2009-2010 4-H club dues of $3.00 are due by November 1st. Please turn these in to your school 4-H leader or mail dues to the 4-H Office at P O Box 101 Jena LA 71342
4-H Officer Training
4-H'ers make good leaders!
Officer training will be held in Jena on November 16th at 5:00 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room of the LaSalle Parish Courthouse.
Officer training will be held in Olla on November 17th at 5:00 p.m. at the Olla Elementary School.
All Club officers are urged to attend one of the trainings. Call 992-2205 for more information.
Workshops & Events for November & December
(see complete articles about upcoming events and workshops within the LaSalle site)
Pre-Register for Workshops and Events by calling 992-2205.
Jena Pet Show-November 3rd at 4:30 p.m. Goodpine Middle School-Call 992-2205 to pre-register by 11/2/2009
Jena Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Check-November 5th at 4:30 p.m. Goodpine Middle School-- Pre-Register by 11/2/2009
"Kitchen Magic" Workshop will be held on November 23rd from 1-3 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room of the LaSalle Parish Courthouse. Topic: "Holiday Treats" Cost to attend is $5.00
Limited to 15 participants. Call 992-2205 to pre-Register by 11/18/09.
Cookie Contest
Monday, December 7, 2009
Categories: Drop Cookie, Rolled (cut-out) Cookie, Bar Cookie
Divisions: 4th Grade--5th Grade--7th & 8th Grade--9th -12th Grade
Enter 3 cookies from one of the categories listed
Place cookies in a zip-lock bag 7 bring to school on 12-7-09 (put name, grade, & school name on bag) Also, bring a copy of the cookie recipe. Cookies must not be store bought or from ready made mix or they will be disqualified. Cookies will be picked up on Monday at all participating schools
"First Aid in Action" Workshop
December 10th at 4:30 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room, LaSalle Parish Courthouse
Cost: $3.00 Pre-Register by 12/7/09
Youth will practice first aid skills to treat cuts, scrapes, nosebleeds, and bee stings. Basic first adi tips, Assemble a first aid kit, emergency numbers.
4-H Monthly Photography Contest
Divisions: I-4th grade, II-5th & 6th grades, III-7th & 8th grades, IV-9th -12th grades
*photo must be a 3x5 or 4x6 *target designated topic *attach entry form to back of photo with clear tape *do not mount photo on paper
Due in 4-H office by 11/30/09
click on link below to download a newsletter that has the photo form attached. If you are unable to download, write info on a piece of paper and attach to the picture.
Challenge Camp 2010
March 11-13, 2010
7th Graders, make plans now to attend! Theme: "A Tropical Island Adventure"
This camp is limited to 10 participants per parish. In addition to indoor and outdoor challenges, you will have the opportunity to help build boats participate in a banquet. Cost is $60.00 Registration will be due in February.
Nutrition Focus
Eat Enough . . . Not Too Much
When you don’t eat enough, you may miss out on nutrients that you need for energy and for good health. Your body needs nutrients to grow strong and healthy. If you eat too much, you may get more food energy (calories) than you need to grow and move. This might result in weight gain also. The best solution is to eat enough, but not too much.
Try these tips to help you eat enough but not too much:
- Skip the urge to eat from a bag. Measure out one serving and put the rest away.
- Buy packages that contain just one serving.
- If you buy a big package, put small amounts into separate bags or containers. Eat just what is in one of the smaller bags.
- Slow down when eating so your stomach has time to talk to your brain. If you eat too fast, you may eat too much and get stuffed. Allow your stomach 20 minutes to let your brain know it is full.
Livestock News
Spring Livestock Show
The possession date for spring livestock show will be November 7, 2009 for beef breeding, commercial heifers, market lambs, breeding goats and dairy animals. Possession date for market hogs will be December 5, 2009 and all market hogs must be tagged and validated by December 5th.
For more information, contact Jim Summers at 992-2205.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a disability, which requires special assistance for your participation in any 4-H activity, please contact one of the 4-H agents at 767-3968.
All 4-H programs are open to members regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin or handicap.
LaSalle Parish 4-H
P.O. Box 101
Jena LA 71342
318-992-2205 FAX: 318-992-7338
Jim Summers, County Agent (4-H,ANR)