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

Happy December! Enrollment is open now at https://v2.4honline.com.

2023 DNA Nominations have changed. All livestock in contention to exhibit at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair and/or the Aksarben Stock Show will be required to submit a DNA nomination. Read more on that in this newsletter.

We are gearing up to have some fun at the Holiday Parade this year. Let us know if you are planning to join us on December 15th! We will send more detailed information out to those who have signed up when we iron out the details.

The Nebraska State 4-H Presentations Contest will partner with the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest to create a combined state-level communications event called the Premier Communication Event. Read more on this and watch the video in our Project Spotlight in this newsletter.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson Counties 4-H

Making Branches Bright social media campaign

December birthdays

State Fair/Aksarben DNA - What's new for 2023?

Holiday Parade of Lights

Project Podcasts

Items to be picked up

Holiday Workshop

2022-2023 4-H Enrollment is open

Logan County Sewing Spin Club

Nebraska State Events

Nebraska Extension

Cow-Calf Cost of Production Workshop

Calendar of Events

Spotlight on 4-H

The Premier Communication Event

Lincoln County 4-H has been nominated to be a part of the North Platte - Lincoln Federal Savings Bank's Making Branches Bright social media campaign.

"We will need your help sharing the post. All of our branches nominate a charity and decorate a tree in its honor. The tree with the most likes will be the winner of a $500 donation."

Be on the lookout for more information. Let's get the most likes to help support our wonderful 4-H Youth Development program in Lincoln County.

New for 2023! All livestock in contention to exhibit at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair and/or the Aksarben Stock Show will be required to submit a DNA nomination. All 4-H/FFA BREEDING livestock, market livestock and FEEDER CALVES will now be required to submit a DNA sample/envelope to be eligible to exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair. DNA nominations for the Nebraska State Fair are due to the Extension Office on June 15, 2023 by 5 p.m.

Come join us on December 15th to support our 4-H Youth Development Program!

Each month we are looking for a 4-H youth that would be interested in making a podcast with Eagle Radio about a 4-H project. If you are interested contact (308) 532-2683 or email caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu.

Check out our November Podcast with Maddie and Caitlyn on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/4-h-project-podcasts/

Join us for this fun holiday workshop! Scan the QR code below or visit https://go.unl.edu/3wi2.

Sign up now for the 2022-2023 year at v2.4honline.com.

Family & Volunteer Enrollment instructions can be found at:

https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/enrollment/

Free workshop for Logan County Youth!! There is no need to attend all meeting dates. Start your 4-H projects early!! Register today!

Register at: https://go.unl.edu/szip

12/5: 4-H Council Awards Committee Meeting; 5 p.m. - Extension Office

12/9: Holiday Workshop; 5-7 p.m. - WCREEC

12/11: Denim n' Dust 4-H Club meeting; 1:30 p.m. - Extension Office

12/15: Holiday Parade of Lights

12/22: 4 Corners 4-H Club Meeting; 6:30 p.m. - Extension Office

1/3: Logan County Sewing Workshop

1/10: Livestock Superintendents Meeting; 7 p.m. - Extension Office

1/11: 4-H Council Budget Meeting; 7 p.m. - Extension Office

1/23: 4-H Council Orientation; 6 p.m.

1/23: 4-H Council Meeting; 7 p.m.

2/10: Logan County Sewing Workshop; Logan County Fairgrounds

2/20: Logan County Sewing Workshop; Logan County Fairgrounds

3/6: Logan County Sewing Workshop; Logan County Fairgrounds

3/16: Logan County Sewing Workshop; Logan County Fairgrounds

3/17: Logan County Sewing Workshop; Logan County Fairgrounds

The Premier Communication Event will be structured similarly to the Premier Animal Science Event (PASE). The event will include contest classes, including the areas of prepared speech, radio public service announcements (PSA’s), illustrated presentations, impromptu speech, and video communication.

Eligibility for Premier Communication Event

· Youth must be currently enrolled in 4-H to participate in the Premier Communication Event.

· Eligibility requirements for the following contest classes include:

· Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA), and Illustrated Presentation:

· Youth must receive a purple ribbon at their County Contest and be selected to participate in the Premier Communication Event in these classes.

· Counties may select up to five (5) contestants in each age division.

· Impromptu Speech and Video Communication:

· Open to all youth enrolled in 4-H.

· If eligible, youth may participate in all contest classes.

· Pre-registration is required for all participants and is completed by County Extension Offices. There is a $10 fee per entry for Prepared Speech, Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA), and Illustrated Presentation participants; no entry fee is required for Impromptu Speech and Video Communication for 2023.

Age Divisions

· Intermediate: ages 10-13 as of January 1 of the current year

· Senior: ages 14-18 as of January 1 of the current year

Team Entries

· While most contest classes are only for individuals, team entries are allowed in the Illustrated Presentation contest class. If team members are not in the same age division, they must compete in the age division of the oldest team member.

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