Washington County 4-H Update
September 8, 2017
A note from Beth Davis
It is bittersweet to share this news with you. I have decided to explore "greener" pastures & pursue my passion (yes, even at my age!). Thursday, September 14 will be my last day with Nebraska Extension in Washington County.
I would like to thank all of you for your patience & kindness through the years, as well as the friendships I have gained.
Hugs,
Beth
PS. If you'd like to donate comfort food(s) to help ease the pain, any and all is accepted. *Just kidding. But not really :)
4-H Robotics Meeting
When: Monday, September 11 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Nebraska Extension-Washington County Office
Who: 4-H Families interested in joining a 4-H Robotics Team AND Parent/Adult Leaders
Contact Autumn Lemmer for more information
alemmer2@unl.edu
402-426-9455
REMINDER :: For each 4-H Robotics team, there needs to be
1-2 Adult Volunteers to act as Leaders.
4-H Career Portfolios
Washington County's Career Portfolio program is an opportunity for 4-H members to submit a record of their involvement in not only 4-H, but in their schools and communities as well. By participating in this program, youth are able to keep record of their involvement from year to year. There are opportunities to compete at a county level, and go on to compete at a state level, as well as national level.
Applications are due November 1, 2017. Check our website for more information! http://go.unl.edu/p9ok
If you have any questions, contact our office.
State Fair: Fashion Show Pictures
If you'd like to view pictures from the Nebraska State Fair Fashion Show,
click the link below:
Want to see 4-H in your child's classroom?
Share our "4-H School Enrichment Program" webpage with your child's teacher!
4-H School Enrichment is a wonderful way to teach youth about 4-H, take stress off teachers' lesson plans & meet Nebraska State Standards. Check it our for yourself!
National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum
There is a wonderful opportunity for training to adult and youth 4-H Volunteers through the National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum series! Three different sessions will be offered on October 5, November 2, and December 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. (CT).
We highly encourage all 4-H Volunteers & Leaders to participate in the e-Forum sessions. Take a look at the topics planned below!
- October 5 – Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1272617/53002394F73BB6C95E8E75A7339607DD
- November 2 – “STEM”ming into Animal Science, Growing True Leaders http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1272620/6ED73C3EB25EA4225FFDA41D203663B3
- December 7 – Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life & Work http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1272623/9FC96963FB8EDF6A2AF4F1FF1D8691F1
Join our UNL Family!
Attention high school students -
it's not too early to plan for college!
Take a look at the Fall 2017 Recruitment Schedule for
University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Have questions about attending UNL? Call our office! Nebraska Extension in Washington County houses many UNL graduates that would love to share their stories with you.
4-H Shooting Sports: Leader Certification Workshop
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop Offered at Imperial
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for October in Imperial. It will be held October 14-15 at the Chase County Fairgrounds in Imperial. The deadline to register for the Imperial session is October 4th.
Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Six project areas will be offered at the Imperial Workshop - rifle, hunting skills, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloading, and archery. There is a minimum number of participants needed to offer these disciplines at the 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. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Late registration, after October 4, is $140. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Please share this information with volunteers in your county. 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.
Stay in touch with Washington County 4-H
We want to make sure you remain "in the loop" with new information, reminders, and upcoming events and deadlines.
Join us on REMIND - a free app/site that allows us to send you text messages when we think you need to know something ASAP about the 4-H Program.
Just click the link below to sign-up. It's free!
Communications: How to Stay in Touch
County fair season is over, but that doesn't mean you can get rid of us just yet ;)
It is important that you as a 4-H family be personally accountable for the 4-H programs deadlines, events and updates during the program year. It is ultimately your responsibility to know and understand all of the rules and regulations of the Washington County 4-H Program.
Check out our list of resources to help you stay connected:
- Contact the Nebraska Extension Office to be placed on the Washington County 4-H LISTSERVE (402-426-9455 or Beth Davis @ beth.davis@unl.edu). The 4-H staff provides a weekly “Friday 4-H Update” (S’MORE).
- Check out the Nebraska Extension In Washington County 4-H WEBSITE @ http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/4h/
- "Like" the Nebraska Extension in Washington County FACEBOOK Page @ https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty
- Join our REMIND text message group @ https://www.remind.com/join/wshgtnco4h
Statewide 4-H Activities & Announcements
5 Things to Know About Parental Depression
We care about our 4-H Parents, too.
For additional resources regarding parental depression, visit: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/depression-pfce-rtp.pdf
Here are five things to know about parental depression:
- When left unaddressed, parental depression can undermine healthy parenting.
- Untreated parental depression can have harmful consequences for children.
- Treatment for depression is usually effective, yet rarely addresses depression's potential impacts on parenting or children.
- A number of interventions have shown promise for improving outcomes among children with a depressed parent.
- The federal government can play a leadership role in encouraging and facilitating comprehensive, two-generation approaches to treating parental depression.
Nebraska Equine Webinar Series
Connect with Nebraska Extension Equine Specialists via zoom to discuss:
nutrition, diseases, bio-security, equipment, rule book, judging and more!
The first webinar will be held Monday, September 11 @ 6pm.
Register in advance via the link below to receive more information:
https://nebraskaextension.zoom.us/meeting/register/ed40d0bfc29bc113dc2040ba88984b7b
Sow, Litter to go to Winning 4-H Member Essay
It’s called a Sow Giveaway, but it’s sure to be a little more “ham” than that.
Southeast Community College, along with AKSARBEN, the Nebraska Pork Producers and the Iowa Pork Producers, is sponsoring a Sow Giveaway. Any 4-H or FFA member from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming is eligible to enter. All they have to do is write a 500-word essay that addresses the following two items:
- Detail how your project will benefit winning the sow and her piglets. Include how the award will improve the profitability and growth of your livestock project.
- A reference letter from a 4-H leader, an extension agent or FFA advisor also must accompany the entry.
- Students are to include their name, address, phone number, and age on their essay. Completed packets should be mailed to:
Annie Erichsen at Southeast Community College
4771 W. Scott Road, Beatrice, NE 68310.
Entries must be postmarked by September 20, 2017.
The winner must be able to pick up the sow and litter after 4 p.m. October 1st at the State Fairgrounds in Grand Island.
Persons who need more information about the contest are asked to contact
Erichsen at 402-228-8258 or aerichsen@southeast.edu.
4-H Clinics, Workshops & Programs
FIND ALL OF THESE EVENTS & MORE ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/progress-shows-clinics-upcoming-events/
- Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show - Sept. 15-16 @ Waterloo, IA
- National Cattle Congress Open & Youth Dairy Show - Sept. 15-16 @ Waterloo, IA
- Household Pet Fest - September 30 @ Lincoln
- 4S Goat Expo - October 7-8 @ North Platte - NEW!
Washington County 4-H Calendar
Find a complete 2017 4-H Calendar at:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/calendar/
September 23-24.............................AKSARBEN Horse Show
September 28-October 1................AKSARBEN 4-H Stock Show
November 1...................................... DEADLINE for:
Career Portfolios, Diamond Clover, 4-H Ambassador Program
December 3.......................................4-H Achievement Celebration