December 2014 2 First Day of Club Meetings

3 Award of Excellence Aps Due, 4-H Office

3 Key Club Aps Due, 4-H Office

3 Honor Cord Aps Due, 4-H Office

3 Junior Leader Officer Meeting

4 Validation/Possession Date for Market Swine

4 Possession deadline for Swine Breeding Animals

9 Elementary 4-H Record book Workshop, Lafayette Middle School

11 Livestock Advisory Board Meeting

17 Junior Leader Meeting

18 Premier Exhibitor Clinic #1, 4-H Office

19 Parish Broiler Pick-up & Clinic

24-Jan 1st Christmas Holiday/New Year’s Holiday, Office Closed

TBA Livestock Hoof Trimming Clinic

Sincerely,

Hannah T. Devall

Hannah T. Devall Asst. Extention Agent, 4-H Youth Development Lafayette Parish

Charles Hebert

Charles Hebert

County Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Lafayette Parish

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, na-tional 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 Lafayette 4-H office at 291-7090.

November 2014

3 First Day of Club Meetings

5 Junior Leader Officer Meeting, 4-H Office

6 Validation for all Market: Goats & Lambs and Commercial

Does, Ewes, Heifers

8 Possession Date for Exhibition Poultry

8 Possession Deadline for Breeding: Beef, Dairy, Sheep and Goats 10 Deadline to Order Sweet Potatoes

14 Final Day of Candy Sale

14 Spring Livestock Entries Due, 4-H Office

15 4-H Fall Fest, Evangeline Elementary

18 Sweet Potato Pick-Up Date, Fresh Pickin’s

19 Junior Leader Meeting, 4-H Office

19-21 Challenge Camp

21-22 Deadline for turning in Candy Sale Money, 4-H Office

24 Livestock Farm Tour, 4-H Office

25 Junior Leader Po-Boy Sale, 4-H Office

27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday, Office Closed

28-Dec. 2 National 4-H Congress, Altanta, GA

2015 Hoops and Clover Day Don’t miss the NEW ORLEANS PELICANS as they take on the Miami Heat for a night full of excitement and entertainment! 4-H Night with the New Orleans Pelicans will take place on Friday, February 27th at the New Orleans Arena. If you or your club is interested in getting tickets ($25.00/ticket), you may request more information from the 4-H agents at 291-7090, or on our parish website.

Nutrition Notes: The Importance of Water in Our Diets ~Did You Know that Water:

1. Makes up about 60% of our bod-ies?

2. Helps maintain the balance of body fluids?

3. Can help control calories?

4. Energizes muscles?

5. Helps keep skin looking good?

6. Is found in many fruits and vegetables?

Avoid Dehydration:

Lack of water can lead to dehydration. - this is when the body does not have enough water to carry on normal functions.

Dehydration is a health risk, especially for the very young and the very old.

A 20% loss of water can be life-threatening.

Thirst is the 1st symptom of dehydration. Fluids should be consumed before you feel thirsty.

The LSU Agricultural Center, a statewide campus of the LSU System, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a statewide campus of the Southern University System, provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University and A&M College, Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

Lafayette Office 1010 Lafayette St., Ste 325

Lafayette, LA 70501 Phone: 337-291-7090

Fax 337-291-7099 www.lsuagcenter.com

www.la4h.org/lafayette

Lafayette 4-H Hotline

Points of interest:

Officer Training Update

Junior Leader Club

Clover Corner

Congratulations

Christmas Cookie Contest

Fundraisers

Record Book Workshop

Horse News

Service- Learning

Dates to Remember

2015 Hoops & Clovers

NOVEMBER 2014

Steps to Making a Motion Who Speaks What is Said

1. A member makes a motion Any Member “I move that our club enters a float in the

2. Another member seconds the motion Any Other Member “I second that motion.”

3. The officer repeats the motion and it is discussed

Officer Any Member

“It has been moved and seconded that our club enters a float in this year’s Thanksgiving parade. Is there any discussion?” Discussion amongst the group

4. Voice vote is taken or by show of hands Officer “All in favor say ‘Aye.’ All opposed say

5. Results are announced Officer “The motion carries. Our club will enter a float in this year’s parade.”

A super THANK YOU to everyone involved in our planning of Officer Training that was planned for October 13th at Lafayette Middle School. Officer Training was canceled due to inclement weather. We are incorporating Parliamentary Procedures lessons into all of our November club meetings instead of rescheduling Officer Training. Although this is not ideal, we are doing our very best to make sure that your club will be able to be it’s best! We will begin judging clubs in December. Once officers have been properly trained, we should have some smooth running and interesting meetings.

Parliamentary procedure provides a framework that encourages all members to have an equal voice in their club. Robert’s Rules of Order is the standard reference for business meetings and is commonly used in both small and large organizations. Taken to the extreme, strict adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order in a 4-H club setting can be used more as a tool to intimidate and silence those less skilled in its use. However, at its most fundamental level, parliamentary procedure is a valuable resource to ensure each member has a say and to make certain the meeting is conducted efficiently. A motion is an idea or a suggestion that a member or committee wants the group to consider. In most instances, there are five steps in bringing a motion to the floor and having it voted upon by the group. Below are the 5 steps to making a motion.

Officer Training Update

Fall Fest Reminders Last month we passed out the rules for Fall Fest which will be held on Saturday, November 15th at Evangeline Elementary. Remember:

If you bring a dog or cat, you must present proof of rabies vaccination certificate at registration.

If you bring a dish for the cookery, it must be brought in an ice chest, with ice in it. Also, bring a copy of your RECIPE!

Only bring 3-4 servings of your dish and bring it in a disposable container.

Rabbits should be pre-registered. Call 291-7090.

All rules may be found on our website: www.la4h.org/lafayette

Members MUST provide water for their pets.

Hi to our Newest 4th & 5th grade Members!

Welcome to 4-H! My name is Clover and I’ve been in 4-H for many, many years. I’m so excited that you have joined this great club and I hope you have a great year. I wrote you a note on the inside cover of your Discovering the World of 4-H booklet, special for all 1st and 2nd year 4-H members. Read it as soon as you can get started. The booklet has about 40 pages. If you work on it at a steady pace or about 10 pages a month, you’ll have everything finished by the February 27th deadline. Look for my note in each Hotline, so I can help you keep up with your book. I know the book inside and out, therefore, I’ll give you hints on what to do and when.

Several activities take a while to complete, so it’s a good idea to start those activities now. A good place to start is to learn the 4-H Pledge, 4-H Emblem and fun facts about the program on pages 1-3. The next section is on “Healthy Living.” When Discovering the World of 4-H, you will learn about health and safety, fitness, and food and nutrition. It is very important to learn emergency numbers in the case of an emergency and to have these handy. You will learn how to measure ingredients, use equipment in the kitchen, follow reci-pes, to eat and plan healthful meals using My Plate logo or Choose-MyPlate.gov. When Exploring the World of 4-H, you will learn the basics of child development, consumer decision making, nutrition, school bus safety, and manners. The 4-H personal development pro-ject helps you be your best! You will learn about manners and per-sonal hygiene and be given tips that will prepare you to feel comfort-able and be successful. Good manners show you are kind and thoughtful. Remember, being polite is always right!

Lafayette 4-H Hotline

The 4-H Christmas Cookie Contest will be held during your DECEMBER club meeting. Certificates will be awarded to all winners and participants. The three categories will be:

1. Tastiest Christmas Cookie 2. Prettiest Christmas Cookie 3. Most Unusual Christmas Cookie

REMEMBER:

No store bought cookies can be entered. Bring your cookies to school the day of your club meeting.

You may enter more than one category. One cook-ie can be entered in only one category.

Christmas Cookie Contest Join Team JUNIOR LEADER! It’s still not too late for 8-12 graders to join the Lafayette Parish 4-H Junior Leadership Club. The next scheduled meeting of the Junior Leadership Club is Wednesday, November 19th, at the 4-H Office at 6:30 p.m.

The Junior Leader Club is involved in service-learning projects throughout the year. This month, we will be working

hosting a booth at the ATRO Field Day, visiting the hospital with Thanksgiving cheer, and holding a poboy sale fundraiser. There is something for everyone, so get involved!

Clover Corner Fundraisers to help YOU!

TV 10 Food for Families Drive

Several fundraisers are underway to raise funds for the Parish 4-H program. In addition to the ongoing World’s Finest Chocolate fund-raiser, the Lafayette Parish 4-H Foundation will be sponsoring a Sweet Potato and Calendar sale and the Junior Leaders are conducting a po-boy sale.

A 10 lb. box of Sweet Potatoes is $10.00, a 40 lb. box is $20.00 and the Gardening Calendar is $12. The order deadline is November 10th, and the pick up date is November 18th from 2-5pm at Fresh Pickin’s, 907 Kaliste Saloom Road. All proceeds go back to 4-Her’s to offset expenses for 4-H camp, 4-H Challenge Camp. Scholarships, etc. Remember, if you have any questions, please call the 4-H Office at 291-7090.

The Junior Leader Club is conducting their annual POBOY SALE on Tuesday, November 25th, which is before Thanksgiving. Tickets are available at the 4-H office for $5.00 It will purchase a sausage po-boy, chips, and a drink. Call today to reserve your POBOYS!

To place an order of chocolate, po-boys, or sweet potatoes, call or come by the 4-H Office. We’re located at 1010 Lafayette Street, Suite 325, Lafayette, LA and our phone # is (337) 291-7090. Make checks payable to the Lafayette 4-H Foundation. Spread the word to all of your friends!

Once again, Lafayette Parish 4-Her’s will take part in the TV 10 Food for Families Food Drive in a big way! 4-Her’s will be featured on TV10’s “Meet Your Neighbor”. This year we will plan to do all of that again and now is the time to start mak-ing plans.

All 4-H clubs are asked to participate and collect as much as they can. Then, on December 2, 2014, representatives from each club will meet at the Cajun Dome to form a caravan proclaiming 4-H Food for Families. Your 4-H leaders have all the details. Check with them.

Congratulations! Congratulations to Sarah Lyons, and Cori Thibodeaux! They competed at the National Meat ID Competition in Manhattan Kansas!

Maddie Hamilton will be spending 5 days in Atlanta Georgia on the National 4-H Congress Trip that she won for her State Winning Record Book!

Emily Lanie and Joel Thompson will be traveling on the LA Educational Trip for their State Winning Record Book!

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Horse News The 4-H horse shows will take place

next summer. Exhibitors must have enrolled in the horse project on their enrollment card, have acquired their horses by APRIL 1st and will also be required to enter their animal on the entry forms mailed out in April. Our parish 1st Year Exhibi-tor/family Meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 24th with our Grade Horse Clinic.

All 4-Her’s who enrolled in the horse project will period-ically receive horse information, as well as their entry forms, through the mail. Contact Mr. Charles at 291-7090 with any questions about the 4-H Horse Program.

Livestock Shows Coming It is already time to begin preparing if you plan to exhibit LIVESTOCK at the 4-H livestock shows in January and February. All members planning to exhibit Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, or Poultry will be re-quired to complete entry forms to the 4-H Office by NOVEMBER 14th!

Livestock entry forms will be sent through the mail in early November in our Barnyard Scoop Newsletter. If you need more Information please contact Mrs. Hannah at 291-7090.

DATES FOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

PARISH SHOW & SALE—JANUARY 29-31, 2015

ACADIANA DISTRICT SHOW—FEEBRUARY 4-7, 2015

LSU STATE SHOW—FEBRUARY 14-21, 2015

Service–Learning Last month, we explained service–

learning and how each step in the cycle leads to the next. This month, we will cover student and community ownership. It oc-curs where the process doesn’t end with the completion of the service activity. An activity may be completed, but ser-vice-learning is a continuing process, where young people, and communities are always growing.

“YOUTH VOICE” means the inclusion of young people as a meaningful part of the creation and implementation of service opportunities. Youth voice enables young people to build upon service-learning and to act as advocates for so-cial change.

When developing your project, remember to consider identifying various networks within a community, recruit and target partners from the private, public, and citizen sec-tors in a community. Next, identify leadership within the community such as club officers, elected officials, etc. These groups can assist in advancing your project.

It’s important to increase “youth voice” in our programs. Today’s youth strongly believe that they can make the world a better place and they can, we have to allow them the opportunities. Next month, we will focus on identifying a genuine community need.

Get a head start on project/record books this year by taking part in the 4-H Record Book Workshops. We are offering two workshops this year on two separate dates for the different age groups.

The first is for Discovering the World of 4-H and Exploring the World of 4-H session

for 4th and 5th graders. If you would like assis-tance with your project books you should make an effort to attend the workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Decem-ber 9, 2014 at Lafayette Middle School from 5:00-6:30 p.m. To attend, 4-Her’s must PRE-REGISTER by calling 291-7090.

The second is for 6th-12th grade members that will be completing the 4-H Portfolio that includes the leadership and citizenship portions of the project along with their 4-H story and will be held on January 5th from 10:00 a.m. until

12:00 noon at the Lafayette Parish Extension office located at 1010 Lafa-yette Street, Suite 325, in Lafayette.

To attend, 4-Her’s must PRE-REGISTER by calling 291-7090.

Record Book Workshop

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