Kelseyville >> 4-Hers from around the county gathered at Mountain Vista Middle School on Feb. 21 to compete in the county-level “Presentation Day,” an annual public speaking competition. The event was hosted by Blue Heron and Cobb Mountain 4-H clubs.
Almost 40 participants showed off their knowledge of various topics, ranging from cooking to playing basketball. Participants earn a red, blue or gold medal, and if their presentation was truly outstanding their name was put on a plaque. Plaques are handed out in various categories, which include Healthy Culture/Living, Life Skills, Other, and Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). 2015 winners included Bron, Nate and Cord Falkenberg, Wyatt Smith, Robin Adams, and Katey Brown.
If gold is achieved, a gold pin is awarded to the 4-Her for their hat, as well as the option to present at Sectional Presentation Day, where multiple counties are present and competing. If the 4-Her is awarded a gold there, they move on to state level, competing against the best 4-H presentations in the state.
At County Presentation Day, presenters have an opportunity to do an encore of their presentation in front of all the participants if chosen by their area judges. After this, all the presenters gather for a group picture.
For information about 4-H, contact the county 4-H office at 263-6838 or visit online at hcelake.ucanr.edu/4-h_program.
