Gage 4-H News
October 2023
In This Issue:
Announcements
- Career Portfolios/Achievement Applications
- Office Closed for Columbus Day
- Static Exhibit Pickups
- National 4-H Week
- 4-H Awards Judging
- Achievement Celebration
Notes to 4-H Members
- Youth at Work Grant
Calendar of Events
Announcements
Static Exhibit Pickup
Please come pick up the static exhibits that went to the Nebraska State Fair. We also still have some from county fair as well. If you have questions or if the item will fit in the drop box we can make arrangements with you. Questions call us at 402-223-1384.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Opportunity4All! National 4-H Week - October 1-7
National 4-H Week is right around the corner! This year's celebration will take place October 1-7. Start planning your celebration now!
We recognize over 400 families in Gage County, the time donated by all our volunteer leaders, the fantastic support of hundreds of businesses and organizations across the county, and many others for the countless ways you support 4-H youth. We work with the greatest people in the state of Nebraska!
4-H Awards Judging - October 17
This is an exciting time as we recognize the excellence of Gage County 4-H members through the annual awards program. Award applications and Career Portfolios are due October 2. Now we need a group of adult volunteers to read through the applications and select the winners of scholarships, project medals, etc. Doors open at 4:00 pm; supper provided about 6:00pm, come when you can. Send an email to Rachel (rbuehler2@unl.edu) if you can help; great way to learn about the awards application! Thank you in advance!
Achievement Celebration | November 12th
Mark your calendars for November 12th at 1:30 pm for the 2023 Gage County Achievement Celebration! The celebration will take place in the 4-H Building. We will recognize:
- County project awards
- Scholarships
- Kids of Character winners
- Diamond Clover pins
- Leader recognition
- Alumni winner
- Volunteer Years of Service
- Business Recognition
- Clover Kids graduation & more
NOTES TO 4-H MEMBERS
Youth at Work Grant Final Report - Due October 15th
If you were a recipient of the Youth at Work Grant this year, you are required to fill out the final report. A check will be presented at the 4-H Achievement Program in November. Youth leadership grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $200 each.
Nebraska Extension Gage County
Email: Gage-County@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/gage/
Location: 1115 West Scott Street, Beatrice, NE, USA
Phone: 402-223-1384
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLExtensionGageCo/
Twitter: @GageCoExtension