DIVISION: Girl Scouts DIVISION: 2600 Entry Form Deadline: June 20, 2014 Delivery Date/Time (mailed entries): July 11, 2014 Delivery Date/Time (non-mailed entries): July 19, 2014-1pm-4 pm Youth Center Building Hours: July 23 - August 2, 2014 8 am-8 pm; August 3, 2014 8 am-6 pm Superintendents: Eileen Goodin, 6395 Lakeview Circle, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, 614/834-0857, 614/562-8602, esgoodin@aol.com, Girl Scouts of Ohio s Heartland Kay Quinton, 2335 Rudy Rd., Troy, OH 45373, 937/339-4928, yakbob@voyager.net Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Buckeye Trails Region Bev Price, 2861 Houston Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251, 513/851-3769, bevprice@fuse.net Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Great Rivers Region Terri Brickles, 536 Weinland St., New Carlisle, OH 45344, 937/849-6810, bric_brac@juno.com (space is an underscore) Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Buckeye Trails Region Shirley Green, 260 West Wayne, Dunkirk, OH 45836, 567/674-4379, wacarmy56@yahoo.com Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Appleseed Ridge Region Junior Fair Board members: Abigail Houser, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Jennifer Moscato, Girl Scouts of Ohio s Heartland Questions/Concerns: Contact any of the above superintendents. Division Notes: General Guidelines and Entry Form are located online. The Girl Scouts consider participation in the Ohio State Fair a privilege and an opportunity to share accomplishments, interests and ideas. Registered Girl Scouts (K-12), Girl Scout troops and camps (day, resident, or troop) in Ohio are eligible to enter. Exhibits and displays must show high quality in effort, originality, neatness, and be consistent with the Girl Scouts program. Exhibits and equipment will be supervised and every effort will be made to protect them; however, neither the Ohio State Fair nor the Girl Scouts will be responsible for any loss or damage to exhibits or equipment. Judges select all winning entries. Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee will pay winners directly (i.e. Flag Competition, Talent Competition, Speech Competition, Grand, and first place premiums). Calendar Jul 11 Mailed/UPS exhibits are due at Ohio s Heartland Council, Attn: Ohio State Fair GS Committee, 1700 Watermark Dr., Columbus, OH 43215 Jul 19 1 pm-4 pm Entry Day - Deliver all exhibits (including baked goods & candy) Youth Center (YC), Ohio State Fairgrounds All Girl Scout Events in the Youth Center (YC), north of 17 th Avenue, Ohio State Fairgrounds Jul 23 - Aug 3 8 am-8 pm Exhibit hours (last day of fair, hours only through 6pm)
Jul 23 9 am-2:30 pm SWAPS Day Jul 24 5 pm-8 pm Game competition based on Minute to Win It Jul 25 9 am-1 pm Art Day Jul 25 10 am 1 pm Cookie Box Creation (entries due by noon; judging 12 pm 1 pm Jul 26 10 am-3 pm Talent Competition YC Stage Jul 27 11 am-2 pm Flag Ceremony Competition YC Stage Jul 27 2 pm-4 pm Speech Competition YC Stage July 28 10 am 2 pm Money Sense Day July 29 6 pm-8 pm Duct Tape Creations Competition July 30 10 am 2 pm Forever Green July 30 6 pm 8 pm Cookie Creations Competition July 31 10 am- 2 pm Hands on Science Day Aug 1 10 am 2 pm Girl Scouts Games Aug 2 10 am 3 pm Cupcake Wars Aug 3 2 pm Ceremony YC Stage Aug 3 6 pm-7:30 pm Exhibits released for pick up New for 2014 - girls can earn the Girl Scouts Ohio State Fair Badge. To earn the Ohio State Fair Badge girl must complete the following mandatory requirements and a certain number of optional requirements. See full list of badge requirements later in these materials. Mandatory Ohio State Fair Badge Requirements for all levels to complete to earn the badge: *1 - You must enter a project in the Girl Scouts Division of the Ohio State Fair. *2 - You must march in the daily parade once during the fair. Exhibits - How To Enter o Include the exhibitor s address on the entry form (even if entry tags are to be mailed to the leader). o For Day Camps, please specify individual units. Similar items should be entered as a group entry; individual entries of similar items are discouraged, as girls will compete against each other. o Only one entry per category per exhibitor. Areas To Enter o Fair exhibits should be an outgrowth of good Girl Scout programs either in troop, camp, or growth of individual girl in pursuit of a hobby: o Life Skills includes activities that focus on physical and emotional health; nutrition and exercise; interpersonal relationships; the home; safety; work and leisure; and consumer awareness. o Customs and Traditions includes activities that focus on developing awareness of the various cultures in our society and around the world, building pride in one s heritage while participating and respecting that of others. o Science and Beyond includes activities that focus on discovering the how and why of things; exploring and experimenting with many technologies that touch daily life; dealing with changes; looking to future events, roles, and responsibilities. o The Arts includes activities that focus on involvement in the traditional arts; enjoying and expressing one s self through various art forms; and appreciating the artistic talents and contributions of others. o Communications includes activities that focus on conveying a story through words or visual media and sharing those ideas with others.
o Out-of-Doors includes activities that focus on enjoyment and appreciation of the out-of-doors, living and caring for our natural environment, understanding and respecting the independence of all living things. o Girl Scout Program includes activities that focus on Promise and Law, Girl Scout history, tradition and ways, troop activities, badge work, Journeys, and awards. Entry Rules o Only one entry per category per exhibitor. o Entry tags must be firmly attached to each exhibit. Please attach a 3x5 card, with the following information, to each exhibit: Exhibitor number (from the entry tag). Council (and Region if applicable) County Age Program level and troop number or independent designation. How exhibit was made, why it was made, and the materials used to make it. Entries without this information will not be judged, but may be exhibited (space permitting). On the back of the claim stub, include the class number (from the front of the tag), a description of the entry, and the exhibitor s name. This will be helpful when picking up entries. Tags MUST be attached to the upper right hand corner of the exhibit. For notebooks, attach the tag to the upper most binder ring with a piece of string. o Multiple items of a project should have each piece marked with the class number, exhibitor number, and the number of pieces in the exhibit by marking each piece (example: 1 of 3; 2 of 3, 3 of 3, etc.). o Graded school projects may be entered; however, the grade and teacher s comments must be removed or covered. o Group projects (Daisy, Brownie, Junior) must be the work of at least two girls in a one-program level. A group project involving girls from more than a one-program level must be entered in the program level applicable to the oldest participating girl. The exhibit may be one article on which at least two girls have worked, or it may be a minimum of two and a maximum of six articles made by girls in a troop or camp project. A group project must provide a 3x5 card, including the number of girls participating in the project. o Technology/video projects: Computer related projects can be accepted on disc or flash drive if compatible with standard Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). You should also provide printouts, poster, or text explaining the project in the event judges are unable to open what you provide. Internet service is available at the fair; judges can access web site or You Tube if detailed web path is provided. o Size Limits: Exhibits cannot exceed 36 x 30 x 24, with the option that one of the dimensions could exceed size requirement (i.e. a walking stick). Larger entries may not be displayed, depending on space availability. o Artwork, wall hangings, etc., must be within the stated size limitations. Murals that do not exceed 36 in height and that can be rolled will be accepted and exhibited (space permitting). Art materials must be matted or framed and ready to hang. Single pictures must be mounted and equipped with hooks or hangers, or they may be stapled to the display. Wires, cords, etc., must be securely attached (no taped on cords/wires, and no paste on hangers). Valuable craft items should be boxed under glass. Unframed material may be stapled to display panels. Small items such as jewelry may be fastened to a card. o Special instructions for sewing: Clothing articles must be on a disposable hanger and have a photo attached showing the article being modeled. o Cooking/Baked goods special instructions: Exhibits must include recipes (ingredients and directions). Recipes must be legibly written or typed on a 3x5 index card, and attached to the upper right hand corner of the entry tag (w/the entry tag on top). You must also include the recipes for crust, fillings, and frosting when applicable. Jams and jellies must be processed by water bath and include processing instructions. Two jars of the same recipe for the jams and/or jellies must be entered (one for tasting, and one to display). The Junior through the Ambassador level cakes/cupcakes are to be creative. You may start with a cake mix but other ingredients must be added (icing, egg, oil, and water are not counted as creative). In cake decorating, the icing recipe must be attached.
o The whole entry (i.e. cakes, pies, breads) should be provided to help maintain moistness. For cookies, candy or cupcakes, only six each are required. Use only disposable containers (with exception of food preservation). Containers will not be returned. Food items must be covered. Refrigeration is NOT available; items that may spoil will not be judged or displayed. Mailed entries must be mailed to: Girl Scouts of Ohio s Heartland Attn: Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee 1700 Watermark Dr., Columbus, OH 43215 Mailed entries are due by July 11. Closing Day o Baked goods and candy are not considered returnable. o If you require exhibits returned to you by mail or specified carrier (i.e. UPS), you must include a return address label and sufficient postage. o Arrangement for late pick-ups must be made with your council Ohio State Fair committee member. Contact a superintendent for the name and contact info of your committee member. Judging Guidelines o Attractive appearance. o Construction and durability for designed use. o Creativity. o Originality. o Honesty of material. o Workmanship. o Completed prior to the opening of the Fair, including Entry Day. o Based on knowledge and experience gained by the girl/troop and evidence of a good troop program as set forth in the Girl Scouts handbook. o Premium ribbons will be awarded according to classification; honorable mention ribbons may be awarded; one ribbon will be awarded per entry. Individual, group, and Culinary Award winners will be invited to attend the Program to receive their awards from the sponsors. for other competitions, i.e. Talent, Flag, Speech, Cookie Box Creation, Cookie Creations, Cupcake Wars, Girl Scout Games, Duct Tape Creations, and Minute to Win It, will be presented at the respective events. DIVISION: Daisy Girl Scouts Ages 5-6; Grades K-1 DIVISION: 2601 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best overall group project. A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. DAISY GROUP CATEGORIES Note entry rules; group projects must be the work of two or more girls. Class Life Skills: 1. Group projects on nutrition (i.e. recipe books or charts), or group projects on
health, safety, or physical fitness (i.e. miniature displays, dioramas, posters, notebooks) Class Customs and Traditions: 2. Group projects on heritage or international traditions (i.e. clothing, folklore, crafts) 3. Group service projects Class Science and Beyond: 4. Group projects on ecology, science, weather, careers (i.e. scrapbooks, posters, and displays) Class The Arts: 5. Group projects relating to the visual and graphic arts (i.e. drawing, painting puppetry, collage, needlework, 3-dimensional art) 6. Group projects on miscellaneous crafts, including holiday crafts Class Out-Of-Doors: 7. Group projects on outdoor crafts, nature collections, an account of an outdoor experience (i.e. posters, peep shows, displays) or on outdoor health and safety. Class Girl Scouts Program: 8. Group projects on the Promise and law, Girl Scouts Journeys, history, traditions, ceremonies, celebrations, or bridging. DAISY INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Class Culinary (see Rules): 9. Cake (may use box mix) 10. Cupcakes (may use box mix) 11. No bake cookies 12. Cookies or bars made from scratch 13. Decorated cookies made from scratch 14. Candy 15. Quick breads from scratch (no yeast) Class Life Skills: 16. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 17. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 18. Health and Safety (i.e. First Aid, personal safety, exercise, nutrition) 19. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 20. Holiday crafts 21. Shoebox floats What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout 22. Friendship project Class Science and Beyond: 23. Science experiments or ecology 24. Recycling projects 25. Small paper projects (i.e. collage, mobile, paper airplanes, origami) Class The Arts: 26. Fine art (i.e. paintings - oils, acrylic or water color) 27. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, markers)
28. 3-D art (i.e. sculpture, string, wire, clay, metal, dough art, macramé, weaving, ceramics, jewelry) 29. Needlework, embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, etc. Class Communications: 30. Scrapbooking and story telling 31. Visual communications, sun prints, photos Class Out of Doors: 32. Nature projects, weather, outdoor safety Class The Girl Scouts Program: 33. Demonstrating promise and law (i.e. service projects, helping others, sister to every Girl Scout) 34. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) DIVISION: Brownie Girl Scouts Ages 6-8; Grades 2-3 DIVISION: 2602 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best overall group project. A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. BROWNIE GROUP CATEGORIES - Note entry rules; group projects must be the work of two or more girls. Class Life Skills: 1. Group projects on nutrition (i.e. recipe books or charts on nutrition) or group projects on health, safety, or physical fitness (i.e. miniature displays, dioramas, posters, notebooks) Class Customs and Traditions: 2. Group projects on heritage, or international traditions (i.e. clothing, folklore, crafts) 3. Group service projects Class Science and Beyond: 4. Group projects on ecology, science, weather, careers, or money management Class The Arts: 5. Group projects relating to the visual arts (i.e. photos, collage, graphic arts) 6. Group projects on 3-dimensional art, ceramics 7. Group projects relating to the performing arts (i.e. puppetry, musical instruments, creative writing, dramatics, costuming) 8. Group projects on miscellaneous crafts, holiday crafts, scrapbooking Class Out-Of-Doors: 9. Group projects on the outdoor experience, (i.e. knot boards, trail signs, compass usage, camping) Class Girl Scouts Program:
10. Group projects on the Promise and law, Girl Scouts Journeys, history, traditions, ceremonies, celebrations or bridging BROWNIE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Class Culinary (see Rules): 11. Cake (can be made using a box mix) 12. Cupcakes (can be made using a box mix) 13. Cookies or bars from scratch 14. Decorated cookies from scratch 15. Candy 16. Pies from scratch 17. Quick breads from scratch (no yeast) Class Life Skills: 18. Nutrition (i.e. recipe books or charts, food diary) 19. Sewing projects, clothing 20. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 21. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 22. Health and Safety (i.e. first aid, personal safety, exercise, nutrition) 23. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 24. Heritage and heritage crafts (i.e. family tree, sayings, traditions, historical people) 25. Shoebox float What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout 26. Friendship projects (i.e. pen pal, world, national friendship activities) 27. Holiday crafts 28. Collections Class Science and Beyond: 29. Science experiments, ecology, or energy awareness 30. Recycling projects 31. Small paper projects (i.e. collage, mobile, paper airplanes, origami) Class The Arts: 32. Fine art (i.e. paintings oil, acrylic, or water color) 33. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, markers) 34. 3-D art (i.e. clay, metal, dough art, string art, ceramics, macramé, weaving, hooked rugs 35. Needlecraft (i.e. crewel, embroidery, cross stitch, crocheting, knitting, needle- point.) 36. Jewelry Class Communications: 37. Puppets (i.e. finger, hand, marionettes) 38. Scrapbooking 39. Creative writing (poetry with or without illustrations) 40. Creative writing (stories with or without illustrations) 41. Visual communications (i.e. sun prints, photo) Class Out-of-Doors: 42. Outdoor projects, nature crafts, weather (rain gauge, forecasting weather station) 43. Camp planning (i.e. trail signs, kaper charts, camp health and safety, fire safety, camp meal planning, dressing for camp) Class Girl Scouts Program:
44. Community service projects/special population projects 45. Demonstrate promise and laws (i.e. collage, poster, game) 46. Girl Scouts traditions (i.e. Journeys, badge work, programs) 47. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) DIVISION: Junior Girl Scouts Ages 8-11; Grades 4-5 DIVISION: 2603 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best overall group project. A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. JUNIOR GROUP CATEGORIES - Note entry rules; group projects must be the work of two or more girls. Class Life Skills: 1. Group projects - sewing (i.e. quilt or samplers) 2. Group projects - nutrition (i.e. recipe books, charts) or group projects on health and safety (i.e. physical development, physical fitness, sports, peer pressure, self-esteem and grooming) Class Customs and Traditions: 3. Group projects - heritage (i.e. family tree), friendship projects (i.e. pen pals), or international traditions 4. Group service projects or special population projects Class Science and Beyond: 5. Group projects on ecology, science, weather, careers, or money management Class The Arts: 6. Group projects relating to the visual arts (i.e. photography, collage) 7. Group projects - 3-dimensional art, ceramics 8. Group projects - relating to the performing arts (i.e. puppetry, creative writing, dramatics, costuming, video) 9. Group projects - miscellaneous crafts, scrapbooking, holiday crafts Class Out-of-Doors: 10. Group projects on the outdoor experience, (i.e. knot boards, trail signs, compass usage, camping) Class Girl Scout Program: 11. Group projects - Girl Scouts Journeys, history, traditions 12. Group projects - ceremonies, celebrations, or bridging JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Class Culinary (see Rules): 13. Cake (frosted or unfrosted: box mix may be an ingredient)
14. Cupcakes (box mix may be an ingredient) 15. Decorated cake (form may be used) 16. Decorated cupcakes 17. Cookies or bars from scratch 18. Quick breads from scratch (no yeast) 19. Pies from scratch 20. Jams or jellies 21. Candy Class Life Skills: 22. Nutrition (i.e. recipe books, food diary, food tests) 23. Sewing, clothing 24. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 25. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 26. Sportsmanship and sports skills 27. Health and safety (i.e. first aid, personal safety, substance abuse, child care, exercise) 28. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 29. Heritage and Heritage Crafts (i.e. family tree, sayings, traditions, historical people) 30. Holiday crafts 31. Collections 32. Friendship projects (i.e. pen pals, world, national friendship) or sites and tours 33. Shoebox float What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout Class Science and Beyond: 34. Technology projects (i.e. computers) Refer to Entry Rules regarding format. 35. Money management, budget, or financial literacy 36. Careers 37. Science projects, robots, weather, recycling, ecology, energy awareness 38. Carpentry projects (i.e. doll house, tool-use displays) refer to Entry Rules for size limits Class The Arts: 39. Fine art (i.e. paintings oil, acrylic, or water color) 40. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, markers) 41. 3-Dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, string, wire, clay, metal, dough art, macramé, weaving, ceramics) 42. Needlework (i.e. crewel, cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, crocheting) 43. Jewelry Class Communications: 44. Visual (i.e. video, photography, prints) 45. Performing arts (i.e. drama, handmade instruments, costuming) 46. Creative writing, poetry or stories (with or without illustrations) 47. Scrapbooking Class Out-of-Doors: 48. Outdoor projects and nature projects 49. Outdoor safety and camp planning (i.e. compass usage, knots, trail signs) or account of outdoor experience Class Girl Scouts Program:
50. National, council, troop, or junior aide activities 51. Girl Scouts traditions (i.e. Journeys, badge work, programs) 52. Community Service project/special population project 53. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) DIVISION: Cadette Girl Scouts Ages 11-14; Grades 6-8 DIVISION: 2604 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. CADETTE INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Class Culinary (see Rules): 1. Cake (frosted or unfrosted, box mix may be an ingredient) 2. Decorated cake (form may be used) refer to Entry Rules 3. Decorated cupcakes 4. Cookies or bars from scratch 5. Quick breads from scratch (no yeast) 6. Yeast breads or rolls from scratch 7. Pies from scratch 8. Jams or jellies 9. Candy Class Life Skills: 10. Nutrition (i.e. recipe books, food diary, food tests) 11. Sewing, clothing 12. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 13. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 14. Sportsmanship and sports skills 15. Health and safety (i.e. first aid, personal safety, substance abuse, child care, exercise) 16. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 17. Heritage (i.e. family tree, traditions, Indian lore) 18. Heritage crafts (i.e. knitting, crocheting, candle wicking) 19. Holiday crafts 20. Friendship projects (i.e. pen pals, world, national friendship activities) 21. Historical people, sites, and tours 22. Shoebox floats What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout Class Science and Beyond: 23. Technology projects (i.e. computers) Refer to Entry Rules regarding format.
24. Money management, budget, or financial literacy 25. Career exploration 26. Science projects, space exploration, weather, ecology or energy awareness 27. Recycling projects 28. Carpentry projects (i.e. doll house, tool-use) Refer to Entry Rules for size limits. Class The Arts: 29. Fine art (i.e. paintings oil, acrylic, or water color) 30. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, pastels, markers) 31. 3-Dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, string, wire, clay, metal, dough art, macramé, weaving, ceramics) 32. Jewelry 33. Needlework (i.e. crewel, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint) Class Communications: 34. Visual communication (i.e. video, photography, prints) For videos, see Technology rules. 35. Performing arts (i.e. drama, handmade musical instruments, costuming, video) For videos, see Technology rules. 36. Creative writing poetry (with or without illustrations) 37. Creative writing stories (with or without illustrations) 38. Scrapbooking 39. Original song or musical writing with performance audio. On CD/DVD or video. See Technology rules. Class Out-Of-Doors: 40. Outdoor projects, nature projects 41. Camp planning (i.e. compass usage, knots, trail sign) or account of outdoor experience Class Girl Scouts Program: 42. Destinations, travel Pathways, program aide activities 43. Girl Scouts traditions (i.e. Journeys, badge work, programs) 44. Service projects/special population projects 45. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) DIVISION: Senior Girl Scouts Ages: 14-16; Grades 9-10 DIVISION: 2605 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. SENIOR INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
Class Culinary (see Rules) 1. Cake (frosted or unfrosted, box mix may be an ingredient) 2. Decorated cake (form may be used) 3. Decorated cupcakes 4. Cookies or bars from scratch 5. Quick breads or rolls from scratch (no yeast) 6. Yeast breads or rolls from scratch 7. Pies from scratch 8. Jams or jellies 9. Candy Class Life Skills: 10. Nutrition (i.e. recipe books, food diary, food tests) 11. Sewing, clothing 12. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 13. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 14. Sportsmanship and sports skills 15. Health and safety (i.e. first aid, personal safety, substance abuse, child care, exercise) 16. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 17. Heritage (i.e. family tree, traditions, Indian lore) 18. Heritage crafts (i.e. knitting, crocheting and candle wicking) 19. Holiday crafts 20. Friendship projects (i.e. pen pals; world, national friendship) 21. Historical people, sites, and tours 22. Shoebox float What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout Class Science and Beyond: 23. Technology projects (i.e. computers) See Entry Rules regarding format. 24. Money management, budget, or financial literacy 25. Careers 26. Science projects, space exploration, robots, ecology, or energy awareness 27. Recycling projects 28. Carpentry projects (i.e. doll house, tool-use display) Refer to Entry Rules for size limits. Class The Arts: 29. Fine art (i.e. paintings oil, acrylic, or water color) 30. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, pastels, markers) 31. 3-Dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, string, wire, clay, metal, dough art, macramé, weaving, ceramics) 32. Jewelry 33. Needlework (i.e. crewel, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch) Class Communications: 34. Visual communications (i.e. video, photography, prints) For videos, see Technology rules. 35. Performing arts (i.e. drama, handmade musical instruments, costuming) For videos, see Technology rules. 36. Creative writing (poetry with or without illustrations) 37. Creative writing (stories with or without illustrations)
38. Scrapbooking 39. Original song or musical writing with performance audio (on CD, DVD or video). See Technology rules. Class Out-Of-Doors: 40. Outdoor projects, nature projects 41. Out-of-doors event planning or outdoor safety, outdoor experience Class Girl Scouts Program: 42. Destinations, travel Pathways, program aide activities 43. Girl Scouts traditions (i.e. Journeys, badge work, programs) 44. Community service projects /special population project 45. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) DIVISION: Ambassador Girl Scouts Ages: 16-18; Grades 11-12 DIVISION: 2606 Division Rules: Refer to Division #2600 A trophy will be awarded to the best entry in each individual class grouping. A Grand Award and $25 will be awarded to the best Culinary entry and to the best overall individual entry among the non-culinary classes. Each winner will receive $3.00 premium. Only one entry per category per exhibitor. AMBASSADOR INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES Class Culinary (see Rules): 1. Cake (frosted or unfrosted, box mix may be an ingredient) 2. Decorated cake (form may be used) 3. Decorated cupcakes 4. Cookies or bars from scratch 5. Quick breads from scratch (no yeast) 6. Yeast breads or rolls from scratch 7. Pies from scratch 8. Jams or jellies 9. Candy Class Life Skills: 10. Nutrition (i.e. recipe books, food diary, food tests) 11. Sewing, clothing 12. Small sewing projects (i.e. doll clothes, toys) 13. No Sew projects (i.e. tie blankets, pillows, fabric care) 14. Sportsmanship and sports skills 15. Health and safety (i.e. first aid, personal safety, substance abuse, child care, exercise) 16. Animal care Class Customs and Traditions: 17. Heritage (i.e. family tree, traditions, Indian lore) 18. Heritage crafts (i.e. knitting, crocheting, and candle wicking) 19. Holiday crafts 20. Friendship projects (i.e. pen pals, world, national friendship) 21. Historical people, sites, and tours
22. Shoebox float What I Want to Do as a Girl Scout Class Science and Beyond: 23. Technology projects (i.e. computers) Refer to Entry Rules regarding format. 24. Money management, budget, or financial literacy 25. Careers 26. Science projects, space exploration, robots, weather, ecology, or energy awareness 27. Recycling projects 28. Carpentry projects (i.e. doll house, tool-use display) Refer to Entry Rules for size limits. Class The Arts: 29. Fine art (i.e. paintings oil, acrylic, or water color) 30. Art (i.e. pen, pencil, ink, crayon, liquid embroidery, chalks, pastels, markers) 31. 3-Dimensional art (i.e. sculpture, string, wire, clay, metal, dough art, macramé, weaving, ceramics) 32. Jewelry 33. Needlework (i.e. crewel, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch) Class Communications: 34. Visual communications (i.e. video, photography, prints) For videos, see Technology rules. 35. Performing arts (i.e. drama, handmade musical instruments, costuming) For videos, see Technology rules. 36. Creative writing (poetry with or without illustrations) 37. Creative writing (stories with or without illustrations) 38. Scrapbooking 39. Original song or musical writing with performance audio (on CD, DVD or video) For videos, see Technology rules. Class Out-Of-Doors: 40. Outdoor projects, nature projects 41. Outdoor event planning, outdoor safety, outdoor experience Class Girl Scouts Program: 42. Destinations, travel Pathways, program aide activities 43. Girl Scouts traditions (i.e. Journeys, badge work, programs) 44. Community service projects /special population project 45. Juliette Gordon Low and history of Girl Scouts (i.e. life and times; past uniforms, badges, songs) Individual, group, and Culinary Award winners will be invited to attend the Program to receive their awards from the sponsors. for other competitions, i.e. Talent, Flag, Speech, Cookie Box Creation, Cookie Creations, Cupcake Wars, Girl Scout Games, Duct Tape Creations, and Minute to Win It, will be presented at the respective events.
NEW!!! OHIO STATE FAIR BADGE To earn your Ohio State Fair Badge you must complete the following requirements while visiting the fair. Please note that the first starred activity requires pre-fair action (submit entry form by June 20 and arrange for entry to be brought/delivered to fair for entry day). Daisies must complete the 2 starred activities and three more of their choice. Brownies must complete the 2 starred activities and 5 more of their choice. Juniors must complete the 2 starred activities and 7 more of their choice. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors must complete the 2 starred activities and 9 more of their choice. Ohio State Fair Badge Requirements for all levels to complete to earn the badge: *1 - You must enter a project in the Girl Scouts Division of the Ohio State Fair. *2 - You must march in the daily parade once during the fair. Ohio State Fair Badge Requirement Choices to complete as per your level: 1 As you enjoy all the fun and excitement at the Ohio State Fair, go on an alphabet hike. Do you see an object that starts with the letter A? B? C? Use as many of the letters in the alphabet as you can by writing down the objects you find next to the first letter of the word. 2 Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, liked to fish. Learn about fish in Ohio and try to catch one at the pond in the Natural Resources area. 3 - Draw a picture or make a scrapbook page of your day at the fair. 4 Visit the butter cow and write down what the other butter sculpture is this year. 5 Visit the Agricultural building and participate in one activity there. 6 Visit the butterfly house at the Natural Resources area. 7 See a horse show or other livestock show. 8 Make a list of the food you ate while at the fair. List the agricultural products used to make the food. 9 Visit the Cox Fine Arts Building and list the artist of your favorite piece. 10 Find foods to fill in the food pyramid you can see them all in one form or another. 11 Find out how many youth groups are in the Youth Center/Lausche building and participate in one of their activities. 12 Make a map of the fairgrounds and show the places you visited. 13 Visit the DiSalle Center. 14 Visit the Marketplace/Bricker Building and learn about water or train safety. 15 Visit the Marketplace/Bricker Building and talk to a state highway patrol officer at their booth. The badge requirements do not have to be completed in one day. If you are planning to attend the fair more than once, requirements can be completed over several days but must be completed during the 2014 Ohio State Fair and may not be carried over to next year s fair.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Cookie Box Creations, Talent, Flag, Speech, Cookie Creations, Cupcake Wars, Minute to Win It Competitions, Duct Tape Creations, Culinary Entry Deadline July 19, 2014 use Special Events Entry form. Division 2700 Cookie Box Creations Competition (July 25, 2014 beginning at 10 am in the Youth Center) Girl Scouts show your creativity by entering our Cookie Box Creations competition using Girl Scout cookie boxes. What is inside the boxes might be tasty, but the boxes could be a work of art. A girl must bring her creation on July 25th between 10 am to 12 pm during Art Day. Judging will be completed between 12 pm and 1 pm. There will be two divisions. 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place medals will be awarded in each division. Judging will be on originality, interesting use of boxes, and an interview. Winning entries will be displayed, space permitting. For more information, contact Shirley Green, at 260 West Wayne, Dunkirk, OH, 45836, phone 567/674-4379, wacarmy56@yahoo.com Class 75. Cookie Box Creations Competition Daisy through Junior Division: Class 76. Cookie Box Creations Competition Cadette through Ambassador Division: Division 2710 Talent Competition (July 26, 2014 10 am -3 pm on the Youth Center stage) This competition is open to all Daisy through Ambassador Girl Scouts with all talent, skill, and interest levels. All performances must follow Girl Scout values. Ribbons, trophies or medals, cash prizes and the Best Overall Award will be awarded to Troops, Groups, or Individual Girl Scouts competing in the following categories: Dance Instrumental Miscellaneous Twirling Vocal The two Best Overall Recipients will earn the honor of performing at the Girl Scouts program on August 3, 2014. For information, contact April Hawkins, 4395 State Rd., Apt 3, Cleveland, OH 44109, phone 216/538-6993 or osfgs.talent@yahoo.com. Talent Competition Daisy through Junior Division: Class 77. Dance $10 & Class 78. Instrumental $10 & Class 79. Miscellaneous $10 & Class 80. Vocal $10 & Class 81. Twirling $10 & Talent Competition Cadette through Ambassador Division: Class 82. Dance $10 & Class 83. Instrumental $10 & Class 84. Miscellaneous $10 & Class 85. Vocal $10 & Class 86. Twirling $10 & The two Best Overall Talent winners will receive $25 and a trophy and earn the honor of performing at the Girl Scouts program.
Division 2720 Flag Ceremony Competition (July 27, 2014 11 am - 2 pm on the Youth Center stage) There will be two divisions, Daisy through Juniors and Cadettes through Ambassadors. If there is a mixed group, group must enter in division appropriate for the oldest girl. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded. Competition consists of Traditional and Creative ceremonies. The first place winner in each age group will present their ceremonies at the Girl Scouts program on August 3, 2014. Any troop or group needing more information, can contact Louise Lortz, at 09573 Township Hwy 29, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, 419/294-4812 or 567/232-0159, estloulortz@yahoo.com Class 87. Flag Ceremony Competition Daisy through Junior: Class 88. Flag Ceremony Competition Cadette through Ambassador: $75 & Gold $50 & Silver $25 & Bronze $75 & Gold $50 & Silver $25 & Bronze Division 2730 Speech Competition (July 27, 2014 2 pm on the Youth Center stage) Open to Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts only. Speech must be 5-7 minutes on the topic of: Why do we have Girl Scout traditions? Speech should reflect an older Girl Scout talking to younger Girl Scouts. will be given to the top three participants. The first place winner will earn the honor of presenting her speech at the Girl Scouts program on August 3, 2014. For additional information, contact Bob Price, at 2861 Houston Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45251, 513/851-3769, bprice.1@fuse.net. Class 89. Speech Competition: $50.00 prize money for first place provided she presents her speech at the August 3 Day program. If the winner is unavailable for the awards program, the prize money goes to the runner- up who presents the speech at the Girl Scouts awards program. Division 2740 Cookie Creations Competition (July 30, 2014 6 pm on the Youth Center stage) Are you head over heels for Girl Scout cookies? Could you eat Girl Scout cookies every minute you re awake? Do you love them so much you d eat them in cake? In something you d bake? Using Girl Scout cookies as an ingredient, we d like to see what you can make. The competition is open to all registered Girl Scouts. Judging is based on taste, appearance, use of cookies in the recipe, and each girl s ability to answer a few simple questions about the entry. Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase on entry day, Saturday, July 19, at the fairgrounds and also every day throughout the fair. Contestants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the event with her creation and recipe. For more information, contact Angie Nessler, 8489 Banwick Ct., Powell, OH 43065, 614/357-4898, scorpio834@aol.com. Class 90. Cookie Creations Competition Daisy to Junior: Class 91. Cookie Creations Competition Cadette to Ambassador: $25 & $25 &
Division 2750 Minute to Win It Competition (July 24, 2014 5 pm on the Youth Center stage) Do you have a steady hand and sharp eye? Can you stack items 10 high? How about eating a cookie using no hands off your face? Or having a candy elevator race? This is a chance to have fun while competing in a game show-like competition. Most games will be chosen from the official Minute to Win It website, however the games will not be timed so each participant will have a chance to finish each game. The top three winners for each game will be awarded points. Scores will be added at the end and the top three overall winners for each age level will receive awards. There will be four divisions: Daisy, Brownie and Junior, Cadette to Ambassador, and Adults (Mom and/or Dad can play too!). For more information contact Mary Eader, at 233 E. Stafford Ave., Worthington, OH 43085, 614/846-7182, meader522@att.net. Class 92. Minute to Win It Competition Daisy: Class 93. Minute to Win It Competition Brownie Junior: Class 94. Minute to Win It Competition Cadette to Ambassador: Class 95. Minute to Win It Competition Adult Division 2760 Cupcake Wars Competition (August 2, 2014 10 am to 3 pm in the Youth Center) Are you creative? Want to try your hand at decorating a cupcake? Participants will decorate a cupcake to fit a theme within the required time limit; different themes will be used for each age group. Cupcakes, icing, decorating tips, various types of candy, and other food items will be provided. Only supplies provided may be used. Judging will occur after each level of competition. Each competitor will present their decorated cupcake to the judges and explain their decoration. Judging will be based on creativity, use of supplies given, and explanation of design. There will be divisions for each Girl Scout age group (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador) and Adults. For more information contact Kim Clark, 7906 Arbaugh Terrace NW, Carroll, OH 43112, 614/833-4258 or 740/974-9174, kim.clark@att.net. Class 96. Cupcake Wars Competition Daisy: Class 97. Cupcake Wars Competition Brownie: Class 98. Cupcake Wars Competition Junior:
Class 99. Cupcake Wars Competition Cadette: Class 100. Cupcake Wars Competition Senior: Class 101. Cupcake Wars Competition Ambassador: Class 102. Cupcake Wars Competition Adults: Division 2770 Duct Tape Creations Competition (Tuesday, July 29, 2014 6 pm in the Youth Center) If it walks like a duct, talks like a duct, and looks like a duct, it must be made of duct tape! Get creative for this competition where entries must be made entirely from duct tape. Entries will be judged on creativity, use of duct tape and a brief interview. For more information, contact Angie Nessler, 8489 Banwick Ct., Powell, OH 43065, 614/357-4898, scorpio834@aol.com. Class 103. Duct Tape Creations Competition Daisy/Brownie: Class 104. Duct Tape Creations Competition Junior/Cadette: Class 105. Duct Tape Creations Competition Senior/Ambassador: Culinary Winner will be selected from all first place baked goods and food entries (in each age level) and will receive a plaque, rosette, and cash award of $25.00. The winners will be invited to the Program on August 3, 2014 at 2 pm. Group entries are not eligible to participate. Volunteer Opportunities Older girls and adults needed to help with following events. Earn Leadership hours. To register or for more information, see participation form following entry forms. SWAPS Day Wednesday, July 23
Discovering Art Day Friday, July 25 Money Sense Day Monday, July 28 Forever Green Day Wednesday, July 30 Hands on Science Day Thursday, July 31 Participation Activities Registration Required See participation form following entry forms for more information. Craft Table/Booth Assistant Daily Parade Selling Girl Scout Cookies Additional Activities Available During Fair no registration needed. All events open to all youth. SCAVENGER HUNT Daily, July 23 August 2, 9 AM 8 PM Come to the Youth Center and pick up a clue sheet. When you find the answers you will receive a ribbon. SPEED STACKING Daily, July 23 August 2, 9 AM 8 PM Come to the Youth Center and try your hand and eye coordination with the Speed Stacking Cup game and receive a ribbon. Entire family welcome to compete. SWAPS DAY Wednesday, July 23 9 am 2:30 pm Stop by the Girl Scout Booth and make some swaps. Don't know what swaps are? They are Some Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned Somewhere! Come in and learn to make them or bring some to trade with other Girl Scouts. ART DAY Friday, July 25, 9 am 1 pm Visit the many tables throughout the Youth Center and learn to make various art projects. MONEY SENSE Monday, July 28, 10 am 2 pm Participate in money related activities in the Girl Scout Booth. FOREVER GREEN Wednesday, July 30, 10 am 2 pm Come to the Youth Center and learn about ecology, living green, and saving the Earth. HANDS ON SCIENCE DAY Thursday, July 31, 10:00 am 2 pm Visit the many stations in the Youth Center and learn about science by trying fun hands on experiments. GIRL SCOUT GAMES Friday, August 1, 10 am 2 pm Want to try some fun and different games - like foil basketball, beanbag archery, straw javelin, or timed hula hoop twirling? Want to try to win a medal? Stop by the Girl Scouts area in the Youth Center and play one or more of the Girl Scout games. Ohio State Fair Girl Scout Sponsors: All Ohio State Fair Band Alumni American Legion, Post 530, Greenhills, OH Doug and Megin Cress, Columbus, OH Farmers Reality and Auction Co., Sales Agents Bob and Rose Marie Hutchinson, Pleasantville, OH Eileen Goodin, Canal Winchester, OH Shirley Green, Dunkirk, OH Ladies Auxiliary VFW #9473, Reynoldsburg, OH Law Offices of Barkan Meizlish Handelman Goodin DeRose Wentz, LLP, Columbus, OH Larry and Becky Link, Grove City, OH Ohio State Fair, Columbus, OH Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee, Columbus, OH Bob and Bev Price, Cincinnati, OH The Ohio Township Association, Croton, OH Nut Company, Tipp City, OH Z. Marshall Johnson, DVM, Baltimore, OH Lydia Gutherie, Upper Sandusky, OH Walmart, Kenton, OH VFW Post 9966, New Carlisle, OH
OHIO STATE FAIR GIRL SCOUTS ENTRY FORM For Divisions 2601-2606 Entry Form Deadline: June 20, 2014 For Office Use Only Exhibitor No.: ****ONLY ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY PER EXHIBITOR**** Name: Address: City: State: Zip: - County: Tele.: - - Email: Birthdate: Mo Day Year Age: Program Level: (circle) Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador Troop # Council Region (if applicable) Leader s Name: Email: Tele.: - - Division No. Class No. Description of Class (use IP wording for each class entered) Division No. Class No. Description of Class (use IP wording for each class entered) I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Junior Division, and further agree to be bound by the decision of the Ohio Expositions Commission, Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee, in case of any dispute arising from the interpretation or application thereof. I also agree that any photographs taken of me become the property of the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee. Such photographs may be used at the Commission s discretion and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee without compensation, or additional approval. By signing below, the exhibitor (Girl Scout) agrees that each entry submitted will be her own work. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee, its members, officers, employees, agents, and sponsors for damages, costs, theft, loss or any other claims arising from or related to exhibitor s participation in the Ohio State Fair. Exhibitor s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Mail Entry Form to: Girl Scouts Ohio State Fair Committee PO Box 267 New Carlisle, OH 45344
OHIO STATE FAIR GIRL SCOUTS ENTRY FORM For Special Events Divisions 2700 2770 Entry Form Deadline: July 19, 2014 For Office Use Only Exhibitor No.: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: - County: Tele.: - - Email: Birthdate: Mo Day Year Age: Program Level: (circle) Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador Adult Troop # Council Region Leader s Name: Email: Tele.: - - Division 2700 Class COOKIE BOX CREATIONS Division 2710 Class TALENT COMPETITION May enter once as individual and once as member of a group. Please include brief description of planned performance(s), approximate length of time on stage (maximum 5 minutes), and audio equipment, music stand, or piano needed. Division 2720 Class FLAG CEREMONY COMPETITION Division 2730 Class SPEECH COMPETITION Division 2740 Class COOKIE CREATIONS COMPETITION Division 2750 Class MINUTE TO WIN IT COMPETITON Division 2760 Class CUPCAKE WARS COMPETITION Division 2770 Class DUCT TAPE CREATIONS COMPETITION I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Junior Division, and further agree to be bound by the decision of the Ohio Expositions Commission, Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee, in case of any dispute arising from the interpretation or application thereof. I also agree that any photographs taken of me become the property of the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee. Such photographs may be used at the Commission s discretion and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee without compensation, or additional approval. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio State Fair Girl Scouts Committee, its members, officers, employees, agents, and sponsors for damages, costs, theft, loss or any other claims arising from or related to exhibitor s participation in the Ohio State Fair. Exhibitor s Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Mail Entry Form to: Girl Scouts Ohio State Fair Committee, PO Box 267, New Carlisle, OH 45344
2014 OHIO STATE FAIR PARTICIPATION/VOLUNTEER FORM Each activity MUST be on a separate form. You may photocopy or print multiple copies of this form. Check the activity you are participating in. Be sure to include page with contact information. Groups working the Craft Table as a Booth Assistant or marching in the Parade will receive a maximum of 2 adult tickets for every 10 girls. Individuals working the Craft Table as a Booth Assistant or marching in the Parade will receive one ticket. Adults or older girls working as a volunteer at Science Day, Discovering Art Day, or SWAPS Day will each receive a ticket. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: CRAFT TABLE/BOOTH ASSISTANT Daily, July 23 August 2 Yes, we plan to use supplies offered by the State Fair Committee. We plan to use our own supplies. We will do the following hands on activity: We will present it at least one of the following times: (Please check) 8-11:00 11-2:00 2-5:00 5-8:00 On SWAPS Day, July 23, Craft Table will do an assigned craft from 9:30 am 2:30 pm. On Discovering Art Day, July 25, Craft Table will do an assigned art activity from 9:00 am 1 pm. On Money Sense Day, July 28, Craft Table will do an assigned money related activity from 10:00 am 2 pm. On Science Day, July 31, Craft Table will do a science activity from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. SELLING GIRL SCOUT COOKIES (State Fair Committee will supply Girl Scout Cookies) Troops/Groups of Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors only. Daily, July 23 August 3 We will Sell Cookies at least one of the following times: (Please check) 8-11:00 11-2:00 2-5:00 5-8:00 We will work the Craft Table at least one of the following times: (Please check) 8-11:00 11-2:00 2-5:00 5-8:00 PARADE Daily, July 23 August 2 (no parade on last day of fair) Staging 2:45-4, parade 4-4:30, viewing parade and getting ribbons 4:30 4:45. Total time involved is approximately 2 hours. For activities on this page, return form on next page to Bev Price, 2861 Houston Road, Cincinnati, OH 45251, phone 513/851-3769, bevprice@fuse.net. Bev will confirm your participation and provide tickets.