4-Hers Show Their Stuff at Demo Day 2015

Our Thanks to Teton Co Agent Jane Wolery for this report and photos:

On a busy Saturday in March, eleven 4-H members gave nine presentations honing their public speaking and communication skills. The day started off with Daniel Asselstine teaching about how guitars are made.

Luke Ostberg shares about proper gun safety and stances during his 4-H presentation.

Luke Ostberg followed with a presentation on proper shooting techniques. Ostberg has been involved in the Teton County 4-H shooting sports program for several years and has been competing at some events in the region.

Shea Ostberg and Madeline Konen share some cake decorating tips.

Next up were Shea Ostberg and Madeline Konen who gave “tips” for decorating cakes. The two Eager Eagles 4-H club members have been taking cake decorating classes from 4-H volunteer, Christina McCollom.

Tori Newmiller shows how to tie-dye using markers and rubbing alcohol.

Tori Newmiller, a first-year 4-H member, demonstrated on how to tie-dye without tying. She wore a colorful shirt she had made using the techniques she demonstrated. Hannah Konen tried a different type of presentation this year by doing a commercial. With her 60-second commercial, Hannah promoted attending 4-H Camp held July 14-16 at Camp Rotary near Monarch. Hannah is a first-year 4-H Camp counselor and is involved with the planning of camp. 4-H camp is open to 4-H members and non-members.

Abigail Konen interviews her brother Nicholas on his trip to Haiti as their 4-H presentation.

Abigail and Nicholas Konen also tried a new style of public presentation by doing an interview. Abigail, in the reporter role, questioned Nicholas on his trip to Haiti and what he learned about the country, culture, government and the orphanage he visited.

Taylor Asselstine shows how to tie a scarf into a vest.

Taylor Asselstine then had the crowd tied up in knots with her demonstration on how to turn a scarf into a vest and a “knotty, but nice” head scarf.

Bellamy Beadle shares her top-secret ingredient, black beans, in her fudgy brownies.

Bellamy Beadle shared her top-secret mission for a healthy brownie featuring black beans.

Watson Snyder is second fiddle to none with his 4-H presentation on the violin.

Watson Snyder was second fiddle to none as he shared his knowledge of the violin, from construction to creating music.

All presentations were enjoyed by the audience assembled and critiqued by judges Pastor Betty Lou Deuchler, Mark Major and Glenn Deuchler. Through the event, 4-H members learn how to organize their thoughts, create visual aids, speak in front of an audience, handle questions and incorporate judges’ feedback to improve for their next presentation. Following the presentations, the crowd enjoyed a meal and visited together. Awards were given, with Daniel Asselstine placing top in the junior age division and Bellamy Beadle placing top in the pre-junior division. In the senior division, Watson Snyder qualified to move onto competition at the state level during Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman in July.

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