The Speech and Public Service Announcement (PSA) contests provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to learn to express themselves clearly, organize their ideas, and have confidence. Contests are open to all 4-H’ers ages 8–18 (by January 1 of the current year) — need not be enrolled in a specific project. Youth may choose to participate in either or both the Speech and PSA contests. If questions, contact Cole Meador at cmeador2@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
Speech/PSA Workshop, March 29
Learn more at a Speech/PSA workshop on Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center. Out of ideas? We will help you get started. Already started? Bring your completed speech/PSA’s to practice or get suggestions. This is also a good time to record your PSA. We will teach you Audacity basics so you can add sound effects and edit to make your final PSA perfect. There will be computers available to work with, or bring your own.
PSA Contest, Due April 13
In the Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest, 4-H’ers submit a 60 second “radio commercial” promoting 4-H. The PSA contest will be held via audio only (not in person). Submit a PSA via CD playable on any standard stereo equipment to extension by Friday, April 13. If you do not have the capabilities to record a PSA, contact Cole to set up a recording time. Results and comment sheets will be handed out at the 4-H Speech Contest on April 22. State 4-H asks for PSA’s to be non-county specific so winning PSA’s can be aired on radios statewide (for example, say “call your local extension office”).
• All PSA’s must use the state theme as the basis for their PSA. The 2012 PSA theme is “Join the Revolution of Responsibility” (based on the National 4-H theme — see http://www.4-h.org/about/revolution)
• All 4-H PSA’s must include the following tag line within the last ten seconds of the PSA: “Learn more about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu and ‘Know How. Know Now.’” The tag line is included in the 60 second time limit.
As always, background noises and sound effects are encouraged.
Speech Contest, April 22
The 2012 4-H Speech Contest will be held Sunday, April 22, 1 p.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Register by April 13 by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing cmeador2@unl.edu with your name, speech title, and your age division.
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/rtz