February 2014 Natchitoches 4-H Newsletter www.la4h.org/natchitoches 624 Second Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 (318) 357-2224 Upcoming 4-H Contests…………………………….page 2 Porolio Pointers……………………………………...page 2 Camping Corner………………………………………..page 3 Junior Leader Trip Highlight……………………...page 4 March 2 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery 8-15 LSU Livestock Show Gonzales, LA 9 Rifle and Shotgun Practice Shooting Range 13 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center 14 DUE: Beef & Dairy Poster Contest 4-H Office 14 DUE: Mardi Gras Mask 4-H Office 17 Pecan, Poultry & Seafood 4-H Office 21 DUE: Instant Powder Drink Mixes for Military 4-H Office 26-1 Southern Livestock Show Baton Rouge, LA Dates & Deadlines February What Goes Into Making a Decision? Good decisions...bad decisions. Have you ever stepped back and thought about why you made certain choices? What made you decide to eat that cookie for breakfast instead of fruit? Why did you not talk during class? Of course these are very simple decisions that we make everyday….but they are still decisions. The decisions we make are strongly influenced by the expectations and values that others place on us. The ability to “stop and think before taking action” is what helps us make better decisions. Here are some questions to think about: (1) What would happen if you made the wrong decision? (2) Was there anything that helped you make a good choice? (3) Do you ever seek input from others when making decisions? It’s a Matter of Record and Participation One decision each 4-H member made at the beginning of the year was whether or not to complete a 4-H Portfolio & Project Book or Participate in 8 activities. 4-H Members who complete the task earn the privilege to aend 4-H Experience the Fun Day in May! Project Books & Portfolios AND the 8 Activities Forms are DUE APRIL 15th! Don’t miss out! Need help? Ask your 4-H Club Leader or contact the 4-H Office. 7-9 Junior Leadership Camp Grant 9 Rifle and Shotgun Practice Shooting Range 13 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center 14- 16 4-H Clover Games Camp (Challenge Camp) Camp Grant Walker 27- 30 Northern Regional Shoot Grand Cane/ Shreveport
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February 2014 Natchitoches 4-H Newsletter
www.la4h.org/natchitoches 624 Second Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2224
Upcoming 4-H Contests…………………………….page 2
Portfolio Pointers……………………………………...page 2
Camping Corner………………………………………..page 3
Junior Leader Trip Highlight……………………...page 4
March
2 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery
8-15 LSU Livestock Show Gonzales, LA
9 Rifle and Shotgun
Practice Shooting Range
13 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center
14 DUE: Beef & Dairy
Poster Contest 4-H Office
14 DUE: Mardi Gras Mask 4-H Office
17 Pecan, Poultry &
Seafood 4-H Office
21 DUE: Instant Powder
Drink Mixes for Military 4-H Office
26-1 Southern Livestock Show Baton Rouge, LA
Dates & Deadlines
February
What Goes Into Making a Decision? Good decisions...bad
decisions. Have you
ever stepped back and
thought about why you
made certain choices?
What made you decide
to eat that cookie for
breakfast instead of
fruit? Why did you not
talk during class? Of
course these are very
simple decisions that
we make everyday….but
they are still decisions.
The decisions we make are strongly influenced by the expectations
and values that others place on us. The ability to “stop and think
before taking action” is what helps us make better decisions. Here
are some questions to think about:
(1) What would happen if you made the wrong decision?
(2) Was there anything that helped you make a good choice?
(3) Do you ever seek input from others when making decisions?
It’s a Matter of Record and Participation
One decision each 4-H member made at the beginning of the year was
whether or not to complete a 4-H Portfolio & Project Book or
Participate in 8 activities. 4-H Members who complete the task earn
the privilege to attend 4-H Experience the Fun Day in May! Project
Books & Portfolios AND the 8 Activities Forms are DUE APRIL 15th!
Don’t miss out! Need help? Ask your 4-H Club Leader or contact
the 4-H Office.
7-9 Junior Leadership Camp Grant
9 Rifle and Shotgun
Practice Shooting Range
13 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center
14-
16
4-H Clover Games
Camp (Challenge Camp)
Camp Grant
Walker
27-
30
Northern Regional
Shoot
Grand Cane/
Shreveport
PORTFOLIO POINTERS
Working on a 4-H Portfolio and Record Book? Each month I will list some leadership and citizenship activity
examples you can include in your book (if you participated)…
Section 2: Helped 2 club members design their Beef Poster.
Section 2: Decorated snack table and brought snacks to our February club meeting.
Section 3: Donated one package of socks to the nursing home residents.
Section 3: Donated one quart size bag of soda tab tops to the Ronald McDonald house in Memphis, TN.
Section 4: Certificate of Participation for the Pecan Cookery Contest.
Section 5: BETA Club Member and Chapter Secretary
Masks tend to carry within them the stories of the cultures from which they originate
as well as reflect the tone and theme of the ritual celebrations of life for which they
are used. The masks of Mardi Gras carry this history as well. WE WANT YOU TO
DESIGN A MASK! Basic rules: (1) must be able to wear it (2) must incorporate 4-H,
Louisiana, & Mardi Gras! For a complete list of contest rules contact Mrs. Gwen at the
4-H Office. Entries are due to the 4-H Office on Friday, February 14.
February 17: Pecan, Poultry and Seafood Cookery Contest Are you a great chef? Do you love to cook? Why not showcase your tasty dish at the
Pecan, Poultry and Seafood Cookery on February 17th. The event will take place at
the Natchitoches Parish 4-H Office. Check-in is at 11:00 a.m. and Judging begins at
and Easter and Passover Cards for the Military. Items due
to the 4-H Office by February 21.
CAMP WHO CAN
GO WHEN COST
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE LOCATION
NUMBER
ALLOTED
Junior Leadership
Conference
14 years of
age by Jan. 1 March 7-9
$80
(Late Reg-
istration
Fee)
February 7
(Late Registration
Deadline)
Grant Walker Educational
Center
8 delegates
(4 boys, 4 girls)
Team Challenge
Clover Games
7th – 8th
Graders March 14-16 $65 February 7
Grant Walker Educational
Center
Unlimited
Camping Corner
For more information or to register contact your 4-H Agent or 4-H Club Leader!
Please keep in mind that overnight, chaperone trained adult volunteers are needed to help take youth to camps! If we do not have enough adult volunteers youth
will not be able to attend. Would like to volunteer? Need training? Contact Mrs. Gwen at 357-2224 or email at [email protected]!
JLC, Where Dreams Come True
This conference provides the opportunity for youth to come together to further learning and
developing their leadership and teamwork skills. A variety of workshops are conducted on
communication, teamwork, service learning and much more! A key element is that the camp
is youth driven. Youth decide what’s offered, preside over the session, and teach all the
educational workshops.
4-H TEAM Challenge Camp-Clover Games Campers experience an exciting camping adventure developed just for seventh- and eighth-grade 4-H members joined by 4-H'ers from many other parishes! No kid stuff here! TEAM Challenge camp is a unique camping experience that leads you thorough awesome team-building activities and exhilarating games. In the process, you will improve your communication and leadership skills, practice teamwork and make memories to last a lifetime Activities include: Outdoor Challenge Activities, Personal Development Sessions, Self-Concept Workshops, Goal-Setting Sessions, And Much MORE....
