LSU AgCenter . Calcasieu http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/about_4h/louisiana_4h_museum/hall_of_fame/by_parish/calcasieu/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2011, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu web@agcenter.lsu.edu en-us Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif LSU AgCenter . Calcasieu http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/about_4h/louisiana_4h_museum/hall_of_fame/by_parish/calcasieu/index.htm Burton, William T. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/Burton+William+T.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:54:14 GMT

William Thomas "W. T." Burton
(deceased)
Calcasieu Parish
Year Inducted: 2008

William Thomas Burton's contributions to Calcasieu Parish 4-H were enormous and considered visionary for his time. Known as "W. T.," Burton's philanthropy supported many youth programs, and the 4-H program was one of them. He played a vital role in establishing the first livestock show and sale in southwest Louisiana. He donated a parcel of land south of Lake Charles to build a facility to hold livestock shows. His leadership helped pave the way for Burton Coliseum, which is named after him.

]]> http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/Burton+William+T.htm RStRomain@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rose Anne St. Romain) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1199E1DF-CCF0-4699-A8CB-CDD6552A5627/59790/Burton_William.jpg William Burton Chalkley, Harry G. Jr. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/ChalkleyHarryGJr.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:23:12 GMT

Harry G. Chalkley Jr.
Calcasieu Parish
(Deceased)
Year Inducted: 2011

Harry Chalkley served as a 4-H volunteer, philanthropist and business leader in Calcasieu Parish from 1960 to 1979. As chairman of the Southwest District Livestock and Rodeo committee, he was instrumental in spearheading a campaign to pass a tax to build the W.T. Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La. In recognition of his tireless efforts in making the coliseum a reality in 1976, the meeting/conference room was named the “Chalkley Room” in his honor. He was very involved in the parish, district and statewide livestock sales, supporting countless youth with their projects. Mr. Chalkley was a well-known agricultural leader in southwest Louisiana, especially in the rice industry and sponsored 4-H rice production awards to recognize members. For more than 20 years, Mr. Chalkley hosted a going-away breakfast for 4-H interstate exchange students. His family business, Sweetlake Land and Oil Company, continues to be a major supporter of the 4-H and extension programs. ]]> http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/ChalkleyHarryGJr.htm RStRomain@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rose Anne St. Romain) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/8822D19B-30BE-442D-A3F3-4F442BDEF51C/77809/ChalkleyHarryG.jpg Chalkley-Harry G Guidry, John C. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/Guidry+John+C.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:30:09 GMT John C. Guidry
(deceased)
Calcasieu Parish
Year Inducted: 2008

John C. Guidry was a 4-H volunteer for more than 45 years. His work was often behind-the-scenes as he worked with businesses to support youth by purchasing animals at livestock shows.

]]> http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/Guidry+John+C.htm RStRomain@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rose Anne St. Romain) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/08321001-BC46-4072-9DEB-97E4D10D1B87/59819/Guidry_John.jpg John Guidry McMahon, Mary http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/McMahon+Mary.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:06:57 GMT Mary McMachon
Calcasieu Parish
Year Inducted: 2008

Mary McMachon has been involved in 4-H for more than 35 years. Her work started as a school club leader and evolved into numerous positions at the parish and state levels. She volunteers at statewide environmental camps, coordinates a parish environmental club and serves as a state fishing sports instructor. She was nominated for the National Wildlife Leader Award in 2005]]> http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/McMahon+Mary.htm RStRomain@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rose Anne St. Romain) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/6CFD104E-99EB-4A1D-83EE-C0D2D5215BA8/59888/McMahon_Mary.jpg Mary McMachon Swoope Jr., Lafayette Fearn http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/louisiana_4H_museum/hall_of_fame/Swoope+Jr+Lafayette+Fearn.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:32:29 GMT Lafayette Fearn Swoope Jr.
Calcasieu Parish
Year Inducted: 2009

Lafayette Fearn Swoope Jr. of Calcasieu Parish joined the Cooperative Extension Service in 1957 as an assistant county agent in Caldwell Parish. In 1958 he transferred to East Carroll Parish, then become a county agent in Calcasieu Parish from 1967 until his retirement in 1989. Swoope always saw the value in each child and sought ways to inspire them them to reach their potential through 4-H projects. He encouraged youth to develop resonsibility through the livestock project, served as the Southwest District Livestock Show manager for years and raised 4-H club lambs for 50 years. Swoope recognized the need for 4-H volunteers and formed one of the first parish advisory committees in Louisiana. For 45 years, the Calcasieu Parish advisory committee has conducted successful fundraisers through the World’s Finest Chocolate. Swoope still raises lambs, teaches families about raising them and serves as a volunteer leader in the livestock program.

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