Department: Presentation Contest, Table Setting, Speech Contest & Life Challenges Judging (County Only)

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Division: Life Challenges Judging

Division Rules: 

Life Challenges Judging will be held on Clothing Entry Day, Thursday, July 17.

  • F500082 Junior Life Challenges (8, 9, 10)
  • F500083 Intermediate Life Challenges (11, 12, 13)
  • F500010 Senior Life Challenges (14 and older)

Division: Presentation Contest

Division Rules: 

Presentation Contest location and time TBD

  • B151113 Illustrated Presentation

Division: Speech Contest

  • B156001 Speech Contest
  • B156002 PSA Contest
  • B156003 Interview Contest

Division: Table Setting

Division Rules: 

Tables must be set up on Thursday, July 17 by 10:00 a.m. 

  1. Participants must provide their own card table and set their table without any assistance.
  2. Prepared food on any of the dishes is not allowed.  (Fresh, uncut fruits or vegetables may be used in the centerpiece only if they add to the overall design.)
  3. Table setting must be according to 4-H guidelines (4-H Cooking 101, pg. 21) Overall setting must show coordination of dishes, glassware, flatware, linens, and centerpiece.  Creativity must meet the basic table setting criteria: i.e., proper flatware placement, etc.
  4. Table must be set for two.
  5. Napkin folding is optional for all 4-H members.  Senior division only, may use variety in napkin placement.
  6. Suggested, but not required, the tablecloths should have equal overhang on all sides.
  7. Exhibitor is encouraged to arrange his/her own centerpiece.  First- and second-year participants are encouraged to prepare informal displays (probably no crystal or china) paper plates are acceptable if appropriate for meal.
  8. A 3” x 5” card must be on the table with the following information on it: Age; Number of times in contest; Did you arrange your own centerpiece? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, special occasion?
     
  • B151229 Junior Table Setting (8, 9, 10)
  • B151230 Intermediate Table Setting (11, 12, 13)
  • B151231 Senior Table Setting (14 and older)