4-H Friday NewsBlast

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4HOnline 2.0 is now open. You will use the same login credentials you had with 4Honline 1.0 You may be required to change your password. The link for 4HOnline2.0 is

v2.4honline.com

4-H volunteers are required to be screened every 5 years and Cass County is due this year! There is a fee of $5.00. Be sure to follow the instructions before submitting your registration.

Step by step instructions can be found on our website:

Cass County 4-H

We will be using the new features of 4HOnline2.0, to register for events, workshops, trainings, etc. This will be now be done using the events tab. Once your enrollment has be approved you will be able to sign up for your choice of activities.

Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions or if you are having problems with the new system.

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The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry. The program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska swine industry. The goal is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4-H swine project by focusing on swine production, accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member. Applications for the 2022 program year are being accepted now through February 1st.

More information: 4-H Farrowed & Owned Swine Cohort

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Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Four project areas will be offered at the Lincoln Workshop - rifle, pistol, coordinator, and archery. The Coordinator certification being offered in Nebraska
4-H Shooting Sports is for individuals who work with certified shooting sports leaders, 4-H club leaders for shooting sports projects, 4-H volunteers managing shooting sports events and competitions.

For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page, https://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports. Or contact Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Registration is available only online:https://go.unl.edu/ingu.

A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Update Session is scheduled for early February in Lincoln. It will be held February 4th at the Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. The early bird deadline to register for the Update session is January 26th.For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page, https://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports. Contact Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691 with questions. Registration is available only online: https://go.unl.edu/ns32

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In 2018, Nebraska 4-H began accepting Achievement Applications for youth interested in attending National 4-H Congress or National 4-H Conference. Youth do not need to be nominated by their county or even apply at the county level. Any age eligible youth who wishes to be considered for National 4-H Congress or Conference may apply. Details can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application All state-level applications must be submitted via email to 4HAchieves@unl.edu by January 15.

Eligible Applicants must:

• Turn age 15 to 18 during the calendar year in which the trip occurs to be considered.

• Not have been a delegate to the program in which they are applying

• Be able to miss one full week of school and/or work to attend the program

• Be a participant in Nebraska 4-H in any delivery mode

• Be dependable and punctual

• If selected, delegates will participate in an orientation and complete pre-program assignments

• Check and respond to email and other online information regularly in preparation for the leadership experience

• Participate fully in the program

• Carry out follow-up responsibilities designated by the 4-H program

• Make public appearances for 4-H

Expenses: The Nebraska 4-H Foundation provides partial sponsorships. Delegates will be responsible for travel to and from the airport from their home, meals to and from the leadership experience location, optional tours, and souvenirs they wish to purchase.

Join the Cass County Extension Staff as we learn how to code Ozobots! Ozobots are robots that can read code by using colors! January 24th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Cass County Extension Office. Cost is $10.00 per youth and for ages 5-14. FAMILY SPECAIL!!! First 2 participants $10.00 each, additional family members just $5.00 each Please contact Mirissa Scholting at mscholting2@unl.edu with any questions.

Register here: https://forms.gle/FPPLdLW74mdSBpWJ8

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• To register for in person YQCA training, you will first need to enroll or reenroll in 4HOnline 2.0. Once your enrollment is approved, log into your account, click the "events" tab on the left side of the screen, then click "Register for an event" tab, then click on the date you wish to attend the training. Once your registration has been approved you will be emailed a code for in person YQCA training. Link to 4HOnline 2.0: v2.4honline.com
• YQCA training is being paid for by the Cass County 4-H Council! Thank you 4-H Council!
• If you prefer to complete your YQCA training online, email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu for a code.

FIRST CLASS IS JANUARY 18TH!

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*Cass County 4-H Scholarships*

2022 Cass County 4-H Seniors we have several scholarships available! Check them out here!

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/

Deadline for Cass County Scholarships is March 1, 2022

*Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships*

To apply for scholarships, 4-H’ers must submit the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application for state-level review by January 15th. If applying for multiple scholarships, only one Achievement Application should be submitted. An applicant must select the scholarship to which he/she feels qualified. Check out all the available scholarships here: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/scholarships/

Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship

The 2022-2023 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship is now open! Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for this Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship. The deadline is January 20th.

https://form.jotform.com/213324626841150

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4-Her's - It's time to choose your goals for the Diamond Clover Program! The program consists of six levels that require 4-Her's to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. More information: https://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover

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The Nebraska Extension Special Agronomy Project gives 4-H members an opportunity to experience a crop that is grown, was grown or has the potential to be grown in Nebraska. Youth participate by receiving seed and resources to grow the crop, research traits of the crop and determine the viability of that crop in the part of the state they live. The project allows 4-H members interested in agronomy to grow something fun, new, and different.

To participate in the Special Agronomy Project, enroll in 4HOnline and add the Special Agronomy project to your project list by February 28, 2022. You must be enrolled in the project to receive a seed packet.

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• Registration is now open for 2022 Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps! See the full schedule of camp sessions and register now at 4h.unl.edu/summer-camp-schedule.

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To register for this workshop, log into your 4HOnline2.0 account, click the events tab to the left, then hit the register for a new event button (blue button) , then click on the event you would like to attend.

4HOnline2.0

Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions.

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4-H Calendar

1. Jan 17, 2022 - Extension Office Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2. Jan 17, 2022 - 4-H Council Meeting
3. Jan 18, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
4. Jan 24, 2022 - Ozobots Workshop
5. Jan 31, 2022 - 4-H Club Year End Treasurer's Reports Due
6. Feb 8, 2022 - 4-H Leader Training 6pm @ Cass County Extension Office
7. March 15, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
   
8. March 21, 2022 - 4-H Council Meeting
9. May 17, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
10. June 15, 2022 - Statewide 4-H Enrollment Deadline
11. Aug 26 - Sept 5, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 2022
12. Aug 26 -Aug 28, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows

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

Mirissa Scholting, 4-H 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