The Jr. Leader Club will take part in recycling as part of this years’ service project. Each Jr. Leader member is asked to collect and bring recyclable items to the Opelousas or Eunice Recycle Centers. A receipt for recycled items, from the recycle center, will need to be turned in to Mrs. Lisa to gain community service points for the club.Items that can be recycled are:
Paper including newspaper and magazine
Plastic bottles (water, detergent, etc.)
Aluminum & metal cans
Cardboard
Most plastic products
Let’s see who can bring in the most items.
4-H Food Festival Contest
This event will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Ignatius Elementary in Grand Coteau. Registration: 9:00-9:30 A.M. Judging of Exhibits: 9:30-11:00 A.M.
Food Exhibit Rules: Only ½ the dish must be exhibited/displayed in a disposable container. Include name, school, and grade on back of recipe. Food dishes should be cooked and prepared at home.
Food Exhibit Categories – 1 dish per category
Beef Division: Any Beef Dish – Make a dish containing at least 1 pound of beef meat.
Egg Division: Dessert & Other – Make a dish containing at least 4 eggs (4 whites, 4 yolks or 4 whole eggs).
Pecan Division: Dessert & Other – Make a dish containing at least 1 cup pecans.
Rice Division: Any Rice Dish – Make a dish containing at least 1 cup of cooked rice.
Sweet Potato Division: Dessert & Other – Make a dish containing at least 1 cup of sweet potatoes.
Dates to Remember
11/9 – Junior Leader Meeting
11/22 – Elementary Workshop Day
12/3 – 4-H Food Festival
12/15 – 4-H Holiday Sweets Workshop
12/20 – Junior Leader Christmas Social/Movie Night
Give Thanks!
This is the time of the year we tend to be mindful of giving thanks or being thankful. On behalf of the Junior Leader Club, I am thankful for the following:
A membership of 44 eager 4-H’ers wanting to further develop their leadership skills and serve their community.
A slate of great Junior Leader Club Officers willing to guide the club.
Caring and concern for our community and environment through our service-learning project “Stay Clean, Geaux Green”.
Mentors for younger 4-H’ers.
Junior Leader Christmas Social/ Movie Night
A Junior Leader Christmas Social/Movie Night will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the 4-H Office from 5:30-8:00 P.M. Come in your “Ugly Christmas Sweater” and enjoy pizza, drinks and cupcakes while watching the movie. Each Junior Leader is asked to bring a $10.00 gift for a fun Christmas gift exchange.
Pointe Coupee Pecan Fundraiser
Thanks to those that participated in this Fundraiser. Orders have been collected and will be placed. Pick up will be at 4-H Office prior to Thanksgiving holiday. Hopefully the week of November 14-18, 2022. 4-H office will be open Monday – Wednesday of Thanksgiving week as well.
