01. Emotional Wellness Quote of the Month

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

02. Thank-A-Veteran

On November 11 of each year, the nation honors all living military veterans. Veterans are men and women who have served in any branch of the United States Military, such as the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force.

To honor the brave men and women who have fought for this country, the St. John Parish 4-H Program will ask 4-H members to write thank you cards to be delivered to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve. See below the guidelines for cards:

• Open to all 4-H members and Cloverbud members
• No glitter can be used
• Cannot use larger than an 8.5x11 in. sheet of paper

All cards will be picked up at each school on Thursday, November 3

03. St. John 4-H T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all 4-H'ers, we are looking for a fresh t-shirt design for our parish 4-H Program! Got a great idea?

RULES:

• All designs must use the theme #Opportunity4All.
• Be Creative
• Designs must be the original work of the 4-H member, no tracing or copying of other designs.
• Designs may be hand drawn or computer graphics.
• Designs must include the word St. John 4-H or St. John the Baptist 4-H and include a 4-H Clover.
• Designs cannot exceed three (3) colors. The color of the shirt does not count as part of the three (3) colors

All t-shirt designs are due to the St. John 4-H Office or through the online form by Thursday, November 3, 2022

4-H T-Shirt Design Contest Rules

04. Fall Cookery Contest

Calling all inspired chefs! Participate in the Fall Cookery Contest. This contest will feature Beef, Louisiana Commodities & Sugar. The Cookery Contest will take place at West St. John High Cafeteria. Dishes can be dropped off between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, as judging begins at 10:00 a.m.

This contest is open to both 4-H members and Cloverbud members. Members must follow the following rules, or they will be disqualified.

• Members can only submit one dish per category.
• Dishes must be transported on ice and in an ice chest to the contest
• Non-edible items are not to be presented as part of the dishes or as garnish. Only edible items can be used as a garnish

Commodities and Categories

• Beef - Ground Beef
• Beef - Any Other Beef Cuts
• Louisiana Commodities - Pecan
• Louisiana Commodities - Rice
• Louisiana Commodities - Sweet Potato
• Sugar - Cakes
• Sugar - Candy/Others
• Sugar - Cookies
• Sugar - Pies

Those interested in participating must register by Nov. 4, 2022.

Contest Rules Fall Cookery Registration

05. 4-H Pet Show

4-H members and Cloverbud members, are you a responsible pet owner? Consider participating in the annual Pet Show. This contest will take place Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 10:30 a.m. NO large livestock or snakes will be allowed to participate. The following classes will be offered:

• Small Dogs (0-20 pounds)
• Medium Dogs (21-40 pounds)
• Large Dogs (over 40 pounds)
• Cats
• Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles
• Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, and other rodents
• Unusual Pet (may be any domestic pet, not listed in any other category. No animals found in the wild are permitted. (Example: alligators, squirrels, raccoons)
• I wish Pet

Those interested in participating must register by Nov. 4

Contest Rules Pet Show Registration

06. Spice It Up!...With 4-H Fashion

Are you interested, or would you like to learn more about the basic sewing fundamentals? The 2023 Louisiana 4-H Fashion Camp may be for you! At this camp, participants will have the opportunity to sew a caddy, a tote bag, a reading pillow, a community service project, and more.

No worries, everything you make, you will be able to bring home and show off your creations. Each parish is allotted two (2) youth, ages 10-13, and one (1) adult. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and an alternate list will be kept as space becomes available. Fashion Camp 2023 will take place January 20-22, 2023.

The deadline to register for Fashion Camp is Friday, November 18, 2022.

4-H Fashion Camp Information

07. Thankful Journal & Gratitude Challenge

4-H’ers are encouraged to participate in our Thankful Journal and Gratitude Challenge during the month of November.

There is no wrong way to keep this type of journal. This is your journal!

Thankful Journal

08. Holiday Wreath Contest

Spread holiday cheer and participate in the St. John the Baptist 4-H Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest.

Rules:

• Wreaths can be completed by an individual or a group of 4-H'ers
• Wreaths must be made by the 4-H members. Be creative
• Wreath size should be 12 to 20 inches
• Foam, garland rings, or wire frames may be used as foundations for the wreath. All other decorations must be natural, reused, recycled, or homemade.
• NO pre-made wreaths are allowed. You may use pre-made bases
  
• Fresh flowers, real berries, food, candy, glass, or dangerous decorations should not be used on the wreath. Wreaths with these types of decorations will not be judged and will not be donated
• Fresh green plant materials MAY be used. If these materials are not fresh and leaves are falling off stems, the wreath will not be judged.
• The 4-H Clover must be located on the front of the wreath. Wreaths will be judged on creativity, neatness in construction, and the above guidelines.
• Include 4-H members' name(s), school, and grade level on a card attached to the back of the wreath.

All wreaths will be donated to the following locations based on the theme of the wreath:

• Patriotism - Veterans Home
• All others - Local nursing homes

Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

09. Louisiana 4-H Day of Service

“…I pledge my hands to larger service…” Dec. 3, 2022, is Louisiana 4-H Day of Service and we are asking you to participate by conducting a service project that benefits your community. If you are not able to participate on Dec. 3, know any service project conducted during the month of December can count as part of Louisiana 4-H Day of Service. If your club will be conducting a project be sure to let Mr. Xavier know.

10. 4-H Night with the Pelicans

The annual 4-H Night with the Pelicans will take place Friday, January 6, 2023! This is an opportunity for 4-H’ers, their families and friends to enjoy and cheer on the New Orleans Pelicans and get special access to many perks.

GAME/TICKET INFORMATION

• Opponent: Brooklyn Nets
• Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.
• Ticket Prices: Balcony End: $20; Balcony side: $25; Lower End: $60, Parking: $10 & $25 (bus) Includes a t-shirt

The deadline to order your discounted tickets is December 9, 2022

4-H Night with the Pelicans Information