2020 Welcome to 4-H

Welcome all members, new and returning, to another exciting year in Pointe Coupee! This year we are going on a fun virtual adventure learning more about “4-H Science Lab” and “Adulting” While we understand this year will look different for the time being, I hope to give you a fun and educational experience in Pointe Coupee 4-H! Our monthly meetings may look different although as always we have updates from the parish, fun, hands-on activities, and I hope to get to see your smiling faces soon!

Be on the lookout this year for a variety of new activities, project clubs, and workshops. This year we will have a pet parade, poster contest, club in a bag, and virtual variations of our typical 4-H activities. We will continue to offer our traditional programming such as livestock activities, shooting sports program, workshops, and camps. We ask for your patience and grace as we navigate this upcoming year. The best is yet to come!

4-H University Spotlight

Louisiana 4-H members competed for best in the state in more than 20 events ranging from meat identification, photography, and automotive to public speaking and fashion design. While COVID-19 did not allow youth to travel to LSU campus this summer it did not take away from the hours of practice youth dedicated. Congratulations to the following Pointe Coupee 4-H members for placing in 4-H University

Meat Identification - State Champions

Sarah Moore

Samya Harlaux

Hannah Theriot

Maddie Fabre

Consumer Decision Making- 5th Place

Mckinley Capps

Tia Ranson

Jenna Lacour

Riley Havenar

4-H Has Talent

Lily Martinez- Lakeview Academy

Louisiana Chef- 7th Place

Macy Bergeron

Ali Langlois

Public Speaking Co-Op - 4th Place

Abigail Hawkins

Public Speaking - Participation

Jolie Dorgan

How to Join Pointe Coupee 4-H?

Any youth from the age of 9 years (before January 1^st of the current 4-H year) can be a member. Youth can participate as long as they have not passed their 20^th birthday on January 1. 4-H club members must be in grades 4 through 12.

4-H provides several ways that youth can participate.. Three types of memberships are offered in Pointe Coupee Parish. Cloverbud, Club Member, and Member-at-large.

School Clubs- ask your school about 4-H enrollment. Most schools are offering 4-H enrollment.

Homeschool, Virtual Students, and others- complete your 4-H enrollment by visiting the 4-H office at 180 E. Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760

For any additional information contact the 4-H office at 225-638-5533.

Livestock Exhibitors

Attention Livestock Exhibitors or any new 4-H members who may be interested in showing livestock (dairy, beef, swine, lambs, goats, chickens, or rabbits), please contact Mr. Mark at the 4-H Office to receive more information about the upcoming shows and possession dates. Scan the QR code below to access the registration form.

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Where: Microsoft Teams

We will discuss the upcoming show season and begin preparations for the parish livestock show.

Livestock Registration

Outstanding 4-H'er

2019 - 2020 Outstanding 4-H’ers

7th-8th Grade

Madeline Martinez- Lakeview Academy

Abigail Hawkins - STEM Academy

Robert Brown - Lakeview Academy

9th-12th Grade

Sarah Moore - False River Academy

Ali Langlois - STEM Academy

Jolie Dorgan - STEM Academy

Seed of the Month

Welcome to Seed of the Month Club! Each month, members will receive a packet of seeds (or plant material) with instructions on planting, watering, growing, and harvesting. Recipes, service opportunities, and a wide variety of gardening education will be available for youth. Seeds will include:

Carrots, Lettuce, Green Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Cone Flowers, and Okra.

Please register online or call the 4-H Office to join. There will be no charge to join seed of the month.

Seed of the Month Registration

Shooting Sports

The PC 4-H Shooting Sports Program is ready to get started and welcome new members! If you are interested in joining, please join us for our Registration Meeting. Scan the QR code below to access the registration form.

When: Thursday, October 1, 2020 6:00 p.m.

Where: Microsoft Teams.

The registration fee is $25.00, which includes a parish shirt. All registration forms and fees are due to Mr. Mark at the 4-H Office by Thursday, October 29.

Shooting Sports Registration