(CYCLING & SAFETY)
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 page 8 for details on the 4-H Special Accommodation Policy.
CYCLING
DEPARTMENT E - DIVISION 461 – BICYCLE ADVENTURES 1 – 3
Division 461 Classes 901–906 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCERIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| C)901 | Bicycle Project Poster | 14” x 22”- Show what was learned in the Bicycle Project. (Examples: Plan a route, comparison shopping for a bike, etc.) (CF461) |
| C)902 | Bicycle Safety Poster | 14” x 22”, Pertaining to any aspect of bicycle safety. (CF461) |
| C)903 | Bicycle Parts Poster | 14” x 22”, showing parts of a bicycle. (CF461) |
| C)904 | Bicycle Safety/Manners Poster | Showing road safety and traffic manners. (CF461) |
| C)905 | Bike Restoration Report | Exhibitors need to restore/overhaul/upgrade a bicycle to include current safety features. A report must include the following information: describing costs, repair costs, and what was done. “Before” and “after” photos should be included. (CF461) |
| C)906 | Bike Comparison Display | Show your features checklist used when comparing three different bikes. (CF461) |
DISASTER RESPONSE, PREPAREDNESS, AND SAFETY
(SAFETY, FIRE SAFETY, ATV)
All exhibits in this division are focused on preparing for or responding to a weather-related or man-made disaster.
DEPARTMENT E - DIVISION 440 - SAFETY
Division 440 Classes 001–005 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | General Purpose First Aid Kit | A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for use in a home. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies the kit is designed for should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for the included items. Consider items needed to cover the following areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care, and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety manual, 4‑H 425, pages 6 & 7 for guidance. No purchased first aid kits allowed.
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| SF)002 | Specific Purpose First Aid Kit | A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in an emergency in a variety of situations and locations. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for the kit’s intended purpose. Examples could include a kit for a vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, livestock building, camping, etc. A description of where the kit will be stored and examples of specific emergencies expected for that location should be included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose statement for the included items. Items included should be relevant to the kit’s intended purpose. Consider items needed to cover the following areas of first aid: airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, fracture care, and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety manual, 4‑H 425, pages 6 and 7 for guidance. No purchased first aid kits allowed. (SF192) |
| SF)005 | Safety Experiences Poster or Scrapbook | Share a learning experience the youth had related to safety or incident types. Examples could be participating in a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, a babysitting workshop, or a similar event; a scientific experiment related to safety; or the youth’s response to an emergency situation. Include a detailed description of the experience, the 4‑H member’s role, some evidence of the member’s leadership in the situation, and a summary of the learning that took place. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation lasting up to five minutes. |
| SF)006 | Careers in Safety | The exhibit should identify a specific career area in the safety field and include education and certification requirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field, and a summary of the 4‑H member’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, fire investigator and more. It is recommended that 4‑H members interview a professional in the field for their research. Additional research sources might include books, articles, career websites, job-related government websites, or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presentation lasting up to five minutes. |
DEPARTMENT E - DIVISION 440 - DISASTER RECOVERY & RESPONSE
Division 440 Classes 003, 007-009 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)003 | Disaster Kit (Emergency Preparedness) | Disaster kits must contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency conditions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items for each person. A description of the kit’s purpose, the number of people supported, and a list of contents are required. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the included materials for the designated time. If tested, share that experience in the kit documentation. Please include an explanation of drinking water needs for your disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit. |
| SF)007 | Disaster Preparedness Learning Experience | Create a poster, scrapbook, or multi-media presentation promoting a preparedness training, a recovery message, or a response to a weather-related or man-made disaster. Examples of training could include a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, a babysitting workshop, or similar events; a scientific experiment related to safety in a weather-related disaster; or the youth’s response to an emergency situation in that disaster event. Documentation should include evidence of your family’s or community’s preparedness, response, or recovery for the disaster topic or training experience. |
| SF)008 | 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 or multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a recipient who has experienced a weather or man-made disaster. 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. Answer the following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? How did it feel to present your care pack to the recipient? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or recipient. Examples of care packages are replacement of toys lost in a disaster for the children, personal hygiene kits for individuals displaced after a disaster, soup in a jar, etc. (SF182) |
| SF)009 | Telling A Story Display | The exhibit will include three photos to tell a story. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event, showcasing a weather-related event or man-made disaster. Display will consist of three 4-inch x 6-inch photos mounted on a single horizontal 11-inch x 14-inch black or white poster or mat board. Include a caption of a few sentences to explain the story the photos are telling. |
DEPARTMENT E - DIVISION 450 - FIRE SAFETY
Division 450 Class 001–003 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SF)001 | Fire Safety Poster | This is a home floor plan drawn to scale showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including all doors and windows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each room. Use red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to an assembly location. Documentation should include evidence that the escape plan has been practiced at least four times. Posters must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11 inches x 14 inches but not larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. (SF269) |
| SF)002 | Fire Prevention Poster or Scrapbook | Poster or scrapbook promoting a fire prevention message and appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th of July, etc.). Originality, clarity, and artistic impression will all be judged. Do not include live fireworks, matches, or other flammable/explosive/hazardous materials. Any entry containing this material will be disqualified. (SF268) |
DEPARTMENT H - DIVISION 885 - ATV
Division 885 Classes 901-904 Pay Category L
| CLASS | DIVISION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| C)901 | Poster ATV Anatomy | Show the anatomy (parts) of an ATV. (CF461) |
| C)902 | Poster ATV Safety Checklist | Show the safety checklist that is done prior to riding. (CF461) |
| C)903 | ATV Safety Poster | Six photos of yourself demonstrating safety measures necessary for ATV Safety. (CF461) |
| C)904 | ATV Demonstration Display | Show some part or system of an ATV, a worn or broken part, step by step repair procedure, a steering procedure, etc. Include a brief description. Display on a board 24” high x 32” wide and 1/4” thick. (CF461) |