4-H Friday NewsBlast
10/22/2021
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2021-2022 4-H Council Ballot
Be sure to vote for 2021-2022 4-H Council Members!
Ballet will close October 29, 2021 at 1 p.m.
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๐Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program 2021-2022 Applications now OPEN๐
The primary goal of the Cass County 4-H Ambassador Program is to develop leadership skill and build communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Cass County 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the Ambassador's Life! And it's fun! Apply now:
2021-2022 Ambassador Application
Applications due November 5th
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4HOnline 2.0
We will be getting an upgrade to 4HOnline enrollment! We will let you know when the new 4HOnline system is ready to go! Please do not try to access 4HOnline while the upgrade is happening!
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2021 Hutchinson Community College "Winter Classic" Dec 10th 2021
This will take the place of the usual Kansas Beef Expo contest for 2021. We at Hutchinson Community College have remained committed to providing a great learning experience for your students and we are proud to serve as your contest host again this year, albeit in a new format and location for this winter.
More Information:
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2021 Cass County 4-H Seniors!!
2021 Cass County 4-H Seniors we have several scholarships available! Check them out here!
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/scholarship-opportunities/
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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.
Not sure what CWF is? More info can be found here: CWF
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๐FIRST LEGO League needs you!
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** 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:
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4-H Calendar
4-H Calendar
- Nov 07, 2021 - 4-H Achievement Party 2pm-4pm @ Cass County Fairgrounds
- Nov 11, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed - Veterans Day
- Nov 15, 2021 - Livestock Committee Meeting 5:30pm - Cass County Extension Office
- Nov 25, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed - Thanksgiving Break
- Nov 26, 2021 - Cass County Extension Office Closed - Thanksgiving Break
- Jan 31, 2022 - 4-H Club Year End Treasurer's Reports Due
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