4-H Friday NewsBlast
10/21/2022
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2022-2023 4-H Council Ballot
The ballot for the 2023 4-H Council is now open! Be sure to vote!
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ACHIEVEMENT PARTY
Be sure to wear your BEST costume! Clubs, get together and get your pumpkin carved for the Club Pumpkin Carving Contest!
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Job Opening - 4-H Extension Assistant
Cass County Extension has a position open for a 4-H Extension Assistant. Details can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/job-opening-4-h-extension-assistant/
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πFall Leaf Bowl Kitπ
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Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop
Volunteers will have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Five project areas will be offered at the Nebraska City Workshop - rifle, pistol, shotgun, coordinator, and archery.
There is a minimum number of participants needed to offer these disciplines at the workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State
More information can be found here: Shooting Sports Program | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu)
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High School Seniors - Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship - DUE Nov 30, 2022!!
ALL High School Seniors!!!!! π©βππ¨βπ
It's never to early to start your scholarship applications! There are several scholarship opportunities for you as a Cass County 4-H member! Here is the link to local and state scholarship opportunities for you!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/4-h-resources/#tab3
Please contact Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
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Nebraska Youth Artist Awards
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State 4-H Communications Event
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2022-2023 4-H Enrollment is OPEN!!
4HOnline enrollment is now open! Just log in your account using last years information, be sure to make any changes or updates to emails, phone numbers and addresses, select the project areas you are interested in, answer all questions (the only required question under the health form is at the bottom of the form) and be sure to hit the submit button. Here is the link https://v2.4honline.com/
Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
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Cass County Robotics*** New Club
Cass County has a new robotics club! This club will be focused on building robotics with Lego's and there will be regional competitions!
Club leader contact: Mirissa Scholting @ unl.mirissscholting@gmail.com
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Nebraska Dairy Ambassador Program
The Dairy Ambassador Program is an educational and leadership opportunity for young people who are passionate about dairy. Dairy Ambassadors have the opportunity to connect with consumers and share dairyβs story while networking with their peers and industry professionals.
Applicant must submit completed application materials by December 15, 2022, through the online form. More information can be found by visiting https://www.midwestdairy.com/young-dairy-leaders/ambassador-program/nebraska-ambassador-application/ .
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Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Road Show
Volunteer Road Show
Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again this fall for the Volunteer Road Show! Join us at any one of the events to discover new 4-H opportunities, network with others in your community, and build your skills working with youth. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show.
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2023 Aksarben Calf Challenge
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Shout Outs!
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 on our social media.
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4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- October 30, 2022 - 4-H Achievement Party 2pm-4pm - Cass County Fairgrounds
- November 11, 2022 - Veterans Day - Extension Office Closed π
- November 21, 2022 - 4-H Livestock Superintendent Meeting - 5:30 pm CC Ext Office
- November 24 & 25, 2022 Cass County Extension Office Closed π
- Dec 27 2022 - Jan 3 2023 CASS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED ππ
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Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@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
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