the notebooks. FRIDAY JULY 8 8:30--9:00 a.m. Project Check-in 9:00 a.m. Judging begins ELECTRIC SATURDAY, JULY 9 9:00-11:45 a.m. Check-in and Open Judging: AEROSPACE and BOTTLE ROCKETS CROPS - Corn, Hay, Silage, Soybeans, and Wheat MINI 4-H NON-WALKING EXHIBITS FLORICULTURE GARDEN SCARECROW 9:00 a.m.--12:00 NOON Project check-in Only 12:30 p.m. Judging AQUATIC SCIENCE LAB ANIMALS 10:00 a.m. 4-H Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Zero Turn Tractor County Contest FRIDAY, JULY 15 10:00 a.m. AEROSPACE LAUNCH BOTTLE ROCKET LAUNCH THE EMBLEM A Four Leaf Clover With The Letter "H" On Each Leaflet Means the Developing Of Head, Heart, Hands and Health. THE 4-H CLUB MOTTO "To Make the Best Better" THE PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY AND MY WORLD General Project Summary Guide Page 5

6 2016 FULTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FAIR 4-H ACTIVITIES AND SHOWS THURSDAY - JULY 7 12:30 p.m. Fashion Revue Registration 1:00 p.m. Fashion Revue Judging 6:00 p.m. Dog Agility Competition--Jud Hudkins Arena FRIDAY - JULY 8 6:00 p.m. Cat Show and Mini 4-H Cat Show, Everett Smith Building SATURDAY - JULY 9 8:00 a.m. Dog Obedience Show & Showmanship--Jud Hudkins Arena 9:00 a.m.--11:45 a.m. CHECK IN and JUDGING: Aerospace, Bottle Rockets, Garden, Floriculture, Crops, Scarecrow & Mini 4-H Projects 9:00 a.m.--12:00 Noon CHECK IN ONLY: Lab Animals and Aquatic Science 10:00 a.m. 4-H Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Zero Turn Tractor County Contest 12:30 p.m. Aquatic Science and Lab Animal Project Judging--4-H/Community Center Building 1:00 p.m. 4-H & Mini 4-H Bicycle Contest--west of Everett Smith Building 7:00 p.m.--10:00 p.m. Swine Check-in 4-H Community Center Building Hours: Sunday, 4:00--9:00 p.m.; Monday--Friday, 10:00 a.m.--9:00 p.m. SUNDAY - JULY 10 11:00 a.m.--2:00 p.m. Dairy and Beef Check-In and Weigh-In 1:00--6:00 p.m. Horse and Pony Check-In 2:00--4:00 p.m. Sheep Check-In and Weigh-In 2:00--6:00 p.m. Poultry Check-In 4:00--5:00 p.m. All Goats Check in, Dairy, Boer, Pygmy, and Market Goats check-in and weigh-in 4:00--9:00 p.m. 4-H/Community Center Building Open to Public MONDAY JULY 11 7:00--10:00 a.m. Rabbit Check-in 8:30 a.m. Horse & Pony Showmanship & Halter Classes--followed by Trail Class 9:00 a.m. 4-H Pigeon Show, 4-H & Mini Poultry Show and Showmanship--Equestrian Center Indoor Arena 9:00 a.m. Mini 4-H Dairy Check-In--Jud Hudkins Arena 9:30 a.m. Dairy Show & Mini 4-H Dairy Show 12:30 p.m. Mini 4-H Lamb Show 1:00 p.m. Sheep Show 6:30 p.m. Horse and Pony Equitation Classes TUESDAY JULY 12 8:00 a.m. Mini 4-H Rabbit Check-in and Show--Rabbit Barn 8:30 a.m. Rabbit Show--Rabbit Barn 12:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Show (Includes Dairy Beef, Feeder Calves and Mini 4-H) 4:00 p.m. Horse and Pony Classes--Western Performance 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 6

7 WEDNESDAY JULY 13 8:00 a.m. Swine Show and Mini 4-H Swine Show (Mini 4-H Class will be first class after lunch break) 3:00 p.m. 4-H Project Interact 5:00 p.m. Mini 4-H Horse and Pony Show--check-in beginning at 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Horse and Pony Fun Show THURSDAY JULY 14 8:30 a.m. 4-H & Mini 4-H Goat Show--Boer, Dairy, Market and Pygmy Goat Classes--Hudkins Arena 1:30 p.m. 4-H Round Robin Contest--Jud Hudkins Arena 6:00 p.m. Horse and Pony Fun Show--Contesting Classes 10:00 p.m. Release 4-H Livestock Exhibits not in sale (except Horse and Pony) FRIDAY JULY 15 6:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Release Horse & Pony exhibits 10:00 a.m. Aerospace & Bottle Rocket Launch 4:00 p.m. Livestock Auction--Jud Hudkins Arena SALE ORDER: Poultry, Milk, Beef, Rabbits, Sheep, Goats, Swine 6:00 p.m. Grand Champions Spotlight Sale--Jud Hudkins Arena SATURDAY JULY 16 9:00-11:00 a.m. Release 4-H exhibits from Community Building 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 7

8 4-H FAIR WEEK CLEAN-UP RESPONSIBILITIES Areas to be covered for paper and trash pick-up are: everything beginning at the north side of the Everett Smith Building and the 4-H/Community Center Building and going north to the Rabbit Barn. This includes: areas around the livestock barns (not inside of barns), the Hudkins Arena and bleachers, the Commercial building, but excluding the eating stands and midway. Trash bags will be available in the kitchen of the 4-H/Community Center Building. Each club should have four or more members to assist with this activity. Please complete this responsibility between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. on the day or days assigned. (You may need to wait a few minutes until the activity in the Show Arena is finished.) MONDAY Aubbee Gamblers and Burton Busy Bees TUESDAY Liberty Leaders, Wayne Wide Awake and Trophy Finders WEDNESDAY Newcastle Nifties and Fulton County Bullseyes THURSDAY Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters and Rochester Ag Club FRIDAY Henry Hardy Farmers and Richland Clodhoppers Never Give Up ALL WEEK RESPONSIBILITY: Equestrian Center (Horse and Pony Barn and Show Arena): Fulton County Horse and Pony Club Poultry Barn and Goat Barn: Poultry and Goat Members Rabbit Barn: Fulton County Hoppers Model Railroad Building--(South, East and North sides): Model Railroad 4-H Club 4-H Community Building and Everett Smith Building: Cat s Meow 4-H Club Activity Center: Reiter Busy Workers and Liberty Voyagers Each 4-H Member and Club is expected to do their part General Project Summary Guide Page 8

9 Example There is no right or wrong answer on this form. The more information that you can provide, the more it will help you to complete applications and scholarships later and will provide the Fulton County Extension Office with information about your 4-H activities. 4-H 620 My Record of 4-H Achievement (To be kept in your Record Book) Name Mary 4-H Member Date of Birth January 1, 2000 Month Day Year Address 123 Clover Drive Telephone (574) Rochester Town Zip Club Fulton County Hoppers Township Rochester Boy or Girl Girl Parent or Guardian s Name John and Cindy Member Div./ Number of Garments Exhibits Record Year Project Lev. Dishes, Articles, Animals Exhibit Placing Grade 2012 Garden I Grew 17 varieties vegetables in a 100 x 75 garden 1 plate green beans County Blue State Red S 2012 Sheep 2 Raised and cared for 2 ewes and 3 market lambs 1 Ewe 1 Market lamb County: 3rd 1 st S 2012 Collections 1 Collected and inventoried pencil collection 25 pencils in display box County Blue, RCH S 2013 Foods 2 Baked 10 batches of muffins Set table 5 times 2013 Garden 2 Grew 16 varieties vegetables in a 100 x 75 garden 6 Muffins County: Blue Champion State: Merit 3 plate collection County Blue State Blue S S Collections Collected and inventoried pencil collection 35 pencils in display box County Blue S 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 9

10 Achievement Record Sample continued Year Meetings Attended Committee Work 2013 Local 7 County 8 Offices Held Activities Participated In Refreshments Secretary Sheep Showmanship Workshops Attended Sheep Grooming and Fitting Judging Events Community Building Career Development Event 2014 Local 6 County 6 Refreshments Leaf Raking Planning Health and Safety Officers Training Garden Workshop Year Public Speaking/ Demonstrations Community Service 4-H Promotion Trips Attended Awards Received Field Trips, Tours Mass Media 2013 How to transplant a tomato Helped paint buildings at city park. Presentation at school about 4-H 4-H Camp 1 st Year Pin Weather Station 2014 Watering Transplants Helped rake leaves for senior citizens. 4-H Recruitment Fair 4-H Camp 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 10

11 INDIANA 4-H POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Indiana 4-H Program Philosophy and Expectations The Indiana 4-H program serves the youth of Indiana by providing a strong educational youth development program. This program delivers educational experiences in a variety of settings. Caring, capable, and contributing adults assist in the 4-H program as models for young people. The rich heritage of the 4-H Program is one to be valued and passed along to future generations. The Indiana 4-H Youth Policy and Procedures Book sets out certain standards and guidelines to be used to assure that 4- H is a positive youth development program. County 4-H policy is guided by the Fulton County 4-H Council as provided by the County Extension Board. Legal authority for the 4-H Program rests with the Director of Cooperative Extension Service at Purdue University. No county 4-H policy may conflict with state 4-H policy or with federal guidelines and requirements. Deadlines for county and state participation should be carefully constructed so as to encourage rather than to discourage participation. Such deadlines should be well-published. Members not complying with established and published dates and deadlines for exhibition may be denied the opportunity to exhibit. It is the policy of 4-H to be an inclusive organization. No county policy or practice should be used to arbitrarily exclude youth from either membership or participation. Youth should participate in 4-H Youth Development opportunities at levels and times that best suit the youth s development and support family involvement. 4-H Club Membership Youth may become 4-H members when they enter the third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Exceptions: (1) Youth who enroll in grade three and are advanced academically (thus graduating early) may continue a total of 10 years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years. (2) Those youth who are academically advanced and skip 3 rd grade, may begin the program as a 4 th grader and may continue for a total of 10 years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years. (3) Those youth who enroll in grade three and are retained a grade in public school may continue to progress through the 4-H Program by adding subsequent years of participation, but MAY NOT exceed 10 years of participation. For example, if a member is retained one year in public school, their final year of 4-H membership would conclude the summer following their junior year of high school. (4) Those youth who entered the program in 3 rd grade and for one reason or another leave formal education prior to the completion of 12 th grade may continue for a total of 10 years ONLY if the enrollment occurs in consecutive years. NOTE: 10 years of membership in the 4-H Youth Development is an opportunity --- not an entitlement. Those youth who do not enroll as 3 rd grade students or meet the exceptions above, conclude their involvement with the program during the summer immediately following the completion of their senior year in high school. Opportunities in the 4-H program are available to all Indiana youth as defined regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or disability. Married young men and women of 4-H age may participate in any of the 4-H projects and activities. However, married persons must participate by the same terms and conditions and/or guidelines as unmarried participants. Membership in 4-H is gained by annually enrolling through a Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Office located in each of Indiana s 92 counties. The 4-H club year usually extends from one annual 4-H exhibit to the next. Enrollment is an annual process attained by completing the appropriate county 4-H enrollment form. Enrollment is between October 1 and January General Project Summary Guide Page 11

12 Residence: Indiana youth typically enroll in 4-H Youth Development programs in the county or state in which they reside. However, individuals living in one county may join 4-H in another county. There may be educational or social reasons for an individual joining 4-H in a different county than that of their primary residence. During a single calendar year, a 4-H member enrolled in a given project is expected to enroll and exhibit that project only in one county of enrollment. In the event that a project is not offered in the county of primary 4-H enrollment, a 4-H member may enroll in that specific project in a different county. Approval of this special exception rests with the Fulton County 4-H Council and/or Extension Board of the receiving county. Participation in 4-H related activities and events (i.e. judging, share-the-fun, Fashion Revue) must be in the county of primary 4-H enrollment. The above policy is not intended to provide an escape mechanism for 4-H members and families who are unwilling to follow the terms and/or conditions in their current county of 4-H membership. Decisions regarding 4-H membership in a non-resident county (a county you do not live in), rest with the County 4-H Council and/or the Extension Board in the receiving county. Note: In a statement from our federal partner in Washington, DC, the following statement appears: Anytime there are procedures for exclusion of individuals from events which use the 4-H name there are potential challenges to enforcement of exclusions. The challenges have a substantial potential to prevail and frequently result in negative publicity for the organization. Therefore, before choosing policy of exclusion it is wise to evaluate the exclusion being considered, to be sure there is an overwhelming educationally based need for the exclusion. Extension employees and volunteers are obligated to eliminate (and should not create) any practices that limit, deprive, or tend to deprive any youth of opportunities for membership and/or participation in the Indiana 4-H program. Behavioral Criteria for 4-H Events and Activities To 4-H members, volunteers, parents and the public: When attending, participating or acting on behalf of the 4-H program, all persons are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with accepted standards of social behavior, to respect the rights of others, and to refrain from any conduct which may be injurious to the 4-H program. The following actions constitute misconduct for which persons may be subject to disciplinary penalties and/or dismissal from the program: (a) Dishonesty in connection with any 4-H activity by cheating or knowingly furnishing false information. (b) Alteration or unauthorized use of 4-H records. (c) Obstruction or disruption of any 4-H activity or aiding and encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. (d) Failure to comply or aiding or encouraging other persons not to comply with specific terms and conditions of a given project, contest or activity. (e) Failure to comply with directions of 4-H officials acting in the proper performance of their duties. (f) Inhumane treatment of 4-H animal projects. There are many opportunities for 4-H members, volunteers, parents and the public to participate in 4-H events and activities. When involved in such experiences, members, volunteers, parents, and the public are expected to follow all rules and regulations as outlined by those responsible for the specific program or activity. In all such 4-H activities, the following constitute violation of behavioral expectations: 1) Possession or use of fire crackers, gun powder, firearms, chemicals or other materials that can be used to create an explosive mixture. 2) Misuse of fire equipment or sounding a false fire alarm. 3) Having a guest of the opposite sex in your sleeping quarters. 4) Physical or verbal abuse of any person or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. 5) Theft of or malicious damage to property. 6) Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco and tobacco-like products, or other dangerous substances General Project Summary Guide Page 12

13 7) Lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior. 8) Unauthorized entry, use or occupancy of any facility 9) Any conduct which threatens or interferes with maintenance of appropriate order and discipline or invades the rights of others. When violations occur at out-of-county, district, area, and/or state and/or national 4-H events, the following procedures will be followed. (a) The parents/legal guardians will be contacted to arrange transportation home for the violator(s) and (b) The local extension educator will be notified. Guidelines for Exhibition and Completion: Exhibition: Exhibition of 4-H projects in local, county or state exhibits/fairs is voluntary on the part of the exhibitor. The exhibition of 4-H projects provides 4-H members an opportunity to display their 4-H projects, enter into competition and participate in an educational/social environment with peers. With exhibition also comes the responsibility for abiding by all the terms and conditions pertaining to the respective 4-H project. Completion: The completion of a 4-H project must not be misinterpreted as exhibition of said project at a local, county, or state fair. 4-H members are considered completed in their project work for that year when they have (1) completed an official 4-H member enrollment form prior to the established and published date for enrolling; (2) turned in a completed 4-H project record sheet prior to the established and published date; and (3) had an officially recognized 4-H leader/extension educator verify the existence of the completed project or activity. Exhibiting in local, county, and state exhibits/fairs is not required for project completion, as it does not necessarily relate directly to content and skills learned in the development of the 4-H project, project exhibition is encouraged as a continuation of the educational experience. Completion Explanation: One of the lessons we learn from 4-H is responsibility. When signing up to take a project, you are making a commitment to finish the task and therefore are showing responsibility for that commitment. Project completion can be accomplished in one of two ways (as described above) General Project Summary Guide Page 13

14 FULTON COUNTY GENERAL 4-H RULES Read carefully! Some rules have been updated! 1. The Fulton County enrollment period is from October 1--January 15. The general enrollment form deadline for all 4- H & Mini 4-H members is January 15. The $15.00 Program Fee for each 4-H member (with a maximum of $45.00 per family) must be received by January 15 before enrollment is considered complete. Any 4-H member who submits a general enrollment form after May 15 will forfeit all premiums and points for the 4-H year. Livestock exhibitors will not be eligible to participate in the livestock auction. General project exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon and their entries will not be eligible to compete at the Indiana State Fair. Please see 4-H LIVESTOCK AND ANIMAL PROJECTS GENERAL RULES for livestock enrollment form policy. 2. All 4-H members and their parents are responsible for the individual enrollment form. This includes all projects signed up for and any and all changes to the enrollment form with a drop/add form H members can only exhibit the project or projects in which they are properly enrolled. 4-H members must come in to the Extension Office or log on to their online enrollment account by May 15 st to drop or add 4-H projects. 4. A Fulton County 4-H member must join one (1) 4-H club to exhibit in any 4-H project. 5. All general project exhibits will be judged in advance of the Fulton County Community Fair. Each 4-H member should try to be present when his/her exhibit is judged. 6. All exhibits will be required to be in place at the time designated. Exhibits will be lowered one placing if not in place when the project judging begins. Participation ribbons shall be awarded when projects are entered for judging after the project judge has left the judging site. 7. All exhibits must be prepared during the current 4-H club year which is from October 1 September 30 of the current year. 8. Rules and regulations of particular exhibits are to be followed. These will be found under the 4-H project listing in the Project Summary Guide. 9. Record sheets and projects that require activities out of a project manual as part of the exhibit requirements (as indicated in the specific project rules) must be checked in with all projects at judging. After check-in is complete, the 4-Her is to take their Record Sheet and put it in their green folder. If a record sheet or a required manual are not with a project when it is checked in, it will automatically be dropped 1 placing. 10. For every project a 4-H record sheet is required and a My Record of 4-H Achievement form are to be turned in, by 12:00 p.m. the last Saturday of the county fair. a. Completion of activities in project books for general projects is highly recommended but not required. The exception to this is for projects that require activities in the manual for State Fair. b. For animal projects, manuals must be completed and submitted to the species committee within 24 hours of check-in in order to show your animal at the county fair. 11. All Non-Auction Animal Projects and General Projects Enrollment forms must be postmarked by or submitted to the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Office by published deadlines. 4-H non-auction animal exhibitors and general project exhibitors who fail to submit required enrollment forms by the appropriate deadline will forfeit all premiums and points for that project, will not be eligible for Grade or Reserve Grand placing, or be able to exhibit these projects at the Indiana State Fair (per State Fair rules). 12. The My Record of 4-H Achievement form must be turned in for a 4-H member to receive achievement points. Overnight Stay at Fairgrounds 4-H members are not allowed to stay overnight at the fairgrounds unless accompanied by his/her parent or legal guardian. The time associated with overnight is that time when the fair shuts down for the evening or by midnight until early morning feeding of animals (early morning is normally construed as morning light in our summer season.) Dogs Dogs are not allowed on the Fulton County 4-H Fairgrounds during County Fair week. Exceptions: Service Dogs (Seeing Eye dogs, etc.) and dogs enrolled in the 4-H Dog Obedience project on Show day. Parking During Fair week, there is no parking allowed on the east side of Third Street after 4:00 p.m. (The area inside the fence around the barns and buildings.) Parking is allowed in the parking lot on the west side of Third Street. Alcohol There will be no alcohol on the grounds for any 4-H event General Project Summary Guide Page 14

15 FULTON COUNTY 4-H COMMUNITY BUILDING GENERAL EXHIBIT RULES 1. 4-H project manuals and requirements are designed to coordinate with a member s grade level in school. If you are entering 4-H for the first time or rejoining or if you are enrolling in a new community building project for the first time, it is strongly recommended that you enroll in your current grade level. In the case of some community building projects where skills are acquired in earlier divisions, a 4-Her may drop down 1 or 2 grade levels lower than their current grade. (Example: If an 8 th grader selects Entomology for the first time, rather than collecting 60 insects, they could choose the 6 th grade level in which they collect 40 insects.) In poster, notebook or creative type exhibits*, a 4-H member needs to be with their current grade level group. Exceptions to this clause may be presented by written note (signed by the 4-H member) to the Project Leader of that project for approval. 2. *Poster, notebook or creative type projects include but are not limited to: Achievement Record Book, Aerospace, Arts and Crafts, Animal Posters, all other posters, Bottle Rockets, Child Development, Collections, Consumer Clothing, Farm Toy Scene, Photography, etc. 3. Grade level determines the Division/Level in the following projects: Aerospace, Cat Poster, Consumer Clothing, Dog Poster, Health, Personality, Photography, Poultry Poster, Rabbit Poster, Shooting Sports, Small Engines, Soil & Water, Sport Fishing, Tractor Poster and Vet. Science. 4. All poster exhibits are to be 22" x 28," mounted on a firm backing and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material and be displayed horizontally. Matte board is acceptable as poster board but needs additional stiff backing. Any exhibit in violation will automatically receive one lower grade ribbon. For example, if the judge gives a blue ribbon, the project will receive a red ribbon. Displays are to be no larger than 2'x3'x3' (outside dimensions) unless specified differently in project manual. 5. It is now a requirement that all posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. 6. The 4-H exhibit tag must be placed in the lower right hand corner of the poster. If it is not in the correct place, points will be deducted at the discretion of the judge. 7. All exhibits that may become soiled should be covered with clear plastic; especially Sewing, some Arts and Crafts exhibits, and Home Environment items, etc. 8. No exhibits may be changed by anyone (either changing to a different category or altering of the exhibit itself) following their judging or entry at the county fair. 9. No boy or girl can exhibit more than one division in non-livestock 4-H projects. 10. A division once exhibited cannot be repeated in non-livestock projects. 11. Attendance of 4-H members is not required at project prejudging. 12. The Community Building Committee will consider dropping projects with less than 3 in project for 3 years. Community Building Exhibit Displays are to be no larger than 2 x 3 x 3 (outside dimensions) unless specified differently in the project manual. If your project is larger than this size or very valuable, you may bring it to Project judging along with a poster or notebook describing how and what you made. The notebook or poster will be on display during fair week and be considered your exhibit. 13. General project check-out will be on Saturday, July 16 from 9:00--11:00 a.m.. Exhibits may not be taken prior to release except through special written permission from the 4-H Extension Educator. a. Animal Release and Project Policy b. An animal or animals may be released prior to the official release time due to health and/or safety issues/concerns at the discretion of that project s Department Head or Assistant General Project Summary Guide Page 15

16 c. It is recommended that the Department Head communicate the situation to his/her committee members prior to releasing the animal or animals AND notify the Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development after the decision has been made. d. If there is a need to have early dismissal of multiple animals from a barn or department (i.e. weather, disaster, etc.) a committee will meet and discuss the situation and make the final decision. The committee includes: Fulton County 4-H Council President and Vice President, Fulton County 4-H Fair Association Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, All Animal Department Heads and Extension Educators for 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture Natural Resources. Any member may delegate a proxy if needed. e. Violators of the above policies will lose their project points for that project for that year that go toward the Fall Achievement Award. f. Community Building projects that leave exhibition early without the Community Building Department Head approval will also lose their project points for that project for that year. 14. Failure to follow the general rules could result in an incomplete exhibit grade. 15. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. and Purdue Cooperative Extension Service accepts no responsibility for damages to or loss of 4-H projects while projects are in their care, custody, or control. 16. Transportation of non-animal 4-H projects to and from the Indiana State Fair may be provided by Purdue Extension 4-H staff or volunteers. A 4-H member has the right to transport his/her project(s) to and from the Indiana State Fair or to elect not to exhibit at the State Fair. If you choose not to exhibit a selected project at the Indiana State Fair, you must notify the Extension Office by July 19th. If a 4-H member chooses not to exhibit a project at the State Fair, the Extension Office will notify the 4-H member who exhibited the reserve champion project. 17. Before the 4-H Council implements a rule change, the committee(s) with responsibility for the project area(s) affected by the rule must be notified and consulted before any change is made H Project levels equal the following grade levels: Division 1 3 rd Grade Division 3 5 th Grade Division 5 7 th Grade Division 7 9 th Grade Division 9 11 th Grade Projects with 3 levels Level 1 or A grades 3-5 Level 2 or B grades 6-8 Level 3 or C grades 9-12 Projects with 4 levels Level A or 1 grades 3 & 4 Level B or 2 grades 5 & 6 Level C or 3 grades 7 9 Level D or 4 grades Division 2-4 th Grade Division 4-6 th Grade Division 6 8 th Grade Division 8 10 th Grade Division th Grade Projects with 5 levels Level 1 or A grade 3 Level 2 or B grade 4 Level 3 or C grade 5 Level 4 or D grade 6 Level 5 or E grades 7 12 Beginner grades 3-5 Intermediate grades 6-8 Advanced grades 9-12 Junior/Beginner grades 3-8 Senior/Advanced grades General Project Summary Guide Page 16

17 POSTER UPDATES All poster exhibits must be mounted on a background board 22 inches by 28 inches, displayed horizontally, mounted on stiff backing (foam board, corrugated board, thin paneling, or thin luan board keep it thin and light) and covered with clear acetate/plastic. Matte board is acceptable as poster board but needs additional stiff backing. Any exhibit in violation will automatically receive one lower grade ribbon. For example, if judge gives a blue ribbon, project will receive a red ribbon. *All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Displays are to be no larger than 2'x3'x3' (outside dimensions) unless specified differently in project manual. Poster Exhibit Guidelines 1. Poster board Use white when required by your county and experiment with other colors when not required. All posters must be 22 x 28 unless otherwise specified. 2. Mounting Adhesives Rubber cement works best as it leaves no marks and will not wrinkle paper. White glue should be used only in cases when wrinkling or damage will not occur. 3. Colored Pencils The best are soft leaded since they are easy to use and blend well and strokes will not show if handled properly. Hard leaded pencils are less expensive but are more difficult to use. (Soft leaded pencils can be purchased at art stores.) 4. Labels Labels for posters will be supplied by the 4-H office to identify 4-H member, project, and level. This label will be attached to the lower right hand corner of the poster. Please adjust your display accordingly. 5. Stiff backing Any material that will keep the poster from bending forward will work. Some examples are: foam core board, very stiff cardboard, plywood (this can make a poster very heavy); and Masonite (1/8 thick found to work well and could be used year after year.) If you can find foam core board in the correct size it can take the place of poster and backing. 6. Acetate or other clear plastic covering Required for most poster projects. It keeps them clean and keeps fairgoers from touching poster. Clear heavy plastic sleeves are available from the Extension Office for $1.00 each. Do not use kitchen wrap. 7. Plastic or cloth tape Tape is not necessary but it makes attaching poster board to the stiff backing easy. Tape is available in many colors and widths. The 1 ½ wide tape can give the poster a border. Available at discount stores. 8. Lettering Stencils, self-adhesive, or press-type letters may be purchased at discount or art stores. Some youth prefer to print their labels and title from a computer. 9. All poster projects must have the 4-H member s name and club printed on the back of the poster. 10. Your poster should be oriented horizontally, like a dollar bill (see below). Project Title Leave area clear for exhibit tag 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 17

18 GRIEVANCE/APPEAL GUIDELINES 1. A grievance regarding a 4-H project or activity during the county fair will first be processed by the Fulton County 4-H Council. The president of the council will appoint a small, unbiased subcommittee to conduct the initial investigation and render a decision. All grievances must be presented in writing and notarized using the Indiana 4-H Grievance form. A $50.00 fee must accompany all grievances. This fee is refundable if the grievance has merit and will be waived in hardship situations. The grievance may be lodged with the president of the 4-H Council or superintendent of the project. The burden of proof shall reside with the party filing the grievance. 2. A grievance shall be filed and a fee paid within 24 hours of the incident. The 24-hour guideline pertains to fair related issues where timing is an issue. In all other grievances, there will be a 14-day limit in which the grievance must be filed. 3. A grievance sub-committee will be called together to act within 24 hours of a filed grievance, or in a more timely manner, if the situation warrants (see note below). 4. The sub-committee will render a decision. 5. The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision to the 4-H Council within 15 days. The 4-H Council reviews the facts in evidence and renders a decision. 6. The person filing the grievance may appeal a decision to the County Extension Board within 15 days. The Extension Board will review the facts in evidence and render a decision. This is the final level in the appeal process. 7. Only the party filing the grievance (and his/her representatives), the person(s) the grievance is against, and the Superintendent of the committee of the project which the grievance is in relation to, or other persons as deemed necessary by the Grievance Committee, and the appointed Grievance Committee members may be present during a convened Grievance Committee meeting. Any person who knowingly interrupts a convened Grievance Committee meeting will be considered in violation of the Behavioral Expectations, as outlined under the Indiana 4-H Policies and Procedures area, sub-category Behavioral Criteria for 4-H Events and Activities in the Fair Book. Note: The above procedure will also be followed for program issues. Time constraints of the above procedure are not as crucial in most instances for programmatic concerns. However, there will be a 14-day limit on the part of the person filing the grievance. The Extension Educator does have the obligation to inform all parties that there is a grievance procedure if there are disagreements with policies General Project Summary Guide Page 18

19 FRAUD AND DECEPTION Fraud and/or deception will not be allowed relative to any 4-H exhibit. Fraud and/or deception being defined to include, but not limited to the following: 1. Tampering (altering) and/or misrepresentation of a 4-H member s non-livestock exhibit project. 2. Tampering (altering) and/or misrepresentation relative to an animal s breeding, age, ownership and/or method of preparation or completion; (this includes coloring that alters or misrepresents breed characteristics, pumping and filling). 3. Unethical fitting of 4-H animal exhibits considered as consisting of administration of any substance (drugs, steroids, etc.) or performance of any surgical procedure, altering the animals configuration and/or rendering its tissues unfit for human consumption at the time of exhibition or subsequent slaughter. Exceptions include hoof trimming, dehorning, removal of hair, manipulation of normally attached hair and treatments or surgical procedures applied to relieve pain and suffering of a sick or injured animal, providing such treatments do not render the animal tissues unfit for human consumption. Determination of Fraud and Deception The respective 4-H committee or superintendent, in consultation with the 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, will determine if fraud and/or deception has occurred. If it is determined that fraud or deception has occurred, the result will be immediate disqualification. Fraud and Deception Penalties Upon determination that fraud and/or deception have occurred, any one or more of the following penalties may be imposed: 1. The exhibit in question will be immediately disqualified. 2. An exhibit will not be allowed to be sold in the 4-H auction. (In the case of an exhibit already sold at the 4-H auction, the exhibitor will be required to return all sale money in excess of market value to the 4-H sale committee. The money may be returned to the buyer or donated to the Fulton County 4-H Scholarship Fund). Note: Placings of other exhibits will not be adjusted as a result of the imposition of this penalty. 3. Any and all premiums, trophies, and awards connected to the exhibit in question will be withdrawn and required to be returned. 4. The 4-H member will be barred from competition at the Fulton County Community Fair in the project where the disqualification occurred for up to three years General Project Summary Guide Page 19

20 4-H COUNCIL ORGANIZATION INFORMATION I. ORGANIZATION OF 4-H COUNCIL, INC. (Revised February 2011) 1. It is the duty of the County Extension Educators to cooperate with the local community in organizing a 4-H club in each community in the county. 2. A committee to be known as the Local 4-H Sponsoring Committee consisting of at least four people shall be organized in each community where a 4-H club is organized. 3. The Local Sponsoring Committee will serve for a period of two years in each community. Reorganization of the Local 4-H Sponsoring Committees will take place in: Aubbeenaubbee Gamblers, Burton Busy Bees, Cat s Meow, Henry Hardy Farmers, Henry Newcomers, and Reiter Busy Workers in the fall of odd years and will serve during the two succeeding years. The committees in Fulton County Bullseyes, Fulton County Hoppers, Liberty Leaders, Liberty Voyagers, Model Railroad, Newcastle Nifties, Richland Clodhoppers Never Give Up, Wayne Trophy Finders and Wide Awake, Woodrow Peppers and Sodbusters shall be reorganized in the fall of even years and serve during the two succeeding years. 4. This reorganization is to be completed at the fall meeting. The Extension Office is to be notified of the member s names by November 15. Horse and Pony Advisory committee elects 4 members every year. 5. Local 4-H Sponsoring Committees will meet at the achievement program each year to elect a chairman of the committee. This chairman will be the committee's representative on the Fulton County 4-H Council, Incorporated. 6. The Local 4-H Sponsoring Committee will meet and review the local 4-H program in their community and select adequate adult leadership for their local 4-H clubs. They are also responsible for the achievement meeting in their area (date and arrangements). The Local 4-H Sponsoring Committee is responsible for night guards for the fair and community building attendants. The names and addresses of the local leaders will be reported to the County Extension Office by December 1st of each year. 7. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. shall consist of the chairman of each Local Sponsoring Committee. Also, on the 4-H Council, Inc. will be the three officers of adult leaders, three junior leaders, one fair board representative, and three persons at large who are "friends of 4-H" and not already involved, the 4-H Department Heads and the Livestock Sale Committee Chairperson and treasurer H club leaders, project leaders, department chairmen, extension staff, project committees, and others may be involved in the implementation of 4-H policy, however, the 4-H Council, Inc. reserves the exclusive right to make and interpret 4-H policy and rules. In cases where a policy or rule interpretation must be made before a full council meeting, it can be held (such as during the fair) with the Executive Committee, as set out in 4-H Council by-laws, will act on behalf of the council and the decisions made by this group will be reported at the next council meeting. 9. All policy changes must be adopted no later than the November council meeting, if they are to be implemented for that project year. 10. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. will establish 4-H policy for Fulton County. 11. All meetings of the Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. will be open to 4-H members, 4-H leaders, businesses, schools, other youth groups and any other interested individuals. 12. The chairman of the county 4-H Council, Inc. shall appoint such committees as may be needed to further implement the council's goals and purposes; such committees being: awards, rules and policy; finance; 4-H fair and others as may be necessary. 13. The council will also set up a 4-H and Youth Expansion Committee to study the total county program and youth needs and to recommend those programs needed to expand the 4-H and Youth Program. The 4-H Council, Inc. encourages and welcomes any member regardless of race, and/or national origin, or sex. Minority groups have and will continue to serve on the 4-H Council General Project Summary Guide Page 20

21 II. LOCAL 4-H CLUBS 1. Each local 4-H club must be supervised by at least one adult 4-H leader selected and approved by the local 4-H sponsoring committee in the community. 2. Each local club should hold a minimum of six scheduled 4-H meetings from January 1-October 1 of each year. 3. A scheduled meeting will be those meetings that are planned at the beginning of the year and listed in the printed program. 4. Each scheduled local meeting shall consist of at least a business session and an educational feature. 5. Each local 4-H leader shall prepare and submit a printed 4-H program to the County Extension Office on or before February 1st. Each program should show (1) 6 scheduled meetings, (2) time and place of meetings. 6. Requirements for Fulton County 4-H Clubs: a. Have a local 4-H leader in charge; b. Have project and Jr. Leader assistants as can be developed; c. Have at least five members; d. Have a club organization with necessary officers and a constitution and by-laws; e. Have a well-planned 4-H program developed by the program committee and adopted by the club; f. Strive to have at least one demonstration per member; g. Have a local 4-H achievement program; h. Hold six to ten regular 4-H club meetings during the year; i. Strive to have at least 85 percent or more of the members complete one or more projects; j. Strive to have at least 75 percent or more attendance at regular meetings; 7. Membership in Fulton County 4-H Clubs is open to all persons regardless of race and/or national origin or sex. III. FINANCE 1. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. will handle all financial matters pertaining to the Fulton County 4-H programs. 2. A complete financial 4-H record will be kept by the treasurers of the Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. These records shall be open for public inspection at any time and will be audited at the start of each council year. 3. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. will prepare a county 4-H budget early in the 4-H year. IV. 4-H LIVESTOCK SALE 1. The Fulton County 4-H Council, Inc. will be responsible for the organization and conduct the 4-H Livestock Sale held at the county fair. The treasurer of the 4-H Livestock Sale Committee will furnish a financial report to the council by November 1 of each year. V. ENROLLMENT 1. 4-H project enrollment must be done online between October 1 and January 15. Payment must be received at the time of enrollment for the member to be considered enrolled. 2. All 4-H enrollments must be signed by a parent (guardian) before being accepted by the County Extension Office. 3. A 4-H member must be in the 3rd through 12th grades as of January 1st to be eligible to enroll in 4-H. 4. For project manuals that have a charge, the manuals shall be purchased by the 4-H member and be his/her responsibility. 5. The enrollment dates for Beef Identification begin October 1 through January 15, depending on the project as stated in items 6 and 7 below. 6. The following 4-H projects and divisions of projects shall be enrolled by Beef ID of each year: beef steers and commercial female beef animals General Project Summary Guide Page 21

22 7. Enrollment of all other 4-H projects will be due in the County Extension Office from October 1 through January 15 of each year. 8. A boy or girl living in a county may be a 4-H member and an exhibitor in only one county during any given year unless a project is not offered in their home county. 9. Youths who stay in the county during the summer can enroll in spring enrolled projects if they are able to meet attendance requirements H Horse and Pony, Model Railroading, Cats, Fulton County Hoppers and Fulton County Bullseyes will be county-wide special interest clubs. Members enrolling in these clubs need not enroll in local or township clubs. Dogs, Electric and Tractor will be workshop meetings. VI. COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 1. The 4-Her must have enrolled in one or more 4-H projects at the proper time as stated in Section V., items 6 and Achievement cards ( My Record of 4-H Achievement ) are to be filled out completely for the current year only by the 4-H member. Record Sheets for each project will be turned in to be graded when the project is entered for judging. (The "My Record of Achievement" Cards are to be filled out completely and turned in to the Fulton County Extension Office by Saturday of fair week. Anyone earning State Fair points will be responsible for coming into the Extension Office and telling Extension Educator by September 1.) ***FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN 4-HERS FORFEITING ANY AND ALL COMPLETION AND ACHIEVEMENT points for that year. (Electric and Tractor completed record books will be given to the County Project Leader when the project is entered at the Fair.) 3. 4-H members are encouraged to make public exhibits of the member's 4-H project work as announced by the County Extension Office (at the County 4-H judging and fair). 4. Members are encouraged to have attended a minimum of four regularly scheduled local 4-H club meetings prior to time of making a project exhibit at the County 4-H judging and fair. 5. If a member is attending a 4-H training meeting or any county bona fide 4-H meeting or scheduled activity on a county or higher level, they are to be counted present at local club meetings. VII. AWARDS SYSTEM - SPONSOR 4-H COUNCIL 1. No points for awards will be awarded a 4-H member above the state level for showing or competing in National Shows. 2. Achievement awards will be permanent awards. A committee is to find donors for awards. If no donors are found, 4-H Council will purchase the awards. 3. Achievement awards and achievement pins can be won only once in the same project. 4. The 4-H Council and Extension Office will select trip, awards and medal winners. Awards and Medal winners will be determined by the 4-H Achievement Point system. 5. No placing less than a blue or 1st in a division of any project can be selected as Champion or Reserve Champion. The best in the class or division as determined by the judge can be a State Fair entry regardless of placing. 6. Those exhibits that do not follow requirements specified in the manual or fair exhibit requirements sent out by the Extension Office will be lowered one ribbon placing. 7. Horse and Pony members will receive points for fall achievement awards on all placings General Project Summary Guide Page 22

23 SELECTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENTS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS Beef, Cats, Community Building, Dairy, Dog, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep & Swine At the annual September meeting of the 4-H Departments, the department will reorganize and then review rules and recommend changes to be presented to the 4-H Council in October and/or November. Committee recommendations may be made no later than November 15. Reorganization will consist of: 1. Interested persons not currently on the department may be added to the department upon a vote of department members present. 2. Accepting resignations of any current department members wanting off. 3. Department members present may vote to remove any current members they feel are not participating. 4. Voting rights within the department are bestowed upon adult department members only. 4-H members will be asked to be involved in as many departments as they have interest. There will be one vote from the 4-H members in each department either 1 member may vote or decide as a team. This decision is left up to the Department Head as to how the 4-H member vote is chosen. 5. All votes shall be conducted by secret ballot with a simple majority of those members present required. Departments shall have from 5 to 17 adult members - depending upon the needs of each particular department. The newly reorganized department will be responsible for selecting their Department Head. Department Heads will serve a three year term. An individual shall actively serve on a department for at least three consecutive years before being eligible to be selected as Department Head. DEPARTMENT HEAD INFORMATION DEPARTMENT HEADS Will be the 4-H Council representative, serve on the Livestock Auction Committee (except Community Building, Horse and Pony, Cat and Dog) and on the Awards Selection Committee. The Department Head is responsible for making sure that the following tasks are performed: a. Setting up, tearing down, and storing materials for the following year. b. Making pen assignments. (Livestock only) c. Checking in and releasing projects at the fair. d. Arranging classes and show order (if not outlined in the Project Summary Guide.) (Livestock only) e. Fair judging: Listing prospective judges Supervising exhibits and/or show and/or arranging Community Building display Making sure that exhibitors receive their ribbons, trophies and awards, securing award sponsors. Turning in sale order to the Extension Office ½ hour after the show Proofread sale information Recording grades and placings in office folders. Submitting placings and 3 ring binder to Extension Office within 24 hours after show ends f. Presenting project changes in Summary Guide during the fall. g. Working with Extension Educator to arrange for livestock enrollment identification, including: Retinal image scanning, ear tagging and/or tattooing, and weighing. (Livestock only.) h. Other (if something is not on this list) General Project Summary Guide Page 23

24 Aubbee Gamblers Burton Busy Bees Cat s Meow 4-H Club Club Leaders Phone Numbers Fulton County Bullseyes Fulton County Hoppers Emily Schouten Erica Rude Shari Miller Kim Long H Club Information or Location Leiter s Ford Community Building Fair Grounds Community Bldg. (CB) or Everett Smith(ES) Ann Baker Fair Grounds-Community Bldg.(CB) or Everett Smith(ES) Steve Whistler Dan Rosswurm Rick Notz Beth Cohagan Melinda Owens Fulton County Conservation Club (behind Fulton County Historical Society) Fairgrounds Smith Building Meeting Dates Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 27, Nov. 27, Dec. 22, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 15, April 26, May 24, June 28 TBA Monday at 7:00 p.m. 1st meeting January 4, 2016 Monday, 6:00 p.m. TBA Sundays, 1:30 p.m. After January Enrollment Fulton County Horse & Pony Dave Leavell Linda Herendeen Fairgrounds Community Building Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 13, Awards Program, Nov. 12:30 for carry-in, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14 Henry Hardy Farmers Lori Myers Lori Myer s home Sunday, 2:00 p.m. 1st meeting Jan. 10, Others TBA Liberty Leaders Model Railroading Newcastle Nifties Julie & Barry Scales Alison Earp Richard Earp Matthew Greer Tony Crill Marvin Good Kathy Snipes Priscilla Crill Letitia Clauson Scales home 6376 S SR Model Railroading Club House Reiter Busy Workers Julie Oberg Fulton Co. REMC TBA Richland Clodhoppers/Never Give Up Betsy Gardner Angie Overmyer Rochester Ag 4-H Club Justin Pearson TBA Fulton Community Center TBA Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, rest TBA TBA TBA Wayne Trophy Finders & Wide Awake Sandy Cooper Tammy Vigar Grass Creek Fire Station Sunday, 2:00 p.m. 1st meeting, January 3, 2016 Woodrow Pepper & Sodbusters Don Shriver Bethany Shriver Lee Ann Eizinger Fairgrounds Community Building Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. TBA 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 24

25 DEPARTMENT HEADS BEEF Dept. Head: Ron Clauson Committee Members: R.D. Burns, Letitia Clauson, Scott Fagner, Gary Heiden, Joe Hunting, Joel Lowe, Jenny Nelson, Arik Owens, Justin Pearson, Chris Riffle, Barry Scales, Dan Showley, Jeff Warner, Whitley Zent Non-voting: Pete Pratt 4-H Members: Ross Pearson CATS Dept. Head: Ann Baker Committee Members: Kris Shriver 4-H Members: COMMUNITY BUILDING Dept. Heads: Judging Awards Jeannie Rock Committee Members: Barb Ball, Linda Burton, Amy Calvert, Abby Cohagan, Beth Cohagan, Allison Earp, Lauren Evers, Katelyn Langfeldt, Erin Nelson, RaeAnn Reichard, Jeannie Rock, Christina Seiler, Denise Williams Non-Voting: Greg Bitterling, Josh Moore, Susie Runkle, Gary Snipes, Robert Daugherty II, Richard Earp, Marvin Good, Tony Crill, Jason Owens, Chuck Stamberger, Michael Stamberger, Steve Schaller, Dan Walsh, Carl Overmyer, Steve Whistler, Dan Rosswurm, Rick Notz 4-H Members: Evan Cohagan, Ashley Crill, Sammi Miller, Riley Reichard, Rolanda Reichard, Emily Rose DAIRY Dept. Head: Rick Rock Assistant: Kevin Burton Committee Members: Sandy Rock-Cooper, Tammy Vigar, Jeannie Rock 4-H Members: Caleb Easterday, Jessie Rock-Wolf DOG Dept. Head: Penny Conover Committee Members: Stephanie Bailey, Kris Batten, Megan Dennis, Terri Dennis, Jean Denny, Kent Denny, Malarie Denny, Linda King, Shari Miller, Lee Ann Pollock, Kris Robison, Eric Schlarf, Tammy Schlarf, Kristin Woods 4-H Members: Summer Garver, Breanna Bailey, Haylee King, Sadie Rude GOATS Dept. Head: Tyler Bennett Assistant: Jeff Gordon Committee Members: Lisa Becker, Angela Bennett, Christy Bennett, Abby Cohagan, Myron Cohagan, Brian Evers, Zach Gordon 4-H Members: Evan Cohagan, Regan Becker HORSE & PONY Dept. Head: Linda Herendeen & David Leavell Committee Members: Keisha Brown, Tana Garver, Rob Greer, Kay Heater, Linda Herendeen, David Leavell, Mackenzie Leavell, Mike McGuire, Jordan Moore, Josh Moore, Julie Moore, Joe Rude, Jennifer Wilhelm 4-H Members: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer Adrianna Dague, Aubrey Dague, Haley Hill, Melanie McGuire, Abby Newell, Kimberly Raypholtz, Emily Rose, Sadie Rude, Jessa Wilhelm, Josie Wilhelm POULTRY Dept. Head: Trish Horban Committee Members: Shannon McGlothin, Fred McGlothin 4-H Members: RABBITS Dept. Head: RaeAnn Reichard and Beth Cohagan Assistant: Judy Riddle Committee Members: K.C. Barkman, Abby Cohagan, Beth Cohagan, Malarie Denny, Melinda Owens, Brooke Towell, Kristin Woods 4-H Members: Whitley Barkman, Evan Cohagan, Riley Reichard, Rolanda Reichard, Bryleigh Towell SHEEP Dept. Head: Lori Stiffler & Jenny Stiffler Committee Members: Joe Crill, Priscilla Crill, Larry Cripe, Reba Cripe, Lee Ann Eizinger, Lacey Jones, Mike Jones, Ryan Ladson, Greg Leininger, Megihann Leininger, Mitch Melton, Shari Miller, Tom Smith, Jaclyn Stiffler, Jessica Stiffler, 4-H Members: SWINE Dept. Head: Jenn Lukens Assistant: Brett Hizer Committee Members: Damic Beck, Deric Beck, Dennis Burton, Scott Burton, Ashley Derf, John Fox, Chris Gardner, Heather Grandstaff, Matt Harsh, Mike Harsh, Kathleen Herman, Steven King, Curt Kline, Linc Lukens, Micah Lukens, Gus Lukens, Blake Miller, Becky Minnick, Aaron Ramsey, Sherri Ramsey, Hank Riffle, Kyle Riffle, Barry Scales, Kevan Secrist, Kyle Secrist 4-H Members: Cameron Kline, Ross Pearson LIVESTOCK SALE COMMITTEE: Co-Chairman Glen Jones & Mike Jones Eric Biddinger, Chris Gardner, Jenn Lukens, Jeannie Rock, Rick Rock, Randy Williams, Plus Department Heads (except Cat, Dog and Horse & Pony) 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 25

26 4-H COUNCIL AND LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR H Council Member is designated by * by name AUBBEENAUBBEE GAMBLERS 4-H CLUB *Erica Rude, Emily Schouten BURTON BUSY BEES 4-H CLUB *Shari Miller, Rochester, Kim Long, Rochester CAT S MEOW 4-H CLUB *Ann Baker FULTON COUNTY BULLSEYES 4-H CLUB *Steve Whistler, Rochester FULTON COUNTY HOPPERS 4-H CLUB *Beth Cohagan, Rochester, Melinda Owens, Rochester FULTON COUNTY HORSE AND PONY 4-H CLUB *David Leavell, Linda Herendeen, HENRY HARDY FARMERS 4-H CLUB *Lori Myers, Akron LIBERTY LEADERS 4-H CLUB *Barry Scales, Rochester, Julie Scales, Rochester LIBERTY VOYAGERS 4-H CLUB Colleen Diveley, Kewanna MODEL RAILROADING 4-H CLUB *Alison Earp, Rochester, Richard Earp, Rochester, Tony Crill, Rochester, Matthew Greer, Silver Lake, Marvin Good, Rochester NEWCASTLE NIFTIES 4-H CLUB *Gary Snipes, Rochester, Kathy Snipes, Rochester REITER BUSY WORKERS 4-H CLUB *Julie Oberg, RICHLAND *Betsy Gardner, Angie Overmyer WAYNE TROPHY FINDERS and WIDE AWAKE 4-H CLUB Sandy Rock Cooper, Kewanna, Tammy Vigar WOODROW PEPPERS & SODBUSTERS 4-H CLUBS *Don Shriver, Rochester, Beth Shriver, Rochester, Lee Ann Eizinger, Rochester Spud Armstrong Stacy Barkman Bethany Bauman Kevin Burton Kyle Clauson FAIR ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES: Jim Doud Jeff Douglass Ed Foor Angie Lowe Tim Lowe Members: Regan Newton David Overmyer Jason Owens Jesse Rude Randy Williams Stephen Williams Ren Zent EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Mark Kepler, Extension Educator, C.E.D., Agriculture/NR Megihann Leininger Extension Educator, Health and Human Science 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 26

27 4-H PROJECT RULES & EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS No State Fair Exhibits 4-H ACHIEVEMENT RECORD BOOK Project Check-in Notebooks THURSDAY, July 7, 8:30--9:00 a.m. Comments from Judge to be announced The Achievement Record Book is to assist you as a 4-H member with recordkeeping and will help with resume writing in later years. Also, it provides a detailed scrapbook of your 4-H Career. This form is designed so that you record all information now and important items can be selected later when working on Accomplishment Resumes. When assembling your Achievement Record Book, include all years up to and including the present year. If you are beginning your Achievement Record Book after you have been in 4-H for several years, you may need to lump some years together do the best you can! Divisions 1, 2 & 3 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Notebook containing: Cover, individual photo, record sheet, Experiences in 4-H, 4-H Leadership Experiences, Citizenship/Community Service, your 4-H Story (2 3 pages double spaced) and pictures. See manual for more information. On your story use no smaller than a 12 sized font; a size 14 font is preferred. Divisions 4 & above PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: One or more Notebooks containing: Cover, individual photo, information sheet, Experiences in 4-H, 4-H Leadership Experiences, Citizenship/Community Service, your 4-H Story (up to 5 pages double spaced) and pictures. See manual for more information. On your story, use no smaller than a 12 sized font; a size 14 font is preferred General Project Summary Guide Page 27

28 AEROSPACE Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. One rocket & one poster from each stage may be exhibited at the State Fair. 6 State Fair Exhibits (3 rockets & 3 poster/displays) In Aerospace, you need to enroll in a Stage based upon your grade level as of January 1 st of the current year. Under each Stage, you then select a level according to your ability. You may choose the current grade level or if you are a first time rocket builder you may select a lower grade level within the Stage. No Ready to Fly or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project. For example: If you are in 5 th grade and enrolling in Aerospace for the first time, you could select Stage 2 Beginner. If you are in 8 th grade and enrolling in Aerospace for a second time, you could select Stage 3 Intermediate. If you are in 11 th grade and enrolling in Aerospace for the first time, you could select Stage 4 Beginner. If you have questions, please contact either the Aerospace Project Leader or the Extension Office. Requirement for judging: Complete the activities as indicated in the manual, bring manual with display Aerospace Record Sheet No Ready to Fly or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project. Stage 2 (Grades 3-5) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Construct and exhibit one model rocket of your choice, Estes Skills Level 1, 2, 3 or comparable difficultly (No Ready to Fly or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project) AND/OR a poster, display board on any topic in manual (i.e. construct a paper airplane with a poster explaining why you designed it the way you did.) *All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended that this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. See Launching Guidelines at end of STAGE 4. Stage 3 (Grades 6-8) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Construct and exhibit one model rocket or other aerodynamic object of your choice, Estes Skills Level 2, 3 or 4 comparable difficultly (No Ready to Fly or E2X rockets are acceptable in the 4-H Aerospace project) AND/OR a poster or display board on any topic in manual (i.e. glider plane (page 18) with poster explaining design.) *All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended that this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. See Launching Guidelines at end of STAGE General Project Summary Guide Page 28

29 (Aerospace page 2) Stage 4 (Grades 9-12): PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Construct and exhibit one rocket of your choice, Box kite or other aerodynamic object of your choice which illustrates principles of flight (Note: Rockets must be a skill level 2 or higher) AND/OR poster, display board on any topic in the manual (i.e., box kite (page 20) with poster explanation.) *All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended that this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. LAUNCHING GUIDELINES: The rocket judging will be held on Saturday during project check-in. 4-H members are not required to be present during the rocket judging but it is recommended. 4-H members will have the opportunity to launch their rockets on Friday morning during fair week. If a 4-H member has a rocket selected for State Fair, they have the option of launching that rocket or a substitute one. 1. Rockets will be judged for proper construction. 2. All rockets will be checked for safety before they are launched. 3. Launching Rules: 4. No alternating from the basic rocket kit. (Scratch built rockets are acceptable.) 5. Launch pad angle should be no more than Only 4-H members allowed in launch area. 7. Each member will be allowed to launch their rocket once. 8. Rockets will be launched by divisions with each member having their turn General Project Summary Guide Page 29

30 AQUATIC SCIENCE Project Check-in SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 12:30 p.m. No State Fair Exhibit Note: USE SPECIAL EXHIBIT LABEL FROM THE EXTENSION OFFICE advanced divisions only. Fish Bowl Division: PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheets to finish the project. Exhibit: 1 aquatic animal in a bowl* or Betta bowl*. Plants, gravel and backing are optional. Bowl* is also defined as a 1 gallon or smaller tank, bowl or container to house an aquatic animal. You may exhibit a tank in the regular division and a fish bowl or Betta bowl. 4-H Members in any grade may enter the Fish Bowl Division and may enter it as many years as they would like. Poster Option PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheets to finish the project. EXHIBIT: An educational poster. Exhibits should be focused on topics listed in the Aquatic Science Manual Divisions 1, 2, & 3 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheets to finish the project. EXHIBIT: One aquatic animal or a pair of aquatic animals in a 2 1/2 to 5 gallon tank. Use only a plain paper backing for the tank. Plants and gravel are optional. Divisions 4, 5, & 6 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheets to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Your exhibit will be a community tank with the number of aquatic animals proportional to the tank size. The tank will be 5 to 10 gallons in size. You should attempt to achieve natural surroundings for your fish with the least amount of artificial accessories. All equipment needed must be provided by you. Gravel and background are required but plants and lighting are optional. Divisions 7 & above PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheets to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Your tank should fit into one of these classes: 1. Educational--having a message to promote the interest of the aquarium hobby. 2. Aquarium Beautiful Natural--using all natural accessories, arrange ornaments to create your own image. In Aquarium Beautiful classes, no gro-lux, ultraviolet or colored bulbs permitted. 3. Aquarium Beautiful Artificial--same as above only using artificial ornaments to create your own image. In Aquarium Beautiful classes, no gro-lux, ultraviolet or colored bulbs permitted. 4. Spawning 7 or more fry--must be fish the exhibitor has spawned, tank size 10 to 15 gallons. Background and gravel required but plants and lighting optional according to your class General Project Summary Guide Page 30

31 ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 P.M. Each County is allowed to enter 12 4-H exhibits at the Indiana State Fair. (State Fair Entries need to be selected from the Grand Champion, followed by Reserve Grand Champions.) ALL PROJECTS: Attach to project: 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card. These are available on the Fulton County 4-H Information page under Arts and Crafts or each Craft project OR at: 4-H Craft Information Card 4-H 618a-W 4-H Member Name County Grade in School What is the title of your exhibit, or its purpose? Was this exhibit completed from a purchased kit or an original design? Describe how this exhibit was constructed/crafted. (What did you do?) 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card is to be attached to the article (or set) using tape, string, safety pins, or another suitable means for the project. Both the front and back side of the card may be used (if needed). Card can be handwritten or typed and should contain the information in the example above. Community Building Projects size requirements apply--see General Information Section in the Fulton County Project Summary Guide for details pages Members may exhibit two (2) items or set of items in each project (except in Construction Models and Models, where a member may have one exhibit). Projects are defined as Construction Models, Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations, Models, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts. In Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts you may exhibit more than one exhibit provided they are made differently. For example: you may enter a cross stitched project and a knitted item in Needle Crafts You may enter a Christmas Tree Ornament and a Halloween Wall Hanging. You may enter a water color picture and a pencil drawing You may NOT enter two cross stitched projects in Needle crafts or two water colors in Fine Arts If multiple pieces make up exhibit, a photograph of the complete exhibit should be attached to the exhibit so the total exhibit can properly be displayed. For safety purposes any craft exhibit that resembles a sword, knife, or look-a-like weapon will be judged but will not be displayed. Complete and turn in a record sheet for each project entered. *All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended that this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed General Project Summary Guide Page 31

32 CONSTRUCTION MODELS--1 Exhibit allowed (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. Divisions 1, 2, & 3 (Suggested for Grades 3-5) BEGINNER PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Kits are recommended. Construct a character such as an animal, a person, or a statue. The Construction Models project allows 4-H members to create projects with Legos, K-Nex, Construx, Erector, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Duplo blocks, craft sticks, etc. There are lots of different things you can do with this project. Exhibit may be of any design. Exhibit must be no taller than 24 inches high. Exhibit must rest on sturdy base which is no more than 24 inches square. It can be smaller. Blocks may be glued together, but isn t mandatory. Members should construct a more advanced project each year. Members have the option of constructing a poster displaying their architectural model, along with related information, in place of displaying the actual model. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. Divisions 4, 5, & 6 (Suggested for Grades 6 8) INTERMEDIATE PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Work on your creativity. Design your own model. A kit is NOT recommended. Construct a structure, a scene, or some form of transportation (car, plane, etc.) The Construction Models project allows 4-H members to create projects with Legos, K-Nex, Construx, Erector, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Duplo blocks, craft sticks, etc. There are lots of different things you can do with this project. Exhibit may be of any design. Exhibit must be no taller than 24 inches high. Exhibit must rest on sturdy base which is no more than 24 inches square. It can be smaller. Blocks may be glued together, but isn t mandatory. Members should construct a more advanced project each year. Members have the option of constructing a poster displaying their architectural model, along with related information, in place of displaying the actual model. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. Divisions 7 & above (Suggested for Grades 9-12) ADVANCED PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Recommend trying moveable or motorized part(s). Construct a tractor on a farm, a space shuttle with lunar module, windmill and house, etc. The Construction Models project allows 4-H members to create projects with Legos, K- Nex, Construx, Erector, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Duplo blocks, craft sticks, etc. There are lots of different things you can do with this project. Exhibit may be of any design. Exhibit must be no taller than 24 inches high. Exhibit must rest on sturdy base which is no more than 24 inches square. It can be smaller. Blocks may be glued together, but isn t mandatory. Members should construct a more advanced project each year. Members have the option of constructing a poster displaying their architectural model, along with related information, in place of displaying the actual model. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 32

33 FINE ARTS 2--exhibits allowed (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7: 45 p.m. PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project one for each exhibit. EXHIBIT: An item using oil, charcoal, pastels, pencil, ink, acrylic, or watercolor - on canvas, canvas board, or paper that is framed as a picture and prepared for hanging. Canvas art on a wooden frame is considered prepared for hanging provided that frame has a hanger. Projects are defined as Construction Models, Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations (was Christmas Tree Ornaments and Decorate for a Holiday), Models, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts (was Basic, Latch hook, Other and Wearable Arts In Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts you may exhibit more than one exhibit provided they are made differently. For example: You may enter a water color picture and a pencil drawing. You may not enter two water color pictures. Do not put oil paintings under glass. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 2 exhibits allowed (listed under Creative & Expressive Arts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6-5:00-7:45 P.M. PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project - one for each exhibit. EXHIBIT: Exhibit a finished article that can be used for any holiday AND/OR make a decoration that is made to hang or displayed on a Christmas tree. Projects are defined as Construction Models, Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations (was Christmas Tree Ornaments and Decorate for a Holiday), Models, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts (was Basic, Latch hook, Other and Wearable Arts. In Fine Arts, Holiday Decorations, Needle Crafts and Other Crafts you may exhibit more than one exhibit provided they are made differently. For example: you may enter a cross stitched project and a knitted item in Needle Crafts. You may enter a Christmas Tree Ornament and a Halloween Wall Hanging. In Fine Arts, you may enter a water color picture and a pencil drawing. You may not enter two cross stitched projects in Needle crafts or two water colors in Fine Arts. You may not enter two Christmas ornaments. Complete and turn in a record sheet for each project entered. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. MODELS--1 exhibit allowed (isted under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: A small scale replica. Models can be cars, rockets and any other type of models. No Die cast models. A base board is not required. It is recommended that your exhibit is in a display box. Third and fourth graders in their first year of models may choose to use a Snap-tite (or other snap together model) or a skill Level l model. Lego and Lego-type models will be judged in Construction Models. Attach 4-H Craft Information Card to exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 33

34 NEEDLECRAFTS--2 exhibits allowed (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. Needlecrafts are those crafts which are done by hand and use a specific tool (needles and hooks) to create a particular effect unique to the tools and materials used. Specific crafts are crochet, knitting, embroidery, bargello, tatting, cross stitch, candle wicking, needlepoint, hand quilting, huck or Swedish weaving, chicken scratching, hemstitching, pulled and drawn counted thread work, and punch needlework with finished edges. (DOES NOT INCLUDE: Miscellaneous needlecrafts, such as smocking, appliqué, plastic canvas, latch hook, machine knitting or machine quilting, or arm knitting/crocheting these are to be entered under Other Crafts.) Each article exhibited must be finished and ready for use and ready for display, such as stuffed, backed, framed and ready to be hung, finished edges (i.e. hems in pillowcases), all loose ends trimmed or tucked away. If exhibit is to be hung it must have a proper hanger use screw eye and wire or strap hanger and wire; hangers must be screwed into the frame. No card board or easel-back frames. JUDGING CRITERIA: This project will be evaluated by the following criteria: Selection (Color combination, Choice of design, Choice of yarn or thread, Choice of fabric, Interest of texture Workmanship (Knots, Tails, Yarn. Thread wear; Stitching variety; Tension; Uniformity of stitches; Yarns laying on canvas or linen correctly) Finishing (cleanliness, pressing/blocking, choice of frame and/or Matting (if applicable), Choice of edging. Following exhibit requirements. PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project - one for each exhibit. EXHIBIT Exhibit one item or a set of items. You may enter a cross stitched project and a knitted item in Needle Crafts but you may not enter two cross stitched projects or two embroidery projects. Articles must be finished and ready for use or display. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 34

35 Counted Cross Stitch Counted Cross Stitch: Any needle work done on material as a counted thread (cross stitch) technique. Level A Grades 3 & 4 Level B Grades 5 & 6 Level C Grades 7, 8 & 9 Level D Grades 10, 11, & 12 Directions Exhibit Suggested Articles Use 14 count Aida and 2 or more colors to learn proper techniques. Choose a simple design without shading. Backstitching is permitted. Use 14 count Aida, learn shading, lettering and/or ¼, ½ and ¾ stitches. Begin to use different fabrics and/or yarns. Suggestions: 20 count Aida, lugna cloth, hardanger, waste canvas, etc. as fabrics. Purl cotton, crewel or tapestry yarns, Danish flower, etc. as threads. Continue to experiment with fabric, yarns and threads to increase your skill. Try some original designs. Learn to clean, block, and frame for yourself. 1 Article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W 1 Article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W 1 Article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W 1 article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W Jar Lid cover, small simple picture, bread basket towel, or finger towel. Larger picture, sampler, or pillow top. Samplers, larger pictures, or black work. Level A Grades 3 & 4 Level B Grades 5 & 6 Level C Grades 7, 8 & 9 Level D Grades 10, 11 & 12 Embroidery, Crewel, Chicken Scratch OR Candle Wicking Directions Exhibit Suggested Articles 1 article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W Learn 1 to 3 stitches with simple design such as cross stitch, lazy daisy, running outline or French knot. Continue to learn more stitches. Practice stitches learned in Level A. Continue to learn new stitches. Learn to use different types of thread, yarn, and/or fabric. Continue to learn new stitches and use a variety of fabrics, yarns, and threads. 1 article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W 1 article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W. 1 article Attach to project 4-H 618a-W. Pillowcase, tea towel, pot holder or baby bid, small simple picture. Huck towel, weaving, pillow top, place mats or doily. Crewel work: use line or hopsacking fabric or organdy. Samplers, larger pictures, black work, Assisi embroidery, huck embroidery, or open and pulled thread embroidery General Project Summary Guide Page 35

36 Other Needlework (listed under Arts & Crafts) Needlepoint, Hand Appliqué, Hand Quilting, Tatting, Lace making, etc. (All projects in this category must be done by hand. Anything done by machine would be in Other Crafts.) Needlepoint: Any needlework done on canvas. Punch Needlework: Any article using a punch needle, (i.e.) pillows, pictures, wall hanging, table mats, etc. Quilting: Any Article that has three (3) layers sandwiched as one, except for novelty quilts such as yo-yo and cathedral window. This means that a top is either pieced, embroidered, appliquéd, or solid laid on top of a backing material with a batting laid between and then sewn together and sewn by hand or knotted with yarn. All work must be done by the 4- Her, (i.e.) pieced and quilted by the 4-H member. Tatting: Any lace made with a tatting shuttle. Weaving: Weaving done on a loom or off loom weaving, (i.e.) purses, belts, pillows, wall hanging, table mats, etc. Crochet: Any crocheted article or set using crochet hook and thread or yarn. Possible Resources: ABC of Crocheting-Left or Right Hand Version. Crochet Directions Exhibit Suggested Articles Level A Grades 3 & 4 Level B Grades 5 & 6 Level C Grades 7, 8, & 9 Level D Grades 10, 11, & 12 Learn basic stitches: chain stitching, single crochet, double and halfdouble crochet. Use these stitches and 1 color only (no variegated thread or yarn) for project. Learn basic stitches listed in Level A and some new stitches (half-double, triple, etc.) and use a pattern that requires fitting, shaping and blocking. Avoid fancy designs. May use more than one color. Learn to attach new yarn. Practice joining edges. Learn to turn your work. Develop skills in selecting a commercial pattern and following it. Learn how to use a stitch gauge. Practice new stitches: treble, double treble and triple treble. Learn to block your article. Learn to use different sizes of yarns and cottons. Learn to follow directions for making a patterned article with special stitches or design. Practice one or more special stitches: shell, afghan, popcorn, star or knot stitch. The use of color could be a pattern worked in two or more colors such as monogram, fair isle, ski patterns. One small article (a pair of slippers = 1 article) using one or a combination of the basic stitches listed in Level A. Attach to project - a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. One article or a pair of articles using one or a combination of the basic stitches listed in Level A or Level B. Attach to project - a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. One article using two or more of the stitches you know. Attach to project - a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. One article using one or more of these stitches or a special design. Attach to project - a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. Knitting: Any knitted article or set using knitting needles and thread or yarn. Slippers, pot holders, doily, or place mat. Hat, vest, cape, mittens, socks, collar, or lace edging. Baby afghan, afghan, sweater, tablecloth, vest, or hat with brim. One large article or garment. The exhibit could be a complete outfit with one or more coordinated pieces General Project Summary Guide Page 36

37 Level A Grades 3 & 4 Level B Grades 5 & 6 Level C Grades 7, 8, & 9 Level D Grades 10, 11, & 12 Learn basic stitches: knit and purl. Practice combining these to form plain knit, stockinet and ribbing. 1 color only. Learn to select proper size in commercial patterns. Learn to read a knitting pattern which is written in using the standard knitting abbreviations. Use knit and purl stitches, plain knit (garter stitch), stockinet, ribbing or a combination of these stitches. The use of two colors can be done only in a simple stripe. Duplicate stitch or embroidery is to be done with the same fiber yarn. Learn more patterns and/or add more colors. Develop skill in measuring stitch gauge. Practice blocking your articles. Practice cabling and any stitches you have not yet accomplished. Learn to follow directions for making a patterned article with special stitches or design. Practice cabling and any stitches you have not yet accomplished. Continue to learn more patterns and the use of multiple colors. Learn to work from a chart. Knitting Directions Exhibit Suggested Articles 1 Article or a set of articles Scarf, slippers, simple vest, (slippers) using knit and purl dishrag, or pot holder. stitches. Attach to project 4-H 618a-W information card 1 Article or a set of articles (mittens). Attach to project 4-H 618a-W information card 1 Article or a set of articles (socks.) using patterned or special stitch or design. Attach to project 4-H 618a-W information card 1 Article or a set of Articles using one or more special stitches or a design formed with two or more colors of yarn. Make sure the article has been blocked. Attach to project 4-H 618a-W information card Vest, hat, mittens, or patterned scarf. Vest, sweater, socks, baby afghan, or shawl. Sweater, afghan, coat, or dress General Project Summary Guide Page 37

38 OTHER CRAFTS--2 exhibits allowed (listed under Arts & Crafts) (Now includes Basic Crafts, Latch Hook, Other Crafts and Wearable Arts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project - one for each exhibit. EXHIBIT: Any articles which are not included in the other Arts and Crafts categories AND/OR an article made using one of following crafts: woodcraft, reed craft, ceramics, and metal crafts AND/OR a latch hook article AND/OR a completed article or related articles that you have decorated. The 4-H Wearable Art exhibit includes but are not limited to painted t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, tennis shoes, appliqué work, puff painted articles, sequined and rhinestone articles, tie dye. A project cannot be added to from year to year. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. Latch Hook Guidelines Level A (Grades 3 and 4) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one item up to 225 square inches.* Members may use rug patterns or kits. No original designs in this division. Items may be square or rectangle wall hangings or rugs. Attach to project - a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. See Latch Hook General Information Section at the end of Level D. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. *To find the size of your article in square inches, multiply the width of the design by the height of the design (i.e. 15 x 15 = 225 square inches; 18 x 18 = 324 square inches; 16 x 20 = 320 square inches; 24 x 24 square inches = 576 square inches; 20 x 36 = 720 square inches; etc.) Level B (Grades 5 and 6) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one item over 225 square inches and up to 576 square inches.* Members may use rug patterns or kits. No original designs in this division. Items may be square or rectangle wall hangings, rugs or pillows. Attach to project a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. See Latch Hook General Information Section at the end of Level D. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. *To find the size of your article in square inches, multiply the width of the design by the height of the design (i.e. 15 x 15 = 225 square inches; 18 x 18 = 324 square inches; 16 x 20 = 320 square inches; 24 x 24 square inches = 576 square inches; 20 x 36 = 720 square inches; etc.) Level C (Grades 7, 8 and 9) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one item square inches. * Item may be of an irregular shape. Members may use rug patterns, kits, or develop their own design. Attach to project a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. See Latch Hook General Information Section at the end of Level D. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 38

39 *To find the size of your article in square inches, multiply the width of the design by the height of the design (i.e. 15 x 15 = 225 square inches; 18 x 18 = 324 square inches; 16 x 20 = 320 square inches; 24 x 24 square inches = 576 square inches; 20 x 36 = 720 square inches; etc.) Level D (Grades 10, 11 and 12) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one large item (over 576 square inches) or a set of articles.* In this division an original design is preferred but rug patterns and kits will still be allowed. The design, workmanship, etc. is what counts. This division may include an exhibit of sets of articles, such as bath sets, etc. Attach to project a postcard or page size description of work completed on the project. See Latch Hook General Information Section at the end of Level D. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit. *To find the size of your article in square inches, multiply the width of the design by the height of the design (i.e. 15 x 15 = 225 square inches; 18 x 18 = 324 square inches; 16 x 20 = 320 square inches; 24 x 24 square inches = 576 square inches; 20 x 36 = 720 square inches; etc.) The article you exhibit must be finished and ready to use (i.e. wall hangings must be ready to hang with a rod, hanging wire, etc. Rugs must be bound and/or backed with latex adhesive. Pillows must be finished, etc.) Keep in mind that shaped articles are more difficult than square ones. Members may use rug patterns, kits or in Level C and D, you may develop your own original design. If you are using your own original design, start with a blank canvas and create or develop a design. The original drawing or picture should accompany the finished latch hook article. Attach 4-H 618a-W Craft Information Card to exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 39

40 No State Fair exhibit. BAKED WITH A MIX (listed under Foods) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00-7:45 p.m. PLEASE NOTE--For baked product competitions: Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, (whether uncooked or cooked) are not permitted to contain cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream as the nature of these products increases the moisture content and water activity of the food. Foods with a higher moisture content and water activity can be ideal growing conditions for food borne pathogens, even if the ingredient is part of a batter and baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or uncooked eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/egg whites that have been cooked to 160 F (i.e. pasteurized or included as part of a batter and baked) are acceptable. No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering from any illness. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41 F). Judges and individuals who will consume products from county and state competitions should be informed that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition. Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the judge. Judges are NOT to taste any low-acid or acidified preserved food, like green beans or tomato products, and are discouraged from tasting any other home preserved food. Consumers of competitive food exhibits being sold at auction or used for hospitality purposes should be notified they could be at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a potentially hazardous food has been properly prepared or handled before, during, or following the competition. Purdue Extension Food Safety Policy (revised 11/2013) Beginner Division (Grades 3, 4, and 5) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS: 4-Hers are to exhibit a different cookie or brownie each year of the Beginner category using a purchased mix by adding at least two ingredients different than those listed on the package directions. Cookies or brownies may include a frosting and/or topping. See Baked Product paragraph at end of Advanced Division. Exhibit six baked drop, molded or bar cookies or brownies. Recommended that you add 1 ingredient and frosting OR ingredients. Frosting and sprinkles are acceptable. Also exhibit the product recipe on a 5 x8 covered recipe card. Turn in a completed record sheet with your exhibit. Intermediate Division (Grades 6, 7 and 8) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS: 4-Hers are to exhibit a different cake or bread recipe in each year of the Intermediate category. Using a purchased mix, add at least two ingredients different from those listed on the package directions to create a bread or cake. See Baked Product paragraph at end of Advanced Division General Project Summary Guide Page 40

41 (Baked With a Mix page 2) Cake products may be round, square, rectangle, bundt, single or double layer and may include topping or frosting. (Yeast may be one of the added ingredients. Frosting and sprinkles do not count towards the added ingredients.) May use a bread machine. Exhibit 1 (one) cake or bread or 6 (six) cupcakes with the product recipe on a 5 x8 covered recipe card. Advanced Division (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS: 4-Hers are to exhibit a different recipe in each year of the Advanced category. Using a purchased mix, add at least two ingredients different from those listed on the package directions to create a baked product. May be entrée or side dish. (Yeast may be one of the added ingredients.) See Baked Product paragraph at end of Advanced Division. You may use crock pot, casserole or soup mixes. May use a bread machine. If exhibiting cookies, muffins, rolls, etc. exhibit 6 (six) items. If exhibiting entrée or side dish, exhibit at least an 8 x8 exhibit. To avoid loss of container, please label with your name or use a disposable container. Baked project may include a topping and/or frosting. Exhibit baked product with the product recipe on a 5 x8 covered recipe card. Where is baked product paragraph that is to be at the end of the Advanced Division? 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 41

42 BICYCLE SATURDAY, July 9, 1:00 p.m. 4-H & Mini 4-H Bicycle Contest--West of Everett Smith Building Each county may send one participant in the Junior Division (grades ) and one participant in the Senior Division (Grade ) to the State Fair. Division 1 (Suggested for 3 rd graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete at least 1 activity from the Bicycle Adventures Level 1 project manual. Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: In all divisions, members will participate in an operator's contest and a safety inspection. Also a written quiz will be given to members relating to bicycle care, operation and safety. Division 2 and 3 (Suggested for 4 th and 5 th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete at least 1 activity from the Bicycle Adventures Level 2 project manual. Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: In all divisions, members will participate in an operator's contest and a safety inspection. Also a written quiz will be given to members relating to bicycle care, operation and safety. Divisions 4, 5 and 6 (Suggested for 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete at least 1 activity from the Bicycle Adventures Level 3 project manual. Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: In all divisions, members will participate in an operator's contest and a safety inspection. Also a written quiz will be given to members relating to bicycle care, operation and safety. Divisions 7, 8, 9 and 10 (Suggested for 9 th, 10 th, 11 th and 12 th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete at least 1 activity from the Bicycle Level 4 project manual. Turn in completed activity and record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: In all divisions, members will participate in an operator's contest and a safety inspection. Also a written quiz will be given to members relating to bicycle care, operation and safety 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 42

43 BOOKS (listed under Reading Literacy) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair Exhibits Members will select a module from those listed in the manual, and then complete all requirements and activities for their division. The module selected must be one that has not been chosen by the 4-Her in a previous year. Divisions 1 & 2 (3 rd & 4 th Graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Read three books chosen from the selected module. The books should be appropriate for the 4-Her s age and ability level. Complete two activities from the activity list. The activities may not be ones that have been completed by the member in a previous year. Divisions 1 and 2 will exhibit a poster. The exhibit should reflect the module selected by the 4-Her. Refer to Poster requirements in General Exhibit Rules, page 17. Divisions 3 & 4 (5 th & 6 th Graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Read four books chosen from the selected module. The books should be appropriate for the 4-Her s age and ability level. Complete two activities from the activity list. The activities may not be ones that have been completed by the member in a previous year. Divisions 3 and up will exhibit a poster. The exhibit should reflect the module selected by the 4-Her. Refer to Poster requirements in General Exhibit Rules, page 17. Divisions 5 and Above (7 th Grade and Above) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Read five books chosen from the selected module. The books should be appropriate for the 4-Hers age and ability level. Complete two activities from the activity list. The activities may not be ones that have been completed by the member in a previous year. Divisions 3 and up will exhibit a poster. The exhibit should reflect the module selected by the 4-Her. Refer to Poster requirements in General Exhibit Rules, page General Project Summary Guide Page 43

44 BOTTLE ROCKETS (listed with Aerospace) Project Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. No State Fair Exhibits Each member will be given an opportunity to launch their rocket. Bottle rockets are judged on how they are decorated. Division 1 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Members will construct a Bottle Rocket using a single 2 liter soft drink bottle. Plans for the fins and nose cone will be provided. No other fin or nose cone design may be used. The rocket may be decorated in any manner. Fins, nosecones and other items should be made from cardboard or lightweight plastic (not metal). Division 2 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Members will construct a Bottle Rocket using a single bottle of any size. In order to be launched the bottle rocket must fit properly on the launcher. Check with the project leader to be sure of the proper size. Fins and nose cone may be of any design. The rocket may be decorated in any manner. Fins, nosecones and other items should be made from cardboard or lightweight plastic (not metal). Division 3 and Above PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Member will construct a multistage rocket using any size bottle. In order for the rocket to be launched the lower bottle must fit on the launcher. Check with project leader to be sure of the proper size. Fins and nose cone may be of any design. Only the lower bottle will be pressurized. The rocket may be decorated in any manner. Fins, nosecones and other items should be made from cardboard or lightweight plastic (not metal). It is recommended you provide your own display rack, if you use more than 3 bottles General Project Summary Guide Page 44

45 CAKE DECORATING Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 pm. Champion from each level to State Fair (3) Requirement for judging: Cake Decorating Record Sheet Cake Decorating Level Skill Card Additional Materials Available The Wilton School Decorating Cakes: A Reference & Idea Book (4-H 710). When page numbers are given they are found in the WSDC booklet. Specific techniques are required for each division classification. Use the number of techniques as listed under the individual division. ALL CAKES exhibited with more advanced techniques than those listed will be scored down and WILL NOT be eligible for a Merit Ribbon. All BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE CAKES (Div. 1-6) must be on a triple thick (approx. 3/8 ) cake board that is three (3) inches larger than the cake, covered neatly and well taped underneath (8 cake + 3 = 11 cake board). To support the weight of a real cake, all ADVANCED CAKES must be on one-half inch thick (1/2 ) cake drum or stacked cake boards that are four (4) inches larger than the cake (10 cake + 4 = 14 cake board). The upper tier plate and sizes will vary. Tiered cakes may be exhibited only in the Advanced Division and must be assembled as if they were real. All exhibits must have a Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Card attached to the cake board listing the categories and tips used to complete your project. Cut-up cakes and stacked or tiered cakes must also have a diagram on the card showing how the cake project was assembled (i.e. cake sizes, dowel rods, separator plates, etc.) A Cake Decorating Skills Card (4-H 710Eb-W for Beginner Level, 4-H 710Ei-W for Intermediate Level, 4-H 710Ea-W for Advanced Level) is to be attached to each Cake Decorating exhibit for judging. These exhibit cards are available from the 4-H website or your county Extension office. Complete the exhibit card as it instructs checking the category completed, circling the skill(s) exhibited and record the tip(s) used in making your exhibit. Beginners 1. Decorate and exhibit one (1) round or square 8 x 2 ; 8 x 3 ; 9 x 2 or 9 x 3 cake dummy (Styrofoam or foam) OR single layer cake, that has at least one (1) technique from three (3) different categories as listed in categories (a) through (g). Example: a star top and bottom Border with a swirled Drop Flower with a Center and simple Leaves. No character or shaped pans. a. Basic Borders--(a top and a bottom border is required) Dots, Balls, Stars, Rosettes (not the flower), Shells or Zigzag. (Each border should be of one color only.) b. Message--PRINTED, may use round or star tips. c. Drop Flowers with Center--Star drop or Swirl drop, pg. 27 of WSDC. d. Leaves--Simple and usually attached to flowers. e. Sugar Molds--Simple, one color, no more than two different shapes (one color per mold). f. Star-filled Pattern--outlining optional. g. Side Decorations--for 2 nd year cake decorator and above--dots and Stars ONLY, one tip only, cannot be combined into shapes such as flowers, etc General Project Summary Guide Page 45

46 (Cake Decorating page 2) Intermediates 1. Decorate and exhibit one of the following: One (1) cake dummy (Styrofoam or foam) OR one (1) real cake from the following size options ONLY: SINGLE LAYER OPTIONS = 9 x 13 x 2 ; 9 x 13 x 3 ; 10 x 2 ; 12 x 2 or DOUBLE LAYER OPTIONS = 8 x 4 ; 9 x 4. You may choose to decorate a character pan, OR a 3-D cake (made in a two-piece cake pan and exhibited on a cake board not a cake.), OR a cut-up cake from either the round, square, heart, rectangles or heart basic shape(s). You will cut cake(s) into three or more pieces and assemble to form a NEW SHAPE (example a butterfly). The NEW SHAPE is to be exhibited only on a suitably-thick cake board not on another cake. The cake board should match or be approximate shape of the finished care (i.e. heart cakes should be placed on a heart-shaped cake board). Your exhibit must show at least one (1) technique from four (4) different categories as listed in (a) through (i). Example: a Figure-piped clown (a) with a Written Message (e) add a reverse shell top and bottom Border(c) and with a Color-striped (f) clown suit, flower, border, side decoration, or message.) Additional techniques mastered in the Beginning Division may be added. a. Figure Piping--Clowns, People, Animals, etc. b. Flowers (made on a flat surface, not on a flower nail; stem or vine are optional)--sweet Peas, Rosebuds, Half Carnation (page 56 of WSDC), Half Roses and the Rosette Flower, which requires a center (page 30 of WSDC). c. Borders--(use one tip per border)--reverse Shells, Grass, Ruffles, Puffs, Zigzag. You may have a different base border than your top border, when using two borders. d. Side Decorations--only use Scrolls, Reverse Shell, C Scroll, Fleur-de-lis, Zigzag Garland or Zigzag puff using one tip only. e. Message--Written NOT printed, may use round or star tips. f. Color Striping--Stripe bag with colored icing, gel or paste food color. g. Transparent/Piping Gel--Use for water or accents. See additional resources for directions and ideas. h. Sugar Molds--Two or more colors in same mold; more than one mold design may be used. i. Other Techniques--May add bows and ribbons in a top design only (i.e. floral spray, animal or person). NOTE: Character pan decorating, you must adapt the category requirements to the pan design to meet cake decorating requirements. Advanced 1. Decorate and exhibit any cake or cake dummy that is single, tiered, multi-dimensional, sculptured, or a doll mold, using at least one (1) technique from five (5) different categories, three (3) must come from the advanced categories listed (a) through (I); other two may come from previous levels to fulfill advanced level of five techniques. All base cake boards that sit on the table must be 1/2 thick to support the weight of the cake, covered well, taped securely and four (4) inches larger than the cake you put on it (10 cake + 4 = 14 cake board). Assemble all cakes/dummies as though they were real cakes and attach a diagram showing how it was assembled (I.e. dowel rod placement, proper size plates, etc.) and the five or more techniques used. The overall size of the total exhibit is to be no larger than 36" x 36". A Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Sheet (4-H 701Ea-W for Advanced Level), is to be attached to each Cake Decorating exhibit for judging along with your assembly diagram. These exhibit sheets are available from the 4-H 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 46

47 (Cake Decorating page 3) website or your county Extension office. Complete the exhibit sheet as it instructs checking the category completed, circling the skill(s) exhibited and record the tip(s) used in making your exhibit. a. Nail Flowers Daffodils, Violets, Lily, Bluebells, Daises, Chrysanthemums, Roses, Wild Flowers, etc. b. Fancy Borders Ruffled Garland and Reverse Shells, Shell and Flute, Puff and Flower, Zigzag Garland and String Work or Other Border Combinations. c. Design Techniques Basket Weave, String Work, Lattice Work, Cornelli and other Laces, Wired Flowers and Leaves, etc. d. Color Flow (also known as run sugar) See page 89 of WSDC or additional resource books for method. e. Fondant Icings Try Chocopan, or use RTR (Ready-To-Roll) or make your own to cover the cake as icing or to make decoration items. f. Gum Paste or Sugar Paste Try ready-made or make your own. g. Sculptured Cakes Same or different size layers of cake that are stacked together, then cut and contoured to make one uniform shape such as a turkey or seashell. h. New and Improved Techniques & Methods Use a new method, such as sugarveil, marzipan, luster dust, brush embroidery, pastillage, airbrushing, painting on fondant, etc. Bring your book, reference source or photocopy of that source to show the judge the selected new/improved technique. i. Chocolate Molding or Candy Clay This is a heat sensitive category that may or may not work for your county Fair. NOTE: Royal icing is not required, but is highly recommended on State Fair Exhibits to increase stability while being transported to the fair. Remember, you must send the Advanced Level Cake Decorating Exhibit Skills Card (4-H 710Ea-W) with your cake listing the categories and tips used in your exhibit and a drawing of how you assembled the cake General Project Summary Guide Page 47

48 Requirement for judging: General Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Cat Manual CAT POSTER (listed under Animals: Animal Poster) Project Check in and Judging, TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00-7:45 p.m. 1 champion from each level exhibits at State Fair Any 4-H member may exhibit a cat poster. Cat poster project members need to complete a general record sheet. This record sheet must be fastened in the 4-H member s green record folder and turned into the 4-H Office by the last Saturday of the county fair. Exhibit Requirements: Use a 22 x 28 poster board with a stiff backing and a clear protective covering. Posters should be oriented horizontally. Leave space on the lower right hand corner of the poster for a 3 x 4 project label. Refer to more complete Poster requirements in General Exhibit guidelines on page 17. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. 4-H members are not limited to the topics below! Level 1 (grades 3-5) Suggested educational exhibit topics: Cat care, cat breeds, litter-training, treating my cat with care and respect, cat responsibilities, grooming skills, training my cat, neutering or spaying, determining cat costs, traveling with my cat, my cat s safety. Level 2 (grades 6 8) Suggested exhibit topics: National cat fancier associations, a cat clinic, training with extra praise, careers related to cats, should my cat have kittens?, feeding my cat, things I ve learned, insect pests, symptoms of ill health, my visiting pet therapy program, cats get old too!, saying good-bye. Level 3 (grades 9-12) Suggested exhibit topics: Understanding a cat show, planning a cat business, cat genetics, cat organs and systems, exploring careers, learning about leadership, teaching others, having fun learning, protecting our environment, issues of animal welfare/rights General Project Summary Guide Page 48

49 Requirement for judging: Child Development Record Sheet Child Development Manual CHILD DEVELOPMENT Project Check In and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00 7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair. Exhibit Options*: Poster: 22 x 28 poster board displayed horizontally Stiff backing with clear plastic covering Blank area in lower right hand corner where 3 x 4 project label can be placed. Binder notebook: Blank area on front of notebook to place 3 x 4 project label. Title page inside binder naming activity (or activities in Levels C & D) Pages of activity and explanation to follow title page. Photographs are helpful to show the activity being used or assembled. Optional: Plastic sheet protectors, page decorations, binder cover decoration, etc. Display: May be table top or floor style, not to exceed 36 x 36 x 36 (Display may include item(s) made in the activities you completed this year). Must be self-supporting to be viewed by the public. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Suggested Learning Experiences for All Levels: The 4-H member should complete at least three activities, each from a different chapter. Within the two-year or threeyear period for each level, they should have completed at least six activities (two-year level) or nine activities (three-year level), and at least one activity from each of the five chapters. Level A (grades 3 4) Exhibit: Choose one of the following: 1. Choose one activity that you completed in this level. Design a 22 x 28 poster or a binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with this activity. 2. Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 using one of the activities from your project manual. Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40 in your manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card General Project Summary Guide Page 49

50 (Child Development page 2) Level B (grades 5--6) Exhibit: Choose one of the following: 1. Choose one activity that you completed in this level. Design a 22 x 28 poster or binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with this activity. 2. Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 using one of the activities from your project manual. Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40 in your manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card. Level C (grades 7--9) Exhibit: Choose one of the following: 1. Design a 22 x 28 poster based on one of the activities you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills 2. Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one of the activities you completed this year. 3. Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 using one of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40 in your manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card. Level D (grades ) Exhibit: Choose one of the following: 1. Design a 22 x 28 poster based on one of the activities you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills 2. Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one of the activities you completed this year. 3. Create a display no larger than 36 x 36 x 36 using one of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card and attach it to the exhibit. A sample Activity Card is on page 40 in your manual. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card General Project Summary Guide Page 50

51 CLOWNING PROJECT Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair Exhibits Division 1 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Make and exhibit a poster, "What is a Clown?" Refer to Poster requirements in General Exhibit Rules page 17. SEE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION AT THE END OF DIVISION 4 & ABOVE. Division 2 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Make and exhibit a poster, "My Make-up and Costume" Refer to Poster requirements in General Exhibit Rules page 17. SEE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION AT THE END OF DIVISION 4 & ABOVE. Division 3 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Make and exhibit a scrapbook or photo album containing the following items: 1. Explain your Clown Type 2. Explain how you do your make-up 3. Pictures/samples of costume 4. Include explanations with the above items SEE OTHER INFORMATION SECTION AT THE END OF DIVISION 4 & ABOVE. Division 4 & Above PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Make and exhibit a scrapbook or photo album including items in Division 4 plus write a skit and include pictures or details of clowning. OTHER INFORMATION SECTION: There will be a cost for makeup and supplies. 4-H member will complete a costume It is suggested that you attend at least one-half of the workshops so you are familiar with make-up and the skits Create at least one walk-around (Gags); two would be better Participate in a visit to a nursing home, hospital or charity function a minimum of 2 times on different days. Participate in one parade or "clown at the 4-H Fair for 2 hours 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 51

52 COLLECTIONS Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair exhibit. Requirement for judging: Collections Record Sheet Members receiving Grand Champion must exhibit a completely different collection Include previous year s record sheet and information Level A (grades 3 4) EXHIBIT at least 3 pieces of your collection along with your completed notebook. Pieces should be different each year. Add to your notebook each year so you will be able to show the growth of your collection. Level B (grades 5 6) EXHIBIT at least 3 pieces of your collection along with your completed notebook. Pieces should be different each year. Your story should be more detailed and informative than the Level A story. Add to your notebook each year so you will be able to show the growth of your collection. Level C (grades 7 9) Exhibit at least 3 pieces of your collection along with your completed notebook. Pieces should be different each year. Your story should be more detailed and informative than the Level B story. Add to your notebook each year so you will be able to show the growth of your collection. Level D (grades 10-12) EXHIBIT at least 3 pieces of your collection along with your completed notebook. Pieces should be different each year. Your story should be more detailed and informative than the Level C story. Add to your notebook each year so you will be able to show the growth of your collection. NOTE: Leaves, insects, weeds, and rocks are NOT to be exhibited in collections. 4-H members must enroll and compete in forestry, entomology, weeds, and geology projects to exhibit these items. Exhibits at the county fair will be on display at the 4-H member s own risk. Valuable items may be taken home after judging, but the notebook must be left for display. Exhibit may be on a poster (22 x 28, displayed horizontally, covered with clear plastic) or in a display box (not to exceed 18 x 24 ). It is recommended that the display be covered with clear glass or rigid plastic for protection General Project Summary Guide Page 52

53 CONSUMER CLOTHING Project Check-in NOTEBOOKS (include descriptions of outfit.)--thursday, July 7, 8:30 9:00 a.m. Check In for Modeling 12:30 p.m. and Judging Begins 1:00 p.m. State Fair Exhibits: One from Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced Requirement for judging: Consumer Clothing Record Sheet Consumer Clothing Manual Notebook 3 ring binder All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Beginners (grades 3-5) 1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual. Write your results or answers in your notebook. Label each activity. This will help you talk to the judge easily. 2. Help purchase an item of clothing that you will wear with other clothes in your wardrobe. Examples might be slacks, blouse, jeans, shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt. Choose an accessory that goes with your purchase. You might buy shoes, sweatband, belt, jewelry, or socks. 3. Model your purchases. Tell the judge about your purchases, what you learned and about the activities you completed. 4. A photograph of you modeling your outfit is required. Please mount the photograph in your notebook appropriately. 5. Your completed binder must be turned in before 9am the day of judging. Intermediates (grades 6 8) 1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual. Write your results or answers in your notebook. Be sure to label each activity. 2. Purchase and accessorize a casual or school outfit. Purchases must be made during the project year. You may purchase accessories or select them from items you already own. 3. Model your outfit. Tell the judge about your purchases, what you learned, and about the activities you completed. 4. All items (including accessories) must be different from sewing fashion revue items with the exception of shoes. 5. A photograph of you modeling your outfit is required. 6. Your completed binder must be turned in before 9am the day of judging. Advanced (grades 9-12) 1. Complete one activity from each group in the manual. Write your results or answers in your notebook. Be sure to label each activity. 2. Purchase and accessorize an outfit. Accessories may be purchased or from items you already own. 3. Model your outfit before a group at judging. Tell about your activities in this year s project and how you plan to use this year s purchases in your future wardrobe. 4. All items (including accessories) must be different from sewing fashion revue items with the exception of shoes. 5. A photograph of you modeling your outfit is required. 6. Your completed binder must be turned in before 9am the day of judging General Project Summary Guide Page 53

54 CREATIVE WRITING (listed under Creative & Expressive Arts) Project Check-in NOTEBOOKS THURSDAY, July 7, 8:30 9:00 a.m. No State Fair Exhibits Division 1, 2, and 3 (3rd, 4th, and 5th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in Completed Record Sheet EXHIBIT: You will exhibit your works in a three-ring binder. The pages may either be hole-punched or can be inserted in plastic sheet covers. Include the completed record sheet. The binder should include three (3) examples of your work. This could be 3 different types OR 3 of the same type. For example: 1 poetry, 1 greeting card, and 1 comic strip, OR three poems. These should be original works and not previously graded or used for competition. See for additional help on your Creative Writing project. Suggested activities for Grades 3 5: a. Write poetry using different forms: Limerick, Haiku, Free verse, rhyming. b. Write a slogan as advertisement of a product. Don t use brand names. c. Write greeting card phrases and illustrate. d. Learn to play a word game such as Scrabble. Make your own word game such as a crossword or word search. e. Read a book on creative writing or a biography of an author, or see a film or filmstrip on this subject. List those things you ve learned about writing. f. Make a list of your favorite poems and stories, include authors. g. Write the lyrics to a song using a familiar tune. h. Write a comic strip complete with characters. i. Write a report in the form of a persuasion; try to get across your point of view. Example: You might write about not squeezing the toothpaste from the middle, support your opinion. j. Write a book review prepared in a way to make others want to read it. Ask questions that can only be answered by reading the book. k. Write a letter. Use the correct form; your address, date, greeting, body, closing, and signature. l. Design a billboard complete with illustrations and slogan. Make it no larger than an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. Division 4, 5, and 6 (6th, 7th and 8th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in Completed Record Sheet EXHIBIT: You will exhibit your works in a three-ring binder. The pages may either be hole-punched or can be inserted in plastic sheet covers. Include the completed record sheet. These should be original works and not previously graded or used for competition. See for additional help on your Creative Writing project. Submit an example of your work from one of the following categories: o Essays ( words) Select a topic of your choice and write an essay. This may be based on either a fictional or non-fictional topic o Poetry ( lines) Using your favorite poets as models, write your own experiences in a style they may have used. Tell who your favorite poet or poets are and include your poetry.. o o Short Story ( words) Write a short story. Dramatic Script (Maximum 30 minutes) Prepare a script for a dramatic interpretation or play, maximum length is 30 minutes General Project Summary Guide Page 54

55 (Creative Writing page 2) Division 7, 8, 9, and 10 (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: You will exhibit your works in a three-ring binder. The pages may either be hole-punched or can be inserted in plastic sheet covers. Exhibits should be original works and not previously graded or used for competition. Include the completed record sheet. See for additional help on your Creative Writing project. Submit two examples of your work from the following different categories: o Short Story ( words) Write a short story. o Poetry ( lines) Experiment with different form of poetry and submit a poem. o Critical Review ( words) Prepare a critical review of another piece of writing. Be sure to include a bibliographical information on the writing you are reviewing. o Essays ( words) Select a topic of your choice and write an essay. This may be based on either a fictional or a non-fictional topic. o Humor ( words) Write a humorous selection. Examples include stand-up comedy script, jokes or puns, humorous antidotes or stories. o Dramatic Script (Maximum 45 minutes) Prepare a script for a dramatic interpretation or play General Project Summary Guide Page 55

56 CROPS Project Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. No State Fair Exhibits All crops may be exhibited at the fair. All crops exhibits must have been produced in the current crop season on the 4-Her s farm. CORN PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: All divisions exhibit two stalks--roots and all. Roots must be in a ball of dirt. The corn stalks should be in a bucket or pail. SOYBEANS PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: All divisions exhibit six stalks of beans, roots and all Washed In a pail of water. WHEAT PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one quart of grain. In order to complete, (only if crop is not mature) exhibit 8 inch bundle of stalks, roots and all, in a small plastic bag. HAY PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: ALFALFA - MIXED - GRASS - Exhibit one slab in clear plastic. SILAGE PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit one gallon of silage in one of the following classes (The container is to be clear.): Corn Silage: Legume Silage; Legume-Grass Mixture General Project Summary Guide Page 56

57 No State Fair Exhibit DO YOUR OWN THING (listed under Leisure Education) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. You may do one of the following: Take an existing 4-H project but change its exhibit to your interest Develop a project not now offered in 4-H Exhibit a 4-H project that is not offered in Fulton County. Examples include: Beekeeping, Computer, Soil & Water, Strawberries, and Weeds. The exhibit should be one that could not be exhibited in any other project. All Divisions PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in a completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Choose one of the following for your exhibit: A display A notebook A 22"x28" poster or scrapbook on subject of your choice. Exhibit must be accompanied by record sheet to further explain exhibit. See size requirements in Community Building Projects General Information Section pages General Project Summary Guide Page 57

58 Requirement for judging: General Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Dog Manual DOG POSTER (listed under Animals: Animal Posters) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair Any 4-H member may exhibit a dog poster. Dog poster project members need to complete a general record sheet. This record sheet needs to be fastened in the 4-H member s green record folder and turned into the 4-H office by the last Saturday of the county fair. Exhibit Description: A 22 x 28 educational poster displayed horizontally with a stiff back, and a clear protective covering. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. A dog poster should be designed to teach those who view it about the selected topic. 4-H members are encouraged to seek assistance from the 4-H Dog club leaders, the Extension office staff, the Internet, and the local public library. Level 1 grades 3 5: Suggested Exhibit Topics: Importance of dogs to people A schedule for taking care of a dog How to choose a dog for your family Breeds of dogs, advantages and disadvantages of owning a mutt How to keep your dog safe Level 2 grades 6 8: Suggested Exhibit Topics: Origins of dog breeds Choosing a boarding kennel Genetic problems Selecting the right dog food A healthy dog check-up Level 3 grades 9-12: Suggested Exhibit Topics: Checking a dog s vital signs Canine digestive system and function Dog breeding Taking care of older dogs Puppy training The external anatomy of a dog The major nutrients a dog needs to be healthy Vaccinations How to housetrain Dog behavior How to groom Dog parasites Spaying or neutering Ethics of raising and caring for dogs Obedience training Guide dogs Careers with dogs Laws related to dogs Dog to people diseases 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 58

59 Requirement for judging: Electric Record Sheet 4-H members must be present at judging. Additional Materials Available Electric Manual ELECTRIC Project Check-in Friday, JULY 8, 8:30 9:00 a.m. Judging begins 9:00 a.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair For all levels: A 1/2 binder with plastic sleeves containing pictures of the process of completing the exhibit along with an explanation of the project and how it was completed, and the proper Electric Record Sheet must accompany the exhibit. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Division 1: EXHIBIT a circuit board (using kit provided, and label it parallel or series circuit). What I have done and learned sheet is required for the county fair only. Division 2: EXHIBIT a magnetic powered flashlight or a poster (22 x 28 ) as outlined in the project manual or project CD. Division 3: EXHIBIT one of the following: Build an extension cord using all new parts. Build an incandescent trouble light using all new parts. Build a fluorescent trouble light using all new parts. Repair an extension cord or trouble light by replacing the cord, plug, connector body, or socket handle with a new part(s). Create a poster about: o Wire size o Wire type o Current carrying capacity o The parts of an extension cord or trouble light o An important safety related topic o Any topic covered in the division 3 manual Division 4: EXHIBIT one of the following: Made or remade lamp Display board on any topic covered in the division 4 manual Poster on any topic covered in the division 4 manual 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 59

60 (Electric page 2) Division 5 & Advanced: Upon completion of Division 5--Wiring Around Your Home - Manual: Wiring Around Your Home, EXHIBIT ONE of the following: 1. Display board or Equipment Wiring Board (board with electrical equipment mounted on board for display/demonstration) 2. Poster Note: Poster and display boards should be 22" tall by 28" wide. Equipment wiring boards differ from display boards in that they show hands-on wiring techniques (i.e., complete wiring of a light controlled by a three-way switch system). Equipment wiring boards should be no larger than 3' by 3'. The boards should be designed so that they can be displayed horizontally. See note under All levels 3. Notebook (Include lots of pictures and written explanation of the work that you performed, usually great for projects that are too big to bring to the fair to exhibit.) You can also include a notebook with a display board or other exhibit options to help tell the entire story that you have about your project if you can t tell about the detail of work performed on the limited size of display space or to supplement your other work. 4. Written Report--Topics for this project include but are not limited to: Electrical work that you did around your home or other location and how you accomplished it (preferably with models, pictures or a small part of your total installation). Be sure to include a wiring diagram of your project with your exhibit. Analyze the current wiring situation in your home or out buildings and develop a new system that you feel would be better. Be sure to show diagrams of the old and new systems. Also, explain why the new proposed system is better. Any topic covered in this manual. Advanced--Advanced Divisions Electricity & Electronics (This book is being updated and you may find other resources at your local library, electricians, instructors, internet, etc. to provide guidance for your project.) The Advanced Division is split into two different categories. One area is Advanced ELECTRIC 6-10 and the second is Advanced ELECTRONICS You may choose one category for your Advanced 6-10 exhibit EXHIBIT ONE of the following: 1. An article made in the area of heating and cooling 2. An article made in the area of lighting 3. An article made in the area of electronics (advanced division electronic projects may contain and use molded plugs if they are part of the electronic kit) 4. An article made in the area of power 5. A written report on: consumer buying, better electrical methods, or electrical careers. 6. A written notebook report with photos of individual steps (close-up) and overall work, illustrations, explanation of each step performed, explanation of overall work done, reasons for performing work, reasons for selecting materials used, list of materials used and prices (budget), schematics, etc. of electric project. This option allows you to use your imagination and complete any electrical project that you cannot physically bring to the fair to exhibit. You could wire a room in a house, the barn, outdoor lighting, indoor lighting, control systems, alarm systems, etc. 7. Display board (no larger than 36 x36 x36 ) showing home wiring (3-way switch, 4-way switch, GFCI Grounding, Circuit Protection, etc.) or any topic covered in the Advanced Division manual. Attach to the exhibit any kit instructions or book/manuals if you feel they will help explain the operation of the exhibit. This may be important for advanced electronic projects. Note: Poster and display boards should be 22" tall by 28" wide. Equipment wiring boards differ from display boards in that they show hands-on wiring techniques (i.e., complete wiring of a light controlled by a three-way switch system). Equipment wiring boards should be no larger than 3' by 3'. The boards should be designed so that they can be displayed horizontally General Project Summary Guide Page 60

61 Requirement for judging: Entomology Record Sheet Entomology Manual--for poster option only Additional Materials Available Entomology Resource Guide ENTOMOLOGY Project Check in and Judging Tuesday, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Insect Collection and 1 Poster from each level to State Fair There are more kinds of insects in the world than all other organisms combined. They live on the earth's surface, in the soil, and in water. Insects live in deserts, rain forests, hot springs, snow fields, and dark caves. This project will help you study insects and their relationship with people. You can also learn how to collect, preserve, and identify insects. Exhibit Introduction: Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the entomology project this year. State Fair Exhibits -- each county may send one Insect Collection and one Poster for each level (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9 and up) for a maximum of 6 exhibits per county. Follow the "Notes" under each section (Insect Collection and Poster). All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H members exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Insect Collection Option: NOTES: References: one of the following: o 4-H 764, How to Study, Collect, Preserve and Identify Insects. o How to Make an Awesome Insect Collection, ID-401 (available online, extension.entm.purdue.edu/401book/default.php?page=home, or through The Education Store). Title: o Collection--Insect Collection, Grade X (where X = your grade in school) o Poster--Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title. Orders: o Use the orders listed in the reference material (above), which are found on page 57 in ID-401 Display: Collect, mount (pins or vials), and identify insects personally collected in the U.S. only. o Display your best specimens in an 18 x 24 box (es), orientated horizontally. When multiple boxes are used: list the box order (i.e. "box 1 of 3 boxes") and include your name in each box. o ID 401 A-F (for grades 3-8) and ID 401-I cards (for grades 9-12) are to be placed inside the display box in an attractive manner. Identification: Collection display boxes are expected to contain the specified number of insects, families, and orders specified (see chart below). o All insects must be in the adult stage and be properly mounted on insect pins or be contained in vials as directed. Pin Labels: Each pin or vial must contain two labels: o Top label is to include collection date, location, and collector name. o Bottom label is to include common name and other optional identification data 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 61

62 (Entomology page 2) Box Labels: Box labels (computer generated or neatly printed) are used for orders and families as required (see chart below) and are to be placed flat against the bottom of the box. Insects must be properly grouped directly under the correct order and family box label. For example, all insects belonging to a particular order must be placed under that order label. Orders to be used are listed in the reference book ID If family level identification is required, the insects should be further grouped together under that family label. Educational Box: One additional box (educational), based on the specific theme (see chart below), is required for grades 9-12, in addition to the insect collection boxes. This box can be created in any manner chosen (without the mounting, pinning or identifying restrictions specified above). Grade Display Maximum # of Boxes 3 10 insects, identified and pinned on cards (ID 401A) insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify five (5) 1 to order. Include card ID 401B insects, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name and identify 15 to 1 order. Include ID 401C insects, exhibit a minimum of 6 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 2 common name and order. Include ID 401D insects, exhibit a minimum of 8 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 2 common name and order. Identify ten (10) to family. Include card ID 401E insects, exhibit a minimum of 10 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 2 common name and order. Identify 30 to family. Include card ID 401F insects, exhibit a minimum of 12 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 3 common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insect behavior. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place ID 401I in first collection box only. Card ID 401I download insects, exhibit a minimum of 14 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 3 common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insect pest management. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place ID 401I in first collection box only. Card ID 401I download insects, exhibit a minimum of 16 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by 3 common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: insects in the environment. Include card ID 401I. ((1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place ID 401I in first collection box only. Card ID 401I download insects, exhibit a minimum of 18 orders, mounted (pins or vials). Identify all insects by common name, order, and family. One educational box, theme: benefits of insects. Include card ID 401I. (1-3 collection boxes plus 1 educational box*). Place ID 401I in first collection box only. Card ID 401I download 3 *Educational Box The educational box (grades 9-12) is in addition to the insect display box(es). This box should be created in such a way as to teach something about the assigned theme to the general public General Project Summary Guide Page 62

63 (Entomology page 3) Poster Option: Posters must be displayed horizontally, sized 22 x 28, mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, and county. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title, so the judges know which activity you completed. You can also use a creative subtitle if you wish. Level 1 (Grades 3 5): EXHIBIT: Display a poster based on the following activities: Big Mouth Bugs--Show the 4 different mouth types that you studied. Include the completed chart describing the mouth types, an insect with this mouth type, food they eat, and where these insects might be found. Pit Stop--Make two pit traps and use them to collect insects. Exhibit your completed record sheet. You can use the format given for your data collection, or make your own. Include some of the insects or pictures of your trap and insects collected. Buz-z-zing Around--Present three to five ways that insects communicate. Include an insect, or picture of each insect that communicates in each of the ways you are describing. FACETnating!--Show how insects see (compound eyes) and explain how they see colors. Ants and Uncles--Compare insects with their non-insect relatives by completing the chart in your book (copy or make your own). Include some of the insects and their non-insect relatives, or pictures of them, on your poster. Chirp, Chirp--Watch and listen to the crickets for five minutes, three times a day, for three days. Include day and night observations. Record what you see and hear. Level 2 (Grades 6 8): EXHIBIT: Display a poster based on the following activities: Collecting Insects--Use two of the insect collecting traps described in Activity 2 (Berlese Funnel, Indoor Insect Trap), Activity 3 (Modified Wilkinson Trap), Activity 4 (Fruit Bait), or Activity 5 (Light Attractor) to collect insects. Exhibit a picture of your traps and an Insect Collection Data Chart that gives the trap location (for example, in the basement or in the back yard), date collected, and insects collected. Spread Your Wings and Fly--Make and use a spreading board. Exhibit two pictures of your spreading board and three butterflies or moths that you prepared using your board. Insect Experiments--Complete one of the following activities: Activity 8 (Color My World), Activity 9 (Sowbug Investigations), or Activity 10 (Life s Stages). Exhibit your data sheet and answers to the Talk It Over questions. For activities 8 and 9 include your hypothesis and a conclusive statement about your hypothesis (indicate if it was proved or disproved). Invasive Species Investigations--Create an informational exhibit about one (Indiana) invasive insect. Include the information requested in the activity (13 questions on page 29). A Sticky Situation--Make and use sticky traps for four weeks as described in Activity 13. Exhibit your data sheet and the answers to Talk It Over questions. Footprint Clues--Study the tracks of 3 different species of insect and one arthropod as described in Activity 14. Exhibit your data sheet and the answers to Talk It Over questions. Level 3 (Grades 9-12): EXHIBIT: Display a poster based on the following activities: The Scientific Method--Use the scientific method to complete one of the problems listed in Activity 3. Describe what you did to complete the five scientific method steps and include your data and drawings or pictures of your experiment. Transecting for Insects--Compare three habitats using the scientific method to determine which one has the most terrestrial insect activity. Display your transect data sheet for each habitat and answer the Talk It Over questions General Project Summary Guide Page 63

64 (Entomology page 4) Please Drop In--Create your own hypothesis and collect insects in five pitfall traps to prove or disprove your hypothesis, as described in Activity 7. Display how you completed your experiment (including each step in the scientific method) and your data for each habitat. Aliens Among Us--Complete the Natives vs Non-natives Survey Data Sheet by checking two boxes (Native or non-native and damage or no damage) for five native and five non-native insects as shown in Activity 9. Answer the Talk It Over questions. IMP Leaning and Teaching--Make an informational flier and use it to teach younger 4-H members about five insect pests that might be found in a home or school in your county. Exhibit your flier, lesson plan, and photograph of you teaching. Answer the Talk It Over questions. Meal from a Worm--Use the scientific method to study how mealworm larvae grow. Include your hypothesis, date charts, and conclusions. Answer the Talk It Over questions. Independent Study (Grades 9-12): Advanced Topic--Learn all you can about a topic of your choice and present it on a poster or in an entomology box. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster Advanced Entomology- Independent Study. Mentoring--Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful to your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, Advanced Entomology Mentor General Project Summary Guide Page 64

65 No State Fair Exhibits FARM TOY AND CONSTRUCTION TOY SCENE (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00-7:45 p.m. Divisions 1, 2 and 3 (Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Prepare a farm or construction scene layout that is no larger than 3' wide x 2' deep x 15 high (outside dimensions) Any scale of toys may be used. Include NO MORE THAN 20 items (pieces). Fencing, land and roadways are not included in the 20 items. Any combination of items may be used but you may have: o No more than 1 structure (barn, building, tool shed, grain bin, silo, house, etc.) o No more than 8 animals o No more than 8 Wheel toys (tractors, trucks, cars, implements, equipment, etc.) A tractor with an implement is considered 2 toys with wheels. o No more than 8 Extras (feeders, people, bales of hay, etc.) Include a Why I chose this project page with your exhibit. Write at least a paragraph and no more than a page about why you decided to take the Farm and Construction Toy Scene Project. The same farm and construction toys and layout may be used in more than one year but exhibits need to be changed, altered or modified so as not to repeat the same exact exhibit. Divisions 4, 5 & 6 (Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Prepare a farm or construction scene layout that is no larger than 3' wide x 2' deep x 15 high(outside dimensions) Any scale of toys may be used Include NO MORE THAN 40 items (pieces). Fencing, land and roadways are not included in the 40 items Design and construct 1 item (This is an original designed project not a kit.) Examples: Hay feeder, building or shed, loading ramp, etc. Any combination of items may be used but you may have: o No more than 3 structures (barns, buildings, tool sheds, grain bins, silos, houses, etc.) o No more than 15 animals o No more than 15 Wheel toys (tractors, trucks, cars, implements, equipment, etc.) A tractor with an implement is considered 2 toys with wheels. o No more than 15 Extras (feeders, people, bales of hay, etc.) Include information about what item you made, how and why you made it. Write at least a paragraph and no more than a page about the above information. The same farm and construction toys and layout may be used in more than one year but exhibits need to be changed, altered or modified so as not to repeat the same exact exhibit. In this division, a new item must be constructed each year General Project Summary Guide Page 65

66 (Farm Toy and Construction Toy Scene page 2) Divisions 7 & above (Grades 9th and above) PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Prepare a farm or construction scene layout that is no larger than 3' wide x 2' deep x 15 high (outside dimensions) Any scale of toys may be used. Each year, select a theme from the following list. A theme may be repeated one time. Theme list: o Agriculture Specialty Area Layout o Crop Emphasis Layout o Construction Layout o Farmstead Layout o Farm Business Layout o Historical Layout (Any time before 1960.) o Livestock Emphasis Layout Include no more than a page about Why you chose this layout and what is your favorite piece and why. The same farm and construction toys and layout may be used in more than one year but exhibits need to be changed, altered or modified so as not to repeat the same exact exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 66

67 FASHION REVUE Check-In THURSDAY, July 7, 12:30 p.m. Judging 1:00 p.m. Location TBA A total of six (6) 4-H Sewing senior participants to State Fair, a maximum of two (2) per category. Requirement for judging: Fashion Revue Enrollment Form and Narrative Card 1. All Consumer Clothing, Wearable Art and Sewing members who make wearable sewing projects are eligible to participate in the 4-H Fashion Revue. 2. Garments modeled must have been made following the 2015 fair. 3. Each 4-H Sewing junior member may model only one outfit in the 4-H Fashion Revue, at least one garment of which has been made for and judged for 4-H Sewing Construction. Each 4-H Sewing senior participant may create and model an outfit in a maximum of 2 categories in the fashion revue. 4. At the county level, judges will select a champion and reserve champion in each category/division. 5. Awards for 4-H Sewing Construction and 4-H Fashion Revue will be awarded at the public 4-H Fashion Revue as selected by the judges. 4-H members are eligible for awards in all categories in which they have exhibited. If a 4-H Sewing senior participant wins in more than one fashion revue category, he/she must choose only one category to model in at the State Fair. 6. Judges will rank 4-H Sewing senior fashion revue category participants to determine State Fair eligibility. 7. Following Public Review and prior to deadline for State Fair entry the winner must designate which category he/she will choose to compete in at the State Fair, if he/she wins both Fashion Revue and Construction. SEWING CATEGORIES: Junior Revue: Level A Grade 3: Elastic waist shorts, pants OR skirt with fold over casing; no pockets. Grade 4: Shorts, pants OR skirt with partial or full sewn on waistband, or waistline facing OR simple shirt or top OR BBQ apron. Level B Grade 5: Simple shirt with sleeves OR sundress OR jumper OR simple 2 piece pajamas. Grade 6: Two garments that can be worn together. Level C Grades 7: School or sports outfit. Can be one or more pieces. Grades 8 & 9: See fashion revue categories below. Grades 10-12: See fashion revue categories below. Senior Revue: 4-Hers enrolled in 4-H Sewing between the ages of Definition of an outfit--an outfit is a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look - such as one or two piece dress or one or two piece pant suit or a three piece combination, such as pants, vest and blouse or shirt General Project Summary Guide Page 67

68 (Fashion Revue page 2) FASHION REVUE CATEGORIES Informal or Casual Wear--A complete outfit of one or two pieces suitable for school, weekend, or casual, informal activities. Suit or Coat--A suit consists of two pieces including a skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is not a dress with jacket as in dress up wear. The coat is a separate lined coat for your wardrobe. It will be judged separately as a coat with its own accessories. Dress up--this is suitable for special times, church, or social occasions which are not considered to be formal. It may be an outfit of one or more pieces with or without its own costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is NOT an outfit to be worn to school, weekend, or casual, informal activities. Formal Wear--this outfit may be one or more pieces suitable for any formal occasion such as proms, weddings and formal evening functions. Separates--Consists of three garments which must be worn as a coordinated complete outfit. Each piece should be versatile enough to be worn with other garments in your wardrobe. Free Choice--A complete outfit comprised of garments which do not fit in the other classifications. Examples include: tennis wear, swim wear, athletic or other active sportswear, lounge wear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or international costumes, capes, and unlined coats. WEARABLE ART CATEGORIES: Level A--grades 3-4 A t-shirt or chef s apron that has been decorated according to Wearable Arts requirements. Level B--grades 5-6 A vest, or t-shirt, or sweatshirt that has been decorated according to Wearable Arts requirements. Level C--grades 7-9 A vest or t-shirt or sweatshirt or jacket AND one accessory (tote bag, or pair of shoes or hat) that has been decorated according to Wearable Arts requirements. Level D--grades An ensemble of 3 or more articles (including decorated accessories) that has been decorated/made according to Wearable Arts requirements. CONSUMER CLOTHING CATEGORIES: Beginners--grades 3-5 Model your purchases. Tell the judge about your purchases, what you learned and about the activities you completed. Your completed notebook must be turned in at judging. Intermediates--grades 6-8 Model your outfit. Tell the judge about your purchases, what you learned, and about the activities you completed. All items (including accessories) must be different from sewing fashion revue items with the exception of shoes. Your completed notebook must be turned in at judging. Advanced--grades 9-12 Model your outfit before a group at judging. Tell about your activities in this year s project and how you plan to use this year s purchases in your future wardrobe. All items (including accessories) must be different from sewing fashion revue items with the exception of shoes. Your completed notebook must be turned in at judging 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 68

69 Requirement for judging: Floriculture Record Sheet Floriculture Manual FLORICULTURE Project Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. Each county may enter: one (1) flower and plant exhibit per category, per level one (1) poster or notebook exhibit per level Total entries allowed per county: Level A, three (3) flower and plant exhibits and one (1) poster/notebook Level B, three (3) flower and plant exhibits and one (1) poster/notebook Level C, six (6) flower and plant exhibits and one (1) poster/notebook Level D, six (6) flower and plant exhibits and one (1) poster/notebook. NOTE TO YOUTH EXHIBITORS: Each Level (A, B, C, & D) of the Floriculture project serves more than one grade. You should do a DIFFERENT activity and exhibit each year that you are in the project. For example, if in 3 rd grade you display a simple bud vase (category 1), in 4 th grade you should choose a poster/notebook option or flower/plant exhibit from categories 2, 3, or 4. You should pay special attention to size guidelines for Flower and Plant exhibits. Instruction for exhibits and related activities can be found in the 4-H floriculture student manuals: 4-H 966, 967, 968, 969 NOTEBOOK GUIDELINES:* Needs to be a sturdy 3-ring binder (with stiff covers) or a bound type notebook (with stiff covers). No report covers or similar styles. Make sure the notebook accurately meets the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the manual. Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted. Materials included in the notebook need to be educational, both for the youth and the audience, and should demonstrate that the youth was able to take what he/she learned from their research (experiment, on the web, library, etc.) and/or activities to create the notebook. Work should include references where appropriate. Pictures, graphics, and artwork are encouraged. POSTER GUIDELINES:* Dimensions: 22 x 28 displayed horizontally with a stiff backing and must be covered with clear plastic. A 3 x 4 space in the lower right hand corner of county provided identification tag. Poster should tell a story or be informative to the audience. Will the viewer of your poster learn something from your exhibit? When designing your poster you should consider: lines, shapes, textures, colors and placement of items. Pictures, graphics, and artwork are encouraged. Make sure the poster accurately meets the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the manual. Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted. Materials included in the poster need to be educational, both for the youth and the audience, and should demonstrate that the youth was able to take what he/she learned from their research (experiment, on the web, library, etc.) and/or activities to create the poster General Project Summary Guide Page 69

70 (Floriculture page 2) All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level A--Grades 3 and 4 Flower and Plant Exhibit Categories Create flower arrangement in a simple bud vase; provide your own vase, from cut flowers you grew in your garden. o Vase must be no more than 9 tall by 3 wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5 and be clear or white only. o Include 1-3 stems of a main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler flower and greenery. Create flower arrangement in a simple bud vase; provide your own vase, from fresh flowers you purchased. o Vase must be no more than 9 tall by 3 wide, neck opening of vase not to exceed 1.5 and be clear or white only. o Include 1-3 stems of a main flower, along with appropriate amount of filler flower and greenery. Flowers should be in their natural state, and not wired for display. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you purchased. Including the vase or container, it must be no larger than 12 x 12. Create a simple round arrangement (small, compact round cluster of flowers) with fresh flowers you grew. Including the vase or container, it must be no larger than 12 x 12. Poster or Notebook Exhibits choose any one (1) of the following topics: Chronicle your work in your flower garden (planning, planting, care, harvest, arrangements made with your flowers). Describe how you planned or designed your garden, including how you chose the kinds of flowers. Explain how you harvested your flowers, cared for them, and used them in an arrangement. Explore and explain pollination what it is, why it is important, different ways it occurs OR transplanting what, how, things to watch out for; OR role of insects with flowers (good, bad or both). Explore and explain seed germination OR how to care for a sick plant. Report on an interview with a professional (what do they do, types of jobs, type of training, hours worked, etc.) Describe an experiment you did and the results. Describe a community service project you did related to your flowers project. Level B -Grades 5 and 6 Flower and Plant Exhibit Categories Display a mixed planter that may include herbs with foliage plants and/or flowering plants. o The planter should include 3 or more kinds of plants and have been planted at least two months before the fair. o The container exhibit space must not exceed 18 x 18 (height will be variable). o Must include 4-H 967c Level B Plant Record chronicling the care of your plant. Make an item with dried herbs or dried flowers that you grew yourself. Examples of items to exhibit are, but not limited to a dried flower product, or a simple dried arrangement in a container. Display one house plant (foliage and/or flowering) in a container not to exceed 10 in diameter. o There must be only one specimen plant per pot. o A flowering plant may be of any color with single or double flowers. o Must include 4-H 967c Level B Plant Record chronicling the care of your plant General Project Summary Guide Page 70

71 (Floriculture page 3) Poster or Notebook Exhibits choose any one (1) of the following topics: Report how you harvested your flowers and/or herbs, cared for them, dried them, and used them. Explore and explain insects and your flowers and/or herbs Explore and explain starting seeds indoors the process and pros and cons Explore and explain perennials what are they, how are they used, benefits or drawbacks. Investigate and describe a butterfly garden what types of plants, benefits to insects and butterflies, etc. Describe how you planned or designed your garden, including how you chose the kinds of plants, any problems, or successes. Describe your houseplant how you cared for, transplanted to larger pot, any problems, or successes. Explore and explain plant biology form and function, growth, photosynthesis, etc. Explore and explain how to grow plants indoors things to consider, common problems and solutions. Explore and explain environmental effects related to plants (such as light, water, soil, or temperature). Describe an experiment you did and the results. Explore and explain topics from Imagine That plants around the world, information about different cultural uses of plants, different ways you used your plants/herbs/flowers. Level C - Grades 7, 8 & 9 Flower and Plant Exhibit Categories Display a terrarium o Size of the terrarium should be appropriate for use on a table at home, and no larger than 12 deep, 18 long and 16 high. o Must have a cover while on exhibit. See activity information for design. Combination or European planter o Exhibit a container of plants (3 or more kinds of plants) that you have planted and cared for a minimum of 2 months. See activity for information on plants and design. o The container should not exceed exhibit space of 18 x 18 (height will be variable). Create one (1) corsage or two (2) boutonnieres made from only fresh flowers. o Corsages should contain 3 or more blooms. o NO artificial flowers or greenery should be used in this category. o Bows and decorative items are okay. Create one (1) corsage or two (2) boutonnieres made from silk or other artificial flowers and greenery. o Can be created with mixed fresh and artificial materials, or all artificial. o Bows and decorative items are okay. A dried arrangement in a container or specialty item (such as, but not limited to, a wreath or swag) made with dried flowers and dried plant materials. o NO artificial flowers/plant materials should be included. o Bows and decorative items are okay. o Maximum size is 24 x 24, height will be variable. Create a flower arrangement using either roses or lilies as the primary component of the arrangement. o Arrangement should be made with all fresh materials (NO artificial flowers/plant material). o Bows and decorative items are okay. Poster or Notebook Exhibits--choose any one (1) of the following topics: Explore and explain vegetative propagation how to, different types, problems and solutions, different uses of Explore and explain plant nutrients what are they, why does the plant need them, what happens if the plant has too much or too little, planters or containers vs. garden. Investigate the design of multiple plant containers how to, things to consider, selecting plant materials, uses of Describe how you created your corsage or boutonnieres; or dried arrangement. Be sure to include appropriate information on design principles and how they are used to create your arrangement General Project Summary Guide Page 71

72 (Floriculture page 4) Explore and explain floral tools and materials (how to use, what they are, care of tools, different uses of a tool or material). Explore and explain preserving cut flowers how, problems, uses of and/or diseases related to cut flowers. Illustrate, explore and explain how you dry flowers or other plant materials and/or describe different methods and/or how, why use them. Explore and explain medicinal uses and toxicity of fresh and dried flowers and plants. Describe an experiment you did and the results. Describe a career exploration activity you did, such a job shadow, interview with a professional. Describe a community service activity you did related to your flowers project what you did, why, results, etc. Level D - Grades 10, 11, 12 Flower and Plant Exhibit Categories Create a seasonal arrangement from only fresh flower and/or plant materials. o Flowers and plant materials specific to a season or holiday should be used. For example, fall mums or spring tulips. o Maximum size 24 x24 x36. o This category could include a traditional floral arrangement, but also items such as wreaths. o Bows and decorative accessories are okay. Create a seasonal arrangement that can include fresh and/or artificial flower/plant materials. o Flowers and plant materials specific to a season or holiday should be used. o Maximum size 24 x24 x36. o This category could include a traditional floral arrangement, but also items such as wreaths. o Bows and decorative accessories are okay. Create a modern or contemporary style arrangement using fresh flower and plant materials. See manual for suggestions. o Maximum size 18 x 18 x 18. o Include a label that states what type of design you have created (botanical, pave, parallel, free-form, abstract, etc.) Create a bridal bouquet. Proper display of the bouquet should be considered, but only the bouquet will be judged. o Bouquet should include only fresh plant materials. o Bows and decorative accessories are okay. Create a centerpiece for an event, such as a banquet, party, wedding, funeral, or church. o Arrangement should be no larger than 24 x 24 x 36. o It should be made from EITHER fresh flower and/or plant materials or artificial or silk flower and/or plant materials. o Bows and decorative accessories are okay. Display a plant that you propagated (and grew and cared for) by tissue culture or other vegetative propagation methods, or flowering bulbs that you forced. o Maximum pot size should not exceed 10 diameter. o Must include 4-H 969c Level D Plant Record chronicling the care of your plant. Poster or Notebook Exhibits choose any one (1) of the following topics: Describe how you created your arrangement; include information on the design principles utilized. Explore and explain how you utilize different flowers to make a similar style arrangement for different seasons (tulips in spring, mums in fall, etc.) or how to utilize similar flowers to make different styles of arrangements. Explore and explain the cost of arrangement and/or a cost comparison with flowers (different types flowers, different time year, etc.) Explore and explain forcing flowers (bulbs, branches, etc.) 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 72

73 (Floriculture page 5) Explore and explain marketing in the floral industry (large or small business) and/or a market survey and results, and how they can benefit the floral industry. Explore and explain how to start a business related to the floral industry and may include a business plan. Explore and explain the origins of flowers and/or the floriculture industry around the world. Explore and explain tissue culture, biotechnology, or traditional breeding of new flower types what are they, how are they used, pros and cons. Explore and explain how to be a plant detective what kinds of problems might you have in growing and caring for flowers, and how to solve Describe an experiment you did and the results. Describe a community service activity you did related to your flowers project: how, why results General Project Summary Guide Page 73

74 FOODS Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:00 p.m. Champion from each grade and activity to State Fair. Requirement for judging: Foods Record Sheet Foods Manual Recipe Card (Available online or at the Extension Office) Exhibit Introduction--Purdue Extension Food Safety Policy (effective 11/2013): For food competitions: Filling, frosting, glazing, pie filling, and meringue, (whether uncooked or cooked) are not permitted to contain cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream as the nature of these products increases the moisture content and water activity of the food. Foods with a higher moisture content and water activity can be ideal growing conditions for food borne pathogens, even if the ingredient is part of a batter and baked. Additionally, raw milk, raw milk products or uncooked eggs/egg whites are not permitted. Eggs/egg whites that have been cooked to 160 F (i.e. pasteurized or included as part of a batter and baked) are acceptable. No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided that show which ingredients were used in each part of the product. Contestants should carefully wash their hands and make sure that their hands do not have any open cuts before preparing foods. Contestants should not be preparing food exhibits for competition within 48 hours of recovering from any illness. Whenever possible, baked products should be transported and stored in chilled coolers (41 F). Judges and individuals who will consume products from county and state competitions should be informed that they are at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a "potentially hazardous food" has been properly prepared or handled before, during or following the competition. Tasting of a food product is solely at the discretion of the judge. Judges are NOT to taste any low-acid or acidified preserved food, like green beans or tomato products, and are discouraged from tasting any other home preserved food. Consumers of competitive food exhibits being sold at auction or used for hospitality purposes should be notified they could be at risk for foodborne illness since the established policy cannot guarantee that an entry which may be a potentially hazardous food has been properly prepared or handled before, during, or following the competition. Instructions for preparing food exhibits for display at State Fair Labeling Suggestions: 1. Cover label with clear plastic wrap so that it will not become grease stained. 2. Tape label to the paper plate or container before the product is wrapped. Recipe or index cards: 1. A recipe card or index card (no larger than 5 1/2" x 8 1/2") is required for all food exhibits. 2. Be sure to include the recipe source and all the information requested in the exhibit description, as well as your name, county, and the grade level/exhibit option. It is recommended that you wrap the card in plastic wrap or in a plastic bag. Recipe cards will not be returned. 3. Since it is illegal in the State of Indiana for youth under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, 4-H members are to use recipes that do not include an alcoholic beverage as an ingredient. A suitable non-alcoholic or imitation product may be substituted General Project Summary Guide Page 74

75 Food preservation jars/containers: 1. All canned products must have the ring on the jar top to protect the seal. 2. Containers will NOT be returned from the Indiana State Fair. (Foods page 2) How to prepare products for display: 1. Most food products should be displayed on a paper or foam plate. 2. For cakes - cut a piece of cardboard about 1/2 inch larger than the bottom of the cake. Cover this cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the cake on it. 3. Any product that may be sticky on the bottom, such as some fancy breads, should be put on round, square, or rectangle cardboard. Cover this cardboard with wax paper, plastic wrap, or foil before putting the food product on it. 4. Frozen food exhibits (containers and food) will not be returned to the exhibitor. Please display in freezer bags or disposable freezer containers. 5. Pies should be exhibited in disposable pie tin. Reusable containers or pans will NOT be returned from the Indiana State Fair. Exhibit Requirements (Participants may exhibit one baked and/or one preserved item per grade) Level A Grade 3 Three snack-sized (approximately 2-3 individual size) drop, molded or bar baked cookies. o No glaze or frosting. o Include recipe card and display on a dessert size paper or foam plate. A package of 3 baked, snack-sized (approximately 2-3 individual size) frozen cookies. o Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer containers will not be returned.) o Include index card with recipe and instructions for defrosting. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen. Level A Grade 4 Three standard size muffins that contain an ingredient that is a source of Vitamin A or Vitamin C (no muffin liners). Include recipe card. One package of frozen berries. o Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer containers will not be returned.) o Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or defrosting. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen. Level B Grade 5 A square, oblong or round layer reduced-fat cake without frosting. o Reduce the amount of fat in the recipe by using a fruit puree or baby food fruit product that does not contain yogurt. o Include recipe card. One uncooked frozen mini-pizza using whole-grain pita bread, english muffin, bagel, or already prepared crust (no larger than 7" in diameter) with toppings of your choice. o Include at least 4 MyPlate food groups on your pizza. o Meat toppings such as hamburger, sausage, bacon, etc. must be cooked. o Display on covered cardboard inside freezer bag. o Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen General Project Summary Guide Page 75

76 (Foods page 3) Level B, Grade 6 Three no-yeast, any shape pretzels with a whole grain flour mixture (shaped, stick, or nugget) OR 3 no- yeast sweet or savory rolled biscuits with a whole grain flour (no drop biscuits.) Include recipe card. One package of any frozen vegetable or combination vegetables. o Display in freezer bag or freezer container. (NOTE: Freezer containers will not be returned.) o Include index card with instructions for defrosting and cooking. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen. Level C, Grade 7, 8, 9 Exhibitors may choose one baked and/or one preserved product from the following list. It is suggested a participant choose a different option each year, but this is not a requirement. BAKED PRODUCT OPTIONS: Three (3) yeast bread sticks or yeast rolls (any shape, medium size - not a sweet roll), using a whole grain flour mixture such as whole wheat, rye, oat bran, etc. o Include recipe card. o Participants are expected to learn how to knead bread dough by hand and allow it to rise appropriately. It is NOT acceptable to use a home bread maker. A yeast bread (can be loaf, braid, but not rolls) using a whole grain flour mixture such as whole wheat, rye, oat bran, etc. o Include recipe card. o Participants are expected to learn how to knead bread dough by hand and allow it to rise appropriately. It is NOT acceptable to use a home bread maker. One package of a non-perishable, invented healthy snack (such as a granola bar, popcorn snack, trail mix, etc.). o Your snack must include at least 2 food groups from MyPlate. o Exhibit must include your snack product and a separate folder containing a marketing plan with product name, recipe, how it will be packaged, and a package design, where it will be sold and suggested selling price. o Style your snack for a photo shoot and include the picture in your marketing plan. o Label should include product name, date, quantity, and serving size. PRESERVED PRODUCT OPTIONS One (1) container of freezer jam. o Include index card with recipe and instructions for storing. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen. One jar of a canned tomato product using the Hot Pack Method for a boiling water bath canner, such as tomato juice, catsup, barbecue sauce, or salsa. o Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or using the product. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. Note: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable. One jar of a canned pickled product or canned pickles. o Include index card with recipe, processing, and storage instructions. o (Products using a fancy pack are not accepted.) o Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. Note: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable. Level D, Grade 10, 11, 12 Exhibitors may choose one baked and/or one preserved product from the following list. It is suggested a participant choose a different option each year, but this is not a requirement General Project Summary Guide Page 76

77 (Foods page 4) BAKED PRODUCT OPTIONS: A single or double crust baked fruit pie (no graham cracker crust). o Include recipe card. o (Note: Custards, cream, cream cheese frosting and fillings, and raw egg white frosting are not acceptable in an exhibit because they are highly perishable when left at room temperatures.) A non-perishable baked food product for a catered meal or special event in which organizers have requested low fat and/or reduced sugar items. o Exhibit will include your food product and a notebook outlining how this product is to be used at the event, menu, supplies to buy, preparation schedule, equipment, table layout, etc. o A table display is optional and should be no larger than 16 deep x 22 wide x 28 high. o Include index card with recipe. Select a condition in which people have to specifically modify their eating habits (diabetes, heart disease, Celiac disease, food allergies, etc.) Prepare a non-perishable baked food product appropriate for someone with this condition. o Exhibit will include your food product and a notebook summarizing the condition or allergy, nutrition considerations involved with the condition, a description of your baked item, and an explanation of how it fits within the nutrition considerations. Make sure to note any ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction. Include index card with recipe. PRESERVED PRODUCT OPTIONS: One jar of pressure canned vegetables, meat or combination product, such as soup, stew, spaghetti sauce with meat, etc. o Include index card with recipe and instructions for cooking or using the product. o (Products using a fancy pack are not accepted.) o Label with name of product, quantity, and date canned. Note: Only food preservation products made using USDA approved or Ball Blue Book recipes are acceptable. One package of a combination food frozen entree in freezer container. o The combination food should contain 3 food groups from MyPlate. o Exhibit should include an index card with recipe and instructions for reheating. o Display in disposable containers. No containers will be returned. o Label with name of product, quantity, and date frozen. A jar of cooked jam or a reduced-sugar fruit spread. Include recipe card. Label with name of product, quantity, and date made General Project Summary Guide Page 77

78 Requirement for judging: Forestry Record Sheet Forestry Manual Additional Materials Available Forestry Resource Guide 50 Trees of Indiana FORESTRY Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00-7:45 p.m. Champion from each level to State Fair. Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the forestry project this year. Exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22 x 28, mounted on firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Be sure to include a space in the lower right hand corner for the county identification label (3 x4 ). Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title. All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. If you are exhibiting leaves they should be free of any damage. Also, if you choose to include the scientific names note that they must be in either italics or under-scored. (Note: scientific names are required for herbariums). The Genus (first name) must have the first letter capitalized. The species (second name) has no capitalization. Level: Forestry 1 Grades 3-5 Display a poster based on one of the following activities from the manual: Leafing Out--Comparisons (pages 6 & 7) o Collect, dry and mount 6 different species of leaves showing leaf differences: one leaf with opposite arrangement and one with an alternate arrangement, two leaves with different leaf margins, a o compound leaf, and simple leaf. Use the 50 Trees of Indiana book (4-H or CD FNR-3) as a reference and identify the leaves and group them under the titles of arrangement, leaf margins, and compound or simple. o Draw (or copy the picture) and label the parts of a leaf using the diagram from the manual (Level 1). o Title your poster, Leafing Out--Leaf Differences. Leafing Out--Collection (pages 6 & 7) o Identify and exhibit leaves from 10 different trees that are listed in 50 Trees of Indiana book (4-H or CD-FNR-3). o List at least two unique characteristics of each tree. o Title your poster, Leafing Out--Collection. Hold on Tight (pages 10 & 11) o Dig up a small plant root system and display along with a drawing of the root system with the anchor, lateral, and feeder roots identified and the Parts of a Tree diagram (4-H 641B) Down in the Dirt (pages 20 & 21) o Collect roots from 3 different habitats: woods, near a creek, and in a pasture or prairie. (Note: do not use the habitats listed in your manual.) o Display the roots along with the completed root test chart (copy or recreate) showing the color, size, and shape information. Include any unique features you noted General Project Summary Guide Page 78

79 (Forestry page 2) My Couch is a Tree? (pages 30 & 31) o Use pictures (drawn, cut from magazines, print, or take photographs) to show 10 things in and around your home that are made from wood. Fun in the Forest (pages 32 & 33) o Visit a state park or forest, take your 50 Trees of Indiana book (4-H or CD-FNR-3), diagram the trails you hiked, and list the types of trees you saw. o Photographs of you hiking and some of the trees you saw will help tell your story. Level: Forestry 2 Grades 6-8 Display a poster based on one of the following activities from the manual: The Leaf Machine (pages 8 & 9) o o Copy, draw, or find a picture of a cross-section of a leaf. Label the 7 parts. Give the chemical reaction for photosynthesis, defining the chemicals: CO 2, H 2O, O 2, and C 6H 12O 6. Be sure to balance your equation! There should be the same number of Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen molecules on each side of the equal sign. You may need to ask an older (high school) 4-H member or science teacher for help. o Draw the tree canopy, trunk, and roots (or use the tree diagram, 4-H 641B) and identify the crown, trunk (with the parts; heartwood, sapwood, cambium, and bark listed on the right), feeder roots, and anchor roots. My State s Forests (pages 14 & 15) o Use a map, draw, or find a picture of Indiana on the Internet (e.g., Show where your home, your school, and your fairgrounds are located. o Choose one of the following options to complete your poster: Show where Indiana s state forests are located. List a few facts about each. Visit a state forest and have someone take your picture by the sign, if possible Show where some state parks and state forests are located (5-15). List some facts about each one. Visit a state park or forest and have someone take your picture by the sign, if possible. Someone Call a (Tree) Doctor and Stop Bugging Me (pages 22-25) o Collect 10 samples of tree leaves, twigs, stems, or roots damaged by insects or disease and the fruiting body or disease that caused the damage. o List information about the insect or disease and the species of tree that was affected. Fire in the Forest (pages 26 & 27) o Explain the Fire Triangle and describe what happened during and after a famous forest fire. Drawings or pictures will help tell the tale. Growing Every Day (pages 30 & 31) o Complete the table for 5 large trees that you can find and measure in your county. o Research to find out how to make and use a Tree Measuring Stick (FNR-4) and use that to calculate the volume of each tree. Explain why you think your results varied with the two methods of determining tree volume (the one in your 4-H manual or using a tree measuring stick). Tree Planting--Plant 1-3 shade trees. o Include information about the tree (or trees) you planted, why you chose the species you did, what are the benefits of this tree, and how tall this tree (or trees) will be when mature. o Explain why you chose the planting site that you did, where you found your planting information, what steps you followed, the hole size, care of your tree (watering and weed control), and any other information you can give. o Include a picture of your tree of your tree (photo or drawing). Reference: FNR-FAQ-18-W General Project Summary Guide Page 79

80 (Forestry page 3) Level: Forestry 3 Grades 9-12 Display a poster based on one of the following activities from the manual: A World of Forests (pages 16 & 17) o Indicate the 3 major forest biomes on a copy, drawing or picture of the world. o Complete the table given in the activity. City Trees (pages 20 & 21) o Complete the questions about Tree City (page 20). o Show (draw or use pictures) some trees that are often used in city plantings and explain the benefits of these trees. Trim the Trees (pages 26 & 27) o Explain the 5 different kinds of tree pruning for urban trees. List some dos and don ts of proper pruning. My Boss is a Tree (pages 34 & 35) o List 5 jobs that require knowledge of trees and forestry. o Explain the training and education that is needed and what types of things you might be doing if you had this job. Tree Planting Present a tree planting plan for at least 100 trees. o Include the type of trees you planted, pictures, cost, method of planting, weeding, pruning your trees, and any additional information. o Your exhibit must have a title, labels, backing and plastic covering as required in the manual. Reference: FNR-FAQ-18-W. Herbarium Collection Trees Collect 25 terminal twigs and at least two leaves, if space allows (only one compound leaf is required), from native forest trees. o Mount the specimens on 11 ½ x 16 ½ paper. One leaf on the twig must be mounted to show the back side of the leaf. o Label each sheet with the following: common name, scientific name, where collected, county where collected, date collected, name of collector, and specimen number. o Cover each specimen. There are no specific references given for these exhibits. Youth are encouraged to use Extension publications, the Internet, books, and forest specialists to develop these items. Note: Your herbarium collection must be accessible to the judges. Do not cover it under the plastic that covers your poster. You may want to attach a folder or other holder over your poster to hold the mounted, covered specimens. Collection Shrubs--Collect 25 terminal twigs, with leaves attached, from native shrubs. o Mount the specimens on 11 ½ x 16 ½ paper. One leaf on the twig must be mounted to show the back side of the leaf. o Label each sheet with the following: common name, scientific name, where collected, county where collected, dates collected, name of collector, and specimen number. o Cover each specimen. There are no specific references given for these exhibits. Youth are encouraged to use Extension publications, the Internet, books, and forest specialists to develop these items. Level: Independent Study Grades One State Fair entry Advanced topic--learn all you can about an Indiana or Eastern Deciduous forestry topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster Advanced Forestry Independent Study. Mentoring--Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, Forestry Mentor General Project Summary Guide Page 80

81 GARDEN Project Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. State Fair Exhibits Requirement for judging: Garden Record Sheet Garden Manual Additional Materials Available Garden Resource Guide Single Vegetable, Garden Collection, & Single Herb List available at a later date The gardening project introduces vegetable and herb gardening. The Gardening project is divided into four different levels: Level A: See Them Sprout (3rd and 4 th grades) Level B: Let's Get Growing (5th and 6th grades) Level C: Take Your Pick (7th-9th grades) Level D: Growing Profits (10th-12th grades) What can I learn? You will learn about planning a vegetable garden, planting, fertilizing, different vegetable pests, harvesting, storage techniques and careers. EXHIBIT INTRODUCTION Extra Exhibit Classes that may be offered in your county. Largest (by weight) 1. pumpkin/squash 2. watermelon 3. tomato 4. potato 5. onion 6. head of cabbage 7. sunflower 8. unusual growth forms Garden manuals: See 4-H garden manuals and 4-H 970-W for exhibit preparation suggestions. 4-H-1037 Garden Level A: See Them Sprout 4-H-1038 Garden Level B: Let s Get Growing 4-H-1039 Garden Level C: Take Your Pick 4-H-1040 Garden Level D: Growing Profits 4-H-1041-W Garden Helper s Guide All posters, notebooks, and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include web site links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. POSTER GUIDELINES Posters should be 22" x 28" displayed horizontally with stiff, light weight backing and must be covered with clear plastic 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 81

82 (Garden page 2) Identification should be on the front in the lower right corner (name, grade, county). Poster should "tell a story" or be informative to the audience. Will the viewer of your poster learn something from the exhibit? When designing your poster you should consider: lines, shapes, textures, colors and placement of items. Pictures, graphics and artwork are encouraged. Make sure the poster accurately meets the guidelines and objectives of the activities in the manual. Information printed directly off the web will not be accepted. Materials included in the poster need to be educational, both for the youth and the audience, and should demonstrate that the youth was able to take what he or she learned from their research (experiment, or on web, in library, etc.) and/or activities to create the poster. REQUIREMENTS--ALL LEVELS Project Completion Recommendations 1. Read and study 4-H Garden manual(s). 2. Plan your garden. 3. Select plants and seeds. 4. Plant your garden. 5. Care for your garden. 6. Harvest your produce. 7. Exhibit your produce. 8. Try something new, as listed in the manual. 9. Keep a complete record of your garden activities. 10. Complete activities as required in manual. EXHIBIT *4-H 970-W has been updated as of October 2015 with more specimens and new required numbers of specimens. Please carefully read these changes if you plan to exhibit at the State Fair. Follow your County Fair Book for County Exhibit Guidelines Single Vegetable May be selected from 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W (updated yearly) or list in the State Fair Premium book. Maximum of 5 different single plate exhibits per exhibitor. Single vegetable entries should be labeled with common name, Latin name, and variety of vegetable. The Latin names can be found in 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W. Example: Green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Blue Lake 47 Bush Garden Collection three (3) plates four (4) plates five (5) plates In all three classes, vegetables are to be exhibited on paper plates and may include a display of not less than three garden flowers, grown in your own garden. Exhibitors may each exhibit one collection (3 or 4 or 5 plate garden collection) at State Fair. Garden collection entries should be labeled with common name, Latin name, and variety. Latin names can be found in 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W General Project Summary Guide Page 82

83 Single Herb Exhibit (Garden page 3) Can enter three single herbs (all edible types) that must be labeled with common and Latin names and in pots 8" diameter maximum. (maximum of three different pots) Resource HO-28; 4-H 970-W For list of herbs acceptable for State Fair, see State Fair handbook or 4-H 970W. Garden Education--One garden education exhibit per county Anyone can complete Section IV (Garden Education), but members enrolled in Levels C and D of the garden project SHOULD exhibit one of the following activities in addition to the Produce Exhibit (Section I, II and III) Produce Options Exhibit four (4) plates containing two cultivars of two different kinds of vegetables in your garden. For example: display tomato Rutgers and tomato Roma on two plates and spinach Melody and America on two plates. Label the cultivars you exhibit. Label and exhibit three unusual vegetables (may or may not be discussed in your 4-H Garden Manual) you grew in your garden this year. If not listed in the vegetable display chart, check with your Extension office. For example: spaghetti squash, head lettuce, etc. Poster Options 1. Make a poster of five commonly found diseases in vegetable gardens, the damage caused by each, and the control options for each. 2. Make a poster of five commonly found vegetable garden insects: beneficial (good guys) and/or injurious (bad guys), benefits or damage caused by each, and the related management practices (how to keep the beneficial, and how to control the injurious insects). 3. Make a poster of a maximum of 10 pests (diseases, insects, weeds, and/or rodents) you found in your garden this year, damage caused, control measures used, and results. 4. Make a poster explaining a computer garden program or mobile application. 5. Make a poster showing a picture story of what you did in your garden this year. Example: how you planned, planted, and maintained your garden. 6. Make a poster showing your financial record. 7. Make a poster of pictures showing your experiences in hydroponics. 8. Make a poster explaining various career options working with vegetables/herbs. 9. Make a poster explaining types of pollinators and their importance in vegetable and fruit production. 10. Make a poster that shows the different types of plant parts that are consumed by humans. Be sure to identify the fruit or vegetable and categorize it by root, stem, leaf, or flower. 11. Make a poster that shows different storage methods for vegetables. 12. Make a poster showing how to create a raised bed OR container vegetable garden. 13. Make a poster discussing how herbs listed on the last page of 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W are used and have been used throughout history. Be sure to include both culinary and medicinal uses as well as other unique uses, if any. Resources 4-H Garden Publication 4-H 970-W 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 83

84 GENEALOGY Project Check-in NOTEBOOKS THURSDAY, July 7, 8:30 9:00 a.m. Comments from Judge to be announced - One exhibit from each level to State Fair 4 State Fair exhibits--one from Division 1; One from Division 2; One from Division 3; One from Division 4 & above Requirement for judging: Genealogy Record Sheet Appropriate forms based on division available online or from the Extension Office Additional Materials Available Genealogy Manual Genealogy Resource Guide Forms for this project are found on the Indiana 4-H Website click on projects and then on Genealogy to reach downloadable forms. This project is organized into divisions and not grades; a youth cannot start in Division 3 without first completing Division 1 and Division 2. This is a project that builds on the previous division information in order to be successful in building your family tree. If you are using a genealogical commercial software program, you may need to type in or hand-write in information required by the Indiana 4-H genealogy project. See 4-H forms on the 4-H website. Since the current year's exhibit builds on the previous year s data collection, only the current year's data collection is required for exhibition. So the notebook exhibit can be displayed to the public and to minimize the potential of identity theft, original legal documents are NOT to be included in the exhibit notebook. Instead, a photocopy of any legal document is to be included in the notebook and all identifiable information (like social security numbers) except for names is to be completely marked out. Original legal documents are to be kept in a secure location by the 4-H member and his/her family. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Division 1--Exhibit a notebook(s) that contains the following: An Introduction page with a recent photograph of yourself. Completed three-generation pedigree chart. This includes you, your parents, and your grandparents, ancestors #1 through #7. Put all surnames in capital letters and all dates in military form (12 July 1974). Give each person a number, as described in the Recording the Information section of the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748. You must use the pedigree charts listed at the four-h.purdue.edu, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W, or the commercial software forms, but not the old packet pedigree charts. A Family Group Sheet for your parents and each pair of grandparents. Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section Recording the Information ). Four (4) Additional Information Worksheets : o One (1) for you, the 4-H member o One (1) for your parents o One (1) for each set of grandparents (total = two worksheets) Any documents* pertaining to these three generations. Documents must be labeled with ancestor name and ancestor number. Pictures need to be labeled with ancestor name, plus names of all known people, place and date picture was taken, as well as ancestor numbers 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 84

85 A diary of your work. Turn in completed record sheet. (Genealogy page 2) Division 2--Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: Four-generation pedigree chart. This would include you, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, ancestors #1 through #15. You must use the pedigree charts listed at the four-h.purdue.edu, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts. A Family Group Sheet for each pair of great-grandparents. Sources of information filled in on family group sheets (see section Recording the Information in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748). An Additional Information Worksheet for each set of great-grandparents Any photographs taken of tombstones of your ancestors and their children. Please document location of tombstone(s) and label with ancestor name, ancestor number, and date photo was taken. Rubbings are acceptable in lieu of photographs. Any other documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. A diary of your work Turn in a completed record sheet. Division 3--Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: Five-generation pedigree chart as in Division 1, ancestors #1 through #31. If you are using the charts provided on the 4-H Website, you would use charts #1 through #9. Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. If an ancestor is UNKNOWN, please indicate as UNKNOWN. You must use the pedigree charts listed at the fourh.purdue.edu, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts. Additional Family Group Sheets and information worksheets for generation five (5). Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section Recording the Information in Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748). Write an autobiography, the story of your life. Include pictures, relevant dates, and important events. OR, write an essay about what your hopes and dreams are for the future, or about life goals you hope to attain. Any documents* or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. A diary of your work. Turn in a completed record sheet. Division 4--Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: Six-generation pedigree charts as in Division 1, ancestors #1 through #63. If you are using the charts provided on the 4-H Web site, you would use charts #1 through #9. Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. You must use the pedigree charts listed at the four-h.purdue.edu, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts. Additional Family Group Sheets and information sheets for generation six (6). Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section Recording the Information ). A copy of a photograph or a story of a sixth-generation ancestor. Include information about the date when the photograph was taken, how or where you found it and what s happening in it or why it was taken. If this is unavailable, write a story about the historical period during which your sixth generation ancestor was living. Any documents* or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled. A diary of your work. Turn in a completed record sheet General Project Summary Guide Page 85

86 (Genealogy page 3) Advanced Division--Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following: Seventh or Eighth-generation pedigree charts, ancestors through #255. If using the charts provided in the packet, you would use charts #1 through #73. Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. Your Family Group Sheet and additional information worksheets for generations seven and eight. Sources of information filled in on family group sheets (see section Recording the Information in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide, 4-H 748). One advanced level option (see below). Any documents* or pictures pertaining to these generations; correctly labeled. A diary of your work Turn in a completed record sheet. Pedigree charts are available on the Indiana 4-H Web site for your additional genealogy research. Each year following, continue to add ancestors to your pedigree charts. In addition, choose one of the following options that has not been completed previously. Please identify by letter, the option that you are completing (for example: Advanced Division, Year 1, Option A; Advanced Division, Year 2, Option C; etc.) a) A migration map of your eight-generation ancestors. You should have at least one map per family line with charts or explanations of migrations. b) A family historical report of a family line. Document your report as well as possible with dates, records, places or maps, pictures, etc. Be sure to include proper labels and sources. c) A census history of a family line. Census abstract forms can be found on several websites. Download forms to abstract the census. Your notebook should contain copies of the census and the completed abstract form for each census. d) A history of your family's religious background for any family line or lines. Include a brief history of the denomination. Include baptism, confirmation, or profession of faith and membership records. Also include information or history of the congregations involved. Be sure to include proper labels and sources. e) A history of your family's military service for a family line. Include supporting documents when possible. These documents could include military records (muster rolls, discharge papers, etc.), pension records, and bounty land records, as well as maps and pictures. Be sure to include proper labels and sources. f) A research paper on a famous ancestor. Prove your relationship to this person with documentation. Try to include pictures and anecdotes to enhance your paper. g) Complete a family line or lines back as many generations as possible beyond eight generations. Include pictures, maps and documents. Be sure to include proper labels and sources. h) A family historical report of another family line not previously completed. Document as well as possible as in Option B. You need to state at the beginning that this is a second family historical report on such ancestor. i) A history of your family's military service for a family line not previously completed. Include supporting documents as in Option E. You need to state at the front that this is a second family military history report on such ancestor. j) Family DNA history. (This can be a very expensive option). GENEALOGY EXHIBIT GUIDELINES Exhibit: May be more than one notebook. Put all your surnames in capital letters and all dates in military form (12July1974). Give each person a number as described in the "Family Tree" packet General Project Summary Guide Page 86

87 GEOLOGY Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. State Fair--One exhibit from each level: One from Level 1; One from Level 2; One from Level 3; One from Independent Study Requirement for judging: Geology Record Sheet Geology Manual Additional Materials Available Geology Resource Guide Create an exhibit to show the public some of the geology specimens you have collected. Exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22 x 28 mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Or, you may display specimens in an insect display box (18 x 24 ), oriented horizontally. Include actual specimens in your exhibit whenever possible. You can make your own labels for your specimens. See the suggested label format found in the Indiana 4-H geology manuals. Boxes make your specimens more secure. Do not put valuable specimens on posters where they can be removed quickly. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, and county on back of display. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate for your grade in school, and use that name for your title. You may use a sub-title, if you wish. Title s must be on the front of the poster or box. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Notes: You may purchase specimens and may display rocks, fossils, and minerals. If you purchase your specimen, indicate where and when. If you collect your specimen, indicate the county and township where you found it. Posters and display boxes will be exhibited standing up at the Indiana State Fair. Therefore, you need to secure your specimens securely. Project leaders suggest the following methods: soaking ½ cotton ball in Elmer s glue, hot glue, or clear tub sealant. Place the cotton ball in your box and put your rock (or fossil or mineral) on the cotton ball and let sit. It will take 1-2 weeks for Elmer s glue to fully harden. Specimens mounted with Elmer s glue can be removed by soaking the cotton ball in water. Glue remaining on the rock may be brushed off with an old, damp toothbrush. Do not identify your specimens any further than phylum and class There is one exception to this for fossils which are identified to phylum OR class. Class should only be used for fossils of mollusks, backboned animals, and arthropods. When exhibiting rocks show a fresh surface to help judges identify the rock. Labels include the specific geographical location where you would expect to find any specimens as well as where you actually acquired it (found, purchased, etc.). Level 1 (grades 3-5) Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one of the following activities: The Rock Cycle (activity 2) explain the rock cycle using both words and pictures. Rock Types (activities 2-4) display rocks from the three major types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Examples of each include: Igneous--granite, basalt, gabbro; Sedimentary--limestone, dolomite, shale, chert, gypsum; and Metamorphic--quartzite, schist, basalt, granite. How Rocks Change (activity 4) Color and display the picture in your book or draw and color your own on your poster. Briefly describe the earth processes that are shown General Project Summary Guide Page 87

88 (Geology page 2) Rock Artwork (activity 12) Display your rock artwork and the story that you created. Collections (activity 11). Display and identify 8 rocks. Making Crystal Models (Activities 14-15) Display the crystal forms characteristic of most minerals (cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monclimic, triclinic) in a display box with their name and mineral with this form. You may color, paint, or use markers on your crystal models. Molds and Casts (activities 16 17) Display three molds and/or casts in a display box. Describe the steps that you followed to create a mold or cast. Level 2 (grades 6 8) Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one of the following activities: Rocks with Different Textures. Identify and display six rocks with three very different textures (two rocks of each general type). Include three grades of sandpaper and show how the differences in sandpaper are similar to the differences in rock texture. Indiana Limestone. Show and label pictures or photographs of ten buildings, sculptures, or monuments made from Indiana limestone. Mineral properties and tests. Explain the characteristics: crystal form, cleavage, hardness, appearance, and streak. Explain tests used in identifying specimens. Examples you might include are streak, acid, hardness, chemical analysis, and specific gravity. How We Use Minerals. Show 10 common products that contain minerals. Explain the minerals that are contained in these products and the characteristic that makes them useful. Geologic Time. Create a display to show the major geologic eras. Indicate the names, specific features, and approximate length of each. Indiana s Glaciers. Show the extent of Indiana s main three glaciers. Indiana Geology. Exhibit a map or sketch of Indiana showing at least ten sites with interesting geological formations. Describe the formation and sketch or show a picture of the formation. Field trip. Describe a geology field trip that you took. Describe where you went and what you learned. Include photographs (if possible) or sketch what you saw. Collections. Display and identify one of the following: 8-16 minerals, fossils, or 4-8 of each (half minerals and half fossils). You may exhibit a new collection in subsequent years but not one you have already exhibited. Level 3 (grades 9-12) Display a poster (or use an exhibit box) based on one of the following activities: Geology Research. Prepare a display to teach others about the topic you studied. Include an appropriate title, abstract (brief description of your topic), and photographs, drawings, charts, or graphs that help explain your topic. This activity may be repeated if a new topic is chosen in subsequent years. Lapidary and Jewelry. Show how stones and minerals are turned into polished stones and jewelry. Show and explain the steps involved. Miniatures. Display five miniatures in a display box and explain the benefits of collecting miniatures and how they are prepared. Indiana s State Parks or Forests. Create a matching game of Indiana s State Parks or Forests and a brief description. Indiana, U.S., or World Geology. Teach other about one Indiana, U.S. or World Geology topic. Career Exploration. Prepare a display that explains your interview with someone who needs an understanding of geology to do their job. Level Independent Study (grades 9-12) Advanced Topic learn all you can about a geology topic and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster Advanced Geology- Independent Study. Mentoring Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Resources must be from educational or government ethics. Title your poster Advanced Geology Mentor General Project Summary Guide Page 88

89 GIFT WRAPPING (listed under Creative & Expressive Arts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair Exhibit Division 1 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap four (4) packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. You may want to do more. Practice making neat seams, folding the edges of the paper under to create a straight, nicely creased edge. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a shirt box (approximately 14 ½ long x 9 wide x 2 ¼ deep). No bow, ribbon or decoration of any kind should be added to the package. A small card should be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female? Exhibit tag should be completely filled out and taped to the bottom right-hand corner of the top of the package. Judging will be based on neatness only. Division 2 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap six packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. You may do more. Learn to make simple, self-made bows with loops. Decorate the outside of the box to accent the contents, such as if a shirt, decorate the outside with a tie, etc. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a shirt box (approximately 14 ½ long x 9 wide x 2 ¼ deep). A self-made bow with loops is to be attached to the package. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or a female? Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Division 3 PROJECT COMPLETION: Wrap six packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. You may do more. Be creative and imaginative by incorporating fancy ideas like flowers, bells, animals, leftover cards, etc. Learn to wrap a suit box or large, deep box. Make and use self-made bows only. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a suit box (approximately 24 long x 14 wide x 4 ¼ deep). A self-made bow with loops is to be attached to the package. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Division 4 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap eight packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. You may always do more. Remember, skill comes with practice General Project Summary Guide Page 89

90 (Gift Wrapping page 2) Wrap large, deep packages with or without commercial wrapping paper and self-made bows. Practice lining insides of boxes neatly with tissue paper. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a large, deep box (no rim) 10 x 10 or 10 or 12 x 12 x 12. A self-made bow with loops is to be attached to the package. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift: Is the gift for a male or a female? Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so that it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Division 5 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a small, jewelry type box (approximately 4 long x 4 inches wide x 1/2 deep or 6 long x 2 wide x ½ deep). A self-made bow with loops is to be attached to the package. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female?. Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art. Division 6 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a package with top and bottom wrapped separately. Box must have tissue inside. A self-made bow with loops is to be attached to the package. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of the person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female?. Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual. REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art General Project Summary Guide Page 90

91 (Gift Wrapping page 3) Division 7 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a package of any shape or size with noncommercial paper and a self-made bow that contains loops. (See Gift Wrap Manual for ideas of noncommercial papers). A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of the person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female?. Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual. REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art. Division 8 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap a cylinder. The ends must be covered. A self-made bow with loops must be included. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package HOW TO OPEN THE PACKAGE Age of person receiving the gift is the gift for a male or a female?. Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and the appropriateness of materials chosen. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual. REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art. Division 9 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Individually wrap a series (of not more than three) boxes in tiers. Package must include a self-made bow with loops. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of the person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female? Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual General Project Summary Guide Page 91

92 (Gift Wrapping page 4) REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art. Division 10 PROJECT COMPLETION: Must wrap ten packages during the year, not including the exhibit package. May design and use your own paper on at least six of these packages. Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Wrap two packages separately using any materials other than paper and bows. A small card is to be attached to the bottom of the package with the following information: Occasion Contents of Package Age of person receiving the gift Is the gift for a male or female? Exhibit tag should be filled out completely and tied to the top of the package with the ribbon or bow so it can be easily moved when being judged. Judging will be based on neatness, originality, creativity and appropriateness of materials chosen. Suggestions and ideas are found in the section pertaining to paper in this manual. REMEMBER: Make your own bows and trimmings. Some suggestions to use in place of ribbon and bows are yarn, strips of fabric, pine cones, small articles, felt, burlap flowers, fabric flowers, etc. By now you should have gained skill and knowledge enough to create a work of art General Project Summary Guide Page 92

93 Requirement for judging: Health Record Sheet HEALTH Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair Health Manual if choosing an exhibit that requires completion of activities from manual All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level A: First Aid in Action Grade 3: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: a. First Aid for Cuts and Scrapes b. First Aid for Choking c. First Aid for Strains, Sprains, and Bruises 2. A family first aid kit Grade 4: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: a. First Aid for Treating Nosebleeds b. First Aid for Foreign Objects c. First Aid for Stings and Bites 2. A family first aid kit (including at least 1 make your own item discussed in your 4-H manual) Grade 5: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level A: a. First Aid for Poisons b. First Aid for Broken Bones c. First Aid for Burns 2. A family kit for an emergency (tornado, snowstorm, no electricity, fire, etc.) Level B: Staying Healthy Grade 6: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: a. Human viruses or bacteria b. Keeping hair, skin, nails, teeth, ears, or eyes clean 2. A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H manual Grade 7: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: a. Nutrient rich power foods b. Healthy snacks c. Appropriate portion sizes 2. A report of three activities you completed in the 4-H manual 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 93

94 Grade 8: Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on 1 of the following topics or any other topic covered in Level B: a. The importance of eating breakfast b. The importance of physical activity c. Turning everyday activities in to exercise opportunities 2. A report on three activities you completed in the 4-H manual (Health page 2) Level C: Keeping Fit (grades 9-12): Exhibit one of the following: 1. A poster on a topic covered in Keeping Fit: Fitness Activities for Youth 2. A report on three activities you completed in the 4-H manual 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 94

95 HOME ENVIRONMENT Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 2 exhibits from each level to State Fair Exhibit guidelines listed here have been abbreviated due to space constraints; please contact the Extension office for a complete listing of exhibit guidelines. Requirement for judging: Home Environment Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Home Environment Manual For the 4-H Home Environment project, 4-H members at each grade level may choose from three possible exhibit categories: a furniture item and notebook, a design board (poster and notebook), or a portfolio (notebook). All exhibits must include the Home Environment Exhibit Card, 4-H-1011-D-W. Level 3 participants will also have a fourth choice: independent study. NOTE: Each level has several options per category from which to choose. We suggest that 4-H members either choose a different option each year or show how they expanded on the same option (portfolio and furniture categories only) used in previous years. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. CATEGORIES: Furniture Item and Notebook: An actual piece of furniture accompanied by a standard notebook (3-ring binder) explaining who, what, when, where, why and how of the chosen project. We suggest including pictures showing where the item will be used. Also, we encourage 4-H members to include pictures of themselves doing the project, but this is not required. Always place your identification information in the notebook and on the furniture. Design Board and notebook: Standard 22 x 28 poster, displayed horizontally with a firm backing. Design boards must be covered with plastic to protect and help hold items in place. An identification name tag must be attached in the lower right corner. The notebook is to help explain who, what, when, where, why, and how of the chosen design. This can be a before and after project or plan in the future project. Portfolio: Standard notebook (3-ring binder). If 4-H members choose to do this option more than one year, we suggest that they keep the previous year s materials clearly marked or labeled at the back. Always place your identification information in the notebook. OTHER INFORMATION: Color samples: These can be painted samples from a paint or hardware store, or color samples the 4-H member makes with paints or colored pencils. Other samples: Many hardware or home improvement stores have free samples of wall coverings, flooring, countertops, and cabinet materials that can be used with the 4-H member s design board or portfolio. Colored pencils: We suggest using colored pencils when coloring the design board or portfolio. Colored pencils are what professionals use! Keep in mind that the entire area does not need to be colored in, but be sure to apply enough color to adequately express design ideas. Other methods for coloring will also be accepted. These could include (but are not limited to): crayons, watercolor pencils, markers, or printing on the computer General Project Summary Guide Page 95

96 (Home Environment page 2) Level 1 Grades 3-5 PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity from the Level 1 Home Environment Manual 4-H 4011 Home Environment: Color, Texture, Line and Shape and record sheet. Turn in Home Environment Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Any of the following items demonstration color, texture, and/or line and shape that would help complete a room. Include your notebook. (See Furniture Item and Notebook explanation at the end of Level 3.) Furniture Option of Level 1 A Hanging or wall hanging Item A storage item or organizer for room or the home 3 5 accessory items for your chosen room Design Board Options for Level 1 Color the line drawing found in 4-H 1011 Home Environment manual titled Color, Texture, Line and Shape with colored pencils. Print a line drawing from the options available on the Indiana 4-H website: look under projects and then Home Environment. Create three different color schemes for the line drawing you have chosen. Label the type of color scheme used in each (e.g., monochromatic, analogous, complementary, warm or cool.) Include your 3-ring notebook. Color the line drawing found in 4-H 1011 Home Environment manual titled Color, Texture, Line and Shape using one color option. Line drawings can be printed from the Indiana 4-H website look under projects and then Home Environment. Use color to explain dominant and supportive colors. Attach color samples to identify two additional color options. Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan for a bedroom showing line and shape where furniture would be placed (could be your own). Include pictures (magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be used. We suggest using graph paper to help get the drawing close to scale and to show how line and shape work with the furniture. Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio Options for Level 1 Collect samples of different color schemes (minimum of three) and label the type represented by each (e.g., monochromatic, analogous, complementary, warm or cool.) Collect samples from magazines or photographs of formal vs. informal balance, dominant and supportive color, and use of pattern. Include comments explaining each. Collect samples from magazines of three different furniture designs. Label each style (e.g., traditional, modern, country, formal, or retro). Include information explaining each style. Level 2 Grades 6 8 PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity from the Level 2 & 3 Manual: Home Environment: Design Decisions (University of Nebraska). This one manual is to be used for grades 6 12 as a resource and a reference. Indiana 4-H exhibit options are not listed in the University of Nebraska manual. You are referred to the Indiana 4-H Youth Development website: or your local county 4-H handbook for exhibit option details. Turn in completed activity and record sheet EXHIBIT: Any of the following items demonstrating color, texture, and/or line and shape that would help complete a room. Include your notebook. (See Furniture Item and Notebook explanation at the end of Level 3.) Furniture options for Level 2: One piece of furniture the 4-H member has refinished. One piece of furniture the 4-H member has changed using decoupage, paint, fabric, etc. One cushion or one 2-piece set of cushions, preferably made by the 4-H member, displayed with intended furniture. One window treatment, including picture of the treatment in use. (Should not be displayed on an actual window; use false walls or plywood no-glass window cutouts, or make special display rods.) 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 96

97 (Home Environment page 3) One piece of furniture that the 4-H member has reupholstered. A collection of 3-5 similar items (baskets, wicker items, wicker furniture, bentwood furniture, etc.) that you have made and/or purchased for future use. (for example a collection of baskets made to use as desk accessories or bathroom accessories, outdoor furniture and accessories, etc.) Design Board Options for Level 2 Display a floor plan for a living room, den, or family room. Include pictures, (magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be used. We suggest using graph paper to help get the drawing close to scale and to show where the furniture would be placed. Include paint samples and/or wall-treatment samples. Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan for a full bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower and/or bathtub.) Include pictures (magazine or photographs) of the fixtures that would be used. We suggest using graph paper to help get the drawing close to scale and to show where the fixtures would go. Include paint samples and/or wall-treatment samples, and flooring samples. Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan for a kitchen (including appliances and sink.) Include pictures (magazine, appliance brochure, or photographs). We suggest using graph paper to help get the drawing close to scale and to show where the fixtures would go. Include paint samples and/or wall-treatment samples, flooring samples, and cabinet and/or countertop samples. Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio Options for Level 2 Samples of three different types of wall treatments with an explanation for each. Examples can include but are not limited to: paint only, wallpaper only, or combination of paint and wallpaper. Samples of three different floor treatments (pictures or flooring samples). Examples can include but are not limited to: hardwood, carpet, and/or tile. Include information on the advantages and disadvantages of each. Also include information on where it would be appropriate to use each flooring type. Samples of three different cabinet/countertop combinations (pictures or samples). Examples can include but are not limited to: granite, laminate, and/or stainless steel. Include information about the advantages and disadvantages of each. An energy-savings plan. Design an energy-saving plan for your family s home or room(s). List the current energy use along with your plan to conserve energy. Plan should include techniques, how to conserve energy, cost savings, etc. You may add additional rooms or other plans to extend this option over a few years. Include each previous year s work, but be sure that you indicate which information represents the current year s work. Level 3 Grades 9-12 PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity from the Level 2 & 3 Manual: Home Environment: Design Decisions (University of Nebraska). This one manual is to be used for grades 6 12 as a resource and a reference. Indiana 4-H exhibit options are not listed in the University of Nebraska manual. You are referred to the Indiana 4-H Youth Development website: or your local county 4-H handbook for exhibit option details. Turn in completed activity and record sheet EXHIBIT: Any of the following items demonstrating color, texture, and/or line and shape that would help complete a room. Include your notebook. (See Furniture Item and Notebook explanation at the end of Level 3.) Furniture options for Level 3: One piece of furniture the 4-H member has refinished. One piece of furniture the 4-H member has changed using decoupage, paint, fabric, etc. One cushion or one 2-piece set of cushions, preferably made by the 4-H member, displayed with intended furniture. One window treatment, including picture of the treatment in use. (Should not be displayed on an actual window; use false walls or plywood no-glass window cutouts, or make special display rods. One piece of furniture that the 4-H member has reupholstered General Project Summary Guide Page 97

98 (Home Environment page 4) One item that you are using for a different purpose than it was originally designed for (e.g., bed sheet used to make a window treatment, drawer used as a wall shelf). A collection of 3 5 similar items (baskets, wicker items, wicker furniture, bentwood furniture, etc.) that you have made and/or purchased for future use. (For example a collection of baskets made to use as desk accessories or bathroom accessories, outdoor furniture and accessories, etc.) Design Board Options for Level 3 Display a floor plan for a child s or teen s bedroom. Include a special theme appropriate for a child or teen (e.g. princess, cartoon character, music group, favorite book, or special hobby). Include pictures (magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be used. Floor plan should be to scale with general measurements included. Include samples of window, wall, and flooring treatments. Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan for a game room or family hobby room (e.g., room with pool table, ping pong table, and/or game table; home theater; or music room). Include pictures (magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be used. Floor plan should be to scale with general measurements included. Include samples of window, wall and flooring treatments. Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan of master suite (bedroom and bath). Include pictures (magazine or photographs) of the furniture that would be used. Floor plan should be to scale with general measurements included. Include samples of window, wall, and flooring treatments, etc. This exhibit must also include fabric samples (e.g., bedspread, window treatment). Include your 3-ring notebook. Display a floor plan of a one- or two bedroom home or apartment. Include scheme samples and furniture layouts. Floor plan should be to scale with general measurements included. Window, wall and flooring treatment samples should be included for each room. (Pictures of furniture are not a requirement.) Include your 3-ring notebook. Portfolio Options for Level 3 Samples of three different lighting treatments. Explain how and when each is appropriate for use. Examples include but are not limited to: overhead, recessed, and table/floor lamps. Include information as it relates to energy use and efficiency. Samples of three different types of window treatments. Include information on the use of each kind and in what room each would be appropriate. Include information on the advantages/disadvantages of each. Also, include information as it relates to energy use and efficiency. Using the same window (size and shape), apply three different types of window treatments. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. Explain what type of setting (formal, country, traditional, modern, etc.) would be appropriate for each treatment. Include information related to energy use and efficiency. A career plan. Interview an interior designer. Include the advantages and disadvantages of being a professional interior designer. Research two different design schools or training programs. Include the advantages and disadvantages of each program. Include the cost of attaining a degree or completing the program. An energy-savings plan. Design an energy-savings plan for your family s home or room(s). List the current energy use along with your plan to conserve energy. Plan should include techniques, how to conserve energy, cost savings, etc. You may add additional rooms or other plans to extend this option over a few years. Include each previous year s work, but be sure that you include which information represents the current year s work. Independent Study Option for Level 3 Youth in grades 9 12 have the option of doing an independent study project. Those 4-H members who choose this option must review their ideas with their 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator and/or Home Environment Project Leader to make sure they have selected an appropriate topic/exhibit General Project Summary Guide Page 98

99 No State Fair Exhibit HORSEMAN WITHOUT HORSES Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. All Divisions PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Make a poster about one of the following topics: Refer to Poster Requirements in General Exhibit Rules page 17. Division 1: Horse Safety OR Parts of a Horse Division 2: Horse Colors and Markings OR Breeds of Light Horses Division 3: Horse Grooming OR Hooves and Hoof Care Division 4: Horse Terms OR How to Judge a horse show Division 5: Tack OR Saddles OR Equipment Division 6: Gaits OR Showing a Light Horse Division 7: Digestive Track OR Feed Nutrients and Feed Types Division 8: Careers OR Diseases and Parasites Division 9: Breeding and Genetics OR Horse Organizations OR Registering Animals Division 10: Care of an older Horse OR Draft Horses, Clydesdales, etc. OR Pedigrees All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed General Project Summary Guide Page 99

100 No exhibit requirements JUNIOR LEADERS Requirements: Junior Leader Manual Junior Leader Calendar RECORD BOOKS DUE TUESDAY OF FAIR WEEK TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE. AMBASSADOR CANDIDATES WILL BE ASKED TO TURN THEIR BOOKS IN ONE WEEK EARLIER. Junior leaders become acquainted with 4-H members from the entire county and are invited to attend area and state Junior Leader events. They are also eligible for special trips, awards and activities. Eligibility is open to any 4-H member who is in 7 th grade or higher with at least 1 year of 4-H experience. Members are encouraged to attend monthly Junior Leader meetings. To complete the project, they must fill out the Junior Leader record sheet and meet its requirements. In order to be considered as an Ambassador Candidate or to be a Junior Leader Ambassador, a Junior Leader MUST: Attend at least 5 (Five) Junior Leaders meetings each year. A Junior Leader year runs from August to the end of the County Fair. Junior Leader meetings are held every month except for July and August. Pay dues no later than the March meeting each year. Work at least one shift at the Junior Leader Food booth Fundraiser at the FFA Auction OR make arrangements ahead of time to assist with set up or tear down or donate extra pies, etc. each year. Participate in an average of at least 2 extra Junior Leader County-approved activities per year. The Auction Fundraiser and Completion Trip do not count. Activities that promote leadership and benefit, serve or help others count. This list includes: Junior Leader Committee meetings, Junior Leader Community Service projects and assisting at Project Judging. You can still be a Fulton County Junior Leader and complete the project without doing the above items but you will not be eligible for the honor of being an Ambassador. JUNIOR LEADER AMBASSADORS Each year, two Fulton County Jr. Leader Ambassadors will be chosen. They will be expected to assist, as needed, with activities and judging events during fair week. The Ambassadors will be in their last 2 years of 4-H eligibility, currently enrolled in the Jr. Leader project, and will be selected based on total Jr. Leader Achievement points, without regard to gender. Junior Leader points can be earned by attending meetings, participating in activities, serving on committees, holding an office, completing record books, assisting at the fair, being a camp counselor, etc. JUNIOR LEADER OFFICER CANDIDATES To be a Junior Leader officer candidate, a 4-H member must be in good standing with the Junior Leader organization. To be in good standing you must have paid your dues and turned in your record sheet on time the year before and have good behavior. Good behavior means a Junior Leader has a positive attitude, does not hit or poke or abuse another member, respects the United States and 4-H flags by removing their hat, repeats the pledges appropriately and participates. Although attendance is not required, attendance at meetings and events allows a member to be more knowledgeable about the program and show they care. The following grade guidelines have been established: President Junior or Senior year of high school Vice President Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of high school Secretary Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of high school Treasurer Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of high school 4-H Council representatives: any member 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 100

101 LAB ANIMALS (listed under Small Animals) Project Check-in SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00 am 12:00 Noon Judging: SATURDAY, July 9, 12:00 p.m. No State Fair Exhibit ALL Divisions PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A 4-H member may exhibit a female (any age), a male (any age), or a pair of young animals of the following: mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and rats. Each member is responsible for his/her own exhibit equipment including cage, feed, water, etc. A 4-H member MAY padlock the cage. (Padlocks are encouraged.) Each member is responsible to feed, water and care for his lab animal during the fair. Glass cages are allowed General Project Summary Guide Page 101

102 MICRO MINI TRACTOR PULLING (listed under Technology & Engineering) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 6:00 p.m. In Micro Mini Tractor Pulling, youth build, from scratch, a 1/16 scale pulling tractor (farm). The 4-H puller and a parent or volunteer will assemble the tractor body and the gear box. The tractor body can be any tractor whether it comes off of a shelf at a dealer, out of a sand pile, from the toy box or any other location. It needs to be 1/16 scale and have a front axle. Project guidelines and information is available at Micro Mini workshops General Project Summary Guide Page 102

103 No State Fair Exhibits MODEL RAILROADING (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00-7:45 p.m. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Divisions 1 and 2--Brakeman PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Model Railroading Information and Exhibit section at the end of Divisions 9 and 10. Select one of the following: A poster explaining parts of a railroad car and how they work. Refer to Poster Requirements in General Exhibit Rules. OR a skill level 1 train car kit Divisions 3 and 4--Hand Brakeman PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Model Railroading Information and Exhibit section at the end of Divisions 9 and 10. Select one of the following: A model of a railroad car made from a Skill Level 2 kit. OR a model of a building made from a Skill Level 2 kit. OR a poster (Example: How brakes work) Refer to Poster Requirements in General Exhibit Rules. OR a notebook about an area of railroad interest. Divisions 5 and 6--Fireman PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Model Railroading Information and Exhibit section at the end of Divisions 9 and 10. Select one of the following: A railroad car made from a Skill level 3 model kit OR a building made from a Skill level 3 model kit OR a poster (Example: layout of tracks) Refer to Poster Requirements in General Exhibit Rules. OR a notebook (Example: pertaining to any area of railroading.) Division 7 and 8--Engineer PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Model Railroading Information and Exhibit section at the end of Divisions 9 and 10. Select one of the following: A railroad car made from a Skill level 3 model kit adding details and weathering. OR a building made from a Skill level 3 model kit adding weathering and details. OR a poster (Example: advanced layouts, train bridges OR a notebook about an area of railroading General Project Summary Guide Page 103

104 (Model Railroading page 2) Divisions 9 and 10 - Conductor PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Model Railroading Information and Exhibit section at the end of Divisions 9 and 10. Select one of the following: A railcar made from a Master Craftsman kit OR a building made from a master craftsman kit. OR a one (1) foot wide by two (2) feet long diorama showing a railroad industry. MODEL RAILROAD INFORMATION AND EXHIBIT SECTION Record Sheet--Exhibit one copy of record sheet with exhibit and put one in Green Binder. All models will be judged according to the National Model Railroad Association Form No Any scale of Model railroading may be used. A railroader may choose to do the same type of exhibit each year (Example: notebook. The exhibit for his/her fourth year should be an addition to the third year notebook or a different topic -- not the exact same exhibit as before.) The term buildings includes: models like water towers, cranes, etc General Project Summary Guide Page 104

105 OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE (listed under Heritage) Check in and JUDGING will be Wednesday, July 6, 5:00 7:00 p.m. No State Fair Exhibit Requirement for judging: Turn in completed record sheet. American Heritage Record Sheet Purpose: To encourage the interest of young people in learning about and preserving the history of our American Heritage Division 1, 2 & 3 suggested for 3-5 th graders Division 4, 5 & 6 - suggested for 6-8 th graders Division 7 and above - suggested for 9-12 th graders. EXHIBIT: See Our American Heritage Project Information and Exhibit section at the end of this section. Select one of the following categories: Restored--Item should be refinished, painted, rewired, etc. to be in like new form. Farm tractors, Implements and other farm machinery, Lawn tractors, Stationary engines OR Original--Item should be cleaned and repaired to working condition for exhibit. OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE PROJECT INFORMATION AND EXHIBIT SECTION 1. Projects must be accompanied with a notebook or poster (see poster requirements in the Project Summary Guide) giving a complete description of the project that is being exhibited. The notebook or poster will account for 25% of the score from the judge. The notebook or poster should contain information about your American Heritage project, pictures and your project record sheets. Pictures should have captions that show and explain how you were involved in your project and the work that was completed. Before and after pictures would be great and are encouraged. 2. Projects will be evaluated on the notebooks or poster, workmanship, creativity in display and 4-H member s involvement in the overall project. 3. Any work performed on restoration and repair of project that is not completed by the 4-H member must be noted in the notebook or poster. 4. Exhibits on display at the county fair will be on display at the 4-H member s own risk. Valuable items can be taken home after judging, but the notebook or poster must be left for display. 5. Depending on the size of the display area at the county fair and the various sizes of items in this project, it will be decided by the project leaders at the fair what extra items can accompany the actual project for display purposes. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed General Project Summary Guide Page 105

106 PERSONALITY Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair * One from Div. 1 & 2, One from Div. 3 & 4, One from Div. 5, 6 & 7 and One from Div. 8 & above Requirement for judging: Personality Record Sheet Personality Manual For all levels: Complete all the activities in the workbook for your grade level. Turn in your workbook at county judging to be checked for completeness. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level A - Divisions 1 & 2 (Grades 3 and 4) PROJECT COMPLETION: Read and study workbook (Personality: A Style All My Own, Level A). Complete at least one activity in the workbook AND one of the optional activities. Turn in workbook and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A 22"x28" horizontal poster explaining one or more of the units studied in the Level A Personality manual. See Personality information and exhibit section after Divisions 8, 9 & 10. Level B - Divisions 3 & 4 (Grades 5 and 6) PROJECT COMPLETION: Read and study workbook (Personality: How Do We Fit Together, Level B). Complete at least one activity in the workbook AND one of the optional activities. Turn in workbook and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A 22"x28" horizontal poster explaining one or more of the units studied in the manual. See Personality information and exhibit section after Divisions 8, 9 & 10. Level C - Divisions 5, 6 & 7 (Grades 7, 8 and 9) PROJECT COMPLETION: Read and study workbook (Personality: Knowing Myself & Giving to Others, Level C) Complete at least one activity in the workbook AND one of the optional activities. Turn in workbook and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: See Personality information and exhibit section after Divisions 8, 9 & 10. Grade 7: A 22"x28" horizontal poster highlighting one community service organization in the community. Grade 8: A brochure explaining the organization missions, purpose and goals for one community service organization in the community in a binder notebook. Grade 9: A community resource guide in a binder notebook Level D Divisions 8, 9 & 10 (Grades 10, 11 & 12) PROJECT COMPLETION: Read and study the workbook and other references (check at your libraries for books and magazines.) Complete at least one of the activities in the workbook for the grade level AND two of the suggested activities. Turn in workbook and completed record sheet General Project Summary Guide Page 106

107 EXHIBIT: See Personality information and exhibit section after Divisions 8, 9 & 10. Grade 10: A 22 x 28 poster or display board or a binder notebook describing three possible careers. Grade 11: A binder notebook displaying a monthly budget for three months income and expenses to live on your own. Grade 12: A binder notebook holding an employment portfolio. PERSONALITY INFORMATION AND EXHIBIT GUIDELINES If a poster is chosen, it must be 22 x 28 (horizontal). If a display is chosen, the display space should follow these specifications and should be self-supporting so that it will stand on a table. Table space 16 x 22 will be available for any part of the display. The back and sides will be 28 high and may be of any type material, such as pegboard, fabric, poster board or felt General Project Summary Guide Page 107

108 10 exhibits to State Fair, judge s choice 2 entries from Level 1, 4 entries from Level 2, 4 entries from Level 3, Requirement for judging: Photography Record Sheet PHOTOGRAPHY Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. Note: In each grade/level there are multiple categories of photography projects they can choose from. You must indicate on your enrollment forms when you sign up for the project which category(ies) you wish to be entered in. Any 4-H member who brings a project for a category they are not enrolled in will only be able to receive a participation placing for that exhibit. Requirements: 1. All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member. 2. Complete a 4-H Photography Record Sheet each year. 3. Photos must have been taken since the last project entry date of the county fair. 4. All poster exhibits are to be mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, mounted on stiff backing (foam board, corrugated board, thin paneling, thin luan board keep it thin and light) and covered with clear acetate or plastic. 5. Leave a space in the lower right hand corner on poster boards and salon prints for the standard county identification label. 6. Number photo prints on your print boards from 1 to Captions under your photographs are not recommended nor are fluorescent posters. 8. Salon prints are one print, either Black & White or Color, printed horizontally or vertically. The print must be mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount, displayed vertically and covered with plastic. 9. Sepia tone photographs (monochromatic) are entered under the Black & White classes. Divisions 1, 2, & 3 (grades 3, 4, & 5) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete and turn in record sheet. EXHIBIT: Choose one or more of the following: Beginner Black and White Prints: Capturing Memories 10 black and white pictures, none of which is larger than 4 x 6, nor smaller than 3 ½ x 5, any subject Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, on stiff backing covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title Capturing Memories. It is recommended that you use and exhibit standard processing size for your prints. See Mounting and Labeling instructions section at end of the Photography section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development. Number your pictures. Beginner Color Prints: Experiences in Color 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 4 x 6, nor smaller than 3 ½ x 5, any subject, Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title Experiences in Color. It is recommended that you use and exhibit standard processing size for your prints. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Number your pictures. Your prints may be a mix of digital and/or standard development General Project Summary Guide Page 108

109 (Photography page 2) Divisions 4, 5 & 6 (Grades 6, 7 and 8) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete and turn in record sheet. EXHIBIT: Choose one or more of the following: Intermediate Black & White Prints: Photography is Fun 10 black and white pictures, none of which is larger than 5 x 7 nor smaller than 2 x 3 ½, Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, with stiff backing covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title Photography is Fun. See mounting and labeling instruction section. Your pictures may be a mix of digital and standard development. Number your pictures. Intermediate Color Prints: Adventures in Color 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 5 x 7 not smaller than 2 x 3 ½, Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, with stiff backing covered with plastic. The poster must carry the title Adventures in Color. See mounting and labeling instruction section. Your prints may be a mix of digital and standard development. Number your pictures. Intermediate Color Salon Print: One color print no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See mounting and labeling instruction section. Intermediate Black and White Salon Print: One black and white print no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount, displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See mounting and labeling instruction section. Intermediate Creative/Experimental Salon Prints: One black and white and/or color print or a combination no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount and displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See mounting and labeling instruction section. See additional notes regarding digital below. MUST include original photograph(s) on the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product. Division 7 & Above (Grades 9 and above) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete and turn in record sheet. EXHIBIT: Choose one or more of the following: Advanced Black and White Prints: 10 Black and white pictures, none of which is larger than 8 x 10 nor smaller than 2 x 3 ½, Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, With stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital, digitally enhanced and/or standard development. Number your pictures General Project Summary Guide Page 109

110 (Photography page 3) Advanced Color Prints: 10 color pictures, none of which is larger than 8 x 10 nor smaller than 2 x 3 ½, Mounted on a background board 22 x 28, displayed horizontally with stiff backing and covered with plastic. The poster must carry a title; use your own creativity. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Your prints may be a mix of digital enhanced and/or standard development. Advanced Color Salon Print: One color print no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount and displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Advanced Black and White Salon Print: One black and white print no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount and displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Advanced Creative/Experimental Salon Prints: One black and white and/or color print or a combination no smaller than 7 x 9 nor larger than 11 x 14, printed horizontally or vertically, Mounted on a standard 16 x 20 salon mount and displayed VERTICALLY and covered with plastic. No title recommended. See additional notes regarding digital below. See mounting and labeling instructions section. Must include original photograph (s) on the back of the board and attach a listing of steps and/or procedures used to create the end product. Advanced Video: Exhibit: Create a video that is no more than 10 minutes in length, begins with an introductory title and ends with credits. The video exhibit is to be MP4 or compatible format and submitted on a DVD, flash/thumb drive, other media storage device, or published to YouTube or another public video internet site. If submitting on a storage device, include exhibitor s name, video title, and date created. The exhibit is to also include a notebook describing hardware, software, and equipment used. The report should describe how the video was created, date created, designed, challenges, what was learned, etc. The report should include screenshots as the actual video will not be displayed. The judge may choose to view the video in its entirety or a portion. If the video is published to YouTube or another public internet site the report must include the web address should the judge choose to view it. See mounting and labeling instructions below. Mounting and Labeling: The mounting may be of any color or texture. The pictures are to be neatly and securely mounted. Dry mounting tissue is best. Salon mounts are available in most photo and art supply stores. They are available either in plain or with a cutout of the picture area. You may make your own. Matting is not required. Label each exhibit with county designated exhibit tag or a 2 x 4 label stating 4-Hers name, club, township, grade level and exhibit level/division. It is recommended that this identification label be placed in the lower right-hand corner of your poster board or salon print under the plastic, if at all possible. For State Fair entries, do not remove the 4-H member s ID label General Project Summary Guide Page 110

111 (Photography page 4) Salon Mount Definition: Current 4-H rules governing Salon Prints call for a photograph between 7 x 9 and 11 x 14 mounted on a 16 x 20 board, the board to be displayed vertically, and the photo may be printed horizontally or vertically. The board should be of good quality matte board with a stiffener applied to the back side, such as another piece of matte board or stiff cardboard. The photo may be mounted in 1 of 2 ways. o Surface mounted is when the photo is attached to the front of the matte board with adhesive or dry mounting tissue. o Window mounted is when the matte has an opening cut in it, with the photo placed behind the opening, and the photo is actually mounted to the baking board. This is the preferred method, but a well-done surface mount will work just as well. One other thing; do not frame your salon print using a wooden or metal frame with a glass or Plexiglas cover. A salon print on a matte board, covered with plastic is considered a finished exhibit, and is how such photos are displayed even in art galleries. Digital Photograph Guidelines All images are to be original images taken by the 4-H member. Photography exhibits are to be taken by the 4-H members between county project check-in to the next year county project check-in date. Creative/Experimental print sizes must meet the size requirements of your chosen exhibit. It is recommended that the digital image be printed on photographic paper or very high quality copier paper. The paper quality will help in clarity and sharpness. If a photograph is taken with a digital camera and is just a straight forward photograph with no changes or augmentation, then it would be the same as one for the regular print board or salon print classes. To succeed as a digital image (as a separate classification) something more should be done to the photographic image. DIGITAL VS. FILM Anything that can be done in a dark room, on an enlarger, can be done on a computer, i.e. cropping, color correction, parallax, etc. If an image is digitally altered beyond what can be done on the enlarger, i.e. adding different background, removing buildings or people, adding text, hand-coloring, etc. it should be entered in the "Creative/Experimental" Class. We realize this will be difficult to enforce. We ask your cooperation. We also realize the person with the expensive digital camera and high powered computer has some advantages. By the same token the person with the expensive large format film camera that takes his processing to a custom lab has many advantages over the person with the inexpensive 35mm camera doing their processing at the local retail store General Project Summary Guide Page 111

112 Requirement for judging: General Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Poultry Manual POULTRY SCIENCE PROJECT (listed under Animals: Animal Posters) Project Check-in and Judging Tuesday, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. One poster from each level will be selected for State Fair entry. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level 1 Divisions 1, 2 & 3 ( 3 rd, 4 th & 5 th Grades) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Poultry Level 1 Project Manual and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Poultry Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Poultry Science Project Exhibits should be focused on topics listed in the Poultry Manuals or from the list of topics in the State Fair Book. Develop an idea and build it into an attractive display as well as learn the technical aspect of some part of the poultry industry. Posters are to be 22 x 28 and displayed horizontally, but a 3-dimensional exhibit is preferred for poultry science projects. Poultry science displays must occupy a space no larger than 30 deep x 48 wide x 72 high. Level 2 - Division 4, 5 & 6 (6th, 7th and 8 th Grades) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Poultry Level 2 Project Manual and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Poultry Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Poultry Science Project Exhibits should be focused on topics listed in the Poultry Manuals or from the list of topics in the State Fair Book. Develop an idea and build it into an attractive display as well as learn the technical aspect of some part of the poultry industry. Posters are to be 22 x 28 and displayed horizontally, but a 3-dimensional exhibit is preferred for poultry science projects. Poultry science displays must occupy a space no larger than 30 deep x 48 wide x 72 high. Level 3 - Division 7 & Above (Grades 9 and above) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Poultry Level 3 Project Manual for your grade level and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Poultry Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: Poultry Display Board OR Poultry Science Project Exhibits should be focused on topics listed in the Poultry Manuals or from the list of topics in the State Fair Book. Develop an idea and build it into an attractive display as well as learn the technical aspect of some part of the poultry industry. Posters are to be 22 x 28 and displayed horizontally, but a 3-dimensional exhibit is preferred for poultry science projects. Poultry science displays must occupy a space no larger than 30 deep x 48 wide x 72 high General Project Summary Guide Page 112

113 PROJECT INTERACT DEMONSTRATIONS A Project Interact Demonstration is not like a regular demonstration where the audience sits and listens to you give a prepared talk. In a Project Interact Demonstration, you may be anywhere where the public is walking by. Your job is to interest them in your topic so that they will want to stop and hear what you have to say. Another difference between a Project Interact Demonstration and a regular demonstration is that you want to involve your audience. You may want them to talk with you, try to do what you are doing, or sample something you are making, judge something, or play a game. How can I get the audience involved? As people walk by, you want to get them to come over to your table. Then you can involve them by: getting them to try what you are doing asking them to sample a product getting them to judge something getting them to play a game asking them questions being enthusiastic How long does my Project Interact Demonstration have to be? Your assigned time may vary in length from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Your actual topic may only take 5 minutes to complete. Short topics will need to be repeated several times to fill the time you have been assigned. What are your benefits? While you show and tell about something you like to do or make, you also will: share your interests with others explain things so others understand meet lots of people learn how to speak to people and answer their questions learn more about your topic. Your demonstration was successful if: people stopped to watch people asked questions people took part in the action or discussion you feel you learned something by doing it. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT INTERACT DEMONSTRATION Your topic: A Project Interact Demonstration can be on almost any subject. Choose a topic you Like know something about feel confident presenting believe the audience will like can easily get the audience involved in doing something General Project Summary Guide Page 113

114 (Project Interact Demonstrations page 2) Your Project Interact Demonstration: When you give your Project Interact Demonstration remember to do and tell things step by step be sure what you say is true stress "big ideas" from time to time, include all important points help get ideas across with visuals, pictures, posters, actual objects talk directly to people, invite people to ask questions speak clearly be friendly and enthusiastic tell about what you learn through 4-H. FULTON COUNTY PROJECT INTERACT DEMONSTRATION GUIDELINES Project Interact Demonstrations can be presented for any 4-H project. There is no limit as to the number of Project Interact Demonstrations that a 4-H member presents. A 4-H member will need to sign up by noon on the first Saturday of fair week. Project Interact Demonstrations will be presented on Wednesday afternoon of the Fulton County 4-H Fair week completion. Project Interact Demonstrations presented at Project Fair, Workshops and other events are encouraged as opportunities to practice. Each 4-H member will have a one-half hour time period for each project. (This includes set-up, presentation and clean-up.) Project Interact Demonstrations will be critiqued and each 4-H member may advance to the Indiana State Fair. The critique sheets will be handed back to the contestants after the event. Awards - Plaque and Medallions - The first time a 4-H member presents a Project Interact Demonstration, they will receive a plaque and a project medallion. For Project Interact Demonstrations presented after the first time, they will receive a project medallion. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion awards will be presented. Points: Points will be given as follows towards Fall Achievement Awards: 5 points - County participation and 10 points - State participation 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 114

115 RABBIT POSTER (listed under Animals: Animal Posters) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. State Fair entry: 3 State Fair Exhibits One from Division 1, 2 & 3 One from Division 4, 5, & 6 One from Division 7 & above Requirement for judging: General Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Rabbit Manual Rabbit Resource Guide All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level 1 - Division 1, 2 & 3 (Grades 3, 4 & 5) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Rabbit Level 1 Project Manual and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Rabbit Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A poster - Size 22 x 28, displayed horizontally with stiff backing and covered with plastic, accompanied by a name tag in the lower right hand corner. Each 4-H rabbit poster should be original and of a practical nature related to some phase of the domestic rabbit industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be justified. Level 2 - Division 4, 5 & 6 (Grades 6, 7 and 8) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Rabbit Level 2 Project Manual and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Rabbit Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A poster - Size 22 x 28, displayed horizontally with stiff backing and covered with plastic, accompanied by a name tag in the lower right hand corner. Each 4-H rabbit poster should be original and of a practical nature related to some phase of the domestic rabbit industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be justified. Level 3 - Division 7 & Above (Grades 9 and above ) PROJECT COMPLETION: Complete one activity out of the Rabbit Level 3 Project Manual and a General Record Sheet. Turn in Rabbit Project Manual and completed record sheet. EXHIBIT: A poster - Size 22 x 28, displayed horizontally with stiff backing and covered with plastic, accompanied by a name tag in the lower right hand corner. Each 4-H rabbit poster should be original and of a practical nature related to some phase of the domestic rabbit industry. Elaborate and expensive equipment cannot be justified General Project Summary Guide Page 115

116 RECYCLING Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. The goal of this project is for youth to understand what recycling means and the benefits and importance of the practice. No State Fair Exhibit PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit an article or display made of discarded items. Project based on originality. The object of the Recycling project is to re-use items on hand that are no longer of value. When planning your project, keep in mind that at least 75% of your project needs to be from recycled items. (Paint/finishes are not included in the 75%) The higher the percentage of recycled materials used the better. See Community Building General Project Guidelines for size requirements General Project Summary Guide Page 116

117 SCARECROW (listed under Arts & Crafts) Project Check-in and Judging SATURDAY, July 9, 9:00--11:45 a.m. No State Fair Exhibits Division 1--3rd graders Division 2--4th graders Division 3--5th graders Division 4--6th graders Division 5--7th graders Division 6--8th graders Division 7--9th graders Division 8--10th graders Division 9--11th graders Division th graders PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: A scarecrow This is a Family" Project which may include father, mother, single parent, grandparents, guardian, sisters, brothers, etc. All family members may make and enter a scarecrow. Scarecrows may be made out of any type of building materials; such as wood, metal or plastic. Any type of clothing material may be used. Exhibit shall not be taller than 5 feet or wider than 4 feet. Exhibit must be constructed so that it can be hung with an appropriately attached hanger or design your own stand to support or hold your scarecrow. Must be functional (durable) for field (outdoor) use. Traditional farm apparel may be used. A T type construction is easiest and recommended General Project Summary Guide Page 117

118 SCRAPBOOKING (listed under Creative & Expressive Arts) Project Check-in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair exhibit Level A (Grades 3--4) Divisions 1 & 2 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Complete and Exhibit 4 pages. Include 4 different skills or techniques. Enter different pages for judging every year. Identify pages that have been judged in previous years by keeping a list in the back of your scrapbook. Either identify page by title (Basketball, or Sleepover 08) or by page number. The 4 different skills or techniques could all be on one page or on more than one page. Skills and techniques are listed below in General Scrapbook Information Section. See Numbers 1 12 in General Scrapbook Information Section below for details. Level B (Grades 5--6) Divisions 3 & 4 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Complete and Exhibit 6 pages. Include 6 different skills or techniques. Enter different pages for judging every year. Identify pages that have been judged in previous years by keeping a list in the back of your scrapbook. Either identify page by title (Basketball, or Sleepover 08) or by page number. Include 6 different skills or techniques. These could all be on one page or on more than one page. Skills and techniques are listed below in General Scrapbook Information Section. See Numbers 1 12 in General Scrapbook Information Section below for details. Level C (Grades 7--9) Division 5, 6 & 7 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Complete and Exhibit 8 pages. Include 8 different skills or techniques. Enter different pages for judging every year. Identify pages that have been judged in previous years by keeping a list in the back of your scrapbook. Either identify page by title (Basketball, or Spring Dance 08) or by page number. Include 8 different skills or techniques. These could all be on one page or on more than one page. Skills and techniques are listed below in General Scrapbook Information Section. See Numbers 1 12 in General Scrapbook Information Section below for details. Level D (Grades ) Division 8, 9 & 10 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT INFORMATION: Complete 10 pages. Include 10 different skills or techniques. Enter different pages for judging every year. Identify pages that have been judged in previous years by keeping a list in the back of your scrapbook. Either identify page by title (Basketball, or Prom 08) or by page number. Include 10 different skills or techniques. These could all be on one page or on more than one page. Skills and techniques are listed below in General Scrapbook Information Section. See Numbers 1 12 in General Scrapbook Information Section below for details General Project Summary Guide Page 118

119 GENERAL SCRAPBOOK PROJECT INFORMATION SECTION (Scrapbooking page 2) Purpose: The Fulton County 4-H Scrapbook project allows you to preserve your memories and experiences in an organized creative manner with the use of archival materials to ensure longevity and safe storage of documents, memorabilia and photographs. General requirements: The project will be completed with acid-free papers, photo matting, scrapbook albums and writing materials and PVC-free page protectors. Preservation shall be completed in a manner which is permanent or semi-permanent. All pages or layouts must include journaling, as telling the story of memories is critical to a true scrapbooking project, and all projects must include some memorabilia, to distinguish a scrapbook from a photo album. Specifics are listed below. The project will be divided into: Level A (Grades 3-4) Complete 4 pages. Include 4 different skills or techniques from list below. Level B (Grades 5-6) Complete 6 pages. Include 6 different skills or techniques from list below. Level C (Grades 7-9) Complete 8 pages. Include 8 different skills or techniques from list below. Level D (Grades 10-12) Complete 10 pages. Include 10 different skills or techniques from below. 1. Each scrapbook album must have a front and back cover with pages firmly attached between the covers. The album cannot be larger than 12 x12 (the most common.) It must have archive safe plastic sleeves or covers. Strap-hinge, post-bound, spiral-bound and ring-bound albums are acceptable. 2. Each scrapbook must have a skills card attached with the required number of skills checked. Please use the Skills and Technique card on page 5 of your manual. 3. Each scrapbook must have the required number of pages per your level completed for judging. Completed pages must contain photos or memorabilia, documentation, decoration, etc. Incomplete or unfinished pages will not be judged or count toward the required number of pages. This is considered a layout made up of 2 pages: This is one page This is one page 4. Each scrapbook album must have a label attached with a string. This label must also include the page numbers which the 4-H member wishes to have judged. The page numbers need not to be written on the actual page-- rather, the member should count the first page as page 1 and proceed onward. If you do not indicate the pages you wish to have judged, the judge will start at page 1 and continue through the page number required for your level. The pages may also be listed by the page title, if desired. 5. Photos and memorabilia must be included in each scrapbook, but not necessarily on each page. Some pages may contain only photos, while others may contain only memorabilia. Be sure to include a variety in your list of pages to be judged. At least one piece of memorabilia should be included in your required pages. Some memorabilia should be included in special holders, which are normally made of sheet-protector type material, so it does not touch your photographs. Examples would be coins, locks of hair, trinkets, etc. Paper memorabilia may best be displayed in its own page protector. If not, it should be rendered acid free. If a photo is included on a page with a lot of memorabilia, the photo should be encased in a separate plastic sleeve. Memorabilia and newspaper clippings should be photocopied onto acid free paper or should be rendered safe by use of a deacidification spray or lamination or other methods researched by the member General Project Summary Guide Page 119

120 (Scrapbooking page 3) 6. Be sure materials you use are safe for your photos. Background paper and cardstock, die cuts, punches, borders, titles and almost all embellishments should be archivally-safe, acid-free materials in nearly every case. When a product that is not archivally-safe is used, the utmost care should be used to prevent that product, especially if it is metal, from touching photographs. Most scrapbooking products from reputable companies, including adhesives, pens and markers and embellishments will include an acid-free disclaimer on their product packaging. Some materials such as ball-point pens and/or pencils, crayons, markers, magnetic albums, construction paper, or adhesives may not be acid free. If there's no clear marking on the packaging, the best course of action is not using the product or contacting its manufacturer. 7. Neatness Counts! Neatness is very important. Exhibit clean pages (i.e. no smudges, spills, limited crossing out). 8. Keep in mind the proper placement of photos, etc. in your album. Your scrapbook is telling a story. For Levels C & D: Use chronology (putting things in order of occurrence) and/or themes to organize your scrapbook. 9. Photo quality will NOT be a factor in judging. Try to use good photographs; however this is NOT the photography project. 10. Be creative all work should be your own. 11. Education: 4-H members are encouraged to attend 4-H scrapbooking workshops, read magazines and books about the subject, attend classes or crops or visit with consultants and professionals to learn about archivallysafe preservations. Each exhibitor must attend one workshop or include on their record sheet at least one reading, class or consultation about archival presentation. 12. Basic Supplies: Basic supplies for the 4-H scrapbooking project and all workshops hosted by Fulton County 4-H include a paper trimmer, scissors, a ruler, a pencil with eraser, adhesive, patterned and solid-colored paper, an album and page protectors, photographs and memorabilia to work with and any embellishments chosen by the member General Project Summary Guide Page 120

121 SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (Scrapbooking page 4) 4-H Scrapbooking Project Skill Card Name of 4-Her Grade Club Level/ # of skills required: A/4 B/6 C/8 D/10 (Circle one) Check the skills/techniques you used in your project this year. *You may use other techniques not listed before that are Scrapbooking safe; however, they will not be counted towards your required number of skills/techniques. Stamping Decorative Staples Double matting Tearing Fibers / ribbons/floss Die cuts Decorative scissors Stickers Borders Brads Suggested Level A and B Skills/Techniques Corner punches Cropping templates Punches Rub on Chalking Crimping Tags Stenciling Masking Mulberry paper Vellum 3 D Pop ups (fold outs) Silhouetting (cutting) Shaped Journaling Digital pages Distressing Sewing / stitches Metal Embellishments Shaker boxes Gilding (gold leaf) Glitter Hand tinting (photo) Suggested Level C and D Skills/Techniques Eyelets Water coloring Hidden journaling Beads Quilling Photo mosaic Acrylic paints Paper piecing Drawing Pockets/Envelopes Wet embossing Dry embossing Resisting 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 121

122 Requirement for judging: Sewing Record Sheet Sewing Skill Card Additional Materials Available Sewing Manual Sewing Resource Guide SEWING Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. Levels A C, champions from each grade in wearable and non-wearable to State Fair; Level D, champion from each category to State Fair Possibility of 22 State Fair Exhibits Level A--Grade 3 Include at least 2 skills in the exhibit: Insert elastic or drawstring Use a simple seam finish Sew and trim a crotch curve Stitch in the ditch Machine topstitch hems EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Elastic waist shorts, pants, OR skirt with fold over casing; no pockets. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Simple pillow sham with lapped back opening and purchased pillow form (following instructions provided in manual) OR simple tote bag with handles or drawstring. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to exhibit. 3. Action demonstration Level A--Grade 4 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams. Include at least 2 skills in the exhibit: Use interfacing Stitch curved seams Work with fiberfill Staystitch and understitch Trim and grade seams Machine topstitch hems Apply a facing or binding EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Shorts, pants OR skirt with waistband or facing, or partial elastic waistband (not a full elastic waistband) OR simple shirt or top OR BBQ apron. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 925c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Shaped pillow with curved seams, stuffed and sewn closed OR hanging pocket organizer OR bound edge placemats (set of 4). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 9255c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action demonstration Level B--Grade 5 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching, and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least 3 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit: Match fabric design Use a drawstring Apply purchased trim or ribbons Sew with knit Sew buttons Sew patch or inseams pockets Gather fabric Hand-stitch a hem Use a simple lining Insert elastic Apply binding Do a machine blind hem Insert zipper Sew a simple sleeve Apply machine topstitching Apply facings Use batting Do a machine topstitched hem 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 122

123 (Sewing page 2) EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Simple shirt with sleeves OR sundress OR jumper OR simple 2 piece pajamas. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Pillow lap quilt (quillow) or structured duffel bag, tote bag, or backpack OR sewn hat. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action demonstration Level B--Grade 6 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least 4 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit: Make darts Sew facings Set in sleeves Apply ribbings Insert a lapped zipper Sew a simple collar Hand-stitch a hem Do a machine blind hem Make buttonholes Sew with knit Sew tucks or pleats Match fabric design Sew ruffles Use fiberfill Hand sew buttons Apply machine appliqué Apply trim Insert piping Sew a simple lining Apply machine topstitching Sew patch pockets Construct with a serger Apply bindings Sew inseam pockets Do a machine topstitched hem EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Two garments that can be worn together. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Pillow sham with button or zipper closing, appliquéd design, piping, or ruffle. Make your own pillow form. OR totebag with zipper or duffel bag with zipper, pockets and lining OR doll or pet clothes OR construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in the manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 926c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action demonstration Level C--Grade 7 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits). Interfacing, understitching, and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least 5 of these additional skills for each sewn exhibit: Make darts Attach cuffs Set in sleeves Apply binding Sew facing Sew lining Apply ribbing Apply ruffles Apply a collar Insert piping Sew on buttons Make buttonholes Use doll joints Use fiberfill Apply inseam pockets Apply patch pockets Apply front hip pockets Use a twin needle match fabric design Apply tucks/pleats Apply trims Construct with a serger Apply machine or hand appliqué Apply machine embroidery Apply machine topstitching Insert a lapped zipper Insert an invisible zipper Insert a separating zipper Insert a front fly zipper Do machine quilting Do a hand-stitched hem Do a machine topstitched hem Do a machine blind hem EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: School or sports outfit. Can be one or more pieces. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 927c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Dressed, jointed (with sockets) stuffed animal OR sewn item for holiday or special occasion OR construction techniques sample notebook (following instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 927c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action demonstration 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 123

124 (Sewing page 3) Level C--Grades 8 & 9 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, understitching and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least 6 of these skills for each sew exhibit: Make darts Attach cuffs Do machine or hand quilting Make tucks Make pleats Apply machine or hand appliqué Add lining Insert elastic Apply machine topstitching Add facings Add boning Insert an invisible zipper Add plackets Apply a collar Insert a separating zipper Add lapels Insert piping Insert a front fly zipper Make sleeves Make a neckband Insert a lapped zipper Add gathers Add vents Insert a hand-picked zipper Apply trim Sew buttons Do machine topstitched hem Apply ribbing Add underlining Do machine blind hem Add a drawstring Add ruffles Do a hand-stitched hem Use shaped seams Sew with knit Make self-covered buttons Use fiberfill Make button loops Use specialty threads Add a waistband Do hand beading Make self-enclosed seams Add patch pockets Add inseam pockets Sew with difficult fabric Add front hip pockets Add welt pockets Make machine buttonholes Match fabric design Use a twin needle Make bound buttonholes Make shoulder pads Create bound edges Apply machine embroidery EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Same as fashion revue categories. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Sewn items for your home OR construction techniques sample notebook OR sewing machine survey (Following instructions provided in manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action demonstration Level D--Grades 10, 11, and 12 Seam finishes are recommended on all exposed seams (except knits and non-raveling specialty fabrics). Interfacing, understitching, and trimming should be used when appropriate. Choose at least 6 of these skills for each sewn exhibit: Make darts Attach cuffs Do machine or hand quilting Make tucks Make pleats Apply machine or hand appliqué Add lining Insert elastic Apply machine topstitching Add facings Add boning Insert an invisible zipper Add plackets Apply a collar Insert a separating zipper Add lapels Insert piping a front fly zipper Make sleeves Make a neckband Insert a lapped zipper Add gathers Add vents Insert a hand-picked zipper Apply trim Sew buttons Do machine topstitched hem Apply ribbing Add underlining Do machine blind hem Add a drawstring Add ruffles Do a hand-stitched hem Use shaped seams Sew with knit Make self-covered buttons Use fiberfill and/or batting Make button loops Use specialty threads Add a waistband Do hand beading Make self-enclosed seams Add patch pockets Add inseam pockets Sew with difficult fabric Add front hip pockets Add welt pockets Make machine buttonholes Match fabric design Use a twin needle Make bound buttonholes Make shoulder pads Create bound edges Apply machine embroidery Hand/machine beading Piece quilted item Coordination of fabric for quilted item Make a reversible item Other skills not listed above 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 124

125 (Sewing page 4) EXHIBIT: 1. Wearable: Same as fashion revue categories. Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928c-W) to the exhibit. 2. Non-wearable: Sewn items for your home or construction techniques sample notebook OR sewing machine survey (following instructions provided in the manual). Attach Sewing Skills Card (4-H 928c-W) to the exhibit. 3. Action Demonstration Level: Advanced Sewing Wearable Exhibits (Levels C & D) Definition of an Outfit: An outfit is a garment or garments that when put together make a complete look such as a one or two piece dress, or one or two piece pant suit, or a three piece combination, such as pants, vest, and blouse or shirt. Informal or Casual Wear: A complete outfit of 1 or 2 pieces suitable for school, weekend, or casual, informal activities. Dress Up: This is suitable for special, church, or social occasions that are not considered to be formal. It may be an outfit of one or more pieces with or without its own costume coat or jacket (lined or unlined). This is not an outfit that would be worn to school, weekend, or casual informal activities. Free Choice: A complete outfit comprised of garments that do not fit in the other classifications. Examples include: tennis wear, swim wear, athletic or sportswear, lounge wear, riding habits, historic, dance, theatrical, or international costumes, capes, and unlined coats. Suit or Coat: The suit consists of two pieces including a skirt or pants and its own lined jacket. It is not a dress with a jacket as in dress up wear. The coat is a separate lined coat. It will be judged separately as a coat with its own accessories. Separates: consists of three garments that must be worn as a coordinated complete outfit. Each piece should be versatile enough to be worn with other garments. Formal Wear: This outfit may be one or more pieces suitable for any formal occasion, such as proms, weddings, and formal evening functions. General Rules for Senior Divisions: Each senior participant may create an outfit in a maximum of 2 categories. Sewing requirement sheet must be presented at judging to show skills required and used in project. Costumes to be exhibited in the State Fair 4-H Sewing Exhibit cannot be modeled in the State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue. If a participant wins in more than one construction category, she/he must choose only one category to exhibit at the State Fair. The day following the county public Fashion Revue, the winner must designate which category she/he will choose to compete in at the State Fair if she/he wins both Fashion Revue and Construction General Project Summary Guide Page 125

126 Requirement for judging: Shooting Sports Record Sheet SHOOTING SPORTS Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair (Up to 4) Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in shooting sports education this year. Exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22 x28, mounted on a firm backing (foam-core board or other), and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. All handmade items must include information explaining how the project was made and its intended use. Title your exhibit with one of the following. You can use a subtitle, if you wish: Archery Rifle Outdoor Skills Shotgun Muzzle Loading Shooting sports Pistol This is a hands-on project. We encourage, but do not require, those who take this project to complete a safety course in one of the offered disciplines and shoot on the range under supervision of a 4-H certified instructor. Disciplines offered may include: archery, muzzle loader, pistol rifle, and shotgun depending upon the availability of the certified instructors. Instructors will determine the level of potential participation. If shooting is chosen, the appropriate safety course must be completed. Participant may elect as many disciplines as he/she can fit into the schedule of instructional/practical meetings set by the individual instructor. The Fulton County Bullseyes Club is a full-fledged 4-H club associated with this project. A 4-Her may conduct 4-H business through this club or any other club or attend Bullseyes meetings as a means of supplementing his/her understanding and enjoyment of the shooting sports. Completion of this project requires the making and exhibition of a poster or notebook depicting something the participant learned during the year through 4-H instruction or from other sources related to shooting sports. See the Project Summary Guide for Community Building General Exhibit Guidelines. Participating in and completion of safety courses and shooting do not complete the project. Targets may be displayed in addition to required exhibits. A fee to cover ammunition costs may apply. Important Note: Firearms or bows are not allowed to be exhibited Live ammunition is not allowed to be exhibited (no power or primer) Modern broadhead arrows are not allowed to be exhibited Arrows and arrowheads must be displayed in a case Displays involving firearms or bows may be exhibited as a photographic display on a poster or in a notebook following grade level guidelines. Handmade items must include information explaining how the project was made and its intended use. Photos are encouraged General Project Summary Guide Page 126

127 (Shooting Sports page 2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY LEVEL Additional specific requirements and guidelines are listed for the various levels of the project. Note that the requirements include both activities and exhibits. In addition, the exhibit category includes a variety of options. Level 1--Grades 3--5 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITIES: Completion of all general requirements. 1. Submit a record of at least 5 educational, shooting or hunting/wildlife activities. 2. Learn the rules of safe and responsible firearms and/or archery equipment use. 3. Complete the basic safety and marksmanship program in at least one discipline (archery, black powder, pistol, rifle or shotgun). 4. Complete at least one hunting/wildlife activity. 5. Share your shooting or wildlife experiences with another person. EXHIBIT: Prepare a poster on one of the following themes: Shooting safety Wildlife management or natural history Proper shooting technique in a discipline or A shooting game you tried this year Level 2--Grades 6--8 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITIES: Completion of all general requirements. 1. Submit a record of at least 5 educational, shooting or hunting/wildlife activities. 2. Learn the rules of safe and responsible firearms and/or archery equipment use. 3. Complete the basic safety and marksmanship program in at least one discipline (archery, black powder, pistol, rifle or shotgun). 4. Complete at least one hunting/wildlife activity. 5. Share your shooting or wildlife experiences with another person. EXHIBIT: Choose option 1, 2 or 3 to complete as your exhibit. Exhibits must meet the size restrictions or be presented in a notebook. 1. Display a notebook including: a. A list of shooting safety rules. b. Field notes or record sheets from at least one shoot, field trip or wildlife observation. c. Your first and last targets, facsimiles or scores in each discipline you tried. d. Explanation of what was done. e. Show how a shooting sports item was made or a project completed. 2. Prepare a poster on one of the following themes (must be accompanied by your record sheet): a. Shooting safety b. Wildlife management or natural history c. Proper shooting technique in a discipline d. A shooting game you tried this year 3. Exhibit a small project or model no larger than 18 x 18 x 36 inches. Include a legible explanation of how it was made and how it is used on a separate sheet of paper or card. Level 3--Grades 9-12 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ACTIVITIES: Completion of all general requirements. 1. Develop a record of your experiences in at least two shooting sports disciplines, showing advancement in at least one of those areas. A minimum of 5 experiences is required in each area. 2. Explore and discuss an ethical issue related to shooting sports (one related to one of your areas of advancement is preferred but is not required) General Project Summary Guide Page 127

128 (Shooting Sports page 3) 3. Make at least one functional item that will support your shooting, hunting or wildlife activities. 4. Make a public presentation, club demonstration or organize a public event related to shooting sports or one of its specific disciplines. EXHIBIT: Choose option 1, 2, 3 or 4 to complete your exhibit. 1. Display a notebook including: a. Your first and last targets, facsimiles or scores in each discipline you tried OR records of hunting or wildlife observation activities. b. Field notes or record sheets from at least 9 shoots, field trips, hunts or wildlife observation experiences (note that this could be satisfied above see a ). c. A record or at least one leadership experience during this year and d. A record of the public presentation or club demonstration that you made or organized. e. Explanation of what was done. 2. Project or model any size. 3. Prepare an instructional poster. Explain its purpose or use. Acceptable themes include: a. Shooting or hunter safety, b. Wildlife management or natural history c. Instruction in proper shooting techniques d. Instruction in a shooting game or a particular type of hunting or wildlife observation. e. Motivation toward community action on conservation issues. f. Career opportunities related to shooting sports or wildlife related fields. g. Handmade item or educational display (18 x 24 square inches) and explanation of costs and procedures. Level--Independent Study: grades 9-12 EXHIBIT: 1. Advanced topic Learn all you can about an advanced shooting sports topic and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, Advanced Shooting Sports- Independent Study. 2. Mentoring Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, Advanced Shooting Sports Mentor General Project Summary Guide Page 128

129 SMALL ENGINES Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair (3 exhibits) Requirement completion Complete one activity out of the Small Engines Project Manual and complete the record sheet Additional Materials Available Small Engines Manual Posters are to be 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, mounted on a stiff backing and covered with clear plastic. All posters, notebooks and display boards include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Display Board Requirements No more than 36 wide x 24 deep and free standing 3-dimensional display All items to be securely fastened 4-H member s exhibit card to be secured in lower right hand corner Exhibits for Unit 1: Crank It Up! (Grades 3-5) EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY: Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits might include: 1. Picture poster showing what you have learned about small engines. 2. Display the basic tools needed to maintain a small engine. 3. An educational display related to what you have learned about two-cycle engines. 4. An educational display related to what you have learned about four-stroke engines. 5. An educational display showing proper maintenance and care of a lawn mower. 6. An educational display of proper safety labels and procedures for small engines. 7. Small engines parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work. 8. Display related to some system that you learned about in small engines (filters, cooling, ignition, etc.) 9. Action demonstration on any aspect of small engines covered in this manual. Exhibits for Unit 2: Warm It Up! (Grades 6 8) EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY: Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits might include: 1. An educational display comparing the different types of engines. 2. An educational poster illustrating and explaining the internal parts of an engine. 3. An educational display showing how transmissions work. 4. An educational display showing how to conduct a compression check. 5. An educational display showing how to adjust a carburetor. 6. A display using a real small engine with a brief explanation showing steps in preparing a small engine for storage. 7. Carburetor parts display board with a brief explanation of the purpose of the parts and how they work together. 8. An income and expense record of your lawn mowing business, including costs, hours worked, pay for individual jobs, etc. 9. Action demonstration on any aspect of small engines covered in this manual General Project Summary Guide Page 129

130 (Small Engines page 2) Exhibits for Unit 3: Tune It Up! (Grades 9-12) EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY: Any educational display related to what you have learned in this project. Some possibilities of exhibits might include: 1. An educational display showing how to use diagnostic tools on small engines. 2. An educational display showing how to tear down and reassemble a small engine. 3. An educational display related to the electrical system of a small engine. 4. An educational display about emissions systems on small engines and future trends. 5. An educational display showing how to remove and sharpen a mower blade. 6. An educational display about careers in small engines. 7. An educational display about your work in finding resources about small engines on the Internet. 8. An educational display about trouble-shooting common problems with small engines. 9. An educational display about small engines designs. 10. An educational display related to what you have learned in this project. 11. Action demonstration on any aspect of small engines covered in this manual. An actual small engine may be displayed if it meets the following guidelines: All fluids (oil and fuel) have been removed. The engine must be mounted on a stable base no larger than 30 x 30. It is strongly suggested that a notebook with details and pictures of what was done to the engine accompanies the display General Project Summary Guide Page 130

131 SPORTS (listed as Physical Health) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. No State Fair Exhibits All Divisions: PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit a notebook, poster or scrapbook, showing what you have done or learned in sports. You may repeat a sport area. You may choose any sports activity that you would enjoy learning more about. For Fair Exhibit, you may make a notebook, poster or scrapbook showing what you have done or learned in your sports activity. You will also need to fill out a General 4-H Project Record Sheet included in this manual. Sources of Information for this project may be found at the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Office, the public library, on the internet, at a sporting goods store or at school. You may enroll in one sports project area each year. See the Community Building General Exhibit Guidelines section in your Project Summary Guide for more information about preparing your exhibit. Possible Sport Activity Topics to choose from include: Aerobics, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Camping, Bicycling, Cross Country, Diving, Fishing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Ice Skating, Rollerblading or Roller skating, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Trampoline, Volleyball, Walking or Hiking 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 131

132 SPORT FISHING Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 Champion from each level to State Fair Requirement for judging: Sport fishing Record Sheet Sport fishing Manual, complete one activity for your level to finish project. Additional Materials Available Sport fishing Resource Guide All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the sport fishing project this year. Posters are displayed horizontally, sized 22 x 28, and mounted on a firm backing and covered in clear plastic. Choose one of the topics listed below, and use that topic as your exhibit title. Level 1--3 rd - 5 th grades EXHIBIT a poster based on the following activities: Let s Go Fishing! Pop Can Casting Hook, Line and Sinker Fishy Baits Which Fish is it? Complete the Angling Self-Assessment and practice landing a fish as described in Playing a Fish. Display your self-assessment to show what you currently know about fishing and indicate what you hope to learn in this project. Draw or take photos of you Playing a Fish. Display a photo of you casting your pop can rig and include your casting record. Optional display a photo of you casting a regular fishing rig and include your casting record with that rig. Display at least two of the rigs listed in Fishing Deeper, #1. You can use a drawing or a picture to show these rigs. Answer the questions (Casting Out, Working the Lure, Setting the Hook, and Landing the Fish) in your exhibit. Complete and display cards similar to those shown (natural baits, prepared bait, and artificial flies and lures). Answer the Casting Out questions on your exhibit. Copy the pages in your manual and use the fish and the crossword puzzle. Identify the fish and make a display that shows the correct answers in the puzzle. (Optional enlarge the crossword puzzle.) Level 2--6 th - 8 th grades EXHIBIT a poster based on the following activities: A Different Spin A Fine Kettle of Fish Clean up the Litterbug The Woolly Bugger A Fish by Design Display a picture of you while casting and a completed Casting Record and Spinning Reel Parts diagram. Also, answer the Working the Lure and Setting the Hook questions. (You may copy the ones in your manual or make your own.) Show a drawing or photograph of you cooking fish. Include your recipe and, if possible, pictures of you cleaning and/or cooking your fish. Complete and display the chart shown on page 16 of your manual. Draw or take a photo of the fishing place that you cleaned up (before and after). Take pictures or make drawings to show how a wooly bugger is made. Answer the Casting Out and Working the Lure questions. Draw, take pictures, or find pictures on the Internet or in magazines to show (and identify) different mouth/feeding fish, body shapes, and fish with different coloration. Briefly explain (3-5 sentences or bullet points) why fish have different mouths, body shapes, and coloration General Project Summary Guide Page 132

133 Level 3--9 th - 12 th grades EXHIBIT a poster based on the following activities: A Reel Mess Designing a Skillathon Station Beads, Dog Hair, and Feathers Collecting Aquatic Insects Cast Into the Future Keep a Field Journal Playing Know Your Fish (Sport Fishing page 2) Draw, take photos, or copy the reels shown in Cleaning a Reel. Label the reels, the parts of each reel, and where you might use it. Show how you cleaned a reel using pictures or drawings. Make two skill-a-thon stations (you may use the suggestions on page 9 or another fishing topic of your choice). List the topic, realistic situation, task, and materials needed. Take photographs of younger 4-H members using your stations. Collect materials and tie a fly. You can display your fly or a picture of the fly. Also, list and draw or take pictures of the 7 materials in the matching game and indicate their potential use. Complete and display the chart on page 18 (you may copy the chart in your book or make your own). Draw or take pictures of your kick net and your sampling procedures. Answer the questions in Casting Out and Working the Lure. Complete the Career Investigation Record after talking with someone currently working in an area related to fish or fishing. Include a picture of the person you interviewed and answer the questions in Casting Out, Working the Lure, Setting the Hook, and Landing the Fish. Reproduce or copy 3-5 Field Journal entries on your display. Include photographs that show where you had the fishing experience, if possible. Make a flap quiz to teach fish facts. Show a picture or ask a question about a fish. Give the answer(s) under the flap. Choose 5-10 fish using at least 5 fish from your manual. Be sure to list multiple species if the information you provide applies to more than one of the species you choose. Level--Independent Study (Grades 9-12) Advanced Topic Mentoring Learn all you can about a sport fishing topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the references you used to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster, Advanced Sport Fishing Independent Study. Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster Advanced Sport Fishing-Mentor 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 133

134 TRACTOR (AGRICULTURAL) AND LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTOR Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Zero Turn Tractor County Contest--SATURDAY, July 9, 10:00 a.m. 1 display for each level to State Fair Requirement for judging: Completed Record Sheet Additional Materials Available Tractor Manual Tractor Resource Guide Tests and Parts identification are available on the web at : Junior Division Grades 3-7 Senior Division Grades 8 12 Ag Tractor Project Outline: Objectives of Project: 1. To acquaint and improve operator s knowledge of tractor safety. 2. To improve operator s knowledge of tractor maintenance. 3. To improve tractor driving skills. 3 Junior and 3 Senior contestants per project will advance to the Area Contest PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: All 4-H members will participate in the tractor operator's contest to complete the project. Junior Division: 3rd through 7th grades Senior Division: 8th through 12th grades Members will take a written quiz and a parts identification quiz over their project manuals prior to the operator's contest. Tractor manuals must be turned in to the leader at the time of the operator s contest. County workshops are held to help the 4-H member in this project which members should attend. Tests and Parts identification are available on the web at ALL 4-H MEMBERS MAY ENROLL AND COMPETE IN TRACTOR, LAWN AND GARDEN, AND ZERO TURN contests at the county and area levels General Project Summary Guide Page 134

135 TRACTOR POSTER (AGRICULTURE) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 4 State Fair Exhibits One from Level A Division 1 & 2 One from Level B Division 3 & 4 One from Level C Division 5, 6 & 7 One from Level D Division 8 & above All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level A--Division 1 and 2 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Posters Notebook report Display board: display boards differ from a poster in that real objects are normally used rather than drawings or pictures. Three-dimensional items are attached to the board. Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level A manual. Level B--Division 3 and 4 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Posters Notebook report Display board: display boards differ from a poster in that real objects are normally used rather than drawings or pictures. Three-dimensional items are attached to the board. Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level A or B manuals. Level C--Division 5, 6 and 7 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Posters Notebook report Display board: display boards differ from a poster in that real objects are normally used rather than drawings or pictures. Three-dimensional items are attached to the board. Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level A, B or C manuals. Level D - Division 8, 9 and 10 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Choose one of the following to exhibit at the fair: Posters Notebook report Display board: display boards differ from a poster in that real objects are normally used rather than drawings or pictures. Three-dimensional items are attached to the board. Note: The subject matter content for the exhibit must correspond to the subject matter content found in the Level A, B, C or D manuals General Project Summary Guide Page 135

136 No State Fair Exhibits TRAVELOGUE (listed under Global Education) Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. Divisions 1, 2 & 3 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit a notebook or scrapbook containing the following information: Journal or Story or use pictures or post cards to tell your story Length of trip Pictures Map of route Souvenirs Record Sheet Individual Packing list (Optional) Divisions 4, 5 & 6 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit a notebook or scrapbook containing the following information: Journal or Story written Itinerary Pictures Map of route Souvenirs Individual Packing list Record Sheet Division 7, 8, 9 & 10 PROJECT COMPLETION: Turn in completed record sheet to finish the project. EXHIBIT: Exhibit a notebook or scrapbook containing the following information: Journal or Story written Itinerary Pictures Map of route Budget including cost comparison of one expense category Check list of things to do before trip Packing List Record Sheet 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 136

137 VETERINARY SCIENCE Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 champion from each level to State Fair Exhibit Introduction 4-H veterinary science exhibits should be educational in nature covering one (1) or more of the topics presented in the members' manual and/or found in the 4-H Veterinary Science Leaders Guide. An educational exhibit is one that should be able to teach other people about your topic. Chose a topic you think is interesting and apply your imagination. All 4-H members developing veterinary science 4-H fair exhibits should consult with their 4-H veterinary science leaders for further details, helpful ideas, and additional sources for reference. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level 1--Grades 3-5 PROJECT COMPLETION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Read and complete assigned chapter activities: a. Grade 3 chapter 1 b. Grade 4 chapter 2 c. Grade 5 chapter 3 2. Attend county workshops when offered 3. Bring record sheet and manual with your exhibit to judging for project to be complete and eligible for exhibition. EXHIBIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. A poster, 22 x 28, display or quiz board related to chapter 1, 2, or 3. Display or Quiz Board should be no larger than 36 x 36 x Action Demonstration Level 2--Grades 6-8 PROJECT COMPLETION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Read and complete assigned chapter activities: a. Grade 6 chapter 1 b. Grade 7 - chapter 2 c. Grade 8 chapter 3 2. Attend county workshops when offered. 3. Bring record sheet and manual with your exhibit to judging for project to be complete and eligible for exhibition. EXHIBIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. A poster, display, or quiz board, 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, with stiff backing, and covered with clear plastic. Poster topic should be based on information covered in the manual. 2. Action demonstration Level 3--Grades 9-12 PROJECT COMPLETION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Read and complete 3 activities in the manual. 2. Attend county workshops when offered. 3. Bring record sheet and manual with your exhibit to judging for project to be complete and eligible for exhibition. EXHIBIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Develop and assemble a teaching aid. Display teaching aid and two-page typed report. 2. Develop a project in conjunction with a local veterinarian. Display the project with a report of the results, recommendations, findings, and conclusions. 3. Write a one-page outline of a workshop or demonstration you presented General Project Summary Guide Page 137

138 Requirement for judging: Weather Record Sheet Weather Manual WEATHER AND CLIMATE SCIENCE Project check in and judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00-7:45 p.m. 1 champion from each level (3) possible to State Fair Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the weather and climate project this year. Poster exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22" x 28" foam-core board or poster board mounted on a firm backing, and covered in clear plastic or other transparent material. Notebook exhibits must be displayed in a standard three ring binder. Choose one of the options listed below, appropriate for your grade in school. Use an appropriate exhibit title. Be sure to include a label with your name, grade, 4-H club, and county in the lower right hand corner. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Level 1--Grades 3, 4, 5 A poster related to an activity from the level 1 manual A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for grades 3-5 Level 2--Grades 6, 7, 8 A poster related to an activity from the level 2 manual A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for grades 6-8 Level 3--Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 A poster related to an activity from the level 3 manual A poster and/or notebook of a weather or climate related science experiment appropriate for grades 9-12 Independent Study - Learn all you can about a weather and/or climate topic, program, facility, project, etc. and present it on a poster or in a notebook. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the works cited to describe what you did and what you learned. Title your poster or notebook, "Advanced Weather and Climate Science - Independent Study" Mentoring - Exhibit a poster or notebook that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title your poster, "Advanced Weather and Climate Science - Mentor." 2016 General Project Summary Guide Page 138

139 WILDLIFE Project Check-in and Judging TUESDAY, July 5, 5:00-7:45 p.m. 1 champion per level, A-D, to State Fair (possibility of 4) Requirement for judging: Wildlife Record Sheet Wildlife Manual as needed to complete exhibits chosen Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the wildlife project this year. Exhibits must be displayed horizontally, sized 22 x 28, mounted on a firm backing, and covered with clear plastic. Choose one of the topics listed below, appropriate to your grade in school, and use that topic for your exhibit title, so the judges know which activity you completed. You can also use a creative subtitle if you wish. Be sure to list sources for any images and information you use! All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. Note: Youth must choose a different activity each year except for the Level D wildlife management plan, which may be expanded upon in subsequent years. Level A--Division 1 (Grades 3) EXHIBIT the section 5 activity. Color the poster and 12 featured species (4-H 903a). Cut out the animal pictures and place them on the poster in the habitat where you could expect to find them. Each animal should have a label identifying the animal and the habitat(s) it may be found in. Level A--Division 2 (Grade 4) FOR EXHIBIT, present what you learned, on a poster or in a notebook, from one of the following sections: Section 7: How We Grow--show how 6 of the 12 featured species grow by listing the name of the young and a picture of the adult animal (as in your manual). You may draw your pictures, copy the pages in your manual, ask at your Extension office for the animal pictures that come with the poster for 3 rd graders (4-H 903a), or find pictures in a magazine, on the Internet, or from some other source. Section 8: Food Chains--Show the 6 food chains from the activity in your book and identify what foods each animal eats. Put the animals in correct food chain order. Use pictures from any source available to you: copy your manual, magazines, drawing, on the Internet, or from some other source. Sections 9-11: Bird Observations--Show your feeder or birdbath (draw or photo), tell where it is located, and include a two-week tally sheet showing bird activity. If you observed a bird feeder, describe the types of food you used. Level B--Divisions 3 & 4 (Grades 5 6) FOR EXHIBIT, present the information, discussed in one of the following sections, on a poster or in a notebook: Section 1: Habitats--Show good habitat and poor habitat for three of the 12 common Indiana wildlife species. You can use a photograph, make your own drawing, etc. Section 8: The Food Web--Present a food web using pictures you find in magazines or that you draw. Label the producers, consumers, decomposers, etc. Use wildlife found in Indiana. Section 9--12: Animal Adaptations--Show physical adaptations of three to five animals and list the purpose that the adaptation serves. For example, cracker beak used for eating seeds; long legs for wading; a heavy coat to withstand cold temperatures, etc. You may use your own drawings, pictures, from magazines, or other sources, or copy the drawings from your manual. Use wildlife found in Indiana General Project Summary Guide Page 139

140 (Wildlife page 2) Level C--Divisions 5, 6, 7 (Grades 7 9) FOR EXHIBIT, present the information from one of the following sections on a poster or in a notebook: Use wildlife found in the United States. Section 2: Signs of Wildlife, Activity 1--Show signs of wildlife activity by collecting animal tracks. You may exhibit your actual tracks or pictures of your tracks. Tracks may be displayed in an insect display box (18 x 24 inches), orientated horizontally. Section 3: Habitat, Activity 1--Show how the four wildlife habitat requirements are provided to a wild animal on an aerial photo or topographic map of an Indiana landscape (from the Internet, a Soil and Water Conservation Office, county engineer, or soil survey). Section 3: Layering, Activity 4--Show a horizontal layering scene for a wildlife setting. Explain how layering is used by wildlife in nature. You may sketch the pictures, take a photograph, find and label pictures from a magazine, etc. It is suggested that you use one ecosystem in your exhibit. Section 4: Wildlife by Numbers--Present one or more of the concepts from this section (carrying capacity and population dynamics and reproduction and critical life stages) to show fair goers how animal population rates are affected. Section 6: Who Manages Indiana Wildlife--choose one of the following: o Activity 1 Design a new Indiana environmental license plate using native Indiana wildlife. Explain why you chose your design and give information about what the environmental license plate program is all about. o Activity 4 Write a management plan for one of the species listed in this activity. Be sure to address all the items in the activity. Note: this work must be presented in a notebook, not a poster. Section 7: Careers--Profile a person who works with and for native Indiana wildlife (examples include, but are not limited to IDNR, fish and wildlife, forestry, conservation officers, biologists, volunteers). Be sure to address all the items listed in the activity. Level D--Division 8, 9, 10 (Grades ) FOR EXHIBIT, present the information from one of the following sections on a poster or in a notebook: Focus on wildlife found in the United States. Section 1: Wildlife Management, Activity 1--Write a wildlife management plant. Include all the information requested in this section. You may present this topic multiple years if you do include the following items: o Evaluate your first year s plan (what worked and what didn t). o Expand on your plan by adding land and/or species to be managed. Section 1: Wildlife Management, Activity 2--Outdoor Lab--present the development or improvement you did for an outdoor lab. Section 2: Careers, Activities 3 5--Learn what a career in wildlife is like by completing Activities 3 5 (job search, interview, and job shadowing). Present what you did and learned on a poster or in a notebook. Section 3: Current Wildlife Topics--Activities 1 5--Choose one of these activities and present what you did and learned. May only do this section one year. Independent Study (Grades 9-12) Advanced Topic--Learn all you can about a wildlife topic of your choice and present it on a poster. Include a short manuscript, pictures, graphs, and list the references you used to describe what you did and what you learned. Title you poster, Advanced Wildlife Independent Study. Mentoring--Exhibit a poster that shows how you mentored a younger 4-H member. Include your planning, the time you spent, the challenges and advantages of mentoring, and how the experience might be useful in your life. Photographs and other documentation are encouraged. Title you poster, Advanced Wildlife-Mentor General Project Summary Guide Page 140

141 Requirement for judging: Woodworking Record Sheet Woodworking Plans for Level 1 & 2 Additional Materials Available Woodworking Manual WOODWORKING Project Check in and Judging WEDNESDAY, July 6, 5:00--7:45 p.m. 1 champion from each level to State Fair Any poster for display should be 22 x 28, displayed horizontally, with a stiff backing, and covered with clear plastic. All posters, notebooks and display boards must include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed. When making a wood article, use suitable materials and finishes. For example, if you are making an item that will be outside, it should be made of treated wood or be painted or varnished to protect it against the weather. Level 1 (Grades 3--4) EXHIBIT one of the following: 1. One woodworking article made using the plans in the Level 1 manual or the additional plans provided. a. Tools that pose limited safety concerns can be used to complete the exhibit. Examples include: all hand tools, and power tools such as: power screwdriver, pad sander, cordless drill. b. Tools that pose greater potential for injuries should not be used. Examples include: table saw, router, band saw. 2. A poster on any topic covered in the Level 1 manual. Level 2 (Grades 5--6) Exhibit one of the following: 1. One woodworking article made according to the Level 2 manual plans, additional plans, or one that uses the skills discussed in either Level 1 or Level 2. a. Tools that pose limited safety concerns can be used to complete the exhibit. Examples include: all hand tools and power tools such as: power screwdriver, pad sander, cordless drill b. Tools that pose greater potential for injuries should not be used. Examples include: table saw, router, band saw. 2. A poster on any topic covered in the Level 2 manual. Level 3 (Grades 7-9) Exhibit one of the following: 1. One woodworking article of your choice. The project should use only those skills and tools covered in Level 1, 2, or A poster on any topic covered in the Level 3 manual. Level 4 (Grades 10 12) Exhibit one of the following: 1. One woodworking article of your choice. The project should use only those skills and tools covered in Levels 1, 2, 3, and A poster on any topic covered in the Level 4 manual General Project Summary Guide Page 141

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