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2022 Communications Contest

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 9:00am
Location:
4-H Hall

2022 Communications Contest

Date: Monday July, 25th 

Event Check in time: 9:00am

Location: 4-H Hall

Awards: 4:00pm in the 4-H Hall

Registration must be submitted by 4:00pm on Monday July 18th.

Register Here!!!

General Rules:

  1.  A member who has given a talk or participated in the marketing division in a previous year is
       expected to give a new and different talk or present new and different marketing concepts the
       next year.
  2.  All work is to be original work created by the 4-H member(s) for 4-H.

Presentation Division Rules

  1. Pre-registration must be submitted to the Ohio State University Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. the
        Monday before fair week.
  2. A team presentation consists of two people sharing the speaking and teaching role. When members of a team fall into different age categories, they will participate in the older class.
  3. Easels, a microphone, a table with/out mirror, laptop computer, screen, LCD projector, and extension cord will be available for use by participants.
  4. All presentations will be given inside of the 4-H Hall
  5. Due to the limitations of the building’s facilities, no large animals (i.e. horse, beef, sheep, goat, dairy or hogs over 20 pounds) may be used in a 4-H presentation. Members should use models, photographs or illustrations to make their point when giving a talk about large animals.
  6. Any small animal (under 20 pounds) may be used in a 4-H presentation provided the animals do not place the public at risk and provided they meet all of the health requirements established by the Ohio Department of Agriculture Livestock Health Requirements. Current health and shot records must be carried with the animal. Animals must remain caged or leashed before and after the presentation.
  7. Members are expected to set up their own presentation; however, there will be a judge’s assistant available. A reasonable amount of time will be allotted for set up.
  8. All presentations will be timed. Timing begins when the member begins to speak and ends following the conclusion. Questions and answers are not included in the official time.
  9. Firearms, bows, arrows, weapons, air pistols or air rifles, paintball guns, gun cases or any reasonable facsimile are not permitted to be used in a demonstration or illustrated talk. Plastic replicas are permissible, caution is urged in the use of items that look truly authentic as they may create concerns with the fair security and may not be permitted on the fairgrounds.
  10. Members who use PowerPoint, Prezi, or other similar technology within an illustrated talk or demonstration should use the technology to supplement their delivery. The presentation may not consist solely of a pre-recorded narration. The member is required to provide a live delivery of the topic.
  11. Members using computer programs such as PowerPoint or Prezi may bring their own equipment to the Clermont County Fair. A laptop that operates on a Microsoft Windows-based program will be provided for the participant to use if needed. It will include a recent edition of PowerPoint. If you have other software programs, you should bring your own laptop. Members may bring a CD or USB flash drive to use on the provided equipment and should have knowledge of how to install the flash drive.
  12. Members using technology that experience computer glitches may, with permission of the judge, call upon outside assistance for technical help. Members are expected to be able to perform routine set-up and use of the equipment.
  13. When members using technology experience an equipment failure or glitch that cannot be resolved in a reasonable time (two to three minutes), the judge may elect to move to the next presentation. The member will be given time to work out the technical problem off stage and then re-schedule the presentation with the judge’s assistant. If the member experiences a second failure, the presentation will be ended and evaluated accordingly.
  14. Presenters should plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the registration desk. 
  15. Presenters are encouraged to attend the Awards Ceremony, which will be held in the 4-H Hall at 4:00 p.m.
  16. See specific class rules and schedule for additional information.

Presentation Division Classes
Illustrated Talk or Demonstration - without use of computer technology

J-1 Junior Individual (age 8-10)
J-2 Junior Team (age 8-10)

  • The presenter uses appropriate props and other visual aides to teach others about a subject or how to do something.
  • May use charts, posters or pictures to accompany their illustrated talk or demonstration.
  • PowerPoint or computer generated messages are not used in these classes.
  • Presenters are evaluated on their ability to convey information and teach on a particular topic. See score sheet for more information on the areas of evaluation.
  • Presentations should be 5-7 minutes in length.

Illustrated Talks or Demonstrations---with or without the use of Computer Technology

J-3 Intermediate Individual (age 11-13)
J-4 Intermediate Team (age 11-13)
J-5 Senior Individual (age 14 and up)
J-6 Senior Team (age 14 and Up)

  • The presenter uses appropriate props, posters and/or computer-generated visual aides to teach others about a particular topic, practice, procedure, scientific principle or         phenomenon.
  • Use of computer-generated visuals is NOT required.

Examples:

- A demonstration may be delivered in this category. PowerPoint-type slides or Prezi may be used in addition to other props to help present the message.

- An illustrated talk may be delivered in this category, with the member(s) using PowerPoint or Prezi-type technology to present all or part of the visual message; must be accompanied by live narration.

  •  Requires live speech delivered along with any PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or other message. (No pre- recorded narration.)
  • Presentations are evaluated on the members’ communication skills and their ability to effectively use technology, posters or other props to enhance their illustrated talk or  demonstration.
  • Presentations should be 8-10 minutes in length.

Marketing Division Rules

  1. Any 4-H member meeting age eligibility requirements may enter the Marketing Division.
  2. Members participating in Presentation Division Classes J-1 through J-6 also may enter the Marketing Division.
  3. A member may enter only one class in the Marketing Division.
  4. Use of copyrighted or protected characters or logos is not permitted, with the exception of the 4-H emblem. If used, the 4-H emblem must be used correctly. See https://nifa.usda.gov/4-h-name-and-emblem for guidelines.
  5. Registration forms and entries must be submitted for judging by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 18th.
  6. All marketing division awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, during the Communication Contest awards ceremony.
  7. Members do NOT accompany these entries to judging, and judging is NOT open to the public.

Marketing Division Classes

J-7 Junior Individual (age 8-11) – Thank You Card without use of computer graphics or scrapbooking tools.
J-8 Junior Individual (age 8-11) – Thank You Card with the use of computer graphics or scrapbooking tools.

  • Entries in J-7 and J-8 should be an original “thank you” card with artwork on the cover. An inside message is not required, but may be included at the discretion of the designer. Inside messages will not be judged. Use of the 4-H emblem is strongly encouraged, but not required.
  • Card should be on 8 ½ x 11 white cardstock, folded once.
  • Art and message must be the original work of the member.
  • Member may use any medium, including crayon, chalk, pen and ink, pencil, markers, etc. No use of computers or scrapbooking tools in creating entries in Class J-6. Designs must be  hand-lettered and drawn or cut by hand.
  • When using 4-H logo that is downloaded it must go into the graphics division.
  • Artwork or lettering created with the aid of scrapbooking tools or computers is permitted in J-7 provided the design is the original work of the member. No commercially designed clipart may be used.
  • These designs must be able to be duplicated.
  • Member’s name, age, and county should be neatly printed in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the card.
  • Evaluation will be based on the quality, creativity and originality of the design.
  • By submitting an entry, you give the Clermont County 4-H Committee the rights to use the chosen cards as the Clermont County 4-H Program’s official Thank You Cards. The cards will display the 4-H member’s first initial, last name and club name.

J-9     Intermediate Individual (age 12, 13) – 4-H Winter Holiday Card – without the use of computer graphics or scrapbooking tools.
J-10 Intermediate Individual (age 12, 13) – 4-H Winter Holiday Card – with the use of computer graphics or scrapbooking tools.

  •  Entries in J-9 and J-10 should be an original “Holiday” card with artwork on the cover. An inside message is not required, but may be included at the discretion of the designer. Inside  messages will not be judged. Use of the 4-H emblem is strongly encouraged, but not required.
  • Card should be on 8 ½ x 11 white cardstock, folded once.
  • Art and message must be the original work of the member.
  • Member may use any medium, including crayon, chalk, pen and ink, pencil, markers, etc. No use of computers or scrapbooking tools in creating entries in Class J-8. Designs must be  hand-lettered and drawn or cut by hand.
  • When using 4-H logo that is downloaded it must go into the graphics division.
  • Artwork or lettering created with the aid of scrapbooking tools or computers is permitted in J-10, provided the design is the original work of the member. No commercially designed clipart may be used.
  • These designs must be able to be duplicated.
  • Member’s name, age, and county should be neatly printed in the lower right-hand corner of the back of the card.
  • Evaluation will be based on the quality, creativity, and originality of the design.
  • By submitting an entry, you give the Clermont County 4-H Committee the rights to use the chosen cards as the Clermont County 4-H Program’s official Holiday Cards. The cards will    display the 4-H member’s first initial and last name.

J-11    Senior Individual (age 14 and up) – Infomercial Promoting 4-H

  • This is a video “short” that promotes the 4-H program.
  • This must be a fully automated, stand-alone video presentation with sound and narration as appropriate. Think “YouTube.” The video should include recorded visual, sound and narration to convey a message.
  • The video should be the original work of the member making the entry.
  • Images in the video should be appropriate for promoting 4-H. Use pictures of youth who are of 4-H age; when possible, show the diversity of membership, projects, and activities; show youth exercising appropriate safety practices (i.e. wearing helmets on horseback).
  • The video should be 2-4 minutes long. Penalties may be assessed for videos less than 2 minutes or longer than 4 minutes.
  • Videos must be submitted on a DVD and must play using QuickTime Player or Windows Media Player.
  • The member’s name, age and county must be neatly written on the DVD, along with the presentation title.
  • Evaluation will be based on the quality and originality of the message, which should persuade the viewer to action, as well as on the creative and professional use of technology.
  • By submitting an entry, you agree to allow counties and/or the state 4-H office to use the promotional video to promote 4-H throughout Ohio.