4-H Friday NewsBlast

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If you have completed your YQCA training, please email a copy of your certificate to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu YQCA is moving to a new server and we will not have access to any information after this happens!

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Please register for the Poultry Judging Team Informational Meeting here: https://go.unl.edu/poultryjudgingmeeting

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There will be an open livestock committee meeting on Monday, March 21st @ 6 p.m. for an opportunity to share your opinion on a few things that the Council has requested feedback on:

• 4-H Beef fitting contest
• 4-H Age Bucket Calf - extend the age limit from 8 – 11 to 8 – 13.

The public is welcome to attend this meeting as well to join in this discussion. If you have questions, comments or want to share your opinion but can’t make it to this meeting please email Lauren @ lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu

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Join Mirissa for a relaxing evening of creating and learning about making candles, soaps and sugar scrubs that you can take home and try out!

To register just sign into your 4HOnline 2.0 account, under the "events" tab search for Spa Science Workshop and sign up!

Contact Mirissa @mscholting2@unl.edu with questions.

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Be sure to get your applications in for Summer Camp Awards!

2022 Summer Camp Awards

You can email them to Tammy @ tcavanaugh2@unl.edu or drop them off at the Extension Office

Due date: March 18, 2022

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The 2022 Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held Sunday, April 3rd @ 2:00 pm at the Cass County Fairgrounds. Registration through 4HOnline.

More info: 2022 Public Speaking Contest

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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is advising poultry owners to protect their flocks against avian influenza by closely monitoring their birds for signs of the disease and by maintaining strict biosecurity practices. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is very contagious and can cause severe illness and/or sudden death in domestic birds.

More Info: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/avian-influenza/

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Nebraska 4-H is participating in the National 4-H Annual Index, a national 4-H study designed to help us evaluate the positive youth development experience and 4-H program impacts experienced by youth across the country. If your youth are in the target age range (13-18 years old) and were enrolled in 4-H in 2021, you will receive an e-mail invitation from Nebraska 4-H at the email address provided in your enrollment profile.

We encourage your participation in telling the 4-H story! Please reach out if you have any questions!

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Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for a new awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H volunteers across the state.

The nomination period runs through March 15. Nominations can be submitted by any 4-H member, family, supporter, or Extension staff member. Nominees must fit the award categories and can be a volunteer for any Nebraska 4-H experience. Some examples may include 4-H club leader, project leader, junior leader, county or State Fair volunteer, special interest volunteer, such as robotics or shooting sports, afterschool club volunteer or 4-H camp volunteer. More information, along with the nomination form, is available online at: https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-recognition.

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!!!CLUB LEADERS!!!

We are excited to once again be able to offer the Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards sponsored by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). We encourage all clubs to consider a project that will impact their community and promote Nebraska 4-H.

More Info: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/governers-ag-excellence-award/

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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

v2.4honline.com

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:

Cass County 4-H

We will be using the new features of 4HOnline2.0, to register for events, workshops, trainings, etc. This will be now be done using the events tab. Once your enrollment has be approved you will be able to sign up for your choice of activities.

Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions or if you are having problems with the new system.

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The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall, 84th & Havelock, Lincoln. Registration 7:30–8:30 a.m. Open to all youth ages 8–18, with a Clover Kids class for youth ages 5–7. This is a great opportunity for youth to learn from other 4-H’ers about where to purchase a show-quality rabbit for a 4-H project, and to learn and practice showmanship. Rabbit Quiz and Breed Identification contests are free to enter! Show flyer is at https://lancaster.unl.edu/.../Rabbit-Show-Spring-22.pdf. If questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.

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Nebraska Extension will execute this evolving, innovative, and in-depth program in 2022, which will be the eleventh year creating agricultural, science-informed graduates in the agricultural industry.

Prizes for participation in this project include 1st place - $1,000, 2nd place - $500, 3rd place -$250, “Extra Mile” Award $200, CORN Communications Award $200 and $50 for completion of the project. In addition, each team receives a crop scouting kit valued at over $200, plot sign and the opportunity to engage with UNL agronomic professionals through “ask an agronomist” sessions.

For more information about this program and to register in 2022, go to https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge. Registration is due March 15th

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• 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
• Free training is for Cass County 4-H members only.
• 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.
• Two more opportunities: March 15 & May 17

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The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is pleased to announce a summer learning opportunity for high school students. We are hosting “Innovate: The Raikes School Way” and “Girls Who Innovate: The Raikes School Way” computer science camps that will be led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. This opportunity was highlighted in a 2019 Forbes article, "STEM-Focused Summer Programs for Ambitious High School Students".
When: July 10-23, 2022
Programming Experience: None (in fact, no experience is preferred)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022
Interested students can find more details and application materials at http://raikes.unl.edu/summercamps. If you have any questions about the camp, please email me at adam.britten@unl.edu.

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• 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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4-H Calendar

1. March 15, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
   
2. March 21, 2022 @ 6pm - Open Livestock Committee Meeting
3. March 21, 2022 - 4-H Council Meeting
4. April 3, 2022 - Cass County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
5. May 17, 2022 - YQCA In Person Training w/Lauren
6. May 23, 2022 -4-H Family Fun Night @ Cass County Fairgrounds
7. June 15, 2022 - Statewide 4-H Enrollment Deadline
8. June 21, 2022 - Presentation Contest
9. June 22-23, 2022 - PASE & Life Challenge Contests, UNL East Campus
10. July 12, 2022 Rocket Launch Contest----NEW CONTEST---
11. July 14, 2022 Cat & Small Pet Show - NEW DATE
12. July 25, 2022 - 4-H Dog Show @ Sarpy County Fairgrounds
13. Aug 26 - Sept 5, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 2022
14. Aug 26 -Aug 28, 2022 - Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows

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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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