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TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
February 20, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Coryell County 4-H Members
FROM:
Annie May
County Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
Coryell County
SUBJECT:
2015 CORYELL COUNTY 4-H ROUNDUP
County Roundup:
Educational Presentations
Public Speaking
Share-The-Fun
Event Date:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Location:
TBD pending entry quantity
Entry Deadline:
Monday, March 16, 2015
Entry Forms must be completed online at:
http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/S7bcd5000C9Jc
Late Entries:
No additional entries will be accepted after the late deadline.
Schedule:
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Opening Assembly & Orientation
Contests Begin
(Educational Presentations, Share-The-Fun, Public Speaking)
Resources:
Auxiliary Aids or
Special
Accommodations:
Educational Presentations & Public Speaking:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_speaking
http://agrilife.org/d84h/files/2010/07/Educational-Presentations-Score-Sheet.pdf
http://agrilife.org/d84h/files/2010/07/Public-Speaking-Score-Sheet.pdf
If any participants require auxiliary aids or special accommodations, please let
us know at the time entry materials are due.
Coryell County | 4-H Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
PO Box 149 | Gatesville, TX 76528
Annie.may@ag.tamu.edu | http://coryell.agrilife.org/
Tel. 254.865-2414 | Fax. 254.865-7404
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
CORYELL COUNTY 4-H ROUNDUP
General Rules & Guidelines
1. Rules and Guidelines
All County contests will be conducted by the rules printed in the Coryell County General Rules and
Guidelines and in the 2015 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide. If an inconsistency exists, the Texas 4-H Roundup
Guide rules will always supersede County policies, rules, and guidelines.
2. Membership
Participants must be a bona fide 4-H member, currently enrolled in their respective county program.
3. Age Divisions
There will be three (3) age divisions (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) in all contests.
A 4-H member’s 4-H age is determined by his or her age on August 31, 2014 and is as follows:
Division
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
Ages
8 years old and in 3rd grade or 9 - 10 years
11-13 years of age
14 - 18 years of age
Birth date between:
Sept 1, 2003 – Aug 31, 2006
Sept 1, 2000 – Aug 31, 2003
Sept 1, 1995 – Aug 31, 2000
All age divisions may advance to the District 8 contest. Only Senior aged members may advance to the
state qualifying competition at Texas 4-H Roundup.
4. Participation/Entries
The following number of entries will advance to the District 8 Contest.
Educational Presentations
3 entries per county per age division
Public Speaking
3 entries per county per age division
Share-The-Fun
2 entries per county per age division per category
All team members must be from the same county and within the same age division. Exception: in team
events, Juniors may move up and participate in the Intermediate category with an Intermediate team.
Intermediates may not move down to the Junior division. Juniors or Intermediates may not participate in
the Senior division.
5. Multiple Entries at District Roundup
Juniors and Intermediates
At District 8 4-H Roundup, Juniors and Intermediates may compete in multiple events as follows:
 Educational Presentation AND Quiz Bowl OR
 Share-The-Fun AND Quiz Bowl
Participants may NOT enter and Educational Presentation and Share-The-Fun.
6. Academic Eligibility of Participants
According to the Texas Education Code, a 4-H member must be deemed “eligible” to compete in an event
that takes place on a weekday or weekend. All 4-H youth, including youth in public, private, and/or home
school must adhere to the following guidelines regarding extracurricular activities and academic eligibility:
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Complete a “Declaration of Eligibility Form”
(available at http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/deaaI6mTbx5fie984vBpr
If a 4-H member is ineligible for a 4-H competitive event, the agent must notify the 4-H member, his/her
parents, and the district office of this situation. If the parent has any questions, he/she should be referred
to the school administrator.
7. Entry Forms
All contest entries must be submitted on line no later than the indicated dates. Entry form can be
completed online at: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/S7bcd5000C9Jc
8. Entry Fee
There is no entry fee.
9. Share-The-Fun Support
Share-The-Fun participants are expected to provide all equipment and props needed to conduct their
presentation. This includes CD players/radios, extension cords, speakers, amplifiers, etc.
10. Subject Matter
The skills and knowledge used in any 4-H contest should be a result of experiences in a project in which the
member has participated. A presentation should be related to the contest entered and should contain
current information. It should be appropriate for the member’s age and experience. Appropriate credit
should be given for references used.
11. Time Limits
Educational Presentations: Contestants are permitted twelve (12) minutes for Educational Presentations.
An additional nine (9) minutes will be allowed for set up and take down. A penalty of two (2) points per
minute or partial minute overtime will be deducted from the final score. Adults are permitted to assist the
4-H member with the on-stage arrangement and cleanup in connection with the presentation.
Public Speaking: a five to seven (5-7) minute talk suitable as a platform speech or radio broadcast.
Share-The-Fun: a six (6) minute presentation with four (4) minutes total for set up and take down.
12. Visuals
The use of charts, photographs, computer presentations, graphics/programs, and other visual materials
are permitted. Visuals should contribute to the presentation. Each presentation is an example of the
participant’s ability to communicate an idea. Participants are expected to provide visuals and materials
used. Projection screens, extension cords, computers, and projectors are the responsibility of the 4-H
member.
13. Judges Questions on Educational Presentations
Judges may ask contestants questions at the end of their presentation. This will be done on the judges’
time. Only official judges may ask questions of the contestants.
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CORYELL COUNTY 4-H ROUNDUP
Categories
Educational Presentations
Categories:
o Beef
o Companion Animals
o Clothing and Textiles
o Horse
o Open
o Open/Ag & Natural Resources
o Open/ Family Consumer Science
o Promote 4H
o Safety & Injury Prevention
o Sheep and/or Goats
Beef Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
This contest allows 4-H members to give an educational presentation on all aspects of the U.S. beef industry.
Such topics include reproductive technologies, nutritional management, health, breeding and genetic
considerations, behavior, beef carcasses and end-products, production costs, and general management
aspects. Presentations may target cow-calf, stocker, or feedlot industry sectors.
Companion Animals Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
Relate to skills learned in any project concerning the care, companionship, or maintenance of small animals
(e.g. dogs, hamsters, fish, etc.). Do not draw from projects included in other Roundup contests or shown as
market animals at livestock shows (e.g. poultry, rabbit, swine, natural resources.) Live animals are allowed.
Arrangements to house animals’ off-campus must be made ahead of contest week with the contest
superintendent.
Clothing and Textiles Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
4-H members present illustrated talks or method demonstrations on any clothing or textile topic. Individuals or
teams of up to five demonstrate poise, presentation skills, and knowledge in various areas of clothing and
textiles.
Example Presentation Topics:
Why do your clothes say made in “ ”?
Can we shop made in the U.S.?
Merchandising and Marketing
New fabric developments and finishes
Designing or sewing for special needs
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Health Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
Presentations should focus on healthy lifestyles, prevention and wellness, not illness/treatment. It is suggested
that project experiences in this area include topics aimed at youth health, wellness and prevention and that
the educational presentations be shared with other youth groups in the community to promote healthy
lifestyles.
All presentations must be supported by science based and current medical/ health journal articles (e.g.,
Journal of the American Medical Association, Annuals of Internal Guide Medicine.) or research based websites.
No .com resources are allowed. Additional resources could come from Texas AgriLife Extension Service,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Texas Department of Health.
Example Presentation Topics:
Increasing physical activity
Tobacco Prevention
Alcohol Prevention
Sun Safety
Preventing the Spread of colds and flu
Sleep
Reducing Stress
Horse Ed. Presentation
Entry Individuals or Team of two (2) 4-H members
Presentation is to cover the theory and/or practical skills learned in the 4-H Horse project and should be
appropriate for presentation at a 4-H club meeting. After hearing the presentation the audience should be able
to put information into practice to improve their production, management, training, or horse use knowledge
and/or skills.
Open Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
Youth will relate to skills learned in a project in which the 4-H member has been involved. MAKE SURE YOUR
PRESENTATION IS NOT BETTER SUITED FOR ANOTHER CATEGORY.
Open – Agriculture and Natural Resources Ed. Presentation
Entry Team 1 to 5 4-H members
Youth will relate information to knowledge or skills learned in the field of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Topics may include: agronomy/crop production, farm and ranch economics, horticulture, meat science,
shooting sports related fields, as well as any other ANR field of study.
Before entering this category be sure presentation does not fit any other related educational presentation
category.
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Open – Family and Consumer Sciences Ed. Presentation
Entry Team 1 to 5 4-H members
Youth will relate information to knowledge or skills learned in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Topics may include: consumer life skills, food and nutrition, housing and home environment, as well as any
other FCS field of study.
Before entering this category make sure your presentation does not fit any other related educational
presentation category.
Promote 4-H Ed. Presentation
Entry Team 1 to 5 4-H members
The purpose of this contest is to: 1) encourage 4-H members to develop promotion and marketing skills as they
market and interpret 4-H through various types of media and presentations, 2) increase the promotion of 4-H
to non-4-H audiences in Texas, and 3) increase the number of people who join and support the 4-H program.
The 4-H promotion should convey a contemporary image of 4-H in a changing society. Promotional methods
might include: radio, television, illustrated talks, method demonstrations, newspaper, posters, projected
images, exhibits, photographs, slide/tape presentations, puppets, PSA’s, speeches, drama, skits, videos,
computer programs, etc. Contestants identify a non-4-H audience and demonstrate a promotional method
which communicates the ideas or ideals of the 4-H program.
Safety & Injury Prevention Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
Youth will relate to safe equipment designs and safe procedures or methods associated with the prevention of
accidents in work, home, or recreational environments. Topics may include accident prevention when
operating motor vehicles, boats, home, farm or yard machinery. Also included are safety topics on handling
chemicals and animals and prevention of accidents relative to falls, fire, electricity, hunting and natural
disasters.
Example Presentation Topics
Drinking and Driving
Distracted Driving
Personal Safety
ATV Safety
Agri-Terrorism
General Farm Safety Pesticide Safety
Natural Disasters (flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, drought)
Hunter/Safety Education
Sheep and/or Goats Ed. Presentation
Entry Team of 1 to 5 4-H members
Relate to the production of sheep and/or goats or to the utilization of their meat, milk, or fiber.
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Example Presentation Topics:
Embryo transfer in Sheep and Goats
Scrapie in Sheep and Goats
The Future of Hair Sheep
Internal Parasite Management in Sheep and Goats
Objective Measure of Wool and Mohair
Institutional Meat Purchase Specification (IMPS) for Goat Meat
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Entry Team of 1 4-H member
Individuals will present a 5-to-7 minute talk suitable as a platform speech or radio broadcast. The presentation
should serve to persuade others regarding a particular issue or concern. Props and visual aids are not
permitted and recordings of any type may not be used. Contestants should be prepared to answer questions
concerning the subject matter of their presentation. Presentations will be scored with equal consideration of
composition and delivery utilizing a score sheet (revised Aug 2005) specific to the Public Speaking Contest.
Contestants selected as finalists will then repeat their presentations in a final round.
Example Presentation Topics:
Current events, youth issues, or other topics related to youth
SHARE-THE-FUN
Categories:
o Celebrate 4-H
o Choreographed Routines
o Dramedy
o Musical/Instrumental
o Poetry/Prose
o Solo/Band Performance
o Vocal
Celebrate 4-H
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
May be a 4-H based story line, promoting 4-H, community service, a project or activity. This category may also
address a specific youth issue and present ways in which this issue can be addressed through 4-H efforts. May
incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines but these aspects cannot be more than
half of the performance. Skits can be humorous, creative and make fun of but not degrade Extension
employees or the 4-H program. All 4-H members entered in the category must be a part of the act. Judged on
material chosen, talent, creativity, showmanship, costumes and props. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break
down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act.
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Choreographed Routines.
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants. No speaking to form a skit or story line.
The act requires choreography and can be demonstrated through twirling, pom pom squad routines, jump
rope teams, basketball dribbling exhibitions, or dance (jazz, tap, country & western, ballroom, etc.). Sign
language presentations to music have been added to choreographed routines. However, if a participant is
SINGING and SIGNING, this entry should be entered in the Vocal Category. All 4-H members entered in the
category must be a part of the act. Acts may use recorded music on CD or digital music player, but may not use
an accompanist. Judged on material chosen, talent, uniformity, creativity, showmanship, costuming, and
material chosen. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for
a total of ten (10) minutes per act.
Dramedy
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
This is an acting category. A dramedy (also known as a
comedy-drama or comedic drama) is an act that combines elements of comedy and drama, having both
humorous and sometimes serious content. Acts cannot incorporate 4-H related material or theme. (Otherwise,
it would be categorized as Celebrate 4-H.) Skits can be currently available scripts, original material, or a
combination of the two. Humor and creativity are encouraged, but the degradation of any individual or
organization is not permitted. May incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines, but
these aspects cannot be more than half of the performance. Judged on material chosen, talent, creativity,
showmanship, costumes and props. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six
(6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act.
Musical/Instrumental
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
Musical presentation may be musical instruments accompanied by background recorded music or an
instrumental performance only. No accompanist will be allowed. Participants may not sing or incorporate a
skit, poetry, prose, or choreography with their act. Judged on talent, showmanship, musical presentation, and
material chosen. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for
a total of ten (10) minutes per act.
Poetry/Prose
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
Acts which showcase poetry or prose are required. The act may NOT incorporate vocal, musical, and/or
choreographed routine. This category does not require 4-H related material, however, if an original poem or
prose piece showcasing 4-H is written, this would be acceptable. Every 4-H member entered in the category
must be a part of the performance on stage. All material must be memorized. No script may be used during
the performance. Judged on material chosen, message, talent, presentation style, props/costuming. Four (4)
minutes total for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10)
minutes per act.
Defining Poetry and Prose: Poetry is generally characterized by structured meter and rhyme that tells
a story or provides a message to the reader. Prose is distinguished from poetry by its greater variety of rhythm
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and its closer resemblance to the patterns of everyday speech. Another description might be an excerpt from a
larger piece such as a play or book.
Solo/Band Performance
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
This act incorporates a combination of vocal and musical/instrumental talents. Acts that are vocal only or
musical/instrumental only are not to be entered in this category. All 4-H members entered in the category
must be a part of the act by playing a musical instrument, singing, or both (solo performance must play an
instrument and sing). Participants MUST incorporate singing in the acts, but cannot incorporate skits, poetry,
or prose. They may, however, move around the stage and incorporate choreography with their presentation
for the purpose of enhancing their showmanship. Judged on talent, showmanship, musical presentation, vocal
presentation when applicable, and material chosen. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of
six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act.
Vocal
An entry may consist of one (1) to nine (9) participants.
Vocal presentation may be done a cappella or with an accompaniment CD, iPod, or other mp3 player. No
accompanist will be allowed for this category. All members in the act must be singing. No lip sync will be
allowed. Contestants may not present skits, poetry or other speaking during the act. They may, however,
move around the stage and incorporate choreography with their presentation for the purpose of enhancing
their showmanship. Sign language may be added to enhance the performance, but entries that strictly
showcase sign language without vocal presentation are not permitted in this category. They must be entered
in Choreographed routines. Judged on talent, showmanship, vocal presentation, and material chosen. Four
(4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10)
minutes per act.
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