(CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF-DETERMINED, ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
See General Rules for additional information.
All static exhibits must receive a purple at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION for Static Exhibits – Youth can request accommodation to be able to participate in static judging at the Nemaha County Fair. See the 4-H Special Accommodation Policy.
CITIZENSHIP
The purpose of these Citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility and action within the diverse areas of citizenship, including community service, service learning, government, and policymaking.
GENERAL INFORMATION & EXHIBITING RULES - CITIZENSHIP
- Exhibits are entered at the 4-H members' own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
- Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches, please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
- Multimedia presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application, and the 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
- Supporting Material: All entries must include the following:
- What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit?
- References - All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting information if outside sources were used to create exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from an outside source, they must be referenced).
- Identification - All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club, and county.
DEPARTMENT A - DIVISION 120 - CITIZENSHIP
Division 120 Classes 001–010 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
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| SF)001 | Care Package Display | This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster, PowerPoint, or another multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application, and 4‑H members must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. (SF182)
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| SF)002 | Citizenship Game | Design a game which could include, but is not limited to, symbol flash cards, a question and answer board, or a simulation with props. Clear game instructions and objectives must be included. (SF182) |
| SF)003 | Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts | Design art relevant to citizenship using any media. (SF182) |
| SF)004 | Public Adventure Scrapbook | Describe a 4-H member's Public Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches by 16 inches. (SF182) |
| SF)005 | Public Adventure Poster | Describe a 4-H member's Public Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no more than 24 inches by 28 inches. (SF182) |
| SF)006 | Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview | Follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. Upload to a video streaming application, and the 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. (SF182) |
| SF)007 | Written Citizenship Essay | Promote good citizenship and patriotism in essay form. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300-400 typewritten words. (SF182) |
| SF)008 | For 9th-12th Graders Only | Oral Citizenship Essay: Address the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” in three to five minutes. No background music, singing, or other enhancement allowed. Upload to a video streaming application, and the 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. Attach a copy of the written essay. (SF182) |
| SF)009 | Service Items | Examples: lap quilt, Quilt of Valor, and homemade toys. Non-perishable item, created for donation. Attached to the exhibit should be an explanation of who the recipient was and how the service project was made and used. The service item could be part of a larger community service effort. (SF182) |
| SF)010 | 4-H Club Exhibit | Should depict what a 4-H club has done in the area of community service. This item could include, but is not limited to, a service item, poster, scrapbook, cultural or creative arts item, or care package, Quilt of Valor. (SF182) |
SEEING I2I
DEPARTMENT A - DIVISION 130 – SEEING I2I
Division 130 Classes 001–009 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
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| SF001 | Cultural Fine Arts | Design a piece of art that reflects and symbolizes a culture’s unique identity, using the medium of your choice. (SF183) |
| SF)002 | How are We Different? Interview | Interview should follow the interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and should reflect on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are interviewing. (SF183) |
| SF)003 | Name Art | Should be a creative art exhibit that symbolizes or explains where your name came from and what it means. Can use any media. (SF183) |
| SF)004 | Family History Exhibit | Create a depiction that highlights a 4‑H member’s family cultural history or the ethnic composition of your community. Include details about the first settlers, their origins, and evidence of their cultural background that still exists today—such as community or family celebrations, museum exhibits, educational displays, or historical markers.” (SF183) |
| SF)005 | Exhibit depicting a Cultural Food | Share the story of a cultural food that’s meaningful to your family. Your entry can be written as a story or essay. |
| SF)006 | “This is Who I Am” Poem | A poem written by a 4-H member that reflects who they are. (SF183) |
| SF)007 | Poster | Poster that depicts what you have learned through the i2i Project. (SF183) |
| SF)008 | Biography | Writing about a historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others. (SF183) |
| SF)009 | Play Script | Written respectfully about a different culture. (SF183) |
LEADERSHIP
DEPARTMENT B - DIVISION 171 - OFFICER’S REPORTS
Division 171 Classes 901–905 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| C)901 | Treasurer | Treasurer’s Club Report for the current year will be judged on neatness, accuracy and completeness. |
| C)902 | Secretary | Secretary’s Club Book for the current year will be judged on neatness and completeness. |
| C)903 | News Reporter | News Reporter display will consist of a minimum of three and no more than six clippings from a newspaper, mounted on paper 8 ½ “ x 11”. Clippings must be from the current 4-H year, and the date printed must appear underneath it. The news articles will be judged on newsworthiness and style. Quality of the news story will be the judging criteria, however the mounting presentation should appear neatly done. |
| C)904 | Historian | 4-H Club Historian’s scrapbook of club activities for the current year. If previous years are also included, insert a note showing where the current year activities begin. The scrapbook will be judged on neatness, completeness, and creativity. (Club Historian may enter scrapbook under Heritage. |
| C)905 | Photographer | 4-H Club Photographer may enter a scrapbook or poster displaying photographs taken for the 4-H Club during the current year. Include at least 6 pictures with captions explaining the picture. Exhibits will be judged on the clarity and sharpness of the photograph and how well the picture and caption go together to tell a story. Creativity will also be considered. |
DEPARTMENT B - DIVISION 172 – LEADERSHIP
Division 172 Classes 908-909 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
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| C)908 | Resume or Portfolio | Could be used for acquiring a job, a scholarship or selection for an honor. Use a format of your choice. (CF172) |
| C)909 | Workbook/Journal/Portfolio Activity | Completed activity from any Step Up to Leadership Manual. (CF172) |
DEPARTMENT F – DIVISION 400 – SELF-DETERMINED
Division 400 Classes 901-902 Pay Category
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
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| C)901 | Beginning Self | Determined Project (CF400) |
| C)902 | Advanced Self | Determined Project (CF400) |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship exhibits help participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset. An entrepreneurial mindset is needed to tackle social issues as well as explore new business opportunities.
GENERAL INFORMATION & EXHIBITING RULES - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- The 4-H member’s name, age, town, and county must be listed on the back of the exhibit.
- If the exhibit is a poster, it must be 14 inches x 22 inches and may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Posters may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names.
- Exhibits that do not conform to size or content guidelines will be lowered one ribbon placement. Posters may include photographs, charts, or examples, as well as a written explanation.
DEPARTMENT F – DIVISION 531 – ESI: ENTREPRENEURSHIP INVESTIGATION
Division 531 Classes 001-006, 901 Pay Category A
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
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| SF)001 | Interview an Entrepreneur | Share what you learned from the person about having an entrepreneurial mindset. How have they applied that mindset? Have they started a business? Are they tackling a social issue? How do they deliver excellent customer service? How will what you have learned through this interview change your future plans or ways of thinking about entrepreneurship? The summary of the interview should be typed and with a maximum length of two pages (12 pt. font). Enter exhibit in a folder with fasteners (no slide bars). (SF181) |
| SF)002 | Social Entrepreneurship Presentation | Prepare a five slide power point presentation about a social entrepreneurship venture to benefit a group or individual in your community. Social entrepreneurs are people who are in business to help others. Submit a printout of the note pages which show each slide and include an explanation of each slide. Enter exhibit in a folder with fasteners (no slide bars). (SF181) |
| SF)003 | Marketing Package | (mounted on a 14 inches x 22 inches poster) must include at least three items (examples) developed by the 4-Her from the following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business promotional piece, printout of an internet home page, packaging design, signs, logo design, direct mail piece, etc. The marketing package should be for an original business developed by the 4-Her and not an existing business. (SF182) |
| SF)004 | Sample of an Original Product (SF181) | with an information card (8 ½ inches x 11 inches) answering the following questions:
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| SF)005 | Photos of an Original Product | (mounted on a 14-inch by 22-inch poster) must include three photos of the developed product and a mounted information sheet answering the following questions. If exhibiting in both Class 004 and Class 005, products must be entirely different products. (SF181)
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| SF)006 | Entrepreneurship Challenge | Take on the entrepreneurship challenge. The Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to 4‑H members enrolled in any of the three units of ESI. Complete five (5) or more of the challenges from the following list. The exhibit will include highlights from these five (5) challenges. Consider labeling each challenge so the viewer will understand what the challenge was. Enter a poster, video (or other digital presentation), report, or scrapbook related to the learning from the challenge. Use your creativity to show and share what you learned. Multi-media presentations and exhibits are to be uploaded to a video streaming application, and 4‑H members must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or links on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. (SF181)
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| C)901 | Picture story | of a tour or field trip to study entrepreneurship and/or business operation (based on pages 2.1-2.4 of the manual). (SF181) |