Point System    

Points will be awarded starting at the first meeting in January and continuing on through the last day of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. In the case of an emergency, it will be up to the discretion of the leaders as to an adult substituting their work shift for a parent in the lamb booth.

The following activities will be awarded points:

Recreation Night
Each club meeting attended
Farm Tour
Holding an office
Area Shows
Providing Refreshments
Work Nights
Working in the Lamb Booth at fair
Showing in 4-H Showmanship
Showing in 4-H Breed Show
Showing in 4-H Carcass Show
Shepherds Quiz/ Judging Contest
Costume Contest
Obstacle Course
T-Shirt Design Participation
T-Shirt Design winner
Poster Contest
Working at Lemon
Clean up arena Thursday p.m.
Skill-a-thon
Completion sheet in on time

10 points
10 points
10 points per farm
20 points
20 points show, 5 point attend
20 points show
20 points
5 points first, 10 points after
25 points
30 points
20 points show, 5 points attend
20 points
40 points
20 points
10 points
25 points
40 points
20 points per shift
15 points
5 points per meeting
5 points

Poster Contest    

Must be a full size poster board. Entries will be hung during fair week in the educational area of the barn. Must be brought in by the July meeting. Suggested Theme: Open Category must pertain to Lamb/Sheep.

Extra Credit

Extra Credit will be available by gaining prior approval to the activity. 4-H'ers are responsible for checking their points. LAST TIME FOR ADDITIONS IS WEDNESDAY NOON OF FAIR WEEK.

Point System Award Levels

Excellent                       185 - 210 Points
Distinguished             211 - 260 Points
Supreme                        261 Points & Above