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Cotton Boll and Consumer Jamboree Contest Overview

Cotton Boll and Consumer Jamboree Contest Overview. Contest objectives. Understand the importance of cotton as an agricultural commodity Promote cotton in communities Make knowledgeable, rational decisions when purchasing goods and services

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Cotton Boll and Consumer Jamboree Contest Overview

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  1. Cotton Boll and Consumer Jamboree Contest Overview

  2. Contest objectives • Understand the importance of cotton as an agricultural commodity • Promote cotton in communities • Make knowledgeable, rational decisions when purchasing goods and services • Select, use, maintain and dispose of goods and services in ways that maximize resources • Obtain clothing, goods and services to meet needs and reflect lifestyles, personal values and goals • Act as responsible consumer-citizen with an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the consumer, business and government • Learn to communicate reasons for choices made

  3. Did you know . . . • According to a study published in Family Circle, teens ages 12-17 spend an average of $46 a week which total $2,392 a year.  • By participating in the 4-H Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree, you will learn to make wise consumer choices.

  4. Contest Overview • You will evaluate 4 classes of items. For the 2008 contest, you will judge MP3 players, pre-packaged deli lunches, hoodies, and cell phone plans. • For one of those classes, you will given oral reasons defending your answers. Oral reasons are when you simply tell a judge why you placed the class the way you did. • Junior 4-H’ers will present a 30 second commercial & make poster (no larger than 14" x 22") about cotton. Senior 4-H’ers will give a 90 second PSA about cotton.

  5. Evaluation & Comparison Tips • Read the scenario carefully. The order in which the criteria for evaluating the products is listed in the order of importance. • Before looking at any of the products, think of the ideal product for the situation. • Use the comparison chart! That’s why it is there.

  6. Tips Continued . . . • After comparing the four products, choose the best answer. • When giving oral reasons, use the prep time to gather your thoughts. Remember what was important from the scenario. • Speak slowly and clearly. Make eye-contact with your judge. Act like you know what you are talking about! Defend your reasons!

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