Welcome to the Ohio Queen of Beef Training Seminar

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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 CattleWomens Association
• OCW Queen Contest Coordinator Angela Dunson
• Saturday May 17, 2008
• The Ohio Cattlemens Association Office
• 10600 U.S Highway 42 Marysville, Ohio 43040

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Welcome

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

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Introductions

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

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Ohio Queen of Beef Training Seminar Agenda

• 1000 1030 Registration, Welcome, and What the
  OCW Expect from the County Beef Queens Angela
  Dunson OCW Queen Contest Coordinator
• 1030 1100 Queen Mixer and Presentation
  Emily Brinkman 2008 Ohio Queen of Beef
• 1100 1200 Speech Presentation Adam Marx
• 1200 1230 Lunch
• 1230 100 Ohio Cattlemens Association
  Director of Promotions Emily Agle
• 100 200 Beef Quality Assurance Dr. Stephan
  Boyles
• 200 230 The P Method for Successful
  Demonstrations Angela Dunson OCW Queen Contest
  Coordinator
• 230 300 Additional Contests and Wrap-up
  Angela Dunson OCW Queen Contest Coordinator

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What the OCW Expect from the County Beef Queens
and Princesses
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Promote the Beef Industry!
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Additional Responsibilities

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

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Serve as a Role Model

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

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Dress for Success

• 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

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Fashion Tips

• DO
• Wear make-up (appropriately)
• Prepare an interview outfit to wear continually
• Watch local news anchors to see how they dress or
  wear their hair

• DONT
• Wear hats
• Wear T-shirts with slogans or messages
• Wear a lot of jewelry
• Wear trendy clothing that may be inappropriate

Unless Appropriate
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REMEMBER

• 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!

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REMEMBER

• 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!

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When Speaking about the Beef Industry

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

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Credibility

• Positive attitude and self-confidence
• Be prepared
• Never lie or make-up an answer
• Dont get defensive
• Avoid technical jargon

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Body Language

• Examples of body language includes
• Smile
• Eye contact
• Stand straight/dont slouch
• Dont sway when stationary
• Practice, Practice, Practice

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Voice

• 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

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Helpful Tips...

• DO
• Be prepared
• Show you care
• Tell what youre doing right
• State your position clearly
• Tell anecdotes and analogies
• Tell how to get more information

• DONT
• Be negative or defensive
• Use scientific terms
• Use complicated explanations

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Visuals

• 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

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REMEMBER First Impressions are Lasting
Impressions
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Any Questions?