4-H Friday NewsBlast

Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship is due November 30, 2023!

This scholarship is awarded from the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers.

More info: Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship

Local Cass County 4-H Scholarships are also available!

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

YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR!

By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs.

Here is the link: https://v2.4honline.com/

Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions

PLEASE UPDATE MAILING AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU ENROLL!

The Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Orientation serves as an introduction to the 4-H Youth Development program in Nebraska. As part of the screening process, the orientation covers a variety of foundational and essential topics. Any interested individuals including current or prospective volunteers, are welcome to complete the orientation. However, all new volunteers serving in direct roles, such as club leader, project leader, or workshop presenter, are required to complete the orientation. Volunteers are also required to complete the orientation as part of the re-screening process. Here is the link: Volunteer Orientation | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu) Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

4-H's 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.

Check it out at: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-cat-science...

Applications are open and due December 1, 2023 for the 2024 program year. For more information

regarding the Fed Steer Challenge, or to apply to participate in 2024, visit https://4h.unl.edu/fed-steer-challenge

Community service is an important part of the 4-H experience. Not only do communities benefit from these projects, but young people do, as well! Youth learn valuable life skills like citizenship, leadership, and respect for others. They are also more likely to do well in school, graduate, and vote.

So, it’s easy to see why we want to celebrate all the 4-H community service projects! Share your project with us at 4h.unl.edu/community-service-showcase.

Nominate the driving forces behind our community's betterment! Who's your local hero, exemplifying kindness, volunteer spirit, or exceptional leadership? Share their story! By recognizing our Community Heroes, we'll make a $1000 donation to their chosen non-profit thanks in part to Medica Health Plans. Join us in spreading gratitude and positivity.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/community-hero

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. November 20, 2023 - Livestock Advisory Committee Meeting - 5:30pm @ Cass County Fairgrounds Expo Building * Open to the public
2. November 20, 2023 - 4-H Council Meeting 7pm @ Cass County Extension Office
3. November 22, 2023 - Extension Office Closing @12 noon 🦃
4. November 23 & 24 - Extension Office Closed 🦃
5. December 11, 2023 - Shooting Sports Advisory Committee Meeting -5:30 @ Cass County Extension Office *Open to the public.
6. December 22, 2023 - Extension Office Closing @ 12 noon
7. December 25-January 1, 2024 - Extension Office Closed

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

Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu

Mirissa Scholting, 4H 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