2015 Ag Magic LOVER ALENDAR
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Address: 805 St. Louis Street • Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6456 Office: 225-389-3055 | Fax: 225-389-7634 | Email: [email protected] Find & follow us for updates and more! EBR Parish 4-H @EBRParish4H April 2015 Got a queson? Need help? CONTACT US! CLOVER CALENDAR Here is a preview of things you can expect. Be sure to check here for event dates, project club meetings, deadlines, and more! April: 3-5— Easter Holiday EBR 4-H Office Closed 7 — Southeast Regional Cookery Ponchatoula, LA 20— Summer Camp Forms Due EBR 4-H Office 20-26— LSU Ag Magic Parker Coliseum 21— Junior Leader’s Meeting 6 PM • EBR 4-H Office 23-26— State Shooting Sports Meet Shreveport, LA May: 15 — 4-H U Registration Due EBR 4-H Office Mark Your Calendars! May 8— EBR 4-H Achievement Day Parker Coliseum • LSU June 8-12— 4-H Summer Camp Camp Grant Walker June 23-26— 4-H University LSU Campus We are all very excited to welcome back an age-old tradition to the EBR 4-H Program with our 2015 EBR 4-H Achievement Day. This fun, interactive day will take place Friday, May 8 at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. All 4-H members are welcome to attend, either as a club or individually. In order to attend, everyone must be dues paying members and in good standing with their school. We ask that everyone please contact the 4-H Office to register to attend. EBR 4-H Achievement Day! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Our day will be PACKED full of fun and exciting events! Check it out: 9:00– 9:30 — Registration 9:30– 10:00 — Welcome and Award Recognition 10:00-11:30 — Round Robin Rounds 1 & 2 11:30-12:30 — Lunch 12:30– 2:00 — Round Robin Rounds 3 & 4 2:00– 2:30 — Wrap up & Dismissal This fun, interactive event allows participants to walk through the various and different agriculture industries that are found in Louisiana. From agronomy to zoology, attendees will witness and experience it all. Hands-on stations allows youngsters to see first hand what agriculture really is. Most exhibits are geared towards youngster up to 5th grade level; however, this event is great for the whole family! Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss it! 2015 Ag Magic The LSU AgCenter is proud to present the 2015 Ag Magic Event to be held at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. The event will run from April 20-24 for school tours and open April 25 and 26 for the general public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! This large-scale event requires many people to put on. If you’re interested in volunteering your time and efforts, please contact the EBR 4-H Office to get signed up. Various time slots are available and any help is welcomed.
Transcript of 2015 Ag Magic LOVER ALENDAR
Address: 805 St. Louis Street • Baton Rouge, LA 70802-6456
Office: 225-389-3055 | Fax: 225-389-7634 | Email: [email protected]
Find & follow us for updates and more! EBR Parish 4-H @EBRParish4H
April 2015
Got a question? Need help? CONTACT US!
CLOVER CALENDAR Here is a preview of things you can
expect. Be sure to check here for
event dates, project club meetings,
deadlines, and more!
April:
3-5— Easter Holiday
EBR 4-H Office Closed
7 — Southeast Regional Cookery
Ponchatoula, LA
20— Summer Camp Forms Due
EBR 4-H Office
20-26— LSU Ag Magic
Parker Coliseum
21— Junior Leader’s Meeting
6 PM • EBR 4-H Office
23-26— State Shooting Sports Meet
Shreveport, LA
May:
15 — 4-H U Registration Due
EBR 4-H Office
Mark Your Calendars! May 8— EBR 4-H Achievement Day
Parker Coliseum • LSU
June 8-12— 4-H Summer Camp
Camp Grant Walker
June 23-26— 4-H University
LSU Campus
We are all very excited to welcome back an age-old tradition to the EBR 4-H Program with our 2015 EBR 4-H Achievement Day. This fun, interactive day will take place Friday, May 8 at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. All 4-H members are welcome to attend, either as a club or individually. In order to attend, everyone must be dues paying members and in good standing with their school. We ask that everyone please contact the 4-H Office to register to attend.
EBR 4-H Achievement Day!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Our day will be PACKED full of fun and exciting events! Check it out: 9:00– 9:30 — Registration 9:30– 10:00 — Welcome and Award Recognition 10:00-11:30 — Round Robin Rounds 1 & 2 11:30-12:30 — Lunch 12:30– 2:00 — Round Robin Rounds 3 & 4 2:00– 2:30 — Wrap up & Dismissal
This fun, interactive event allows participants to walk through the various and different agriculture industries that are found in Louisiana. From agronomy to zoology, attendees will witness and experience it all. Hands-on stations allows youngsters to see first hand what agriculture really is. Most exhibits are geared towards youngster up to 5th grade level; however, this event is great for the whole family! Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss it!
2015 Ag Magic
The LSU AgCenter is proud to present the 2015 Ag Magic Event to be held at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. The event will run from April 20-24 for school tours and open April 25 and 26 for the general public from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS! This large-scale event requires many people to put on. If you’re interested in volunteering your time and efforts, please contact the EBR 4-H Office to get signed up. Various time slots are available and any help is welcomed.
Shooting Sports Club
As the year comes to an end, the 4-H Staff would like to congratulate all 4-H’ers who participated in parish and regional events, and good luck to those who have qualified for the State competition in Shreveport April 23
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MISSED OUT THIS YEAR? If you are interested in taking part in the EBR 4-H Shooting Sports program during the 2015-2016 school years please contact Ms. Katie to have your name added to the email list.
News from Horse Club
Anyone interested in being a part of the EBR Horse Club should contact Mr. Shawn by email at
[email protected] for more information about meeting dates, times, and events.
Summer Horse Shows Attention Hose Show Participants! As the District and State Horse shows rapidly approach,
there are a few important reminders:
ALL ENTRIES FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY18, 2015 Tri-Parish Trotters Horse Show will be May 9 in Clinton, LA. Show information and fees
has been sent out via email, for more info, contact Mr. Shawn District Horse Show will be June 29 & 30, 2015 in Amite, LA. Be aware all stalling,
shavings, and RV reservations must be handled through the Amite Facilities. They can be
contacted at 985-748-5914
State Horse Show will be held in Lake Charles, LA. Stay posted for more information
to come.
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Livestock Club News… Livestock Exhibitors, please be aware of a great show opportunity coming up on April 25, 2015. The Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranches will host an open show to be held at the Dewitt Livestock Facility, Please contact the office for more information. Also, as the weather heats up, be sure to keep your animals cool! Provide lots of shade and water to keep your animals healthy.
INTERSTED IN SHOWING LIVESTOCK? Want to show livestock but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help! EBR Parish is fortunate to have several different opportunities to enable 4-H members to have a livestock project. If you’re interested, please contact Mr. Shawn for additional information.
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If your school club is collecting for Change for Change please be sure to notify your agent. All collections must be complete and ready for pick up no later than April 15, 2015. Remember, no amount is too small to help the needs of our community.
LOST Camp Attention 7
th-8
th graders – here’s a camp just for YOU! Join 4-
H’ers from all 64 parishes in a quest to learn about different career choice opportunities through hands-on scientific learning and discovery while partaking in traditional camping activities. LOST Camp will take place August 3-7, 2015 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. In order to register for LOST Camp please contact Ms. Katie at the Parish Office. Registration will close Thursday, May 28
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4-H Day at the Capitol Join us on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol for the 14th Annual 4-H Day at the Capitol on June 3, 2015. This special event allows legislators from all parts of the state to hear the voices of 4-H’ers as we advocate for the Louisiana 4-H program. Along with this FREE event, you will receive a t-shirt and the chance to meet a representative or senator for East Baton Rouge Parish. All you have to do is register with Mr. Shawn at the EBR Parish Office by May 1!
It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability.
Fun in the Sun! Summer 2015
Summer 2015 is sure to be one for the record books! Over these sunny months, 4-H has lots of different events going on for you to participate in. Below are two great opportunities available to you. Think ahead and plan NOW…
4-H Summer Camp • Spots are Limited! Call now!
Spots are filling quickly for 4-H Summer Camp, June 8– 12, 2015 at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA. Registration is open to any 4
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th grade 4-H’er, but is available on a first come first serve basis and spots are limited for East Baton Rouge
Parish. The cost is $225.00 which includes a camp t-shirt, parish picture, transportation to and from camp, all meals, and $20.00 to be spent at the Camp Store. If your child receives free or reduced lunch, they are eligible to receive a $60.00 scholarship from the LSU AgCenter Chancellor reducing the cost to $165.00. For more information please contact Ms. Katie at [email protected]. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
411 on 4-H University
It’s time to start training for the contest of your choice! Join 7th-12
th grade 4-H’ers from every parish June 23-26, 2015 on
LSU’s campus. Not only will you have the opportunity to compete in a contest or Clover College, but this is a great opportunity to live like a college student! Please see the options below and contact either Ms. Shawn or Ms. Katie for more information regarding contests and opportunities. The deadline to sign up is May 15
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If you are interested in attending, please contact the EBR 4-H Office as soon as possible so we can get you signed up. More information to follow!
WHAT ARE U INTERSTED IN? Here’s a list of the different contests that are available:
Agriculture Demo Team
Ag Products Demo
ATV Safety
Automotive Care, Safety, & Driving
Career Prep 2012
Consumer Foods Judging
Dairy Cattle Judging
Dog Science Contest
Family and Consumer Science Demo
Fashion Revue, Ready to Wear
Forestry
Horticulture Demo – Use and General
Horticulture Judging
Meat Evaluation, Judging and ID
Next Food Star
Nutrition Illustrated Talk Team Contests
Photography
Poultry Judging
Public Speaking
Soybean Illustrated Talk
Don’t Forget about Clover College!
Coloring Fun! Use your creativity to complete the drawing below! Pick bright, fun colors that showcase the season.
KATIE STRECKER Asst. Extension Agent
SHAWN ZERINGUE Asst. Extension Agent
EAST BATON ROUGE 4-H
AGENTS — WE’RE HERE TO HELP
