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September 2009 [Image: photograph of caldwell's 4-H U attendees] [Image: photograph of Caldwell 4-H'ers at 4-H Day at the Capitol] [Image: photograph of Fashion, Food and Fitness club members] Summer Highlights State Ambassador Talk Contest Six Caldwell 4-H'ers participated in this year's 4-H State Ambassador Talk Contest held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Tracer Houston, Hannah Travis, Erin Scott, Kelsey Cassels, Alicia Foy and Chase Cassels were eligible to compete in this statewide event after winning first place in the parish contests. Congratulations to these 4-H'ers for doing a great job representing our parish at this 4-H state contest. 4-H Camp Seventy 4-H'ers and four 4-H Junior Leaders along with 4-H volunteer leader Darla McKee and 4-H agents Jim McCann and Sandra Russell attended 4-H Camp from May 25 through 29 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock. 4-H'ers from Caldwell, Ouachita, Union, Webster, Terrebonne and Ascension parishes had a great week participating in a variety of fun and educational activities including outdoor skills, science, etiquette, water safety and leadership. 4-H University Nine Caldwell 4-H'ers attended this year's 4-H University held June 23 through 26 on the LSU campus. These 4-H'ers included Mitchell Estes, Andrew Sherman, Ryan McCann, Jade Pilcher, Korey Burns, Dorrian Gagne, Colleen Parker, Will Rentz and Neil Cubbit. Congratulations to Jade Pilcher for winning a blue ribbon in the Fashion Revue Contest and for being elected to the State 4-H Executive Board. 4-H Day at the Capitol Over 30 Caldwell 4-H'ers and volunteer leaders attended 4-H Day at the Capitol held on June 3 in Baton Rouge where they toured our state capitol and visited with Senator Neil Riser and Representative Noble Ellington. Afterwards, 4-H'ers enjoyed eating and shopping at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. State Draw-a-Dairy Billboard Contest Congratulations to Alicia Foy for winning second place in Division I of the 39th Annual Louisiana Draw-a-Dairy Billboard contest. Alicia was awarded $50 for being a state winner in this contest. Fashion, Food and Fitness Club Reward Trip Four 4-H Fashion, Food and Fitness Club members attended this year's FFF Reward Trip after achieving established FFF Club goals during the 2008-09 4-H Club year. Nealy McCoy, Bailey Coates, Hannah McKee and Hannah Travis were treated to a trip to the Boardwalk in Shreveport where they were given $25 to spend while there. Caldwell 4-H in 2009-2010 Once you join 4-H, you will be able to attend monthly 4-H club meetings. The 4-H meetings are fun, educational, informative and encourage a variety of life skills. This year our educational focus will be Financial Management. In addition to monthly club meetings, 4-H'ers have the opportunity to participate in after-school project clubs, attend a variety of trips including 4-H Camp and 4-H University and compete in 4-H contests on parish, area and statewide levels. Fashion, Food and Fitness Club This after-school club provides experiences relative to fashion, food and fitness. Members will participate in monthly meetings, field trips and workshops. All 4-H'ers are eligible to join. The cost to be a member of the FFF club is $10. The first meeting will be held Thursday, September 17 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Caldwell Parish Pre-school. This will be our sign up meeting so everyone interested needs to attend. Junior Leader Club The Junior Leader Club is open to all 4-H'ers in seventh through twelfth grades. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 24 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Caldwell Parish High School library. The cost to join is $10. Members of the Junior Leader Club will have the opportunity to work with students in after-school programs and participate in community service activities, fundraisers and social events. Caldwell 4-H Beef and Goat Show The Caldwell 4-H Beef and Goat Show will be held on Saturday, September 19 at the Columbia Lions Club Rodeo Arena. Local youth from Caldwell and surrounding parishes will be participating in this show. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The show will start at 9:30 a.m. National Eat Dinner Together Week September 17 through 23 is National Eat Dinner Together Week. This is a great opportunity for your family to eat a healthy meal together in celebration of this event. Eating dinner together at home is a great way to get a nutritious meal as well as save money. Eating out frequently hits the pocket book hard and tempts us to eat portions that are too large and often high in empty calories. Once the week is over, continue celebrating the theme of the week throughout the year by making family mealtime an important part of your week. Together your family can grow closer and healthier. Calendar  September 1  Columbia 4-H 2  CPHS 4-H     OBCA 4-H 3  Grayson 4-H 9  CPJHS 4-H 10  Kelly 4-H 11 Central 4-H 17  Fashion, Food and Fitness Club enrollment meeting 19  Caldwell 4-H Beef and Goat Show 24  Junior Leader Club enrollment meeting October 1  Grayson 4-H 2  Central 4-H 6  Columbia 4-H 7  CPHS 4-H     OBCA 4-H 8  Kelly 4-H 10  Louisiana Art and Folk Festival 14  CPJHS 4-H 30  Leaf ID contest November 3  Columbia 4-H 4  CPHS 4-H     OBCA 4-H 5  Grayson 4-H 6  Central 4-H 11  CPJHS 4-H 12  Kelly 4-H

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