Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
February 1, 2023
Congratulations Daisa Smidt
Daisa Smidt has been selected to be the 4-H Youth Member for this year's Otoe County 4-H Foundation board. Daisa is an active member of the Better BaC's 4-H club.
First Workshop of 2023!!!!
Congratulations to Maddie Werner
Maddie has accepted the 4-H Assistant position at Saline County. We will miss her in Otoe County but excited for her to begin her career in Nebraska Extension.
Better BaC's 150 Project
The Better BaC's are working on collecting 150 of each project they undertake to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Otoe County Fair. In January, they are collecting Mittens/Gloves/Socks. All items will be donated in the Otoe County area. If you want to help them meet their goals, you can drop off items here at the Extension Office. Clubs and families can do their own ideas as well. We would like people to report their success whether it is 150 or not so we can compile the success of Otoe County for the fair. If clubs get a 150-achievement project, we would love to hear about that as well.
150 New 4-H Members
Going with the Better BaC's 150 project theme, I personally challenge Otoe County to recruit 150 new 4-H members. I realize this sounds like an impossible challenge, however, with the new Shotgun club, Archery program, and new clover kids, we are already at 29 new members!!
- So, let's do the math: 121 members needed- we have 20 active 4-H clubs.
121 / 20 = 6 new members per club.
Now, it doesn't seem so impossible- right??? Remember, it doesn't cost anything for someone to enroll. Let's get our 4-H Ambassador hats on and make this happen!!
Send me your updates so you can be recognized for meeting the challenge!!
Currently at 42 New Members!!!!
Let's keep it going!!!
State Fair Changes for 2023
Message for Families, Newsletters, and Exhibitors:
With each new State Fair season, brings new possibilities and opportunities for 4-H families in Nebraska. The opportunity for 4-H to continue having its own weekend allows more flexibility for new events, entry limits, schedules, and space. We want to continue to take advantage of that!
As part of that process, we continue to explore age eligibility requirements for State Fair participation. After garnering user input, researching data from other events/shows/states, and looking that overall impact on youth development, the decision has been made to change the age of eligibility in 2023 to be 9 years of age before January 1 (of the current year) for all in-person events (livestock, contests, fashion shows).
More information will be forthcoming.
Starting in 2023, all livestock in contention to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair will be required to submit a DNA nomination. This includes all 4-H and FFA breeding livestock, market livestock, and feeder calves. Any DNA nomination submitted through Show Stock Manager will also be eligible for exhibition at the Aksarben Stock Show. DNA nominations will be $7.00 per animal. All animals will automatically be eligible for both breeding and market–no additional fees or double payments will be required. DNA nominations for the Nebraska State Fair are due on June 15, 2023.
Be sure to get enrolled!
Just log into your account using last year's information, make any changes or updates to emails, phone numbers and addresses, select the project areas you are interested in, answer all questions (there are only 2 required questions under the health form.) and be sure to hit the submit button. Here is the link https://v2.4honline.com/
Sunday, April 23, 2023 1:00 PM
More details to come.............................
Spark your imagination and passion! Ignite by 4-H is an inclusive teen event held in Washington, D.C., for four days of inspiring and engaging panels, respected speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment, and creating amazing connections. Explore the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living, and Emotional Well-Being. Discover exciting career paths and create an actionable plan to help create real change in your community. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! Visit 4-h.org/parents/ignite-by-4-h to learn more.
Registration LInk: https://forms.gle/UrMEg8jwBkrAPsmv8
or contact: Sherlyn Damme, huskerdamme@gmail.com
Mark your calendars–Big Red Camps will be June 11-16, 2023. More details will be coming soon.
UPCOMING 4-H Calendar
- February 4: Otoe County 4-H Foundation Banquet
- February 8: Otoe County 4-H Council Meeting 7:00 pm
- February 18: Candle Making Workshop, Nebraska City
- February 20: Presidents Day, Extension Office closed
- February 22: Runza Syracuse/4-H Day Fundraiser
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu
Email: Otoe-County@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, Neb, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County