[Image: Louisiana 4-H Centennial Logo ]Since 1908, Louisiana’s youth have been given opportunities to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate citizens in their communities through the largest youth organization in the world known as 4-H. Louisiana 4-H is an educational program of the LSU AgCenter and is part of the national 4-H organization. 4-H is the youth development and outreach program of the nation’s largest land-grant university system.
During 2008, more than 218,000 Louisiana youth, along with more than 9,000 volunteers, celebrated the Louisiana 4-H Centennial Anniversary. As we look to the future, we see 4-H as an organization that seeks to provide individualism to Louisiana’s youth as well as provide educational programs to teach life skills. These programs focus on the areas of science, engineering and technology, healthy lifestyles and citizenship.
As we celebrate 100 years, we will reflect on an eventful past and look forward to an even more eventful future. 2008 will be a year of recognition and celebrations, while staying true to our roots focused on the development of youth.
LAFAYETTE PARISH PLANNING CALANDAR
OCTOBER 2007 - Solicitation for 4-H Museum Memorabilia through newsletter
- Invite elected officials & news media to Kick-off Celebration
NOVEMBER 2007 - Kickoff at Fall Fest: Birthday Bash
- Collection of memorabilia for museum
- Parish centennial poster contest
- Sale of pins and yard signs
- Solicit 4-H Hall of Fame Members
- Promotion of Hornets games/events
- Promote 4-H Centennial Marketing Material at Fall Fest Contest Day
DECEMBER 2007 - Food for Families food drive
- Utilize 4-H Centennial Marketing Materials with centennial banner at Food for Families food drive
- Promote 4-H Youth Development license plates through newsletters
- Interviews with local TV stations about centennial
- Promotion of Hornets games/events
JANUARY 2008 - Promotion of Hornets games/events
- Parish livestock show
- Sale of pins and yard signs
- Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings
- Centennial Proclamation by elected officials
- Conduct TV Spots and radio PSA’s to promote centennial celebration
- Invite elected officials & news media to livestock shows
- Utilize 4-H Centennial Marketing Materials at livestock shows
- Recognize 4-H Hall of Fame parish nominees at parish livestock show
- Kickoff 100 hours of service – conducted by 4-H clubs parishwide, throughout the year
FEBRUARY 2008 - Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings
- Solicit for 4-H Stories
- 4-H Hornets games/events
- Promote Centennial in Challenge Camp Recruitment letter
MARCH 2008
- Jr. Leaders will create 4-H commercials to be aired on AOC and CW (TV stations)
- Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings
- Sale of Centennial T-shirts
- Promote Centennial in Camp Recruitment letter
APRIL 2008 Achievement Day, sale of pins and yard signs Each club will submit a poster/banner displaying “100 Reasons We Love 4-H” 4-H Cheer competition (club cheers will be about centennial) at Achievement Day 100 Dreams for Upcoming Years reflecting on past years. Promote Centennial in 4-H University Recruitment letter Recognize 4-H Hall of Fame parish nominees at parish Achievement Day Conduct illustrated talk contest at Achievement Day on “what 4-H means to them”. Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings
MAY 2008 - Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings
JUNE 2008
Horse Show Facts about 4-H in newsletter and club meetings Sale of pins and yard signs Promote centennial at 4-H Day at the Capital
JULY 2008 - Invite elected officials & news media to horse shows
- 4-H Camp
- Utilize 4-H Centennial Marketing Materials at horse shows
- Conduct centennial birthday party at parish horse show with Blue Bell Centennial Cupcake Ice Cream
AUGUST 2008 SEPTEMBER 2008 OCTOBER 2008 National 4-H Week 4-H Day at the Park to conclude 4-H week Paint the Town Green contest Promote 4-H Centennial at Parish Government annual presentation Promote 4-H Centennial at Parish School Board annual presentation 4-H Promotional packet in newspaper
NOVEMBER 2008 Fall Fest - -Sale of pins and yard signs
DECEMBER 2008 - Utilize 4-H Centennial Marketing Materials at Food for Families food drive
- Interviews with local TV stations about centennial
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