October 16, 2014 6:00 to 7:00pm Bossier

4-H OfficePO Box 370Benton, LA71006318 965-2326
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Winning T-shirt design by
Raegan Bates
Benton Middle School
Facebook: Bossier Parish 4-H
www.lsuagcenter.com/bossier
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CNP Meeting, Johnny’s Pizza, 2016 Airline, 6:00-7:00pm
Birdhouse Contest, State Fairgrounds, 9:30am Registration
Bossier Parish Livestock Show, State Fairgrounds, 7:00am Weigh-in
National 4-H Week
Paper Clover Event at Bossier Tractor Supply, 2151 Autoplex Dr.
Bossier Parish Officer Training, Legacy Elem. 4:00-4:45pm
Bossier Parish Talent Show Try-Outs, Legacy Elem. 5:00-6:00pm
Fall Break – Bossier Parish Schools Closed
Twin Cities Leadership Club, 6:00pm (see article)
Fashion Camp Sign-up Begins
Shooting Sports Sign-Up Mtg, Bossier Instructional Center, 6:00-7:00pm
Clover Clusters Club Mtg, Bossier History Ctr, 5:45-6:30pm (see article)
Photography Club Meeting, Johnny’s Pizza, 2016 Airline, 6:30-7:30pm
Cloverbuds Meeting, Research Station, 6:00 to 6:45pm (see article)
State Fair of Louisiana opens and runs through Nov. 9
State Fair Talent Show 10:30am; Livestock Quiz Bowl 2:00pm;
Nutrition Quiz Bowl 4:00pm, followed by Poultry Quiz Bowl, Fairgrounds
AgMagic at the State Fair, Fairgrounds
Design a T-Shirt Contest Begins
AgMagic at the State Fair - FUN! FUN!
Pecan/Poultry/Bento Box Competition, WT Lewis Elem., 9:30am Regis.
Photography Club Meeting, Johnny’s Pizza, 2016 Airline, 6:30-7:30pm
Fashion Camp Sign-up Ends
Thanksgiving, 4-H Office Closed
Design a T-Shirt Entries Due in the 4-H office by 4:00pm
Citizenship Camp, Grant Walker Educational Center, Pollock
4-H Office Closed for Holidays, Reopen January 2, 2015
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There will be a sign-up meeting for the Bossier Parish
4-H Shooting Sports Program on:
Our annual Design-A-T-Shirt Contest has just begun. Think
up and draw out as many ideas and phrases for a new 4-H TShirt. Show your 4-H spirit to the whole parish and submit
each idea on a separate sheet of paper with your name and
school written on the back. Entries must be turned in to our
office by:
Friday, December 12, at 4:00 p.m.
Fax 965-3712
100 CLOVER BUCKS
for each entry!
October 16, 2014
6:00 to 7:00pm
Bossier Instructional Center
(next to Airline High School)
Any 4-H’er may participate, but you must have a
parent or guardian present to sign the forms. If you
bring a non-4-H’er friend, they will have to fill out a
4-H enrollment form and pay an enrollment fee of $5
as a Member-at-Large.
TWIN CITIES LEADERSHIP CLUB
Our coaches will be on hand to answer your
questions.
Fees for each discipline are $20.
Equipment is provided by the Bossier Parish 4-H, and
practice dates will be given for each discipline.
This club is made up of 13-19 year olds from
Bossier and Caddo parishes who come together to
socialize and participate in community service
activities. The October club meeting will be held
on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00pm. You can call
the 4-H office at 965-2326 about the details for
the planned activity, if you plan to attend.
Registration for the Bossier Parish 4-H Shooting
Sports Program is from Oct. 16 until Dec. 5, 2014.
New shooting sports members, those signing up
after the Dec. 5 deadline, will have to obtain
approval by coming to the 4-H Office on the Fourth
Floor of the Courthouse in Benton.
GO TO THE FAIR!
THE STATE FAIR OF
LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 9
Start Saving your pennies for our annual
penny drive! The Penny Drive will end in
April. These funds will help provide
program supplies throughout the year.
Please turn in your pennies before your
April club meeting and your school club will
be eligible for the Penny Drive School
Award at Awards Night in May.
Bring in donations and receive Clover Bucks!
This month, our 4-H Agents will be collecting
packages of pencils, ink pens and/or pocket
folders which were brought in during the month
of September for the LIGHTHOUSE program.
In October, our community service for
OPERATION BLESSING are packages of
Ramen Noodle Soup, boxes of Hamburger
Helper and for the LIGHTHOUSE boxes of 12count Crayons. Bring in one or all three items
at your November club meeting date and
receive Clover Bucks!
The LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic is an interactive,
visually stimulating, educational experience for kids
and their families. Between Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 78, everyone can learn about the important
connection among agriculture, the environment
and their lives. There will be many hands-on
activities and lots of fun, too! Take the whole
family to the State Fair of Louisiana!
The Clover Bucks you collect through the
school year can be used for purchases at the
FUN DAY store!
“I Partied with the State 4-H Fashion
Board” at Fashion Camp! If you are
10-13 years old, interested in sewing
and fashion, this may be the camp for
you. State 4-H Fashion Camp will be
held at Grant Walker Educational
Center in Pollock, La. from Jan. 24-25,
2015 and will be filled with projects
such as flower crowns, donut pillows,
sewing caddies, modeling workshops
and much, much more! Registration
for the camp will begin on Wednesday,
October 15, and end on Monday,
November 17. Bossier Parish can send
two campers and, at least, one adult
\ leader must attend with the team. Please
be aware that you will have to provide
your own transportation. A packet
containing the project supplies, cost of
camp, registration information, etc. can
be requested from the 4-H office by
calling 965-2326.
The Bossier Parish 4-H Photography Club will meet on
the third Monday of each month (except December).
The group will meet on October 20 from 6:30 to
7:30pm at Johnny’s Pizza, 2016 Airline (across from
Office Depot). The club’s leader is Londa Croall and she
can be contacted at 464-8554.
W T Lewis Elementary
4701 Modica Lott Road, Bossier City
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Registration 9:30am
It’s not too early to start thinking about the
Pecan/Poultry/Bento Box Competition. The
rules and the “sample recipe” are attached
to this newsletter.
NEW CLUB FOR 2014-2015
CLOVER CLUSTERS
Are you between the ages of 9-19? Do you live or attend school in Bossier Parish? Are you currently not
able to be a part of one of our already organized clubs or are home schooled? Then we welcome you to
Clover Clusters! If you want an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and citizenship skills and to
give back to your community, this is definitely the club for you! Come and find out if this is your club by
attending an introductory meeting to be held at the Bossier Library History Center (2206 Beckett Street)
on Monday, October 20, 5:45-6:30pm. Dues for this club will be a one-time fee of $5.00 BRING A
FRIEND!
Louisiana Connections:
Be Incredible
4-H CITIZENSHIP CAMP
Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center
December 12-14, 2014
The State 4-H Citizenship Board is offering an exciting opportunity to “whip” 7th – 9th grade 4-H
members into shape. The camp will kick off on Friday, Dec. 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and
ending at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. The fee is $75 for each participant. Please call the 4-H
office at 965-2326 for an application which is due in our office by Friday, Nov. 7. Please be aware
that you will have to provide your own transportation.
State Fair of Louisiana Fairgrounds – Livestock Barn Sale Arena
October 4, 2014
9:30 registration, 10:00 judging begins
4-H’ers are asked to build a birdhouse and bring it to this location for our parish judging. The two categories are
Painted (decorated) and Natural. All participants will receive clover bucks and ribbons will be awarded to the
winners.
RULES
1. Majority of the birdhouse must be made of wood (roof can be made of anything 4-H’er desires).
2. Maximum size is 12” x 12” x 12”. NOTE THE SIZE RESTRICTIONS.
3. 4-H’ers must do majority of work by themselves; however, they can get an adult to help them cut out the
birdhouse.
4. Categories are:
PAINTED/DECORATED – one that would be used for decoration.
NATURAL – one to be used outside for birds to live in, should include a “clean-out” door.
CLOVERBUDS – 5-8 year old Bossier Cloverbud members can enter a painted/decorated or natural in this
division.
Enrollment in Louisiana 4-H Clubs continues to grow, with a total of 46,232 youth participating in
state 4-H Clubs this year. Club membership included more than 45,100 students last year and 42,960 in
2012.
Louisiana has a total of about 250,000 4-H’ers, but not all are members of 4-H Clubs.
“The growth we’re seeing in 4-H Clubs and programs is very encouraging,” said Mark Tassin, LSU
AgCenter program leader for 4-H youth and family development. “We’re reaching more young people
with valuable opportunities that help build their skill sets and character.”
Tassin said there is also increased interest in 4-H programs such as the Youth Wetlands Program,
which works with educators to promote awareness of wetland loss in Louisiana. About 98,800 students
participated last year, and that number rose significantly this year to 125,325.
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. It emphasizes learning by doing and
helps young people develop a diverse, lifelong knowledge base they can use to serve others.
During the school year, 4-H Club members work on projects ranging from robotics to fashion
design to animals with help from teachers, AgCenter agents and older 4-H’ers.
During the summer, Louisiana 4-H’ers can attend 4-H camp and compete in contests at 4-H
University. These events develop confidence and independence while promoting the value of teamwork.
Bossier 4-H hosted their annual Leaders’ Training on
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August 29 at the Bossier Instructional Center.
Ms.
Jeannie and Ms. Erika invited our leaders to attend the
training so they can become the best leaders they can be!
Attending this year’s event were:
Ava Basker
Chrissy Bryson
Brandi Candler
Vanessa Collins
Londa Croall
Cora Davis
Eddie Foutch
Elizabeth Gallagher
Connie Gordey
Renee Hill
Robyn Jacobs
Kris Jameson
Sherri Keith
Heidi Lucas
Teliesha Matthews
Tiffany McCallister
Christy McKay
Nancy Moore
Shetwan Roberison
Amy Rutherford
Kristina Shaw
LaShonda Thomas
Jordan Washington
William Washington
Elizabeth Williams
Kristena Wroblewski
BAFB
Plantation Park
Bossier High
BAFB
Benton Elementary
BAFB
Waller Elementary
Curtis Elementary
Greenacres Middle
Bossier Elementary
Legacy Elementary
Stockwell Elementary
Benton Middle
Cope Middle
Kerr Elementary
W T Lewis Elementary
Haughton High
Elm Grove Elementary
Haughton Middle
Apollo Elementary
Princeton Elementary
BAFB
Benton High
BAFB
BAFB
CNP
We Love Our 4-H Leaders!
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK
OCTOBER 5-11, 2014
CLOVER NATION PARTICIPATION (CNP)
Does your school not have a 4-H club? Are you
being homeschooled? Does the club meeting
time at your school conflict with another club
that you’re a member of? Then you may want
to join a club that may be just for YOU!!! To
find out more about this 4-H club, make plans
to attend the general meeting on Thursday, Oct.
2, from 6:00-7:00pm at Johnny’s Pizza, 2016
Airline (across from Office Depot). If you have
any questions, contact Ms. Kristena, our CNP
leader,
at
210-7158,
746-1319
or
verycool3pros@aol.com.
The 4-H Cloverbuds membership drive is still
underway and the one-time fee to join is $10 for
youth ages 5-8! Bring a friend to the next meeting
which will be held on Tuesday, October 21, from
6:00 to 6:45pm at the Red River Research
Station, 262 Research Station Dr. Bossier City
71112 (south Bossier). This is sure to be a FUN
group and they want YOU!
BOSSIER PARISH LIVESTOCK SHOW
October 4 – Weigh-in 7:00am
The Bossier Parish Livestock Show will be held at
the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport on Saturday,
October 4. Weigh-in is at 7:00am and the show
will start at 8:30 am.
TRACTOR SUPPLY SUPPORTS 4-H!
Tractor Supply Company
2151 Autoplex Dr. (off Benton Road), Bossier City
October 8-19, 2014
Help Bossier 4-H by going to the Tractor Supply store at the address listed above by purchasing a
paper clover for $1 between October 8 and 19. One-half of the proceeds raised will benefit the
Bossier Parish 4-H. HELP US GROW 4-H!!
STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA – If you are interested in the BB Gun Contest, Competitive
Exhibits, Cookery Contests and any other information, please go to the following website:
www.statefairoflouisiana.com.
Jeannie Crnkovic
Jeannie Crnkovic
Extension Agent
Bossier Parish
mcrnkovic@agcenter.lsu.edu
Clipart used in this publication is licensed by Microsoft
Erika Anderson
Erika Anderson
Assistant Extension Agent
Bossier Parish
ekanderson@agcenter.lsu.edu
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in a meeting,
please contact the 4-H Office at 965-2326 three days prior to the meeting so that special needs can be met