Home > Our Offices > Parishes > St. Tammany > [image: St] 1301 N. Florida Street · Covington, LA · 70434 Phone: (985) 875-2635 · Fax: (985) 875-2639 2008 4-H University [Image: 2008 4-H University] Nineteen 4-H'ers from St. Tammany Parish competed in 4-H University held on the LSU Campus in Baton Rouge from June 17 thru June 20, 2008. Parish Jr. Livestock Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Jr. Livestock Advisory Council. Parish FCS Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the FCS Advisory Council. Parish Joint Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the Joint Advisory Council.  more articles... Parish 4-H Advisory Council Provides list of members and links to meeting minutes for the 4-H Advisory Council. Louisiana 4-H Scholarship [Image: Louisiana 4-H Scholarship] If you are a graduating senior, you should apply for Louisiana 4-H Scholarships, Scott Truck & Tractor Scholarship and Bobby Fletcher Memorial Scholarship. St. Tammany Parish 4-H can enter three 4-H’ers in each scholarship except for all LSU honor scholarships, which have no limit. Applicants for the LSU honor scholarships on the Baton Rouge campus must have participated in 4-H University. Planning a 4-H Club Program [Image: Planning a 4-H Club Program] This is a guide to help leaders plan their programs. It gives suggestions on things to consider in planning and organizing a program. The guide emphasizes the three parts -- planning, participating, and review and evaluation. Facts about 4-H [Image: Facts about 4-H] There is a lot of information to learn about starting a new 4-H club. Where can I learn the facts about the program and how it is organized? This is a great resource for a new leader or a parent looking for answers about the program. It will answer many of your questions as they relate to the club, the project, what are life skills, character counts, the four H's, emblem, colors, motto, pledge and why volunteers are needed. Letters to New Leaders [Image: Volunteers 2 ] The purpose of these six letters is to give suggestions and ideas and answer questions about some of the best practices in developing a 4-H youth program. These letters and reference material serve as a useful handbook. Each program can be unique in its own way, so every idea or suggestion may not apply to each club situation. This series should be used as a guide to better understand what the program is about and ways to organize your club. What Do 4-H Leaders Do? [Image: What Do 4-H Leaders Do] What is expected of me as a leader? To be successful in any job, people must know what is expected of them. Based upon those expectations, people then need the information and training to enable them to complete the job successfully. This resource guide will explain your role; give suggestions for accomplishing the job, conducting election of officers, working with officers, how to get parents involved and what they can do. Making 4-H Meetings Exciting [Image: Making 4-H Meeting Exciting] It can be a challenge for 4-H leaders to plan exciting, involving meetings. Active club programs help create interest and provide inspiration and stimulation for members to learn through new experiences. There are many ways to incorporate active, fun learning into the 4-H club experience. This publication provides a 4-H Club Planning Worksheet as a helpful resource for your club. Louisiana 4-H After School [Image: 4-H After School Program] Louisiana 4-H After School 2007 4-H Challenge Camp [Image: Group Photo] 4-H Challenge Camp employs the concept of adventure-based experiential learning which parallels the 4-H hands on, learn by doing philosophy. 4-H Members from the 7th Grade are selected randomly to attend 4-H Challenge Camp each year. St. Tammany Parish 2007 4-H Pet Show [Image: Pet Show Participants] On April 9, 2007, St. Tammany Parish 4-H members descended on the Covington Fairgrounds to display their pets in the annual 4-H Pet Show hosted by LSU Ag Center 4-H Agents Amy Long-Pierre and Bobby King.