

4-H Friday NewsBlast
10/06/2023
2024 Calf Challenge - Aksarben Stock Show
2024 Calf Challenge Applications are Now Open! Calves will be provided again this year by Broken Bar M Ranch - Jeremy Martin Family.
Applications due Friday, Oct 20th at 5:00PM CT. Email tstrope@statefair.org with applications and questions.
Find application at https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/.../calf-challenge-program
4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Leader Certification Workshop at Ashland
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early October near Ashland. It will be held October 7-8 at the Ashland Gun Club near Ashland. The early bird deadline to register for the Ashland session is September 27th, 5 pm.
Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader in the Shotgun discipline. There is a minimum number of participants required to offer this workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team. More details at Shooting Sports Program | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!!
Apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for FREE through November 1!
There is no place like Nebraska and no better time to become a Husker!
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is waiving the $45 undergraduate admission application fee for Nebraskans through November 1. You can apply for FREE at go.unl.edu/apply—enter the code “HUSKER” when prompted for a fee waiver code.
We’re here to help! Contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
REGISTRATION FOR BOTH WILL CLOSE ON OCT 15TH!
You can register here: https://forms.gle/R8CZ7snBHhkU7ncU7
Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Road Show
Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4-H volunteers across the state. Join us for an evening to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other 4-H volunteers in your community, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer! Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all materials. More info: https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show
REMINDER: 4-H ENROLLMET
Just a quick reminder that enrollment in Cass County 4-H 2024 will start mid October. PLEASE do not try to enroll until notice is sent that 4-H enrollment is open. Please contact Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
4-H STEM Challenge
- Looking for fun lessons to engage and inspire young people in your club or classroom? This year’s 4-H STEM Challenge, Power Protectors, includes 3 activities that teach kids ages 8-14 how to address real-world issues and explore careers in energy. Learn more at https://4-h.org/programs/stem-challenge/
Auction Checks and Thank You Cards
Be sure to get your checks cashed and your Thank You cards sent!
Shout Outs!
Let us know if your Cass County 4-Her's is doing great things! Just email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu the details and of course pictures! We will put "shout outs" in the NewsBlast and possibly on our social media.
Joke of the Week!
4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- October 9, 2023 - Cass County Extension Office Closed - Federal Holiday
- Oct 29.2023 Cass County 4H Achievement Party 2pm to 4pm @ Cass County Fairgrounds
- November 13, 2023 - Shooting Sports Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
- November 20, 2023 - Livestock Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
- November 20, 2023 - 4-H Council Meeting 7pm @ Cass County Extension Office
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Neels, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu
Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu
Mirissa Scholting, 4H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@huskers.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
Cass County 4-H