4-H Friday NewsBlast for 05/15/2020

Do you know a 4-H member or a 4-H Club that has helped the community during Covid 19 or anytime? If you or your club have helped our community let us know we would love to showcase their efforts! Just email Tammy at tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

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SPENCER KOEHN

Cass County 4-H would like to congratulate our graduating senior 4-Hers! If you would like to be featured in our weekly Super Senior Showcase, please email Tammy tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

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Are you ready for some summer fun? Nebraska Extension Faculty has created some incredible online workshops for you! Each workshop will be available to you from the comfort of your home, and led by a Nebraska Extension faculty or staff member! Click here for details!

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We would like to get your thoughts and opinions regarding the 2020 State Horse Show. If you could please fill out the following questionnaire and encourage all other youth, parents, leaders and state horse show volunteers to complete the survey as well. This will give us a feel for what people throughout the state are thinking and wanting regarding the state horse show. At this time we cannot guarantee anything as there is still a lot of uncertainty but this may help us with planning and decision making.

https://forms.gle/nqKEnw8n3x6P8HBSA

Thanks,

Lena Luck and Grace Kim

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Due to the COVID-19 situation and social distancing, there will be changes in 4-H horse Advancement Level Testing. Visit the link below to find more information on how to complete level testing this year.

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/horse-advancement-level-testing-update/

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COVID-19 IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING DATE EXTENDED

Per University Extension guidelines, will continue to provide only remote programming through June 15, 2020. Decisions beyond that timeframe will be made later.

As a reminder this includes: club meetings, summer workshops, YQCA trainings, and camps. Please refer to the Cass County 4-H Calendar to view a complete list of events between today, April 28th and June 15th, will be held virtually.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 402-267-2205, cass-county@unl.edu.

We hope to see you all sooner rather than later. Until then, be well!

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Youth will need to complete the online training to obtain their YQCA certificate. The Cass County 4-H Council voted to purchase web-based training codes so our 4-H members can take this training at NO COST!!! Thank you 4-H Council!

Contact Tammy Cavanaugh at 402-267-2205 or email: tcavanaugh2@unl.edu to receive your free YQCA Code. BE SURE TO EMAIL YOUR CERTIFICATE TO Tammy when you have completed the training.

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The County Contest will be held on Zoom on June 2nd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Registrations are due by May 15, 2020!

A list of rules and guidelines, as well as the registration form can be found here - Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Entry Form

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Do you show Poultry? Cats? Rabbits? Have you ever wondered how judges choose the ribbons placings in the classes you show in? Join the Companion Animal Judges Workshop!

For more information and to sign up: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop

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Click here for the 2020 Fair book! If you would like a hard copy please let us know! Each club will get 1 copy at no charge, they are $2.00 each for additional copies. Just give us a call or email and we will work out a pick up time for you!

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To start, go to: https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-home-learning

You'll find: Living Room Learning, Boredom Buster Challenge, Self-Paced Opportunities, and various Activity Guides.

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Stay up to date with all horse show activities at https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/clay/2020-district-horse-shows-open-shows/

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4-H Calendar - Be sure to check often for cancellations and updates

1. RESCHULED DATE: Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest - June 2, 2020 Via Zoom
   
2. 4-H Project Deadline for county fair - May 15, 2020
   
3. Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - May 18, 2020
4. Cass County Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day - May 25, 2020
5. Cancelled:Pawnee Fit and Feed Clinic - May 30, 2020
6. Cancelled:2020 Winner Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp at UNL (one-day camp) - June 2
7. Cancelled:2020 Winner Unlimited Livestock Judging Camp at UNL (multi-day camp) - June 3-5
8. Cancelled:YQCA Training in Cass County - June 4, 2020
9. Online Horticulture Judging Contest - June 5-22, 2020
10. Cancelled: Big Red Camps in Lincoln - June 7-12
11. New 4-H Member Enrollment Deadline - June 15, 2020
12. Cass County 4-H Animal ID Sheets Due - June 15, 2020
13. YQCA Certification Completion Due to Extension Office - June 15, 2020
14. Cancelled:District Horse Show information - June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
15. PASE/Life Challenge Contest at UNL - June 22-24, 2020
16. 4-H Plant Science and Insect Contest - June 25, 2020
17. Tractor Safety Training - July 1-2, 2020
18. Cass County Extension Office Closed for Independence Day - July 3, 2020
19. State Horse Show at Fonner Park - July 12-16, 2020
20. County Fair Online Pre-Entries Due - July 15, 2020
21. Cass County 4-H Dog Contest - July 18, 2020
22. Cass County 4-H Council Meeting - July 20, 2020

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

Katie Kreuser, Extension Educator, katie.kreuser@unl.edu

Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu

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

Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@unl.edu

General Mailbox, cass-county@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: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty