Gage 4-H News
March 2019
In This Issue:
- 4-H Kick Off Event
- Quilt Workshops
- Public Speaking Workshop
- Summer Internship
- Gage County Speech Contest
- Anytime Learning
- Camp Renegade
- NEW Camp Venture
- Clover Kids Camp
- Summer Camp Fun
- New 4-H Swag
- Online Enrollment Open
- Clover Kids Enrollment
- Scholarships
- Adult & Volunteer Online Enrollment
Animal Information
- YQCA Face to Face Training
- NEW ID Policies
- Tagging Day
- Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
4-H Kick Off - April 9, 5-8 pm
Clubs interested in having a table set up at the event, please contact the Extension Office. Thank you to clubs who have already signed up.
"Log Cabin Boxes" Pillow Quilting Class - March 23, 9am-Noon, Extension Office
Instructors: Jill & Taylor Cammack
This easy to sew project uses a modified log cabin quilt block pattern to make a 14” pieced and tied pillow top. The class is designed for beginning level participants, age 10 or older, with some sewing experience.
We will introduce you to Quilt Quest resources and help with your quilting questions.
Fee is $10. Maximum 10 participants. Register online by March 15.
"Log Cabin Boxes" Quilt Class - March 23, 1-4 pm, Extension Office
Instructors: Jill & Taylor Cammack
This easy to sew quilt pattern uses a modified log cabin quilt block pattern to make a quilt that is 60”x72” in size. Twelve blocks are sewn from 3 1/2 inch strips of fabric. Workshop
presented for youth age 12 and older with some experience in sewing and use of the rotary cutter.
We will introduce you to 4-H Quilt Quest resources and help with your quilting questions.
Fee is $10. Maximum 5 participants. Register online by March 15.
Public Speaking Workshop - March 24, 3:00 pm, Extension Office
Register online by March 18.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gage County Offers Summer Internship - Applications Due March 15.
Gage County 4-H Public Speaking Contest- April 11, 7:00 pm, Extension Office
Contest sponsored by News Channel Nebraska Radio - Beatrice 1450 & Gage County 4-H Council.
Open to Gage County 4-H members.
- Division based on 4-H age (as of January 1, 2019).
- Youth may participate in both the Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) divisions, one entry per division.
Premium money, ribbons, awards presented
Official Contest Rules & Guidelines
Register Online by April 5
Anytime Learning 2019
We present spring and summer workshops, projects and exhibits for 4-H youth and families to learn skills, work together, and have fun. Youth will enroll for all activities & projects online through Eventbrite. Visit Gage County 4-H website for complete list & registration links. As dates are finalized more registration links will be added so check this page frequently! Enrollment deadline: April 15 (unless otherwise noted) or the project has limited enrollment. Note project enrollment fees apply to some workshops/projects. Pre-registration required; after you register, you will receive information. If you are unable to attend a workshop/project please contact the Extension Office. No shows will be subject to enrollment fees to help cover supplies.
Camp Renegade -June 18-19
Clover Kids Camp - June 27, 9am-3pm, 4-H Inc. Building
Come join us for a fun filled day of “camping” at our first-ever Clover Camp! The day will be full of camping crafts, games, activities, and food. Youth ages 5-7 are welcome to attend. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Come join us for fun and new friends!
Fee: $25.00, pre-register by June 15.
4-H Summer Camp Fun - State 4-H Camps
State 4-H offers amazing 4-H Summer Camps. Kids Need Camp! In a typical week, the average kid consumer 623 minutes at a computer and over 833 minutes playing video games – with only 51 minutes outdoors. Camps offer hands-on experiences where youth develop themselves and enjoy the outdoors in a fun, safe environment. Camp brochure was just released … in time to plan for an exciting summer for all kids.
NEW 4-H Swag!
NOTES TO 4-H MEMBERS
Gage County 4-H Online Enrollment OPEN NOW
Clover Kids Enrollment Online
There are no dues for Gage County 4-H Clover Kids. Please follow these special Clover Kids enrollment instructions to avoid paying a fee.
Scholarship Information
NOTES TO LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS
Leaders & Volunteers required to enroll online
Club materials - as your club reorganizes for 2019, remember to pick up the Officer materials. Pick up or check out project manuals. Let us know how we can help you have a successful club in 2019!
ANIMAL INFORMATION
YQCA Face to Face Training
Training schedule:
Saturday, April 6, 2:30pm
Saturday, June 1, 9:00am
***Online registration required for the YQCA training, please log-in or sign-up on https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login, and follow the instructions to register. The instructor-led course cost $3.00 and you must “purchase” the course to sign-up/attend.
You can also take the web-based YQCA Course for certification. Follow the instructions to sign-up and complete the web-based certification. Cost for the web-based certification is $12.00
All youth exhibiting livestock in Gage must be YQCA Certified. We must have your “Certificate of Completion” on file in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on June 15.
NEW 2019 Livestock ID Policies
Some important changes to note:
- Market Beef - EID tags required, premise id # required
- Hogs - EID tags required (no notches), premise id # required
Please review the 2019 Gage County 4-H Livestock Checklist for complete list of ID requirements & deadlines for Gage County Fair & Nebraska State Fair.
Gage County 4-H Tagging Day - June 1, Extension Office
- ALL 2019 GAGE COUNTY FAIR HOGS MUST BE TAGGED AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
- HOGS NOT PRESENT FOR TAGGING ON JUNE 1 MUST MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS TO BE TAGGED AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
- HOGS NOT TAGGED AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITH 4-H STAFF PRESENT ARE INELIGIBLE TO BE SHOWN AT THE GAGE COUNTY FAIR.
Youth Poultry Judging Clinic - March 16, 10:00am, UNL East Campus
In-depth clinic for 4-H and FFA youth in poultry judging. Fee: $10.00, bring sack lunch. Contact Dr. Sheila Purdum, spurdum2@unl.edu to register.
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