Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
October 12, 2018
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Are you a middle level or high school student who's making a difference through volunteering?
Applications are now open for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This award recognizes outstanding young people through their volunteerism. In order to qualify, students must:
- Be in grades 5-12 as of November 6, 2018
- Have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2017
- Complete and submit an online application by November 6, 2018.
Application available at spirit.prudential.com
Tractor Supply Paper Clover
The Tractor Supply Paper Clover fundraiser is going on again this year. Here’s the link: https://www.tractorsupply.com/landing-pages_4-h_4h-tsc
KUDOS
You can collect tabs too, all for a great cause! Bring them to the Extension Office.
Clover Kids
Our office can also help you find other ideas if you have something in mind that is not listed on the website.
Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship
Scholarships are appreciated financial help for those attending college. One scholarship, called the Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship, can be found on our website in the College Bound section along with some other great opportunities!
Take note 4-H seniors ... the deadline for this scholarship application is December 1. Bring the completed scholarship form to the Extension Office.
4-H Curriculum on Sale
To help with your planning, click on the following link: check out our new 2018 Curriculum Catalog . It features 4-H's latest curriculum and educational kits.
School Enrichment in Cass County
4-H Enrollment/Re-enrollment
Please enroll for the 2018-2019 4-H year through 4HOnline at https://ne.4honline.com. The website was closed from October 1‐14, but reopens on October 16th at 8:00 am for new enrollment and re-enrollment. Please note: You will need to use Google Chrome or Firefox as your web browser to enroll.
A question that's asked frequently, "If we were in 4-H last year, do we have to re-enroll this year?" The answer is YES - everyone has to re-enroll.
Leaders take note: The New 4-H Year is here!
The new 4-H year is beginning, so it's time to reorganize your club and invite new
members to join. At your first meeting elect new officers; select a CLUB PROJECT; and
plan for the year by scheduling meeting dates, project talks, activities, demonstrations, refreshments, etc. Your plans can be recorded in a yearbook and given to each family. (A Club Project is a project such as: Safety, Flowers, Cake Decorating, Bowling, etc.) Try to pair new
families up with a mentor family to help them through their first year.
As you re-enroll or enroll for the first time, please take into consideration the projects you enroll in and ask yourself “is it manageable.” You can add or drop projects until June 1 via 4-HOnline.
Please note: All projects are carried over from last year, so review the list carefully. Take off projects you no longer will be taking, and add the ones you want new this year.
Organizational Leaders, please look on our website for the officers’ books. Click on: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/club-resources-0/ Direct each new officer with these resources. Please send or email a list of officers to the Extension Office.
Northeast Community College Livestock Classic Steer and Heifer Show
Calendar Reminders for 4-H Events ...
October 13 - Free Rabbit Clinic at the Lancaster Extension Education Center
October 15 - Special 4-H Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
October 15 - Planning meeting for 4-H Achievement Party
October 19 - Shooting Sports Leader Certification Add-One Workshop ... Hastings, NE
October 20-21 - Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop ... Hastings, NE
October 27-28 - Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Shotgun Leader Certification Workshop ... Ashland, NE
October 29 - Shooting Sports Superintendents Meeting 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
October 29 - Static Exhibits Superintendents Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
November 4 - Cass County Achievement Program/Party, held at the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Camp
November 19 - Large Animal Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
November 19 - 4-H Council Meeting, 6:45 p.m.
Opportunities outside of 4-H in and around Cass County ...
Ag Line Newsletter ... October 2018
HORT Update Online News ... October 2018
Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Annual Conference ... Oct 27 at UNL
“Forget TV… the real entertainment is in your garden” ... by Heather Holms, at UNL on Nov 16
Nebraska Master Gardener Volunteer ... application due by January 18, 2019
Medicare Part D Appointments ... call the Extension office at 402-267-2205 to make an appointment
Nebraska State of Beef Conference ... November 7-8, 2018 in North Platte
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty