LSU Agricultural Center - Assumption Parish

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1 September 2018 LSU Agricultural Center - Assumption Parish National 4-H Week will be observed October 7-13, You are encouraged to plan and carry out special activities to celebrate National 4-H Week. More than 6 million people across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week. During National 4-H Week, 4-H will showcase the great things that 4-H offers young people and highlights the incredible 4-H youth in the community who work each day to make a positive impact on the community. September 4-H Club Meetings As Per Schedule September 3 Labor Day Office Holiday What s a good theme for 4-H Summer Camp and Lost Camp? Send us your most creative ideas for a slogan -- in 7 words or less. Illustrations must accompany the phrase and will be part of the contest. The contest is open to all 4-H Club members. The winning slogan will be one that is brief and catchy, capturing the spirit of 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The slogan will be used on all publicity for camp and on the camp T-shirt, and the winner will receive a monetary award. September 17 Jr. Leader Social 6:00 PM-4H Office September 26 Volunteer Leader Training Baton Rouge Think fast the deadline is Wednesday, October 31, 2018! Submissions must also include the following: Full name and age of person submitting the slogan Parish/4-H Club Complete mailing address Telephone number Winners will be selected by a committee of Agents and Camp Staff. The winner will be notified after selection in order for an official artist release so the winning entry can be used on summer camp and promotional materials and t-shirts. Deadline for receipt of 4-H Summer Camp and Lost Camp entries is Wednesday, October 31, Individuals may submit multiple entries and send together. Please make sure to indicate which entries are for 4-H Summer Camp and Lost Camp. Mail all entries to the following address: Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center 3000 Hwy. 8 Pollock, LA THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND GOOD LUCK! 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. If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any of our activities, please contact Margo Castro at or mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu. Margo L. Castro 4-H Extension Agent mcastro@agcenter.lsu.edu LSU AgCenter 119 Robin Street Napoleonville, LA Monday - Friday Open: 8:00-4:30 Closed: 12:00-12:30 (985)

2 The Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the 4-H facility. Registration will be held all day from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All pumpkins must be registered for 6:00 p.m. Doors will be closed at 6:00 p.m. and not open for late registrations. This contest will be open to all 4-H ers regardless of what projects they are enrolled in. REAL PUMPKINS MUST BE USED! The categories are: 1) Funniest (humorous, amusing, causes laughter, etc.) 2) Prettiest/Cutest (nice looking, attractive, beautiful, etc.) 3) Scariest (fright, shock, alarming, etc.) 4) Unusual (odd, strange, rare, etc.) 5) Creative (imaginative, innovative, artistic, etc.) 6) Carved (engraved, cut, etc.) Awards will be given to: Division winners per category and Overall Pumpkin. Ribbons will be awarded to Blue, Red and White placing in each category: Division CB - Clover Buds Division I - 4th grade Division II - 5th and 6th grade Division III - 7th and 8th grade Division IV - High School Family Spook Night Everyone s Invited Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the 4-H AgCenter Facility (119 Robin Street, Napoleonville) 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Cost: $1.00 and we ask that everyone bring a bag of candy for trick or treating. Spook night will consist of games, prizes, concessions, and more. Bring your trick or treat bags because there will be trick or treating at the close of Spook Night. Family Spook Night is not just for 4-H ers so bring a friend and enjoy the fun! Parents come out and enjoy the night off. We will have drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and nachos & cheese for sale. Page 2

3 Calling All 8th -12th Graders! You are invited to the 4-H Jr. Leader Social Monday, September 17, 2018, 6:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office Assumption Parish 4-H is organizing the Jr. Leader Club. This club is open to 4-H members in grades 8th-12th. The objective of the Jr. Leader Club is to help others and 4-H members with parish activities, camps, contests and community development. We are encouraging previous members to bring a friend or friends who are not a member to join. Dues are $10 which will include your community service project for September. This fee can only be paid to the 4-H office. November 17, 2018 Join Louisiana 4-H for a tailgate in Parker Coliseum. Enjoy free food, games giveaways, and more! TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GAME VISIT: tinyurl.com/4hgame18 After you purchase tickets, send a personalized link to friends and family so they can purchase tickets next to yours. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. For More Information: Leslie Moran LMoran@agcenter.lsu.edu It s back to school time already. And with the beginning of school, many of us are faced with the important question: what s for lunch? With the increase in childhood obesity, eating a nutritious lunch is an extremely important part of a healthy diet. Most school age children, like you, eat about 1/3 of their daily total calories at lunch. Remember to use MyPlate as your guide in making better choices. Here are some tips to help you eat more nutritiously. Select at least one fresh fruit or vegetable both is better! Best beverage choices include skim milk, water or 100% fruit juice. Select low-fat items. Instead of: high fat cheese and lunch meats for a sandwich Consider: roasted chicken or turkey with lots of lettuce and tomatoes. Choose whole grain products. Whole grain bread and brown rice---remember half of your grains eaten everyday should be whole. For snacks, select homemade lightly salted popcorn, baked chips, vegetables or fruits, unsalted dry roasted nuts or natural nuts. Eat sugary foods only on occasion. They are a sometimes food! For more information you can visit Robin Landry, Area Nutrition Agent Assumption Parish. LSU AgCenter Page 3

4 Dear Parents, Members and Leaders, I would like to welcome everyone to another great year in 4-H. There are many exciting activities planned. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. I invite each of you to join Assumption 4-H, where the fun never ends. Margo L. Castro Extension Agent/4-H Youth Development Page 4

5 Assumption Parish 4-H Calendar of Events September 3 Labor Day Holiday (School and 4-H Office) 17 Jr. Leader Social, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office 26 Volunteer Leader Training (Baton Rouge) October 7-13 National 4-H Week 8-9 Fall Break (School) 17 Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 4-H Office 17 Spook Night, 4-H Office 31 4-H Dues and Enrollment Cards Due November 3 Ground Beef, Egg, Poultry & Sweet Potato Cookery, 4-H Office 9 Recycled Art Contest Items Due Challenge Camp 17 4-H Tailgate Day with LSU Tigers Thanksgiving Holiday (School) Thanksgiving Holiday (4-H Office) 29 Ag Career Day December 1 Seafood, Rice, and Sugar Cookery,4-H Office 1 Pet Show, 4-H Office 14 Beef Poster Due 21-Jan. 3 Christmas Holidays (School) 24-Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays (4-H Office) January Club meetings as per schedule 11 Dairy Poster Due Fashion Camp 21 Martin Luther King Holiday (School & 4-H Office) 25 Duct Tape Contest Items Due 26 Parish Livestock Show 31-Feb 2 District Livestock Show Page 5 Page 5 February No Club Meetings 9-16 State Livestock Show 15 Character Education Posters Due March Demonstration Days-at Club Meeting 2 State Rabbit Show 4-8 Mardi Gras Holiday (School) 5 Mardi Gras Holiday (4-H Office) 5-10 Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match (West Baton Rouge) 8-10 Jr. Leadership Conference Ag Day 22 Sew with Cotton Garments Due Food & Fitness Camp April No Club Meetings 12 Project/Record Books Due State Shooting Sports Match (Desoto Parish/Caddo Parish) Easter Holiday (School) 19 Easter Holiday (4-H Office) 4-H Area Cookery 4-H Awards Banquet May 4-H Camp, Camp Grant Walker 4-H Day at the Capitol Garden Contest Entries Due Jr. Leader Meeting, 4-H Office June H University July 4 Holiday (4-H Office) Summer Jr. Leader Awards Trip District Horse Show State Horse Show To Be Be Announced