Jersey Juniors are reminded that the deadline for the public speaking competition, TalkJersey, is Monday, June 2, 2008.
The contest is open to all AJCA Junior or Lifetime Members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2008. The judging will be held on Thursday, June 26 at Piedmont Jersey Farm, Lincolnton, N.C., starting at 6:30 p.m. The contest will be preceded by a fun workshop for all Jersey youth attending the annual meetings on Wednesday, June 25. Cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc. and prizes offered by the American Jersey Cattle Association will be presented in all divisions at the opening of the National Heifer Sale, June 28.
Juniors will be divided into groups by their age on January 1, 2008: I – 7 to 10 years; II – 11 to 13 years; III – 14 to 16; and IV – 17 and older. Presentations must be the individual work of the contestants. The topic can be any aspect of the Registered Jersey™ business, including current affairs and dairy industry trends.
Division I (7-10 years) juniors present demonstrations between 4 and 6 minutes in length. Posters may be used in addition to demonstration materials. Juniors in Divisions II, III and IV present speeches between 5 and 7 minutes in length. Visual aids are not allowed. Speaker notes are permitted. No more than four (4) 4” x 6” notecards may be used. Judges will ask questions following each presentation.