Consumer Management

GENERAL RULES

Southern Plains Extension Unit County Fairs

ALL DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED.

      The shows and events of the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fairs will be under the direction of the designated Extension staff and superintendents. The Extension staff and superintendents will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, the exhibitor should discuss it with the Extension staff and the superintendent within one hour after the show.  If an agreement cannot be reached, then the exhibitor and/or the Extension staff and superintendent should request a grievance committee meeting. Grievance must be submitted in writing. The grievance committee will consist of two 4‑H Council members, two Fairboard members and one neutral superintendent. The decision reached by this committee is final. 

Rules: 

1. Eligibility Requirements- Competition in the county 4‑H Fair is open to youth who are enrolled in Nuckolls or Thayer County 4‑H projects in which he/she is exhibiting. The youth must be 8 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year and under the age of 19 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. CloverKid members are 5-7 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year.

2.  Pre-Entry- Pre-entries are required for ALL fair exhibits.

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES:

Nuckolls – Paper Entries Only – July 11^th - 4:00 PM

Thayer – Online Entries Only- July 17^{th –} Midnight 

        Absolutely NO late entries accepted!

*Subject to the 4‑H Council policy committee.

3. Number of Entries Allowed.

    Nuckolls County ONLY- Unlimited entries per class numbermay be made per exhibitor with the exception of a limit of two entries per class in Horticulture. 

    Thayer County ONLY- Limit of two entries per class.

    See General Animal Rules for livestock entries.

4. Entry Tags- Exhibits other than livestock contest must have entry tags attached to the exhibit at the time of entry. Tags are printed through your local Extension office.

5. Exhibits Released-See fair schedule. All fair exhibits are expected to be at the fair during scheduled times. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4‑H council livestock committee. In case of emergencies, contact the office staff. The Extension staff is not responsible for items left at the fairgrounds after scheduled times.

6. Exhibit Space- Space will be assigned by the department superintendent(s). All possible care will be used to prevent loss or injury to articles or animals exhibited, but fair management will in no way be responsible should loss or injury occur. 

7. Disclaimer of Responsibility- All persons participating in the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fairs, either as exhibitors or as spectators, agree to make no claim against said Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair Association/Board, its officers, employees, volunteers, or any other exhibitors for any loss or damage to persons or property in connection with the activities of the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair and said participants agree to hold said Association and persons harmless from any such claims. Individuals will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the Fair Association will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Exhibitors are responsible for the health of their animals.

8. Ribbons & Premiums Awarded- All exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit. 

Purple…………… Excellent             Blue……………………...…Good

Red……………….Fair                     White………Needs Improvement          Rainbow……..Non-Competition

Equal exhibits will be given ribbons of the same color in each class. Only worthy exhibits will be awarded ribbons and/or premium money. Trophies/banners/medals will only be awarded to purple & blue-ribbon exhibits. NO red or white ribbon entries will earn trophies. Unused trophies will be recycled.  In case there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, they will be prorated and paid accordingly. 

9. State Fair Eligibility-An exhibitor must be a 4‑H member enrolled in the county which she/he represents and must be 8 years old by January 1, with the exception of program specific age requirements for Shooting Sports and First Lego League. 

10. State Fair Exhibits- The Extension staff deliver many exhibits to the State Fair as a courtesy to exhibitors. However, exhibitors may be asked to arrange transportation of some articles that are large or heavy.

11.  State Fair Rules will apply when County Fair Rules are not adequate.  In case the general rules conflict with department rules, the department rules govern.                      

12. Interview Judging- Clothing Judging- See interview information involving Clothing and Fashion included with the Clothing & Fashion show rules. Static Exhibit-Interview judging is encouraged but not required for all other static exhibits. 4‑Hers can interview once per project for a total of 5 interviews. Sign up for interview judging will occur at exhibit check in, in each of the project areas. Interviews will be scheduled according to the project and class. If the 4‑Her can’t make a certain time, we will try to work with them, but we cannot guarantee that they will get to interview with all the projects they want.   

13. Exhibits entered by 4‑H members with special needs will be marked for the judge’s information only. Families will provide this information.

14. Identification- In addition to entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name, item’s department, division, and class should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.

15. Scoresheets- Scoresheets used for classes in divisions are listed by the corresponding division or class. PLEASE NOTE: County Fair scoresheets are denoted with CF numbers whereas State Fair scoresheets are denoted with SF numbers. Many county classes will use state fair scoresheets. For example: Heritage scoresheets begin with letters SF therefore will be found on the scoresheet website listed above. If any entire division uses the same scoresheet, the scoresheet number will be listed under the division title.

16.* Classes- All classes with a star (*) after the class number are not eligible for state fair competition.

ATTENTION SHOPPERS
Age 9 & Under
Scoresheet SF118
Exhibits are due on Fashion Show Judging Day 
The entry must be in an 8 ½" x 11" x 1” 3-ring notebook with the following information. (Record books will not be accepted.)
1.    Include a wardrobe inventory. Tell how the garment/outfit fills a void in the inventory, or why the garment was selected/purchased.
2.    Accessories selected.
3.    When comparing the garment(s) selected and those that were rejected, explain the difference in sewing construction qualities of the garments.
4.    What is the fiber content, fabric structure and care?
5.    When shopping and comparing garments that were selected and/or rejected, tell how they are alike (compare) and how they were different (contrast).
6.   Cost of the garment. How does the garment fit into the clothing budget or spending plan?
7.    Estimated cost per wear (cost of garment divided by estimated times to be worn for the life of the garment.) Take into consideration the care of the garment. Include in your figures the cost of supplies (detergent, softener, etc.) for doing a load of laundry or the dry- cleaning cost for your garment.

Attention Shoppers                                     
Dept. C Division 244                         
Classes: 

                                                                   
1*    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, a written story, an audio tape, etc.    
2*    Clothing Interview- 1) Interview an older person and talk about the fads and fashions of the time when they were young, OR, 2) Interview a person from another culture and find out how their dress and fashions may differ at school, special occasions (such as weddings, graduations, birthdays, religious events, etc.) How do those items differ or are they the same as what you wear? OR, 3) Interview a person who wears special types of clothing for their job. Find out how these clothes differ from the clothes they wear away from their job, what makes them different, why they are necessary to wear, etc. Consider creativity and style in your story. Include a picture of the person you interviewed in their special type of clothing, The interview entry may be a picture poster, a written story, audio tape, video tape with explanation, etc.    
3*    Buymanship Book- Experience buying a complete wearable outfit for less than $75. Your entry must include the hang tags (if available), information from fiber content and care labels and a story about what you considered when you purchased the outfit.  Consider creativity and style in explaining your story.  Do not include the clothing as part of your entry. Your buying experience may be a picture poster, a video tape, a written story, or an audio tape, etc. Purchased garment may be modeled.    
 

SHOPPING IN STYLE
Age 8 & Over
Exhibits are Due on Fashion Show Judging Day.
See Fair Schedule for Date & Time.
See Fashion Show rules for more information.

General information: If the exhibit is a poster, it should be on a 14” x 22” poster board. If a three- ring binder is used it should be 8 ½" x 11".  Folders with or without fasteners should NOT be used and entries will be lowered a ribbon placing. Video exhibits should be less than 5 minutes in length and able to be played on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, or Quick Time Player. Do NOT include the Shopping in Style Fashion Show Written Report with Narration Form SF184 in any exhibits.

Shopping In Style                                                  
Dept. C Division 240                                        
Classes                                                                                    
1    Best Buy for Your Buck- 4H Ages 8-13- Scoresheet SF84- 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 three-ring binder or video, no posters please. Do not include the Shopping in Style Fashion Show information sheet in your entry for this class. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content and format for this class. Provide details about wardrobe inventory which indicates the following: 
a.   Why you selected the garment you did. 
b.   Clothing budget 
c.   Cost of garment 
d.   Conclusion/summary statement(s) stating your final comments on why you selected your “Best Buy for Your Buck.”  
e.   Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front view, side view, and back view).    
2    Best Buy for Your Buck- (Ages 14-18 before Jan. 1 of current year)- Scoresheet SF84- 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 SF184 in your entry. Although both entries do share some information, there are differences in content and format for this class. Provide details listed above for those ages 8-13 plus include the following additions:
a.    Body shape discussion 
b.    Construction quality details
c.    Design features that affected your selection
d.    Cost per wearing 
e.    Care of garment
f.    Conclusion or summary statement(s) stating your final comments on why you selected your “best buy for your buck”. 
g.    Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front view, side view, back view.    
3    Revive Your Wardrobe- Scoresheet SF88- 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. Display in a three-ring binder, as a poster, or video (see general information).    
4    Show Me Your Colors- Scoresheet SF89- Select six-eight 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).    
5    Clothing First Aid Kit- Scoresheet SF64- 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. Display in an appropriately sized box or tote with a lid. (No larger than a shoe box.)    
6    Mix, Match, & Multiply- Scoresheet SF90- Using this concept from page 32 of the manual, take at least five 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 three-ring binder, poster, or video (see general information).    
 

MY FINANCIAL FUTURE
Scoresheet SF247
Premium Code: STATIC ITEMS
     Page references in classes 1-6 can be found in My Financial Future Youth Notebook- Beginner.  Page reference in classes 8-11 can be found in My Financial Future Youth Notebook- Advanced.
General Information:  Entries should be typed and then attached to a piece of colored card stock or colored poster board (limit the size of the poster board or card stock to 14” x 22” or smaller). You may use the front and back of the poster board.

Dept C   Division 247
Beginner/Intermediate Classes
1    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. 
2    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. 
3    Tracking Expenses-Use an app or chart like the one on page 17 of the manual to track your spending over two 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.
4    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. 
5    Complete Activity 8 “What Does It Really Cost?” on pages 39-40 in the manual. 
6    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 prepare for this career? 
Intermediate/Advanced 
Dept C   Division 247
Intermediate/Advanced Classes
7    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. 
8    The Cost of Not Banking-Type your answers to the questions about Elliot on page 50 of the manual.   
9    Evaluating Investment Alternatives- complete the case study of Jorge on page 64 of the manual. Answer all three questions found at the bottom of the page. 
10    Understanding Credit Scores- Watch the video and read the resource listed on page 71 of the manual. Answer the following questions: *Name three 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. 
11    You Be the Teacher- Create an activity, story board, game or display that would teach another youth about “Key Terms” listed on page 62 of the manual. Activity/display must include at least five of the terms.