The 4-H Update
October 25, 2019
4-H Spotlight: Erik Henry
This week we're shining the 4-H Spotlight on Erik Henry! Read about his big accomplishment below.
Erik competed in the National Junior Horticultural Association's (NJHA's) national conference in October. The Nebraska Team won 4th place and Erik won 5th place in the Honors division, which was like an Open Class division for Erik because he had competed on the team previously. Erik scored 412 and the winning score was 444, and the competition was tough! This year's conference was held in Lincoln, Nebraska. Thank you to Hall County Extension Educator, Elizabeth Killinger, for being Erik's coach!
Achievement Applications due 11/15!
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 15!
Contact Cathy Raneri or visit the below site to learn more.
A Reminder About Enrollment...
Online Youth Member and Adult Volunteer Enrollment for Nebraska 4-H
The annual 4-H membership year runs from October 1–September 30. All 4-H Youth Member and Adult Volunteer enrollments will be submitted through 4Honline. When using the online enrollment PLEASE USE CHROME OR FIREFOX. Internet Explorer does not complete the process
- If your family is new to Douglas-Sarpy 4-H, please contact Cathy Raneri at craneri2@unl.edu or 402-444-7804 before you start the 4HOnline enrollment.
- To enroll in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program visit ne.4honline.com.
- Health information on the enrollment is OPTIONAL.
- Enrollment instructions here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll
- If you have questions about accessing or updating the 4HOnline enrollment, please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com or 402-444-7804.
- While 4-H membership is available throughout the year, to be eligible to participate in the Sarpy County Fair or the Nebraska State Fair enrollment is due by June 15. Therefore, when using the 4HOnline enrollment after June 15, you will not be able to select from the project area. To complete the enrollment after June 15 please contact Mary Dierks at 402-444-7804.
- Interested in becoming a 4-H leader contact us with all your questions.
Youth Advisory Board Opportunity
Applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2019. Candidates should be interested in having an impact on youth experiences at PASE and Life Challenge events. It's also a great resume builder!
Find the application form here: https://unl.box.com/s/mp1td8p0sb9h366lzxznrup419jh1zms
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Camp 101 Meetings
Scheduled sessions:
- November 20 @ 12pm
- December 20 @ 4pm
- January 22 @ 10am
- March 11 @ 4pm
- April 16 @ 6pm
Meetings can be accessed here: https://unl.zoom.us/j/7874401325
Equine Webinar Series
The Equine Webinar Series, hosted by Kathy Andersen (UNL), will teach how to better coach youth, start a judging team with your club, and more.
Connection information for these once a month webinars can be found here:
https://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-series
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Bellevue Dog Obedience Club Trials: October 26-27 @ Bellevue
- Youth Classic Judging Contest: February 15 @ Kearney
NEW! Catch-A-Calf Program
Youth in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming & Kansas are invited to submit applications to compete in a 4-H Catch-A-Calf program. Accepted participants will compete to catch a calf in a ring, then will take the calf home to show as a 4-H project. Additional information & application can be found at: nationalwestern.com/catch-a-calf-program/
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1, 2019.
Fed Steer Challenge
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge 2020 is a contest and educational opportunity for youth with a desire to become the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska Cattle Industry.
The goal is to enhance the educational value of the 4-H Market Beef Project. Additional information for this contest can be viewed in the document linked below.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2019.
Engineering Carnival
Sunday, November 3
1-4 p.m.
Nebraska Union Ballroom
NOTICE ABOUT MONEY HANDLING
Due to change in policy, the South Office (501 Olson Dr, Papillion) will no longer be accepting cash. If purchasing 4-H manuals, shirts, or other items from the South office, please
plan ahead to pay with a check.
Thanks for your attention to this matter!
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Quincy James
Jake Jones
Tracey Jones (Vice President)
Patty Litz-Conradson
Teri Loftus
Alyssia Martinez-Wilkinson
Kim Parks
Makenna Parks (Secretary)
Kelley Penney-Hall
Amy Rolle (President)
Jennifer Tidwell
Rachelle Tidwell
Amy Turner
Grace Turner
Justin Wagner
Bre Wilkinson
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/