4-H Friday NewsBlast

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We are sad to inform you that Mirissa will be leaving Cass County Extension. She has accepted a position as a before and after school program site director in Millard. We will miss her greatly, but are excited for her next adventure. Mirissa’s last day will be Friday, October 21st.

Thanks for all you’ve done for Cass County 4-H, Mirissa!

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Know someone who would like to be on the Cass County 4-H Council? Would you like to be on the Cass County 4-H Council? Let us know! We are looking for youth and adult nominations to put on the 2022-2023 ballot! Email Lauren @ lstohlmann@unl.edu by Oct 14th with your nomination.

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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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A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for October in Nebraska City. It will be held October 22-23 at the Otoe County Wildlife Club near Nebraska City. The early bird deadline to register for the workshop is October 12th.

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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ACHIEVEMENT PARTY

Be sure to wear your BEST costume! Clubs, get together and get your pumpkin carved for the Club Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Fair Awards will be handed out!

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Learn to make a fun fall leaf bowl! All supplies and instructions included. Cost is just $5.00. We have a limited number of kits available. We will email when kits are ready to pick up at the Extension Office. Approximate pick up date will start Wednesday Oct 19, 2022. Payment due the day of pick up. Sign up for your kit here: https://forms.gle/jc5PpQ7NdzBsXzbL8

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The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers will award a $500 scholarship to qualifying 4 H male and a $500 scholarship to one qualifying 4H female one who are graduating seniors in the State of Nebraska and who plan to continue with post high school education. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual NAFM convention in January. Application: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/

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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The Hixson Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is now accepting applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards! This program recognizes high school juniors who demonstrate talent in arts, music, dance, theatre, film, or emerging media. Award recipients are invited to a special campus visit that includes an awards ceremony, activities, career exploration, and networking. Learn more at arts.unl.edu/hlfpa/Nebraska-young-artist-awards.

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New for 2023, the Nebraska State 4-H Presentations Contest will partner with the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest to create the State 4-H Communications Event to be held on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus on Friday, June 23, 2023. The event will include contests, as well as educational opportunities, in the areas of prepared speech, impromptu speech, PSA (radio), video communication, illustrated presentations, and more.

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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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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.

National 4-H Week Contest winner!!! The Weeping Water Whiz Kidz 4-H Club submitted a one page club highlight for the 2022 4-H year! Congratulations to Renee and her club on winning the STEM Challenge kit! Keep doing great things!

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4-H Calendar

1. October 15, 2022 - Achievement Applications due
2. October 16, 2022 - Cass County 4-H Ambassador Applications due
3. October 30, 2022 - 4-H Achievement Party 2pm-4pm - Cass County Fairgrounds
4. November 21, 2022 - 4-H Livestock Superintendent Meeting - 5:30 pm CC Ext Office

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

Mirissa Scholting, 4-H 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

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