(SHOPPING IN STYLE, MY FINANCIAL FUTURE)
Consumer management helps participants learn more about how to make smart fiscal decisions and how to improve financial literacy. The different exhibits provide a variety of learning experiences for 4-H’ers. Participants in this category will emphasize setting smart goals and keeping a spending plan.
SHOPPING IN STYLE
GENERAL INFORMATION & EXHIBITING RULES - SHOPPING IN STYLE
- If the exhibit is a poster, it should be on a 14-inch x 22-inch poster board. If a three-ring binder is used, it should be 8.5 inches x 11 inches. Folders with or without fasteners should NOT be used, and entries will be lowered a ribbon placement. Video exhibits should be less than five minutes in length. 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. Do NOT include the Shopping in Style Fashion Show Written Report with Narration Form SF184 in any exhibits.
DEPARTMENT C - DIVISION 240 - SHOPPING IN STYLE
Division 240 Classes 001-006, 901-903 Pay Category A
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | Best Buy for Your Buck (Ages 8-13 before January 1 of the current year) | Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year. Consider building the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a binder or video, no posters please (see general information above). Do NOT include the Shopping In Style Fashion Show Written report with Narration Form SF84 in your entry. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content and format for this class. (SF84) Provide details about the wardrobe inventory, which indicates the following: •Why did you select the garment you did •Clothing budget •Cost of the garment •Conclusion or summary statement(s) stating your final comments on why you selected your “best buy for your buck.” •Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front view, side view, back view). |
| SF)002 | Best Buy for Your Buck (Ages 14-18 before January 1 of the current year) | Provide details of the best buy you made for your buck this year. Consider building the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story in a binder or video, no posters please (see general information above). Do not include the Shopping In Style Fashion Show Information Sheet in your entry. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content and format for this class. (SF84) Provide details listed for those ages 8-13, plus include the following additions: • Body shape discussion • Construction quality details • Design features that affected your selection • Cost per wearing • Care of garment • Conclusion or summary statement (s) stating your final comments on why you selected your “best buy for your buck.” |
| SF)003 | Revive Your Wardrobe | Take at least two items in your wardrobe that still fit but that you don’t wear anymore and pair them with a new garment or garments to make them wearable once again. Create a photo story which includes before and after photos and a description of what was done. Put in a 3-ring binder, poster, or video (see general information). (SF 88) |
| SF)004 | Show Me Your Colors | Select 6-8 color photos of you wearing different colors. Half should be what you consider to be good personal color choices and half should be poor personal color choices. Write a brief explanation with each photo describing your selections. Refer to the manual page 23 for more information. Entry should be a poster (see general information). (SF89) |
| SF)005 | Clothing 1st Aid Kit | Refer to page 73 of the manual and complete a clothing first aid kit. Include a list of items in the kit and brief discussion of why each was included. Put in an appropriately sized box or tote with a lid. No larger than a shoe box. (SF64) |
| SF)006 | Mix, Match, & Multiply | Using this concept from page 32 of the manual take at least 5 pieces of clothing and create new outfits. Use your imagination to show various looks (i.e. on a clothesline, in a tree, on a mannequin). Include a brief discussion of each outfit which demonstrates what you have learned by completing this entry. Entry can be a 3-ring binder, poster, or video (see general information). (SF90) |
| C)901 | Clothing Wardrobe Inventory | List five items in your clothing wardrobe. What one garment would you add to your wardrobe that would help you to mix and match what you already have to extend your wardrobe? Explain what you need to think about and consider when you select this item. Consider creativity and style in your story. Your wardrobe inventory entry may be a picture poster, a video-style show with explanation, or a written story. (SF118) |
MY FINANCIAL FUTURE
Page references in classes 01-06 can be found in My Financial Future Youth Notebook – Beginner. Page references in classes 08-11 can be found in My Financial Future Youth Notebook – Advanced.
DEPARTMENT C – DIVISION 247 – MY FINANCIAL FUTURE
Division 247 Classes 001-011 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | Write 3 SMART financial goals for yourself | (one should be short term, one intermediate, and one long term.) Explain how you intend to reach each goal you set. (SF247) |
| SF)002 | Income Inventory | Using page 13 as a guideline, list sources and amounts of income you earn/receive over a six month period. Answer the following questions: What were your income sources? Were there any steady income sources? What did you do with the income you received? Include your income inventory in the exhibit. (SF247) |
| SF)003 | Tracking Expenses | Use an app or chart like the one on page 17 to track your spending over 2 months. Answer the following questions: What did you spend most of your money on? What did you learn about your spending habits? Will you make any changes in your spending based upon what you learned? Why or why not? Include your chart in your exhibit. (SF247) |
| SF)004 | Money Personality Profile | Complete the money personality profile found on pages 21-22. Answer the following questions: What is your money personality? How does your money personality affect the way you spend/save money? Have a friend or family member complete the money personality profile. Compare and contrast (how are you alike, how are you different) your money personality profile with theirs. (SF247) |
| SF)005 | “What Does It Really Cost?” | Complete Activity 8 on pages 39-40. (SF247) |
| SF)006 | My Work; My Future | Interview three adults in your life about their careers or jobs using the questions on page 51 and record these answers. In addition, answer the following questions on your display. What did you find most interesting about these jobs? Were there any positions you might want to pursue as your career? Why/Why not? What careers interest you at this point in your life? What are three steps you need to do now to prepare for this career? (SF247) |
| SF)007 | Interview | Interview someone who is paid a salary, someone who is paid a commission, and someone who is paid an hourly wage. Have them answer the following questions, plus any additional questions you may have. • What are some benefits of receiving your pay the way you do (salary, commission, or hourly wage)? • What are some negative outcomes for getting paid the way you do? • Does your pay keep pace with inflation? Why do you think this? Summarize: Based upon your interviews, which payment method would suit you the best? Discuss your answer. (SF247) |
| SF)008 | The Cost of Not Banking | Type your answers to the questions about Elliot on page 50. (SF247) |
| SF)009 | Evaluating Investment Alternatives | Complete the case study of Jorge on page 64. Answer all three questions found at the bottom of the page. (SF247) |
| SF)010 | Understanding Credit Scores | Watch the video and read the resource listed on page 71. Answer the following questions. (SF247) • Name 3 prudent actions that can reduce a credit card balance. • What are the main factors that drive the cost of credit? • List one personal financial goal that you could use credit or collateral to purchase. • Discuss possible consequences that might happen with improper use of credit for your purchase. |
| SF)011 | You Be the Teacher | Create an activity, storyboard, game, or display that would teach another youth about the “Key Terms” listed on page 62. Activity/display must include at least five (5) of the terms. (SF247) |
HERITAGE
The purpose of the 4-H Heritage project is to acquire knowledge, develop a connection to the past, and share the story of a 4-H
member’s heritage and history around them. An exhibit of items, pictures, maps, charts, recordings, drawings, illustrations, writings, or displays that depict the heritage of the member’s family or community or 4-H history.
GENERAL INFORMATION & EXHIBITING RULES - HERITAGE
- Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22 inches x28 inches, please contact the superintendents for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
- Exhibits must include NAME, COUNTY, AGE, and PAST EXPERIENCE (years in project) on the back of the exhibit.
- All entries must have documentation included. When writing documentation, ask yourself and think about how this relates to my heritage or why it is important. Examples of documentation: birth dates, death dates, marriage dates, identification of
individuals included in the exhibit, or stories related to the subject of the exhibit. - Exhibits are entered at the 4-H member’s own risk. The County Fair Board/State Fair will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division.
DEPARTMENT A – DIVISION 101– LEVEL 1- Beginning (1-4 years in project)
Division 247 Classes 001-011 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit | Exhibit may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71) |
| SF)002 | Family Genealogy/ History Notebook | Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)003 | Local History Scrapbook/Notebook | Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage. (SF71) |
| SF)004 | Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) of Pictures showing Family History. | Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71) |
| SF)005 | Other Exhibits depicting the Heritage of the Member’s Family or Community. | Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. (SF71) |
| SF)006 | 4-H History Scrapbook | relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of an individual 4-H member – no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)007 | 4-H History Poster | relating 4-H history of local club, county, or individual. (No larger than 22” x 28”) (SF71) |
| SF)008 | Story or Illustration | Story or Illustration about a Historical Event. (SF71) |
| SF)009 | Book Review | Book review about local Nebraska or Regional History. (SF71) |
| SF)010 | Other Historical Exhibits | Attach an explanation of historical importance. (SF71) |
| SF)011 | Family Traditions Book | Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past. (SF71) |
| SF)012 | Family Traditions Exhibit | Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71) |
| SF)013 | 4-H Club/County Scrapbook | Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)014 | 4-H Member Scrapbook | Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members’ 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)015 | Special Events Scrapbook | A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc. (SF71) |
DEPARTMENT A - DIVISION 102 - LEVEL II - Advanced (over 4 years in project)
Division 102 Classes 001–017 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit | Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71) |
| SF)002 | Family Genealogy/History Notebook | Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)003 | Local History Scrapbook/ Notebook | Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage. (SF71) |
| SF)004 | Framed Family Groupings (or Individuals) of Pictures showing Family History. | Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. (SF71) |
| SF)005 | Other Exhibits depicting the Heritage of the Member’s Family or Community | Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May include biographical album of themselves or another family member, family cookbooks, etc. (SF71) |
| SF)006 | 4-H History Scrapbook | A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member -- no club project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)007 | 4-H History Poster | Poster relating 4-H history of local club, county or individual. (No larger than 22” x 28”) (SF71) |
| SF)008 | Story or Illustration about a Historical Event | Story or Illustration about a Historical Event. (SF71) |
| SF)009 | Book Review | Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History. (SF71) |
| SF)010 | Other Historical Exhibits | Attach an explanation of historical importance. (SF71) |
| SF)011 | Exhibit | Exhibit depicting the Importance of a Community or Nebraska Historic Landmark. |
| SF)012 | Community Report | Community Report documenting something of historical significance from the past to the present. |
| SF)013 | Historic Collection | displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22”x 28”). (SF71) |
| SF)014 | Video Documentary of a Family or a Community Event | Must be produced and edited by 4‑H member. Video is to be uploaded to a streaming application and 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. (SF71) |
| SF)015 | 4-H Club/County Scrapbook | Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)016 | 4-H Member Scrapbook | Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H members’ 4-H history. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work. (SF71) |
| SF)017 | Special Events Scrapbook | A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc. (SF71) |