4-H Friday NewsBlast
10/01/2021
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4HOnline 2.0
We will be getting an upgrade to 4HOnline enrollment! The new system will be ready for new enrollments and reenrollments Nov 1st. 4HOnline will be unavailable until November 1st, 2021.
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Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships
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Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship for 2022 Seniors!
This scholarship is awarded from the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers. Return completed application to Cass County Extension office. Deadline is November 30, 2021.
More info:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/
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Purina Scholarship now open!
Youโve put in the work, now weโre giving back. Purinaยฎ is excited to announce the 2022 Giving Greatness Scholarship for graduating high school seniors! One winner from five categories will be awarded a $2,000 educational scholarship. The five categories include: show cattle, show swine, show sheep or goat, show poultry and show rabbit. Application requirements:
- College enrollment verification
- Written essay questions
- Letter of recommendation
- To be considered, you must currently feed, or have fed within the last year, Purinaยฎ feed and/or High Octaneยฎ Supplements to your show animal(s).
The deadline to apply is November 8, 2021. Scholarship recipients will be notified by January 3, 2021.
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CWF 2023 HAS ROOM FOR YOU!
There is still have room for more youth (ages 15 โ 18 as of June 2023) to join the CWF 2023 group. Currently, only about 11 youth are on the list and we can take up to around 45. Please contact Kaytlyn Kennedy 402.245.4324 for more information.
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Apply to UNL for FREE!
There is no place like Nebraska and there is no better time to become a Husker!
The University of NebraskaโLincoln is waiving the undergraduate admissions application fee for Nebraskans from Sept. 20 through Oct. 3. You can apply for FREE at go.unl.edu/applyโenter the code โNUforNEโ in the โApplication Fee Waiver Codeโ field at the end of the application.
Weโre here to help, 1-to-1. We have extended our office hours and will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday both weeks (Sept. 20-23 and 27-30). You can reach us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays (Sept. 24 and Oct. 1). Contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
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4H STEM Challenge
- This yearโs National 4-H STEM Challenge will take students on a Galactic Quest! Activities focus on the mysteries and adventures of space exploration. Students will explore STEM topics ranging from physics and engineering to computer science and space agriculture. Kits are now available! Learn more about this yearโs 4-H STEM Challenge and how you and your students can get involved at 4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge.
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Drone Zone
- Explore Unmanned Aerial System best practice, FAA certification how-to, and career opportunities by joining the DRONE ZONE on October 23rd at the Hall County Extension Office in Grand Island. This workshop is open to youth ages 13-18, and beginners are welcome! Space is limited, and registration closes on October 8th. Learn more and register at go.unl.edu/drone-zone.
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FIRST LEGO League
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4-H Shooting Sports Training
- Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader in the Shotgun discipline. There is a minimum number of participants required to offer this workshop. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team.
- The registration fee is $110.00 per person for initial certification and those individuals adding an additional discipline except for Apprentice Instructors. The registration fee for Apprentice Instructors is $90 for this workshop and due by October 6th. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. The registration fee after October 6th is $160. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page or contact Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Registration is available only online at the link provided in the brochure or individuals can register directly by clicking HERE.
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**2021 Cass County 4-H Council Grant**
The Cass County 4-H Council seeks to promote and support positive youth development and club experience for youth in Cass County through offering grants to support club efforts. Grant applicants are encouraged to identify needs of the county, club, members, leaders, and/or volunteers. Grant applications can be found here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/council.grant.2021.docx
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4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2021 - National 4-H Week
- Nov 1, 2021-2022 4HOnline Enrollment open
- Nov 7, 2021 2pm-4pm 4-H Achievement Party
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Stohlmann, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu
Tammy Cavanaugh, 4-H Staff, tcavanaugh2@unl.edu
Sandy Prall, Office Manager, sprall2@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLCassCounty/
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty