Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
February 26, 2020
4-H Public Speaking Contest
It’s time to work on your 4-H speech or PSA! The Otoe County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is Sunday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Center in Syracuse. See the enclosed white flyer for the contest guidelines.
The PSA theme is “Inspire Kids to Do.” All PSAs will need to be submitted on a flash drive using .wav or .mp3 audio formats. The PSAs will be played on a DELL computer at the contest. 4-H members can bring their own lap top if they wish. Please also bring one copy of your PSA typed or hand-written.
To register or if you have questions, please contact the Extension Office at 402-269-2301. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 20.
Otoe County 4-H Foundation Grant Applications DUE!
The Otoe County 4-H Foundation has allocated funding to provide grants to the Otoe County 4-H members and 4-H clubs to strengthen 4-H in Otoe County. The mission of the Otoe County 4-H Foundation is to enhance 4-H programming, secure financial support for local 4-H programs, and to develop area youth for future generations. Successful grants would assist the 4-H Foundation in achieving its mission. Grant requests can be between $50 and $500. Deadline is February 28th. A new 4-H Foundation policy is that 4-H clubs are limited to submitting two grants per year.
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Doodle for Google!
Calling all K-12 students! Bring your creativity to life in a Doodle that expresses this year's theme, "I show kindness by . . . "
Use markers, crayons, paint, or any medium you choose for the chance to be a Doodle for Google winner.
The National Winner's artwork will be featured on the Google homepage, and will win a $30,000 scholarship and a $50,000 tech grant for their school.
Submissions are due March 13, 2020.
More details at: http://doodle4google.com
Share Your Adventure During Nebraska 4-H Month
4-H Photography Showcase
The 4-H Photography Showcase offers a project exhibition opportunity beyond traditional print media. It is intended to help youth develop professional and technical skills as photographers while fostering creativity and encouraging self-expression. Through this opportunity, youth are encouraged to practice and apply skills learned in their photography projects throughout the year.
How Does It Work?
Each month, a new photo will be selected from the online submissions. Selections will be made based on creativity, timeliness, technical execution, originality, and appropriateness. The selected photo will be showcased across the Nebraska 4-H social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Youth photographers will be credited wherever and whenever their photo is shared or published.
This opportunity is open to all enrolled 4-H members. Photo recommendations, file specifications, rules, and guidelines for participation are available online at https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase.
For questions, please contact Danielle Dewees at ddewees@unl.edu.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/photography-showcase
School Year Camps!
Spring Break Day Camp - April 6-10, 2020
For more information click on this link! https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/school-year-camps
2020 Otoe County Fair Theme
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Sarah Purcell, Unit Leader, Extension Educator, spurcell2@unl.edu
Erin Steinhoff, Extension Assistant, erin.steinhoff@unl.edu
Kelsey Ahrens, Office Manager, kahrens4@unl.edu
Email: Otoe-County@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE
Phone: (402)269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County