The 4-H Update
August 30, 2019
4-H'er Spotlight
We have some awesome Douglas-Sarpy 4-H'ers!
Full Draw Archery Club hosted a 300 shoot earlier this month and out of 26 youth, 10 of them were Douglas-Sarpy 4-H youth! How fun it is to see our 4-H youth work hard and practice what they've learned all year!
State Fair 4-H Fashion Show Pictures
5 Douglas-Sarpy 4-H members were among 147 4-H members who participated in the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Show at Grand Island on Sunday, August 25. 4-H members modeled for a panel of judges and for a crowd estimated at 1000 during the Nebraska State Fair.
You can check out the pictures from the show here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmGvuJ2s
Going to State Fair this weekend?
As you are aware the rain has created the need for changes in unloading and parking. The state fair team has researched several options, with a focus on your safety and convenience. Below you will find the revised outline of livestock unloading and exhibitor parking – note those steps highlighted in RED.
Entry to Grounds, Trailer Parking and Exhibitor Parking
- Beef, swine, goat and sheep exhibitors will need to enter the East Entrance to the Brunk’s Lot from Stolley Park Road.
- Be prepared for a longer wait as Stolley Park road will be used to stage trailers into Brunk’s Lot. Families exhibiting sheep, goats and swine may want to arrive on Thursday to avoid potential lines on Friday.
- Livestock will be health checked at this time.
- All exhibitors should pick up their exhibitor packet at Livestock Check-In Trailer (north side of Brunk’s Lot)
- Exhibitors who are only showing rabbits and poultry, you will need to go through Brunk’s Lot from Stolley Park Road; there will be an express lane to speed you through the process as you do not have to have your animals checked by the vet.
- After checking in at Livestock Check-In Trailer,
- Swine Exhibitors enter Fairgrounds through Gate #3.
- Cattle, sheep and goat exhibitors enter Fairgrounds through Gate #4
- Once unloaded, all exhibitors will exit to east and south through Gate #2.
- NEW: Due to moisture levels, trailers will not be stored in Brunk’s Lot.
- NEW: After unloading and exiting grounds, trailers will be directed to the Veteran’s Field Softball Complex, 2820 N. Broadwell Ave., Grand Island, NE. The Veteran’s Field Softball Complex will have on site security and is completely paved. This space if for trailers only.
- Families are not required to use theVeteran’s Field Softball Complex but this is a viable and secure alternative.
- NEW: Weather permitting, exhibitors with an exhibitor parking permit may be able to park in exhibitor parking inside Gate #3 (3A) or in the lot west of the Exhibitor Parking area (3A). Exhibitors will not be able to park their vehicles in Brunk’s Lot.
- NEW: Another option for livestock exhibitor vehicles (not trailers) starting on Friday, August 30 at 4PM is the JBS Swift Parking Lot located at 555 S Stuhr Rd., Grand Island. This lot will be used for exhibitor parking (no permit required) and will have a shuttle service available running from 5-8 AM and again at 5-10 PM, daily.
ADA Transportation Options
Limited ADA parking is available via gate 5-A. You can also use the mini shuttles which are ADA accessible
Thanks for your patience. We will continue to keep on top of weather changes as they occur and let you know via email and social media. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
The State Fair Team
DID YOU KNOW...
You can check results of Nebraska State Fair contests, shows & exhibits on the state fair app?!
THAT'S RIGHT! Access to it all at your fingertips!
Got Exhibits?
Please stop by during office hours to retrieve your items.
Fair Photos Available - HORSE ADDED
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
4-H Camp During School?
YES! YOU READ THAT RIGHT!
Nebraska 4-H Camps are offering school year camp opportunities for your 4-H'ers, hosted at the Eastern Nebraska 4-H Camp in Gretna. It's so close, you almost have to go!
Their full schedule and program descriptions of school year camps can be found online at https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps. Fall Resident Camp is right around the corner on September 21-22, 2019. Sign up now!
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Best of the Rest Show: September 7 @ Scribner
- Norfolk Beef Expo: September 7-9 @ Norfolk
- Shooting Sports Invitational: September 28 @ Broken Bow
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium
UNL will be hosting the 16th annual Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) here at the Animal Science Complex on November 8 - 10. Registration is online and can be accessed via the weblink below. Please note the application deadline of September 20th. If an individual is selected to participate, a $75 registration fee will be collected at that time.
REGISTRATION LINK: http://go.unl.edu/4o55
Georgia Boot Discount
"Kicking off our partnership, Georgia Boot is offering an exclusive 50% off discount to all current 4-H'ers, family, staff, alumni, and volunteers towards any full-price purchase on the Georgia Boot site through September 30, 2019. Visit georgiaboot.com and use discount code GB4HAUG to unlock the exclusive offer. Don't wait! Discount code will expire after August 31st, but check back for September's code!
For every product purchased, Georgia Boot will donate 5% of the purchase price back to support 4-H - with a minimum donation of $20,000! Together, we'll inspire kids to serve, grow, do and leave a lasting footprint."
A Message for All Cat Interested Youth...
Do you like cats? What about learning how to care for or show them? Maybe you have heard about the 4-H Cat Club in the past and wanted to join, but couldn't make the monthly meetings.
Do we have good news for you, or what? We are pleased to introduce this year's self-paced Cat Club! No more being bummed that you missed the hour long meeting every second Thursday. You will now have access to monthly lessons and activities that you can complete on your own time. The first lesson can be found here on September 5th: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
If you are interested, please stay tuned and register today!
- - Dr. Lisa Karr, UNL Companion Animal Specialist
NOTICE ABOUT MONEY HANDLING
Due to change in policy, the South Office (501 Olson Dr, Papillion) will no longer be accepting cash. If purchasing 4-H manuals, shirts, or other items from the South office, please
plan ahead to pay with a check.
Thanks for your attention to this matter!
See what's happening next...
SEPTEMBER
4-6 4-H state fair exhibitors to pick up exhibits, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at both Extension Offices. Exhibits being returned to the Sarpy Extension office will be available Sept. 5 after 1:00 p.m.
26-29 Aksarben Stock Show – Grand Island, NE
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Quincy James
Jake Jones
Tracey Jones (Vice President)
Patty Litz-Conradson
Teri Loftus
Alyssia Martinez-Wilkinson
Kim Parks
Makenna Parks (Secretary)
Kelley Penney-Hall
Amy Rolle (President)
Jennifer Tidwell
Rachelle Tidwell
Amy Turner
Grace Turner
Justin Wagner
Bre Wilkinson
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/