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NEW IN 2017 ALL-STAR TEAM
• Each participant will be assigned to a Round-Up team. The teams are designed to develop teamwork skills as well as enhance the personal experience of every Round-Up participant through mentoring and peer relationships. The teams will compete in various competitions and activities throughout the weekend. The team will gain points through their teamwork, learning and interaction. The team with the most points will earn the “All Star Team” title that will be awarded at Sunday’s banquet.
STOCKMAN’S KNOWLEDGE
• This Round-Up contest is designed to develop Stockman knowledge and skills through questions and equipment handling/ identification. • 45 Pts. Written exam of beef industry and cattle knowledge • 40 Pts. Equipment identification and/or feed identification • 15 Pts. Equipment usage demonstration • Rules: 1. No resource materials are allowed in the contest area. 2. The written exam will consist of 45 multiple choice questions relative to the beef and cattle industry. Questions may relate to any segments of the cattle industry including knowledge of the sire summary, breeds, nutrition, management, anatomy and reproduction. 3. Twenty forages, seeds, tools, or livestock equipment used in the cattle industry will be presented for participants to identify by name. Items will encompass many areas of the beef industry including veterinary supplies and various items used in feedlot cattle processing, calving, fencing, and haying. 4. The judges will select five pieces of equipment which all participants will identify and demonstrate the proper usage to a judge.
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
• The participant must present a speech with a subject pertaining to cattle, the beef industry, Roundup or Junior Activities to a panel of judges. The speech must be the result of the contestant’s own efforts and cannot be written by anyone else. • Speech lengths: Peewee 1–2 minutes Junior 2-4 minutes Intermediate 3-5 minute Senior 4–6 minutes • Deductions will be made from overall score by each judge for speeches under or over the specified length required. The order of speaking will be determined at random. Contestants may use cue cards however excessive use will result in score deductions. SCORE: 70% Presentation, 30% Speech Content and Organization
ROUND UP AMBASSADOR
• The Round Up Ambassador Contest is designed to help members build a resume and improve their interviewing skills. Job preparation and interviewing skills are only improved through practice and gaining experience. Through participation in the Round Up Ambassador Contest, junior members learn organization, communication, preparation, impromptu thinking, and social skills. Contestants are require to prepare and submit a job/scholarship description and a resume to apply for the described application prior to Round Up. Then while at Round Up, the contestant will be require to conduct an interview for that job/scholarship. APPLICATION RULES: 1. A detailed job/scholarship description must be submitted with the resume prior to Round Up. a. Senior division contestants must submit a detailed job description in 50 words or less describing the full-time position, either existing or fictitious for which they intend to apply for. b. Intermediate division contestants must submit a detailed scholarship description in 50 words or less describing the scholarship, either existing or fictitious for which they intend to apply for. 2. Resumes and Job/Scholarship Descriptions must be postmarked by July 10th, 2017 and mailed to Lois McRae RR 1 Box 57 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1. Late entries will not be accepted. 3. Resumes must be a maximum of two pages in length. 4.Judges will receive a copy of the resume and job/scholarship description in advance so they are better prepared with the contestants’ education and experience. INTERVIEW RULES: 1. Interview will be conducted in a confined space that only the judge and applicant will be present in. 2. Interviews will last approximately 10 minutes. 3. Interview order will be set in 15 minute intervals by contest officials and posted near the show office prior to the contest. Penalties at judges’ discretion may take place due to lateness. • Contestants are required to bring three copies of their resume and job/scholarship description along with a folder. No other materials or business cards will be allowed. Contestants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the interview. SCORING: • The judges will critique both the applicant’s resume and interview. The overall winner will be based on the ranking between the resume and interview. • The winner will be selected as the Roundup Ambassador for the year with duties to include promoting Roundup by managing the face book page, and representing Roundup at local events across Manitoba.