Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,

A big congratulations to two of our volunteers Chase Prentice and Nancy Lashley! Chase is one of eleven individuals receiving the Emerging Adult Volunteer award. Nancy is receiving the Outstanding Adult Volunteer award. Both of these recipients are very deserving of this recognition. Please help me congratulate them! :)

I encourage you to check out our summer workshops. This is a great way to complete a project that can be entered at fair with 4-H friends.

A friendly reminder that TODAY is the deadline to enter the Performing arts contest on April 30th. Communication skills are essential to many careers that might interest you. I would strongly encourage you to consider participating. If speech isn't your thing, maybe a PSA or video communication is. There are many options and I know you can find a spot that fits you.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

We encourage your clubs to consider applying for a grant to assist with completing a project that will have a lasting impact on your community and/or program. The application form is linked on the Nebraska 4-H Foundation website: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/governers-ag-excellence-award/. They will accept applications through April 21st, 2023.

The Governor’s Agricultural Excellence Awards are sponsored by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA). We encourage all clubs to consider a project that will impact their community and promote Nebraska 4-H.

Please note the requirements for the grant:

• Projects should fit within one of the seven programming areas of Nebraska 4-H
• Highly encourage community engagement and educational components
• Clubs need to consider the impact of their project and how they will assess the impact
• Clubs should consider at least one additional outside partner to help complete their project.
• A written letter of support from a 4-H professional in their county will need to accompany the application.
• Clubs who have received the award in the past and not submitted a summary report at the conclusion of their project will not be considered for future awards.

Clubs should submit their application and all materials to Lindsay Shearer (lshearer2@unl.edu) via email on or before April 21, 2023.

If you signed up for our 2023 Special Garden Project (Lemon Basil) your seeds are here and they are in the office for pickup.

Calendar of Events

Important dates to remember

Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson 4-Her's

Lincoln Co. Performing Arts/Music Contest

Summer Workshops

Lincoln County Market Sheep & Goat Weigh-In

2023 Tractor Safety

Horse Advancement Levels

YQCA

4-H Spin Clubs

2023 Spring Spin Clubs

4-H Project Podcast

2022-2023 4-H Enrollment

Nebraska State Events

Virtual Companion Animal Trivia Contest

Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit schedule

Livestock Judging Camp

4-H Explores 3rd & 4th Grade

4-H Explores 5th & 6th Grade

Camp Summer Jobs

2023 4-H Camp

4-H Horse Camp

Youth Leadership Conference

4-H Dog Training 2023

Spotlight on 4-H

Heirloom Treasures/Family Keepsakes

4/10-16: Virtual Companion Online Trivia available

4/30: Lincoln County Performing Arts Contest; 2 pm.; WCREEC

5/22: Hands-On Tractor Safety Day; North Platte

5/22: 4-H Council meeting;7 pm.

5/23: Tractor Driving Day; North Platte

5/30: Hands-on Tractor Safety Day; Grand Island

5/31: Tractor Driving Day; Grand Island

6/3: Lincoln County Sheep and Goat Weigh-In; 9-11 a.m. - Lincoln County Fairgrounds

7/20: Lincoln County Music Contest; 6 pm.; MPCC South Campus

June 15th:

YQCA Certificates Due

All Animal ID Sheets (Affadavit) Due

EID Tags (If needed) Due
Horse ID Sheet Drawing Due

*Reminder vaccination forms for dog & cat due in office before fair*

July 1st:

Lincoln Co. Fair Entries Due

July 15th:

Logan Co. Fair Entries Due

July 15th:

McPherson Co. Fair Entries Due

July 24th-30th:

Lincoln Co. Fair

July 30th-August 4th:

Logan Co. Fair

August 7th-13th: (TBD)

McPherson Co. Fair

Call us and schedule a time to take your Horse Advancement Levels today! (308) 532-2683. Make sure to get all your paperwork signed and returned to the Extension Office so we can make copies and have it on file.

• All 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects are required to complete annual quality assurance training and certification through the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program. This includes youth enrolled in beef, dairy cattle, goat, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbit projects. Youth may complete online training courses or attend in-person training workshops held by their county Extension office. Learn more at https://yqcaprogram.org/
• Don't forget to sign up for YQCA in person training on May 30th,2023 at WCREEC from 6-8 pm.
  

Each month we are looking for a 4-H youth that would be interested in making a podcast with Eagle Radio about a 4-H project. If you are interested contact (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu.

Check out our March Podcast with Kaitlin and Caitlyn on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/4-h-project-podcasts/

Sign up now for the 2022-2023 year at v2.4honline.com.

Family & Volunteer Enrollment instructions can be found at:

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/enrollment/

Enjoy an interactive, hands-on day designed for the 4-H parent, volunteer, & project leader to learn more about implementing Obedience, Showmanship, Agility, and Rally into their local 4-H program. Cost is $20 and is open to all 4-H Dog people.

C256-001 - Trunks- Including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes.

C256-002 - An Article- Either a repurposed "treasure" (accessory) from an old item or an old "treasure" (accessory) refinished or renovated, may include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.

C256-003 - Furniture- Either a repurposed "treasure" from an old item or an old "treasure" refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.

C256-004 - Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Furniture- A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted, but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles for information on textiles. This publication can be found in the Digital Commons at: https://go.unl.edu/gcnh (Refinished items go in classes 2 – 3.) This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project.

Rules

1. This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled.

2. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases.

3. NOTE: Resources to support this project area are available on the 4-H website.

4. Attach information including:

• List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures are encouraged.
• Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history of the item may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview with family member, etc.

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)

Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h