2007 MONTANA CATTLEWOMEN BEEF AMBASSADOR COMPETITION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

KMON JUDGING CONTEST

Open to all youth ages 17-20

Must be 17 but not older than 20 by January 1, 2007

MISSION STATEMENT: The Beef Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for youth to become spokespersons and future leaders for the beef industry.

OVERALL GOAL: Utilize Beef Ambassadors to provide information about beef’s nutrition, safety and convenience to consumers. Provide producers with industry information, including facts about the beef checkoff program.

PROGRAM MANAGERS: Montana CattleWomen, National Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the American National CattleWomen, Inc.

THE PRESENTATION

Each contestant is required to present a five to eight minute speech. Speeches should bring to light the importance of the beef industry and the importance of beef as an agricultural product, spotlighting the positive impact the cattle industry has on our economy and families.

THE PRESENTATION

1. Must be factual based on information provided from the American National CattleWomen Beef Ambassador packet and/or through personal research. (Packet website www.ancw.org.) Also available from your county agent or Linda Davis, Montana CattleWomen, 8517 Hwy 287, Townsend, MT. 59644, 266-3786.)

2. Speech should have a theme that is addressed throughout the entire presentation.

3. After the presentation, the contestants will be asked questions by the judges based on beef information. Two to three minutes will be allowed for questions. Contestant answers to judges’ questions will be evaluated in two areas: information given and the poise of the contestant in answering questions.

4. If the presentation is less than five minutes or exceeds eight minutes in length, it will affect the final score. This does not include the judges’ questions at the end of the presentation.

5. No visual aids of any kind will be permitted. This includes but is not limited to: notecards, power point, table top displays, other props, costumes, or videos.

6. Contestants are encouraged not to identify themselves by name or area, either on person or in their presentations. However, this will not disqualify them.

PRESENTATION EVALUATION=100 points

THE PRESENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED AS FOLLOWS:

CONTENT: Introduction Sparks interest, establishes importance, and outlines overall theme or focus.

General Information Conveys an important message about today’s beef. Is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. Follows logical order.

Summary of Main Points The audience is left with a clear understanding of important concepts. Theme is carried throughout entire speech. Responses to judges’ questions are appropriate and presented factually.

PRESENTER:

Appearance Business professional dress is required; skirt length must be to the knee or below.

Delivery Strong voice projection, speaks with ease and confidence, avoids clichés and maintains rapport with the audience.

Time All speeches must be at least five minutes in length not to exceed eight minutes. This does not include the judges’ questions at the end of the presentation.

INTERVIEW EVALUATION=100 points

Depth Answers are well thought out and show knowledge of the subject.

Impromptu Ability to think quickly and carry a conversation with knowledge and confidence.

Composure Calm, not nervous or shy.

Honesty Shows integrity and straight forwardness in answers.

Manners Courteous to others and responsive to the questions.

Confidence Shows confidence in answers and self without being flippant, arrogant or conceited.

Humor Ability to make the conversation interesting and appealing.

4-H and FFA

KMON JUDGING CONTESTS

Livestock, Meats, Crops, Career Development, Beef Ambassador

JANUARY 19-20, 2007

Fairgrounds, Great Falls

CONTEST

DATE

TIME

PLACE

Career

Development

Friday,

January 19

Staggered

Cascade High

School

Meats

Identification

Saturday,

January 20

7:30-8:10, Registration

8:10-Noon, Judging

Family Living

Family Living, Fine

Arts

Crops

Judging

Saturday,

January 20

8:00-9:00, Registration

9:00-11:00, Judging

Paddock Club

Livestock

Judging

Saturday,

January 20

11:00-Noon, Registration

12:45-1:00, Instruction

1:00-3:45, Judging

Family Living

Livestock Pavilion

Beef

Ambassador

Saturday,

January 20

by assignment (9-11:30 & 1-3:30)

Paddock Club

AWARDS

Saturday,

January 20

4:30 or as soon as scores are

tabulated

Livestock Pavilion

(weather permitting)

LUNCH: A lunch with beverage will be available for $4.00. Additional snacks and beverages will be for sale throughout the day. Pay for lunch tickets with pre-registration.

REGISTRATION FEE: $2.00 per person for career development, meats, livestock, crops, and beef ambassador contests. Registration and lunch ticket fees are due with your pre-registration. They may be transferred to a different person, but are not refundable. Additional tickets will be available on site at a cost of $3.00 per contest or $5.00 for lunch.

MAKE CHECKS OR PURCHASE ORDERS PAYABLE TO:

FAIRFIELD FFA ALUMNI

PRE-REGISTRATION: By January 12 to:

CASCADE COUNTY EXTENSION

1807 THIRD STREET NORTHWEST

GREAT FALLS, MT 59404

ADULTS: All teams must be accompanied by an adult who will be available to assist with a contest

AG SALES AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: See enclosed information and registration form.

MEATS CONTEST: This will be the State Contest for FFA and for 4-H. 4-H teams must have 3-4 members, each 14 or older by October 1 of 2006 to qualify as the state team and trip to Western Regional Roundup. The contest will include a written test, identification of retail ID cuts, wholesale, retail judging classes and quality grading. Touching of the meat product in any part of the contest will result in disqualification.

AWARDS: Trophies Top 4 individuals 4-H and FFA

Plaques Top 4 teams 4-H and FFA

$100.00 Top individual 4-H

$100.00 Top individual FFA

CROPS CONTEST: The crops contest will include plant and seed identification (crops and weeds), crop product uses, range conditions, AUM calculations and crop seed evaluation/judging classes. Any member not participating in the meats contest should be encouraged to try the Crops Contest.

AWARDS: Trophies Top 4 individuals 4-H and FFA

Plaques Top 4 teams 4-H and FFA

$100.00 Top individual 4-H

$100.00 Top individual FFA

LIVESTOCK CONTEST: The contest could include classes of beef, sheep, wool, swine, dairy and horse, two classes of reasons, possibly a keep/cull class and some livestock application problems (hands-on or practical problems involving livestock management, vet tools, feed and feed problems).

There will be a novice group that may judge with their parents or leaders. Their cards will be scored but will not be considered for awards.

Attention: The pavilion doors will be opened at 12:45 p.m. No one will be permitted in the arena prior to that time!

AWARDS: Trophies Top 4 individuals 4-H and FFA

Plaques Top 4 teams 4-H and FFA

$100.00 Top individual 4-H

$100.00 Top individual FFA

BEEF AMBASSADOR CONTEST: This contest provides youth an opportunity to become spokespersons and future leaders for the beef industry. Participants will present a five to eight minute speech highlighting the importance of the beef industry and the importance of beef as an agricultural product, spotlighting the positive impact the cattle industry has on our economy and families. Youth must be 17 but not over 20 by January 1, 2007. Complete information and registration form enclosed.

AWARDS: 1^st place – Trip to National Competition

2^nd place – Plaque

3^rd place – Plaque

4^th place – Plaque

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN JUDGING AREAS EXCEPT REGISTERED MEMBERS AND ASSISTANTS FOR ANY OF THE CONTESTS!

Remember, No one will be permitted in the livestock pavilion prior to 12:45!

STUDENT ENTRY FORM

MONTANA CATTLEWOMEN BEEF AMBASSADOR CONTEST

KMON CONTEST

Great Falls, Montana

January 20, 2007

Name________________________________ Address___________________________

Town_______________________________ Telephone___________________________

Date of Birth_____________________________________________________________

Title of Presentation_______________________________________________________

Approximate Time (Must be between 5 and 8 minutes)____________________________

If you are competing in another contest you need to specify either morning or afternoon for this contest. We will try to accommodate your schedule. Circle One Morning Afternoon

Registration to be returned by January 12, 2007

Return this form to: Cascade County Extension

1807 Third Street Northwest

Great Falls, MT 59404

Fax: 454-6984

If you have any questions on this contest, please call Linda Davis (406)266-3786