np 4-h december 2012
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Natchitoches Parish 4-H December 2012 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
December 2012
Natchitoches 4-H Newsletter
www.la4h.org/natchitoches
December
Dates &
Deadlines
1 4-H Day of Service Statewide
2 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery
13 Jr. Leader Meeting 4-H Office
15 Horse Club Meeting Old River Farms
16 Archery Practice Fish Hatchery
Dec.
24-
Jan
4-H Office Closed
Natchitoches
Parish
624 Second Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2224
Page 2………………...State 4-H Award Opportunities
Page 2…………………...Shooting Sports & Horse Club
Page 3……………………………………...Overnight Camps
Page 4……………………….4-H Night with the Hornets
Collecting Toys for Tots
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to
your club leader!
December 7th is last day we will accept toys!
4 State 4-H Awards &
Honors 4-H Office
10 Last Day to Order
Hornets Tickets Online
10 Jr. Leader Meeting Arts Center
13 Rifle & Shotgun
Practice Shooting Range
19 Horse Club Meeting Old River Farms
25 4-H Night w/ the
Hornets New Orleans
January
Join the GREEN team! Teamwork is an essential part of workplace success. Like a basketball team working together to set up the perfect shot, every team member has a specific role to play in accomplishing tasks on the job. Although it may seem as if one player scored the basket, that basket was made possible by many people’s planning, coordination, and cooperation to get that player the ball. Employers look for people who not only know how to work well with others, but who understand that not every player on the team can or will be the one who gets the ball. When everyone in the workplace works together to accomplish goals, everyone
achieves more.
Part of being a good team member is learning how to understand your personal strengths (what you have to offer) AND where you might need to draw assistance from others. Rate your level of confidence in each skill (HONESTLY) – and then devise a plan for how you can im-
prove some of the areas you think might need a “jump start.”
SKILL #1: RELIABLE This means: You can be counted on to get the job done. Rating: ____Not so confident ____Sort of Confident ____Really confident SKILL #2: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR This means: You express your thoughts and ideas clearly and directly, with respect for others. Rating: ____Not so confident ____Sort of Confident ____Really confident SKILL #3: ACTIVE LISTENER This means: You listen to and respect different points of view. Others can offer you constructive feedback – and you don’t get upset or defensive. Rating: ____Not so confident ____Sort of Confident ____Really confident SKILL #4: PARTICIPATES This means: You are prepared – and get involved in team activities. You are regular contributor. Rating: ____Not so confident ____Sort of Confident ____Really confident SKILL #6: COOPERATIVE This means: You work with other members of the team to accomplish the job - no matter what. Rating: ____Not so confident ____Sort of Confident ____Really confident
State 4-H Awards & Honors It is time for outstanding 4-H members to apply for awards and
honors! To obtain an application contact the 4-H Office or ask your
4-H Club Leader. All applications DUE JANUARY 4th, 2013
Graduating Seniors (Unlimited) To receive a 4-H Honor Cord you must meet the following requirements:
Must be an enrolled 4-H member in good standing
Must be a graduating senior
Must have been enrolled in 4-H for 3 years of their high school career
Must have participated in at least one state sponsored 4-H program in the last 3 years
Must fill out the application form and turn in to their parish office by January 4, 2013
Key Club Award (Max of 3) Gives recognition to 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding
leadership ability in their club and in their parish. The object of the program is to encourage project
growth, a broad program of 4-H club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their club
and in their parish. The recipient of the 4-H Key Club Awards can be proud of their contribution to their
club and community. A club member may win the award only one time.
Must be 16 years of age by January 1 of the year application is made
Must have three years of 4-H club work including award year
Must have completed one year of active Junior Leadership work excluding award year
Must score at least 140 points on the application and scorecard
Junior Award of Excellence (Max of 3) The basic requirements are as follows:
Must be under 14 years of age by January 1 of the club year application is made
Must have at least (2) years of 4-H club work, including award year
Must score at least 100 points on the application and scorecard
A club member may win the award only one time
HORSE PROJECT CLUB: Saturday, December 15 @ Old River Farms
Many opportunities to participate besides riding! For more information contact
Karen Miller at 318-332-9784 or email [email protected]. Clinic
from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. You do not need a horse to participate!
SHOOTING SPORTS: ARCHERY ONLY
Archery Practice: December 2 & December 16 @ Natchitoches Fish Hatchery
Practice from 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Rifle and Shotgun practice resumes in January
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
Camping Corner
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.
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 [email protected]!
State Contest Sponsor: The Louisiana Beekeeping Association STATE CONTEST AWARDS: Cash Prizes and Plaques to 3 Top Winners:
•1st Place -- $100 •2nd Place -- $75 •3rd Place -- $50 2013 Topic: “Reducing the Usage of Bee Killing Pesticides in my community”
ESSAYS DUE: February 1, 2013 AT 4:30 P.M. TO 4-H OFFICE
RULES: Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. 4-H'ers who have previously placed first, second, or third at the national level, or first place on the state level, are not eligible. Requirements: Failure to meet any one of the following requirement disqualifies the essay. Write on the designated subject only. All factual statements must be referenced with bibliographical-style endnotes. A brief biographical sketch of the essayist, including date of birth, gender, complete mailing address, and telephone number, must accompany the essay. Length – the essay proper: 750 to 1000 words. The word count does not include the endnotes, the bibliography or references, nor the essayist's biographical sketch – which should be on a separate page. Preparation for Na-tional Judging: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Prepare your essays double-spaced, 12-pt. Times or similar type style, following standard manuscript format. Submit as a Microsoft Word compatible document. Essays will be judged on (a) scope of research - 40%; (b) accuracy - 30%; (c) creativity - 10%; (d) conciseness - 10%; and (e) logical development of the topic - 10%. Individual essayists should not forward essays directly to the Foundation office. The National Winner will be announced by May 1, 2013. All National entries become the property of the Foundation and may be published or used as it sees fit. No essay will be returned. National winning essays will be posted at: http://honeybeepreservation.org.
CONTACT MRS GWEN FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 318-357-2224 OR AT [email protected]
Mrs. Gwen Fontenot
Area Nutrition Agent /4-H Extension Agent
Mr. Steve Roberts
County/4-H Extension Agent
Mrs. Dera Killingsworth
Administrative Coordinator
Have something newsworthy? Did your club
participate in special project? Send your news to
[email protected]. If sending pictures,
please identify everyone in the photo!
4-H Night at the Hive! Friday, January 25 ~ NOLA
Join us for a fun evening of Hornets basketball! Friday, January 25 the New
Orleans Hornets will take on the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. at the New
Orleans Hornets Arena in New Orleans, LA. The purpose of the event is
provide 4-H’ers the opportunity to interact with others from around the state, and increase
recognition of the 4-H program within the state. There are several AWESOME opportunities for
those 4-H’ers attending such as sitting with the basketball team during the game, warming up with
the Hornets prior to the game and the color guard display. To participate, you must qualify. For a
list of qualifications contact the 4-H Office prior to December 18, 2012. Tickets to the game can
be purchased online by January 10th at www.hornetsgroups.com; passcode: 4-H.
Wishing you and your family a safe holiday and very Merry Christmas!