Dear 4-H Volunteer:
Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve as a 4-H Volunteer Leader for the
school year. Your job is an important one as you will enable many youth to learn from the
wonderful experiences of being a 4-H member. Without you and other volunteers, the 4-H
program would not exist.
It takes a combined effort of the 4-H agents, 4-H leaders and many other volunteers to reach
approximately 1,500 youth involved in Calcasieu Parish 4-H.
This booklet was compiled as an aid to you in your job as a 4-H volunteer. It is hoped that
the information will be beneficial to both new and experienced volunteers.
We hope that this guide will help to make this 4-H year a very positive experience for both
you and your 4-H members. If at any time during the year you have questions or need
additional assistance, please call 475-8812 or contact us at mfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu ,
mmcclellan@agcenter.lsu.edu or jdrescher@agcenter.lsu.edu
Sincerely,
Misty Fontenot
Extension Agent, 4-H
Calcasieu Parish
Matthew McClellan
County Agent, 4-H
Calcasieu Parish
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Jennifer Drescher
Extension Agent, 4-H
Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish Office
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
LSU AgCenter
Office Location:
7101 Gulf Hwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone Numbers:
(337) 475-8812
(337) 475-8815 (fax)
Website:
http://www.agcenter.lsu.edu/calcasieu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4-H Emblem Procedures ………………………………………………………………....4-7
Activities Calendar…………………………..…………………………….………….......8-9
Leader Position Description………………………………………………………………..10
Club Meeting Procedures ………………………………………………..……………11-12
Livestock Activities...............................................................................................13-14
Calcasieu Parish 4-H Awards……………………………………………..…………..15-18
State 4-H University ........................................................................................... 19-20
State 4-H Records Contest ...................................................................................... 21
Camps. ……………………………………………………………………………..……….22
Calcasieu 4-H Contest Rules ................................................................................... 23
Pet Show ....................................................................................................... 24
Fall Festival………………………………………………………………………….25
Egg, Beef and Rice Ambassador Contest…………………………….………...26
Chicken, Turkey and Seafood Ambassador Contests.................................. .27
Beef Cookery……………………………………………………………………..…28
Rice Cookery ............................................................................................... .29
Seafood Cookery ......................................................................................... .30
Sugar Cookery .............................................................................................. 31
Public Speaking ............................................................................................ 32
Computer Simulation ………………………………………………………..…33-37
Consumer Decision Making……….……………………………………..……….38
Consumer Foods Judging ............................................................................ 38
Livestock Judging Contest ............................................................................ 39
Livestock & Poultry Judging Meat ID ........................................................ 40-41
Winter Contest Day…………………………………………………………………42
Clothing Contests/ Ready to Wear Judging ............................................. 43-44
Photography .................................................................................................. 45
Personal Development .................................................................................. 46
Insect Identification/Horticulture Identification ............................................... 46
Wildlife Habitat Judging................................................................................. 47
Dog Care Content ......................................................................................... 47
Demonstration .......................................................................................... 48-50
4-H Records ............................................................................................. 51-53
Spring Contest Day ....................................................................................... 54
Forms ............................................................................................................ 55
Information about parish activities as well as newsletters, forms, calendars and updates can be
found at our website:www.agcenter.lsu.edu/calcasieu
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Calcasieu 4-H Activities Calendar
August
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September
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October
4-10
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15
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Jr. Leader Officer Meeting
Parish Leader Training, 12:00 p.m., 4-H Office
4-H Advisory Committee Meeting – 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Jr. Leader Meeting-6:00 p.m., Chalkley Room
National 4-H Week
Jr. Leader Meeting – 6:00 p.m., Chalkley Room
Candy Distribution
Shooting Sports enrollment meeting, 6:00 p.m., Chalkley Room
Calcasieu-Cameron Fair Livestock Show, West Cal. Arena, Sulphur
LSU vs. Kentucky Football Game & 4-H Tailgate Party
Officer Training, 4:30 p.m., 4-H Office
Pet Show, 6:30 p.m., Outdoor Arena
Pre-registration for Fall Festival/Contest (clothing, cooking, public
speaking, computer simulation)
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Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
23-Nov 9
Louisiana State Fair
Elimination Contest for cattle, sheep & swine educational trip,
Shreveport, La.
November
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4-H Fall Festival/Contests (Cooking, public speaking, consumer decision
making, consumer foods judging, computer simulation) Gayle Hall –
Registration 8:30 Contest 9:00-3:00
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Deadline for Parish 4-H Enrollment
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Deadline for Beef Grazing Project Applications
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Livestock Validation for breeding rabbit, market, breeding &
commercial animals (beef, sheep, goat) except swine at the Burton
Complex from 2:30 – 4:30 pm
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Jr. Leader Meeting – 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office
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Calcasieu Livestock Showmanship Clinic, 1:00 p.m., Burton Coliseum
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Livestock Judging (Beef, Swine, Poultry, Dairy), Poultry & Meats ID Contests
9:00 a.m. – 12: p.m., Chalkley Room
12-17 4-H Livestock Educational Trip – Beef and Sheep, Louisville
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Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
24-26 Louisiana Educational Trip (Record books)
28-Dec 2
National 4-H Congress Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
December
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Livestock Validation for market & breeding swine: Burton Coliseum 4:00pm –
6:00pm
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Food and Fitness Day Camp – Operation Cook (9:00-3:00)
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Jr. Leader Meeting-6:00 p.m.-4-H Office
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Parish, District Livestock Entries Due
12-14 LA Connections Camp
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Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
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Start Junior Beef Grazing Project
January - 2014
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Pre-registration for all Clothing Contests, demonstrations, personal
development
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Winter Contest Day (Horticulture id, insect id, demonstrations, dog care,
personal development, photography,clothing) Registration- 8:30 Contest
– 9:00 – 12:00
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Meat Pen Rabbit Validation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office
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Rabbit and Poultry entry forms due by 4:30
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Key Club, Award of Excellence Applications, Honor Cord due
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Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office
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Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
21-24 Parish Jr. Livestock Show
25-26 4-H State Fashion Camp, Camp Grant Walker
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Parish Jr. Livestock Sale
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February
3-7
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14-21
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TBA
March
5-7
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13-15
TBA
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26-29
TBA
April
9
Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo
Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – 4-H Office
LSU State Livestock Show
Rural Electric Youth Tour applications due
Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
State 4-H Scholarships Due. 4-H Office
Area 4 Challenge Camp
Southern Livestock Show, Poultry Show & Market Goat Show
Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office
National 4-H Conference applications, LSU
State 4-H Leadership Conference, Camp Grant Walker
Parish Shooting Sports Contest
Food and Fitness Camp for 12-13 year olds, Camp Grant Walker
Record Books due in 4-H Office
Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
SW Area Cookery Contests Recipe Due Date
Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match – Ascension Parish
Youth Cooperative Conference – Camp Grant Walker
Spring 4-H Contests (Outdoor skills, ATV, tractor, fishing, compact tractor),
Burton Coliseum barn and arena 8:30-3:30
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Outstanding Individual 4-H’ers & 4-H Club Forms due in Office
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Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 8:00 am
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Summer Camp Kick-off 3:30-5:30, 4-H Office
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Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m., 4-H Office
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4-H U Selection Meeting, 7:00-8:00 p.m., 4-H Office
TBA
State Ambassador Cookery Contests, Baton Rouge, LA
23-26 Shooting Sports State Match – Desoto Parish/Caddo Parish
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Calcasieu 4-H Awards Night, 6:30 p.m.,Chalkley Room
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SW Area Cooking Contest Crowley, LA
May
1-15
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TBA
Close 4-H Rye-grass Grazing Projects
Organizational Leader Reports & Financial Summaries due
Calcasieu Volunteer Leader Banquet, 7:00 p.m.,Chalkley Room
Applications for State Board (citizenship, food & fitness, fashion, SET) &
State Office
Jr. Leader Meeting, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Office
Healthy Living Club Meeting – 4-H Office – 6:00 pm
4-H Advisory Committee Meeting, 4-H Office
4-H Day at the Capital
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TBA
20-27
22-26
TBA
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Short Course Records, Clothing Garments Due
Calcasieu Parish Horse Show, Burton Outdoor Arena
Rural Electric Youth Tour, Washington, D.C.
Shooting Sports National Invitational – Grand Island, Nebraska
4-H University, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Calcasieu-Cameron Marsh Maneuvers
District Horse Show
TBA
TBA
6-11
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
4-H Summer Camp, Camp Grant Walker
Southwest District Horse Show, Burton Outdoor Arena
State Horse Show, LSU, Burton Coliseum
Citizenship Washington Focus Trip, Washington, D.C.
State Records due, LSU
Educational Trip to Orlando, Florida
Goat Educational Award Trip
Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show
June
July
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4-H Club Organization Leader Position Description
Purpose:
Coordinate (by managing and facilitating) the volunteer team providing support, guidance and direction
Responsibilities/Duties:
Man and women and mature 4-H junior leaders, may serve as club organizational leaders the primary contact person for
the club with the parish 4-H staff. Make arrangements for regular meeting facilities, coordinate new membership drive,
order and distribute project manuals and work with members to plan the club calendar for the year. Oversee election of
officers, train officers and meet with them prior to meeting to plan the agenda. Inform and involve parents, recruit club
project and activity leaders. Conduct a range of activities including recreation, fund raising, community service learning
activities and participation in parish events and programs. Help members and officers evaluate the club program and
communicate its activities to the community. Maintain communications between the 4-H club and the parish 4-H program
including regular conversations with parish staff, report enrolment and other data to the parish staff, see the annual
financial statement is completed and complete Club Organizational Leader Impact Report each spring.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Needed:
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A knowledge of and interest in youth and youth programs
A willingness to devote time and energy to the task
The ability to share decision-making and responsibilities with youth, and with other volunteers
The ability to organize and manage a team effort
A knowledge of the community and its resources
Resources and Support Available:
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Assistance from retiring organizational leader and/or an experienced leader in the parish
Guidance and support from parish Extension staff
Parish, district and state training sessions
Printed materials from parish and state 4-H program
Supplies from National 4-H Supply Service
Benefits:
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Satisfaction of significant contribution to growth of members
Respect and gratitude of parents and community
Recognition of accomplishments by club and parish
Opportunity for continues personal growth
Learn more about youth development research, experimental learning and activities that complement classroom
learning
Time Required:
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8 club meetings per year (4-6 hours per month)
8 meetings per year to organize and plan with leadership team
Expected Results:
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Members, their parents and other volunteers are kept informed
Officers are prepared and run efficient meetings
Members feel ownership for the club and are involved in the decision-making of dues, fund-raising efforts, and
activities planned for the year
Young people learn new things, feel good about themselves and have fun in 4-H
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BEFORE EACH MONTHLY MEETING
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Announce meeting time, date, and location over school P.A. system.
Post meeting notices on 4-H bulletin board or in centrally located place.
Cut apart and distribute NEW BUSINESS and OLD BUSINESS slips to 4-H members to read
during the appropriate part of the meeting. This information is attached to your monthly leader
letter.
Meet with club officers as a group or individually to make sure that everyone is prepared for the
upcoming meeting.
Remind demonstration volunteers and project report volunteers to be prepared for meeting
presentations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
President:
Must have Order of the Meeting and all other necessary materials such as the flags and
gavel. Should ask members to lead the pledges prior to the meeting.
Vice President: Must have arranged for a special program to be presented. May ask for volunteers to
present demonstrations, present reports on their project work, or present a poem, game,
skit, etc. Should also have Order of the Meeting in case President is absent.
Secretary:
Must have minutes of the previous month=s meeting written in complete sentences to
read at the meeting. Should have pencil and paper to take notes during the meeting.
Reporter:
Must have a short written report on some club activity since the last meeting. If possible,
submit monthly reports to 4-H newsletter or school newspaper. May also make posters
or a bulletin board in order to promote the club’s activities and recognize club members
for their achievements.
Treasurer:
Prepare a summary of income and expenses to be presented at each meeting. Ensure that
all dues are collected.
Committee Chairman (C.R.D., Arbor Day, Basket Drive, etc.): Should be prepared to give a report on
activities of the committee since the last meeting.
Demonstration Volunteers: Selected members must be prepared to present a short demonstration or
presentation on their 4-H project. Teams of two may be selected at each meeting for
presentation at the following month’s meeting.
Project Report Volunteers: Selected members must be prepared to give a short summary of what
he/she has done in the 4-H project book. Two members may be selected to give project reports
for each meeting.
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POINTS TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD 4-H MEETING
This sheet can be used to evaluate all your meetings. You should be able to
answer Yes to most of the questions. The ones you answer with a No are
areas you will want to improve.
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Do the officers and leaders check meeting plans beforehand?
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Was the meeting room prepared prior to the meeting?
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Are all officers present? If not, are there substitutes in their
places?
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Does the president call the meeting to order on time, keep the
meeting rolling, and close it on time?
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Do all officers use correct parliamentary procedure?
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Are all reports given and up-to-date?
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Is the business part of the meeting short and snappy?
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Are guests introduced and made to feel at home?
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Is there a special program (guest speakers, educational lesson,
etc,) in addition to the business meeting?
_____10. Is at least one project talk given at the meeting?
_____11. Is there an opportunity for members to get to know each other?
_____12. Are all announcements short and to the point?
_____13. Do officers avoid doing all of the talking?
_____14. Do leaders avoid doing all of the talking?
_____15. Do all or most of the members take part in the meeting?
_____16. Is there a common courtesy shown between officers and
members?
_____17. Are leaders given a chance to voice their opinions?
_____18. Are all members well-behaved and well-mannered?
_____19. Is there fun, learning, and fellowship at the meeting?
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2014-2015 Calcasieu 4-H Livestock Activities
Events - Deadlines - Reminders
State Fair October 23 through November 9, 2014
Possession Dates
Steers ................................................................. May 10, 2014
Market Lambs ..................................................... July 10, 2014
Breeding Sheep .................................................. July 10, 2014
Breeding Swine ............................................. August 10, 2014
Market Swine ................................................. August 10, 2014
Goats .................................................................. July 10, 2014
Commercial Heifers ............................................ July 10, 2014
Breeding Cattle & Dairy born prior to January 1, 2014 – July 1, 2014
Exception: Beef and Dairy animals born after January 1 during the year
of the fair must be in possession by August 15, 2014.
Broilers and Exhibition Birds - Contact 4-H Office by August 1, 2014
Entries Due ......................................................... September 7, 2014
Calcasieu Parish Jr. Livestock Show - January 21-24, 2015
Southwest District Livestock Show – February 3-7, 2015
LSU Junior Livestock show - February 14-21, 2015
Possession Dates
Steers ............................................................ August 15, 2014
Meat Pen Rabbits (must own doe) ............... October 15, 2014
Breeding Cattle ........................................... November 6, 2014
Market Lambs ............................................. November 6, 2014
Breeding Sheep .......................................... November 6, 2014
Breeding Rabbits ........................................ November 6, 2014
Dairy Cattle ................................................. November 6, 2014
Commercial Heifers .................................... November 6, 2014
Commercial Ewes ..................................... November 6, 2014
Market Goats & Commercial Does ............ November 6, 2014
Breeding Goats ........................................ November 6, 2014
Broilers-Must be ordered through 4-H Office by ...November 1, 2014
Breeding Swine .......................................... December 4, 2014
Market Swine .............................................. December 4, 2014
Entries Due ................................ December 11, 2014
Calcasieu Parish Junior Livestock Sale
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January 31, 2015
Southern Livestock Show – March 5, 6, and 7, 2015
Steers
Market Lamb
Breeding Cattle
Market Swine
Market Lamb
Market Goat
Dairy Cattle
Broilers
Possession Dates
October 1, 2014
November 1, 2014
November 1, 2014
December 15, 2014
November 1, 2014
November 1, 2014
November 1, 2014
December 10, 2014
Entries Due
November 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
December 30, 2014
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014
January 30, 2015
Calcasieu Parish Horse Show – June 9, 2015
Southwest District Horse Show - June 30, 2015
State Horse Show – July 6-11, 2015
Possession Dates
Horses (on your place by)
Grade Horse Certificates must be done by
Must be registered in your name by
Entry Deadline
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
April 1, 2015
May 25, 2015
Other Livestock- & Agriculture-Related Activities
November 1, 2014
December 1-15, 2014
May 15, 2015
Rye Grass Grazing entries due
Rye Grass Grazing Projects begin
Close Rye Grass Grazing Projects
Junior Beef Grazing Project
This project is co-sponsored by the Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and
the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service. The project consists of four head of
cattle (steers or heifers, not mixed) on 2 ½ acres of winter grazing, or any multiple
of this if more than one pen is grazed. Cattle are weighed, graded, wormed and
priced when placed on in Mid-December, then weighed, graded and priced when
taken off in Mid-May. If you are interested in participating, contact the 4-H Office
prior to November 1. A cash prize is awarded to the parish and state winners.
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Calcasieu Parish 4-H Awards
High Point Awards
A.
High Point Club - The total number of points that each club accumulates in all
qualifying contests will be tabulated. The club in each division accumulating the highest
number of points will receive a High Point trophy. A second and third place trophy and a
group of "Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also be given.
NOTE: Clubs who have mixed age divisions will compete in the age division that includes
the largest number of 4-Hers enrolled. Clubs who have mixed age divisions must
be in the same school or must have the approval of the 4-H office when organized.
B.
High Point Individual (Boy and Girl) - One boy and one girl in each age division
accumulating the highest number of points in all qualifying contests will receive a High
Point trophy. Second and third place trophies (both boys and girls) and a group of
"Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also be given. All 4-H
members are eligible to compete for this award and may receive the award more than once
in an age division.
Outstanding Awards
A.
Outstanding Club - One or more clubs in each age division will receive an
Outstanding Club certificate. Areas for judging outstanding clubs include 4-H activities,
community service projects and community study activities. Emphasis is placed on the
quality of the club's total program and not necessarily on the quantity of things done.
Activities covered on the Outstanding Club application form must be from the current club
year. A club may win this award as many times as they are deemed worthy of it. In the
event that no club in a given division is deemed worthy of the award, no certificate will be
given in that division for that year.
B.
Outstanding Individual - (Boy or Girl) - Ten percent of the total enrollment for
each club may be nominated. It will be the discretion of the leader to determine the number
of boy and girl entries for the club. Areas for judging Outstanding Boy or Girl include 4-H
project work, contest participation, community service, leadership activities, and
enthusiasm for the 4-H program. Emphasis is placed on quality and not necessarily
quantity of activities done or prizes won. An individual may win this award only once in
each division. A group of "Honorable Mentions" (where recognition is deserved) will also
be given.
Note: Forms will be provided for the 4-H members to complete and return to the 4-H leader.
Forms are due in the 4-H Office no later than 4:30 p.m. of the current club year due date.
The 4-H staff also has the option to nominate worthy clubs or individuals not nominated by
leaders. The 4-H leader must determine outstanding individuals, complete a club activity
form, and turn them in to the 4-H office.
These forms can be found on our website: www.lsuagcenter.com/calcasieu
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Calcasieu Awards
First and second place elementary winners will receive $10 and $5 respectively. Blue ribbon
winners in elementary records will also receive $10. The awards will be presented at the end-ofthe-year recognition program.
Animal Judging
Dairy Cattle
General Livestock
Poultry
Horse
Identification Contests
Insect
Meat
Horticulture Judging
Wildlife Habitat
Dog Care
Clothing Contests
Apron
Skirt
Shorts or Pants
Ready-to-Wear Judging
Outdoor Skills Contest
Shotgun
Rifle
Pistol
Archery
Muzzleloader
Hunting
ATV
Fishing
Consumer Decision Making
Consumer Foods Judging
Demonstrations
Home Economics Individual
Home Economics Team
Agriculture Individual
Agriculture Team
General Individual
General Team
Foods Individual
Foods Team
Horse Individual
Horse Team
Personal Development
Photography
Animals
People
Outdoor Shots
Foods Contests
Egg Ambassador
Beef Cookery & Ambassador
Seafood Cookery &
Ambassador
Rice Cookery & Ambassador
Sugar Cookery
Chicken & Turkey Ambassador
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Public Speaking
Cooperative
General
Soybean Production
Horse
Records
Discovering 4-H
Livestock/Pets
SET Contest
Computer Simulation
Diesel Operation (Tractor)
Compact Tractor (Lawn Mover)
First and second place junior and senior winners will receive $10 and
$5 respectively. The awards will be presented at the end-of-the-year
recognition program.
Animal Judging *
Dairy Cattle
General Livestock
Horse
Poultry
Clothing Contests
Skirt and Blouse
School Dress
Sportswear
Ready-to-Wear Judging
Creative Choice
Identification Contests
Insect
Meat
Horticulture Judging
Wildlife Habitat
Dog Care
Consumer Decision Making
Outdoor Skills Contest
Shotgun
Rifle
Pistol
Archery
Muzzleloader
Hunting
Consumer Foods Judging
Personal Development
Demonstrations
Home Economics Individual
Home Economics Team
Agriculture Individual
Agriculture Team
General Individual
General Team
Foods Individual
Food Team
Horse Individual
Horse Team
Photography
Animals
People
Outdoor Shots
Public Speaking
Cooperatives
General
Soybean Production
Horse
Records Contests
Foods Contests
Egg Ambassador
Beef Cookery & Ambassador
Seafood Cookery &
Ambassador
Chicken & Turkey Ambassador
Rice Cookery & Ambassador
Sugar Cookery
SET Contest
Computer Simulation
Diesel Operation (Tractor)
Compact Tractor (Lawn
mower)
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Parish Record Book Contests
Elementary members receiving a blue ribbon on their record
book will receive $10. 1st and 2nd place junior and senior record book
winners will receive monetary awards of $10 and $5 respectively.
All monetary winners in the record book competition and
contest winners will receive their awards at the end-of-the-year
recognition program.
Scholarships
Graduating Seniors
Scholarships are awarded each year to graduating seniors who have
been active in leadership programs, community service activities and
project work. Contact the 4-H Office in February for applications.
The scholarships are:
$500.00
Parish Scholarship
$500.00
Parish Scholarship
$1,500.00
Scott Tractor
$100.00
State/Parish Scholarship
Various Amounts - Various State Scholarships
State 4-H Contests
Senior 4-H members are eligible to compete for state sponsored trips,
scholarships, and cash awards. A 4-Her must be 14 before January 1
to compete at the state level. (Some contests are also open to those
who will be 13 by January 1.) Most of these honors are won through
participation in State 4-H University and/or State Record Book
Competition.
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4-H University
4-H University is held on the LSU Campus in June of each year. 4-H U
participants will be selected from placings in parish 4-H contests such as
demonstrations, project and record contests, etc. Other factors for
consideration include completion of a 4-H record book during the current
school year, participation in parish 4-H contests, outstanding project
work, interest and enthusiasm for the 4-H program, and positive
behavior characteristics. In addition, higher priority will be given to
senior level contestants who earn a score of at least 50% or better of the
total contest score in 4-H University qualifying contest.
CONTESTS INCLUDE:
4-H Has Talent* ($500)
Ag Products Demonstration*
(Edu. Trip)
Agriculture Demonstration Team*
(Congress)
ATV* (Educational Trip)
Automotive Care, Safety & Driving
(Edu. Trip)
Bicycle* (Educational Trip)
Career Preparation* (Edu. Trip)
Child Development* (Congress)
Compact Tractor* (Edu. Trip)
Computer Simulation* (win
Computer)
Consumer Decision Making*
(Edu. Trip)
Consumer Foods Judging* (New
Orleans or Dallas)
Dairy Cattle Judging Team
(National Contest)
Diesel Equipment Operations
(Edu. Trip)
Dog Care * (Edu. Trip)
Entomology Demo Team*
(Gulf Coast Trip)
Environmental Threat Resolution*
(Edu. Trip)
Family Consumer Science Demo*
(Congress)
Fashion Revue
Creative Choice (Congress)
Casual Outfit* (Serger)
Special Occasion* (Edu. Trip)
Ready-to-Wear Judging*
(New Orleans or Dallas)
Fishing Sports*(Outdoor Skills Trip)
Forestry Study (National Contest)
Horticulture Demonstrations*
Use* (Edu. Trip)
General* (Edu. Trip)
Horticulture Judging Team*
(Edu. Trip)
Insect Identification*
(Gulf Coast Trip)
Livestock Judging Team
(National Contest)
Meat ID Team (National Contest)
Nutrition Illustrated Talk
(EFNEP & FNP) (Congress)
Outdoor Skills Triathlon*
(Educational Trip)
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Photography (Congress)
Plant Science Team* (Edu. Trip)
Poultry Judging Team
(National Contest)
Public Speaking
Cooperatives* (Congress)
General* (Congress)
Resource Management*
(Edu. Trip)
Small Engines Demonstration*
(Edu. Trip)
Solutions Unlimited*
(Edu. Trip)
Soybean Illustrated Talk*
(Educ. Trip)
Sports Broadcasting*
(LSU game tickets)
Wildlife Habitat Judging
(National Contest)
CLOVER COLLEGE – Noncompetitive track
Special workshops held during 4-H
University
Up to six tracks to choose from
every year.
* 4-Hers who will be 13 by January 1 of the current club year are eligible
for these contests.
New Orleans or Dallas – This trip rotates between Dallas and New
Orleans.
Congress Trip – to Atlanta, GA, usually leaves Thanksgiving Day &
returns the following Tuesday.
Educational Trip – This trip rotates between Chattanooga, Orlando, and
San Antonio.
National Contest -Trip to compete against other states. The National
Dairy Judging contest is in Wisconsin in the fall of each year. Meat ID,
Poultry Judging and Livestock Judging national competitions are held in
Kentucky in the Fall.
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State 4-H Records Contests
State record book competition is held in July of each year. Calcasieu Parish is eligible
to send 40 record books to state competition. These contestants will be selected from
placings in parish record book contests. Other considerations include outstanding
project work and desire to "polish and perfect" appropriate records. Four H’ers who
have not completed a record book during the current year will not be considered.
4-H Member Contests
Junior Achievement
Grade 6-traditional ($75 bond)
Grade 6-livestock/pet care ($75 bond)
Grade 7 & 8 ($75 bond)
4-Hers must be 14 and over by January of current year to be eligible for these
contests.
Citizenship
Citizenship
Leadership
Theatre Arts
Communications
Healthy Living
Child Development/Family
Foods & Nutrition
Health
Personal Development
SET (Science, Engineering, Technology)
Aerospace
Plant Science
Clothing
Computer Science
Environment
Electric Excitement
Forestry/Woodworking
Home Environment
Horticulture
Insects/Entomology
Machines
Outdoor Skills
Photography
Livestock & Animals
Beef
Dairy
Dog Care
Goats
Horse
Pet Care
Poultry
Rabbits
Sheep
Swine
Veterinary Science
Adult Volunteer Leaders Contests
Alumni Recognition
Adult Leader Award
Attorney General Livestock Leader Award
Wildlife and Fisheries/Outdoor Skills Leader
Award
Salute to Excellence
Club Contests
Service Learning Awards
Livestock Awards
Superintendent’s Award
(age 14 and under on January 1)
Governor’s Award
(age 14 and over on January 1)
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Challenge Camp
Held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana in
November.
Costs range from $75.00 to $85.00.
Description: To challenge 7th and 8th graders to set high personal
goals as a result of activities designed to develop:
o A positive self-concept
o Interpersonal relationship skills
o Communication
Rules: To become a Challenge Camp participant, mail the cut-out
information card found in the January Cloverleaf.
4-H Camp
Camp is open to 4, 5 or 6 graders and must be 12 years of age or
younger.
Held in the summer months.
The camp is held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre
campsite located near Pollock, LA on Highway 8 about 15 miles
northeast of Alexandria.
Costs range from $160.00 to $185.00
Rules: To become a 4-H camp participant, mail the cut-out information
card found in the February and March Cloverleafs, along with a $50
deposit.
Lost Camp
Camp is open to 7 and 8 grade 4-H members.
Held in late July, early August.
The camp is held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center, an 80-acre
campsite located near Pollock, LA on Highway 8 about 15 miles
northeast of Alexandria.
Costs range from $160.00 to $175.00
Rules: To become a 4-H camp participant, mail the cut-out information
card found in April and May’s newsletters.
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CALCASIEU PARISH
4-H
CONTEST RULES
&
REGULATIONS
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Pet Show
Registration ........................................................................ 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Show Begins ................................................................................ 6:30 p.m.
Each 4-H’er can only enter one pet.
1.
Categories of pets include: dogs, cats, rabbits, fowl, fish, reptiles,
any other. It does not include cows, horses, sheep, pigs, or goats.
2.
Elementary and junior members will compete separately in
categories where 5 or more pets are registered. In categories
where less than 5 pets are registered, elementary and junior 4H’ers will compete together.
3.
In each category, animals will be judged on characteristics such
as: best groomed, largest (height), smallest (height), most
unusual, longest hair, prettiest eyes, etc.
4.
This is a "fun" pet show. It is not necessary to have a registered
animal. Grooming and cleanliness are important.
5.
Each 4-H’er will receive a participation ribbon. 4-H’ers whose pet
wins a given characteristic in their category will receive a rosette
ribbon.
Please Note: Categories and characteristics to be judged in the pet
show will vary. We may add or delete categories depending on the
number of pets registered.
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Fall Festival
November 1, 2014
Cooking
Public Speaking
Computer Simulation
Consumer Decision Making
Consumer Foods
Registration .................................................................................. 8:30 a.m.
Contests .................................................................... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Awards ......................................................................................... 2:30 p.m.
These contests are open to all 4-H members.
Divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5)
Junior (grades 6-8)
Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)
All cookery dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest chilled on ice in an ice chest. No
hot dishes will be accepted.
Only 2 servings of the dish need to be exhibited! The whole
dish no longer needs to be exhibited!
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Egg, Beef & Rice Ambassador Contests (Illustrated Talk)
1. Division I – (Grades 4-6)
Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five
topics concerning Egg, Beef, or Rice:
- production
- food preparation and nutritive value
- food safety
- processing
- marketing
b. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of poster subject
c. responds to questions from judges.
Division II – (Grades 7-9)
Contestant: a. designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the five
topics concerning Egg, Beef or Rice:
- production
- food preparation and nutritive value
- food safety
- processing
- marketing
b. prepares an essay not to exceed 500 words or 3 typed pages,
double spaced, about the selected subject
c. presents a 2-3 minute explanation of subject
d. responds to questions from judges.
Division III-(Grades 10-12) Contestant will present a 5-8 minute illustrated talk
concerning Egg, Beef or Rice. (Only egg illustrated talk requires a dish.)
Information for illustrated talks can be obtained from the 4-H Office.
2. One table and one easel will be provided.
3. No dish is needed to compete in these contests with the exception of Division III
Egg.
4. Scoring for all ambassador contests will be as follows:
I
II
III
Appearance
5
5
5
Visuals
20
15
15
Content
35
30
30
Presentation
20
15
35
Length
5
5
5
Response to Judges’ Questions
15
15
10
Essay
15
TOTAL
100
100
100
Division III Egg Ambassador- Add 10 points for dish score for a possible total of
110.
5. First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and
$5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
6. 1st place winners in each age category will represent Calcasieu at the State
contest in April. The Rice Ambassador contest ends at District.
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Chicken, Turkey and Seafood Ambassador Contests (Illustrated Talk)
1.
Division I – (Grades 4-6)
Contestant: a.
designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the
five topics concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood:
- production
- food preparation and nutritive value
- food safety
- processing
- marketing
b.
presents a 2-3 minute explanation of poster subject.
c.
responds to questions from judges.
Division II – (Grades 7-9)
Contestant: a.
designs a standard poster 22” x 28” relating to one of the
five topics concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood:
- production
- food preparation and nutritive value
- food safety
- processing
- marketing
b.
prepares an essay not to exceed 500 words or 3 typed
pages, double spaced, about the selected subject
c.
presents a 2-3 minute explanation of subject
d.
responds to questions from judges.
Division III-(Grades 10-12) Contestant will present a 5-8 minute illustrated talk
concerning Chicken, Turkey or Seafood. Information for illustrated talks can
be obtained from the 4-H Office.
2.
3.
4.
One table and one easel will be provided.
No dish is needed to compete in these contests.
Scoring for all ambassador contests will be as follows:
Appearance
Visuals
Content
Presentation
Length
Response to Judges’ Questions
Essay
TOTAL
I
5
20
35
20
5
15
100
II
5
15
30
15
5
15
15
100
III
5
15
30
35
5
10
100
5.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10
and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition
program.
6.
1st place winners in each age category will represent Calcasieu at the State
Contest in April.
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Beef Cookery
1.
Each dish must use a minimum of one pound ground beef.
2.
Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for
serving. Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice
chest. No hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the
contest -- no placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.
New!
3.
Only 2 servings need to be exhibited at the contest.
4.
Contestant must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club on the back.
Recipes will not be returned.
5.
Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning
recipes is discouraged.
6.
Contestants may enter a total of 2 dishes. Contestant may not enter 2 dishes
in the same category. Categories include:
Low Calorie Main Dish - a dish which has less than 300 calories per serving.
Calculations of calories must be stated on the recipe. List each
ingredient on the recipe and write the number of calories beside each.
Then total. Divide the total number of calories by the number of servings.
One Dish Meal - a dish that provides food from at least 3 of the 5 main food
groups. The amount is not specified, but it should be enough to provide
some nutrients. Use the "Food Guide Pyramid" (available from the 4-H
Office) as a guide.
Quick and Easy Main Dish - a dish that takes less than one hour to prepare,
including cooking or baking time. Estimation of preparation time must be
included on the recipe. List each preparation step separately and write
the preparation time beside each step. Total the preparation time.
7.
The first place winners in each category will compete for "sweepstakes"
winner of that category. The "sweepstakes" winner in each category will
represent Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.
8.
First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will
receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-ofthe-year recognition program.
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Rice Cookery Contest
1.
Bring a prepared rice dish to the contest. The dish must contain at lease one (1)
cup of cooked rice. Wild rice is not a cultivated rice in Louisiana and does not
meet the requirement of 1 cup of rice. Dishes containing rice products such as
rice cereal, rice flour, etc., must also contain cooked rice. Example: Traditional
rice krispie treats do not meet the contest requirements.
2.
Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving.
Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No
hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no
placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.
3.
Only 2 servings need to be displayed at the contest.
4.
Bring one copy of the recipe to the contest. The recipe must contain the name of
the dish, how much rice it contains, and clear preparation instructions. Put the 4-H
member’s name, age, and 4-H Club on the back of the recipe.
5.
Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning recipes is
discouraged.
6.
The contest will be divided into three categories.
Rice Main Dish - contains significant amounts of beef, poultry or seafood.
Rice Side Dish - rice dressing would be considered a side dish.
Rice Dessert
7.
The first place winners in each category will compete for “Sweepstakes” winner of
that category. The “Sweepstakes” winner in each category will represent
Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.
8.
First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will receive
an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition
program.
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Seafood Cookery
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving.
Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No
hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no
placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.
3.
Contestants may enter only one category of the contest and may enter only one
dish in that category. Seafood Cookery categories are:
Oyster
Crab
Shrimp
Crawfish
Fish and Other Seafood
4.
Only 2 servings need to be exhibited.
5.
Each dish must use a minimum of one cup of seafood. The seafood must be
fresh, frozen, pasteurized or dried. Canned seafood will not be accepted.
6.
Contestants must exhibit a different Seafood Cookery dish each year.
Contestants may not use the same recipe twice.
7.
All contestants must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club. Recipes will
not be returned. Recipes may be used to publish a parish cookbook if they are
neat, easy to read, and earn an acceptable score.
8.
The first place winners in each age division in each category will compete for
"Sweepstakes" winner of that category. The "Sweepstakes" winner in each
category will compete in the area contest representing Calcasieu Parish.
9.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
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Sugar Cookery
1.
The recipe must contain at least one cup of sugar.
2.
Dishes must be prepared at home and brought to the contest ready for serving.
Each dish must be chilled on ice and brought to the contest in an ice chest. No
hot dishes will be allowed. Bring only the dish and ice chest to the contest -- no
placemats, no serving utensils, no flower arrangements, etc.
3.
The entire dish must be exhibited. This is the only cooking contest that needs to
have the entire dish. If the contestant agrees, sugar cookery entries may be sold
as a fundraiser for the parish 4-H program. If you would like to donate your dish
for the fund raiser, please bring it in a throw away container and let us know at
registration that you’re donating your dish.
4.
Contestant must furnish a recipe with name, age, and 4-H club. Recipes will not
be returned. Recipes may be used to publish a parish cookbook if they are neat,
easy to read, and earn an acceptable score.
5.
Creativity and originality are encouraged. Use of previous winning recipes is
discouraged.
6.
The contest will be divided into two categories:
Baked Items (bread, cakes, pies, cookies, etc.) if any part of the recipe is baked, it
goes in this category.
Non Baked Items (candies, icebox pies, ice cream, etc.) This is not to include
homemade jams, jellies preserves, etc. All parts need to be unbaked.
7.
The first place winners in each category will compete for "sweepstakes" winner of
that category. The "sweepstakes" winner in each category will represent
Calcasieu Parish at the area contest.
8.
First and second place winners in all divisions (all categories of dishes) will receive
an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year
recognition program.
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Public Speaking
Public Speaking contests are open to any 4-H member. First and second place winners in all
divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the- year
recognition program. Senior winners will be eligible to compete at 4-H University.
Public Speaking -General
1.
Speeches may be on any topic, but must be original. Brief notes may be used, but
dependency on notes is not encouraged.
2.
A penalty will be assessed to those speeches that do not adhere to the time limit. The
penalty will be 3 points for each 30 seconds or a portion thereof, above or below the limit.
Time limit will be as follows:
Elementary and Junior (3-5 minutes)
Senior (5-7 minutes)
3.
Visual aids or props are optional
Public Speaking-Cooperatives
1.
Speeches must be original and must be on and in favor of cooperatives. Brief notes may be
used, but dependency on notes is not encouraged. Reference material is available from the
4-H Office.
2.
A penalty will be assessed to those speeches that do not adhere to the time limit. The
penalty will be 3 points for each 30 seconds or a portion thereof, above or below the limit.
Time limit will be as follows:
Elementary and Junior (3-5 minutes)
Senior (5-7 minutes)
3.
Visual aids or props are optional.
Public Speaking - Soybean Production
1.
A 5-8 minute illustrated talk will be given on some facet of soybean production, marketing,
processing, utilization, nutritional value, etc.
2.
The use of visual aids is encouraged.
Public Speaking – Horse Two divisions: Junior – 13 & under Senior – 14 & over
1.
Subject must pertain to the horse industry.
2.
Ten minutes will be allowed for each speaker, with points subtracted for excessive time.
One point will be deducted from each judge’s score card for each minute over time.
3.
4.
Contestants may use notes. Excessive use of notes may be counted against the contestants
at the discretion of the judges. Visual aids are not allowed.
Judges may ask questions concerning the material.
5.
Winners qualify to compete in the LSU State Horse Show in July.
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Computer Simulation
Contest Description: A team of two (2) individuals will take the role of mayor to
establish and develop a virtual city. Each parish may bring two (2) teams consisting
of 2 individuals. Teams will have free creativity to design their city in any way that
they wish. Teams will be scored on various aspects of the game such as finance,
rating polls and quantity of inhabitants. The contestants will develop the following
life skills: problem solving, civic duty, construction management, landscape
management, finance, team building, cooperative learning, and presentation skills.
Rules:
1. Teams will all begin the game with the same landscaping and conditions.
During competition each team will pick the same “square” in the Region of the
Superintendent’s choice. The “square” could be chosen from Verdant Jungle,
Edgewater Bay or Serenity Key.
2. As soon as the game is started all teams will immediately pause the game to
prepare their city before playing in real time.
3. Teams will have 15 minutes of “Paused” time to “Incorporate” their city.
4. During the 15 minutes of pause:
a. Teams will go to city mode, and begin building infrastructure.
b. Teams will not be allowed to use Sandbox Mode.
c. Teams will not be using Region View during game play.
5. After 15 minutes of pause time teams will have 1 hour to build their city in
real time using Turtle Mode only.
6. Teams will not be allowed to pause the game during the 1 hour of play.
7. During the 1 hour of real time play teams will concentrate on fulfilling the
scoring requirements. (See Scoring Sheet below)
8. Teams will be required to add five (5) Agricultural related items to their city to
obtain points, these items are listed on the Overall Scoring Sheet. Teams
should tell the judges as they add these items to their cities.
9. Teams will not be allowed to take out loans; this will be checked when scoring
the contest.
10. At the 1 hour mark teams will be asked to pause and save the game.
Judges will come to each team’s computer to record the scoring parameters.
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11. After playing time is up, teams will have 10 minutes to collect their
thoughts and prepare their city for their presentation.
12. During Presentation:
a. Both team members must participate in public speaking.
b. Students may bring note cards to write on to help during the
presentation.
c. Presentations should be at least 5 to 7 minutes in length and allow for 1
minute of question and answer from the judges.
d. Presentation will be presented in front of judges and other teams
participating.
e. Teams will be judged on group cohesion, content, presentation skills,
and results (See Presentation Score Sheet below)
f. During presentations it is suggested that team members show the judges
what makes their city unique. This may include, but is not limited to:
taking the judges on a tour of the city, explaining strategies used while
building the city. Team members could present to the judges special
landmarks, buildings and features that make up their city. It is
encouraged to show the judges the city’s budget and mayor rating.
Scoring (See Scoring Sheet for details):
1. Students will be judged on the following criteria:
a. Income and worth of the city
i. Current Balance of Money in City Treasury
b. Adding Agricultural related items to the city
c. Sims Mayor Approval rating
i. Indicated by an exact percentage
ii. Normal rounding rules apply
iii. Formula: % approval *.8 = score
iv. Example: 73% mayor approval rating * .8 = 58.4 giving a score
of 58.
d. Miscellaneous
i. Rounding rules apply
ii. Points earned or lost for percentages or the number Sims.
iii. Unemployment – Example: 12% unemployed would lose 2 point
for a total of 18 out of 20 points.
iv. Unemployment Example: 21% unemployed would yield a 4 point
loss resulting in 16 points. (formula = 20 – (21 * .2) = 16 out of
20 points.
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v. Satisfied Shoppers Example – Total number of satisfied shoppers
divided by total number of shoppers would give percentage of
satisfied shoppers. (580 satisfied shoppers / 700 total shoppers) =
82.8% satisfied shoppers / 5 = 16 points out of 20 points.
e. The number of Sims that live in your city (the more the better!)
f. Presentation to Judges
Notes:
1. Students will not be able to browse the internet, use notes, or cheat codes
during the game.
2. After the first 15 minutes students will not be allowed to pause the game.
3. It is encouraged that students practice and plan prior to coming to 4-H
University.
a. It will help students be successful if they are aware ahead of time how
they can make money for their city and what will attract Sims to move
into their city.
4. Teams may take notes during game play to prepare for the presentation.
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Computer Simulation Contest 2014 – Featuring SimCity
Parish Name: ____________________________
Judge’s Name ___________________________
Overall Scoring Sheet
Income and Worth
of the City
Current Balance of
Treasury
Adding 4-H
Related Items
Recreational
Green Space (use
Small Field)
Pond
Amphitheater
LSU AgCenter
(use community
college)
Garden Gnome
Sims Mayor
approval rating
Mayor rating
Miscellaneous
Employment
Satisfied Shoppers
# of Tourists
# of Enrolled
Students
Number of Sims
Total number of
Sims living in the
city at the end of
the competition
Presentation
See presentation
scoring sheet for
specific details
Total
Score from
Game
Amount of
Money
Teams will receive 1 point for every $500 that their city
has at the end of the game.
Points
Possible
100 pts
Required
items
Teams will receive points for each Agricultural related
item listed on the left that is included in the city at the end
of play.
5 pts
5 pts
10 pts
10 pts
20 pts
Total %
Each team will receive .8 points for each percentage point
earned (example 60 % mayor approval rating will result in
48 points)
80 pts
Percentage
Teams will lose 1 point for every 5% unemployed Sims, a
perfect score in this category would be to have 0%
unemployment.
Teams will receive 1 point for every 5% satisfied
shoppers
Teams will receive 1 point for every 10 tourists attracted
total. A perfect score will give you 400 or more tourist
Teams will receive 1 point for every 20 students enrolled
– a perfect score would be 800 or more enrolled
20 pts
20 pts
40 pts
40 pts
# of Sims
Teams will receive 1 point for every 200 Sims living in
their city, a perfect score in this category will have 10,000
or more Sims living in it.
Score carried over from separate presentation scoring
sheet.
50 pts
100 pts
500 pts
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Points
Earned
Computer Simulation Contest 2014 – Featuring SimCity
Parish Name: ____________________________
Judge’s Name ___________________________
Presentation Score Sheet
Possible
Points
Group Cohesion
Members at Work
Equal Participation
Team members should be cooperative working together
in a positive environment.
Each member is equally involved in the construction of
the project (5 points per team member)
10 pts
10 pts
Content
Introduction
Summary
The Introduction should catch your attention. One
member should introduce the team. Mention the cities
name at this time.
Explain the city and what each team members’ roles were
in designing the city. Point out special features of the
city. Students could present the cities scores (values,
mayor ratings, etc.)
Students should summarize the main points of the city.
Presentation Length
Minimum 3 minutes, Maximum 5 minutes
10 pts
Speaking Skills
Natural speaking voice, correct grammar
10 pts
Appearance
Poise, posture, neatness, eye contact
10 pts
Attitudes
Self-confidence, enthusiasm
10 pts
Questions
Response to questions asked
10 pts
Aesthetics
Overall aesthetics of the City
10 pts
Content
5 pts
10 pts
5 pts
Presentation Skills
Results
Total
100 pts
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Score
Consumer Decision Making
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
Contestant will be required to select the best buy from four like items and rank
each item in order of preference. Example: They will be given a scenario (story)
on each class. Categories to choose from include: electronics, household items
and appliances. (no clothing)
3.
Contestants will be required to justify their reasons for placings as a tie breaker.
4.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
5.
Senior winners may be eligible to compete at State 4-H University in Consumer
Decision Making.
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
Contestants will be required to select the best buy from four like items and rank
each item in order of preference. There will probably be four categories.
Examples of possible categories:
1.
Fresh Produce - 4 sets of vegetables to judge for quality and variety
2.
Convenience Foods - Scratch biscuits, biscuit mix, canned biscuits, frozen
biscuits for cost and convenience
3.
School Lunch - Bag lunch, snack bar, hot line, salad bar for nutrition
4.
Unit Pricing - Four sizes of same cereal for cost
5.
Food Forms - Fresh, frozen, canned, specialty frozen for cost and
nutrition
6.
Day's Menu's - Four menu's of breakfast, lunch, supper and two snacks
for nutrition and health
7.
Meal Plan - Four lunches for convenience, cost and nutrition
8.
Party Foods - Labels of four different chips for nutrition and health
9.
Vending Machine - Four different snacks for nutrition and health
10.
Fast Foods - Four breakfasts for nutrition and health
3.
Contestants will give written reasons for placing’s on 1 or 2 categories.
4.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
5.
Senior and possibly 8th grade winners will be eligible to compete at State 4-H
University.
Consumer Foods Judging
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Livestock Judging
Poultry Judging
Meat Identification
November 11, 2014
Registration ................................................................8:00 p.m.
Contest .................................................... 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Showmanship Clinic ...................................................1:00 p.m
Divisions:
Elementary (grades 4-5)
Junior (grades 6-8)
Senior (grades 9-12)
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Livestock Judging
1.
Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, or
Veterinary Science projects.
2.
4-H’ers will judge classes of beef, sheep and swine.
3.
All 4-H’ers will be required to give at least one set of oral reasons (these will be scored).
Elementary may give 1-2 sets of oral reasons. Juniors may give 2-3 sets of oral reasons.
Seniors may give 3-4 sets of oral reasons.
Oral reasons simply consist of telling the judge why you placed that class of animals the
way you did.
4.
Ties in placing will be broken by the highest placing score on reasons.
5.
The three highest scoring senior individuals will be given the opportunity to compete in
Livestock Judging at 4-H University. First and second place winners in all divisions will
receive $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
Poultry Judging
1.
Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, or
Veterinary Science.
2.
The contest may consist of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Egg Production Class
 Judge one class of four birds for egg production, all leghorn type birds.
 Give oral or written reasons on one class of birds judged for egg production.
Market Class
 Judge one class of six dressed fryers according to U.S. Grades.
 Judge one class of six dressed hens according to U.S. Grades.
Egg Class
 Judge one class of ten broken out eggs.
 Grade and candle twelve eggs (white shell) for interior quality.
External Quality
 Judge two classes of 6 eggs for exterior quality
3.
There will be a 20 minute time limit for egg production class and a 10 minute limit for
each class of dressed birds.
4.
Three highest scoring senior individuals will have the opportunity to compete in Poultry
Judging at 4-H University. The 1st and 2nd place winners in all divisions will receive an
award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition
program.
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Meat Identification
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
Elementary and Junior Contestants will be required to
identify cuts of meat from beef, veal, pork and lamb, if
possible, and tell what wholesale cut it is taken from.
3.
Senior contestants will be required to identify cuts of meat
from beef, pork, and lamb. They will identify the species,
primal cut, retail cut, type of cut and cookery method.
4.
Three highest scoring senior individuals will have the
opportunity to compete in Meat Identification at 4-H
University. The 1st and 2nd place winners in all divisions
will receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be
presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
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Pre-Registration Needed for Clothing
Winter Contest Day
January 7, 2015
Clothing
Photography
Personal Development
Horticulture ID
Insect ID
Demonstrations
Dog Care
Registration……………………………..………………………………..8:30 a.m.
Contests ……………………………………………………9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Awards…………………………………………………………………..12:00 p.m.
Divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5)
Junior (grades 6-8)
Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)
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Clothing Contests
Elementary (grades 4-5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open to any 4-H member.
May enter one of the three categories: Apron, Skirt, Shorts & Pants
Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to
be modeled with appropriate accessories.
First and second place winners in all divisions in each of these categories will
receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-theyear recognition program.
Junior (grades 6-8)
1.
Open to any 6th grade member. Seventh & 8th grade contestants must be
enrolled in clothing.
2.
Categories include:
Skirt and Blouse - any type skirt - no sleeves or collar required on blouse.
School Dress - may be a one piece dress or a jumper and blouse.
Sportswear - must make a complete outfit. Examples include: pants (or
shorts)
and blouse - pants (or skirt), blouse, and jacket - pantsuit jumpsuit - culottes, etc.
3.
4.
Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to
be modeled with appropriate accessories.
First and second place winners in all divisions in each of these categories will
receive an award of $10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-theyear recognition program.
Senior (grades 9-12)
1.
2.
Contestants must be enrolled in Clothing.
Contestants may enter all of the following categories but not more than one
outfit per category:
School or Casual Dress - includes one or two piece dresses suitable for school,
sports activities or casual wear. It does not include floor length casual clothes,
very dressy outfits or pants of any kind.
Pants Outfit - includes complete outfits such as pants suits, jumpsuit, short
sets, tennis outfits, western clothes, swimwear (must include a cover-up
suitable for school), sports or casual wear.
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Creative Choice - Garments must comprise a complete outfit - any type or
number of pieces (but not more than can be worn at one time). Outfit must
feature 5 or more construction techniques from the following list
a. Bound buttonholes
b. Collar or other neckline treatment other than plain, faced edge
c. Creative stitchery d. Cuffs
e. Design that must be matched
f. Gathers, ruffles, flounces
g. Handmade accessory
h. Lining
i. Pleats or tucks
j. Pockets
k. Sleeves.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
Special seam - flat felled, French, lingerie,
etc.
Tailored collar
Trim or decorative detail
Underlining
Use of unusual fabric
Waistband or waistline
Worked on 2 or more fabrics of different
weights or textures
Yoke
Zipper
3.
Construction score will be worth 40 points, and appearance score will be worth 60
points, for a total of 100 possible points.
4.
Garments need to be modeled with appropriate accessories.
5.
First place winners in each of the categories are eligible to compete at State 4-H
University. First and second place individuals will also receive $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
Ready-to-Wear Judging
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Open to any 4-H member.
Contestants will be required to select the best buy in clothing items and accessories
and rank each item in order of best to worst according to the situation given. There
will be 4 categories. Examples of possible categories include: jeans, socks, button
down shirts, t shirts, gym clothes, etc.
Contestants will be looking for the following:
1. Fiber content – Is it a natural fiber such as cotton, linen or wool or is it a blend or
man-made fiber such as polyester, rayon, etc.?
2. Care instructions – How is it cleaned - hand washed and hung to dry, washer and
dryer, or dry cleaned?
3. Cost of Garment – Does it fit the budget given in this situation? Is the cost per
wearing too high?
4. Construction of Garment – even or uneven stitching, hem, interfacing, seam
stitching and finish, reinforced stitching on inner leg seams,
5. Fabric – any defects?
Contestants will give written reasons for placings for at least 1 category to break ties.
First place winners in each of the categories are eligible to compete at State 4-H
University. First and second place individuals will also receive $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
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Photography Contest
1.
Open to any 4-H club member.
2.
Categories are:
People - any age.
Animals - can be of pets, farm animals, zoo animals, fish, etc.
Outdoor Shots - can include buildings, landscapes, flowers, plants,
gardens, water, butterflies, and other insects.
3.
Mount your picture on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of notebook, construction or
typing paper (one picture per sheet). Put your category on upper right
hand corner and name, grade, and school on back of paper. Pictures
should be regular snap shot size pictures. They can be color or black and
white. Only one picture per category.
4.
Scoring Factors are:
Composition - arrangement of subject, foreground, background and 15
points supporting subjects in a picture.
Sharpness - focus, depth of field, clearness.10 points
Correct exposure - film speed, lens opening, lightness or darkness of 5
points picture, shutter speed.
Appealing Picture - attracts attention, interesting, good subject. 20 points
Total
50 points
5.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of
$10 and $5 respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition
program.
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Personal Development
1.
Open to all 4-H members.
2.
Boys and girls will compete separately.
3.
Contestants have a short interview with a judge. Contestants should be able to answer
the following questions: What career you plan to follow? What kind of schooling or
training is needed for this job? What kind of skills are needed? Why did you select
this job? Why do you think you would be good at this job? Where could you get a
job like this? General appearance, cleanliness, manners, and poise are also factors for
consideration in judging the contestants.
4.
Scoring will be as follows:
Grooming
50 percent
Interview
50 percent
5.
Total
100 percent
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
6.
First place senior contestants will be eligible to compete at State 4-H University.
Identification Contests
(Open to any 4-H Member)
Insect Identification
1.
4-H members will be required to identify the common name and order for a minimum
of 15 insects of economic importance to Calcasieu Parish and denote whether the
insect is a pest or beneficial. Good guides for study are Golden Nature Guide of
Insects and Guide to Insect Pests. A CD is available at office to study.
Horticulture Identification
1.
Judging will consist of 4 classes composed of all vegetables, all fruits, all flowers, all
ornamental seeds and plants to be judged on the basis of quality and condition.
Frozen, canned, or processed vegetables and fruits may be used. Each class will be
placed from top to bottom, from first to fourth place. Cut flowers, potted plants,
potted ornamentals, and balled and bur-lapped or bare root nursery stock may be used
in the flower and ornamental classes. This entire part will be based on those items of
quality and other characteristics that a consumer looks for in buying horticulture crops
and products.
2.
Written reasons will be given on one class of judging. These will be used to break a
tie.
3.
Identification – Twenty specimens of vegetables, fruits & nuts, flowers, and
ornamentals. Plant parts, characteristic of the plant, may be used to represent
specimen to be identified. All specimens will be plants easily found in southwest
Louisiana.
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Wildlife Habitat Judging
1.
4-Hers may be required to identify the needs of wildlife in a particular kind of habitat
and make recommendations on wildlife management practices that will improve the
habitat for certain wildlife species.
2.
Must be able to identify common wildlife foods and rank them as to their importance
for certain wildlife species.
3.
4-H’ers may be required to identify wildlife animals and birds from photos. CD is
available at 4-H office to study.
4.
4-H’ers may be required to identify the different habitats that wildlife live in from
aerial photos and rank them as to their importance for wildlife.
Dog Care Contest
1.
Open to any 4-H club member
2.
Written test will be three parts
- Identification of dog breeds by pictures
- Proper care and nutrition of dogs and puppies
- Diseases of dogs
3.
A list of twenty-five dog breeds that the test may have will be available in the 4-H
office.
4.
Questions may come from the Discovering 4-H, Pet Care and Dog Care project
books.
5.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
6.
Senior winners will be eligible for State 4-H University
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General Demonstration Requirements:
1.
All contests will consist of three divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5)
Junior (grades 6-8)
Senior (grades 9-12 or 14 by January 1)
2.
4-H’ers may participate in any demonstration contest.
3.
Contestants must present a method demonstration - not an illustrated talk.
4.
There is a time limit of 15 minutes for all demonstrations.
5.
There is no limit to the number of demonstration contestants from each club. No
individual may enter more than one demonstration in each category. No individual or
team may enter the same demonstration in more than one category.
6.
Members of a team demonstration must be from the same club.
7.
All demonstrations and speeches must be prepared and practiced prior to
Demonstration Day.
8.
A demonstration which was presented for area and/or state competition may not be
presented by the same person or team on Demonstration Day.
9.
There will be one easel and two tables in each contest room. 4-H'ers must furnish all
other equipment and supplies. 4-H'ers are responsible for clean-up after each
demonstration they give.
10.
All demonstrations must be pre-registered. Registration coupons will be attached to
the November and December Cloverleafs. Demonstrations that are not pre-registered
will not be allowed to compete. There will be no exceptions.
11.
All contestants must sign in between 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Demonstration Day.
No video-taped demonstrations will be accepted.
12.
An awards program will immediately follow the demonstration contests. The
program will start at 12 noon.
13.
First and second place winners in all divisions will receive an award of $10 and $5
respectively to be presented at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
14.
First place senior winners will be eligible for State 4-H University (in contests
indicated with *).
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Demonstration Categories:
* Indicates a 4-H University contest
Agriculture Individual or Team *
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must
be 2 4-H’ers competing.
3.
May include: livestock and crop production, conservation of natural resources,
wildlife management, marine science, poultry science, agricultural engineering,
forestry, horticulture, etc. Examples: Care of lawn equipment, cleaning a saddle,
how to plant potatoes, grooming a dog, making an insect collection, etc.
Home Economics Individual or Team*
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must
be 2 4-H’ers competing.
3.
Subjects may include clothing, family life, family resource management, health,
safety, housing, house furnishings, etc. This does not include foods demonstrations.
Examples: Cleaning a sewing machine, making play dough, proper way to exercise,
making a first aid kit, removing stains, etc.
General Individual or Team
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must
be 2 4-H’ers competing.
3.
Demonstrations may not be related to another category. Demonstrations that are not
allowed in this category include: any foods demonstration, entomology, energy
management, Horticulture topics, small engines, etc. Examples: How to chart a
hurricane, using the computer, how to make a necklace, how to clean a camera,
garnishing, how to make any craft, etc.
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Foods Individual or Team
1.
Open to any 4-H member.
2.
In the individual category only 1 person can compete. In the team category there must
be 2 4-H’ers competing.
3.
Contestants must give a method demonstration on the preparation of a food dish.
This category includes demonstrations in rice cookery, fruits and vegetables, breads,
dairy foods, etc.
4.
Time limit - 15 minutes.
Horse Demonstration Individual or Team
Two Divisions:
Junior - 13 & under
Senior – 14 & over
1.
May be a demonstration or illustrated presentation.
2.
May be individual or team. Team can be from different clubs.
3.
Subject must pertain to the horse industry.
4.
Twelve minutes will be allowed for each demonstration.
5.
Notes will not be used when giving demonstrations.
6.
Live animals may be used.
7.
Judges may ask questions after demonstrations.
8.
Winners qualify to complete in LSU State Horse Show in July
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4-H Records
Elementary books will be judged on individual quality and will be awarded
blue, red, or white ribbons. Blue award winners will receive $10, to be presented
at the end-of-the-year recognition program.
Junior and Senior books will be judged against each other and will be awarded
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 3 honorable mentions. 1st Place books in each category will
receive $10 and 2nd Place will receive $5.
All record books must be submitted in some type of binder to the 4-H Club
leader. Record books must be turned in on time and properly registered. Record
books are due in the 4-H Office located at 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles by
4:30 p.m. on the due date.
All 4-H Records must have the 4-H Portfolio form. This form is available from
the 4-H Club leader or the 4-H Office. The forms are now available online to
type and save your work. Go to: www.lsuagcenter.com and click on the “Kids
& 4-H link, then teen & portfolio, then download to your computer to begin
typing.
Your 4-H Portfolio should contain the following sections:
 Section 1 – Personal Data & 4-H and You
 Section 2 – 4-H Leadership
 Section 3 – Citizenship/Community Service
 Section 4 - 4-H Awards & Recognition
 Section 5 - Non-4-H Experiences – Leadership
 Section 6 - My 4-H Story
 Section 7 - 4-H Photos or Supporting Materials
 Section 8 - 4-H Project Focus and Above & Beyond
Guides to complete records are available from the 4-H Office or online at
www.LSUagcenter.com, click “4-H”.
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The following are the Blue Ribbon Requirements for Elementary Books:
Personal Data & 4-H and You
Picture – this can be school picture, snap shot, digital picture, etc.
Projects listed
Signature
4-H and You – Looking back over the year section must be
complete
Leadership must be included
It is not required that anything be on this page.
Citizenship/Community Service
A minimum of two activities should be included.
4-H Awards and Recognition
It is not required that anything be written on this page.
Non-4-H Experiences – Leadership
It is not required that anything be written on this page.
My 4-H Story
A minimum of 1-1/2 pages is required.
The story may be up to 6 pages.
Suggestions for writing your story are listed in the Portfolio
Photos and Supporting Materials
A minimum of one picture is required.
4-H Project Focus/Above and Beyond
Must be completed. This shows what you did in the project. You
should have one “Project Focus” page for each project
Project Books
Discovering 4-H – A minimum of 4 sections must be completed.
Other Projects – A minimum of five activities must be completed.
Livestock Projects – A minimum of five activities must be
completed.
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Special Records Contests
Club Reporter and Secretary Book
Special Records contests are open to all age divisions – Elementary, Junior and Senior.
1.
Club Reporter Book
A.
Neat, but not decorative scrapbook should be used for mounting the
clippings.
B.
Typewritten articles are not to be considered as exhibits of newspaper
publicity. The newspaper clippings and/or stories that appear in
mimeographed publications such as school papers, church papers, etc. are
what is wanted. Typewritten copy should be used to show material sent to,
and used on radio or television. Such copy should have notation telling how
and when the material was used.
C.
Clippings and pictures that appear between March 1 and February 28 of the
following year comprise the material judged.
D.
The number of clippings does not form the basis for measuring the
effectiveness of publicity. The reporter with limited facilities will not be
penalized. Regularity of coverage, such as a story every week, and the
variety of events covered, will be a big factor in grading scrapbooks.
E.
Clippings must be stories written by the reporter, or from notes given to the
editor or a representative of a paper by the reporter.
F.
The reporter must put a notation on all stores, pictures or items shown in
scrapbook, telling what part the reporter had in getting the item published.
Some typical notations include: written and submitted, gave information
to editor, arranged for picture to be taken, etc. (VERY IMPORTANT!!)
G.
Club reporter’s books are due in the 4-H Office by 4:30 p.m. on due date.
The record sheet in the back of the 4-H Reporter’s Handbooks., No. 1 or No.
2 is to be attached on the inside of the front cover of your scrapbook.
H. Scrapbooks will be judged on quality of writing in the news feature stories,
variety of coverage as shown in clippings, regularity with which material is
used by newspaper, general use of available facilities, number of
illustrations reproduced in newspapers or other publications, editorials on
4-H Club work, and general appearance of scrapbook.
2.
Club Secretary’s Book
A.
Open to any club secretary (elementary, junior or senior)
B.
Neat, but not decorative binder should be used (a club member record cover
is fine).
C.
The “Record Book for Secretary of Organized 4-H Clubs” is a good guide to
follow (available from the 4-H Office). Additional paper as needed may be
inserted.
D.
Neatness, accuracy of spelling, sentence structure, and completeness of
minutes will be factors considered in judging.
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Spring 4-H
Contest
April 9, 2015
Outdoor Skills
ATV
Diesel Operations (Tractor)
Fishing
Compact Tractor (Lawnmower)
Registration………………………………………………………………………….8:30 a.m.
Contests ………………………………………………………………………………9:00 a.m.
Awards ……………………………………………………………………………..2:30 p.m.
Rules will be distributed in the spring.
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FORMS
FORMS
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FORMS
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Parish Club Activity Award Form
Complete this activity form to recognize your 4-H Club for outstanding achievement
in community service and community study activities. All clubs that turn in an
activity form will be recognized for their club's work if the standard is met. There is
no specific number of activities a club must participate in to receive this award.
Awards will be given based on each club's activities.
Also, the club leader should write a one page essay summarizing the planning,
execution, and outcome (what did the 4-Hers learn) of their major community
service activities, community study activities or workshops.
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This award is not the same as the CRD club contest held on the state level. To
enter the state contest a club must complete the CRD Activity summary.
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Club Name ________________________________________________________
Circle Division:
Elementary
Junior
Senior
Number of Club Members
Number of Community Study activities done (tours of court house, bank, etc.)
Number of Community Service activities done (visits to nursing home, food
drives, coats for kids, etc.)
Number of school activities participated in
Number of leadership activities done
Number of project and contest workshops held
Average number of 4-H members participating
What were your club's goals at the beginning of the year?
What do you think your club's major accomplishments were during this club year?
Write a one page essay summarizing the planning, execution, and outcome (what did the
4-Hers learn) of your clubs major community service and community study activities.
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