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Lafourche Parish|115 Texas Street|Raceland, LA 70394|Phone: 985-446-1316|Lafourche@AgCenter.lsu.edu
The March Meeting of the Junior Leader Club was held at the Ag Building in Raceland. Members brought sweet green treats to share for the contest. Winners were: 1st Place: Emily Rodrigue, LCO; 2nd Place: Rylun Guidry, LCO; and 3rd Place: Owen Kiff, SLHS. Congratulations! Members discussed monthly business, and they brought candy and eggs to stuff for the Egg Your Yard fundraiser. The next meeting will be held on April 11th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Ag Building in Raceland. Members are asked to bring vegetable seeds to plant. Extra points will be given to members who also secure/bring an item for the Achievement Day Silent Auction fundraiser. This is voluntary. Please have the name and address of the donor of the item for thank-you notes.
Just a reminder that Achievement Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at South Lafourche High School. This year’s theme will be “I Heart 4-H.” The morning program for Achievement Day will begin at 9:30 a.m.Please remind all 4-H’ers to bring pencils to Achievement Day since there will be none available for taking tests. After the morning program, members can participate in various contests such as demonstrations, insect identification, plant science, horticulture crop judging, good grooming (personal development), public speaking, and various tests from project book completion. Make sure to sign up with your leader if you want to participate in Achievement Day contests. The afternoon ceremony includes a fashion show and a talent show for your entertainment. After the conclusion of the talent show, our parish awards program begins. Awards that are presented are Top Junior Leaders, Awards of Excellence, and college scholarships. School awards will be presented, and they include Activity Awards, School Display, and Achievement Day Awards. Please try to attend and cheer on your school club. Do not forget to wear your 4-H shirt if you have one. While students compete, there will be a silent auction for adults to participate. Donations are now being accepted for items for the auction. Please call the office at 985-446-1316 for pick up, or feel free to drop off auction items Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used to support the Lafourche Parish 4-H Youth Development Program through the Lafourche 4-H Foundation.
Record keeping is an important part of every 4-H educational project. Records show what you have done and learned during your 4-H club work. The 4-H Portfolio form is designed to help you keep your records and other supporting materials in an orderly manner. The portfolios that are completed and turned in to the 4-H Office will be judged, and recognition/awards will be given for these books at Achievement Day. The members with the Top 10 portfolios, grades 4th – 6th will be recognized with Awards of Excellence at Achievement Day. The top portfolios will be submitted to the State contest in July. You should be keeping this record from year to year and adding to it. You may include up to three years of 4-H work in your portfolio. Many awards, educational trips, and college scholarships are given to club members on the basis of their portfolios. Portfolios are due to the 4-H Office before April 20th. Portfolios will be picked up at the April club meetings if your scheduled club meeting is held before April 20th. Portfolios can also by dropped off at the 4-H Office Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 4:30 PM before April 20th. The instructions for completing your portfolio are on the lsuagcenter.com website and have been sent through 4HOnline via email. The 4-H Member Record Book template was updated last year and posted to the LSU AgCenter website at the following link: 4-H Portfolio (lsuagcenter.com) All entries for the State Record Book Contest must use this revised publication, so please follow the updated guidelines for our parish contest. Please feel free to call the 4-H office with any questions.
4th graders who have completed their Discovering the World of 4-H and 5th graders who have completed Exploring the World of 4-H who turn these project books in at their assigned club meetings (April club meetings if your meeting is held prior to April 20th) qualify to take the tests at Achievement Day. 6th-12th graders that have completed and turned in their project booklets will earn certificates and points for their clubs for completing their projects. No project book tests will be given for 6th – 12th graders. These are separate from Portfolios and cannot be included in the portfolios. ALL 4-Hers can participate in the identification contests and demonstrations at Achievement Day. Books can also be dropped off at the 4-H Office before April 20th.
This contest is for teams of two or three members in the Middle and Senior High Divisions (both divisions will compete together).Contestants will present 5–7-minute presentation using PowerPoint format or audio visuals of choice on the topic of safe driving. Safe Driving topics include but are not limited to distracted driving (texting), drinking; reckless; sleepy; road rage. The emphasis will be on young drivers influencing other young drivers. Cash prizes will be awarded—$300.00 will be presented to the 1st place team, $200.00 to the 2nd place team and $100.00 to the 3rd place team! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!
These items will be picked up with portfolios at your April club meeting if your club meeting is before April 20th. For schools with scheduled club meetings after April 20th, items can also be brought to the 4-H office before April 20th.The items will be displayed at Achievement Day on April 27th at South Lafourche High School. Items are to be picked up by attendees or leaders at the conclusion of Achievement Day. More detailed information can be found on our website at www.lsuagcenter.com or in your March Lafourche Happenings newsletter. Click on Parish Offices, then Lafourche, and 4-H. Feel free to call the office at 985-446-1316 with any questions.
All Elementary, Middle, and Senior High clothing contestants will model their garments to be judged for appearance and construction in the morning at Achievement Day and may participate in the Fashion Review in the afternoon.
We are conducting a club skit contest during the afternoon ceremony. The theme for Achievement Day will be “I Heart 4-H”, so we would like you to incorporate this theme into your skit. A party will be given to the winning club at their May meeting!!If your club would like to participate, please call the 4-H Office by April 15th so we can put you on the schedule. 4-H’ers that would like the opportunity to perform at Achievement Day should send in a DVD/CD of your performance to your 4-H club leader. These will be viewed by the judges, and the top acts will be selected to perform at Achievement Day. There is no limit on the amount of acts a club can submit, but the acts cannot exceed 10 minutes. These are due to the 4-H Office by April 15th.
All demonstrations have a maximum time limit of 15 minutes. Note: All demonstrations can be individual or team demonstrations. A limited number of demonstrations will be allowed per club. Make sure your leader knows you want to participate. A list of all demonstrations is available in the March Lafourche Happenings newsletter and on our website.
Other Achievement Day contests 4-H’ers can participate in are Fish Identification Contest, Good Grooming/Personal Development, Healthy Living Illustrated Talk, Horticulture Crop Judging, Insect Identification & Study, Plant Science, and Public Speaking. All the rules for these contests are on our website and were in the March Lafourche Happenings newsletter.
Every time a 4-H club member participates in an activity or contest along with their ribbon or certificate they will earn a Lucky Clover ticket (these will be sent to them through their leaders). These tickets will be used to take a chance at some nice prizes. This drawing will take place at Achievement Day (look for the drawing box).4-H’ers must be present for the drawing at Achievement Day to be eligible to win. Tickets will also be given at Achievement for the contests entered.
Lafourche Parish 4-H program will conduct a 4-H Garden Contest again this year! This is easy and fun way to learn more about growing some of your own food!All you have to do is:
1.Select a site for your garden. Garden can be rows or square foot garden.
2.Plan what crops you will grow. (This contest is not for ornamental gardens.)
3.Prepare your soil.
4.Plant.
5.Keep records.
6.Call the 4-H Office at 985-446-1316 for more information and scorecard.
7.Return the scorecard by May 8, 2024. Good luck!
The Bayou Area 4-H Horse Show will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Assumption Parish Horse Arena in Napoleonville, LA. This arena is a covered arena. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Events include barrels, arena race, pole bending and stakes along with a Fun Event. Prizes include belt buckles and many more for high point individuals. All exhibitors will receive an award. If you are interested in participating in the horse show, please contact the 4-H Office if you have not done so already. Remember your horses had to be registered in 4-HOnline as of April 1st to be able to participate.
Each year, 4-H members from across the state who are in the 8th-12th grade as of August 1, 2023, are eligible to participate in 4-H University to demonstrate their skills in more than 40 competitive events. It is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work and dedication. Events range from Agricultural Use Demonstration, Automotive Care, Fishing Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and more! Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, resiliency, and many more. Each competitive event allows youth an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and other life skills vital to functioning members of society. The official dates for the 2024 Louisiana 4-H University are June 18-21, 2024, on the campus of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. This is an excellent opportunity for our teenage members to experience and preview the campus of our flagship university. If you are interested in participating in 4-H University, please contact Mrs. Suzanne or Mrs. Sara at the 4-H Office.
The following 4-H’ers placed/qualified at the Southern Regional Shoot that was held March 1-10, 2024, in Gonzales and Port Allen.
Logan Benoit, Bayou Community Academy – 1st Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Juniors, 2nd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Junior Team, 2nd Place Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Juniors, 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Junior Team; Dylan Fontana, St. Genevieve – 2nd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Junior Team; Joshua Hernandez, St. Mary – 2nd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Junior Team, 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Junior Team; John Guillory, St. Genevieve – 2nd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Junior Team; Gracie Templet, E. D. White – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP-Scope Senior Team, 6th Place Smallbore Rifle – National Overall; 1st Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins Senior Team, 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins Senior Team; Cagney Horton, Bayou Blue Middle – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP Scope Senior Team; Rana Orgeron, Home School – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP Scope Senior Team; Adriana Ewing, Central Lafourche – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle CMP Scope Senior Team; Allen Pitre, Lockport Upper – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Junior Team; Clayton Falgout, Lockport Upper – 3rd Place Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Junior Team; Hunter Poche, Thibodaux High – 5th Place Smallbore Rifle National Overall; Brylee Thibodeaux, Bayou Blue Middle – 4th Place Archery 3D Compound Open (9-11) Juniors and 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Open (9-11) Juniors; Sydnee Myhand, E. D. White – 1st Place Archery 3D Compound Open (12-13) Juniors and 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Open (12-13) Juniors; Audrey Pellegrin, Bayou Community Academy – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Open (12-13) Juniors and 9th Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Open (12-13) Juniors; Iyron Cheramie, Holy Rosary – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins (9-11) Junior Teams; Sawyer Hartman, St. Mary – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins (9-11) Junior Teams; Jonah Curole, Holy Rosary – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins (9-11) Junior Teams; Emmitt Gibson, Bayou Blue Upper – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins (9-11) Junior Teams; Eli Cheramie, North Larose – 4th Place Archery Modified FITA Recurve Bare Bow Juniors; Bennett Price, Lockport Middle – 8th Place Archery Modified FITA Recurve Bare Bow Juniors; Wyatt Waguespack, St. Genevieve – 9th Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins (12-13) Juniors; Logan Curole, E. D. White – 8th Place Archery 3D Bare Bow/Genesis Seniors; Jacob Bouvier, E. D. White – 3rd Place Archery 3D Compound Open Seniors and 6th Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Open Seniors; Loralie Pellegrin, Thibodaux High – 9th Place Archery 3D Compound Open Seniors and 9th Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Open Seniors; Morgan Rollins, E. D. White – 10th Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins Senior and 1st Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams; Beaux Curole, E. D. White – 1st Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams, 5th Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins Seniors and 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams; Connor Hitt, Raceland Middle – 1st Place Archery 3D Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams and 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams; Jett Le, Central Lafourche – 1st Place Archery Modified FITA Compound Limited/Pins Senior Teams; Madelyn Fossum, Central Lafourche – 3rd Place Archery National Recurve FITA, 2nd Place Archery National Recurve Field, 2nd Place Archery National Recurve 3D and 2nd Place Archery National Recurve Overall; Cohen Ledet, Bayou Blue Middle – 3rd Place Shotgun Modified Trap Juniors; Ethan Orgeron, Home School – 3rd Place Shotgun Modified Trap Senior Teams; Teague Horton, Bayou Blue Middle – 3rd Place Modified Trap Senior Teams; Chandler Eschette, Lockport Middle – 3rd Place Shotgun Modified Trap Senior Teams; Darryl Marlbrough, Central Lafourche – 3rd Place Shotgun Modified Trap Senior Teams and Joel Orgeron, Home School – 3rd Place Shotgun Modified Trap Senior Teams. Other 4-H’ers that also qualified for state competition were John Sutton, St. Mary, George Hurley, Raceland Middle, Jolie Templet, E. D. White, Jameson Hitt, Raceland Upper, Brayden Himel, St. Joseph, Myra Ledet, Central Lafourche, Tristan Pertuit, St. Mary, Hayes Horton, Bayou Blue Middle and John Talbot, St. Joseph.
People have communicated by writing letters throughout history. Sending an email has been a popular alternative in today’s world. Either way, having proficient writing skills is critical to success and essential in the workplace. Writing thank you notes when someone has given you a gift or done something nice for you is also very important. Getting in the habit of writing thank you notes can also help improve your writing skills in other areas of your life like school and work. During their April club meetings, members will demonstrate important writing skills by composing thank you notes.
Please take the time to look at the Lafourche website at www.lsuagcenter.com or you can go to our Facebook page Lafourche Parish 4-H for updates. We are always open to suggestions, so if there is something you think we should add to our website that would help, please feel free to let us know. For more information on any of the activities listed, please contact Suzanne Troxclair or Sara Guidry at 985-446-1316.
For more information contact Suzanne Troxclair (stroxclair@agcenter.lsu.edu) or Sara Guidry (sguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu)
at the Lafourche Parish LSU AgCenter Office
Lafourche Parish | 115 Texas Street | Raceland, Louisiana 70394 | Phone: 985-446-1316 | Fax: 985-449-1549
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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