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The Jeff Davis 4-H News and Notes newsletter is published monthly during the school year. Each issue contains information about upcoming contests and activities as well as other educational material of interest to 4-H'ers and their parents.
Highlights from October Issue
- Upcoming Dates To Remember
- Jeff Davis 4-H Pet Show
- 4-H Happenings
- 4-H Camp Catch Phrase Contest
- International Rice Festival Cookery Contest
- Fall Contest Day Rules
- Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Judging Contest
- Poultry Judging Workshop
- Overnight Chaperone Training
- Sewing Strategies
- Beef Grazing State Results
- 2009 Market and Commercial Animal Validation
- Broiler Entries - Parish and State Exhibits
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October
National 4-H Week, 5th-9th
Jeff Davis Parish Fair, 7th-10th
Fair Day, 9th
Jr. High Fall Trip, 12th
Jr. Leader Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 12th
Outdoor Skills Workshop, 6 p.m., 15th
State Fair of Louisiana, 20th-30th
4-H Camp Catch Pharase Due, 26th
Pumpkin Carving Workshop, 27th
November
Raffle Tickets Due, 2nd
Market and Commercial Animal Validation, 5th-7th
Jr. Leader Meeting 7:30, 9th
Outdoor Skills Workshop, 12th
Fall Contest Day & Cookery, 14th
Poultry Judging Workshop, 17th
Pet Show, 23rd
Livestock Judging Contest, 24th
December
Market Hog Validaiont, 4th-5th
Livestock Entries Due, 7th
Jr. Leader Meeting, 7th
Outdoor Skills Workshop, 10th
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Jeff Davis 4-H Pet Show - November 23rd
Come and hang out with the Jeff Davis Junior Leaders, and show everyone your adorable pet! Registration begins at 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2009. The show will begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. Each 4-H’er can only enter one pet! Entre fee is $1.
1. Categories of pets include: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Fowl (Birds), Fish, Reptile and any other. Dogs must be on a leashes and cats in a carrying box.
2. Elementary and junior high members will compete separately in categories when five or more pets are registered in the category. In categories where less than five pets are registered, elementary and junior high 4-H’ers will compete together.
3. In each category, animals will be judged on characteristics such as: best groomed, largest (height), smallest (height), most unusual, longest hair, prettiest eyes, etc.
4. This is a fun pet show. It is not necessary to have a registered animal. Grooming, cleanliness and temperament are important.
5. Each 4-H’er will receive a participation ribbon. 4-H’ers whose pet wins a division will receive a rosette.
NEW This year by suggestions from 4-H’ers just as yourself will be two categories. The first is the “People’s Choice Award.” Everyone will get to vote on their favorite pet to receive a rosette. Secondly, there will be a best pet trick that will be award. Third, smaller classes will be implemented throughout the show where class are five or more and the top will be brought back for the rosette!! See you Monday Morning for the Pet Show!!
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4-H Happenings
4-H Camp Catch Phrase - October 26, 2009
It’s that time of year again to begin cracking out those creative ideals for 4-H Camp 2010! We are looking for a catchy theme in 7 words or less capturing the spirit of camp to run all summer. Imagine that, your ideals promoting 4-H camp and not to mention on all the T-shirts and advertisement! NEW! This year you must begin adding drawings or pictures to accompany your slogan. The winner will receive a monetary award from the LAE 4-HA
Submissions must also include the following:
Full name and age of person submitting the slogan
Parish/4-H Club
Complete mailing address
Telephone number
Think and draw fast - the deadline in October 26, 2009!!
International Rice Festival Rice and Creole Cookery Contest
Rice Festival Rice and Creole Cookery Contest will be held at the Acadia Parish Extension Office on October 16, 2009.
Call or visit the 4-H office for a general rules and entry form.
Note: Your parent/guardian will need to transport the dish for you. All dishes must be cold on arrival!!
Fall Contest Day - November 14, 2009 Registration for Cookery 9:00-9:45, Judging and Contests Begin 10:00 a.m.
May Only Enter one (s) Dish in Each Commodity - Rice, Beef, Sugar and Seafood!
Don’t’ be caught sleeping in this Saturday morning. Yes, the 4-H LSU Game is LATER that afternoon, and you have time to come to Lacassine and still make Baton Rouge for the 4-H tailgate party before homecoming!
Contests
The following contests will be offered:
Bicycle, Electricity, Computer and Food Nutrition - written test will be taken form project books.
Electric Energy Illustrated Talks (Individual) emphasis should be on the wise use of electricity and/or benefits of electricity.
Automotive Written and I.D. for Senior High members only. Will consist of written test and parts identification. Only 4-H’ers with a valid LA Drivers License or a Learner’s Permit will be allowed to take the Automotive Test.
Compact Tractor written test for Jr. and Sr. members.
General Demonstration for all grades. Demonstrations (food preparation included) that do not fit any previous contest. This can be used by 4-H members (13 and older) to qualify for a particular 4-H University contest. Want to practice winning a State 4-H all paid trip, this is the key!
Visit our website for 101 Demonstration Ideals!
Cookery
Ground Beef Cookery
May enter 1 dish in Beef Cookery
Bring to the contest a prepared ground meat dish to fit one of the divisions described below. A minimum of one pound of ground beef must be used. All beef should be cooked until gray in color, not pink, and juices run clear. The beef cookery will be divided into three divisions.
- Low-Calorie Main Dish: A dish which provides less than 300 calories per serving. Calculation of calories will be stated on recipe.
- Quick & Easy Main Dish: A dish that is ready to serve in less than one hour. The time for each step and for cooking and baking stated in recipe.
- One-Dish Meal: A dish that provide complete servings from at least three of the five required food groups. Serving of the dish should be on the recipe.
Sugar Cookery
May enter 1 dish in Sugar Cookery
Categories: A. Baked Items (Bread, cakes, pies, cookies, etc.) B. Other Desserts (Candies, icebox pies, ice cream, etc. This doesn’t include homemade jams, jellies, pre serves.)
Rules:
- Recipe must include at least 1 cup of sugar, includes raw, brown, powdered and ganulated sugar only.
- There can be no raw eggs in the final product.
Seafood Cookery
May enter 1 dish in Seafood Cookery
- All final garnishes for the dish should be done by contestant.
- Anything used to enhance the appearance of dish must be in or on the serving container.
- Examples of items not allowed include: placemats, flower and table arrangements, figurines, etc.
- The recipe must use at least 1 cup of seafood.
- Canned seafood will not be accepted.
- Categories are as follows: Shrimp, Crawfish, Oyster, Fish/Nontraditional and Crab.
Rice Cookery
May enter 1 dish in Rice Cookery
- Dish must contain 1 cup of cooked rice (Wild rice does not meet this requirement).
- No place settings are allowed.
- Dish must be prepared by 4-H member.
- Submit 1 copy of recipe on entry sheet at contest.
- Categories include: Rice Desserts, Rice Main Dish and Rice Side Dish
Preregistration for Fall Contest Day Demo's
Registration for demonstrations will be begin October 20, 2009. Call the 4-H office to get registered for your demonstration during Fall Contest Day. There are lots of ideals for demonstrations and illustrated talks. As you plan your demonstration you will need to:
- Select a singley, simple ideal on which to build your demonstration. Pick a topic your are comfortable and know best. Hobbies, etc.
- Plan the body of your demonstration.
- Plan the conclusion, including handling questions as related to your demo or talk.
- Then plan your introduction and select the title.
Remember the parts to a demonstration:
- Introduction - This introduces the subject and outlines the demonstration. use a "catchy title and theme."
- Body - Lists materials and Process
- Summary - Wrap up the demonstration by reviewing pints of demonstration. List your references.
Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Judging Contest
The livestock, poultry and dairy judging contest will be held on November 24 at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Pre-registration before November 10 is required to participate. The contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. Please arrive at noon to reveive your judging packets.
Rules for Contest:
- Open to all 4-H Club members who pre-register
- Contestants will judge classes of livestock in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy and poultry.
- Sr. members will be required to give oral reasons on 1 or 2 classes of livestock.
Placings are 1st - 4th in 4, 5, 6, Jr. High and Sr. High. Overall 1st place winners in Elementary, Jr. and Sr. High will be presented plaques for livestock judging only.
Registration Forms are contained in attached newsletter.
Poultry Judging Workshop
Come and join us to learn how to judge dressed fryers, broken-out eggs and identify ready-to-cook parts in preparation for the Livestock Judging Contest in Lake Charles. The workshop will begin at 5:30 a.m. on November 17 at the 4-H office. The workshop is free, yet pre-registration is required. Registration forms are contained in attached newsletter.
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Overnight Chaperone Training
What do 4-H University, 4-H Camp, Challenge Camp and Junior Leaders all have in common? All require adults to complete overnight chaperone training!
An overnight chaperone serves as a positive role model while assisting the youth and staff. Overnight chaperones also experience first hand the benefits and joys of working with the youth of our parish. Training provides you with the tools, resources and information you will need to provide a safe, positive learning environment for youth.
If you would like to take part in the festivities and enjoy being around youth, then contact the 4-H office for the Overngiht Chaperone Training on October 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. The training will be held at the Jeff Davis Parish Extension Office. This training is good for five years. Our 4-H program is always in need for more volunteers who are overnight chaperone trained. Please call at the 4-H office at 337-824-1773 by October 16 to sign up.
Beef Grazing State Results
Congratulations to Nick Bourgeois, Dylan Benoit, Taylor Trahan and Cody Verret for their achievement into the 500 Pounds Club with their beef grazing project. Nick also earned first place in the parish with a pen of heifers.
Sewing Strategies
4-H'ers who are preparing for the Spring Fashion Review and need a little refresher should check out Sewing.org.
This can also be a great tool for those preparing a garment for competition at 4-H University this upcoming summer.
For more great ideals check out http://www.sewing.org/html/guidelines.html for more details!!
2009 Market and Commercial Animal Validation
The 2009 LSU Market and Commercial Animal Validation is just around the corner. All animals except breeding or registered are required to be validated through this process. At the time of validation, all animals will have hair samples pulled and a tag placed in that animals ear. Any animal not validated by the validation deadline will not show at the Parish, District or State Livestock Show. Cost of validation is $4.00 per head.
Sheep, Goat, Commercial Heifers, Commercial Dairy, Commercial Ewe and Commercial Does Schedule:
November 5th - 7th, 2009 Jennings Livestock Arena Call for times
Market Hog Validation Schedule:
December 4th, 2009 Jennings Livestock Arena 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
December 5th, 2009 Jennings Livestock Arena 8:00 am - Noon
No Exhibitors will be Excused from School!!
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Livestock Show Dates
Louisiana Cattle Festival, Abbeville October 9-10
Jim Bowie Jr. Livestock Show, Opelousas November 20-21
LA Meat Goat Association Show, Crowley November 29
Jeff Davis Jr. Livestock Show January 26 - 28, 2010
Jr. Livestock Sale January 30, 2010
Southwest District Livestock Show February 2-6, 2010
LSU Spring Livestock Show February 13 - 20, 2010
Broiler Entries - Parish and State Exhibits
Looking for the lowest costing, fun and educational opportunity to experience a 4-H livestock project? Then the Broiler Project is for you!
All 4-H members who want to show broiler chickens at the Parish or State Livestock show need to contact the 4-H office and fill out an order form. Cost per chick is 35 cents. Make checks payable: Jeff Davis 4-H. Deadline to order for the Parish or State Show is November 2, 2009. Exhibitors will be allowed to show one pen of pullets and/or one pen of cockerels. An entry consist of three (3) broiler either three pullets or three cockerels. If you show at both shows, you will have to raise two differenct pens of birds.
Tentative Delivery Dates: Parish Show - First week of December; State Show - January 7, 2010.
4-H Updates
As many of you are aware the cost associated with Regional and State 4-H programming is increasing. List below are just a few changes.
4-H Membership---------------------------$3 per member
4-H Camp-----------------------------------$150 per camper
Challenge Camp----------------------------$20 Increase
4-H University -----------------------------$25 Increase
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