The Weekly Update
September 8, 2023
Welcome to the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Newsletter. Staff are wrapping up at the NE State Fair and look forward to our new 4-H year that kicks off in October.
Make sure to try and attend the End of the Year Banquet on Oct. 24 (see the blue box at the bottom of this email for details).
Congratulations to all of our Douglas-Sarpy County 4-H members who had projects entered or competed at the Nebraska State Fair. You can view results at https://nebraska4hresults.com
Please remember to pick up your State Fair entries at the Extension office by Friday, September 8 at 4:30 pm.
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership.
The program recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including: beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat, rabbit, and poultry. Pictured are the Nebraska 4-H participants.
Douglas-Sarpy had 13 4-Hers who were recognized as "Members of Excellence"
Beef: Addison Rist, Tatum Wright*, Tristian Wright*, Trevor Lindquist, Troy Lindquist, Violet Nuss Goat: Grant Meister, Jackson Luethje, Kate Wagner, Drew Luethje
Poultry: Elsa Castillo*, Mallory Beethe
Rabbit: Violet Nuss
*not pictured
Interested in taking part in this program next year? Learn more at https://4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement
Enter Sunflowers in the fair! Any Sunflower under 3" diameter, youth will need 5 stems, and flowers 3" or more in diameter will need 3 stems.
Remember, the cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards.
Containers holding the flowers will not be judged; however, they should be CLEAR GLASS CONTAINERS of a neutral color that won't tip over and of adequate size to display blooms. Any exhibit not in a clear glass container will be dropped one ribbon placing. Containers should be picked up by the exhibitor when the fair closes.
2023 Horse Show Speed Events
Join us at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 26 and 7 pm for the 4-H Horse Speed Events.
Sign up fat https://forms.gle/s178yj4sryNGVq7g8
For more information, contact Alaina Kauffman M.Ed, Extension Assistant, Alaina.kauffman@unl.edu
KITCHEN SCIENCE - REGISTER AND PAY BY SEPT. 15
When: Sept. 21, 2023 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
Register and pay 410 by Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at https://go.unl.edu/kitchenscienceworkshop
For more information, contact Ericka Murray at ericka.murray@unl.edu.
DIAMOND CLOVER PROGRAM - Due Sept. 30
The Diamond Clover Program gives youth a structured opportunity to learn and practice skills that prepare them for success in the future. Participants earn rewards for setting goals, trying new things, and keeping records. All youth are invited to participate, regardless of enrollment. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover
Dog AKC Registration
What benefits do you get as a 4-H youth if you get your dog AKC registered?
• Platte Valley Kennel Club will cover ALL fees for you to get your dog AKC registered! (you dog does NOT need to be a purebred, they have other types of registrations for non-purebred dogs!)
• Any 4H dog person also registered with AKC as a Junior and the dog is AKC registered, can enter regular AKC classes in the trial for only $10.
Questions about getting your dog registered? Or want to know more? Contact Grace McCarthy at gmccarthy3@unl.edu or Gisele Onley (specifically for AKC registration) at gcolney@aol.com
Dog Showmanship Opportunity
Check out this fun opportunity in Fremont, NE!
First, get your 4-H dog registered through AKC for FREE! Contact Gisele Onley at gcolney@aol.com to get started!
Entry form can be found here.
Companion Cat
Companion Cat Science is a self-paced learning opportunity offering educational information about caring for and showing cats. The online course is great for middle-school-aged youth but is open to all youth regardless of age who are looking to learn more about cats and the 4-H cat project.
4-H QUILT CLUB
When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Interested members can contact Club Leader Stephanie at (stephkucera@hotmail.com).
*This club usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
PADDOCK POSSE - HORSELESS HORSE CLUB
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
When: TBA (usually the first Friday of every Month) at 5 pm
Who: Youth ages 8-18
Let's learn more about the Horse Industry and Horse Related Topics!
You need to rsvp with Alaina at Alaina.kauffman@unl.edu
QUILTS OF VALOR PROGRAM
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program would like to encourage our youth to participate in the Quilts of Valor program. Learn more about the program at
https://4h.unl.edu/documents/Quilts%20of%20Valor%20State-wide%20Challenge%20GUIDELINES.pdf
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
Nebraska Extension education programs abide with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the United State Department of Agriculture.