The 4-H Update
May 17, 2019
4-H Scholarships - DUE TODAY!
ACADEMIC
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council sponsors college scholarship for current 4-H youth members. This application deadline is TODAY! Click here to view the app.
CAMP
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council is sponsoring 4-H Summer Camp scholarships. The deadline to apply is TODAY! Click here to view the app.
4-H Enrollment Due
While 4-H membership is available throughout the year, to be eligible to participate in the Sarpy County Fair or the Nebraska State Fair enrollment is due by June 15. To enroll in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program visit ne.4honline.com.
Saturday, Jun 15, 2019, 11:45 PM
4-H Online
4-H Presentations Contest Workshop
Tayler & the 4-H Team while learning how to present and communicate your 4-H interests, passions during the 4-H Presentations Contest!
When: May 29, 2019 6:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Nebraska Extension Office, 8015 West Center Rd. Omaha, NE
NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Papio Valley Livestock Show
Sarpy County's own Goat, Sheep & Beef Show!
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Sarpy County Fairgrounds – Springfield, NE
General information:
Entry Fees: Beef & Bucket Calf- $20 per head • Sheep/Goat -$10 per head
Showmanship-FREE • Clover Kids-FREE • Sheep Lead -$10
What are your 4-H'ers doing this summer?
4-H summer workshops are a fun way to learn a variety of new skills, create fair projects, and prepare for 4-H contests! See the NEW 4-H events page at this link:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/4-h-events/
Online Entries for Fair
NOTE: Livestock & Horse ID sheets will continue to be submitted via paper.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COME.
SARPY COUNTY FAIR PLAQUE DONORS
DOUGLAS-SARPY 4-H COUNCIL DONOR LETTER
Can't help fund? Share this letter with friends, families and businesses in the community!
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
YQCA In-Person Trainings Scheduled
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
In-person trainings for Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification have been scheduled for the following dates:- May 28 @ 1:00pm, Central office (8015 W Center Rd., Omaha)
- June 4 @ 6:30pm, Sarpy County Fairgrounds
As a reminder, YQCA certification is required for all youth participating in a 4-H Livestock project during the 2019 fair season. More information about YQCA and the requirements can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/yqca
Youth Safety Workshop
A FREE workshop & FREE meal for the whole family!
Join 4-H families from Washington, Dodge, Saunders & Burt counties for an evening of safety. During the summer months, youth have increased access to ATV's, mowers, PTO's and other heavy equipment & accessories. Help your 4-H'er play & stay safer this summer!
WHEN: June 9 @ 5pm
WHERE: Washington County Fairgrounds, Arlington
FLYER
Safety Topics: ATV's, mowers, fuel, chemicals, seatbelts, PTO's, power lines & more
Free Safety Kit for the first 150 youth!
Presented by FUTURE PRODUCERS 4-H Club with supporting sponsors:
Plains Equipment Group, Nebraska Extension, OPPD, Nutrien Ag, Knudsen Oil, Nebraska State Patrol, Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept., Washington County Farm Bureau
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Contests | ENTER SOON!
Below is the list of 4-H Contests available to eligible 4-H'ers this summer.
Questions? Contact one of our 4-H Staff!
Presentations Contest
- Entry Deadline: June 11
- Date: June 18
Table Toppers Contest
- Entry Deadline: June 17
- Date: June 25
Shooting Sports: Archery Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 20
Shooting Sports: BB Gun Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 27
Rocket Launch Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 9
- Date: July 16
Fashion Show Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 11
- Date: July 31
Trade Show Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 24
- Date: August 2
** = Only for eligible 8-18 year old 4-H'ers, not Clover Kids.
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- NCTA Livestock Judging Camp: May 22 @ Curtis
- Youth Animal Science Field Day: May 23 @ Curtis
- Midwest Jackpot Swine Show: May 31 @ Seward
- Beef Progress Show: June 1 @ Holdrege
- Sm. Animal Progress Show: June 1 @ Holdrege
- Plant Science Contest: June 5 @ Lincoln
- Fur Your Information Camp: June 3/10/17 @ Lincoln
- Dog Days Show: June 15 @ McCook - NEW!
- Platte Co. Progress Show: June 16 @ Columbus - NEW!
See what's happening next...
MAY
17: 4-H Council Scholarship Applications Due - camp & academic
18: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am (Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds)
21: Clover Connection, 12:00pm (Zoom)
28: YQCA In-Person Training, 1:00pm (Extension Office)
29: Presentations Contest Workshop, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
31: Embroidery Workshop - 1 of 3, 10:00am-12:00pm (Extension Office)
JOIN OUR AMBASSADORS JUNE 1!
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy Updated
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy: https://unl.box.com/s/4zjd6t9e1wrb20ctr39heukapzfazpq8
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Kirk Holmes
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/