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St. Martin Parish 4-H Achievement Day
Contests, Rules, & Regulations
April 21, 2011 @ Breaux Bridge High School
Goals:
- 4-H participants to be provided a fun educational opportunity to increase life skills
- 4-H participants to increase their sense of belonging in the St. Martin Parish 4-H
program
- 4-H participants to increase their awareness of science-related topics
Objectives:
- To celebrate accomplishments of 4-H members and clubs this 4-H year.
- To increase communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills through speech and
demonstration contests
- To increase the use of creativity and problem solving skills through exhibit contests
- To increase awareness of science topics through experiential, educational sessions
focused on science-related topics
- To increase sense of belonging to St. Martin Parish 4-H members by allowing all
members in attendance to participate in Achievement Day events
- To increase 4-H awareness to 4-H club leader volunteers, general volunteers, and 4-
H parents/family members.
What is Achievement Day?
A reward for being a 4-H member during the 2010-2011 school year, Achievement Day is a
mixture of contests and fun sessions that will focus on science-related topics. The day
ends with a yell contest and club awards being given out. 4-H members from all 36 clubs
will be there. Don’t miss out on the fun!
How do I go?
Turn in a completed 4-H Portfolio and Project Book for judging by March 1, 2011 or turn in a
completed 4-H Portfolio and Project Book that will not be judged by April 1, 2011.
Transportation will be set up by your club leader.
What do I wear?
All 4-H’ers attending Achievement Day must follow the dress code. Pants: wear school
uniform pants or navy blue dress pants. Shirt: wear 4-H shirt or school uniform shirt. With
the approval of the 4-H leader and principal, 4-H clubs may allow students to wear their
school’s approved spirit day clothes.
What opportunities are offered at Achievement Day for 4-H members?
There are many contests and Fun Sessions they can participate in:
1. Exhibits
2. Show & Tell Demonstrations (pre-register with club leader)
3. 4-H Talks (pre-register with club leader)
4. Fun Sessions
5. Yell Contest (prepared as a club with club leader)
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Achievement Day Contests - Cloverbuds
EXHIBITS: Club members may enter up to 3 exhibits at Achievement Day, but the
exhibits must be in different divisions.
1. Exhibits are to be made by the 4-H member prior to Achievement Day. Parents may
help with the exhibit, but most of the work must be done by the 4-H member.
2. Student name, club name, and division must be put on each exhibit.
3. In the cookie category: turn in 3 cookies on a paper plate covered with plastic wrap.
*Please note: No peanut butter cookies due to food allergies.
CATEGORIES DIVISIONS
Arts & Crafts a. Paper b. Plastic c. Aluminum
d. Other e. Jewelry
Cookies
*turn in 3 cookies
a. Sugar
cookies
b. Chocolate
Chip cookies
c. Oatmeal
cookies
on a paper plate
covered with
plastic wrap.
Nature
a. Bird Feeder
Poster a. 4-H Pride b. LA Wetlands
Show and Tell: A brief demonstration (5 minute time limit) by a team of two people on
any topic. The show and tell demonstration should show how to do something and have a
finished product. For example: How to make a ham sandwich.
MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH CLUB LEADER!
Categories: Food and Non Food Show and Tell demonstrations.
Club Limit: Each club may enter a maximum of 5 teams in each category.
4-H Talks: Individuals or teams of two give a three (3) minute talk or speech on any
4-H activity or topic. (4-H Fall Fest, SUPER Saturday Contest Day, SET Fun Day, Paint the
School Green Contest, attending 4-H Meetings, Christmas Cookie and Ornament contest,
etc.). Visual aids such as posters may be used.
MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH CLUB LEADER!
Club Limit: Each club may enter up to 10 talks.
FUN SESSIONS: new this year!
In an effort to make Achievement Day more interactive, educational and fun this year, we
are offering sessions that will raise awareness of select science-related topics.
Rotations and club assignments will be sent to you prior to Achievement Day.
Yell Contest: Entire club gives a “chant” or “cheer” about their 4-H club. Props may be
used. There is a time limit of 3 minutes. The yell will be judged on theme, group
participation, general appearance, and presentation. No adults may direct the yell or be
assisting the club members from the floor.
NOTE: This contest is intended to give your 4-H’ers a SENSE OF BELONGING! Winners
of this contest will be announced at Achievement Day and winning clubs will receive a
ribbon; however, points WILL NOT be awarded for this contest.
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