4-H Friday NewsBlast for 10/23/2020

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Your 2021 4-H Council Ballot is ready for you to cast your vote! Ballot closes Friday, October 30th at 1:00 pm.

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We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, Nov. 1st @ 2:00pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds to celebrate our 4-Hers and their accomplishments during the 2019-2020 4-H Year.

• Please know that your health and safety is our priority. Our staff will have drive-thru stations set-up at the Expo building to pick-up award(s), premium money, and prepackaged snacks! Signs will be posted to direct you.
• If you choose to participate in the Scavenger Hunt, please remain in small groups of no more than 8 people, and when a 6 feet distance is not feasible we encourage you to wear your mask. There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the grounds.

This year’s premium money will be awarded as cash rather than checks. The money will be available for pick-up at the Achievement Party. Premium money will not be sent in the mail.

• If you are unable to attend the Achievement Party, but someone has offered to pick-up your awards, a parent/guardian of the 4-Her(s) who is receiving the money, must complete the authorization form found at this link https://go.unl.edu/ixs9 no later than Saturday, October 31st @ 11:59 p.m. Just email Tammy at tcavanaugh2@unl.edu for the password.
• Award money that is not collected at the Achievement Party be available for pick-up at our office November 2nd. Please pick-up no later than December, 31st, 2020.

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Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Register here: https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-field-trips

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Did you know there are scholarships available to you?

Cass County 4-H Council Scholarship

David Knabe Memorial Scholarship

Freel/Lepert 4-H Family Scholarship

Weeping Water Whiz Kidz Scholarship

and more!

All you need to do is complete the application! Here is the link! Scholarships

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NEW! Cass County 4-H is excited to offer these expertly curated kits for checkout to our members and 4-H leaders! Perfect for club meetings, homeschooling, interest-led learning, and family activities. Visit http://go.unl.edu/casskits for details, or contact Tracy at tracy.ensor@unl.edu

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Thank you!

Miki Bruns - Cass County Ag Society Accountant

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Douglas Sarpy Extension and Nebraska 4-H Camps have partnered to bring you: 4-H Fall Adventure Days! There is still time to register for our final Adventure Day of the season!!! Grab your costume and join us for a spooktacular day at Schramm State Park! We’d love to see you there! All youth ages 6-14 are welcome – you do not need to be in 4-H to participate! For more information, full camp descriptions and online registration visit: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps

Scholarships Available: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/summer-camp/scholarship

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4-H Calendar - Be sure to check often for updates!

1. November 1, 2020 - 4-H Achievement Party 2pm Cass County Fairgrounds
2. January 2, 2021 - Beef Weigh In
3. January 31, 2021 - Year End Treasurers Reports Due - REQUIRED

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Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu

Katie Kreuser, Extension Educator, katie.kreuser@unl.edu

Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu

Tammy Cavanaugh, 4-H Support Staff, tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@unl.edu

General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu

Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLCassCounty/
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty