January 2016 ~ 7th-12th Grade Edition

The Bayou Gazette is a monthly publication about the St. Martin Parish 4-H Program.

Clover Events Calendar December 24-January 3 4-H Office Closed January 5 Key Club &Honor Cord Applications Due (12th graders)

January 16 St. Martin Parish Livestock Show (BBHS campus) January 18 4-H Office Closed – MLK, Jr. Holiday January 19 Deadline for leaders to pre-register for Talent Show January 27-30 Acadiana District Livestock Show (Lafayette) February 6 SUPER Saturday Contest Day (BBHS campus) February 9 4-H Office Closed – Mardi Gras Holiday February 13-20 LSU State Livestock Show (Gonzales) February 24 Deadline to register for Gleaux 5K Race and be guaranteed to receive a t-shirt February 27 Health Fair (BBHS gym) February 29 4-H Portfolios Due to the 4-H Office (those turned in after February 29th will not judged) February 29 Outstanding Club Member Applications Due to 4-H office (must also turn in a completed portfolio by February 29th in order to be eligible) March 7 Completed Wellness Bingo Cards due to 4-H Office March 19 Gleaux 5K Race & Fun Run (4-H Office) Contact Information: St. Martin Parish 4-H Office 114 Courthouse Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Phone 337-332-2181 Hope Guidry , 4-H Agent hguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu Kori Myers, 4-H Agent kmyers@agcenter.lsu.edu Jeanne Dupre, Program Assistant jdupre@agcenter.lsu.edu The LSU Agricultural Center, a statewide campus of the LSU System, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a statewide campus of the Southern University System, provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University and A&M College, Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

Welcome Ms. Kori & Mrs. Jeanne! We are pleased to announce that Ms. Kori Myers has joined the St. Martin Parish 4-H Staff as a 4-H Agent. Ms. Kori has worked in extension since 2004 and grew up in 4-H. She's a 3rd generation 4-H'er and showed livestock. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from McNeese and a Specialization from LSU in youth development. Ms. Kori was born and raised in Jeff Davis Parish. Please make sure to welcome Ms. Kori as you see her at 4-H club meetings, events, and activities.

Kori Myers 4-H Agent

Jeanne Dupre 4-H Program Assistant

Super Saturday Contest Day February 6, 2016 (BBHS campus)

Super Saturday is the 2nd contest day of the year. It will be held at Breaux Bridge High School. 4-H’ers can participate in the following contests at Super Saturday: * Talent Show (Pre-Registration Required by School club leader)

* Cookery Contests (Beef, Seafood, Sugar, Rice, Bento Box, Ugly Cakes,

and Family Recipes)

* 4-Health Poster Contest (Achievement Day Theme Contest) * Rabbit Show (exhibitor must be 9 years old or older by 12/31/2015)

* Poultry Show (Pre-Registration Required)

A complete packet of rules is being distributed at this month’s club meetings and can also be found on our Facebook page or by calling the 4-H Office at 332-2181.

We’re hosting our 2nd annual health fair expo for families of St. Martin Parish. The expo offers lots of exhibits, a kids area, and presentations throughout the morning. Drop in from 9:00 am-12:00 noon to take part in this super fun day!

Gleaux 4-Health 5K & Fun Run March 19, 2016 (4-H Office) The St. Martin Parish 4-H Healthy Living Advisory Committee is hosting the third annual glow-in-the-dark 5K race & family 1 mile fun run. This exciting race will be held in downtown Breaux Bridge, beginning and ending near the 4-H office (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517). This race celebrates how much fun a healthy lifestyle can be! We are asking everyone that races to deck themselves out in GLEAUXING gear. Be creative! Tutus, Masks, Costumes, Glow Sticks, Running Gear Lights, and anything that GLEAUXS is welcome! Cross the finish line and join us in Veteran’s Park for games, music, educational booths, brightest runner contest, physical activity contests, door prizes, refreshments, and awards ceremony. See the registration form included in this newsletter for details.

4-H Food Smart Families Health Fair Expo February 27, 2016 (BBHS Gym)

Special prizes will be given out to the first 100 families that enter the health fair and FREE t-shirts to the first 100 kids to finish a scavenger hunt! The event is free and open to the public. Help us spread the word as we strive to have 4-H Food Smart Families!

4-H Super Fit Amazing Race April 2, 2016 (4-H Office)

The 4H Super Fit Amazing Race is a contest that is based off of the television show, “The Amazing Race.” The contest challenges you to compete as a team of two (2) or three (3) members to complete health & fitness stations. Some challenges require you to use your smarts and some stations require you to use your strength & muscles. Some stations are clean and some are messy. All of the stations are fun and all teams that finish are SUPER! Want to compete in the St. Martin Parish 4-H Amazing Race on April 2nd? Your family and friends can compete in the amazing race again this year. Teams can be made up of 4-H members, family members, friends, etc. At least one member of the team must be a St. Martin Parish 4-H’er. More information and a registration form will be included in the February newsletter.

4- H PORTFOLI O I nformation 4-H Portfolios will be given to 4-H members at the January club meetings. The portfolios are a record of your 4-H participation this year. Portfolios should be turned in if you want to attend Achievement Day. Achievement Day is a super fun event that is scheduled for April 15, 2016 at Breaux Bridge High School.

Why do a portfolio? Writing things down helps us remember what’s happening and what we need to do. 4-H portfolios are an important way to keep track of our 4-H experiences. Everyone feels good when portfolios are worked on throughout the year and completed by the deadline. It will be more fun and less frustrating if you spend some time each month on your portfolio. Records are a part of life. You’ll have records related to your money, insurance, taxes and property. Pictures are fun records of what you’ve done. You’ll enjoy your pictures much more if they are organized in a way that you can find them easily. Doing a 4-H portfolio is a part of 4-H life that helps in many ways.

Remember: 1: Competitive Deadline: 4-H members’ portfolios are due on February 29, 2016 if the 4-H member wants their portfolio judged and to be considered for Outstanding Record Book Awards. (Agents will pick up these books at each school on February 29, 2016.) 4-H club leaders will ask for your portfolio prior to February 29th. It is the responsibility of the 4-H club member to know when their school club leader wants the books! 2: Non-competitive deadline: Members who turn in portfolios after February 29, 2016 are eligible to attend Achievement Day, but their book will not be judged and will not be considered for Outstanding Record Book awards. My club leader wants my book on: ___________________________________________

Need Pictures for Your Portfolio? Have you attended any 4-H events? Check the St. Martin Parish 4-H Facebook Page to see if we caught you at an event in a photo.

Be Neat. Use a pencil or computer to type information. Neat portfolios get higher scores!

Portfolios are more simple if you do them one section at a time.

ASK for HELP from club leader or 4-H agents.

Make sure your portfolio is complete. Complete each section. And write a complete story.

Include pictures of you competing in 4-H contests, attending 4-H workshops and doing project book activities.

Clip 4-H news articles and 4-H newsletter articles in which your name appeared from the Bayou Gazette newsletter or newspaper. Look on the St. Martin Parish 4-H Facebook page for articles as well.

Confused about portfolios? Some Hints for Developing Your Portfolio:

Outstanding Club Member Applications Have you participated in many 4-H activities this year? If so, you may want to consider completing an Outstanding Member application. The Outstanding Club Member applications are used to choose “outstanding club members” from the St. Martin parish 4-H program who have been extremely active in the program. Outstanding Club members are chosen based on their participation throughout the year in 4-H events, activities, and service projects. Members also must turn in a completed 4-H portfolio by February 29, 2016. The applications are due to the 4-H office by February 29, 2016 either by dropping it off at the 4-H office, emailing completed forms to stmartin4h@yahoo.com, or faxing it to 337-332-2870. Applications received after February 29th will not be considered for outstanding member. Applications will be given out at the January 2016 4-H club meetings and can be found on our Facebook wall and parish website (www.lsusagcenter.com/stmartin). Outstanding club members are recognized at Honors Night in May. All who are invited will receive an invitation in the mail in late April.

What’s Due on February 29th? We have a lot of important 4-H items due to the 4-H office on February 29, 2016 Read the information below to find out what contests you want to enter: 4-H Portfolio-these will be due to your club leaders prior to February 29th (find our when your leader wants it) Outstanding Club Member Application —It is NOT the responsibility of your club leader to turn it in for you. Jr. Achievement Award (8th Grade Award) Application—Any 8th grade 4-H member who would like to apply for the 8th grade achievement award should turn in their application to the 4-H office by February 29, 2016. Applications will be mailed to all 8th graders enrolled in the St. Martin parish 4-H program. If you do not receive the application in the mail, it is your responsibility to contact the 4-H office to receive a packet. Parish & State Scholarship Applications-All 12th grade 4-H members who wish to apply for state and parish scholarships should turn in the completed forms to the 4-H office by February 29, 2016. The applications will be mailed to all senior 4-H members. If you do not receive the application in the mail, it is your responsibility to contact the 4-H office to receive a packet. Charles Fusilier Livestock Award Application-All senior livestock exhibitors can apply for the Charles Fusilier Livestock award. Applications will be mailed to Senior 4-H livestock exhibitors. The application is due to the 4-H office by February 29, 2016. Busy Bee Award Application– All 12th grade 4-H members who wish to apply for the Busy Bee Award should turn in their application to the 4-H office by February 29, 2016. Applications will be mailed to all 12th graders. **Please note: It is your responsibility to request forms if you do not receive them in the mail.**

2015 Wild Wild Southwest Challenge

Camp On November 18-20, 2015, St. Martin Parish 7th & 8th grade 4-H’ers had a chance to attend the SW Regional Challenge Camp, which was held at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, LA. Members attending were: Christina Alleman, Emily Amador, Lillie Barker, Emma Breaux, Annie Cramer, Gage Dupuis, Chloe Frederick, Briana Graffagnino, Jake Huval, Gracie Latiolais, Alex Meche, Jewel Miller, Lani Theriot, Shyla Thibodeaux, Maison Usie, and Kourtni Vicknair. Others who attended were Maddie Babineaux (camp counselor), Ms. Rebecca Clark (adult volunteer), and Mrs. Hope Guidry (4-H Agent). Oh The Places You Will Go in 4-H….

Louisiana Educational Awards Trip Alex Meche and Georgie Mae Harris attended the Louisiana Educational Awards Trip to New Orleans and Baton Rouge on November 22-24, 2015. They received this trip by being state winners in the State 4-H Records Contest this past summer.

Advanced Marsh Maneuvers Gabe Liebert recently attended the Advanced Marsh Maneuvers Camp. Gabe was selected to receive this trip because of his awesome participation while attending Marsh Maneuvers this past summer.

Jr. Leader Club I nformation The Jr. Leader year is in full swing. Upcoming Events and Activities: January 25, 2016: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:00pm @ 4-H Office) February 6, 2016: Super Saturday (Volunteers Needed) (BBHS) February 22, 2016: 4-H U Information Meeting (4:30 pm-5:30 pm @ 4-H Office) February 22, 2016: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:00 pm @ 4-H Office) February 27, 2016: Health Fair (Volunteers Needed @Breaux Bridge High School) March 19, 2016: Gleaux 5K Race & Fun Run-Volunteers Needed (4-H Office) March 21, 2016: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:00 pm @ 4-H Office) April 2, 2016: 4-H Amazing Race - Volunteers Needed (4-H Office) April 11, 2016: Jr. Leader Meeting (5:30 pm-7:30 pm @ 4-H Office-Achievement Day Prep) April 15, 2016: Achievement Day (Volunteers Needed)(Breaux Bridge High School)

4- H University Meeting- February 22, 2016 Come find out about 4-H U at a meeting on February 22, 2016 from 4:30-5:30pm at the 4-H Office. We are SO excited about 4-H U and we want you to save the date. We want YOU there! 4– H U will be June 21-24, 2016 at LSU. Our Goal this year is 40 4-H’ers representing St. Martin parish at 4-H U! Help us reach this goal! 4-H University is for all 4-H members who are 13 or older as of January 1, 2016. It is a four day, three night conference on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge. You can choose to compete in a contest or go to a Clover College session (which is more like being in college where you learn a lot of information on one topic and do hands-on activities). The expected cost will be between $180 and $190, which includes transportation, lodging, event fee, and breakfast each morning. Payment plans will be available. We will also hold a fundraising opportunity to help cover some of the cost of 4-H University in March 2016/April 2016 through a strawberry flat sale.

Shooting Sports News Shooting Sports is in full swing. Thanks to all of our coaches who volunteer their time at each practice. Save the Dates: February 27, 2016: District Shoot at East Baton Rouge (Baker, LA) March 5, 2016: Crying Eagle Shoot (Lake Charles, LA) March 12, 2016: District Shoot at Ascension (Sorrento, LA) April 6-10, 2016: Southern Regional Shooting Sports Match (Gonzales, LA & Port Allen, LA) April 20-24, 2016: State Shooting Sports Match (Gonzales, LA & Port Allen, LA)

Congratulations to Braelon Taylor for being selected as a 2015-2016 State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador! Braelon now joins Elliott Bernard and Bailey Poirier, who are completing their second year as ambassadors.

Poultry News The St. Martin Poultry Premier Exhibitor contest will be held on February 4, 2016. (Only exhibitors who turned in their forms by December 16, 2015 are eligible.) The Parish Poultry Show will be held on February 6, 2016 at the Breaux Bridge High School Livestock Barn in conjunction with the Super Saturday Contest Day.

Rabbit News The St. Martin Parish Rabbit Show will be held on February 6, 2016 at the Breaux Bridge High School Livestock Barn in conjunction with the Super Saturday Contest Day. Save the Date: There will be a State Rabbit Show at the State Evacuation Shelter (located right next to the Dewitt Livestock Facility) in Alexandria on Saturday, March 12, 2016. More information will be sent to rabbit exhibitors in the near future.

Livestock News Spring Livestock Show Dates: St. Martin Parish Livestock Show: January 16, 2016 (BBHS Barn) Acadiana District Livestock Show: January 27-30, 2016 (Lafayette, LA) LSU State Livestock Show: February 13-20, 2016 (Gonzales, LA)

Barnyard Bash & Premier Exhibitor Contests The Premier Exhibitor Contests (except poultry) will take place on January 13, 2016 at the Breaux Bridge High school barn. All exhibitors must have pre-registered by the December 7, 2015 deadline in order to participate in the premier exhibitor contests. The Barnyard Bash will take place after the tests, from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm with fun games and food. Come out and enjoy a good time! All livestock exhibitors and their families are invited to attend!

78th Annual St. Martin Parish 4-H & FFA Livestock Show Schedule of Events

We welcome everyone to come watch the livestock participants show off their hard work and time that they have put in with their livestock projects.

January 15, 2016 4:00 pm: Livestock May Begin Arriving 5:00 pm-7:30 pm: Weigh in Market Goats, Lambs, Hogs and Commercial Gilts 5:00 pm-7:30 pm: Steer & Commercial Heifer weight documents (from certified scale) must be turned in 7:00 pm: Animal Arrival Deadline (all animals) 9:00 pm: Barn Closed & Locked-Everyone out of Barn

January 16, 2016 (Saturday) 5:30 am: Barn Opens 7:30 am: Pledges & Invocation; Begin Judging Show Order: Dairy Cattle Dairy Showmanship (Senior, Junior, Overall, Peewee) Old Timers Dairy Showmanship Fundraiser Beef Showmanship (Senior, Junior, Overall, Peewee) Beef Classes-Steers, Bulls, then Heifers Old Timers Beef Showmanship Fundraiser

Sheep Showmanship (Senior, Junior, Overall, Peewee) Breeding Sheep followed by Market Lambs Old Timers Sheep Showmanship Fundraiser Goat Showmanship (Senior, Junior, Overall, Peewee) Market Goats followed by Breeding Goats Old Timers Goat Showmanship Fundraiser Market Hogs-Barrow Only Division, Cross Division, Overall Breeding Swine Swine Showmanship (Senior, Junior, Overall, Peewee) Old Timers Swine Showmanship Fundraiser 1:45 pm: Announce Premier Exhibitor Winners & Senior Livestock Exhibitors Recognition 2:00 pm: Sale Conclusion of Sale -Release all livestock (Livestock will not be allowed to leave before this time.)

What is Old Timers Showmanship? It is a time for “Old Timers” to get back in the ring and show if they still have “it” when it comes to showing animals. You pay $5.00 to sign up or sign someone else up to show any of the species. What if you don’t want to show? Pay $10.00 to get your name off the showing list. All proceeds from the old timers showmanship classes benefit the St. Martin Parish 4-H Livestock program. Look for sign-ups at the show!

Stay Well During the Winter - Wash Your Hands!

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.

January TRI VI A Contest This is the LAST trivia contest that we will hold this year! The question can be found below. If you email the correct answer to us, along with your full name, school you attend and your grade level, you will receive a prize at your next club meeting in February. Remember, your answer must be correct! Send answer in the body of email, not in subject line. January 4-H 7th-12th Trivia Question: What are the 6 steps to hand washing found in the January 2016 Bayou Gazette newsletter? Email your answer to: stmartin4h@yahoo.com by January 22, 2016. Be sure to include your full name, grade, and school with your answer. Good luck!

Proper Hand Washing Steps

Clovers To the Following 4-H Members & Volunteers Each month we will give “clovers” to 4-H members, volunteers and community supporters for their outstanding work representing St. Martin Parish 4-H! Check back each month!

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St. Martin Parish Cooperative Extension 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Phone: 337-332-2181 Fax: 337-332-2870 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Contact your local 4-H agents: Hope Guidry (hguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu) & Kori Myers (kmyers@agcenter.lsu.edu) Website: www.louisiana4h.org/stmartin Facebook: St. Martin Parish 4-H Page (Hit “LIKE”) Twitter: St. Martin Parish 4-H (Hit “Follow”) Pinterest: St. Martin Parish 4-H

November Trivia Question Winners: Jakatelyn Willis, Asia Parker, James Haddox, Ashlyn Williams, Abigail Boutin, Erica Doucet, Alec Latiolais, Gracie Latiolais, Alex Meche, Luke Durand, and Skyler Guidry November Project Club Mentors: SET – Hailee Constantine, Devin LeBlanc, Alex Meche, and Emma Breaux Arts & Crafts – Hannah Hebert, Gabrielle Latiolais, Aubreigh Benintende, Jake Huval, Davi Rabenaldt, Alex Meche, Emma Breaux, Mya Andrus, Mabel Clausen, and Jolie Venable Food & Fitness – Emma Breaux and Alex Meche December Project Club Mentors: SET – James Haddox, Devin LeBlanc, Alex Meche, and Emma Breaux Arts & Crafts – Kelly Hebert, Gabrielle Latiolais, Davi Rabenaldt, Gabriele Boudreaux, Mabel Clausen, Emma Breaux, and Alex Meche Food & Fitness – Emma Breaux and Alex Meche Fall Fest Volunteers: Devin LeBlanc, Alex Meche, Leryn Quintana, Ana Alexandrescu, Tristan Louviere, Peter Harris, Georgie Mae Harris, Emma Breaux, James Haddox, Adeline Miller, Sam Lyons, Annie Lyons, Nicholas Lyons, Maranda Wiltz, Christopher Wiltz, Justin Boudreaux, James Boudreaux, Natasha Patin, Emma Breaux, Rose Blanchard, Mavis Landry, Gloria Degeyter, Gail Smith, Bridgette Baudoin, Gabbie Ardoin, Rebecca Lanclos, Rusty Meche, Gigi Blanchard 4-H Fun Day Volunteers: Nicholas Lyons, Tristan Louviere, Christopher Wiltz, Maranda Wiltz, Mary-Madeline Guidry, Annie Cramer, Gabrielle Smith, Ashtin Mouton, Kimberly Louviere, Hali Louviere, Justin Boudreaux, James Boudreaux, Devin LeBlanc, Sam Lyons, Chandler Patin, Natasha Patin, James Haddox, and Bailey Poirier

The LSU Agricultural Center, a statewide campus of the LSU System, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a statewide campus of the Southern University System, provide equal opportunities in programs and employment. Louisiana State University and A&M College, Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana parish governing bodies, and United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

H E A L T H Y

H Try a new

vegetable today

No TV today Share something

you learned at a

4-H club meeting

with someone

Eat a serving of

fish

Jump rope for at

least 1 minute

Get 8 hours of

sleep

No soft drinks for

a day

(not even diet!)

E Eat 3 whole grains

today

Drink at least 64

ounces of water

for a day

Snack only on

fruits and

vegetables for

the day

Keep a food

journal for one

day

Incorporate 60

minutes of

physical activity

today

Take a walk at

the mall with

friends and

family

Try a new

exercise today

A Read/Relax for 30

minutes

No fast food for a

week

Be active during

commercials for

an entire TV

show

Try a new fruit

today

Follow the

MyPlate

guidelines for

every meal you

eat today

Exercise as a

family today

Wear a

pedometer today

and see how

many steps you

take

L Do 3 sets of 5 jumping

jacks or push ups

Take a walk with

a friend or family

member

Eat breakfast

every day for

week

Free Space

Eat a red or

orange

vegetable today

15 minutes of

continuous

exercise

Check your blood

pressure

T Prepare and eat a

meatless meal for

dinner

Eat 3 servings of

dairy today

10 minutes of

strength training

(exs: curlups,

pushups, &

stretching)

Jog in place

during

commercials

while watching

TV

Hit a bucket of

golf balls or

shoot basketball

hoops for 10

minutes

Eat a dark green

vegetable today

Do not add salt

to your food

today

H Go bowling, play putt-

putt or other physical

game

Have a

scavenger hunt

at home, seeing

how fast

everyone can

finish

Eat a meal as

family

Canoe/Row for at

least 30 minutes

Wash hands

before each meal

and snack today

Visit a park with

your family

Help prepare a

meal with a

family member or

friend

Y Have a dance party for

30 minutes with family

& friends

Try a new food

today

Go for a bike ride Help with active

chores such as

vacuuming and

sweeping

Celebrate being

active by

planning a fun,

active day with

family

Choose a low fat

dairy snack today

Work outside

with a family

member in the

yard/flowerbed

2016 4-Health Wellness Bingo Game-Start Today! Get rewarded for making healthy choices! Play the 4-Health Wellness Bingo Game by using the bingo card below. -Participants will perform tasks on bingo card from January 1-March 1, 2016. Completed cards are due to the 4-H office by March 7, 2016. (114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 or email to stmartin4h@yahoo.com) Participants must be a St. Martin Parish 4-H member in grades 3-12. -Each time a task is accomplished on the bingo card, the participant should place an ”X” in the square. Please Note: Certain tasks will require you to visit a website. Only one box per day can be” X’d” out. -Bingo means that seven boxes in a row have been “X’d” out. The rows can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. You can obtain more than one bingo on your card! -Participants who have gotten at least one bingo between January 1-March 1, 2016 will need to turn in their bingo card no later than March 7, 2016 to the 4-H Office by fax, email ,or hand delivery. (You can turn in your bingo card before March 7, 2016.) -Bingo cards that are received on time will qualify for entry into a healthy living drawing. Each time a “bingo” is achieved the participant’s name will be entered into the drawing. (Your name can be entered into the drawing more than once.) -A drawing for a prize will take place within a couple of days after the deadline for submission of the bingo cards and awards and prizes will be given out at Achievement Day on April 15, 2016. -4-H members are honest. Please be honest when reporting your activities completed on your bingo card! -Submit completed Bingo Cards by Email to: stmartin4h@yahoo.com, by Fax # – 337-332-2870 or Mail or Hand deliver to: 114 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (we have a drop box if you come after hours.) by March 7, 2016.

Name:

Grade:

School/4-H Club: