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( measured when lying flat ), 24 ” deep ( front to back ), and 36 ” high . Club exhibits are limited in size to 60 ” wide , 24 ” deep and 36 ” high . The weight of the display cannot exceed 30 pounds . All content must be within the required dimensions .
Exhibits may include pictures , models , diagrams and actual articles if they qualify for the safety standards listed below . Drawings or photos which are an essential part of the display should be firmly attached to the board . Loose materials like soil , bark or sand must be displayed in closed containers . No books or notebooks will be accepted as part of the display . The display may include flyers , business cards , information sheets , etc . for public distribution . Enough should be provided to last throughout the entire fair .
The following materials will not be allowed on the display for safety reasons :
• Living organisms-plants or animals or dead parts of animals or plants
• Any liquids
• Aerosol bottles or other pressurized gases
• Glass
• Hazardous substances
• Sharp items
An Educational Display Exhibit Card ( 000-01 ) must be attached to each exhibit . Judging criteria are outlined on the 4-H Educational Display Check Sheet ( 000-02 ). Both areavailable from the county Extension Office or state 4-H website at : http :// oregon . 4h . oregonstate . edu / fair-exhibit-and-contestmaterials
Club exhibits are to be entered under the club name but must include the names of all members and leaders . This may be on a separate paper attached to the back of the exhibit .
Each piece of an exhibit must have name , county and class number securely attached to it . All parts of the display should be attached to one another in some way to keep the exhibit together as a unit . Single posters may be displayed by hanging or stapling to the wall . All other displays should be free standing . All information contained in the exhibit must be able to be viewed by the public by looking at the display . Sources must be listed on the front of the display . Note : Fill in the blank in class number (_) with one of the following numbers . 1 - Junior 2 - Intermediate 3 - Senior 4 - Club
* Club ( two or more members ) Club exhibits must be entered under the club name . 214 100 00 (_) Educational Display
COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS ( June ) Judging criteria are outlined on the Oregon 4-H Presentation Evaluation sheets Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks ( 211- 001 ); Public Speaking ( 211-002 ) and Impromptu Speaking ( 211-003 ) available at the county Extension office and on the State 4-H website at : http :// oregon . 4h . oregonstate . edu / fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials
General Information 1 . 4-H Presentation divisions include demonstrations , illustrated talks , public speeches , and impromptu speeches . 2 . Each county may enter up to three presentations in every class . 3 . Members may have one entry in each division as long as the subject matter is different for each . 4 . Members will be expected to use a microphone . 5 . All contestants will be interviewed by the judge at the conclusion of their presentation .
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks A demonstration shows how to do something . There is a finished product at the end . An illustrated talk is a way to share information with the use of visual aids . 1 . Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others . 2 . A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair .
3 . Teams will consist of two members . If one team member is a senior and the other an intermediate , the presentation should be entered in the senior division .
4 . Each team or individual will have time to set up , present , and clear the area . All work must be done by the 4-H member ( s ). The actual presentation should be between : Juniors 3 - 10 minutes ; Intermediate / Senior 10 - 15 minutes in length .
5 . 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equipment 4-H members must furnish all supplies and equipment required except for a table , easel and microphone . If other special equipment is needed , contact the Extension office prior to fair . A computer and projector can be available with prior notice .
6 . The use of notes is permitted . However , the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge ’ s discretion .
7 . During the presentation , contestants should introduce themselves by name , county , and topic .
8 . Contestants should cite their major references at the conclusion of their presentation . 9 . Anyone may ask questions of the contestant . 211 600 011 Demonstration , Individual , Junior 211 600 012 Demonstration , Individual , Intermediate 211 600 013 Demonstration , Individual , Senior
211 600 021 Demonstration , Team , Junior 211 600 022 Demonstration , Team , Intermediate 211 600 023 Demonstration , Team , Senior
211 601 011 Illustrated Talk , Individual , Junior 211 601 012 Illustrated Talk , Individual , Intermediate 211 601 013 Illustrated Talk , Individual , Senior
211 601 021 Illustrated Talk , Team , Junior 211 601 022 Illustrated Talk , Team , Intermediate 211 601 023 Illustrated Talk , Team , Senior
Public Speeches A public speech can be informational or persuasive . No visual aids may be used . 1 . Topic may be anything the member wants to share with others . 2 . A member may not present the same topic more than once at the State Fair . 3 . Speeches should be between : Juniors 3 - 8 min . and Intermediate / Senior 7 - 10 min . in length . 4 . A microphone , table and easel will be provided . 5 . The use of notes is permitted . However , the excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestant at the judge ’ s discretion .
6 . During the speech , contestants should introduce themselves by name , county , and topic .