Washington County 4-H Update
September 1, 2017
Are you a difference maker?
With recent devastation hitting Texas, we know our Washington County 4-H Members, Clubs & Families can step up and help in BIG ways!
We are looking for a 4-H Club or 4-H Family to take leadership working with 4-H Staff located in Texas to coordinate a donation from the Washington County 4-H Program.
We have made contacts, but need YOU to get the wheels spinning.
If this sounds like something your club could do, let us know!
Nebraska State Fair Results
For Nebraska State Fair 4-H Results go to: http://www.nebraska4hresults.com/
4-H Robotics
IS YOUR 4-H'ER INTERESTED IN ROBOTICS?
We want to grow the 4-H Robotics program in Washington County & that starts with you!
Our 4-H Robotics program uses the FIRST LEGO League curricula - a program that "challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers."
For more information about the FIRST LEGO League, click here.
NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SIGN UP FOR A TEAM!
The Washington County 4-H Robotics program will begin in late September & end in mid-January with a State competition.
If your 4-H'er (age 6-14) wants to join a team or create one with friends, please email Autumn Lemmer at alemmer2@unl.edu or call 402-426-9455.
A parent/volunteer interest meeting is scheduled for the second week of September, so contact Autumn by September 11 to reserve your 4-H'er's spot.
WE'RE ALSO LOOKING FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
If you, or someone you know, has a passion for STEM, Robotics, or just want to help youth learn, contact Autumn about volunteering for the 4-H Robotics program in Washington County.
*Note that in order to have a team, there MUST be 2 adult volunteers/parents that serve as leaders. Unfortunately, without the 2 leaders, the team will NOT be able to register.
4-H Grows in Washington County because of YOU!
THANK YOU!
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.
Booster Fund Address Update!
When finishing "Thank You" notes for our Booster Fund donors, please make note that
WOODHOUSE AUTO FAMILY
has an incorrect address.
Please update to the correct address:
Woodhouse Auto Family; 6625 “L” Street; Omaha, NE 68117.
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!
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!
Static Top Exhibitor Award - Results
Thank you to all 4-H'ers who entered for the 2017 Static Exhibit Top Exhibitor Award!
This was the first year for this reward & we had many awesome entries:
SET: 5 participants
CFS: 11 participants
Plant Science: 10 participants
Comm & Expressive Arts: 2 participants
EE&ES: 4 participants
Healthy Lifestyles: 9 participants
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
SET: Blake Japp
CFS: Norah Cloudt
Plant Science: Walker Behnken
Communication & Expressive Arts: Trent Koger
EE&ES: Trent Koger
Healthy Lifestyles: Caitlyn Haggstrom
Award winners will need to be present at the 2017 Achievement Celebration on December 3 to receive their award.
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
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
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 - NEW!
Washington County 4-H Calendar
Find a complete 2017 4-H Calendar at:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/calendar/
August 25-September 4..................Nebraska State Fair
September 6-8................................."Selected for State Fair" Static Exhibit PICK-UP
September 23-24.............................AKSARBEN Horse Show
September 28-October 1................AKSARBEN 4-H Stock Show