4-H Friday NewsBlast

Please choose who you feel would be great on Cass County 4-H Council! Here is the link:https://forms.gle/9S7BLzNdG1WvxGYE6

Voting will close 10/20/2023 @ 4:00pm

Nominate the driving forces behind our community's betterment! Who's your local hero, exemplifying kindness, volunteer spirit, or exceptional leadership? Share their story! By recognizing our Community Heroes, we'll make a $1000 donation to their chosen non-profit thanks in part to Medica Health Plans. Join us in spreading gratitude and positivity.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/community-hero

A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop is scheduled for late October in Kearney. It will be held October 28-29 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. The early bird deadline to register for the workshop is October 18th.

More details at https://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports

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

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.

You can register here: https://forms.gle/R8CZ7snBHhkU7ncU7

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

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.

• 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/

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

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. Oct 29.2023 Cass County 4H Achievement Party 2pm to 4pm @ Cass County Fairgrounds
2. November 13, 2023 - Shooting Sports Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
3. November 20, 2023 - Livestock Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
4. November 20, 2023 - 4-H Council Meeting 7pm @ Cass County Extension Office

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

Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu

Mirissa Scholting, 4H 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