4-H Friday NewsBlast

Congratulations to all Cass County 4-H Youth who participated in the Nebraska State Fair! Check out the results here: Cass County State Fair

We have updated our 4-H Point Sheets! There is one point sheet for both static and livestock. Here is a link: 4H Point Sheet Scroll down to about halfway and it will be there. Email sheets to Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu by Oct 1, 2023.

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.

The Cass County Robotics Club will meet September 26th @ 6pm in the Extension Office meeting room. Come join us if you are interested in Robotics! Contact Mirissa @mscholting2@unl.edu with questions.

Here is the link to order 2023 Cass County Fair Merch! Fair Merch Orders are due Sept 3! We will pick up your order and it will be available at the Extension Office. Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions.

If you plan to be at the State Fair Monday Sept 4th and would like to pick up your projects (6pm to 9pm) please let us know! There is a form to fill out. Just email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu for the form.

In 4-H, we use the Danish System of recognition to recognize and reward young people for their efforts and projects. This system uses colors to signify different award levels.

Purple = Superior

A purple is awarded to entries that meet and far exceed the average standards established for that particular class. The exhibit or workmanship is outstanding with minimal flaws.

Blue = Excellent

A blue is awarded to entries that exceed the average standard. The exhibit and workmanship meet the standards of the purple ribbon but have a few flaws.

Red = Good

A red is awarded to entries that meet or are slightly below the average standard established for that class. The exhibit and workmanship meet expectations but have multiple flaws.

White = Fair

White is awarded to entries that do not meet the average standard. The level of accomplishment is less than expected. Poor workmanship or little thought is given to the exhibit.

The 4-H horse program had announced and planned to hold our 2023 State 4-H Rodeo on October 7th, 2023, and an open youth rodeo on October 8th, 2023, in partnership with the UNL rodeo team. This year we have had some unavoidable conflicts with the scheduling of the 4-H Rodeo and with the changes in leadership within the UNL Rodeo team, we do not have the facilities, date, and cattle to host the State 4-H Rodeo for this October. Due to all of these circumstances the State 4-H Rodeo will be cancelled for 2023, with the plan to continue the State 4-H Rodeo in partnership with the UNL Rodeo Team in 2024 as they take on new leadership in their organization and we have more time to plan.

4H Day, $7 off per person, the student must wear their 4H t-shirt or show membership.
DATE: Oct 4th

More info: https://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/.../valas-discount.../

Be sure to get your checks cashed and your Thank You cards sent!

It’s time to work on those Diamond Clover plans! This program encourages youth to engage in a variety of age-appropriate experiences and rewards youth for trying new things, setting goals, and keeping records. Learn more and find planning forms at 4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover. Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

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.

4-H Calendar

1. August 25 to Sept 4, 2023 Nebraska State Fair
2. Sept 4, 2023 - Cass County Extension Office Closed - Labor Day
3. Oct 29.2023 Cass County 4H Achievement Party @ Cass County Fairgrounds

Lauren Stohlmann, 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
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