The 4-H Communication Contest is being held at the Evangelical Free Church in Story City on Friday, April 13 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, April 14 from 8:30 am until 12 noon. Contest exhibitors are 4-H youth in grades 4-12 and Clover Kids in Kindergarten through third grade. Attendees will hear presentations with topics selected by youth, view themed posters, and participate in exhibitors’ working exhibits to enhance knowledge, develop a skill, or learn how to make something. Some exhibitors will also be participating in the Extemporaneous Speaking and/or Writing events. Exhibits entered by 4-H’ers will be evaluated and judges will select exhibits for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair. Clover Kid exhibits will receive participation ribbons. Volunteer opportunities to help with set-up, take pictures, record results, hang posters, host contest rooms, and clean-up are available. For additional information, contact Mary Wilkins, 4-H Youth Coordinator, at mwilkins@iastate.edu or the ISU Extension Story County office at 515-382-6551.
Click on the following links for more information:
2012 Communication Contest Information and Guidelines
Entry and Judge Forms:
2012 Official Entry Form - to be completed by each participant
2012 Educational Presentation Form - to be completed with official entry; 1 form for a group entry please
2012 Working Exhibit Form - to be completed with official entry; 1 form for a group entry please
2012 Poster Form - form to complete and bring with poster on contest day
Evaluation Forms:
Extemporaneous Writing Evaluation
Educational Presentation Evaluation
Working Exhibit Evaluation
Poster Evaluation
Extemporaneous Speaking Evaluation
Other Resources:
10 Keys to Your First Presentation
Instruction on Obtaining Permission to use copyright materials
Keys to Your First 4H Working Exhibit
I Have to do What? - Pieces to a 4-H Presentation Puzzle
Share a Talent... Show off a Skill... Do a Working Exhibit
SCORE with Your Posters
Public Speaking Pointers
Using the 4-H Name and Emblem