October

Pet Show 5

Jr. Leadership Mtg. 6

National 4-H Week 4-10

Club Officer Training 7

National 4-H Week Posters Due 9

School Display Picture Due to 4-H Office

9

November

Deadline to turn in enrollment

cards to 4-H Office

1

Possession deadline for

Exhibition Poultry

1

4-H Talent Show

Applications Due

2

Jr Leadership Club Mtg, 6:00 3

Parish Commodity Cookery

Contest

11

Commodity Illustrated Talk 11

Food and Fitness Workshop 11

Floral Arrangement Workshop 23

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Avoyelles Clover Parle

October 2015

PARISH LIVESTOCK AMBASSADORS

The following 4-H members were selected to serve as Avoyelles 4-H Livestock Ambassadors for 2015-2016: Avia Laborde, Alexis Cole, Coralie Deloach and Mary Hargis. Congratulations to these young leaders. They will be responsible for serving on the livestock advisory board, assisting with livestock clinics and promoting the Avoyelles Livestock Team.

PARISH FOOD AND FITNESS BOARD

Congratulations to Hannah Brown, Alexis Cole, Anessa Sauseda, Ally Mills and Morgan Mayeux for being selected to the 2015-2016 Avoyelles Parish Food and Fitness Board. These youth will plan and host a food and fitness camp as well as other activities in the parish.

OH THE THINKS YOU CAN THINK

Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try! -Dr. Seuss

Creativity is not creating something new. Creativity is recombining elements that already exists in a new

way. Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity is characterized by

the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between

seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes: thinking,

then producing. .Creativity is a skill that can be developed and a process that can be managed. Creativity

begins with a foundation of knowledge, learning a discipline, and mastering a way of thinking. You learn

to be creative by experimenting, exploring, questioning assumptions, using imagination and synthesizing

information.

Take a look at the picture of the Cat in the Hat. Bring out your creativity and think of what you could

call the instrument the Cat is using or use it to create your own invention to make house cleaning a lot simpler.

TALENT SHOW

Do you have what it takes to be a star? You can bring your talent to the stage. Avoyelles Parish 4-H will be hosting a talent show. The talent show will be held December 18. To showcase your talent, you must 1) be a 4-H member; 2) fill out application and turn into 4-H Office by November 2. Auditions will be held to select the top finalist to participate in the talent show.

AMAZING BICYCLE RACE

The Amazing 4-H Bicycle Race is an adventure that leads teams on an 4 mile course along

Highway 1 in Mansura. During the race, teams of 4-H members

will solve clues which lead them to educational checkpoints

where they’ll learn many hands-on skills provided by local

business along the route. All members of your team must be

assembled before you begin any of the challenges. You must

use bicycles to navigate between checkpoints (helmets re-

quired). No other forms of transportation will be allowed.

Event: December 18 from 8:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Racer check-in begins at 8:00 am.

Register by completing Amazing 4-H Bicycle Race entry form. Forms will be available at

October club meetings and on the Avoyelles Parish website and Facebook page.

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COMMODITY COOKERY The Commodity Cookery Contest is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11 at the 4-H Office from 4:30-6:30p.m. Dish registration will be 4:30-5:00p.m.

Cookery contest categories are: Seafood, Sweet Potato, Beef, Poultry, Egg, Pecan and Rice. For more information call the 4-H Office or ask your club leader. MAY ONLY ENTER 1 DISH IN EACH COMMODITY

Entry form must be attached to dish.

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 ar-rangements, etc.

Creativity and originality are encouraged. The use of previous winning recipes is discouraged.

The first place winners in each category will compete at the area contest representing Avoyelles Parish.

All food entries must be in disposable containers, not to exceed 18” to allow adequate space for all entries. Food and containers will be dis-carded at conclusion of contest. Items not directly related to the dish such as placemats, flower arrangements, figurines, trays, large soup tu-reens, etc. are not allowed.

Non-edible items are not to be used as garnish. Only traditional garnishes i.e. … parsley, peppers, lemons and tomatoes are allowed.

No raw eggs, seafood or meat proteins allowed in any category.

Only half of the dish / quantity of the recipe will be exhibited. The contestant may keep the other half of the dish at home for his/her family to enjoy. This saves money and reinforces safe food practices to prevent food borne illness.

Only one copy of the recipe is required. Recipe may be neatly hand written or typed. Include contestants name, contestant number, dish divi-sion and any other special division requirements. Recipes must be printed on an 81/2X11 sheet of paper. Recipes will be scored according to the following recipe evaluation: 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

Bento Contest Held at Commodity Cookery. Bring a prepared healthy box or Bento lunch to the contest. It should be representative of “MyPlate” recommenda-tions. www.myplate.gov. Each competitor will create a lunch to be eaten at school by a student age 9 to 12. The beverage to accompany the meal will be water (do not need to include).

No raw egg, seafood or meat protein allowed.

Each competitor will transport their Healthy Box or “Bento” Lunch to the contest packed in a portable, lock-top, and leak proof container, chilled and on ice. The food should be exhibited in a disposable serving container, not to exceed 18”. To allow adequate space for all entries. You will be asked to remove items not directly related to the dish, such as placemats, flower arrangements, figurines, trays, footed chafing dishes, soup tureens, etc. Non-edible items are not to be used as garnish. No serving utensils will be allowed.

Scoring Factors: Theme – suitable for age group, creative (5 points), Container – portable, lock-top, and leak proof (5 points), Preparation Techniques – neat, interesting, unique (5 points) , Appearance – colorful, inviting (5 points) , Texture - chewiness, juiciness, variety (5 points) , Taste – pleasing, variety (5 points) , Affordable - $5.00 or less per serving (5 point) ,

Nutrition – (65 points) , Half box is fruits and vegetables

Lean protein included

Low fat dairy included

Fruit for dessert

Portions correct size

Page 3 COMMODITY ILLUSTRATED TALK AMBASSADOR CONTEST

Illustrated talk contest will be held on November 11, beginning at 5:00p.m. in conjunction with the parish cookery contest. Contest-ants may enter only one category in each Commodity Ambassador Program.

Each Commodity (egg, chicken, turkey, seafood, and sugar) Ambassador Program consists of five categories for presentations.

1) Production of commodity, 2) Food preparation and nutritive value, 3) Food safety practices, 4) Processing, 5) Marketing

Division I – (Grades 4-6) The contestant designs (a) standard poster 22” X 28” relating to one of five categories (1) production, (2) food preparation and nutritive value (3) food safety, (4) processing, (5) marketing; (b) presents a 2-3 minute explanation of poster subject; (c) responds to questions from judges. No dish required. Costumes based on theme are acceptable. No notes or outlines, other than wording on the poster are to be used while giving the presentation.

Division II – (Grades 7-9) The contestant designs (a) standard poster 22” X 28” relating to one of the five categories (1) production, (2) food preparation and nutritive value (3) food safety, (4) processing, (5) marketing; (b) prepares an essay not to exceed 500 words or 3 typed pag-es, (12-14 spaces per inch) double spaced, about the selected subject; (c) presents a 2-3 minute explanation of subject; (d) responds to questions from judges. No dish required. Costumes based on theme are acceptable. No notes or outlines, other than wording on the poster are to be used while giving the presentation.

Division III – (Grades 10-12) The contestant will present a 5-8 minute oral presentation following current guidelines of the national commodity illustrated talk contests. Posters or PowerPoint presentations may be used. Costumes based on theme are acceptable. No notes or outlines, other than wording on the poster are to be used while giving the presentation.

PARISH FOOD AND FITNESS WORKSHOP

The Avoyelles 4-H program will be hosting a Food and Fitness Workshop on November 11 at the 4-H Office from 9:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This workshop is open to all youth throughout Avoyelles Par ish in grades 4th -8th This will be an exciting program that encourages young people to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. To participate in the workshop, you must fill out the form below and return it with $10.00 by October 26, 2015 to the 4-H Office. Checks can be made payable to Avoyelles 4-H Foundation. Return form below and $10.00 to: Avoyelles Food and Fitness Camp 8592 Hwy 1, Suite 1, Mansura, LA 71350

Parish Food and Fitness Workshop

Return by October 26, 2015

To : Avoyelles Food and Fitness Camp, 8592 Hwy 1, Suite 1 Mansura, LA 71350

Name: ________________________________________________ Grade: _____________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Email: __________________________

FEE: $10-Checks made payable to Avoyelles 4-H Foundation

4-H CAMP GRANT WALKER NEEDS YOUR IDEAS!

What’s a good theme for 2016 Summer Camp? Send us your most creative idea for a slogan in 7 words or less. Make sure it is a “Catchy” phrase that captures the sprit of 4-H Camp Grant Walker. Your phrase should contain the following: A picture that express-es your phrase, full name, age, parish, 4-H Club, mailing address and telephone number. You may email, fax or mail your entries by 4pm on October 23 to the 4-H Office . The winner’s slogan will be used for the 2016 4-H Camp Theme and T-Shirts. The winner will also gets a monetary award!

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP

Do you want to surprise your family for the holidays by creating a flower arrangement ? There will be a floral arrangement workshop on November 23 at the 4-H Office. We will only accept 35 participants. The cost to attend the workshop will be $10. Please be sure to keep a look out in the November Clover Parle to learn more about the time of the workshop and how to register.

4-H SHIRTS

Let everyone know you are part of one of the largest and best youth organizations. Order your Avoyelles 4-H Shirt Today!!! Cost is $15 per shirt. Shirt sizes are Adult Small to Adult XXXL. Order forms are available at the club meetings or you can pick up a shirt at the 4-H office.

Avoyelles Parish

8592 Hwy 1, Suite ! Mansura, Louisiana 71350

Phone: 318-964-2245

Fax: 318-964-2259

Office Hours:

AVOYELLES PARISH

4-H

www.lsuagcenter.com/avoyelles

Sheena Grote Cecil

sgrote@agcenter.lsu.edu

Esther Boe

eboe@agcenter.lsu.edu

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.

Membership and participation in activities and events are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation for your participation in an activity, please contact us at 318-964-2245.

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWNERSHIP OF LIVESTOCK PROJECT:

1. Animals must be in continuous possession of exhibitor from time of validation until the LSU AgCenter State Livestock

Show.

2. Exhibitors should request validation kits and turn in kits to the Avoyelles 4-H Office by the following dates:

3. Validation will consist of ear tagging animal and pulling a hair sample; hair sample should be placed in a properly identi-

fied validation envelope for each animal validated. Validation envelope must be returned to local LSU AgCenter office

with validation fee by specified deadline. The responsibility of tagging animals and collecting DNA/hair samples will be

that of the exhibitor and/or parent.

4. Animals must be validated in either the exhibitors name or in family name (Family consist of parents, legal guardians,

brothers, and sisters.). When official entry forms are turned in at the parish level animals validated in family name must

be entered in the name of the exhibitor that will show the animal at the District and State Livestock Shows.

Species Return Validation Kits and Fees Deadline to 4-H Office

Market and Commercial Sheep November 4

Market and Commercial Goats November 4

Commercial Heifers and Commercial Dairy Heifers November 4

Market , Commercial Gilts December 2

FIRST YEAR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS

If this is your first year to show livestock in Avoyelles Parish or you have not shown for a while, please contact the 4-H Office as soon as possible and let us know you are interested.

BROILER CHICK TIME! It is time to order broiler chicks for the upcoming season. This pro-ject will require you and your family to do some planning before the baby chicks arrive. It is recommended that you order 20-25 chicks if you plan on showing a trio at the poultry shows. Remember that the chicks will be straight run and not sexed, so you can show either male or female pens or one of each. There will be a broiler show at the state show in Gonzales.

Pick up order form at the 4-H office. Chicks are $ .50 cents each. Orders are due to the 4-H office by Nov. 6. Birds will be delivered fir st week of January.

UPCOMING LIVESTOCK SHOWS

October 17– Rapides Parish Fair, Alexandria

October 30-31 – Harry Laws Classis, Port Allen

November 21-Jim Bowie Livestock Show - Ag Arena, Opelousas

November 22-Evangeline Beef Classic, Ville Platte

November 28-Red River Rumble, Alexandria

NEW TO THE SHOWS THIS YEAR

There will be a broiler show at the Central District Livestock Show.

A State 4-H Rabbit Show will be introduced this Spring.

More details will be presented as soon as information gets out.