Presentation Day
Contra Costa County 4-H Presentation Day
February 18, 2023
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Morello Hills Church, Martinez
Event Coordinator: presentationday@contracosta4h.org
Schedule
TBD
Presentation Day Workshop
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Evaluator & Room Host Orientation - 7PM via Zoom
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February 18, 2023
9:00AM - Check-In
9:30AM - Session 1
11:30AM - Session 2
1:30PPM - Session 3, if needed
Immediately Following - Awards Ceremony
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Youth Registration
Eligibility
- Youth ages 5-19
Presentations are scheduled during 2-hour sessions. Each session will have 7 presentations and 2 or 3 evaluators in one 2-hour long in-person meeting.
Time blocks are first-come, first-served.
Registration closes at Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:59PM (PDT)
Evaluators
Evaluators are an important part of making the competitions successful! As an evaluator, you help youth improve by giving them feedback based on a standard evaluation rubric and written constructive feedback.
4-H adult volunteers and 4-H members older than 16 and not competing in the Presentation Events can volunteer to be an Evaluator.
Responsibilities
- Attend an evaluator orientation.
- Wednesday, February 15 at 7PM via Zoom
- Become familiar with the UC 4-H Presentation Manual.
- Evaluate 7 presentations during one time slot.
- Complete the evaluation form and provide written positive and constructive feedback to help each presenter improve.
When you sign up:
- Please choose the time block(s) that you will volunteer for. Note: Please only choose the times you will actually work, not when you are available.
- If you haven't already complete an evaluator virtual orientation.
Room Host
Room Hosts help ensure the smooth functioning of the scheduled presentations. Senior 4-H members are eligible to sign up as Room Hosts.
Responsibilities
- Attend a room host orientation:
- Wednesday, February 15 at 7PM via Zoom
- Become familiar with the UC 4-H Presentation Manual.
- Become familiar with Room Host Guidelines.
- Introduce the presenters and give the presenters any needed assistance.
- Ask the evaluators if they are ready for the next presenter.
When you sign up:
- Please choose the time block(s) that you will volunteer for. Note: Please only choose the times you will actually work, not when you are available.
Presentation Manual
The UC 4-H Presentation Manual - Revised January 2021 is the standard guide for all 4-H presentations. The included evaluation forms are for use at all 4-H Presentation Days.
NEW in the Presentation Manual
Need help deciding on a topic or type of presentation? Use our new worksheet to help you brainstorm, narrow down your topics, and prepare your presentation.
Categories for all age groups
Please see example videos linked in each category.
- Demonstration
- Illustrated Talk: Illustrated Talk (Intermediate), Illustrated Talk (Intermediate)
- Science or Engineering Presentation: Science or Engineering Presentation (Senior)
- Educational Display Talk: Educational Display Talk (Intermediate), Educational Display Talk (Intermediate)
- Informative Prepared Speech: Informative Prepared Speech (Intermediate)
- Persuasive Prepared Speech: Persuasive Prepared Speech (Senior)
- Impromptu Speech: Impromptu Speech
- Interpretive Reading: Interpretive Reading (Intermediate), Interpretive Reading (Senior)
- Share the 4-H Fun Skit: Share the 4-H Fun Skit (Senior)
- Cultural Arts: Cultural Arts (Senior)
2023 Impromptu Categories
Presenters are expected to have completed basic research on the impromptu presentation topics for an impromptu presentation. Presenters are allowed one 5" x 7" note card (single sided) to reference during the delivery of their impromptu speech. More information is available in the 4-H Presentation Manual.
Participation in Impromptu Speeches is limited to Intermediate and Senior 4-H members.
See the full descriptions of the 2023 Impromptu Categories - Coming soon.
Regional and State Presentation Days
Members (9 years old and above) earning a blue or gold award at County Presentation Day qualify to present at Regional Presentation Day. Any 4-H member who has been awarded a blue or gold medal at Regional Presentation Day may compete with the same presentation for which the medal was awarded at State Presentation Day.
Regional Presentation Day - 2023 TBD
State Presentation Day - Virtual TBD / In-Person May 27, 2023
County Presentation Day Procedures
After registering, youth presenters will receive a confirmation email.
On the day of the event, youth will need to check-in in at Morello Hills Church, Martinez to get their room assignments.
- Morning presentations: Check in 8:30 am to 9:00 am
- Afternoon presentations: Check in 10:30 am to 11:00 am
During their scheduled time block, youth will go to the room they are assigned to and present when it is their turn.
Evaluators will enter their scores and comments digitally or using paper forms, which will be sent to the “tally room.”
Results will be announced at the Award Ceremony following presentations and tally room has finished. Evaluations will be emailed out shortly after or sent out with certificates.
Technology and Required Equipment
Rooms will be provided with an easel. We will have a limited number of projectors.
Presenters are responsible for supplying and setting up all equipment for the presentation, including digital technology (laptop, cables, adapters, etc.)