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Dear 4-H Leader:
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 1,300 youth involved in Acadia Parish 4-H.
This booklet was compiled as an aid to you in your job as a 4-H leader. It is hoped
that information will be beneficial to both new and experienced leaders.
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 us at 788-8821 or contact us at
sgrote@agctr.lsu.edu or lajenkins@agctr.lsu.edu
Sincerely,
The Acadia Parish 4-H Agents
Sheena Grote Cecil
Lou Ann McKeivier
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Acadia Parish Office
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
LSU AgCenter
Office Location:
157 Cherokee Drive
Crowley, LA 70526
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Phone Numbers:
(337) 788-8821
(337) 788-8816 (fax)
Office Staff:
Ronnie Levy, PhD
County Agent/Parish Chairman
Barrett Courville
County Agent
Adrianne Vidrine
Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Science
Paula Stewart
Administrative Coordinator 3
Agriculture/FCS
Sheena Grote Cecil
Associate Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
Jan Bergeron
Administrative Coordinator 2
4-H Youth Development
Lou Ann McKeivier
Assistant Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
Other Southwest Regional
Staff Housed in Acadia
Davis Dautreuil
Regional Technical Support
Computer Services
Bruce Schultz
Regional Communications
Specialist
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/Acadia/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resources
Leader Position Description
Page 7
Using the 4-H Emblem
Page 8-11
Overnight Chaperone Training
Page 12-13
Before Each Monthly Meeting
Page 14
Points to Look For in A Good Meeting
Page 15
Organizational Leader Report
Page 16-17
Acadia Parish Boards, Clubs & Committees
Page 18-19
Acadia 4-H Contest Rules & Regulations
Club Divisions
Page 20
Outstanding Club Points
Page 20
Contest Placing and Awards
Page 20
Achievement Day Theme
Page 20
Bicycle Rodeo
Page 21
Bicycle Test
Page 21
Child Development Judging
Page 21
Child Development Toy Contest
Page 21
Challenge Camp
Page 22
Club Reporters Scrapbook
Page 22
Consumer Foods Judging
Page 22
Computer Test
Page 23
Commodity Cookery
Page 23
Demonstration Day
Page 24
Discovering 4-H
Page 28
Dog Care/Pet Care
Page 28
Fashion Revue
Page 28
4-H Summer Camp
Page 41
Forestry
Page 41
Home Environment-Designers Challenge
Page 41
Horticulture Identification
Page 44
Insect Identification
Page 44
Livestock Judging
Page 44
Meat Identification
Page 45
Outstanding 4-H Members
Page 45
Pet Show
Page 45
Poultry Judging
Page 45
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Premier Exhibitor Test
Page 46
Photography Contest
Page 46
Public Speaking
Page 47
Record Books
Page 49
Shirt Decorating Contest
Page 50
Six Easy Bites Test
Page 50
Song Contest
Page 50
Wildlife Habitat Judging
Page 50
Woodworking Exhibit
Page 51
Study Guides
Elementary and Junior Consumer Foods Judging
Page 56
Child Development
Page 58
Insect Identification
Page 60
Horticulture Identification
Page 63
Premier Exhibitor Test
Page 77-89
Forms and Applications
Elementary Record Book Entry Sheet
Page 91
Junior Record Book Entry Sheet
Page 92
Senior Record Book Entry Sheet
Page 93
4-H Camp Counselor Application
Page 94
4-H Ambassador Program Application
Page 95
Outstanding Member Form
Page 98
Child development Toy Contest Entry Form
Page 100
Home Environment-Designers Challenge Entry Form
Page 101
Woodworking Exhibit Entry Form
Page 102
Shirt Decorating Contest Entry Form
Page 103
State 4-H Record Contest
Page 105
Scholarships
Page 106
4-H Key Club and Junior Award of Excellence
Page 106
Outdoor Skills- Shooting Sports
Page 107
Livestock Activities
Page 108
4-H University
Page 111
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RESOURCES
Resources that can be checked out from 4-H Office:
Lesson Plans
Parliamentary Procedure Guide
Whale Done (leadership)
Jr. Master Gardener Books
Character Education
Bullying
Learning and Leading
Afterschool Activities
Health Rocks
Youth Voice
Service-learning/Community Service
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Purpose: Coordinate (by managing and facilitating) the volunteer team providing support, guidance and
direction to 4-H members and their club.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Men 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 meetings 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 enrollment and other data to the parish staff, see that annual financial statement is completed and
complete Club
Organizational Leader Impact Report each Spring.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Needed:
• 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:
• 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:
• Satisfaction of significant contribution to growth of members
• Respect and gratitude of parents and community
• Recognition of accomplishments by club and parish
• Opportunity for continued personal growth
• Learn more about youth development research, experiential learning and activities that complement classroom
learning
Time Required:
• 8 club meetings per year (4-6 hours per month)
• 8 meetings per year to organize and plan with leadership team
Expected Results:
• 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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4-H Overnight Chaperone Training Program
Overview
The Louisiana State University AgCenter takes seriously its obligation to provide a safe, positive
environment for the youth served in 4-H programming. Throughout the year, adults serve as overnight
chaperones for parish, regional and state 4-H events. In an effort to provide adults, paid staff and
volunteers with a set of tools to complete the job assigned effectively and safely, 4-H Overnight
Chaperone Training was developed. 4-H Overnight Chaperone Training provides a standard set of
policies and training. This process has enabled overnight 4-H events to run more smoothly, chaperones
to perform their duties more efficiently and 4-H’ers to be cared for in a positive and safe environment.
The curriculum includes adult behavior guidelines, working with youth, discipline procedures, handling
accidents and injuries as well as working with sensitive issues.
Procedures
All leaders (paid staff and volunteer) chaperoning youth overnight must complete the 4-H Overnight
Chaperone requirements.
Completion of chaperone requirements includes:
• Completion of application.
• Completion of an Overnight Chaperone Application with attached Fair Credit Reporting Act
Disclosure Statement.
• Review and completion of the 4-H Overnight Chaperone Code of Conduct.
• Participation in the Overnight Chaperone Orientation.
Process
Chaperones for local and parish events should apply through the parish Extension Office. Chaperones
for statewide events should apply through the sponsoring faculty member with notification of the local
parish 4-H agent(s). Volunteers who are interested in serving in an overnight chaperone role should
participate in an Overnight Chaperone Training Program. During the training, the volunteer should fill
out an Overnight Chaperone Application with the attached Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure
Statement. To respect the volunteer’s privacy, the application and fair credit reporting act disclosure
statement should be placed in an envelope marked “confidential.”
Sponsoring staff should mail the confidential material plus the Overnight Chaperone Training Checklist
to the State 4-H Office, Overnight Chaperone Program, P. O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA 708945100.
Once an application for 4-H Overnight Chaperone Application and Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure
Statement are received, the State 4-H Office will submit the form to the Verifications, a contracted
background check company.
Approximately 3 weeks later, the State 4-H Office will receive a report. When a report comes back
clear, the State 4-H Office will mail a congratulatory letter and Overnight Chaperone Card to the 4-H
volunteer with a carbon copy to the area and parish staff.
If the report has a discrepancy, the State 4-H Office will request additional information. A review panel
made up of a few, selected State 4-H Staff, Regional 4-H Coordinator and HRM personnel will look at
the nature of the concern as well as when the concern occurred as it relates to the duties of the Overnight
Chaperone. Following a review, a volunteer might be approved as an Overnight Chaperone with
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conditions. An example of this would be: If the volunteer had drunk driving violations, he or she will not
be allowed to operate a motor vehicle transporting 4-H members, volunteers or staff. The volunteer and
parish office will receive a letter congratulating them on their new role while outlining the conditions on
the approval. If the discrepancy causes concern for the volunteer and the youth potentially in their care,
the volunteer will be turned down from serving in an overnight chaperone role. Both the volunteer and
parish will receive a letter turning down the volunteer for the role of overnight chaperone. No details
will be present in the letter as to respect privacy for the volunteers. If a volunteer would like to appeal,
then he or she can contact the State 4-H Office for an additional review process.
Record Keeping
Parish Office Records
Parish staff should keep the completed Code of Conduct Form in a filing cabinet. The parish staff should
make sure that the volunteer is enrolled in the 4-H Volunteer Enrollment database under the role of
Overnight Chaperone. Unless the volunteer attends a statewide training, parish offices should enter the
date of training under both the role and training.
State 4-H Office
The State 4-H Office will keep information in the background check in a locked file.
4-H Volunteer Database
All information should be updated within the 4-H Volunteer Enrollment database by the appropriate
party.
 Training Records – by Parish Staff
 Background Check – by State 4-H Office
Retraining
Following certification, a leader’s certification will be good for up to five years. Within a five-year
period, applicants will go through another background check. Retraining and periodic updates may be
necessary as changes are made in existing guidelines and new resource materials are developed.
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BEFORE EACH MONTHLY MEETING
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Announce meeting time, date, and location over school P.A. system.
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Post meeting notices on 4-H bulletin board or in centrally located place.
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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.
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Meet with club officers as a group or individually to make sure that everyone is prepared for the
upcoming meeting.
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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.
_____ 1.
Do the officers and leaders check meeting plans beforehand?
_____ 2.
Was the meeting room prepared prior to the meeting?
_____ 3.
Are all officers present? If not, are there substitutes in their places?
_____ 4.
Does the president call the meeting to order on time, keep the meeting
rolling, and close it on time?
_____ 5.
Do all officers use correct parliamentary procedure?
_____ 6.
Are all reports given and up-to-date?
_____ 7.
Is the business part of the meeting short and snappy?
_____ 8.
Are guests introduced and made to feel at home?
_____ 9.
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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Acadia Parish Boards, Clubs & Committees
Advisory Leadership Council
 Identify issues and opportunities that serve as a basis for the 4-H program’s content and
emphasis by:
o Helping set priorities and goals for the 4-H program.
o Implementing the 4-H program and its activities.
o Evaluating the 4-H program and its activities including the impact which the 4-H
program and its activities make upon the participants, stakeholders and Parish
o Explain and promote 4-H programs, procedures and opportunities to the youth,
organizations and governing bodies of the Parish.
o Ensure that a broad-based 4-H program is available to all youth
Events and Activities Committee
 Sub-Committee of Acadia Parish Advisory Leadership Council
 Meet annually to plan 4-H calendar year activities that meet issues addressed by
Advisory Leadership Council
 Plan contest day locations, volunteer help and assist agents with training workshops
 Introduce new ideas to enhance the Acadia Parish 4-H program.
 Committee made up of Advisory Leadership Council members, parish leaders and
volunteers
Livestock Advisory Committee
The purpose of the livestock advisory committee is to plan, implement, evaluate and advise on
any beneficial actions that would improve the Livestock Program. The purpose of the advisory
board will be to make decisions on matters concerning the Livestock Program. Financial matters
and decisions would be the responsibility of the Livestock Board.
This board will be made up of elected parents or legal guardians of cattle (beef and dairy),
poultry, sheep/goat, and swine exhibitors; and one at-large representative from a breed
association or agricultural industry. This consists of:
2 - Representatives from sheep/goat exhibitor families
2 - Representatives from swine exhibitor families
2 - Representatives from cattle (beef and dairy) exhibitor families
2 - Representatives from poultry exhibitor families
1 – At-Large Representative from a breed association or agricultural
industry.
1 – Representative from the Livestock Sale Committee
*Acadia Parish County Agents and FFA Instructors will serve as ex-officio members
Fashion Board
Fashion Board is open to all 6th - 12th grade clothing members. Fashion Board members help
produce the Parish Fashion Revue, provide workshops for clothing members, attend field trips
and learn and create the latest fashion trends. This club is conducted by parish leaders and
volunteers.
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Horse Club
Open to all 4-Hers and their parents interested in horses. The purpose of the Horse Club is to
plan, implement, evaluate and advise on any beneficial actions that would improve the horse
program. The club hosts a benefit horse in the spring and raises money to help support the parish
horse show. The Horse Club meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Junior Leadership Club
This club is open to all 7th-12th grade 4-H members and meets on the first Monday of every
month at 6:00p.m. Junior Leaders have fun helping younger 4-H’ers with their project work and
assisting the less fortunate in their communities. This club also participates in numerous
activities where our members meet and make friends with other teenagers from throughout the
state. Responsibilities include: Media relations, community service learning projects, hosting 4H dances, assisting with preparations for contests, teaching workshops and serving as leaders at
local community events.
Each May an Outstanding Jr. Leader Member is selected based on involvement in the Jr.
Leadership program activities and services. A $150.00 scholarship is awarded to this individual.
This award can be received by any paid Jr. Leader member. Once an individual receives the
award, they are no longer eligible to qualify for the award.
Junior Ambassadors
This leadership position will be selected through the use of an application form and interview.
Interested 8th-12th grade club members must submit a completed application form. *See Form
and Application Section
Ambassadors will be required to spend a minimum of three hours per month promoting 4-H.
Specifically, we envision the newly appointed Junior 4-H Ambassadors speaking on a parish and
local level at different civic organizations, other 4-H clubs and presenting radio spots.
The agents will only serve as advisors to these junior 4-H Ambassadors. This is meant to imply
that we are looking for outstanding club members who meet the following profile: Independent,
Excellent Communicator, Excels in 4-H project work and Possesses a clear 4-H Vision. In other
words, Ambassadors will be responsible for writing their own presentations and providing their
own transportation to the 4-H promotion activities they have arranged.
As an Ambassador one must complete the following activities:
1. Serve at Rice Festival Banquet
2. Police Jury Reception
3. Attend at least one school board meeting
4. Farmers Appreciation Dinner
5. Preside at Achievement Day
6. Preside at Outstanding Member Reception
7. Serve on parish 4-H committees if asked
8. Promote 4-H at least one parish 4-H club meeting in September or October
9. Assist with parish livestock show sale
10. Present 4-H program on one form of media such as newspaper, radio and television
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Acadia 4-H Contest Rules & Regulations
CLUB DIVISIONS:
Elementary (4-5 grades) Church Point, Iota, North Crowley, Redemptorist, South Crowley
Junior I (4-8 grades) Branch Jr., Egan Jr., Estherwood Jr., Evangeline Jr., Lakewood, Mermentau Jr.,
Morse, Northside, St. Francis, Mire, OMP, Rayne Catholic, Richard, St. Michael
Junior II (6-8) Armstrong, Church Point Middle, Crowley Middle, Iota Jr., Redemptorist Jr.
Senior (9-12) Church Point, Iota, Notre Dame, Rayne, Midland, Crowley
I. Contest Division Categories
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th -8th Grade
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9 – 12th Grade
Teams: 4th and 5th Grade
6th, 7th and 8th Grade
9th -12th Grade
II. Team Contests Include: Horticulture Judging, Meat ID, Plant Science ID, Poultry Judging,
Livestock Judging
OUTSTANDING CLUB POINTS – Points are awarded to clubs for events and activities
participated in; participation points are given to each club member attending an event or
activity, each receive 2 points for the event with a cap of 50 points to the club for each
event. Points for placing in a contest are as follows:
Individual Contest: 1st – 10 pts, 2nd -- 8 pts, 3rd – 6 pts, 4th – 4 pts, 5th – 2 pts, BR – 1 pt.
Team Contest: 1st – 30 pts, 2nd -- 25 pts, 3rd – 20 pts, 4th – 15 pts, 5th – 10 pts, BR – 5 pts.
Club Points: These points are only awarded for placing in the song contest and club scrapbook.
1st -150pts, 2nd – 130pts, 3rd -120, 4th -100, 5th -80pts, BR-70pts
CONTEST PLACING AND AWARDS: 1st Place will receive a medallion- 2nd Place
will receive a Red Ribbon – 3rd Place will receive a White Ribbon-4th Place will receive
a Pink Ribbon- 5th Place will receive a Yellow Ribbon. Any child in grades 6th thru 12th
receiving a score of 80% or higher, but are not in the top five will receive Blue Ribbons.
No placing will be given for scores under 80% even if there are less than five participants
in that contest. For youth in grades 4th thru 5th they must receive a 50% or higher to
receive a placing.
ACHIEVEMENT DAY THEME Contest is held at the beginning of every club
year. 4-Hers are asked to draw a picture and have a catchy slogan promoting 4-H.
Pictures need to be drawn on 8 ½ x 11 typing paper. Entries relating to the advertisement
of cigarettes or alcohol will not be accepted. Each school can turn in as many themes as
they receive. Themes will be judged at the 4-H office. First through fifth place winners
will be announced in every division. The top five themes will be selected and copies
mailed to every club to vote for the winning theme. Ties will be broken by the 4-H
Ambassadors and the agents. Every club will receive one vote.
Individual points are awarded for each placing. There is an additional 25 points awarded
to the 4-H member whose theme is chosen for the year.
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BICYCLE RODEO
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Open to any youth in the 4th -8th grades.
Held at Circle of 4-H Day.
Receive individual points.
Contest Description: Contestants will demonstrate their safety skills and how well they
can ride a bike as they attempt to complete various bike courses. Youth must supply their
own bikes and safety equipment such as helmets and knee pads.
BICYCLE TEST
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Open to 4-H members in the 4th-6th grades enrolled in the bicycle project.
This contest is held at Achievement Day.
Receive individual points.
Take a written test on the information in project book.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT JUDGING
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 Open to all 4-H members in 7 -12 grade, enrolled in the Child Development project.
 Held at Contest Day.
 Receive individual points.
 Contest Description: Members will judge 2-4 classes on age appropriateness, safety, and
nutritional value. Testing information will be taken from the 7th & 8th grade Child
Development Project Book. Complete study guides and other information are available at
the 4-H Office.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT TOY CONTEST
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 Open to all 4-H members in 4 -6 grade, enrolled in the Child Development project.
 Held at Contest Day.
 Receive individual points.
 Contest Description: Contestants will prepare themselves for selecting toys for
appropriate for different age groups.
 Contestants may create only one toy in one of the following categories. Toy must be age
appropriate for category. The cost of the materials to create the toy must be attached to
the entry card. The toy will be judged on creativity and age appropriateness. Contestant
must turn in toy at Contest Day.
Toy categories:
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Infant (up to age 1)
Toddler (ages 1-3)
Preschool (ages 3-5)
School aged (ages 5-8)
*The age and developmental stage of the child that will be using the toy must be discussed on the
Entry Card. Entry card found in applications section of this book.
CHALLENGE CAMP
 Held at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana in March.
 Costs range from $60.00 to $75.00.
 Description: To challenge 7th and 8th graders to set high personal goals as a result of
activities designed to develop:
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A positive self-concept
Interpersonal relationship skills
Communication
 Rules: To become a Challenge Camp participant, an application must be filled out.
Application can be found at the 4-H Office. Selection is based on how youth respond to
an essay question.
 Camp Counselors: Note Age Requirement: 15 years of age or at least a sophomore in
high school. To apply for the job of Junior Counselor at 4-H Summer Camp or Challenge
Camp, prepare the following materials and present them as a resume according to these
instructions: Complete the job application and write a 250 word essay *See form and
application section.
CLUB REPORTER’S SCRAPBOOK
 Open to all Acadia Parish 4-H Clubs.
 Each club may enter one scrapbook. Scrapbook will compete against other scrapbooks within
your club’s division. This book must be turned in by the club in order to be eligible for the
Outstanding Club award given in September of each year.
 Created by club reporter (chairman) and club scrapbook committee.
 Your club is responsible for getting publicity about your club activities in the newspaper and also
report all community service and other activities your club participated in throughout the year in
your club’s scrapbook.
 The club scrapbook will be comprised of two parts:
a. Reporters articles - it should contain news clippings from newspapers, school papers and
newsletters about the club or articles written to be submitted.
b. Scrapbook of all community service and other activities performed by club from the past
year.
 Scoring: Scrapbooks will be judged according to the following criteria.
1. Quality of articles written by club reporter = 20 points
2. Quality and showcase of club activities = 35 points
3. Number and quality of community service activities = 20 points
4. Number and quality of other 4-H activities = 20 points
5. Scrapbook neatness = 5 points
6. Creativity of Scrapbook=20 points
1. Clubs will be able to list all activities participated in throughout the past year.
2. Scrapbooks can be turned in on a traditional scrapbook, but the maximum page size is
12” X 14’.
CONSUMER FOODS JUDGING
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Open to any 4-H member.
Held at Winter Contest Day.
Receive individual points.
Contest Description: 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:
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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
 Contestants will give written reasons for placings on 1 or 2 categories.
COMPUTER CONTEST
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Open to all 4-H members enrolled in the computer project.
This contest is held at Achievement Day.
Receive individual points.
Take a written test on the information in project book.
COMMODITY COOKERY
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MAY ONLY ENTER 1 DISH IN EACH COMMODITY (BEEF, SUGAR, SEAFOOD & RICE)
 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.
 The entire dish must be displayed at the contest. For example, if the recipe states that it
serves six, the entire six servings must be displayed.
 Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning recipes is
discouraged.
 Only one copy of the recipe is required. Recipe may be neatly hand written or typed.
Include contestants name, grade and club on back of recipe.
 The first place winners in each category will compete for “Sweepstakes” winner of that
category. The “Sweepstakes” winner in each category will represent Acadia Parish at the
area contest.
 Ground Beef Cookery (All Grades)
Bring to the contest a prepared ground meat dish to fit one or more of the divisions described below. A
minimum of one pound of ground beef must be used. All beef should be cooked until gray in color, not
pink, and juices run clear. The beef cookery will be divided into three divisions:
Low-Calorie Main Dish: A dish which provides less than 300 calories per serving. Calculation
of calories will be stated on recipe.
Quick & Easy Main Dish: A dish that is ready to serve in less than one hour. The time for each
step and for cooking and baking will be stated on recipe.
One-Dish Meal: A dish that provides complete servings from at least three of the five required
food groups. Serving of the dish should be on recipe.
 Seafood Cookery (All Grades)
1. All final garnish for the dish should be done by the contestant.
2. The recipe must use at least 1 cup of the seafood.
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3. Canned seafood will not be accepted.
4. Categories are: Shrimp, Crawfish, Oyster, Fish/Non-Traditional, and Crab.
 Sugar Cookery (All Grades)
Bring a prepared dish to fit one of the categories below:
A. Baked items (bread, cakes, pies, cookies, etc.)
B. Other Dessert (candies, icebox pies, ice cream, etc.)
This does not include homemade jams, jellies, preserves.
Requirements:
1. Recipe must include at least 1 cup of sugar, includes raw, brown, powdered &
granulated sugars only.
2. There can be no raw eggs in the final product.
 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 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. 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.
3. 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
 RECIPE EVALUATION
The recipe should include the following parts:
a.
Name of recipe
b.
List of ingredients in order used in instructions
1. Measurements given in common fractions
2. No abbreviations used
3. No brand names used
c.
Instructions for combining ingredients
1. Clear instructions for every step of combining and cooking the ingredients
2. Short, clear, concise sentences
3. Correct food preparation terms to describe combining and cooking process
4. Size of pan stated
5. Temperature and cooking time stated
6. Number of servings and calories per serving given
d.
Dish meets contest and division requirements
DEMONSTRATION DAY
 Open to all 4-H members.
 Receive individual points.
 All contests will consist of three divisions: Elementary (grades 4-5), Junior (grades 6-8),
Senior (grades 9-12)
 4-H’ers may participate in any demonstration contest.
 There will be a limit to no more than two demonstrations per 4-H member.
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 Members of a team demonstration must be from the same club. Members can be from a
different grade level, but will compete in the oldest team member’s grade division.
 All demonstrations and speeches must be prepared and practiced prior to Demonstration
Day.
 A demonstration which was presented for area and/or state competition may not be
presented by the same person or team on Demonstration Day.
 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.
 All demonstrations must be pre-registered. Any Demonstration not pre-registered will be
unable to participate.
DEMONSTRATION CATEGORIES:
Agriculture Individual
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. Contestants compete as individuals - no teams.
3. Must be a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
4. 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
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
Agriculture Demonstration Team
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. Must be a team of two 4-H'ers.
3. Must be a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
4. May include livestock and crop production, conservation, 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.
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
Family and Consumer Science Individual
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. Contestants compete as individuals - no teams.
3. Must be a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
4. 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.
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
Family & Consumer Science Team
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. Contestants compete as a team of two 4-H'ers.
3. Must be a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
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4. 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.
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
General Individual
1. Open to any 4-H member in grades 4-8.
2. Contestants compete as individuals - no teams.
3. Contestants must present a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
4. 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.
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
General Team
1. Open to any 4-H members in grades 4-8.
2. Contestants compete as a team of two 4-H'ers.
3. Contestants must present a method demonstration - not an illustrated lecture.
4. 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.
5. Time limit – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
Food Demonstration
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. May be an individual or team.
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 – min. of 5, max.15 minutes.
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DEMONSTRATION SCORE CARD
NAME:_____________________________________________________ GRADE:_________
SCHOOL:____________________ TITLE OF DEMO:_______________________________
CONTENT
POSSIBLE
SCORE
YOUR
SCORE
DEMONSTRATOR(S)
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- Voice -- speaks clearly, projects enthusiasm
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- Appearance - neat and proper
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- Suitable - posture and action
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- Delivery (comfortable with lines)
5
- Confident and skillful
5
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SUBJECT MATTER:
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- brief introduction giving value of the topic
5
- accurate, up to date, complete information
10
- accurate answers to any questions asked
5
- sources of information given
5
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PRESENTATION:
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- Ability to work easily and effectively
10
- Arrangement and use of equipment
5
- Organization and outline
5
- Posters
5
- Summary
5
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RESULTS:
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- Was it a show how demonstration?
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- Is there a finished product?
5
- All procedures made clear?
5
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TOTAL:
100
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DISCOVERING 4-H
Open to 4-H members in the 4th-6th grades enrolled in the Discovering 4-H project.
This contest is held at Achievement Day.
 Receive individual points.
 Take a written test on the information in project book.
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Open to all 4-H members enrolled in the project.
This contest is held at Achievement Day.
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
 Contest Description: Take a written test on the information in project book. Written test
will be three parts: Identification of dog breeds by pictures, Proper care and nutrition of
dogs and puppies, Diseases of dogs. A list of twenty-five dog breeds that the test may
have will be available in the 4-H office. Places to find study information:
http://www.aspca.org
www.puppyfind.com
www.avma.org
www.hsus.org
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselectorindex.do
www.akc.org/breeds
FAHSION REVUE
Garments Due: by 4:00 in 4-H Office on date stated in calendar
 Held at Achievement Day
 Receive individual points.
 Senior and 8th grade winners will be eligible for 4-H University.
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General Requirements:
1. Contestants must do all construction on garments entered.
2. Each contestant must turn in garment(s) to the 4-H Office by date stated on a hanger,
all pieces labeled with name, age, grade, school, and category.
3. Fill out and attach appropriate Information Data Sheet to garment.
4. All contestants are required to model in the fashion revue.
5. Elementary and junior members will take a written test. All tests will come from the
clothing project books.
Fashion Revue Categories:
 Grades 4-5
1. Open to any 4-H member.
2. May enter one of the three categories:
Apron
Skirt
Shorts and Pants
3. Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to be
modeled with appropriate accessories.
-Scoring is as follows:
1. Construction (prior to modeling)............................................................40 points
2. Appearance (contestant modeling garment)...........................................60 points
100 points
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 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. Contestants will be judged on construction and appearance. Garments need to be modeled with
appropriate accessories.
-Scoring is as follows:
1. Construction (prior to modeling)............................................................40 points
2. Appearance (contestant modeling garment)...........................................60 points
100 points
 Grades 9-12
1. Contestants must be enrolled in Clothing.
2. Contestants may enter all of the following categories but not more than one outfit per
category:
a. Casual Outfit - includes outfit (dress, skirt or pants and blouse, etc.) suitable for casual
wear, can include pants. Category does not include floor length casual, very dressy
outfits.
b. Special Occasion Outfit - includes outfit for special wear such as prom, church,
wedding, interview outfit or dinner date/dance.
c. Creative Choice - may be of any type and for any occasion. Should be a selection that
is especially suitable to the needs and personality of the 4-Her and show some growth in
clothing construction. Outfit must feature 5 or more of the following:
1. Bound Buttonholes
2. Cuffs
3. Handmade Accessory
4. Lining
5. Pleats or Tucks
6. Pockets
7. Sleeves
8. Tailored Collar
9. Underlining
10. Waistband or Waistline
11. Yoke
12. Zipper
13. Gathers, ruffles, flounces
14. Collar or other neckline treatment--other than plain, faced edge.
15. Creative stitchery--appliqué, patchwork, embroidery, quilting, etc.
16. Design that must be matched--plaid, prints, stripe.
17. Special seam--flat-felled, French, lingerie, etc. (any except finishing edge of a
plain seam).
18. Trim or decorative detail–top stitching, braid, insertion, trim, etc.
19. Use of unusual fabric-pile, napped, sheer, lace, and lightweight knit, etc.
20. Worked on 2 or more fabrics of different weights or textures (not including
underlining, interfacing lining).
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Senior Division Scorecard:
Creative Choice, Special Occasion, Casual Outfit
Construction (Scored prior to contest)
Appearance
The 4-Her
50 Points
45 Points
5 Points
 READY TO WEAR SELECTION AND JUDGING
 Open to any 4-H member.
 Outfits suitable for any occasion will be selected for $100.00 or less. The outfit pieces
maybe all “Ready-to- Wear” are a combination of “Home-Sewn” and “Ready-to-Wear”.
Two classes of “Ready-to-Wear” ( 4 garments each class) will be judged on over-all
quality of appearance and construction details based on standards for finished durable
garments, fiber and care-label information and price of garment in relation of situation.
Along with judging, 4-Her’s will select reasons from a TRUE/FALSE TEST.
Evaluation:
Garment Selection
120 Points
Appearance
130 Points
The 4-her
50 Points
Judging and Reasons ( 2 classes)
200 Points
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500 Total Points
**Scorecards can be found on the next pages
**Ready to Wear Form found on the next pages
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DO NOT SEND GARMENT
Personal Data Sheet – Ready - to - Wear
Name ____________________________School _________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
City _____________________________Zip Code _______________________
Telephone # (_____)________________email address___________________
Date of Birth_____________________________ Age _________
Month / Day / Year
1. Number of years as 4-H member (include present) ______.
Number of years in Textiles and Apparel (Clothing) Project _______.
2. Have you ever entered 4-H U or other 4-H contests in:
Casual Wear ___ Special Occasion Wear ___ Creative Choice ___
RTW_____ Other_____(specify)______________________________?
3. Is this your first year in Short Course Textile and Apparel (clothing)
competition? Yes_____ No ______.
4. How many 4-H’ers have you helped with 4-H clothing this year?_______
In what areas? Clothing construction? ____ Accessories? ____
Care? ____ Modeling? ____ Textiles? ____ Grooming? ____.
5. Did you attend Fashion Camp in January of this year?
_____ Yes, _____No.
4-H Contestant (signature) ________________________________
Parent’s (signature) ______________________________________
4-H Club Leader’s (signature)______________________________
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Include a picture of you wearing your outfits (two views if possible) Use
additional sheet if needed.
Place pictures of you
wearing your outfit
here.
Garment Description: Write a brief description of the outfit you have selected to
wear in the Fashion Revue (include accessories).
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Complete the following: (Be Brief)
I selected this outfit to wear for the following occasion(s):
Identify your outfit by pieces (ex./ dress, blouse, jacket, skirt, pants, etc.) in the
space below (ex./ Garment A = blouse, Garment B = skirt, etc.)
Garment A
Garment B
Garment C
Price: (retail price + tax = total)
$
Price: (retail price + tax = total)
$
Price: (retail price + tax = total)
$
Give store name and location where outfit was purchased.
Garment A
Garment B
Garment C
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How did the following criteria influence your decision to purchase outfit?
Garment A
Garment B
Color
Style
Wardrobe plan
Compatible with
body type
Fabric type
Ease of care
I like this outfit because:
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Garment C
Provide the following label information from each piece of your outfit.
Garment A
Garment B
Garment C
Location of label
on garment
Brand name
Size
Country where
made
R N number
Fiber content
Care instructions
Additional
Information
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Name ____________________________Club _________________________
Address________________________________________________________
City _____________________________Zip Code _______________________
Telephone # (_____)________________email address___________________
1. Number of years as 4-H member (include present) ______.
2.Number of years in Textiles and Apparel (Clothing) Project _______.
3. Have you ever entered 4-H U or other 4-H contests in:
Casual Wear ___ Special Occasion Wear ___ Creative Choice ___
RTW_____ Other_____(specify)______________________________?
4-H Contestant (signature) ________________________________
Name:
Pattern(s) used: company/number
Attach photocopy of front and back of pattern
envelope(s).
Calculate Garment Cost:
Fabric ($/yd. X yds. used)
Place photo
of you wearing
outfit here.
Interfacing ($/yd. X yds. used)
Lining ($/yd. X yds. used)
Notions
Pattern
TOTAL COST:
Estimate cost of garment if
purchased $
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Fabric Facts:
Fabric swatch
Fabric swatch
Fabric swatch
Fabric swatch
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fiber content
Fiber content
Fiber content
Fiber content
Description:
Briefly describe your garment:
What do you like most about it?
What did you enjoy learning from this project experience?
What aspects of this project were the most challenging for you?
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4-H CAMP
 Camp is open to 4, 5 or 6 graders and must be 12 years of age or younger on January 1st of
the current camping year.
 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 $100.00 to $120.00
 Rules: To become a 4-H camp participant, an application must be filled out. Application
can be found in March, April and May’s newsletters. Selection is based on how many
times a 4-H member has been to camp and involvement in parish-wide activities.
 Camp Counselors: Note Age Requirement: 15 years of age or at least a sophomore in
high school. To apply for the job of Junior Counselor at 4-H Summer Camp or Challenge
Camp, prepare the following materials and present them as a resume according to these
instructions: Complete the job application and write a 250 word essay. *See form and
application section.
FORESTRY
 Open to any 4-H member.
 Held at Achievement Day.
 Receive individual points.
 There will be three divisions: Elementary (4-5 grades), Junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
 Contest Description: Identify Louisiana trees from leaves, branches, pictures or dried
specimens & take a written test. Possible tree species to identify:
American Holly
Baldcypress
Black Cherry
Eastern Red Cedar
Hackberry
Black Willow
American Elm
Winged Elm
Red Mulberry
River Birch
Green Ash
Flowering Dogwood
Mockernut Hickory
Sweetgum
Sycamore
Red Maple
Southern Magnolia
Live Oak
Cow Oak
Water Oak
Southern Red Oak
Sweet Pecan
Loblolly Pine
Slash Pine
Yellow Poplar
Chinese Tallowtree
HOME ENVIRONMENT- DESIGNERS CHALLENGE
 Open to all 4-H members in the 7th – 12th grade enrolled in the housing and home
environment project.
 This contest is held at Achievement Day.
 Receive individual points.
 Contest Description: Focuses on all aspects of the home environment. Ideally it is an outgrowth
of the Housing and Home Environment project where youth learn about various aspects of the
home. Housing choices, basic design, universal design, sustainable housing (appliances, energy,
water, and building materials), and air quality are some of the topics that can be explored. The
goal of the project is for participants to learn and apply principles of design and function to make
the home attractive, safe, and comfortable for all family members.
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 7th-8th grade Division- In November each individual enrolled in the Housing Project and
planning to participate in the Achievement day contest will receive a situation. The situation will
be a room that they must decorate or design given the following information:
 Budget-a budget will be given that must be adhered to. Each participant will
make a list of items included in the design of the room and include costs.
 Room Dimensions-The square footage of the room and the height of ceilings.
Location of doors and windows will also be given.
 A picture of the room-The picture will provide participants with how the room
is already designed and what materials/items are currently being used.
 Room specifications- Type of room designing or decorating- dining room,
bathroom, living room, bedroom, etc.
 9th-12th grade Division
o In November each individual enrolled in the Housing Project and planning to participate
in the Achievement day contest will receive a situation. The situation will be a room that
they must decorate or design given the following information:
 Budget- a budget will be given that must be adhered to. Each participant will
make a list of items included in the design of the room and include costs.
 Room Dimensions- The square footage of the room and the height of ceilings.
Location of doors and windows will also be given.
 A picture of the room- The picture will provide participants with how the room
is already designed and what materials/items are currently being used.
 Room specifications- Type of room designing or decorating- dining room,
bathroom, living room, bedroom, etc.
 Repairs and Safety-Implement security features and energy conservation.
Requirements-child safety, handicap accessible, bio friendly, etc.
Using photography mat board or foam core board, create a sample board of swatches of fabric(s), paint,
wallpaper, wood finishes, floor coverings, upholstery, furniture styles, window coverings, accessories
(pictures), and/or other materials that you would use to design a room. Swatches are small samples of the
materials that you would use and can be obtained from your own resources, paint stores, home
improvement stores, the Internet, catalogs or magazines. Label the top of the mat board with the type of
room and the overall style you are trying to create, for example, contemporary, traditional, country,
modern industrial, exotic (such as tropical). Samples should be laid out according to the elements and
principles of design. A sample design board is available at the Mississippi State website:
http://msucares.com/4h_Youth/interior_design/guidelines.html
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*An entry card must be attached to the item when turned in at Achievement Day. Entry card found in the
forms section of this book or contact the 4-H Office.
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HOME ENVIRONMENT SCORECARD
Name_____________________________ Grade:________4-H Club______________________
Well
Done
Evaluated how room was to be used
Set up budget
Studied and utilized design principles
Emphasis (having a center of interest)
Balance (grouping of shapes and colors)
Proportion (items scaled to size of area)
Rhythm (repeating shapes and colors to create pleasing
movement of eye around room)
Studied and utilized design elements
Color (used to increase or decrease size, add visual
warmth or coolness)
Line (used to appear taller, wider, give direction)
Texture (appearance or feeling of a surface)
Form (should be appropriate for function)
Space (uncrowded and uncluttered feeling)
Arrangement of furnishings
Grouped by centers
Traffic flow
Balanced arrangement
Floor coverings
Suitability of materials used
Ease of care
Window treatments
Suitability of materials used
Ease of care
Wall finishes
Suitability of materials used
Ease of care
Furnishings
Suitability of materials used
Ease of care
Accessorizing
Selection
Placement
Lighting
Selection
Location
Home Repairs and Safety
Implemented security features
Energy Conservation
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Satisfactory
Needs
Improvement
Value for dollars spent
Stayed in Budget
Sale items
Meets scenario/situation
Creativity of Project
Room Design Display
Neat
Organized
HORITICULTURE IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
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Open to any 4-H member.
Held at Achievement Day.
Receive individual and team points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
 Study Guide located in back of handbook.
INSECT IDENTIFICATION
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Held at Achievement Day
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
4-H members will be required to identify the common name and order for a minimum of
15 insects of economic importance to Acadia Parish and denote whether the insect is a
pest or beneficial. Good guides for study are Golden Nature Guide of Insects , Guide to
Insect Pests and Insect study guide.
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING
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Held in January during parish livestock show.
Receive individual and team points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
 4th - 12th grade club members will be required to judge at least one class of sheep, beef,
and swine.
 Each class will be comprised of four animals.
 Senior members will be required to give one set of oral reasons on a selected class. Oral
reasons simply consist of telling the judge why you placed that class of animals the way
you did.
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MEAT IDENTIFICATION
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Open to any 4-H member.
Held at Contest Day.
Receive individual and team points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
Elementary and Junior Contestants will be required to identify cuts of meat from beef,
pork and lamb, if possible, and tell what wholesale cut it is taken from. Study charts are
available at the 4-H Office.
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.
Study guides are available.
To practice for this contest, it is recommended that youth visit fresh meat markets or the
meat sections in the local groceries. A study Guide CD can be obtained from the 4-H
office. Or visit these websites: http://aggiemeat.tamu.edu/judging/idFFA.html
http://aggiemeat.tamu.edu/judging/meatjudging.html
OUTSTANDING 4-H MEMBERS
Outstanding members - (Boy or Girl) - Ten percent of the total enrollment for each club may be turned in.
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. Application found at back of handbook.
PET SHOW
 Open to 4th-6th graders.
 Held at Circle of 4-H Day.
 Contest Description: Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the show starts at 9:00 a.m.
There will be three divisions: dogs, cats, and any other pets! No large farm animals,
rabbits or wild animals are allowed to enter. All pets must be owned by the 4-H’er
entering the animal. All animals must remain on a leash or in a cage during the show.
Please call if you have any questions. You may enter the following categories: (1)
Ugliest, (2) Exhibitor Look-Alike, (3) Longest/Shortest Tail, (4) Best Dressed Pet, (5)
Smartest Pet, (6) Smallest/Largest Pet
 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.
POULTRY JUDGING
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Held at Contest Day
Receive individual and team points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
A project book and a CD can be checked out at the 4-H Office.
The contest may consist of:
A. 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.
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B. 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.
C. Egg Class
• Judge one class of ten broken out eggs (Judge one class of ten).
• Grade and candle twelve eggs (white shell) for interior quality.
D. External Quality
• Judge two classes of 6 eggs for exterior quality
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
 Open to any 4-H club member in the 7th-12th grades in the Photography project.
 Receive individual points.
Categories are:
A. People - any age.
B. Animals - can be of pets, farm animals, zoo animals, fish, etc.
C. Outdoor Shots - can include buildings, landscapes, flowers, plants, gardens, water,
butterflies, and other insects.
D. Promoting 4-H
E. Action Shots-playing sports, fishing, etc.
F. Night Shots-pictures of outdoor scenes at night
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Mount your picture on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of black, construction paper (one picture
per sheet). Put your category on upper right hand corner and name, grade, and school
on back of paper. They can be color or black and white. Only one picture per category.
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Scoring Factors are:
Composition - arrangement of subject, foreground, background and supporting
subjects in a picture. 15 points
Sharpness - focus, depth of field, clearness. 10 points
Correct exposure - film speed, lens opening, lightness or darkness of picture,
shutter speed. 5 points
Appealing Picture - attracts attention, interesting, and good subject. 20 points
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These pictures must be turned into the 4-H office when record books are due.
Turn in with photography portfolio. Photos will be displayed at Achievement
Day. Individual does not have to compete in Records Contest in order to
participate.
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The top five placings will be given in each category. There will be no age
divisions in each category. Everyone will compete against each other.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR TEST
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Open to all 4-H members enrolled in Livestock Projects.
Held at Contest Day.
Premier Exhibitor test will be in Swine, Sheep, Beef and Goat.
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
Study Guides found at back of book.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
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Open to all 4-H Members
Held at Contest Day
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
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)
Visual aids or props are optional. They do not necessarily add to the overall effectiveness
of the speech.
Contestants are expected to research and write their own speeches.
Notes may be used if desired. The speech may not be read.
Public Speaking -General
Contest Description: Individual contestants develop and present prepared speeches on
any subject other than Cooperatives. Speeches may be on any topic, but must be original
Public Speaking-Cooperatives
Contest Description: Individual contestant’s present prepared speeches on, or in favor of,
cooperatives.
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Public Speaking Scorecard
Contestant Name:
Items to be
Rated
Possible Points
A. Content
20 Points
B. Composition
10 Points
C. Voice
10 Points
D. Stage Presence
10 Points
E. Power of Expression
20 Points
F. Response to Questions
15 Points
G. General Effect
10 Points
Comments
5 Points
H. Dress Appropriately
TOTALS
100
Less deductions for time*
GRAND TOTALS
After scoring presentations, the total scores can be used to rank each individual numerically.
*From the timekeeper’s record, a deduction of 2 points will be made for each minute (or fraction thereof) over 7
minutes and 4 points for less than 5 minutes. Official time does not include the time required to report the
references used to prepare the speech. (To avoid penalty, a contestant must speak over five minutes and 30 seconds
and under eight minutes and 30 seconds.)
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RECORD BOOKS
Books Due by 4:00 on Date stated on 4-H Calendar
General Rules:
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Club leaders can submit all books turned in at their school for parish competition.
Each contest is limited to those enrolled in the project.
Club members must fulfill all contest requirements in order to receive a blue ribbon placing.
The project work described in a 4-H member’s record book should be true and it should be the
work of the club member. All elementary entries must be in the club members own
handwriting. Points will be subtracted if record sheets are typed.
 7th and 8th Grade members are allowed to type record sheets.
 All senior books should be typed for competition. Project Book Sheets for senior books
MUST be in members handwriting.
4th and 5th
Members may turn in completed project books. They do no have to complete a 4-H Portfolio
Form. They can add pictures to project books and place them in a 3 ring binder if turning in more
than one project book.
Livestock project members, however, are still required to fill out livestock record forms.
7th - 12th Grades
All record books should be assembled with the 4-H Portfolio Form and the project book(s).
**Please, no plastic page covers.
1. 4-H Portfolio Guidelines:
Section 1 – Personal Data, 4-H and You Information Page
Section 2 – 4-H Leadership
*A Section 2 summary sheet is required.
(Only one leadership summary sheet per year is allowed.
Summary sheets may be typed or handwritten. Do not alter or add
additional forms.
Section 3 – Citizenship/ Community Service
*(Only one leadership summary sheet per year is allowed.
Summary sheets may be typed or handwritten. Do not alter or add
additional forms.
Section 4 – 4-H Awards and Recognition
Section 5 – Non- 4-H Experience/Leadership & Non 4-H Awards/Recognition
Section 6-4-H Story
*4-H Story is limited to six (6) typed or handwritten pages.
Section 7-Supporting Materials and Photos
*Ten page limit. May include letters of recognition, awards, etc. Layering is not
allowed.
*Project pictures are one side only. Photos should reflect project work, leadership
and citizenship activities. Layering is not allowed. Mount photos with rubber
cement or art corners and label with a caption. You may crop pictures, but
remember that “postage stamp” size photos are difficult to see. The
recommended number of photos is 4-6 per page.
Section8 – 4-H Project Focus
*Place one in front of each project book.
*Livestock Records are placed in front of each project book.
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SHIRT DECORATING CONTEST
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Open to all 4-H members.
Shirts will be turned in when fashion garments are due to the 4-H Office.
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), senior (9-12
grades).
Contest Description: Decorate a shirt using lace, ribbon, decorative stitching, appliqué,
embroidery or cross stitch, dying, fabric painting, beads, etc. Use any design such as:
name, school, a theme, animals, holiday items, abstract design, etc. Must do the work
yourself. May remove or alter the collar, cuffs, sleeves, pockets, etc. Shirt will be judged
on creativity, neatness, techniques used, and overall appearance.
Categories:
 T-Shirt
 Sweatshirt
 Tailored Shirt
Entry Card found in the Forms and Application section of this book.
Awards: First through fifth place winners will be chosen in each category.
SIX EASY BITES TEST
Open to 4-H members in the 4th-6th grades enrolled in the Six Easy Bites project.
This contest is held at Achievement Day.
 Receive individual points.
 Take a written test on the information in project book.
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SONG CONTEST Each year clubs can enter a song in the Achievement Day Song Contest.
Held at Achievement Day. Club points are awarded. Tunes for the song must be turned in to the
4-H office by the given deadline. Tunes for the contest can not be repeated for 5 years; no two
clubs in the same division can use the same tune, they are on a first come first serve basis. All
songs must include the Achievement Day theme, the honoree’s name, the 4-H agent’s names,
and list at least five project areas, for which two can be clothing, cooking or livestock. The other
three projects must be chosen from the various projects 4-H offers.
WILDLIFE HABITAT JUDGING
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Held at Achievement Day
Receive individual points.
There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
Contest Description: 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. Must be able to identify
common wildlife foods and rank them as to their importance for certain wildlife species.
4-H’ers may be required to identify wildlife from photos. 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. An ideal way to prepare for this contest would be to
assemble a scrapbook which would include a picture of each wildlife animal and a
description of its required habitat and the type of food it needs to survive.
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4th -6th GRADE
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The test will be comprised of three parts:
 The identification of the following common wildlife animals will be based on either their overall general
appearance or their tracks.
American Robin, Hummingbird, Mallard, Red-Winged Blackbird,
Eastern Cottontail, Mink, Muskrat, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Mourning
Dove, Northern Bobwhite, Raccoon, Wild Turkey, White-Tail Deer,
Wood Duck, Bluegill, Bull Frog, Large Mouth Bass, Snow Goose,
Northern Pintail, Catfish,Coyote,Elk,and Opossums.
 Matching the above animals to their correct wildlife foods.
7th -8th GRADE
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This test will be comprised of three parts:
 Written test questions will come from the 7th -8th “4-H Wildlife Project”.
 The identification of the following common wildlife animals will be based on either
Their overall general appearance or their tracks.
AmericanRobin,Hummingbirds,Mallard,Red-Winged Blackbird, Bobwhite,
Raccoon, Wild Turkey, White-Tail Deer, Wood Duck, Bluegill, Bull Frog, Large
Mouth Bass, Sno-Goose, Northern Pintail, Catfish, Coyote, Elk, and Opossums.
 Matching the above animals to their correct wildlife foods.
9th-12 GRADE
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The test will be comprised of three parts:
Written test questions will come from the 9th -12th grade “Wildlife Ecology “4-H Project booklet.
The identification of the following common wildlife animals will be based on either their overall general
appearance or their tracks.
American Kestrel, Brown Thrasher, Eastern Bluebird, Hairy Woodpecker, Ruffed
Grouse, American Robin, Hummingbird, Mallard, Red-Winged Blackbird,
Eastern Cottontail, Mink, Muskrat, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Mourning
Dove, Northern Bobwhite, Raccoon, Wild Turkey, White-Tail Deer, Wood
Duck, Bluegill, Bull Frog, Large Mouth Bass, Snow Goose, Northern
Pintail, Catfish, Coyote, Elk, and Opossums.
Matching the above wildlife animals to their required foods and habitats. Be prepared to answer questions
relating to the following wildlife management practices.
Brush chopping, Brush Piles, Controlled Burning, Disking, Nes Boxes, Plantfoods Plots,
Plant Trees or Shrubs, Clear-Cut Timber Harvesting, and Selective-Cut Timber
Harvesting.
2. An ideal way to prepare for this contest would be to assemble a scrapbook which would include a
picture of each wildlife animal and a description of its required habitat, the type of food it needs to
survive and which management practices are recommended.
WOODWORKING EXHIBIT
 Open to all 4-H members in the 4th – 12th grade enrolled in the Woodworking project
(Measuring Up, Making the Cut, Nailing it Together, Finishing Up).
 This contest is held at Achievement Day.
 Receive individual points.
 There will be three divisions: elementary (4-5 grades), junior (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12
grades).
 Contest Description: Contestants will design a woodworking exhibit that comes from the
woodworking project books.
1. Each participant is limited to one exhibit.
2. The plan from which it was constructed must be with the article exhibited. The plan may be a
photocopy, the actual pattern, or a scale drawing. It must be complete and accurate to the extent
that a duplicate article could be built using the plan as a guide. In addition, include a list and cost
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of materials, plus amount of time spent on constructing and finishing the article. This list should
include all wood, hardware, finishing supplies, etc.
Projects that have unsecured glass, i.e., glass shelves, glass top of a coffee table, etc. should not
be brought to the contest. Glass that is secured in the project, i.e., glass front of a gun case or
cabinet, etc., is permissible since it cannot be easily removed.
The entry card (found in form section), plans and all other paperwork should be secured to the
project in some manner. Tape is usually not adequate to accomplish this. It is recommended to
use a zip top plastic bag with a hole punched through it and using string to tie this to the exhibit.
Projects made from pre-cut kits are not allowed.
In judging woodwork articles, consideration will be given to: Workmanship, including accuracy
to the plan; Design; Budget; Choice of wood; Suitability and quality of finish; and Usefulness.
Woodworking Exhibits: (These come from the project books)
 4th-6th Grade Division Categories:
o Flower Box
o Napkin or Letter Holder
o Picture Frame
Unit 1 –Measuring Up
Note: Only tools used are hand tools. Articles made with tools other than hand tools will not be ranked in
the top five placing.
 7th-8th Grade Division Categories:
o Napkin or Letter Holder
o Birdhouse
o Foot Stool
Unit 2 --- Making the Cut
Note; Only tools used are: hand tools, power hand drill, miter box (non powered),oscillating (pad) sander
and jig saw. Articles made with power tools other than those listed, will not be ranked in the top five
placing.
 9th-12th Grade Division Categories:
o Belt Buckle
o Bookcase
o Boomerang
o Step Stool/Chair
o Table top Hockey Game
Unit 3 –Nailing it Together
Note: Only tools used are: hand tools, power hand drill, miter box, jig saw, scroll saw, power sanders, table
saw, drill press, band saw, rabbet plane, jointer and router. Articles made with power tools other than those
listed will not be ranked in the top five placing.
Unit 4 –Finishing Up
Note: Tools used are all tools mentioned in Units 1-3, including circular saw, radial arm saw, planer, wood
lathe, chop saw, and other power tools needed to complete Unit 4 projects.
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Woodworking Exhibit Scorecard
Project Level: (Check one)
Measuring Up _____
Making the Cut _____
Nailing It Together _____
Finishing Up _____
Name:____________________________________________
Grade:_______________
Club:_______________________________________
Project Brought to Judging:
Excellent
General Characteristics
1. Attractive and well proportioned
2. Can serve the purpose for which intended
3. Proper selection of wood according to use
4. Appropriate for age and years in project
5. Construction plan available for judge
6. Creativity
Skills
1. Quality of workmanship expressed by
a. Accurate cutting and assembly
b. Proper use of wood fasteners
c. Adherence to sound principles of wood
joinery
d. Followed plans
2. Appropriateness of project or number of skills
and operations (from the project book) involved
Finish
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Suitable finish selected
Surface was properly sanded/prepared
Finish properly applied
Things you did best:
Things to improve:
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Average
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Study Guide Copies Available at 4-H Office:
Poultry Judging
Forestry
Consumer Foods Judging
Horticulture
Study Materials that can be checked out at 4-H Office:
Poultry Judging Videos
Poultry ID CD
Livestock Judging Videos
Horse Judging Videos
Sewing Machines
Consumer Foods Judging-Food
Forestry-Leaves
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ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR
CONSUMER FOODS JUDGING STUDY GUIDE
Food choices are something we do everyday, at the supermarket, school, vending machines, fast
food outlets and restaurants. The consumer foods judging contest is designed to see how well 4-H’ers
learned to make food choices.
The contest is made up of a judging class and true/false question on each class. There will be
several classes. Your score will be based on the placement of items in class and the true/false questions
answered correctly. To prepare for this contest, 4-H’ers should be knowledgeable of the Food Guide
Pyramid, the New Food Label, unit pricing, buying meat and poultry.
EXAMPLES OF CLASSES
Class 1 - Nutritional Labeling/Dietary Guidelines
Judy is a collage freshman at ULL. She lives in an apartment near campus with two of her best friends.
None of the girls can cook very much. They are on a tight budget and don=t want to eat out all the time.
The have chosen to try frozen sandwiches for lunch. The girls are all watching there weight, which
sandwich would be the best choice?
1. Double Pork Chop (780 calories, 35 grams fat, 1050 mg sodium)
2. Fish and Cheese (380 calories, 12 grams fat, 750 mg sodium)
3. Chicken Breast/Broccoli and Cheese (340 calories, 19 grams fat, 870 mg sodium)
4. Cheese Steak Hogie (510 calories, 25 grams fat, 1250 mg sodium)
Placing: _________________________
Answers: 2,3,4,1
True or False
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1. The pork sandwich is a good choice if you are watching your sodium intake.
2. The two best selections would be the chicken breast and the fish sandwich.
3. The cheese steak hogie would be an excellent choice for someone on a low
sodium diet.
4. There are more grams of fat in the cheese steak hogie than the pork chop
sandwich.
5. The chicken breast with broccoli and cheese has the least amount of calories.
Answers: 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-F, 5-T
Class 2 - Unit Pricing
The Jones like to have orange juice with their breakfast. They are on a limited income, and are
always looking for a good value. Rank the following juices in the best value order.
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16 oz Frozen orange juice - makes 64 oz - $1.50
Individual orange juice cans - 33 oz total - $1.89
2 gallon minute maid - 64 oz - $2.49
Tropicana - 96 oz - $4.56
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Placing:___________________
Answers: 1,3,4,2
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1. Ounces for ounce, the most expensive orange juice is the individual cans
2. The frozen orange juice is the best bargain considering the unit price.
3. The Minute Maid is a better bargain that the Tropicana
4. When shopping you can be sure the largest container will be the most
expensive when you consider the price per ounce.
5. The best Amoney wise@ choice for a family of six would be to purchase the 6
pack of juice.
Answers: 1-T, 2-T, 3-T, 4-F, 5-F
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Child Development Study Guide
Situation
Megan is 13 and has started babysitting. She enrolled in the 4-H child & family development
project to help her learn more about children.
Megan regularly baby-sits a five-year-old boy in her neighborhood. She has decided to take a toy
with her the next time she baby-sits him. She has learned that educational toys are important, and
so are toys that encourage a child to use his imagination.
Skills that a five year old is developing include differentiating order from disorder and acting out
imaginary characters. He also has a desire for courage and adequacy. This age is often called the
learning order stage.
Megan has $12.00 to spend on this toy, but she would like to spend less if possible.
#1 Animal Alley 11" Dark Brown Bear by
Toys 'R' Us
Price: $5.99
Recommended age: 3-7 years
Description
This cuddlesome bear has soft rich fabric and wants to be held and loved.
#2
Magz Magnetic Construction Toy
Progressive Trading
Price: $10.97
Recommended age: 5-17 years
Description
Magz is an exciting and fun game of creativity. It starts with simple magnetic connections and
gets as complicated as your imagination can make it. Just use the magnetic bar, connect to the
metal balls and begin shaping objects like pyramids, snowflakes, a ball and other fun shapes. Set
includes 36 bars and 20 balls. Each bar measures approximately 1.25 inches long.
#3
White Mouse Puppet
Folkmanis Inc.
Price: $11.99
Recommended age: 3 to 9 years
Description
Alert and eager, this adorable rodent sits hoping for cheese, or maybe it would rather keep you
company at your computer. With big ears and a movable mouth and arms, he's a small fellow
who will be a big favorite.
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#4 Tuff Stuff Tape Recorder with
Voice Warp
Fisher-Price
Price: $24.99
Recommended age: 3 years and up
Description
Now this tough, durable tape recorder has "wacky voice warping". So kids can sound like a
chipmunk, monster, alien or robot! Just slide the switch to choose a wacky voice, press the green
button and speak into the microphone! Of course, they can also record their own voices and play
it back. The TuffStuff Tape Recorder has easy-grip handles (for little fingers), volume control,
automatic shutoff, a front cassette loader and the microphone stores on back.
Placing: 2-3-1-4.
Reasons:
I place this toy selection 2-3-1-4.
I place 2 on top as an obvious best because of its exceptional educational value in helping a fiveyear-old child learn how to build things and develop creativity. This toy would be appropriate for
a boy and it fits within Megan’s budget.
I place 2 over 3 because of the educational value of number 2, though both develop the child’s
imaginary skills. The puppet can be used to act out stories or situations. Megan has adequate
money to purchase one puppet, but two would be better for play-acting and she doesn’t have
enough to purchase another.
I place 3 over 1 because 3 could more easily be used to develop the imaginary talents of a child.
A stuffed animal without any movable parts limits its uses for play and learning. It does fit
within Megan’s budget.
I place 1 over 4 because it fits in Megan’s price range.
I place 4 at the bottom of the class because Megan cannot afford it. I grant that it would stimulate
a child’s imagination.
I therefore place this class 2-3-1-4.
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Horticulture Identification Study Guide
Elementary:
This Achievement Day test will be open to all 4th - 5th grade 4-H members. The judging classes will be
comprised of any of the horticulture items listed below.
In addition, contestants will also be required to identify tie breaker specimens which can be taken from
any section. Any plant part (fruit, leaves, root, seed, etc.) can be used for this part of the test.
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Vegetables - Plant parts most commonly found in grocery stores.
Globe Artichoke, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower,
Celery, Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic, Honey Dew, Leek, Cantaloupe, Mustard, Okra, Onion,
Parsley, Pepper (hot, bell), Irish Potato, Radish, Rutabaga, Snap Bean, Spinach, Squash (summer
or winter), Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Turnip and Watermelon.
Fruits - Plant parts most commonly found in grocery stores
Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Bunch Grape, Cherry, Fig, Grapefruit,
Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Naval Orange, Nectarine, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Strawberry,
Tangerine, Valencia Orange.
Annuals, Perennials (Includes Woody Ornamentals) and Flowering Pot Plants
African Violet, Azalea, Begonia, Boxwood, Lockscomb, Coleus, Elm, Geranium, Holly,
Impatiens, Live Oak, Magnolia, Marigold, Maple, Nondina, Pansy, Periwinkle, Petunia, Photinia,
Pine, River Birch, Salvia.
Junior & Senior
This achievement day test is open to all sixth to twelfth grade 4-H members. Contestants will be required
to identify specimens from each section, and judge classes.
The judging classes will be comprised of actual vegetables & fruits along with vegetables & annual
(section C) plants.
Five items will be taken from any of the four plant sections and they will only be graded in case of a tie.
Plants or plant parts including fruit, root, leaves, stem, seed, etc. may be used.
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Vegetables - Plants or plant parts most commonly found in grocery stores.
Globe Artichoke, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower,
Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Endive, Escarole, Garlic, Honey Dew,
Kale, Leek, Cantaloupe, Mustard, Okra, Onion, Parsley, Pepper (hot, bell), Irish Potato, Radish,
Rutabaga, Snap Bean, Spinach, Squash (summer or winter), Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomato,
Turnip and Watermelon.
Fruits & Nuts - Plant or plant parts most commonly found in grocery stores.--Almond, Apple,
Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Bunch Grape, Brazil Nut, Cherry, Fig,
Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Naval Orange, Nectarine, Peach, Pear, Pecan, Pineapple,
Plum, Strawberry, Tangerine, Valencia Orange & Walnut.
Annuals, Perennials & Flowering Pot Plants --African Violet, Ageratum, Begonia, Caladium,
Christmas Cactus, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Coleus, Easter Lily, Geranium, Impatiens,
Marigold, Pansy, Periwinkle, Petunia, Poinsettia, Portulaca and Salvia.
Woody Ornamental & Ground Covers-- Azalea, Boxwood, Camellia, Crape Myrtle, Elm, Flowering
Pear, Gardenia, Holly, Indian Hawthorne, Juniper, Ligustrum, Liriope, Live Oak, magnolia,
Maple, Monkey Grass, Nandina, Photina, Pine, Pittsporum, Privet, River Birch, Rose and Spirea.
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BEEF PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM
Study Guide
The Beef Premier Exhibitor contest is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the project.
The person with the highest total points will be the winner. There will be 3 divisions : grades 46 Elementary; grades 7-8, Juniors; grades 9-12, Seniors.
WRITTEN TEST
The test will be true/false, multiple choice, & matching. (20 x 2 points) All material covered on
the test or skillathon will come from the following project books or other handouts available at
the 4-H office:
Bite into Beef - Level 1 (4-6th)
Here’s the Beef - Level 2 (7- 8th)
Leading the Charge - Level 3 (9-12th)
Current LSU AgCenter Livestock Show catalog
Parts of the Beef animal
Wholesale cuts of the Beef animal
Sample feed tags to read
Handout –Beef Cattle Management Tips
Breeds of beef cattle
Beef Breed Identification - (10 x 3 points) Identify 10 breeds from a list of 15 common breeds
of cattle in La.
Color pictures available online @ http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Brahman
Angus
Hereford
Charolais
Simmental
Limousin
Polled Hereford
Shorthorn
Beefmaster
Brangus
Braford
Gelbvieh
Santa Gertrudis
Simbrah
Longhorn
Meat Identification - Label 10 - 15 cuts of meat or wholesale cuts.
Parts Identification - Label parts of the beef animal.
Standard Questions - Juniors & Seniors only
Youth will answer questions related to reading labels on medicines & vaccines, giving a proper
injection, or information regarding Beef Quality Assurance.
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Beef Breeds Study Guide
Color pictures available online @ http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
Brahman
Beefmaster
Angus
Brangus
Hereford
Braford
Charolais
Gelbvieh
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Simmental
Santa Gertrudis
Limousin
Simbrah
Polled Hereford
Longhorn
Shorthorn
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Beef Animal Parts
Wholesale Beef Cuts
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PREMIER GOAT EXHIBITOR PROGRAM
Study Guide
The Premier Goat Exhibitor Program is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the project. This
program recognizes exhibitors for their knowledge and hard work in their project. The person
with the highest total points will be the winner. There will be 3 divisions : grades 4-6
Elementary; grades 7-8, Juniors; grades 9-12, Seniors.
Goat Website: www.goatworld.com
4-6 grade level:
-Written test from project book “Just Browsing” (multiple choice, true or false)
-Identify parts of a goat
-Identify goat breeds
7-9 grade level:
-Written test with True/False, matching, and multiple choice questions from the Level 2
“Growing With Meat Goats” book.
- Stepping Out project book
- Identify parts of a goat
10-12 grade level:
-Written test with True/False, matching, and multiple choice question from the level 3,
“Meating the Future” project book.
-Identify goat management practices
- Identify parts of a goat
Parts of a Goat
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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12.
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14.
15.
16.
Jaw
Muzzle
Throat
Wattle
Neck
Withers
Crop
Chine
Loin
Back
Hipbone
Rump
Thurl
Tail Head
Tail
Pin Bone
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Thigh
Stifle
Hock
Dew Claw
Rear Flank
Fore Flank
Sheath
Belly
Fore Rib
Rear Rib
Barrel
Heart Girth
Pastern
Hoof
Knee
Chest
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Breeds of Goats
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/
Boer
Spanish
Myotonic
Nubian
Pygmy
Kiko
San Clemente
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SHEEP PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM
Study Guide
The Sheep Premier Exhibitor program is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the livestock
project.
The person with the highest total points will be the winner. There will be 3 divisions: grades 46 Elementary; grades 7-8, Juniors; grades 9-12, Seniors.
Elementary Division
1. Identify different parts of the lamb. Level 1 Sheep Book - Rams, Lambs, and You.
2. Identify breeds of sheep. Breeds are located in the Rams, Lambs, and You-Level 1
Book.
3. Multiple choice and True/False test from Rams, Lambs, and You Level 1 Project
Book.
Junior Division
1. Identify retail or wholesale cuts from the Shear Delight Project Book.
2. Feed Tag I.D. can be studied on page 12 of the Shear Delight Project Book.
3. A multiple choice and True/False test will be given from the Shear Delight Project
Book.
Senior Division
1. Identify cuts of meat from slides of a market lamb.
2. Identify breeds of sheep.
3. Feed I.D. - Identify different types of sheep feed to identify.
4. Multiple choice and True/False questions on the Level 3 Project Book, Leading the
Flock.
5. Current LSU AgCenter Livestock Catalog
6. Sheep “Fast Facts” http://sheepusa.ai.com
7.“Lamb Chef Facts” www.lambchef.com
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Breeds of Sheep
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Dorset
Hampshire
Lincoln
Montadale
Rambouillet
Shropshire
Southdown
Suffolk
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A. Shoulder: Square Shoulder
D. Sirloin: Sirloin Roast &
Roast & Arm Chops
Sirloin Chops
B. Rack: Rib Roast & Rib Chops E. Leg: Leg of Lamb & Ground
Lamb
C. Loin: Loin Roast & Loin Chops
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F. Fore Shank: Fore Shank Roast
G. Breast: Breast & Stuffed Breast
Swine Exhibitor Program
The Swine Exhibitor Program is open to all 4-H members that are enrolled in the Livestock
project. This program recognized exhibitors for their knowledge and hard work in their project.
The person with the highest total points will be the winner. There will be 3 divisions: grades 46 Elementary; grades 7-8, Juniors; grades 9-12, Seniors.
Written Test - Stations exhibitors will compete in are:
Written Test - Each age division will have a short test (true/false, multiple choices) covering
project book material for their age level.
4-6th grades -Growing with Swine
7-8th grades - 4-H Swine Project Book
9th- 12th - 4-H Swine Project Book
Current LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Catalog
Pork Quality Assurance Handbook. Level III, 2001 Edition www.porkboard.org
Pork Fact Book www.pork.org
Swine Care Handbook www.pork.org
Elementary, Junior, & Senior
 Parts I.D. - Identify parts of the hog from a picture
 Breed I.D. - Identify breeds of swine from a list of eight common swine breeds. Hampshire,
Poland China, Landrace, Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Spotted, Chester White.
 Meat I.D. - Identify Wholesale cuts of meat from colored slides.
 Ear Notching - Youth will pick a litter number and pig number out of a box and actually ear
notch a cardboard pig cut out.
Parts of a Pig
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Swine Retail Cuts
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Breeds of Swine
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/swine/
Hampshire
Landrace
Yorkshire
Berkshire
Chester
Duroc
Poland China
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Spotted
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ELEMENTARY RECORD BOOK ENTRY SHEET
4th, 5th & 6th Graders
Staple this form to the outside front cover of the Record Book
Name ____________________________________ Age____ Grade _____
School ________________________________________________________
1. Leaders check contest or contests in which 4-H’ers wish to complete.
2. Submit this form attached to the front of the record book cover. Submit all club members’
scrapbooks to the 4-H office by 4:00 p.m. on the date given on 4-H calendar.
_____ Achievement
_____ Bicycle
_____ Computer 1
_____ Creepy Crawlies
_____ Under Construction
_____ Discovering 4-H
_____ Health
_____ First Year Records
_____ Follow the Path-Forestry
_____ Growing With Others-Child Development
_____ Hiking Trails-Camping
_____ Learning More About You & Citizenship
_____ Learning More About You & the Environment
_____ Lift Off
_____ Livestock Records
_______Beef
_______Dairy
_______Goat
_______Horse
_______Sheep
_______Poultry
_______Rabbit
_______Swine
_____ Magic of Electricity
_____ Pet Care
_____ Photography
_____ Play the Role-Theatre Arts
_____ See Them Sprout
_____ Shooting Sports
_____ Six Easy Bites
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JUNIOR RECORD BOOK ENTRY SHEET
7th and 8th Graders
Staple this sheet to the outside front cover of the Record Book
Name ____________________________________ Age____ Grade _____
School ________________________________________________________
1. Leaders check contest or contests in which 4-H’ers wish to compete.
2. Submit this form attached to the front of the record book cover. Submit all club members’
record books to the 4-H office by 4:00 p.m., on the date given on 4-H calendar.
_____ Achievement
_____ Agronomy (Plant Science)
_____ Aerospace
_____ Beef
_____ Bicycle
_____ Child Development & Family Life
_____ Citizenship
_____ Clothing
_____ Communications
_____ Computers
_____ Dairy Cattle
_____ Dog Care
_____ Electric Excitement
_____ Environmental Science (Aquaculture,
Wildlife)
_____ First Year Records
_____ Food and Nutrition
_____ Forestry/Wood Science
_____ Goat
_____ Health
_____ Horse
_____ Horticulture (Gardening)
_____ Housing Design & Improvement
_____ Insects (Entomology)
_____ Outdoor Skills/Shooting
Sports/Camping
_____ Leadership
_____ Personal Development
_____ Photography
_____ Poultry
_____ Rabbit
_____ Sheep
_____ Small Engines (Machines)
_____ Swine
_____ Sheep
_____ Small Engines (Machines)
_____ Swine
_____ Theatre Arts
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SENIOR RECORD BOOK ENTRY SHEET
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
Staple this sheet to the outside front cover of the record book
Name ___________________________________ Age _____ Grade _____
School ________________________________________________________
1. Leaders check contest or contests in which 4-H’ers wish to compete.
2. Submit this form attached to the front of the record book cover. Submit all club members’
record books to the 4-H office by 4:00 p.m., on the date given on 4-H calendar.
_____ Achievement
_____ Agronomy (Plant Science)
_____ Aerospace
_____ Beef
_____ Bicycle
_____ Child Development & Family Life
_____ Citizenship
_____ Clothing
_____ Communications
_____ Computers
_____ Dairy Cattle
_____ Dog Care
_____ Electric Excitement
_____ Environmental Science (Aquaculture,
Wildlife)
_____ First Year Records
_____ Food and Nutrition
_____ Forestry/Wood Science
_____ Goat
_____ Health
_____ Horse
_____ Horticulture (Gardening)
_____ Housing Design & Improvement
_____ Insects (Entomology)
_____ Outdoor Skills/Shooting
Sports/Camping
_____ Leadership
_____ Personal Development
_____ Photography
_____ Poultry
_____ Rabbit
_____ Sheep
_____ Small Engines (Machines)
_____ Swine
_____ Sheep
_____ Small Engines (Machines)
_____ Swine
_____ Theatre Arts
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4-H CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATION FORM
Please type of print legibly
Date of Birth: d/m/y
Title of Position Application is for
Last Name
First Name
Mailing Address
City
Middle Name or Initial
State
Zip Code
Home Phone #
Person to notify in case of emergency
Address of Person
Phone #
PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCES, BEGINNING WITH LAST EMPLOYMENT
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYER
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
2.
3.
LIST NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF TWO REFERENCES WHO CAN ATTEST TO YOUR
CHARACTER AND WORK SKILLS:
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
1.
2.
DESCRIBE THE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES YOU POSSESS WHICH WILL ASSIST IN YOUR JOB
AS A CAMP COUNSELOR. TELL WHY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION; INCLUDE
ALL 4-H AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES. USE BACK OF SHEET IF NEEDED:
Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
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ACADIA PARISH 4-H AMBASSADOR PROGRAM APPLICATION
Applications must be turned into the 4-H office by 4:00 p.m. on due date
NAME _____________________ GRADE ____ AGE (as of January 1) ___
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
Street / PO Box
City
State
Zip
TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________ Email:_________________________
Listing of Accomplishments. Do not add pages to this application form.
Number of years as 4-H club member-including this year. ( 10 points for 3 years and 1 point for each
additional year ) (Maximum Points = 16 points )
Number of years of Junior Leadership work completed. ( 5 Points for each year completed)
(Maximum=25points)
List the year and offices held on a local, parish, state, or national level. ( 1 point for each local or parish
office held; 5 points for each state or national office held)
List the year and workshops given to assist younger club members with their project work. ( 2 points for
each) (Maximum = 10 points)
One point for each contest you participated in at Achievement Day in the past year.
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No. of
Years&
Activities
Your
Points
Quality project work. List major accomplishments and placing by year below. ( 2points for each year you
received a Blue Ribbon) ( 5 points for state placing )
List year and out-of-parish events /out-of-state events participated in such as 4-H University or Jr. Leadership
Conference. (1point for each) (Maximum=15 Points)
PLEASE ADD TOTAL POINTS
I have personally prepared this report and believe it to be correct. _________________________
(Club Member Signature)
I have read the cover letter and understand the duties of this leadership position. I agree to help
my child if he/she is selected as one of the Junior 4-H Ambassadors. I have also reviewed this
report and believe it to be correct. _____________________________________
(Parent Signature)
4-H Program Development (50 points)
1. What thoughts do you have regarding the future of 4-H?
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2. Explain how your involvement in 4-H has made a difference in your life, the lives of others and your
community/parish.
3. Why are you applying to become an Acadia Parish 4-H Ambassador? What are your expectations?
Experiences in 4-H Leadership (25 points)
1. 4-H Leadership: List 4-H program activities and leadership positions held (parish, area, region, state or national
leadership positions). Examples: Committee/Board Member, Area Representative, Committee/Project Chairman, Club Officer, Area
Representative etc.
Experiences in 4-H Projects, Community Participation and Other Youth Programs (25 points)
1. 4-H Projects, Events and Activities: List parish, state, regional or national events and activities, number of years
you participated and any comments about your participation (workshops, conferences, camps, community service, 4H projects, etc.). Examples: Achievement Day, 4-H University, Junior Leader Club, Challenge Camp, etc.
2. Public Speaking/4-H Promotion: List any 4-H presentations you have given. Include ways you have promoted 4H to the general public such as to outside groups, in exhibits, newspaper articles, radio and television, etc. Indicate
the *level and type. Titles of presentations are not required. Examples: Club Talks, Demonstrations, Report at School Board
meeting, 4-H Newsletter Article, etc.II:
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Name of 4-H member__________________________________________
4-H Club_________________________________________
Grade _____
Place a check beside those parish activities you participated in and give placings in contests if
you placed.
Points:
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
For
each Champion place received------ 8 points
each 1st place received ------------- 7 points
each 2nd place received ------------ 6 points
each 3rd place received ------------ 5 points
each 4th place received ------------ 4 points
each 5th place received ------------ 3 points
each blue ribbon placing received - 2 points
each contest/activity participated in -------------- 1 point
Contest/Activity
Circle of 4-H Day
Bicycle Rodeo
Pet Show
Achievement Day Theme Contest
Demonstration Day
Participated
Placing
Agriculture Individual
Agriculture Team
Family & Consumer Science Ind.
Family & Consumer Science Team
General Individual
General Team
Food Demonstration
Commodity Cookery
Elementary Workshop Day
Livestock Judging
Parish Livestock Show
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Animal Placings
Showmanship
District Livestock Show
Animal Placings
Showmanship
State Livestock Show
Animal Placings
Showmanship
Premier Exhibitor Contest
Fashion Revue
Fashion Board Member (5 pts)
Turned in garment
Winter Contest Day
Poultry Judging
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Your Points
Meat identification
Consumer Foods Judging
Child Development
Plant Science
Public Speaking
Turned in a Record Book (20 Points)
Challenge Camp (10 Points)
Attended Achievement Day
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
Wildlife ID
Insect ID
Horticulture
Home Environment
Forestry
Photography
Project Contests
Woodworking
Other:
4-H Ambassador (20 Points)
Junior Leadership Club
XXXXXXX
Meetings
Attended_______
Served as an officer or on a
committee
Horse Club Activities
Meetings
Attended_______
Served as an officer of 4-H Club (5
points)
Serve on state board or committee
XXXXXXXX
Your Total
Score
_______
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following:
1. List and explain leadership activities you conducted during this school year.
2. List community service activities sponsored by your club that you participated in during this
school year
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Child Development-Toy Contest
Entry Form
Name:___________________________________
Club:_________________________
Grade:_______________
*Please attach to item.
Circle category:
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School aged
1. List cost of materials used to create toy:
2. Explain the age and developmental stage of the child that will be using this toy. How will
this toy fit their developmental stage?
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Home Environment- Designers Challenge
Entry Form
*Please include with display.
Name:__________________________________
Club:_______________________________
Division: 7th -8th Grade Division
9th-12th Grade Division
List cost of materials used in the design of the room.
Briefly outline what you have done to the room.
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Name:_________________________________
Club:_____________________________
Grade:_________
Circle Division Category:
4th -6th Division
 Flower Box
7th-8th Division
 Napkin or Letter Holder
 Napkin or Letter Holder
 Birdhouse
 Picture Frame
 Foot Stool
9th-12th Division
 Belt Buckle
 Bookcase
 Boomerang
 Step Stool/ Chair
 Table Top Hockey Game
1. Cost and list of materials needed to create item.
2. How much time was spent on constructing the item? What did you learn from constructing the
item?
*Attach plan from which the item was constructed.
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Shirt Decorating Contest Entry Form
*Please attach to the article of clothing being turned in for the contest.
Name:_______________________________
Club:______________________________
Grade:___________
Circle which category:
T-shirt
Sweatshirt
Tailored Shirt
Why or for what did you create the shirt?
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STATE 4-H RECORDS CONTEST
State record book competition is held in July of each year. 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.
RECORD BOOK CONTESTS INCLUDE:
Junior Achievement
Grade 6-livestock/pet care ($75 bond)
Agronomy/Plant Science (Congress)
Beef (Congress)
Clothing & Textiles (Congress)
Community Study & Service* (New
Orleans)
Dairy Conference* (Congress & or Madison,
WI)
Family Life* (New Orleans)
Forestry/Wood Science (Congress)
Horticulture Production & Marketing
(Congress)
Leadership (Congress)
Poultry (Congress)
Sheep (Congress)
Vet Science/Dog Care/Pet Care (Congress)
Good Provider -7th & 8th graders (New
Orleans)
Leader Contests
4-H Congress Trip (Atlanta, GA)
Electric Project (Rock Eagle)
Club Contests
Conservation
Health
Jr. Leader Club Portfolio
Grade 6-traditional ($75 bond)
Grade 7 ($75 bond)
Animal Science*(New Orleans)
Citizenship (Congress & $800 bond)
Communications* (New Orleans)
Conservation/Wildlife/Fisheries (Congress)
Electric/Computer Science (Congress)
Food Science (Congress)
Horse (Congress)
Insects (Congress)
Machines/Aerospace (Congress)
Rabbits* (New Orleans)
Swine (Congress)
Special Achievement Award (Congress)
Alumni Recognition (Plaque)
Good Provider (New Orleans)
Wildlife & Fisheries (Winston-Salem, NC)
CRD
Family Life
Safety
Electricity Awards-Jam Box & Clock Radio
* 4-Hers who will be 13 by January of the
current club year are eligible for these
contests.
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Scholarships
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 March for
applications. The scholarships are:
$1,500.00 Scott Tractor
$100.00 State/Parish Scholarship
Various Amounts - Various State Scholarships
4-H Key Club and Junior Awards of Excellence
Please encourage your members who are eligible to complete the Key Club and Award of
Excellence applications. Applications are due in January. These awards are presented at
Achievement Day.
Key Club Requirements:
The 4-H Key Club Award in Louisiana gives recognition to 4-H Club members who have shown
outstanding leadership ability in their club and in their parish. The object of the program is to
encourage project growth, a broad program of 4-H club members who have shown outstanding
leadership ability in their club and in their parish. The recipient of the 4-H Key Club Awards can
be proud of their contribution to their club and community. A club member may win the award
only one time.
1. Must be 16 years of age by January 1 of the year application is made.
2. Must have three years of 4-H club work including award year.
3. Must have completed one year of active Junior Leadership work excluding award year.
4. Must score at least 140 points on the application and scorecard.
Award of Excellence
This award is a gold finished medallion and certificate. A club member may win the award only
one time.
1. Under 14 years old by January 1
2. At least 2 years club work
3. Score 100 points on application
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OUTDOOR SKILLS-Shooting sports
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In Louisiana, shooting activities are a way of life. Youth are involved in hunting and
shooting activities at an early age. It is therefore critical that they learn the safe and
responsible use off firearms, archery, and related equipment.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program strives to assist young people in personal
development, in establishing a personal environmental ethic and in exploring life-long
vocational and avocational activities through the use of experiential learning and positive
interactions with youth and adult role models.
Goals and Objectives
A. To encourage participation in natural resources and related natural science
programs by exposing participants to the content through shooting, hunting and
related activities.
B. To enhance development of self-concept, character and personal growth through
safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities.
C. To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including
decision-making, self-discipline, concentration and social responsibility.
D. To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
E. To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and lifelong avocational
activities related to shooting sports.
F. To strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities.
G. To develop leadership and citizenship.
H. To develop and understanding of the principles of wildlife management and how
community decisions (i.e. land use) influence wildlife habitat.
I. To compliment and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter
education programs using experiential educational methods and progressive
development of skills and attitudes.
General Information
A. The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Program will use the National 4-H Shooting
Sports Curriculum and any other educational materials deemed appropriate by the
Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports State Advisory Committee.
B. The Louisiana 4-H Outdoor Skills Program (Shooting Sports and Sport Fishing) is
a Special Emphasis 4-H Program delivered through a volunteer leader-directed
group setting. The program relies on volunteer leaders to conduct the program at
the parish level. The program is offered to all 4-H members.
C. A Parish Shooting Sports Coordinator is a middle manager who leads people;
manages meetings and events; provides communication among the parish
shooting sports instructors and parish, regional and state shooting sports
coordinators, and holds the parish multi-disciplinary team together. Every parish
MUST have a coordinator to establish and operate a 4-H Shooting Sports
Program.
D. The hunting and wildlife, firearms and archery discipline instructors key leaders
who teach the specific knowledge and skills related to their discipline.
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Livestock Activities
Parish, Southwest District & LSU State Livestock Shows
Possession Dates
Steers...............................................................................................August 27, 2008
Breeding Cattle ...............................................................................November 1, 2008
Market Lambs .................................................................................August 27, 2008
Breeding Sheep ...............................................................................November 1, 2008
Rabbits.............................................................................................December 1
Breeding Swine................................................................................December 1
Market Swine...................................................................................December 6
Dairy Cattle......................................................................................November 1, 2008
Commercial Replacement Heifers................................................... August 27, 2008
Commercial Ewes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …………August 27, 2008
Market Goat………………………………………………………..August 27, 2008
Commercial Doe…………………………………………………...August 27, 2008
Breeding Goat ..................................................................................November 1, 2008
Exhibition Birds…………………………………………………. November 5, 2008
Rabbits…………………………………………………………… November 5, 2008
Parish Livestock Show- January 21-24, 2009
District Livestock Show- February 1-7, 2009
State Livestock Show- February 14-21, 2009
2009 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show Validation Procedure
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All animals must be tagged and DNA samples collected.
Any animals previously validated for The State Fair of Louisiana that intends to be
exhibited at the 09 LSU State Show will be required to attend an LSU Ag Center
Validation site to be validated for the 2009 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show.
All animal entries declaring a breed classification must be classified at the validation site
attended.
The responsibility of tagging animals and collecting DNA/hair samples will be that of the
exhibitor and/or parent. Agents/Ag Teachers must be present and can assist.
Animals must be validated in either the exhibitors name or in family name (Family consist
of parents, legal guardians, brothers, and sisters.); if validated in family name when
official entry forms are turned in at the parish level the animal validated must be entered in
the name of the exhibitor which will show the animal at the District and State Livestock
Show.
September 27th will be the final validation; no animals except Market Swine will be
validated for the 2009 LSU AgCenter State Show after completion of September 27, 2008
validation.
All classifications at all sites will be conducted by the same three classifiers as selected by
the LSU AgCenter.
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PILOT PROGRAM: Market Hogs will be validated for the 2009 LSU State Livestock
Show utilizing the following guidelines. Feedback from agents, ag teachers, exhibitors,
parents, and other involved parties following this validation process will be collected and
evaluated for future Market Hog validation procedure determinations.
Market Hogs will be validated during the week of December 1-6, 2008.
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All validations must be conducted in the presence and observed by agents/ag teachers.
Each parish will designate a central location or central locations where market hogs will
be assembled and validated.
All market hogs must be brought to a designated location in the parish where hog will be
entered.
Only validated market hogs will be eligible to be exhibited at LSU AgCenter district and
state shows.
Hogs must be validated in the name of the exhibitor that the hog will be entered.
The responsibility of tagging animals and collecting DNA/hair samples will be that of
the exhibitor and/or parent. Agents/Ag Teachers must be present and can assist.
Market hogs will not be officially classified at these locations; however agents/ag
teachers will assist exhibitors in determining correct classification for entries.
Agents will request tags and validation kits for market hogs from District Show
Managers no later than November 1, 2008.
December 6, 2008 will be the absolute last opportunity to conduct parish market hogs
validations for the 2009 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show.
Hardship Statement
District and/or State Show manager must be notified with in approximately 48 hours of the end
of validation if an unforeseen emergency or act of God has prohibited exhibitor from attending
validation. After contacting District and/or State Show Manager hardship forms must be
immediately filed with supporting material and stating hardship. The deadline for making
notifications and filing hardship are September 29, 2008 4:30PM for Beef, Sheep, and Goat
species and December 8, 2008 4:30PM for Market Hogs. These hardships will be evaluated
on a case by case basis by parish agent, district show manager, and state show manager. Only
cases where it is determined to have been unavoidable will the exhibitor be allowed to validate.
This decision will be final and not subject to appeal. (any approved hardships requiring
classification will be classified as crosses.)
Tag-In-All market animals must be tagged at tag-in dates specified by the LSU AgCenter and
county agent. If any animals are not tagged on these dates, they will be ineligible to show. This
includes: market sheep, goats, hogs, commercial ewes, commercial does, steers and commercial
heifers.
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HORSES
Acadia Parish Horse Show – TBA in June
Southwest District Horse Show –TBA in June
State Horse Show-TBA in July
Possession Dates
Horses (on your place by) April 1
Grade Horse Certificates must be done by April 1
Must be registered in your name by April 1
Entry Deadline May 29
State Premier Exhibitor Contest Program is optional. To participate, an exhibitor must be
available for each activity at the specified times. The Premier Exhibitor Program Guide and entry
forms are available through your parish 4-H agent. Contest will be open to exhibitors in Grades
9-12. Premier Exhibitor Programs are available for Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Sheep, Swine and Goat
Projects. An exhibitor may compete in one or more Premier Exhibitor Programs provided they
exhibit a qualified animal at the LSU State Livestock for each project resume submitted. All
resumes (entry forms) must be in the State Livestock Show Office by January 22 of the
participating year to be eligible to compete. A different resume (entry form) must be submitted
for each project. Awards will be presented to the top 5 exhibitors in each project. All decisions
are final and are not subject to protests. An exhibitor may be named Premier Exhibitor in a
project only once.
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4-H University (4-H U)
4-H University is held on the LSU Campus in June of each year. Contestants will be selected from
placings in parish 4-Hcontests 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
behavioral characteristics. In addition, higher priority will be given to senior level contestants who earn a
score of at least 80% or better of the total contest score in 4-H U qualifying contest.
4-H U CONTESTS INCLUDE:
Ag Products Demonstration* (Educational Trip)
Agriculture Demonstration Team* (Congress)
ATV* (Educational Trip)
Automotive Care, Safety & Driving (Regional Trip)
Bicycle* (Educational Trip)
Child Development* (Congress)
Compact Tractor* (Regional Trip)
Computer Science* (Regional Trip)
Computer Simulation* (win Computer)
Conservation Illustrated Talk* (Educational Trip)
Consumer Decision Making* (Educational Trip)
Consumer Foods Judging* (New Orleans or Dallas)
Dairy Cattle Judging Team (National Contest)
Dog Care * (Educational Trip)
Electric Energy Management* (Regional Trip)
Entomology Demo Team* (Gulf Coast Trip)
Environmental Threat Resolution* (Educational
Trip)
Family Consumer Science Demo*(Congress)
Fashion Revue
Creative Choice (Congress)
Casual Outfit* (Serger)
Special Occasion* (Educational Trip)
Ready-to-Wear Judging* (New Orleans)
Forestry Study (National Contest)
4-H Has Talent
Horticulture Demonstrations*
Use* (Educational Trip)
General* (Educational Trip)
Horticulture Judging Team* (Educational Trip)
Insect Identification & Survey* (Gulf Coast Trip)
Livestock Judging Team (National Contest)
Meat ID Team (National Contest)
Nutrition Illustrated Talk (EFNEP & FNP)
(Congress)
Outdoor Skills Triathlon (National Contest)
Personal Development* (Educational Trip)
Photography (Congress)
Plant Science Team* (Educational Trip)
Poultry Judging Team (National Contest)
Public Speaking
Cooperatives* (Congress)
General* (Congress)
Radio Broadcasting
Small Engines Demonstration* (Regional Trip)
Solutions Unlimited* (Educational Trip)
Soybean Illustrated Talk* (Educational Trip)
Wildlife Habitat Judging (National Contest)
* 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 Branson, Orlando, and San Antonio.
Regional Trip – Engineering Trip to a southern state in the summer.
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.
National Conference Recommendation Form (To be completed by a 4-H Agent)
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Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, William B. Richardson, Chancellor
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Paul Coreil, Vice Chancellor and Director
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with
the United States Department of Agriculture. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service provides equal opportunities
in programs and employment.
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