HAPPY NEW YEAR~! JANUARY, 2018 Dates to Remember:

January

February

March

April

May

June

5 - POULTRY EXHIBITORS entries due to 4-H office

8 – Begin accepting registrations for 4-H Camp, 4th, 5th and 6th graders ONLY! Email or call for forms. 4-H Camp will be the week of June 4-8, 2018. (Registration forms and fees Due by May 1, 2018) 15 – Martin Luther King Day – OFFICE CLOSED

18- Award of Excellence for 4-H’ers (14-15 yrs. old) & Key Club (16 yrs. old+) apps due to the 4-H Office

18 - Senior Honor Cord applications for graduating seniors due to Tangipahoa 4-H office

18 - POULTRY EXHIBITORS: Bleeding of Chickens. @ 4-H office from 4-6 pm, NO EXCEPTIONS.

22 – Egg, Poultry & Bento Cookery, Egg & Poultry Ambassador talks, Ponchatoula Lions Club, 6pm

27– Tangipahoa Parish livestock show, Florida Parish Arena, exhibitor letters mailed out last month.

31 – Regional Shoot & EBR District Shoot registrations due to Amite 4-H office

1 – Junior Leader Conference (March 9-11, 2018) REGISTRATION forms & $155 fee DUE to Amite 4-H Office 1 – Honey Bee Essay –Email - Date due in State 4-H Office: see leaders for rules or see our FB page.

1-3 – Southeast District Livestock Show, Covington Fairgrounds (exhibitor info mailed out in November)

9 – Deadline to get 4-H night with the Pelicans tickets. Order tickets online: www.pelsgroups.com/4H

10-17 – LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show, Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA

(http://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/departments/livestock-show-office/livestock/state/schedule-of-events)

22 – Fashion Show Entrant’s Scripts & Ready to Wear forms due to 4-H office by 4 pm

23 – 4-H Night with the Pelicans vs the Miami Heat, Tickets can be ordered online by going to

www.pelsgroups.com/4H. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED THRU PELICANS OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 9TH.24 – EBR District Shoot, Baker, LA registrations due to Amite 4-H office by January 31, 2018

26 – Beef & Sugar Cookery/ Fashion Show & Sugar Ambassador talks, Amite Elementary cafeteria, 6 p.m.

1 – State 4-H Scholarship submissions due online so they can be screened by 4-H agents

3 – State Rabbit Show, Alexandria, LA, registrations due February 20th; contact Mrs. Megan for entry info. 5 – Portfolios and all project books due to 4-H Office for grading and points calculation for 4-H Fest5 – Spring Garden Day Poster Due to 4-H Amite office, 4:00 p.m Rules attached.6 –11 – Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match, in West Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish

9 - 11 – Junior Leadership Conference (8th -12th graders) Registration forms due February 1, 2018 ($155 fee) 15 – 4-H Co-op Camp registration DEADLINE for 8-12th graders, $30 fee, transportation on your own. 27 – 4-H Fest, Florida Parish Arena, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (More info covered in February meetings)30 – Good Friday, OFFICE CLOSED

6-8 – 4-H Co-op Camp @ Camp Grant Walker for 8-12th graders, $30 (registrations due March 15th), Transportation is on your own (not provided).17-22 – State Shootings Sports Match in Desoto & Caddo parishes

1– 4-H Summer Camp REGISTRATIONS & FEES DUE May 1, 2018. Call or email for forms.

15 – Southeast Regional Culinary Arts Competition – Ponchatoula Lions Club for OVERALL parish winners. 30 – TENTATIVE - 4-H Day at the Capitol. More info at a later date.4-8 – 4-H Summer Camp for 4-6 graders, Camp Grant Walker, Pollock, LA Registration Deadline May 1, 2018 19-22 – 4-H University, LSU, Baton Rouge, (registration begins in February for grades 8th – 12th)

26-27 – District Horse Show, call to get on email list if interested (if not already on it).

CONGRATULATIONS to our Overall Winners from the Seafood Cookery, and Talent Show held on December 5, 2017 at Amite Elementary: Seafood Cookery overall winners. Fish Division-Colt Short, Loranger Middle;

Oyster Division-Chelsey Kent, Sumner High; Crawfish Division-Haleigh Sharkey, Sumner High; Shrimp

Division-Jaxon Forrest, Tangi Youth Club; Crab Division-Madison Vaccaro, Champ Cooper; Talent Show overall

winners, (4th grade division)Loranger Elem 4th grade group; (Elem. division) Ean Hoover, Courtney Christian ;

(Junior Div.) Trinity Methvin, Ponchatoula Jr. High; (Senior Div.) Rusty Conger, Sumner High. Seafood Ambassador Winner: Anna Hanks, Tangi Youth Club.Livestock Show: The Tangipahoa Parish 4-H Livestock Show will be held on January 27, 2018 at the Florida

Parishes Arena in Amite. It will begin at 9 a.m. with beef, dairy, and poultry, 1:00 p.m. with lambs and goats and

3:00 p.m. with hogs. All 4-H’ers are invited to come watch the activities. Several 4-H’ers will continue on to

participate in the District and State Livestock Shows.

FOR POULTRY EXHIBITORS: Bleeding of Chickens will be at 4-6 pm. January 18th @ Amite 4-H office.

FOR ALL COOKERIES: NON-edible items are NOT to be presented as part of your dish or as

garnish. Only edible items can be used as garnish. Dishes are not allowed to be displayed with any type of decorations or items not directly related to the dish such as placemats, trays,

flowers, or figurines. DISHES NOT CHILLED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

Egg, Poultry & Bento Cookery, Ambassador Talks, Ponchatoula Lions Club, 6pm, Jan 22nd Egg Cookery Rules: The 3 Egg Divisions are: Appetizer / Salad; Main Dish and Dessert.

1. Bring to the contest a prepared egg dish. This dish must be COLD and you should bring only one (1) serving

of your dish. The egg dish must utilize a minimum of four (4) eggs. This can be four (4) whites, four (4) yolks,

or four (4) whole eggs. For instance: If a recipe contained 2 whole eggs in the custard and 2 egg whites in the

topping, it would be allowed because the recipe contained a total of four (4) eggs. NO RAW EGGS will be

allowed in the final product. The recipe with 4 eggs must make only one standard size dish.

For example, a recipe with 4 eggs that makes two pies of standard size will not qualify.

2. Bring a copy of the recipe with the dish. Your name, school / division should be on the back. This must be

written in recipe form and placed under the dish. Recipes must be typed / written on a sheet of 8 ½ X 11” paper.

3. A contestant may enter as many divisions as he or she wishes, but may only enter one dish per division & can

win overall in only one division per cookery. All parish contestants receive ribbons. Overall winners will receive

a trophy and represent the Parish in the District competition at the Ponchatoula Lions Club, May 15, 2018.

4. Egg Scoring Factors: 1. Recipe - correct format and requirements - 15 points

2. Appearance / Presentation- 35 points 3. Taste - 50 points

Poultry Cookery Rules: DISHES NOT CHILLED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED! 1. Bring to the contest a prepared poultry dish.

This dish must be COLD and you should only one (1) serving of your dish to avoid waste.

2. Bring a copy of the recipe with the dish. Your name, school / division should be on the back. This must be

written in recipe form and placed under the dish. Recipes must be typed / written on a sheet of 8 ½ X 11” paper.

3. A contestant may enter as many divisions as he or she wishes, but may only enter one dish per division

& can win overall in only one division per cookery. All parish contestants receive ribbons. Overall winners will

receive a trophy and represent the Parish in the District competition at the Ponchatoula Lions Club, May 15, 2018.

4. Scoring Factors: 1. Recipe - correct format and requirements - 15 points

2. Appearance / Presentation- 35 points 3. Taste - 50 points

There are three divisions:

1. Chicken – a dish which contains a minimum of 2 pounds bone-in chicken or 1 pound deboned chicken

meat. Contestants should purchase whole chicken or identifiable chicken parts, such as wings, thighs, legs

or breasts. (This dish should NOT include special processed chicken, such as chicken strips, chicken

nuggets, chicken franks, smoked chicken, canned chicken, etc.) Chicken includes any of the following:

Broiler, Baking Hen, Capon, Cornish or Game Hen, Fryer or Roaster

2. Processed Poultry Products – a dish which includes a minimum of 12 ounces of processed (value-added)

poultry precuts. Value-added poultry products are poultry meats which have undergone special

processing. Marinated, breaded, seasoned and reformed products are examples of special processing

techniques. Special Note: All dishes containing any Turkey item (whole, part or processed) should be

entered in this division. Some product examples are: Canned Chicken, Chicken Franks, Chicken

Nuggets, Chicken Strips, Ground or Smoked Chicken, Ground or Smoked Turkey, Turkey Bacon,

Turkey Ham, Turkey rolls and Turkey Sausage.

3. Other Poultry Meat – a dish which contains a minimum of 2 pounds bone-in or 1 pound deboned meat

from a bird other than chickens or turkeys. You may choose poultry meat from any of the following:

Dove, Duck, Emu, Goose, Grouse, Guinea, Ostrich, Pheasant, Pigeon and Quail

Bento Cookery Rules: Bring a prepared Bento to the contest. A bento lunch is a compact, balanced,

visually appealing meal packed in a box. “Bento” is Japanese for packed lunch or meal. The beverage to

accompany the meal will be water (do not need to include). Examples of Bento Meals can be found on

online. It should be representative of “MyPlate” recommendations which can be found at

www.myplate.gov. DISHES NOT CHILLED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

1. There can be no raw eggs in the final product. This dish must be COLD and be only one (1) serving.

2. Bring one copy of the recipe/instructions of assembly to the contest. This recipe must have your contestant

name, dish division-category, and school on the BACK upper right hand corner. The copy of the recipe is

to be placed under the dish. Recipes must be typed on a sheet of 8 ½ X 11” paper. Recipes should state

all ingredients and exact quantities of each, cost under $5 notated, and full instructions on assembly.

3. The food should be exhibited in a disposable serving container, not to exceed 18” (inches).

(To allow adequate space for all entries. Baskets or metal containers in which casserole/serving dishes fit exactly

will be allowed but must be DISPOSABLE. Non-edible items are not to be used as garnish. No serving utensils

will be allowed. Food is to be dropped off chilled in a disposable container and will be disposed of after judging.)

Scoring Factors: Meal - (100 Points) divided by: Theme – suitable for age group, creative (5 points) Proper

Container – portable, reusable, 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 points), Nutrition – (65 points), Half

box is fruits and vegetables, Lean protein included, Low fat dairy included, Fruit for dessert, One serving portion.

4-H Commodity Ambassador Program:

(Public speaking contest) open to any age, see rules below:

General Rules and Regulations - Purpose:

The 4-H Commodity Ambassador Program is designed for education

and enhancement of 4-H club members. Each ambassador program

will emphasize specific Louisiana agricultural commodities

including seafood, egg, chicken, turkey, and sugar.

COMMODITY AMBASSADOR DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS:

Division I (4-H club members in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.)-

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 (see attached scorecards). 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 (4-H club members in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades)-

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 pages,

(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 (see attached scorecards).

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 (4-H club members in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades). Contestants must be 15 years of age by Jan 1

of the calendar year of the state contest) the contestant will present a 5-8 minute presentation following current

guidelines of the national commodity illustrated talk contests. (Only Egg Illustrated Talk requires a dish).

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.

COMMODITY AMBASSADOR CATEGORIES TO USE FOR PRESENTATIONS:

Each Commodity (sugar, egg, chicken, turkey, and seafood) 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

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.

4-H Recipe Guidelines for ALL COOKERIES

NOTE: DISHES NOT CHILLED WILL

BE DISQUALIFIED! Please follow these guidelines when writing your

recipe.

* Recipe must be on an 8 ½ x 11 size paper

(preferably typed)

* Name of recipe

* List of Ingredients (must be listed in the

order they are used in the instructions)

* Measurements are given in common

fractions (1/2, 3/4, 1 cup)

* No abbreviations are used (tablespoons,

not tbsp.)

* No brand names are used

(Sweetened condensed milk, not Eagle Brand milk)

* Directions for combining ingredients

* Clear instructions for every step in

combining and cooking the ingredients

* Short, clear concise sentences

* Correct food preparation terms to describe

combining and cooking process

* Size of pan stated

* Temperature and cooking time stated

* Yield of Recipe: Number of Servings (and

calories per serving, if possible)

4-H Night with the Pelicans 4-H Night with the PELICANS VS. MIAMI HEAT will be held on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018. By

purchasing a ticket to this game, 4-H members will have exclusive access to a pregame party on the concourse of

the arena. They will also get a 4-H Pelicans shirt, and the party will include games, activities, pictures and

autographs with dancers, opportunities to participate in exclusive on-court fan experiences and much more. Post-

game photo on court with your 4-H club (for groups of 10+ only) Orders mailed in are DUE to the New Orleans

Pelicans office BY FEBRUARY 9TH. Form attached or Order tickets online: www.pelsgroups.com/4H

For additional information, please contact Leslie Moran at 225-578-2196 or lmoran@agcenter.lsu.edu or

Chase McVay at Chase.McVay@pelicans.com or call 504-593-4722 at the Pelicans office.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED THROUGH PELICANS OFFICE ONLY by FEBRUARY 9th !

Fashion Show Guidelines: All contestants will be interviewed prior to modeling garments.

4-H’ers may enter one sewn garment, one Tie Dyed garment, and one Ready To Wear for parish fashion show

competition. Contestant must not enter a garment that was entered in any previous 4‐H Fashion Show.

Home Sewn Items: 4-H’ers may enter one sewn garment for parish competition.

There will be only 3 categories for 4th - 7th graders: Item must be aprons, skirts, or pajama bottoms only.

4-H’ers in grades 8 thru 12 must make a complete outfit. 8th – 12th grade garments along with script (describing

yourself and the garment) will need to be turned into the 4-H office no later than Feb 22nd. The garment will be

judged on construction and then the item can be picked back up the day before the fashion show. All entries must

be complete outfits. They can be any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces that can be worn at any

one time. 4-H’er must do all construction on garments and accessories for construction judging. Accessories such

as belts, scarves and purses that are purchased ready‐made should not be submitted for construction judging, but

will be allowed during the fashion show. Contestant must be present for judging of appearance in complete outfit

for the Fashion Show. Contestants will model their garments in the Fashion Show.

Tie Dyed Items: (For all grades) 4-H’ers may enter one tie dyed garment made by 4-H’er for parish competition.

Ready To Wear Items:. Where contestants purchase an entire outfit and are judged on selection and appearance.

4-H’ers in grades 8 thru 12 may enter one Ready-To-Wear entry. The Ready to Wear Selection should be an

outfit suitable for any occasion and could be purchased for $100 or less. The outfit pieces may be all ready‐to‐wear

or a combination of home sewn and ready‐to‐wear. They will be judged on overall quality of appearance and

construction details based on standards for finished durable garments, fiber and care, label information, and price

of garment in relation to situation. Each contestant must also submit a completed Ready To Wear Form to the 4H

office by Feb 22nd. Email office at tangipahoa@agcenter.lsu.edu for ready to wear forms or with any questions.

***ALL contestants who wish to model garments must let 4-H office know by Feb 22nd. ALL 4-H’ERS ENTERING THE FASHION SHOW MUST TURN IN A 30-40 WORD SCRIPT

DESCRIBING THEMSELVES AND THEIR GARMENT. This script will be read aloud while the 4-H’er

models his/her garment and will be due to the 4-H office no later than Feb 22nd. (Call for script template).

All Project Books & Portfolios due March 5, 2018.All Record books & Portfolios due to 4-H Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 5th (or turn in at February meetings)Portfolio Update: When filling out the awards section of the portfolio, please don't write several, multiple, or a couple of blue/red/white ribbons as we will not know exactly how many that entails. Therefore to get points for your awards you must specify EXACTLY how many and what type/color ribbon or award you received for each event/project.

JoAnna T. Pesson Megan Roberts

Extension Agent Associate Extension Agent

Tangipahoa Parish Tangipahoa Parish Email: jpesson@agcenter.lsu.edu or mroberts@agcenter.lsu.edu Visit our website page: www.lsuagcenter.com/parish/tangipahoa

Cooperative Extension Service, Tangipahoa Parish, P.O. Box 848 / 305 E Oak St. Amite, LA 70422

985-748-5462 office / 985-748-3787 fax **Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tangipahoa-Parish-4-H

Visit our LSU AgCenter website page: www.lsuagcenter.com/parish/tangipahoa

All Spring Garden Day Posters due March 5, 2018 to amite 4-H Office by 4:00 pm, see attached guidelines/rules for all details.

Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association

Spring Garden Day 2018 Poster Contest for 4H

4-H members are invited to participate in the Spring Garden Day poster contest by bringing their posters to their FEBRUARY 2018 4-H CLUB MEETINGS.Posters will be placed in Tangipahoa Parish areas to promote the event.

Purpose: To promote Spring Garden Day and to give 4-H’ers an

opportunity for artistic development. POSTERS DUE by March 5th for judging.

Theme: Promoting Spring Garden Day 2018

The message: Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association and LSU AgCenter invite everyone to SPRING

GARDEN DAY on Thursday, April 5, 2018, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at the Florida Parishes Arena, 1301

NW Central Ave, Amite City, LA 70422. Activities include plant sales, kids’ activities, educational

exhibits and presentations, a plant swap, a center for plant diagnostics and recommendations,

many commercial vendors, and food concessions. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle - from a bicycle to

a bus! Bring your friends, family, and the kids!

All posters must be created on poster board 14” x 22” (one-half a standard poster board).

Posters may be horizontal or vertical. Posters may be 3-D, however must be no more than 1/4” thick (must be able to lay flat in a pile.)

Posters may be produced in any medium or combination of mediums. Acrylic, ink, crayon,markers, fabric, word-processed lettering and computer-generated graphics are all acceptable.

NO GLITTER may be used.

Well-known cartoon figures cannot be used because they are under copyright—such as MickeyMouse, Peanuts, Snoopy, Minions, Star Wars characters, etc. or trademarked materials such as“Elmer’s Glue” or “Campbell’s Soup”

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION must appear on the poster and be readable within 2 feet viewingdistance. All the following essential information must be included on the poster:

o Spring Garden Dayo Co-hosted by TPMGA and LSU AgCentero 1301 NW Central Ave. Florida Parishes Arena, Amiteo 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Admission $5.00 per vehicle;

Poster will also include the following: Plant Sales, Kids’ Activities, Presentations, Plant Swaps,Plant Diagnostics, Concessions.

Entries limited to TWO per artist.

Artist’s first and last name, phone number, teacher, grade, and school name must be writtenclearly on back of poster.

Suggestions: Be creative. Develop a catchy phrase and illustrate that thought. Keep words to a minimum. Fill the poster with one or more simple shapes. drawn with bold lines and bright colors. Posters will be used for advertising event and will not be returned to students. Awards: Awards are 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbon to each qualifying participant. Three overall winners will get 25 points and $25.00 cash each from the Tangipahoa Parish Master Gardeners Association. POSTERS MUST BE TURNED IN BY MARCH 5th for judging.

Award checks will be given out at 4-H Fest.Club points awarded per age division for 4-H Fest calcuations: 15 for 1st place, 10 for 2nd place, and 5 for 3rd place ribbons.

POSTERS WITH COPYRIGHT CHARACTERS, WRONG SIZE, OR WITHOUT essential

information WILL NOT BE JUDGED.

“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.”

4-H CAMP

Summer Camp Time!! At “Camp Grant Walker!”

!!!!ATTENTION PARENTS!!!!! !!!!!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!

Tangipahoa Parish will be going to 4-H Camp the week of June 4-8, 2018.

Camp registration forms for 4th-6th graders will be accepted until deadline of May 1, 2018. Space

is limited so register early. Please call the 4-H Office at (985) 748-5462 or email: tangipahoa@agcenter.lsu.edu

to get your registration forms for A spot at 4-H Camp in Pollock, Louisiana.

YOUR INFO

Name___________________________________________

Group name: ____________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City:_______________State: __________Zip: __________

Phone:__________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________

METHOD OF PAYMENT

MC VISA AMEX DISCOVER

Credit Card #: ______________________________________

Exp. Date: _____________ Billing Zip ___________________

Name on Card: ______________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________

CHECK MONEY ORDER

(Please make checks payable to New Orleans Pelicans)

Check Number: ______________________________________

LOCATION # OF SEATS PRICE TOTAL

Club $ 100

Lower Level $ 55

Balcony $ 25

Parking $ 10

TOTAL ENCLOSED $

RETURN TO: New Orleans Pelicans, attn: Chase McVay

5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003

Before FEBRUARY 9TH

PACKAGE INCLUDES: - 4-H Night Pre-Game Access - 4-H Night Pelicans T-Shirt - Opportunity to participate in on-court fan experiences - Post-game photo on court with your 4-H club (for groups of 10+ only)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018PELICANS VS. MIAMI HEAT

PRE-GAME PARTY: 3:30PM - 5PM - TIP-OFF: 7PM

A PORTION OF THE TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT 4-H! Orders filled on a first-come, first served basis. No exchanges or refunds after the order has been filled. Lost, stolen, or damaged tickets cannot be replaced.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Leslie Moran, Louisiana 4-H

225.578.2196 Imoran@agcenter.lsu.edu

or Order tickets online: www.pelsgroups.com/4HNew Orleans Pelicans Group Sales

4-H NIGHT