4-H Friday NewsBlast
12/17/2021
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4-H OZOBOTS WORKSHOP - CHECK THIS OUT!
Register here: https://forms.gle/FPPLdLW74mdSBpWJ8
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Special 4-H Winter Workshop: Galactic Quest STEM Challenge
Unlock the mysteries of space exploration this Winter Break! A Galactic Quest STEM Challenge Workshop, for youth ages 8 β 14, will be held on December 27th from 1-4pm CT at the Cass County Extension Office. Students from the University of NebraskaβLincoln will lead activities focused on the history of humans in space, the technology and resources needed for missions, and the obstacles humans encounter in orbit. Activities explore important topics ranging from physics and engineering to computer science and space agriculture.
Sign up for this FREE Winter Break adventure at v2.4honline.com by 12/24/2021. Snacks will be provided but bring a water bottle or drink. Questions? Contact Mirissa Scholting at mscholting2@unl.edu. We hope to see you there!
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π4HOnline 2.0 ---- Is now open! π
4HOnline 2.0 is now open. You will use the same login credentials you had with 4Honline 1.0 You may be required to change your password. The link for 4HOnline2.0 is
4-H volunteers are required to be screened every 5 years and Cass County is due this year! There is a fee of $5.00. Be sure to follow the instructions before submitting your registration.
Step by step instructions can be found on our website:
Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions or if you are having problems with the new system.
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πYQCA In Person Training with Lauren π
- To register for in person YQCA training, you will first need to enroll or reenroll in 4HOnline 2.0. Once your enrollment is approved, log into your account, click the "events" tab on the left side of the screen, then click "Register for an event" tab, then click on the date you wish to attend the training. Once your registration has been approved you will be emailed a code for in person YQCA training. Link to 4HOnline 2.0: v2.4honline.com
- YQCA training is being paid for by the Cass County 4-H Council! Thank you 4-H Council!
- If you prefer to complete your YQCA training online, email Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu for a code.
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4-H at Omaha Fashion Week!
Nebraska 4-H is pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week during their Spring Showcase. OFW Student Night will take place on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and will exclusively feature high school designers, including a 4-H collection. This collection will consist of 10-12 garments from across the state and modeled by the 4-H member who made it. In order to create a complete and dynamic collection, interested 4-H members are invited to apply to participate in the show. The 4-H collection will be curated based upon the selection criteria as listed below. More information: https://www.smore.com/n64bf
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ππSummer Workshop Survey πWe Need Your Help! π
Please take a few minutes to complete a quick survey regarding Cass County 4-H Summer Workshops. We want to create the best workshops possible for the youth of Cass County.
https://forms.gle/FZmXkNjrRYYjwFg8A
Thank you to everyone who has completed our survey! If you haven't completed the QUICK survey, please help us out!
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Summer Camp Registration
- Registration is now open for 2022 Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps! See the full schedule of camp sessions and register now at 4h.unl.edu/summer-camp-schedule.
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π2021 Cass County 4-H Seniors!! π
*Cass County 4-H Scholarships*
2021 Cass County 4-H Seniors we have several scholarships available! Check them out here!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/
Deadline for Cass County Scholarships is March 1, 2022
*Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships*
To apply for scholarships, 4-Hβers must submit the Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application for state-level review by January 15th. If applying for multiple scholarships, only one Achievement Application should be submitted. An applicant must select the scholarship to which he/she feels qualified. Check out all the available scholarships here: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/scholarships/
Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship
The 2022-2023 Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship is now open! Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for this Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship. The deadline is January 20th.
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Light up the Season with 4-H Workshop
Join us as we create Holiday lanterns!
When: December 21st from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Cass County Extension Office
Cost: $5.00 per youth
Please contact Mirissa @mscholting2@unl.edu with any questions!
Sign up here:
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2022 UNL Chick Days March 26, 2022
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4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- Dec 21, 2021- Light up the Season Workshop
- Dec 24, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed
- Dec 31, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed
- Jan 24, 2022 - Ozobots Workshop
- Jan 31, 2022 - 4-H Club Year End Treasurer's Reports Due
- June 15, 2022 - Statewide 4-H Enrollment Deadline
- February 2022 - Nebraska 4-H Month
- Aug 26 - Sept 5, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 2022
- Aug 26 -Aug 28, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows
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Nebraska Extension Cass County
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