Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
November 16, 2018
IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- 4-H Public Speaking Contest: DATE CHANGE
- 2018 4-H Achievement Celebration RSVP
- 2018-2019 4-H Enrollment OPEN
- Volunteer Screening for 2019
- Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop
- 4-H Rabbit Project
- Meet the 2018-2019 4-H Council!
- 4-H Junior Ambassadors
- WCF Committee Meetings Scheduled!
- Washington County Gives!
- AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW TRANSITIONS TO JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW FORMAT
- 2019 4-H Camp Registration OPEN!
- Apply for National Conference!
- 4-H Cat Club
- Nebraska Equine Webinar Series
- 2019 National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program
Hey! Did you know that NEW INFORMATION is bolded?!
Find the UPDATED 4-H Calendar with deadlines, programs and events here:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/calendar/
2018
November 22-23................................Office Closed! Happy Holidays!
November 26.....................................Achievement Celebration RSVP DEADLINE
November 27.....................................Washington County Gives
November 30.....................................Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship DEADLINE
December 2.......................................2018 Achievement Celebration
December 12.....................................Committee Meeting: Static Exhibits and WCF Contests
December 13.....................................Committee Meeting: Livestock and Companion Animal
December 24-25................................Office Closed! Happy Holidays!
4-H Public Speaking Contest: DATE CHANGE
2018 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION RSVP
Sunday, December 2; Program at 5pm, Meal at 6pm
BEST FAN CONTEST: Wear your favorite 4-H or Team Apparel and compete in a contest for the Best Fan Award!
RSVP HERE (or call the office) by Monday, November 26, 2018
Note: Formal invitations have been mailed!
4-H Enrollment for 2018-2019 is OPEN!
We comply with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Policy and Procedures. The $10 Enrollment fee from each youth covers the cost of insurance for youth safety. You can find the entire Policy and Procedure Handbook here: https://4h.unl.edu/policy-handbook
Volunteer Screening for 2019
Once you enroll as an adult volunteer on 4-H Online, 4-H Staff will send your information to the State 4-H Office. You will then receive a link to an online system where you will need to fill out the application. Once submitted, you will receive an email from DHHS.CFSCR@Nebraska.gov to complete your screening.
Note: NEW volunteers must be screened this year. The rotation schedule for Re-screening is every 5 years. Re-screening for the Metro district is in 2022.
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop
The Washington County 4-H Council provides support to Washington County 4-H volunteers interested in getting certified in the state 4-H shooting sports program. The 4-H Council will cover the cost of registration and will provide some travel funds to individuals who attend the Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop and who will be donating their time and talents to support our county 4-H shooting sports program. For more information, contact the Extension Office.
4-H Rabbit Project
If you are interested or know someone who is, give the office a call (402.426.9455) and we will get you connected!
4-H Junior Ambassadors
The 2018-2019 Junior Ambassadors are: Norah Cloudt, Adriana Hernandez, Kendra Loseke, Jenna Murch-Shafer, and Courtney Smith.
WCF Committee Meetings - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
CONTESTS AND STATIC EXHIBITS
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
HORSE | RABBIT | POULTRY | DOG | CAT | SMALL ANIMALS
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
LIVESTOCK | BEEF | DAIRY CATTLE | GOAT | HOG | SHEEP
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
If you have any questions before the meeting, let us know. Call 402.426.9455 and ask to speak with 4-H Staff.
Washington County Gives!
Washington County Gives Day
November 27, 2018
Consider giving to Washington County 4-H Council, or another organization you are passionate about during Washington County Gives!
AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW TRANSITIONS TO JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW FORMAT
Grand Island, NE –The Aksarben Stock Show will transition to junior livestock show format in 2019. Under the junior show model, youth from nine to 19 years of age are eligible for the competition with no prerequisite of youth organization affiliation.
Greg Harder, stock show director, said the change will give the 92-year-old Aksarben Stock Show growth opportunities. “Today’s agricultural youth are involved in 4-H, FFA, breed associations or open class competitions, making them diverse in their affiliations,” he stated. “We want to make sure more junior exhibitors can show at Aksarben in 2019.”
Harder said part of the expansion strategy meant opening doors to additional states. “We added four more,” he said. “Arkansas, Montana, Indiana and Wisconsin will join the existing 10 state family of eligibility.” Rules for the 2019 event will be written by Aksarben Stock Show management, versus the previous system of rules within each state operating independently. “It’s very difficult to run a fair and unified show when everyone plays by different rules,” Harder said. “We’ve brought those rules in-house to a sole playbook that everyone abides by.”
Bernadette (Bernie) O'Rourke, extension youth livestock specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the animal science departments said, “Wisconsin appreciates the opportunity for our youth to take part in the long tradition of Aksarben. We anticipate our youth will benefit from connecting with others and continuing to expand on their knowledge of animals through knowledge and professional contests. “
Officials from Nebraska State Fair, show producer, noted that the show expansion will be a benefit to Grand Island businesses, bringing more people to town. Livestock facilities built in 2010 for Nebraska State Fair will continue to house the show.
The Aksarben Stock Show will be held Sept 26-29, 2019 in Grand Island, NE. For more information visit http://AksarbenStockShow.com.
2019 Summer 4-H Camp REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for 2019 summer camps! New in 2019, the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center will be exclusively offering weeklong day camps for youth ages 6-15. Additionally, chartered transportation will be available from Gretna and Grand Island for several camps at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey.
Apply for National 4-H Conference!
https://4h.unl.edu/conference?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email
4-H Cat Club
Cat Club is a monthly webinar series offering educational information about caring for your cat and showing your cat in 4-H. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4-H or in the 4-H cat project to participate. Cat Club is a great resource for anyone interested in showing cats in 4-H whether you have one now or not! Youth of all ages are welcome to join. Webinar topics change each month and cover topics such as vaccination, diseases, grooming, diet, reproduction, breeds, genetics, selecting a cat, at home cat setup, and showmanship.
The Cat Club series is held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm CT.
Nebraska Equine Webinar Series
The Equine Webinar Series is a great place for 4-H leaders and/or parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in many different areas. Each month will cover a different topic and have various experts in those areas. The webinars are hosted online using Zoom, a video conferencing service.
Equine Webinars will be hosted on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM CT.
National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program
Apply online at: http://www.nationalwestern.com/livestock-shows/catch-a-calf-contest Applications are due December 1, 2018.
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Autumn Lemmer, 4-H Extension Assistant - alemmer2@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
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