Last Call for 4-H Public Speaking Contest

4-H Public Speaking Contest – last call!

It’s last call for anyone wanting to participate in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest on Monday, April 6^th. There are three categories to get our 4-H members started or to expand their public speaking skills.

The 5-7 year old 4-H members can do a “Show and Tell” for a minute or more. They are the only group able to use a prop…otherwise it is a speech only type contest. This is a wonderful opportunity to get our 4-H members in front of the group and talking about a book, a trip they took or a toy. It’s so cute!

The Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest is a 60 second 4-H commercial. There are categories for 8-10, 11-13 and 14-18 year olds. The topic for the PSA is “4-H Grows…” so work this topic into your 4-H PSA. The following tag line must be included within the last 10 seconds of the PSA “Learn more about the Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu.” The PSA is given from the back of the room radio style and all you have to do is read your PSA. You may also add sound effects, or music if it is in the public domain.

The final Public Speaking Contest category is the true speech. This is a speech you give from the front of the room using notes, gestures etc…just not props. The length of the speech varies with the age division, so check the 4-H newsletter or the website atwww.burt.unl.edu for more details.

The contest will be Monday, April 6 at the Presbyterian Church in Tekamah beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration for the contest needs to be called in to the Extension office by noon, Monday the day of the contest so a program can be made. They will be dropped a ribbon placing if they register late. Thanks!

If you have any questions or need any help please call Mary at 402-374-2929. I hope to hear from you!

Favorite Foods Contest

April brings another great 4-H event to our 4-H members. It’s the 4-H Favorite Foods Day Contest which will be held Saturday, April 18 at the Craig Fire Hall. The contest will begin at 10:00 a.m. and pre-registration is needed by noon the day before so I can make sure I have enough judges to make the contest run smoothly.

This contest is where the 4-H member, or a team of two 4-H members decide on their favorite food, make a nutritious meal around that favorite food and prepares and serves just the favorite food to the judge. The 4-H member also sets the table with a table covering if needed, centerpiece and place setting, etc. The judge visits with the

4-H member about their menu, nutrition, time management, etc. Please call the Nebraska Extension Office in Burt County at 402-374-2929 if you have any questions and to register for the contest.

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu