SEPTEMBER 2023
Polk County 4-H Smore Newsletter
IN THIS SMORE...
LOCAL LOWDOWN
- Calendar of Events
- 2023 Workshop/Fair Slideshow - Polk Co. 4-H'ers ROCK!
- Champion Sweatshirts will be in SOON!
- Congratulations to our State Fair Exhibitors
- September Birthdays
STATE SCOOP
- State Rodeo Cancelled
NATIONAL NEWSFLASH
- National 4-H Week - Oct 1- 7
Calendar of Events
4 - Office Closed for Labor Day
6 - 8 DEADLINE to pick up State Fair Exhibits and Deposit Premium Checks
15 - Club of Excellence Award Application Due
OCT
9 - Office Closed for Columbus Day
17 - 4-H Council Meeting - Fairgrounds - 6:30
23 - 4-H Enrollment Opens for 23 -24 Programming Year
NOV
10 - Office Closed for Veteran's Day
23 - 24 Office Closed for Thanksgiving
4-H Award Club Recognition Time!
To apply for the Club of Excellence recognition, complete the Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence Annual Summary Form PDF. The completed form should be turned into the Polk County Extension Office by September 15.
If the Club meets all the requirements, they will get a certificate and a seal in the first year and an additional seal in subsequent qualifying years.
Visit this site for more information: https://4h.unl.edu/clubs-excellence
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!!
Apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for FREE through November 1!
There is no place like Nebraska and no better time to become a Husker!
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is waiving the $45 undergraduate admission application fee for Nebraskans through November 1. You can apply for FREE at go.unl.edu/apply—enter the code “HUSKER” when prompted for a fee waiver code.
We’re here to help! Contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
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NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCT 1-7
We know you are talented! We know you sparkle! Hidden in Polk County are youth who are talented in many, many ways. Your knowledge matched with your naturally given abilities produce all kinds of great results! From livestock management to sewing; from cooking to painting; and everything in between, the sky is the limit with 4-H! Share with us some of your inspired projects to fuel creativity among the 4-H program NATION-WIDE! Read details below to share your awesomeness!
Nebraska Extension- Polk County
Tanya Crawford - 4-H Extension Educator York & Polk County
Colleen Pallas - 4-H Extension Assistant
Steph Sunday - Office Manager
Email: polk-county@unl.edu
Website: polk.unl.edu
Location: Polk County Courthouse
Phone: 402-747-2321
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polk-County-4-H-639333189542938/