Local 4-H’ers will demonstrate public
speaking skills
Public welcome to attend tri-county
contest in Springfield
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[March 24, 2023]
Local 4-H members will present 14 speeches in
several styles during the 2023 Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H
Public Speaking Contest, which will be held Thursday, March 30, at 6
p.m. at the Sangamon Extension Office (700 S Airport Dr,
Springfield).
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The
public is welcome to attend.
Individuals will present in the categories of Formal Speech, which
is a persuasive speech written by the presenter on a topic of their
choice, or Illustrated Speech, which is an informational speech
often demonstrating how to do something. Individuals and 2-person
teams will present Oral Interpretation speeches, which are often
short plays, published stories, or excerpts from famous historical
speeches.
The 4-H Public Speaking project focuses on supporting youth in
developing and strengthening their abilities and confidence to speak
in front of people. “Giving presentations helps develop many life
skills including the ability to speak in front of a group, organize
ideas, and create and present in 4-H,” says Carissa Davis, 4-H Youth
Development Educator for Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties. The
Public Speaking Contest provides youth with an opportunity to
demonstrate their mastery of public speaking in front of their
family, friends, community members and judges.
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Champion and Reserve Champion prizes will be awarded,
and the top presentations will be selected to advance to the
statewide Illinois 4-H Public Speaking Contest on April 29 in
Champaign.
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Public speaking is one of many
life skills taught and practiced in 4-H. More information about
4-H activities in Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties can be
found at extension.illinois.edu/
LMS/4-H-youth-development.
ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois
4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of
Illinois Extension and administered through the College of
Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences.4-H grows true
leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a
career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people
guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the
driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research
confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience,
demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to
contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make
healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and
two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
ABOUT EXTENSION: Illinois Extension leads public outreach for
University of Illinois by translating research into action plans
that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to
solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and
opportunities.
[Amy Zepp, 4-H Program Coordinator,
Sangamon County] |