4-H Friday NewsBlast

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Don't forget to get your 2021 Point Sheets done and turned in to the Extension Office by September 20th. Here is the link: 2021 Point Sheets and Diamond Clover or click the picture! 👉

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The county level award winners will be selected by our local 4-H Council from the pool of nominations forms we receive. Nomination deadline is September 20th! Complete the form(s) drop them off, mail, or email to the Cass County Extension Office: cass-county@unl.edu

Link to application: 2021 Volunteer Recognition

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Looking for a fun way to support the Nebraska 4-H program? Join us on September 30th in Brainard for the 2021 Nebraska 4-H Foundation Charity Shoot! Learn more at ne4hfoundation.org/charity-shoot.

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• The entry deadline for the State 4-H Rodeo is coming up on September 17th! This new event offers youth an opportunity to showcase their skill in working with their equine partner through speed and agility contests, including goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending, tie-down roping, break-a-way roping, and dally team roping. The State 4-H Rodeo will be hosted at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln on Saturday, October 9th. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/state-rodeo.

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Heartland Shooting Park 6788 W Husker Highway, Grand Island, NE 68801

SATURDAY September 18 - State 4-H 3-D Tournament
Registration: 8:00am to 12:00pm. Shoot anytime between start and end times.

SUNDAY September 19 - State 4-H Outdoor 600 Target Tournament
Registration: 8:00am. Shooting starts promptly at 8:30am

Cost: Nebraska State 4-H Tournament - $15 each day per shooter. Pay at the event site.

Registration Link - https://forms.gle/8hfLe2gWNvjmL48F9

Contact Info:
Mark Eggers: (402)750-0005 mark.eggers@hotmail.com Becky Carmin: (308)380-0763 bowmins@gmail.com

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• Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader in the Shotgun discipline. There is a minimum number of participants required to offer this workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team.
• The registration fee is $110.00 per person for initial certification and those individuals adding an additional discipline except for Apprentice Instructors. The registration fee for Apprentice Instructors is $90 for this workshop and due by October 6th. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. The registration fee after October 6th is $160. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page or contact Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Registration is available only online at the link provided in the brochure or individuals can register directly by clicking HERE.

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The Cass County 4-H Council seeks to promote and support positive youth development and club experience for youth in Cass County through offering grants to support club efforts. Grant applicants are encouraged to identify needs of the county, club, members, leaders, and/or volunteers. Grant applications can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/council.grant.2021.docx

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4-H Calendar

1. September 20, 2021 - Volunteer Recognition Applications due
2. September 20, 2021 - Point Sheets and Diamond Clover due
3. Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2021 - National 4-H Week
4. Oct or Nov 2021 4-H Achievement Party
5. Nov 8, 2021 - Register for 2021-2022 4-H

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

Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@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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