Wayne County 4-H/FFA Fairbook - Citizenship, Leadership, Personal Development

General Information:
A. Purpose: The purpose of the Citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, service learning, government and policy making. 

B. Project Materials: The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizenship Public Adventures Kit (MI 7329), Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU 7330). Other helpful citizenship references include Citizenship Washington Focus guides, Character Counts! And Service-Learning Information. 

C. Exhibits are entered at 4-H member’s own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division. 

D. 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 Extension Office for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. 

E. Supporting Material: All entries must include the following: 1) What did you learn about citizenship while creating this exhibit? 2) References: All 4-H members 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). 3) Identification: All entries should be labeled with the 4-H member’s name, club, and county.

F. Scoring: Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hcitizenship or at the county extension office. G. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.edu/resources/projects/.

H. Entries: Each 4-H member is limited to one item per class.

Citizenship Classes: Scoresheet SF182

+A-120-001 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, Power Point, or another multi-media program to describe the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organization. PowerPoint should be saved to a USB/thumb drive. Include answers to the following questions in your exhibit.

1. How did you select the organization?

2.  What items did you include in your care package?

3.  Why did you select those items?

4.  How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization?

5.  What did you learn from this experience?

6. Other information that you feel is important about the care package or organization.

7.  Some examples of care packages include: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc.

+A-120-002 Citizenship Game - which could include but isn’t limited to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation with props. Clear instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to accomplish must be included.

+A-120-003 Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts - can be of made any art media but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship.

+A-120-004 Public Adventure Scrapbook - should describe a 4-H member’s  Public Adventure or Service-Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more than 16 inches x 16 inches.

+A-120-005 Public Adventure Poster - should 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 x 28 inches.

+A-120-006 Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview - should follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or recorded. Recordings should be saved as a .wav or.mp3 file; a USB/thumb drive will be accepted.

+A-120-007 Written Citizenship Essay - is designed to promote good citizenship and patriotism. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should be 300 to 400 typewritten words.

+A-120-008 For 9^th thru 12^th Graders Only: Oral Citizenship Essay -addressing the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” should be three to five minutes. No background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should be saved as a wav or mp3 file; a USB/thumb drive will be accepted. Voice tone should be normal and conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached.

+A-120-009 Service Items - can include but aren’t limited to lap quilt, Quilt of Valor, and homemade toys. Only non-perishable items will be accepted. 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.

+A-120-010 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, and cultural or creative arts item or care package, Quilt of Valor.

County Level Citizenship Class – Any 4-H member may enter the following class. Not State Fair Eligible

A-120-901 Care Package Display (SF182) - 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, Power Point or another multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a family. PowerPoint should be saved to a USB/thumb drive. You need to 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 family? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or family. Some examples of care packages are: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for animal shelter items, replacement of toys lost in a disaster for the children, etc.

Seeing I2I Classes: Scoresheet SF183

+A-130-001 Cultural Fine Arts - can be made of any art media but should symbolize what makes them unique. 

+A-130-002 How are We Different? 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. 

+A-130-003 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.

 +A-130-004 Family History - depicting a 4-H member’s family cultural history or the ethnic make-up of your community noting who were the first settlers, where did they come from, is there evidence of the background today (local celebrations, family celebrations, museum or educational displays, historical markers, etc.)

+A-130-005 Exhibit depicting a Cultural Food - that is special to a 4-H member’s family. Can be a story or essay.

+A-130-006 “This is Who I Am” Poem - written by the 4-H member that reflects who they are.

+A-130-007 Poster - that depicts what the 4-H member has learned through the i2i Project. 

+A-130-008 Biography - about a historical figure who has made a positive impact on our society or who has made a difference in the lives of others. 

+A-130-009 Play Script - written about a different culture.

A. 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 may include 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. 

B. Exhibits are entered at 4-H member’s own risk. We will not be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division. 

C. Displays should not be larger than 22 inches x 28 inches wide. If the size needs to be a different size because the historical item is larger than 22 inches x 28 inches, please contact the Extension Office for approval. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches. 

D. Exhibits must include name, county, and past experience (years in Explore Your Heritage) on back of exhibit. 

E. All entries must include documentation. When writing documentation ask yourself and think about how does this relate to my heritage or why is it 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. 

F. Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hheritage

G. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.edu/resources/projects/.

H. Entries: Each 4-H member is limited to one item per class.

LEVEL I: Beginning Classes (1-4 years in project): Scoresheet SF71

+A-101-001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

+A-101-002 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 are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-101-003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

+A-101-004 Framed Family Groupings(or individuals) of Pictures showing Family History. Pictures should be supported by a written explanation.

+A-101-005 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.

+A-101-006 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 are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-101-007 4-H History Poster - Poster relating to 4-H history of local club or county or individual.

+A-101-008 Story or Illustrationabout a Historical Event.

+A-101-009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History.

+A-101-010 Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of historical importance.

+A-101-011 Family Traditions Book - 4-H member scrapbook depicting family traditions of the past.

+A-101-012 Family Traditions Exhibit - Story or illustration of a family tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

+A-101-013 4-H Club/County Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to the 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-101-014 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-101-015 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.

LEVEL 2: Advanced Classes (over 4 years in project): Scoresheet SF71

+A-102-001 Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pictures, posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation.

 +A-102-002 Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedigree charts/family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-102-003 Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage.

+A-102-004 Framed Family Groupings (or individuals) of Pictures showing Family History. Pictures should be supported by a written explanation.

+A-102-005 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.

+A-102-006 4-H History Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H member, no club project. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-102-007 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county or individual.

+A-102-008 Story or Illustrationabout a Historical Event 

+A-102-009 Book Review about Local, Nebraska or Regional History

+A-102-010 Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of historical importance.

+A-102-011 Exhibit Depicting the Importance of a Community or Nebraska Historic Landmark.

+A-102-012 Community Report - documenting something of historical significance from past to present.

+A-102-013 Historic Collection - (displayed securely and attractively in a container no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches).

+A-102-014 Video Documentaryof a Family or a Community Event. Must be produced and edited by the 4-H member. Entry is a DVD or on a USB.

+A-102-015 4-H Club/County Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-102-016 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books are included in the exhibit, only bring the book with the most current year’s work.

+A-102-017 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.

General Information: 
A. Entrepreneurship exhibits help 4-H members develop an entrepreneurial mindset. An entrepreneurial mindset is needed to tackle social issues as well as explore new business opportunities.

B. Exhibit Guidelines: 

1. If the exhibit is a poster, it must be 14 inches x 22 inches and may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. 
2. The 4-H member's name, age, town and county must be listed on the back of the exhibit. 
3. Poster may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names. Exhibits which do not conform to size or content guidelines will be lowered one ribbon placing. Posters may include photographs, charts or examples as well as a written explanation. 

C. Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hentrepreneurship

D. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.edu/resources/projects/.

E. 4-H member may enter ONE exhibit per class.

Classes:
+F-531-001 Interview an Entrepreneur (SF181) - 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 the exhibit in a folder with fasteners (no slide bars).

+F-531-002 Social Entrepreneurship Presentation (SF181) - 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 cover with fasteners (no slide bars). 

+F-531-003 Marketing Package (SF182) - (mounted on a 14 inches x 22 inches poster) must include at least three items (examples) developed by the 4-H member 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-H member and not an existing business.

+F-531-004 Sample of an Original Product (SF181) - with an information sheet (8.5 inches x 11 inches) answering the following questions:

1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product?

2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do anything different next time? If so, what?

3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price?

4. Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Survey at least 10 people in your community about your product.

5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this figure.

6. What is unique about this product?

+F-531-005 Photos of an Original Product (SF181) - (mounted on a 14 inches x 22 inches poster) must include three photos of developed product and a mounted information sheet answering the following questions.  If exhibiting in both Class F531004 and Class F531005, products must be entirely different products.

Information Sheet:

1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product?

2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do anything differently the next time? If so, what?

3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide on the price?

4. Market analysis of the community – data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Survey at least 10 people in your community about your product.

5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this figure.

6. What is unique about this product?

+F-531-006 Entrepreneurship Challenge (SF181) - Take on the entrepreneurship challenge. 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. 

Select your five (5) challenges from the list below:

1. Sell something

2. Talk to local leaders about entrepreneurial thinking and how it is being applied or could be applied to a current community issue. 

3. Introduce yourself to a local entrepreneur and take a selfie with them. 

4. Be a detective! Look for Nebraska-made products and find out more about the business. 

5. Tour 2-3 entrepreneurial businesses and create a photo story.

6. Investigate what it takes to be an entrepreneur and complete a skills assessment. 

7. Make a prototype (sample/model) of a new product idea. (Include the prototype or a photo of prototype.)

8. Work with a friend to develop a new business idea!

9. Contact your local Extension Office to learn about entrepreneurship opportunities. 

10. Create an activity to teach others about entrepreneurship (coloring page, puzzle, game, etc.).

F-510-902 Leadership Exhibit - plan of a specific project or activity following guidelines in the junior leader record book 4-H F 14. Could be in scrapbook or notebook form. Not State Fair Eligible.