Mid-February 4-H Newsletter
Cuming County 4-H, February 19, 2016
Cuming Happenings in 4-H is Going Electronic!
Something NEW!
Enroll Now!
- You can find step by step guides on our website.
- Leaders and Volunteers are also required to enroll using the online system.
- Enrollment must be completed by March 15.
Need Help Enrolling? No Problem!
- Sunday, February 28, Nielsen Center, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
- Thursday, March 3, Extension Office, 4:30 to 7:00 pm
- Monday, March 7, Wisner-Pilger High School Cafeteria, 4:30 to 6:15 pm
- Wednesday, March 9, Extension Office, 4:30 to 7:00 pm
Club Window Display Contest
Sign Up for Volunteer Comittees
2016 Public Speaking & PSA Contest
The 4-H Public Speaking and PSA Contests will be held on March 22 at West Point Beemer Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be four age divisions with ribbons and trophies in each division. The entry deadline is March 17th. The special topic for this year’s Public Speaking Contest is “4-H Grows Stronger Families”
The PSA category must following the topic “4-H Grows Confidence.” All 4-H PSA’s must include the following tagline within the last 10 seconds: “Learn more about Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu.” The tagline is included in the 60 second time limit. The tagline Know How, Know Now should not be used.
Entry forms can be found on our website.
Wisner Clover College
Participate in the Creative Design Clover College. Members will create a project or two that they can exhibit at the fair! Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Adults are encouraged to accompany participants to support their creative ventures. The workshop will run from 10 am-1:30 pm in order to conclude in time for participants to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There will be a small fee for project materials, details to come. Please pre‐register by Wednesday, March 9.
Omaha Fashion Week Alternate to Show on the Runway
We would like to congratulate 4-H member Rebecca McKay on having her garment chosen to show on the runway for the Omaha Fashion Week! A tip for those wanting to apply next year: The garments selected to show on the runway have unique design elements and high craft details. Consider using a distinct pattern, making your own pattern or incorporating styling details to create a fashion forward look. Keep this in mind as you plan your clothing projects this coming year!
Bees and Pollonation 4-H Essay Contest
Camp Opportunities and Scholarships
Interested in 4-H Summer Camps and Trips? Register before April 15, 2016 and get a 10% discount! For a list of camps and dates visit the Nebraska 4-H page! The Cuming County 4-H Camp Scholarship is now available on our website!
Nebraska Extension in Cuming County
Extension Assistant
ellan.hasenkamp@unl.edu
Email: Cuming-County@unl.edu
Website: www.cuming.unl.edu
Location: 200 S Lincoln St, West Point, NE, United States
Phone: 402-372-6006
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNL-Extension-in-Cuming-County-4-H-155076551180236/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel