Broward 4-H Community Fair. Fair Premium Book

Broward 4-H Community Fair Exhibit Judging: March 17th, 2018 Broward County Extension Office 3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 Opening Reception: March 23rd, 2018 The African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Public Day: March 24th, 2018 The African American Research Library and Cultural Center Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Fair Premium Book What is 4-H? Florida 4-H is the youth development component of Florida Cooperative Extension. 4-H s mission is to empower youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Who sponsors 4-H? The County Extension Office in Broward County is a partnership between the University of Florida s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Broward County Parks and Recreation, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Extension programs are open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, religion, or national origin. The purpose of the Broward 4-H Community Fair is to: - Enable 4-Hers to evaluate performance relative to peers, get new project ideas, and to be inspired to make the best better next year. - Incentivize 4-Hers through prize money and ribbons to show others what they can do. - Promote the value of 4-H to members, families and the community. 4-H PARTICIPATION IN THE BROWARD 4-H COMMUNITY FAIR There are many opportunities for 4-H members to participate in 4-H specific events at the Broward 4-H Community Fair. Members may serve as 4-H ambassadors during the fair, enter exhibits, show off their BBQ cooking skills during the Tailgate Competition, show off their sewing skills during Fashion Review, and participate in the live Share the Fun talent show, demonstrations/illustrated talks, public speaking, and electricity competitions. Members will receive community service hours for time volunteered. Revised 02/05/18

4-H AGE DIVISIONS Cloverbud: 5-7 years old Junior: 8-10 years old Intermediate: 11-13 years old Senior: 14-18 years old. 4-H age is determined as of September 1, 2017. EXHIBIT RULES GENERAL EXHIBITS 1. Open to any 4-H member actively enrolled in Broward County 4-H by March 1, 2018. 2. All exhibits must be entered by an individual; no group entries will be accepted. 3. A 4-H member may enter one exhibit per sub-category, up to a total of ten entries. 4. All exhibitors will receive an exhibit card upon check-in at the fair. Exhibits must have this exhibit card securely attached to their project. String, tape, binder clips, and staples will be provided for exhibitors to attach cards to exhibits. 5. Items must have been made or grown while the youth was an active member in 4-H, and after the last Broward Community fair (after March 25, 2017). Exhibits entered in the 2018 South Florida Fair will be accepted. 6. 4-H fair management and the Cooperative Extension Service are in no way responsible for loss or damage to exhibit items. 7. In order to earn full points and qualify for Grand or Reserve Champion, youth must present their exhibit to the judges at the designated time and be available to answer a few brief questions about their project. Youth may enter projects without being present, but will lose points, affecting their placings and the amount of premium money they will earn. 8. Exhibit subcategories may not be changed after the registration deadline. Only items that were registered by the deadline can be entered. 9. Exhibit entries that do not follow the rules/guidelines of the category will receive a point deduction on the rubric. Rules for 4-H Cloverbud Exhibits: 1. Open to any member in the Cloverbud age division. 2. A 4-H Cloverbud member may enter one exhibit per sub-category, up to ten total entries. 3. Each Cloverbud member will receive feedback from the judges and a participation ribbon, but will not receive premium money. 4. Cloverbuds are encouraged to enroll in the Discovering 4-H project and submit an exhibit in the Cloverbud subcategory of the Personal Development & Leadership Category. Exhibits must remain in place until pickup time, which is 4-5 pm on the public day, March 24, 2018. Exhibits may be removed by the individual or an assigned club representative. Exhibits that are removed before 4 p.m. on Saturday March 24th will forfeit premium money. Exhibits remaining after the designated pick-up time may be picked-up when premium money is collected from the 4-H Office, beginning April 16 th.

RIBBONS AND PREMIUMS GENERAL EXHIBITS Open to all age divisions. Cloverbuds may participate but do not compete for placings or prize money. Exhibit judging is based on the Danish system and the decisions of judges are final. How does this work? All entries within a subcategory that reach a like standard will be designated as First Place (Blue); all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Second Place (Red); and all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Third Place (White). Additionally, two awards will be given to the best overall in each category. Best in Category: Grand Prize $50 and Grand Reserve $20 (both awards given per category) Blue Ribbon + $10 Red Ribbon + $6 White Ribbon + $3 Green Ribbon (Cloverbuds) Exhibit Categories I. Arts & Crafts All entries should be comprised of one example of the craft plus an optional educational poster (describing their building/construction process) up to 36 x 48 inches. Posters must be able to stand on their own. Paintings and drawings must be ready to be hung. Limit one entry per subcategory. 1. Cake Decorating. Real or Styrofoam forms may be used. 2. Candles 3. Ceramics & Pottery 4. Collage 5. Collections 6. Dioramas 7. Doll Making 8. Drawings 9. Floral Arrangements 10. Graphic Design 11. Holiday Crafts 12. Jewelry 13. Leather Crafts 14. Model Crafts 15. Paintings 16. Paper Mache 17. Paper Making 18. Recycled Art 19. Sculpture 20. Shoemaking 21. String Art 22. Tie-Dye 23. Woodworking

II. Clothing & Textiles Premiums sponsored by: Made In Broward All entries should be comprised of one example of the creation plus an optional educational poster (describing their building/construction process) up to 36 x 48 inches. Posters must be able to stand on their own. All garments must be exhibited on a hanger. Textile exhibits may be submitted in a protective cover. Limit one entry per subcategory. 1. Clothing & Garments 2. Crochet 3. Embroidery 4. Fabric Dolls & Toys 5. Fashion Accessories 6. Home Furnishings 7. Knitting 8. Needlework 9. Quilts and patchwork 10. Rug making III. Foods & Nutrition Special Awards sponsored by: King Arthur Flour Candies, Cookies, Brownies, Bar Desserts, Dried Items, Rolls, and Muffin entries should exhibit 6 items on a disposable plate covered with plastic wrap. All other entries should exhibit 1 item. Entries should not exceed 18 x 18 x 18 inches. Beverages must be at least 16 ounces in a sealable container. Limit one entry per subcategory. Participants will not be able to reheat or chill items at the extension office. Participants must submit recipes to https://goo.gl/forms/d2zgyxwgxp1wsaut2 by March 12, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. In order to properly credit the author, if the recipe is not an original creation of the participant, please include its origin (if known). Points will be deducted for entries without a submitted recipe. Entries must be food safe for human consumption without refrigeration or heating for at least 24 hours. All exhibitors must complete the online Food Safety for Handlers course (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/68jkvf2) by March 5, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. All entries will be photographed prior to being judged and disposed of prior to the public viewing. No entries or plates/containers will be returned. OPTIONAL KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING COMPETITION Cookies Sub-Category ONLY. See the appendix for the full list of contest rules. Youth may enter non-king Arthur cookies in fair but will not be eligible for the additional King Arthur prize. 1. Appetizers & Dips 2. Bar Desserts 3. Beverages 4. Biscuits 5. Breads Quick Breads 6. Breads Yeast Breads 7. Brownies 8. Cakes 9. Candies & Truffles 10. Casseroles & Main Dishes 11. Cookies (Addtl. King Arthur Flour Award) 12. Cupcakes 13. Food Preservation Dried 14. Food Preservation Canned 15. Fruit Dishes 16. Hot Vegetable Dishes 17. Muffins 18. Other Desserts 19. Pies 20. Rolls 21. Sauces / Condiments 22. Salads / Cold Vegetable Dishes

IV. Digital Media Entries may be submitted on a USB flash drive or a live website. Video vignette submissions must be between 1-6 minutes and submitted on a USB flash drive in.mov or MV4 format, or uploaded to YouTube.com. 1. Graphic Design 2. Programming 3. Video Game 4. Video Vignette 5. Website / Blog V. Home & Health Entries may consist of examples, models, and/or posters no larger than 36 x 48 inches. Posters should be educational in nature and be on self-standing tri-fold boards. Limit one entry per subcategory listed below. 1. Furniture 2. Home Accessories & Décor 3. Home Improvement 4. Interior Design 5. Natural Cleaning Products 6. Natural Cosmetics 7. Natural Insect Repellents 8. Personal Hygiene Products 9. Soapmaking - Cold Process 10. Soapmaking - Hot Process 11. Soapmaking - Melt and Pour Process 12. Personal Health and Wellbeing VI. Horticulture All live entries should exhibit one item not to exceed a 5 gallon container. Live plants must have been maintained by the exhibitor for at least 4 months prior to the fair. Exhibitors must provide photo documentation of plant development (and harvesting in the case of vegetables). In the case of landscaping displays or trees too large to be transported, a poster board no larger than 36 x 48 inches including photos of your project may be submitted. Photos should allow for judges to evaluate all categories listed on the horticulture rubric. Limit one entry per subcategory listed below, with the exception of the herbs and vegetables subcategories; up to three different herbs or vegetables may be entered. 1. Dish Gardens / Terrariums 2. Fruit/Spice Trees 3. Hanging Baskets 4. Herbs 5. Landscaping 6. Native Plants 7. Native Trees 8. Potted Plants 9. Vegetables

VII. Natural Sciences & Outdoor Programs Entries may consist of collections, models, and/or posters up to 36 x 48 inches. Posters should be educational in nature and be on self-standing tri-fold boards. Limit one entry per subcategory listed below. 1. Ecology 2. Entomology, including Beekeeping 3. Forestry 4. Geology & Minerals 5. Marine Science 6. Outdoor Education / Recreation 7. Shooting Sports 8. Waste Management 9. Wildlife and Fisheries 10. Natural Resources VIII. Performing Arts Entries may consist of videos, models, notebooks, and/or posters up to 36 x 48 inches. Video submissions must be between 1-6 minutes and submitted on a USB flash drive in.mov or MV4 format, or uploaded to YouTube.com. Poster submissions should be educational in nature and consist of self-standing tri-fold boards. Limit one entry per sub-category listed below. Entrants with written poetry exhibits should be prepared to recite their poem to the judges. 1. Comedy 2. Dance 3. Drama 4. Music 5. Poetry 6. Puppetry IX. Personal Development & Leadership Entries may consist of portfolios, models, digital displays, and/or posters up to 36 x 48 inches. Posters must be self-standing trifold boards. Digital displays should be in PDF format and submitted on a USB flash drive. Limit one entry per sub-category listed below. 1. Career Exploration & Employability 2. Cloverbuds - Discovering 4-H 3. Citizenship 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Financial Literacy 6. Leadership 7. Service Learning

X. Photography Individual photos must be no more than 8 x 10 inches per photo and unframed but mounted on cardboard or foam board. Series may have a maximum of 10 Photos. A series must be mounted together on a single board (such as a poster or tri-fold board), up to 36 x 48 inches. Limit one entry per subcategory listed below. 1. Black & White Photo Single 2. Black & White Photo Series 3. Digital Photo Single 4. Digital Photo Series 5. Film Photo Single 6. Film Photo Series 7. Manipulated Digital Photo Single 8. Manipulated Digital Photo Series XI. Science & Technology Premiums sponsored by: Florida Power & Light Entries may consist of examples, models, digital displays, and/or posters up to 36 x 48 inches. Posters should be educational in nature and consist of self-standing tri-fold boards. Limit one entry per sub-category listed below. 1. Aerospace / Aviation 2. Alternative Energy 3. Animal Science - Large 4. Animal Science - Small 5. Astronomy 6. Bicycles 7. Computers 8. Electricity 9. Robotics 10. Small Engines 11. Veterinary Science 12. Wood Science & Industrial Arts

BBQ Tailgating Competition Open to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions. The BBQ Tailgate Competition will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018, starting at 2:00 p.m. at Delevoe Park. Contestants will be scored for barbecue cooking skills and sensory evaluation according to the state barbecue score sheets. Score sheets may be viewed at http://florida4h.org/events/tailgate-scoresheet.pdf. Contestants will be given a $15 voucher to buy BBQ items and may choose one of the following BBQ types. 1. Beef 2. Chicken 3. Pork 4. Seafood Protein Each contestant must provide enough fresh, uncooked, animal protein for two 6-8 ounces of cooked portions for the judges anonymous palatability evaluations. Poultry contestants will submit one unmarinated, whole and intact half chicken or one turkey breast for judging. To ensure poultry products have not been marinated, they should be presented at registration in original retail packaging. Pork, beef, and shrimp can be marinated prior to the contest. Sauces and marinades may be commercial or personal recipe. There will be a 2.5 hour time limit on the preparation of the BBQ food items. The contestant is to turn in product at the end of the stated cooking time. Materials Provided to Participants for Competition All participants will be provided with the following materials to compete in the BBQ Tailgating Competition: - 14 Charcoal Grill (no gas grills allowed) - ½ of a 6 Table to use as Workspace - Charcoal (no self-starting charcoal, automatic fire-starter blocks, or wood chips are allowed) - Meat Thermometer - $15 Gift Card to Purchase Meat (mailed to participants at address on fair registration form before the competition)

Materials Participants are Responsible for Bringing Participants should consider bringing the following materials to the competition as they will not be provided (this is not a comprehensive list and not every item on this list is required to successfully compete): - Protein - Lighter fluid - Matches or lighting tool - Presentation plate - Plastic gloves - Sauce/marinade - Basting brush - Completed recipe card - Tongs/spatula for meat - Tongs for charcoal - Water bottle for misting flames or hot spots in the fire - Chimney starter - Apron - Hot glove - Plastic wrap/dish cover - Utensils knives, scissors, pliers, etc. Competition Overview Contestants must have their uncooked proteins and cooler temperatures checked at the start of the competition. Each contestant will fill out their contestant card and a copy will be taped to the plate/container to which they turn in for palatability judging. Uncooked proteins must be covered at all times and maintained at 40 F. Contestants with temperature abused proteins ( 50 F) will not be allowed to compete. Personal clothing should be clean and neat and not present a safety concern (no loose fitting clothing or open toed shoes). Starting at 10:00 a.m. - 30 minutes prior to grills being started - Contestants will prepare their tables without assistance from other 4-Hers or adults. Due to fire safety concerns, contestants will not be allowed to use tablecloths or have loose leaf paper on display. Contestants may use a poster & easel/laptop/tablet to complement their table top display to describe their recipe. Contestants cannot light their grills until the designated start time. Once the start time has begun, contestants will have an additional 2 hour time limit to turn in their cooked protein dish to be judged. Contestants must provide all grilling supplies not listed under Materials Provided in the above section. All grills must be placed on the ground. All red meat and seafood products must be cooked to at least 145 F, ground products to at least 160 F and poultry products must reach 165 F. No additional items (drink, garnish, vegetables, etc.) should be submitted.

Judging Contestants will be judged according to the rubric found at http://florida4h.org/events/tailgatescoresheet.pdf Judges will ask students questions about their recipe and safety knowledge after all contestants have been observed. The contestants should expect questions relative to their table display, proper use of a meat thermometer, fire-building, meat selection, cooking safety, cooking equipment, and smoking and slow cooking meat. A team of judges will evaluate finished products, with scores being averaged together. One judge will be responsible for assessing proper cooking temperature/degree of doneness. Products will be consumed by judges upon completion as soon as the contestant turns them in to be evaluated. All red meat and seafood products must be cooked to at least 145 F, ground products to at least 160 F and poultry products must reach 165 F. No additional items (drink, garnish, vegetables, etc.) should be submitted. Judges will be instructed to independently score all components of the products turned in for palatability assessment (ie. skin, dark, and white meat). All contestants should have completed the online Food Safety for Handlers Course before the March 5, 2018 registration deadline (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/68jkvf2). RIBBONS AND PREMIUMS - BBQ TAILGATE COMPETITION Open to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions. Food Categories: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Seafood. Exhibit judging is based on the Danish system and the decisions of judges are final. All entries within a subcategory that reach a like standard will be designated as First Place (Blue); all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Second Place (Red); and all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Third Place (White). Additionally, two awards will be given to the best overall. Best in Category: Grand Prize $50 and Grand Reserve $20 Blue Ribbon + $30 Red Ribbon + $20 White Ribbon + $10

Fashion Revue Premiums sponsored by: Made in Broward The Fashion Revue competition will take place starting at 5 p.m. on Friday March 23, 2018 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). Contestants will be interviewed by the judges and then model the garments they have made in one of two categories: 1. Traditional 2. Repurposed Fashion Revue Rules 1. Only wearable clothing garments may be entered in the Fashion Revue Competition (accessories, such as purses or jewelry, should be entered in the Clothing and Textiles category of General Exhibits). 2. The garment must be modeled by the individual member during the fashion show portion of the competition (not created for someone else to wear). 3. All outfits must meet the 4-H Dress Code Guidelines, found at http://florida4h.org/youth/files/dress_code.pdf. All shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. must be at least fingertip length due to the raised stage for the fashion show. 4. All outfits must be suitable for comfortably walking, sitting, and going up and down stairs. 5. Photos of youth modeling their clothing article must be submitted to the 4-H office no later than March 17, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. 6. Articles of clothing or accessories entered in the general exhibit may not be entered in the fashion revue. CATEGORIES: Traditional A garment that the participant has constructed from scratch, showcasing sewing skills and the ability to coordinate an outfit. The outfit must contain at least one constructed garment; participants are encouraged to construct additional garments to complete the outfit. Outfit may be used for any purpose: school, home, special event, costume, etc. Repurposed One or more existing garments that has been turned into a new, different, and wearable garment. Additional fabrics, trim, and supplies may be used during the construction process. The repurposed garment must be sewn by the member as part of the 4-H Clothing & Textiles project. Additional repurposed and/or sewn garments are encouraged to complete the outfit. A before photograph showing the original garment(s) is required and must be submitted to the 4-H Office in advance, on or before March 17, 2018. NOTE: This is not an alteration - such as a large dress taken in to fit a smaller person that still retains the same lines.

It is where the garment has been cut apart and remade into a new garment that looks different. The emphasis is on the transition of the garment. RIBBONS AND PREMIUMS FASHION REVUE Open to all age divisions. Cloverbuds may participate but do not compete for placings or prize money. Exhibit judging is based on the Danish system and the decisions of judges are final. All entries within a subcategory that reach a like standard will be designated as First Place (Blue); all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Second Place (Red); and all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Third Place (White). Additionally, two awards will be given to the best overall. Best in Category: Grand Prize $50 and Grand Reserve $20 Blue Ribbon + $30 Red Ribbon + $20 White Ribbon + $10

Share The Fun Talent Show The Share The Fun competition will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday March 23, 2018 in the auditorium at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). Entries may include instrumental, vocal, dance, or drama (skits, monologues, puppetry, impersonation, etc). Participants must bring all equipment. There will NOT be a piano available, but participants may bring their own keyboard. Entries must be between 3-5 minutes for all ages. Entries going over or under time will receive a point deduction. Youth may only participate in ONE Share the Fun entry. To compete at the county level, groups may be of any size and be a combination of youth from any age category as long as all participants are active Broward County 4-H members. Groups of youth from more than one age category will compete in the division of the highest aged youth in the performing group. In order to qualify for District Events, entries must follow all state-level guidelines for Share the Fun: Groups are limited to 5 participants. All participants must fall under the same age category (but they do not have to be from the same club). Premium money is not awarded for Share The Fun.

Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks will take place beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 24, 2018 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). Youth may only participate in ONE category No live animals are permitted Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks time requirements: o Cloverbuds, Juniors, & Intermediates: 3-12 minutes o Seniors: 5-12 minutes Teams: Teams of 2 are permitted. Both team members must speak and be involved in the presentation. Team members must fall under the same age category (but they do not have to be from the same club). Team members may NOT enter an additional category individually. Participants must notify the 4-H Office of any required materials, such as a laptop & projector or presentation stand/easel, in advance; these materials will be provided if advance notice is given. Attire: Clothes should be neat, clean and modest. Clothing should not have logos. Green and white or black and white are always appropriate but not a requirement. Questions from the Judges: There will be a brief Q&A period for the judges after the presentation. This time is for the judges ONLY to ask questions. If an audience member would like to ask a question, please explain that you will be happy to answer their questions later, once judging is completed. See the Appendix for Florida 4-H Demonstrations or Illustrated Talks Category Definitions. Public Speaking Speeches will take place immediately after Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks on Saturday March 24, 2018 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). Individuals only NO TEAMS PERMITTED The speech must be original and specifically relate to 4-H in a demonstrable way. The entire speech does not have to feature 4-H, but at some point 4-H and its relationship to the material must be presented. Public Speaking time requirements: o Cloverbuds, Juniors, & Intermediates: 3-7 minutes o Seniors: 5-7 minutes A double spaced copy of the speech must be submitted with the application no later March 17, 2018 by 5 p.m. Include: topic, name, age, date, county and club on the front cover. It may be emailed, faxed, mailed, or hand delivered to the 4-H office.

ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION CLUBS that submit a Club Banner will be entered in the Banner competition. Banners must be 36 long by 72 wide and include Broward County 4-H, the club s name, and the club s project focus. Banners will be judged on organization of content, originality, creativity and appearance. Banners must be homemade by the club members; banners made by a professional service will not be accepted. Banners must have been created after the last Broward 4-H Community Fair in March 2017. Exhibit judging is based on the Danish system and the decisions of judges are final. All entries within a subcategory that reach a like standard will be designated as First Place (Blue); all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Second Place (Red); and all those that fall into the next group will be given a rating of Third Place (White). Blue Ribbon + $30 Red Ribbon + $20 White Ribbon + $10 Club Banners must be submitted by a club representative for judging at the UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education Office on March 17, 2018. There is no pre-registration required or club banners. All 4-H premiums will be paid by check and available for pick-up at the 4-H Office by April 16, 2018. Score sheets will be returned with premium money.

4-H YOUTH MARKETPLACE & EDUCATIONAL CLUB BOOTHS An educational booth may consist of an exhibit of what your 4-H club is working on (such as a robotics demonstration sewing lessons, soap making, archery lessons, educational presentations about the native environment, etc.). A Youth Marketplace table should consist of items that the youth have made that are for sale to the public, preferably items that have been entered in the fair (ex: baked goods, soap, accessories, paintings, ceramics, stuffed animals, etc.). All homemade food items must abide by the Florida Cottage Food Law. https://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/24010/486807/cottage_food_guidance.pdf Money earned at the Youth Marketplace tables will be turned in to 4-H staff to be distributed to the participating youth in the form of 4-H activity stipends. Educational booths and Youth Marketplace tables should be manned by a member of the 4-H club and/or parent volunteers at all times during the period that it is open to the public (10:30 AM 4 PM). Club leaders should register for an educational booth and Youth Marketplace table at: https://goo.gl/forms/v0ko5p0ukfliovqc2 Register by March 5 at 11:59 PM.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATIONS Fair registration will open February 1 st, 2018. All fair participants must register online at https://goo.gl/forms/30wveownkn08ooii1. Entries may NOT be submitted in paper form. The registration deadline for 4-H members to enter the fair is March 5, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Fair entry is limited to confirmed 4-H Members. A confirmed member has registered in 4-H Online, been approved by the Club Leader, and has paid the annual membership fee. For General Exhibits, each participant may enter a maximum of 10 sub-categories. There is no limit on the number of events that youth may enter. Recipes for Food Judging must be submitted at https://goo.gl/forms/d2zgyxwgxp1wsaut2 no later than March 12, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Youth are only required to submit recipes for General Exhibits items entered in the Food & Nutrition category. Youth are NOT required to submit recipes here for items entered in the BBQ Tailgate. Recipes for BBQ Tailgate entries must be brought the day of the competition. Photos of youth modeling their clothing articles for Fashion Revue must be submitted to the 4-H office no later than March 17, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. A typed copy of speeches to be entered in the Public Speaking event must also be submitted to adraper@bropward.org by this deadline. Please contact the 4-H Office for further information about these and ALL 4-H contests. Thank you, Alexandra Draper Broward County 4-H Extension Agent UF-IFAS Broward County Extension Education 3245 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 Office: 954-357-5278 Cell: 954-856-5531 Fax: 954-357-8740 The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707. 4-H PLEDGE I pledge my head to clearer thinking; My heart to greater loyalty; My hands to larger service; and My health to better living; For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

BROWARD 4-H COMMUNITY FAIR SCHEDULE Date Time Event Location https://goo.gl/forms/30wveownkn0 Feb. 1 8 AM Fair Registration Opens 8OOii1 March 1 11:59 PM Deadline Fair Eligibility Register in 4-H Online to participate in the fair www.florida.4honline.com March 5 11:59 PM 11:59 PM Deadline Fair Registration Deadline to register for exhibits and events Deadline Food Judging & BBQ Tailgate Complete online Food Safety for Handlers course https://goo.gl/forms/30wveownkn0 8OOii1 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6 8JKVF2 March 12 11:59 PM Deadline Food Judging Deadline to submit recipe to 4-H Office https://goo.gl/forms/d2zgyxwgxp1 WsauT2 March 14 3 PM-5 PM Exhibit Judging Make-Up (for those attending Executive Board) UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education 10 AM-2 PM (Check-in by 1:30 PM) General Exhibit and Food Judging UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education Auditorium 2 PM Deadline Club Banner Submit banner for judging UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education Auditorium March 17 11:59 PM Deadline Fashion Revue Submit photo of youth modeling clothing article to 4-H Office. For repurposed items: Also submit photo of original item adraper@broward.org 11:59 PM Deadline Public Speaking Submit copy of speech to 4-H Office adraper@broward.org 6 PM-9 PM Opening Reception AARLCC Lobby March 23 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (Check-in by 5 PM) Fashion Revue AARLCC Auditorium 6 PM-8:30 PM (Check-in by 5:30 PM) Share the Fun Talent Show AARLCC Auditorium 10:30 AM-4 PM Fair Public Day AARLCC & Delevoe Park March 24 2 PM-4:30 PM BBQ Tailgate Competition & Awards Delevoe Park Pavilion 11 AM-2:30 PM (Check-In by 10:30 AM) Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks, Public Speaking, & Awards AARLCC Classrooms 4 PM-5 PM Exhibit Pick-up AARLCC April 16 8 AM Premium checks and remaining exhibits available for pick-up from 4-H Office UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education

2018 KING ARTHUR FLOUR BAKING CONTEST DATE : March 17, 2018 LOCATION AT FAIR GROUNDS : TIME : 10 AM 2PM UF/IFAS Broward County Extension Education Auditorium OPEN TO: Youth ages 8-18 YOUTH CATEGORY KING ARTHUR FLOUR PRIZES: 1st place: $75 gift certificate to the Baker s Catalogue/ kingarthurflour.com 2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker s Catalogue/ kingarthurflour.com 3rd place: King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion Cookbook All winners will also receive a gorgeous ribbon RULES: 1. Exhibitor must enter an item in the cookies sub-category to be eligible (this is not a separate additional cookie entry, it is a cookie entry that meets all of the additional guidelines below). 2. Exhibitor must use King Arthur Flour in the making the recipe and bring the UPC label from the flour bag. 4. Must have submitted the cookie recipe at https://goo.gl/forms/q7qjl33vc7egmdop2 6. All entries must follow the rules outlined in the Premium Book. 7. The top scoring cookie item that has abided by all rules for the King Arthur Flour Baking Competition prize will receive first place. The next-highest score will receive second place, followed by the third-highest score receiving third place. In the event of tied scores for any of the places, the judges will evaluate the entries and assign places as a tie-breaker. 8. Failure to follow the rules will result in disqualification. 9. King Arthur Flour is not responsible for replacing lost or misplaced prizes or ribbons (including: gift cards).

Florida 4-H Demonstrations or Illustrated Talks Category Definitions A demonstration or illustrated talk is a show and tell type of presentation. This presentation uses posters and visual aids to share information or ideas with others. Youth give demonstrations or illustrated talks at the county level and their presentation may proceed on to district and state level competitions. For more information, check out: http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/demotalk/. See Project Handouts for ideas at http://florida4h.org/programs/4-h_project_handouts_list.pdf ANIMALS Animal Industry Includes all presentations related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, layer, broilers, turkeys, rabbits, meat goats, dairy goats, quail, duck, geese, emu, ostrich and rhea. Topics can include raising healthy animals, selecting animals based on genetics, managing feed and health, marketing, managing reproduction and production and harvest of animals for food. Also included is the real world agriculture processing systems relating to converting or using live animals to create food products such as milk, eggs, meat and other products; and wholesale, retail and food service merchandising of animal products. No equine related topics will be accepted in the category. Small Animal and Pets Includes all presentations related to dogs, cats, rabbits (not related to meat production), rodent pets, and other pets, including pet facilitated therapy in nursing homes, etc. Horse Includes all presentations relating to horses. CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP Citizenship, Community Service, Global Education, Leadership Development, and Career and Workforce Preparation. Includes all presentations related to citizenship, community service programs, global education leadership development and workforce preparation and career development. These topics are broad and can include presentations on different cultures and ethnicities, conducting service in your community, the art and science of becoming a leader, and the skills necessary for political participation and starting a business. COMMUNICATION AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS Leisure & Performing Arts Includes all aspects of leisure activities and recreation, including cycling, music, clowning, arts & crafts, cake decorating, floral arranging, wood working and metal crafts. Communication & Media Arts Includes the topic of public speaking, American Sign Language and other forms of communication, all phases of photography, graphic arts, computer graphics, video and other current technologies used in communication media. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Childcare and Child Development Includes all presentations related to the growth, development, personality and character development of children and youth. These topics might include infant development, child development, baby sitting, nuclear families, self-esteem, step-families, family communication, parent-adolescent communication, single-parent families, teen parents, and coping with crises. Clothing and Sewing Includes all presentations related to clothing design, selection, buying, care, construction, textiles, accessories, personal appearance, and grooming. Money Management Includes all presentations related to comparison shopping, sales approaches, advertising, consumer rights and responsibilities, labeling, credit, money management, banking, investment savings, and time management. The Foundation for The Gator Nation Last Updated: 6/29/2015 An Equal Opportunity Institution PAGE 1 OF 2

Florida 4-H Demonstrations or Illustrated Talks Category Definitions HEALTHY LIVING Food Preparation Includes all presentations involving preparing foods to eat. Demonstrations should show the steps involved in preparing foods, including food how to safely handle and measure ingredients. In an effort to support current Dietary Guidelines, preparing food items moderately low in fat, sodium, and sugar is recommended. Although safe food handling practices should be used in all demonstrations, presentations that emphasize food safety topics and issues should be entered in the Food Science and Safety Category. Food Nutrition, Food Safety, and Food Science Includes all presentations related to food nutrition, food safety, and food science (new technologies that do not involve food preparation). Suggested topics include nutrient needs, nutrition in the life cycle (e.g., for infants, teens, or the elderly), dietary guidelines, nutrition and fitness/sports, hunger, obesity, food labeling, cultural food patterns, new food science technologies, processing and preservation. Personal Well-being Includes all presentations related to keeping fit and healthy that doesn t fit in the Preparing and Creating Foods and Food Nutrition, Food Safety and Food Science categories. Suggested topics include radon and mold in homes, the need for immunizations, pollution, fitness equipment and human diseases. Safety Includes all presentations related to general health education (i.e. coping with stress, first aid, substance abuse, self-help skills, physical fitness, dental care, healthy lifestyles, sex education, immunizations, and prevention of disease). Also includes all presentations dealing with accidental safety hazards including demonstrations in disaster preparedness or home environmental health (i.e. mold, radon or other hazards). NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS Entomology, Environment, Marine and Aquatic Sciences, Outdoor Adventures, Shooting Sports, Soil, Water and Land Use, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Earth Sciences Includes the areas of energy, earth science, astronomy, waste management, and water quality/conservation. Includes the areas of forestry, marine and aquatic science, wildlife ecology, and entomology (including Wings). Also includes the areas of shooting sports, and sport fishing. PLANTS AND GARDENING Includes all presentations related to production and marketing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, turf, ornamental, field crops, forage, landscaping, greenhouses, propagation, soils, hanging baskets, bulbs, citrus, and harvesting or processing crops, such as hay or silage. Artistic arrangement demonstrations may also be included here or in Visual Arts.. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Aerospace, Computer, Bicycles, Electricity, Energy, Geospatial, Robotics, Small Engines, Weather & Climate and Wood Working. Includes all presentations related to general engineering, bicycle maintenance and mechanical operations, automotive, electronics, aerospace/aviation, and computers. Also, all presentations related to care of, and operation of small engines, and woodworking. This also includes ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Safety. The Foundation for The Gator Nation Last Updated: 6/29/2015 An Equal Opportunity Institution PAGE 2 OF 2