4-H Public Presentations
Kickoff Workshop
SPRING 2009

What: An opportunity for new or experienced presenters to learn more about the 4-H Public Presentations program.

When: Wednesday, January 7, 5:30-7:30 (light dinner provided)

Where: Tompkins County Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY (see MAP)

Who: New and experienced presenters are invited to a fun, hands-on, 3-part workshop. Open to any youth age 5-18.

Sessions for Experienced Presenters:

Skills Room 1-with Anna Susmann & Donna Stauffer (45 mins.)
Covers: Summaries & introductions; Expressing Enthusiasm; Poise & Postures; Note cards & posters.

Skills Room 2- with Diane Beckwith & Sherron Brown (45 mins.)
Covers: Eye contact; Volume & rate; Sources; Gestures.

Sessions for New Presenters:

What Is a 4-H Presentation?-Room 3-with Dianne Walter & Megan Tifft
Covers: Posters & note cards; Introduction, body & summary; Event & program information; Fielding questions; Sources; Appearance; Q & A

Produced in NY Contest (a new way to present) -with members of the 4-H Consumer and Family Science Committee. Learn how to give a silent foods presentation, gain confidence and skills in presenting to the public, develop your knowledge and skills in food prep and presentation. PiNY presentations do not move on to District level competition, however, participation in this contest qualifies for participation at the 4-H Youth Fair and NYS Fair.

All workshops will be fun and hands-on. We will start the night with a light dinner and an overview of the program.

FREE workshop. Please RSVP by 1/4/09 by contacting Megan Tifft at met38@cornell.edu, or 607-272-2292.

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