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Consumer Decision Making: Looking for Team Members

Posted on Apr 06, 2026Share on

We have begun plans to start the 2026 Consumer Decision Making (CDM) Team Practices!

CDM is where youth learn to make smart financial choices based on real things they may buy. For the regional contest, youth will study 4-6 products that they will most likely buy before they turn 18. At the contest and at practices, they receive fake scenarios and will work individually to figure out the smartest financial choice. Jr High and Senior High youth also compete as a team and give group presentations on a scenario.

This team is great for anyone, especially those who like to talk or want to improve their speaking.

Divisions Include (Grade as of Jan 1):

Jr. -4th/5th
Jr. High- 6th, 7th, 8th
Sr. High- 9th-12th

Summer practices times may change due to 4-H member’s availability.

Practices in June and July will either be from 2:00-4:00 PM at the extension office unless othwerwise noted. It will be open to 4-12th graders. If your child needs transportation, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Mrs.Nicole may be able to assist in one direction or the other with the county van.

As school gets started, there will be two options for high schoolers and one option for our younger youth.

June and July Practice Dates for Regionals:

June 8- Activewear Part One
June 22- Brewing Coffee- Walmart in Algood
June 29- Activewear Part Two
July 6- Carry-On Luggage in Jackson Plaza
July 13- Fast Food Meals at Dairy Queen in Livingston
July 27- Mock Contest(s)- If you know you will be absent, please let us know and we will re-arrange our schedule.

August Practice Dates for Regionals:

Senior High Team A & Senior Individuals: 12-1:30 PM (Time may change based on high school members with dual enrollment hours)

Jr, Jr. High, Senior High Team B & Individuals: 3:30-4:45 PM

August 3
August 10

Regional Contest for all competitors, All Day in Lebanon- August 17th. Parents must drive and stay due to the nature of the day.

The contest will be set up this way:

Juniors (4^th-5^th grades as of Jan. 1) will do all of the ranking classes and both sets of questions class.
Junior High (6^th-8^th grade as of Jan. 1) will do all of the ranking classes, both sets of questions classes, and group think.
Senior High (9^th&12^th grade as of Jan. 1) will do all of the ranking classes, group think, and oral reasons.