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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Citizenship</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The 4-H Citizenship Project</title>
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      <title>Celebrate the Military Child</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's time to educate your peers and the community-at-large about the special needs of families and children undergoing challenging life events. April is the month of the military child, and it is important we recognize the sacrifices made by not only our deployed forces, but their families as well. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The service-learning project that 4-H'ers of Bienville Parish decided on was Literacy Promotion. The goal of the project was to promote literacy throughout Bienville Parish in addition to educating youth on workforce preparation and promoting 4-H while helping out a school in need. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The African-American Inventors Curriculum was designed by a team of educators from The Ohio State University Extension Service to encourage fourth- through eighth-grade youth to develop creative and critical thinking skills, to encourage young people to view themselves as inventors and problem solvers, to increase youths' awareness of African-American history and culture and to comprehend and apply scientific principles in everyday life. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Civics Quiz - Celebrate Constitution and Citzenship Day!</title>
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      <title>Boomerang Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development</title>
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      <title>Celebrating the Military Child</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LSU AgCenter 4-H OMK, the Audubon Nature Institute and the Alexandria Zoological Park held after-hours camps kust for military families. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:52:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Operation: Military Kids Goes Summer Camp Crazy!</title>
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      <title>Vermilion Parish 4-H Meningitis Awareness</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:34:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Operation: Military Kids Dairy Camp</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Speak Out for Military Kids Track at 4-H U Clover College</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Operation: Military Kids is hosting a Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Clover College track at this year's 4-H U, with opportunities to join the SOMK State Board. Scholarships are available to anyone interested in attending. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:12:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Camp Lagniappe V</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 17:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Having fun at 4-H camp is a little something extra for military kids in Louisiana.  OMK Camp Lagniappe was enjoyed by children of deployed Servicemembers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Franklin 4-H'ers Serve the Elderly</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Ownership</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s important that the service-learning project belongs to the participants and their community. Young people and community members should work together to identify community needs, plan service activities and evaluate the impact of the service-learning project. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>New Application</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 15:33:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the service-learning project comes to a close, efforts need to be made to help youth continue to use their new knowledge and skills to make decisions, solve problems and grow as caring, contributing members of their communities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Recommendations for Adults</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 18:04:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are some recommendations for adults who are participating in service-learning with youth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Youth learn about bullying during the St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Union Parish 4-H Timberlake Nursing Home Project</title>
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      <title>Winn Parish 4-H Serves</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 20:37:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 20:09:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vernon Parish has participated in many different service-learning projects including March of Dimes, Haven Ministries, Cystic Fibrosis, Earth Day Projects, and Soft Drink Tabs for Ronald McDonald House.  To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Calcasieu Green TEENs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As a result of the interest raised by our 2006-07 service learning project, “What Happens in the Environment, Stays in the Environment”, our parish environmental project club, the Green TEENs, was formed.  The club has three main goals: 1) to learn about environmental issues here in our parish, 2) to serve the community by helping with environmental projects, and 3) to educate others about environmental issues.  To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Evaluation</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Evaluation is a step of the service-learning cycle. It is where you evaluate the project and make changes where they are needed. To learn more, look at the following resources. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Service-Learning Evaluation Rubric</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:22:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Service-learning is a teaching method that combines academic instruction, meaningful service and critical, reflective thinking to enhance learning and civic responsibility. Use this rubric to evaluate the progress of your service-learning project while you're doing it and once you've completed it. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Meaningful Service Resources</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The meaningful service checklist will help you to determine if you have met all of the hallmarks of meaningful service. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Meaningful Service Scenarios</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:48:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are some scenarios of meaningful service. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hallmarks of Meaningful Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:41:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here is a resource of what makes service meaningful. Read to find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:50:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You'll find the Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet invaluable as you plan your next service-learning project.  The sheet provides a framework for success for your service-learning project.  . - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Community Service-Learning Need Assessment Situations</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:42:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are some situations designed to provide an opportunity for you to think about and design effective service-learning projects to addresses the needs outlined in the situations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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        <title>4-H members can make a world of difference </title>
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      <title>Youth Voice</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:56:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is important for youth to have the voice when it comes to service-learning. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/about_4h/programs/citizenship/service_learning/resources/youth_voice/"><![CDATA[Youth Voice]]></category>
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      <title>East Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Service Supports Pets and Nature</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/East+Baton+Rouge+ServiceLearning.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:09:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[East Baton Rouge Parish Junior Leaders broke into two tracks, one for animals and one for nature, for service-learning activities this year. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Grant Parish 4-H Youth Start Courthouse Christmas</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:46:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grant parish youth started this project, Courthouse Christmas, with the goal to provide 4-H members the opportunity to make decorations and decorate the community Christmas tree. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Celebration</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/resources/celebration/Celebration.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 16:04:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The celebration stage is the point on the service-learning cycle where you celebrate the accomplishments of your project. Take a look at the resources provided for ideas and assistance on celebration. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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        <title>Celebrate</title>
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      <title>Vermilion 4-H Rocks the House and Senate</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Vermilion+4H+Rocks+the+House+and+Senate.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:21:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers from Vermillion parish participated in the 4-H Rocks the House and the Senate service-learning project with the goals to increase the number of registered voters in Vermilion parish, to increase the number of people who vote in the scheduled elections, and to educate members about the political party system. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Lafourche 4-H Junior Leaders are Pawsitively Great</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Lafourche+Junior+Leaders+are+Pawsitively+Great.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:23:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lafourche parish 4-H'ers participated in the Lafourche Junior Leaders are Pawsitively Great service-learning project. The goals of this project were to encourage and promote responsible per ownership, kindness, consideration and compassion towards animals, support education and legislation for the humane treatment of animals, and the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Reflection</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/resources/reflection/Reflection.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:54:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Reflection is a very important part of the service-learning cycle. On this page, there are some resources and ideas to assist you in reflection. To read more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Red River 4-H'ers Participate in a Day of Service</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Day+of+Service.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:15:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Youth from Red River parish participated in the Day of Service service-learning project. The goal of this project was to collaborate with area businesses, clubs, and churches for parish-wide beautification. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>DeSoto Parish 4-H'ers Crossing Generations</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Crossing+Generations.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:02:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Junior Leaders in DeSoto Parish participated in the Crossing Generations service-learning project. Their goals for this project were for the youth of the Junior Leader Club to form meaningful relationships with residents at a local senior facility and to teach youth to value and respect senior citizens. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H Million Trees Project</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/4H+Million+Trees+Project.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 18:01:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 4-H Million Trees Project (4HMT) is an international service-learning project to inspire the approximately 6.5 million North American 4-H youth to plant 1 million trees to combat global climate change. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Easter Baskets for Nursing Home Residents</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Easter+Baskets+for+Nursing+Home+Residents.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Livingston parish 4-H'ers participated in the Easter Baskets for Nursing Home Residents service-learning project. Youth and adults collaborated to make eight Easter Baskets for the elderly in the local nursing home. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Webster Parish 4-H Bicycle Safety Service-Learning Project</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Webster+Parish+ServiceLearning.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:52:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Webster Parish participated in several service-learning projects this year including Bicycle Safety Day and Bicycles for 4-H Camp. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Christmas Project for OLOL Children's Hospital</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Christmas+Project+for+OLOL+Childrens+Hospital.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Youth in West Feliciana parish participated in the Christmas Project for OLOL Children’s Hospital service-learning project. The goals of the project were to develop and improve 4-H member skills in sewing, leadership and organization and to provide direct service projects for the children’s hospital plan and conduct a fashion show as a fundraiser. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Adopt War Memorial Civic Center</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Adopt+War+Memorial+Civic+Center.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Youth in Beauregard parish participated in the Adopt a War Memorial Civic Center program. The goal of the project was to help service local historical landmarks. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Adopt an Elderly</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/Adopt+an+Elderly.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:06:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jackson Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Adopt and Elderly service-learning project. The goal was to select a service learning project that would not only service the community, but also service the youth. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
      <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/about_4h/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/"><![CDATA[Parish Projects]]></category>
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      <title>4-H Rocks the House and Senate</title>
      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/4H+Rocks+the+House+and+Senate.htm</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Jeff Davis Jr. Leadership club decided in collaboration with Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes Jr. Leader Clubs to focus the service learning project on citizenship for the 2008 - 2009 club year. The programming would focus on the 2008 Election Year using this media to facilitate learning about citizenship and to use this attention to learn more about their government and government inter-workings. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:08:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As we pledge our hands to larger service in 4-H, there is a lot of potential to put our hands and hearts to work. You’ll find the following opportunities throughout the new year to serve and celebrate. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[4-H members are presenting cooking demonstrations using winning dishes from 4-H competitions to promote Louisiana agreiculture and healthy living. To read more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Washington Parish 4-H Program sponsored a canned food drive to benefit the Bogalusa Help Center during the month of November. The 4-H members collected the canned goods in their schools and brought these items to their November club meetings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Rapides 4-H Club Members Learning the Value of Community Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:43:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jefferson 4-H'ers Give Gift Bags to Veterans</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jefferson Parish Teen Leaders participated in the Gift Bags for Veterans service-learning project. The goal of the project was to show local veterans that 4-H members appreciate their service to our country. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H'ers Going Green at the Shreveport Gun Club</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:31:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The youth of Caddo Parish participated in the going green service-learning project at the Shreveport Gun Club. The goal of this project was to plant shrubs around the clubhouse and new pavilion at the Shreveport Gun Club. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Claiborne 4-H'ers Promote Healthy Diets for the Needy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Claiborne Parish 4-H'ers participated in Food Source service-learning project. The goals of this project were to provide nutritious food items for holiday meals for those in need, provide AgCenter educational materials on healthy food choices and meal plans, provide opportunities to 4-H youth to recognize a need and fill it, provide a greater sense of belonging for those participating and provide a sense of community engagement for 4-H adult and Jr. leaders. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sabine Parish 4-H'ers Help Restore Hodges Gardens</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:18:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Youth from Sabine Parish participated in the Hodges Gardens Restoration service-learning project. The goal was to provide service to Hodges Gardens State Park while learning about gardening, tree planting, pruning and wildlife that lives on the park grounds. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Iberia 4-H Helps Prevent Childhood Diseases</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Iberia Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Iberia 4-H Helps Prevent Childhood Diseases service-learning project. The goals for the project were to make life easier for families who have children with childhood diseases as well as bring awareness to the youth of the Junior Leader program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caldwell Parish 4-H'ers Keeping Our Kids Safe</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Keeping Our Kids Safe service-learning project was conducted by the Caldwell Parish Junior Leadership club. The goal of this project was to teach after-school youth in Caldwell Parish about Internet and food safety. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Union Parish 4-H'ers Participate in Lake D'Arbonne Wildlife Vegetation Project</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers from Union Parish participated in the Lake D’Arbonne Wildlife Vegetation project. Among the goals of this project were to plant three food plots measuring approximately 5,875 square feet with soybeans and brown-top millet for Lake D’Arbonne State Park wildlife. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>LaSalle Parish 4-H'ers Serve the Community</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:47:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[LaSalle Parish 4-H participated in several service-learning projects for this year. The projects included a blanket drive, stuffed toys for youth, supplies for needy students, tabs for Ronald McDonald, operation hurricane cleanup and operation food drive. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Avoyelles Parish 4-H'ers Teach at Quilt Clinic</title>
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      <title>East Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Lead Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Project</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H members visit the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Ward patients to make crafts, spend time with the patients, and clean the playroom. To read more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>St. Helena YES 4-H Serves their Community</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:43:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[YES/4-H has had many service learning projects.  The community has celebrated Arbor Day in February 2008.  To read more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caldwell 4-H'ers Bridging the Gap with Literacy</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:12:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 18:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:57:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:20:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:50:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 20:31:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 18:04:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Richland Parish's service learning project was collecting cans. To read more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lafourche Parish 4-H'ers Go Green</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:30:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Lafourche Parish 4-H project “Go Green” collected and recycled old cell phones, DVDs, and videotapes.  Participants sold the old cell phones to a recycling company and used the money for a beach sweep.  The DVDs and videos were donated to a local children’s hospital. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>St. Bernard Parish 4-H Re-Build, Re-Pair, Re-Boot</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 18:25:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the St. Bernard Parish 4-H members and Jr. Leaders Club banned together, along with 1500 other volunteers, to rebuild a local playground.  The playground was submerged under 22 feet of water for two weeks. To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Madison Parish 4-H'ers Reading to the Heart</title>
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      <title>Iberia 4-H'ers Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Iberia Parish 4-H Members participated in a project entitled “Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House” in an effort to support families living at the Ronald McDonald House with their sick children.  The project was suggested in that all children could participate in the collection of the tabs. To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Bienville 4-H'ers Serve Leslie Lakes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:09:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vermilion Parish 4-H'ers Service-Learning Project:  Citizenship Focus</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:46:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>4-H Members Participate in Rebuild Plaquemines Project</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plaquemines Parish 4-H members participated in two projects that related to the Rebuild Plaquemines Project.  Members planted new trees in a tree farm at City Park in New Orleans and also built a new playground. To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:31:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bossier Parish 4-H'ers Visit Nursing Home</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:54:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 19:53:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 17:43:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>East Feliciana 4-H'ers Help Low-Income Elderly</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This year Clinton High School and East Feliciana Parish 4-H Club members teamed up to participate in three different service-learning projects.  The projects ranged from working with Habitat for Humanity to holding a pet show for the elderly. To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>4-H’ers Brighten Hospital Stay For Area Youngsters</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:50:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iberville Parish 4-H'ers Reading to Lead</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 16:03:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cameron Parish 4-H'ers Push Litter Prevention</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:17:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Members of the Cameron Parish Junior Leader Club are leading a program to raise public awareness of litter and unite their community in taking pride in their parish.  The club members have given an educational presentation and have also created drawings that will be featured in an anti-litter campaign calendar. To read more… - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Morehouse 4-H'ers Raise Money for Cancer Fund</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Morehouse Parish youth participated in the Morehouse Cancer Fund service-learning project. The goal of this project was to educate residents in their community about cancer, raise awareness of the Morehouse Parish Cancer Fund and raise awareness of the effects of cancer on patients and their families. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Assumption Parish Service-Learning Project:  Toys for Tots</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:35:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Labadieville Middle School 4-H Club members participated in the Toys for Tots project. They assisted the Marine Corps Reserve in packing the toys. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Service Highlights</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 16:55:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[East Carroll Parish 4-H members participate in 'Race for the Cure' - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mission Possible</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:41:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a PowerPoint about Service-Learning to learn how you can make a difference in the youth in your parish and in the community. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Volunteer Leaders Association: How To Join</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 19:19:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Membership in the Association is open to every 4-H volunteer who works directly or indirectly with youth. The educational philosophy is to promote teaming with other volunteers and 4-H extension agents to grow in leadership through utilization of leadership skills in practical program planning, implementation and evaluation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Service-Learning Projects -- Hero Packs</title>
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      <title>Stretch your technology budget: Using web-based resources in literacy programs</title>
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      <title>Research Poster: Reading to the Heart (RTTH) Program</title>
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      <title>Reading Challenge</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Sustainable Community Project, Reading to the HEART -- a partnership involving the LSU AgCenter and local agencies -- targets youth and families in two Louisiana parishes: Rapides and Madison. Drawing on the latest research in reading motivation, the projects seeks to help children develop specific reading development skills and also to educate parents and guardians on ways to support their children’s literacy advancement. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:23:47 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Reading to the HEART Program Flyer</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Program flyer for the Reading to the HEART program. Reading to the HEART is an exciting family reading program featuring computer technology projects, book discussions, arts & crafts projects, photography, scrapbooking and family portfolio development, and other family literacy events. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Webster Parish 4-H Doyline High Desk Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Youth from Webster Parish participated in the Doyline High Desk Project service-learning project. The goal of this project was to generate funds to purchase new desks for the high school wing of Doyline High School. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Vernon Parish 4-H Ronald McDonald Aluminum Tab Collection</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Vernon Parish 4-H’ers participated in the Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection service-learning project. The goals of this project were to educate others concerning the use and needs of the Ronald McDonald House programs, to involve our parish and communities in our efforts, to collect more than 700 pounds of aluminum tabs for donation and to educate others in the need to recycle for our environment. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Natchitoches 4-H Safety Service-Learning Crew, Teens Constructing a Safer Tomorrow</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:36:16 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers from Natchitoches Parish participated in the Safety Crew, Teens Constructing a Safer Tomorrow service-learning project. The goals of the project were to establish a service-learning project at Marthaville Jr. High with seventh-grade students during health class to increase civic engagement among participants and to teach life skills of responsibility, self-reflection, communication and teamwork among participants. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Vernon Parish 4-H Christmas with a Trooper Service-Learning Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:32:08 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Vernon Parish participated in two service-learning projects this year: Christmas with a Trooper and Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>My Green Space:  Lincoln Parish 4-H Service-Learning Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:55:02 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers participated in the My Green Space service-learning project. The goal of this project was to encourage the Grambling community to take part in a revitalization of gardening and use products for community festivals. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Allen Parish 4-H Toys for Tots</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:03:04 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Youth in Allen Parish participated in the Toys for Tots Project. The goal was to make Jr. Leaders aware of community service needs. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Catahoula 4-H Tobacco-free Service-learning project</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:48:26 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Catahoula 4-H members participated in the Tobacco-free service-learning project. The goal of this project was to reduce the use of tobacco products among the students in Catahoula Parish as well as the general population. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Richland Parish 4-H Toucans Make a Difference Food Drive</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:20:53 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers from Richland Parish participated in the Toucans Make a Difference Food Drive service-learning project. The goal of the project was to increase awareness of homelessness and hunger, provide a local food bank with resources to present clients with food and coats and to increase youth participation in community. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Tensas Parish 4-H Community Garden Service-Learning Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Youth from Tensas parish participated in the Tensas Community Garden service-learning project. The goal of this project is to gain cooperative and leadership skills and provide produce to the community. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Concordia Parish 4-H Service-Learning Project:  Soup Kitchen</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:07:37 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Concordia Parish 4-H'ers participated in the soup kitchen with these goals in mind: to teach the youth how to help the less fortunate and to provide items to the local soup kitchen that were needed. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Vermilion Parish 4-H Meningitis Awareness Service-learning Project</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4H/about_4H/programs/citizenship/service_learning/parish_projects/2008+Vermilion+Parish+Servicelearning+Project.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:22:05 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Meningitis Awareness Campaign - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Wetlands Restoration</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[4-H'ers from Tangipahoa Parish participated in the Wetlands Restoration service-learning project. The goals of this project were to teach 4-H members the value of wetlands restoration, how to do it and to restore a wetlands are. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>St. Bernard 4-H Wetlands Service-Learning Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:26:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Youth from St. Bernard Parish participated in the wetlands service-learning project. The objective of Wetlands Service Project is to teach youth about the importance of being involved in pressing issues within their parish. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Ascension 4-H'ers Serve the Elderly</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:08:34 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Ascension Parish Junior Leaders participated in a service-learning project that assisted elderly people in Ascension Parish. The goal of the service-learning was for our teen leaders to have a better understanding of geriatrics and the importance of service work.  To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Pets and People - Learning Through Good Deeds</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:20:35 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Youth participated in the Avoyelles Parish’s 4-H Service-learning Project, PETS & PEOPLE,  in conjunction with the Hessmer Nursing Home. One Junior Leader collected a group of 4-H'ers, roughly 10 pets and two 4-H agents who all visited the nursing home. To find out more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <description><![CDATA[Youth from Bossier Parish decided to participate in a service-learning project at the veterans nursing home in their parish. The goal of this project was to offer a program to the Bossier-Caddo youth that offered a sense of belonging in our community. To learn more... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:31:36 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This year, clubs are asked to participate in the 2009 statewide combined environmental and health care service-learning project by taking part in club competition! To learn more.... - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Census for Teens</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:16:11 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Check out the Census for Teens site for cool facts, fun activities and information you can use to learn about the United States Census Bureau. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Vision</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 19:20:39 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills For The Future</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:29:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TFaul@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terril D. Faul)</dc:creator>
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