4-H Friday NewsBlast for 11/13/2020

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The Livestock Committee will meet Monday Nov. 16th 2020 @ 6 P.M. at the Cass County Extension Office.

Anyone who would like to ask questions and/or provide feedback for the 2021 Fair Book is welcome to attend the meeting. Those unable to attend but still want to ask questions or share suggestions can email Lauren @lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu and she will share with the committee.

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Does your mail make you smile? The Hastings Museum believes that it should, and so does 4-H! The Cass County Extension Office is helping spread the word about the Hastings Museum Pen Pal Program. This would be a great way to spruce up your snail mail and make someone else’s day. We also believe there could be a 4-H exhibit or two in the future based on this project. To learn more about the program, visit https://hastingsmuseum.org/penpal-program/

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The National Western Catch-A-Calf program has re-opened the 2021-22 NWSS CAC Application website and the new deadline is January 15, 2021. Go to: https://nationalwestern.com/catch-a-calf-program/?fbclid=IwAR3LBfau6HJKcroQJmU7Q9RlYClb-qVSWTzpwXh7LhgHHzhA_7amYd_B2N0

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It’s getting chilly outside, but that doesn’t have to stop the fun of 4-H camp! Nebraska 4-H winter camps are open to all youth ages 6-14. Youth do not need to be enrolled 4-H members in order to join us for some winter camp fun! All of the Nebraska 4-H camp programs follow CDC and ACA recommendations for in-person activities with hand sanitizer, masks, and social distancing. Check out all of the Nebraska 4-H winter camp sessions and register at 4h.unl.edu/school-year-camps.

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The 2021 State Horse Expo is looking for volunteers to help keep the show running smoothly next summer during the July 10-14, 2021 event. No horse experience is necessary and volunteer duties consist of exit gate, entry gate, ring steward/judge helper, announcer, ribbon person, etc. Contact Grace Kim at ekim23@unl.edu to sign up.

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4HOnline is now up and ready for you to enroll! Remember you must enroll every year! Be sure to enroll your Clover Kids also. Please email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.com if you have any questions.

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The 2021 Nebraska 4-H special gardening project is focused on the tasty Hakurei Turnip! These are not your grandmother’s turnips. Hakurei is a white salad turnip that is smooth, round, and at its best when harvested under 2 inches. The roots can be eaten raw or cooked and the tops can also be cooked. The special gardening project offers 4-H members an opportunity to grow fun and unusual projects in their gardens. Sign up when you enroll in 4-H at 4HOnline, and email cass-county@unl.edu to order seeds.

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Be sure to add these 2021 dates to your calendar!

- District 4-H Horse Show at Scottsbluff - June 14

- District 4-H Horse Show at Burwell - June 15

- District 4-H Horse Show at Columbus - June 16

- District 4-H Horse Show at Lincoln - June 17

- District 4-H Horse Show at McCook - June 18

- Life Challenge - June 28-29

- Premier Animal Science Event (PASE) - June 28-29

- State 4-H Public Speaking Contest - June 30

- Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo - July 10-14

Check out the Nebraska 4-H statewide events calendar for more upcoming events: events.unl.edu/4h.

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NEW! Cass County 4-H is excited to offer these expertly curated kits for checkout to our members and 4-H leaders! Perfect for club meetings, homeschooling, interest-led learning, and family activities. Visit http://go.unl.edu/casskits for details, or contact Tracy at tracy.ensor@unl.edu

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Don't forget to complete your Year End Club Treasurer's Report! They are due January 31, 2021 Click here to complete your clubs report! You can email it to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu or bring it by the Extension Office.

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It's never to early to get your YQCA training out of the way! Click the picture and get started today! Please email your certificate to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu, drop them off at the Cass County Extension Office or mail them in!

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We still have premium money and awards that need picked up. If you are unable to pick up your awards or premium money, but someone has offered to pick them up for you, you must fill out an authorization form. Please email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu to request access to the form.

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Know a Cass County 4-H'er that is doing good things, competing in events? working to be better? Let us know we would love to give them a "SHOUT OUT"! You can email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu .

Our 2020 – 2021 Cass 4-H Ambassadors met for their orientation last Saturday. They learn more about the history of Extension, 4-H and all the fun things they will get to do as 4-H Ambassadors! Special thanks to B's Diner for letting us reserve a table to have our breakfast orientation, and for the yummy food!! 😊

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4-H Calendar - Be sure to check often for updates!

1. November 16, 2020 Livestock Committee Meeting 6pm Extension Office
2. November 26 - 27 2020 Cass County Extension Office CLOSED Thanksgiving Break
3. December 25, 2020 Cass County Extension Office CLOSED Holiday Break
4. January 1, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed Happy New Year!
5. January 2, 2021 - Beef Weigh In
6. January 31, 2021 - Year End Treasurers Reports Due - REQUIRED
7. June 14, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Scottsbluff
8. June 15, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Burwell
9. June 16, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Columbus
10. June 17, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - Lincoln
11. June 18, 2021 - District 4-H Horse Show - McCook
12. June 28-29, 2021 - Life Challenge
13. June 28-29,2021 - Premier Animal Science Event (PASE)
14. June 30, 2021 - State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
15. July 10-14, 2021 - Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo

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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: https://www.facebook.com/UNLCassCounty/
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty