A Note from Miss Caitlyn
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,
Spring is a great time to start planning 4-H projects, and get signed up for other summer 4-H events. There are many neat opportunities that I would encourage you to make a priority. I know that our Summer schedules can fill up quick. Make a list of goals you want to accomplish over the summer. How does 4-H fit those goals? I guarantee you will find 4-H can help you achieve just about any goal you have. A few opportunities to keep in mind are:
- 4-H camp
- 4-H youth leadership conference
- 4-H summer workshops
We will be at the Coldwell Banker community open house on May 20th. I invite you to put that on your calendar and come see us! Learn about other ways to get involved in 4-H this summer. You belong here!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,
Miss Caitlyn
Sign up now for the 2022-2023 year at v2.4honline.com.
Family & Volunteer Enrollment instructions can be found at:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/enrollment/
Virtual Companion Animal Challenge
Mark your calendars! The Nebraska 4-H Virtual Companion Animal Challenge entries are due by Saturday, April 1. Essay, art, photography, and demonstration entries must be submitted digitally within the entry form, and the online trivia contest will be open from Monday, April 10, through Sunday, April 16. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-challenge.
Livestock Judging Camp
UNL Livestock Judging Camp
Looking to level up your livestock evaluation and oral reason skills? Make plans to attend this year’s UNL Livestock Judging Camp on June 7-9 in Lincoln. Registration is $300 and is due by Monday, May 22. Learn more at go.unl.edu/judging-camp.
Horse Stampede
The Nebraska 4-H Horse Stampede will be held Saturday, March 25, in Lincoln. This event features a variety of horse contests that do not require live animals, including public speaking, demonstration, quiz bowl, art, and photography.
Camp Summer Jobs
Nebraska 4-H Camp seeking enthusiastic individuals for staff & program assistant positions. Visit https://4h.unl.edu/camp-jobs to learn more!
4-H Explores
Any Nebraska 3rd & 4th grader can join. To register go to https://go.unl.edu/4hexplores2023. They also have one for 5th & 6th graders as well, check it out!
2023 4-H Camp
We’re so excited to announce Adventure Together, the new Nebraska 4-H Camp series for 2023! Registration information will be coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars: Chadron – June 5-9; Cozad – June 16-20; Ashland – June 26-29; Burwell – July 16-20; Louisville – July 27-30.
4-H Horse Camp
June 8-10, 2023 at Fort Robinson State Park; Crawford, NE
Brochure and Registration forms will be available March 20th
If you would like more information click on flyer to get information for Tessa Reece.
Diamond Clover
It’s time to get started on those Diamond Clover plans! This program rewards youth for engaging in a variety of age-appropriate experiences, trying new things, setting goals, and keeping records. Learn more and find annual planning forms at 4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover.
Lindee Miller- Volunteer
When were you in 4-H and what did you participate in?
- I was in 4-H from 1996 through 2006, and I participated in the 4-H Horse program.
What did 4-H teach you that you still use today?
- 4-H taught me so many things that I still use today but a couple I am most grateful for are “The awards won on Fair day are exciting but the best rewards are the lessons learned in the process of developing your project” it’s still true in my life. The seeing a project I do come together is always exciting but I get the most from what I learned in the process. The second thing that it taught me is work doesn’t have to feel like work when you do it with a good attitude and make it fun! So many of the 4-H projects require a lot of work, but if you find joy in it you don’t even realize how much you’ve done. So find a way to enjoy the work!
What would you tell someone that might be on the fence about joining 4-H?
- I would tell them “4-H will give you a community you didn’t know you needed! People to support you as you work and learn together! 4-H will be something you always look back on and are grateful for!”
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and why?
- This is a tough question, I’m pretty content here. Nebraska the good life! However, I do think it would be pretty cool to go to Israel and see where Jesus lived and taught!
If you had 1 million dollars what would you do with it?
- Oh man, I have no idea! I would hope I would be generous with it though!
*C226-002 - Level 2- Crocheted Home Environment Item - Crochet item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
*C226-003 - Level 3- Crocheted Clothing - Crochet garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
*C226-004 - Level 3- Crocheted Home Environment Item - Crochet item using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
Rules
1. All crochet items will be displayed in the clothing area.
2. Criteria for judging crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
3. Each crocheted exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
- Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
- What steps did you take as you created your exhibit?
- What were the most important things you learned?
- Gauge and size of hook or type of crocheting tool.
- Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content or other material used.
- Names of stitches used.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)
Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h