Natchitoches Parish 4-H February Newsletter
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February 2013 Natchitoches 4-H Newsletter
www.la4h.org/natchitoches
Dates &
Deadlines
1 DUE: Honey Bee
Essays 4-H Office
1-3 District Livestock
Show Alexandria, LA
3 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery
8 4-H U Jambalaya
Fundraiser 4-H Office
9-16 LSU Livestock Show Gonzales, LA
14 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center
16 Horse Club Meeting Old River Farms
17 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery
18 DUE: Food & Fitness
Camp Registration 4-H Office
21-
23 Challenge Camp
Grant Walker
Educational
Center
22 DUE: Camp Roughin’
It Registration 4-H Office
23-
24 Hunters Safety Class Fish Hatchery
24 Rifle & Shotgun
Practice Shooting Range
624 Second Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2224
~TEAM SOLUTIONS~
February
Page 2…………………………………………Shooting Sports
Page 2……………………………………………..Relay for Life
Page 3……………………………………...Overnight Camps
Page 4…………………………………… Make a Difference
Everyone experiences problems from time to time. Some of our
problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily
solved. There is no shortage of challenges and issues that can arise .
Whether problems or small, they need to be dealt with constructive-
ly and fairly. Problem solving and critical thinking refers to the abil-
ity to use knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems.
How would you handle the following the situations? It’s hard
work to keep a team working well together. What would you say
to or do about a team member in the following situations?
1. Is always late…
2. Whispers to others or starts side conversations during discussions...
3. Leaves before the job/work is done...
4. Just sits there...
Jr. Leaders
Team Up with
Relay or Life
The Natchitoches
Parish Jr. Leaders are
focusing their efforts this Spring on the
American Cancer Society. They are learn-
ing about cancer, creating awareness and
raising money to help this worthy cause.
They are also looking for a few good
teammates to join them for the all night
event on April 26. Cost to join the team
is $10. If you would like to help out in
this service learning project, please
contact Mrs. Gwen at 357-2224 or at
gfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu. It is an
opportunity to learn while having fun.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order for
us to continue our rifle and shotgun
shooting sports program, we need
adult volunteers! You must receive
certified training through the state 4-H
office. The next training nearby is
Thursday, May 30 in Alexandria.
Don’t worry if you cannot make this
training...they are always offering
trainings around the state. Contact us
to help out!
Are you a great chef? Do you love to cook? Why not
showcase your tasty dish at the Pecan, Poultry and
Seafood Cookery on March 2. The event will take place at
the Natchitoches Parish Arts Center. Check-in is at 11:00
a.m. and Judging begins at 11:45 a.m. Categories
include: Pecan: Cookies, Candy, Other; Poultry: Chicken,
Other; Seafood: Crawfish: Shrimp and Crawfish All dishes
must be prepared the night before, chilled in the refrigera-
tor and transported on ice in an ice chest. For a complete
list of contest rules contact Mrs. Gwen at 318-357-2224.
Calling all Chefs! Pecan,
Poultry & Seafood
Cookery: March 2
HUNTERS SAFEY COURSE
FEBRUARY 23-24
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fish Hatchery
To register call 357-2224
Cost: $5.00/lunch
CAMP WHO CAN
GO WHEN COST
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE LOCATION
NUMBER
ALLOTED
Food & Fitness
Camp
4th-6th
graders March 16-17 $40 February 18
Grant Walker Educational
Center
4 Campers
1 Adult Leader
Camp Roughin’ It 4th-8th
graders March 25-27 $40 February 22 Jimmie Davis State Park
6 Boys
6 Girls
2 Adult Leaders
4-H Summer Camp 4th-6th
graders May 27-31 $150 April 1
Grant Walker Educational
Center
11 Boys
11 Girls
2 Adult Leaders
4-H University 13 or older by
January 1 June 18-21 $175 May 1 LSU-Baton Rouge Unlimited
Camping Corner
For more information or to register contact your 4-H Agent or 4-H Club Leader!
Please keep in mind that overnight, chaperone trained adult volunteers are needed to help take youth to camps! If we do not have enough adult volunteers youth
will not be able to attend. Would like to volunteer? Need training? Contact Mrs. Gwen at 357-2224 or email at gfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu!
Food and Fitness Camp: Made in the USA
The weekend Food and Fitness camp experience is designed for teams of youth to develop knowledge
and skills in the area of food and nutrition, diet and fitness, along with building teamwork skills. One of
the objectives of the camp is to have teams return to their local programs and share some of their
camping experiences with others.
Camp Roughin’ It
Outdoor cooking, fishing, canoeing, wildlife habitat, hunting safety...Sound like fun? This three day camp
is designed for those who love a great outdoor experience. You will come home with a better
understanding of our state’s natural resources which you can further utilize to help protect our environ-
ment in the years to come.
4-H Summer Camp!
Learning to appreciate the outdoors, living together as a group, getting along with others and having
FUN! At 4-H Summer Camp, campers will participate in one track of their choice: Dramatic Arts, SET
(Science, Engineering & Technology), Outdoor Adventures, Wetlands, Wildlife and YOU!, Fit 4 the
Future, or Hunter’s Safety Certification. Camp is open to 4th-6th graders and REGISTRATION IS DUE
EARLY THIS YEAR: April 1! Be sure to sign up early...we have limited bed spaces available!
Mrs. Gwen Fontenot
Area Nutrition Agent /4-H Extension Agent
gfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu
Mr. Steve Roberts
County/4-H Extension Agent
sroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu
Mrs. Dera Killingsworth
Administrative Coordinator
dkillingsworth@agcenter.lsu.edu
Have something newsworthy? Did your club
participate in special project? Send your news to
gfontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu. If sending pictures,
please identify everyone in the photo!
The Johnson Boys: Cooper and Cole Johnson attended the 39th Annual North American International Livestock Expo sponsored by the Kentucky State Fair Board and the Commonwealth of Kentucky November 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. NAILE is the world’s largest annual purebred livestock show. The Junior Market Wether Goat Show is open to any child ages 6-21. This was the boys first time exhibiting at NAILE and the only Louisiana representation in the Jr. Wether Show. Not only did the boys have an awe-some experience to be participants but they did very well in the competition. Cooper won 4th place in his market goat class and he won 5th place in showmanship. Cole won 1st place in his market goat class and 2nd place in showmanship class. Cooper and Cole both attend Provencal and are members of Natchitoches Parish 4-H.
LOCAL YOUTH ATTEND NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE STILL NEEDED:
PEDIGREE ADULT & PUPPY FOOD, PAPER
TOWELS, AND MILK BONES! DUE TO
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ONLY PEDIGREE
DOG FOOD WILL BE ACCPETED.
We are collecting baby items this month
for the Women’s Resource Center. This
includes: baby wipes, baby shampoo &
wash, diapers, baby clothes etc. ONLY
new baby toys will be accepted. Help
make a difference!
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