The 4-H Update
March 22, 2019
Nebraska 4-H Flood Recovery Efforts
From Nebraska 4-H...
The widespread flooding and winter weather across our great state has been at the top of all of our minds, including those of 4-H youth, volunteers, staff, and alumni across Nebraska and the country. Thanks to all of you for what you’re doing.
There will be a long road to recovery, and many 4-H’ers and our supporters will want to contribute.
As you assist young people with considering what can be done to support recovery efforts, please share the following:
- Money is the most useful donation. Donations for relief efforts may be given through many support relief organizations, local entities or through the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. Questions regarding donations to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and financial support to assist these efforts can be directed toward Stuart Shepherd (sshepherd3@unl.edu).
- Volunteer for a relief organization. Some of you are already utilizing the capacity of 4-H clubs as volunteers; if doing so, please think prudently about youth safety. Support relief organizations, such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army, or others, who are already established and assisting in the affected communities may offer opportunities for volunteering.
- Visit http://4h.unl.edu/flood. Additional information and resources are available and will continue to be added on this page.
Nebraska Horse community lets unite to help each other!
- If you are a horse owner in need of help please contact via information below. This could be cleaning up, doing stalls, feeding, horse care, hauling, whatever.
- If you are willing to help someone in need, use contact information below as we try to put things together.
Kathleen Anderson, Professor
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Animal Science
402 472 6414
Facebook: UNLhorse
Market Beef Deadline Changes!
Due to the widespread flooding and challenging winter weather across the state, the State Fair Market Beef nomination deadline has been extended to June 15 to coincide with all other species. This deadline will be for all 4-H and FFA State Fair animals.
We hope this change will help support many of our families whose decisions may be in flux during the recovery. All tagging and DNA requirements will remain as the same. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask.
Our hearts go out to those affected by the last week. We are hopeful that state fair livestock shows can provide an opportunity for normalcy and hope for our families.
SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
All Livestock Project deadlines (except horse) are:
- June 14 - ID Sheets
- June 15 - 4-HOnline Enrollment, Show Entry, YQCA Certification, DNA Envelopes
County Public Speaking Contest Results
SPEECH
Junior Division
- Aylin Dolan
- Taylor Honeyman
- Henry Thernes
Intermediate Division
- Bella McAtee
- Marissa Rolle
- Brooklyn Tiller
Senior Division
- Bryan David DeWilde
- Ashley Honeyman
- Grace Turner
PSA
Junior Division
- Cormac Dunn
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
INVENTURE Day is being hosted at Westbrook Elementary School on Friday, April 12 & we are looking for adult mentors! The day runs from 9am-2:30pm and your main job will be to encourage creative thinking, innovation and team work with your 10 youth mentees.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? Email Tayler for more information.
Click this link for the Mentor Flyer & "share" it with others!
What's INVENTURE Day? It's a middle school youth program that teaches the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation during a hands-on, minds-on field day. You can learn more about INVENTURE here: https://4h.unl.edu/inventure-day
4-H Scholarships
CAMP
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council is sponsoring 4-H Camp Scholarships for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H youth members. Scholarship application deadline is Wednesday, April 10.
You can find the application here: https://unl.box.com/s/3xerllity5bbs97w3mltp3de5lqcj5tm
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation believes that every young life should be enriched by the camp experience, and we want to make camp an opportunity for all youth. With the support of the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and its donors, a limited number of $100 camp scholarships are available to support youth participation at camp. Day camps are not eligible for camp scholarships. Camp scholarships must be awarded prior to registration.
The application process for a Camp scholarship can be found here.
ACADEMIC
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council sponsors college scholarship for current 4-H youth members. This application deadline is Wednesday, May 1. More information to follow.
March Clover Connection Posted
Did you miss our Clover Connection this month?
No worries, we've got you covered!
You can find the recording and notes on our website. Just click the link below!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/4-h-updates/
Local 4-H Opportunities
Summer Embryology - Opening Soon!
Registrations will not be accepted before April 8 and all reservations are filled on a first come, first served basis. We only have 40 incubators and kits available for this year's Summer session, so complete your form & we'll see you on April 8th for registration day!
Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy Meeting
Attention Poultry, Rabbit & Cavy (guinea pig) Exhibitors!
An informational & update meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30pm at the Central Office (8015 W Center Rd, Omaha). This is for all current and interested 4-H youth & families in the poultry, rabbit or cavy animal projects.
Questions: Contact Brett Kreifels
4-H Night @ Werner Park
COME JOIN US FOR A GREAT NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK!
- When: June 20, 2019
- Where: Werner Park, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE
- Cost: $10 each
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 1
Please make checks payable to:
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council
8015 W Center Rd
Omaha, NE 68124
Questions: Call Brett Kreifels at 402-444-1799
YQCA In-Person Trainings Scheduled
- May 28 @ 1:00pm, Central office (8015 W Center Rd., Omaha)
- June 4 @ 6:30pm, South office (501 Olson Dr., Papillion)
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
4-H Swine Project: Lottery Pig Program
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA) has selected the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program to pilot a new Lottery Pig Program to increase the enrollment and education of 4-H swine exhibitors. NPPA will be responsible for obtaining 80-100 pound pigs, distribute them by having members draw numbers to obtain a pig in mid-April, provide educational sessions on health, nutrition, exhibiting, careers, pork cooking and other topics and provide awards for the participants.
Youth would pay a $100-125 deposit to participate in the program and obtain a pig. Financial scholarships may be given to families with multiple youth or based on need.
We will try to locate facilities to house pigs for those youth not having facilities. Let Monte Stauffer know if you are willing to house pigs for others or if know of other youth that may want to participate in this program. Families are responsible for feeding, caring for, exhibiting, and marketing the pigs.
Contact Monte Stauffer if you are interested or have any questions at 402-444-4092.
Statewide 4-H Activities & Announcements
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Seward Calf Classic: April 13 @ Seward
- Spring Rabbit Show: April 27 @ Lincoln
- Spring Horse Show: April 27 @ Ogallala NEW!
State Fair Horse Opportunity!
The State Fair is looking for 4-H clubs to help with cleaning out horse stalls between the various horse events throughout the state fair. The club would be provided fundraising and free entry to enjoy the fair when they are done cleaning. These groups would not be using machinery, they would put the wood chip bedding into the aisle and the State Fair staff would remove it from there. It would/could be flexible time to fit their schedules - evenings, after school, etc. so the students wouldn’t have to miss school.
If your club is interested in this opportunity for fundraising please contact Chad Jindra at 402-366-6778 or by email at chadjindra@yahoo.com
Big Red Summer Academic Camps
The 2019 Big Red Summer Academic Camps, to be held June 9-14, 2019, are just around the corner! New camp for 2019 is Animation! Also offered for this summer are: Engineering, Outdoor Nebraska, Unicameral Youth Legislature, Filmmaking, Teaching, Veterinary Science and Weather and Climate Science.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are residential, career exploration camps held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Youth will have the opportunity to explore the UNL campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career, and have a lot of fun! During the week-long camps, participants will work with UNL faculty to explore the topic of their particular camp. After spending several fun-filled days on campus, participants' families are invited to attend a special capstone event where campers will showcase their achievements.
Big Red Summer Academic Camps are open to all youth grades 10th-12th including recent high school graduates. All housing and food is provided for participants throughout the duration of the camp. Partial and Full scholarships available!!! FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for the Discover Teaching Camp! Early Bird registration ends April 15th!
More information about Big Red Camps is also available online at https://4h.unl.edu/big-red-camps
Spring Affair—Midwest’s Biggest Plant Sale and Garden Event
More than 800 varieties of perennials, herbs, grasses, trees and shrubs selected for regional suitability, beauty and demand. Plant sale, talks, garden-related vendors, concessions and plant experts all under one roof with free admission and parking at the Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84 in Lincoln.
April 27. FREE PLANT SALE from 9-2pm
April 26. SIGNUP for Preview Party from 6-9 p.m; includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and first choice of plants
March is Take & Bake Month!
March is Bake & Take month, a time when wheat organizations encourage others to bake a wheat good and share it with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and shut-ins. In honor of the month, the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) is again sponsoring recipe cards and stickers for any 4-H groups or other organizations that wish to participate. This year’s recipes are sweet and salty oreos and fruit pizza. Those interested in participating or who have questions can contact the NWB office at (402) 471-2358 or wheat.board@nebraska.gov. There is no cost for the supplies, and no limit on the number that can be requested. A copy of the recipe card is attached. Any organization can print copies as they wish or request free postcard versions from the NWB office.
Youth Corn Challenge
Learn more about this opportunity and register at the link below.
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge
See what's happening next...
MARCH
26: Equines Unlimited Club Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm
30: Companion Animal Challenge (UNL East Campus)
APRIL
06: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am (Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds)
08: Camp Scholarships Due
08: Summer Embryology Registration OPEN
09: 4-H 101 Meeting, 6:30pm-7:30pm
11: 4-H Cat Club Meeting (statewide), 6:00pm (https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club)
16: Clover Connection, 12:00pm (https://unl.zoom.us/j/164700625)
16: Equines Unlimited Club Meeting, 6:30pm-8:00pm
20: Shooting Sports Club Meeting, 9:00am (Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds)
27: 4-H Spring Rabbit Show, 9:0am (Lancaster Event Center)
4-H Position Open!
Learn more via this link: https://unl.box.com/s/dbfq6dh2h6w56yfulistvcylod22ygsm
Summary: Transform lives by delivering and providing effective educational
programming through positive youth development. Must be able to
engage youth through diverse learning strategies at Offutt Youth
Center, during out-of-school time hours. Ability to travel within service
area.
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy Updated
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy: https://unl.box.com/s/4zjd6t9e1wrb20ctr39heukapzfazpq8
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/