Spring 4-H Contest Preparation Workshops

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Several 4-H Clubs have worked together to put together workshops to help our 4-H members get ready for competition this spring.  Below you will find an outline of dates for these events.  All events take place at Fair Hall on the North Texas State Fair Grounds in Denton and they are open to any 4-H member in Denton County who can make it.

Educational Presentations - Jan. 21st, & 28th, Feb. 11th & 25th, 6:30p.m.

Let's get started! What is an Educational Presentation and what are the requirements for DCLAYF and other 4-H contests this spring? Learn all about what it takes to put together an Educational Presentation, listen to examples, and get help developing a new presentation for this year's contest, practice and feedback.

Food & Nutrition - Jan. 21st, & 28th, Feb. 11th & 25th, 6:30p.m.

Deanna Trussell & Texas Food & Nutrition Ambassador Jessica Pace

Get the information you need to choose a category, recipe and what is expected to prepare for the Food Show contests coming up. Learn how to properly prepare your paperwork and your presentation for the Food Show. Practice, practice, practice and presentation! Give your tasty treat the best appearance by learning how to finish it off with some great looking garnish.

Clothing & Textiles - Jan. 21st, Feb. 4th & 18th, March 4th, 6:30p.m.

Laura Ramsey and Clydette Haynes

Learn to choose the right category for you in the Fashion show.  Do you like to make things or just shop? Learn how to properly prepare your paperwork and your presentation for the Fashion Show. Practice your presentations and learn modeling skills, poise, and the like, ready to hit the stage! 

            Consumer Decision Making - Jan. 21st & 28th, Feb. 4th, 6:30p.m.

Denton County 4-H Agent, Jennifer McAlister, Susan Kilpatrick & Deanna Trussell

Are you an Educated Consumer?  Know what that means? Find out and practice shopping skills for Switching from Analog to Digital TV, Buying a Used Car, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Credit Cards, Emergency Radios, Gift and Prepaid Cards, Gold Jewelry, Pedometers, Printing Digital Photos, Roth IRAs for Working Kids and Sun-Protective Clothing. Prepare for the San Antonio Rodeo and Livestock Show. More workshops will be held in March and April to prepare for the District contest. http://fcs.tamu.edu/money/your_money/cdm/index.php

DCLA Support - March 11th, 6:30p.m.

Need help finishing a project, practicing a speech? Whatever the need is, leaders and seasoned 4-H'ers will be available to help you get ready for DCLA!

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