Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (M-F)

Email: caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu
Website: https://llm.unl.edu
Phone: 308-532-2683
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLM4h

Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families,

I hope everyone celebrated National 4-H week in some way. The hard work and achievements of our youth are certainly a cause worth celebrating. The coloring contest was a success. Thank you to the residents of Linden Court for judging and thank you to the Prairie Arts Center for displaying the winners. Another special thank you to the schools and students who participated. #4HWeek!

It is garage sale week! Please plan on stopping at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on October 14th (4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.) & October 15th (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.). Donations are still being accepted, see below for more information. The 4-H council is also looking for more volunteers to help at the garage sale. Please contact the extension office if you are willing and able to help. We hope to see you all there!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

Lincoln County 4-H

Lincoln County Garage Sale Fundraiser

Lincoln County Achievement Night

Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson County 4-H Information

Interested in attending CWF in June 2023?

Logan County Sewing Spin Club

Logan County Achievement Night

Nebraska State Events

Paper Clover

2023 4-H Youth Leadership Conference Ambassador Invite

2022 Trail Ride - Canceled

Shooting Sports Certified Instructors

Volunteer Road Show

STEM Challenge

Calendar of Events

Spotlight on Projects

Design Decisions - Accessory - Original made from Metal

If you would like to donate items to support the Lincoln County 4-H Program contact the Extension Office at (308) 532-2683 or drop off times at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds (Ag building) are:

5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, October 13th

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, October 14th

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a civic education and leadership program organized by National 4-H Council and held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland every summer for high school youth between the ages of 15 to 19 years of age. 4-H delegates from across the country broaden their appreciation and respect for themselves and others in the world through civic workshops, committees, field trips and social events.

Youth participants learn and practice skills intended to make them better citizens and successful individuals. Youth who have attended in the past have exhibited the following measurable outcomes:

· Strengthened communication, leadership, and citizenship skills.

· Increased understanding of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders; and

· Improved respect, networking, and camaraderie with other youth from diverse backgrounds.

This is an educational program that requires a lot of planning and I feel part of this is for the youth members to plan their finances well ahead of the trip. The program will cost $3,500 per participant. Interested youth who are currently enrolled in 4-H may be eligible for a small scholarship through the Lincoln Co. 4-H council.

Contact Caitlyn Jacobson at (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu for more information.

Fall is here, and Paper Clover season is in full swing! Now through October 16, head to your nearest Tractor Supply Co. store to get your #4HPaperClover at checkout. 100% of funds raised through the Paper Clover campaign directly benefit 4-H youth. In fact, 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10% supports the overall mission and growth of 4-H nationally. Learn more about 4-H’s partnership with Tractor Supply at tractorsupply.com/tsc/cms/4h.

Don’t forget! Applications for the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference Ambassadors are due Friday, October 14! Application forms are available at 4h.unl.edu/leadership-conference-ambassador. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/leadership-conference-ambassador.

Due to extensive fire damage at the Nebraska National Forest and the Nebraska State 4-H Camp, the Nebraska 4-H Foundation will not be able to host the 2022 Nebraska State 4-H Camp Trail ride fundraising event initially scheduled for October 14-16. The Nebraska 4-H Foundation will gladly issue refunds. However, we encourage you to consider donating your registration fees to the Environmental Education Fund to support continuing the legacy of camp in the future. Please contact Lindsay Shearer (epd.unl.edu/profile/lshearer2) to request a refund or donation.

Interested in becoming a Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Certified Leader? All 4-H volunteers leading a Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports program must attend a Leader Certification Workshop, and there happens to be some coming up this fall! Visit events.unl.edu/NE4H-Shooting-Sports to see all the upcoming workshops. Learn more about leader certification at 4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports-leaders.

Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again this fall for the Volunteer Road Show! Join us at any one of the events to discover new 4-H opportunities, network with others in your community, and build your skills working with youth. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show.

10/15-10/16: Lincoln County Garage Sale Fundraiser; Lincoln County Fairgrounds

10/15-10/16: Shotgun Leader Certification; Ashland, NE

10/17: 2022-2023 4-H Annual Enrollment Opens

10/23: Lincoln County Achievement Night; 6 p.m. WCREEC Classroom

11/6: Logan County Achievement Night; 2:30 p.m. Logan County Fairgrounds

11/10: 4 Corners 4-H Club Meeting; 6 p.m. Extension Office