4-H Friday NewsBlast
12/15/2023
Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort
A Farrowed and Owned Breeding and Market Swine division for youth interested in learning more about the swine industry is available again at the Nebraska State Fair in 2024! The Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Swine Cohort is designed to enhance the traditional 4-H swine project and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the swine industry by providing opportunities focusing on swine production as a goal of the 4-H member's project, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and engagement by the 4-H member. In order to participate, youth must be 4-H age 10-18 as of January 1, 2024, complete YQCA, farrowed their project animal(s) and participate in monthly virtual educational meetings. Register here: Nebraska 4-H Farrowed and Owned Cohort Registration (qualtrics.com)
For questions, contact Nebraska Extension Swine Specialist Benny Mote at bmote8@unl.edu or 402-310-9878.
Hey High School Age Youth!!
We are so excited that you are interested in becoming a part of the Nebraska 4-H Youth Leadership Experience Ambassador Team.
As a part of this group, we hope you can be a voice on the youth perspective, develop & practice leadership skills that you can take back to your communities, and collaborate with Extension Staff and 4-Hers across the state to plan & implement a 4-H Youth Leadership Experiences!
The deadline for applications for the Ambassador team is Friday, January 5, 2024!
If selected our first meeting will be Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 4-6pm CT (via Zoom). From there we'll meet monthly to create an amazing experience for you and other high schoolers across the state!
The 4-H Youth Leadership Experiences will be a combination of working with state level 4-H events and contributing with your own leadership ideas across the state.
The application for Ambassadors can be found HERE!! https://go.unl.edu/2024yleamb
If you have questions or would like to know more please contact Julie Schultz (jschultz28@unl.edu) or Stacey Keys (stacey.keys@unl.edu)!
2024 Special Garden Project
The 2024 Special Garden Project is Princess of India Nasturtium. Register for your seed packet in 4HOnline using the events tab.You must be enrolled in the 2024 4-H year to register for a seed packet. One packet per family please! Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
CLOVER KIDS PROGRAM
Would your Clover Kid be interested in a Clover Kids program for Feb, March, April, and May? Complete this super quick form and let us know your thoughts! https://forms.gle/2j7AK366dwZcQUC76
Please contact Mirissa @mscholting2@unl.edu with questions.
Updated Year End Club Treasurer's Report
Nebraska 4-H policy requires all 4-H clubs to submit a Year End 4-H Club Treasurer’s Report to account for the dollars raised and spent in the name of 4-H. This year, we have added a second page to the document for an Annual Club Inventory Report. Inventory items may include, but are not limited to, physical items such as computers, robots, shooting sports equipment, etc. These reports are due to the county extension office on or before January 31st. Here is a link to the new reports: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/4-h-resources/
Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with any questions.
4-H Enrollment is now OPEN!
YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR!
By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs.
Here is the link: https://v2.4honline.com/
Email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions
PLEASE UPDATE MAILING AND EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU ENROLL!
Volunteer Orientation
The Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Orientation serves as an introduction to the 4-H Youth Development program in Nebraska. As part of the screening process, the orientation covers a variety of foundational and essential topics. Any interested individuals including current or prospective volunteers, are welcome to complete the orientation. However, all new volunteers serving in direct roles, such as club leader, project leader, or workshop presenter, are required to complete the orientation. Volunteers are also required to complete the orientation as part of the re-screening process. Here is the link: Volunteer Orientation | Nebraska 4-H (unl.edu) Please email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu with questions.
4-H Community Service Showcase
Community service is an important part of the 4-H experience. Not only do communities benefit from these projects, but young people do, as well! Youth learn valuable life skills like citizenship, leadership, and respect for others. They are also more likely to do well in school, graduate, and vote.
So, it’s easy to see why we want to celebrate all the 4-H community service projects! Share your project with us at 4h.unl.edu/community-service-showcase.
Community Hero!
Nominate the driving forces behind our community's betterment! Who's your local hero, exemplifying kindness, volunteer spirit, or exceptional leadership? Share their story! By recognizing our Community Heroes, we'll make a $1000 donation to their chosen non-profit thanks in part to Medica Health Plans. Join us in spreading gratitude and positivity.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/community-hero
Shout Outs!
Let us know if your Cass County 4-Her's is doing great things! Just email Tammy @tcavanaugh2@unl.edu the details and of course pictures! We will put "shout outs" in the NewsBlast and possibly on our social media.
Joke of the Week!
4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- December 22, 2023 - Extension Office Closing @ 12 noon
- December 25-January 1, 2024 - Extension Office Closed
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Lauren Neels, Extension Educator and Unit Leader, lauren.stohlmann@unl.edu
Carol Waters, Extension Educator, cwaters3@unl.edu
Mirissa Scholting, 4H Extension Assistant, mscholting2@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
Cass County 4-H