September

2, 23 Shotgun practice (4:30)

11 Night with the Tigers

14, 28 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

21 Jr. Leader Meeting/Mess Fest

25 Rice cookery - 4-H Office

30 Shooting sports parents meeting - 3D Shooting Center Oberlin (6:00)

October

1 Sweet Potato Sale

3-9 National 4-H Week

7, 21 Shotgun practice (4:30)

12, 26 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

15 Fall Festival

15 Rice Festival Cookery Crowley, LA

19 Chef Club (4:00)

19 Jr. Leader Meeting (6:00)

28- Nov 14 LA State Fair - Shreveport

November

4 Shotgun practice (4:30)

8 End Sweet Potato Sales

8 Beef, Sheep, Goat, & Dairy Breeding Possession date

9 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

13 Archery practice – Wall hangers (10:00)

17-20 Allen Parish Fair

19 Allen Parish Fair Parade

22 Clover & Canvases workshops

25 Jr. Leader Meeting

December

2, 16 Shotgun practice (4:30)

3 Swine Possession Date

7-9 AgMagic CENLA

7, 21 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

20 Jr. Leader Meeting

20 Chef Club

January

6, 20 Shotgun practice (4:30)

11, 25 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

15 Archery practice – Wall hangers (10:00)

14-15 4-H /FFA Livestock Show

TBA Fashion Camp

20 Parish Livestock Sale

February

1-5 District Livestock Show

3-7 Summer Camp Signup

3, 17 Shotgun practice (4:30)

8, 22 Archery practice – 4-H office (4:30)

12-19 State Livestock Show

14 Scott Tractor Scholarship Due

10 Jr. Leader Meeting

10 Chef Club

24-25 Career Exploration camp

March

4 Demonstration Day

9-12 Jr. Leadership Conference

17 Jr. Leader Meeting

17 Record Book Contest

April

7 Central Region Cookery

15 Photography Contest Entries Due

19 Chef Club

19 Jr. Leader Meeting

TBA State Ambassador Contest

26 Achievement Day Pre-Registration Due

May

6 Achievement Day

19 Jr Leader Meeting

TBA Elem. & Jr. Awards Trip

June

TBA 4-H Camp

TBA 4-H University

4-H Club Bulletin Board Contest!

• All Clubs are encouraged to participate!
• The Bulletin Board should promote Allen Parish 4-H. It should also provide a creative way to display events and information going on each month.
• Leaders! If you are interested in working on your bulletin board during your October club meeting, please let your 4-H Agent know. Please Email a Picture of Bulletin Board by: Friday October 15, 2021

blafargue@agcenter.lsu.edu

Winning Club Will Receive an Ice Cream Party!

How To Join 4-H

LOUISIANA 4-H ONLINE

4HOnline is a fully integrated management system that brings together all levels of the 4-H experience. Whether it is a member logging in to manage his/her record, a volunteer leader completing their training or screening requirements, or a parent viewing a 4-H program's online event calendar, 4HOnline will bring the Louisiana 4-H community together and keep everyone involved.

• Enroll Online:https://v2.4honline.com/
• Once you have enrolled, please send for club dues to your 4-H Club Leader

Visit our Facebook Pages for more Information!!!

• Allen Parish 4-H (FB)
• Shooting Sports Program: Allen Parish 4-H Shooting Sports
• Livestock Program: Allen Parish Livestock Information Page
• Please Email blafargue@agcenter.lsu.edu

Junior Leader Mess Fest!

Join us and prepare to get messy! Our first annual Mess Fest will be held at the 4-H Office on September 21^st at 5:30 pm! Please bring towel and clothes that you can get dirty in!

Allen Parish Junior Leaders are gearing up for a great year. Junior Leader members learn leadership skills, work on service-learning projects, serve as camp counselors and are offered many other leadership opportunities. Membership Dues: $20 and includes a club t-shirt!

Allen Parish Junior Leader Officers:

President – Brylee Manuel, KHS

Vice President – Mia Thomas, Home School

Secretary – Marley Wier, KMS

Treasurer – Kaylea Thompson

Reporter – Ava LaFargue, KMS

To join Jr. Leaders click or scan

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. To register, please complete the registration form below by clicking the QR Code

Livestock

If you are planning to show livestock this year, please register by clicking on the QR Code. By registering you will receive information by email/remind. Also please go like our livestock face book page: Allen Parish Livestock Information Page

4-H Livestock Program is a unique opportunity to use animals and educational projects to enhance youth development.

4-H Summer Camp

Calling all 4^th-6^th Grade Members! Camp Grant Walker is such an important part of being a 4-H Member. Camp has had a rough couple of summers. It has dealt with Covid and hurricane damage. We are picking up the pieces and have high hopes that we will offer a camping experience this summer. If you are a high school student and you are interested in becoming a counselor, please speak to your 4-H Agent, Mrs. Brooke. blafargue@agcenter.lsu.edu

Chef Club!

What is Chef Club? Chef Club is an after-school project club.4-H Members learn how to cook healthy, fun recipes! They also experience some form of physical activity! The club meetings are led by experienced Junior Leaders, Volunteers, and 4-H Agent.

We meet up at the 4-H office! Club time is 4:00pm-5:00pm, unless specified differently in the Clover Talk. Our first club meeting is October 19, 2021. This year we will be learning about foods from the Garden.

Does it cost to join Chef Club? Membership Fee:$20! Your membership fee will cover all chef club activities. The member will also receive a T-Shirt at Achievement Day! Dues must be paid by December Club Meeting

Recipe of the Month!

• Guacamole-Stuffed Mini Peppers

The simple homemade guacamole in this healthy snack recipe couldn't be easier to whip up! We cut some carbs by stuffing the guacamole in halved mini bell peppers--or use them as guacamole dippers instead of tortilla chips.

Ingredients:½ ripe avocado, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder,1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, Squeeze of lime juice, Pinch of salt, 2 mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Directions: Mash avocado, garlic powder, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a small bowl with a fork until chunky-smooth. Divide the guacamole among mini pepper halves (about 1 tablespoon each).

Please Join by Clicking QR Code!

Shooting Sports

If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you’ll love the shooting sports project! This project covers firearm safety and teaches responsible handling and use. Get ready because this project is hands on. Allen Parish 4-H offers Archery and Shotgun! If you are interested in signing up, please attend our meeting on September 30th at the 4-H Office at 6:00pm.You can Register by Clicking the QR Code. A registration form can also be emailed to you.

Rice Cookery Contest

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Registration is 9:00 am -9:30 am

This year our Rice Cookery is going to be different than we have had in the past due to COVID-19. Bring your dish in a disposable container to the 4-H Office. You will leave your dish. Your disposable container will not be returned. Once you have registered your dish there will be some activities for members to participate in. Members are not encouraged to stay for results. Results will be announced on our Allen Parish Face Book Page as soon as we have winning results.

Categories: Rice Dessert, Rice Salad or Vegetable, Rice and Seafood, Rice and Meat

General Rules

***The food should be exhibited in a disposable container, not to exceed 18” to allow adequate space for all entries. Food and containers will be discarded at conclusion of contest. Items not directly related to the dish such as placemats, flower arrangements, figurines, trays, large soup tureens, etc. are not allowed.

***Non-edible items are not to be used as garnish. Only traditional garnishes i.e. … parsley, peppers, lemons and tomatoes are allowed.

***No raw eggs, seafood or meat proteins allowed in any category.

***Dishes must be transported on ice and in an ice chest to the contest. DISHES NOT CHILLED AND TRANSPORTED IN THIS MANNER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED BY CONTEST OFFICIALS. Any insulated container not designed to transport food for human consumption will be disqualified. Insulated pharmaceutical and floral arrangement boxes, etc. are not considered acceptable for transportation of food.

***Only half of the dish / quantity of the recipe will be exhibited. The contestant may keep the other half of the dish at home for his/her family to enjoy. This saves money and reinforces safe food practices to prevent food borne illness.

***Each contestant needs a copy of their recipe with the contestant’s name, contestant number, parish, dish division and any other special division requirements. Please follow the rules below for the recipe to be submitted.

***All food entries must be in disposable containers. Food and containers will be discarded at conclusion of contest. Contestants, parents/guardians, and leaders will not be allowed back into contest area after judging has concluded.

Recipe Evaluation

The recipe should include the following parts:

1. Name of recipe given

2. Ingredients listed in order used

3. Include size and weight of cans, packages, etc. Example: 10 ¾ ounce can of cream of mushroom soup

4. No abbreviations…tablespoon, teaspoon, cup, etc. must be used

5. No ingredient brands listed on recipe. Example: Campbell’s, Karo, Kraft, etc.

6. Clear instructions for combining ingredients given

7. Size of pan stated

8. Temperature and cooking time stated

9. Number of servings given

10. Dish meets contest and division requirements

ALLEN PARISH 4-H FALL FESTIVAL

COME ONE COME ALL!
LET’S CELEBRATE FALL!

October 15, 2021at 5:00pm

Location:4-H Office

This event is open to 4-H Members and Non 4-H Members!

Pet Show!

Registration: 5:00pm-5:30pm

Registration Fee is $1 per animal being entered.

Types of pets that may be entered are Dogs, Birds, Cats, Fish, Rabbits, Reptiles, Any Other (Ex. Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, and Gerbils) Dogs must be on a leash. Please do not bring dogs that may bite or any type of animal that may cause injury to a person. Bring only healthy animals that are up to date on vaccinations.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Pumpkins can be dropped off anytime on

October 15, 2021.The 4-H Office hours are from 8:00am-4:30pm.

Pumpkin must be dropped off by 5:30pm in order to participate. Judging will begin at that time.

Categories Include: Scariest Pumpkin, Funniest Pumpkin, Most Original Pumpkin, and Most 4-H Spirit.

Trunk or treat

5:00pm-6:30pm

National 4-H Week!

October 3^rd-9^th

For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. On October 3rd through 9^th, we will celebrate the impact. National 4-H Week is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people.

What are some ways you can promote 4-H?

Daily Themes brought to you by each of the Louisiana State 4-H Leadership Boards

• Role Model Monday-Fashion Board
• True Leaders Tuesday-Executive Board
• Wellness Wednesday-Food and Fitness Board
• On Target Thursday-Shooting Sports Ambassadors
• Future Friday-S.E.T. Board
• Service Saturday-Citizenship Board

Allen Parish 4-H Junior Leader T-Shirt Fundraiser!

The 2021-20224-H Club T-shirts are now available to order! The T-Shirts will be available in short sleeve. The design sample is shown below. Please fill out the order form below and submit payment to the 4-H Office, PO Box 188 Oberlin LA 70655. Make checks or money order payable to Allen Parish 4-H.Forms and Fees can be mailed in or given to your 4-H Leader.

You may also order by using Venmo. If you use Venmo we will need you to submit the same information as below. @ALLENPARISH-FourH

• Shirts will be delivered to the schools

DEADLINES TO ORDER: October 22, 2021

NAME________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL________________________________________________

TEACHER/GRADE_______________­­­­_______________________

PHONE NUMBER_____________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________

$15 for youth sizes and Adult S-XL$18 for adult 2X and up **LIST QUANTITY ON LINE**

_____YS_____YM_____YL_____YXL

_____AS_____AM_____AL_____AXL_____2X_____3X

Please allow 2-3 weeks after deadline date

for the shirts to be delivered and sent home with your child.

As always thank you for your continued support

Allen Parish 4-H is doing a FUNDRAISER!

We are selling Pura Vida bracelets!

Perfect way to show your school spirit!!

Elizabeth colors (Black and Orange): $10

Kinder, Fairview & Saints colors (Black & Gold): $10

Oberlin, Oakdale & LSU Colors(Purple & Gold): $10

4-H (Green & White): $8

********Please include your order with your Venmo payment.

Orders can be delivered to Schools if you add that info to your order