CLASS 4 - FORESTRY PROJECT

Premiums of $1.00, .75 and .50 paid in each class

WISCONSIN TREES AND WOODS UNIT A (AGES 9-14)

1. Plant press

2. 11” x 17 mounted leaves, winter twigs and fruit of ten important trees (not including fruit trees)

3. Chart of diagram showing annual life history of a tree

WISCONSIN TREES AND WOODS UNIT B (AGES 15 AND OVER)

4. Collect, prepare and mount ten lumber specimens of important native trees, label each specimen, including name of wood, important properties and uses.

5. 11" x 17" mounted leaves, winter twigs and fruit of ten important trees (not including fruit trees), labels

6. Diagram of a tree and cross-section of its trunk, label tree parts and the zones in the cross-section, briefly describe how a tree grows, making reference to a diagram.

7. An herbarium of 25 mounted leaves

8. Sample of 10 kinds of wood, mounted on a board and labeled

9. One pint or quart of maple syrup, 2008 crop

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CLASS 5 - HOME GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75, and $0.50 paid in each class

FLOWERS

(OPEN TO HOME IMPROVEMENT AND HOUSE PLANT MEMBERS)

1. Plan of flower border  (picture before and after planting)         

2. Cut flowers, three blooms     

3. Bouquet of annuals, five or more spikes or blooms

4. Bouquet of perennials, five or more spikes or blooms

5. Potted foliage plant grown in house plants project

6. Potted flowering plant

TREES AND SHRUBS

7. Mounted specimens of shrub or tree leaves, underside and top of leaf identified

LAWNS

8. Before and after pictures, with story on seed used, fertilizer arid weed control

LANDSCAPE PLANS

9. Before and after improvement made

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CLASS 6 - ELECTRICAL PROJECT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

(Include battery if needed)

EXPLORING WITH ELECTRICITY (AGES 9-14)

1. Circuit board, as shown in circular     

2. Homemade buzzer

3. Electric question hoard

4. Any other project made

ELECTRICAL (AGES 15 AND OVER)

5. Extension cord

6. Display of different cord types         

7. Homemade lamp with indication of proper use           

8. Wiring layout

9. Homemade electronic equipment

10. Any piece of homemade electrical         

 

CLASS 7 - MECHANICAL PROJECT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

1. Poster stressing tractor or machine safety, must be on a poster board, 14" x 22" in size.

2. Poster on automotive safety

3. Small engine safety poster, 14" x 22"

4. Panel showing diagram of ignition system, or fuel system, or lubrication system (actual parts may be used)

5. Poster or chart on safe snowmobiling

6. Repaired, refinished or constructed article for use in the workshop (attach a statement of work done and method used)

7. Repaired, refinished or constructed article for sport or recreational purposes (attach a statement of work done and method used)

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CLASS 8 - INSECT PROJECT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 9-14

1. Mount or exhibit at least 20 insects, labeled and mounted in 2008

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 15 AND OVER

2. Mount or exhibit at least 30 common insects, labeled and mounted in 2008

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CLASS 9 - WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

1. Exhibit a birdhouse or deserted bird nest, properly arranged and labeled

2. Collection of 25 mounted wild flowers, labeled as to name and date

3. Bird feeder

4. Any other required exhibit

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CLASS 10 - BEE PROJECT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

1. First-year project, one jar of honey or one comb

2. Second-year project, one jar of honey or one comb

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CLASS 11 - CHILD CARE

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

Explanations must accompany each exhibit, including the age of the child for whom the exhibit was made and why it is appropriate for this child. Entries without explanations will be disqualified.

CHILD CARE I

1. Game for pre-school child,   

2. First aid kit made by exhibitor           

3. Scrapbook, made for a child

CHILD CARE II

4. Storybook, made for a child    

5. Toy, made by exhibitor           

6. Game, made for a child

7. Safety poster  

8. Babysitting kit         

9. Chart showing development of baby

 

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CLASS 12 - FOOD PRESERVATION

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

Each exhibit is to include one jar. Each exhibit will have a label with the following information:
    - name of product
    - date canned
    - method of processing
    - time of processing.

Exhibitors are to make their own labels. Must be processed in 2008.

OPEN TO MEMBERS ENROLLED IN FIRST OR SECOND YEAR FOOD PRESERVATION PROJECTS

1. Applesauce    

2. Black or red raspberries           

3. Dried fruit     

4. Cherries          

5. Peaches          

6. Pears           

7. Tomatoes (whole or quartered) 

8. Tomato juice 

9. String beans 

10. Beet pickles 

11. Jam

12. Jelly

13. Dill pickles

14. Any other       

 

OPEN TO 4-H AND FHA MEMBERS ENROLLED THREE OR MORE YEARS IN FOOD PRESERVATION PROJECTS

15. Blackberries           

16. Peaches          

17. Pears           

18. Red or black raspberries           

19. Tomato juice    

20. Tomatoes (quartered)           

21.  Peas           

22. Snap beans  

23.  Corn           

24. Beet pickles

25. Meat

26. Jam

27. Jelly

28. Applesauce

29. Dill pickles

30. Sweet pickles

31. Bread and butter pickles

32. Dried fruit

33. Jerky

34. Any other food

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CLASS 13 - FOODS AND NUTRITION

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

Brought on disposable plate and covered with plastic.

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 9-12 AT PRESENT TIME

1. Plain muffins (3)           

2. Coffee cake (4” corner)

3. Peanut butter cookies (3)       

4. Oatmeal cookies (3)           

5. Chocolate cake from scratch (4” corner)

6. Baking powder biscuits (3)

7. White cupcake (decorated)

8. Chocolate chip cookies

9. Poster relating to nutrition

10. Microwave item

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 13 AND OVER

11. Fruit muffins (3)           

12. Applesauce cake (4” corner)

13. Yeast dinner rolls (3)           

14. Raised sweet cinnamon rolls (3)           

15. Angel food cake, unfrosted (1/4 cake)   

16. Nut bread (1/2 loaf)           

17. Sugar cookies (3)

18. Bar cookies (3)

19. Decorated cupcakes (3)

20. Fruit pie (1/4)

21. Recipe file (mm. 12)

22. Poster relating to nutrition

23. Microwave Item

24. Nutritious snack

25. Poster on food safety 

 

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CLASS 14 - CLOTHING

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

CLOTHING I

OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS ENROLLED IN CLOTHING I PROJECT AGES 9-11

1. Simple sleepwear           

2. Slacks           

3. Shorts           

4. Simple skirt     

5. Jumper

6. Simple knit shirt

7. Shirt of woven fabric

8. Dress

9. Any article of clothing, not listed

 

CLOTHING II

OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS ENROLLED IN CLOTHING II PROJECT AGES 11-13

10. Poster relating to good clothing buymanship           

11. Shirt           

12. Skirt           

13. Jumper or jumpsuit           

14. Shorts 

15. Slacks

16. Dress

17. Knit shirt

18. Sleepwear

19. Simple robe

20. Any other article

 

CLOTHING III

Requirements: a 3x5 card must accompany exhibits of garments with the following information:

        A. Fiber content
        B. Care instructions
        C. Type of interfacing used
        D. Preparation of notions

21. Pajamas          

22. Nightgown       

23. Swimwear      

24. Blouse           

25. Robe           

26. Street-length dress           

27. Party dress   

28. Garment for a child           

29. Pants and shirt of knit fabric

30. Slacks or jeans of woven fabric

31. Poster

32. Slacks with jacket

33. Jumper or jumpsuit

34. Jacket

35. Hooded sweatshirt or vest

36. Lined suit or vest

37. Coat

38. Any other article

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CLASS 15 - KNITTING

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

Limit of four items per exhibitor. Must be made during the project year.

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 9-12 YEARS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008

1. Slippers           

2. Hat  

3. Vest

4. Two-needle mittens

5. Simple sweater

6. Long scarf

7. Pillow

8. Any other article

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 13 AND OVER AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008

9. Slippers          

10. Hat           

11. Pullover sweater           

12. Cardigan sweater           

13. Pair of four-needle mittens

14. Knit afghan

15. Pillow

16. Doily

17. Article for baby

18. Any other article 

 

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CLASS 16 - CROCHETING

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 9-12

1. Baby item

2. Potholder

3. Afghan

4. Pillow top

5. Edging on pillowcase or dresser scarf

6. Any other article

OPEN TO MEMBERS AGES 13 AND OVER

7. Pillow top

8. Sweater

9. Afghan

10. Vest

11. Shawl

12. Baby item

13. Doily

14. Any other article

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CLASS 17 - HOME FURNISHINGS

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

OPEN TO MEMBERS ENROLLED IN HOME FURNISHINGS AGES 10-12

1. Placemat or cloth with napkins to go with family dishes (glass, dish, cup and saucer)

2. Centerpiece for the family dining table

3. One pillow

4. Floor plan of room drawn to scale

5. Creative container for plant

OPEN TO 4-H & FHA HOME FURNISHINGS MEMBER AGES 13 AND OVER

6. Placemat or cloth with napkin, glass, dish, cup and saucer

7. Centerpiece, for family dining room table 

8. Refinished or finished piece of furniture (include statement of room)

9. Pillow

10. Pin-up board for bedroom or kitchen plant material

11. Bedspread, for girl’s room (include description of room colors, fabrics and furnishings)

12. Floor plan of house, drawn to scale

13. Wall hanging

14. Buffet arrangement from natural

15. Curtains

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CLASS 18 - CULTURAL ARTS

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

CLASS 19 - LEATHER CRAFT

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

AGES 9-11

1. Leather case, for small article (such as comb, pencil, key, etc.)

2. Simple laced article

3. Simple tooled article

4. Coin purse

5. Belt

6. Any other article

AGES 12-14

7. Belt

8. Purse

9. Billfold or card holder

10. Moccasins or sandals

11. Leather case (such as camera, brief, etc.)

12. Any other article

AGES 15 AND 0VER

13. Belt

14. Purse

15. Billfold or card holder

16. Moccasins or sandals

17. Leather case (such as camera, brief, etc.)

18. Any other article

 

CLASS 20 - WOODWORKING

Premiums of $1.00, $0.75 and $0.50 paid in each class

In woodworking classes, each article should have an appropriate finish for intended use of the article. Members may exhibit ONLY in the project they are currently enrolled in.

WOODWORKING I

OPEN TO AGES 9-11 AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008, WITH ONE YEAR OR LESS TRAINING

1. Useful article for use in farm or home workshop (suggested articles: sandpaper block, bench stop, bench hook, bench vise, tool holder)

2. An article for use out-of-doors (suggested articles: nest for robins and phoebes, tin can bird house)

3. An article for use in storage (suggested article: broom rack)

4. An article for use in house (suggested article: book ends)

5. An article for use in school

6. A toy or homemade game.

WOODWORKING II

OPEN TO AGES 12 AND 13 ENROLLED IN LEARNING AND BUILDING

7. An article for use in farm or home workshop (suggested article: tool box)

8. An article for use in out-of-doors (suggested article: bird house)

9. An article for use in storage (suggested articles: shoe rack, drawer tray and divider, stepped spice shelf, tie rack)

10. An article for use in school

11. An article for use in the home (suggested articles: mitten or hose dryer, thread and scissors holder, foot stool)

12. Toy or homemade game (suggested article: ray gun)

WOODWORKING III AND ABOVE

OPEN TO 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS AGES 14 AND OLDER ENROLLED IN BUILDING BIGGER THINGS

13. Useful article for use in farm or home workshop (suggested articles: garage creeper, car-top carrier, miter box, woodshop saw horse)

14. Useful article to be used out-of-doors (suggested article: bird house)

15. Useful article of furniture or cabinet making (suggested article: book rack)

16. Useful article for use in the home (suggested articles: cleaning supplies carrier, sleeve board, home and farm record box)

17. Useful article for use in some building other than the home

18. Repaired or refinished article

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CLASS 21 - PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS

All pictures and slides must be made during the current year. All pictures in one lot number must be mounted on one piece of sturdy cardboard, about 11" x 14". Write a title for each entry or a caption for each individual picture. Judging criteria will include entire presentation, not just photos. Also include type of camera used and film speed, if film is used.

 

Enhanced Digital Photography-must be 5"x7" with before and after photos which show significant, visual changes that are not professionally printed.

 

 

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CLASS 22 - EXPLORING

OPEN TO FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS TAKING THIS AS THEIR FIRST PROJECT.

Maximum of 4 entries.

1. Insect exhibit, labeled

2. Wildflower or garden flower exhibit

3. Poster or booklet describing a nature hike

4. Leaf display, mounted and labeled

5. Toy made by member

6. Woodworking article

7. Chocolate chip cookies

8. Muffins from a mix (plate of 3)

9. Article in leatherwork

10. Macramé article

11. Knitted article

12. Vegetable from garden

13. Crocheted article

14. Clothing article

15. Demonstration poster

16. Any other article

17. Candle

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CLASS 23 - BICYCLE

1. Poster on bicycle care and maintenance

2. Scrapbook or poster on bicycle safety

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CLASS 24 - AEROSPACE

1. Model Airplane kit

2. Model Rocket kit

3. Model airplane with gasoline engine

4. Hand-drawn chart, showing parts on model rocket

5. Homemade rocket (no kit)

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CLASS 25 - SNOWMOBILE

1. Poster on snowmobile safety   2. Scrapbook, describing activities of project

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CLASS 26 - SMALL ANIMALS

Dog, Cat, Pigeon, Rabbit, etc.

1. Chart, showing anatomy or physiology of an animal

2. Animal collage, any material

3. Animal toy, constructed by exhibitor

4. Animal furniture, constructed by exhibitor

5. Exhibit, explaining participation by you and your animal in a public show

6. Poster about care and handling

7. Exhibit explaining participation by you and your animal in a community service project. (example: nursing home visit), minimum of 3 photos

8. Poster explaining development of your baby animal (minimum of 3 photos)

 

CLASS 28 - SELF-DETERMINED

1. Booklet           

2. Poster 

3. Collage

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CLASS 29 - LEADERSHIP

1. A book report explaining your project

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CLASS 30 - KICKAPOO CLASSROOM PROJECTS

Posters must be 11’ x 14. A student may enter no more than 5 items.

1. Poster on nutrition- elementary

2. Poster on nutrition- middle school/high school

3. Poster on personal health habits

4. Poster explaining a field trip

5. Poster on recycling

6. Poster on proper conservation practices in Richland and Vernon counties (may use photos)

7. Richland/Vernon County wildlife collage

8. Poster/chart on gun or archery care or parts

9. Poster showing prevention of accidents with guns or archery

10. Farm safety project (chart, graph, or poster demonstrating knowledge)

11. Poster on care of small animals

12. Poster/chart on proper care of horses, sheep, pigs, poultry, or cattle

13. Poster on four different types of birds (types of nest, food, eggs, etc.)

14. Poster illustrating field care and dressing of game

15. Poster/chart/graph on politics, history, or cultural events related to Vernon and Richland counties

16. Photography display of five related pictures

17. Photography display of four pictures (one each of landscape, building, animal(s), and people)

18. Computer graphics (must be framed with tag board)

19. Plant cell diorama (parts of a plant cell)

20. Poetry/limericks (typed, framed with tab board)

21. Babysitting kit (must include age of child kit is designed for)

22. Scale model of historical buildings/events

23. Forestry project- collect, prepare, mount, and label six lumber specimens of native trees

24. Woodworking article for outdoors (birdhouse or feeder, signs, etc.)

25. Woodworking article for indoors (decorations, frames, etc.)

26. Electrical motor kits.

27. Electric kits

28. Electronic kits

29. Pumpkin

30. Five ears of hybrid corn

STUDENTS MAY ALSO ENTER IN CLASS 18.  GIVE ALL ENTRIES TO MR. KIEFER.