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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
4-H Family & Consumer Sciences
Butler County Guidelines 2016
OSUE Butler County
4/24/2016
Project requirements for 4-H Family & Consumer Science Projects
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Table of Contents
General Family & Consumer Science Project Information ................................. 3
FCS Project General Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 3
Junior Fair FCS Important Dates ..................................................................................................... 4
Junior Fair FCS Dress Code ............................................................................................................ 4
General FCS Project Evaluation Requirements ............................................................................... 5
General FCS Project Exhibit Requirements ..................................................................................... 5
FCS Clothing Project Information ...................................................................... 6
Clothing Project Judging Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building .............. 6
Clothing Project Style Review: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ..................... 6
Clothing Project Award Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building during the Style
Review Fashion Show ..................................................................................................................... 6
Clothing Skillathon Contest: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building .................. 6
Clothing Project General Guidelines ................................................................................................ 6
Clothing Project Evaluation Requirements ....................................................................................... 7
Clothing Project Exhibit Requirements ............................................................................................. 8
Clothing Project List with Butler County Judging Requirements ....................................................... 9
FCS Clothing Judging Score Sheet ................................................................................................ 11
FCS Clothing Project Style Review Narration Sheet ...................................................................... 12
4-H Food and Nutrition Project Information ...................................................... 13
Food & Nutrition Project Judging Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building .... 13
Food & Nutrition Project Portfolio Due Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Youth Exhibit Building by
4pm ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Food & Nutrition Project Award Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ....... 13
Food & Nutrition Skillathon Contest: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ......... 13
Food & Nutrition Project General Guidelines .................................................................................. 13
Food & Nutrition Project Portfolio Guidelines ................................................................................. 14
“My Plate” Nutrition Information Webpage ..................................................................................... 14
Food & Nutrition Project Judging Score Sheet ............................................................................... 15
Nutrition Bake-In Contest Information .............................................................. 16
Bake-In Contest Entry Deadline: July 1st ........................................................................................ 16
Bake-In Contest Date: Thursday, July 29, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ............................. 16
Bake-In Contest Awards: Thursday, July 29, 2016 following contest .............................................. 16
Bake-In Contest Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 16
Beginner Division Bake-In Recipe ......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Intermediate Division Bake-In Recipe ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Senior Division Bake-In Recipe ..................................................... 20Error! Bookmark not defined.
Nutrition Bake-In Registration Form ................................................................................................. 2
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Nutrition Bake-In Contest Score Sheet ............................................................................................ 3
Related Family & Consumer Sciences Project Information ................................ 4
FCS Related Project Judging Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ....... 4
FCS Related Project Award Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ................ 4
FCS Related Project Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 4
FCS Related Project Evaluation Requirements ................................................................................ 5
FCS Related Project Exhibit Requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Related FCS Project List with Butler County Evaluation Requirements ............................................ 6
FCS Related Project Judging Score Sheet ...................................................................................... 7
4-H Shopping Bag Contest Information ............................................................. 8
Shopping Bag Contest Registration Deadline: July 1st ..................................................................... 8
Shopping Bag Contest Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building ....................... 8
Shopping Bag Contest Awards: Monday, July 26, 2016 following contest ........................................ 8
Shopping Bag Contest Guidelines: .................................................................................................. 8
Shopping Bag Contest Registration Form ........................................................................................ 9
Fair Booth Information ..................................................................................... 10
Booth Registration Form ................................................................................................................ 11
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Butler County Family & Consumer Sciences 4-H Guidelines
General Family & Consumer Science Project Information Junior Fair Project Guidelines, Project Evaluation Requirements, Exhibit Requirements, and
Butler County FCS Special Awards
FCS Project General Guidelines:
1. All project requirements and skill levels conform to the State Guidelines as published in the
Family Guide to 4-H. Any special Butler County requirements are included in this publication.
2. Members are to follow the guidelines and complete the requirements in the project book to
meet 4-H project completion.
3. To participate in the Junior Fair project evaluation and display, members are to follow the
requirements outlines. Members do not receive a copy of these requirements. It is the
responsibility of the advisor to inform members of the project evaluation requirements
and exhibit requirements.
4. The Family and Consumer Sciences age class breakdown for the county Junior Fair project
competition is as follows:
As of January 1 of the current year –
Seniors – 14 years and up
Juniors – 13 years and under
5. Members may take more than one project per area for 4-H credit.
6. A member may repeat a project as often as desired, unless otherwise noted in the Family
Guide to 4-H.
7. All Family and Consumer Sciences projects must be made for a 4-H project only.
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Junior Fair FCS Important Dates:
Clothing Project Judging Interviews: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Clothing Skillathon Contest: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
FCS Related Project Judging/Evaluations: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Booth Set Up: Friday, July 22, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 23, 2016, 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nutrition Project Portfolio Due: Saturday, July 23, 2016, by 4:00 p.m. in Youth Exhibit Building
FCS Project and FCS Related Project Awards: Sunday, July 24, 2016, starting at 1:30 p.m.
followed by Style Review
Style Review/Fashion Show of Clothing Projects: Sunday, July 24, 2016, immediately following
FCS and FCS Related Awards presentation
Shopping Bag Contest: Monday, July 25, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Food & Nutrition Project Judging/Evaluations: Tuesday, July 26, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Nutrition Skillathon Contest: Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Demonstration Contest: Wednesday, July 27, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Nutrition Bake-In Contest: Thursday, July 28, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Projects Released from Youth Exhibit Building: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and
Sunday, July 31, 2016, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Booth Tear Down: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 30, 2016, 11:00
a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Junior Fair FCS Dress Code:
Dress pants, capris, or knee-length or longer skirt. A dress-up shirt or blouse with covered
shoulders, cleavage, back and midriff. A knee-length or longer dress with covered cleavage,
back and shoulders. Dress shoes or dress sandals. Bake-In participants must wear closed-
toed shoes. Exceptions will be made for participants involved in livestock judging coinciding
with FCS judging.
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General FCS Project Evaluation Requirements:
1. All Junior Fair project evaluations will occur during the Butler County Fair, except for clothing
evaluation and FCS Related Projects.
2. Specific times for project evaluations will be provided.
3. Trophies or awards will be presented for all projects, provided members meet project exhibit
requirements and judge’s standards. Types of awards presented will depend upon funding
available for awards and type of project competition. (Up to 5 places awarded)
4. Participant projects are chosen to go to the State Fair if
a. Project is eligible for State Fair competition as listed in the Family Guide
b. Participant receives highest score at County Fair
c. Participant is in the proper age category for the project as listed in the Family Guide.
Clock trophies (1st place State Fair) can only be awarded to members taking project
within their age level.
d. Please review State Fair Packet before attending State Fair to be sure participant
is eligible for judging at the state level.
5. In case of a tie, selection for State Fair is determined by the Judge.
6. Competitors are judged within their age category group:
a. Junior Category participants are age 13 or less as of January 1st of the current year
b. Senior Category participants are age 14 or more as of January 1st of the current year
General FCS Project Exhibit Requirements:
1. All FCS Related projects must be in place in the Youth Exhibit Building by 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday, July 23rd. Items to be displayed are based on the project guidelines. Poster size
for FCS Related projects are to be 22” x 28”
NOTE – NO TRIFOLD OR FOAM BOARD POSTERS
2. All posters that don’t meet restrictions will have 5 points deducted during judging.
3. Members must display their projects for the duration of the Butler County Fair in order to
compete in that project competition for Junior Fair Awards. Exceptions made only for those
taking projects to State Fair.
4. Saturday July 30, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Club booths and projects may be
released at this time.
5. Projects must be removed no later than the Sunday after the Fair from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Any projects that are left after dismissal time will be brought to the Extension Office.
6. Guidelines for Club Booths are in a later section of this document. If specific guidelines are
determined at a later date they will be included in the 4-H newsletter.
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FCS Clothing Project Information General Requirements, Evaluation Requirement, Exhibit Requirements,
And Butler County Project Requirements
Clothing Project Judging Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building
Clothing Skillathon Contest: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building
Clothing Project Style Review: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building
Clothing Project Award Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building during the Style Review Fashion Show
Clothing Project General Guidelines:
1. Project requirements conform to State Guidelines published in the Family Guide to 4-H.
Project skill levels are listed in the Family Guide to 4-H for each project.
2. It is the responsibility of the advisor to inform members of the State Guidelines (review
State Fair packet before attending State Judging), the special Butler County
Requirements, and Exhibit Requirements.
3. All clothing projects must be made as a 4-H project only.
4. Members who take more than one clothing project must complete separate learning
experiences related to each.
5. Members may repeat projects, unless otherwise noted in Family Guide. When repeating
projects the participant must learn new skills.
6. Member can knit or crochet any project.
7. No food or drink is allowed in the dressing rooms, judging, or preparation areas.
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Clothing Project Evaluation Requirements:
1. Bring pattern used, if applicable.
2. Bring completed project book.
3. Garment to be evaluated must be appropriate for the project.
4. Garments must be on a hanger that is provided by the member. Upon arrival, garments must
be tagged for identification as provided by FCS department.
5. Accessories needed to complete the total look of the outfit are allowed.
6. Only garments required in the project book will be displayed. Extra garments may be
constructed for modeling outfit but cannot be judged or displayed.
7. There will be one Junior and one Senior Construction Award winner announced on Sunday
July 24, 2016 at the Style Review.
8. On July 20, 2016, members will come as scheduled according to project areas. All clothing
projects are to be brought to the Youth Activities Building on that day. Bring all
garments and accessories as needed for the Total Look of the outfit. The garment will
be judged on and off the person. The garment that is being judged must have a hanger
provided by the member.
9. 4-H members will be interviewed on project knowledge and the Total Look.
10. The project evaluation will include construction judging and an individual style review where
the article of clothing being judged is modeled. Only participants will be allowed in the
dressing rooms.
11. The judge will complete the entire judging sheet and add the score. Supervisors will double-
check the score. Total scores will determine class winners.
12. After evaluations, clothing projects must be left in the Youth Activities Building until the Style
Review.
13. All 4-H FCS competitors must be present during their judging to be eligible to win awards.
Clothing project competitors must also participate in the Style Review to be eligible to win
awards. Exceptions will be made only if the competitor is absent due to 4-H sponsored event.
14. A Style Review of all clothing projects will be held Sunday, July 24, 2016. Style Review begins
immediately after the FCS & FCS Related Award presentation that begins at 1:30pm in the
Youth Activities Building.
15. Style Review Narration Sheets will be written by 4-H competitors at their project judging and
must be turned in to the FCS Junior Fair Board members.
16. In order to place and go to State Fair, members must participate in the Style Review on
Sunday, July 24, 2016. The only exceptions are for 4-H sponsored award trips, award camps,
or conflicts with judging in other departments in which case another 4-H member may model
the garment.
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17. In order to go to State Fair, members must meet the age requirements for the assigned skill
level as set by the state. Participants not of the assigned skill level ages may participate at the
county level.
18. Following the Style Review, advisors and/or 4-H’ers are responsible for returning clothing on
a hanger to the Junior Fair clothing rack in the dressing room. These clothing projects will
then be displayed in the Youth Exhibit building for the duration of the County Fair.
Clothing Project Exhibit Requirements:
1. Following clothing evaluation on July 20, 2016, all clothing projects are to remain in the Youth
Activities Building. Garments will be held for competitors to model during the Style Review.
Arrive for the Style Review with time to change in to your project outfit. Immediately following
the Style Review, garments will be transported to the Youth Exhibit Building by the Jr. Fair
Board members.
2. Member must display project for the entire duration of the Butler County Junior Fair in order to
compete in that project’s competition for Junior Fair Awards.
3. Removal of garments prior to the conclusion of the County Fair can only be done with
permission of FCS Department personnel. Permission for garment removal will be granted
only in cases where the garment is needed for a State Fair judging.
4. Only garments required in the Junior Fair project evaluation may be displayed. Extra
garments may be constructed for accessorizing the outfit, but cannot be judged or displayed.
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Clothing Project List with Butler County Judging Requirements
All clothing projects can be taken be all members at the county level. Participants should
select projects based on their current skill level. State requirements must be met in order to be
considered for State Fair.
Clothing projects are assigned a skill level by the state. In order to be eligible for state awards,
participants must meet the age requirements as defined by the state designated skill level.
Participants that are not of the assigned skill level ages for a particular project will not be eligible to go
to the State Fair regardless of their placing.
State designated skill levels are: Beginning (4-H age 8-10)
Intermediate (4-H age 11-13)
Advanced (4-H ages 14+)
See the current Family Guide for information regarding assigned skill levels. At the end of
each project description below is the skill level as assigned by the state.
#406 Clothes for High School and College - An outfit with a minimum of 2 pieces. Or construct a
one-piece outfit with sleeves, plus another style detail not tried before. Project designed for members
in high school. (Advanced)
#407 Accessories for Teens - Make at least one accessory from the project book. Choose one item
which has been made to be judged. Look at guidelines in book for accessories ideas. (Beginning)
#408 Creative Costumes - Make a costume in one of four categories. Authenticity and knowledge of
costume history will be evaluated. (Advanced)
#409 Sew Fun - One completed shorts, skirt or pants with elastic waist. Member must bring a 6” X 12”
sample of material with one 12” side hand hemmed. Select an easy or beginner pattern. Project
designed for youth ages 8-10. (Beginning)
#410 Fun With Clothes - A decorated top will only be judged. Complete one project and one
accessory. Project designed for youth ages 8-10. (Beginning)
#411 em-bel-lish A 4-H Guide to Wearable Art- Project is designed to complete a 4-H project by
embellishing clothing. Numerous possibilities include appliqué, batik, beading, dyeing, embroidery
and many other techniques. Embellish at least one garment for any outfit. (Intermediate)
#412 Sew for Others - Adapt three different garments for a person with a disability or construct one
complete outfit for another person. (Intermediate)
#413 Sundresses and Jumpers - Make a jumper or sundress. Choose accessories and a top, if
needed. Choose another project if wanting to make: split-skirt jumper, “skort”, jumpsuit or pantsuit.
(Beginning)
#415 Active Sportswear - Construct at least one garment for an outfit for active sportswear.
(Intermediate)
#417 Dress Up Outfit – Construct a complete outfit in one category: Category 1 – Day Wear;
Category 2 – Formal Wear. (Advanced)
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#418 Loungewear - Construct an outer layer of an outfit for lounging at home, such as a robe,
jumpsuit, tunic and pants, or housecoat. Other garments and accessories, such as sleepwear,
undergarments, slippers, or shoes may be purchased or made to complete your lounging outfit. Outer
layer only will be judged. It may not be removed during style review. (All skill levels)
#419 Tops for Tweens - Make a shirt, blouse, vest, tank top, poncho, T-shirt, or sweater.
(Beginning)
#420 Outer Wear for Anywhere – Construct coat, jacket, cape or other outer garment. New book in
2016. (Advanced)
#424 Clothing for Middle School - Construct a maximum of two pieces. If you choose to make 2
garments you can make a skirt or pants with a vest or collarless jacket, or sweater, blouse, or shirt
(with or without sleeves). If you only make one garment it must have sleeves. (Intermediate)
#425 Look Great for Less - Assemble an inexpensive outfit, a “total look”. This is a consumer
project. Sewing skills are not involved. Outfit and project book must be displayed in booth with
attached card reading: “Consumer Project” (Advanced)
#426 Clothing for Your Career - Make and evaluate an outfit with a minimum of two pieces.
(Advanced)
#430 Shopping Savvy - Assemble an outfit. It may be made, purchased, or put together from your
current wardrobe. Outfit and project book must be displayed in booth with attached card reading:
“Consumer Project” (All skill levels)
#431M Clothing Master: Design & Construction -4-H members of any age can complete this
project, but should have previous clothing construction experience. Construct a clothing item that
exhibits specialized or professional level skills. (Advanced)
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Project Name:
Is this a multi-year project: Yes_____ No _____ (for Judges: if yes, youth may not be required to complete all portions of book)
Have you taken this project more than once? Yes____ No____ If yes, how many times have you repeated it? _______
Judge: Total
Project Category 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points 0 points Multiplier Total
Book
Completion
Book is fully completed; all
sections show clear effort.
Project follows ALL County
and Project Book Guidelines
Book is complete but
should show more effort
OR project follow s most
but not all book
guidelines
Book is NOT fully
completed but is mostly
complete; parts
completed show time
and effort
Book is up to half
complete and show s
effort OR Book is
nearly complete but
show s a lack of effort
Book is only
partially complete
AND show s lack
of effort
Book is not attempted
OR clearly done by
someone other than
the memberx 3 /15
Project
Construction
(used for all
sewing projects)
Excellent in 5 characteristics:
1. Well fitted; smooth outside
appearance
2. Accurately placed/stitched
seams, darts, gathers, etc.
3. Even stitches
4. Hems; parallel to f loor,
straight, event
5. Crosswise grain; parallel to
f loor, piece cut properly
4 characteristics strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 characteristics
strong; tw o areas
needing improvement
2 characteristics
strong; three areas
needing improvement
1 characteristic
strong; four
areas needing
improvement
All characteristics
need improvement
or or or or or or or
Outfit Selection
(used for
shopping projects;
Shopping Savvy &
Look Great For
Less)
Excellent in these 5 areas:
1. Quality construction
2. Well-fitting; no fold/w rinkles
3. Practicle for intended use
4. Cost Effective
5. Well selected; reasons for
item selection provided
4 areas strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 areas strong;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 areas strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 area strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
All areas need
improvement
Total Look
Excellent in 5 areas:
1. Follows all book guidelines
2. Displays appropriate
fashion
3. Coordinated image
4. Becoming in color, line, &
scale
5. Properly accessorized
4 areas strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 areas strong;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 areas strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 area strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
All areas need
improvement
x 3 /15
Personal
Presentation
Excellent in 5 Characteristics:
1. Attitude ; positive, respectful
2. Confidence ; conveys
satisfaction in appearance
3. Appearance;clean & w ell
groomed
4. Communication; speaks
clearly
5. Meets dress code
requirements (see below )
4 characteristics strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 characteristics
strong; tw o areas
needing improvement
2 characteristics
strong; three areas
needing improvement
1 characteristic
strong; four
areas needing
improvement
All characteristics
need improvement
x 2 /10
Interview
Questions
Answers all questions
correctly; show s through
knowledge of book material &
can apply knowledge
All questions answ ered
correctly; minor trouble
applying info
Most but not all
questions answ ered
correctly and/or trouble
applying info
Correctly answ ers
questions and applies
info half of the time
Answ ers
questions/applies
info correctly
less than half the
time
No questions are
answ ered correctly;
no ability to apply info
x 3 /15
Growth of
Knowledge &
Skills
Exceptional Grow th Signif icant Grow th Average Grow th Some Grow th Minimal Grow th No Grow th
x 1 /5
Subtotal
Judges Overall
Impression
Total Score
Things you could improve upon:
revised 3/8/2015
DRESS CODE: Dress pants, capris, or knee-length or longer skirt.
A dress-up shirt or blouse w ith covered shoulders, cleavage,
back and midriff . A knee-length or longer dress w ith covered
cleavage, back and shoulders. Dress shoes or dress sandals.
*Bake-In participants must w ear closed-toed shoes. **Exceptions
w ill be made for participants involved in livestock judging
coinciding w ith FCS judging.
Butler County 4-H FCS Clothing Project Judging Score Sheet
Member Name: 4-H Age:
Club Name:
_______/100
Things you did well:
x 6 /30
________/90
_________/10
_________/100
FCS Clothing Judging Score Sheet
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2016 Fashion Narration Sheet
Complete the form below with information for the announcer to read during your turn in the Style Review Fashion Show on Sunday.
____________________________________ is __________ years old and a member of the
____________________________________________________ 4-H Club.
As part of the _____________________________ project he / she made / purchased a
___________________________ for _______________________________ that is made of
_____________________________ and features ________________________________
___________________________________________. This outfit is accessorized with
___________________________________________________________________.
Complete one more statement:
-This outfit has a total cost of $____________________ but would cost $__________________ if
purchased new at a store.
-During this project he/she learned
______________________________________________________.
-He / she plans to wear this outfit
to______________________________________________________.
Thank you ___________________________
First and Last Name Age
4-H Club Name
Project Name Circle One
Name of item (pair of shorts, skirt, shirt, etc.)
Describe special feature
Describe special feature
Describe/list accessories
List where/when you plan to wear this outfit
Describe fabric
Write “self” or sister, brother, friend, mother, etc.
List something you learned
List cost to buy or make your
item
List cost to buy this item new
Circle One
First Name
Circle One
Circle One
FCS Clothing Project Style Review Narration Sheet
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4-H Food and Nutrition Project Information
Food & Nutrition Project Judging Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth
Activities Building
Judging starts at 9:00 a.m.
Food & Nutrition Project Portfolio Due Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Youth
Exhibit Building by 4pm
Portfolios due by 4:00 p.m.
Food & Nutrition Project Award Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth
Activities Building
Awards presented at the end of judging.
Food & Nutrition Skillathon Contest: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the Youth
Activities Building
Food & Nutrition Project General Guidelines:
1. Project judging requirements for all Nutrition Projects are:
a. Completed project book.
b. One food suitable for project.
c. Recipe must be typed on 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper with name, age, club name and
project name.
d. A menu for a complete meal must be typed on 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper. Menu
must include the prepared dish and be balanced and nutritious.
e. A project portfolio that is in a 3-pronged folder. Portfolio to be on display in the Youth
Exhibit building during the entire week of the County Fair. Completed portfolios must
be in Youth Exhibit building by Saturday, July 23, 2016, by 4:00 p.m. Portfolios will be
available in the Youth Activities Building for project judging. Portfolios must be returned
to registration table immediately following project judging.
f. All food displayed should be suitable for serving a family of four.
g. Garnishes appropriate for the prepared dish are allowed. No other food, beverage,
condiments, etc., should be placed on the display table.
h. Only the competing 4-H member is permitted in the project judging area. Advisors or
parents are not permitted in the judging area. Junior Fair Board members will be
available for assistance.
i. Nutrition project evaluation will include questions regarding nutrition subject matter,
project book and the USDA My Plate initiative.
j. Bring place setting for the meal planned on your menu that would include the food item
you made for judging.
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2. For all nutrition projects, the member may use another recipe other than the ones in their
project book. The food prepared for judging should be one that is similar in skill level and food
category as those in the project book.
3. All Nutrition competitors must be present during their judging to be eligible to win awards. Exceptions will be made only if the competitor is absent due to 4-H sponsored events.
4. Centerpieces are optional in all food displays.
5. Project skill levels and nutrition project listings can be found in the “Family Guide.”
6. A nutrition Skillathon contest will be held during nutrition judging.
7. During all events, only participants, FCS Advisors and program volunteers are allowed in the judging and preparation areas.
Food & Nutrition Project Portfolio Guidelines
1. Completed portfolios must be delivered to the Youth Exhibit Building in the County
Fairgrounds no later than JULY 23, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
2. The participant will be responsible for bringing portfolio that is comprised of a 3-pronged folder
that includes 8 ½” x 11” pages.
3. The participants will create a maximum of one page (one-sided only) per “activity area” or
“interest area” as designated in the front of their project books.
4. These pages could be in collage, journaling, timeline, photo, or any other format that would
illustrate the work and knowledge of the participant.
5. Each page could be different or could be a combination of styles providing the 4-H’er to reflect
on their learning experience.
6. There will be no points for scrapbooking style.
7. Five points will be deducted if portfolios are not turned in, turned in late or turned in
incomplete.
“My Plate” Nutrition Information Webpage: http://www.choosemyplate.gov
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Project Name:
Is this a multi-year project: Yes_____ No _____ (for Judges: if yes, youth may not be required to complete all portions of book)
Have you taken this project more than once? Yes____ No____ If yes, how many times have you repeated it? _______
Judge: Total
Judging Category 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points 0 points Multiplier Total
Book
Completion
Book is fully completed; all
sections show clear effort.
Project follows ALL County
and Project Book
Guidelines
Book is complete but
should show more effort
OR project follow s most
but not all book
guidelines
Book is NOT fully
completed but is mostly
complete; parts
completed show time
and effort
Book is up to half
complete and show s
effort OR Book is
nearly complete but
show s a lack of effort
Book is only
partially complete
AND show s lack
of effort
Book is not attempted
OR clearly done by
someone other than
the memberx 3 /15
Recipe
Meets 5 requirements:
1. Complete ingredient list
2. Thorough directions
3. Proper abreviations
used
4. Neat presentation
5. Typed 8 1/2" X 11" paper
4 requirements met;
one area needing
improvement
3 requirements met;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 requirements met;
three areas needing
improvement
1 requirement met;
four areas
needing
improvement
No recipe presented
x 1
/5
Menu
Has 5 characteristics:
1. Nutritionally balanced
complete meal
2. Appropriate for project;
includes the food being
judged
3. Variety of f lavors, colors,
& textures
4. Neat presentation
5. Typed 8 1/2" X 11" paper
4 characteristics strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 characteristics
strong; tw o areas
needing improvement
2 characteristics
strong; three areas
needing improvement
1 characteristic
strong; four areas
needing
improvement
All characteristics
need improvement
x 2 /10
Food
Excellent in 5 qualities:
1. Outstanding flavor
2. Quality appearance
3. Appropriate texture
4. Show s food prep &
safety knowledge
5. Family serving size
presented
4 qualities strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 qualities strong; three
areas needing
improvement
2 qualities strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 quality strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
No food product
presented
x 4 /20
Table Setting
Excellent in 5 areas:
1. Proper & neat setting
2. Setting arrangement
appropriate for menu
3. Setting materials
appropriate for menu
4. Setting well coordinated
5. No non-project food/
beverages except garnishes
4 areas strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 areas strong;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 areas strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 area strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
No table setting
presented
x 2 /10
Personal
Presentation
Excellent in 5 Characteristics:
1. Attitude ; positive,
respectful
2. Confidence ; conveys
satisfaction in appearance
3. Appearance;clean & w ell
groomed
4. Communication; speaks
clearly
5. Meets dress code
requirements (see below )
4 characteristics strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 characteristics
strong; tw o areas
needing improvement
2 characteristics
strong; three areas
needing improvement
1 characteristic
strong; four areas
needing
improvement
All characteristics
need improvement
x 2 /10
Interview
Questions
Answers all questions
correctly; show s through
knowledge of book material
& can apply knowledge
All questions answ ered
correctly; minor trouble
applying info
Most but not all
questions answ ered
correctly and/or trouble
applying info
Correctly answ ers
questions and applies
info half of the time
Answ ers
questions/applies
info correctly less
than half the time
No questions are
answ ered correctly;
no ability to apply
info x3 /15
PortfolioExceptional effort; neatly and
clearly presented
Signif icant effort; needs
small improvements
Average effort; effort
or neatness lacking
Some effort; clearly
needs improvement
Minimal effort;
needs signif icant
improvement
No portfolio
presented;
incomplete or late
submission x 1 /5
Subtotal
Judge's
Overall
Impression
Total Score
revised 3/8/2015
Things you could improve upon: DRESS CODE: Dress pants, capris, or knee-length or longer
skirt. A dress-up shirt or blouse w ith covered shoulders,
cleavage, back and midriff . A knee-length or longer dress w ith
covered cleavage, back and shoulders. Dress shoes or dress
sandals. *Bake-In participants must w ear closed-toed shoes.
**Exceptions w ill be made for participants involved in livestock
judging coinciding w ith FCS judging.
__________/100
Member Name: 4-H Age:
Club Name:
_______/100
Butler County 4-H Food & Nutrition Project Judging Sheet
__________/90
__________/10
Things you did well:
Food & Nutrition Project Judging Score Sheet
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Nutrition Bake-In Contest Information This contest involves completely preparing and baking an assigned recipe in front of judges.
Bake-In Contest Entry Deadline: July 1st
Bake-In Contest Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016 in the Youth Activities Building
Contest begins at 9am. Start time for each age division will be provided to every contestant.
Bake-In Contest Awards: Thursday, July 28, 2016 following contest
Bake-In Contest Guidelines
1. Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H as of April 1 of the current year.
2. Contestants do not need to participate in a Nutrition Project to be eligible to participate in the
Bake-In Contest.
3. Bake-In Contest will start at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28th with specific time slots for the
divisions to be announced to registered contestants by email.
4. Bake-In Contest Age Groups – Three Classes
Beginner Class – 8 to 10 years old as of January 1st of the current calendar year
Intermediate Class – 11 to 13 years old as of January 1st of the current calendar year
Senior Class – 14 years old and over as of January 1st of the current calendar year
5. Recipes will be provided by the OSU Extension Office.
a) Beginner class will make Sunrise Cinnamon Cake
b) Intermediate Class will make Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
c) Senior Class will make Creamy Apple Squares
6. Members will provide all of the required ingredients, equipment, and display dish. Use of small
electrical appliances is permitted. If using electrical appliances the member must provide
his/her own extension cord.
7. All foods must be made from scratch – no mixes will be allowed.
8. Contestants will be provided the use of a table and an oven. All other supplies and equipment
must be provided by the contestant.
9. Aprons should be worn to protect clothing.
10. Hands should be washed as the first step in preparation. Hand sanitizer is recommended
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11. Ingredients are to be prepared in front of judge. DO NOT pre-measure, peel, sift, etc.
ingredients except if specifically directed on recipe.
12. Follow recipe as given.
13. Thirty minutes allowed during contest to prepare recipe for all divisions. Cooking time is
provided in addition to the preparation time.
14. The baked product will be displayed for the judge.
15. A portion of the judging score will be based on food presentation.
16. Contestants must follow FCS Dress Code including wearing closed toe shoes.
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2016 Bake-In Contest Recipe – Beginner Level
Sunrise Cinnamon Cake
Ingredients:
½ cup soft margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup sour cream
¾ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sifted flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease an 8X8 baking pan.
3. Cream margarine, sugar, egg, sour cream, and vanilla.
4. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together.
5. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
9. Sprinkle mixture over batter.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
11. Cool on wire rack.
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2016 Bake-In Contest Recipe – Intermediate Level
Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
Biscuit Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8 ounces) lemon yogurt
1 large egg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup fresh blueberries
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda,& salt. 3. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, egg, melted butter and lemon peel until blended. Add to
flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. 4. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls, 1 inch apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes or
until light brown. 5. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm biscuits.
Yield: 1 dozen.
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2016 Bake-In Contest Recipe – Senior Level
Creamy Apple Squares
1 c. all-purpose flour ½ c. sugar ½ Tbsp. baking powder ¼ c. vanilla flavored dry coffee creamer 1/2 c. softened salted butter 1/8 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 c. sour cream 1 egg Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and dry creamer. Add butter and mix well until crumbly. Reserve 2/3 cup of crumbly mixture for topping. Cover bottom of ungreased 9x9 inch pan with remaining (non-reserved) dry mixture to create base layer. Pat down. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to the reserved mixture. Mix well. Arrange apple slices over base layer. Blend sour cream and egg; spread sour cream mixture over apple layer. Sprinkle reserved brown sugar mixture over sour cream layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
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Butler County Junior Fair
Nutrition Bake-In Registration Form
4-H Club Name: _______________________________________
Advisor Name: ________________________________________
Beginner Division Participants: 4-H Ages 8-10
Participant Name Home Phone / Cell
Phone
Email Address
Intermediate Division Participants: 4-H Ages 11-13
Participant Name: Home Phone / Cell
Phone
Email Address:
Senior Division Participants: 4-H Ages 14 & Older
Participant Name: Home Phone / Cell
Phone:
Email Address:
Form Due: July 1st
Return Completed
Registration Form to OSU
Extension Office, 1802
Princeton Road, Hamilton.
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Nutrition Bake-In Contest Score Sheet
General Appearance
Contestant (neat and clean) _____/5
Work Table (neat, clean, organized) _____/5
Ingredients (all present on the table) _____/5
Equipment (all necessary present) _____/5
General Appearance Score _____/20
Assembly
Organized set-up _____/10
Proper ingredient preparation (according to recipe) _____/10
Proper use of tools/equipment _____/10
Overall neatness (during assembly) _____/10
Clean-up _____/10
Safety during preparation _____/10
Assembly Score _____/60
Presentation
Taste _____/5
Neat appearance _____/5
Attractive _____/5
Creativity used effectively _____/5
Presentation Score _____/20
Dress code followed- Yes or No If No, deduct 5; If Yes add 0_____
Total Score _______/100
Judge’s Comments:
Name:
Club Name
Division (circle one) Beginner Intermediate Senior 4-H Age____
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Related Family & Consumer Sciences Project Information General Guidelines, Evaluation Requirements, Exhibit Requirements, and Butler County
Evaluation Requirements
FCS Related Project Judging Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in the Youth
Activities Building
Judging starts at 9am; specific times will be assigned
FCS Related Project Award Date: Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building
Awards for FCS and FCS Related projects issued starting at 1:30pm.
FCS Related Project Guidelines
1. Related projects include all Family and Consumer Sciences projects not classified as
Nutrition or Clothing in the Family Guide.
2. All FCS Related Projects require a completed project book, poster, and an exhibit item.
3. All 4-H FCS Related competitors must be present during their judging to be eligible to win awards. Exceptions will be made only if the competitor is absent due to 4-H sponsored events.
4. Project skill levels are listed in the Family Guide.
5. Members are to refer to the individual project’s guidelines for project completion.
6. Special Butler County requirements are included in this publication. It is the
responsibility of the advisor to inform members of the special Butler County
requirements.
7. Saturday July 30th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Club booths and projects may be
released at this time or Sunday, July 31th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8. Projects eligible for State Fair consideration are listed as such in the Fair Guide.
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FCS Related Project Evaluation Requirements
1. Members must come as scheduled for interview. The specific time will be provided.
Arrangements will be made for members with conflicts with judgings in other
departments.
2. Members must bring completed project book.
3. Members must bring only items listed in the Butler County Project Requirements.
4. Members with the highest score will be selected for project representation to State Fair.
In the event of a tie, State Fair selection is determined by the judge.
5. Posters for FCS Related projects are to be 22” x 28” in size. All posters that don’t
meet restrictions will have 5 (five) points deducted during judging.
FCS Related Project Exhibit Requirements
1. FCS Related projects must be in place in the Youth Exhibit Building by 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday, July 23th.
2. Members must display their exhibit for the duration of the Fair in order to compete in that
project competition for Junior Fair Awards.
3. Displays may be photos or a poster of the item if it cannot be placed in a booth.
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Related FCS Project List with Butler County Evaluation Requirements
#405 The Laundry Project - Bring completed project book, poster and item to exhibit.
(Beginning)
#432M Sewing & Textiles (non-clothing) FCS Related 4-H member of any age can complete
this project, but should have previous clothing construction experience. Construct a non-clothing
item that exhibits specialized or professional level skills. (Advanced)
#434 Growing On My Own - Bring completed project book. Display one of the items from the
project book with a portfolio and a poster. (Beginning)
#435 Growing With Others - Bring completed project book. Display one of the items from
the project book with a portfolio and a poster. (Intermediate)
#436 Growing in Communities - Bring completed project book. Display one of the items
from the project book with a portfolio and a poster. (Advanced)
#445 Becoming Money Wise - May be taken 2 years. Bring completed project book, poster
and item to exhibit. (Beginning)
#448 Teens . . . On the Road to Financial Success - May be taken 2 years. Bring
completed project book, poster and item to exhibit. (Advanced)
#491 Adventures in Home Living - Bring completed project book, poster and one item that
was constructed according to the project book guidelines and visuals to show how the item
fits into the home. (Beginning)
#494 Make over My Space - Bring completed project book, poster, item to exhibit, and
visuals of arranged and decorated room. (Intermediate)
#495 Your First Home Away From Home - Bring completed project book, poster, item to
exhibit, and visuals of arrangements. (Advanced)
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Project Name:
Is this a multi-year project: Yes_____ No _____ (for Judges: if yes, youth may not be required to complete all portions of book)
Have you taken this project more than once? Yes____ No____ If yes, how many times have you repeated it? _______
Judge: Total
Judging Catogory 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points 0 points Multiplier Total
Book
Completion
Book is fully completed; all
sections show clear effort.
Project follows ALL County
and Project Book Guidelines
Book is complete but
should show more effort
OR project follow s most
but not all book guidelines
Book is NOT fully
completed but is mostly
complete; parts
completed show time
and effort
Book is up to half
complete and show s
effort OR Book is
nearly complete but
show s a lack of effort
Book is only
partially complete
AND show s lack
of effort
Book is not
attempted OR
clearly done by
someone other than
the member
___x 3 /15
Project
Excellent in these 5 areas:
1. Exceptional effort
2. Quality workmanship
3. Appropriate for project
requirements
4. Show s knowledge of topic
5. Item is practicle/usable
4 areas strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 areas strong;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 areas strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 area strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
No project
presented.
___x 6
/30
Poster
Excellent in these 5 areas:
1. Clearly presented; neat
2. Easy to follow information
3. Sufficient detail
4. Show s quality work &
effort
5. Proper size
4 areas strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 areas strong;
tw o areas needing
improvement
2 areas strong;
three areas needing
improvement
1 area strong;
four areas
needing
improvement
No poster
presented.
___x 4
/20
Personal
Presentation
Excellent in 5 Characteristics:
1. Attitude ; positive, respectful
2. Confidence ; conveys
satisfaction in appearance
3. Appearance;clean & w ell
groomed
4. Communication; speaks
clearly
5. Meets dress code
requirements (see below )
4 characteristics strong;
one area needing
improvement
3 characteristics
strong; tw o areas
needing improvement
2 characteristics
strong; three areas
needing improvement
1 characteristic
strong; four areas
needing
improvement
All characteristics
need improvement
___x 2 /10
Interview
Questions
Answers all questions
correctly; show s through
knowledge of book material &
can apply knowledge
All questions answ ered
correctly; minor trouble
applying info
Most but not all
questions answ ered
correctly and/or trouble
applying info
Correctly answ ers
questions and applies
info half of the time
Answ ers
questions/applies
info correctly less
than half the time
No questions are
answ ered correctly;
no ability to apply
info
___x 3 /15
Subtotal
Things you did well:
Judge's Overall
Impression
Final Score
Things you could improve upon:
revised 3/8/2015
4-H Age:
Club Name:
_______/100
DRESS CODE: Dress pants, capris, or knee-length or longer skirt. A
dress-up shirt or blouse w ith covered shoulders, cleavage, back
and midriff . A knee-length or longer dress w ith covered cleavage,
back and shoulders. Dress shoes or dress sandals. *Bake-In
participants must w ear closed-toed shoes. **Exceptions w ill be
made for participants involved in livestock judging coinciding w ith
FCS judging.
Butler County 4-H FCS Related Project Judging Score Sheet
/90
/10
/100
Member Name:
FCS Related Project Judging Score Sheet
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4-H Shopping Bag Contest Information
Shopping Bag Contest Registration Deadline: July 1st
Shopping Bag Contest Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 in the Youth Activities
Building
The contest will begin at 9am
Shopping Bag Contest Awards: Monday, July 25, 2016 following contest
Shopping Bag Contest Guidelines:
1. All 4-H members are eligible to compete in the Shopping Bag Contest.
2. All age members may compete in the county contest. County categories will be ages 8-10,
11-13, and 14-and older (4-H age).
3. A maximum of ten minutes will be allowed for judging each station.
4. Participants are not allowed to talk to each other after the contest begins.
5. Score cards will be evaluated by 4-H advisors and Junior Fair Board members.
6. The theme for the contest is “America’s Favorite Sandwich, the BLT” Stations are: a) Bacon b) Lettuce c) Tomato d) Bread
7. Once the contest begins, no late contestants will be permitted to participate.
8. Participants must register by July 1.
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Butler County Junior Fair
Shopping Bag Contest Registration Form
4-H Club Name: _______________________________________
Advisor Name: ________________________________________
Beginner Division Participants: 4-H Ages 8-10
Participant Name Home Phone / Cell
Phone
Email Address
Intermediate Division Participants: 4-H Ages 11-13
Participant Name: Home Phone / Cell
Phone
Email Address:
Senior Division Participants: 4-H Ages 14 & Older
Participant Name: Home Phone / Cell
Phone:
Email Address:
Form Due: July 1st
Return Completed Registration
Form to OSU Extension Office,
1802 Princeton Road, Hamilton.
Fair Booth Information
1. Jr. Fair Booths will focus on informative or promotional information about your organization.
They must list names of members and advisors, identify club officers and name of club.
2. Booth fronts may not be covered with any type of material other than what the Jr. Fair Board
members provide. This severely hampers entrance/exit to booths.
3. Booths will be the same size - approximately 8 ft. by 5 ft.
4. Non-flammable paper items should be used.
5. Keep security in mind. Place valuables to the back of the booth. Arrange projects so they will
not be too close to the aisles. Check the booth closely and carefully when completed for
articles that may tempt a passerby.
6. Booths cannot infringe upon copyrights or trademarks.
7. Do no put any food items in booth.
8. Booth set-up and decorating schedule will be Friday, July 22th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. &
Saturday, prior to the fair from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All projects must be in place by 4:00
p.m. Do not move dividers.
9. Booths will be placed 1st – 5th. Judging will be done by a third party. Winners will be
announced Sunday, July 24th at the Special Interest Award Ceremony.
10. Remember! A fair booth is a club project! Every member should participate in the creation of
the booth. Advisors: Let the 4-H’ers do the bulk of the work. Let them take pride in an exhibit
that they plan and put together. Only the advisor or one designated person must be present
for the replacement or removal of any project.
11. One Premier Booth Award Plaque will be presented at the 4-H Awards ceremony on Sunday.
12. Booth/project dismissal starts on Saturday, July 30th. from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or on
Sunday, July 31st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
13. Each club will be responsible for one three (3) -hour long building watch. Details will be
mailed to advisors closer to fair.
14. No staples are to be used on pegboard. You can only use pushpins, thumb tacks or hooks on
the pegboard. Staples may be used on wood dividers but must be removed.
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Booth Registration Form
Club Name: _______ ______________________
Advisor Name:__________ _____ ___
Daytime Phone: _ Evening Phone: Cell Phone:
Email: ______
Please Reserve a: _______ Booth (approximately 5’ x 8’)
Clothing projects will be displayed in a booth with all of the other clothing projects in the
Youth Exhibit Building.
Building Watch Choices (Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices)
* Please remember if you set up a booth you are required to watch the building.
(Assignments will be on a first come, first served basis.)
9:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Sunday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Monday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Tuesday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Wednesday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Thursday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Friday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board
Saturday Jr. Fair Board
Jr. Fair Board Jr. Fair Board Jr. Fair Board Jr. Fair Board
Form Due: July 1st
Return Completed
Registration Form to OSU
Extension Office, 1802
Princeton Road, Hamilton.