4-H Friday NewsBlast

09/09/2022

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Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Recognition Program

In addition to the awards and recognitions for 4-H youth, we are honored to recognize the valuable 4-H leaders and volunteers we have right here in Cass County! Their contributions to youth development make our county a great place to live and grow. Nominate someone - we have so many amazing people who would qualify! Adult volunteers may be nominated by other adults or youth, and may nominate themselves. More information can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/nebraska-4-h-volunteer-recognition-program/

Applications are due September 16th!

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✔POINT SHEETS ✔

We have updated the 4-H point sheet! There is now just one sheet for all. The sheet is due Oct. 1, 2022. Here is a link to the updated sheet: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/4-h-resources/#tab3

Club point sheets can also be found at the above link, and are also due Oct. 1, 2022

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National 4-H Week Oct 2-8 2022!!

Lets gear up to celebrate National 4-H Week with a contest! Clubs will submit a 1 page pictures & paragraphs highlight of a club project for the 2022 4-H year! All entries will be put in a drawing for a STEM Challenge Kit! We will draw a winner on Oct. 10, 2022.

Entries can be emailed to Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu, dropped off at the Extension Office or mailed in.

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Kim C - NE 4-H Outstanding Adult Volunteer

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Natasha V - NE 4-H Emerging Adult Volunteer

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STATE 4-H RODEO 2022

We’re excited to offer the State 4-H Rodeo again this year! This event allows youth to showcase their skills working with their equine partner through speed and agility contests. The 2022 State 4-H Rodeo will be held on Saturday, October 8, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln. Registration is due Friday, September 16. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeo.

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Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium

The 18th annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium will be held at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Animal Science Complex on December 2-4, 2022. Go to http://go.unl.edu/nybls for more information and to apply for the event by October 1.

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2022-2023 4-H Enrollment

The current 4-H fiscal year will end on September 30, 2022 and the new 4-H Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H year will open around October 17th. We will let you know when enrollment is open!

Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.

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Thank You Cards

Please send out your "Thank You" cards!

If you need cards or addresses, please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu

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Nebraska Diamond Clover Program

The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover program encourages 4-H youth to engage in a variety of programs, projects, and activities that will enable youth to acquire skills and abilities that will prepare them for success in the future. The program is designed to reach and recognize all youth engaged in 4-H, from club members and campers to school enrichment, afterschool, and special interest program participants. The program consists of six levels that require a young person to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. For more information: https://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover

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Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program

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 2022-2023 - DUE OCTOBER 16TH, 2022.

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