Union Parish

Welcome back to School!

There is a lot of great things to do in 4-H! Participate in club meetings, attend camps and workshops. Fill out the Enrollment online @ v2.4honline.com (if writing a check please make check out to your school). Please remit payment to your 4-H leader. 4-H needs you and your creativity! Join us for the 2020-2021 year! Become a 4-H Club Officer: President, Vice-President, Reporter, Treasurer, or Secretary.

Shooting Sports orientation

We will hold a Shooting Sports meeting in the LSU AgCenter Auditorium on Monday, October 17,2022 at 6:00 p.m. You must attend with a parent/guardian.

There is a $10 registration fee separate from the 4-H fee. You must be a member of 4-H to participate.

Tractor Supply Paper Clover

Purchase a Paper Clover at Tractor Supply Co. and create more opportunity for kids!

October 7-16, 2022, purchase a Paper Clover in- store or add a donation at checkout on tractorsuppply.com

Visit tractorsupply.com/4h for more details.

Become a Jr. Leader

If you are 13 and older, you can become a Jr. Leader! This will include helping with activities held outside of school hours and being a camp counselor (9^th and up). Share your ideas with the rest of the group on activities to get other 4-Hers involved Meetings will be held every first Tuesday of each month. The first meeting will be Monday, October 24,2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

• Design, draw, paint, and decorate your pumpkin, Be creative! No carved pumpkins please!
• Bring your pumpkin to the LSU AgCenter office by the end of the day on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Judging will be Friday, October 28.
• Winners will be announced at noon.
• PRIZES will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners.
• Age groups will be: 9-13 yr. olds
• 14-18 yr. olds

You do not have to be present to win.

Interested in Livestock?

You can show horses, goats, cows, lambs, pigs, chickens, or rabbits. You do not have to own livestock to participate. There will be a meeting held at the LSU AgCenter Auditorium on Thursday, October 27^th @ 6:00 p.m. You may contact Mr. Brandon Reeder for more information. Ph: 368-9935

Name the Newsletter

The 4-H Newsletter needs a new name for the 2022-2023 school year. Turn in your ideas for a newsletter name to your 4-H Leader by October 31. The winner will receive $20.00. Enter as many names as you want, but do not forget to put your name and school on your entries.

Recycled Art Contest

Fun contest to increase our awareness of recycling. Your entry must be made from used items that would otherwise be thrown away or recycled. There is no limitation on size or format; however, we do ask that it be safe, have no rough edges and it must be sturdy. You may drop off your artwork by the end of the day on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Judging will take place on Thursday and winners will be announced by noon. You do not have to be present to win.

The LSU AgCenter and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Brandon Reeder at 368-9935 no later than a month prior to event.