New, Exciting COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST opens for registrations today!

***Sign up for one or all of the communication contests that start today and run through July 24^th.*** From cloverbuds to senior age divisions and a section for out-of-state participants as well.

1^st Contest - Prepared Public Speaking- Youth register, pick their own topic, record their speech and submit it via Facebook by June 19^th.

2^nd Contest- Predetermined Topic- Youth register and then are given a choice between three topics as early as June 15^th, they will record their speech and submit the video via Facebook by June 26^th .

3^rd Contest- Impromptu – Youth register, then the week of June 29^th contestants will be sent a zoom link and call time. They will connect via zoom and be given three fun easy topics to choose from. Contestants will wait in a waiting room to prepare their speech, which requires zero research, once time is up contestants are pulled into the main zoom room to perform their speech. This contest will be followed by a question/ answer session from the judges.  This is fun, interactive contest with simple fun topics so if you love public speaking or just want to give it a try this is fun place to start.

4^th Contest- Demonstration – Youth register, then will prepare their demonstrations, record them and upload their videos by July 10^th.

5^th Contest – Clowning/Acting- July 13-24^th. This contest will give new life to the art of clowning in 4-H and has added an acting section as well.  Watch for great resources and classes to be shared prior to the week of this contest and give clowning/acting a try even if you have never done it before.  

Go to the registration link today to see the official rules and sign up today!  https://events.anr.msu.edu/MI4HVirCommContest/

This is a free contest with prizes to be mailed after the contest. Medals will be awarded for Gold(1^st), Silver(2^nd), and Bronze(3^rd) winners as well as award certificates to the top 10 in each category and participation certificates to everyone.    

If you have any questions in regards to registration or rules please contact Roxanne Turner at turnerr@msu.edu or Emily Hoover at hooverem@msu.edu.