Welcome back to another 4-H year! 4-H has a world of opportunities that are awaiting you. This is your to try something new in 4-H! Not sure what to do? Just ask your 4-H Club leaders or your 4-H agent. Join 4-H today by turning in an enrollment card and parish dues to the Cameron Parish 4-H Office. Enrollment cards are available at the 4-H office. Participate in your club meetings, community service projects, and any workshops and contests that you can attend.

4-H club membership is open to any youth who meets the following requirements:

1. Must be between the ages of 9-19. Youth must turn 9 before January 1, 2011 to be eligible.
2. Pay parish dues of $6.00 plus the amount asked by the local club. Local club dues pay for local club projects or activities. Dues and parish enrollment card must be turned in to our office at 10086 Gulf Highway, Grand Lake, LA, 70607.
3. Enroll in and complete at least one 4-H project by turning in a 4-H record book.
4. Attend school club meetings held once a month or when called by leader or officers unless you are a 4-H member-at-large.
5. Participate in contests, community service and fundraisers with your club.
6. Be willing to learn and have fun in 4-H!

The National 4-H Emblem, adopted in 1913, is a four-leaf clover with the letter “H” in each leaf which stand for for the development of the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The four-leaf clover signifies good luck and achievement.

The emblem is protected by copyright held by the United States Department of Agriculture. An Act of Congress in 1948 gave the Secretary of Agriculture final authorization regarding the use of the 4-H name and emblem. State and local organizations operate under this authority.

A good rule to consider in determining the proper use of these symbols is: all uses of the 4-H club name and emblem should be consistent with the educational purposes, charter building objectives and dignity of the 4-H organization. Particular care should be observed in money raising activities where promoters of commercial sales request use of the 4-H name and emblem. Parish Extension agents can answer questions regarding the use of the name and emblem.

The National 4-H club colors are green and white. The white background of the 4-H flag symbolized purity. The green of the 4-H emblem represents nature’s most common color in the great out-of-doors and also is emblematic of youth, life and growth.

 4-H PLEDGE
I pledge
My HEAD to clearer thinking,
My HEART to greater loyalty,
My HANDS to larger service, and
My HEALTH to better living, for
My club, my community, my country and my world.

4-H MOTTO
“To Make the Best Better”

4-H SLOGAN
“Learn By Doing”

4-H Mission

The mission of 4-H is to assist youth and volunteers in acquiring research-based knowledge in agriculture, home economics and related subjects that contribute to human development, developing positive life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is carried out through the involvement of volunteer leaders, school administrator and parents who help organize and conduct the 4-H program primarily through school 4-H clubs.

4-H Goals

The goals of 4-H in Louisiana are to:

• Strengthen young people’s skills and competencies in building a positive self-image to help them develop to their full potential.
• Teach youth effective decision-making skills to prepare them for problems they face now as well as for a productive adulthood.
• Provide a wide range of project and personal skill experiences using the land-grant university research and subject-matter base and community resources to strengthen 4-H youth programs.
• Improve the capacity of youth to effectively interact with peers and members of their families.
• Develop a strong awareness in youth regarding environmental and community concerns to acquaint them with opportunities for involvement.
• Provide youth and adult volunteers opportunities for constructive activity and continued growth.