Gage 4-H News
October 2019
In This Issue:
- National 4-H Week
- TSC Paper Clover Campaign
- N150 - Gage County Extension Open House
- 4-H Awards Judging
- Achievement Celebration
- America's Farmers Grow Communities
- Fantasy of Trees - Lighted Holiday Parade
- Giving Change Makes Sense
Notes to 4-H Members
- Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
- Fall Fundraising Opportunities
UPCOMING EVENTS
National 4-H Week - October 6-12
National 4-H Week is right around the corner! This year's celebration will take place October 6-12. Start planning your celebration now! Check out the flyer below to see how Gage County 4-H is celebrating.
We recognize over 400 families in Gage County, the time donated by all our volunteer leaders, the fantastic support of hundreds of businesses and organizations across the county, and many others for countless ways you support 4-H youth. We work with the greatest people in the state of Nebraska!
- Monday, October 7 - PHOTO CONTEST - Take a photo of your favorite 4-H project or memory. Submit to Facebook event page "Gage County 4-H Week Photo Contest" by October 15. Fan favorite picture with most likes wins a prize! #gage4hweek
- Tuesday, October 8 - ART OR WRITING CONTEST - Draw a picture or write a short poem or story "4-H Inspires Me to Do", submit to the Extension Office by October 15.
- Wednesday, October 9 - SPIRIT DAY - Wear green (or any 4-H t-shirt) today or all week!
- Thursday, October 10 - ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE - Write a note of thanks or caring or draw a picture for someone in your 4-H world.
- Friday, October 11 - 24 HOURS OF SERVICE - Make a difference in our community with a service project; submit activity & hours donated to Extension Office by October 15.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Photo Contest & Writing Contest, sponsored by the Gage County 4-H Council.
TSC Paper Clover Campaign - October 9-20
There’s many ways to support Nebraska 4-H, including the in-store fall fundraiser - Paper Clover Campaign - at our local Tractor Supply Store. Stop by the store, pick up supplies, and fill out/donate $1.00 or more... it’s as simple as that. A portion of all proceeds benefit Nebraska 4-H. Thank you in advance.
N|150 - Gage County Open House, October 12
Office Closed - Columbus Day
4-H Awards Judging - October 17
Achievement Celebration - November 10
Nominations for the 2019 4-H Alumni Award, Friend of 4-H, and Business Partner due October 15.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
America's Farmers Grow Communities by Bayer
Fantasy of Trees - Carnegie Building
The Holiday Lighted Parade is Saturday, December 7. Join in the fun with a club entry!
Giving Change Makes Sense
The 4-H Building hosts 4-H events, displays our exhibits, and serves us throughout the year. 4-H Council is kicking of an on-going fundraiser, everyone can give your support to the 4-H Building - “Giving Change Makes Sense”. Collect your change and bring to the Achievement program and the Extension Office. Start saving – we’ll give you the details next month.
NOTES TO 4-H MEMBERS
2021 4-H Citizenship Trip
Approximate cost of the 2018 trip was $1,800.00. You must be a 4-H member to participate, have completed grade 9. Check your calendars for band, school, church trips, etc. that hopefully do not occur during that year; if you already know of conflicts, please let us know.
Youth interested in the 2021 trip, please fill out the survey below by November 1. If you do not already have a CWF account set up at the Extension Office, contact us get one started today! Check out the fundraising opportunities below we're offering this Fall.
Red Wheel Frozen Food Fundraiser - Orders Due November 1
Red Wheel Frozen Food Fundraiser - Brochure/order forms will be sent out the end of September. Selling dates are October 1-31; turn in orders by November 1. Pick up at the Extension Office, Saturday, November 23, 9:00 - 10:00 am. Get out there and sell and make some money to offset cost of the trip.
Pinecrest Wreath Fundraiser - Orders Due November 15
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nebraska Extension Gage County
Email: Gage-County@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/gage/
Location: 1115 West Scott Street, Beatrice, NE, USA
Phone: 402-223-1384
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLExtensionGageCo/
Twitter: @GageCoExtension