{"id":5762,"date":"2018-12-05T14:45:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T19:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/?page_id=5762"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:20:48","slug":"public-speaking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/4h\/public-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Speak Up, Maine 4-H: Showcase Your Spark!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every 4-H member in Hancock County is encouraged to participate in Speak Up, Maine 4-H! Youth choose a topic of their choice and then practice the important life skill of public speaking by giving presentations to their clubs, community, and at the county and state tournaments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8220;<em>My favorite part of 4-H Public Speaking is pushing myself out of my comfort zone&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>&#8211; Hancock County 4-H Public Speaking Participant<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"10135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10135\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646.jpeg\" alt=\"Girl Giving Presentation on How to Make a Peanut Butter Pita\" width=\"526\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-951x713.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/hancock\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2021\/06\/IMG_7646-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,526px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Youth from Jolly Juniors 4-H Club giving a presentation on How To Make Peanut Butter Pitas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When preparing for a 4-H Presentation, youth learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research a subject<\/li>\n<li>Organize their ideas<\/li>\n<li>Share their knowledge and passion with others<\/li>\n<li>Create and use visuals to support their presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">When youth carry out a public speaking presentation, they demonstrate advanced skills and a deeper understanding of what they learned.<\/p>\n<h3>2026 Speak Up, Hancock 4-H Showcase<\/h3>\n<p><strong>January 25 &#8211; <\/strong>Speak Up Workshop at the Extension Office (2:00 &#8211; 4:30 pm) <strong><em>DATE CHANGE!<\/em><br \/>\nFebruary 27 &#8211;<\/strong> Last day to register for the Hancock County Speak Up Showcase<br \/>\n<strong>March 14 &#8211;<\/strong> Hancock County Speak Up Showcase (10:00 am, at the Extension Office)<br \/>\n<strong>March 21 &#8211;<\/strong> Snow Date: Hancock County Speak Up Showcase<br \/>\n<strong>April 11 &#8211;<\/strong> State Speak Up Showcase in Orono<br \/>\n<strong>April 12 &#8211;<\/strong> Snow Date: State Speak Up Showcase in Orono<\/p>\n<p><em>Information regarding snow date updates will be shared via email to registered participants and on our Facebook page.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Types of Presentations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Demonstration:<\/strong>\u00a0In a 4-H demonstration, the youth shows how to do something while telling how it\u2019s done. It is called a \u201c<em>show how<\/em>\u201d and \u201c<em>tell how<\/em>\u201d presentation. The work is performed before your eyes, and there is a finished product at the end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Illustrated Talk:\u00a0<\/strong>In a 4-H illustrated talk, the youth gives information about a subject and uses visuals to explain the subject. Unlike a demonstration, the work is not performed before your eyes, and there is no finished product as a result of the presentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performing Arts:<\/strong> A new category this year! From dramatic monologues to musical performances, this creative category is your time to express yourself and share your spark center stage. Performing\u00a0<span class=\"il\">Arts<\/span> demonstrations include: a spoken introduction, your performance, and a spoken conclusion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Demonstration\/Team Illustrated Talk: <\/strong>As above, limit of two team members. Each team&#8217;s members (limit of two) must be from the same age division.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Planning your Presentation<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Maine 4-H State <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/public-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speak Up, Maine 4-H Website<\/a> for resources such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/public-speaking\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Presentation Planning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/public-speaking\/guidelines-evaluation-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guidelines &amp; Evaluation Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/evaluating-presentations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evaluation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/public-speaking\/showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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Arts<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_17_3'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_17' type='radio' value='Team Demonstration'  id='choice_3_17_3'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_17_3' id='label_3_17_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Demonstration<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_17_4'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_17' type='radio' value='Team Illustrated Talk'  id='choice_3_17_4'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_17_4' id='label_3_17_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Illustrated Talk<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_18\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Team Partner<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_18'>*NOTE: Your teammate must submit their own registration form as well.<\/div><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_3_18'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_18_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_18.3' id='input_3_18_3' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_18_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_18_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_18.6' id='input_3_18_6' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_18_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_19\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have another youth to register for this event?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><ul class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_19'>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_19_0'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_19' type='radio' value='Yes'  id='choice_3_19_0'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_19_0' id='label_3_19_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_19_1'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_19' type='radio' value='No'  id='choice_3_19_1'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_19_1' id='label_3_19_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_20\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Youth Participant<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_3_20'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_20_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_20.3' id='input_3_20_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_20_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_20_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_20.6' id='input_3_20_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_20_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_21\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_21'>Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_21' id='input_3_21' type='number' step='any' min='5' max='18' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_instruction_3_21\" \/><div class='gfield_description instruction ' id='gfield_instruction_3_21'>Please enter a number from <strong>5<\/strong> to <strong>18<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_23\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_23'>Title of Presentation<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_23' id='input_3_23' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Presentation Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><ul class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_24'>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_24_0'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_24' type='radio' value='Demonstration'  id='choice_3_24_0'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_24_0' id='label_3_24_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Demonstration<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_24_1'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_24' type='radio' value='Illustrated Talk'  id='choice_3_24_1'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_24_1' id='label_3_24_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Illustrated Talk<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_24_2'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_24' type='radio' value='Performing Arts'  id='choice_3_24_2'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_24_2' id='label_3_24_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Performing Arts<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_24_3'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_24' type='radio' value='Team Demonstration'  id='choice_3_24_3'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_24_3' id='label_3_24_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Demonstration<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_24_4'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_24' type='radio' value='Team Illustrated Talk'  id='choice_3_24_4'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_24_4' id='label_3_24_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Illustrated Talk<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_25\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Team Partner<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_25'>*NOTE: Your teammate must submit their own registration form as well.<\/div><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_3_25'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_25_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_25.3' id='input_3_25_3' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_25_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_25_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_25.6' id='input_3_25_6' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_25_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Do you have another youth to register for this event?<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><ul class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_26'>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_26_0'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_26' type='radio' value='Yes'  id='choice_3_26_0'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_26_0' id='label_3_26_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Yes<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_26_1'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_26' type='radio' value='No'  id='choice_3_26_1'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_26_1' id='label_3_26_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>No<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_27\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name of Youth Participant<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_3_27'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_27_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_27.3' id='input_3_27_3' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_27_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_3_27_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_27.6' id='input_3_27_6' value=''   aria-required='true'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_3_27_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_28\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-number gfield--input-type-number gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_28'>Age<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_number'><input name='input_28' id='input_3_28' type='number' step='any' min='5' max='18' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"gfield_instruction_3_28\" \/><div class='gfield_description instruction ' id='gfield_instruction_3_28'>Please enter a number from <strong>5<\/strong> to <strong>18<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_30\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_30'>Title of Presentation<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_30' id='input_3_30' type='text' value='' class='medium'     aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-radio gfield--type-choice gfield--input-type-radio gfield--width-full gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' >Presentation Type<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_radio'><ul class='gfield_radio' id='input_3_32'>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_32_0'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_32' type='radio' value='Demonstration'  id='choice_3_32_0'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_32_0' id='label_3_32_0' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Demonstration<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_32_1'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_32' type='radio' value='Illustrated Talk'  id='choice_3_32_1'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_32_1' id='label_3_32_1' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Illustrated Talk<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_32_2'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_32' type='radio' value='Performing Arts'  id='choice_3_32_2'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_32_2' id='label_3_32_2' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Performing Arts<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_32_3'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_32' type='radio' value='Team Demonstration'  id='choice_3_32_3'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_32_3' id='label_3_32_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Demonstration<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class='gchoice gchoice_3_32_4'>\n\t\t\t\t<input name='input_32' type='radio' value='Team Illustrated Talk'  id='choice_3_32_4'    \/>\n\t\t\t\t<label for='choice_3_32_4' id='label_3_32_4' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-inline'>Team Illustrated Talk<\/label>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_3_8'>Email address to contact with details about this event:<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_8' id='input_3_8' type='email' value='' class='medium'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_3_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-list gfield--input-type-list field_sublabel_below gfield--has-description field_description_above field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Please register any guests who are planning to attend:<\/label><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_3_10'>Note: As a way to document those we are reaching, we are seeking Gender and Race\/Ethnicity information on an optional basis. <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tbody .ginput_container_list table.gfield_list tbody tr td.gfield_list_icons {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvertical-align: middle !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tbody .ginput_container_list table.gfield_list tbody tr td.gfield_list_icons img {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-color: transparent !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: 0 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-size: 16px 16px !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tborder: none !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth: 16px !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight: 16px !important;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\topacity: 0.5;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttransition: opacity .5s ease-out;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    -moz-transition: opacity .5s ease-out;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    -webkit-transition: opacity .5s ease-out;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    -o-transition: opacity .5s ease-out;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tbody .ginput_container_list table.gfield_list tbody tr td.gfield_list_icons a:hover img {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\topacity: 1.0;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_list ginput_list'><table class='gfield_list gfield_list_container'><colgroup><col id='gfield_list_10_col_1' class='gfield_list_col_odd' \/><col id='gfield_list_10_col_2' class='gfield_list_col_even' \/><col id='gfield_list_10_col_3' class='gfield_list_col_odd' \/><col id='gfield_list_10_col_4' class='gfield_list_col_even' \/><col id='gfield_list_10_col_5' class='gfield_list_col_odd' \/><\/colgroup><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Town of Residence<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Gender<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Race\/Ethnicity<\/th><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr class='gfield_list_row_odd gfield_list_group'><td class='gfield_list_cell gfield_list_10_cell1' data-label='Name'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_10\" aria-label='Name, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Name, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_10[]' value=''   \/><\/td><td class='gfield_list_cell gfield_list_10_cell2' data-label='Town of Residence'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_10\" aria-label='Town of Residence, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Town of Residence, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_10[]' value=''   \/><\/td><td class='gfield_list_cell gfield_list_10_cell3' data-label='Gender'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_10\" aria-label='Gender, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Gender, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_10[]' value=''   \/><\/td><td class='gfield_list_cell gfield_list_10_cell4' data-label='Race\/Ethnicity'><input aria-invalid='false'  aria-describedby=\"gfield_description_3_10\" aria-label='Race\/Ethnicity, Row 1' data-aria-label-template='Race\/Ethnicity, Row {0}' type='text' name='input_10[]' value=''   \/><\/td><td class='gfield_list_icons'>   <a href='javascript:void(0);' class='add_list_item ' aria-label='Add another row' onclick='gformAddListItem(this, 10)' onkeypress='gformAddListItem(this, 10)'><img 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