Bond County 4-H Show Book

Bond County

4-H Showbook 2018 Bond County 4-H 925 Harris Ave Greenville, IL 62246 Phone: 618-664-3665

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/

U of I College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, U.S.D.A., and Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

For reasonable accommodations to participate in any of our programs, please contact us at 618-664-3665.

2018 Bond County 4-H Show Schedule TBA Dog Show

9:00 am

Cat Show

10:30 am

Saturday, July 7 General Projects Show

9:00 am

Wednesday, August 1 Poultry Show

6:00 pm

Thursday, August 2 Beef Show

8:30 am

Friday, August 3 Sheep Show

5:30 pm

Sunday, August 5 Horse Show

9:00 am

Rabbit Show

12:30 pm

Goat Show

2:00 pm

Monday, August 6 Swine Show

8:30 am

Dairy Show

10:00 am

Auction

6:00 pm

Entries can be made online at http://bond4-hfair.fairentry.com Directions are included in the back of the show book. For assistance, call 618-664-3665.

Table of Contents The 4-H Organization ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Who Can Be A 4-H Member ............................................................................................................................ 4 4-H Membership Policies, 4-H Emblem .......................................................................................................... 4 4-H Pledge, Motto, Creed, Slogan.................................................................................................................... 5 Bond County 4-H General Policies ............................................................................................................... 6-7 Bond County 4-H Conduct Code, Disciplinary Actions, Transportation Policies…………………………7-8 State Fair Junior Department ............................................................................................................................ 9 4-H Records .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Club Awards ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Scholarships.................................................................................................................................................... 10 County Member Awards ................................................................................................................................ 11 2016 Premium List-Bond County 4-H Show................................................................................................. 12 General Projects & Home Economics Show Policies ................................................................................... 13 General Projects & Home Economics Show Date, Time, and Location ..................................................... 14 Animal Science/Veterinary Science ............................................................................................................... 15 Community Involvement & Global Awareness ....................................................................................... 16-17 Citizenship ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Intercultural .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Home & Family........................................................................................................................................... 18-23 Consumer Education………………………………………………………………………………………...18 Interior Design ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Clothing & Textiles ................................................................................................................................... 20-23 Food, Nutrition & Health .......................................................................................................................... 24-26 Health ............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Foods & Nutrition...................................................................................................................................... 24-26 Personal Development ................................................................................................................................ 27-34 College & Career Readiness ........................................................................................................................... 27 Leadership ................................................................................................................................................. 27-28 Photography............................................................................................................................................... 29-30 Public Presentations........................................................................................................................................ 55 Theatre Arts/Performing Arts ......................................................................................................................... 30 Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................. 31-34 Engineering & Technology ........................................................................................................................ 35-45 Aerospace ....................................................................................................................................................... 35 Computer Science and Technologies ........................................................................................................ 35-39 Electricity ....................................................................................................................................................... 39 Filmmaking/Video..................................................................................................................................... 40-41 Robotics ..................................................................................................................................................... 41-43 Small Engines ................................................................................................................................................. 43 Tractor ............................................................................................................................................................ 44 Welding .......................................................................................................................................................... 45 Woodworking ................................................................................................................................................. 45

Natural Resources & Environment .......................................................................................................... 46-50 Natural Resources...................................................................................................................................... 46-47 Entomology & Beekeeping ....................................................................................................................... 47-48 Forestry ........................................................................................................................................................... 49 Geology ..................................................................................................................................................... 49-50 Plants & Soils .............................................................................................................................................. 51-54 Crops .............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Floriculture ..................................................................................................................................................... 52 Vegetable Gardening ................................................................................................................................. 53-54 County Projects .......................................................................................................................................... 56-59 Visual Arts, Communications ................................................................................................................... 56-57

Bicycle, Journalism, Geospatial………….......................................................................................57 Plant & Soil Science, Environment, Fashion Revue..……………………………………………..58 Dog ............................................................................................................................................................... 60-64 Show Rules-Dog Care Show .......................................................................................................................... 60 Show Rules-Dog Obedience Show............................................................................................................ 61-62 Dog Obedience Class Clarification ................................................................................................................ 63 Dog Obedience Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 64 Cat ................................................................................................................................................................ 65-66 Cat Care Show Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 65 Cat Care Show Recommendations/Suggestions ............................................................................................. 66 Horse ............................................................................................................................................................ 67-69 Policies & Appropriate Attire ......................................................................................................................... 67 Show Rules, Class Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 68 Horse Show Date, Time, & Location, Classes ............................................................................................... 69 Livestock Show Policies ............................................................................................................................. 70-71 Showing, Registration Papers, Health Requirements, Ownership ................................................................. 70 Showmanship ............................................................................................................................................ 70-71 Master Showmanship ...................................................................................................................................... 72 Goat................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Rabbit ............................................................................................................................................................... 74 Poultry & Other Fowl ..................................................................................................................................... 75 Beef ................................................................................................................................................................... 76 Sheep ................................................................................................................................................................. 77 Swine ................................................................................................................................................................. 78 Dairy ................................................................................................................................................................. 79 Health Requirements for State and Local Fairs ...................................................................................... 80-83 Livestock Auction Rules & Enrollment Form ......................................................................................... 84-87 General/Non-Livestock Silent Auction Form................................................................................................ 88 Entry Instructions (Online) ....................................................................................................................... 89-91

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The 4-H Organization The 4-H Organization is an educational program designed for youth ages 8 to 18. It is co-sponsored by the land-grant universities and the United States Department of Agriculture. University of Illinois Extension is a division of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

County Extension staff members coordinate the program within the county with the guidance and help of the 4-H and Youth Committee. The 4-H Representatives make up a countywide group of older 4-H members.

These groups, along with the cooperation of 4-H leaders, parents, members, and people from the community, make the 4-H program work.

4-H Members

4-H Representatives & Youth Committees

University of Illinois Extension Youth Development Contacts Jill Gebke Multi-County Director Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington

Liz Miller Youth Development Educator

Vicki Enloe Program Coordinator

Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington

4-H Youth Development

Unit Council University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service Washington, D.C.

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Who can be a 4-H member?

Any girl or boy, regardless of race, creed, color, handicap or place of residence in Illinois, who is at least 8 years old by September 1 of the current 4-H year, but has not passed his/her 19th birthday on September 1 of the current 4-H year.

As members, the young people dedicate their efforts through the 4-H pledge.

There are several ways for young people to participate in the 4-H program. One way is to become involved in a traditional 4-H club. Clubs have five or more members, elect their own officers, plan their own programs, and meet at least six or times each year. Each member must enroll in one or more projects.

Another way to participate in 4-H is by joining a SPIN (special interest group). These groups have five or more members and meet six or more times to focus on a particular education program.

Becoming an Independent Member is an option for members who are enrolled in college and not able to be home for the regular club meetings. These members must seek prior approval from the county 4-H Program Coordinator and make contact with the coordinator a minimum of 4 times per year.

4-H Membership Policies 1. The 4-H club year is September 1 to August 31.

2. Any boy or girl between the ages of 8 and 19 as of September 1 of the current 4-H year can be a member.

Cloverbud members must be 5 as of September 1 of the current 4-H year.

3. Persons attending college may enroll in 4-H provided he or she can carry out the work of the project.

4. The University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunity in employment and programs for all persons and prohibits discrimination because of race, religion, sex, or national origin.

The 4-H Emblem The first emblem designed was a 3-leaf clover, introduced by O.H Benson, sometime during the period of 1907 or 1908. At that time, it was being used on placards, posters, badges, labels for canning, etc. In 1909 the first pins with this emblem came into use. From the beginning the three H’s signified head, heart, and hands.

A 4-leaf clover design with H’s appeared around 1908 and was used by Benson and others on posters, labels etc. In a talk Benson made in 1911, he referred to the need for four H’s rather than three-suggesting that they stand for “Head, Heart, Hands and Hustle … Head trained to think, plan and reason; Heart trained to be true, kind and sympathetic; Hands trained to be useful, helpful, and skillful; and the Hustle to render ready service, to develop health and vitality.

In 1911 at a meeting of club leaders in Washington, a committee recommendation was adopted approving the present 4-H design. O.B. Martin, who was directing club work in the south, is credited with suggesting the four H’s stand for head, heart, hands, and health.

The 4-H emblem was patented in 1924. When the patent expired at the end of the usual 14-year term, it was determined best to ask Congress to pass a law protecting the use of the 4-H name and emblem. This was done in 1939 and slightly revised in 1948.

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The 4-H Pledge Otis Hall, State Leader of Kansas, was responsible for the original wording of the 4-H pledge. When the executive committee of the Land-Grant College Association requested Dr. R.A. Pearson, President of Iowa State College, and Dr. A.C. True of the Federal Extension Service to write a pledge for 4-H, they submitted a pledge substantially as written by Hall. At the first National 4-H Club Camp in 1927, the 4-H Pledge was officially adopted by the state 4-H Leaders.

This pledge remained unchanged until 1973. When in response to a request from a number of states, including a recommendation from 4-H members attending National 4-H Conference, the pledge was changed to include “my world.” This change was officially approved in 1973 by the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy, and now reads— “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.”

The 4-H Motto “To Make the Best Better”

4-H Creed I believe in 4-H club work for the opportunity that it will give me to become a useful citizen.

I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power that it will give me to think, plan and reason.

I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness that it will give me to become kind, sympathetic and true.

I believe in the training of my HANDS for the strength that it will give to be helpful, useful and skillful.

I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength that it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease and to work efficiently.

I believe in my country, my state, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development.

4-H Slogan “Learning by Doing”

6 BOND COUNTY 4-H GENERAL POLICIES 1. The rules, policies, and class requirements in this show book have been reviewed and approved by the Bond County 4-H Staff.

2. The Youth Committee reserves the right to make any additional rules deemed necessary in the best interest of the majority of 4-H members.

3. The Bond County 4-H Shows are open to 4-H members between the ages of 8 - 19 as of September 1 of the current 4-H year. Members MUST BE enrolled in the projects in which they plan to exhibit by MAY 1.

4. Each 4-H member must fill out a 4-H show entry form (see last pages of this Show book) and enter each project that will be exhibited. This includes all projects. All entry forms must be in the Extension Office by June 15. All exhibits must be the property of, made by, or cared for by the 4-H member. All entries must be products of the current 4-H year.

5. Members can only make one entry per class.

6. IMPORTANT! Each project has specific requirements for showing. These differ from project to project, so read the General Policies and Show Rules for your project carefully. You may need to produce project books, health certificates, and/or other specific items.

7. When required, health papers for animals must be presented or the animal will not be allowed in the show.

This is to ensure the health and safety of the 4-H members and their animals.

8. Blue - (project meets standards), Red - (needs improvement), White - (needs much improvement) ribbons will be awarded by conference judging at the county project show days. Grand Champion ribbons and/or trophies or prizes may also be awarded for outstanding projects.

9. 4-H members must be 8 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H year to exhibit at the State Fair.

10. Judges decisions are final. Any protest about the qualifications of a project entered in a Bond County 4-H Show must be made in writing and turned in to the Bond County Extension Unit office by 4:30 p.m. the next work day following the show.

11. Premiums will be paid on the 4-H member’s projects. Premiums will be paid on 5 projects maximum.

Members not exhibiting at the county 4-H shows will not receive premiums. NOTE: The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Bond County 4-H Show Book.

12. If the project refers to General Rule #13, use these standard requirements. Table displays are limited to 2’ wide x 15” deep unless otherwise stated in the class listings for that project. (Standard science display boards fit into this size limitation.) This pertains to exhibits to be placed on a table only; floor exhibits are not limited unless indicated in a specific project section (i.e. Woodworking, Interior Design, and Visual Arts). The maximum poster size for hanging is 22” x 30”, unless otherwise stated in the class listings for that project. Exhibits that stand over 4’ tall will be placed on the floor. Use of page protectors is recommended for binder exhibits. Binder exhibits will NOT be labeled “Do Not Touch.”

13. All exhibits at the county 4-H shows must remain in place until the time specified for release.

14. The 4-H program is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles.

15. Exhibits must uphold the image of 4-H. For example: no exhibition of articles made with alcoholic beverage containers. Illustrations with inappropriate subject matter and/or graphics are not acceptable.

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16. 4-H members must adhere to the Rules of Conduct contained later in this section.

17. If a 4-H member needs reasonable accommodation to participate in any 4-H activity, please contact the Extension office at 618-664-3665 at least 10 days in advance.

18. 4-H members must attend a minimum of four 4-H club meetings per 4-H year and must present a project talk/demonstration in order to qualify to exhibit in that year’s shows.

19. QAEC (Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification) is required in order to exhibit any animal project.

20. All projects must be shown by the owner/exhibitor. If, for some valid reason (such as injury, illness, death in the family or college attendance), the owner is not able to show his or her own project, another 4-H member may be allowed to show that project. The office must be notified (in writing) of this situation as far in advance as possible. Once the request is made in writing, the Bond County 4-H/Youth Program Coordinator will determine whether or not an exception can be made.

21. INNOVATION CLASSES are exhibit classes available in all counties in SOME projects this year as an exhibit class CHOICE. Members enroll in a traditional project unit, then SELECT the Innovation Class as their exhibition option for the fair/show. In general, Innovation Classes were added to project areas which had very detailed exhibit requirements as an alternative to demonstrating learning. Members must enroll in traditional project, must be 13 years of age and older (4-H age) and are not required to have taken any previous levels of the project.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Any infraction of the rules of conduct may result in the 4-H member being removed from the activity and sent home at once. The parent(s) will be called to be notified of the rule infraction and the expense (if any), of returning 4-H members will be incurred by member and/or parents. Further action above parental notification may occur, if necessary.

Any rule infraction brought to the Bond County 4-H and Youth Committee may result in the member's suspension from future 4-H events.

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BOND COUNTY 4-H CONDUCT CODE These rules and regulations are applicable to all Bond County 4-H members during any 4-H activity - club, county, regional, or state.

1. NO consumption of alcoholic beverages. NO use of drugs; except as prescribed by a physician. NO SMOKING or use of TOBACCO products of any kind!!!

2. Be responsible for any property damaged, destroyed, or stolen.

3. Guests are the responsibility of the 4-H member. They must comply with the same rules and regulations.

4. Attire should be neat and clean. Clothing or accessories, which advertise alcoholic beverages or which display suggestive or offensive language or pictures, are inappropriate. Show attire should be worn on show days and at the auction.

5. Be considerate of others - remember you are representing the 4-H program. Foul language will not be tolerated.

At out-of-town activities: 1. Maintain schedules as determined by delegates and chaperones, especially attendance at scheduled events; sleeping and quiet hours and free time.

2. Keep chaperone informed of where you will be.

3. Walk in groups of two or more people. It is recommended that there be three or more due to the possibility of emergencies.

4. A leader or adult should remain at unloading sites until all 4-H members have left with a parent and/or another adult.

TRANSPORTATION POLICIES Volunteers who drive to and from 4-H activities must:

1) Be 21 years of age or in the company of a parent.

2) Have a valid driver's license.

3) Have valid liability insurance in at least the minimum amount in Illinois.

4) Carry only the appropriate number of passengers and comply with all laws of safety and rules of the road.

5) Have completed a volunteer application form and background checks.

6) Extension may pay a small stipend to help defray expenses of those volunteers who carpool to certain events (if money is available).

7) Bus transportation must meet all University guidelines and procedures. Call the office six weeks in advance if this option is considered.

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STATE FAIR JUNIOR DEPARTMENT *Due to space limitations, some projects may not be able to be shown at State Fair.

1. State Fair Jr. Department exhibitors must be a current 4-H or FFA member. State Fair exhibitors must also be 8 YEARS OF AGE by September 1 of the current 4-H year.

2. The number of projects eligible for the State Fair in the Home Economics and General Projects is determined according to the county project enrollment. Projects selected for State Fair will be announced on Show day and a packet of information is given to the 4-H member at that time.

3. A 4-H member may enter only ONE individual exhibit and one group exhibit in the 4-H General Project Show at the State Fair. Following are the dates of the different exhibit classes in the 4-H Exhibit Division.

General Projects (on county designated date…Friday, August 10) 4. All Junior Livestock entries must be made on the special entry sheet provided for Jr. Exhibitors. Rules regarding ownership, registration, and exhibition of livestock are listed in the State Fair Junior Livestock Premium Book available on the Illinois State Fair website. http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/ 5. Premise ID numbers are required for all Swine projects that are exhibited at the State Fair.

6. For Home Ec. and General Projects, State Fair exhibitors will receive a special Illinois State Fair Junior Department “Award of Excellence". "Superior" ribbons will be awarded to recognize exceptional work.

7. Transportation to and from State Fair is the 4-H member’s responsibility.

8. State Fair rules and requirements are subject to change from year to year. Check the State Fair Junior Livestock Premium Book for specifics on the exhibition of any project.

9. Judges are permitted to award Superior ribbons at their discretion to a maximum number of exhibitors per class. Judges take into account the display and information provided in the written report in determining Superior ribbon awards. Exhibitors who do not follow the exhibit class guidelines and requirements are ineligible to receive a Superior ribbon. The judge’s decision is final unless it has been determined that an exhibitor has not followed the guidelines or rules for that exhibit class.

10. There is no maximum size limit for exhibits at the Illinois State Fair. Please choose a display size that is most appropriate for your exhibit.

11. All conference-judged exhibits must be identified with an official entry tag. This entry tag is to be completely filled out and securely attached to the exhibit. The General Project Exhibit will be held in the Orr Building on the State fairgrounds. Members must drop off their projects any time from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. All projects should be in place by 9:30. Judging is scheduled throughout the day. The judging schedule will be posted in each area. Members should check the judging schedule and return to the judging area about 10 minutes before their scheduled judging time. Projects must remain on display throughout the day until 3:30 p.m. All projects must be removed no later than 4:30 daily.

Regarding Livestock: Registration Papers will be required in all purebred classes. Registration must show ownership of the animals in the name of the exhibitor or ownership by immediate family members including the exhibitor for the period required in the 4-H or FFA projects. Certificates from breed association representatives will not be accepted in lieu of registration papers.

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4-H Records 1. 4-H members should work on their 4-H records during the entire year. This ensures accuracy and thoroughness. Record keeping is an integral and important part of the 4-H program.

2. All records should be kept in a green member folder. Saving records from year to year aids in completing awards and scholarship applications.

3. Club secretary and treasurer books are important and must be completed and turned in to the Extension office at the end of the 4-H year. Awards are given at Achievement Night for the best club books.

Club Awards 1. Clubs may apply for awards in community involvement, family involvement, and other group projects.

See the Clover for club awards available.

2. Clubs may receive other kinds of recognition. When monies are available, clubs may be awarded for 4-H building displays, 4-H week window displays, June is Dairy Month, or other club activities.

Scholarships Ken Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Ken Kennedy was the Bond County Agriculture Adviser from 1986 until he passed away in 1991. This scholarship was established as a fitting tribute to a man who was dedicated to promoting education.

This scholarship is an award of $500 to an active 4-H member. Application deadline is September 15th. Applications are available at the local extension office or on our website. Applicants must have been an active 4-H member for a minimum of 5 years, but do not have to be a current member. The scholarship must be used for post high school education.

Allison Langham Memorial Scholarship Allison Langham was a Bond County 4-H member and a member of the Showstring 4-H Club. Allison enjoyed 4-H activities. She especially enjoyed showing her goats at the 4-H show during the Bond County Fair. During the 2004 4-H auction, Allison’s goat project was auctioned off, and the funds became the seed money for this scholarship.

This scholarship is based on 4-H accomplishments, community involvement, and a personal essay and is to be used for post high school educational costs. Applicants must have been an active 4-H member for a minimum of 5 years, but do not have to be a current member. Application deadline is September 15. Applications are available in the local extension office or on the extension website.

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County Member Awards

Outstanding First Year Member Award Any first year 4-H member may apply for this award. Applications must be completed and returned to the Bond County Extension office by September 15. Award applications are available at the Extension office and on the Extension website.

Outstanding 4-H Member Award Open to a 4-H member who is at least a High School Junior, but preferably a member in their last year of 4-H. Award Nomination Form is available on the Extension website or at the Extension office. Forms must be returned to the Bond County Extension office by September 15.

“I Dare You” Award The American Youth Foundation is the sponsor of the I Dare You Award. William H. Danforth, one of the founders of Ralston Purina, first offered this award in 1941. He was a successful business man who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and influence others through leadership abilities. This award includes a personalized certificate and a copy of Mr. Danforth’s famous book “I Dare You.” The winner of this award must be a high school junior who exhibits personal integrity, balanced living, and a potential for leadership.

Nomination Form is available on the Extension website or at the Extension office. Forms must be returned to the Bond County Extension office by September 15.

All applications and nominations forms for the above awards are due by September 15.

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2018 Premium List Bond County 4-H Show

CLASSES

WHITE RED BLUE

BEEF & DAIRY CATS, DOGS, POULTRY & RABBITS CHILD CARE & HOME IMPROVEMENT CLOTHING FOODS GOATS, SHEEP & SWINE HORSE & PONY VISUAL ARTS ALL OTHER PROJECTS COUNTY PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEMONSTRATIONS FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS

X X X X X X X X X X

X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00 X+1.00

X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00 X+2.00

X

X+1.00 X+2.00

Only 5 premiums per 4-H member will be awarded in the above project areas.

X will be determined by dividing the funds received by the number of 4-H members registered.

The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in the Bond County 4-H Show Book.

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BOND COUNTY GENERAL PROJECTS & HOME EC. SHOW POLICIES All projects in this section are shown at the Home Ec. and General Projects show on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

1. Judges will visit with each exhibitor about their project. Since 4-H is a learning experience,

conference judging is the best way for members to learn and improve their skills. Parents are not allowed in the judging areas.

2. Exhibitors are no longer required to include a General Project Record and Award Application

with their exhibit. The form can be found on the Bond County Extension web page. The report form must be turned into the office no later than September 15 if you wish to be considered for an end of the year award for that project.

3. If a 4-H member is unable to be present for judging, another 4-H member may show the project

for them. However, all other project requirements must accompany the project. Also, a short hand-written paragraph as to why the 4-H member is absent and what he/she enjoyed most about the project must be included.

4. Exhibits must uphold the image of 4-H. For example - no exhibition of articles from alcoholic

beverage containers. (See General policy #15) 5. The judge's decision is final. See the General Policies section for the procedure to protest a

project's qualifications.

6. Check-in and check-out times will be listed in the 4-H newsletter. Entry tags will be secured to

each exhibit at registration. Blue, red, and white ribbons are given at the time of conference judging and are secured to the projects. The 4-H member then takes exhibits to designated areas.

Grand Champion and State Fair selections are made later in the day when the judges privately review the exhibits. The announcements of the winners will be made at the "Parade of Champions.” Exhibits must be left on display until after the "Parade of Champions,” as the public is invited to view them.

7. State Fair winners and alternates must stay for the State Fair meeting following the "Parade of

Champions.”

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GENERAL PROJECTS & HOME ECONOMICS ALL PROJECTS ARE CONFERENCE JUDGED

BOND COUNTY CONFERENCE JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE: SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018 at the FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1100 KILLARNEY, GREENVILLE, IL.

**BE SURE TO READ ALL REQUIREMENTS THAT PERTAIN TO YOUR PROJECT. **SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS WILL BE LISTED UNDER PROJECT HEADING AND JUST PRIOR TO INDIVIDUAL CLASS NUMBERS.

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ANIMAL SCIENCE/VETERINARY SCIENCE (Includes Animal Science and Veterinary Science)

ANIMAL SCIENCE (Open to members enrolled in Beef, Cats, Dairy, Dogs, Goats, Horse & Pony, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Small Pets and Swine)

We may submit two entries total from 50135 and one entry from 50137 to the State Fair.

50135 Animal Science – Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to the animal science project.

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the animal project you studied. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits in this area. For safety reasons, exhibits cannot include glass, syringes with needles or any other sharp objects.

50137 Animal Science Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Animal Science project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

VETERINARY SCIENCE We may submit one entry total from 50320; and one entry from 50322 to the State Fair.

50320 Veterinary Science: (Open to youth in Veterinary Science 1, 2, or 3) Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to the veterinary science project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits in this area. For safety reasons, exhibits cannot include glass, syringes with needles or any other sharp objects.

50322 Veterinary Science Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 years olds enrolled in any Veterinary Science project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & GLOBAL AWARENESS (Includes Citizenship & Service Learning)

CITIZENSHIP We may submit two entries total from 50145, 50146, 50147; and one entry from 50149 to the State Fair. Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’6” wide and 15” deep.

50145 Citizenship 1: Exhibit a display illustrating one of the following options: 1) personal information about yourself – who you are, things you like to do, things you are good at, your favorites; 2) your feelings and how you handle these feelings; 3) your family, their responsibilities, how you work together; OR 4) the Family Pedigree that may include family group pages.

50146 Citizenship 2: Exhibit a display illustrating one of the following options: 1) your neighborhood; 2) how you were a good neighbor or led a service project in your community; 3) a Citizenship Challenge that you helped organize and lead (see the project book for details).

50147 Citizenship 3: Exhibit a display illustrating one of the activities that you completed within your project as it relates to one of the following categories in the manual: 1) Government; 2) Business and Industry; 3) Transportation, Communication & Utilities; 4) Culture & Heritage; 5) Natural Resources & Environment; 6) Education; 7) Organizations within your community; 8) Tourism; OR 9) Support Systems within your community.

50149 Citizenship Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Citizenship project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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INTERCULTURAL We may submit one individual entry from 50233; one individual entry from 50234; one individual entry from 50236; one club entry from 50235 to the State Fair. *Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’6” wide and 15” deep.

50233 Passport to the World, Individual: Prepare a display illustrating what you have learned about a country’s or U.S. region’s geography, economy, agriculture, people, language, housing, culture, music, crafts, clothing, holidays or other aspect. Exhibit should be educational in nature and should not promote one’s beliefs over another person’s beliefs. The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50234 Diversity & Cultural Awareness: Create a display or binder portfolio that illustrates the results of a minimum of three (3) completed activities from the project book.

50235 Intercultural, (Club) – (Includes Passport to the World, Diversity & Cultural Awareness, and Latino Cultural Arts Projects) Exhibit a display illustrating the steps that the club has completed on the project selected for the year. Include a written outline or report of accomplishments and future goals. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. The display must be accompanied by 3 or more club exhibitors at the time of the judge’s critique. Club members should make a 5-10-minute presentation to the judge. All club members present for the judge’s critique should be able to discuss the project and answer questions. Only club members present for judging who participate in the actual critique and presentation are eligible for ribbons and premiums.

50236 Intercultural Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Intercultural project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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HOME & FAMILY (Includes: Interior Design, Intergenerational, Consumer Education, and Clothing & Textiles)

CONSUMER EDUCATION Each county may submit two entries total from 50168, 50169; and one entry from 50167 to the State Fair.

50168 My Financial Future – Beginner: Develop a Financial Planning portfolio which includes the items listed below. This project can be completed all in one year; or a member may take several years to explore each of the activities and develop a more detailed financial plan. The original OR photocopies of the completed activities from the project manual should be included in the portfolio. Each year enrolled in the project should build on previous year experiences.

• First Year – Complete a minimum of Activities 1-6 from the My Financial Future – Beginner project manual which includes: Who Needs This?; Let’s get SMART; Bringing Home the Bacon; Managing Your Money Flow; My Money Personality; and Money Decisions.

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Second Year and Beyond – Complete a minimum of Activities 7-11 from the My Financial Future – Beginner project manual which includes: Banking your $$$$$; Charging it Up; Check it Out; Better than a Piggy Bank!; and My Work; My Future.

50169 My Financial Future – Advanced: Building on your previous work in My Financial Future – Beginner project, continue adding to your Financial Planning portfolio which includes the items listed below.

Members are encouraged to spend more than one year involved in this project so they have time to thoroughly explore the learning modules and develop a greater understanding of financial literacy, planning for their future, and develop a comprehensive career and financial planning portfolio. The original OR photocopies of the completed activities from the project manual should be included in the portfolio. Each year enrolled in the project should build on previous year’s learning experiences.

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First Year – Complete a minimum of two activities from Module 1: Earning Income and Career Planning and Module 2: Organizing Your Flow.

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Second Year – Complete all activities not previously completed in Module 1: Earning Income and Career Planning and Module 2: Organizing Your Flow; AND a minimum of two the activities from Module 3: Working with Banks and Credit Unions: Bank on It and Module 4: Making Your $ Work 4 U.

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Third Year and beyond – Complete all activities not previously completed in Module 3: Working with Banks and Credit Unions: Bank on It and Module 4: Making Your $ Work 4 U; AND a minimum of two activities from Module 5: Credit and Consumer Breadcrumbs.

50167 Consumer Ed Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Intercultural project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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INTERIOR DESIGN We may submit three entries total from 50242, 50243, 50244, 50245; and one entry from 50247 to the State Fair.

50242 Design Decisions, Beginning – Any exhibit must have been created or redesigned by the exhibitor as part of their current Interior Design 4-H project. Exhibitors should be knowledgeable about various aspects of the project. Exhibits could include items such as, but not limited to, comparison studies of different products or techniques; made accessories, wall hangings, window coverings, or furniture items; refinished or redesigned furniture; or a plan to solve some type of interior design problem. Exhibit should be appropriate to the exhibitor’s age, skills and ability in this project.

50243 Design Decisions, Intermediate – Any exhibit must have been created or redesigned by the exhibitor as part of their current Interior Design 4-H project. Exhibitors should be knowledgeable about various aspects of the project. Exhibits could include items such as, but not limited to, comparison studies of different products or techniques; made accessories, wall hangings, window coverings, or furniture items; refinished furniture; or a plan to solve some type of interior design problem. Exhibit should be appropriate to the exhibitor’s age, skills and ability in this project.

50244 Design Decisions, Advanced – Any exhibit must have been created or redesigned by the exhibitor as part of their current Interior Design 4-H project. Exhibitors should be knowledgeable about various aspects of the project. Exhibitors could include items such as, but not limited to, comparison studies of different products or techniques; made accessories, wall hangings, window coverings, or furniture items; refinished or redesigned furniture; or a plan to solve some type of interior design problem. Exhibit should be appropriate to the exhibitor’s age, skill and ability in this project.

50245 Interior Design Innovation Class – (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Interior Design.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Interior Design project. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performance, or posters which you made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project.

You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period

50247 Interior Design Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18year olds enrolled in the Interior Design project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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CLOTHING & TEXTILES We may submit three entries total from 50151, 50152, 50153, 50155; two entries from 50154, 50155, 50156; and one entry from 50157 to the State Fair.

All exhibits entered in the clothing and textiles area will be judged based on their construction and fit (if applicable). Members wishing to exhibit knitted items should enroll in Visual Arts and exhibit in Fiber (if original) or Heritage Arts (if made from a pattern). Members who enroll in Clothing & Textiles with the intent of pursuing quilting can exhibit in the non-clothing exhibit category in STEAM Clothing 1- Fundamentals. Quilts exhibited in the Clothing & Textiles area will be judged using a rubric that evaluates the sewing skills and construction of the item. All work on the quilt MUST be completed by the 4-H member. You cannot exhibit a quilt that was quilted by someone else.

Exhibitors bringing garments should not wear their garments when they arrive for judging; however they will be asked to change into the garment as part of the judging process. If the garment(s) were constructed for another individual, that individual must be present to wear the garment for the judge. (Only the exhibitor who made the garment is eligible for ribbon and premium.) Construction and appearance will both be considered.

If a pattern was used to make the item, the pattern instructions, either written or electronic, are to be included with the exhibit. Exhibit tags should be attached to the GARMENT, not the hanger.

SEWING: 50151 STEAM Clothing 1- Fundamentals: – Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, NonClothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Non-Sewn Exhibits • Clothing Portfolio- Complete at least three different samples/activities from Chapter 2 and/or Chapter 3 of the project manual. Examples of samples you might include: How Two Magically Become One, pages 85-86; No Fear of Fray, pages 93-95; Two Sides of the Moon, pages 97-99; On the Flip Side, pages 101-104; Basic Hand Sewing Skills, pages 106-108. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents.

NOTE- additional pages can be added each year but must be dated with the year. See pages 9-10 of project manual for portfolio formatting.

• Fabric Textile Scrapbook- Must include at least 5 different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 41 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual, pages 42-74, for fabric options and fabric science experiments.

• What’s the Difference- What’s the Price Point- Exhibit may include a notebook, poster, small display sharing a project comparison and price point. See activity, page 118-120. Exhibit should include PHOTOS; NO actual PILLOWS.

Beginning Sewing Exhibits- exhibits in this class must be made from medium weight woven fabrics that will sew and press smoothly, flannel/fleece is acceptable. Solid color fabrics or those having an overall print are acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, NAPPED or JERSEY KNIT. Patterns should be simple WITHOUT DARTS, SET-IN SLEEVES, and COLLARS. Raglan and loose flowing sleeves are acceptable.

Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibits • Pillowcase • Simple Pillow- no larger than 18” x 18 “ • Bag/Purse- no zippers or button holes • Other non-clothing item using skills learned in project manual

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50152 STEAM Clothing 2- Simply Sewing: – Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, NonClothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Non-Sewn Exhibits • Clothing Portfolio- Complete at least four different samples/activities from Chapters 2, 3 AND/OR 4 of the project manual. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder.

Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. NOTE- this can be a continuation of a Portfolio created in STEAM Clothing 1. Additional pages can be added each year but must be dated with the year created. See project manual, pages 9-11 for portfolio formatting.

• Expanded Textile Science Scrapbook- Must include at least 10 different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 39 in project manual to identify fabric swatches.

Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual, pages 40-82 for fabric science experiments.

• Design Basics- Understanding Design Principles- Exhibit should include a learning experience that demonstrates the design principles and elements involved when selecting fabric for clothing and accessories. See project manual, pages 17-20 for design suggestions.

• Entrepreneurial Sewing- Exhibit should highlight items you made for sale online. Create an exhibit that displays products you made and posted online. Refer to the project manual, pages 161-167 for information on how to analyze the cost of similar purchased items to determine pricing or your products. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster or small display.

Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibits • Recycled Clothing Accessory- Create a clothing accessory made from a used item. The item must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in the project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used. A before picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the exhibit. Clothing accessory may include: hat, bag, scarf, belt, etc.

• Non-clothing item or Clothing Accessory- Create a clothing accessory using at least one skill learned in this project. Exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used.

Sewn Clothing Exhibits • Recycled Clothing- Create a garment from used textile based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just embellished or decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used. A before picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the exhibit.

• Constructed Garment- Any garment with facings or curves. Should use at least one skill learned in this project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skills used. Garment should be appropriate for the age and experience of the member.

50153 STEAM Clothing 3- A Stich Further: – Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, NonClothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Non-Sewn Exhibits • Clothing Portfolio- Complete at least four different samples/activities from Chapters 2, 3 AND/OR 4 of the project manual. The portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder.

Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and a table of contents. NOTE-this can be a continuation of a Portfolio created in STEAM Clothing 1 and/or STEAM Clothing 2.

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Additional pages can be added each year but must be dated with the year created. See project manual, pages 11-13 for portfolio formatting.

Expanded Textile Science Scrapbook- Must include at least 10 different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on page 29 in project manual to identify fabric swatches.

Completed textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½ x 11, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. See project manual, pages 39-52 for fabric science experiments.

Advanced Entrepreneurial Sewing- Using knowledge gained in project manual, Chapter 5, display one sample product with a business plan that includes a business ID and logo. The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster or small display.

Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibit • Recycled Clothing Accessory- Create a clothing accessory made from a used item. The item must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in the project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used. A before picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the exhibit.

• Non-clothing item OR Clothing Accessory- Create a clothing accessory using at least one skill learned in this project. Exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used.

Sewn Clothing Exhibit • Recycled clothing- Create a garment from used textile based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just embellished or decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skill used. A before picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the exhibit.

• Constructed garment- Any garment constructed by the member which is appropriate for the age and experience of the exhibitor. Should use at least one skill learned in this project and exhibitor should be able to identify the skills used. Possible examples are wool garment, dress or jacket with set in sleeves and zipper or buttons and button holes, suites evening gown or sport outfit.

SHOPPING: Exhibit one of the following options that align with the Shopping in Style project level of enrollment. If a garment is part of the 4-H exhibit, exhibitors should put the garment on PRIOR to their judging time. Shopping in Style: Members are encouraged to spend more than one year involved in this project so they have time to learn what clothing styles look best on them while they also gain skills in building a versatile wardrobe and staying within their budget. Each year enrolled in Shopping should build on previous year’s learning experience.

50154 Shopping in Style – Beginning Choose one of the following activities from Unit 1 or Unit 2 of the project book.

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Exhibit should consist of a garment that reflects your personal style along with a poster or report that 1) explains how this garment reflects your style and how it influences what others think of you; OR 2) how your personal style either aligns or contradicts what is considered to be “in style” today. OR Exhibit should include a garment you purchased along with a poster or report that explains or illustrates how this garment is either 1) a modern version of a fad or fashion from an earlier decade; OR 2) how this garment reflects a different ethnic or cultural influence. Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster or report that provides 1) a body shape discussion and how body shape influences clothing selections; OR 2) a color discussion that provides an overview of how different colors complement different hair colors and skin tones and how that influenced garment selection. Poster or report may include pictures from magazines, the internet or actual photos of garments. OR

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Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster or report that 1) explains how this garment uses the principles of design lines to create an illusion to alter appearance; OR 2) explains how color and texture of fabrics can complement or enhance appearance. Poster or report may include pictures from magazines, the internet, or actual photos of garments.

50155 Shopping in Style – Intermediate Choose one of the following activities from Unit 3 or Unit 4 of the project book.

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Exhibit should include two clothing items that were previously a part of your wardrobe that still fit but you don’t wear anymore and pair them with something new to make them wearable again. Also include a report that explains why the garment was not being worn and what you did to transform it into a wearable garment again. OR Exhibit should include at least five pieces of clothing that exhibitor can mix and match to create multiple outfits. Include a poster or report that includes a clothing inventory AND describes what you have learned by completing this activity. OR Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster or report that 1) includes a wardrobe inventory which indicates why you selected the garment you did, clothing budget, and cost of garment; OR 2) explains how advertising influences clothing purchases making a distinction between wants and needs; and how the purchase of this garment compliments and/or extends your wardrobe. OR Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster or report that 1) describes a cost comparison of this item completed by the exhibitor when purchasing the garment; should include a variety of shopping options and/or price tracking at stores over a period of time; OR 2) provides a quality comparison rating the specific clothing item purchased based on care, construction, cost and unique features; should include construction quality details, design features that influenced selection, cost per wearing, and garment care.

50156 Shopping in Style – Advanced Choose one of the following activities from Unit 5 or Unit 6 of the project book.

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Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster that summarizes care requirements not only for this garment but also for garment made of other natural and synthetic fibers; OR Exhibit should include garment you purchase which you have repaired or altered along with a poster or report that provides a clothing inventory list which includes cost savings for repaired items as compared to purchasing replacement garments. OR Exhibit should include multiple garments you purchased along with a poster or report that provides plans and commentary for a fashion show that would capture the attention of an audience. Fashion show plans should identify target audience, include show venue, purpose of the show, and logistical plan for the fashion show. This should also include a financial plan. Exhibitor should be prepared to demonstrate modeling skills.

50157 Sewing & Textiles Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Sewing & Textiles project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH (Includes Health, Foods & Nutrition)

HEALTH We may submit three entries total from 50226, 50227, 50228, 50229; and one entry from 50231 in this section to State Fair.

50226 Health 1 (First Aid in Action) – Select four First Aid Skills and complete the activities for that section.

Bring the project book and be prepared to discuss the completed sections. Exhibit a family first aid kit and be prepared to explain what each item is used for.

50227 Health 2 (Staying Healthy) – Select four Staying Healthy skills and complete the activities for that section.

Bring the project book and be prepared to discuss the completed sections. Exhibit a “smarts” project as explained in the project manual.

50228 Health 3 (Keeping Fit) – Select four Keeping Fit Skills and complete the activities for that section. Bring the project book and be prepared to discuss the completed sections. Exhibit a poster or display on one of the Keeping Fit Skills.

50229 Health Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Health 1,2 or 3). Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Health project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50231 Health Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Health project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

FOODS & NUTRITION We may submit one entry per class in each of the following classes 50200, 50201, 50202, 50203, 50204, 50208, 50210 in this section to the State Fair.

50200 4-H Cooking 101 – Prepare an exhibit of 3 cereal marshmallow bars OR ¼ of 8” square or round coffeecake OR 3 cookies using the recipes included in the project manual. No icing should be on any products. Include the recipe and a menu for ONE MEAL including the food item. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or on a piece of paper. Bars, coffeecake, or cookies should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a zip-sealing plastic bag.

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50202 4-H Cooking 301 – Prepare an exhibit of 3 dinner rolls OR loaf of yeast bread OR 1 tea ring OR 3 sweet rolls OR one layer of a Rich White Cake or Rich Chocolate Cake, top side up (without frosting) using the recipes included in the project manual. If icing is used on the tea ring or sweet rolls, the recipe for the icing must also come from the book. The yeast bread/roll dough may be prepared in a bread making machine; however prepared mixes are not permitted. Include the recipe and menu for a special occasion meal that includes the food item exhibited. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece of paper. Display exhibit on a disposable plate or pie tin and place in a zipsealing plastic bag.

50203 4-H Cooking 401 – Prepare an exhibit of 1/4 of a 15” x 10” loaf of focaccia bread (do not include dipping oil); OR one baked pie shell- traditional, oil, or whole wheat (no graham cracker); OR ¼ Golden Sponge Cake, top side up, without frosting; OR ½ loaf German Rye Bread using the recipes included in the project manual. Include the recipe and a menu for a special occasion meal that includes the food item exhibit. The recipe and menu may be written or typed on a note card or piece of paper. Display exhibit on a disposable plate and place in a zip-sealing plastic bag.

50204 Food Science 1- Prepare a display, digital presentation, or poster on one of the food science experiments from the manual that you completed. Share 1) the food science question you investigated; 2) process used to conduct the experiment; 3) results and observations; 4) what you learned; and 5) how you have applied this information. You must furnish any equipment you need for the exhibit. Internet service is not provided. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation.

Electronic equipment will only be used during your judging time and will not remain on display during the exhibit period.

50204 Food Science 2 - Prepare a display, digital presentation, or poster on one of the food science experiments from the manual that you completed. Share 1) the food science question you investigated; 2) process used to conduct the experiment; 3) results and observations; 4) what you learned; and 5) how you have applied this information. You must furnish any equipment you need for the exhibit. Internet service is not provided. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation.

Electronic equipment will only be used during your judging time and will not remain on display during the exhibit period.

50204 Food Science 3 - Prepare a display, digital presentation, or poster on one of the food science experiments from the manual that you completed. Share 1) the food science question you investigated; 2) process used to conduct the experiment; 3) results and observations; 4) what you learned; and 5) how you have applied this information. You must furnish any equipment you need for the exhibit. Internet service is not provided. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation.

Electronic equipment will only be used during your judging time and will not remain on display during the exhibit period.

50204 Food Science 4 - Prepare a display, digital presentation, or poster on one of the food science experiments from the manual that you completed. Share 1) the food science question you investigated; 2) process used to conduct the experiment; 3) results and observations; 4) what you learned; and 5) how you have applied this information. You must furnish any equipment you need for the exhibit. Internet service is not provided. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation.

Electronic equipment will only be used during your judging time and will not remain on display during the exhibit period.

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Canning – The exhibit should include (2) different canned foods in appropriate jars for the products.

Food may be fruit, vegetable, tomato product (i.e., salsa, juice, etc.).

Freezing – Prepare a nutrition display that illustrates a freezing principle. There is NOT a food exhibit option for this preservation method.

Drying – Exhibit two (2) different dried foods packed in plastic food storage bags. Choose from fruit, vegetable, fruit leather, or meat jerky.

Pickles and Relishes – Exhibit two (2) pint jars of different recipes of pickles and/or relishes.

Jams, Jellies, and Preserves – Exhibit half-pint jars of two (2) different jams, jellies, and/or preserves.

Preservation Combination – Exhibit two (2) different preserved food products, excluding Freezing, in appropriate jars/packaging (drying). For example, exhibit 1 jar of tomatoes (Canning) and 1 halfpint of jelly (Jams, Jellies, and Preserves).

All preserved products should be prepared and processed according to the current USDA/Extension information. USDA information or preserving food, including recipes, can be found at www.homefoodpreservation.com. Note that exhibits will not be judged on taste.

All food exhibits must be labeled with: 1) The name of the food; 2) The date preserved; 3) Appropriate method(s) of food preservation (for canned projects: boiling water or pressure canner; for drying projects: specify equipment used (food dehydrator, oven, etc.))

Examples: *Strawberry jam, boiling water bath. July 13,2016 *Green beans, pressure canner. July 13, 2016 *Beef jerky, food dehydrator and oven. July 13, 2016

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All food exhibits must be accompanied with: The recipe(s) - typed or written, with the source of the recipe(s) listed. Required Recipes and Sources for Food Preservation Exhibits- all food preservation recipes must be from an approved source. Those sources are: PUT IT UP! Food Preservation for Youth manuals U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Center for Home Food Preservation Ball Canning Kerr Canning Canning Equipment Requirements: All canned products must be canned in clear, standard jars in good condition (no chips or cracks). Jars must be sealed using two-piece canning lids (flat lid and band). Must use a new, unused flat lid. Bands must not be rusty or severely worn.

50210 Foods Nutrition Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Foods project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Includes: Communications, Journalism, Leadership, Photography, Public Presentations, Theater Arts, Video/Filmmaking, and Visual Arts)

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS We may submit one entry from 50365; and one entry from 50366.

50365 Build Your Future: Develop a Career portfolio which included the items listed below. Members are encouraged to spend more than one year involved in this project so they have time to thoroughly explore the learning modules and develop a greater understanding of planning and preparing for their future and develop a comprehensive career planning portfolio. The original OR photocopies of the completed activities from the project manual should be included in the portfolio. Each year enrolled in the project should build on previous year’s learning experiences.

• First Year- Complete a minimum of Activities 1-4 from the Build Your Future project manual which includes: Skills…Choices…Careers; making Career Connections; Build Your Future Through Portfolios; and Education Pay$.

• Second Year- Complete a minimum of Activities 5-7 from the Build Your Future project manual which includes: Career FUNds; Turn Your 4-H Passion Into Profit; and Pounding the Pavement.

• Third Year- Complete a minimum of Activities 8-9 from the Build Your Future project manual which includes: Putting the Pieces Together; Goals for the Future; and Pathways to Success.

50366 College & Career Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in the College & Career project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

LEADERSHIP We may submit three entries total from 50249, 50250, 50251, 50252; two entries from 50254; one entry from 50255 to the State Fair.

50249 Leadership 1 – Create a binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year from the areas noted below. Build upon your previous year’s work. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from the book should be included in the portfolio. (Use of page protectors is recommended.)

First Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

Second Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

Third Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

28 50250 Leadership 2 – Building upon your previous work, continue adding to your binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year, from the areas noted below. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from the book should be included in the portfolio.

First Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

Second Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

Third Year-One activity from each of the following sections: Making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from the manual.

50251 Leadership 3 - Building upon your previous work, continue adding to your binder portfolio with a minimum of four (4) completed activities each year, from the areas noted below. Photocopies or original pages of the completed activities from the book should be included in the portfolio. (Use of page protectors is recommended.)

First Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from manual.

Second Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from manual.

Third Year – One activity from each of the following sections: making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choice from manual. .

50252 Leadership Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Leadership.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Leadership project. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you have learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50254 Leadership Group: (Open to clubs and groups whose members are enrolled in Leadership 1, 2, or 3; Step Up to Leadership 1-4; or What’s Leadership?) Exhibit a display illustrating how your group has used the 4-H Teens As Leaders model effectively in your club, community, school, or state.

Leadership activities might include planning, advising, promoting, mentoring, teaching or advocating for change. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition.

Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. The display must be accompanied by 3 or more 4-H members at the time of the judge’s critique. Club members should make a 5- to 10-minute presentation to the judge. All club members present for the judge's critique should be able to discuss the project and answer questions. Only club members present for judging who participate in the actual critique and presentation are eligible for ribbons and premiums. Due to space limitations, exhibits are limited to 2’6” wide and 15” deep.

50255 Leadership Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Leadership project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria

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PHOTOGRAPHY We may submit four entries total from 50268, 50269, 50270, 50271, 50272; and one entry from 50274 to the State Fair.

ALL photos in exhibits must have been taken by the exhibitor. Photo/Model releases from individuals pictured in the exhibitor’s photographs are required unless the photograph is of a group in a public place where identification would not be an issue. The release can be obtained at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/state4h/members/fairsandexhibits.cfm.

Photos may be taken with a camera, an electronic tablet (i.e. iPad), or a cell phone.

50268 Photography 1 (Focus on Photography) – Exhibit one of the two options listed below: 1) Exhibit 5 to 7 photos that tell a story. The story must have a beginning, middle, and end. Captions are optional. Exhibit will be judged on how well the pictures tell a story and use of composition techniques.

Photos must be mounted on a poster board. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal; OR 2) Exhibit one framed 8”x10” or two framed 5”x7” photos which demonstrate your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 1 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

50269 Photography 2 (Controlling the Image) – Exhibit one of the options listed below: Exhibit one framed 8”x 10” close-up photograph using the skills learned on page 62-63 of the project manual titled “Bits and Pieces.” No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal; OR Exhibit one framed 8”x10” or two framed 5”x7” photos which demonstrate your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 2 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

50270 Photography 3 (Mastering Photography) – Exhibit one of the options listed below: Exhibit one framed 8”x10” still-life photo that demonstrates good composition, including color, form, texture, lighting and depth of field. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal; OR Exhibit one framed 8”x10” or two framed 5”x7” photos which demonstrate your understanding of a technique you learned from your Photography 3 project manual. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. Be prepared to show the page in the manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

50271 Photo Editing: (Open to members in Photography 1, Photography 2, and Photography 3.) Exhibit one framed 8”x 10” photo that has been altered using digital photo-editing techniques, (beyond cropping and red-eye reduction). Include a print of the original photo, taped to the back of the photo frame.

50272 Photography Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Photography 1,2 or 3.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Photography project. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you have learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. All exhibits must include one framed photo illustrative of the work you are presenting.

30 50274 Photography Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Photography project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

THEATRE ARTS We may submit three entries total for 50299, 50301, 50302; one entry for 50304 to the State Fair.

50299 Theatre Arts 1 – Exhibit one of the following items: Portfolio of acting activities completed during the current year (A video of performances is not considered a portfolio and will not be accepted for exhibit.); OR Display illustrating a drawing/photograph of a clown character created by the exhibitor; OR Display illustrating a picture story developed by the exhibitor.

50300 Theatre Arts 2 – Exhibit one of the following items: Portfolio of activities with puppets completed during the current year OR Display on the history of puppets or puppetry in different cultures OR Display a puppet created by the exhibitor OR Display a story wheel and play adapted or written for puppets.

50301 Theatre Arts 3 – Exhibit one of the following items: Portfolio of activities for set design; make-up; or sound, props, or costuming completed during the current year; OR Display that includes sound, props and costume charts appropriate for a selected scene from a story or play (limited to no more than 8 items); OR Display a scenic design model to depict a scene from a script; OR Display illustrating a character with make-up drawn or colored in. Include a photograph of a person wearing the make-up and information on the character’s personality or part in the play.

50302 Theatre Arts Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Theatre Arts.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through Theatre Arts project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you have learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50304 Theatre Arts Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Theatre project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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VISUAL ARTS We may submit one entry in each class of the following classes: Paper, Fiber, Clay, Wood, Glass/Plastic, Metal, Nature, Computer-Generated Art, Three Dimensional Design/Mixed Media, Heritage Arts, Scrapbooking, Food Decorating, and Fiber Arts Non-Original for 8-10 year olds only.

We may submit two entries in Chalk/Carbon/Pigment.

We may submit one entry in the Ready4Life class.

Exhibitors are encouraged to date the project when it is made. Exhibitors must be able to carry or cart their exhibits across the fairgrounds from the parking lots. All visual arts exhibits are evaluated using a visual arts rubric which takes into account correct use of design elements; craftsmanship; and creativity.

Articles exhibited must be an original design created by the exhibitor (except in Heritage Arts which may follow a pattern AND Fiber-Non Original Ages 8-10 ONLY). Copyrighted or trademarked designs are not acceptable; this includes Team or School logos. Kits and preformed molds are not considered original and are not acceptable in any Visual Arts Class. Combining parts of different patterns (pictures photographs, images from the internet or a magazine) with the member’s own ideas can result in an original design, but simply changing the color, pattern and/or size of a pattern does NOT make the design original. This also applies for ideas found on a site such as Pinterest. The exhibit must combine parts of different patterns and/or ideas with the concepts of the member will work, however changing the color or changing the size of the item or pattern does NOT make it original. If you create a replica of what you see somewhere else, it is not your original design. If a photo, sketch, or other idea source was used, submit it with your entry, firmly attached to your exhibit.

Be prepared to explain how and where you got the idea for this project.

Members wishing to exhibit quilts made from a pattern may enter it in Heritage Arts. Quilts exhibited in the Visual Arts- Heritage Arts area will be evaluated using a visual arts rubric which takes into account correct use of design elements; craftsmanship; and creativity. All work on the quilt MUST be completed by the 4-H member.

You cannot exhibit a quilt that was quilted by someone else. Quilts may be hand OR machine quilted as long as ALL WORK is completed by the exhibitor.

For Non-Original Visual Arts Exhibits, please see the County Projects section for class numbers. Please use those numbers for Non-Original works.

50332 Food Decorating Beginner: Exhibit one of the following: • Exhibit four decorated cookies, using a minimum of four decorating techniques. Exhibit may use cookies OR cookie forms.

• Exhibit four decorated cupcakes, using a minimum of four different techniques. Exhibit may use cupcakes OR cupcake forms.

• Exhibit a single layer decorated cake, using a minimum of four different techniques. Exhibit may use cake OR cake form.

50333 Food Decorating Intermediate: Exhibit one of the following: • Exhibit four decorated cookies, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cookies OR cookie forms.

• Exhibit four decorated cupcakes, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cupcakes OR cupcake forms.

• Exhibit a single layer or two-layer cake, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cake OR cake form.

32 50334 Food Decorating Advanced: Exhibit a decorated, stacked and/or tiered cake, using a minimum of four Level 3 techniques. Exhibit may use cake OR cake form.

50335 Food Decorating Master: Write a one-page written description of your project, including our goals, plans, accomplishments, and evaluation of results. Include up to four pictures of your accomplishments AND exhibit an original design decorated cake using more than five techniques. Exhibit may use cake or cake form.

50336 Chalk/Carbon/Pigment - Any original art work done with pencils, chalk, pens, ink, paint, charcoal, dyes, etc. on canvas paper or glass. This would include all painting, sketching, drawing, cartooning, printing, etc. Note: Please enter painting on wood, metal, or textiles in Heritage Arts. Painted and/or glazed pre-formed ceramics and painted porcelain dolls are not eligible for State Fair exhibit.

Drawings and paintings should be matted or framed under glass. (Exceptions: Oil and acrylic paintings do not require glass and are not required to be matted.) Water color, chalk, pen & ink, computer-generated art, etc. do require some protective covering. Gallery frames are acceptable. Canvas paintings that continue “over the edges” are acceptable without frames; however, the piece must still be prepared for hanging. Matted pieces without frames are acceptable; however, the piece must be prepared for hanging OR it must include a photo of the artwork being displayed in a non-hanging manner. There is no specific requirement for the type of mat used. Page 34 of the Illinois 4-H Visual Arts Member’s Manual gives basic directions for a mat, but purchased, pre-cut mats are acceptable.

50337 Clay - Any original item made of clay; may be fired or unfired, hand formed or thrown on a wheel. Selfhardening clays are fine. Fire/oven-cured and cornstarch clay could be accepted. Items can include, but are not limited to, clay statues, bowls, jewelry, etc. Pre-formed ceramics are not eligible for State Fair exhibit.

50338 Computer-Generated Art – Any original art created in any software package. Exhibit may not include scanned work, clip art, downloaded images from the internet, any imported image, or photographs. All pixels must be original. Photo mosaics are NOT allowed. Exhibitors in this class (like all other classes in this sub-section) must be enrolled in Visual Arts; Computer project enrollment is not required. NOTE: Wood and metal exhibits created through the use of laser cutting programs/devices should be entered in this class. If the art created is designed to hang, then the entry should have some protective covering, such as a glass frame, and prepared for hanging. If the art is something that has been created with a laser cutting program/device and is NOT designed to hang, it does not require protective covering nor does it need to be prepared to hang.

50339 Fiber - Any original item made of fiber. Examples are quilts, fabric collage, soft sculpture, stitchery, weaving, embroidery, cross-stitch, wearable art and duct tape artistry. All baskets and decorated textiles (such as painted shirts or stenciled clothing) should be entered in Heritage Arts. ORIGINAL crossstitched, knitted, crocheted or quilted items belong in this Fiber class. Non-original cross-stitched, knitted, crocheted or quilted items should be entered Heritage Arts. Machine knitted items are not appropriate for this class.

50340 Glass/Plastic - Any original item made of glass or plastic. Possible items to exhibit include stained glass, etched glass (original design), mosaics made of glass, glass beading, plastic jewelry (friendly plastic).

Interlocking building block creations (i.e. LEGOS) are not suitable for State Fair entry. Stepping stones or wall hangings that include cement decorated with glass or plastic items are not suitable for this class.

33 50341 Heritage Arts – Exhibit an item of traditional art learned from another person or from a pattern (NO KITS) may be entered in this class. Cross-stitched, knitted and crocheted items by pattern must be entered in this class. (Machine knitted items are NOT acceptable for this class.) Other possibilities include: needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, crewel, embroidery, cut work, hardanger (embroidery openwork), macramé, baskets, candles, pysanki (decorated eggs), leather, quilts from a traditional pattern, traditional handmade dolls with handmade costumes, decorative painting on wood, metal, fiber, or candles. ALL baskets should be entered in Heritage Arts.

50342 Metal - Any original item made of metal such as sculpture, tin punch, engraved metal, and jewelry. Items intended for industrial use (as tools and/or shop items) are not considered part of this Visual Arts project and are not eligible for entry. Metal items that have been partially or totally created through the use of laser cutting programs/devices should be entered in Computer-Generated Art. 50343 Nature - Any original item made of natural material such as wreaths, cornhusk dolls, etc. Items should be made of natural materials (which may be purchased) but securing elements such as glue and wire may be used in the inner construction as long as they do not detract from the overall "natural" appearance.

Articles such as dried pressed flowers may be displayed under glass since it is necessary for protection/preservation of the natural materials. Candles are not suitable as entries. All baskets should be entered in Heritage Arts.

50344 Paper –Any original item made of paper. Examples could include origami; greeting cards; paper-cut designs, paper mache, hand-made paper, paper collage, paper models of architecture, quilling, etc. Paper twist articles, made from directions in craft books and stores ARE NOT original and are not appropriate for this class. Scrapbooks should be exhibited in Visual Arts-Scrapbooking.

50345 Scrapbooking, Beginning – Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” x 11” or 12”x12”, with a front and back cover. The album/notebook must have a minimum of 4 pages (front and back, 8 sides), exhibited in page protectors. “Embellishments” are defined as the decorations or special details and features that add to a page and make it more visually appealing. Embellishments may include, but are not limited to, ribbon, clips, special lettering, etc. Beginners must use a minimum of four embellishments and tell a story with pictures.

50346 Scrapbooking, Intermediate – Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” x 11” or 12”x12”, with a front and back cover. The album/notebook must have a minimum of 4 pages (front and back, 8 sides), exhibited in page protectors. “Embellishments” are defined as the decorations or special details and features that add to a page and make it more visually appealing. Intermediate level exhibitors must use a minimum of eight embellishments and tell a story with pictures and journaling.

50347 Scrapbooking, Advanced – Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” x 11” or 12”x12”, with a front and back cover. The album/notebook must have a minimum of 4 pages (front and back, 8 sides), exhibited in page protectors. “Embellishments” are defined as the decorations or special details and features that add to a page and make it more visually appealing. Embellishments may include, but are not limited to, ribbon, clips, special lettering, etc. Advance level exhibitors must use a minimum of 12 embellishments and tell a compelling story with pictures, journaling and other media.

50348 Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media – Art pieces in this class must be comprised of at least three different media. No one medium can make up more than 40% of a piece. The piece should be freestanding (not meant to be hung) that is observable on at least three different sides. Originality and design are important concepts. Craft and preformed or assembled projects are not acceptable.

50349 Wood - Any original item made of wood (wood carving, sculpture, collage, wood burning, etc.).

Utilitarian wood items made from patterns or kits (e.g. outdoor or indoor furniture, shelves) should be entered in Woodworking, not in Visual Arts. Popsicle stick crafts are not acceptable for State Fair entry. Wood items that have been partially or totally created through the use of laser cutting programs/devices should be entered in Computer-Generated Art.

34 50350 Visual Arts Fiber Non-Original (Ages 8-10 ONLY): Any non-original item made of fiber. Examples are fabric collage, soft sculpture, stitchery, weaving, embroidery, cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting, hooking and felting. Exhibitors may use a pattern and/or an idea generated from another source.

50351 Visual Arts Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Visual Arts project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Includes: Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer Science, Electricity, Electronics, Geospatial, Robotics, Small Engines, Tractor, Welding and Woodworking)

AEROSPACE We may submit two entries total from 50130, 50131; and one entry from 50133 to the State Fair.

50130 Model Rocketry: (Open to youth in Aerospace 2, Aerospace 3 and Aerospace 4) – Exhibit one model rocket assembled by the member. The exhibit will be a static display. The model rocket should be in good flying condition. DO NOT include the rocket engine with your exhibit. The rockets will not be launched. Attach the printed directions for construction of the rocket if any were used.

50131 Aerospace Display: (Open to youth in Aerospace 2, 3 and 4) – Prepare a display related to the Aerospace project which does not fit in the Model Rocketry class The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. UAV projects should be entered in this class.

50133 Aerospace Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Aerospace project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

COMPUTER SCIENCE We may submit three entries total from 50158, 50159, 50160, 50161, 50162, 50165; and one entry from 50164 to the State Fair.

Exhibitors may bring computer equipment for demonstration purposes. Computers will not be furnished.

Internet connections are not available for use by exhibitors. Any member found to be using computer software in a manner that infringes on copyright laws will be disqualified.

50158 Beginning Visual Programming: (Open to youth in Computer Science 1) Exhibit a simple program using Scratch (or other simple graphic programming language). The program should include 8 different commands including looping and getting input from the keyboard and mouse. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

36 50159 Intermediate Visual Programming: (Open to youth in Computer Science 1) Exhibit a program using Scratch (or other simple graphic programming) that you have downloaded from the internet and modified.

Compare the two programs and demonstrate the changes you made to the original program; OR create an animated storybook using Scratch (or other simple graphical programming language). All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50160 Advance Visual Programming: (Open to youth in Computer Science 1) Exhibit a video game you have created in Scratch (or other simple graphic programming). All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50161 Website Design: (Open to youth in Computer 1 or Computer Science 2) Exhibit an original website that you have designed. Internet access will not be provided, so exhibitors must supply their own internet hot spot or the website must be hosted on the exhibitor’s computer. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50162 Open Source Computer Science: (Open to Youth enrolled in Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, Free Range Robotics, Robotics 1-2, Junk Drawer Robotics 1-3) Exhibits in this class will demonstrate successful application of open source (publicly available) computing software and/or hardware, such as Raspberry Pi and Linux, to accomplish a task. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a poster or printed copy of a digital presentation or programming flowchart, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Exhibits in this area will be judged on the computer science programming. Youth enrolled in a robotics project should choose this class if you want the exhibit to be judges on the programming of a robot.

50163 360° Technology: (Open to youth in Computer Science 1 or 2 or Video Project) Exhibits in this class must create a 360° experience that can be viewed using Virtual Reality headsets or Google cardboard.

These experiences include anything from virtual tours or experiences to 360° games. Exhibitors are expected to either program or create the experience using readily available 360° cameras or computer software. All experiences must be original and may not use existing 360° media. Each exhibit should come on a jump drive and MUST be preloaded to a VR headset or Google Cardboard to demonstrate for the judges. These exhibits are designed to demonstrate the process behind creating 360° experiences and the tech behind them, versus telling stories in 360° (As seen in the Video Section).

Criteria for judging shall include: (1) The immersiveness and scale of the 360 environment; (2) The complexity of the 360 experience (is the experience interactive? To what degree?); (3) Use of accompanying technologies to achieve goal; and (4) Quality of 360° experience including Image and sound quality. In addition, participants will be judged based on the degree to which they accomplish the goal they sought out to achieve when beginning the process. All participants must document their work in a detailed notebook, and be able to explain their design and buildout process to the judges.

50164 Computer Science Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Computer project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

37 50165 Computer Science Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in a Computer Science project). Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Computer project. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you have learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

TECHNOLOGIES 3-D PRINTING & DESIGN: Choose one of the following classes based on your interest and skill level.

We may submit two entries total from 50276, 50277, 50278, 50279; and one entry from 50280 to the State Fair.

50276 3-D Design Beginner: No 3-D Printer or 3-D printed object is required for this exhibit. Exhibit a simple 3-D rendered design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as Tinker CAD or Inventor.

The design must be an object that performs a specific task, and may not be based on already existing 3-D models. It must be able to be 3-D printed. Any CAD software can be used, but files must be in .STL format. Bring your design on a Jump Drive to be viewed for judging. Exhibits in this class may not have multiple parts, doors, hinges, or any sort of mechanics.

Exhibitors are expected to use the engineering design process to complete their designs. This process is important to the outcomes and exhibitors must keep a log outlining the step-by-step notes, sketches, and documentation from throughout the design process. The logbook should define the problem that is being solved/use of the object and describe in detail each step of the Engineering Design Process taken during the creation of the invention.

50277 3-D Design Advanced: Exhibitors are expected to go above and beyond those expectations set in 3-D design beginner. No 3-D Printer or 3-D printed object is required for this exhibit. Exhibit a complex 3-D rendered design using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as Tinker CAD or Inventor. The design must be an object that performs a specific task, and may not be based on already existing 3-D models. It must be able to be 3-D printed. Any CAD software can be used, but files must be in .STL format. Bring your design on a Jump Drive to be viewed for judging. Exhibits in this class MUST not have multiple parts, doors, hinges or some sort of mechanistic feature to accomplish a specific task.

Exhibitors are expected to use the engineering design process to complete their designs. This process is important to the outcomes and exhibitors must keep a log outlining the step-by-step notes, sketches, and documentation from throughout the design process. The logbook should define the problem that is being solved/use of the object and describe in detail each step of the Engineering Design Process taken during the creation of the invention.

50278 3-D Printing Beginner: Exhibit a simple 3-D printed object designed using Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as Tinker CAD or Inventor. The 3-D printed object must perform a specific task, and may not be based on already existing 3-D models. It must be 3-D printed using ONLY A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE HOME/DESKTOP 3-D PRINTER. In addition, original design files must accompany each exhibit. These files must be in .STL format. Bring your design on a jump drive to be viewed for judging. Exhibits in this class may not have multiple parts, doors, hinges or any sort of mechanics.

38 Exhibitors are expected to use the engineering design process to complete their designs. This process is important to the outcomes and exhibitors must keep a log outlining the step-by-step notes, sketches, and documentation from throughout the design and print process. The logbook should define the problem that is being solved/use of the object and describe in detail each step of the Engineering Design Process taken during the creation of the invention.

50279 3-D Printing Advanced: Exhibitors are expected to go above and beyond those expectations set in 3-D Printing beginner. Exhibit a Complex 3-D printed object designed using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Tinker CAD or Inventor. The 3-D print must be an object that performs a specific task, and may not be based on already existing 3-D models. Exhibits in this class MUST have multiple parts, doors, hinges or some sort of mechanical feature. It must be 3-D printed using ONLY A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE HOME/DESKTOP 3-D PRINTER. In addition, original design files must accompany each exhibit. These files must be in .STL format. Bring your design on a Jump Drive to be viewed for judging.

Exhibitors are expected to use the engineering design process to complete their designs. This process is important to the outcomes and exhibitors must keep a log outlining the step-by-step notes, sketches, and documentation from throughout the design and print process. The logbook should define the problem that is being solved/use of the object and describe in detail each step of the Engineering Design Process taken during the creation of the invention.

50280 3-D Printing & Design Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any 3-D project) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES/SYSTEMS (DRONES): Choose one of the following classes based on your interest and skill level.

We may submit two entries total from 50281 and 50282; and one entry from 50283 to the State Fair.

50281 UAV Display: Prepare a display related to the Drones/UAV project on the topic of your choosing. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Non-UAV/ Drone projects should not be entered in this class.

50282 UAV Unmanned Aerial Systems: Exhibit one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and associated system assembled or made by the member. UAV or Drone exhibits in this class must be either originally designed or built from a kit of reconfigurable parts and components. These displays are limited to multicopters (tri, quad, hex, and octocopters), as well as FPV airplanes and flying wings with wingspans up to 36”. The UAV MUST have a Flight Controller and utilize a camera/video transmission system. The exhibit will be a static display. The Drone should be in good flying condition with batteries fully charged, and all UAS components (including Video System) ready to demonstrate.

39 DO NOT display your UAV with the propellers on, but rather on the table to the side of your UAV. The Drone will not be flown unless the weather permits, and flights have been approved by the local FAA/Air Traffic Control Tower. Attach the printed directions of the UAV if any were used.

50283 UAV Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any UAV project) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

ELECTRICITY We may submit three entries total from 50177, 50178, 50179; and one entry from 50181 to the State Fair.

It is strongly suggested that members use recommended construction details, including proper color coding, provided by the Energy Education Council (EEC) that have been provided on the EEC 4-H website: http://www.energyedcouncil.org/4-H.html.\ 50177 Electricity 1: (May only be battery-powered projects using battery components and wiring.) Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, & brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits. (Members wishing to exhibit these types of projects should consider exhibiting in Junkdrawer Robotics 1 or 2).

Exhibit a momentary switch, simple switch, basic circuit, electromagnet, galvanometer OR an Electric Motor. All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website above.

50178 Electricity 2: (May only be battery-powered projects using battery components and wiring.) Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, and brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits.

(Members wishing to exhibit these types of projects should consider exhibiting in Junkdrawer Robotics 1 or 2). Exhibit a circuit board demonstrating parallel and series switches, including a circuit diagram; OR 3-way or 4-way switch circuit using DC/battery OR basic electrical device (examples: Rocket launcher, burglar alarm, etc.). All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website above.

50179 Electricity 3: Exhibit a 120V lighting fixture or other appliance which uses a switch; OR two electrical household circuits using 120V materials to comply with National Electrical Code, one with a simple on/off switch to control bulb, and one using 3-way switches to control light from two locations; OR other project which demonstrates principles in the Wired for Power book. All electricity projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed, and principles for its operation.

Recommendations can be found on the website above.

50181 Electricity Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Electricity project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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FILMMAKING/VIDEO Each county may submit three entries total from 50324, 50325, 50326, 50327, 50328, 50329; one entry from 50330 to the State Fair. Enrollment in the Video project is required to exhibit in the classes in this section. Entries in 360° video may be enrolled in video/film or computer science projects.

All Exhibitors must bring their video to be judged on a USB flash drive and saved in .MP4 format.

Exhibitors are encouraged to post their video on YouTube.com in advance of State Fair. Exhibitors may choose whether to make the video “public, unlisted” (someone must have the link to view it), or “private” (only people you choose may view it). This will allow fairgoers to view the exhibits on display. There will be monitors at the exhibit table for viewing videos so exhibitors will NOT need to bring a laptop or device for viewing.

Requirements that apply to ALL video classes: Video submissions should be no longer than five (5) minutes in length (unless noted differently in class description.). Videos are to be original and a result of the member’s current year’s work. Criteria for judging shall include: (1) Evidence of story line; (2) Use of camera angles; (3) Use of zooming techniques; and (4) Smoothness of scene changes. Image and sound quality will be considered in relation to equipment available to and used by exhibitor. All videos should comply with copyright regulations and display an image that is appropriate for 4-H audiences. No time or date should be imprinted on the video footage. All videos should include an opening title screen, as well as closing credits which include date of production, name of video exhibitor and research sources if appropriate. All Video/Filmmaking exhibitors must include a printed copy of materials which will remain on display.

50324 Commercial or Promotional Video – Prepare a short video (30 seconds to 1 minute in length) that promotes an event or advertises a specific project/product. The video should demonstrate skills in making and editing video.

50325 Animated Video - Video in this class should represent creative animation of original artwork created by the exhibitor and may include stop motion techniques. Media might include images created with graphics software or hand-drawn images.

50326 Documentary - Video in this class should represent a research-based investigation into a topic of choice.

Video credits should list research sources and may include paper or electronically published materials and/or interviews with experts or constituents related to the topic of investigation.

50327 Short Story or Short Narrative – Prepare a short video that tells a story. The video should demonstrate skills in making and editing video.

50328 Video/Filmmaking Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Video/Filmmaking.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Video project. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performance, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

41 50329 360° Video: (Open to youth enrolled in the Video or Computer Science 1 or 2) Videos in this class must be no longer than 5 minutes in length. Criteria for judging shall include: (1) The use and effectiveness of using 360° video equipment to tell story (including stitching); (2) Use of camera angles and lighting to capturing whole 360° scenes without equipment interference; (3) Use and placement of titles and graphics in the 360° environment; and (4) Smoothness of scene changes. Image and sound quality will be considered in relation to equipment available to and used by the exhibitor. All videos should comply with copyright regulations and display an image that is appropriate for 4-H audiences. No time or date should be imprinted on the video footage. All videos should include an opening title screen, as well as closing credits which include date of production, name of video exhibitor and research sources if appropriate.

Videos entered in this class can fall under any of the following categories: Commercial or Promotional, Animated video, Documentary, or Short Story/Short Narrative. Guidelines for each category can be found above. Exhibitors choosing to use 360° video are to film and edit videos using 360° Cameras and editing software. Videos should be edited and stitched keeping in mind the limitations and complexities unique to filming and editing in 360°. Each exhibit should come on a jump drive, and MUST be preloaded to a VR headset or Google Cardboard to demonstrate for the judges. These exhibits are designed to demonstrate the filmmaking process unique to 360° film making, as opposed to the development of the technologies behind them (as seen in computer Science).

50330 Video/Film Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Video/Film project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

ROBOTICS We may submit four entries total from 50284, 50285, 50286, 50287, 50288, 50289, 50290, 50292; and one from 50293 to the State Fair.

NOTE: If applicable for their class and display, exhibitors must bring their own computers for demonstration purposes; computers will not be provided. Internet access will not be available.

• Exhibits in classes 50284, 50285, or 50286 are designed to be used with the 4-H Robotics Platforms curriculum which uses LEGO Mindstorms (NXT or EV3).

• Any other programmable robot kit such as Arduino or raspberry Pi, should be exhibited under Free Range Robotics Class (50290), Innovation Class (50292) or Ready4Life Challenge Class (50293).

Robotics Platforms: Exhibitors in Robotics Platforms are required to bring a Robotics Notebook in which they have recorded their engineering design experience. State fair exhibits for this class are individual only.

50284 Robotics 1: Beginning: Exhibitors should complete Activities 1-6. Exhibitors will design, build and program a robot that can autonomously follow a predetermined path that changes direction at least 4 times during a single run. They will bring their Robotics Notebook to share what they learned about the engineering design process and programming.

42 50285 Robotics 1: Intermediate: Exhibitors should complete Activities 7-12. Exhibitors will design, build and program a robot that uses at least one sensor to autonomously follow a path, respond to, and or avoid obstacles. Exhibitors in this class must use at least one sensor in their robot design. They will bring their Robotics Notebook to share what they learned about the engineering design process and programming.

50286 Robotics 2: Exhibitors should complete Activities 1-7. Exhibitors will design, build and program a robot that uses sensors and programming to complete one of the provided challenges. They will bring their robot and Robotics Notebook to share changes they made to the robot and/or program along the way, and to describe their experience with completing the challenge.

Junk Drawer Robotics: All exhibits should be original designs made with everyday objects and materials.

Exhibits with purchased kits will not be accepted. Exhibitors are also required to bring their Junk Drawer Robotics Youth Robotics Notebook with the sections completed for the project they are exhibiting, including the sections leading up to the activity they are exhibiting. For example, if a youth is bringing Activity E from Junk Drawer Level 1, they should have robotics notebook sections A-E completed.

50287 Junk Drawer Robotics 1 (Give Robots a Hand) – Exhibit any item from the “To Make” activity from the Junk Drawer Robotics Level 1 book. Be sure all robotics notebook sections within the module being exhibited are filled in.

50288 Junk Drawer Robotics 2 ( Robots on the Move) – Exhibit any item from the “To Make” activity from the Junk Drawer Robotics Level 2 Book. Be sure all robotics notebook sections within the module being exhibited are filled in.

50289 Junk Drawer Robotics 3 (Mechatronics) – Exhibit any item from the “To Make” activity from the Junk Drawer Robotics Level 3 Book. Be sure all robotics notebook sections within the module being exhibited are filled in.

50290 Free Range Robotics: (Open to youth in Free Range Robotics) Robot exhibits in this class must be either originally designed or built from a kit of reconfigurable parts and components. Autonomous control of the robot must be achieved using an “open source” platform such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi and can be programmed using a coding language that is publicly available. Robots must be able to complete at least one physical task that may include following a path or manipulating an object, and it must receive and respond to at least one form of input such as avoiding an obstacle or choosing between two colors.

Exhibits must include an engineering notebook that describes the exhibitor designed, built, and programmed the robot.

50292 Robotics Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Robotics Platform or Junk Drawer Robotics.) Exhibit an original robot, either homemade or a kit that does not fall under Robotics Platforms that can complete a task using sensors (Arduino based robots should be exhibited in Innovation Class). If a robot kit is used, then some parts of the robot must be built using other components such as wood, plastic or metal. The robot can include any types of motors, pneumatics or sensors. The Innovation class can also be used for LEGO Mindstorms or Vex kits where the exhibit does not fall under Robotics Platforms exhibit option. Exhibitors in Robotics Innovation Class must bring a detailed Engineering notebook that describes how the exhibitor designed, built and programmed the exhibit.

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Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

SMALL ENGINES We may submit one entry total for 50294; and one entry for 50297 to the State Fair.

Small Engine displays must be no larger than 4’ x 4’ display board. Exhibits must be portable. No complete engines, lawn tractors, tillers, chainsaws, etc. are permitted for display. No electrical power is available for displays/exhibits.

50294 Small Engines: Exhibit a display, selecting one of the following items: • Ignition System: Identify the parts of the Ignition System and explain how magnetic energy is produced through the ignition system to ignite the spark plug; OR • Compression System: Explain how heat energy is produced by an engine and converted into mechanical energy; OR • Heat Transfer: Explain how heat is transferred through the cooling and lubrication system of an air cooled or water cooled engine; OR • Filter Maintenance: Explain the proper maintenance and cleaning of the air, fuel and oil filters of an engine; OR • What does a serial number reveal?: Explain the various information that can be learned from the serial number or identification number stamped on the shroud of a Briggs & Stratton engine; OR • Tools to do the job: Identify and explain the function(s) of different specialty tools needed for small engine work, OR • Experimentation: Explain through illustration an experiment you conducted from the project manual showing the results of your work.

50297 Small Engines Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Small Engines project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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TRACTOR We may submit two entries total for 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310; one entry for 50312 to the State Fair.

50306 Tractor A: Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: tractor safety; care and maintenance; the tractor as a valuable farm machine; or an activity listed in the project manual.

50307 Tractor B: Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: cause and prevention of rollovers, diagram how an air cleaner works, diagram & identify an engine cooling system, regulations for battery & oil disposal, or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.

50308 Tractor C: Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: wagon and bin hazards, diagram and identify open and closed hydraulic systems, mower types and safety features conveyor types and safety features, or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.

50309 Tractor D: Exhibit a display or poster that illustrates one of the following topics: method of winterizing a tractor, chemical uses and required safety equipment, parts and process of internal combustion engine, procedure for cleaning and flushing tractor radiator, or another activity.

50310 Tractor Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in tractor A, B, C or D.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Tractor project. This could be related to, but not limited to, advancements in technology, enhancements to crop production, or a topic of interest of the member related to tractors or farm machinery. The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50312 Tractor Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Tractor project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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WELDING We may submit two entries total from 50353; and one entry from 50355 to the State Fair.

50353 Welding – This exhibit class is open to members who are in the 7th grade and higher. Exhibit one Arc weldment/item demonstrating the skill level of the exhibitor. Members new to the project should consider selecting a weldment from the suggested Weldment List found on page 43 of Arcs and Sparks (4-H 573 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding). This class is for industrial welding only. (Members that wish to use welding to create objects with an artistic appeal should consider enrolling in the 4-H Visual Arts project and consider entering those types of exhibits in the Visual Arts-Metal class.) Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited on a trailer.

50355 Welding Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Welding project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

WOODWORKING We may submit two entries total from 50357, 50358, 50359, 50360; and one entry from 50362 to the State Fair.

50357 Woodworking 1: Any item made of wood constructed or refinished by the member, appropriate for their age, skills and ability in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are not acceptable. Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited on a trailer.

50358 Woodworking 2: Any item made of wood constructed or refinished by the member, appropriate for their age, skills and ability in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are not acceptable. Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited on a trailer.

50359 Woodworking 3: Any item made of wood constructed or refinished by the member, appropriate for their age, skills and ability in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are not acceptable. Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited on a trailer.

50360 Woodworking 4: Any item made of wood constructed or refinished by the member, appropriate for their age, skills and ability in this project. Pre-cut kits assembled by the member are not acceptable. Exhibits must be portable and cannot be exhibited on a trailer.

50362 Woodworking Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Woodworking project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT (Includes: Natural Resources, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Sportsfishing, and Wildlife)

NATURAL RESOURCES We may submit five entries total from 50256, 50257, 50258, 50259, 50260, 50261, 50262, 50263, 50264, 50266; one entry from 50267 to State Fair.

Electricity and water are NOT available for these displays. NO live animals are permitted in these exhibits.

50256 Natural Resources 1 – Exhibit any item or display developed from the project book, Step Into Nature.

50257 Natural Resources 2 – Exhibit any item or display developed from the project book, Explore the Natural World.

50258 Natural Resources 3 – Exhibit any item or display developed from the project book, Blaze the Trail.

50259 Outdoor Adventures 1-3: Exhibit a display illustrating an activity completed from the project manual 50260 Sportsfishing 1: Exhibit a product or display made to complete an activity in the Take the Bait project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on: different types of fishing tackle, identifying different baits and their uses (no actual bait, please) or identifying the anatomy of a fish. For safety reasons, lures must be placed in a plastic case.

50261 Sportsfishing 2: Exhibit a product or display made to complete an activity in the Reel in the Fun project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on: different types of knots or rigs and their use; a collection of fishing lures, labeled with their use; or information on preparing and cooking fish (not recipes). For safety reasons, lures must be placed in a plastic case.

50262 Sportsfishing 3: Exhibit a product or display made to complete an activity in the Cast into the Future project manual. This could include, but is not limited to, displays on: making artificial flies and lures; researching effects of water temperature; sportsfishing careers; or identifying insects that fish eat. For safety reasons, lures must be placed in a plastic case.

50266 Wildlife A: Exhibit any activity developed from the project manual. (Ex. Identify different wildlife habitats.) Within the exhibit, explain the importance of knowing the information shared.

50263 Wildlife B: Exhibit any activity developed from the project manual. (Ex. Create a display of the life history of an animal.) Within the exhibit, explain the importance of and concept behind the exhibit.

50264 Natural Resources/Sportsfishing/Wildlife Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in any Natural Resource, Sportsfishing or Wildlife Project.)

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the project you have studied. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. This could be related to, but not limited to habitat construction, maintenance, water quality, fish biology, or involvement with citizen science efforts.

The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

47 50267 Natural resources Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any natural Resources project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

ENTOMOLOGY GENERAL We may submit two entries total from 50183, 50184, 50185, 50186; one entry from 50187 to the State Fair.

Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the number of insects being displayed for a specified class. Cases should be no deeper than 4�. Exhibitors should note that Entomology exhibits may be placed UPRIGHT for display.

50183 Entomology 1: Exhibit 15 or more species representing four or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology I project manual, Teaming with Insects 1, with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The Project manual must be included. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available from your local Extension office.

50184 Entomology 2: Exhibit 30 or more species representing eight or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology 2 project manual, Teaming with Insects 2, with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The Project manual must be included. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available from your local Extension office.

50185 Entomology 3: Exhibit 60 or more species representing twelve or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology 3 project manual, Teaming with Insects 3, with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. The Project manual must be included. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available from your local Extension office.

50186 Entomology Display, Other: (Open to youth enrolled in Entomology 1, 2 or 3.) Exhibit any activity or display related to Entomology that does not fit into Entomology Classes 1, 2 or 3 above. The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50187 Entomology Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Entomology project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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ENTOMOLOGY BEEKEEPING We may submit two entries total from 50188, 50189, 50190; and one entry from 50191 to the State Fair.

Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the beekeeping project this year. Note: No bee hives may be exhibited. (Honey water content will be measured.) Fill level: the honey should be filled to the jar shoulder, not over, nor under. Chunk honey should go in a wide-mouth jar, preferably one specially made for chunk honey (see beekeeping catalogs). Be careful to distinguish “chunk honey” (comb in jar) from “cut comb” (comb only in a box). Honey exhibited (including chunk, cut comb, and comb) must be collected since the previous year fair.

50188 Beekeeping 1: Exhibit an educational display for one (1) of the following: • Flowers Used to Make Honey. Display pressed flowers from ten different Illinois plants that bees use for making honey.

• Uses of Honey and Beeswax.

• Setting Up a Bee Hive.

• Safe Handling of Bees.

• Equipment needed by a Beekeeper.

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Beekeeping 2: Exhibit one (1) of the following: Extracted Honey: Three (3) 1# jars, shown in glass, screw-top jars holding 1# of honey each.

Chunk Honey (comb in jar): Three (3) 1# jars (wide-mouth glass jars).

Cut-comb honey: Three (3) 1# boxes (boxes are usually 4 ½”x 4 ½”).

Section honey: three (3) sections of comb honey (in basswood boxes or Ross rounds).

Working with Honey Bees. Present a topic from your manual to teach fairgoers about working with honey bees. Use your knowledge and creativity to display this information on a poster or in a notebook.

50190 Beekeeping 3: Exhibit three (3) of the five (5) kinds of honey listed below (#1-5) or prepare an educational display about honey bees or beekeeping.

1. Extracted Honey: Three (3) 1# jars (glass) 2. Chunk Honey (comb in a jar): Three (3) 1# jars (wide-mouth glass) 3. Cut-Comb Honey: Three (3) 1# boxes (boxes are usually 4 ½”x 4 ½” ) 4. Comb Honey: 3 sections (honey built by bees in frames of wood commonly called “sections” (boxes are usually 4 ½”x 4 ½”) 5. Section honey: three (3) sections of comb honey (in basswood boxes or Ross rounds). OR 6. Prepare an educational display about honey bees or beekeeping.

50191 Entomology Beekeeping Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Entomology Beekeeping project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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FORESTRY We may submit one entry total from 50212, 50213, 50214; and one entry from 50216 to the State Fair.

50212 Forests of Fun 1: Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the book. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50213 Forests of Fun 2: Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the book. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50214 Forests of Fun 3: Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the book. The exhibit may include, but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50216 Forestry Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Forestry project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

GEOLOGY We may submit three entries total from 50218, 50219, 50220, 50221, 50222; and one entry from 50224 to the State Fair.

Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the relative number of specimens being displayed for a specific class. Specimens are not limited to Illinois locations. All levels of Geology use the same manual, Geology-Introduction to the Study of the Earth.

50218 Pebble Pups 1: Display 8 to 19 rocks and mineral specimens with three minerals in the collections.

Collection may include duplications that show variations. Label collection and note where found.

50219 Pebble Pups 2: Display at least 20, but no more than 29, rocks and mineral specimens with seven minerals in the collections. Collection may include duplications that show variations. Label collection and note where found.

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50221 Rock Hounds 2: Display no more than 50 specimens that have been selected to illustrate a specific theme of the exhibitor’s choosing. Be creative. Sample categories could include (but are not limited to): industrial minerals and their uses; a specific rock group and the variety that occurs in that group, including some minerals that occur in that environment; select fossils traced through the geologic ages; minerals and their crystal habits; rocks and minerals used in the lapidary arts.

50222 Geology Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Geology.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Geology project. Exhibit may be the result of knowledge gained from project manuals; independent study about Illinois rock(s) and mineral(s), interaction with geology professionals; and/or individual exploration in the area of geology. The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made.

Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50224 Geology Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year old enrolled in the Geology project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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PLANTS & SOILS (Includes: Crops, Floriculture, Horticulture and Plant & Soil Science)

CROPS We may submit three entries total from 50170, 50171, 50172, 50173; and one entry from 50175 to the State Fair.

All Crops exhibited must have been grown and cared for by the exhibitor, as part of their current 4-H Crops Project.

50170 Soybeans - Exhibit five fresh plants (include root system that is washed) that are representative of member’s 4-H project field; OR exhibit an experimental or educational project related to one experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a report for public understanding. Include the member’s crop records with the exhibit, such as the 4-H Crop record found online @ 4-H.illinois.edu, an FFA crops record or similar information.

50171 Corn - Exhibit two fresh plants of field corn (include root system that is washed), that is representative of member’s 4-H project field; OR exhibit an experimental or educational project related to one experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a report for public understanding. Popcorn and sweet corn should be exhibited in Vegetable Gardening. Include the member’s crop records with the exhibit, such as the 4-H Crop record found online @ 4-H.illinois.edu, an FFA crops record or similar information.

50172 Small Grains - Exhibit one gallon of the current year's crop of oats, wheat, rye, or barley that is representative of the member’s 4-H project field; OR exhibit an experimental or educational project related to one experience from your project. Include explanation of the project in a report for public understanding. Include the member’s crop records with the exhibit, such as the 4-H Crop record found online @ 4-H.illinois.edu, an FFA crops record or similar information.

50173 Crops Innovation Class: (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in Crops.) Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the Crops project.

This could be related to, but not limited to crop production, crop utilization or topics of interest to the member related to agronomy. The exhibit may include but is not limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. Your exhibit should not fit in the other exhibit options for this project. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit.

Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50175 Crops Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Crops project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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FLORICULTURE We may submit three entries total from 50192, 50193, 50194, 50195, 50196; and one entry from 50198 to the State Fair.

50192 Floriculture A – Exhibit one of the following options: Create a flower arrangement; either a round arrangement or a bud vase. No silk flowers are permitted; OR Create a photo collage or a collection of pictures of flowers that you have raised. Label your flowers by name and tell if you started with a seed, cutting or transplants. Mount pictures on a poster board; OR Exhibit in one container, 3 stems of blooms - each with attached foliage. Foliage that would go inside the container may be removed. All three blooms or stems should be the same variety, color, shape and size; and must have been grown from seed, young seedling plants, bulbs or rhizomes by exhibitor. (NOTE: Exhibitors choosing lilies should include no more than 2/3 of foliage for their exhibit.)

50193 Floriculture B – Exhibit one of the following options: Create an artistic display of dried flowers explaining how each was dried; OR Create a photo collage or collection of pictures of plants from your theme garden. Label your plants by name and explain how the plants were chosen to fit the theme.

50194 Floriculture C – Exhibit one of the following options: Create a terrarium or dish garden. Plants should have been started by the exhibitor from cuttings or seeds or as purchased plugs. The terrarium must be cared for by the exhibitor for at least 5 months; OR Exhibit a plant that you propagated from cuttings, layering or division or started from seed. Create a photo board showing the progression of growth. Tips for vegetative propagation of houseplants can be found at University of Illinois Extension houseplants, http://urbanext.illinois.edu/houseplants/default.cfm.

50195 Floriculture D – Exhibit one of the following options: Create a centerpiece around a theme such as a wedding, holiday, birthday, etc. No silk flowers are permitted; OR Create an exhibit of forced bulbs in a pot.

50196 Floriculture Display: (Open to youth enrolled in Floriculture A, B, C and D.) Present an exhibit of the member’s choice that focuses on some aspect of floriculture which does not fit in the categories above. The exhibit may include, but is not limited tom original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50198 Floriculture Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 years olds enrolled in any Floriculture project.)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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VEGETABLE GARDENING We may submit three entries total for 50314, 50315, 50316; and one entry for 50318 to the State Fair.

All vegetables exhibited must have been grown by the exhibitor as part of their current gardening 4-H project. Exhibitors should be knowledgeable about various aspects of the vegetables, including but not limited to different varieties, soil testing, fertilizers used, etc. Vegetable exhibits should be prepared according to the Illinois Vegetable Garden Guide website: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/vegguide/. Waxes and oils may not be used on vegetables or fruits. Any plant infested with insects will be removed from the exhibit area and will not be eligible for a Superior exhibit.

50314 Vegetable Market Basket (Open to youth in Vegetable Gardening A, B, C or D) 1. This class is allowed a 2’6” x 2’6” space for display.

2. Basket must include 6 and not more than 12 different vegetables. There may not be more than 2 different varieties of any vegetable. For example, red and white potatoes would be classified as two different varieties. Acorn squash and zucchini would be classified as two different vegetables.

3. The number and type of vegetables used must conform to the Vegetable Plate/Basket List.

4. Basket must be labeled with the name and variety of all vegetables used.

50315 Vegetable Plate (Open to youth in Vegetable gardening A, B, C or D) 1. Exhibit must include 2 single vegetable plates. (Exhibitor will furnish the disposable plates.)

2. Number of vegetables on plates must conform to plate list below.

3. Only one variety on each plate.

4. An exhibitor cannot show two plates of the same type vegetable. (ie: Cannot exhibit red and white potatoes or zucchini and straightneck squash.)

50316 Vegetable Gardening Display: (Open to youth in Vegetable gardening A, B, C or D) Present an exhibit of the member’s choice that focuses on some aspect of vegetable gardening which does not fit in the categories above. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

50318 Vegetable Gardening Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11-18 year olds enrolled in any Vegetable Gardening project.) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

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VEGETABLE PLATE/BASKET LIST When selecting vegetables for exhibition, keep in mind that the judge will evaluate then on the basis of cleanliness, uniformity, condition, quality and trueness to variety. (Lists are provided by UI Extension Horticulturists; Items are listed according to the correct definition of vegetables) Asparagus (5 spears) Beans, Lima (12 pods) Beets (5) Broccoli (1 head) Brussels Sprouts (12 sprouts) Cabbage (1 head) Cauliflower (1 head) Carrots (5) Cucumber, pickling or slicing (5) Eggplant (1) Garlic (5) Kohlrabi (5) Lettuce (1 head or plant) Muskmelon incl. cantaloupe (1) Okra (12) Onions, large, dry (5) Onions, green or set (12) Parsnips (5) Peas, (12 pods) Peppers, large fruited (bell/banana) (5) Peppers, small fruited (chili/cherry) (12) Popcorn (5) Potatoes (any variety) (5) Pumpkin (1) Rhubarb, trimmed stalks (3) Rutabaga (5) Salsify (5) Squash, summer (any variety) (5) Sweet Corn, in husks (5) Tomatoes, slicing (5) Tomatoes, small fruited (12) Turnip (5) Watermelon(1) Squash, winter (Acorn, butternut, buttercup, spaghetti, Hubbard, Turks’s Turban) (1) Beans, Snap, Green Pod or Golden Wax (12 pods) Greens (collard, endive, escarole, kale, mustard, spinach, Swiss chard) (1 plant) Horseradish Root (1 marketable root specimen harvested this year)

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Enrollment in the Public Presentations project is required to exhibit in this section. We may submit three entries to the State contest in any of the four divisions. *Entries for Public Presentations are due by Friday, April 13, 2018 Unit 23 Public Presentation Contest will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center at Kaskaskia College.

The State Public Presentation Contest will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Richland Community College, 1 College Park, Decatur.

No live animals are allowed in speeches. Please remember that this is a 4-H audience, and presentations should be appropriate for both the setting and an audience which may include youth.

Any presentations that might be considered controversial or inappropriate for young children are strongly discouraged. The content of any 4-H competitive presentation does not necessarily reflect the beliefs r views of the Illinois State Speaking Contest or the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program.

50276 Formal Speech – Formal Speeches (without props, costume or aids) must be between 4-6 minutes in length and done by an individual member. Formal Speeches provide information to the audience. Note cards are not considered a prop or visual aid and are allowed in this class.

50277 Illustrated Speech – Illustrated Speeches (with any type of visual aids) must be between 4-6 minutes in length and done by an individual member.

50278 Original Works – May be done by an individual or a team of no more than three members.

Member may present any type of original works (i.e. comedy, storytelling, original poetry, radio segment, etc.) Works must have been written by one of the team members. Segment must be between 4-6 minutes in length. Original works presentations are designed to entertain an audience. “Costume” attire is allowed to enhance the presentation.

50279 Oral Interpretation – May be humorous or dramatic interpretation, oratorical declamation, prose reading or verse reading. Material may be read or memorized. May be done by an individual or a team of no more than three members. Musical presentations are not appropriate for this class.

Interpretation must be between 4-6 minutes in length. “Costume” attire is allowed to enhance the presentation.

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County Projects These projects are not eligible to be selected for State Fair.

Visual Arts Items in this category do not meet the definition of original as described in Visual Arts Original Works, which is eligible for State Fair. Original means: created by the exhibitor, no kits, no copyrighted or trademarked designs, no pictures or photos from the internet or a magazine or no team or school logos.

VA10 Paper – Any item made of paper. Examples: paper models, greeting cards, etc.

VA11 Fiber – Any item made of fiber. Examples: quilts, fabric collage, soft sculpture, stitchery, baskets, weaving, embroidery, cross-stitch, etc. Decorated textiles should be exhibited in this class.

VA12 Clay – Any item made of clay. Pre-formed ceramics should be entered in this class.

VA13 Wood – Any item made of wood. Examples: carving, sculpture, collage, wood burning, etc.

VA14 Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment – Any artwork item done with pencils, chalk, pens, ink, paint, Charcoal, dyes, etc.

VA15 Glass/Plastic – Any item made of glass or plastic. Examples: stained glass, etched glass, mosaics of glass, etc.

VA16 Metal – Any item of art made of metal such as sculpture, tin punch, engraved metal, etc.

VA17 Nature – Any item made of natural materials such as wreaths, cornhusk dolls, etc. Glue, wire, etc. may be used as securing elements as long as it does not detract from the natural look.

Baskets should be displayed under fiber.

VA18 Leather – Any item made of leather. Examples: belts, purses, saddles, wall hangings, etc.

COMMUNICATIONS 50210 Communications I – For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

50211 Communications II – For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

50212 Communications 3 - For 1st year enrolled in project - Exhibit a binder portfolio showcasing at least three activities from the project manual. Show basic activities and anything that extended lessons. For 2nd and 3rd years in project: Include everything from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

50213 Creative Writing-To provide the best learning experience, it is suggested that counties receive submissions in this class prior to the exhibition date to allow a judge adequate time to read the submissions and provide meaningful review. Each member may submit only one entry per class.

Each entry is to be typewritten on 8 ½ x 11 paper and include exhibitor’s name. Entries must be riginal and written for the 4-H project. Stories should be double-spaced. Poems may be singlespaced.

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Rhymed Poetry – An interpretation of a subject in rhymed verse. Submit a collection of three poems.

Free Style Poetry– An interpretation of a subject in unrhymed verse. Submit a collection of three poems.

Short Story– A fiction piece comprised of three basic elements: a theme, a plot and characters.

Submit one story, maximum length –2,000 words.

Essay– A short nonfiction composition in which a theme is developed or an idea is expressed.

Submit one essay, maximum length –500 words.

Feature Story -- Nonfiction human-interest story judged on interest to readers, writing style, readability, and thoroughness of coverage. Submit one story, maximum length –1,000 words.

50214 Communications Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Communications project) Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.

JOURNALISM 50215 Journalism – Exhibit a binder portfolio showing the results of the appropriate year’s activities noted below: Year 1: Accomplishments of a minimum of 5, 2- star activities from Part 1, answering all of the questions in the activities.

Year 2: Results of doing a minimum of 5, 2-star activities in Part 2, answering all the questions in the activities.

Year 3: Results of doing a minimum of 5, 3-star activities from Parts 1 and 2. One of the activities must include writing an advance story, a follow-up story, or a feature story.

Year 4: Results of doing at least 2, 2-star activities and 3, 3-star activities from Part 3.

Note: Exhibitor needs to bring a listening device (i.e. IPod, MP3 player, laptop, cassette tape player, etc.) to play your audio.

BICYCLE 50270 Bicycle Level 1 (Bicycling for Fun) – Exhibitors will draw three situations from a bag that relate to activities from Level 1 and discuss/explain all three with the judge. Situations may include: Selecting bicycle safety equipment; Demonstrate how to fit a helmet; Identify bike parts and their function; Selecting the right size bike; How to check bicycle tires, brakes and chains; Recognizing traffic signs and their meaning; General discussion of bicycling hazards; and Items to consider when planning a bike trip. Exhibitors do not bring bicycles to the judging event.

50271 Bicycle Level 2 (Wheels in Motion) – Exhibitors will draw three situations from a bag that relate to activities from Level 2 and discuss/explain all three with the judge. Situations may include: Factors to consider when choosing a bike; Comparing tire pressure, valve type and tread; Steps in fixing a flat tire; Steps to follow when cleaning, lubricating and replacing a bike chain; Evaluating the braking system on a bicycle; Factors to consider when mapping out a bike route; Rules for smart bike riding; and Planning a menu for an all day bike ride. Exhibitors do not bring their bicycle to the judging event.

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GEOSPATIAL 50120 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level 1– Exhibit one of the two options listed below: Using the “Take Me on a Tour” activity, create a display and map showing four to six tour sites, geo-tools used to create the map, positional data for the sites, and information about the selected sites. OR Using information from the “What Are Geographical Tools?” activity, prepare an exhibit showing and describing ten mapping tools. Explain how the mapping tools are used and why maps are important.

50121 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level 2 – Using the table from the “Take Me on a Tour” activity, create a map showing recreational, historical or public service sites in your community.

Determine if there is a need for additional community resources. Make written suggestions for what resources should be added and where they should be located on your map.

50122 Exploring Spaces, Going Places, Level 3- Create a computer-generated map with layered data that provides information on a community need. Explain how the need was identified; how you gathered information; and your recommendations on how to solve the need. Use the template from “Take Me on a Tour” activity to gather data for the map. The website and procedures for posting exhibits will be provided to local Extension offices by early summer

PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE There will not be an opportunity to exhibit Plant & Soil Science at the State Fair.

Display space is limited. Please see Bond County 4-H General Policy # 12 (page 6) for details.

50390 Plants & Soils 1 (It’s More than Just Dirt) – Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include your project journal that documents activity recordkeeping requirements, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.

50391 Plants & Soils 2 (Stems and Stamens) – Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of the composition of plants, the functions of individual plant parts, plant life cycles, and the many ways plants reproduce. Include your project journal that documents activity recordkeeping, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.

50392 Plants & Soils 3 (Sprouting Out and Growing Up) – Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of environmental and internal factors that affect plant growth. Include your project journal that documents activity recordkeeping requirements, answers activity questions, and details personal thoughts and ideas.

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EXPLORING YOUR ENVIRONMENT EX01

Exploring Your Environment 1: (not eligible for state fair) Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of natural and/or manmade environments, how humans affect the environment, or how the environment affects our lives. Include your project manual that documents activity recordkeeping, your answers to activity questions, and details the exhibitor’s thoughts and ideas.

EX02 Exploring Your Environment 2: (not eligible for state fair) Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of one of the following: stewardship of natural resources, investigating greenhouse effects on living organisms, methods of reducing or managing waste in your home or community, or calculating your ecological footprint. Include your project manual that documents activity recordkeeping, your answers to activity questions, and details the exhibitor’s thoughts and ideas.

FASHION REVUE 50190 Fashion Revue – Exhibitors in this class may be enrolled in any of the following projects: STEAM Sewing 1-3, Shopping in Style, and/or Visual Arts (Knitted garments). Exhibitors must have been selected during their local 2017 Fashion Revue. Modeled items must be garments constructed or purchased by the exhibitor and must be worn by the exhibitor. Pillows or other non-garment items are not appropriate for Fashion Revue. Exhibitors will be responsible for writing their narration. Narrations must be submitted to the State 4-H Office by August 1st. The form is available at 4-H.illinois.edu. Email the form to illinois4H@illinois.edu.

EXPLORATORY 50188 EXPLORATORY (Welcome to 4-H): Youth ages 8 – 10 may exhibit a display on one of the following topics from the project book.

• windowsill gardening; • 4-H animals; • 4-H family; OR • coat of arms

50189 COLLECTIBLES-Bring your completed project book and your collection or examples of your collection (if it’s too large to bring) with pictures of total collection, OR an exhibit or poster illustrating one feature of the project.

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DOG PROJECTS With the 4-H dog project curriculum, a 4-H member does not necessarily need to have a dog to take the dog project. 4-H members have the option of completing the dog project books at their own pace. You may spend as many as three years within one project book, or you may complete more than one book in a given year. Show rules require that at least 2 activities of your choice from the project book be completed per year. You are encouraged to complete as many activities as possible, but you will be judged on two of your choice.

Those enrolled in Dog Projects have 3 different opportunities in which they can show.

Members may show in one, two, or all three of the opportunities.

1) Dog Care Show (see Dog Care Show description below). (With or without dog) 2) Dog Obedience Show (see class descriptions below). (Must show dog) 3) Animal Science/Veterinary Science Class at the General Projects and Home Ec. Show (see Animal Science listing in General Project section. Cannot show animal—must be poster or display).

SHOW RULES FOR DOG CARE SHOW If you do not have a dog or do not wish to show your animal: Projects will be judged according to level in which the 4-H member is enrolled. 50% of your score will be based on the conference-judging interview with the judge who will ask you a few general questions.

The other 50% of your score will be based on the completion and documentation of two activities of your choice from your project book.

If you do have a dog and wish to show it: Projects will be judged according to the level in which the 4-H member is enrolled. 25% of your score will be based on the condition and health of your dog. 25% of your score will be based on the completion and documentation of two activities of your choice from your project book. 50% of your score will be based on the conference-judging interview with the judge who will ask you a few general questions.

Wiggles and Wags:

Recommended for ages 8-11.

D1 With Dog D2 Without Dog

Bounding Ahead:

Recommended for ages 12-14.

D3 With Dog D4 Without Dog

Leading the Pack:

Recommended for ages 15 and up.

D5 With Dog D6 Without Dog

SHOW RULES FOR DOG OBEDIENCE SHOW Members also have an option to participate in the 4-H Dog Obedience Class. This class is recommended, but not mandatory, for those interested in dog obedience training.

The only dog project show opportunities at State Fair are Dog Obedience (animals and handlers must meet the qualifying criteria to be eligible, see State Fair Information later in this section) OR must win the showmanship class in the Junior or Senior level to attend State Fair.

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Dog Obedience NOTE: Participants MUST qualify (see State Fair Info) to move on to the next class.

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Beginner Novice I Class - (For inexperienced handlers and inexperienced dogs) 1. Heel on leash (forward, halt, right turn, left turn, slow, normal and fast). The last order signifies that the handler and dog must break pace. These orders may be given verbally or by utilizing posted signs…………………………....Maximum points 40 2. Figure Eight (on leash)………..……………………………Maximum points 40 3. Sit for Exam (on leash)...............…………….……………..Maximum points 40 4. Sit Stay (walk around ring)…..............……….………….…Maximum points 40 5. Recall (off leash front/no finish……........…….……………Maximum points 40

50011 Beginner Novice II Class – (For experienced handlers and inexperienced dogs OR experienced dogs with inexperienced handlers) 1. Heel on leash (forward, halt, right turn, left turn, slow, normal and fast). The last order signifies that the handler and dog must break pace. These orders may be given verbally or by utilizing posted signs……………………….Maximum points 40 2. Figure Eight (on leash)………..……………………………Maximum points 40 3. Sit for Exam (on leash)...............…………….……………..Maximum points 40 4. Sit Stay (walk around ring)…..............……….………….…Maximum points 40 5. Recall (off leash front/no finish)..…........…….……………Maximum points 40 50021

Pre Novice Class 1. Heel on leash and figure 8 ……………..……………….......Maximum points 40 2. Stand for examination (off leash)…………………………...Maximum points 40 3. Recall (off leash with finish) ....………………..……….......Maximum points 40 4. Heel Free (off leash)...……...…………………..…….……..Maximum points 40 5. Stay - Sit or Down (walk around ring)...……..………….......Maximum points 40

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Novice Class 1. Heel on leash and figure 8 ……………..……………….......Maximum points 40 2. Stand for examination (off leash)…………………………...Maximum points 40 3. Heel Free (off leash)………………………………………...Maximum points 40 4. Recall (off leash with finish) ....………………..……….......Maximum points 30 5. Long sit - 1 minute (off leash).………….…………………..Maximum points 30 6. Long down - 3 minutes (off leash)..………….……..…........Maximum points 30 (Exercises 5 & 6 will be judged as a group.)

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Graduate Novice Class 1. Heel on leash and Figure 8 (off leash)..………….………..Maximum points 40 2. Drop on Recall……………….....…………………............Maximum points 40 3. Dumbbell Recall……..........…….……………...…………Maximum points 30 4. Recall over High Jump........…….……………….………...Maximum points 30 5. Recall over Broad Jump………………............…………...Maximum points 30 6. Long down - 3 minutes (Handler out of sight)......………...Maximum points 30 (Exercise 6 will be judged as a group.)

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Pre-Open Class All exercises are done off leash 1. Heal on Free and Figure 8 ………..…….....……….….Maximum points 40 2. Drop on Recall................…..….…………….…………Maximum points 40 3. Retrieve on Flat.............…........…………….………….Maximum points 40 4. Retrieve over High Jump..........………………..….……Maximum points 40 5. Broad Jump.........……………………………….…........Maximum points 40 Open Class All exercises are done off leash 1. Heel free and figure 8..........……………...…..….……..Maximum points 40 2. Drop on recall.................…..………………..………….Maximum points 30 3. Retrieve on flat.............….....…………………………..Maximum points 20 4. Retrieve over high jump...........…………….….……….Maximum points 30 5. Broad jump.......................….………………..……........Maximum points 20 6. Long sit -- 3 min. (Handler out of sight)……………….Maximum points 30 7. Long down -- 5 min. (Handler out of sight)…….……...Maximum points 30 (Exercise 6 & 7 will be judged as a group.)

Graduate Open Class All exercises are done off leash 1. Signal Exercise...................................................………..Maximum points 40 2. Scent Discrimination…………........................................Maximum points 30 3. Direct Retrieve…………………………………..............Maximum points 30 4. Moving, Stand and Examination.......................................Maximum points 30 5. Go Out…………………………………………………...Maximum points 30 6. Directed Jumping....................….……………………….Maximum points 40 Utility Class All exercises are done off leash 1. Signal Exercise..................................................…………Maximum points 40 2. Scent Discrimination (Article 1.........................................Maximum points 30 3. Scent Discrimination (Article 2)………………................Maximum points 30 4. Directed Retrieve...................……………………………Maximum points 30 5. Moving, Stand and Examination........................................Maximum points 30 6. Directed Jumping....................…………………………...Maximum points 40

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Dog Obedience Showmanship Class At the county show, separate classes will be held on showmanship, divided as follows: 50081 50082

Jr. Showmanship - 4-H members aged 8-13 yrs. as of Sept. 1 current 4-H year.

Sr. Showmanship -age 14 and over as of Sept. 1 current 4-H year.

The winner of each showmanship division may advance to State Fair.

State Dog Show Information State Fair Dog Show will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Dixon, IL. Any dog is eligible for State Fair provided they have a score of 50% or more of the available points for each exercise on the score sheet and a final score of at least 170 points for all exercises. Exhibitors at State Fair must bring their qualifying score sheet signed & dated by the judge of the County 4-H Show.

Dog Obedience Class Clarification Beginner I Dog Obedience Class is for inexperienced handlers and inexperienced dogs.

Beginner II Class is for experienced handlers and inexperienced dogs or inexperienced handlers and experienced dogs.

Once you complete the Beginner I Dog Obedience Class and/or the Beginner II Class, regardless of whether or not you “qualify,” you move on to the Pre Novice which is the graduate beginner class.

To move past the Pre Novice Class the team (handler and dog) must achieve a qualifying score. Participants may take this class any number of times until a qualifying score is received.

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If you took Beginner I or Beginner II Dog Obedience in some other program, you need to begin the 4-H Dog Obedience at the Pre Novice level, regardless of whether or not you met a qualifying score in the beginner class(es).

If a qualifying score is met at the 4-H Dog Obedience Graduation or Dog Obedience Show, they may participate at the State Fair level. Any number of qualifiers may participate at State Fair. Qualifying score obtained by a 4-H member and their dog at an AKC show are also eligible to participate at State Fair.

Only the winner of each level of Showmanship is eligible to participate at State Fair. No substitutions may be made.

The “graduation” exercises for 4-H Dog Obedience Class are done as recognition for the time and effort participants dedicated to the class. It does not necessarily mean that a qualifying score has been met or that a participant moves on to the next class.

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Dog Obedience Requirements Requirements for showing your dog or participating in Dog Obedience Class 1. Dogs more than 4 months of age must be accompanied by a current official rabies vaccination certificate. This MUST be produced before a dog may begin the obedience class or be shown.

2. Female dogs in season cannot participate in the county show or the obedience class.

3. Dogs shown in the 4-H Dog Obedience Class must be trained by the exhibitor.

4. Dogs must be on a 4-6 foot leather or nylon leash with a choke chain collar. No chain leashes.

No spike collars or tags hanging from the collar will be allowed at the show. NO HARNESS collars allowed.

5. Any dog showing uncontrollable behavior, lameness, or excessive aggression will be removed from the show or class for the safety of all involved.

6. The same dog cannot be shown in more than one Obedience class level.

7. Registered and mixed breed dogs are eligible for all classes. The breed of dog has no bearing on judging or placing.

8. Dogs need to be kept well away from each other in order to minimize aggressive behavior.

9. You need not have attended the Dog Obedience class in order to participate in the county Dog Obedience Show. The Obedience Class is an elective activity.

10. If an exhibitor has participated in a dog obedience class elsewhere, they may need to advance to Pre Novice at the recommendation of the judge/instructor.

11. No open shoes, sandals or flip flops allowed at any time. Proper show clothes are required show day.

Expectations At obedience class and at the county show, please: A) Be gentle with your dog. No jerking the leash, etc.

B) Don't feed your dog just prior to the class or show.

C) Bring a bowl and some water for your dog.

D) Be equipped to clean up after your dog should it foul the ring or practice area.

E) Be sure to provide proof of rabies vaccination.

Parents need to realistically decide if their child is able to control their dog. A child unable to control their animal is a potential danger to themselves and others.

Parents need to remain on the grounds and watch their children throughout the obedience class and/or dog shows. This is to insure that parents are aware of training procedures and to help insure the safety of the children and their dogs.

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Cat Projects

Show Date TBA

With the 4-H cat project curriculum, a 4-H member does not necessarily need to have a cat to take the projects.

Those enrolled in Cat Project have 2 different opportunities in which they can show. •

Cat Care Show- (See Cat care Show description below). With or without cat.

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Animal Science- shown at the General Projects Show (see Animal Science listing in the General Project section). Must be poster or display, no live animal.

4-H members have the option of completing the cat project books at their own pace. You may spend as many as three years within one project book, or you may complete more than one book in a given year. Show rules require that 2 activities of your choice from the project book be completed per year.

CAT CARE SHOW RULES If you do NOT have a cat OR DO NOT wish to show it: Projects will be judged according to the level in which the 4-H member is enrolled. 50% of your score will be based on the conference-judging interview with the judge who will ask a few general questions. The other 50% of your score will be based on the completion and documentation of two activities of your choice from your project book.

If you DO have a cat and DO choose to show it: Projects will be judged according to the level in which the 4-H member is enrolled. 25% of your score will be based on the condition and health of your cat. 25% of your score will be based on the completion and documentation of two activities of your choice from your project book. 50% of your score will be based on the conference-judging interview with the judge who will ask a few general questions.

Bond County 4-H Cat Care Show Rules 1. Bring project manual with a minimum of two activities completed.

2. Cats over 4 months of age must be accompanied by a current official rabies vaccination certificate.

Animals without this certificate will not be allowed to show. Distemper shots are recommended but not required.

3. Cats in heat may not be shown.

4. Cats must be on leashes when out of their cages.

5. Keep cats (whether caged or not) away from the dog show area.

6. There is no cat class at the State Fair.

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Cat Care Show Recommendations/Suggestions 1. Feline distemper is an airborne disease, which afflicts many cats and usually results in death. Feline distemper shots are not required by law, but since the disease is airborne, it is a good precaution to assure the health of your cat.

2. Take steps to make sure your cat is tame. Your cat needs to get acclimated to riding in the car, being in a cage, wearing a collar/leash, being around other animals and people BEFORE show day.

3. Since cats are clean animals by instinct, frequent brushing is all that is necessary to keep most cats' coats in shape for the show. However, if your cat is a longhair, a bath may be necessary before the show. You should not try to bathe an adult cat if it has not been bathed in its growing years.

4. You may want to line the bottom of your cat's cage with a towel or piece of carpeting for the cat's comfort and cleanliness.

5. You may wish to bring a little food and water for your cat.

Purrr-fect Pals: C1 With Cat C2 Without Cat

Recommended for ages 8-11.

Climbing Up: C3 With Cat C4 Without Cat

Recommended for ages 12-14.

Leaping Forward: C5 With Cat C6 Without Cat

Recommended for ages 15 and older.

For each of the above cat projects, EXHIBIT your project book with two activities of your choice completed and fully filled out. You may also bring your cat. Be prepared to answer questions from material contained in your project book. See information earlier in this section for judging procedures and percentages.

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Bond County 4-H Horse Show

4-H Horse Show will be: Sunday, August 5 starting at 9 a.m. at the Bond County Fairgrounds Horse Arena

Participants must be enrolled in a 4-H Horse Project (Giddy Up & Go; Head, Heart & Hooves; Stable Relationships; Riding the Range; or Jumping to New Heights) and must meet the stipulations outlined to exhibit in the show.

Policies

All equine 12 months and older participating in this event MUST present a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia/E.I.A. (Coggins/CELIA) conducted within one year of the show. If not presented at check-in, the animal will not be allowed to show and must be removed from the grounds immediately.

All exhibitors participating at the horse show have the responsibility of being familiar with the rules that apply to each class as outlined here. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO DAY OF EVENT. Proof of Coggins Test must be included in the pre-registration documentation.

Any questions, problems, or concerns not addressed in these policies will be dealt with by the consensus of the Horse Show committee, superintendents, and 4-H staff and judge (if during the show). The decision of this group is final and binding.

WARNING: Under the Equine Liability Act, each participant who engages in an equine activity expressly assumes the risk of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of equine activities.

The Bond County 4-H Horse Show is a ribbon show based on the Danish rating system of individual merit, based on the child's age, ability, and resources available. Blue = meets or exceeds standards, excellent. Red = good quality, some improvement needed. White = fair quality, much improvement needed.

Appropriate Attire Western: Long pants (jeans), western style long or short sleeve shirt with collar, western hat, western riding boots. (Coat, vest, jacket, or gloves are optional.) Long hair should be restrained.

English: Polo shirts, breaches, jodhpurs, appropriate boots or half chap. (Coat, vest, jacket, or gloves are optional.) Long hair should be restrained.

Protective helmet is required to take part in any of the mounted horse classes.

68 Show Rules 1. Participants must meet the county's show requirements, ownership/lease deadline, and entry deadline (June 15).

2. Each exhibitor may show two animals, but only 1 per class.

3. Animals need not be registered animals to exhibit.

4. Stallions are NOT allowed to be shown.

5. A horse may be "shared" by family members, but can only be shown by one exhibitor in a class.

6. The show superintendents and judge reserve the right to combine or divide classes.

7. Falsification of entries or records will be punishable by disqualification in all classes and possible forfeiture of premiums.

8. A member may compete in each class only once.

9. Participants must wear their assigned numbers pinned to their backs at all times OR to saddle pad during mounted classes.

10. All exhibitors will display good sportsmanship before, during, and after the show.

11. Cruelty towards and/or inappropriate handling of the show animals may result in disqualification.

12. Spurs are permitted if used appropriately and humanely. No whipping in front of the saddle.

13. No gag bits allowed in performance classes.

14. In the interest of safety, horses will be restrained and controlled at all times. No galloping, no riding with halter rather than with bridles, and no bareback riding outside the arena.

Class Guidelines Halter: Animals are to be judged on conformation, type soundness, way of moving, and general balance and appearance. (The animal will only be judged, not the exhibitor.)

Showmanship at Halter: The exhibitor will be allowed to use a chain lead under the horse's jaw if used humanely. Exhibitors must be in appropriate attire. Judged strictly on the exhibitor’s ability to fit and show in a halter class. (A pattern will be required and posted the day of show.)

English Equitation: Judged both ways of the ring with emphasis on hands, seat, guidance, and control of mount. Light contact with the horse's mouth is required. Horses should be obedient, alert, responsive, and move freely. Extreme speed will be penalized. A pattern will be required and posted the day of the show.

English Performance Class: Riders shall wear appropriate English attire, approved helmet, and boots for hunt seat. Spurs and whips are optional, and if used must be used humanely.

Western Horsemanship: Judged both ways of the ring with emphasis on hands, seat, guidance, and control of mount. Horses should be obedient, alert, responsive, and move freely. Extreme speed will be penalized.

A pattern will be required and posted the day of the show.

Western Performance Classes: Riders shall wear appropriate western attire. Spurs are optional if used humanely. Horses may be ridden with split reins or roping reins. Wire not allowed as a curb chain.

Ranch Riding: (Pattern required) Western attire, silver is discouraged, no hoof polish, no braided or banded manes or tail extensions, trimming inside ears is discouraged. It is suggested competitors use a breast collar and rear cinch. Same rules apply for Ranch Horse Pleasure which will be shown on rail only.

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Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. to verify your entries!

Classes On the entry form, please indicate both the class number and the name of the class. ENTRIES ARE DUE IN THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY JUNE 15!! Proof of Registration papers, Ownership papers or Lease papers (if applicable), and Coggins test results need to be provided along with the Entry Forms on June 15.

NOTE: Walk/Trot class rider/horse combination cannot ride in that class and then ride in the class where canter is included. For example: A child rides in Western Horsemanship Walk/Trot. They cannot ride in that class and then also participate on the same horse in the Western Horsemanship class where cantering is included.

H189 H190 H191 H192 H193 H194 H195

Halter (Horse) Pony Halter Showmanship at Halter (Beginner) age 8-10 as of 9/1/17 Showmanship at Halter (Intermediate) age 11-14 as of 9/1/17 Showmanship at Halter (Advanced)age 15-18 as of 9/1/17 English Equitation Walk/Trot (not canter), age 12 & under as of 9/1/17 English Equitation Walk/Trot/Canter, any age

H196 H197 H198 H199

English Pleasure Walk/Trot (not canter), age 12 & under as of 9/1/17 English Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter, any age Western Horsemanship (Beginner) Walk/Trot (not canter) age 8-10 Western Horsemanship (Intermediate) Walk/Trot/Canter, age 11-14

H200

Western Horsemanship (Advanced) Walk/Trot/Canter, age 15-18

H201

Western Pleasure Walk/Trot (not canter), age 12 & under as of 9/1/17

H202 H203 H204

H205 H206

Western Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter, any age Ranch Horse Pleasure Walk/Trot/Canter Ranch Riding (All levels) Required maneuvers will include walk, trot and lope in both directions and the extended trot and extended lope in at least one direction, as well as stops and backs. Three optional maneuvers may include a side pass, turns of 360 degrees or more, change of lead and walk, trot or lope over poles.

Trail Class (Beginner) Obstacle Course.

Trail Class (Intermediate/Advanced) Obstacle Course.

H207 H208 H209

Pole Bending Beginner (with 3 years or less experience) Pole Bending Intermediate/Advanced Barrels Beginner (with 3 years or less experience)

H210

Barrels Intermediate/Advanced

70 LIVESTOCK SHOW POLICIES 1. SHOWING •

These shows are open to all 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects in Bond County 4-H clubs. A member may exhibit only projects in which he or she is enrolled.

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All animals must be shown by the owner. If, for some valid reason, such as injury, illness, death in family or college attendance, another 4-H member may be allowed to show one of the animals. The office must be notified in writing of this situation as far in advance of the show as possible. The final decision will be made by a representative of the Extension Office.

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Animals must be kept under control for the safety of the 4-H members and the general public. If the animal is disruptive repetitively, the animal will be removed from the fairgrounds.

2. REGISTRATION PAPERS •

All exhibits must be the property of the 4-H member exhibiting. Registration papers for purebred livestock will be checked.

3. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS •

4-H livestock entries must meet Illinois Department of Agriculture Health requirements on pages 81 - 84 in the show book. Additional copies can be obtained at the Extension office.

Health papers are issued by veterinarians. Bring health papers with you to the show. By state law, if health papers are required for your animal, the papers must accompany the animal to the show.

4. OWNERSHIP •

4-H members must own the animals by the following dates: A. Dairy Projects: Dairy Cows - Jan. 1 (current year); Heifers & calves - June 1 (current year) B. Beef Projects: Steer – Feb. 1 (current year); Heifers & calves - June 1 (current year) C. Swine Projects: Barrows - May 1 (current year); Gilts - May 15 (current year) D. Sheep Projects: Yearling ewes - June 1 (current year); ram and ewe lambs/wethers – May 15 E. Rabbits: Does and Bucks—June 1,all others (Meat Pen) out of stock owned by exhibitor F. Goat Projects: Wethers and Kids – May 15 (current year); Milking Doe – May 15 (current year) G. Poultry: June 15 (current year)

5. SHOWMANSHIP • Showmanship classes will be held in the beef, sheep, dairy, swine, goats, poultry and rabbit divisions. Showmanship classes for all species will be as follows: Novice-8-10 years old (as of September 1, 2017) Junior -11-14 years old (as of September 1, 2017) Senior- 15-18 years old (as of September 1, 2017)

71 6. A 4-H member may win Novice Showmanship only once and Junior Showmanship only once. The winners of each of these levels may advance to the next level the following year. The Senior Showmanship winner must sit out one year and may enter competition the following year. Members are allowed to show in only one showmanship class each year (i.e. if a member wins Novice, they must wait until the following year to enter Junior).

7. 4-H members may show only one market animal/pen per species with the exception of Steers, Barrows and Sheep Wethers (they may show one purebred and one crossbred, papers required for purebred). In breeding classes, 4-H members may show one animal per class.

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Livestock exhibitors with registered animals are to bring registration papers with them to check-in or show (rule #2).

9. In the beef species, if there are less than 8 steers, there will be one class. Eight to fourteen steers will be shown in 2 classes. Fifteen or more steers will be shown in 3 classes and divided according to weight.

10. Swine exhibitors - no sawdust will be provided. 4-H members must follow same procedure for bedding as county fair participants. 4-H members are responsible for cleaning out pens at the end of the stay.

11. Time that entries must be in place will be given in the newsletter/show book. Release time is after the show. 4-H members are encouraged to exhibit in the Junior and Open Bond County Fair Shows. If you chose to exhibit in the Junior and Open Bond County Fair Shows your animals will be required by the fair to stay overnight. The Extension Office does not provide chaperones.

12. Substitution of animals will be accepted for breeding stock.

13. ANIMALS EXHIBITED BY THE 4-H MEMBER ARE THE 4-H MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY. ANIMALS SHOULD BE WATERED, FED, COOLED AND RESTRAINED

BY THE 4-H MEMBER. 14. There will be a Showmanship Parade on auction night just before the auction begins at approximately 5:45 p.m. All Showmanship winners and those who are ineligible this year (due to winning Senior Showmanship the previous year), will be honored in the sale arena. Please be in front of the Rabbit/Poultry barn at 5:30 p.m. to line up for the parade.

15. ALL SHOWS WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT THE TIME SPECIFIED ON THAT SPECIES PAGE AND ON THE PAGE INSIDE THE COVER OF THE SHOW BOOK. YOUR CLASS WILL NOT BE CALLED MORE THAN 3 TIMES. IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE SHOW AREA WITH YOUR ANIMAL AFTER 3 CALLS, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED “SCRATCHED” FROM THAT CLASS. There will be a Skillathon available for each exhibitor at each of the Livestock shows (time permitting).

It is encouraged but not required that all exhibitors participate. Prizes will be awarded.

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Master Showmanship Contest This is a non-premium class.

Participants in the Master Showmanship Contest must supply his/her own livestock for competition. Each exhibitor must own or borrow: a steer or heifer, a market or breeding lamb, a market hog or breeding gilt.

To be considered for the Master Showmanship a 4-H member must show all three species: Beef, Sheep & Swine. Interested 4-H members can take part in the Master Showmanship class before each specie show. The exhibitor’s score for each of the species showmanship classes will be placed on a scorecard and the total points from all three shows will be added together after the Swine Show. The winner of the Master Showmanship will be invited to attend the Master Showmanship Contest during the State Fair in Springfield.

Illinois State Fair: Date and time will be posted in the Illinois State Fair Junior Show Book in June. *Please contact the Extension Office if you intend to participate in the Master Showmanship class.

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Master Showmanship – 11-18 years as of Sept. 1, 2017

 Beef Master Showmanship Class will be held at 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 2

 Sheep Master Showmanship Class will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 3  Swine Master Showmanship Class will be held at 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 6

73 4-H Goat Show Sunday, August 5 2:00 p.m.

Beef and Dairy Show Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

Goats Classes – Dairy, Pygmy and Meat Rules: 1.

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Read the General Livestock Show Policies on pages 71-72.

Must be enrolled in Goats by May 1.

Certificates of Veterinarian Inspection are required for goats.

Each goat will need to have a Scrapie Tag by Vet Check Day in May. (Tags are available from USDA at No Charge by calling 1-866-USDATAG.) Read the health requirements section of show book.

Wethers of meat-type goats ONLY, may sell at the 4-H Auction.

Animals must have been owned by the exhibitor since May 15th of the current year.

Entries are due no later than June 15.

Exhibitors’ meeting 30 minutes before the show in Show Ring.

Bring health and registration papers with you to exhibitors’ meeting. If exhibiting as a purebred; registration papers are required.

4-H members must keep goats on a collar & leash and must provide their own watering & feeding equipment.

Showmanship classes will be held on show day.

Recommended Attire: Dress neatly and look like a livestock exhibitor. Wear leather boots for safety. Dairy goat exhibitors are encouraged to wear white pants, shirts and shoes.

Goat exhibitors may only use shavings for bedding. Please clean up your stall after the show or before you leave the fairgrounds.

Please mark on the entry form how many stalls you will need on show day.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction Read, sign & turn into the office the “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year (located in back of show book). All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the auction.

Dairy Goats

Pygmy Goats

G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6

G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12

Wether under a year (date of show) Wether over a year (date of show) Doe under a year old (date of show) Doe 1-2 year (date of show) Doe 3-4 year (date of show) Aged Does 5 and up (date of show)

Meat Goats G13 G14 G15 G16 G17

Wether under a year (date of show) Wether over a year (date of show) Doe under a year old (date of show) Doe 1 year of age (date of show) Doe 2-3 years of age (date of show)

Wether under a year (date of show) Wether over a year (date of show) Doe under a year old (date of show) Doe 1 year of age (date of show) Doe 2-3 years of age (date of show) Doe 4 years and older (date of show)

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Six Class Breeds -Meat Type And Four Class Breeds –Fancy Rules:

4-H Rabbit Show Sunday, August 5 12:30 p.m.

Sheep & Swine Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

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Rabbits have no health paper requirements.

One entry per class per 4-H member.

Entries must be submitted no later than June 15 No cages will be provided.

Please provide your animal with water.

Rabbits will be judged on cleanliness & overall appearance. Market pens will be judged on body composition & appropriate weight.

8. The Market (Meat) Pen of Three Rabbits is the only eligible class to sell at the auction.

9. Ownership for exhibition: June 1 for does/bucks. Meat pens must be out of stock owned by member

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To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the Auction “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year.

2. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the Auction.

6 Class –Meat Type (Californians will show separately from all other breeds, please note breed on entry form) R1 Sr. Buck - 8 mos. or more (at show time) R2 Sr. Doe - 8 mos. or more (at show time) R3 (6-8) Intermediate Buck - 6-8 months (at show time) R4 6-8 (Intermediate Doe) - 6-8 months (at show time) R5 Jr. Buck - Under 6 months (at show time) R6 Jr. Doe - Under 6 months (at show time) R7 Market Pen of Three - 10-12 weeks at time of show; 3.5-5.5 lbs. each. (Market pens shall consist of three rabbits, all of the same breed and variety. Broken variety pens must also be of the same variety, ex. all should be black and white or gray and white not two black and white and one gray and white. They are judged on meat type, condition, uniformity of body and weight, and fur.)

6 Class breeds include: *Cross Breeds, American, Giant Angora, Beveren,* Californian,*Champaign D’Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, Flemish Giant, Blanc De Hotot, English Lop, French Lop,*New Zealand, *Palomino, *Satin, Silver Fox *Denotes breeds best suited for Market Pens

4 Class – Fancy (Mini Rex will show separately from all other breeds, please note breed on entry form) R8 Jr. Doe - 6 mos. or less (at show time) R9 Sr. Doe - 6 mos. or more (at show time) R10 Jr. Buck - 6 mos. or less (at show time) R11 Sr. Buck - 6 mos. or more (at show time) 4 Class breeds: American Fuzzy Lops, American Sable, English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, *Florida White, Harlequin, *Havana, Holland Lop, Himalayan, Jersey Wooly, Lilac, Mini Lop, *Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Mini Rex, Rex, Polish, Rhinelander, Silver, Tan, Thrianta *Our Rabbit Show is getting large and we will be separating some breeds for the show. Please make sure to fill in the box that asks for “Breed” on your entry form!

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Poultry & Other Fowl Rules:

4-H Poultry Show Wednesday, August 1 6:00 p.m.

Sheep & Swine Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

1. Read the General Livestock Show Policies on pages 71-72.

2. For 4-H exhibition, poultry and other fowl do not require health papers.

3. If participating in the auction the poultry (except waterfowl=ducks/geese) MUST have originated from a US Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative pullorumtyphoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition (test results must be produced). See health requirement section of the show book.

4. Entries are due no later than June 15.

5. No cages will be provided.

6. Please provide your animal with water.

7. Birds will be judged on cleanliness & overall appearance.

8. Market pen of three will be judged on body composition & appropriate weight.

9. Ownership for show must be by June 15 of the current year.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the “Enrollment Form� by June 15 of current year (located in back of show book).

2. Classes with an * below are eligible for sale at the auction.

3. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the Auction.

Poultry P1-ChickenP2-Chicken P3-Chicken P4-Chicken P5-Chickens*P6-Chickens-

Exhibit one Cockerel of species. (Must be under one year of age) Exhibit one Pullet of species. (Must be under one year of age) Exhibit one Rooster of species. (Must be over one year of age) Exhibit one Hen of species. (Must be over one year of age) Exhibit pen of Hens hatched before January 1 of current year.

Fryer Market Pen (Shall consist of 3 cockerels or pullets, weight of each bird should be 4 pounds or under.) *P7-Chickens- Roaster Market Pen (Shall consist of 3 cockerels or 3 pullets, weight of each bird should be over 4 pounds per bird and under 8 pounds per bird.)

Other Fowl - Exhibit two males and/or two females of species for market classes. One bird for nonmarket classes. *F1- Duck- Exhibit two Ducks (same sex) hatched during the current year. *F2- Goose-Exhibit two Geese (same sex) hatched during the current year. *F3- Turkey-Exhibit two Turkeys (same sex) hatched during the current year. *F4-Guinea- Exhibit two Guineas (same sex) hatched during the current year. *F6- Duck- Exhibit one male and/or female of species. *F7-Goose-Exhibit one male and/or female of species. *F8- Turkey - Exhibit one male and/or female of species. *F9-Guinea - Exhibit one male and/or one female of species.

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Beef Classes

4-H Beef Show Thursday, August 2 8:30 a.m.

Beef and Dairy Show Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

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Read the General Livestock Show Policies located on pages 71-72.

Must be enrolled in Beef by May 1.

Cow, heifer and steers are allowed. NO BULLS are allowed.

Must have current health papers (except Illinois calves under six months of age and Illinois steers).

Steers must have been shown in the 4-H “On Foot” show in order to sell in the 4-H Auction.

Heifers & calves must have been owned by the exhibitor since June 1st of the current year and steers must have been owned by the exhibitor since February 1 of the current year. If exhibiting females as a purebred; registration papers are required. A copy of the registration papers will be made and kept on file.

Entries are due no later than June 15.

Steer weigh-in is 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1st.

Bring health papers and registration papers to weigh-in.

Showmanship classes will be held on show day.

Recommended Attire: Dress neatly and look like a livestock exhibitor. Wear leather boots for safety.

Please clean up trash after the show, and take manure to the end of the barn.

Please mark on the entry form how many stalls you will need on show day.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the Auction “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year.

2. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the Auction is held.

BEEF Jr. Heifer Calf (Born after Jan. 1, 2018)

Sr. Heifer Calf (Born Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2017)

Summer Yearling Heifer (Born May 1 to Aug. 31, 2017)

Spring Yearling Heifer (Born March 1 to April 30, 2017)

Jr. Yearling Heifer (Born Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2017)

Sr. Yearling (Born Sept. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2016)

Cow Class (Shown with or without calf)

ANGUS

101 102 103 104 105 106 107

CHARLOIS

201 202 203 204 205 206 207

HEREFORD

SHORTHORN

SIMMENTAL

ALL OTHER PUREBREDS

NONREGISTERED & CROSSBREDS

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401 402 403 404 405 406 407

501 502 503 504 505 506 507

601 602 603 604 605 606 607

701 702 703 704 705 706 707

550---Market Steers---- All Beef and Dairy Breeds (Crossbred) 551---Market Steers---All Breeds (Purebred/Registered) 552---Market Heifers---All Breeds RATE-OF-GAIN 4-H members may decide to participate in the Rate-of-Gain contest for steers.

The following rules apply:  Animals must be weighed at the time of tattooing for auction. The Rate-of-Gain will be calculated from the tattooing date to weigh-in. There are no additional premiums paid for the Rate-of-Gain contest.

77 4-H Sheep Show Friday, August 3 5:30 p.m.

Sheep and Swine Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

Sheep Classes Rules:

1. Read the General Livestock Show Policies on pages 71-72.

2. Must be enrolled in Sheep by May 1.

3. Wether and ewes are allowed. Rams born after Jan.1, 2018 are allowed in the show.

4. Health papers must be valid through the 4-H auction date.

5. A wether may sell at the 4-H Auction.

6. Yearling ewes must have been owned by the exhibitor since June 1 of the current year and wethers and ewe lambs must have been owned by the exhibitor since May 15.

7. Entries are due no later than June 15.

8. Bring health papers and registration papers with you to weigh-in. If exhibiting as a purebred; registration papers are required. (White Face Cross and Naturals can be shown in AOB class).

9. Showmanship classes will be held on show day.

10. Recommended Attire: Dress neatly and look like a livestock exhibitor. Wear leather boots for safety.

11. All sheep including 4-H Auction wethers need to be off fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

12. Please clean up your pen, pick up trash, pick up your wool, before you leave the fairgrounds.

13. Please mark on the entry form how many pens you will need on show day.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the Auction “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year.

2. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the Auction.

SHEEP

SUFFOLK

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HAIR SHEEP

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1701 ----Market Ewe ---If registered, specify on entry form which breed.

(Ewe may not have been shown in the breeding classes.)

1702-----Market Wether Class (Crossbred) 1703-----Market Wether Class (Purebred/Registered) 1704-----Hair Wether Class 1705-----Pair of Market Lambs (May be wether/ewe) Animals may not have been shown in breeding classes.

RATE-OF-GAIN 4-H members may decide to participate in the Rate-of-Gain contest for wethers. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL CLASS!!! The following rules apply:  Animals must be weighed at the county or State check-in site. The Rate-of-Gain will be calculated from the check-in date to final weigh-in at the fair.  There are no additional premiums paid for the Rate-of-Gain contest.

All animals that are to be sold in the auction, must have been shown in the 4-H on Foot Show.

78 4-H Swine Show Monday, August 6 8:30 a.m.

Sheep and Swine Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

Swine Classes Rules:

1. Read the General Livestock Show Policies on pages 71-72.

2. Must be enrolled in Swine by May 1.

3. Gilt and barrows are allowed to show. No boars or sows are allowed.

4. Health papers on all your animals you are showing must be valid through the 4-H auction date.

5. Barrows may sell at the 4-H Auction.

6. Gilts must have been owned by the exhibitor since May 15 of the current year.

7. Barrows must have been owned by the exhibitor since May 1, 2018.

8. Entries are due no later than June 15.

9. 4-H Swine check-in will be announced in newsletter.

10. Bring health papers and registration papers with you to the Swine Weigh-in in Show Ring. If exhibiting as a purebred; registration papers are required. Weigh-in is from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

11. Exhibitors’ meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 6.

12. Showmanship classes will be held on show day.

13. Recommended Attire: Dress neatly and look like a livestock exhibitor. Wear leather boots for safety.

14. Please clean up your pen after the show or before you leave the fairgrounds.

15. Please leave at least ¼” of hair on barrows and gilts.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the Auction “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year.

2. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the Auction.

SWINE DUROC HAMPSHIRE POLAND CHINA SPOTTED YORKSHIRE LANDRACE HEREFORD All OTHER PUREBREDS

January Gilt Jan.1-Jan. 30

February Gilt Feb. 1- Feb. 28

March Gilt March 1 -after

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1900-----Crossbred Gilt -- (Farrowed after Jan. 1) Crossbred Gilts and non-registered will be shown in this class only. Class will be shown by weight breaks. Gilts may not have been shown in the breeding classes.

1901-----Market Barrows -- Crossbreds (Farrowed after Jan. 1) Class will be shown by weight breaks.

1902-----Market Barrows—Purebreds (Farrowed after Jan. 1) (Must show registration papers to show in this class). Class will be shown by weight breaks.

*State Fair 2018 requires a PREMISE ID tag for all Barrows.

ENTRY FORMS WITHOUT A PREMISE ID WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EXHIBIT.

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4-H Dairy Show Monday, August 6 10:00 a.m.

Beef and Dairy Show Ring Bond County Fairgrounds

Dairy Classes Rules 1.

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Read the General Livestock Show Policies on pages 71-72.

Must be enrolled in Dairy by May 1.

Cows, heifers, and calves are allowed for show.

Health papers must be valid through the 4-H auction date.

Cows must have been owned by the exhibitor since Jan. 1 of the current year and heifers and calves must have been the property of the exhibitor since June 1 of the current year.

Entries are due no later than June 15.

Exhibitors’ meeting 30 minutes before 4-H Dairy Show in show ring.

Health papers and registration papers will be checked before the show. If exhibiting females as a purebred; registration papers are required.

Showmanship classes will be held on show day.

Recommended Attire: Dairy exhibitors are encouraged to wear white pants, shirts and shoes. Dress neatly and look like a livestock exhibitor. Wear leather boots for safety reasons.

Please clean up your stall after the show or before you leave the fairgrounds.

Please mark on the entry form how many stalls you will need on show day.

To Participate in the 4-H Auction 1. Read, sign & turn into the office the Auction “Enrollment Form” by June 15 of current year.

2. All 4-H members selling at the Auction must help clean-up auction area before or after the auction.

3. Must have shown a COW (dry cow or lactating) in order to sell a Dairy Basket in the auction.

DAIRY Jr. (Spring) Heifer Calf (Born after Feb. 28, ‘18)

Intermediate (Winter) Heifer Calf

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AYRSHIRE

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(Dec. 1, ‘17- Feb. 28, ‘18)

Sr. (Fall) Heifer Calf (Sept. 1,’17- Nov. 30, ‘17)

Summer Yearling Heifer (June 1, ‘17- Aug. 31, ‘17) Jr. (Spring) Yearling Heifer (March 1, ‘17- May 31, ‘17)

Intermediate (Winter) Yearling Heifer (Dec. 1, ‘16-Feb. 28, ‘17)

Sr. (Fall) Yearling Heifer (Sept. 1’16- Nov. 30, ‘16)

2 Year Old Cow (Sept. 1. ’15- Aug 31, ’16)

3 Year Old Cow (Sept. 1 ‘14-Aug. 31, ‘15)

4 Year Old Cow (Sept. 1’13-Aug. 31,’14

Aged Cow- 5 years and over (Born before Sept. 1,’13)

80 For Health Requirement Information: Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare State Fairgrounds P.O. Box 19281, Springfield, IL 62794-9281 Phone (217) 782-4944 2017 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements County Fairs GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits.

2. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Permits are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (217) 782-4944. Permits may also be obtained online at: http://www.agr.state.il.us/AnimalHW/animalregistry/login.php 3. All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois. CVI’s shall be made available to Bureau of Animal Health Personnel on request. CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state of origin which has been issued, signed and dated by an accredited veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the animal’s owner or exhibitor and the results of all required tests or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall not be corrected, changed or altered in any manner.

4. All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official identification shall be recorded on the CVI. 5. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI. 6. CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance.

7. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance.

8. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s premise. Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination shall not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds. Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

9. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk or urine samples from any animal being exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances.

New examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at anytime while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit. The Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter.

10. All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair or exhibition shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. If violations are observed, the animals(s) will be excused from exhibition and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited.

Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including physical, medical or mechanical application, shall constitute a violation of show rules and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal from the fairgrounds.

10. Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats being exhibited in non-accredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 days post-entry.

CATTLE Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be either a fully healed and legible tattoo, approved official ear tag, registration number (can only be used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration certificate or for breeds where pictures are acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is recorded on the registration certificate.

Illinois Cattle Brucellosis Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

Tuberculosis Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis- Free State. Tuberculin testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

81 Please note: Illinois calves under 6 months of age, and Illinois steers are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

Out-of-State-Cattle Permit 1. All out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied by an entry permit.

2. Permits are available Monday through Friday by calling (217) 782-4944.

Brucellosis 1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the following: A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd.

B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or official vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty-four (24) months of age.

C. Animal originated from a “Class Free� state (if entire state is so classified) D. Steers and spayed heifers are not required to be tested for brucellosis.

2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory within 30 days prior to exhibition.

Tuberculosis 1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle, including steers, originating from an Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may enter Illinois for exhibition when accompanied by a CVI issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free) A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year.

B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to an additional tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to exhibition.

C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition and remain in Illinois (animal does not return to the state of origin within 30 days) must be isolated and retested for TB 60-120 days from the last official TB test date.

SWINE Illinois Swine Identification 1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.

2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for barrows, crossbred gilts and breeding swine. (Note: Ear notch identification of crossbred swine does not satisfy USDA identification requirements for interstate movement or official testing.)

Brucellosis Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois swine.

Pseudorabies Pseudorabies testing is not required for Illinois swine.

Out-of-State Swine Permit 1. All out-of-state swine are to be accompanied by an entry permit.

2. Permits are available Monday through Friday by calling (217) 782-4944.

Identification 1. Individually identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear notch.

2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred animals.

Brucellosis 1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to exhibition unless exempt by one (1) of the following: A. Originate immediately and directly from a brucellosis-free herd.

B. Originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free state.

2. Swine brucellosis tests for exhibition shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory.

Pseudorabies 1. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage IV or V state are exempt from the pseudorabies testing requirement.

2. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage III state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry or originate immediately and directly from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.

3. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage I or II state shall be negative to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within 10 days prior to entry.

4. Barrows and females in market classes must meet the same requirements as breeding swine.

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SHEEP Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader. Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.

Market Lambs All wethers must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that show lamb fungus can be identified.

Illinois Sheep 1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

Out-of-State Sheep 1. All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Permits are available Monday through Friday by calling (217) 782-4944.

2. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.

3. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

GOATS Identification Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader. Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database. Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used.

Illinois Goats 1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

Out-of-State Goats 1. All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Permits are available Monday through Friday by calling (217) 782-4944.

2. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.

3. Tuberculosis- Goats from areas or states that are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis Free, must be accompanied by a CVI indicating that the goats originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted within the past twelve (12) months and the individual animals are negative to a tuberculin test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAE Illinois Equine 1. All horses and other equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older attending an advertised equine event, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.

3. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or horse fair that is posted or media promoted.

4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.

Out-of-State Equine 1. All out-of-state equine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Permits are available Monday through Friday by calling (217) 782-4944.

83 All horses and other equidae entering Illinois that are twelve (12) months of age or older, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

3. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.

4. All horses and other equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to entry.

POULTRY 1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e. domesticated fowl that normally swim, such as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition shall have originated from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall show proper information as to name and address of owner or exhibitor, name and address of the authorized testing agent, date of the testing and the number, breed, and species of those tested.

2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a show, all crates, boxes, containers and vehicles shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to the show.

4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall be examined by the official county fair veterinarian or qualified state personnel who shall also receive and examine all certificates necessary for admission of birds to a show. Birds not in show condition will be excused from exhibition and removed from the premises. Any fowl showing signs of illness during the fair will be removed from the exhibition grounds.

5. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from flocks that are officially classified as U.S. Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in accordance with the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan or be negative to a test for Mycoplasma gallisepticum within 30 days prior to entry.

6. A permit is also required for out-of-state poultry. A permit may be obtained by calling (217) 782-4944.

Please note: These poultry exhibition requirements do not apply to 4-H and FFA 1-day poultry shows where the entries are taken to the show and returned home the same day. However, a permit is required for out-of-state poultry.

PIGEONS There are no requirements governing the movements of pigeons within or into Illinois.

RABBITS There are no requirements governing the movements of rabbits within or into Illinois.

LLAMAS There are no requirements governing the movement of llamas within Illinois. A permit and health certificate is required for out-of-state llamas. A permit may be obtained by calling (217) 782-4944

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Bond County Youth Livestock Auction Rules and Enrollment Form

The Bond County Youth Livestock Committee will sponsor the Bond County 4-H Auction.

2.) The auction is an optional activity and participation is voluntary and a privilege.

3.) Commissions will be charged on all lots that are sold to cover the costs of advertising, auction photographs, thank-you plaques, etc. The commission fees are as follows: a. Steers: 3.0% or a flat fee of $25, whichever is greater. b. Barrows, Dairy products, Sheep wethers, Goat wethers, Rabbits and Poultry: 5.5% or a flat fee of $25, whichever is greater.

4.) The auction participant must exhibit their animal at the Bond County 4-H show and at the auction. Any exceptions must be approved by the 4-H Extension Program Coordinator in advance. Participants must follow the rules established for the 4-H show eligibility. 4-H members must attend a minimum of four 4-H club meetings and give a speech or demonstration during one of those meetings. The auction participant must be deemed eligible by the Bond County 4-H Extension Program Coordinator.

5.) This enrollment form must be received at the 4-H Extension office no later than June 15, 2018.

6.) The committee will provide auction flyers, and promotional information prior to the auction. Participants will be expected to distribute this information to potential buyers and politely invite them to attend the auction. These flyers will be available by June 1 and may be picked up at the 4-H Extension Office or at the AITC/SWCD office at 1111 E. Harris Ave. or available for download at www.bondswcd.org. The auction program and sale order will also be made available on the website the day of the auction. Auction results will also be posted online.

7.) The participant is responsible for the care, feeding, watering and well-being of his/her animal at all times, especially while the animal is on the fairgrounds.

Auction participants who mistreat or neglect their animals will be asked to remove the animals from the fairgrounds and will not be allowed to sell.

8.) Any animal posing physical danger or health risks to other animals or humans will be asked to be removed from the fairgrounds and will not be allowed to sell.

9.) Participants may only sell one animal or product.

10.) Auction participants must adhere to the Bond County 4-H deadlines regarding ownership & weigh-in. Contact the 4-H Office to verify current dates & deadlines.

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11.) The auction will always begin with steers. The rest of the species sell in a yearly rotation. The order for 2018 is steers, milk, goat wethers, sheep wethers, barrows, poultry and rabbits.

12.) The grand champion of the species will sell first. The rate of gain champion will sell second, then the reserve champion. In swine, if the class winner is not in the top three, that animal will sell in the third or fourth slot. The remaining animals/products will sell by drawing lots.

13.) Barrows, steers and sheep wethers will be sold on a per pound basis. Poultry, rabbits, dairy and goat wethers will be sold per unit.

14.) Conditions of Animals eligible for sale: a. Barrows: must have a minimum weight of 220 lbs. There will be no maximum weight to determine eligibility, but the maximum payment weight will be 280 lbs. b. Steers: must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. and will be sold at actual scale weight. c. Sheep Wethers: must weigh a minimum of 85 lbs. d. Rabbits: Pen of three must strive for uniformity in color, size and composition. Rabbits must be 10-12 weeks old at time of show and weigh 3.5-5.5 lbs. each. e. Poultry must be of market quality and can be a combination of: i. Pen of 3 Fryer chickens – cockerels or pullets weighing 4 lbs. or less each; Pen of 3 Roaster chickens – cockerels or pullets weighing 4-8 lbs. each; ii. A pair of turkeys, a pair of ducks, a pair of geese or a pair of guineas – hatched during 2018 & of the same sex f. Dairy: Exhibitors are allowed to sell certificates and baskets for the products produced by their species. g. Goat Wether: Meat goats only will be sold and they will be sold per unit.

Goats must have been born after October 1, 2017.

15.) Due to safety reasons, exhibitors leading or driving an animal through the sale ring cannot bring other commodities into the sale ring. Exhibitors need to concentrate on controlling their animal. It is permissible to give the buyer other commodities once your animal is through the ring.

16.) Participants with small species/products are allowed to bring commodities into the ring in order to enhance their product. The products must either be carried by the seller or presented on the table provided.

17.) If the participant wishes to retain show rights, this must be reported at weigh-in or immediately after the show. The participant must indicate a date that the 4-H member initials

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animal will be delivered to the buyer’s choice of destination. This enables the buyer to know when he will have possession of the animal.

Participants will clarify sale or no sale of the animal at the weigh-in. Commission will be assessed on all animals/products that go through the sale ring.

Following the auction, if an animal is to be substituted because of lameness, death, reserving show rights, or other circumstances, the auction committee must be notified and must be satisfied with the arrangements made between the buyer and seller. Should the substitution not be possible, the check is to be returned to the buyer.

Appropriate attire and personal appearance is required for participation in the auction.

After each lot sells, a photograph will be taken of the seller, buyer and animal/product for use in advertising and promotion of the auction. By agreeing to participate in the auction you are agreeing to the use of these photographs and your likeness in those promotional materials which may include but are not limited to the following media types: newspapers, flyers, internet, etc.

The auction participant is responsible for making arrangements with the buyer for the delivery of the animal/products.

The auction participant is responsible for delivering the animal to the destination of the buyer’s choosing. The animal must be delivered in good health. Poultry and rabbit buyers are responsible for making their own processing arrangements.

The animal must be eligible for slaughter the day of the auction. Veterinarian slips with withdrawal dates will be accepted.

A thank-you plaque will be provided for the auction participant to deliver to their buyer. With this plaque a delivery verification card will be provided. The buyer must sign this card verifying they received their plaque and the disposition of the animal/product met their approval.

The plaques will be available on Sept. 1 and can be picked up at the Bond County 4-H Extension Office.

Buyer satisfaction cards must be returned by November 1. In the event, the 4-H member has not returned their buyer card by Nov. 1, the 4-H member will not be eligible for the auction the following year.

The checks will be mailed to the auction participants upon return of the buyer satisfaction card. The checks will be made to the 4-H member and will be sent to the ADDRESS LISTED BELOW. Please deposit checks no later than 12/31/2018.

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By signing below you are submitting a request for enrollment in the 2018 Bond County Youth Livestock Auction, you agree you have reviewed these rules and agree to abide by the rules set forth above.

FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ENTIRITY, ALL PAGES RETURNED AND SIGNED ONLY BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN 4-H Member Name:

Club: ________________________________

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Mailing Address: City:

State:

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Species: Only one species can be sold. Mark ONLY your first choice of species. Alternative species can be substituted if your 4-H entry meets the necessary qualifications. Notify the office if a substitution is requested.

Species:

STEER

POULTRY

SHEEP WETHER

RABBIT

DAIRY

GOAT WETHER

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_________________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature ___ Date

BARROW

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General/Non-Livestock Projects Silent Auction For those members not enrolled in Livestock, not interested in selling Livestock or those taking a general project, Cats, Dogs or Horses; we will once again be holding a silent auction for those items the night of the auction just outside of the auction barn. Please contact the Extension Office for more information. If you plan to sell an item, please complete the information below and return to the Extension Office no later than June 15.

Name___________________________________________________________

Project__________________________________________________________

Item you plan to sell________________________________________________

*Please note that it is acceptable to change your mind on the item you wish to sell provided you let the Extension Office know two weeks prior to the auction so we can get your item on the flyer.

*If you are participating in the Livestock Auction, you are not allowed to also participate in the silent auction. You must choose one.

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Family Instructions to Enroll in Exhibits 1. Go to http://bond4-hfair.fairentry.com 2. You should see a screen similar to this

3. Click on Sign in with 4H Online 4. You should see a list of family members eligible to exhibit.

5. Click Edit next to the name of the individual. You will see the information about this individual. If any of the information is incorrect, log into 4-H Online and correct the information.

6. Click on Continue to Entries 7. You will see a list of entries this individual has currently signed up to exhibit. Click Add an Entry to add additional entries

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8. Select the appropriate Department. Then you will see a list of Divisions within that Department.

9. Select the desired Division. This will show a list of classes in the Division

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10. Select the Desired Class. Some classes may require additional information, such as Fashion Revue may require you to upload your narrative.

11. Click on Continue. You will then be prompted to confirm which club for this exhibit.

It will choose the club where you are enrolled in the project. Click Select this club and choose Continue.

12. Answer any questions that come up. Click Continue.

13. If you wish to add another Entry, choose either Add another Entry, or Add another Entry in this Division. Add another entry would allow you to choose another entry in any division. Add another entry in this division would allow you to add another entry in the same division, for example Visual Arts.

14. Click Continue to Payment after you are done. Follow any instructions regarding Payment. In Illinois, exhibits usually do not require a registration Fee, so the Invoice will be $0.

Choose to Submit your entries