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!