4-H Friday News Blast for 12.13.19
The season to reflect on the important things around us!
4-H Beef Weigh-in - December 28th
It’s time to get those calendars out!! Please note that the Cass County 4-H Market Beef Weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday December 28th 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on the fairgrounds. Club leaders, please be sure to relay this information to your members that are interested in showing market beef. It’s always good to hear information a couple times from a few different sources.
If necessary, the snow date will be Saturday, January 4th, 2020 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
As always, if you have any questions, please email or call the office at 402-267-2205.
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Live the Pledge as you go through December
I Pledge
My Head to clearer thinking
My Heat to greater loyalty
My Hands to greater service, and
My Health to better living.
For my club, my community
my country and my world!
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4-H Leaders ... Year End Reports due
Get it done early and check it off your to-do list. :)
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Visit the Informational and Interesting National 4-H Council's Idea page:
Topics:
1) 4-H Grown: Andrew Box Bosworth Invest $1M in 4-H STEM
2) Spread the 4-H Spirit this Season
3) National Day of the Horse
4) Inspire Your Kids to do THIS Holiday Season
5) 4-H Alumnus Featured in Sports Illustrated Kids
6) Register for Summer 2020 - civic leadership skills and actionable solutions
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2020 Enrollment is Open!
Enrollment is open for the 2020 program year! Club members, club leaders, independent members, project leaders, and superintendents must re-enroll each year.
To date 106 individuals have enrolled/re-enrolled:
- 83 youth and
- 23 volunteers.
Enrollment instructions are available to help you navigate the 4-H Online system. Be sure to check out the following resources:
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State 4-H Indoor Archery Tournament Registration Open
- FRIDAY JANUARY 24th - Registration: 5:15 pm. Shooting starts promptly at 6:00 pm
- SATURDAY JANUARY 25th - Registration: 7:00 am. Shooting starts promptly at 8:00 am
- Registration: 10:00 am. Shooting starts promptly at 11:00 am
Cost: $15 per shooter. Pay at the event site.
NFAA 300 Round (12 ends of 5 arrows)
Contact Info: Mark Eggers: (402)750-0005 or Becky Carmin: (308)380-0763
Registration information found at: https://forms.gle/FCF4w8wDpCTW33gq6
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Want to keep up on Nebraska State 4-H News?
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4-H Council Meeting
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Volunteers for First Lego League
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Members who like to sew and model ... consider this:
Omaha Fashion Week has grown to the nation’s 5th largest fashion event. In addition to supporting more independent fashion designers than any other organization in the region, Omaha Fashion Week supports young fashion designers by providing mentoring, educational opportunities, and a professional platform to showcase work.
Nebraska 4-H is once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week during their Spring Showcase. OFW Student Night will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 and will exclusively feature student designers, including a 4-H collection. This collection will consist of 10 to 12 garments from across the state. Each garment will be modeled by the 4-H member who made it. In order to create a complete and dynamic collection, interested 4-H members are invited to apply to participate in the show. The 4-H collection will be curated based upon the selection criteria as listed below.
Student Night Details:
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Where: Omaha Design Center (near TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha)
Hair and Make-up will be scheduled for all models starting at 2:00 p.m.
Runway rehearsal will take place at 5:30 p.m. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and will end around 9:30 p.m.
Tickets for the event are free to students who show their Student ID or are $10 for non-students. For more information about Omaha Fashion Week or to purchase tickets to this night or the entire week, visit https://omahafashionweek.com/tickets
Selection Criteria:
· Participants must be current 4-H members.
· Garments must be constructed by the 4-H member, not purchased.
· Preference will be given to full garments constructed by the 4-H member.
· Garments should be fashion forward, runway appropriate and display high quality construction.
· Creativity and attention to detail are highly scrutinized in garment selection.
To Apply:
Complete the following application form: https://go.unl.edu/ofw2020
Note: Photos submitted of the 4-H member wearing the garment are recommended in the application.
Applications are due January 10th.
Attached is a flyer and social media graphic to use for promotional purposes. Please pass this on to any 4-H members that you feel would be qualified to apply for this opportunity. Let me know if you have any questions about Omaha Fashion Week or the application process. Looking forward to another dynamic show featuring the exceptional work of Nebraska 4-H designers!
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4-H Horse News:
- Nebraska Equine Webinar series ... 2nd Monday of every month (please remember to register for these webinars in advance)
- Horsemen's Update ... January 15, 2020. A full day of presentations on important topics for horse owners
- Come Ride with Me ... February 15, 2019 A Horsemanship clinic for youth and adults
- 4-H Adults/Leader Advancement Level Workshop .... March 8, 2020
- Horse Stampede 2020 4-H Horses .. March 29, 2020
- For more events and learning opportunities you can always visit the State 4-H Horse webiste site at http://4h.unl.edu/horse
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2020 District Horse Show Locations and Dates
June 15- Scottsbluff
June 16- Burwell
June 17- Columbus
June 18- Lincoln
June 19- McCook
Districts Webpage- https://4h.unl.edu/horse/district-shows
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4-H Calendar
Looking into the New Year ...
- Cass County Beef Weigh-in ... December 28 at the fairgrounds
- Extension Office closed for the Holiday - Dec 24 at noon, and all day Dec 25
- Extension Office closed for the New Year Holiday - Dec. 31 at noon, and all day Jan 1
- Summer Camps announced for 2020
- Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Judging Contest - Saturday, 2.15.2020 in Kearney
- Chick Days at UNL ... March 14, 2020 in Lincoln.
- 2020 Horse Judging School - March 7, 2020
- 2020 Adult/Leader Equine Advancement Level Workshop - March 8, 2020
- 2020 Equine 4-H Youth 3 & 4 Advancement Level Workshop - March 8, 2020
- 4-H Horse Stampede - March 28, 2020 at UNL
- 4-H Companion Animal Challenge - March 28, 2020
- Big Red Camps in Lincoln - June 7-12
- District Horse Show information - June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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Ag Information & Other Opportunities:
- Keeping Stress Levels in Check on the Farm ... December 17 (free webinar to do from your home computer)
- Hort Update
- Gardening articles by Sarah Browning (New articles posted almost every week)
- Recorded Webinar and info on "Hunting Leases" with vital information for landowners
- Nebraska Extension Publications ... online Library
Become a Master Gardener ... for 2020 program, register by January 17, 2020
Private Pesticide Training in Cass County (see below) ... February 20, 2020
Pesticide Training Date Announced for 2020
More information can be found at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/nemaha/2020-private-pesticide-applicator-training-schedule/ .
For other locations and times visit: https://pested.unl.edu/pesticide-safety-recertification
For questions about registration, training, and/or study materials, call the Pesticide Safety Education Program Office at 800-627-7216 (toll-free) or 402-472-1632 and visit the website:
For questions about the status of your license, reciprocity, test results, and/or tests requirements, call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 402-471-2341.
Nebraska Extension Cass County
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
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@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: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty