Speech, Demonstration & Expo Contests

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2012

Speech/Demo/Expo Registration Form     Word      PDF

What is Communication Arts?  Click Here

Communication Arts Categories & Guidelines

• Recommend using own creativity and originality in preparing public presentations.
• Youth are encouraged not to use presentations that have been used in previously judged competitions.

Project Expo - An Educational Table Top Display

1. Link to Expo Presentation Power Point
2. Link to Power Point Viewer (if not on your computer)
3. What You Should Do:

• Select a topic directly related to a 4-H project.
• You must be currently enrolled in this project.
• Use posters and examples to illustrate.
• Must fit on a 36" or less card table (except table covering) or be placed on the floor. You must bring your own card table.
• Be prepared to answer questions from the judges.
• This is NOT a science fair so do not prepare a five minute presentation. An expo checklist for creating your display is available along with an evaluation form. 

Divisions:

• Cloverbud: 5-7 years old - ONLY eligible for Speech Recitation category and the Non-Competitive Demonstration/Illustrated Talk category as well as Cloverbud (non-competitive) Expo.
• PreTeen: 12 & under as of September 1, 2011
• Teen: 13 & over as of September 1, 2011

Awards

• Everyone will receive a ribbon award.
• Winners will be named in each speech & demonstration category and will go on to compete in the District Communication Arts Contest in June in Fargo.
• Expo will name three preteen and three teen winners to participate in the State 4-H Expo contest at the North Dakota State Fair in July.