4-H UNIVERSITY JUNE 21-24, 2016

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1 4-H UNIVERSITY JUNE 21-24, 2016 At LSU! Celebrate a Century of Leading, Competing, & Succeeding at 4-H U. 4-H University is the premier 4-H event of the year for 4-H members 13 and older. If you turned 13 by December 31, 2015 you are old enough to attend! This year marks the 102 nd annual celebration and will be host to over 40 contests, plus Clover College tracks, educational programs and campus tours. There are over 40 contests offered in the competitive track providing individual and team competitions in demonstrations, interviews, speeches/talks and project related examinations. A member may only participate in one (1) event at 4-H University, either a contest or clover college session. All contest participants are trained by LSU AgCenter extension staff to prepare for their event. You are invited to join us in a 4-HU informational meeting on March 8, 2016 from the 4-H office. All 13 and older members as of December 31, 2015 who are interested in finding out about 4-HU are invited. Approximate Cost: $ (Includes registration fee, lodging, and transportation). A registration packet sent in April. Lodging: Louisiana State University Campus Dorms LAFAYETTE PARISH 4-H 1010 Lafayette St., Ste 325 Lafayette, LA Phone: Adapted from: Vermilion Parish and St. Martin Parish.

2 What to Expect During 4-H U 4-H members who were 13 years old by December 31, 2015 are eligible to attend 4-H University to be held on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge. During 4-H U, participants will be introduced to aspects of life that college students experience on an everyday basis. Depending on their interests, students may tour a working dairy, a biomedical center and athletic facilities. While enjoying LSU s campus participants will have time to explore the student union, have a look at the new bookstore, and visit Mike the Tiger s cage. The Lafayette Parish delegation will be lodging in the LSU campus dorms in Baton Rouge, LA. Participants are allowed to select their roommate. If they do not have a preference, efforts are made to group them according to age and interests. 4-H agents and trained adult volunteers supervise members from our delegation. A nightly meeting is held to coordinate all schedules for the next day. Opportunities For You! Contests: 4-H member can choose a contest and compete in that contest as well as attend educational(s) program(s). A list of the 40+ contests can be found in this informational packet. Contestants are given priority using the following criteria when representing Lafayette Parish in a contest at 4-H U: 1. Competing in a 4-H U contest in the last two years (2015, 2014) and have placed in the contest. 2. Participation in the project area on the club, parish, regional, and state level(s) and participation at events/activities/ contests. 3. Grade and Age (older 4-H members will have contest selection priority). Educational Programs: In addition to competing in a contest a variety of educational programs are offered to all participants during 4-H University. These programs are offered while 4-H members are not participating in their contests. All of the programs are interactive, ranging from a Digital Media tour to exercises in Bio-Engineering. Community service programs are also offered as part of the educational programs including a visit to a local hospital, local nursing home and pets. Members rank their educational program choices and are assigned to a program once 4-H U gets closer. Clover College: 4-H members can choose to participate in a non-competitive event called Clover College. This event offers non-competitive workshops and a chance for you to develop teamwork and leadership skills. Past examples have been Forensic Science; Health Professionals 101; Project Runway; Info U: Developing Your Personal Brand; Life is a Gumbo. Leadership: Applications are available for several state level boards and offices. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role on the state level, these may be of interest to you. Board applications are due to the 4-H office by April 29, Please contact the parish 4-H office for an application. Boards include: Fashion; Food & Fitness; Performing Art; Citizenship; & SET (Science, Engineering & Technology). State Executive Committee Positions: President, Vice- President, Secretary, Reporter/Historian, Parliamentarian and Regional Representatives.

3 H University Contest Summary Contest Max # of People 4-H Has Talent 2 entries (1-8 people each entry) Ag Team 2 teams of 2 Demonstration LA Chef 2 or 2 teams of 2 Age by Description 12/31/15 13 Acts may include vocal, drama, dance, instrumental, etc. Perform in front of group of judges. 13 Team demonstration on any agricultural practice. (Examples: Livestock, Aquaculture, Crop Production, etc.) 13 Present demonstration preparing a dish using a LA ag commodity (Examples: Sugar, Rice, Crawfish, Shrimp, Chicken, etc.) ATV 2 13 Take a written test about safety of riding ATV, parts identification & troubleshooting and ATV safety skill driving course. Automotive 2 teams of 2 14 Must have valid driver s license or permit. Take written test, identify car parts & demonstrate driving skills on course. Career Preparation Interview 2 13 Prepare resume, story and participate in a job interview. Child Development 2 13 Judge 4 classes of items related to child development. Give written reasons for one class. Compact Tractor 2 13 Take parts identification test and compete on a driving course. Computer 2 teams of 2 13 Team works together to build a city Simulation using SimCity 4 program Consumer Decision 2 teams of Working together, teams will judge 6 Making Judging classes of consumer products or services and prepare one set of Consumer Foods Judging 2 teams of 2-3 Dairy Judging 2 teams of 3 or compete as an individual written reasons. 13 Working together, teams will judge food items for nutrition guidelines, cost and MyPlate recommendations and submit one set of written reasons. 14 Individuals will judge 6 classes of dairy cattle and give 3 sets of oral reasons Award $500 cash 13 yr. old- Orlando, FL Outdoor Trip- Little Rock, Arkansas 13 yr. old- San Antonio, TX 1 st Place team: 4-H 2 nd Place Team: San Antonio, TX NAILE- Louisville, KY OR National Contest- Madison, Wisconsin

4 Contest Diesel Equipment & Operations (Big Tractor Driving) Max # of People Age by 12/31/15 Description Award 2 13 Take a written test and drive a course Dog Care 2 13 Take written test, dog breed identification and present a 6 minute prepared speech on dog care. Entomology (Bugs) Team Demonstration Environmental Conservation Illustrated Talk Environmental Threat Resolution 2 teams of 2 13 Team demonstration on any topic related to Entomology. (Examples: Rodent Control, Pesticide, Safety) 2 13 Present an illustrated talk (speech) that deals with conservation of natural resources. (Examples: Wetlands, Soil, Energy, Air) 2 teams of 2 FCS Demonstration 2 teams of 2 13 Team will participate in a team problem solving activity on invasive species. Teams must write a paper and give presentation about resolving the threat. 13 Team presents a demonstration on any area of Family & Consumer Science (except foods) Examples: Housing & House Furnishings, Clothing, Babysitting) Fashion-Casual 2 13 Construct a casual outfit to be judged on appearance and construction Fashion-Creative 2 14 Construct an outfit to be judged on Choice selection and appearance. Fashion-Designer s 2 13 Contestants put together garments Choice and accessories to create a signature outfit and create a portfolio that maintains that signature in each sketch. Portfolio is turned in prior to Fashion-Ready to Wear Fishing Sports 2 teams of 3 4-H University for judging Purchase an outfit prior to the contest under 100 dollars. The outfit will be judged on selection and appearance. You will also model your garment at the contest and take part in a consumer judging activity. 13 Contestants on each team will be required to take part in performance challenges (casting, fish id, knot tying and fishing gear id). They will be required to take a test related to fishing. Teams will be asked to show their fishing skills and write a fishing paper. Forestry 2 14 Contestants will have to identify 25 trees from leaves; measure designated trees to determine board foot volume; take a written test; measure distance; identify 10 insects and 10 diseases. Gulf Coast Beach Trip to top 3 teams 13 yr. old- San Antonio, TX 13 yr. old- San Antonio, TX Serger Machine 4-H Fashion Trip- Location TBA Outdoor Skills Trip to Little Rock, AR National contest for top 4

5 Contest Max # of People Age by 12/31/15 Description General 2 teams of 2 13 Present a demonstration on general Horticulture or horticulture practices in production, Demonstration 2 individual marketing, artistic arrangement entries and/or landscaping. (Examples: Wedding flowers, seeding plants, cutting flowers) Horticulture Use 2 teams of 2 13 Present a demonstration on how to Demonstration or prepare a horticulture product (fruit 2 individual or vegetable or herb) for table use. entries (Examples: Cherry Pie, Tomato Tart) Horticulture 2 teams of 3 13 Judge 4 classes of horticulture Judging specimens; take a 20 question test and identify 40 horticulture specimens. Insect ID 2 13 Take a written test including identifying insects. Meat ID 2 teams of 3 14 Identify cuts of meat and judge classes including giving oral reasons. Next Healthy 4-H 1 team of grade Team prepares a seafood dish at the Food Star contest within the one hour time limit and gives a presentation to a Outdoor Skills Triathlon 2 teams of 3 panel of judges about their dish. 13 Take written test; compete in shooting challenges and do orienteering challenge. Give a team presentation on outdoor safety. Photography 2 14 Submit a 10 page portfolio of photographs taken throughout the year with a short story prior to 4-H U. Take a written test while at the contest. Plant Science 2 teams of 3 Poultry Judging 2 teams of 3 Public Speaking- Any Subject Public Speaking- Cooperatives 13 Participate in exercises in: soils judging, seed identification, weed identification, crop identification & take a written test 14 Judge egg production, market classes and egg classes and give oral reasons Develop and present a prepared 4-7 minute speech on any subject other than cooperatives Develop and present a prepared 5-7 minute speech on or in favor of cooperatives (type of business). Award Gulf Coast Beach Trip National Contest To Be Announced Outdoor Skills to Little Rock, AR 4-H National Contest in Kentucky 13 yr. old- $250 savings bond 1 st Place: 13 yr. old- $ savings bond Atlanta 2 nd Place: $100 savings bond 3 rd Place: $50.00 savings bond

6 Contest Max # of People Age by 12/31/15 Description Solutions Unlimited 2 teams of 3 13 After being presented with a situation or problem, teams will research and present a solution. Teams must submit a short paper about their solution and give a PowerPoint presentation to a panel of judges. Soybean Illustrated 2 13 Present an illustrated 5-8 minute talk Talk (speech) on a soybean related topic. Sports 2 teams of 2 13 Team will broadcast a sporting event Broadcasting selecting from football, basketball or Wildlife Habitat Judging Teens Driving Teens To Safety baseball Identify and interpret wildlife habitat and write one page rural wildlife management plan based on field observations. 2 teams of Teams will develop and present a 5-7 minute safe driving presentation using format or audio visuals of choice. Safe driving topics include distracted driving, texting & driving, drinking, reckless, sleepy, road rage. The emphasis should be placed on young drivers. (Can include video, PowerPoint, flyer, social media page design, etc.) Award Trip to National Contest to top 4 winners 4-H Contestants must attend all phases of each contest and educational programs while attending 4-H University. Contestants who do not attend all phases of a contest will forfeit all of their scores and be disqualified. It is the responsibility of the 4-H U contestant to achieve success. All 4-H members who participate in a contest must prepare for their contest in the following ways: 1-set goal for myself, 2-work hard, 3-practice, 4-study the materials given and 5-attend training sessions in order to achieve success. Contestants are expected to be available to attend trainings at the 4-H office or specified location. Educational Programs Educational Programs are mandatory components of 4-H University contests. Below is a list of Educational Programs offered in 2015 (2016 s list is not yet available) All About Equine Bio-Engineering Choose Your Own Dairy Tour Gator School Destiny Geaux ing to College Have a Heart: Give the Gift of LSU Admissions LSU Veterinary School Tour Ochsner Hospital Tour Our Lady of the Lake Children s Hospital Tour Life Digital Media Tour Show Me the Money

7 Lafayette 4-H University Registration Form June 21-24, 2016 Due: March 29, 2016 with $50.00 deposit (non-refundable) to 4-H Office **A Balance Letter with your exact amount owed will be mailed in late April. Make check payable to: Lafayette 4-H Foundation Name: Mailing Address: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Address: Birthdate: Age as of 12/31/15: Parish Pride T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large All sizes are $10 each 4-H University T-Shirts: The 4-H University official t-shirt can be ordered for an additional fee. If you would like to order a t-shirt please indicate below which size you are ordering: Adult Small-$9.00 Adult Medium-$9.00 Adult Large-$9.00 Adult X-Large-$9.00 Adult XX-Large- $10.00 Adult XXX-Large- $11.00 Adult XXXX-Large- $12.00 T-Shirt fees are due by March 29, Choose ONE option below: Contest I am interested in the following 4-H U Contests: 1 st Choice: 2 nd Choice: 3 rd Choice: **If you have attended 4-H U before please list any contests you have participated in, the year you participated and if you received a blue ribbon. Year Contest Blue Ribbon/Placing? Please note: 4-Her s are given contest priority using the following criteria: 1-If you have competed in the contest in the last 2 years and have placed in the blue ribbon group. 2-If you have competed in the contest in the last 2 years. 3-Grade and Age (older 4-H members will have priority) OR Clover College I am interested in attending Clover College at 4-H U. 4-H members can choose to participate in a non-competitive event called Clover College. This event offers noncompetitive workshops and a chance for you to develop teamwork and leadership skills. You will be able to choose your clover college session after you register. This year s options are: Exploring the World of Sports, Fitness Frenzy, Forensics: The first 48 Hours, Health Professions 101: So Much More than Doctors and Nurses, Horsemanship 101, Lights, Camera, Action!, Mapping Your World using Arc Collector App, Project Runway, The A- Team Makes a Plan, and Tracking Toxins: Investigations in Environmental Science. You will be sent a ranking form that is due by April 31 st I would like to be considered for the position of Voting Delegate: YES NO Voting Delegates have to attend two extra assemblies while at 4-H University. We will choose one female and one male. **All 4-H University deposits and payments are non-refundable.**

8 Lafayette 4-H Office 1010 Lafayette St. Suite 325 Lafayette, LA 70501