This handbook contains directions for FHA/HERO (Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations) participation activities in Montana. Participation activities are local, state, and national level competitions involving students in vocational home economics programs. The handbook provides a general overview of participation activities and rules, and then provides specific rules for each of the nine individual events and three chapter competitions in which students can participate. Individual events include busboy/busgirl, waiter/waitress, and pantry/cold sandwich showcase in the food service section; fabric sales and selection in the clothing services section; child development/story telling and prepared child care display in the child care services section; and prepared speech, illustrated talk, and job application in the general section. Chapter activities include a scrapbook, chapter display, and parliamentary procedures demonstration. Complete rules, along with judges' rating sheets are given for each event. Application forms for individuals and team events are also included in the handbook. (KC)