Marion County 4-H Showbook 2017-2018 by Illinois Extension in Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties

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Marion County, IL 4-H

Cover designed by Rachel Neubauer, age 15 • Hoofbeats 4-H Club

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*All 4-H Shows will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds unless otherwise stated.

Tuesday, May 2, 2018

4-H Public Presentations Contest .......................... 6:00 p.m. *Contest at Kaskaskia College*

Thursday, June 28, 2018

4-H Cat and Dog Show .......................................... 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 30, 2018

4-H General Projects Show ................................... 9:00 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 p.m. Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. 4-H Cloverbud Show ............................................. 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 8, 2018

4-H Horse Show .................................................... 9:00 a.m. *Show at King City Saddle Club*

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Fairgrounds Clean-up............................................ 9:00 a.m.

Friday, July 27, 2018

4-H Livestock Meeting and Weigh-in ..................... 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

4-H Swine Show.................................................... 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show................................................... 10:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show .................................................... 10:30 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show ................................................... 5:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show ..................................................... 6:30 p.m. OR immediately following the 4-H Sheep Show

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Super Showmanship Contest ................................ 2:00 p.m. Farm Olympics ..................................................... 3:30 p.m. 4-H Tractor Driving Contest .................................. 3:30 p.m.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Kid’s Day at the Fair .............................. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 4-H Crops (and Vegetable Garden) Show............... 6:00 p.m. 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Show ................................... 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018

Youth Livestock Auction ....................................... 6:00 p.m.

TBD

4-H Carcass Show 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Exhibition Match 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Exhibition Match

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Illinois Extension Information ..............................................................................................1 Policies ................................................................................................................................2 Membership and County Policies ................................................................................. 2 Illinois State Fair Policies ............................................................................................... 5 County and State Awards.............................................................................................. 8 4-H General Projects Show ................................................................................................ 11 Division Listing ............................................................................................................ 12 Exhibit Classes ............................................................................................................. 13 4-H Livestock Shows .......................................................................................................... 65 General Rules .............................................................................................................. 66 2018 Livestock Health Requirements ......................................................................... 69 Youth Livestock Auction Guidelines............................................................................ 78 4-H Carcass Show ........................................................................................................ 80 4-H Swine Show .......................................................................................................... 82 4-H Dairy Show............................................................................................................ 88 4-H Beef Show ............................................................................................................. 91 4-H Sheep Show .......................................................................................................... 97 4-H Goat Show .......................................................................................................... 100 4-H Rabbit & Poultry Show .............................................................................................. 103 4-H Cat & Dog Show ........................................................................................................ 107 4-H Horse Show ............................................................................................................... 111 Parent Consent and Release Form............................................................................ 117 Illinois 4-H or FFA Certificate of Ownership.............................................................. 119 Illinois 4-H Horse Lease ............................................................................................. 121 4-H Shooting Sports Match .............................................................................................. 123 Appendices A1 – Fair Entry Instructions A2 – 4-H Assumption of Risk and Release From Liability A3 – Illinois 4-H Crops and Soils Record A4 – Illinois 4-H Livestock Record A5 – Marion County 4-H Award Application A6 – Marion County 4-H Experience Award Application A7 – Marion County Outstanding 4-H Member Award Application A8 – Photography/Video Model Release

To make the best better. “Learn by doing.” “I pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world.” The 4-H colors are green and white. Green is nature's most common color and represents youth, life and growth. White symbolizes purity and high ideals.

I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen. I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, plan, and reason. I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic, and true. I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful, and useful. I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, resist disease, and work efficiently. I believe in my country, my state, and my community, and in my responsibility for their development. In all these things, I believe, and am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment.

Jill Gebke, Unit 23 County Extension Director (Unit 23 - Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion & Washington Counties) Elizabeth Miller, Youth Development Educator (Unit 23) Laurie George, Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator (Unit 23) Pam Schallhorn, Community & Economic Development Educator (Unit 23) Kara Boozer, Program Coordinator (4-H & Youth) Chris Lueking, Program Coordinator (Ag and Natural Resources) Kelley Predium, Community Worker (SNAP-Ed) Krystal Pruden, Community Worker (SNAP-Ed) Alishia Winkler, Office Support Associate

Representing Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington Counties Members of the Extension Council contribute immeasurably to the effectiveness of Illinois Extension by helping develop and implement local county/unit programs and secure needed resources. Extension programs are an important part of the total educational effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Council member input helps ensure that a planned sequence of educational experiences addresses local issues or problems.

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A club year is September 1 through August 31.

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Any youth who is at least 8 years of age but has not yet turned 19 years of age on September 1 of the current 4-H year can be a member.

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A youth may enroll in a club or as an independent member with a mentor.

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Multi-county 4-H members: Members may enroll in more than one project or activity and can be members in more than one county. However, they CANNOT enroll in the same project or activity in more than one county. If a 4-H member participates in another county’s 4-H livestock auction (regardless of species), they WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the Marion County Youth Livestock Auction. Multi-county 4-H members may receive 4-H premiums from only ONE county.

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In order for a 4-H member to be eligible to exhibit a project at the county show, they must attend four (4) club meetings or Marion County 4-H events and be enrolled in that 4-H project. Members must complete their enrollment in 4-H Online and have a 4-H project selected before April 1 of the current 4-H year. No project additions or changes will be accepted after that date. Members who enroll after April 1 will not be eligible to show in the 2018 events. *NOTE: Some livestock projects require enrollment deadlines prior to April 1 – check the livestock section for specific species enrollment deadlines.)

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First-year members may enroll in more than one project. However, they should not enroll in more projects than they can complete. No more than three projects are recommended for first-year members.

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All Marion County 4-H shows will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem, Ill., unless otherwise stated.

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Conference judging is used for judging most exhibits. This is a one-on-one discussion between the 4-H member and the judge of that project area. The judge will ask the member questions about their project. For example, the judge may ask: o Why did you do it this way? o What did you like about what you made? o What changes would you make to your 4-H project? A member learns from the conference with the judge, as well as improves his/her communication skills every time they exhibit. The judge’s decision is final. 2

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Blue, red, or white ribbons will be awarded for each exhibit.

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Illinois State Fair General Project exhibition selections will be made during the Marion County 4-H General Projects Show.

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All eligible Marion County 4-H members who exhibit in Marion County 4-H Shows could receive up to a maximum of three premium monies for projects exhibited. 4-H members are allowed to receive one premium per class exhibited in premium-eligible projects. Premiums will be determined using the “X” factor calculation. The Illinois Department of Agriculture provides 4-H premium money. *NOTE: The Illinois 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 Illinois State Fair Junior Department Premium Book and the Marion County 4-H Show Book.

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No premium money will be paid on exhibits removed before judging is complete. All projects must be left on display until all judging is complete, winners have been announced in the project area, and exhibits are released by Extension Staff.

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Tax Implications for Prizes, Gifts or Awards: Program participants (including minors) may be required to provide their social security number or foreign national tax ID number prior to receiving a prize, gift or award, including 4-H Premiums, to ensure proper IRS reporting as required by law. This sensitive information is kept confidential and handled through security-protected software (PEAR). Participants will not be able to receive the prize, gift or award if social security or foreign national tax ID information is not provided. Contact the Extension office if you have questions.

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Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is REQUIRED for members planning to exhibit in the following project areas: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Dog, Cat, and Dairy. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the livestock project area and be eligible to exhibit their livestock project. The deadline to have the certification completed is June 1 of the current 4-H year. A copy of the completed certificate should be sent to the Marion County Extension Office. Failing to complete the certification by the deadline will result in members being removed from their project and not being allowed to enter OR exhibit at county 4-H Shows or Illinois State Fair. Once a 4-H member has completed this certification, it does not have to be repeated.

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Livestock exhibitors’ livestock records should be up-to-date as of the date of the 4-H Show. Livestock exhibitors should be prepared to have your livestock records and livestock health records reviewed anytime during the Marion County Fair.

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The 4-H clover is protected by trademark laws. Specific rules must be followed when using the 4-H Clover. Those rules and guidelines can be found at https://nifa.usda.gov/4-h-nameand-emblem.

Entries are due by the time and date listed with each project. Entries should be completed online at fairentry.com. Families should use their 4-H Online ID and passwords to log in. Instructions are included with this publication or on our website. Please call or stop by the office for assistance. Only one entry per class number is allowed, unless otherwise stated. Late entries are subject to approval. Illinois State Fair Junior Department General Project entries are made through the Marion County Extension Office. Illinois State Fair Junior Livestock exhibitors should follow directions found on the Illinois State Fair website. Extension Staff must sign Junior Department livestock entries. Entries for the Marion County Fair Junior, Open, and Exhibit Building Exhibits should be made through the Marion County Fair Office.

Marion County 4-H members and families should read and become aware of the following 4-H Member Code of Conduct: All youth who participate in Illinois 4-H Youth Development programs, which are planned, conducted, and supervised by Illinois Extension, are responsible for their own conduct. Youth participating in 4-H programs are expected to demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Specifically, 4-H youth are expected to abide by the following behavior guidelines. 

Be courteous and respect others.

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Obey all rules established by the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development program, and those of the local club/group, as well as, local and state laws.

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Treat all people fairly and animals humanely.

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Respect the property of others.

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Respect the authority of adult or youth volunteers, paid Extension staff, and others in leadership roles.

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Use appropriate language and wear acceptable clothing at 4-H activities and events.

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Show kindness to others and give assistance when needed.

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Be honest and honor commitments.

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Strive for personal best and keep trying to improve.

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Accept responsibility for personal choices.

The following conduct will NOT be allowed while participating in any 4-H event or activity and is subject to disciplinary action: 

Possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other controlled substances, including tobacco products*

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Theft or destruction of public or private property.

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Involvement in sexual misconduct or harassment.

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Unauthorized possession or use of weapons or dangerous material (including fireworks).

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Fighting or other acts of violence.

*Information about prescription drugs should be provided to the club leader or coordinator of the 4-H activity.

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Exhibitors must have been pre-selected at their county 4-H show to exhibit that project at the Illinois State Fair.

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Exhibitors must be currently enrolled as a 4-H member and have been at least 8 years old as of September 1, current 4-H year. Parents and leaders should make provisions for adequate care and supervision of exhibitors.

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Exhibitors must be enrolled in the project or have participated in the activity in which they are exhibiting during the current year. Due to the nature of the conference judging process, exhibitors must be present with the exhibit that they have made for judging on their assigned county exhibition day. Marion County’s exhibition day is Friday, August 10. Scheduling adjustments for religious reasons may be requested by contacting the Illinois State 4-H Office at illinois4H@illinois.edu by August 1, 2018.

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Exhibitors must be present for judging. No Skype or Face Time sessions will be allowed. If a 4-H member needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the General Project Show, please contact the Illinois State 4-H Office @ illinois4H@illinois.edu by August 1, 2018.

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All entries must be products of the current 4-H year. The same product or speech that is selected at the county level must be the one exhibited at the Illinois State Fair, adjusted to Illinois State Fair requirements. The exceptions include exhibits in the areas of Food & Nutrition (must be the same recipe), Crops (plant exhibits), Floriculture, and Vegetable Market Baskets/Plates. Modifications can be made to the original county exhibit to 1) meet Illinois State Fair class requirements, or 2) incorporate suggested improvements made by the county judge. Determination of exhibit eligibility rests solely with the University of Illinois Extension Assistant Dean and Director, 4-H and designated persons. 5

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Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is REQUIRED for exhibitors planning to exhibit in the following project areas: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Horse, Poultry, Rabbits, Dog, Cat, and Dairy. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the livestock project area and be eligible to exhibit their livestock project. The deadline to have the certification completed is June 1, current 4-H year. A copy of completed certificate should be sent to the Marion County Extension Office. Failing to complete the certification by June 1, current 4-H year, will result in members being removed from their project and not being allowed to enter OR exhibit at county 4-H Shows or Illinois State Fair.

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The Marion County Extension office will make all entries in this division for county 4-H members via 4-H Online by August 1, 2018.

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Each county is limited to a specified number of entries allowed in each project area.

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A 4-H member may enter only one individual exhibit and one group exhibit in the Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show. This also applies to exhibitors who are enrolled in projects in two different counties. If they are identified as a state fair delegate in more than one county, they will have to choose one individual and/or group project to exhibit. Exhibition at the Illinois State Fair from both counties is not allowed.

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Exhibits illustrating inappropriate subject matter and/or graphics are not acceptable. The Superintendents reserve the right to remove exhibits deemed inappropriate or dangerous for youth audiences. The content of any 4-H competitive presentation does not necessarily reflect the beliefs or views of the Illinois State Fair or the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program.

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Some exhibit areas may have size limitations. Read the descriptions carefully. Please choose a display size which is most appropriate for the exhibit you are bringing. Larger does not always mean better; use good judgment in creating your exhibit. Exhibitors may need to carry their project from the distant parking lots on the fairgrounds.

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INNOVATION CLASSES are open are open to any 4-H member who was as least 13 year of age by September 1, current 4-H year. Members choosing to exhibit in the Innovation class decide the best way to show off their project mastery and knowledge for the year in that project category. Some suggestions are provided for each category, but members may choose any method they want for demonstrating project learning as long as it does not fit any other class in that category. Only selected projects categories have an Innovation option.

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READY4LIFE CLASSES (Career & Entrepreneurship Exploration) are open to any 4-H member who was at least 11 by September 1, 2017. Members choosing to exhibit in the Ready 4 Life class may be enrolled in any level of the Project they are studying. Exhibits should show the connection between the project area and related career or business opportunities. Members may choose any method they want for demonstrating project learning. Counties are eligible to send one Ready 4 Life exhibit for each project category in addition to the total allowed for that division.

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The County Extension office will provide official exhibit tags for exhibits that were selected prior to the state fair. This entry tag should be completely filled out and securely attached to the exhibit. County exhibit tags and ribbons should be removed.

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All exhibitors from a county will exhibit the same day. Marion County’s exhibition day is Friday, August 10. A 4-H member may also show in the junior livestock show, but they must be present at the required time for their general project judging. If possible, attempts will be made to accommodate livestock exhibitors within the judging time span, but no premium will be awarded if the exhibitor misses their judging time.

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The General Project Exhibit will be held in the Orr Building of 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.

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All exhibitors will receive an Award of Excellence ribbon for participating. Approximately 25% of the exhibitors will be awarded Superior awards at the judges’ discretion. Judges take into account the display and information provided during the interview in determining Superior awards. Exhibitors who do not follow the exhibit class guidelines and requirements are ineligible to receive a Superior award. The judge’s decision that is posted on the official judge’s class list is final unless it has been determined that an exhibitor has not followed the guidelines or rules for that exhibit class.

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Premium checks will be awarded to those exhibitors who receive a Superior award or a Best in Action award. The amount of the individual premium is determined by total number of Superior awards given. Exhibits must remain on display until the posted release time or whenever judging is completed, whichever is later.

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Cloverbud & Member Recognition Junior Leader Award Individual Experience Award – Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels (application required – see back of Show Book for application form and details) Marion County 4-H Award – Awarded in Communications, Community Service, Leadership, Personal Growth, and Project Mastery (application required – see back of Show Book for application form and details) Outstanding Crop/Livestock Record Award (Crop and Livestock Record forms are included in back of Show Book) Outstanding Foods Award (Lavern Meador Memorial Award) Outstanding Family Life Award (Marion County HCE Award) Best of Show Award Outstanding First-Year Member Outstanding 4-H Member (application required – see back of Show Book for form and details)

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Marion County 4-H BINGO Card Best Treasurer Book Best Secretary Book Best Historian Book (Club Scrapbook) National 4-H Week Window/Poster Display Volunteer Service Award (Awarded by club to area business/individual) Outstanding 4-H Leader Award

Champion Selections for General Projects   

Junior (ages 8-10 as of September 1, 2017) Intermediate (ages 11-13 as of September 1, 2017) Senior (ages 14-18 as of September 1, 2017)

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Clothing and Textiles: Includes exhibits in STEAM and Shopping Communications: Includes exhibits in Communications, Creative Writing and Journalism Creative Arts: Includes exhibits in Photography, Theatre Arts, and Video Agriculture and Natural Resources: Includes exhibits in Animal Science, Entomology, Exploring Your Environment, Forestry, Geology, Natural Resources, Outdoor Adventures, Shooting Sports, Sportfishing, Veterinary Science, and Wildlife Food & Nutrition: Includes exhibits in Cooking, Food Science, and Food Preservation 8

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Home and Family: Includes exhibits in Consumer Education and Interior Design Personal Development: Includes exhibits in Exploratory, Leadership, College & Career Readiness, Citizenship, Service Learning, Intercultural, and Health & Fitness Plants and Soils: Includes exhibits in Floriculture and Plant & Soil Science STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics): Includes exhibits in Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer Science, Electricity, Geospatial, Robotics, Small Engines, Tractor, Technologies, Welding, and Woodworking Visual Arts: Includes exhibits in Visual Arts, Food Decorating, and Scrapbooking Best of Show Award: Three (3) exhibits from the General Projects show will be selected as the Best of Show by local community members. Winners will be announced at the General Projects Show, and prizes will be awarded at the Marion County Youth Livestock Auction.

Champion Selections for Shooting Sports  

Archery Match: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced (based on current skill level as determined by Certified Archery Instructor) Shotgun Match: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced (based on current skill level as determined by Certified Shotgun Instructor)

Champion and Showmanship Selections for Livestock See individual livestock species for champion and showmanship information.

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Illinois 4-H Award Individual Experience Award – Diamond and Emerald levels Vet Science Award State 4-H Key Award 4-H Premiere LCP Award

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Entry deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL (Unless otherwise noted under project category)

Artwork by Dominick Winkler, age 12 Marion County Pioneers 4-H Club

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Aerospace................................................. 13 Animal Science.......................................... 13 Bicycle ...................................................... 14 Citizenship ................................................ 15 Citizenship ..............................................15 Service Learning .....................................15 Clothing & Textiles .................................... 16 STEAM ....................................................16 Shopping .................................................19 College & Career Readiness ....................... 21 Communications ....................................... 21 Communications.....................................21 Creative Writing......................................22 Journalism ..............................................22 Communications: Public Presentations* ... 23 Computer Science ..................................... 24 Consumer Education ................................. 26 Entrepreneurship ...................................26 My Financial Future ................................26 Crops* ...................................................... 27 Soybeans.................................................27 Corn ........................................................27 Small Grains ............................................27 Hay & Pasture Production ......................27 Electricity.................................................. 28 Entomology .............................................. 29 Entomology: General .............................29 Beekeeping .............................................30 Exploratory ............................................... 32 Exploratory .............................................32 Collectibles .............................................32 Floriculture ............................................... 32 Food and Nutrition.................................... 34 4-H Cooking ............................................34 Food Science ...........................................34 Food Preservation ..................................35 Candy Making .........................................35 Forestry .................................................... 36

Geology .................................................... 37 Geospatial ................................................ 38 Health ...................................................... 39 Hobbies .................................................... 39 Intercultural ............................................. 40 Interior Design .......................................... 41 Leadership ................................................ 42 Natural Resources ..................................... 43 Natural Resources .................................. 43 Outdoor Adventures .............................. 44 Sportsfishing........................................... 44 Wildlife ................................................... 44 Exploring Your Environment .................. 44 Photography ............................................. 45 Plant and Soil Science................................ 47 Robotics ................................................... 47 Shooting Sports: Exhibit ........................... 49 Archery ................................................... 49 Shotgun .................................................. 49 Small Engines ............................................ 50 Sports ....................................................... 50 Technologies............................................. 51 3-D Printing & Design ............................. 51 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems ...... 52 Theatre Arts.............................................. 53 Tractor...................................................... 54 Tractor: Exhibit ...................................... 54 Tractor Driving Contest* ........................ 55 Vegetable Gardening*............................... 55 Veterinary Science .................................... 57 Video/Filmmaking .................................... 57 Visual Arts ................................................ 59 Food Decorating ..................................... 60 Visual Arts .............................................. 61 Scrapbooking .......................................... 62 Welding .................................................... 63 Woodworking ........................................... 64 *Show date and/or location differs from General Projects Show

Exhibit one model rocket assembled or made 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.

Class 50131 – Aerospace Display (Open to youth in Aerospace 2, 3 or 4)

Prepare a display related to the aerospace project which does not fit in the model rocketry class. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, 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.

Class 50133 – Aerospace Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 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.

(Open to members in Beef, Cats, Dairy, Dogs, Goats, Guinea Pigs, Horse, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Small Pets, and Swine)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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 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. 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.

Class 50137 – Animal Science Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Animal Science project)

Exhibitors will draw three (3) 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.

Class C0204 – Bicycle 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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 bicycle 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.

Class C0206 – Bicycle Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Bicycle project. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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. Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Class 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 for your community; OR 3) a Citizenship Challenge that you helped organize and lead (see the project book for details). Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Class 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. Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Class C0309 – Service Learning 1 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a binder portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor accomplished in the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project for multiple years, the binder portfolio should include the previous year’s work. Use of page protectors is recommended.

Class C0310 – Service Learning 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a binder portfolio to reflect what the exhibitor accomplished in the four steps of service learning. If exhibitor has been enrolled in project for multiple years (including Service Learning 1) the binder portfolio should include previous year’s work. Use of page protectors is recommended.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL All exhibits entered in the clothing and textiles area will be judged based on their construction and fit (if applicable). Exhibitors bringing garments should not wear their garments when they arrive for judging. The garment will be reviewed by the judges for construction first. Exhibitors will be asked to change into the garment as the second step of the judging process. If the garment was 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 during judging. 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 to the hanger. 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. Quilts can be hand OR machine quilted as long as ALL work is completed by the exhibitor.

CLOTHING: STEAM STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, Non-Clothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Class 50151a – Non-Sewn Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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 five (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, pages 118-120. Exhibit should include PHOTOS; NO actual PILLOWS.

Beginning Sewing Exhibits (Class 50151b & 50151c) – 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. Class 50151b – Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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 Class 50151c – Sewn Clothing Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  Simple top  Simple pants, shorts, or skirt – no zipper or button holes  Simple Dress – no zipper or button holes  Other – other wearable item using skills learned in project manual (apron, vest, etc.)

STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, Non-Clothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Class 50152a – Non-Sewn Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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 911, 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, 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 of your products. The exhibit may be a notebook, poster or small display.

Class 50152b – Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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. Class 50152c – Sewn Clothing Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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.

STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further Exhibit one of the following in either the Non-Sewn, Non-Clothing, or Clothing exhibit divisions: Class 50153a – Non-sewn Exhibits Exhibit one of the following:  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 and/or STEM Clothing 2. 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, 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. Class 50153b – Sewn Non-Clothing Exhibit Exhibit one of the following:  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.

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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.

Class 50153c – Sewn Clothing Exhibit Exhibit one of the following:  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.

CLOTHING: SHOPPING Exhibit one of the following options that align with the Shopping in Style level. 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.

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

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

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Exhibit should include garment you purchased along with a poster or report that summarizes care requirements not only for this garment but also for garments made of other natural and synthetic fibers; exhibit should also include a care cost analysis for garments of different fibers; OR Exhibit should include garment you purchased 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 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.

Class 50157 – Sewing & Textiles Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Sewing & Textiles project)

For exhibit requirements, please see the 2017-2018 Cloverbud Show Book at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/downloads/74244.pdf

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 50365 – Build Your Future Develop a Career 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 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. 

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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.

Class 50366 – College & Career Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in the College & Career project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Use of page protectors is recommended.

Class C0329 – Communications 1 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

For first 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 second and third years in project: Include everything from earlier years’ work and add section showcasing at least four additional activities per year.

Class C0330 – Communications 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Class C0331 – Communications 3 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Class C0333 – Creative Writing (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Choose from only one of the following categories. Submissions are due on Friday, June 15, 2018, to give the judge ample time to review the written pieces. Submissions may be uploaded on Fair Entry (fairentry.com) in .pdf, .doc, or .docx formats or typewritten on 8 ½ x 11 paper with the exhibitor’s name and mailed or dropped off at the Marion County Extension office. Submissions must be original and written for the 4-H project. Stories should be double-spaced. Poems may be single-spaced.     

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 with a maximum length of 2,000 words. Essay – A short nonfiction composition in which a theme is developed or an idea is expressed. Submit one essay with a maximum length of 500 words. Feature Story – A nonfiction human-interest story judged on interest to readers, writing style, readability, and thoroughness of coverage. Submit one story with a maximum length of 1,000 words.

Class C0332 – Journalism (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a binder portfolio showing the results of the appropriate year’s activities noted below:    

Year 1 – Accomplishments of a minimum of five (5), two-star activities from Part 1, answering all questions in the activities. Year 2 – Results of doing a minimum of five (5), two-star activities from Part 2, answering all the questions in the activities. Year 3 – Results of doing a minimum of five (5), two-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 two (2), two-star activities and three (3), three-star activities from Part 3. If the activities include making an audio or videotape, please contact the Extension Office at time of entry so that the proper equipment for viewing can be obtained.

Class C0334 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Communications Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Communications project. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Exhibition location: Lifelong Learning Center, Kaskaskia College, 27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL *Unit Contest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington counties will be participating.*

State Speaking Contest date: Saturday, June 9, 2018 State Speaking Contest location: Richland Community College, Decatur, IL *The state public speaking contest will not be part of the Illinois State Fair. Additional information will be available closer to the entry deadline.*

Enrollment in the Public Presentations project is required to exhibit in this section. No live animals are allowed in speeches. The only equipment provided (upon request) will be a podium, table, screen, LCD projector, and extension cord. No parent or supervising adults will be permitted in the staging area or to assist with equipment being used in the presentation. If the presentation will be a TEAM presentation (in approved classes only), notify the Marion County Extension office by the team members are in the exhibit description on the entry form. The content of any 4-H competitive presentation does not necessarily reflect the beliefs or views of the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program. All presentation topics should be appropriate for a family audience. Formal Speech (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration, but will be eligible for the state speaking contest.)

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. Illustrated Speech (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration, but will be eligible for the state speaking contest.)

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

Original Works (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration, but will be eligible for the state speaking contest.)

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 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. Oral Interpretation (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration, but will be eligible for the state speaking contest.)

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.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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.

Class 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 eight (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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 50161 – Website Design (Open to youth in Computer Science 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 not remain on display during the entire exhibit period.

Class 50162 – Open Source Computer Science (Open to youth enrolled in Computer Science 1-2, 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 programing 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 judged on the programming of the robot.

Class 50163 – 360° Technology (Open to youth enrolled in Computer Science 1, Computer Science 2, or Video)

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.

Class 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 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. 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.

Class 50164 – Computer Science Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Computer project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class C0360 – Entrepreneurship: Be the E! (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a binder portfolio or display that includes the results of at least two completed activities from each year exhibitor has been enrolled in the project. Completed activities from previous years should be included.

Class 50168 – My Financial Future 1: 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.  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.

Class 50169 – My Financial Future 2: 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.  First Year – Complete a minimum of two activities from Module 1: Earning Income and Career Planning and Module 2: Organizing Your Flow.  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.

Class 50167 – Consumer Ed Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Consumer Education project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Monday, July 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem, IL Class 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 available at the Marion County Extension office or online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/marion4h/4043.html.

Class 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. Sweet corn should be exhibited in Vegetable Gardening unless being raised under commercial contract by the exhibitor. Include the member’s crop records with the exhibit, such as the 4-H Crop Record available at the Marion County Extension office or online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/marion4h/4043.html.

Class 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 available at the Marion County Extension office or online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/marion4h/4043.html.

Class C0340 – Hay and Pasture Production (This project is not premium eligible and is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a sample of loose hay that represents the color, texture, and quality of the field.

Class 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 isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentation, 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 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.

Class 50175 – Crops Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Crops project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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 at http://www.energyedcouncil.org/4-H.html.

Class 50177 – Electricity 1 (May only be battery-powered projects using battery components and wiring.)

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 the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website. Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, and brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits in electricity. Members wishing to exhibit these types of projects should consider exhibiting in Junkdrawer Robotics 1 or 2.

Class 50178 – Electricity 2 (May only be battery-powered projects using battery components and wiring.)

Exhibit a circuit board demonstrating parallel and series switches, including a circuit diagram; 3-way or 4-way switch circuit using DC/batter; OR a basic electrical device (examples: rocket launcher, burglar alarm, etc). All projects must include a report explaining how the project was constructed and the principles demonstrated. Recommendations can be found on the website. Projects using paper clips, cardboard, thumbtacks, and brads are not eligible for state fair exhibits in electricity. Members wishing to exhibit these types of projects should consider exhibiting in Junkdrawer Robotics 1 or 2.

Class 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.

Class C0341 – Electricity 4 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit any electronic or solid state appliance. Exhibitor must be able to explain how the project was constructed, how it is to be used and how it works. When project is being constructed, general safety and workmanship should be considered.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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.

Class 50183 – Entomology 1 Exhibit 15 or more species representing four or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology 1 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 50186 – Entomology Display, Other (Open to youth enrolled 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 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.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Create an exhibit that shows the public what you learned in the beekeeping project this year. Note: No bee hives may be exhibited. (Honey moisture 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 plastic box). Honey exhibited (including chunk, cut comb, and sections) must be collected since the previous year fair.

Class 50188 – Beekeeping 1 Exhibit an educational display for one (1) of the following:  Flowers Used to Make Honey: Display pressed flowers from ten (10) 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

Class 50189 – 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 honeybees. Use your knowledge and creativity to display this information on a poster or in a notebook.

Class 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” in size) 4. Comb Honey: Three (3) sections (honey built by bees in frames of wood commonly called “sections” (boxes are usually 4 ½” x 4 ½” in size) 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.

Class 50191 – Entomology: Beekeeping Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Entomology project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class C0342 – Exploratory: Welcome to 4-H (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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

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Class C0343 – Collectibles (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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 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 the exhibitor. (NOTE: Exhibitors choosing lilies should include no more than 2/3 of foliage for the exhibit.)

Class 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 plans from your theme garden. Label your plants by name and explain how the plants were chosen to fit the theme.

Class 50194 – Floriculture C Exhibit one of the following options:  Create a terrarium or dish garden. Plants for either choice 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 and be able to explain the different plant, soil, and environmental needs and watering requirements of a closed system; 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.

Class 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.

Class 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 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 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.

Class 50198 – Floriculture Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Floriculture project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 50200 – 4-H Cooking 101 Using the recipes included in the project manual, prepare an exhibit of three (3) cereal marshmallow bars; OR ¼ of an 8” square or round coffeecake; OR three (3) cookies. 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.

Class 50201 – 4-H Cooking 201 Using the recipes included in the project manual (NO variations from the core recipes), prepare an exhibit of three (3) cheese muffins; OR three (3) scones; OR one (1) loaf (9” x 5”) of basic nut bread. 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. Bread, muffins, or scones should be displayed on a disposable plate placed in a zip-sealing plastic bag.

Class 50202 – 4-H Cooking 301 Using the recipes included in the project manual, prepare an exhibit of three (3) dinner rolls; OR one (1) loaf of yeast bread; OR one (1) tea ring; OR three (3) sweet rolls; OR one layer of a Rich White Cake or Rich Chocolate Cake, top side up (without frosting). 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 a 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.

Class 50203 – 4-H Cooking 401 Using the recipes included in the project manual, prepare an exhibit of ¼ of a 15” x 10” loaf of focaccia bread (do not include dipping oil); OR one (1) baked pie shell – traditional, oil, or whole wheat (no graham cracker); OR ¼ of a Golden Sponge Cake, top side up, without frosting; OR ½ loaf of French Bread. 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.

Class 50204 – Food Science (Open to members enrolled in Food Science 1, 2, 3 or 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 questions 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.

Class 50208 – Food Preservation Prepare an exhibit using ONE of the following food preservation methods: canning; freezing; drying; pickles/relishes; jams, jellies and preserves OR a combination of these (see Preservation Combination option below), excluding Freezing. No freezer jam exhibits will be allowed for Freezing; Jams, Jellies, and Preserves; or for the Preservation Combination options.      

Canning: The exhibit should include two different canned foods in appropriate jars for the products. Food may be fruit, vegetable, or 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 pint jars of different recipes of pickles and/or relishes. Jams, Jellies, and Preserves: Exhibit half-pint jars of two 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 one (1) jar of tomatoes (Canning) and one (1) half-pint of jelly (Jams, Jellies, and Preserves).

All preserved products should be prepared and processed according to the current USDA/Extension information. USDA information on 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 bath or pressure canner; for drying projects: Specify equipment used (food dehydrator, oven, etc.)) Examples:  Strawberry jam, boiling water bath. July 13, 2014.  Green beans, pressure canner. July 13, 2014.  Beef jerky, food dehydrator and oven. July 13, 2014. 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 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.

Class C0526 – Candy Making: Beginning (This project is not premium eligible and is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit five (5) pieces of uncooked candy; OR candy made with cereal; OR semi-cooked candy. Display exhibit on a disposable plate and place in a zip-sealing plastic bag. Please include a copy of the recipe used.

Class C0527 – Candy Making: Advanced (This project is not premium eligible and is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit five (5) pieces of crystalline; OR non-crystalline candy. Display exhibit on a disposable plate and place in a zip-sealing plastic bag. Please include a copy of the recipe used.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 50212 – Forests of Fun 1 Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the project book. 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.

Class 50213 – Forests of Fun 2 Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the project book. 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.

Class 50214 – Forests of Fun 3 Exhibit any product or display illustrating an activity from the project book. 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.

Class 50216 – Forestry Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Forestry project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the number of specimens being displayed for a specified class. Specimens are not limited to Illinois locations. All levels of Geology use the same project manual, Geology - Introduction to the Study of the Earth.

Class 50218 – Pebble Pups 1 Display 8 to 19 rocks and mineral specimens with three (3) minerals in the collection. Collection may include duplications that show variations. Label collection and note where found.

Class 50219 – Pebble Pups 2 Display at least 20, but no more than 29, rocks and mineral specimens with seven (7) minerals in the collection. Collection may include duplications that show variations. Label collection and note where found.

Class 50220 – Rock Hounds 1 Display at least 30, but no more than 40, rocks and mineral specimens with ten (10) minerals in the collection. Rocks should include at least three (3) igneous, two (2) metamorphic, and three (3) sedimentary groups. Label collection and note where found.

Class 50221 – Rock Hounds 2 Display no more than fifty (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; and minerals used in the lapidary arts.

Class 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 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. 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.

Class 50224 – Geology Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in the Geology project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Exhibitors may bring their own laptops for demonstration purposes. Note: Neither computers nor internet connections are provided for displays. Geospatial projects are not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.

Class C0607 – Exploring Spaces, Going Places: Level 1 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit one of the two options listed below:  Using the “Take Me on a Tour” activity, create a display and map showing four (4) to six (6) tour sites, geo-tools used to create the map, positional data from 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 (10) mapping tools. Explain how the mapping tools are used and why maps are important.

Class C0608 – Exploring Spaces, Going Places: Level 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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.

Class C0609 – Exploring Spaces, Going Places: Level 3 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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.

Class C0611 – Geospatial Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in the Geospatial project. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 50226 – Health 1 Select four (4) 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.

Class 50227 – Health 2 Select four (4) 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.

Class 50228 – Health 3 Select four (4) 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.

Class 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 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. 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.

Class 50231 – Health Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Health project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class C0615 – Hobbies and Collections (This project is not premium eligible and is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration. Members enrolled in the “Collectibles” project should see the Exploratory section.)

Exhibit photos of the hobby/collection or the actual items.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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 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. Include the project manual with completed sections that pertain to the exhibit information. Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Class 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. Due to space restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Class 50236 – Intercultural Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Intercultural project)

Class 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 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 the club members have 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- 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 restrictions, exhibits are limited to 2’ 6” wide and 15” deep.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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.

Class 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 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.

Class 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. 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.

Class 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, 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.

Class 50247 – Interior Design Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in the Interior Design project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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.  First Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Understand Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others; plus one of the exhibitor’s choices from the project 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 choices from the project manual.  Third Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups; plus one of the exhibitor’s choices from the project manual.

Class 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 the exhibitor’s choices from the project 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 choices from the project manual.  Third Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of the exhibitor’s choices from the project manual.

Class 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.  First Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Understanding Self; Communication; and Getting Along with Others, plus one of exhibitor’s choices from the project manual.  Second Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Getting Along with Others; Learning to Learn; and Making Decisions, plus one of the exhibitor’s choices from the project manual.  Third Year – One activity from each of the following sections: Making Decisions; Managing; and Working with Groups, plus one of exhibitor’s choices from the project manual.

Class 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. 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. 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.

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

Class 50254 – Leadership, Group (Open to clubs whose members are enrolled in What’s Leadership?)

Exhibit a display illustrating how your group has used the Teens as Teachers 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 is eligible for ribbons and premiums.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Electricity and water are NOT available for these displays. No live animals or reptiles are permitted in these exhibits.

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

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

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

Class 50259 – Outdoor Adventures (Open to members enrolled in Outdoor Adventures 1, 2 or 3)

Exhibit a display illustrating an activity completed from the project manual.

Class 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 identify the anatomy of a fish. For safety reasons, lures must be placed in a plastic case.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class C0709 – Wildlife Conservation (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit any product or display pertaining to Wildlife Conservation. Live animals are not permitted in this class.

Class C0710 – Exploring Your Environment 1 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Prepare a display or poster that illustrates an activity from the project manual. The display should demonstrate an understanding of natural and/or man-made 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.

Class C0711 – Exploring your Environment 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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 thought and ideas.

Class 50264 – Natural Resources/Sportfishing/Wildlife Innovation Class (Open to you 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 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. 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.

Class 50267 – Natural Resources Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Natural Resources project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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 is located in the back of this book or can be found 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. Photos exhibited in frames should be prepared for hanging.

Class 50268 – Photography 1 Exhibit one of the options listed below:  Exhibit 5 to 7 photos that tell a story. The story should 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 should be mounted on a poster. No photo editing is allowed in this class except cropping and red eye removal. OR  Exhibit one framed 8” x 10” or two framed 5” x 7” 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 project manual of the technique you are demonstrating.

Class 50269 – Photography 2 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” x 10” or two framed 5” x 7” 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.

Class 50270 – Photography 3 Exhibit one of the options listed below:  Exhibit one framed 8” x 10” 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” x 10” or two framed 5” x 7” 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.

Class 50271 – Photo Editing (Open to members enrolled in Photography 1, 2, or 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(s), taped to the back of the photo frame.

Class 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 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 have learned. 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.

Class 50274 – Photography Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Photography project)

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.

Class C0274 – Plants & Soils 2 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

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.

Class C0275 – Plants & Soils 3 (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Class C0277 – Plants & Soils Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Plants & Soils project. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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 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).

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 50287 – Junk Drawer Robotics 1 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.

Class 50288 – Junk Drawer Robotics 2 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.

Class 50289 – Junk Drawer Robotics 3 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.

Class 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 programed using a coding language that is publically 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.

Class 50292 – Robotics Innovation Class (Open to youth who were at least 13 years of age on 9/1/17 and are enrolled in a Robotics project.)

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.

Class 50293 – Robotics Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Robotics project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 4-H members enrolled in 4-H Shooting Sports may choose to exhibit a display in addition to, or instead of, participating in a Shooting Sports Match. Members must be a member of an approved 4-H Shooting Sports Club to exhibit. No live ammunition, actual firearms or parts of a firearm that could be reassembled should be included. Any manufactured part of a sporting arm may not be displayed. Human Silhouette targets will not be displayed. All exhibits should be posters suitable for display to the general public. Exhibits deemed to be inappropriate will not be displayed. See Shooting Sports section for information on Shooting Sports Match opportunities.

Class SSE01 – Shooting Sports: Archery (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a poster depicting safe archery handling, range safety, the parts of the bow, tracking the target, target sighting, or another topic you have learned through the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Class SSE02 – Shooting Sports: Shotgun (This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a poster depicting safe firearm handling, range safety, the parts of the shotgun, tracking the target, target sighting, or another topic you have learned through the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Class SSE03 – Shooting Sports Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Shooting Sports project. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Small Engine displays must be no larger than 4’ x 4’ display board. Exhibits must be portable. The size of exhibits larger than 3’ x 3’ should be noted on the entry form. No complete engines, lawn tractors, tillers, chainsaws, etc. are permitted for display. No electrical power is available for displays/exhibits.

Class 50294 – Small Engines (Open to members enrolled in Small Engines 1, 2, or 3)

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 functions(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.

Class 50297 – Small Engines Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Small Engines project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class C0813 – Sports (This project is not premium eligible and is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Exhibit a display explaining the needed equipment, rules to play the game, and any other interesting facts about this sport.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 3-D Printing & Design Choose one of the following classes based on your interest and skill level:

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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. 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.

Class 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.

Class 50280 – 3-D Printing & Design Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any 3-D project)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Systems (Drones) Choose one of the following classes based on your interest and skill level:

Class 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.

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. 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.

Class 50283 – UAV Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any UAV project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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 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. 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.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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.

Class 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 and identify an engine cooling system; regulations for batter and oil disposal; or another activity listed in the 4-H project manual.

Class 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.

Class 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 listed in the 4-H project manual.

Class 50310 – Tractor Innovation Class (Open to youth who are 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 to the member related to tractors or farm machinery. 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. 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.

Class 50312 – Tractor Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Tractor project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem, IL Class C0823 – Tractor Driving Contest (Open to Marion County 4-H members who were at least 8 years of age as of 9/1/17. This project is not eligible for Illinois State Fair consideration.)

Participants will be scored on their tractor driving techniques (frontward and backward, operator safety, and time). Participants under the age of 14 will be allowed to drive through the course as time allows. All members must be able to sit in the tractor seat and reach the foot pedals comfortably. Reckless driving from any participant will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the contest.

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Monday, July 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem, IL. 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 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.

Class 50314 – Vegetable Display (Open to youth in Vegetable Gardening A, B, C, and D.)

1. This class is allowed a 2’6” x 2’6” space for display. 2. Display must include 6 and not more than 12 different kinds of vegetables. There may not be more than two (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/Display List. 4. Exhibitors must provide the name and variety of all vegetables used (i.e. Cabbage – Golden Acre; Cucumber, slicing – Straight Eight; Tomatoes, slicing – Rocky Top; Snap Beans – Contender, etc.).

Class 50315 – Vegetable Plate (Open to youth in Vegetable Gardening A, B, C, and D.)

1. Exhibit must include two (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. (i.e.: Cannot exhibit red and white potatoes; or zucchini and straight-neck summer squash.)

Vegetable Plate/Display List When selecting vegetables for exhibition, keep in mind that the judge will evaluate them on the basis of cleanliness, uniformity, condition, quality, and trueness to variety. (Lists are provided by University of Illinois Extension Horticulturists. Items are listed according to the correct definition of vegetables. Asparagus (5 spears) Parsnips (5) Beans, Lima (12 pods Peas, (12 pods) Beets (5) Peppers, large fruited (bell/banana (5) Broccoli (1 head) Peppers, small fruited (chili/cherry) (12) Brussel Sprouts (12 sprouts) Popcorn (5) Cabbage (1 head) Potatoes (any variety) (5) Cauliflower (1 head) Pumpkin (1) Carrots (5) Rhubarb, trimmed stalks (3) Cucumber, pickling or slicing (5) Rutabaga (5) Eggplant (1) Salsify (5) Garlic (5) Squash, summer (any variety) (3) Kohlrabi (5) Sweet Corn, in husks (5) Lettuce (1 head or plant) Tomatoes, slicing (5) Muskmelon including cantaloupe (1) Tomatoes, small fruited (12) Okra (12) Turnip (5) Onions, large, dry (5) Watermelon (1) Onions, green or set (12) Squash, winter (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Hubbard, Turk’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)

Class 50316 – Vegetable Gardening Display (Open to youth in Vegetable Gardening A, B, C, and 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 have 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.

Class 50318 – Vegetable Gardening Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Vegetable Gardening project)

Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to the veterinary science project. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you have 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. Exhibits may include activities from Veterinary Science projects OR from any other Animal project area.

Class 50322 – Veterinary Science Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Veterinary Science project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL 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. To exhibit at the county show, exhibitors should bring their own laptop or electronic tablet to play the video. No internet access will be available for personal laptop usage, so the video should already be on the laptop/tablet.

IF SELECTED FOR STATE FAIR PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: 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. Photo/Model releases from individuals included in the exhibitor’s video are required unless the video is of a group in a public place where identification would not be an issue. The release is available at Marion County Extension or online at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw/marion4h/4043.html.

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

Class 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.

Class 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, as well as, and/or interviews with experts or constituents related to the topic of investigation.

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

Class 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 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 processes unique to 360° film making, as opposed to the development of the technologies behind them (as seen in Computer Science).

Class 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 theother exhibit options for this project. 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 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.

Class 50330 – Video/Filmmaking Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Video/Filmaking project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Exhibitors are encouraged to date the project when it is made. 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 pre-formed 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. If you see something on Pinterest that you like, use the concept and create something different using the concept; however, if it MUST NOT look exactly like something the judge can search for and find on Pinterest. The exhibit must combine parts of different patterns and/or ideas with the concepts of the member; however, changing the color or changing the size of the item or pattern used 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 can be hand OR machine quilted as long as ALL work is completed by the exhibitor. Members should refer to the Visual Arts Exhibit Fact Sheet for assistance in identifying correct Visual Arts Class placement.

Class 50332 – Visual Arts: Food Decorating, Beginning Exhibit one of the following:  Exhibit four (4) decorated cookies, using a minimum of four different techniques. Exhibit may use cookies OR cookie forms; OR  Exhibit four (4) decorated cupcakes, using a minimum of four different techniques. Exhibit may use cupcakes OR cupcake forms; OR  Exhibit a single layer decorated cake, using a minimum of four different techniques. Exhibit may use cake OR cake form.

Class 50333 – Visual Arts: Food Decorating, Intermediate Exhibit one of the following:  Exhibit four (4) decorated cookies, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cookies OR cookie forms; OR  Exhibit four (4) decorated cupcakes, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cupcakes OR cupcake forms; OR  Exhibit a single layer or two-layer cakes, using a minimum of five Level 2 techniques. Exhibit may use cake OR cake form.

Class 50334 – Visual Arts: Food Decorating, Advanced Exhibit a decorated, stacked, and/or tiered cake, using a minimum of four Level 3 techniques. Exhibitors may use cake or cake form.

Class 50335 – Visual Arts: Food Decorating, Master Write a one-page written description of your project, including your 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. Exhibitor may use cake or cake form.

Class 50336 – Visual Arts: 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 Illinois 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 and 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 Arts Visual Arts Member’s Manual gives basic directions for a mat, but purchased, pre-cut mats are acceptable.

Class 50337 – Visual Arts: 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 exhibit.

Class 50338 – Visual Arts: 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. Plastic exhibits with an artistic focus created using a 3-D printer 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 hand, it does not require protective covering nor does it need to be prepared to hang.

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

Class 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, weaving, hooking, and felting. Exhibitors may use a pattern and/or an idea generated from another source.

Class 50340 – Visual Arts: 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 exhibition. Stepping stones or wall hangings that include cement decorated with glass or plastic items are not suitable for this class.

Class 50341 – Visual Arts: 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 fit in this class. (Machine knitted items ARE NOT acceptable for this class.) Other possibilities include: needlepoint, counted crossstitch, 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.

Class 50342 – Visual Arts: 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 been partially or totally created through the use of laser cutting programs/devices should be entered in Computer-Generated Art.

Class 50343 – Visual Arts: 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.

Class 50344 – Visual Arts: 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.

Class 50345 – Visual Arts: Scrapbooking, Beginning Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” x 11” or 12” x 12”, 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 (4) embellishments and tell a story with pictures.

Class 50346 – Visual Arts: Scrapbooking, Intermediate Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” X 11” or 12” x 12”, 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 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. Intermediate level exhibitors must use a minimum of eight (8) embellishments and tell a story with pictures and journaling.

Class 50347 – Visual Arts: Scrapbooking, Advanced Exhibit one album or notebook, either 8 ½” x 11” or 12” x 12”, with a front and back cover. The album/notebook must have a minimum of four (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 twelve (12) embellishments and tell a compelling story with pictures, journaling, and other media.

Class 50348 – Visual Arts: 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 free-standing (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.

Class 50349 – Visual Arts: 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 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.

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

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 50353 – Welding This exhibit class is open to members who are in 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 wishing 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.

Class 50355 – Welding Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Welding project)

Entries close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, June 30, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, Salem, IL Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 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.

Class 50362 – Woodworking Ready4Life Challenge (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Woodworking project)

4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWS Entry deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem, IL

General Rules ........................................... 66 2018 Livestock Health Requirements ......... 69 Youth Livestock Auction Guidelines ........... 78 Carcass Show* .......................................... 80 Swine Show .............................................. 82 Dairy Show ............................................... 88

Beef Show ................................................ 91 Sheep Show .............................................. 97 Goat Show .............................................. 100 Rabbit & Poultry Show* .......................... 103 Cat & Dog Show* .................................... 107 Horse Show*........................................... 111

*Entry deadline, show date, and/or location differs from information listed above. Please check individual section for details.

Artwork by Rachel Neubauer, Hoofbeats, age 15 (Winner of Show Book Cover Contest)

GENERAL RULES 1. ALL livestock members must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements Section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Horse & Pony, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbit, Cat and Dog projects. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. All 4-H livestock records and health records must be evaluated during weigh-in on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. ***ALL LIVESTOCK HEALTH RECORDS MUST BE KEPT ON THE FAIRGROUNDS AT ALL TIMES. NO EXCEPTIONS. 5. Enrollment deadlines: a. Beef – January 15, current 4-H year b. Swine – April 1, current 4-H year c. Sheep – April 1, current 4-H year d. Goats – April 1, current 4-H year 6. Multi-County Members: 4-H members may enroll in more than one project or activity and can be members in more than one county. However, multi-county members CANNOT enroll in the same project or activity in more than one county. If you participate in another county’s 4-H Livestock Auction (regardless of species), you WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the Marion County Youth Livestock Auction. 7. 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows - no glue, no paint. Professional fitting and grooming on the day of the 4-H show is prohibited. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 8. All Market and Carcass animals must be ear-notched or tattooed by Extension Staff or other designated person approved by Extension staff. 9. 4-H Market steers, hogs, lambs, goats, and Carcass animals should be on the fairgrounds by 7 p.m. on Friday for weigh-in. All Market animals must remain on the fairgrounds until after the 4-H Livestock Show. Market animals designated for the Youth Livestock Auction should remain on the fairgrounds until the Youth Livestock Auction is complete. All breeding stock livestock (beef, sheep, swine, and goats) should be on the fairgrounds by 7 a.m. on the day of the 4-H show. 10. No exhibitor will be allowed to show more than one animal under one class number, except in Market classes where indicated. 11. Animals may be purebred or crossbred. Non-registered animals will be shown in the crossbred class.

12. Age requirement of animals: a. Market Steers – born on or after January 1 of the previous year; milk teeth must be in place. b. Market Hogs – farrowed on or after January 15 of the current year c. Market Lambs – lambed on or after January 1 of the current year. d. Market Wether Goats – born on or after October 1 of the previous year. 13. Exhibitors must own their animal(s). All animals must be the property of the exhibitor by: a. Steers – February 1 of the current year. b. Market Hogs – May 1 of the current year. c. Goats and Lambs – May 15 of the current year. 14. Goats, swine, cattle, sheep, dogs, and cats shall be subject to state health requirements. Livestock health records must be kept on the fairgrounds at all times. 15. Exhibitors must keep pens and walkways clean and dry at all times. Extra care should be taken to not use excessive amounts of water in pens. 4-H members WILL NOT receive their check from the Youth Livestock Auction until stalls and pens are cleaned. Awards will be presented for Clean Stalls in Beef, Sheep, Goat, and Swine species. Marion County Fair Livestock Superintendents reserve the right to dismiss you and your livestock project from the fairgrounds if pens/stalls are not kept clean. 16. The 4-H member must exhibit their own animal(s) in the show ring. In the event that a 4-H member cannot show their animal, permission must be granted from Extension Staff PRIOR to the show for another Marion County 4-H member to show the animal(s). 17. PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SHOW ARENA. Exhibitors, judges, designated show assistants, and Extension Staff are the only persons allowed in the show arena during judging. ALL OTHERS WILL BE EXCUSED. 18. NO TIE-UPS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE SHOW ARENA DURING JUDGING. All livestock must be outside the show arena during livestock shows unless entered in class being judged. 19. No premium money will be paid on livestock exhibits removed before the entire livestock show is over unless excused by Extension Staff. 20. Homegrown Class in Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Goat is for market animals that have been bred, born, and raised by the exhibiting Marion County 4-H member. 21. Beef Rate-of-Gain Contest: Participation is voluntary. Members must be registered in the “Rate of Gain” class in Fair Entry by the July 13 entry deadline. The top five (5) Rate-of-Gain steers will be called to the show ring during the 4-H Market Steer/Heifer Show. The Champion will be announced from the top five (5). No premium monies will be paid for this contest. 22. Showmanship classes are as follows: a. Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9-10 years of age as of date of 4-H Livestock Show) b. Intermediate Showmanship (11-13 years of age as of date of 4-H Livestock Show) c. Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of date of 4-H Livestock Show) A 4-H member must have exhibited in current year 4-H Livestock Show (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, or Swine) to be eligible to participate in specific Showmanship classes.

23. Marion County Super Showmanship Contest – Sunday, July 29, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Participants in the county Super Showmanship Contest will include Marion County 4-H members who won Senior Showmanship in Beef, Sheep, or Swine at the current year’s 4-H Livestock Show and who did not win the county Super Showmanship Contest in the previous year. There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion selected from each species. Both the Champion and Reserve Champion will move on to compete for Super Showman. All participants will exhibit Beef, Sheep, and Swine – similar to the State Master Showmanship Contest. Each participant will be responsible for attaining a hog, sheep, and beef animal and the necessary equipment. Participants will be ranked on their ability to show the animal, having the appropriate equipment, and appearance of the individual showman. Participants may also be asked questions pertaining to each of the species. There will be a top individual winner in each of the species and an overall winner. The participant with the highest ranking score will be declared the winner and will be given the opportunity to participate in the State Master Showmanship Contest at the Illinois State Fair on Friday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. Beginning with the 2008 County Super Showmanship Contest, contest winners are only eligible to participate every other year. 24. Champions and Grand Champions will be selected from first-place, A-rated animals. 25. Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected from the remaining first-place animals and the second-place animal in the class the champion or grand champion was selected from. 26. 4-H Livestock Records and Livestock Health Records WILL BE CHECKED on Friday evening during weigh-in from 5-8 p.m. Be prepared to present your Livestock Records and Livestock Health Records during this time. 27. Marion County 4-H members who wish to exhibit in the Marion County Fair Junior and Open Livestock Shows are encouraged to do so. Exhibitors must make an entry with the Marion County Fair. Entry forms for the Marion County Fair Junior and Open Livestock Shows are ONLY available from the Marion County Fair Association. You are responsible for following the rules and guidelines of the Marion County Fair Livestock Shows. Failure to do so may result in you losing your premium. 28. By request of the Marion County Fair Board and the Marion County Health Department, all food items should be kept 200 feet from the livestock barns. 29. Questions concerning 4-H Shows and 4-H events should be directed to Extension Staff PRIOR to the show/event. Questions concerning Marion County Fair Junior and Open Livestock Shows should be directed to the Marion County Fair Association.

YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION Auction Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Auction Time: 6:00 P.M. Auction Set-Up Time: 3:00 P.M. Exhibition location: Marion County Fairgrounds

AUCTION COMMITTEE

Lisa Babbs – Chair Mike Hammond Brad Hester Jason Timm Jonathan Timm - Youth Representative

Janessa Vandeveer – Recording Secretary Kirk Wilkins Stephen Robb Mason Robb – Youth Representative

1. To be eligible to sell in the current year Youth Livestock Auction, a member must have met the following standards the previous year: a. Attend four (4) club meetings and/or 4-H events during the current 4-H year. b. Give a talk or demonstration about his/her livestock project. c. Exhibit their market project at the county 4-H show. d. Complete the 4-H Livestock Record. The 4-H Livestock Record should be complete from the time of possession (but not later than February 1 for steers; May 1 for market hogs; and May 15 for market lambs and market wether goats) until the day of auction. 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. First-year livestock members may sell at the current year auction without meeting the preceding criteria in Item 1(d). They will be expected to adhere to the rule in subsequent years. 4. To sell in the current year Youth Livestock Auction, an animal must meet the minimum weight requirements as follows: a. Market Steers – 850 pounds and over b. Market Heifers – 800 pounds and over c. Market Lambs – 85 pounds and over d. Market Hogs – 200 pounds and over e. Market Goats – sold per head 5. ALL animals will remain the property of the 4-H member. The 4-H member will be responsible for removal of the livestock animal from the fairgrounds. The Youth Livestock Auction Committee will not be providing transportation to any livestock auction barn. 6. 4-H members should contact potential buyers for their Youth Livestock Project prior to the auction date. Please explain to your potential buyer the auction process (see #5 and #6). 7. 4-H members interested in donating an animal at the auction should inform the Auction Committee by Saturday night after showing has completed. Donor Animal must be approved by Auction Committee.

8. Bidders will be bidding on livestock at a price per head for advertising, above the market price. All livestock will remain the property of the 4-H member. If the buyer would like to take purchase of the animal, the buyer must contact and pay the 4-H member directly for the market value of the livestock project. 9. A 4-H member may sell only ONE animal, which must be shown during the 4-H Livestock Shows. Multi-county 4-H members: If you participate in another county’s Youth Livestock Auction (regardless of species), you WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the Youth Livestock Auction. 10. Exhibitors are responsible for advising the Auction Committee which market animal will be included in the Youth Livestock Auction. You must come to the announcers stand immediately after Showmanship classes are completed to draw for your order in the auction. Failure to do so could result in your animal being listed last in your species. 11. Exhibitors in Poultry and Rabbits will have the option of selling one Poultry Market Pen or one Rabbit Market Pen at the Youth Livestock Auction. Market wether goats will be sold per head. 12. A 4-H member must present his/her own animal in the ring during the Youth Livestock Auction unless permission is granted by the Auction Committee prior to the auction. 13. Parents and other family members are NOT permitted in the ring during the Youth Livestock Auction. Exhibitors, auctioneers, auction assistants, and Youth Auction Committee are the only persons allowed in the ring during the Youth Livestock Auction. ALL OTHERS WILL BE EXCUSED. 14. Order of sale will be: a. Grand Champion. b. Reserve Grand Champion. c. Breed Champions and weight class. d. Breed Reserve Champions and weight class. e. Senior and Junior Showmanship winners. f. All other animals – drawing order will be at the conclusion of the individual species show. 15. The order of species sold at the auction will rotate each year. Small animals (poultry, rabbits, goats) will sell first in that order, with the large animal species (beef, sheep, and swine) on a rotation schedule year to year. (2018 rotation: Swine, Beef, Sheep). 16. No auction animals will be loaded until the entire auction is completed. 17. Parents are not allowed to take bids during the auction if their child is selling an animal. 18. All checks will be mailed to the 4-H member after buyer has paid. The first batch of auction checks will be mailed out on the first Monday after the auction. Any remaining checks will be mailed as buyers’ payments are received. Also, pens/stalls must be clean prior to the issuance of any checks. Please deposit and cash your check immediately upon receipt, as they are only good for 60 days. 19. Youth Auction Committee will determine auctioneers, bid takers and auction clerks. 20. A full-page “Thank You” ad will be purchased following the auction to thank all the buyers that purchased an animal at the 4-H Livestock Auction. To pay for this ad, a deduction will be taken from each exhibitor’s 4-H Livestock Auction check, calculated on the bid price, even on reserved livestock projects, as follows: Beef – 2%; Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbits, and Goats – 3%. 21. Individual thank you notes or special recognition from 4-H exhibitors to auction buyers is strongly encouraged.

4-H CARCASS SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: TBD Exhibition Location: Farina Locker Service, Farina, IL 1. Exhibitors in the Carcass Show must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present livestock records and health records during weigh-in on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. 5. The Carcass Show has a limit of 10 market beef, 10 market lambs and 10 market hogs. If there are more than 10 entries in each species, the first 10 placings in the on-hoof show will be slaughtered. 6. All Carcass animals should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7 p.m. on Friday for weigh-in. Weighin and tattoo verification will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018. Carcass animals will be shown on-hoof the day of the 4-H Livestock Show. 7. Extension Staff will make arrangements for delivery of animals to processing plant. 8. Champion recognition goes to the first-place entries in each category of Beef, Sheep, and Swine. 9. Carcass animals must follow the same guidelines as the Market animals in their same species. Animals shown in the Carcass class are NOT permitted to show in any other class. 10. Carcass animals must meet the following weight requirements: a. Beef – Steers: 850 pounds and over; Heifers: 800 pounds and over b. Swine – 230 pounds and over c. Sheep – 85 pounds and over 11. The 4-H member is responsible for his/her animal’s carcass. The processing charges are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Arrangements should be made with the processor BEFORE the onhoof show. 12. Public evaluation will be held at the processing plant. 4-H participants are encouraged to attend for explanation of evaluation. Date and time will be announced in the Marion County 4-H Newsletter.

BEEF CARCASS Class A0187 – Carcass Market Steer and/or Market Heifer (Shown on-hoof)

Animals shown in the Beef Carcass class are not eligible to show in any other class and are not eligible for Champion Market Steer and/or Market Heifer.

LAMB CARCASS Class A1125 – Lamb Carcass (Shown on-hoof)

Animals shown in the Lamb Carcass class are not eligible to show in any other class and are not eligible for Champion Market Lamb.

SWINE CARCASS Class A1421 – Swine Carcass (Shown on-hoof)

Animals shown in the Swine Carcass class are NOT eligible to show in any other class and are NOT eligible for Champion Market Barrow or Gilt.

4-H SWINE SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL 1. All swine exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Exhibitors should be prepared to present livestock records and health records during weigh-in on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. 4. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 5. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 6. Homegrown Class is for Marion County 4-H members who exhibit a market swine that they have bred, born, and raised. 7. All market hogs should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7:00 p.m. on Friday for weigh-in. (Exception: Extreme weather conditions prohibit moving them during daylight hours.) 8. Weigh-in, along with paint branding, will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. on Friday before the 4-H Swine Show. Extreme weather conditions may alter this schedule.

BREEDING STOCK 1. Females exhibited during the breeding stock show MAY NOT be exhibited during the market class show. 2. Late winter gilts – farrowed between January 1, current year and January 31, current year. 3. Senior gilts – farrowed on or after February 1, current year.

Berkshire Class A1401 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1402 – Senior Gilt Champion Berkshire Gilt Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt

Chester White Class A1403 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1404 – Senior Gilt Champion Chester White Gilt Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt

Duroc Class A1405 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1406– Senior Gilt Champion Duroc Gilt Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt

Hampshire Class A1407 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1408 – Senior Gilt Champion Hampshire Gilt Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt

Landrace Class A1409 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1410 – Senior Gilt Champion Landrace Gilt Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt

Poland China Class A1411 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1412 – Senior Gilt Champion Poland China Gilt Reserve Champion Poland China Gilt

Spots Class A1413 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1414– Senior Gilt Champion Spot Gilt Reserve Champion Spot Gilt

Yorkshire Class A1415 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1416 – Senior Gilt Champion Yorkshire Gilt Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt

All Other Breeds Class A1417 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1418 – Senior Gilt Champion All Other Breeds Gilt Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Gilt

Crossbred Class A1419 – Late Winter Gilt Class A1420 – Senior Gilt Champion Crossbred Gilt Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt

Grand Champion Swine Female Reserve Grand Champion Swine Female

MARKET GILT AND BARROW 1. Market animals must have the appropriate ear tattoo or ear notch. 2. Animals must be farrowed on or after January 15, current year. 3. Weight classes will be determined after weigh-in is complete. 4. All market hogs should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7:00 p.m. on the evening before the 4-H Swine Show for weigh-in. (Exception: Extreme weather conditions prohibit moving them during daylight hours.) 5. Weigh-in, along with paint branding, will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. on Friday before the 4-H Swine Show. Extreme weather conditions may alter this schedule. 6. Homegrown Class is for Marion County 4-H members who exhibit a market hog that they have bred, born, and raised. 7. An exhibitor may show up to three (3) market animals. If more than one animal belonging to an individual exhibitor is designated for a particular weight class, another Marion County 4-H member must show the additional entry(ies) in that class. 8. Market hogs designated for the Youth Livestock Auction weighing more than 280 lbs. will sell for 280 lbs. 9. First- and second-place animals will be considered Class Champion and Reserve Class Champion.

Market Barrow The weight breakdown for these classes will be determined by the Livestock Committee following final weigh-in on Friday evening. Classes will be posted by 7:30 a.m. on day of show.

Class A1422 – Berkshire Market Barrow

Champion Berkshire Market Barrow Reserve Champion Berkshire Market Barrow

Class A1423 – Chester White Market Barrow

Champion Chester White Market Barrow Reserve Champion Chester White Market Barrow

Class A1424 – Duroc Market Barrow

Champion Duroc Market Barrow Reserve Champion Duroc Market Barrow

Class A1425 – Hampshire Market Barrow

Champion Hampshire Market Barrow Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Barrow

Class A1426 – Landrace Market Barrow

Champion Landrace Market Barrow Reserve Champion Landrace Market Barrow

Class A1427 – Poland China Market Barrow

Champion Poland China Market Barrow Reserve Champion Poland China Market Barrow

Class A1428 – Spots Market Barrow

Champion Spots Market Barrow Reserve Champion Spots Market Barrow

Class A1429 – Yorkshire Market Barrow

Champion Yorkshire Market Barrow Reserve Champion Yorkshire Market Barrow

Class A1430 – All Other Breeds Market Barrow Champion All Other Breeds Market Barrow Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Market Barrow

Class A1431 – Crossbred Market Barrow

Grand Champion Crossbred Market Barrow Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Barrow

Grand Champion Market Barrow Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow

Market Gilt The weight breakdown for these classes will be determined by the Livestock Committee following final weigh-in on Friday evening. Classes will be posted by 7:30 a.m. on day of show.

Class A1432 – Berkshire Market Gilt

Champion Berkshire Market Gilt Reserve Champion Berkshire Market Gilt

Class A1433 – Chester White Market Gilt

Champion Chester White Market Gilt Reserve Champion Chester White Market Gilt

Class A1434 – Duroc Market Gilt

Champion Duroc Market Gilt Reserve Champion Duroc Market Gilt

Class A1435 – Hampshire Market Gilt

Champion Hampshire Market Gilt Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Gilt

Class A1436 – Landrace Market Gilt

Champion Landrace Market Gilt Reserve Champion Landrace Market Gilt

Class A1437 – Poland China Market Gilt Champion Poland China Market Gilt Reserve Poland China Market Gilt

Class A1438 – Spots Market Gilt

Champion Spots Market Gilt Reserve Champion Spots Market Gilt

Class A1439 – Yorkshire Market Gilt Champion Yorkshire Market Gilt Reserve Champion Market Gilt

Class A1440 – All Other Breeds Market Gilt

Champion All Other Breeds Market Gilt Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Market Gilt

Class A1441 – Crossbred Market Gilt

Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt

Grand Champion Market Gilt Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilt Class A1442 – Homegrown Market Hog (Barrows and Gilts; must have been bred, born, and raised by exhibitor.)

Champion Homegrown Market Hog Reserve Champion Homegrown Market Hog

SHOWMANSHIP A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Swine Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of 4-H show date) Champion and Reserve Champion will be named in Senior Showmanship. Champion and Reserve will move on to Super Showmanship. An alternate will be selected and used if a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species. If a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species, they must represent the species they place Champion in. If the 4-H member wins Champion in more than one species they must choose which species to represent. Extension staff will approach an alternate if they are eligible to compete. • Intermediate Showmanship (ages 11 to 13 as of 4-H show date) • Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9 to 10 as of 4-H show date)

4-H DAIRY SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL 1. Dairy exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2016 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present 4-H livestock records and health records prior to the 4-H Dairy Show. 5. All Dairy animals (excluding Dairy Steers) should be on the fairgrounds by 11 a.m. on day of 4-H show. Dairy Steers should follow guidelines for Market Beef Animals. 6. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. Professional fitting and grooming on day of 4-H show is prohibited. All animals must be care for, groomed, and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 7. The following age classifications will be used: a. Winter heifer calf – born on or after December 1, 2017 b. Fall heifer calf – born between September 1 and November 30, 2017 c. Summer yearling heifer – born between June 1 and August 31, 2017 d. Spring yearling heifer – born between March 1 and May 31, 2017 e. Winter yearling heifer – born after December 1, 2016, and last day of February 2017 f. Fall yearling heifer – born between September 1 and November 30, 2016 g. 2-year old cow – born between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016 h. Cow – born before September 1, 2015 8. Dairy 4-H project animals must be the property of (or in the care of – for grade animals) the exhibitor and a part of his/her project in accordance with following dates: a. Calves and Yearlings – January 1, 2018 b. Cows – January 1, 2018

Ayrshire Class A0301 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0302 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0303 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0304 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion Ayrshire Female Reserve Champion Ayrshire Female

Class A0305 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0306 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0307 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0308 – Cow

Brown Swiss Class A0309 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0310 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0311 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0312 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion Brown Swiss Female Reserve Champion Brown Swiss Female

Class A0313 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0314 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0315 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0316 – Cow

Guernsey Class A0317 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0318 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0319 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0320 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion Guernsey Female Reserve Champion Guernsey Female

Class A0321 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0322 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0323 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0324 – Cow

Holstein Class A0325 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0326 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0327 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0328 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion Holstein Female Reserve Champion Holstein Female

Class A0329 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0330 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0331 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0332 – Cow

Jersey Class A0333 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0334 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0335 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0336 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion Jersey Female Reserve Champion Jersey Female

Class A0337 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0338 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0339 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0340 – Cow

All Other Breeds Class A0341 – Winter Heifer Calf Class A0342 – Fall Heifer Calf Class A0343 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0344 – Spring Yearling Heifer Champion All Other Breeds Female Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Female

Class A0345 – Winter Yearling Heifer Class A0346 – Fall Yearling Heifer Class A0347 – 2-Year Old Cow Class A0348 – Cow

Grand Champion Dairy Female Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Female

SHOWMANSHIP A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Dairy Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of show date) • Intermediate Showmanship (ages 11 to 13 as of show date) • Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9 to 10 as of 4-H show date)

“A real champion isn’t made in the ring. They’re made in a barn by a clever showman, who had the vision to create it and worked hard to condition for it.”

4-H BEEF SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL

PRODUCTION ANIMALS (Breeding Stock) 1. All beef exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present 4-H livestock records and health records during weigh-in on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. 5. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 6. All Market animals should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7 p.m. on Friday for weigh-in. Weigh-in and tattoo verification will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018. 7. The following classifications will be used: a. Junior Heifer Calf – born on or after January 1, current year b. Senior Heifer Calf – born between September 1 and December 31, previous year c. Summer Yearling Heifer – born between May 1 and August 31, previous year d. Junior Yearling Heifer – born between January 1 and April 30, previous year e. Senior Yearling Heifer – born between September 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016 f. Cow – any female that has calved g. Bull Calves – under 6 months and 6-12 months (Must be calved and raised by the exhibitor.)

Angus Class A0146 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0147 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0148 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0149 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0150 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0151 – Cow Champion Angus Female Reserve Champion Angus Female

Class A0152 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0153 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Angus Bull Reserve Champion Angus Bull

Charolais Class A0154 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0155 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0156 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0157 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0158 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0159 – Cow Champion Charolais Female Reserve Champion Charolais Female

Class A0160 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0161 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Charolais Bull Reserve Champion Charolais Bull

Hereford Class A0138 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0139 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0140 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0141 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0142 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0143 – Cow Champion Hereford Female Reserve Champion Hereford Female

Class A0144 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0145 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Hereford Bull Reserve Champion Hereford Bull

Shorthorn Class A0130 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0131 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0132 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0133 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0134 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0135 – Cow Champion Shorthorn Female Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female

Class A0136 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0137 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Shorthorn Bull Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull

Simmental Class A0162 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0163 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0164 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0165 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0166 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0167 – Cow Champion Simmental Female Reserve Champion Simmental Female

Class A0168 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0169 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Simmental Bull Reserve Champion Simmental Bull

All Other Breeds Class A0170 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0171 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0172 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0173 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0174 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0175 – Cow Champion All Other Breeds Female Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Female

Class A0176 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0177 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion All Other Breeds Bull Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Bull

Crossbred Class A0178 – Junior Heifer Calf Class A0179 – Senior Heifer Calf Class A0180 – Summer Yearling Heifer Class A0181 – Junior Yearling Heifer Class A0182 – Senior Yearling Heifer Class A0183 – Cow Champion Crossbred Female Reserve Champion Crossbred Female

Class A0184 – Bull Calf, under 6 months Class A0185 – Bull Calf, 6-12 months Champion Crossbred Bull Reserve Champion Crossbred Bull

Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Feeder Calf Class A0186 – Feeder Calf (born on or after January 1, current year) Depending on the judge’s preference, there may be a 15-minute break at this time.

MARKET STEERS AND MARKET HEIFERS 1. ALL market steers and heifers must be born on or after January 1, previous year. 2. All market steers and heifers must be ready for market. 3. All market steers and heifers must have the appropriate ear tattoo. 4. All market heifers must be open. 5. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 6. An exhibitor may show up to three (3) market animals. If more than one animal belonging to an individual exhibitor is designated for a particular weight class, another Marion County 4-H member must show the additional entry(ies) in that class. 7. Homegrown Class is for Marion County 4-H members who exhibit a market animal that has been bred, born, and raised by the 4-H member. 8. Beef Rate-of-Gain Contest: Participation is voluntary. Members must be registered in the “Rate of Gain” class in Fair Entry by the July 13 entry deadline. The top five (5) Rate-of-Gain steers will be called to the show ring. The Champion will be announced from the top five (5). No premium monies will be paid for this contest.

Market Heifers The weight breakdown for these classes will be determined by the Livestock Committee following final weigh-in on Friday evening. Classes will be posted by 7:30 a.m. on day of show.

Class A0188 – Angus Market Heifer Champion Angus Market Heifer Reserve Champion Angus Market Heifer

Class A0189 – Charolais Market Heifer Champion Charolais Market Heifer Reserve Champion Charolais Market Heifer

Class A0190 – Hereford Market Heifer Champion Hereford Market Heifer Reserve Champion Hereford Market Heifer

Class A0191 – Shorthorn Market Heifer Champion Shorthorn Market Heifer Reserve Champion Shorthorn Market Heifer

Class A0192 – Simmental Market Heifer Champion Simmental Market Heifer Reserve Champion Simmental Market Heifer

Class A0193 – All Other Breeds Market Heifer Champion All Other Breeds Market Heifer Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Market Heifer 94

Class A0194 – Crossbred Market Heifer Champion Crossbred Market Heifer Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Heifer

Grand Champion Market Heifer Grand Reserve Champion Market Heifer

Market Steers Class A0195 – Angus Market Steer Champion Angus Steer Reserve Champion Angus Steer

Class A0196 – Charolais Market Steer Champion Charolais Steer Reserve Champion Charolais Steer

Class A0197 – Dairy Market Steer Champion Dairy Steer Reserve Champion Dairy Steer

Class A0198 – Hereford Market Steer Champion Hereford Steer Reserve Champion Hereford Steer

Class A0199 – Shorthorn Market Steer Champion Shorthorn Steer Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer

Class A0200 – Simmental Market Steer Champion Simmental Steer Reserve Champion Simmental Steer

Class A0201 – All Other Breeds Market Steer Champion All Other Breeds Steer Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Steer

Class A0202 – Crossbred Market Steer Champion Crossbred Steer Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer

Grand Champion Steer Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Class A0203 – Homegrown Market Steer and Heifer (Must have been bred, born, and raised by exhibitor.) Champion Homegrown Steer and Heifer Reserve Champion Homegrown Steer and Heifer

Class A0204 – Beef Rate-of-Gain The top five (5) Rate-of-Gain steers will be called to the show ring. The Champion Rate-of-Gain steer will be announced from the top five (5). No premium monies will be paid for this contest. Champion Rate-of-Gain Reserve Champion Rate-of-Gain

SHOWMANSHIP A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Beef Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of 4-H show date) Champion and Reserve Champion will be named in Senior Showmanship. Champion and Reserve will move on to Super Showmanship. An alternate will be selected and used if a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species. If a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species, they must represent the species they place Champion in. If the 4-H member wins Champion in more than one species they must choose which species to represent. Extension staff will approach an alternate if they are eligible to compete. • Intermediate Showmanship (ages 11 to 13 as of 4-H show date) • Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9 to 10 as of 4-H show date)

“Great showmen bring it each and every time they walk in the ring. Every calf, every class, every show is building your reputation of excellence in showmanship.”

4-H SHEEP SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL

PRODUCTION ANIMALS (Breeding Stock) 1. All sheep exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present 4-H livestock records and health records during weigh-in on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. 5. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 6. The following classifications will be used: a. Ram Lambs – born on or after September 1, previous year (must have been born and raised by the 4-H member). b. Ewe Lambs – born on or after January 1, current year. c. Fall Ewe Lambs – born between September 1 and December 31, previous year. d. Yearling Ewe – born before September 1, previous year.

Dorset Class A1101 – Ram Lamb Class A1102 – Ewe Lamb Class A1103 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1104 – Yearling Ewe Champion Dorset Ewe Reserve Champion Dorset Ewe

Hampshire Class A1105 – Ram Lamb Class A1106 – Ewe Lamb Class A1107 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1108 – Yearling Ewe Champion Hampshire Ewe Reserve Champion Hampshire Ewe

Montadale Class A1109 – Ram Lamb Class A1110 – Ewe Lamb Class A1111 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1112 – Yearling Ewe Champion Montadale Ewe Reserve Champion Montadale Ewe

Southdown Class A1113 – Ram Lamb Class A1114 – Ewe lamb Class A1115 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1116 – Yearling Ewe Champion Southdown Ewe Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe

Suffolk Class A1117 – Ram Lamb Class A1118 – Ewe Lamb Class A1119 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1120 – Yearling Ewe Champion Suffolk Ewe Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe

All Other Breeds Class A1121 – Ram Lamb Class A1122 – Ewe Lamb Class A1123 – Fall Ewe Lamb Class A1124 – Yearling Ewe Champion All Other Breeds Reserve Champion All Other Breeds

Grand Champion Ewe Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Grand Champion Ram Reserve Grand Champion Ram

MARKET LAMBS 1. Animals must be ready for slaughter. 2. Animals may be wethers or ewes. 3. Weigh-in and paint branding will be conducted from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018. 4. All market lambs should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, for weigh-in. 5. Weight classes will be determined after weigh-in is complete. 6. An exhibitor may show up to three (3) market animals. If more than one animal belonging to an individual exhibitor is designated for a particular weight class, another Marion County 4-H member must show the additional entry(ies) in that class. 7. Homegrown Class is for Marion County 4-H members who exhibit a market lamb that they have bred, born, and raised.

Class A1126 – Market Lamb

The weight breakdown for these classes will be determined by the Livestock Committee following final weigh-in on Friday evening. Classes will be posted by 7:30 a.m. on day of show. Grand Champion Market Lamb Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb

Class A1127 – Homegrown Market Lamb (must have been bred, born, and raised by exhibitor.) Champion Homegrown Market Lamb Reserve Champion Homegrown Market Lamb

SHOWMANSHIP A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Sheep Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of 4-H show date) Champion and Reserve Champion will be named in Senior Showmanship. Champion and Reserve will move on to Super Showmanship. An alternate will be selected and used if a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species. If a 4-H member wins Senior Showmanship in multiple species, they must represent the species they place Champion in. If the 4-H member wins Champion in more than one species they must choose which species to represent. Extension staff will approach an alternate if they are eligible to compete. • Intermediate Showmanship (ages 11 to 13 as of show date) • Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9 to 10 as of 4-H show date)

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4-H GOAT SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL 1. All goat exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 3. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 4. Weigh-in and paint branding on market goats will be conducted on Friday, July 27, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. 5. All market goats should arrive at the fairgrounds prior to 7:00 p.m. on Friday for weigh-in. 6. Exhibitors should be prepared to present 4-H livestock records and health records during weigh-in. 7. Weight classes will be determined after weigh-in is complete. 8. NO GLUE, NO PAINT – 4-H Livestock Shows are “NO-FIT” shows. All animals must be cared for, groomed and fitted by the 4-H member. Family members may assist less-experienced exhibitors. Professional fitting and grooming at the 4-H show will not be permitted. Exhibitors found in violation of this rule will be subject to disqualification by Extension Staff. 9. The following classifications will be used: a. Kid – under 5 months (female) b. Kid – over 5 months, but under 1 year (female) c. Yearling female – over 1 year, but under 2 years (not in milk) d. Doe – 2 years old and over e. Young Buck- under 3 months but not over 6 months 10. Ownership deadlines: a. Kids and Yearlings, not in milk, must be owned by exhibitor by June 1, of the current 4-H year. b. Milking Does must be owned by exhibitor by January 1, of the current 4-H year. c. Meat Goats: Wethers must be born on or after October 1 of current 4-H year and owned by the exhibitor by May 15, of current 4-H year.

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11. Homegrown Class is for Marion County 4-H members who exhibit a market goat that they have bred, born, and raised. 12. An exhibitor may show up to three (3) market animals. If more than one animal belonging to an individual exhibitor is designated for a particular weight class, another Marion County 4-H member must show the additional entry(ies) in that class. 13. Market wethers shown in the Marion County 4-H Goat Show may be sold in the Marion County Youth Livestock Auction. They will be sold on a per head basis.

DAIRY GOATS Class A0501 – Kid, under 5 months (female) Class A0502 – Kid, over 5 months and under 1 year (female) Class A0503 – Yearling, not in milk (female) Class A0504 – Doe (2 years old and over) Champion Dairy Goat Reserve Champion Dairy Goat

PYGMY GOATS Class A0505 – Kid, under 5 months (female) Class A0506 – Kid, over 5 months and under 1 year (female) Class A0507 – Yearling, not in milk (female) Class A0508 – Doe (2 years old and over) Champion Pygmy Goat Reserve Champion Pygmy Goat

MEAT GOATS Class A0509 – Kid, under 5 months (female) Class A0510 – Kid, over 5 months and under 1 year (female) Class A0511 – Yearling, not in milk (female) Class A0512 – Doe (2 years old and over) Champion Meat Goat Reserve Champion Meat Goat

Grand Champion Female Goat Reserve Grand Champion Female Goat

YOUNG BUCKS Class A0555 – Young Buck, under 3 months Class A0556 – Young Buck, over 3 months and under 6 months

Grand Champion Young Buck Reserve Grand Champion Young Buck

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MARKET WETHERS Class A0513 – Market Wether Goat (born on or after October 1 of current 4-H year) The weight breakdown for this class will be determined by the Livestock Committee following final weigh-in on Friday evening. Classes will be posted by 7:30 a.m. on day of show. Grand Champion Market Wether Reserve Grand Champion Market Wether

Class A0514 – Homegrown Market Wether (must have been bred, born, and raised by exhibitor) Champion Homegrown Market Wether Reserve Champion Homegrown Market Wether

SHOWMANSHIP A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Goat Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (ages 14 and older as of show date) • Intermediate Showmanship (ages 11 to 13 as of show date) • Junior Showmanship (age 8 as of September 1, current 4-H year; or 9 to 10 as of 4-H show date)

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4-H RABBIT & POULTRY SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018 Exhibition date: Monday, July 30, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL

RABBITS 1. Exhibitors must own all rabbits by June 1, current year. 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present 4-H livestock records prior to the 4-H Rabbit Show. 5. An exhibitor may show no more than two (2) entries per class except market pen, in which case, the exhibitor may show only one (1) entry. 6. A meat pen consists of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed, less than 10 weeks of age, and must weigh at least 3 pounds, but not over 5 pounds each. 7. The rabbits in the market pen may be shown in individual rabbit classes. 8. Fur type rabbits may be, but are not limited to Satins, Lops and Angoras. 9. Meat type rabbits may be, but are not limited to Californians, Palominos, and New Zealands.

Bucks Class A1001 – Fur type, under 6 months Class A1002 – Fur type, 6 months and over Class A1003 – Meat type, under 6 months Class A1004 – Meat type, 6 months and over

Does Class A1005 – Fur type, under 6 months Class A1006 – Fur type, 6 months and over Class A1007 – Meat type, under 6 months Class A1008 – Meat type, 6 months and over

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Meat Pen Class A1009 – Market Pen

A meat pen consists of three (3) rabbits, all the same breed, less than 10 weeks of age, and must weigh at least 3 pounds, but not over 5 pounds each.

Grand Champion Market Pen Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen Grand Champion Rabbit Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit

Showmanship A 4-H member must have exhibited in the current year Marion County 4-H Rabbit Show to participate. • Senior Showmanship (enrolled in Rabbit project for 5 or more years) • Junior Showmanship (enrolled in Rabbit project for 1-4 years)

POULTRY 1. All poultry exhibitors must abide by the Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements. (See 2018 Illinois Exhibition Health Requirements section.) 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. MANDATORY LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR MEETING: Friday, July 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Show Arena at the Marion County Fairgrounds. ALL livestock exhibitors AND one parent must attend this meeting. 4. Exhibitors should be prepared to present livestock records and health records prior to the 4-H Show. 5. A Wild Game permit is required for game birds (pheasant, quail, etc.), which can be obtained from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 6. Exhibitors must own all poultry by June 1, current year. 7. Exhibitors may show no more than two (2) entries per class. 8. A broiler-fryer market pen consists of three (3) cockerels or three (3) pullets of the same breed, each weighing between 3 and 4 pounds inclusive. 9. A roaster market pen consists of three (3) cockerels or three (3) pullets of the same breed, each weighing over 4 pounds. 10. A pullet or cockerel is a bird that was hatched on or after January 1, current year. 11. A hen or cock is a bird that was hatched before January 1, current year. 12. All eggs must be raised by exhibitor. Store bought eggs are NOT allowed and will be disqualified.

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Bantams

Class A0901 – Pullet Class A0902 – Cockerel Class A0903 – Hen Class A0904 – Cock

Standards

Class A0905 – Pullet Class A0906 – Cockerel Class A0907 – Hen Class A0908 – Cock

Breeding Trio

Class A0909 – One Cockerel, Two Pullets (Hatched on or after January 1, current year. Must be purebred.) Class A0910 – One Cock, Two Hens (Hatched before January 1, current year. Must be purebred.)

Egg Production Trio

Class A0911 – Three Pullets or Three Hens (May be purebred or crossbred.) Class A0912 – One Dozen Eggs

Grand Champion Poultry Reserve Grand Champion Poultry

Domestic Birds

Class A0913 – Turkey, one bird Class A0914 – Pheasants, one pair Class A0915 – Quail, four birds Class A0916 – Pigeons, one pair Class A0917 – Other Birds, one bird

Grand Champion Domestic Bird Reserve Champion Domestic Bird

Market Pens

Class A0918 – Broiler-Fryer Market Pen

A broiler-fryer market pen consists of three cockerels or three pullets of the same breed, each weighing between 3 and 4 pounds inclusive.

Class A0919 – Roaster Market Pen

A roaster market pen consists of three cockerels or three pullets of the same breed, each weighing over 4 pounds.

Grand Champion Market Pen Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen

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4-H CAT & DOG SHOW

Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Exhibition Location: Marion County Fairgrounds Show Arena, Salem, IL

CAT 1. ALL cats must have proof of rabies shots within 30 days of show and will be verified by the judge prior to exhibition. 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. Exhibitor must own ALL entries since May 15, current year. 4. Cats must have be on a leash at all times.

Class A0401 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Short hair breed (exhibited on leash) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Coat Eyes Ears Body Gums Leg structure Temperament

Grand Champion Short Hair Cat Reserve Champion Short Hair Cat Class A0402 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Long hair breed (exhibited on leash) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Coat Eyes Ears Body Gums Leg structure Temperament

Grand Champion Long Hair Cat Reserve Champion Long Hair Cat

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DOG 1. ALL dogs must have proof of rabies shot within 30 days of show and will be verified by the judge prior to exhibition. 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. Exhibitor must own ALL entries since May 15, current year. 4. Dogs will be judged on cleanliness, general health, grooming and ability. 5. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times. 6. Dogs must sit to be examined by judge. 7. Score sheet is available upon request for class listed, so exhibitors can study class requirements.

Dog Care Class A0403 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dog Care 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Coat Weight Eyes Mouth Ears Feet

Grand Champion Dog Care Reserve Champion Dog Care

Dog Obedience 1. ALL dogs must have proof of rabies shot presented to the judge prior to exhibition. 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. Exhibitors will be judged on handling skill, knowledge of breed standards of their dog, dog show terminology, vaccines, and elementary dog anatomy. The judge may question exhibitors in one or all of these areas. 4. Dogs will be judged on cleanliness, general health, grooming and ability.

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5. Score sheets are available upon request for classes listed, so exhibitors can study required exercises. 6. Exhibitors must be 10 years of age or older as of September 1, previous year and meet a minimum score requirement to be eligible for exhibition at Illinois State Fair Dog Show. Judge may choose one exhibitor who meets the criteria during Marion County 4-H Dog Show to be a representative at the state contest.

Class A0204 – Beginner I & II 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Heel (on leash) Figure 8 (on leash) Sit for examination (on leash) Sit Stay (on leash) Recall (on leash)

Class A0205 – Graduate Beginner 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Heel (on leash) Figure 8 (on leash) Stand for Examination (off leash) Recall (off leash) Long sit (off leash – one minute) Long Down (off leash – three minutes)

Class A0206 – Novice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Heel (on leash) AND Figure 8 Stand for Examination (off leash) Heel (off leash) Recall (off leash) Long Sit (off leash – one minute) Long Down (off leash – three minutes)

Class A0207 – Advanced Novice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Heel (on leash) Stand for examination (off leash) Heel AND Figure 8 (off leash) Drop on recall Long sit (handler out of sight – three minutes) Long down (handler out of sight – five minutes)

Class A0208 – Pre-Utility 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Signal exercise Scent discrimination Directed retrieve Moving stand AND examination Go out Direct jumping

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Class A0209 – Utility 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Signal exercise Scent discrimination Directed retrieve Moving stand AND examination Directed jumping

Class A0209 – Pre-Open 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Heel AND Figure 8 (off leash) Drop on recall Retrieve on flat Retrieve over high jump Broad jump

Class A0210 – Open 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Heel free AND Figure 8 Drop on recall Retrieve on flat Retrieve over high jump Broad jump Long sit (handler out of sight – three minutes) Long down (handler out of sight – five minutes)

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4-H HORSE SHOW Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on May 15, 2018 Exhibition date: Sunday, July 8, 2018 Exhibition Location: King City Saddle Club, Mt. Vernon, IL Please remember that it is a privilege to be able to use the facilities at our horse show location, and we should treat their property with respect and consideration. Cleaning up behind our events is of utmost importance. UNRULY ANIMALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SHOW. ANY DISPUTE WILL BE SETTLED BY THE ANIMAL SCIENCE COMMITTEE AND EXTENSION STAFF. THEIR DECISION IS FINAL. To ensure that the show runs in a timely fashion, please plan to have your animals near the arena gates one class prior to your own class. We also encourage arrival to the show at least 30 minutes prior to show start time.

REGULATIONS 1. All horse exhibitors must abide by the 2018 Exhibition Livestock Health Requirements included on page 74. A certified veterinarian and/or a member from the U.S. Department of Agriculture may be on the grounds to ask for your paperworkâ&#x20AC;Ś please be sure to have this complete and ready. Illinois Equine: 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. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or horse fair that is posted or media promoted. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine. 2. Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (QAEC) is required prior to June 1 of current year. Members must complete the certification in order to remain enrolled in the project area and be eligible to exhibit their project. Members must print the completion certificate and send a copy to the Marion County Extension Office. Members who complete the online course and meet the requirements will have their name recorded in our database. Once a member has completed the certification, they will not have to repeat the course. The QAEC website is http://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec. 3. Horses and Ponies must be owned or leased by the 4-H member and must be part of the members project. By May 1 of the exhibit year, exhibitors must place on file with the Extension Office, copies of ownership and/or lease papers for all animals that the member may plan to exhibit at the Marion County 4-H Horse Show and the State Junior Horse Show. In addition to the ownership/lease papers, two (2) clear photos (one of each side) of each animal must also be placed on file to show proof of the specific exhibit animal. This is mandatory for all horses and ponies, grade and registered animals. Copies of ownership and lease papers are included in this section of the Marion County 4-H Show Book.

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a. If an animal is registered and belongs to the 4-H member, a photocopy of the official breed registration papers is adequate to prove ownership and should be submitted to the Extension Office by the May 1 deadline. b. If an animal is not registered with the official breed association, and belongs to the 4-H member, the member must complete the Illinois 4-H Certificate of Ownership and submit it to the Extension Office by the May 1 deadline. c. If the animal is not owned by the 4-H member, a lease for the animal must be completed and signed by the member, parents (if a minor) and the owner of the animal. d. We strongly encourage members, if they own or lease more than one horse, to file paperwork on ALL potential exhibit horses by the May 1 deadline. If a horse is injured or dies, it may be replaced ONLY by a horse whose paperwork is already on file by the May 1 deadline. e. A Horse or pony may only be owned or leased to, and exhibited by one (1) 4-H member. f.

Local Extension Office is not responsible for printing pictures. All submitted photos must be firmly attached to the Ownership/Lease form when submitting by the May 1 deadline. Extension Staff are not responsible for distinguishing correct photo to attach to correct Ownership/Lease form.

4. Proper attire is required. For all halter, trail riding and western pleasure events, exhibitors must wear a cowboy hat (only allowed for classes on the ground) or protective headgear (when riding), western style long pants, long sleeve western shirt and western boots. English class requirements are English saddle, riding helmet, and leg protection (tall boots, chaps, half chaps, or Jodhpur straps). No cut-off t-shirts are allowed at any time. 5. All 4-H members are required to wear a properly fitted ASTM or SEI standard F1163 (or above) certified equestrian helmet whenever mounted or driving at all 4-H horse and pony events, shows, activities, or practices. Original tags must be present in all approved helmets. The 4-H member is responsible to see that this specified headgear is properly fitted with the approved harness fastened in place whenever mounted. Helmet policies apply to all county, area, and state 4-H horse and pony events, shows, and activities. Protective helmets are recommended for all riders and drivers at all times. It is recommended that all adults working with 4-H members model the desired youth behavior by also wearing protective helmets whenever mounted or driving. 6. Exhibitors should read, and become familiar with, “Guidelines for Junior Horse Shows.” Copies can be downloaded from the website: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/downloads/56870.pdf. Copies can also be obtained from the Extension Office upon request. Though not a member of the USA Equestrian or the American Quarter Horse Association, we will still use the mentioned organization’s rule books as guidelines for the show when applicable. The decisions of the Animal Science Committee, Extension Staff, and judges regarding any and all matters at the show are final. 7. Gaited horses will not be allowed to exhibit in stock type classes, and stock type horses will not be allowed to exhibit in gaited classes. Disqualification will result in wrong entry. All horses/ponies may be shown in speed classes and novelty classes. 8. The judge, Animal Science Committee and/or Extension staff may dismiss any animal or exhibitor that is deemed unsafe or dangerous (inside or outside the arena).

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9. Parents and other family members are not permitted in the show arena. Exhibitors, judges, designated show assistants, and Extension staff are the only persons allowed in the show arena during judging. ALL OTHERS WILL BE EXCUSED. If an extreme emergency arises and you feel that special arrangements need to be made, please contact Extension staff prior to the show. 10. Enrollment in the Horse project will enable 4-H members to qualify showing projects in any or all classes. A 4-H member may exhibit more than one project in a project area; however, they may only submit one entry per sub-category. (Example: A 4-H member may exhibit in the Pony Halter class and the Trail Ride Class, but they cannot enter two animals in the Pony Halter class.) 11. A member may only show in one age division and, likewise, will only be allowed to enter in one level division when applicable (advanced, intermediate, OR beginner but NOT more than one of these levels). 12. Ponies will be measured at 56” and under. Please arrive in plenty of time to allow for measuring prior to show start time. 13. The age of the animal shall be computed on the basis of a calendar year, starting January 1 of the year foaled. 14. NO STALLIONS are eligible to show except during the calendar year foaled. 15. If there are not five (5) entries in any one (1) class the show committee reserves the right to combine the class with another age group.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION All completed projects meeting show requirements will receive a Blue, Red or White rating. Projects are evaluated independently, not compared: Blue meets requirements, Red needs improvement, White needs much improvement. In the horse division, Broken Patterns or failure to follow judges commands will meet a red rating. Belt Buckles will be given for the following: • Senior Showmanship at Halter • Junior Showmanship at Halter Monogrammed 4-H Tumblers will be given to the following: • Grand Champion Pony/Horse Halter • Reserve Champion Pony/Horse Halter • Grand Participation Champion from the Western Pleasure and Gaited Division (according to point system described below) • Reserve Participation Champion from the Western Pleasure and Gaited Division (according to point system described below) • Grand Participation Champion from the Gymkhana Division (according to point system described below) • Reserve Participation Champion from the Gymkhana Division (according to point system described below) • Grand Participation Champion from the English Division (according to point system described below) • Reserve Participation Champion from the English Division (according to point system described below)

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In addition, an overall participation and reserve participation champion will be awarded. As exhibitors show throughout the day, they will gain participation points just for entering and completing a class. At the conclusion of each class, in addition to receiving their blue, red, or white ribbon, members will be ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on. These rankings will also be noted and a specified number of points will be assigned to each placing. This system has, in the past, served to recognize members who are participating without having to place 1st in the top of their classes. Screen Printed Chairs will be given to the following: • Grand participation champion • Reserve participation champion

4-H HORSE SHOW CLASSES • •

Senior Division: 14 years and older as of September 1, current 4-H year Junior Division: 13 years and younger as of September 1, current 4-H year

Class order for the show day will follow the order of classes as listed below. To ensure that the show runs in a timely fashion, please plan to have your animals near the arena gates one class prior to your own class. If you have any tack changes, please inform us ahead of time.

Showmanship at Halter 1. Showmanship animals must have been shown in at least one other class that day by that same exhibitor. 2. Exhibitor is judged on ability to fit, groom, and show an animal at halter. The animal is merely a prop to show the ability of the exhibitor. Patterns will be posted the day of the show. Senior Showmanship at Halter Junior Showmanship at Halter Class A0601 – Pony Halter (56 inches and under) Class A0602 – Weanling/Yearling Halter (Horse 1 year and under) Class A0603 – Horse Halter – Geldings (Horse 2 years and older and over 56 inches) Class A0604 – Horse Halter – Mares (Horse 2 years and older and over 56 inches) Class A0605 – Gaited Horse Halter (Horse 2 years and older and over 56 inches)

Western Pleasure and Gaited Riding Classes (use of helmets required)

Class A0606 – Walk Trot – Pony Class A0607 – Senior Walk Trot – Horse Class A0608 – Junior Walk Trot – Horse Class A0609 – Western Pleasure – Pony (walk, trot, canter) Class A0610 – Senior Western Pleasure – Horse (walk, trot, canter) Class A0611 – Junior Western Pleasure – Horse (walk, trot, canter) Class A0612 – Gaited Country Pleasure (walk and favorite gait)

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Gymkhana Classes (use of helmets required) Class A0613 – Pony Barrels Class A0614 – Senior Barrels Class A0615 – Junior Barrels Class A0616 – Pony Poles Class A0617 – Senior Poles Class A0618 – Junior Poles Class A0619 – Catalog Race

(Exhibitors ride to far end of arena, dismount, identify and tear out catalog page # requested by judge, close catalog, re-mount, ride from arena, and have page # verified.)

Class A0620 – Egg and Spoon

(Exhibitors carry a raw egg in a spoon and are eliminated when egg falls from spoon. NO thumbs or fingers on egg, please.)

English Classes (use of helmets required) Class A0621 – Senior Hunt Seat Equitation (under saddle) Class A0622 – Junior Hunt Seat Equitation (under saddle) Class A0623 – Senior English Hunter Pleasure Class A0624 – Junior English Hunter Pleasure Class A0625 – Advanced Hunt Seat Equitation (over fences 18”-24” simple course of eight (8) fences) Class A0626 – Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation (over fences 18”-24” simple course of eight (8) fences) Class A0627 – Beginner/Novice Hunt Seat Equitation (over fences 18”-24” simple course of eight (8) fences) Class A0628 – Advanced Hunter (over fences 2’ simple course of fences) Class A0629 – Intermediate Hunter (over fences 2’ simple course of fences) Class A0630 – Beginner/Novice Hunter (over fences 2’ simple course of fences) Class A0631 – Senior Versatility Jumping (Timed Event and Penalties) Class A0632 – Junior Versatility Jumping (Timed Event and Penalties)

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Parent Consent and Release Form

Equine Events Unit 23 4-H Program The Illinois Equine Liability Act requires sponsors to provide the following warning to participants:

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

As the parent/guardian of ______________________________, I am aware that activities involving horses, ponies and other equines are associated with the following risks including but not limited to: i. the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to the participant or to persons on or around them. ii. the predictability of an equineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, other animals, or other things. iii. certain hazards of surface or subsurface conditions. iv. collisions with other equine or objects. v. the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to self or others. In addition, this event has the risks of classes involving jumping over obstacles and fences: racing against time obstacles; multiple horses in classes and in/around the grounds where the show is taking place. I understand that the Unit 23 4-H Extension Staff have taken the following steps to make the 4-H Horse Show safe for participants, the public, and their property; examined obstacles for safety, encouraged parents to provide adequate supervision of exhibitors; printed recommendations in the county 4-H Showbooks and posted additional information at the show site; provided volunteer staff who are familiar and comfortable around equine; hired a judge with equine experience and knowledge, dismissal of unruly or out-of-control horses, offering classes deemed appropriate for exhibitors, and provided special insurance for hunting and racing classes through the University of Illinois Office of Risk Management. I understand and agree to follow the posted equine rules. __________________________________ (Signature of 4-H Participant) I understand the risks associated with this event, and I give permission for __________________________________ to participate during the 2018 show, scheduled on July 8th. __________________________________ (Signature of Parent or Guardian) ______________________ (Date) 117

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Entries close: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 Exhibition date and location: TBD 1. 4-H members enrolled in 4-H Shooting Sports (Archery, Shotgun) may choose to exhibit a display in addition to, or instead of, participating in the Shooting Sports match. See the General Projects section under Shooting Sports for more information. 2. 4-H members must currently be enrolled in a 4-H Shooting Sports project under a Marion County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and participate in group meetings and activities under a certified instructor to be eligible for exhibit or match opportunities. 3. 4-H members may participate in either a club’s final or year-ending shooting event or a county-wide shooting match. Exhibitors will be awarded their placing/rating based on performance. 4. Exhibitors are ONLY ALLOWED to enter in the discipline(s) they are enrolled in. 5. NOTE: Shooting Sports match exhibitors will be divided into the following skill categories by their certified instructor prior to the start of the event: a. Beginner b. Intermediate c. Advanced

Class SSM04 – Archery Match Champion Archery Match Beginner Champion Archery Match Intermediate Champion Archery Match Advanced

Class SSM05 – Shotgun Match Champion Shotgun Match Beginner Champion Shotgun Match Intermediate Champion Shotgun Match Advanced

Family Instructions to Enroll in Exhibits 1. Go to the 2018 Marion County Fair website. You should see a screen similar to this:

2. Click on Sign in with 4H Online If you have not created any entries for a family member for the current fair season: 3. If you get the prompt, choose to register as an Individual

4. You should see a list of family members eligible to exhibit. If you do not see your eligible 4-H members, please call 618-548-1446. Do NOT create a new exhibitor.

5. Click on the individual. You will see the information about this individual. 6. 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.

7. Click on Continue to Entries

If you have previously created entries, you will see an option like this. 8. Choose to Begin work on a new invoice.

9. Select the desired individual and choose Create Entry

From this point on will be the same whether first time or returning to add additional entries 10. Answer any Questions that may be set up at the Fair Level, then click Continue.

11. Select the appropriate Department (4-H Show). Then you will see a list of Divisions (Project Areas) within that Department.

12. Select the desired Division. Confirm that you selected the desired Division.

13. This will show a list of classes in the Division.

14. Select one or more classes. After selecting the classes, click on Continue.

15. Review the selections for the division, and click on Create Entries. This will add the entries for this division.

16. If there are any questions that need to be answered for the classes, you will see a light blue box indicating Incomplete items. Click on the box to complete any questions.

17. Answer any questions that come up. The class for the entry needing additional information will show on the left. Click Continue.

18. 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.

19. If you are done adding entries for this individual, but wish to add entries for another invididual, choose Register Another Exhibitor. 20. If you are done adding entries for all individuals, click Continue to Payment. Follow any instructions regarding Payment. In Illinois, exhibits usually do not require a registration Fee, so the Invoice will be $0.

21. Choose to Submit your entries.

After you have submitted your entries, you should receive an email from FairEntry.

4-H ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Youth’s name:

______________________________________(printed)

Agreement to Follow Behavior Guidelines and Safety Polices: I agree that my child and I will fully discuss, and my child will adhere to, the Youth Behavior Guidelines, Code of Conduct for 4-H Events and any other safety policies provided to me by 4-H. I understand and agree that 4-H staff have the authority to remove my child from an activity if the staff determines that my child’s behavior or actions pose a threat to other participants. Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks: I understand that 4-H provides for children a wide array of high-risk, medium-risk and low-risk activities, including, but not limited to: horse- and pony-riding practices and competitions, shooting sports practices and competitions, 4-H fairs and competitions, day and overnight camps, field trips (some of which include overnight stays), project workshops and 4-H club meetings. I understand and acknowledge that participation in 4-H activities carry certain inherent risks and hazards, including, but not limited to, accidents from shooting sports and equine activities, transportation accidents, the unavailability of immediate or adequate emergency care, weather-related other environmental hazards, slips and falls, pinches, scrapes, sun burns, twists and jolts. I understand that these inherent risks and hazards might result in the physical injury (such as scratches, bruises, sprains, lacerations, fractures, concussions), disability (such as paralysis or other severely debilitating injuries) or death of my child and the loss of or damage to my child’s personal property. I acknowledge many of these risks cannot fully be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid them. I acknowledge that the University of Illinois neither guarantees the personal health or safety of my child nor of his/her personal property. I hereby assert I fully and knowingly assume such risks, hazards and dangers, known or unknown, of my child’s participation in the 4-H Program and accept all responsibility for losses, costs, injuries and damage my child, my property, or my child’s property incurs as a result of such participation. Consent to Treatment: In the event that my child requires medical care while participating in a 4-H activity and no designated emergency contact (including myself) can be reached, I grant to 4-H the authority to consent to all medical and/or dental care deemed necessary and to provide to medical personnel the UI Extension 4-H Program Youth Emergency Medical Information form with all pertinent medical and health information about my child. This consent expires when my designated emergency contact can be reached. I understand I, and not the University of Illinois, will be solely responsible for paying any bills, co-payments and deductibles associated with such care and treatment. Waiver, Indemnification and Hold Harmless: In consideration of my child’s participation in this 4-H activity, I do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and its respective officers, employees, and agents for any and all claims including those which result in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the 4-H activities on behalf of myself and my child, heirs, personal representatives or assigns. I agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, brought as a result of my child’s involvement in the 4-H activity and to reimburse it for any such expenses incurred. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this entire document, fully understand its terms, and understand that, by signing it, I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. HORSE ACTIVITY: Each participant engaging in equine activities expressly assumes the risk of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss or damage to person or property resulting from engaging in equine activities. SHOOTING SPORTS: Individuals removed from any 4-H activity for behavior outlined in Category 1 or 2 of the University of Illinois Extension, Code of Conduct for 4-H Events and Activities may not be allowed to participate in future shooting activities.

__________________________________________ Signature of Parent of Minor (under 18) Date

____________________________________ Signature of Participant Date

Approved as to Legal Form by the Office of University Counsel – LTI – 8/2016 University of Illinois | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

CROPS

YEAR_____________

CROPS

NAME__________________________COUNTY_________________CLUB________________

Illinois 4-H Crops and Soils Record Circle the unit in which you are enrolled. Use a separate record for each unit. CORN

SMALL GRAINS

SOYBEANS

Number of years in Crops and Soils Project________ Division in which are you enrolled (circle one):

III

Complete your project plan below after discussing ideas with your parents and your 4-H Crops and Soils Project leader. See your 4-H memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booklet for ideas. Also add your own ideas. Project Plan Exercise number

Date you expect to start

People who will help you (parents, 4-H project leader, etc.)

The most interesting part of the exercise

Exhibit (describe what you exhibited and where):________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Talk or demonstration (describe what you demonstrated and where): ________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Parent: What do you feel your child learned from this project? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Project leader: What do you feel this member learned from this project? ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 Dennis R. Campion, Interim Director, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Illinois Cooperative Extension Service provides equal opportunities in programs and employment

Crop Production (To be completed by members who are involved in raising one or more acres of crops. You may also want to add a sheet on which you record what you did or observed each day while producing your crop.)

Financial Agreement Describe the financial agreement you have in regard to land, machinery, labor, and inputs. How does it involve you, your parent, owner, or money lender? (If you traded labor for some of your costs, record that info in the Machinery and/or Labor section.) _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Land Soil type __________________________________________________Percent slope (range) __________ Conservation practices applied_____________________________________________________________ Previous two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crop and yield __________________________________________________________ Was a cover crop used in the prior year? _____________________________________________________ Your soil test Sample Number

Available phosphorus (P1 test)

Available potassium (K test)

Seed Varieties

# of units

Planting date

Planting rate

Date

Percent organic matter

Depth

Recommendation

Row

Spacing

Yield

Total Production

Application

Remarks

Pest Management (diseases, insects, weeds) Pest

Date noticed

Control Method (kind and amount)

Effectiveness

Weather Describe the effects of any weather condition that may have influenced production of your crop___________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Total Monthly Precipitation: Jan_________________ Feb__________________ March__________________ April________________ May________________ June__________________ July___________________ Aug_________________ Sept________________ Oct___________________ Nov___________________ Dec_________________

Harvesting and Storage Method of harvest_____________________________ Method of storage_____________________________ Yield per acre__________ Crop quality (good, fair, poor) ___________ Method of drying__________________________________________

Harvested at ________% moisture Stored at ________% moisture

Marketing Record the local cash price on the 15th (or closest date) of each month for the crop you have chosen. Refer to local grain elevators. Indicate the unit you are using (bushels, tons) _____ Jan_________________ Feb__________________ March__________________ April________________ May________________ June__________________ July___________________ Aug_________________ Sept________________ Oct___________________ Nov___________________ Dec_________________ *Unit price received for your crop (dollars per bushel, ton) _________________ Date __________________OR *Date you intend to sell your crop__________________________ Futures contract price__________________ (If grain is not marketed by 8/31, use the cash price on 8/31 to determine value for any unpriced grain.)

Cost of Production Summary A. Inputs Material

Kind used

Amount applied per acre

Total amount used

Cost per unit (pound, gallon, ton)

Total

Cost_________ Member’s share____

Seed Commercial Fertilizer Manure Chemicals Land Rental Crop Sales Deductions Drying/storage Delivery Quality Costs Check off Costs Totals

(A) Total

B. Machinery This should include costs for operations such as plowing, disking, planting, cultivation, spraying, harvesting, Drying, transporting, and storing. Use “Machinery Costs”, available at Farmdoc/Management: http://www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/manage/index.asp. Cost__ Type of work

Number of acres or hours

Rate per acre or hour

Total

Member’s share

(B)Total _________________ 4

C. Labor By whom

Number of hours

Member Family or hired help

Rate per hour

Total cost

______________________ _________________ _______________________ ______________ ______________________ _________________ _______________________ _____________

D. Crop Yield Record* Crop harvested

Date harvested

Number of Total yield Yield Market acres tons, bales) per value bushels) acres per unit

Value of crop Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share

Total

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(D) Total * If the crop has not been harvested, estimate the yield. If this is a small grain crop, include the value of straw harvested in the yield record (e.g., crop harvested: oat grain, oat straw). If a small grain was seeded to a legume, this fact should be recorded. The value of a good stand is equal to one-half the production cost of the small grain (or one-half of A + B + C).

Summary

Total

Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share

1. Total income from project (D) 2. Total production cost (A + B + C) 3. Profit (+) or loss (-)

4. Cost per unit produced (divide expenses [2] by total yield [4th column of D])

(Revised July, 2016)

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Illinois 4-H Livestock Record Name:

Club:

Species: (Circle below - Use a form for each different species) BEEF

DAIRY RABBITS

DAIRY GOATS SHEEP

SWINE

Yrs. in Project:

MEAT GOATS

Project Yr: 20 HORSES

POULTRY

OTHER: (list)

This record should help you become familiar with the costs of raising animals and help provide you with details regarding profits and losses. It will also be valuable in showing others what you have done in this area, including how your herd or flock has grown, and what you have learned.

In the Beginning. . . What animals do you own or are leasing at the beginning of the 4-H year?

Animals

(List breed, name, and/or ID number) Example: Crowning Glory, Holstein

Date of Birth 7/16/2004

Leased

Value $ $6,000

Owned X

(List ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name)

Date 9/1/2007

What are your plans for expanding your herd or flock this year? (By purchasing, leasing, breeding, and/or birth)

Plans for Expansion Example: Breed 2 cows; Purchase 3 calves at XXXX Breed Sale; Purchase 4 Lops

Target Date

Production Records Breeding/Producing

List each female separately Name or ID Number of Female

Date Bred

Name or Number of Sire

Date Born/Laid/ Hatched

Number Born/Laid Hatched

Number Surviving

Date Weaned

Age at Weaning

Totals Averages

Market Animals

Weigh your animals at least twice a year. Name or ID Number First Weighing of Animal Date Weight

Second Weighing Date Weight

Days on feed

*Divide the total pounds gained by number of days between first and second weighing.

Total pounds gained

*Average daily gain

Financial Obligations Expenses Use the following tables to record your feed costs and other expenses during the year (vet bills, bedding, show supplies, purchase price of animals, etc.) Recorded income and expenses should be the actual costs or the fair market value, otherwise your information will not provide a true look at your animal project. Any financial arrangements for this project should be noted and indicate how assistance was or will be obtained and how repayment will be made.

Feed Expenses Type of Feed

Date 9/2007

(grain, hay, silage, pasture, protein supplements, minerals, mixed feeds, etc.) Example: Grain

Total Feed Expense

Purchased From John Doe (Neighbor)

Pounds 1,500

Cost $x.xx per lb.

Animals Purchased Date 12-1-07

Name or ID Number of Animal(s) Purchased Example: Steer calf #2991

Purchased From XXXXXX Farms

Cost $xxx.xx

Total Cost of Animals Purchased

Veterinary Expenses Purpose of Vet Visit Date 6/11/2008

(include name or number of animal) Example: Vaccinations - #2291, 3343, 5503, and 2296

Total Veterinary Expenses

Treatment Given (including dosages) Pseudorabies

Cost $xxx.xx

Other Expenses Date 4/1/2008

Description of Expense Example: 6-month Horse Lease Payment (“How to Run”)

Paid To Jane Doe

Total Other Expenses

Cost $xxx.xx

General Income Use the table below to record your income from sales of animal products (milk, wool, etc.), show income, etc.

Date 5/1/2008

Description of Income Example: Goat Milk Sold at Farmer’s Market; XXX Fair Premiums

Total General Income

Amount $xx.xx

Income from Animals Sold Use the table below to record your income from sales of animals.

Name or ID Number of Animal Sold

Date 3/2/2008

Beef Steer Calf #4597

Sold to Noone Particular

Amount $xxx.xx

Total Income from Animals Sold

Financial Summary $___________ + $___________ + $___________ + $____________ = $___________ Feed Expenses

Animals Purchased

Vet Expenses

Other Expenses

Total Expenses

$___________ + $___________ = $___________ General Income

Animals Sold

Total Income

$___________ - $___________ = $____________ Total Income Total Expenses Basic Profit*

* This figure does not include costs of depreciation, inventory, or self-labor.

During the Year. . . Show Results Post the results of the exhibit opportunities you participated in during the year.

Date

Name of Show Examples: County 4-H Show; XXXX County Open Show; State Fair Jr. Beef Show

Animal(s) Signal Lost

Results Blue Award; nd 2 place

Project Activity Record any other activity you had with this project (breeding, working the animals, tattooing, tours, judging contests, presentations, community service, etc.) If reached a specific audience, include the number of people reached. Please add additional sheets if more space is needed.

Date

Activity Examples: Provided rabbits for nursing home petting zoo; State Livestock Judging Contest; Presentation on Clipping My Cow (15); June is Dairy Month promotion at local store, etc.

Total Hours Spent

Hours Spent

Subtotal Hours

Leadership Demonstrated List your leadership activities in this project area for the year. Include the number of people you helped for each occurrence.

Leadership Demonstrated Date

(What did you do?) Example: Taught members to make a rope halter; Led barn tours at county fair; Served on county Livestock Committee

Number of people assisted 4; 600

Final Results Knowledge and Skills Gained What did you learn throughout the year related to this project?

Date

What you Learned Examples: Make a rope halter; Keep feed records; ; How to AI a heifer; To suture a wound, etc.

Who Helped You? Dad

I hereby certify that I have personally been responsible for the care of this/these animal(s), have personally kept records on this project, and have personally completed this record form. Member Signature

Date

We have reviewed this report and believe it to be truthful and correct. Parent/Guardian Signature

Urbana, Illinois

RA0102

Updated 2016

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MARION COUNTY 4-H AWARD APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS AWARD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The Marion County 4-H Award Application is based off of the Illinois 4-H Award Application. Applicants for county award consideration must be 8-18 years of age by September 1 of the 4-H program year in which they are applying. The application consists of a cover page, three sections where applicants summarize their 4-H project(s) and activities, and essay responses where applicable. Members who are 15-18 years of age will also be required to submit responses to two (2) essay questions. Members who are 12-14 years of age will be required to submit a response to one (1) essay question. Essay responses will not be required for those members age 8-11. Members may submit in more than one Award Area, but may not submit more than one application in the Project Mastery area. (For example, a member may submit applications in Community Service, Leadership, and Project Mastery – Robotics, but may not submit two applications in Project Mastery in the areas of Robotics AND Photography.) Information placed on this form (except as noted for the essay questions) should include up to, but no more than, the member’s past three years of 4-H membership. It is strongly suggested that members review the judging rubric posted on page 2 for a good review of what the judges will be looking for when scoring the applications. The maximum number of points available are as follows: 100 points for age 8-11, 150 points for age 12-14, and 200 points for age 15-18. Winners will be selected based on age and number of applications received in a single award area. The Marion County 4-H Award Application may be typed or handwritten (please write neatly as points may be deducted if the judge cannot read the entries or essays). If you would like a digital application, please call 618-548-1446.

AWARD AREAS Community Service – Focus of your 4-H work in service to/for others. Work should focus what you have done as an individual, not only as a member of your club working on group projects. Communications – Focus of your 4-H work in the art of communicating with others, including but not limited to public presentations, 4-H ambassadors, Speaking for Illinois 4-H, presentations to elected officials, television/radio interviews, etc. Leadership – Focus on the development of your leadership skills, including offices held, committees served on, programs lead, public presentations on behalf of 4-H, any of the following Teen Leadership roles – teaching, mentoring, planning, promoting, advocating, or advising, etc. Personal Growth – Focus on your own personal growth through participating in the 4-H program. Could include, but is not limited to growth in skills, demonstrated initiative, self-confidence, interpersonal interactions, poise, etc. Project Mastery – Focus on your 4-H work in your primary project (i.e. Woodworking, Photography, Beef). Only one project should be included in the application and members should not submit an application in more than one “Project Mastery” area. For award purposes, “project” is defined as those areas of enrollment as listed in the Illinois 4-H Clover or as a county-offered project (i.e. Llamas, Reading, etc.). A member could include multiple areas of study in their project mastery application if the member was enrolled in multiple areas within a specific project during those 3 years. (i.e. A member could complete their application in Food and Nutrition and include information on Cooking 301, Meat and Other Proteins, and Food Preservation OR a Woodworking Project Mastery application could include information from Woodworking Levels I, II and III.)

Revised November 2016 University of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. For special accommodations, please call 618-548-1446.

GENERAL ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS 

The response to each essay should include a 250- to 550-word narrative included on separate pages.

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Essays should emphasize activities in the last three years, but may also speak to earlier motivations and experiences that laid the foundation for the member’s current involvement.

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Include the Award Area in the title of the essay (i.e. Communication Essay #1; Project Mastery – Robotics Essay #2).

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Please use a font size no smaller than Times New Roman 11 pt. for readability.

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Each essay is worth 50 points. See the Judging Rubric below for information to include.

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Essays are not required for members age 8-11. Essay 1 is required for members age 12-14, and both Essay 1 and Essay 2 are required for members age 15-18.

Essay 1: Excellence in Mastery Essay Explain how you have mastered or excelled in the award area. This should not be a listing of awards received. This can include, but is not limited to:  describing skills developed in the area,  what you have accomplished by using those skills to teach others,  how you have given back to your community,  demonstrated leadership,  extended applications of learning,  goals set related to this award area and how they were achieved, etc.

Essay 2: Impact Essay Describe the impact your experiences in the award area have made on you and/or others. Depending upon your award area, this could include, but is not limited to, items such as the following:  the impact of your community service projects on your community,  results of teaching or mentoring youth in various subject matter areas,  impact of a specific project area on your family relationships,  explaining challenges faced and what was learned in overcoming those challenges,  the impact this area has had on your future goals, etc.

JUDGING RUBRIC Section

Criteria

Max Pts.

Section 1: 4-H Project/Program Summary

Illustrated Growth in Projects or Programs over time (30)

Section 2: Participation in other Community/School Activities/Events

Participation in Activities (6) Leadership Exhibited (6) Community Service (6) Knowledge/Skills Gained (6) Advanced Levels of Involvement (6)

Section 3: Participation in 4-H Events & Activities

Participation in Activities (5) Leadership Exhibited (10) Community Service (5) Knowledge/Skills Gained (10) Advanced Levels of Involvement (10)

Essay 1: Excellence in Mastery Essay

Demonstrated Mastery/Goals Achieved (20) Sharing with or Teaching Others/Giving Back (10) Leadership Demonstrated (10) Extended Application of Learning (5) Organization, Flow of Ideas - Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar (5)

Essay 2: Impact Essay

Impact on Applicant/Impact on Others (20) Challenges Faced/Overcome (20) Impact on Future Goals (5) Organization, Flow of Ideas - Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar (5)

ID Code: ________

MARION COUNTY 4-H AWARD APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATIO N Please check the award area in which you are applying. If a member is submitting in multiple areas, the first three pages will be duplicated. The two essay questions (if applicable) will need to be individualized for the award area(s) in which you are applying. Descriptions of the award areas are included with the application instructions.

󠄀 Community Service

󠄀 Personal Growth

󠄀 Communications

󠄀 Project Mastery

󠄀 Leadership

List Project: __________________________

County _____________________________________________________ Date Submitted

_________/_________/ __________

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address _______________________________________________________________________ Apt. # _______________ City/State/Zip Code _________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone __________________________________________

Cell Phone _________________________________________

Date of Birth ___________________________________________________________

Gender: Male ______

Female ______

Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Names of Parents/Guardians _________________________________________________________________________________ Name of 4-H Club ___________________________________________________________________________________________ VERIFICATION STATEME NTS

I personally have prepared this application and certify that it accurately reflects my work. Signature of Member ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________

I personally reviewed this application and certify that it accurately reflects the member’s work. Signature of Parent/Guardian ____________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________ Signature of 4-H Club Leader _____________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________

I have reviewed this application and believe it accurately reflects the member’s work and approve it for county competition. Signature of Extension Representative _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________

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ID Code: ________ SECTION 1: 4-H PROJECT/PROGRAM SUMMARY (30 POINTS) In this section, list your top projects (i.e. Woodworking, Cooking 401, etc.) or programs (i.e. Teens as Teachers, Teens as Mentors, 4-H Federation) within the past three years of your 4-H membership. Show size or scope of the projects or programs by number of animals owned/leased, dishes prepared, articles made, youth taught/mentored, events planned, etc. (Individual 4-H Show exhibits/results should not be included). Do not add lines to this section! Year

Name of Project/Program

Project/Program Size or Scope (what I made, did, raised or cared for, #taught/mentored)

2013

Example: Cooking 401

Made 200 recipes; Prepared 52 meals/4 people; Catered 3 parties

ID Code: ________ SECTION 2: PARTICIPATION IN OTHER COMMUNITY/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/EVENTS (30 POINTS) Include your participation in sports, band/choral, school clubs, drama, other youth organizations, religious groups, etc., from the past three years. You can also include any employment youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had. Tell what you did and the skills you learned. Check all locations that apply: L = Local club or community; C = County; M = Multi-county/Unit; S = State; N = National; and I = International. Do not add lines to this section! Year 2014-15

Kind of Activity Example: Spanish Club

What I Did & Skills I Learned

Secretary, fundraising, trip to Mexico, cultural learning

I X

ID Code: ________ SECTION 3: PARTICIPATION IN 4-H EVENTS/ACTIVITIES ( 40 POINTS) Include training activities, workshops, clinics, field trips, and special club or program activities and events during the past three years of 4-H membership. Show where you participated (L = Local Club; C = County; M = Multi-county/Unit; S = State; N = National; and I = International) and also indicate things learned. Do not include 4-H show results. Activities that have occurred during multiple years may be grouped onto one line with years noted like the Example. Do not add lines to this section! Year 2013-15

Kind of Activity Example: Livestock Judging

What I Learned

Conformation of animals, decision-making, presentation

ID Code: ________

EXPERIENCE LEVEL RECOGNITION Any Illinois 4-H member may complete this application at the end of each 4-H year. 1.

All information must be from the past 4-H year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) except for the 2-3 items that refer to “two years in a row” or “multiple years.” Go through every page and mark the experiences you achieved this year. There are 4 dimensions of experience:    

Participation Community Service Leadership Project Learning

For each item checked, write a note to the right explaining how you completed the experience. (name of event, dates, etc.). Lots of details are not needed.

All items must be 4-H-related unless indicated otherwise!

There are places for individual, club, county, multi-county, state and national experiences.

You can only count a specific event or activity in one location throughout the entire form.

Sign your application and get the signature of your parent/ guardian and club leader.

8. Turn your application in to your local 4-H office on the date they require. 9.

County offices will submit all applications achieving Diamond & Emerald status to the Illinois 4-H Office in January. For state level competition, the application cannot be handwritten. Complete and submit

the entire application, even for Diamond and Emerald levels. 1

Requirements for each level AWARD LEVEL

REQUIREMENTS

LIMITATIONS

BRONZE CLOVER AWARD

Complete 1 experience in each of the four dimensions.

Each activity/event can only be used once throughout the form. Members may not count the same experiences two years in a row.

SILVER CLOVER AWARD

Complete 2 experiences in each of the four dimensions; at least 2 of those experiences must be at the County level or beyond.

Each activity/event can only be used once throughout the form. Members may not count the same experiences two years in a row.

GOLD CLOVER AWARD

Complete 4 experiences in each of the four dimensions; at least 2 of those experiences must be BEYOND the County level.*

Each activity/event can only be used once throughout the form. Members may not count the same experiences two years in a row.

DIAMOND CLOVER AWARD

Complete 6 or more experiences in ONE dimension; at least 4 of those experiences must be BEYOND the County level.*

Each activity/event can only be used once throughout the form. You cannot use Participation activities to achieve Diamond Level.

EMERALD CLOVER AWARD

Complete 8 or more experiences in ONE dimension; at least 4 of those experiences must be BEYOND the County level.* At least 2 of these 4 experiences must be at the State or National level.

Each activity/event can only be used once throughout the form. You cannot use Participation activities to achieve Emerald Level.

* ”Beyond county” activities include unit, multi-county, state, national or international experiences.

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MY EXPERIENCE AWARD APPLICATION

Legal Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Name You Wish to Use for Publicity__________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ____________________________________________________________________________ County of 4-H Membership ________________________________________________________________ Street Address __________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________________________________________ Name of 4-H Club ________________________________________________________________________ Name of Parents/Guardians ________________________________________________________________

Verification Statements Date ________ Member Signature _______________________________________________________ I personally have prepared this application and certify that it accurately reflects my work.

Date ________ Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________________ I personally reviewed this application and certify that it accurately reflects the member’s work

I am submitting my application for the following award. (Check only one level.) _____

Bronze Clover

_____

Silver Clover

_____

Gold Clover

_____ Diamond Clover (Check only one dimension.) ___ Community Service ___ Leadership

Date ________ 4-H Club Leader Signature _________________________________________________ I personally reviewed this application and certify that it accurately reflects the member’s work

___ Project Learning _____ Emerald Clover (Check only one dimension.) ___ Community Service

Date ________ Extension Staff Signature __________________________________________________ I have reviewed this application and believe it accurately reflects the member’s work and approve it for state competition.

___ Leadership ___ Project Learning

PARTICIPATION DIMENSION Place an â&#x20AC;&#x153;xâ&#x20AC;? prior to each Experience that you have had this past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Then provide information to verify your selection of this statement. (i.e. Dates of club meetings, Name of the event attended, names of service activities, etc.) Be brief! If a date or event is used in one box, it cannot be used in any other box on the form. In boxes with multiple levels noted, circle the level of the event noted. ALL items must be 4-H related unless noted otherwise. CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

CLUB

Attended at least five 4-H club meetings or program sessions

CLUB

Attended at least five 4-H club meetings or program sessions for two or more years

COUNTY

Participated in one county 4-H activity or event

COUNTY

Participated in two to four county 4-H activities or events (Cannot include the same event as item above.)

COUNTY

Participated in five or more county 4-H activities or events (Cannot include any event noted above.)

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in at least one 4-H activity or event outside my county

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in two to four 4-H activities or events outside my county. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in five or more 4-H activities or events outside my county. (Cannot include any event noted above.)

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in one state or national 4-H activity or event

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in two to four or state or national activities or events. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Participated in five or more state or national 4-H activities or events. (Cannot include any event noted above.)

INTERNAT.

Hosted an international 4-H guest

INTERNAT.

Traveled internationally as part of a 4-H group

DETAILS

COMMUNITY SERVICE DIMENSION Place an “x” prior to each Experience that you have had this past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Then Place an “x” prior to each Experience that you have had this past 4-H program year (September 1 provide information to verify your selection of this statement. (i.e. Dates of club meetings, Name of the event attended, names through August 31). Then provide information to verify your selection of this statement. (i.e. Dates of of service activities, etc.) Be brief! If a date or event is used in one box, it cannot be used in any other box on the form. In club meetings, Name of the county or state event attended, names of service activities, etc.) If a date or boxes with multiple levels noted, circle the level of the event noted. ALL items must be 4-H related unless noted otherwise. event is used in one box, it cannot be used in any other box on the form. CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

CLUB

Participated in a group service activity organized by my 4-H club

CLUB

Participated in three or more group service activities organized by my 4-H club. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

COUNTY

Participated in a group service activity organized by my county 4-H program

COUNTY

Participated in three or more group service activities organized by my county 4-H program. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL

Participated in a group 4-H service activity organized beyond my county 4-H program

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL

Participated in three or more group 4-H service activities organized beyond my county 4-H program. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

INDIVIDUAL

Participated in individual service activity – using project specific skills or knowledge from 4-H

INDIVIDUAL

Participated in three or more individual service activities – using project specific skills or knowledge from 4-H. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

INDIVIDUAL

Participated as a 4-H representative in a service activity organized by another community organization or group

CLUB

Planned a group service activity for my 4-H club

CLUB

Planned three or more group service activities for my 4-H club. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

COUNTY

Planned a group 4-H service activity for my county 4-H program.

COUNTY

Planned three or more group 4-H service activities for my county 4-H program. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

COUNTY

Planned a group 4-H service activity beyond my county 4-H program.

MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL

Planned three or more 4-H group service activities beyond my county 4-H program. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

DETAILS

Continued on next page

INDIVIDUAL

Planned an individual service activity – using project specific skills or knowledge from 4-H

INDIVIDUAL

Planned three or more individual service activities using project specific skills or knowledge from 4-H. (Cannot include same event as item above.)

LEADERSHIP DIMENSION Place an “x” prior to each Experience that you have had this past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Then “x”selection prior to each Experience that you haveofhad past 4-HName program year (September 1 names provide information toPlace verifyan your of this statement. (i.e. Dates clubthis meetings, of the event attended, through August 31). or Then provide information to itverify your of this statement. (i.e. Dates of service activities, etc.) Be brief! If a date event is used in one box, cannot beselection used in any other box on the form. In of clubnoted, meetings, of the or state event attended, serviceunless activities, etc.) If a date or boxes with multiple levels circleName the level of county the event noted. ALL items mustnames be 4-Hofrelated noted otherwise. event is used in one box, it cannot be used in any other box on the form. CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

DETAILS

GENERAL LEADERSHIP CLUB

Participated in a 4-H leadership program within my 4-H club

COUNTY

Attended a 4-H leadership training or event in my county/unit

STATE

Attended a 4-H leadership training or event at the state level

NATIONAL

Attended a 4-H leadership training or event at the national level ADVISING LEADERSHIP

CLUB

Served as youth representative on a county/unit 4-H or Extension committee

STATE

Served as 4-H youth representative with a statewide group or committee

NATIONAL

Served as 4-H youth representative with a national group or committee

INDIVIDUAL

Served as youth representative on a committee with adults as part of my school or another organization ADVOCATING LEADERSHIP

COUNTY

Participated in 4-H peer group that promoted a specific change in my community

COUNTY

Participated in group of adults (beyond my 4-H leader) and peers that promoted a specific change in my community

COUNTY

Collected data related to an issue in my community

COUNTY

Conducted assessment of community needs

COUNTY

Made a presentation on a community issue to a group, target audience or the media

COUNTY

Implement action to make a positive change on an issue in my community

STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Collaborated with groups outside my 4-H community on an issue with local and state/national/global importance (Could be a non-4-H group) Continued on next page

CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

DETAILS

PLANNING LEADERSHIP CLUB

Served on a committee in my club to plan an event or program

CLUB

Served as an officer for my club

COUNTY

Planned an event for other 4-Hers in my county/ community

MULTICOUNTY

Served on a committee to plan a multi-county 4-H event or program

STATE

Served on a state event planning committee

NATIONAL

Served on a national event planning committee

INDIVIDUAL

Helped plan a non-4-H event in my community

INDIVIDUAL

Held a leadership position in another group or organization (e.g. student council) PROMOTING LEADERSHIP

CLUB

Recruited a new 4-H member for my club

CLUB

Recruited a non-4-H member to attend a 4-Hsponsored event

COUNTY, Attended training to deepen my understanding of 4-H MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT. INDIVIDUAL

Developed a presentation to tell others about 4-H

COUNTY, Delivered presentation created by someone else to MULTI, STATE, promote 4-H NATIONAL, INTERNAT. COUNTY, Visited Illinois legislators or other stakeholder group MULTI, STATE, to tell my 4-H story NATIONAL, INTERNAT. COUNTY, Facilitated an activity at a booth or event that MULTI, STATE, promotes 4-H NATIONAL, INTERNAT. MENTORING LEADERSHIP CLUB

Served as a 4-H project mentor (i.e. Jr. Leader) in my club

CLUB

Served as a 4-H Buddy in my 4-H club

COUNTY, Attended specific training on how to be a mentor MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL

Continued on next page

CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

COUNTY, MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNAT.

Served as a mentor to a group of youth as part of a 4-H program or day camp

COUNTY, MULTI, STATE, NATIONAL

Served as an overnight camp counselor

INDIVIDUAL

Served as an assigned mentor to another youth as part of program outside of 4-H

DETAILS

TEACHING LEADERSHIP COUNTY, Selected activities from a curriculum to teach to others MULTI, STATE COUNTY, Designed activities to teach a content area to others MULTI, STATE INDIVIDUAL Planned a 4-H workshop to teach a skill to others COUNTY, MULTI, STATE INDIVIDUAL Led a 4-H workshop to teach a skill to others COUNTY, MULTI, STATE COUNTY, Served as lead facilitator for a 4-H workshop to teach a MULTI, STATE skill to others COUNTY, Taught a sequence of lessons to a 4-H audience MULTI, STATE INDIVIDUAL Taught a sequence of lessons to a group outside of 4-H COUNTY, MULTI, STATE INDIVIDUAL Assessed a group I taught to see what they learned COUNTY, MULTI, STATE

PROJECT LEARNING DIMENSION Place an “x” prior to each Experience that you have had this past 4-H program year (September 1 through August 31). Then provide information to verify your selection of this statement. (i.e. Dates of club meetings, Name of the event attended, names of service activities, etc.) Be brief! If a date or event is used in one box, it cannot be used in any other box on the form. In boxes with multiple levels noted, circle the level of the event noted. ALL items must be 4-H related unless noted otherwise. CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

INDIVIDUAL

Completed three activities in a 4-H project book as part of my project learning experience

CLUB

Participated in a 4-H group learning experiences with my club related to a project area

DETAILS

Continued on next page

CHECK

LEVEL

EXPERIENCE

CLUB

Participated in at least five 4-H group learning experiences with my club related to a project area. (Cannot include same event as previous item.)

INDIVIDUAL

Enrolled in a 4-H project area for more than one year

CLUB

Made a presentation/demonstration about a project that informed others in my club

CLUB

Went on a 4-H club fieldtrip or tour related to my project area

CLUB

Designed and taught a 4-H learning experience for others related to my project area in my club

CLUB

Participated in a 4-H club service activity using skills or knowledge related to my project area

CLUB

Planned a 4-H club service activity using skills or knowledge related to my project area

COUNTY

Participated in a county 4-H workshop or other learning opportunity related to my project

COUNTY

Made a presentation/demonstration about a 4-H project that informed others in my county

COUNTY

Went on a county 4-H fieldtrip or tour related to my project area

COUNTY

Participated in a 4-H competition or exhibit experience related to my project area in my county

COUNTY

Designed and taught a 4-H learning experience for other related to my project area in my county

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Participated in a 4-H workshop or other learning opportunity beyond my county related to my 4-H project

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Made a presentation/demonstration about a project that informed others beyond my county 4-H program

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Went on a 4-H fieldtrip or tour related to my 4-H project area beyond my county related to my project

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Participate in a 4-H competition or exhibit experience related to my 4-H project area beyond my county

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Designed and taught a 4-H learning experience for others related to my 4-H project area beyond my county

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Participated in a 4-H service activity using skills or knowledge related to my 4-H project area beyond my county

MULTI, STATE, NAT, INTERNAT.

Planned a 4-H service activity using skills or knowledge related to my 4-H project areas beyond my county

INDIVIDUAL

Participated in an individual apprenticeship, job shadow experience or other career exploration activity related to my project area

DETAILS

MY SCORE DIMENSION

COLUMN A # of club / individual experiences

COLUMN B # of county experiences

COLUMN C # of multicounty/regional experiences

COLUMN D # of state/ national experiences

TOTAL PER ROW

PARTICIPATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE

LEADERSHIP

PROJECT LEARNING TOTAL PER COLUMN (All applications are reviewed. Members should not assume that the way s/he views the experience is the same way a reviewer may see it. )

Did you complete at least 1 experience in each row? ______

________

YES, You are on track for a BRONZE CLOVER AWARD

Did you complete at least 2 experiences in each row? AND Did you have at least 2 of those experiences in columns B, C or D? ______

________

YES, You are on track for a SILVER CLOVER AWARD

Did you complete at least 4 experiences in each row? AND Did you have at least 2 of those experiences in columns C or D? ______

________

YES, You are on track for a GOLD CLOVER AWARD

Did you complete at least 6 experiences in one row? AND Did you have at least 4 of those experiences in columns C or D? (You CANNOT count Participation Activities for this award) ______

________

YES, You are on track for a DIAMOND CLOVER AWARD

Did you complete at least 8 experiences in one row? AND Did you have at least 4 of those experiences in columns C or D? AND Did you have at least 2 of those experiences in column D? (You CANNOT count Participation Activities for this award) ______ 10

________

YES, You are on track for an EMERALD CLOVER AWARD

Name: ________________________________________________ Current Age: ____________ 4-H Club: ______________________________________________ Years in 4-H: ___________ 1. Have you ever been elected to serve as a 4-H officer in your club? ______Yes _______No

If yes, please list office and year served:

2. Have you served on a committee in your 4-H Club? ______Yes _______No

____/3 pts

If yes, please list titles of your presentations:

4. Have you helped organize a workshop, presentation, event, or activity for your club? ______Yes _______No

____/3 pts

If yes, please list committee and year served:

3. Have you given a talk/demonstration during your 4-H club meetings? ______Yes _______No

____/4 pts

If yes, please explain your role:

Revised February 2018

____/2 pts

5. Please list any 4-H project(s) you have been enrolled in throughout your 4-H experience. List any special award(s) you have received within these project(s). ____/3 pt)

6. Do you regularly attend/participate/volunteer in the following Marion County 4-H sponsored events: a. Exhibit your project at the 4-H show

______Yes _______No

____/3 pts

b. Attend Federation Meetings on a regular basis

______Yes _______No

____/3 pts

c. Participate in Federation sponsored Community Service ______Yes _______No

____/1 pt

d. Volunteer in Popcorn/Soda Stand during Marion County Fair

______Yes _______No

____/3 pts

e. Volunteer in 4-H food stand at Antique Power Days

______Yes _______No

____/.5 pt

f. Volunteer with Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Program during Marion County Fair

______Yes _______No

____/.5 pt

g. Volunteer to assist with workshops/schools that Extension sponsors

______Yes _______No

____/1 pt

7. Have you served as a Marion County 4-H Federation officer? ______Yes _______No

If yes, please list office and year served:

8. Have you served on a Marion County 4-H Federation committee? ______Yes _______No

____/2 pts

If yes, please list your role:

Revised February 2018

____/4 pts

9. Have you attended any regional or state 4-H events? ______Yes _______No

If yes, please list event and year attended:

10. Did you complete an Illinois 4-H Award Application this year? ______Yes _______No

____/2 pts

____/25 pts

If yes, what area (s):

11. List any 4-H awards/recognition you have received during your 4-H career.

____/5 pts

12. List any special awards/recognition you have received from school, church, etc.

____/3 pts

13. List any community service activities you have participated in during the current 4-H year.

____/4 pts

14. What major accomplishments do you feel you have achieved during your 4-H career?

____/4 pts

Revised February 2018

15. How has 4-H affected your career selection?

____/2 pts

16. What would you say to a prospective 4-H member?

____/5 pts

17. What goals would you set for yourself during the coming 4-H year (if this is not your last year as a 4-H member)? ____/5 pts

18. What suggestions do you have on how to improve the Marion County 4-H program? ____/5 pts

19. Additional comments/information you wish to provide to the selection committee.

____/3 pts

20. Filling out this award application completely.

____/4 pts

Application due no later than August 31 to: Marion County Extension Office, 1404 East Main, Salem, IL 62881

To be completed by reviewer: Total Points ________/ 100

Revised February 2018

Model Release 4-H Photograph or Video Exhibits This form is for use by 4-H Photography/Video members and exhibitors who have included other individuals in the photographs/videos they have on display. Date 4-H Photographer/Videographer Address City/State/Zip Phone

For valuable consideration, I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by you, or anyone authorized by you, of any and all photographs/videos which you have this day taken for any purpose whatsoever, without further compensation to me. All negatives and positives, together with the prints or all videotapes or electronic video recordings shall constitute your property, solely and completely. I am 18 years of age or older.

Yes

Modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name (print) Modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature Address City/State/Zip Witnessed by: Signature of Witness

If the model signing is under 18 years of age, consent must be given by parent or guardian: I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of (the model named above), and for value received I do give my consent without reservations to the foregoing on behalf of him or her.

Signature of Parent/Guardian

Date

Witnessed by: Signature of Witness 2016

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