Louisiana 4-H

St. Martin SET Board Member hosts many workshops

2010-06-09T13:15:00.012-05:00

Chemistry Fun

Jordan Guidry, State 4-H SET Board Member from St. Martin Parish, planned and conducted a SET Workshop for parish 4-H’ers on November 3, 2009. The twenty-eight participants realized that learning about chemistry can be fun while making homemade ice cream, Oobleck, and Sharpie Art.

St. Martin Parish 4-H Swine, Sheep, & Goat Clinic

Jordan also planned and conducted a swine, sheep, & goat clinic for new livestock exhibitors on December 19, 2009. Several exhibitors from St. Martin and Lafayette parishes, along with their family members, attended this informative event. Topics included feeding and nutrition, vet and animal care, grooming, getting ready for the shows, and showmanship tips.

St. Martin Parish 4-H’ers Learn about Science, Engineering, and Technology at Achievement Day

St. Martin Parish 4-H’ers learned a lot about science, engineering, and technology at their annual Achievement Day which was held on May 14, 2010 at Breaux Bridge High School. Jordan Guidry, State 4-H SET Board Member, shared his love of science with numerous 5th and 6th graders during this event. These 4-H’ers got to experience the Mento’s and Diet Coke Experiment and got really excited when they witnessed the explosion.

Over 750 St. Martin Parish 4-H’ers participated in this year’s Achievement Day. Several youngsters learned about germs by visiting the LSU AgCenter’s Germ Cave while others learned about fishing safety and had a blast practicing catching fish.

SET Board President hosts parish activities

2010-05-14T14:35:00.005-05:00

Micah Patout, SET Board President from Iberia Parish, has been busy hosting many science, engineering and technology activities this year. Since last year Micah has created a SET club in Iberia parish. To make the club better this year, they have held more meeting with more exciting and diverse activities. Each month the meeting theme changes. Themes for this year included: forensics, fishing, water conservation, photography and more... Since the forensic science meeting was such a hit, Iberia decided to use the activity at the parish Fall Fun Day reaching over 100 participants.

SET Workshops

2010-04-26T07:58:00.002-05:00

Peyton Beattie, SET Board member from Terrebonne Parish, has been busy conducting SET workshops in her local community.

At the Terrebonne Parish Beef and Poultry Cookery on October 19, 2009 Peyton held a workshop while the judges where judging the dishes. Peyton taught approximately 30 young 4-H members about bio-fuel and performed the bio-fuel experiment that was distributed for National 4-H Science Day experiment. In addition to the bio-fuel experiment Peyton also taught them how to assemble rocket cars, an experiment board members designed for 4-H LOST Camp.

On December 5, 2009 Peyton conducted a workshop at our parish Sugar and Egg Cookery where she taught approximately 32 younger 4-H members the three states of matter through making ice cream. Peyton presented a power point presentation on the steps in making the ice cream while the 4-H members made the ice cream. The PowerPoint provided facts, questions and answers pertaining to the three states of matter.

Technology Safety

2010-04-26T07:51:00.003-05:00

On January 5, 2010 Catlin Tatum, SET Board Member from Jackson Parish, conducted a workshop on technology safety at the Jackson Parish Courthouse. Catlin prepared pamphlets containing the general uses of cellphones and computers and the dangers of each. Youth were asked how they felt about cellphones and computers, especially browsing the Internet. Participants then discussed the pros and cons of these technologies. Each participant received a pamphlet. Afterwards they discussed how helpful technology, in general, can be be in their everyday lives. Catlin reviewed the pamphlet with the youth participants and pinpointed some of the more common dangers of cellphones and browsing the Internet. Youth were able to share their personal experiences with some of these dangers.

The 4-H members in attendance proved to be very interested and eagerly participated in the workshop.

Science is All Around

2010-04-26T07:45:00.003-05:00

On April 17, 2010 SET State Board member Joy Semien held her second annual science camp. The science camp started at 9 a.m. at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Campers had the opportunity to learn more about science around them. The campers moved to different stations in 45 minute intervals where they learned about different careers that are science related. Some of the science related careers that were represented at the camp included: environmental science, explosive chemistry, firefighting, kitchen chemistry and forensic science. As each station took place campers had the opportunity to experiment and participate in almost every experiment. Several youth and adult community volunteers helped teach conduct each track. This annual science camp is a positive hands-on experience for many of the youth in Ascension Parish.

Written by: Joy Semien

Thank you to our sponsors

2010-04-26T07:38:00.003-05:00

Thank you to the many sponsors who help make the Louisiana 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology board and its programs possible.

Bronze Level Sponsors
B&B Rentals
Southside Machine Works
Submar, Inc.
Tony Lavespere

Additional Sponsors
Iberia Marine Service
People State Bank
Tensas Parish Farm Bureau
June Albert
First United Methodist Church
J & A Fusilier Famrs
Harvest Supermarket
Family and Friends of Board Members

SET Board Member helps parish learn about biofuels

2009-11-03T07:14:00.003-06:00

Cole Griffin, State 4-H SET Board member, conducted the National 4-H Science Day Bio-fuel Blast experiment for the Junior Leaders in Union Parish. Check out a picture of Cole Griffin and read more here.

Introducing the 2009-2010 SET Board Members

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The 2009-2010 Board Members are:

Micah Patout, Iberia Parish, Chair
Ridge Miguez, Iberia Parish, Co-Chair
Allen Litton, Sabine Parish, Secretary/Reporter
Joy Semien, Ascension Parish, Senior LOST Camp Coordinator
Catlin Tatum, Jackson Parish, Junior LOST Camp Coordinator
Mary Beth Bourque, Vermillion Parish
Dylan Hopkins, Tensas Parish
Jana King, Tangipahoa Parish
Laiha Bergeaux, Jeff Davis Parish
Alex Talberg, Grant Parish
Robert Fusilier, Evangeline Parish
Jordan Guidry, St. Martin Parish
Cole Griffen, Union Parish
Jamieson Dill, Vermilion Parish
Aralynn Davis, St. James Parish
Peyton Beattie, Terrebonne Parish

LOST Camp 2009

2009-10-01T09:31:00.003-05:00

During the summer, the SET Board puts on a LOST Camp (Louisiana Outdoor Science and Technology). This year was a huge success. The campers enjoyed the different tracks they went to each day. The tracks held at LOST Camp consisted of Rocketry, Robotics, Videography, Forensic Science, Kitchen Chemistry, Outdoor Skills, Energy, and Wetlands.

In Rocketry, each student got to build their very own model rocket and launch it at the parade grounds. Before the students got to get their hands on the rockets, they learned about rocket safety. In this track, the youth learned the importance of following instructions. This track was taught by several SET Board members.

The SET Board members really got the youth thinking in Robotics. In this track they had to use their imagination to build a robot, strategize their plan on completing missions, and then program the robot to do so. The youth really stretched their skills on working together. The track showed them how without one part of the group, the whole thing falls apart.

Videography was a big favorite at LOST Camp. The students learned the proper way to run a video camera and some new tricks to shoot better video. After a quick lesson, Mr. Randy allowed the campers to put their new knowledge to the test. The students got into groups and shot their very own videos. They imported, edited, added music, and even did voice-overs on the computers. The students really enjoyed this track.

The students who got the opportunity to visit Mrs. Ruby in Forensics had a blast. In this track the kids got to create blood splatters, visit crime scenes, and looked at sensor scopes. They got to see videos of robberies caught on tape and discussed fibers and how clothes fade. The students’ heads were filled with many interesting things in this track.

In Kitchen Chemistry, the 7th and 8th graders here at camp got to make lots of stuff. Silly putty, bubble gum, marshmallows, muffins, mayonnaise, and even butter were among the recipes. The kids really got a chance to get their hands dirty in this track. Overlooking the food, the kids also learned about chemical reactions and how they work. They were taught what chemistry is, and then actually did it.

The Outdoor Skills track allowed students to practice outdoor activities including archery, laser shot and rifle.

In the evenings the board members put on fun events including "Walking on Water", a talent show and a slip-n-slide. Everyone had lots of fun and the board members did a wonderful job.

If you would like to learn more about LOST camp visit the LSU AgCenter 4-H Web site at http://www.louisiana4h.org/. If you would like to help support the Science, Engineering and Technology board please contact Katina Hester at khester@agcenter.lsu.edu.

Article written by Allen Litton, SET Board Secretary/Reporter.

Executive Committee and SET Board go white water rafting

2009-07-27T11:59:00.001-05:00

This past spring the 4-H State Executive Board took a trip to Ocoee, TN. Along to share their ideas were, Joshua Hippler and Micah Patout, members of the State SET Board. The main purpose of this meeting was to finalize plans for the 2009 4-H University, but this does not mean that we did not enjoy ourselves. Much of the planning was done during the fourteen hour drive to Tennessee. The next day we went whitewater rafting and spent the rest of the afternoon cleansing ourselves in the Blue Hole. When the water level at this swimming hole is raised, class six rapids are form. This was also the starting point for the 1996 Olympics. This is a great example of how being on a state board can give you the opportunity to make difference in the Louisiana 4-H program and have an amazing time doing it.

Written by Desire Taylor, Executive Committee

SET Board members win big at the 2009 4-H University

2009-06-29T08:13:00.007-05:00

SET Board members took home honors as state contest winners and alternates as the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University concluded Thursday night (June 25) on the LSU campus.

Hundreds were winners in 4-H competitions for trips and prizes. This year nearly 1,550 4-H'ers participated in the 95th annual 4-H University. 4-H University is a three-day 4-H event which includes contests, educational programs, tours, elections, and special night assemblies.

Competitions come in areas ranging from agricultural demonstrations to wildlife habitat judging and from career preparation to consumer decision making.

SET Board Winners

Allen Litton, Blue Ribbon, 4-H Has Talent
Gabe Stelly, Fifth place, Agriculture Demo
Cole Griffen, Third place, Automotive
Mary Beth Bourque, Blue Ribbon, Consumer Decision Making
Elaina Vercher, State Winner, Consumer Food Judging
Robert Fusilier, Fifth place, Dairy Judging
Laiha Bergeaux, State Winner, Horticulture Judging
Jamieson Dill, Second place, Public Speaking
Aralynn Davis, Second place, Solutions Unlimited
Micah Patout, State Winner, Wildlife Habitat Judging
Ridge Miguez, Second place, Wildlife Habitat Judging

As winners of the State Wildlife Habitat Judging contest, Micah Patout and Ridge Miguez will be attending the National Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program. Good Luck!

Recent Photo Contest Winners

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November: Theme - Food
Winner: Christine Guttery, East Baton Rouge

December: Theme - Christmas
Winner: Morgan Smith, Calcasieu

January: Theme - Instruments
Winner: Cameron Durham, Calcasieu; Christine Guttery, East Baton Rouge

February: Theme - Mardi Gras
Winner: Morgan Smith, Calcasieu

Be sure to check out the contest for March. The theme is "Plants/Landscapes."

St. Landry Jr. Leader’s are “Wild over Wetlands”

2009-03-04T07:06:00.005-06:00

Every year the St. Landry Jr. Leader Club decides on a service-learning project. The club then works on this project for an entire year by educating, serving and reflecting on the specific cause. This year the club decided to focus on Wetlands.

The club is very excited about this project and all of the members have become involved. So far, we have created an exhibit on Louisiana’s perishing wetlands, educated the 4-H’ers in our parish on this topic, participated in Acorns of Hope and are planning a tour of the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp and National Wetlands Research Center. Our trip this summer will include a beach sweep and marsh grass planting on the Gulf of Mexico coast.

Pictured: Alia Stelly and Sadie Costanza (St. Landry Jr. Leaders) are shown preparing for the Wetlands workshop at Elementary Workshop Day

Written by Gabe Stelly, 2008-2009 SET Board member

Florida Parishes 4-H Outdoor Skills Field Day

2009-02-27T10:25:00.003-06:00

The Spring Florida Parishes 4-H Outdoor Skills Field Day will be held Saturday, March 7th at the Southeast Research Station. The station is located on Hwy. 16 just west of Franklinton.

They will have the usual shotgun and archery shooting and will "kick-off" the 4-H Fishing project. It will include a casting demo with practice, fish ID and ecology, along with "Who Wants to be a Fishing Millionaire". It's going to be fun so please try to attend. For more information visit the LSU AgCenter website at http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/News/events/Florida+Parishes+4H+Outdoor+Skills+Field+Day.htm
The Spring Field Day will also be a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Field Day to complete your requirements for the Hunter's Safety card. You must take the course online and print out your test. This site is http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/education/homestudyprogram/. Then come to the Field Day and complete the required activities that day.

Youth SET for Life

2009-02-27T07:58:00.003-06:00

University faculty, 4-H staff and other are working together across the country to build the Youth SET for Life community through eXtension. The Youth SET for Life community is for those interested in science, engineering and technology. Youth and adults can explore, learn and share together.

The site is growing daily and includes areas such as: Farming in the 21st Century, Water and Energy. The community plans to expand to include material on the Environment, Biotechnology, Geospatial Technology, Animals, Plants, Insects, Earth & Space, Robotics, and Rocketry.

Did you know that farming involves GPS, remote sensing and other technologies? Check out the video series on Farming in the 21st Century to learn more about how food and fiber are produced and precision agriculture.

Visit the eXtension Youth SET for Life community at http://www.extension.org/pages/Youth_SET_for_Life_Information.

eXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people improve their lives. eXtension is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States.

America's Wetland Art, Photo and Poetry Contest

2009-02-25T10:38:00.003-06:00

America's Wetlands Foundation is hosting the “Keep Your Eye on the Prize” Student Art, Photo and Poetry Contest will begin accepting submissions on February 2, 2009. Entries must be received no later than midnight on May 15, 2009.

The contest is open to Louisiana students enrolled in grades K-12. The subject of the entry must be “Why the coastal wetlands in Louisiana – a region known as America’s WETLAND – are a national treasure worth saving and protecting. All of the poems that meet contest requirements will be posted on the America’s WETLAND website

Check out the contest rules and enter at: http://www.americaswetland.com/custompage.cfm?pageid=194

Don't forget to post your pictures to the Louisiana State SET Board Flickr Group at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/la4hphotoclub.

October Photo Contest Winner

2008-11-10T08:42:00.004-06:00

Congrats again to Gabe Stelly from St. Landry parish for winning the October Photo Contest. The theme/challenge for the month was Night Photography: Anything shot after dusk and before dawn...preferably outside. Here is Gabe's winning entry:

Be sure to check out the Louisiana 4-H Photo Club on Flickr!

Louisiana 4-H Photo Club: September Contest Winners

2008-10-06T13:25:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to Louisiana 4-H SET board members Cameron (Calcasieu Parish) and Gabe (St. Landry Parish) for winning the September "Black and White" photo contest on the Louisiana 4-H Photo Club group on Flickr!

Cameron's winning entry:

Gabe's winning entry:

Be sure to check out the challenge/theme for October!

Welcome!

2008-10-01T15:11:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Louisiana 4-H blog! The Louisiana 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Board is responsible for the upkeep of this blog. Check back soon for frequent updates on what is going on in Louisiana 4-H!

Be sure to check out Louisiana 4-H on Flickr and YouTube. The SET Board also has a photography club group on flickr. Check it out! The purpose of this Flickr group is to allow 4-H members to post photos they have taken that are 4-H-related or just neat photos they have taken in general. Some photos may have the potential to be used on the Louisiana 4-H website! There is also a discussion board so that members can chat with one another and get critiques on their photos. A photo competition is hosted once a month and the theme varies. The theme for September was “Black and White.” Once the month is over, voting will start for the entries. The person that receives the most votes will have their photo posted on the Louisiana 4-H website along with the Rovin’ Clover newsletter.