4-H Friday NewsBlast

Please use this Google form to send us your nominations for 4-H Council!

https://forms.gle/daLpUkRDLBTvnt2bA

Monday - Watch our Facebook page! Club Shout Out!

Tuesday - Wear your 4-H gear and share your pics on Facebook or email to tcavanaugh2@unl.edu to share.

Wednesday - Watch our Facebook page! Volunteer Shout Out!

Thursday - Watch our Facebook page! Clover Kid Shout Out!

Friday - Recap of Summer Workshops on Facebook! Graphics by Trey!

A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for early October near Ashland. It will be held October 7-8 at the Ashland Gun Club near Ashland. The early bird deadline to register for the Ashland session is September 27th, 5 pm.

Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader in the Shotgun discipline. There is a minimum number of participants required to offer this workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team. More details at Shooting Sports Program | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)

More info can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/nebraska-4-h-volunteer-recognition-program/ Nominations due Oct 1st!

Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions

It's time for the paperwork! Be sure to get your point sheets , Diamond Clover applications, Achievement Applications, Beyond Traditional County Only awards AND nominations for Cass County Volunteer Recognition forms in! They are all due October 1, 2023.

Here is a link to all applications and forms: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/4-h-resources/

Email forms and questions to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

Fall Workshop registration is OPEN! Registration for kits closes Oct 1st! Registration for the Robotics Workshop closes Oct 15. You can register here: https://forms.gle/R8CZ7snBHhkU7ncU7

It’s time to work on those Diamond Clover plans! This program encourages youth to engage in a variety of age-appropriate experiences and rewards youth for trying new things, setting goals, and keeping records. Learn more and find planning forms at 4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover. Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4-H volunteers across the state. Join us for an evening to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other 4-H volunteers in your community, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer! Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all materials. More info: https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show

The primary goal of the Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program is to develop leadership skills and building communication skills to be utilized in an
advocacy role for the Cass County 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the Ambassador’s life.
Through this program, 4-H staff members are committed to offering you:
• Increased understanding of your leadership skills and abilities
• Increased confidence in yourself
• Better understanding of the Cass County 4-H Program

Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program Application 2023-24 - Due October 1, 2023

• Time is running out to get your name added to our 2024 judges list! Deadline is September 30! More info: https://4h.unl.edu/resources/judges

The 2024 Nebraska 4-H Dog Judges Training will be held in Lincoln in the Animal Science Complex on East Campus on Saturday, January 20th. New judges are always needed. If you are a parent or someone who wants to help our 4H youth with the dog project, please consider taking the training. This is also a good opportunity for local dog project leaders and older 4-H members to observe the training and better understand how they will be judged at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Dog Show and local county fairs. Participants will be trained in showmanship and obedience. Participants must be 19 years old and up to be listed as a 4-H Dog Judge who is trained in showmanship and obedience. The training will include hands-on and classroom sessions.

This training will likely be best suited for youth 14-18 years old regarding learning materials.
Estimated Time Frame: 9 am-4 pm (Lunch is included)

Fees:
Early Bird Registration (Now to December 15th, 2023): $25
Registration (December 16th to January 20th, 2023): $35
All checks should be made out to UNL and mailed to:
Grace McCarthy 3940 Fair Street- C204g
Lincoln, NE 68583-0908
*No Refunds will be given. Checks with insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.

*Registration is not finalized until checks are received.
If registrations are fewer than 10 participants by January 13th, the training will be canceled due to low participation. All registration fees that have been mailed in will not be deposited/will be shredded. All registered participants will be notified via email.

Just a quick reminder that enrollment in Cass County 4-H 2024 will start mid October. PLEASE do not try to enroll until notice is sent that 4-H enrollment is open. Please contact Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

• Looking for fun lessons to engage and inspire young people in your club or classroom? This year’s 4-H STEM Challenge, Power Protectors, includes 3 activities that teach kids ages 8-14 how to address real-world issues and explore careers in energy. Learn more at https://4-h.org/programs/stem-challenge/

4H Day, $7 off per person, the 4H youth or adult must wear their 4H t-shirt or show membership.
DATE: Oct 4th

More info: https://www.valaspumpkinpatch.com/.../valas-discount.../

Be sure to get your checks cashed and your Thank You cards sent!

Let us know if your Cass County 4-Her's is doing great things! Just email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu the details and of course pictures! We will put "shout outs" in the NewsBlast and possibly on our social media.

4-H Calendar

1. Oct 1, 2023 Point Sheets, Diamond Clover and Awards applications due
2. Oct 29.2023 Cass County 4H Achievement Party 2pm to 4pm @ Cass County Fairgrounds
3. November 13, 2023 - Shooting Sports Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
4. November 20, 2023 - Livestock Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Extension Office * Open to the public
5. November 20, 2023 - 4-H Council Meeting 7pm @ Cass County Extension Office

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

Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu

Mirissa Scholting, 4H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@huskers.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