4-H Friday NewsBlast

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There will be an open livestock committee meeting on Monday, March 21st @ 6 p.m. for an opportunity to share your opinion on a few things that the Council has requested feedback on:

• 4-H Beef fitting contest
• 4-H Age Bucket Calf - extend the age limit from 8 – 11 to 8 – 13.

The public is welcome to attend this meeting as well to join in this discussion. If you have questions, comments or want to share your opinion but can’t make it to this meeting please email Lauren @ lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu

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The 2022 Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held Sunday, April 3rd @ 2:00 pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Registration through 4HOnline.

More info: 2022 Public Speaking Contest

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If you have completed your YQCA training, please email a copy of your certificate to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu YQCA is moving to a new server and we will not have access to any information after this happens! Probably Monday night!

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Please register for the Poultry Judging Team Informational Meeting here: https://go.unl.edu/poultryjudgingmeeting

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In celebration of the Week of the Volunteer, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a live Lunch & Learn volunteer training series. Starting at noon CDT, each session will provide practical tips and information for volunteers and club leaders, followed by discussion and networking time. Find the full schedule, session descriptions, and registration at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-lunch-learn

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For more information about this program and to register in 2022, go to https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge. Registration is extended to March 25. Contact Aaron Nygren at anygren2@unl.edu, Amy Timmerman atimmerman2@unl.edu, Lauren Stohlmann lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu or Brandy VanDeWalle at brandy.vandewalle@unl.edu or (402) 759-3712 for details about this program.

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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is advising poultry owners to protect their flocks against avian influenza by closely monitoring their birds for signs of the disease and by maintaining strict biosecurity practices. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is very contagious and can cause severe illness and/or sudden death in domestic birds.

More Info: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/avian-influenza/

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Nebraska 4-H is participating in the National 4-H Annual Index, a national 4-H study designed to help us evaluate the positive youth development experience and 4-H program impacts experienced by youth across the country. If your youth are in the target age range (13-18 years old) and were enrolled in 4-H in 2021, you will receive an e-mail invitation from Nebraska 4-H at the email address provided in your enrollment profile.

We encourage your participation in telling the 4-H story! Please reach out if you have any questions!

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!!!CLUB LEADERS!!!

We are excited to once again be able to offer the Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards sponsored by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). We encourage all clubs to consider a project that will impact their community and promote Nebraska 4-H.

More Info: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/governers-ag-excellence-award/

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4HOnline 2.0 is now open. You will use the same login credentials you had with 4Honline 1.0 You may be required to change your password. The link for 4HOnline2.0 is

v2.4honline.com

4-H volunteers are required to be screened every 5 years and Cass County is due this year! There is a fee of $5.00. Be sure to follow the instructions before submitting your registration.

Step by step instructions can be found on our website:

Cass County 4-H

We will be using the new features of 4HOnline2.0, to register for events, workshops, trainings, etc. This will be now be done using the events tab. Once your enrollment has be approved you will be able to sign up for your choice of activities.

Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions or if you are having problems with the new system.

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• To register for in person YQCA training, you will first need to enroll or reenroll in 4HOnline 2.0. Once your enrollment is approved, log into your account, click the "events" tab on the left side of the screen, then click "Register for an event" tab, then click on the date you wish to attend the training. Once your registration has been approved you will be emailed a code for in person YQCA training. Link to 4HOnline 2.0: v2.4honline.com
• Free training is for Cass County 4-H members only.
• YQCA training is being paid for by the Cass County 4-H Council! Thank you 4-H Council!
• If you prefer to complete your YQCA training online, email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu for a code.
• May 17

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The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is pleased to announce a summer learning opportunity for high school students. We are hosting “Innovate: The Raikes School Way” and “Girls Who Innovate: The Raikes School Way” computer science camps that will be led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. This opportunity was highlighted in a 2019 Forbes article, "STEM-Focused Summer Programs for Ambitious High School Students".
When: July 10-23, 2022
Programming Experience: None (in fact, no experience is preferred)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022
Interested students can find more details and application materials at http://raikes.unl.edu/summercamps. If you have any questions about the camp, please email me at adam.britten@unl.edu.

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• Registration is now open for 2022 Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps! See the full schedule of camp sessions and register now at 4h.unl.edu/summer-camp-schedule.

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4-H Calendar

1. March 21, 2022 @ 6pm - Open Livestock Committee Meeting
2. March 21, 2022 - 4-H Council Meeting
3. April 3, 2022 - Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
4. May 17, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
5. May 23, 2022 -4-H Family Fun Night @ Cass County Fairgrounds
6. June 15, 2022 - Statewide 4-H Enrollment Deadline
7. June 21, 2022 - Presentation Contest
8. June 22-23, 2022 - PASE & Life Challenge Contests, UNL East Campus
9. July 12, 2022 Rocket Launch Contest----NEW CONTEST---
10. July 14, 2022 Cat & Small Pet Show - NEW DATE
11. July 25, 2022 - 4-H Dog Show @ Sarpy County Fairgrounds
12. Aug 26 - Sept 5, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 2022
13. Aug 26 -Aug 28, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows

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

Mirissa Scholting, 4-H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@unl.edu

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

Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@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

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