Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
October 12, 2018
IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- Awards/Exhibits to be picked up!
- Good Luck to our 4-H'ers competing in National 4-H Judging Contests!
- 2018-2019 4-H Enrollment Opening SOON
- October Volunteer Huddle
- National 4-H Week!
- Career Portfolio/Annual Achievement Application
- Come Join Our Team!
- Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship
- I Dare You! Award
- UNL Animal Science Open House
- Connecting Young Nebraskans Summit
- School Enrichment in Washington County
- Learning Child Events and Trainings
- 4-H Youth In Action Award
- 4-H Club/FFA Chapter of the Week
- 4-H Shows, Workshops and Programs
- 2019 National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program
NEW INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
Find a complete 2018 4-H Calendar at:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/calendar/
2018
October 7-13......................................National 4-H Week
October 16 (8am).............................4-H Member and Volunteer Enrollment Opens for 2019
October 22.........................................UNL Animal Science Open House (details below)
November 1.......................................Career Portfolio, Achievement Application DEADLINE
November 1.......................................Diamond Clover application DEADLINE
November 1.......................................I Dare You! Award Nomination DEADLINE
November 30.....................................Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship DEADLINE
December 2.......................................Achievement Celebration
Awards/Exhibits TO BE PICKED UP
Items can be picked up during office hours M-F 8:30a-5:00p at the Nebraska Extension Office in Blair.
- Charleigh Pfeiffer
- Moss Family
- Ella Booth
- Hudson Neuverth
- Bailey Rahn
- Rylee Fuehrer
- Emily Marcucci
- Genenien Smith
- Luke Donner
Good Luck to our 4-H'ers competing in National Judging Contests!
National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – The Washington County 4-H Team will represent Nebraska as they travel to Louisville, Kentucky on November 12-14 and compete in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Members of the team include Kelsey Loseke, Luke Mathiesen, Jake Mathiesen and Jackson O’Brien.
Best of luck to our Washington County 4-H'ers!
4-H Enrollment for 2018-2019
October Volunteer Huddle
National 4-H Week!
Check out how we celebrated - below you will find our special shoutouts!
*NEW* Career Portfolio/Annual Achievement Application
In 2018, Washington County youth have the option of completing the Career Portfolio OR the New Annual Achievement Application. Visit our website HERE for more information about the options for 2018.
Career Portfolio: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/4-H%20Career%20Portfolio.pdf
Achievement Application: https://4h.unl.edu/annual-achievement-application
DEADLINE: November 1, 2018 to Nebraska Extension Office in Blair, Nebraska
Extension Educator - Food, Nutrition & Health (Washington County)
Position is OPEN!
This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenured position. The educator’s home base will be Blair, NE in Washington County. The subject matter focus for this educator is Food, Nutrition and Health. This educator’s primary responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs and resources as an active participant in one or more of Nebraska Extension’s statewide issue teams. This educator’s geographic region includes Washington, Dodge, Burt, and Saunders Counties.
For more information, go to: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/60929
Extension Assistant 4-H (Washington County)
Transform lives by delivering, teaching and managing effective educational programming in positive youth development to include current and emerging youth issues in assigned area. Must be able to engage youth through diverse learning strategies at appropriate places and times. Perform a variety of programmatic and administrative duties. Ability to travel within service area. Position serves Washington County and is stationed in Blair. Criminal background check and driving record review will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program.
Applicant review begins October 15th. View requisition S_180773 at https://employment.unl.edu for complete information and to apply. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an EO/AA employer and encourages minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship
The Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship form by the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers can be found on our website HERE.
High school seniors are eligible to apply. Scholarship forms are due by Friday, November 30, 2018 to the Nebraska Extension Office in Blair.
I Dare You! Award
The I Dare You Leadership Award is not a contest or competition. The Nebraska Extension 4-H staff has the opportunity to select up to two nominees based on the nomination submitted (by November 1). The Award should be provided to juniors or seniors without regard to race, sex, religion, or national origin. The Award is offered as recognition for personal integrity, balanced living, and motivation for leadership.
Download more information & nomination form: 2018 I Dare You Nomination
UNL Animal Science Open House
Learn more about Animal Science, get hands-on experiences, view demonstrations and meet with faculty and students in UNL's Animal Science programs.
DATE: October 22, 2018
TIME: 6-8 p.m.
LOCATION: Animal Science Complex UNL-East Campus
Connecting Young Nebraskans Summit
Young Nebraskans from across the state are invited and encouraged to attend this high-energy summit that is created by and for people who are eager to create change. Through dynamic and engaging presentations—you will learn and grow and then be able to host conversations that you are passionate about. Bring your big questions or futuristic ideas to the conversation and enjoy the chance to be a part of this amazing dialogue.
Visit https://nebraskacommunityfoundation.regfox.com/cynsummit18 for more info!
School Enrichment in Washington County
Learning Child Events and Trainings
4-H Youth In Action Award
The application will be open August 1 – October 22, 2018. You can start encouraging youth in your community to learn more and prepare to apply now! More information is available at www.4-H.org/youthinaction.
Nebraska 4-H Club/FFA Chapter of the Week
To honor our hardworking Nebraska youth in agriculture, the Midwest Messenger is featuring a new 4-H Club/FFA Chapter of the Week spotlight. Each week, a new club or chapter is highlighted on a sponsored full page display in the paper, featuring a photograph of current members and a brief biography of the club/chapter’s history and accomplishments. Finally, to boost their organization’s endeavors, the Midwest Messenger is giving each featured group a $50 gift card.
The nomination form can be found on their website at https://www.agupdate.com/midwestmessenger/forms/f4h_club_ffa_chapter_of_the_week/
The 4-H Club/FFA Chapter spotlight will appear each week in the print edition of the Messenger, as well as online at www.midwestmessenger.com and our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/midwestmessenger.
For any questions about this program or submitting a nomination, please contact Katy Moore at (402) 374-2225 ext. 122, katy.moore@lee.net.
4-H Shows, Workshops & Programs
FIND ALL OF THESE EVENTS & MORE ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/progress-shows-clinics-upcoming-events/
- 4S Goat Expo: October 13-14 @ North Platte
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.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Washington County Extension
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H