November Newsletter
Furnas County
~ In this Newsletter ~
- Events & Deadlines
- 4-H Enrollment
- Achievement Night
- Fall / Winter Programs
- Club Leader Resources
- November Birthdays
- Office Closed
- County Fair Dates
- 4-H Council Members 2024
- Extension Office Contact Information
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
November 3rd - Brown Bag Deadline
November 9th - Brown Bag Pickup
November 10th - Office Closed in observance of Veterans Day.
November 23rd - 24th - Office Closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
December 25th - January 1st - Extension Office Closed in observance of Holidays.
January 5th - Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships Application Due.
January 5th - National 4-H Conference & National 4-H Congress Application Due.
January 15th - Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 19th - Office Closed in observance of Presidents Day
July 15th - 20th 2024 Furnas County Fair
~ 4-H Enrollment ~
Starting in the 2023-2024 program year, project selection is now optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Please note:
o Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
o Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
~ Achievement Night ~
Thank you to the Oxford Jr. Feeders Club for hosting this year’s Achievement Banquet and to the 4-H Council Members; Sher’rie Balderston, Brandon Andrews, Laura McInturf, Blake Soucie, RayAnn Roskop, and youth representatives, Trenton Roskop and Tayley Becker, for their continued dedication and support to the Furnas County 4-H program. The 2023 4-H year is in the books, and we are looking forward to what 2024 has in store for the growth and success for Furnas County 4-H!
4-H Alumni
Jared Shafer
Outstanding 4-H'er
Tayley Becker
Honorary 4-H Member
Leah tenBensel
Meritorious Service
Helen Frey Award
Regina Pena
~ Fall/Winter Programs ~
Brown Bag
RSVP by November 3rd
Brown Bag
RSVP by December 21st
Snowman Workshop
RSVP by December 4th
~ Statewide Programs/Events ~
Applications are now open for the 2024 4-H Fed Steer Challenge! Through the 4-H Fed Steer Challenge, youth gain real-world experience evaluating, raising, and selling a market steer. Participants learn about production merit and carcass value, management best practices, and the workings of the cattle industry. They practice life skills like record-keeping, critical thinking, and communication. Interested in learning more? Join a virtual information session on November 8 at 8:00 p.m. CT. Get started at 4h.unl.edu/fed-steer-challenge
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 10! The Kearney Volunteer Road Show event will be on Monday, November 13, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. This is your chance to gather fresh ideas before the start of the new 4-H year! Register NOW at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show
REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 10! The Kearney Volunteer Road Show event will be on Monday, November 13, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. This is your chance to gather fresh ideas before the start of the new 4-H year! Register NOW at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show
~ Club Leader Resources ~
Nebraska 4-H offers a variety of resources for 4-H Clubs and leaders. A 4-H Club is an organized group of five or more youth who meet regularly with adult volunteers or 4-H staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences. The purpose of a 4-H club is to provide positive youth development and foster educational opportunities to meet the needs of young people.
For 4-H Club Leader Resources follow this link https://4h.unl.edu/resources/club-leaders
~ November Birthdays! ~
~ Office Closed ~
NOVEMBER 10TH 2023
NOVEMBER 23RD - 24TH 2023
DECEMBER 25TH 2023 - JANUARY 1ST 2024
~ 2024 Furnas County Fair ~
4-H Council Members 2023
President : RayAnn Roskop
Vice President: Brandon Andrews
Secretary: Laura McInturf
Treasurer:
4-H Council Rep: Leah tenBensel
Member: Tayley Becker
Member: Brooke Wendland
~ Furnas County Extension Office ~
Makayla Livingston
Email: makayla.livingston@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/furnas/
Location: 912 R Street, Beaver City, NE, USA
Phone: 308-268-3105
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/furnascountyext