November --December 2015 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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1 November --December 2015 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Dates to Remember: November 7- Florida Parish Outdoor Skills Field Day, Southeast Research Station, Franklinton, (9:30-1) $3 9-LSU AgCenter Broiler Chick Deadline, call NOW if you want to order chicks. 9-Jr. Leader Meeting, Children s Discovery Museum, 5:30 p.m Challenge Camp, 7 th graders ONLY, Tickfaw State Park 16 Tangi Top Shots Registration Forms and Fees due to 4-H office by 4:30 p.m. 23- ALL Satsuma ORDERS & MONEY due to 4-H Office by noon. Pick-up satsumas Dec 2 nd. 23- Sewing Workshop, 9 a.m. till 12 noon, Amite Extension office. 24 Deadline for ALL Livestock show entry forms turned into 4-H office by 4 pm 24- Bike Hike/ Wetlands Activity, 10 a.m., Tickfaw State Park, register by Nov 18, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! Turkey Day!!! Office Closed December 1- Pet Parade posters due to 4H office by 4 p.m. Or bring to your November club meeting. 2-Pick up satsumas, preordered by November 23 rd. 2-Validation date for Market and Commercial Hogs to be scheduled at your farm, call office to set up 8- Seafood Cookery / Talent Show / Ambassador Talk, Amite Elementary 6 p.m. 8- Southeast District Jr Livestock Show Poster Due (Theme is 4-H/FFA Steers you on the Right Path) 24- Jan 1, Happy Holidays! 4-H Office will be Closed January 8- Award of Excellence for 4-H ers (14-15 yrs old) & Key Club (16 yrs old+) apps due to the 4H Office 15- Senior Honor Cord applications due to 4H office for graduating seniors 18- Annual 4-H Pet Parade / 5K Run at Chappapeela Sports Park, Hammond, LA 26 Egg, Poultry & Bento Cookery, Ponchatoula Lions Club, 6pm Fashion Camp, $80 call for forms - registration deadline is Dec 11, Tangipahoa Parish livestock show, exhibitor letters mailed at a later date February 2 Spring Garden Day posters due to 4H office by 4 p.m. Rules attached Southeast District Livestock Show, Covington Fairgrounds (exhibitor info mailed soon) LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show 19- Pelicans vs. 76ers, 4-H Night with the Pelicans, order form attached due by Feb 4 th. March 1 Beef & Sugar Cookery/ Fashion Show, Amite Elementary, 6 p.m Junior Leadership Conference 9 th 12 th graders (call by Feb 01, 2016 to get on list) 12 State Rabbit Show at LSU AgCenter Evacuation Facility, LSU Alexandria Campus Food & Fitness Camp, call for forms, $75 registration deadline is Feb 29, April 19-4-H Fest, Florida Parish Arena, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 19 State Ambassador Contests, LSU May 17 Southeast Regional Culinary Arts Competition, Ponchatoula Lions Club June H University, LSU, Baton Rouge, registration in January 2016 July H Summer Camp for 4-6 graders, Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA 4-H Livestock Entries: Entry forms for the Parish, District & State Livestock Shows, registration papers for breeding animals, district livestock show entry dues ($10.00 per exhibitor no matter how many entries shown), and the certificate of completion and affidavit from the Quality Assurance & Ethic s Certification Program will be due to the Tangipahoa Parish office by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24th. For market & commercial animals, Louisiana bred ear tag numbers are needed if they are LA Bred. If you don t fill that out on the entry form, they will NOT be entered as LA Bred.

2 RULES** Seafood Cookery Contest Rules: 1. Bring to the contest a prepared seafood dish. This dish must be cold and you ONLY bring one (1) serving. The recipe must contain at least one cup of fresh, frozen, pasteurized or dried Louisiana Seafood*. No canned seafood may be used. Surimi or artificial crab made from fish cannot be used. There can be NO RAW seafood in the final dish. Entries in Divisions 1 thru 5 may contain a small amount of a second seafood but not more than ½ of the amount of the primary seafood. For example: a recipe could contain one cup of crab as the primary seafood and ½ cup of shrimp as the secondary seafood. *See the Louisiana Seafood list attached. The 5 divisions are: CRAB, CRAWFISH, FISH/OTHER SEAFOOD, OYSTER and SHRIMP. 2. Bring a copy of the recipe with the dish. Your name, school & division should be on the back. This must be written in recipe form on 8 ½ x 11 sheet and placed under the dish. Recipes may be used in publicity and printed on publications by the donors. 3. A contestant may enter as many divisions as he or she wishes, but may only enter one dish per division & can win overall in only one division. All parish contestants will receive participation ribbons. Overall winners will receive a plaque and represent the Parish in the District Cookery competition on May 1st. 4. Scoring Factors: #1. Recipe - correct format and requirements - 15 points, #2. Appearance / Presentation - 35 points, #3. Taste - 50 points **PLEASE NOTE: Participants are NOT to deliberately enter more than one entry of the SAME DISH in the same category. For example, you may not cook one dish and have two siblings/friends/classmates/etc. enter the identical dishes** Commodity Ambassador Program: ask leader for details or office! (Public Speaking Contest) Talent Show: Dec 8, p.m., Amite Elementary School: There will be a talent show during the judging of the Seafood Cookery. The leader needs to let the 4-H office know what you will be doing no later than December 7 at 3 p.m. There can only be 2 talents per club, with each talent lasting no more than 3 minutes (talent will be cut off if longer than 3 minutes). Please only age appropriate performances. Points will be given in this order: 50 points for Club participation points for 1 st Place points for 2 nd Place -- 5 points for 3 rd Place. Southeast District Junior Livestock Show Poster Contest: Open to all 4-H members; Division I is 6 th grade and younger and Division II is 7 th grade and older. Poster dimensions are 17 ½ X 22 ½ with a 1 white border around the perimeter of the drawing. The poster will be the original work of the participant. The poster must be drawn/painted/sketched by the participant only. Pen and ink, pencils, paints, markers, colors, watercolors are all acceptable media. Place name, division, grade, address, parish and 4-H on back upper left hand corner of the poster. The theme for 2016 will be 2016 Southeast District Jr. Livestock Show 4-H/FFA Steers You On The Right Path. A $50.00 gift will be given to the first place winner in each division. 2 nd place will receive a $15.00 gift and third place a $10.00 gift. All entries are due to the 4-H office no later than December 8, H Adopt-A-Resident for Christmas: We will again assist Evergreen Life Services (formally Hammond State School) with the 4-H Adopt-A-Resident Program. We have requested a list of names of residents who will not receive gifts unless a 4-H club adopts them. Let us know if your club wishes to participate. Your leader has details about this community service project and all gifts will be due in the office by December 8 th by 4:00 p.m. All gifts must be in a gift bag, NOT wrapped. Call or us by December 8 th if you need gifts to be picked up. (Residents are ADULTS) Sewing Workshop: November 23, 2015, Monday at the Amite office. Call the office to sign-up, class is limited to 25. Each 4-H er must bring their own sewing machine, material, pattern, scissors, thread, pins, & extension cord. Participants will receive assistance in cutting out garment and beginning sewing techniques. Garments may need to be completed at home. If you cut your garment out at home, you will probably be able to finish your garment at the workshop. The finished garment will be modeled during the Fashion Show on March 1, There will be 3 categories for 4 th - 7 th graders: aprons, skirts and pajama bottoms. 4-H ers may only enter one garment for parish competition. 4-H ers in grades 8 thru 12 must make a complete outfit. 8 th 12 th grade garments will need to be turned into the 4-H office no later than February 23, 2016 (with the Ready to Wear form) and the garment will be judged on construction. All 4-H ers entering the Fashion Show must turn in a word script describing their garment. This

3 script will be read aloud while the 4-H er models their garment and will be due to the 4-H office no later than February 26, All contestants will be interviewed prior to modeling garments. office for ready to wear form. Bike Hike / Wetlands Day: Tuesday, November 24, 2015, Tickfaw State Park, 10 a.m. Registration deadline November 18, $5.00 per participant, leader has entry forms and they were given out at October meetings. NEW State Rabbit Show: The State 4-H program has voted to offer a state rabbit show this year. The show will be separate from the State Livestock show in Gonzales and held on March 12 th at het LSU AgCenter Evacuation Facility on the LSU Alexandria Campus. The entry forms, schedules, etc. haven t been formulated as of yet. Contact Ms. Megan at the 4-H office if you are interested. She is creating an database of anyone interested in showing rabbits so she can inform them once the details have been set. She has the rules and they have been sent out to members already on the rabbit list. Rabbits will not be included at the parish or district livestock shows. JoAnna T. Pesson Extension Agent Tangipahoa Parish jpesson@agcenter.lsu.edu Megan Roberts Assistant Extension Agent Tangipahoa Parish or mroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu Cooperative Extension Service Tangipahoa Parish P O Box 848 / 305 E Oak St. Amite, LA (985) FAX (985) Visit our website page: It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.

4 Louisiana Seafood List Freshwater Species largemouth bass smallmouth bass bream ( bluegill, redear, others) white crappie (sac au lait) black crappie bowfin (choupique)* channel catfish* blue catfish* flathead catfish* carp (several species)* alligator gar* spotted gar* freshwater drum (gaspergou)* American eel* American alligator* Crawfish* Frog legs (several species)* Saltwater Species amberjack bearded brotula black drum* blue runner bluefish butterfish* crevalle jack cobia (ling, lemon fish) southern flounder* grouper (several species)* mackerel (king and Spanish)* little tunney (bonita) dolphin (mahi mahi, Dorado)* pompano* porgy (several species) Atlantic stingray red fish white trout (sand sea trout) speckled trout (spotted sea trout) shark (several species)* sheepshead* snapper (several species)* striped mullet* swordfish* tilefish (several species)* triggerfish* tuna (blackfin, Bluefin, yellowfin)* wahoo squid* blue crab* stone crab* brown shrimp* white shrimp * river shrimp* seabob* royal red shrimp* eastern oyster clam bigorneaux (conch, oyster drill)* Revised November 4, 2015 *denotes commercially available species

5 Tangi 4-H Pet Parade and Family Fun Fest 4-H Club / School Booth Information 4-H Club Booths: Each 4-H club is asked to run a fundraising booth or table (bake sale, face painting, raffle, games, photos, etc. Be creative! Try to think of "pet related" activities, if possible.). Leaders please send an to: tangipahoa@agcenter.lsu.edu or jpesson@agcenter.lsu.edu to secure booth activity ASAP to avoid duplicate activities/food. There are no restrictions on booth size for 4-H clubs. Clubs must bring all tables and materials that they need for their booth as well as provide members and/or parents and leaders to conduct the activity at their booth. The Pet Parade Committee will have space assigned to each club. 4-H clubs will only have to pay a $20.00 space fee and all the remaining money can be kept by the clubs. Please reserve your spot now. The $20.00 fee should be turned in to JoAnna or Melissa before Monday, January 18 th. Booths may open as early as 11:00 a.m. Please ensure that someone is stationed at your booth prior to the end of the parade and that your booth is not unattended at any time during the event. Thank you so much for your participation and support of the Annual Tangipahoa 4-H Pet Parade and Family Fun Fest!!! My School / Club is interested in sponsoring a Booth: School / Club: Sponsor / Leader: School / Leader s Phone Number: Other Contact Person s Phone Number: Selected Activity (what are you selling specifically):

6 Tangipahoa Parish 4-H PET PARADE POSTER / TSHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Due December 1, H members may participate in the Pet Parade poster/t-shirt design contest by turning in posters to their leaders at their November club meeting or to the 4H Extension Office in Amite no later than DECEMBER 1 ST at 4:00 p.m. RULES 1. Poster must be half of a full-size poster board, horizontal or vertical on poster board only. 2. Do not attach anything to the poster that is more than 1/16 inch thick. 11 th Annual Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Pet Parade Superhero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Monday, January 18, 2016-at Chappapeela Sports Park, Hipark Blvd., Hammond, LA 5K ($25 early, $30 after Jan 4, 2016), 1 Mile ($15 early, $20 after Jan 4, 2016), Pet Parade ($15 early, $20 after Jan 4, 2016), Pet Contests ($5 early, $10 after Jan 4, 2016) Registration 11 a.m. 1 p.m., 5K without pets starts 1:15 p.m., 1 Mile without pets starts 1:30 p.m., Pet Parade starts 1:45 p.m., Pet Contests start 2:30 p.m. Dogs and Cats ONLY (must be on leash or in pet carrier), OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 3. All preregistered participants receive a FREE T-shirt. Proceeds to benefit the Janice M. Brown Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund and Hammond Regional Child Advocacy Services (CAS) 4. Entrants must place their name, school, club name, grade, and phone number on the back of the poster in the upper right hand corner. 5. There will be two categories for judging computer generated posters (all or part) and non-computer generated. 6. Winning posters will be announced at the Pet Parade. Posters will not be returned to 4-H members. Posters will be used throughout the area to promote and publicize the event. 7. Overall Winning Poster will be used for the Pet Parade T-shirt design and student will receive a $60 credit towards the participant s age appropriate 4H camp of their choice (4H summer camp, Challenge Camp, 4H University, etc.) 8. (Not required, but may include) Fun pet contests include Best Superhero themed float, Best Other Themed float, Best Original Costume, Friendliest, and Pet / Owner Look A Like. Activities and Concession Booths! Family Friendly Festival Atmosphere! Entrants will receive points and ribbons as in other contests. Additional prizes will also be awarded to overall winners. For additional information on the parade, booths, sponsorship opportunities, scholarship criteria and additional information, please JoAnna Pesson at jpesson@agcenter.lsu.edu or tangipahoa@agcenter.lsu.edu. Tangipahoa Parish 4-H SPRING GARDEN DAY POSTER CONTEST (Posters are due at your January club meeting or by February 2, 2016) Posters are due at the 4H Extension Office in Amite no later than Tuesday, February 2, 2016 or if you have them ready they can be turned in at your club s January meeting. Posters will be used throughout the parish for advertising Spring Garden day. The posters should be pretty, attract attention, and easy to read from at least 10 feet or more away since they may be displayed in a business window as advertisement for the event. RULES 1. Poster must be half of a full-size poster board, horizontal or vertical on poster board 2. The poster must contain the following information: Spring Garden Day, Saturday, March 12, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hammond Research Station, Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA. Admission $5.00 per vehicle. 3. The poster must also include the following information: Kids Activities; Master Gardeners Plant Sale & Plant Swap; Educational Gardening Exhibits; Gardening Advice; Educational Seminars; Concessions also available. 4. Event sponsored by the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardener s Association and LSU AgCenter. 5. Be sure to place your name, school (and/or club), and grade on the back of the poster in the upper right hand corner (for judging results). 6. There will be two categories for judging computer generated posters (all or part) and non-computer generated. 7. Posters will not be returned to 4-H members. Winning posters will be displayed around town to advertise the Spring Garden Day event. 8. Cash award(s) will be presented at Achievement Day to the overall winners. Awards as per other 4-H poster contests: Points and a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd place ribbon to each qualifying participant. Two overall winners (one in each category) get 25 points and $25.00 cash each from the sponsors the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association. Club points per age division: 15 for 1 st place, 10 for 2 nd place, and 5 for 3 rd place. Award ribbons will be sent to club leaders. Posters WILL NOT be returned, they will be used for Advertisement. The winners checks will be presented by Master Gardeners at 4-H Fest.

7 4-H NIGHT WITH THE PELICANS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 PELICANS VS. 76ERS Pre-game party: 3:30-5pm Tip-off: 7pm Package includes: 4-H Night pre-party access 4-H Night Pelicans T-shirt Opportunity to participate in on-court fan experiences Post-game photo on the court with your 4-H Club (for groups of 10+ only) A PORTION OF THE TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT LOUISIANA 4-H! Orders filled on a first-come, first served basis. No exchanges or refunds after the order has been filled. Lost, stolen, or damaged tickets cannot be replaced. YOUR INFO Name: RETURN TO: New Orleans Pelicans, attn: Lynne Firmin 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA No later than February 4th 4-H Club: FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Leslie Moran, Louisiana 4-H lmoran@agcenter.lsu.edu Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Lynne Firmin, New Orleans Pelicans or Lynne.Firmin@Pelicans.com Address: 4-H NIGHT METHOD OF PAYMENT CREDIT CARD MC LOCATION VISA AMEX Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Billing Zip: Name on Card: Signature: Credit Card orders may be faxed to CHECK # OF SEATS DISCOVER MONEY ORDER (Please make Checks payable to New Orleans Pelicans) Check Number: PRICE BALCONY $23 LOWER LEVEL $45 PARKING $10 TOTAL ENCLOSED TOTAL $

8 4-H Member: Phone Number: 4-H Club Name: TANGIPAHOA PARISH 4-H SATSUMA SALE DEADLINE: ALL ORDER FORMS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED INTO THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH 4-H OFFICE BY NOON ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 RD COST: $25.00 FOR 20 LB BOX SATSUMAS PICK-UP: Wednesday (ONLY) December 2 nd AT TANGIPAHOA PARISH 4-H OFFICE BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M.-305 East Oak St, Amite, (985) $25 gift certificate awarded to 4Her with most sales! NAME PHONE 20 Lb. BOXES $$ AMOUNT PAID Total paid: Cash / Check: Total box sales on this page: ***YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN MUSCLE WHEN PICKING UP 20 LB BOXES OF CITRUS, OFFICE STAFF WILL NOT BE LIFTING OR LOADING ANY BOXES!! THANK YOU!!