CLOVER Calendar: Volume 2, Issue 6 March 2019

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1 EXTENSION OFFICE 1313 Paul Maillard Rd., Suite E P.O. Box 1766 Office: Fax: stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu Website: CLOVER Calendar: March 5 4-H Office CLOSED 5-10 Southern Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Match 8-10 State 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference (JLC) 13 4-H CHEF Club Meeting 14 4-H Cloverbuds Meeting 29 4-H Portfolios and Project Books due Volume 2, Issue 6 March 2019 During the months of January through March, the St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent, Mrs. Kali Zammit, will be out of the office on maternity leave. During her absence, any and all questions regarding the St. Charles Parish 4-H program should be directed to Mrs. Cheryl Mahler, our Administrative Coordinator, at stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu or The LSU AgCenter (4-H) Office is located at 1313 Paul Maillard Road, Suite E in Luling, La. Office hours are Monday through 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. As usual, the newsletters along with applications and event information will be posted on our LSU AgCenter website. Please visit and click on the 4-H Youth Development tab for updated articles and information. Visit our website for updates on 4-H. Go to and click on the 4-H Youth Development tab 29 4-H Camp and LOST Camp applications due State Co-op Enterprise Teen Leadership Conference April 1 Horse Possession Date 6-11 National 4-H Conference 6 United Way Bridge Run 9 4-H University Interest Meeting 9 4-H Jr. Leader Meeting 10 4-H CHEF Club Meeting 11 4-H Cloverbud Meeting 16 4-H Educational Awards Trip State 4-H Shooting Sports Match 27 4-H Color Me Healthy Fair The St. Charles 4-H Program is a community agency funded by the United Way of St. Charles This month we will be focusing on FAIRNESS, one of the 6 pillars of character that you should show as a 4-H member and throughout your life! What is FAIRNESS?: 1. Play by the Rules - Take turns and share. Don t take advantage of others. Don t blame others carelessly. 2. Be Open-Minded - Listen to others and respect their opinions. Some ways that you can be a responsible 4-H member are by keeping up with 4-H records and activities, bringing newsletters home to share them with family, and keeping a calendar and letting parents know what is coming up. Fairness Fairy: Pretend that a fairy flew down and granted you 3 wishes to make something fair that is currently unfair. Discuss your wishes with a partner. Now, discuss what you can do to be fair without the fairy s help. Standing in Another s Shoes: Get in groups of 2. With a piece of paper, trace your partner s shoe. Have your partner trace your shoe on a separate piece of paper. Then, together, discuss places that those shoes take you with your partner whether it be specific classes, vacation, afterschool activities, home, or 4-H events. Write all the places your partner goes in his/her shoe. After a few minutes, discuss the differences and similarities among you and your partner. Remember to be fair and kind when talking about others differences and similarities. Take turns when sharing stories. Fair or Unfair?: Have all students stand in the middle of the room. Assign one side of the room to be FAIR and the other side of the room to be UNFAIR. After reading a statement, students must decide if the statement is FAIR or UNFAIR and move to the side of the room in which they agree. Some examples of statements are: Everyone takes turns sharing their stories at the 4-H meeting. Someone let their friend get ahead of them in line before you and everyone behind you. You are allowed to have free time after all of your homework is complete. March 29, H Project Books and Portfolios due to 4-H Leader (Mrs. Kali will pick up all books on April 1, 2019 from schools.) March 29, 2019 Applications due for 4-H Camp and LOST Camp April 1, 2019 Horse Possession Date April 9, H University Interest Meeting April 27, 2019 May 2, 2019 May 11, 2019 May 14, 2019 June 18-21, H University June 24-28, H Camp July 28-31, 2019 LOST Camp 4-H Color Me Healthy Fair 4-H University Participant Meeting 4-H Achievement Day Southeast Region 4-H Culinary Arts Contest

2 4-H PORTFOLIOS & PROJECT BOOKS: All 4-H ers must turn in their 4-H portfolios and project books to their 4-H club leaders or the 4-H Office NO LATER THAN March 29, You MUST complete a 4-H portfolio in order to attend the 4-H Educational Awards Trip. 4-H EDUCATIONAL AWARDS TRIP: To attend the 4-H Educational Awards Trip, you must complete and submit your 4-H portfolio by March 29, 2019 to your 4-H club leader or the 4-H Office along with your 4-H Educational Awards Trip form. You will receive more details regarding the trip after the 4-H Office receives your 4-H portfolio and Educational Trip form. 4-H COLOR ME HEALTHY FAIR: The 4-H Color Me Healthy Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, This is our 3rd parish-wide 4-H event for the year. This event is a FUN event for your entire family and your friends to enjoy. In focusing on healthy living education, the following activities will take place during the 4-H Color Me Healthy Fair: 1-mile walk/run with (non-toxic) COLOR stations Health Fair with agency booths and hands-on activities 4-H Culinary Arts Contest For more information, see the registration form and 4-H Culinary Arts Contest rules in the March newsletter or visit our website: and click on the 4-H Youth Development tab. 4-H T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: During the month of April, we will be accepting submissions for the H t-shirt design. You must submit a design to the 4-H Office by the last day of April. The t-shirt design will be selected by members who attend 4-H Achievement Day on May 11, The person whose design is selected will receive a FREE t-shirt and a gift card. T-shirt design rules are as follows: (1) Must use correct use of 4-H clover; (2) Design should represent 4-H as positive youth development program; (3) By submitting design, 4- H er agrees for 4-H to use image at the discretion of the 4-H program; (4) May submit paper design or digital design to 4-H Office at stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu. 4-H PEOPLE S CHOICE PHOTO CONTEST: Congratulations to all 4-H ers who participated in the 4-H Photo Contest. Take time to vote for your favorites on our 4-H Facebook page ( Voting will take place April 8, 2019 through 12:00 noon on April 12, Don t forget about these amazing 4-H opportunities listed in the chart below. For more information and for applications, go to our website: and click on the 4-H Youth Development tab. Contact the 4-H Office if you have any questions. 4-H Opportunity Date / Location Grade / Age Purpose Basic Cost # selected Due Date 4-H Camp June 24-28, 2019; Grant Walker Educational Center, Pollock, La. Current 4th- 6th graders To gain new skills in a fun and interactive summer camping environment $165.00; scholarships available Based on annual quota March 29, 2019 LOST (Louisiana Outdoor Science & Technology) Camp July 28-31, 2019; Grant Walker Educational Center, Pollock, La. Current 7th- 8th graders To gain new skills in science, engineering, and technology in a fun and interactive camping environment $150.00; scholarships available Based on annual quota March 29, H Foundation Scholarship N/A 12th grade; Graduating seniors To be recognized for outstanding achievement in 4-H career; To receive funds to attend school post high school N/A At least 1 recipient April 5, H Scott Foundation Scholarship N/A 12th grade; Graduating seniors To be recognized for outstanding achievement in 4-H career; To receive funds to attend school post high school N/A At least 1 recipient April 5, H Project Club Information For more information, contact Mrs. Cheryl Mahler at stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu or Project Club Meeting Dates Location Time 4-H Jr. Leaders March Meeting TBD TBD TBD 4-H CHEF Club 4-H Cloverbuds 4-H Fashion Club 4-H Shooting Sports Club April 9, 2019 March 13, 2019 April 10, 2019 March 14, 2019 April 11, :00 PM - 7:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM *Contact Mrs. Gloria Miller at institches1@cox.net or Mrs. Cheryl Mahler to sign up to receive information on upcoming fashion workshops specific for your grade level. If you own a sewing machine, please bring your machine and manual to workshops. If not, a sewing machine will be provided. Remember to bring material, pattern, and notions to all workshops. Registered club members will receive updated information via from Mrs. Niki Tastet-Beckemeyer or Mrs. Cheryl Mahler. LSU AgCenter (4-H) Office Location: 1313 Paul Maillard Road, Suite E Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1766 Phone: Fax: stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu Websites: Instagram Snapchat - scp4h It is the policy of the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability. If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any aforementioned activity, please contact the St. Charles 4-H office at

3 A Healthy Living 4-H Youth Development Program of the LSU AgCenter Schedule 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Race & Cookery Registration 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Health Fair 9:00 AM - Color Fun Run 11:00 AM - Cookery Awards Located at 281 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling, La. 1 mile walk/run with (non-toxic) COLOR stations Health Fair with agency booths and activities 4-H Cookery Contest (See newsletter for 4-H Cookery Contest rules) JOIN THE FUN & invite your family and friends!!!! This event will be open to the public to people of all ages, including ALL 4-H members! *This is a service-learning and fundraising event sponsored by the 4-H Jr. Leader Club. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to local organization of the 4-H club s choice as a means of helping to serve our community. Registration will be accepted through 4/25/19 at the LSU AgCenter Office and on 4/27/19 at the Race location. Registration forms and fees due by 12:00 noon at LSU AgCenter Office on April 5, 2019 to be guaranteed a t-shirt Color Me Healthy Fair - Color Run Registration Form *Please print. Complete application and submit with registration fee to the LSU AgCenter Office located at 1313 Paul Maillard Road, Suite E in Luling, La. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) In the event the office is closed, you can drop your registration form and payment in the drop box on the brick post by the office entrance. Please call the LSU AgCenter Office at if you have any questions. Last Name: First Name: M.I.: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: ( ) - Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY): Age (on Date of Event): Circle One: Male Female address: Select Race Option: $7.00 RACE ONLY FEE (includes water and race entry bracelet) $15.00 DELUXE COLOR PACKAGE FEE (includes water, race entry bracelet, t-shirt, and individual color packet to throw as extra color at end of race) Select T-shirt Size for Deluxe Color Package Only: (Check one) Youth Small Youth Medium Small Medium Large XL 2X *I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all the risks associated with participating in this event but not limited to fall, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and other conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that there will be powdered color being thrown at race participants. Having read this waiver and knowing those facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I for myself and anyone else entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the LSU AgCenter, 4-H Youth Development Program, Public Schools, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims in liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the event, including but not limited to color on clothing articles, shoes, vehicles, and property. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion picture recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Signature of Participant: Signature of Parent/Guardian (if Participant is under 18): Date: Date:

4 4-H Culinary Arts Contest is held at 4-H Color Me Healthy Fair on Saturday, April 27, See Color Me Healthy registration form for details on event. Contest Eligibility: Any 4-H member (4th - 12th grade 4-H members) may participate in the parish 4-H Culinary Arts (Cookery) Contest. Contest Rules: Members may only enter one dish per commodity. Members are responsible for deciding on their own placement in category based on the rules below. Dishes are to be prepared at home and 2 servings brought to the contest ready to be judged. We recommend bringing disposable containers. All containers not picked up after event will not be returned. You will be asked to remove items not directly related to the dish, such as placemats, flower arrangements, figurines, trays, footed chafing dishes, soup tureens, etc. Non-edible items are not to be used as garnish. No serving utensils will be allowed. Food Safety All dishes must be chilled to refrigerator temperature and brought to the contest in a small ice chest or cooler. Dishes not following this regulation will be disqualified. Dishes will be checked as they are registered. Only one 4-H member can enter a dish; two members cannot have a dish together. A (non-returnable) copy of the recipe must be placed with the dish. Recipe should be neat and ingredients listed in order of use in dish. Name of 4-H er, recipe name, commodity, and category in which dish is being entered must also appear on the back of the recipe. Dishes without recipes will be disqualified. First place winners, provided they meet all criteria and eligibility, will qualify for the Southeast Region 4-H Culinary Arts Contest to be held in the spring. Special Rules for the SEAFOOD Commodity Dish must contain at least one (1) cup of fresh, frozen, pasteurized, or dried 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. A second type of seafood may be added as long as the amount is not more than 1/2 of the primary seafood. 1. Oyster 2. Crab 3. Shrimp 4. Fish or other seafood 5. Crawfish Special Rules for the Poultry Commodity 1. Chicken 2. Processed Poultry Products 3. Other Poultry Meat Chicken Category Rules: Dish contains a minimum of 2 pounds bone-in chicken or 1 pound deboned chicken meat. Contestants should purchase whole chicken or identifiable chicken parts, such as wings, thighs, legs, or breasts. (This dish SHOULD NOT include special processed chicken, such as marinated chicken strips, chicken nuggets, chicken franks, smoked chicken, canned chicken, etc.). Chicken includes any of the following: broiler, baking hen, capon, Cornish or Game Hen, fryer or roaster. Processed Poultry Products Category Rules: Dish contains a minimum of 12 ounces of processed (value-added) poultry, precuts, or any type of turkey. Value-added poultry products are poultry meats which have undergone special processing. Marinated, breaded, seasoned, and reformed products are examples of special processing techniques. Some product examples are as follows: canned chicken, chicken franks, chicken nuggets, chicken strips, ground chicken, smoked chicken, ground turkey, smoked turkey, turkey bacon, turkey ham, turkey rolls, and turkey sausage. Beef Seafood Poultry Egg Sugar Bento Box Note: All dishes containing any turkey item should be entered in the Processed Poultry category. Other Poultry Meat Category Rules: Dish contains a minimum of 2 pounds bone-in or 1 pound deboned meat from a bird other than chickens or turkeys. You may choose poultry meat from any of the following: dove, duck, emu, goose, grouse, guinea, ostrich, pheasant, pigeon, and quail. Special Rules for the Egg Commodity Dish must contain a minimum of four (4) eggs. This can be 4 whites, 4 yolks, or 4 whole eggs. No raw eggs will be allowed in the final product. The recipe with 4 eggs must make only one standard size dish. 1. Appetizer / Salad 2. Main Dish 3. Dessert Special Rules for the Beef Commodity Dish must contain at least one (1) pound of ground beef. 1. Low-Calorie Main Dish 2. Quick and Easy Main Dish 3. One-Dish Meal Low-Calorie Main Dish Category Rules: Dish provides less than 300 calories per serving. Calculation of calories must be stated on recipe next to each ingredient. A total of calories must also be stated on the recipe divided by the number of servings to formulate the total number of calories per serving. Quick and Easy Main Dish Category Rules: Dish must be ready to serve in less than one (1) hour. The time for each step and for cooking or baking must be stated on the recipe. The time for each step must be added and a total amount of time to prepare and cook the meal must be stated on the recipe. One-Dish Meal Category Rules: Dish provides foods from at least three (3) of the main food groups. Food groups must be listed next to each ingredient in the recipe. Use MyPlate ( for a listing of food groups. Special Rules for the Sugar Commodity Dish must use at least one-half (1/2) cup of sugar. The sugar used in the recipe may be granulated sugar, brown (light or dark), powdered sugar, or any combination of the above. Mixes are permitted as long as 1/2 cup of additional sugar is added to the recipe. There can be NO RAW EGGS in the final product. 1. Cakes 2. Candy 3. Cookies 4. Pies Special Rules for the Bento Cookery Contest A bento lunch is a compact, balanced, visually appealing meal packet in a box. Bento is Japanese for packed lunch or meal. Each competitor will create a lunch to be eaten at school by a student age 9 to 12. The beverage to accompany the meal will be water (do not need to include). No recipe containing raw eggs will be accepted. Each competitor will transport their Healthy Box or Bento Lunch to the contest packed in a portable, lock-top, and leak proof container, chilled and on ice. The food should be exhibited in a disposable serving container, not to exceed 18. Meal should be representative of MyPlate recommendations. Price per serving and the number of servings per recipe should be listed on the recipe. The food groups should also be listed next to each ingredient. *Note: If you have any questions regarding rules of the event, please contact the 4-H Office at or stcharles@agcenter.lsu.edu.

5 This year s Educational Awards Trip will focus on the parish 4-H educational focus character and leadership development! The field trip will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, and includes a tour and scavenger hunt activity of a place that deals with many characters each day the Audubon Zoo!!! From working with entertaining orangutans to taking care of customer service, the Audubon Zoo is a great place to learn about character and leadership development among its great staff and services. In addition to touring the Audubon Zoo, we will gather in groups to complete a scavenger hunt activity to learn about various parts of the zoo. Plans are to eat at the zoo, so participants will be required to bring money on the field trip to pay for lunch. A lunch menu will be provided to those students who register for the field trip. In order to go to the Educational Awards Trip, please fill out the form below and return WITH your 4-H portfolio (and 4-H project book if you have one) to your School 4-H Leader or the 4-H Office by March 29, After you return your form and 4-H portfolio, you will receive more information from your 4-H Leader with more details regarding the trip, including what time to meet the bus and what to bring on the trip. For more information, contact Mrs. Cheryl Mahler at *The cost of the trip is $5.00, which will help to pay for the cost of lunch. Lunch will be hamburger with chips and water. If you have any special needs, please list on the form below. The remaining cost of the trip is being sponsored by the St. Charles 4-H Foundation and United Way of St. Charles. You will be responsible for bringing your completed health form packet and money to pay for your souvenirs, which is optional. Name: Grade: School: Age: Homeroom Teacher: Allergies or Special Needs: Phone Number(s): Parent s Address: Check List: 4-H Portfolio Completed Awards Trip Form $5.00 fee (Make checks payable to: St. Charles 4-H) This trip will be a full day trip. The bus plans to leave at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. The trip includes a tour and scavenger hunt in the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, La. More details to come once registered to attend.