4-H Weekly Update 10/11/24

Celebrate National Pizza Month with 4-H's favorite pizza from Casey's! From October 2 to November 5. Casey's is teaming up with 4-H to support and celebrate the vibrant communities we share. For every large pizza bought October 2 to November 5. Casey's will donate $1 to 4-H programs, up to $100,000! Both Casey's and 4-H are committed to enriching rural communities and positively impacting young lives. For more information, click here.

• Nominate for Club of the Year here.
• Nominate 4-Her of the Year here.
• Nominate 4-H Volunteer of the Year here.

4-H Achievement Night

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Sarpy County Fair 4-H Building

4-H Premium Checks can be picked up at the event.

Network with other shooting sports instructors and learn to develop your skills as an instructor and to use shooting sports to develop youth of strong character who possess effective life skills. Participants will gain certification in ONE of the following disciplines: rifle, pistol, archery, shotgun, and muzzleloading. For brochure, click here. To register, click here.

Early Bird registration deadline is October 23, 2024, 4 pm CT. Registration fee goes up after 4pm CT on October 23 and registration will close on Friday, October 25, 2024, 4 pm CT. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration, if you don't, please call 402.395.2158.

Explore the "Power of Red" at the 4-H Campus Visit Day! Join us on Saturday, November 9th, for a half-day college visit experience at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dive into academic interests, enjoy a campus tour, and get all your questions answered about admissions, financial aid, and more. Complimentary lunch included! Register now at go.unl.edu/casnrvisitday24.

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• Oct 14 - Deadline for 4-H Ambassador Applications
• Oct 15 - Sewing for Fun Class
• Oct 18 - Deadline for 4-H 2024 Award Nominations
• Oct 22 - Sewing for Fun Class
• Oct 29 - 4-H Achievement Night
• Nov 2-3 - NE 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop
• Nov 9 - 4-H Campus Visit Day

Are you passionate about youth development and making a difference in your community? 4-H is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! If you love empowering young people and fostering leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

✨ Position: : 4-H Extension Assistant (Two Positions Available)

📍 Location: Omaha, NE
🗓️ Deadline to Apply: 10/21/2024

Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

👉 https://employment.unl.edu/postings/93546

“Help promote your Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Program and become a 4-H Ambassador!" This is a great opportunity to tell others about your 4-H Story while helping promote the program and being a positive role model for younger 4-H Youth. Please consider applying for the 2024-2025 4-H Year!

Applications are due October 14th.

Please contact Brett Kreifels with any questions. 402-444-1799 or bkreifels3@unl.edu

Enrollment for 2025 opens October 1st! The 4-H calendar year starts October 1st, but due to website maintenance the 2024-2025 enrollment will be delayed. Check back for the "all clear" to enroll after October 17th. Whether you are a new member or a returning member, you will find on the information you need to enroll here!

For information on starting a club, resources for an existing club or information on club leadership change please click here. You can also contact your local county 4-H staff by e-mailing stephanie.thorson@unl.edu.

Here are a few ideas on ways you can serve your community as an individual or together as a club this fall!

• Distribute leaf bags encouraging residents to clean leaves from their streets and yards
• Clean up a local park or run down playground
• Help winterize homes in a poverty-stricken neighborhood
• Organize a pet show for a local nursing home
• Volunteer at an animal shelter
• Bake bread on National Bread Day in November to deliver to the homeless or neighbors

For 365 Service Ideas to use year-round, click here.

Involving children in preparing meals is a great way to teach them food preparation skills and the importance of healthy eating. This week, we are highlighting a fun way to get kids involved to make a platter perfect to enjoy this Halloween season. Be creative and use any vegetables you have on hand.

Click here for the recipe!

Click here for video!

Third Thursdays Together are educational webinars for extension and service professionals who work with military-connected youth and families. Sessions are free, but registration is required. Please share the link with colleagues, friends, and all who could benefit from connecting with professionals supporting military-connected youth and programs.

If you have not, please join our Facebook group and share what's happening in your programs, ask questions, and get input from others working with military-connected youth. You must answer certain questions to be accepted as a member, so include those responses when you ask to join.

This week, we are highlighting the Springfield Blue Jeans and Boots Club!

We love hearing about ways that local 4-H clubs are engaging the community and this past week our very own Springfield Blue Jeans and Boots Club has been doing just that. They have come up with a great fundraiser to keep their community warm, by gathering new socks of all sizes! One of their club members, Grant Meister, took part in National 4-H Week and decorated a business's window on Main Street in Springfield, NE. The club also came together to be at the Boys Town National Cerebral Palsy Celebration and they brought some of their furry friends. These are some great ideas, way to engage!

4-H community service ideas and resources click here!

Submit your community service project here!

4-H Volunteer Connection resources click here!

Steps to start a 4-H Club click here!

Share your 4-H pictures or ideas with us by e-mailing: aboschult2@unl.edu

Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA

Phone: 402-444-7804

Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglassarpy4h

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu

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