2008
Record Book Competition
for Youth Across America award winner and medalists
This LANA Youth Award Packet is a marvelous opportunity for you to share your llama project and experiences with others. You need not be a member of LANA to participate in this competition.
Judges will select one Youth Across America winner to receive a $500.00 scholarship, and a scholarship to the Youth Expo Program to this year's LANA Expo in Fallon, Nevada. Gold, silver and bronze medal winners in each age category will be also be awarded a scholarship for the Youth Expo Program. If you are not selected as an award or medal winner this year, don't be disheartened; use the feedback from the judges to build an even better record book for future competitions.
This project report appears to be a huge undertaking, and it is. However, the rewards of winning are tremendous. Expenses will be paid by LANA for transportation (from a continental US address), lodging, EXPO Youth Program registration, and included meals for the Youth Across America Award Winner and one chaperone. All medalists will be recognized at the Expo and may be featured in LANA's newsletter.
The directions and record book order of contents are attached. 4-H Record Books, LANA or other forms are acceptable, however, it is important that you make sure your record book includes all of the topics required in the application. You may use additional LANA or other forms to make sure your record is complete. You may download LANA or 4-H forms or request them from Tammie Munson or the LANA business office.
Before you proceed, please do the following:
-read the entire packet and follow directions!
-if submitting your 4-H record, use COPIES of your 4-H record book to send in, arrange the records as called for in the instructions and place them in the required 3 ring binder or report folder. Make sure each of the sections is covered.
Additionally, please note the following:
- the judges are very interested in what you have to share, but have many reports to read, so again, please follow directions and be as concise as possible.
- what you write should be an individual account of your own experiences. There is a separate section for parent and leader comments, the remainder of the book is to be prepared by you.
The deadline for the record books to be postmarked is May 12, 2008. Judging will be completed by May 30th, and the medalists and winner will be notified by telephone. All record books will be returned by mail after Expo. Whether or not you are a youth winner, I hope you plan to attend the LANA Expo, and participate in a great youth program and show.
Questions? Call Tammie Munson at 208-267-7398 or e-mail tkmunson@gmail.com
Postmark deadline for your entry is May 12, 2008.
Please send entries to:
LANA RECORD BOOK - GENERAL INFORMATION
1 All material must be handwritten in black ink or typed and placed in a 3 ring binder or report folder with index divider pages to divide each section.
2. This book will contain your llama experience records from the previous year. The material should cover a period of 12 months, with an ending date no earlier than January 1, 2008.
3. Your record book will consist of several sections; the first 7 are required for medal competition and all 14 are required for the Youth Across America award.
1. COVER PAGE
2. LLAMA STORY (or 4-H story, highlighting your llama project)
3. LLAMA(S)
4. TRAINING AND SHOWS
5. COMMUNITY SERVICE
6. LLAMA PROJECT ACTIVITIES
7. OTHER ACTIVITIES
8. PHOTOGRAPHS (3-5 pages, including news articles. Page protectors OK)
9. PARENT LETTER
10. INCOME AND EXPENSES
11. HEALTH AND LABOR
12. LEADERSHIP
13. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (Page protectors may be used.)
14. PREVIOUS YEAR (S)
4. You may use LANA forms, which can be provided, your 4-H record book forms or your own format, which clearly covers the above sections. Be sure to clearly label all of the above sections, even if you have to put two or more together to accommodate your forms. Remember to add LANA or other forms to cover or add to any section not clearly covered in your 4-H record. Use the following directions to ensure that your records are complete. Again, remember to send copies of your records so that you have the originals available for your local 4-H work.
5. Judging Criteria:
1. Project
What is the size and scope of your llama project?
What learning experiences did you participate in?
What skills and knowledge have you developed in your project?
Have you set and achieved goals? What are your future goals?
2. Citizenship & Leadership
What community service have you performed related to your project?
How have you worked to introduce llamas to others and increase their knowledge and ability to have a positive experience with llamas?
3. Record book.
Are all sections of the record book present and complete?
Is it easy to read and understand?
Is the book appealing to look at?
Were the directions followed?
LANA RECORD BOOK CONTENTS AND DIRECTIONS
COVER PAGE Include your name, age, grade, address and phone number. List how many years you have been in this project, your club name (if any), leader's name and address. If you are not affiliated with a club, write "Independent Project" and give the name of the adult guiding you. Include a recent photo of yourself on this form.
LLAMA STORY Write a story (300-500 words) that will help the judges visualize you and your llama related activities for the past year. How did you become interested in llamas? What do you do with your llama? Who helps you? Who do you help? What do you enjoy doing the most? Let your story enhance the information that you have included on other forms. Include your goals and accomplishments for the last year and what your goals are for next year. This may be your 4-H story if it covers these areas.
LLAMA(S) Provide the following information about your llama(s):
name ILR registration number weight date of birth
sex name of sire date acquired
color(s) name of dam whether you own, lease or, borrow the llama
Use a separate form for each llama in your project. Include a photograph each llama.
LLAMA TRAINING Provide the dates you and your llama accomplished the following training tasks along with your leader's initials. Use a separate form for each llama you have trained.
Halter broke Desensitized Head Down/Kush Other obstacles
Leading Ears Packing list:
Backing-up Body Ground Driving
Turn/Pivot Legs Cart Driving
Include any comments on your training experiences.
LLAMA SHOWING Include the dates, names and locations of shows where you exhibited your llama(s). List each class you entered and the placing you received. Use a separate form for each llama you have shown.
LLAMA COMMUNITY SERVICE List all community service activities. Include visits to schools, nursing homes, non-profit events and organizations, and volunteer work. (note - activities in this section include volunteer only - no payments may have been received.) Record the date of the activity, location, what it was, who was it with or for, and something you learned from participating.
LLAMA PROJECT ACTIVITIES List all llama project activities including fairs, parades, demonstrations, and any other events. Record the date of the activity, location, what it was, and something you learned from participating. Also list any presentations or demonstrations you have given; the dates, topics and audience.
OTHER ACTIVITIES List all other activities on this page. Include areas of interest other than llamas (School, Boy or Girl Scouts, Sports, Music, Hobbies, etc.) Record the dates of these activities, what they were, and their location. Also list any awards or honors you have received, the date, the award, and what you did to receive it. Include any leadership roles and citizenship activities in these areas.
PHOTOGRAPHS Photographic displays are limited to 5 pages. Mount the photos with rubber cement and please include captions. Photographs should only be on one side of a page. Use photos that illustrate the highlights of your llama experiences. Newspaper articles may be submitted here also. Plastic page protectors may be used.
PARENT LETTER Enclose a letter from your parent or guardian explaining why you would make an excellent representative for the youth in the llama industry.
LLAMA INCOME List all llama-related income from the sale of a llama, show earnings, fiber sales, cleaning pens, etc. Record date income was received, who paid you, how you earned it, and how much you received.
LLAMA EXPENSES List all llama-related expenses including payments or purchase of a llama, tack, grooming and show supplies, vet supplies and fees, insurance, feed, fencing, boarding, leasing, show fees, and dues. Record the date you paid the expense, who you paid, what it was for, and how much it was.
LLAMA HEALTH List the dates, descriptions and treatments of any illnesses or injuries to your llama. List dates and treatment for parasite control, and dates and agent used for vaccinations. List any other events such as toenail trimming, fang removal, castration etc. with dates and appropriate comments. Use a separate form for each llama.
LLAMA LABOR Keep track of how much time you spent training, grooming, feeding, and cleaning up after your llama each month. Keeping brief notes daily on a calendar will help you to keep track - just add them up at the end of each month. List by month the hours you spent training, grooming, feeding, and cleaning.
LEADERSHIP List any leadership positions you held and what responsibilities were yours. Include the dates, positions, duties, and what someone gained by your activity.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Enclose 2 letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your llama involvement. Plastic page protectors may be used.
PREVIOUS YEARS If applicable, you may include project records for up to two previous years. If you have entered before, include that original report in this section. Do not transfer information to the current forms. You may use 4-H, FFA, or Scout forms or any records you may have maintained. This section helps the judges determine your personal growth in the current year over your previous year's involvement.
WHAT IF I WIN?
One youth will be chosen as the LANA Youth Across America winner. This youth will receive a $500.00 scholarship and silver belt buckle. The winner will also receive the full EXPO youth registration package. The winner will serve as a llama youth ambassador for the coming year.
The responsibilities of the Youth Across America Winner are as follows:
1. If the Youth winner is attending EXPO, the winner is required to give at least one demonstration or presentation to the youth program during the expo.
3. The winner is required to give a thank you speech at the banquet during the Expo.
4. The winner is required to submit one story or article that may be submitted to the LANA newsletter for future publication.
5. The winner is encouraged to assist in a demonstration or presentation given to the entire conference.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each age category. They will receive a scholarship for the Expo Youth Program, be honored at the Expo and will receive recognition in the LANA Newsletter.
Winners are also encouraged to work hard, have fun, and help others during their "reign" as llama youth ambassadors. Good luck!
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