February
4 Jr Leadership Club Meeting
5:30 p.m.
8-15 LSU Livestock Show
11/12 State Commodity Illustrated Talk Contest
20-21 Career Exploration Camp- Evac Shelter- Alexandria
24 Portfolio Workshop 1pm-3pm
28 Senior Scholarship Application Due to Agcenter Office
March
2 Scholarship Applications Due to 4-H Office
7 State Rabbit Show
3-8 Northern Regional Shooting Match
9 Parish Livestock Advisory Board Meeting
10 Jr Leadership Club Meeting 5:30 p.m.
13-15 Junior Leadership Conference
13 Photography Contest Photos
Due to 4-H Office
16 Wetlands Workshop TimeTBA
26-29 Co-op Youth Leadership
Conference
28 Achievement Day
30 Outstanding Member Lists Due from 4-H Clubs
April
1 Possession Deadline for horse
exhibitors
4 Fishing Clinic, (Tentative) 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m
5 Recordbooks/Portfolios Due to
4-H Office
6 4-H University Meeting 5:30
7 Jr Leadership Club Mtg
5:30 p.m.
14-19 State Shooting Sports Match
19 Deadline to register for Camp
LETS GO TO 4-H CAMP!
WANTED: Boys & Girls Grades 4th –6th WHEN: June 8-12, 2020 WHERE: Camp Grant Walker in Pollock
COST: $185.00 (Food/Lodging/Transportation)
Applications and a $75.00 Deposit (non refundable). Due by April 19 to the 4-H Office. Registration is first come first
serve. Clubs will not be selecting 4-H camp participants. We are also looking for adults to help chaperone at 4-H Camp. If
interested, please contact the 4-H office.
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4-H Camp Application
Return by April 19, 2020 To: 4-H 8592 Hwy 1, Suite 1, LA 71350
Camper’s Name__________________________________________________Boy_______Girl ________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
PhoneNumber___________________________________Age_________Grade___________School___________________________
Deposit Fee- $75-Checks made payable to Avoyelles 4-H Foundation
The
Achievement Day will be held on March 28 at LaSAS from
8:30a.m to noon. Achievement day is a day full of fun
educational sessions, skill-a-thons and competitive contests that
focus on various 4-H topics. The event is open to all youth and
they are encouraged to take part in as many contests and
educational activities as desired. 4-H member and club awards
will also be presented at this event. Contests to be held at
Achievement Day are as follows:
DEMONSTRATIONS
Open to all 4-H members. All contests will consist of three
divisions: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior (grades 7-8), Senior
(grades 9-12). Members of a team demonstration can be from
different clubs. Members can be from a different grade level, but
will compete in the oldest team member’s grade division. All
demonstrations must be pre-registered. Time limit for
demonstrations- min. 5, max. 15 minutes. Demonstration
Categories:
Agriculture Demonstration-Open to any 4-H member. May be
an individual or team. May include: livestock and crop
production, conservation of natural resources, wildlife
management, marine science, poultry science, agricultural
engineering, forestry, horticulture, etc. Examples: Care of lawn
equipment, cleaning a saddle, how to plant potatoes, grooming a
dog, making an insect collection
General Demonstration-Open to any 4-H member. May be an
individual or team. Subjects may include: How to chart a
hurricane, using the computer, how to make a necklace, how to
clean a camera, garnishing, how to make any craft, etc.
Food Demonstration- Open to any 4-H member. May be an
individual or team. Contestants must give a method
demonstration on the preparation of a food dish. This category
includes demonstrations in rice cookery, fruits and vegetables,
breads, dairy foods, etc.
Illustrated Talk Contest
Open to all 4-H members. Using a 22 X 28 poster give a 3-5
minute presentation on any topic on Louisiana commodities,
promoting 4-H, agriculture, science, citizenship or healthy living.
SKILL A THONS Open to all 4-H members. This is a team
contest. The team can be made up of two or three individuals. Not
an individual contest. Team members can be from different
grades and different clubs. Skillathons may include topics such as
Shooting Sports, Fishing Sports, Food and Nutrition, Forestry
Identification, Photography, Pet Care, Citizenship, Livestock,
Child Development, Sewing, Decision Making, etc. Team
members will work together to identify tools in topic areas and
find solutions to scenarios presented in the skillathons.
Membership and participation in activities and events are
open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status or disability. If
you have a disability that requires special accommodation
for your participation in an activity, please contact us at
318-964-2245.
Avoyelles Parish 4-H
8592 Highway 1, Suite 1
Mansura, Louisiana 71350
Phone: 318-964-2245 Fax: 318-964-2259
Monique P. Mayeux
mpmayeux@agcenter.lsu.edu
Please go like our page so you can keep
informed on 4-H events!
www.Facebook.com/AvoyellesParish4H/
2020 BEEF POSTER CONTEST
Please have entries submitted to 4-H Office by March 16.
For more information, contact the Agcenter Office
DAIRY POSTER CONTEST-DUE MARCH
28
Show your creativity and draw a billboard that encourages
or promotes the consumption of milk and milk products and
their importance for health. Posters are due at
Achievement Day. They will be judged at the parish level
and then will be sent onto the state poster contest. For
information on rules, etc. contact the 4-H office.
Our next meeting will be at 3pm on February 24th. Join us to make a My Plate Bracelet.
Open to all Avoyelles Parish 4-H Clubs. Each club may
enter one scrapbook that is created by the club reporter. The
club scrapbook will be comprised of reporters articles and
community service and/or other activities performed by the
club that year. DUE MARCH 16 to the 4-H Office
Congratulations to these 4-H members for receiving the Emerald
Clover Awards. These members will be recognized at the
Outstanding Member Banquet in April.
Emerald Clover
Jospeh Hayes
Anna Gautreaux
Lani Causey
LIVESTOCK NEWS
February 8-15-State Livestock Show, Gonzales
March 7-State Rabbit Show, Alexandria
STATE RABBIT SHOW
The State Rabbit show to be held March 7 in Alexandria.
Entry forms and more details will be emailed to exhibitors
who indicated they were interested on their parish entry
form. Entry fees will be $2 for exhibition rabbits and $10
for meat pens. Entry deadline is February 17 to the
Agcenter office .
HORSE EXHIBITORS
If you are planning to exhibit a horse this summer for the
district and state horse shows, please contact the 4-H
Office. You must have possession of your horse prior to
April 1.
Would you like to be rewarded for your participation in 4-H? The Avoyelles 4-H Program wants to recognize 4-H members and the efforts each has put forth into being a 4-H member. This event is called the Outstanding Members Reception. The Outstanding Member reception is now being planned. The ceremony includes a meal and presentation of awards. See your school club leader if you are interested in applying to be an outstanding member. Applications should be turned in to your leader by March 24.
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST– ENTRIES DUE MARCH 6
Start taking photos now and enter the photography contest held at Achievement Day! Open to all 4-H members.
Categories are: Open to all 4-H members. Each member may only enter one photo per category.
Categories are:
A. People - any age.
B. Animals - can be of pets, farm animals, zoo animals, fish, etc.
C. Outdoor Shots - buildings, landscapes, flowers, plants, gardens, water, butterflies, and other insects.
D. Night Shots-pictures of outdoor scenes at night
E. Black and White-pictures may consist of any subject
G. Agriculture-includes agriculture equipment, livestock, aspects of farming , crops.
H. Promoting 4-H– anything to showcase or promote the 4-H program.
Mount picture on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of black, construction paper (one picture per sheet). Put category on upper right hand
corner and name, grade, and school on back of paper. They can be color or black and white. Only one picture per
category.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR CONTEST RESULTS
Poultry
4th-6th Grade
Champion– Olivia Germany, LES
2nd-Joey Lemoine, PES
3rd-Dalton Causey, Homeschool
7th-8th Grade
Champion-Cade Cleghorn, LASAS
2nd-Camille Quebedeaux, APCS
3rd-Addison Adams, SJS
9th-12th Grade
Champion- Joseph Hayes, APCS
2nd-Jacob Duncan, APCS
3rd-Rylee Adams, AHS
Goat
4th-6th Grade
Champion-Andi Duck, SMS
2nd- Huck Hill, APCS
3rd Isabelle Mayeux, SMS
7th-8th Grade
Champion-Heidi Gauthier, LASAS
9th-12th Grade
Champion-Hunter Hicks, APCS
2nd-Roslynn Burgess, SHS
3rd-Gracie Hicks, APCS
Beef
4th-6th Grade
Champion- Mia Wiley, APCS
2nd- Abigail Lacombe, SMS
3rd-Claire Center, RRCA
7th-8th Grade
Champion– Camille Quebedeaux,
APCS
2nd- Anna Center, LASAS
3rd Olivia Dauzat, LaSAS
9th-12th Grade
Champion- Kelsey Spencer, BHS
2nd– Cole Laborde, APCS
3rd-Abigail Desselle, LASAS
Swine
4th-6th Grade
Champion– Dalton Causey,
Homeschool
2nd -Drew Lacombe, SHS
7th-8th Grade
Champion- Dagan Zaunbrecher, SHS
2nd- Bailey Zaunbrecher, SHS
9th -12th Grade
Champion-Joseph Hayes, APCS
Champion- Aubrey Zaunbrecher,
LASAS
Dairy
4th-6th Grade
Champion-Dayton Pennington, LES
2nd- Clara Deloach, LES
7th-8th Grade
Champion– Garrett Dauzat, LASAS
2nd Cameron Dauzat, LASAS
9th-12th Grade
Champion– Coralie Deloach, MHS
2nd- Payton Willis, LASAS
3rd-Abby Deloach, LASAS
Sheep
7th-8th Grade
Champion-Lanie Rico, SJS
9th-12th Grade
Champion-Lani Causey, LASAS
Rabbit
4th-6th Grade
Champion– Kara Hubbard, LES
2nd -Jordan Preister, PES
3rd- Jon Ducote, SHS
7th-8th Grade
Champion- Camille Quebedeaux, APCS
2nd Lanie Rico, SJS
3rd Brandt Rachel, RRCA
9th-12th Grade
Champion- Brittany Brouillette,
Homeschool
2nd – Joseph Hayes, APCS
3rd-Robert Hubbard, LaSAS
Don’t forget to be working on your project book/portfolio. They will be due to the 4-H office April 5. You can download a copy of the Portfolio on the www.lsuagcenter.com website. We encourage all youth to begin working in your portfolios in order to have them completed by the parish due date. Completing a portfolio on the parish level will allow you to compete on the state level where you can reap the awards of all your hard work by receiving trips and even monetary prizes.
Portfolio Workshop- February 24 1pm- 3pm
Open to all youth grades 4th and up interested in learning how to complete a portfolio. Please call the Agcenter office to register. Cost of the workshop is $5. Space is limited, so register early!
Applications for Parish and State 4-H scholarships are be due to the 4-H office by Feb 28 at 4 pm. The application must be typed. The template has been emailed to all seniors.
Northern Regional Shoot: March 3-8, 2020 Shreveport
and Grand Lake
Crying Eagle Tournament- March 14, 2020- Lake
Charles Gun Club
State Shoot: April 14-19, 2020 Gonzales and Port Allen
Wetlands Workshop
Did you know that wetlands are powerful places in which to learn? They are environments of intense, dynamic
activity, humming with life! Would like to learn more about wetlands? If so, please mark your calendar for
March 16th. Garrett Gauthier and Joseph Hayes (Louisiana Wetland Ambassadors) will be hosting a
workshop to let you get hands dirty and learn more about the Louisiana Wetlands. The work Shop will be open
to all youth to attend .The cost to attend the workshop is $10.00. Please return the form below to the 4-H
office to register.
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Return by : March 2, 2020
To: Avoyelles Wetland Ambassador’s workshop, 8592 Hwy 1 Mansura, La 71350
Name : Grade
Address:
Phone : Email
Fee: $10.00 Checks made to the Avoyelles Parish 4-H Foundation
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture