Dear 4-H Volunteer: Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve as a 4-H Volunteer Leader for the school year. Your job is an important one as you will enable many youth to learn from the wonderful experiences of being a 4-H member. Without you and other volunteers, the 4-H program would not exist. It takes a combined effort of the 4-H agents, 4-H leaders and many other volunteers to reach approximately 1,500 youth involved in Calcasieu Parish 4-H. This booklet was compiled as an aid to you in your job as a 4-H volunteer. It is hoped that the information will be beneficial to both new and experienced volunteers. We hope that this guide will help to make this 4-H year a very positive experience for both you and your 4-H members. If at any time during the year you have questions or need additional assistance, please call 721-4080 or contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] .

Sincerely,

Jennifer Cantrell Extension Agent, 4-H Calcasieu Parish

Carrie Jones Extension Agent, 4-H Calcasieu Parish

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Calcasieu Parish Office Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service LSU AgCenter

Office Location:

7101 Gulf Hwy Lake Charles, LA 70607

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Phone Numbers:

(337) 721-4080 (337) 475-8815 (fax)

Website:

http://www.agcenter.lsu.edu/calcasieu

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-H Emblem Procedures………………………………………………………………....5-7 Activities Calendar…………………………..…………………………….………….....8-9 Leader Position Description..……………………………………………………………..10 Club Meeting Procedures ………………………………………………..……………11-12 Livestock Activities/Deadlines..............................................................................13-14 Calcasieu Parish 4-H Awards……………………………………………..………….15-17 State 4-H University ........................................................................................... 19-20 Camps. ……………………………………………………………………………..………21 Calcasieu 4-H Contest Rules ................................................................................... 22 Pet Show ....................................................................................................... 23 Livestock Judging Contest ....................................................................... 24-25 Cookery & Sewing Contest ...................................................................... 26-35 Winter Festival …………………………………………………………………36-41 4-H Records ............................................................................................. 42-47 Spring Achievement Day ……………………………………………………..48-50 Forms ............................................................................................................ 51 Information about parish activities as well as newsletters, forms, calendars and updates can be

found at our website:www.agcenter.lsu.edu/calcasieu

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2016-17 Calcasieu 4-H Activities Calendar (Subject to Change) October 3-7 National 4-H Week 20 Candy Distribution- Pick up @ 4-H Office 17 Shooting Sports enrollment meeting, 6:00 p.m. Burton Coliseum 24 Officer Training & Junior Leader Training 4:30 p.m. Burton, Chalkley Room 24 Project Book Fair 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Burton Coliseum 27 Pet Show, 6:30 p.m., Burton Coliseum Outdoor Arena 26-Nov 11 Louisiana State Fair--Elimination Contest for cattle, sheep & swine educational trip, Shreveport, La. November 1 Deadline for Parish 4-H Enrollment 1 Deadline for Beef Grazing Project Applications 5 Fall Contest Day! -All Cookery and Clothing Contest @ Gayle Hall, McNeese University 8 Livestock Judging Clinic and Contest- 9 AM Outdoor Arena Burton 16-18 Challenge Camp 19 Calcasieu Livestock Clinic, 9 a.m. Burton Coliseum Show Barn 19 4-H Tailgate Party! LSU vs. South Alabama Football Game December 3 12 15 January 10 12 12 18-21 28 February 1-4 11-18 27 March 4 13-15 21-22 20 27 28

Winter Contest Day! (Horticulture id, insect id, demonstrations, dog care, personal development, public speaking) @ 4-H Office Registration- 8:30 Contest – 9:00 – 12:00 Parish, District Livestock Entries Due Start Junior Beef Grazing Project Meat Pen Rabbit Validation: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 4-H Office Rabbit and Poultry entry forms due by 4:30 Key Club, Award of Excellence Applications, Honor Cord due Parish Jr. Livestock Show Parish Jr. Livestock Sale Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo LSU State Livestock Show State 4-H Scholarships Due. 4-H Office State Rabbit Show @ State Evac Shelter in Alexandria La State 4-H Leadership Conference, Camp Grant Walker Food and Fitness Camp for 12-13 year olds, Camp Grant Walker Record Books due in 4-H Office SW Area Cookery Contests Recipe Due Date 2nd Annual Achievement Day! @ Burton Coliseum

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Youth Cooperative Conference – Camp Grant Walker Outstanding Individual 4-H’ers & 4-H Club Forms due in Office 8

TBA State Ambassador Cookery Contests, Baton Rouge, LA 24 Calcasieu 4-H Awards Night, 6:30 p.m. Chalkley Room TBA SW Area Cooking Contest Crowley, LA May 1-15 2 2 8 TBA

Close 4-H Rye-grass Grazing Projects Organizational Leader Reports & Financial Summaries due Calcasieu Volunteer Leader Appreciation Banquet, 7:00 p.m. @ Burton Coliseum Applications for State Board (citizenship, food & fitness, fashion, SET) & State Office 4-H Day at the Capital

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4-H University Records, Clothing Garments Due Parish Horse Show 4-H Summer Camp, Camp Grant Walker Rural Electric Youth Tour, Washington, D.C. 4-H University, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA District Horse Show

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State Horse Show Citizenship Washington Focus Trip, Washington, D.C. State Records due, LSU Goat Educational Award Trip Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show

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4-H Club Organization Leader Position Description Purpose: Coordinate (by managing and facilitating) the volunteer team providing support, guidance and direction

Responsibilities/Duties: Man and women and mature 4-H junior leaders, may serve as club organizational leaders the primary contact person for the club with the parish 4-H staff. Make arrangements for regular meeting facilities, coordinate new membership drive, order and distribute project manuals and work with members to plan the club calendar for the year. Oversee election of officers, train officers and meet with them prior to meeting to plan the agenda. Inform and involve parents, recruit club project and activity leaders. Conduct a range of activities including recreation, fund raising, community service learning activities and participation in parish events and programs. Help members and officers evaluate the club program and communicate its activities to the community. Maintain communications between the 4-H club and the parish 4-H program including regular conversations with parish staff, report enrolment and other data to the parish staff, see the annual financial statement is completed and complete Club Organizational Leader Impact Report each spring.

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A knowledge of and interest in youth and youth programs A willingness to devote time and energy to the task The ability to share decision-making and responsibilities with youth, and with other volunteers The ability to organize and manage a team effort A knowledge of the community and its resources

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Assistance from retiring organizational leader and/or an experienced leader in the parish Guidance and support from parish Extension staff Parish, district and state training sessions Printed materials from parish and state 4-H program Supplies from National 4-H Supply Service

Benefits: • • • • •

Satisfaction of significant contribution to growth of members Respect and gratitude of parents and community Recognition of accomplishments by club and parish Opportunity for continues personal growth Learn more about youth development research, experimental learning and activities that complement classroom learning

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8 club meetings per year (4-6 hours per month) 8 meetings per year to organize and plan with leadership team

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Members, their parents and other volunteers are kept informed Officers are prepared and run efficient meetings Members feel ownership for the club and are involved in the decision-making of dues, fund-raising efforts, and activities planned for the year Young people learn new things, feel good about themselves and have fun in 4-H

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Announce meeting time, date, and location over school P.A. system. Post meeting notices on 4-H bulletin board or in centrally located place. Cut apart and distribute NEW BUSINESS and OLD BUSINESS slips to 4-H members to read during the appropriate part of the meeting. This information is attached to your monthly leader letter. Meet with club officers as a group or individually to make sure that everyone is prepared for the upcoming meeting. Remind demonstration volunteers and project report volunteers to be prepared for meeting presentations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: President:

Must have Order of the Meeting and all other necessary materials such as the flags and gavel. Should ask members to lead the pledges prior to the meeting.

Vice President: Must have arranged for a special program to be presented. May ask for volunteers to present demonstrations, present reports on their project work, or present a poem, game, skit, etc. Should also have Order of the Meeting in case President is absent. Secretary:

Must have minutes of the previous month=s meeting written in complete sentences to read at the meeting. Should have pencil and paper to take notes during the meeting.

Reporter:

Must have a short written report on some club activity since the last meeting. If possible, submit monthly reports to 4-H newsletter or school newspaper. May also make posters or a bulletin board in order to promote the club’s activities and recognize club members for their achievements.

Treasurer:

Prepare a summary of income and expenses to be presented at each meeting. Ensure that all dues are collected.

Committee Chairman (C.R.D., Arbor Day, Basket Drive, etc.): Should be prepared to give a report on activities of the committee since the last meeting. Demonstration Volunteers: Selected members must be prepared to present a short demonstration or presentation on their 4-H project. Teams of two may be selected at each meeting for presentation at the following month’s meeting. Project Report Volunteers: Selected members must be prepared to give a short summary of what he/she has done in the 4-H project book. Two members may be selected to give project reports for each meeting.

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POINTS TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD 4-H MEETING This sheet can be used to evaluate all your meetings. You should be able to answer Yes to most of the questions. The ones you answer with a No are areas you will want to improve. _____ 1.

Do the officers and leaders check meeting plans beforehand?

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Was the meeting room prepared prior to the meeting?

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Are all officers present? If not, are there substitutes in their places?

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Does the president call the meeting to order on time, keep the meeting rolling, and close it on time?

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Do all officers use correct parliamentary procedure?

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Are all reports given and up-to-date?

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Is the business part of the meeting short and snappy?

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Are guests introduced and made to feel at home?

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Is there a special program (guest speakers, educational lesson, etc,) in addition to the business meeting?

_____10. Is at least one project talk given at the meeting? _____11. Is there an opportunity for members to get to know each other? _____12. Are all announcements short and to the point? _____13. Do officers avoid doing all of the talking? _____14. Do leaders avoid doing all of the talking? _____15. Do all or most of the members take part in the meeting? _____16. Is there a common courtesy shown between officers and members? _____17. Are leaders given a chance to voice their opinions? _____18. Are all members well-behaved and well-mannered? _____19. Is there fun, learning, and fellowship at the meeting? 12

2016-2017 Calcasieu 4-H Livestock Activities Events - Deadlines - Reminders State Fair October 26 through November 11, 2016 Possession Dates Steers ................................................................. May 10, 2016 Market Lambs & Comm Ewes ............................ July 10, 2016 Breeding Swine ............................................. August 10, 2016 Market Swine & Comm Gilt ........................... August 10, 2016 Goats & Comm Doe ........................................... July 10, 2016 Commercial Heifers & Comm Dairy ................... July 10, 2016 Breeding Cattle & Dairy born prior to January 1, 2016 – July 1, 2016 Broilers and Exhibition Birds - Contact 4-H Office by August 1, 2016 ALL Registered Breeding Animals……………….August 1, 2016 Entries Due To 4-H Office ................................... August 31, 2016 Calcasieu Parish Jr. Livestock Show - January 18-21, 2017 Southwest District Livestock Show – February 1-4, 2017 LSU Junior Livestock show – February 11-18, 2017 Possession Dates Steers .............................................................. August 1, 2016 Meat Pen Rabbits (must own doe) ............... October 15, 2016 Breeding Cattle ........................................... November 7, 2016 Market Lambs ............................................. November 7, 2016 Breeding Sheep .......................................... November 7, 2016 Breeding Rabbits ........................................ December 1, 2016 Dairy Cattle ................................................. November 7, 2016 Commercial Heifers .................................... November 7, 2016 Commercial Ewes ..................................... November 7, 2016 Market Goats & Commercial Does ............ November 7, 2016 Breeding Goats ........................................ November 7, 2016 Broilers-Must be ordered through 4-H Office by ...November 1, 2016 Breeding Swine .......................................... December 5, 2016 Market Swine .............................................. December 5, 2016

Entries Due ................................ December 12, 2016 Calcasieu Parish Junior Livestock Sale

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For more information about the Southern Livestock Show please contact Ms. Jennifer at the 4-H office. Southwest District Horse Show - June 27, 2017 State Horse Show – TBA Possession Dates Horses (on your place by) Grade Horse Certificates must be done by Must be registered in your name by Entry Deadline

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Other Livestock- & Agriculture-Related Activities November 1, 2016 December 1-15, 2016 May 15, 2017

Rye Grass Grazing entries due Rye Grass Grazing Projects begin Close Rye Grass Grazing Projects

Junior Beef Grazing Project For more information contact Jennifer This project is co-sponsored by the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The project consists of four head of cattle (steers or heifers, not mixed) on 2 ½ acres of winter grazing, or any multiple of this if more than one pen is grazed. Cattle are weighed, graded, wormed and priced when placed on in Mid-December, then weighed, graded and priced when taken off in Mid-May. If you are interested in participating, contact the 4-H Office prior to November 1. A cash prize is awarded to the parish and state winners.

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Calcasieu Parish 4-H Awards High Point Awards A. High Point Club - The total number of points that each club accumulates in all qualifying contests will be tabulated. The club in each division accumulating the highest number of points will receive a High Point trophy. A second and third place trophy and a group of "Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also be given. NOTE: Clubs who have mixed age divisions will compete in the age division that includes the largest number of 4-Hers enrolled. Clubs who have mixed age divisions must be in the same school or must have the approval of the 4-H office when organized. B.

High Point Individual (Boy and Girl) - One boy and one girl in each age division accumulating the highest number of points in all qualifying contests will receive a High Point trophy. Second and third place trophies (both boys and girls) and a group of "Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also be given. All 4-H members are eligible to compete for this award and may receive the award more than once in an age division.

Outstanding Awards A. Outstanding Club - One or more clubs in each age division will receive an Outstanding Club certificate. Areas for judging outstanding clubs include 4-H activities, community service projects and community study activities. Emphasis is placed on the quality of the club's total program and not necessarily on the quantity of things done. Activities covered on the Outstanding Club application form must be from the current club year. A club may win this award as many times as they are deemed worthy of it. In the event that no club in a given division is deemed worthy of the award, no certificate will be given in that division for that year. B.

Outstanding Individual - (Boy or Girl) - Ten percent of the total enrollment for each club may be nominated. It will be the discretion of the leader to determine the number of boy and girl entries for the club. Areas for judging Outstanding Boy or Girl include 4-H project work, contest participation, community service, leadership activities, and enthusiasm for the 4-H program. Emphasis is placed on quality and not necessarily quantity of activities done or prizes won. An individual may win this award only once in each division. A group of "Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also be given.

Note: Forms will be provided for the 4-H members to complete and return to the 4-H leader. Forms are due in the 4-H Office no later than 4:30 p.m. of the current club year due date. The 4-H staff also has the option to nominate worthy clubs or individuals not nominated by leaders. The 4-H leader must determine outstanding individuals, complete a club activity form, and turn them in to the 4-H office.

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Calcasieu Awards First and second place elementary winners will receive $10 and $5 respectively. Blue ribbon winners in elementary records will also receive $10. The awards will be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program. Animal Judging General Livestock

Foods Contests Egg Ambassador Beef Cookery & Ambassador Seafood Cookery & Ambassador Rice Cookery & Ambassador Sugar Cookery Chicken & Turkey Ambassador

Clothing Contests Apron Skirt Shorts or Pants Ready-to-Wear Judging Consumer Decision Making

Identification Contests Insect Horticulture Judging Wildlife Habitat Dog Care

Consumer Foods Judging Demonstrations Home Economics Individual Home Economics Team Agriculture Individual Agriculture Team General Individual General Team Foods Individual Foods Team Horse Individual Horse Team

Personal Development Photography Animals People Outdoor Shots Public Speaking Cooperative General Soybean Production Horse Records Contest

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First and second place junior and senior winners will receive $10 and $5 respectively. The awards will be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program. Animal Judging * General Livestock Clothing Contests Skirt and Blouse School Dress Sportswear Ready-to-Wear Judging Creative Choice Consumer Decision Making Consumer Foods Judging Demonstrations Home Economics Individual Home Economics Team Agriculture Individual Agriculture Team General Individual General Team Foods Individual Food Team Horse Individual Horse Team

Identification Contests Insect Horticulture Judging Wildlife Habitat Dog Care

Personal Development Photography Animals People Outdoor Shots Public Speaking Cooperatives General Soybean Production Horse Record Book Contests

Foods Contests Egg Ambassador Beef Cookery & Ambassador Seafood Cookery & Ambassador Chicken & Turkey Ambassador Rice Cookery & Ambassador Sugar Cookery

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Scholarships Graduating Seniors Scholarships are awarded each year to graduating seniors who have been active in leadership programs, community service activities and project work. Contact the 4-H Office in February for applications. The scholarships are: $500.00 Parish Scholarship $500.00 Parish Scholarship $750.00 Scott Tractor $100.00 State/Parish Scholarship Various Amounts - Various State Scholarships

State 4-H Contests Senior 4-H members are eligible to compete for state sponsored trips, scholarships, and cash awards. A 4-Her must be 14 before January 1 to compete at the state level. (Some contests are also open to those who will be 13 by January 1.) Most of these honors are won through participation in State 4-H University and/or State Record Book Competition.

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4-H University 4-H University is held on the LSU Campus in June of each year. 4-H U participants will be selected from placings in parish 4-H contests such as demonstrations, project and record contests, etc. Other factors for consideration include completion of a 4-H record book during the current school year, participation in parish 4-H contests, outstanding project work, interest and enthusiasm for the 4-H program, and positive behavior characteristics. In addition, higher priority will be given to senior level contestants who earn a score of at least 50% or better of the total contest score in 4-H University qualifying contest. CONTESTS INCLUDE: 4-H Has Talent* ($500) Ag Products Demonstration* (Edu. Trip) Agriculture Demonstration Team* (Congress) ATV* (Educational Trip) Automotive Care, Safety & Driving (Edu. Trip) Career Preparation* (Edu. Trip) Child Development* (Congress) Compact Tractor* (Edu. Trip) Computer Simulation* (win Computer) Consumer Decision Making* (Edu. Trip) Consumer Foods Judging* (New Orleans or Dallas) Dairy Cattle Judging Team (National Contest) Diesel Equipment Operations (Edu. Trip) Dog Care * (Edu. Trip) Entomology Demo Team* (Gulf Coast Trip) Environmental Threat Resolution*

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Family Consumer Science Demo* (Congress) Fashion Revue Creative Choice (Congress) Casual Outfit* (Serger) Special Occasion* (Edu. Trip) Ready-to-Wear Judging* (New Orleans or Dallas) Fishing Sports*(Outdoor Skills Trip) Forestry Study (National Contest) Horticulture Demonstrations* Use* (Edu. Trip) General* (Edu. Trip) Horticulture Judging Team* (Edu. Trip) Insect Identification* (Gulf Coast Trip) Livestock Judging Team (held at state livestock show) Meat ID Team (National Contest) Nutrition Illustrated Talk 19

(EFNEP & FNP) (Congress) Outdoor Skills Triathlon* (Educational Trip) Photography (Congress) Plant Science Team* (Edu. Trip) Poultry Judging Team (National Contest) Public Speaking Cooperatives* (Congress) General* (Congress) Resource Management* (Edu. Trip) Small Engines Demonstration* (Edu. Trip) Solutions Unlimited* (Edu. Trip)

Soybean Illustrated Talk* (Educ. Trip) Sports Broadcasting* (LSU game tickets) Wildlife Habitat Judging (National Contest) CLOVER COLLEGE – Noncompetitive track Special workshops held during 4-H University Up to six tracks to choose from every year.

* 4-Hers who will be 13 by January 1 of the current club year are eligible for these contests. New Orleans or Dallas – This trip rotates between Dallas and New Orleans. Congress Trip – to Atlanta, GA, usually leaves Thanksgiving Day & returns the following Tuesday. Educational Trip – This trip rotates between Chattanooga, Orlando, and San Antonio. National Contest -Trip to compete against other states. The National Dairy Judging contest is in Wisconsin in the fall of each year. Meat ID, Poultry Judging and Livestock Judging national competitions are held in Kentucky in the Fall.

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Camp is open to 7 and 8th grade 4-H members. Held in late July, early August. The camp is held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre campsite located near Pollock, LA on Highway 8 about 15 miles northeast of Alexandria. Costs range from $160.00 to $175.00 Rules: To become a 4-H camp participant, mail the cut-out information card found in April and May’s newsletters. 21

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Pet Show Calcasieu Show Barn October 27, 2016 Registration ....................................................................... 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Show Begins ................................................................................ 6:30 p.m. Each 4-H’er can only enter one pet. 1.

Categories of pets include: dogs, cats, rabbits, fowl, fish, reptiles, any other. It does not include cows, horses, sheep, pigs, or goats.

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Elementary and junior members will compete separately in categories where 5 or more pets are registered. In categories where less than 5 pets are registered, elementary and junior 4-H’ers will compete together.

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In each category, animals will be judged on characteristics such as: best groomed, largest (height), smallest (height), most unusual, longest hair, prettiest eyes, etc.

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This is a "fun" pet show. It is not necessary to have a registered animal. Grooming and cleanliness are important.

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Each 4-H’er will receive a participation ribbon. 4-H’ers whose pet wins a given characteristic in their category will receive a rosette ribbon. Please Note: Categories and characteristics to be judged in the Pet Show will vary. We may add or delete categories depending on the number of pets registered.

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Livestock Judging Clinic/Contest November 8, 2016

Registration ................................................................ 8:30 a.m. Clinic/Contest ........................................... 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Results ……………………………………………..3:00 p.m Divisions:

Elementary (grades 4-5) Junior (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-12)

Showmanship Clinic November 19, 2016 Burton Show Barn 25

Livestock Judging 1.

Open to any 4-H’er.

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4-H’ers will judge classes of beef, sheep and swine.

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All 4-H’ers will be required to give at least one set of oral reasons (these will be scored). Elementary may give 1-2 sets of oral reasons. Juniors may give 2-3 sets of oral reasons. Seniors may give 3-4 sets of oral reasons. Oral reasons simply consist of telling the judge why you placed that class of animals the way you did.

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Ties in placing will be broken by the highest placing score on reasons.

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First and second place winners in all divisions will receive $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Cookery & Sewing Contest November 5, 2016 Gayle Hall, McNeese University Ambassador Talks Clothing Cookery (Beef, Seafood, Sugar, Rice) Ready-to-wear Consumer Foods Consumer Decision Making

Registration................................................................................................... 8:30 a.m. Contests .................................................................................. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Awards ......................................................................................................... 1:00 p.m. These contests are open to all 4-H members. Divisions:

Elementary (grades 4-5) Junior (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)

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Egg, Beef & Rice Ambassador Contests (Illustrated Talk) 1. Division I – (Grades 4-6) Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five topics concerning Egg, Beef, or Rice: - production - food preparation and nutritive value - food safety - processing - marketing b. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of poster subject c. responds to questions from judges. Division II – (Grades 7-9) Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five topics concerning Egg, Beef or Rice: - production - food preparation and nutritive value - food safety - processing - marketing b. prepares an essay not to exceed 500 words or 3 typed pages, double spaced, about the selected subject c. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of subject d. responds to questions from judges. Division III-(Grades 10-12) Contestant will present a 5-8 minute illustrated talk concerning Egg, Beef or Rice. (Only egg illustrated talk requires a dish.) Information for illustrated talks can be obtained from the 4-H Office. 2. One table and one easel will be provided. 3. No dish is needed to compete in these contests with the exception of Division III Egg. 4. Scoring for all ambassador contests will be as follows: I 5 20 35 20 5 15

Appearance Visuals Content Presentation Length Response to Judges’ Questions Essay TOTAL

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II 5 15 30 15 5 15 15 100

III 5 15 30 35 5 10 100

Division III Egg Ambassador- Add 10 points for dish score for a possible total of 110. 5. First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program. 6. 1st place winners in each age category will represent Calcasieu at the State contest in April. The Rice Ambassador contest ends at District.

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Chicken, Turkey and Seafood Ambassador Contests (Illustrated Talk) 1.

Division I – (Grades 4-6) Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five topics concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood: - production - food preparation and nutritive value - food safety - processing - marketing b. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of poster subject. c. responds to questions from judges. Division II – (Grades 7-9) Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five topics concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood: - production - food preparation and nutritive value - food safety - processing - marketing b. prepares an essay not to exceed 500 words or 3 typed pages, double spaced, about the selected subject c. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of subject d. responds to questions from judges. Division III-(Grades 10-12) Contestant will present a 5-8 minute illustrated talk concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood. Information for illustrated talks can be obtained from the 4-H Office.

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One table and one easel will be provided. No dish is needed to compete in these contests. Scoring for all ambassador contests will be as follows: I 5 20 35 20 5 15

Appearance Visuals Content Presentation Length Response to Judges’ Questions Essay TOTAL

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II 5 15 30 15 5 15 15 100

III 5 15 30 35 5 10 100

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First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Clothing Contests Elementary (grades 4-5) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Open to any 4-H member. May enter one of the three categories: Apron, Skirt, Shorts & Pants Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to be modeled with appropriate accessories. First and second place winners in all divisions in each of these categories will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-theyear recognition program.

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Open to any 6th grade member. Seventh & 8th grade contestants must be enrolled in clothing. Categories include: Skirt and Blouse - any type skirt - no sleeves or collar required on blouse. School Dress - may be a one piece dress or a jumper and blouse. Sportswear - must make a complete outfit. Examples include: pants (or shorts) and blouse - pants (or skirt), blouse, and jacket - pantsuit - jumpsuit culottes, etc. Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to be modeled with appropriate accessories. First and second place winners in all divisions in each of these categories will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-theyear recognition program.

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Contestants must be enrolled in Clothing. Contestants may enter all of the following categories but not more than one outfit per category: School or Casual Dress - includes one or two piece dresses suitable for school, sports activities or casual wear. It does not include floor length casual clothes, very dressy outfits or pants of any kind. Pants Outfit - includes complete outfits such as pants suits, jumpsuit, short sets, tennis outfits, western clothes, swimwear (must include a cover-up suitable for school), sports or casual wear.

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Creative Choice - Garments must comprise a complete outfit - any type or number of pieces (but not more than can be worn at one time). Outfit must feature 5 or more construction techniques from the following list a. Bound buttonholes b. Collar or other neckline treatment other than plain, faced edge c. Creative stitchery d. Cuffs e. Design that must be matched f. Gathers, ruffles, flounces g. Handmade accessory h. Lining i. Pleats or tucks j. Pockets k. Sleeves. l. Special seam - flat felled, French,

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lingerie, etc. Tailored collar Trim or decorative detail Underlining Use of unusual fabric Waistband or waistline Worked on 2 or more fabrics of different weights or textures Yoke Zipper

Construction score will be worth 40 points, and appearance score will be worth 60 points, for a total of 100 possible points. Garments need to be modeled with appropriate accessories. First place winners in each of the categories are eligible to compete at State 4-H University. First and second place individuals will also receive $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

Ready-to-Wear Judging 1. 2.

3.

4. 5.

Open to any 4-H member. Contestants will be required to select the best buy in clothing items and accessories and rank each item in order of best to worst according to the situation given. There will be 4 categories. Examples of possible categories include: jeans, socks, button down shirts, t shirts, gym clothes, etc. Contestants will be looking for the following: 1. Fiber content – Is it a natural fiber such as cotton, linen or wool or is it a blend or man-made fiber such as polyester, rayon, etc.? 2. Care instructions – How is it cleaned - hand washed and hung to dry, washer and dryer, or dry cleaned? 3. Cost of Garment – Does it fit the budget given in this situation? Is the cost per wearing too high? 4. Construction of Garment – even or uneven stitching, hem, interfacing, seam stitching and finish, reinforced stitching on inner leg seams, 5. Fabric – any defects? Contestants will give written reasons for placings for at least 1 category to break ties. First place winners in each of the categories are eligible to compete at State 4-H University. First and second place individuals will also receive $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program. 31

Beef Cookery 1.

Each dish must use a minimum of one pound ground beef.

2.

Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving. Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.

New! 3.

Only 2 servings need to be exhibited at the contest.

4.

Contestant must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club on the back. Recipes will not be returned.

5.

Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning recipes is discouraged.

6.

Contestants may enter a total of 2 dishes. Contestant may not enter 2 dishes in the same category. Categories include: Low Calorie Main Dish - a dish which has less than 300 calories per serving. Calculations of calories must be stated on the recipe. List each ingredient on the recipe and write the number of calories beside each. Then total. Divide the total number of calories by the number of servings. One Dish Meal - a dish that provides food from at least 3 of the 5 main food groups. The amount is not specified, but it should be enough to provide some nutrients. Use the "Food Guide Pyramid" (available from the 4-H Office) as a guide. Quick and Easy Main Dish - a dish that takes less than one hour to prepare, including cooking or baking time. Estimation of preparation time must be included on the recipe. List each preparation step separately and write the preparation time beside each step. Total the preparation time.

7.

The first place winners in each category will compete for "sweepstakes" winner of that category. The "sweepstakes" winner in each category will represent Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.

8.

First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Rice Cookery Contest 1.

Bring a prepared rice dish to the contest. The dish must contain at lease one (1) cup of cooked rice. Wild rice is not a cultivated rice in Louisiana and does not meet the requirement of 1 cup of rice. Dishes containing rice products such as rice cereal, rice flour, etc., must also contain cooked rice. Example: Traditional rice krispie treats do not meet the contest requirements.

2.

Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving. Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.

3.

Only 2 servings need to be displayed at the contest.

4.

Bring one copy of the recipe to the contest. The recipe must contain the name of the dish, how much rice it contains, and clear preparation instructions. Put the 4-H member’s name, age, and 4-H Club on the back of the recipe.

5.

Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning recipes is discouraged.

6.

The contest will be divided into three categories. Rice Main Dish - contains significant amounts of beef, poultry or seafood. Rice Side Dish - rice dressing would be considered a side dish. Rice Dessert

7.

The first place winners in each category will compete for “Sweepstakes” winner of that category. The “Sweepstakes” winner in each category will represent Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.

8. First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Seafood Cookery 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving. Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.

3.

Contestants may enter only one category of the contest and may enter only one dish in that category. Seafood Cookery categories are: Oyster Crab Shrimp Crawfish Fish and Other Seafood

4.

Only 2 servings need to be exhibited.

5.

Each dish must use a minimum of one cup of seafood. The seafood must be fresh, frozen, pasteurized or dried. Canned seafood will not be accepted.

6.

Contestants must exhibit a different Seafood Cookery dish each year. Contestants may not use the same recipe twice.

7.

All contestants must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club. Recipes will not be returned. Recipes may be used to publish a parish cookbook if they are neat, easy to read, and earn an acceptable score.

8.

The first place winners in each age division in each category will compete for "Sweepstakes" winner of that category. The "Sweepstakes" winner in each category will compete in the area contest representing Calcasieu Parish.

9.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Sugar Cookery 1.

The recipe must contain at least one cup of sugar.

2.

Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving. Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.

3.

The entire dish must be exhibited. This is the only cooking contest that needs to have the entire dish. If the contestant agrees, sugar cookery entries may be sold as a fundraiser for the parish 4-H program. If you would like to donate your dish for the fund raiser, please bring it in a throw away container and let us know at registration that you’re donating your dish.

4.

Contestant must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club. Recipes will not be returned. Recipes may be used to publish a parish cookbook if they are neat, easy to read, and earn an acceptable score.

5.

Creativity and originality are encouraged. Use of previous winning recipes is discouraged.

6.

The contest will be divided into two categories: Baked Items (bread, cakes, pies, cookies, etc.) if any part of the recipe is baked, it goes in this category. Non Baked Items (candies, icebox pies, ice cream, etc.) This is not to include homemade jams, jellies preserves, etc. All parts need to be unbaked.

7.

The first place winners in each category will compete for "sweepstakes" winner of that category. The "sweepstakes" winner in each category will represent Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.

8.

First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

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Consumer Decision Making 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

Contestant will be required to select the best buy from four like items and rank each item in order of preference. Example: They will be given a scenario (story) on each class. Categories to choose from include: electronics, household items and appliances. (no clothing)

3.

Contestants will be required to justify their reasons for placings as a tie breaker.

4.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

5.

Senior winners may be eligible to compete at State 4-H University in Consumer Decision Making.

Consumer Foods Judging 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

Contestants will be required to select the best buy from four like items and rank each item in order of preference. There will probably be four categories. Examples of possible categories: 1. Fresh Produce - 4 sets of vegetables to judge for quality and variety 2. Convenience Foods - Scratch biscuits, biscuit mix, canned biscuits, frozen biscuits for cost and convenience 3. School Lunch - Bag lunch, snack bar, hot line, salad bar for nutrition 4. Unit Pricing - Four sizes of same cereal for cost 5. Food Forms - Fresh, frozen, canned, specialty frozen for cost and n nutrition 6. Day's Menu's - Four menu's of breakfast, lunch, supper and two snacks for nutrition and health 7. Meal Plan - Four lunches for convenience, cost and nutrition 8. Party Foods - Labels of four different chips for nutrition and health 9. Vending Machine - Four different snacks for nutrition and health 10. Fast Foods - Four breakfasts for nutrition and health

3.

Contestants will give written reasons for placing’s on 1 or 2 categories.

4.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

5.

Senior and possibly 8th grade winners will be eligible to compete at 4-H U.

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Winter Festival December 3, 2016 4-H Office Demonstrations Personal Development Public Speaking Horticulture Identification Insect Identification Registration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8:30 a.m. Contests ……………………………………………………………………………………………………9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Awards …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1:00 p.m. These contests are open to all 4-H members. Divisions:

Elementary (grades 3 & 4) Junior (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-12)

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General Demonstration Requirements:

1.

All contests will consist of three divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5) Junior (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)

2.

4-H’ers may participate in any demonstration contest.

3.

Contestants must present a method demonstration - not an illustrated talk.

4.

There is a time limit of 15 minutes for all demonstrations.

5.

There is no limit to the number of demonstration contestants from each club. No individual may enter more than one demonstration in each category. No individual or team may enter the same demonstration in more than one category.

6.

Members of a team demonstration must be from the same club.

7.

All demonstrations and speeches must be prepared and practiced prior to Demonstration Day.

8.

A demonstration which was presented for area and/or state competition may not be presented by the same person or team on Demonstration Day.

9.

There will be one easel and two tables in each contest room. 4-H'ers must furnish all other equipment and supplies. 4-H'ers are responsible for clean-up after each demonstration they give.

10.

All demonstrations must be pre-registered. Registration coupons will be attached to the November and December Cloverleafs. Demonstrations that are not pre-registered will not be allowed to compete. There will be no exceptions.

11.

All contestants must sign in between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Demonstration Day. No video-taped demonstrations will be accepted.

12.

An awards program will immediately follow the demonstration contests. The program will start at 12 noon.

13.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

14.

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Demonstration Categories: * Indicates a 4-H University contest Agriculture Individual or Team * 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must be 2 4-H’ers competing.

3.

May include: livestock and crop production, conservation of natural resources, wildlife management, marine science, poultry science, agricultural engineering, forestry, horticulture, etc. Examples: Care of lawn equipment, cleaning a saddle, how to plant potatoes, grooming a dog, making an insect collection, etc.

Home Economics Individual or Team* 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must be 2 4-H’ers competing.

3.

Subjects may include clothing, family life, family resource management, health, safety, housing, house furnishings, etc. This does not include foods demonstrations. Examples: Cleaning a sewing machine, making play dough, proper way to exercise, making a first aid kit, removing stains, etc.

General Individual or Team 1.

Open to any 4-H member.

2.

In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must be 2 4-H’ers competing.

3.

Demonstrations may not be related to another category. Demonstrations that are not allowed in this category include: any foods demonstration, entomology, energy management, Horticulture topics, small engines, etc. Examples: How to chart a hurricane, using the computer, how to make a necklace, how to clean a camera, garnishing, how to make any craft, etc.

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Foods Individual or Team 1. 2. 3.

4.

Open to any 4-H member. In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must be 2 4-H’ers competing. Contestants must give a method demonstration on the preparation of a food dish. This category includes demonstrations in rice cookery, fruits and vegetables, breads, dairy foods, etc. Time limit - 15 minutes.

Horse Demonstration Individual or Team Two Divisions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Junior - 13 & under

Senior – 14 & over

May be a demonstration or illustrated presentation. May be individual or team. Team can be from different clubs. Subject must pertain to the horse industry. Twelve minutes will be allowed for each demonstration. Notes will not be used when giving demonstrations. Live animals may be used. Judges may ask questions after demonstrations. Winners qualify to complete in LSU State Horse Show in July

Identification Contests (Open to any 4-H Member) Insect Identification 1. 4-H members will be required to identify the common name and order for a minimum of 15 insects of economic importance to Calcasieu Parish and denote whether the insect is a pest or beneficial. Good guides for study are Golden Nature Guide of Insects and Guide to Insect Pests. A CD is available at office to study. Horticulture Identification 1. Judging will consist of 4 classes composed of all vegetables, all fruits, all flowers, all ornamental seeds and plants to be judged on the basis of quality and condition. Frozen, canned, or processed vegetables and fruits may be used. Each class will be placed from top to bottom, from first to fourth place. Cut flowers, potted plants, potted ornamentals, and balled and bur-lapped or bare root nursery stock may be used in the flower and ornamental classes. This entire part will be based on those items of quality and other characteristics that a consumer looks for in buying horticulture crops and products. 2.

Written reasons will be given on one class of judging. These will be used to break a tie.

3.

Identification – Twenty specimens of vegetables, fruits & nuts, flowers, and ornamentals. Plant parts, characteristic of the plant, may be used to represent specimen to be identified. All specimens will be plants easily found in southwest Louisiana. 40

Personal Development 1.

Open to all 4-H members.

2.

Boys and girls will compete separately.

3.

Contestants have a short interview with a judge. Contestants should be able to answer the following questions: What career you plan to follow? What kind of schooling or training is needed for this job? What kind of skills are needed? Why did you select this job? Why do you think you would be good at this job? Where could you get a job like this? General appearance, cleanliness, manners, and poise are also factors for consideration in judging the contestants.

4.

Scoring will be as follows: Grooming 50 percent Interview 50 percent

5.

Total 100 percent First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

6.

First place senior contestants will be eligible to compete at State 4-H University.

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Public Speaking Public Speaking contests are open to any 4-H member. First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the- year recognition program. Senior winners will be eligible to compete at 4-H University. Public Speaking -General 1. Speeches may be on any topic, but must be original. Brief notes may be used, but dependency on notes is not encouraged. 2.

A penalty will be assessed to those speeches that do not adhere to the time limit. The penalty will be 3 points for each 30 seconds or a portion thereof, above or below the limit. Time limit will be as follows: Elementary and Junior (3-5 minutes) Senior (5-7 minutes)

3.

Visual aids or props are optional

Public Speaking-Cooperatives 1. Speeches must be original and must be on and in favor of cooperatives. Brief notes may be used, but dependency on notes is not encouraged. Reference material is available from the 4-H Office. 2.

A penalty will be assessed to those speeches that do not adhere to the time limit. The penalty will be 3 points for each 30 seconds or a portion thereof, above or below the limit. Time limit will be as follows: Elementary and Junior (3-5 minutes) Senior (5-7 minutes)

3.

Visual aids or props are optional.

Public Speaking - Soybean Production 1. A 5-8 minute illustrated talk will be given on some facet of soybean production, marketing, processing, utilization, nutritional value, etc. 2.

The use of visual aids is encouraged.

Public Speaking – Horse Two divisions: Junior – 13 & under Senior – 14 & over 1. Subject must pertain to the horse industry. 2. Ten minutes will be allowed for each speaker, with points subtracted for excessive time. One point will be deducted from each judge’s score card for each minute over time. 3. Contestants may use notes. Excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestants at the discretion of the judges. Visual aids are not allowed. 4. Judges may ask questions concerning the material. 5. Winners qualify to compete in the LSU State Horse Show in July.

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4-H Record Book Contest Due to 4-H Office March 20, 2017 Calcasieu 4-H will no longer give out project books for free, except for Discovering (4th grade intro book) and Exploring (5th grade intro book). Project books for Project clubs that meet outside of school will be given out with proof of enrollment within these programs meetings. Shooting Sports and Horse Club members will receive their books at those events. Livestock books will be given at the annual Showmanship Clinic held for exhibitors. If you wish to do a project book you can purchase them at the National 4-H website, http://www.4-hmall.org/Category/educationresources.aspx, or through our office’s supply (see info below for Book Fair date) until they run out. We will still hold a Parish book contest. The categories are below. For any book to be considered for judging it MUST include a completed portfolio. Portfolios can be printed from our website or picked up at the 4-H office. All books must be bound in a binder or folder. Scoring will consist of the sheet below. Discovering and Exploring books will still be providing and will be judged according to ribbon groups. All blue ribbons will be rewarded $10. All other books turned in will be judged 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 3 honorable mentions with 1st and 2nd winning $10 and $5. They will be divided into 3 categories: Elementary 4th & 5th, Junior 6th- 8th, and Senior 9th- 12th). Discovering (4th grade) Ribbon Group Exploring (5th Grade) Ribbon Group Leadership/Citizenship Photography Livestock Cooking/Sewing Shooting Sports Horse AOB (Any Other Books) 4-H Year Curriculum and Portfolio (This will consists of a portfolio along with material from monthly club meetings or journaling of monthly meetings in place of an actual project book.)

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All record books must be submitted in some type of binder to the 4-H Club leader. Record books must be turned in on time and properly registered. Record books are due in the 4-H Office located at 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles by 4:30 p.m. on the due date. All 4-H Records must have the 4-H Portfolio form. This form is available from the 4-H Club leader or the 4-H Office. The forms are now available online to type and save your work. Go to: www.lsuagcenter.com and click on the “Kids & 4-H link, then teen & portfolio, then download to your computer to begin typing.

Your 4-H Portfolio should contain the following sections:  Section 1 – Personal Data & 4-H and You  Section 2 – 4-H Leadership  Section 3 – Citizenship/Community Service  Section 4 - 4-H Awards & Recognition  Section 5 - Non-4-H Experiences – Leadership  Section 6 - My 4-H Story  Section 7 - 4-H Photos or Supporting Materials  Section 8 - 4-H Project Focus and Above & Beyond Guides to complete records are available from the 4-H Office or online at www.LSUagcenter.com, click “4-H”. The following are the Blue Ribbon Requirements for Elementary Books: Personal Data & 4-H and You Picture – this can be school picture, snap shot, digital picture, etc. Projects listed Signature 4-H and You – Looking back over the year section must be complete Leadership must be included It is not required that anything be on this page. 44

Citizenship/Community Service A minimum of two activities should be included. 4-H Awards and Recognition It is not required that anything be written on this page. Non-4-H Experiences – Leadership It is not required that anything be written on this page. My 4-H Story A minimum of 1-1/2 pages is required. The story may be up to 6 pages. Suggestions for writing your story are listed in the Portfolio Photos and Supporting Materials A minimum of one picture is required. 4-H Project Focus/Above and Beyond Must be completed. This shows what you did in the project. You should have one “Project Focus” page for each project Project Books Discovering 4-H – A minimum of 4 sections must be completed. Other Projects – A minimum of five activities must be completed. Livestock Projects – A minimum of five activities must be completed.

We will hold a Project Book Fair with project books at a discounted price! It will be held at our annual Officer/Leader Training Meeting on October 24th from 4:30-6 at the Burton Coliseum in the alleyway beside the Chalkley Room. Anyone is welcome to come buy books. 45

Calcasieu Parish 4-H Portfolio/Record Book Score Sheets Name _________________________________________ Project ___________________________Placing _________ Division: Circle One Elem (4th & 5th Grades) (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th )

Junior (6th, 7th & 8th Grades)

Senior

Your 4-H record book is judged on many different things ranging from how neat your book is to project activities you participated in. Each of these scoring factors have been given a separate score – either “excellent”, “very good”, “good” “fair” or “none”. In areas where you received an “excellent” or “very good” score, you should keep up the good work. Areas received a “good” or “fair” score are those areas that you need to work on improving in the future. Sections where “none” was checked are those items that were not found in your book. This record book score sheet will help you see what sections of your record book may need improvement. Hopefully, you will keep this score sheet and refer to it when completing 4-H project records in the future. Sections 1-8

Excellent

SECTION 1 – Information Page – 4-H and You SECTION 2 – Leadership Leadership efforts show by officers or Committee members held or by help given other 4-H members SECTION 3 – Citizenship/Community Service Participation in citizenship and community service activities Participation in groups other than 4-H SECTION 4 - 4-H Awards & Recognition List of awards, honors, recognition received in 4-H for contests, workshops, trips, etc. SECTION 5 – Non 4-H Experiences – Leadership Responsibilities/Accomplishments Leadership efforts by offices or committees help and help given others or teaching others Non 4-H awards & recognition SECTION 6 – 4-H Story ELEM (1 ½ to 2 Pages), JUNIOR (2 to 4 Pages), SENIOR (4 to 6 Pages)

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Very Good

Good

Fair

Non

Length (Elem 1 ½ to 2 pages, Jr 2 to 4 pages, and Sr 4 to 6 pages) More info on biggest project areas List of things learned SECTION 7 –4-H Photos & Supporting Materials Show project work as well as citizenship & leadership Activities Captions given Action pictures included Other supporting materials Excellent

SECTION 8 - 4-H Project Focus – Above & Beyond Project work done shows growth & variety throughout the year Amount of project work done List of things learned Above & Beyond OVERALL RECORD BOOK Book in correct order Neatness Fastened in Binder

COMMENTS:

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Very Good

Good

Fair

Non

Special Records Contests Club Reporter and Secretary Book Special Records contests are open to all age divisions – Elementary, Junior and Senior. 1.

2.

Club Reporter Book A. Neat, but not decorative scrapbook should be used for mounting the clippings. B.

Typewritten articles are not to be considered as exhibits of newspaper publicity. The newspaper clippings and/or stories that appear in mimeographed publications such as school papers, church papers, etc. are what is wanted. Typewritten copy should be used to show material sent to, and used on radio or television. Such copy should have notation telling how and when the material was used.

C.

Clippings and pictures that appear between March 1 and February 28 of the following year comprise the material judged.

D.

The number of clippings does not form the basis for measuring the effectiveness of publicity. The reporter with limited facilities will not be penalized. Regularity of coverage, such as a story every week, and the variety of events covered, will be a big factor in grading scrapbooks.

E.

Clippings must be stories written by the reporter, or from notes given to the editor or a representative of a paper by the reporter.

F.

The reporter must put a notation on all stores, pictures or items shown in scrapbook, telling what part the reporter had in getting the item published. Some typical notations include: written and submitted, gave information to editor, arranged for picture to be taken, etc. (VERY IMPORTANT!!)

G.

Club reporter’s books are due in the 4-H Office by 4:30 p.m. on due date. The record sheet in the back of the 4-H Reporter’s Handbooks., No. 1 or No. 2 is to be attached on the inside of the front cover of your scrapbook.

H. Scrapbooks will be judged on quality of writing in the news feature stories, variety of coverage as shown in clippings, regularity with which material is used by newspaper, general use of available facilities, number of illustrations reproduced in newspapers or other publications, editorials on 4-H Club work, and general appearance of scrapbook. Club Secretary’s Book A. Open to any club secretary (elementary, junior or senior) B.

Neat, but not decorative binder should be used (a club member record cover is fine).

C.

The “Record Book for Secretary of Organized 4-H Clubs” is a good guide to follow (available from the 4-H Office). Additional paper as needed may be inserted.

D.

Neatness, accuracy of spelling, sentence structure, and completeness of minutes will be factors considered in judging.

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Spring Achievement Day March 28, 2017 Photography Dog Care Wildlife Fishing

Registration……………………………..………………………………..8:30 a.m.

Divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5) Junior (grades 6-8) Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)

Photographs are due to the 4-H office by March 3, 2017 to be considered. No LATE pictures will be accepted.

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Photography Contest Photographs are due to the 4-H office by March 3, 2017 to be considered. No LATE pictures will be accepted. 1.

Open to any 4-H club member.

2.

Categories are: People - any age. Animals - can be of pets, farm animals, zoo animals, fish, etc. Outdoor Shots - can include buildings, landscapes, flowers, plants, gardens, water, butterflies, and other insects.

3.

Mount your picture on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of notebook, construction or typing paper (one picture per sheet). Put your category on upper right hand corner and name, grade, and school on back of paper. Pictures should be regular snap shot size pictures. They can be color or black and white. Only one picture per category.

4.

Scoring Factors are: Composition - arrangement of subject, foreground, background and 15 points supporting subjects in a picture. Sharpness - focus, depth of field, clearness.10 points Correct exposure - film speed, lens opening, lightness or darkness of 5 points picture, shutter speed. Appealing Picture - attracts attention, interesting, good subject. 20 points Total 50 points

5.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

Revised 07/10/2014

Dog Care Contest 1.

Open to any 4-H club member

2.

Written test will be three parts - Identification of dog breeds by pictures - Proper care and nutrition of dogs and puppies - Diseases of dogs

3.

A list of twenty-five dog breeds that the test may have will be available in the 4-H office.

4.

Questions may come from the Discovering 4-H, Pet Care and Dog Care project books.

5.

First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.

6.

Senior winners will be eligible for State 4-H University.

Wildlife Habitat Judging 1.

4-Hers may be required to identify the needs of wildlife in a particular kind of habitat and make recommendations on wildlife management practices that will improve the habitat for certain wildlife species.

2.

Must be able to identify common wildlife foods and rank them as to their importance for certain wildlife species.

3.

4-H’ers may be required to identify wildlife animals and birds from photos. CD is available at 4-H office to study.

4.

4-H’ers may be required to identify the different habitats that wildlife live in from aerial photos and rank them as to their importance for wildlife.

Revised 07/10/2014

FORMS

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FORMS

Revised 07/10/2014

Parish Club Activity Award Form Complete this activity form to recognize your 4-H Club for outstanding achievement in community service and community study activities. All clubs that turn in an activity form will be recognized for their club's work if the standard is met. There is no specific number of activities a club must participate in to receive this award. Awards will be given based on each club's activities. Also, the club leader should write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of their major community service activities, community study activities or workshops. ******************************************************************** This award is not the same as the CRD club contest held on the state level. To enter the state contest a club must complete the CRD Activity summary. ******************************************************************** Club Name ________________________________________________________ Circle Division:

Elementary

Junior

Senior

Number of Club Members Number of Community Study activities done (tours of court house, bank, etc.) Number of Community Service activities done (visits to nursing home, food drives, coats for kids, etc.) Number of school activities participated in Number of leadership activities done Number of project and contest workshops held Average number of 4-H members participating What were your club's goals at the beginning of the year?

What do you think your club's major accomplishments were during this club year?

Write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of your clubs major community service and community study activities. Revised 07/10/2014

PARISH CLUB ACTIVITY AWARD FORM Complete this activity form to recognize your 4-H Club for outstanding achievement in community service and community study activities. All clubs that turn in an activity form will be recognized for their club's work if the standard is met. There is no specific number of activities a club must participate in to receive this award. Awards will be given based on each club's activities. Also, the club leader should write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of their major community service activities, community study activities or workshops. ********************************************************************

This award is not the same as the CRD club contest held on the state level. To enter the state contest a club must complete the CRD Activity summary. ********************************************************************

Circle Division:

Elementary

Junior

Senior Number of Club Members Number of Community Study activities done (tours of court house, bank, etc.) Number of Community Service activities done (visits to nursing home, food drives, coats for kids, etc.) Number of school activities participated in Number of leadership activities done Number of project and contest workshops held Average number of 4-H members participating What were your club's goals at the beginning of the year?

What do you think your club's major accomplishments were during this club year?

Write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of your clubs major community service and community study activities. Revised 07/10/2014

Letter of Authorization (signed copy to be kept on file annually.)

(Name of 4-H Club or 4-H Group) to represent itself as a part of the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program during the club year 2015-2016. The signature of those identified below commits the 4-H Club or Group to abide by the rules for use of the 4-H Name and Emblem. This letter also certifies that the 4-H Club or Group is open to all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability, and that the 4-H Club or Group supports the goals of leadership, character, and life skills development for all 4-H members.

I Signature of Club Organizational Leader

I Date

Signature of Club President or Chair

Date

I Signature of Group Coordinator

Date

On the basis of the above purpose(s) the is authorized to use (Name of 4-H Club or Group) the 4-H Name and Emblem in connection with its programs and activities and is considered an official 4H unit in the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center's Cooperative Extension Service. Date of Authorization

Revised 07/10/2014

Signature of 4-H Agent

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Organizational Leader Report Each Organizational Leader is to keep a tally of the following activities: Communication Skills - Number of youth giving club and parish demonstrations, visual presentations and speeches. Club Communication Skills - Number of youth actively involved in reporting/discussing at club meetings. Community Service Project - Number of youth involved in a one-time community service project DEFINITION: CS - Community Service Project - a one-time activity, i.e. single visit to a nursing home, litter pick-up, collecting canned goods for homeless or needy families. Community Service Learning - Number of youth involved in 6 or more sessions of a CSL project DEFINITION: CSL - Community Service Learning- 4-H'ers are involved in 6 or more sessions. i.e., Reading Buddies, Adopt-A-Grandparent, maintaining a recycling project. Youth Leadership Development - Number of youth who assumed club officer responsibilities or a leadership function at the parish level. Youth Leadership Development - Number of youth assuming leadership for other club activities, i.e. chaired committee, coordinated activity or otherwise demonstrated increased leadership capacity during the club year. i.e. quiet kid was active in a committee for first time, member coordinated club event.

A tally mark is to be placed by each member's name that falls into the above categories. The report is to be kept for the entire school year and turned into the 4-H agent. The agent will tally the marks.

Revised 07/10/2014

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Calcasieu 4-H Club Enrollment Summary Due with enrollment by November 1

Address, City, State, Zip

Phone

Assistant Leader Name Address, City, State, Zip

Phone

Name Address, City, State, Zip

Phone

Name Address, City, State, Zip

Phone

Name Address, City, State, Zip

Phone

Assistant Leader

Assistant Leader

Junior Leader

Club Enrollment: Females Males Total

Club Enrollment Please fill out this form completely. List names in alphabetical order. (Make additional copies if needed) Name

Mailing Address

Sex

Birth

Grad

Date

e

Phone

Calcasieu 4-H Outstanding Member Nomination Name of 4-H member ______________________ 4-H Club _________________ Division: ____ Elem (Grades 4&5) ___Junior (Grades 6-8) ___ Senior (Grades 9-12) Grade __________ Place a check beside those parish activities the 4-H member participated in and give placings in contests "1 f the mem ber pIaced . Participated Placing Contest/ Activity Beef Camp Showmanship Clinic xxxxxx Officer Traininq xxxxxx Elementary Project Workshop Day xxxxxx Livestock Judqinq Poultry Judging •. Dairy Judqinq Meat dentification Demonstration Day AgricultureIndividual Aqriculture Team Home Ee ndividual Home Ee Team General ndividual General Team Food Demonstration Clothinq Contests Ready-to-Wear Judqinq Consumer Decision Makinq Photography Seafood Cookery Oyster .. .. Crab Shrimp Crawfish Fish & Other Seafood Seafood Ambassador Chicken Ambassador Turkey Ambassador Sugar Cookery Baked Items Other Desserts Eqq Ambassador Beef Cookery Low Calorie Main Dish One Dish Meal Quick & Easy Main Dish Beef Ambassador Rice Cookery Main Dish Side Dish

Dessert

Rice Ambassador Parish Livestock Show

Animal Placings

Showmanship Premier Exhibitor Contest District Livestock Show

Animal Placings

Showmanship State Livestock Show

Animal Placings

Showmanship Public Speakinq Personal Development Food Exhibit & nterview Doq Care Plant dentification Insect dentification Wildlife Habitat Judging Consumer Food Judqinq Clothing Workshop Horse Camp "My Favorite Places" Workshop

xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx

Shooting Sports Activities

Meetings Attended

Horse Club Activities

Meetings Attended

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following: 1. List local club sponsored activities 4-H member participated in. 2. List major leadership activities 4-H member participated in. 3. List major citizenship activities 4-H member participated in. 4. Did the 4-H member turn in a 4-H Scrapbook or Record Book? 5. List at least one outstanding quality shown by the 4-H member. 6. What is the 4-H member's attitude toward 4-H involvement?

Submitted by: (Leader's Signature)

Date

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Calcasieu 4-H Outstanding Club Award Activity Award Form Complete this activity form to recognize your 4-H Club for outstanding achievement in community service and community study activities. All clubs that turn in an activity form will be recognized for their club's work if the standard is met. There is no specific number of activities a club must participate in to receive this award. Awards will be given based on each club's activities. Also, the club leader should write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution,and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of their major community service activities, community study activities or workshops. This award is not the same as the CRD club contest held on the state level. To enter the state contest, a club must complete the CRD Activity summary.

Circle division: Elementary

Junior

Senior

Number of Club Members Number of Community Study activities done (tours of court house, bank, etc.) Please List:

Number of Community Service activities done (visits to nursing home, food drives, coats for kids, etc.) Please List:

Number of school activities participated in Number of leadership activities done Number of project and contest workshops held Average number of 4-H members participating

What were your club’s goals at the beginning of the year? _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________Wh at do you think your club’s major accomplishments were during this club year?

Write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of your club’s major community service and community study activities.

APPLICATION FORM THE LOUISIANA 4-H FOUNDATION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE For Junior 4-H Members

SCHOOL NAME

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AGE (January 1, current year)

(Please Print)

BOY

_ AGE

GIRL (First) (Middle)

(Last)

PARENT (S) NAME

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ADDRESS (Route, Box, or Street)

----------------(City/State/Zip ------------Code) -

Maximum Points Allowed

Your Score

1. Number of years as a 4-H club member including this year (20 points for two years and 5 points for each additional year). 2. Offices held and/or committees served on in your local 4-H club. Office/Committee

25

(5 points for each held for 1 year)

3. Year

4-H projects completed (completed all activities in project book). Projects

(5 points each 4-H project completed)

20

4-H Record Book completed and submitted for parish completion years. (5 points for each year) 4. Participated in parish 4-H achievement day or contest day. years (5 points for each year)

15

5.

Attended 4-H Camp or Challenge Camp.

years

15 5

6. Year

Exhibited quality 4-H project work in competition. Event Exhibit

Placing

10 (5 points for each

7. Year

1st -

3'd place won)

Help given others and general leadership in 4-H. What For Whom How Many

15 (3 points for each activity)

8.

Year

Participated in local 4-H club activities such as CRD, Safety, Community Drives, Citizenship activities, etc. Activity

15 (3 points for each activity)

Possi ble (l30)

PLEASE ADD TOTAL POINTS Applicants must score at least 100 points to be eligible for consideration and be under 14 years of age on January 1 of the current year. I have personally prepared this report and believe it to be correct. (Signature of Club Member) I have reviewed this report and believe it to be correct.

(Signature of Parent or Guardian)

4-H Senior Honor Cord Recognition

Month and Year of Graduation (Must be a graduating senior)

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Number of High School years in 4-H -----Years required)

(3

State 4-H Programs participated in: (Must have participated in a least 1state sponsored program within last 3 years, check all that apply) _ 4-H University

State Co-op Conference

_ Junior Leadership Conference

State Outdoor Skills Events

_ Camp Counselor

State Executive Board

_ Wild Woods Wanderi ngs

State Fashion Board

Marsh Maneuvers

State Citizenship Board

State Records

State Food & Fitness Board

State Livestock Show

State Shooting Sports Ambassador

State Horse Show

State SET Board

State Ambassador Talks Others Please

list

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Applicant Signature Agent Signature

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4-H Key Club Award KEY CLUB SCORE CARD AND APPLICATION The basis of award will be the following scorecard. The applicant must score at least 140 points to be eligible for consideration and be 16 years of age by January 1 of the current year. SCORE CARD Maximum Points 1. Three years of 4-H Club work including this year, 2 pts. for each additional year ---------------------------------------------------------------- 25 2. One year of Junior Leadership completed, 5 pts. extra for each additional year --------------------------------------------------------- 40 3. Held an office in local 4-H club for at least one year (includes President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter --------------------------- 5 4.

Completed 4-H projects in at least three project fields in addition to Junior Leadership (example: Dairy, Foods-Nutrition, Citizenship)--------------------------------------------------------------------------

I0

5. Followed through with at least one project for three or more years. Member must have shown substantial growth in scope and quality in this project (in addition to Junior Leadership). -------------------------------------------- 15 6.

Participated in Parish 4-H Achievement Day and attended 4-H Camp------- 10

7. Attended at least 4 Parish Junior Leader Training Meetings in past two years ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 8. Served on Parish 4-H Executive Committee or helped with parish-wide events ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 9.

Participated in two different out-of-parish events such as Short Course, Junior Leadership Conference, State Livestock Show, out-of-state trips, etc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 10. Showed evidence of ability to work with others and assisted other 4-H members as Junior Leader -------------------------------------------------------- 15 11. Entered exhibits in 4-H competition for at least three different years. Must show evidence of quality work with some placings in the bl ue ribbon group ------------------------------------------------------------------------

I0

12. Participated in one or more club activities, such as Health I mprovement, Safety, Wildlife Conservation, d ifferent drives, etc. for a total of at least two years ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

KEY CLUB APPLICATION

NAME (Please Print)

BOY (First) (Middle)

PARISH

GIRL

AGE

(Last)

_

PARENT(S) NAME

ADDRESS

_

(Route, Box, Street No., etc)

(City/State/Zip)

1.

Number of years as 4-H Club member - including this year (15 points for 3 years and 2 extra points for each additional year - maximum points - 25).

2.

Number of years Junior Leadership work completed (20 points for one year completed, 5 extra points for each additional year - maximum points - 40).

3.

List offices held in local 4-H Club and number of years held.

(5 Points if you held an office for at least one year in local club-maximum points - 5)

4. Projects

List projects completed (other than Junior Leadership) Number of years

(I 0 points for completing projects in at least 3 fields other than Junior Leadership) - maximum points - 10)

5.

Followed through with at least one project for three or more years. Members must have shown substantial growth in scope and quality in this project. (This project in addition to Junior Leadership - total points possible - 15).

6.

Number of years participated in parish Achievement Day or Contest Day Number of years attended 4-H Camp (a total of 5 points are allowed for participation in each event - (maximum points - 10).

7.

Number of parish Junior Leader Training Meetings attended in last.two years meetings in the past two years, a total of 10 points can be earned).

8.

Number of years on parish Executive Committee _ Number of parish events assisted with of 5 points can be earned for participation in each type of event. Total possible points - I 0).

. (For at least four

(A total

9.

Number of out-of parish events participated in : such as Short Course, Junior Leadership Conference out-of- state trips, etc. (Maximum of 15 points for participation in three).

10.

Number of 4-H members assisted as a Junior Leader of 15 points allowed).

11.

Listing of 4-H exhibits in competition: (Must show evidence of quality work with some placings in the blue ribbon group. (Total of 10 points allowed here).

List below what assistance was given. (A total

]2. List local club group activities participated in: such as Safety, Health Improvement, Drives, etc. (A total of 10 points allowed for this item for 2 years patiicipation in any). Activity Year Activity Year

PLEASE ADD TOTAL POINTS _ (Must score 140 points to qualify for award)

I have personally prepared this report and believe it to be correct.

Signature of Club Member

I have reviewed this report and believe it to be correct.

Signature of Parent

TOTAL =