more... > Parishes > Grant > 4-H > What is 4-H? [image: ] Welcome to 4-H 4-H kids and volunteers live all over Grant Parish, all over Louisiana, in all 50 United States and in 82 other countries. Almost 6 million youth members and nearly 680,000 adult volunteers are involved in 4-H nationwide! It is open to everyone without discrimination.   Emblem, Colors, Pledge & Motto The four-leaf clover is the official 4-H emblem. The four "H’s" stand for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H colors are: GREEN – life, springtime, youth; and WHITE – fresh and clean.   The 4-H pledge is: I PLEDGE My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, My Health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world. You should learn the pledge. You should also try to follow it in 4-H and in your daily life.   The 4-H motto is: "To Make the Best Better." Learn it and set your goals with the motto in mind. It means to try to do everything better, to improve constantly.   513 8th Street · Colfax, LA · 71417 - 1863 Phone: (318) 627-3675 · Fax: (318) 487-5755 4-H Portfolio [Image: 4-H Portfolio] Complete the portfolio along with project book(s) to enter the State Record Book competition(s) and win money and fun trips!! The 4-H Portfolio is used to highlight 4-H experiences and accomplishments from your project work throughout the year. It is also used when applying for 4-H Foundation Scholarships. For more information contact your 4-H agent at (318) 627-3675. 2009 CSI-4-HCGW [Image: CSI picture] Crime Scene Investigation: 4-H Camp Grant Walker 4-H Beef Poster Contest Information regarding contest rules and regulations for Beef Poster Contest. 4-H Summer Camp Grant Parish 4-H’ers can join the fun at Camp Grant Walker on June 8-12, 2009. It is open to all 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Your camp cost will be $110. You may purchase a T-Shirt ($6.00) and Picture ($5.00). You may also send camp store money for your 4-H’er.  more articles... Dairy Billboard Contest Demonstrate communication skills by drawing a billboard encouraging or promoting the consumption of milk and/or milk products Grant 4-H Day at the State Capitol 4-H members from across the state will convene at the Louisiana State Capitol for an opportunity to meet legislators, learn about state government and promote 4-H on June 3, 2009. Louisiana 4-H Overnight Event/Health and Code of Conduct Forms and 4-H Enrollment Cards Louisiana 4-H Overnight Event Permission/Health, Code of Conduct and Medication Consent forms. 4-H Clover Chat [Image: chat] Monthly newsletters for 4-H'ers in Grant Parish