Here are some PDF documents to help you along (Require Adobe Reader):
Visual Presentations Made Easy: http://mass4h.org/images/stories/pdf_ppt_doc/programs/communications/visual_presentations_made_easy.pdf
2010 VP Class List: (Your Topic MUST fit into one of these categories) http://mass4h.org/images/stories/pdf_ppt_doc/programs/communications/2010_vp_class_list.pdf
Information for Horse-Related Topics: http://mass4h.org/images/stories/pdf_ppt_doc/programs/communications/horse_related_topics.pdf
What is a Visual Presentation?
VP stands for visual presentation. Through VPs, 4H members learn the elements of how to speak in public. Each members thinks of a topic; writes speech with an introduction, details and a conclusion; puts together a visual with demonstrations items and poster board; and then delivers a speech on that topic in front of the club. Club leaders evaluate your performance and offer ideas for improvements. Members have the opportunity to deliver their VP at a county competition and at a state competition. It's a great way to develop public speaking skills.
Visual presentations teach, entertain, inform or persuade. There are several different types including a demonstration, illustrated talk or team presentation.
A demonstration is a way to teach others how to do or make something. In a demonstration, the presenter shows and explains each step of a process. A finished example of what has been demonstrated should be displayed at the end of a demonstration.
An illustrated talk is a useful way to explain a topic if animals or equipment necessary for the presentation are too large or hard to handle (in Massachusetts, the use of live animals is no longer allowed in a visual presentation). The presenter depends on models, posters, or charts to explain the topic in an illustrated talk. A finished example is not required.
A team presentation is given by two presenters. Each presenter should participate equally in preparing and presenting the information. A team presentation is actually more difficult to prepare and present.
Club Visual Presentation Information
Every member of the Woodville Trailbusters must give a VP at the club level. It is up to you if you want to move on to County level after that. VPs this year must be delivered on either February 5th or February 12th at Sue's at your assigned time.
County Visual Presentation Information:
Congratulations to members who competed at County VP day. Some of the members representing our club were Abby R, Cory B, Sarah G, Rachel H, and others. Everyone did a great job!
State Visual Presentation Information
Congratulations to members who competed at State VP day. Some of the members representing the club were Abby R, Cory B, Rachel H, and more! Cory B will be moving on to the National Competition in November.