Welcome to the Ohio Queen of Beef Training Seminar - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the Ohio Queen of Beef Training Seminar

• Please sign-in
• Pick up your packets
• Take a seat and we will begin shortly

Presented By The Ohio CattleWomen’s Association

OCW Queen Contest Coordinator: Angela Dunson

Saturday May 17, 2008

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Office

10600 U.S Highway 42 | Marysville, Ohio 43040

• Introductions
• Agenda
• Expectations of the County Queens and Princesses

• Introduce yourself
• Name
• County
• Guest if you brought one

• 10:00 – 10:30 Registration, Welcome, and What the OCW Expect from the County Beef Queens – Angela Dunson OCW Queen Contest Coordinator
• 10:30 – 11:00 Queen Mixer and Presentation – Emily Brinkman 2008 Ohio Queen of Beef
• 11:00 – 12:00 Speech Presentation – Adam Marx
• 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 – 1:00 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Director of Promotions – Emily Agle
• 1:00 – 2:00 Beef Quality Assurance – Dr. Stephan Boyles
• 2:00 – 2:30 The “P Method” for Successful Demonstrations – Angela Dunson OCW Queen Contest Coordinator
• 2:30 – 3:00 Additional Contests and Wrap-up – Angela Dunson OCW Queen Contest Coordinator

• Check the Ohio CattleWomen’s Association Website
• http://www.ohiocattlewomen.com/
• Check the Ohio Cattlemen’s Website:
• http://www.ohiocattle.org/
• Become an Ohio CattleWomen’s Association Member
• Attend OCW Meetings
• Submit articles and pictures for the OCW Newsletter/Website
• Stay up-to-date with Beef Industry news

• Leave a positive impression of the Beef Industry!
• Dress appropriately
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Be enthusiastic
• Answer questions and promote industry news

• Wear appropriate clothing for the situation.
• Examples include;
• Suits for interviews
• Clean jeans and a nice collared, button shirt for the fair
• Skirt, dress, or dress pants for store promotions and parades

Wear make-up (appropriately)

Prepare an interview outfit to wear continually

Watch local news anchors to see how they dress or wear their hair

DON’T

Wear hats *

Wear T-shirts with slogans or messages *

Wear a lot of jewelry

Wear trendy clothing that may be inappropriate

* Unless Appropriate

• You are not only representing your county as Beef Queen but also the Beef Industry
• Set a good example
• Serve as a role model
• And leave a positive impression of the Beef Industry
• Please Dress Appropriately!

• You are not only representing your county as Beef Queen but also the Beef Industry
• Set a good example
• Serve as a role model
• And leave a positive impression of the Beef Industry
• Please Dress Appropriately!

• Be credible
• Use body language
• Change your voice tones
• Use visuals while presenting

• Positive attitude and self-confidence
• Be prepared
• Never lie or make-up an answer
• Don’t get defensive
• Avoid technical jargon

• Examples of body language includes;
• Smile
• Eye contact
• Stand straight/don’t slouch
• Don’t sway when stationary
• Practice, Practice, Practice

• Be enthusiastic
• Speak clearly, confidently, and distinctly
• Keep answers short and concise
• Pace your speed
• Emphasize key words
• Change voice pitch to make comments more interesting

Be prepared

Show you care

Tell what you’re doing right

State your position clearly

Tell anecdotes and analogies

Tell how to getmore information

DON’T:

Be negative or defensive

Use scientific terms

Use complicated explanations

• Pick appropriate visuals for different situations
• Store Promotions:
• Cooking and nutrition pamphlets and beef samples
• Working with kids:
• Have a baby calf to pet, or examples of beef by-products
• Banquets:
• Pamphlets, backdrop, scrapbook, and beef samples