ADA Accommodation

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in Caldwell 4-H, please contact 4-H agent Jana Bennett at 318-649-2663.

4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

October Clubs of the Month

• 1st place Old Bethel Christian Academy 4 - 6
• 2nd place Union Central Elementary 5th grade Pod 1
• 3rd place Old Bethel Christian Academy 7 - 12
• 4th place Union Central Elementary 5th grade Pod 2
• 5th place Union Central Elementary 4th grade Pod 1

Caldwell 4-H Art Contest Results

Members submitted 44 entries displaying an array of talent and creativity for the 2024 4-H Art Contest. This is a new contest for Caldwell 4-H. The judges had a challenging task of selecting the best from a pool of outstanding entries. Pieces winning first, second, and third place were entered in the ArkLaMIss Fair Art and Craft contest where several Caldwell 4-H entries won first, second, and third place.

In the fourth and fifth grade division Drawing category, Nolan Rushing placed first, Beau Binkley placed second, Caroline Stamper placed third, Drake Richmond placed fourth, Ty Primm placed fifth. Blue ribbons were awarded to Emani Canada, Jase Hillestad, and Rumour Thrasher. In the Painting category, Abby Binkley placed first, Nevaeh Rodgers placed second, E.J. Howard placed third, Elizabeth Hatten placed fourth and Ella Tarver placed fifth. Blue ribbons were awarded to Emeree Brown and Remington Crawford. In the Mixed Media category, Ty Primm placed first, Ella Tarver placed second, and Mason Dunn placed third. Blue ribbons were awarded to Emani Canada, Mabry Meredith, and Devin Michaud.

In the sixth, seventh and eighth grade division Drawing category, Kyleigh Jeffery won first place, Tyler Broussard second place, and Audrey Kelly third place. Blue ribbons were awarded to Victoria Lasiter, Vivian Lasiter, and Krista Smith. In the Painting category Victoria Lasiter won first place, Audrey Kelly second place, Natalie Parker third place, Layken Parker fourth place, and Marley Crain fifth place. Blue ribbons were awarded to Vivian Lasiter, Myra Meredith, and Aubrie Richardson. In the Mixed Media category, Paislee Dunn won first place, and Myra Meredith won second place.

In the ninth to twelfth grade division Drawing category, Kaylynn Mayer won first place, Sawyer Watts second, and Virginia Lamb third. In the Painting category, Lander McCann won first place, and Bridger McCann won second place. In the Mixed Media category Sawyer Watts won first place, Chase McBroom won second place.

ArkLaMiss Fair Art Contest

In the Under 14 Years of Age Youth division Drawing, Nolan Rushing, Beau Binkley, Caroline Stamper, and Kyleigh Jeffery won first place awards. Tyler Broussard won third place. In the Painting category, Abby Binkley and Nevaeh Rodgers won first place awards. Audrey Kelly won second place. In the Mixed Media category, Mason Dunn and Myra Meredith won first place awards. Paislee Dunn won third place. In the 14 to 18 Years of Age Junior Division Drawing, Sawyer Watts and Virginia Lamb won first place awards, Lander McCann won a first place Painting award and Chase McBroom won a first place Mixed Media award.

Safety Poster Contest

Entries for the Safety Poster Contest are due to the 4-H office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15. For this contest, members will create a poster on a specific safety topic, for example, fire safety, food safety, internet safety. Posters must be on any color 22-inch by 28-inch poster board. Posters will be judged on originality, neatness, safety information, and eye-catching design. Members name, age, school and grade must be written on the back of the poster in the upper right corner.

Fashion Revue and Consumer Decision Making Contest

• Handmade garments, decorated shirts, and data forms are due to the 4-H office by 4 p.m. on Monday, December 2. Data Forms are available at the 4-H office in Columbia.
• Appearance Judging is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 9 at Union Central Elementary. All contestants are required to attend.
• The 4-H Fashion Revue consists of Clothing Construction, Decorated Shirt, Ready-to-Wear, and Consumer Decision Making contests.
• Submit handmade garment and/or decorated shirt on a hanger along with a Personal Data form.
• Clothing Construction categories are Apron, Tops or Bottoms, and Complete Outfit.
• Decorated Shirt categories are Shirts Promoting 4-H and Other.
• Remember to submit a Data Form if you are planning to enter the Ready to Wear contest.
• Entries submitted after December 2 will not be eligible for first, second, or third place awards.
• Not interested in creating a garment or entering Ready to Wear? You can still participate by entering the Consumer Decision Making Contest and judge classes of consumer products or services, rank each class by choice and give written reasons for rankings.

Photography Contest

• Entries for the 2024 Photography Contest are due by 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 13.
• Photographs must be taken by the 4-H member during the 2024 calendar year.
• Each category consists of 5 to 6 photographs equally spaced on a 22-inch by 28-inch sheet of poster paper.
• The three categories are A Story or Series; People, Structures, or Buildings; Plants or Animals.
• Entries in the People, Structures, or Buildings category must have photos of 5 or 6 different people, or 5 or 6 different structures, or 5 or 6 different buildings.
• Entries in the Plants or Animals must have photographs of 5 or 6 different plants, or 5 or 6 different animals.
• Entries in the Story or Series category must have 5 or 6 different photographs telling a story or showing a series of steps.
• Include a short caption under each photograph.
• 4-H'ers may enter one category, two categories, or all three categories, but only one entry per category.
• Include your name, school, grade, and category on the back of the poster in the upper left corner.
• Entries will be judged on appropriateness of photographs, clarity of photos, and neatness of work.
• Entries submitted after December 13 will not be eligible to place first, second, or third or win cash prizes.

Life Skills: First Aid

Everyone should know basic first aid techniques because accidents can happen to anyone at any time. The more prepared you are for an accident, the more you will be able to help a person in need or help yourself, if that's the case. Having a well-stocked first aid kit is also very important and should be part of every household.

Healthy Living: Challenge Your Inner Critic

You know that inner voice that loves to point out everything that isn't so great? Try to notice when it takes control of your mood. Sometimes it has a good point and is letting you know about something that needs your attention. But other times, it's wrong, or it makes things seem worse than they are. When this happens, ask yourself, "Is this true?"

Upcoming Events

• November 4 Fall Foods Festival and Consumer Foods Judging
• November 15 Safety Poster Contest
• December 2 Garments and Data Forms due for Fashion Revue
• December 9 Fashion Revue and Consumer Decision Making
• December 13 Photography Contest

Club Meeting Schedule

• November 22 Union Central Elementary School
• December 3 Old Bethel Christian Academy
• December 4 Caldwell Parish High School
• December 4 Junior Leader Club meeting 4:15 p.m.
• December 5 Homeschool Club 3:00 p.m.
• December 6 Caldwell Parish Junior High School

Membership and participation in activities and events are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status or disability. Louisiana 4-H is an educational program of the LSU AgCenter. The LSU AgCenter is an equal opportunity provider and employer.