January Travel Around the World with 4-H! 4-H Food Fest Contest Winners

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1 January 2013 Travel Around the World with 4-H! 4-H Food Fest Contest Winners This year s 4-H Food Fest was held at St. Peter Chanel School. While judging took place, 4-H ers were entertained by participants of the 4-H Idol Contest, Healthy Lifestyles line dancing and the 4-H Amazing Race.. Top winners in Ground Beef Cookery, Egg Cookery, Poultry Cookery, and Seafood Cookery will have and opportunity to compete with their winning dishes on the district level in Houma in April. All participants who wish to prepare for the ambassador contest in April should let Mr. Ken know if they are interested. This year s Food Fest Favorites were: Food Fest Favorite & Poultry Cookery: Destiny Detillier, Paulina Elementary Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas Ground Beef Cookery: Nydia Cooper, Member at Large Ground Beef Seafood Pasta Egg Cookery: Kaylee Bourgeois, Science & Math Gifted Center NOLA Crawfish Stuffed Deviled Eggs Seafood Cookery Sadie Lear, Member at Large Crawfish Spinach Dip Sugar Cookery: Christian Delbasty, Paulina Elementary Figgy Creams 4-H Nights with the Hornets New Orleans January 25, 2013 Food & Fitness Camp Camp Grant Walker January 26th-27th, 2012 Parish Livestock Show Lutcher High School January 25th-27th, 2013 District Livestock Show Covington, LA Feb. 5th-8th, 2013 Mardi Gras Break Feb. 11th-13th, 2013 State Livestock Show Lamar Dixon, Gonzales February 9th-16th, 2013 Fun & Fashion & Speak Out February 23, :00 a.m.. Sixth Ward Elementary Safety Awareness Day March 15, 2013 Safety Posters/Slogans clue March 19, 2013 Bicycle Rodeo Lutcher Recreation Park March 16th, :00 a.m. Easter Holidays March 25th April 1st, 2013

2 4-H Idol While Food Fest dishes were being judged, the participants were treated to 4-H talent by the 4-H Idol participants. Talent ran very deep for all who were involved. Participants will be invited to perform at 4-H Achievement Day in May. Participants were: Austin Laiche, Jayden Pearley, Caroline Keller PES, Juliet Delatte SMA; Hannah Berthelot PES; Julian Robertson, Calvin Domangue, Cassidy Mistretta SPC; Nydia Cooper, MAL Cookie Decorating Contest/Workshop at the Bonfire Festival The Cookie Decorating Contest/Workshop was held at the Bonfire Festival on December 15th. Participants learned how to decorate and then design cookies. Winners were: Best Original Design: Nykeisha Ricard, LHS; Darrielle Hidalgo, MAL& Ethan St. Pierre, PES Best Monogram: Maddie Vicknair, PES Best Reindeer: Devin Schexnayder, SMA Best Christmas Tree: Demi Schexnayder, PES Most Icing: Darren Bailey, MAL Best Bonfire: Emily Ryland, SPC Best Stocking: Taylor Ancona, PES Best Snowman Cookie: Victoria Rocquin, SJCC Best 3-D Poinsettia: Ally Huchingson, PES Best Santa Hat: Kaylee Folse, PES Best Christmas Wreath: Kali Zeller, PES; Jenna Folse, PES & Sadie Lear, MAL Best Use of Candy : Rhett Whitney, PES Best 3-D Snowman : Callie Poche, PES Best Snowflake: Melanie Louque, PES Most Colorful: Nydia Cooper, MAL Louisiana 4-H Award Programs The Louisiana 4-H Foundation sponsors the Award of Excellence for Jr. 4-H Members and the Key Club Award for 4-H ers in Senior 4-H Clubs. A 4-H er can win either of these awards only one time. Awards are presented at 4-H Achievement Day. Both awards require an application which is due no later than January 20th. Applications can be found at

3 Announcing.....Wreath Decorating Contest Winners The halls of Chateau St. James Center were decked with wreaths just in time for Christmas. Special thanks to all 4-H club members and leaders participating in the holiday wreath decorating contest. The residents and staff of the nursing home were greatly appreciative of your kindness and thoughtfulness. The results are as follow: 1 st place: St. Peter Chanel 2 nd place: Sophia Miano, SJCC 3 rd place: Victoria Rocquin, SJCC Honorable Mention: Sadie Lear, MAL; Ethan St. Pierre, PES; Julianna Miano, SJCC; Michaela Poche, PES; Sasha Rocquin, SJCC, and Da Lyasia Landry, VES. Participation: SMA 4-H Club members (Kaylee Bourgeois, A Vial Brooks, Juliet Delatte, Carter McComack), Austin Hymel, GES; Ariel Broussard, PES; Melanie Louque, PES; Rhett Whitney, PES; Nydia Cooper, Mal; Devin Schexnayder, SMA; Travel Around the World with Safety! All 4-H ers should have participated in at least one safety activity this year. This year s theme is Travel Around the World with Safety! For the month of January, our focus is on Safety Resolutions. So make a resolution (promise) to be safe throughout the New Year and help others to do the same. All Safety Contest Entries (Safety Posters and Safety Slogans) will be collected on Monday, March 18th. Member Portfolios and Club Safety Records are due on Wednesday, March 27th. This will give members enough time to record any activities they may have participated in through 4-H Week and beyond. Remember to keep copies of newspaper articles and pictures of you doing safety work, etc. for your portfolio. Safety activities are more than activities held at school or clubs. 4-H Safety activities are important to teach valuable lessons and to help everyone be more safety conscious. IMPORTANT REMINDER: In order to earn a 4-H Award, a 4-H member must bring one completed project (from the project book) to exhibit at a 4-H Club Meeting. Members should complete the pages in the project book that go along with the project, and bring the book, with the completed project, to a 4-H Club Meeting.

4 HOOPS and CLOVERS January 25, 2013 Hornets vs. Houston Rockets New Orleans Hornets Arena Come out to watch the Hornets take on the Houston Rockets on January 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the New Orleans Arena. Tickets can only be purchased online by January 17th for the price of $25. This event will allow 4-H members the opportunity to participate in pre-game and half-time activities High Five Team Tunnel Group Honeybee Photo Player Photo Basketball Buddies Pre-Game Courtside Program Half Time Presentation Court of Dreams Color Guard *Ball Boy/Girl (*must be 8th-12th graders and must submit an 150 word essay on the topic Being a Good Citizen through Community Service.) Ball boy/girl and captain also get 2 free tickets to the game. *Captain Program; (*any age and must submit an 150 word essay on the topic 4-H: Why do I Belong. Parish Livestock Show January 25-27, 2013 The Parish Livestock Show and Sale will be held January 25th- 27th at the Lutcher Cow Palace (bus barn). Everyone is invited to the show on Saturday, January 26th. There is no admission fee. Come out and support the exhibitors who have been working hard to prepare for the show. Exhibitors will go on to the District Show in Covington, LA, February 5th 8th, 2013 and on to the State Show at Lamar Dixon in Gonzales, February 9th 16th, H Fun & Fashion & 4-H ers Speak Out: February 23, 2013 Sixth Ward Elementary 9:00 a.m. Sixth Ward Elementary will be hosting the 4-H Fun and Fashion Show along with the 4-H ers Speak Out. 4-H ers can model their favorite outfits in 3 categories Special Occasion/Dress Up Casual/School Wear and Home Sewn. 4-H ers also get to learn helpful hints on sewing projects. An entry form is attached to this newsletter. Also that day 4-H ers can come prepared with their demonstrations for 4-H ers Speak Out. There will be 4 categories to compete in. FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS GENERAL DEMONSTRATIONS PUBLIC SPEAKING RADIO SPOTS. Ask you 4-H leader for the demonstration rules in you are interested.

5 Louisiana 4-H Scholarships 4-H members who wish to apply for Louisiana 4-H Scholarships, must be a 2013 graduating high school seniors, and entering college or technical school in the Fall of General Scholarship Requirements: 4-H Scholarship Application Form, transcript of grades; including mid-term grades signed by an appropriate school official. Letter of recommendation from an academic supervisor on school letterhead stationery. Must meet requirements as stipulated in the criteria for each specific scholarship. All scholarship applications must be received by February 28, For a list of available scholarships and application forms, contact the 4-H Office or download from site Rural Electric Youth Tour The Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives, Inc. will sponsor two 4-H members to attend the Rural Electric Youth Tour, June 14-21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. On this tour, Louisiana youth will join 1,400 students from 43 states, to see their government in action, visit with Congressmen and Senators and visit sites of historical significance. This outstanding trip is valued over $1, H ers are required to write a letter to your elected official explaining the value of the 4-H Program, the LSU AgCenter and what 4-H means to you. This letter and application deadline is February 15th. Club members, age 16 and older (including 12th graders) can apply each year for this award. Ask Mr. Ken or for an application. Application deadline is February 15th Food and Fitness Camp The state Food & Fitness Camp will be held March 16-17, 2013 at Camp Grant Walker Educational Center. This is a great opportunity for young people and volunteers to learn more about food and fitness in a friendly setting. Each parish may send only four campers (10-13 years old) and 1 adult leader or teen volunteer. Registration deadline is (which means we need fee and health forms by) February 20, Contact the 4-H Office for applications. Registration fee is $40 per camper and adult leader for the weekend. Transportation is on your own.

6 State Jr. 4-H Leadership Conference There s No Place like JLC State 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference will be held March 8th 10th, 2013 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, Louisiana. This year s conference will focus on helping teen leaders improve their skills in team building, communication and service. This conference is open to all 4-H members, 14 years and older. Total cost of the conference is $70. You must supply your own transportation. We may have a bus that can bring 4-H ers for $50. First come, first to get a ride. Reserve a spot today. Each parish is allowed to send four delegates, so ask your 4-H agent for an application today! All applications are due by January 30th. Late fees apply after deadline. 4-H Camp: Camp Grant Walker June 24-28, 2013 Attention all 4 th, 5 th and 6 th Graders. If you want to have fun then 4-H Summer Camp is the place to be. This year we will be camping June 24-28, H Camp is held at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. Remember that camp attendance is selected by your leader. Things they will look for are participation throughout the year, as well as character and attitude. It is important that campers have positive attitudes, get along with others, can follow instructions, and be respectful. Additional camp information will come in the near future. Sigma Lambda Chi (4-H Junior Leader Club) Σ Λ Χ Sigma Lambda Chi 4-H Junior Leader Club will have a meeting in January at the LSU AgCenter Office beginning at 5:00 p.m. Membership is open to all 7th 12th grade students that s interested in serving the community and providing leadership to younger youth. Not only will you serve the community, you will be an ambassador for St. James 4-H, meet new people, and participate in social activities. If you are interested in joining or assisting with parish events or community service opportunities, please contact the 4-H at or kguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu.

7 Clovers to.. Jr. Leaders that assisted at the Bonfire Festival: Laynie Arceneaux, Emily Bergeron, Johnathan Bergeron, Joshua Bergeron, Mason Bergeron, Nydia Cooper, Gage Crowdus, Marrisa Crowdus, Jenna Folse, Marissa Galatis, Lamy Guidry, Da Jahnea Jack son, Kyreal Jackson, Jalaci Joseph, D Aryon Lee, Melanie Louque, Zane McCrary, Victoria Rocquin, Devin Schexnayder, Ethan St. Pierre, Bethany Stout, Emily Swisher-Anderson, Abby White, Jenna White, Jesse White, Rhett Whitney, and Lereesa Young. 4-H clubs that participated in the Bonfire Festival Christmas tree ornament decorations: Gramercy Elementary, Vacherie Elementary, Paulina Elementary, St. James Community Club, Shooting Sports, Lutcher High, Lutcher Elementary, St. Peter Chanel, Science & Math Academy Gifted Center Jr. Leaders that assisted at 4-H Food Fest: Laynie Arceneaux, Bethany Plaisance, Emily Swisher-Anderson, Jaci Leblanc, Colin Berthelot, Lamy Guidry, Ashley Zeringue, Abby White, Allen White, Victoria Rocquin and Kayla Sherman. Trustworthiness (CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH) People with good character are people we can trust. Trust is not automatic. Earning trust takes time, losing trust can happen quickly. Honesty, promise keeping, loyalty and integrity are four elements that are key to building trustworthiness. Use these guidelines for earning and maintaining trust. Tell the truth Be sincere. Keep your word. Be reliable. Return things you borrow. Keep private information private. Don t gossip. Don t ask a friend to do something wrong to keep your friendship. Stand up for and act on what you believe. Do the right thing no matter what you lose in the process. Spend some time thinking about how trust is earned and why it is so important. Are you worthy of trust? Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him." -Booker T. Washington

8 January 4-H er of the Month Deontae Brooks Deontae Brooks of Fifth Ward Elementary has been chosen January 4-H er of the Month. As President of his 4-H Club, Deontae serves as a leader at his school not just in 4-H, but in many other ways as well. He is active in the new school garden that has been planted at Fifth Ward. Deontae has been to 4-H camp and looks forward to going again. He has been a good role model for safety and leadership at his school. Deontae is the son of Holly Brooks from the St. James community. Congratulations - Deontae Brooks and Holly! Happy New Year! 4-H Agent, Kenneth J. Guidry County Agent 4-H St. James Parish LSU AgCenter 4-H Office: 225/ Louisiana Ave. Lutcher, LA The LSU Agricultural Center, a statewide campus of the LSU System, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a statewide campus of the Southern University System, provide equal opportunities and employment. Louisiana State University and A & M College, Southern University and A & M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

9 4-H ERS SPEAK OUT February 23, 2013 Sixth Ward Elementary DEMONSTRATIONS: FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS Any demonstration which relates to or involves food preparation and/or nutrition; may be presented by an individual or a team of two. GENERAL DEMONSTRATIONS Demonstrations that deal with any project other than foods; may be presented by an individual or a team of two. PUBLIC SPEAKING: PREPARED SPEECHES A speech (2-3 minutes long), written and presented by a 4-H member, on any project or subject of interest. Notes are allowed but should not be read. Project Talk: A prepared talk about a specific 4-H project presented by an individual 4-H er. The speaker must have a completed 4-H project to be viewed by the judges. RADIO SPOTS A 60 second radio advertisement for 4-H prepared and presented by a 4-H member, a team, or a group of members. All participants must have speaking parts. The first place radio spot will be used at all schools to advertise 4-H.

10 GENERAL RULES: Demonstration categories are open as individual or team demonstrations. NOTE: A team may consist of two members. All 4-H members are eligible to participate regardless of project enrollment. Demonstrations must not exceed 10 minutes. Speeches must not exceed 2-3 minutes. Points will be deducted for every minute over these limits. Demonstrations must be actual show and tell, step-by-step, with a finished product. Participants are responsible for all demonstration materials used. Easels will be provided for use with posters and/or charts. Members are responsible for clean-up after their demonstration is presented. NOTE: Be sure the table is covered when dealing with materials that may stain or mark the surface (Examples: paint, glue, etc.) Notes may be used for demonstrations and speeches, but should not be read to the judges. Practice!, Practice!, Practice! Helpful Tips: Practice as much as possible, in front of the mirror and for others at home. Focus on eye contact, facial expression, and expression in your voice. Be sure to speak loud and clear. Remember to smile.

11 4-H FASHION & FUN February 23, 2013 Sixth Ward Elementary 9:00 am to Noon NAME: SCHOOL: GRADE: YES, I will attend the 4-H Fashion Forum on February 11th at Sixth Ward Elementary. YES, I will NO, I will not - participate in the Fashion Review at the Forum on February 11th. IF YES, check which of the following you will model: (check one only) Casual/School Wear Outfit (Store bought) Special Occasion/Dress-Up Outfit (Store bought) Home Sewn Outfit made by (Circle One) Myself, Mother, Grandmother, Other. If participating in the Fashion Review, write a brief description of your outfit (style, color, fabric, accessories, etc.); tell where or for what occasion you would wear the outfit, tell how to care for the fabric in your outfit and why this outfit was a wise purchase. (Use back of page if needed.)

12 January 2013 LSU AgCenter Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service St. James Parish 4-H Office PO Box 64 Convent, LA 70723