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,

Fair season may be over, but exciting opportunities are still happening for 4-H youth. The Youth Leadership Conference and Nebraska Youth Leadership Beef Symposium are two great opportunities I encourage you to read and learn more about in this newsletter. Also, save the date for the Lincoln County 4-H Council garage sale fundraiser on October 14-15. Donations for the garage sale will be accepted soon. Now is the time to sort through any old items you are ready to part with.

National 4-H week is October 2-8. This year, we’re celebrating Opportunity4All! Help us celebrate the remarkable 4-H youth in our community and showcase all the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Join the conversation on social media and show us how you’re celebrating #4HWeek!

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,

Miss Caitlyn

caitlyn.jacobson@unl.edu

National 4-H Week

Lincoln County 4-H

Lincoln County 4-H Club Leader Meeting

Lincoln County Fair Premium Checks

Lincoln County Garage Sale Fundraiser

Lincoln County Achievement Night Save the Date

Lincoln County 4-H Career Portfolio Deadline

Dog Achievement Program Deadline

Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson County 4-H Information

Interested in a Rabbit

State Fair Exhibits and Premiums

Interested in attending CWF in June 2023?

Logan County Achievement Night

Nebraska State Events

2023 4-H Youth Leadership Conference Ambassador Invite

Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium

2022 Trail Ride

Volunteer Road Show

4-H State Rodeo

STEM Challenge

Make it with Wool Competition

Calendar of Events - Upcoming Deadlines

Spotlight on Projects - Diamond Clover - Upcoming Deadline

National 4-H Week is October 2 - 8. This year, we’re celebrating Opportunity4All! 4-H is creating a better tomorrow, today! During #4Hweek and beyond, we celebrate our amazing members, tireless volunteers and dedicated professionals.

If you are a Lincoln County 4-H Club Leader, plan to attend the meeting on September 27th, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the WCREEC, across the street from the Extension Office. 4-H annual enrollment for the 2022-2023 year will begin on October 17th.

Contact the Extension Office if you would like to donate items to support the Lincoln County 4-H Program!! 308-532-2683

The Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolio is an annual record-keeping system used by Nebraska 4-H youth. It is a composite of all 4-H and non-4-H projects/activities throughout the individual's 4-H career. These will be due October 7th.

For more information visit:

https://4h.unl.edu/awards-recognition/career-portfolio

The Nebraska 4-H Dog Achievement Program encourages youth to engage in a variety of companion animal opportunities, events, and contests. The program is designed to equip youth with a variety of skills and abilities and prepare them for success in the future. The Dog Achievement Program is open to enrolled 4-H members ages 8-18.

Must be turned in to the Extension Office by October 7th.

For more information on the Dog Achievement Program visit:

https://4h.unl.edu/dog-achievement-program

We have a family looking to re-home a Harlequin Doe with beautiful coloring that is 6 months old. It is a bigger breed than they wanted. She comes with food and timothy hay and is house trained. She would make a great show rabbit for fair next year. If you are interested, email sshepherd3@unl.edu.

We still have a few State Fair Exhibits here in the Office. Please pick these up ASAP! State Fair Premium checks were mailed out to the 4-Her's that do not have exhibits left at the office.

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.

For more information visit: https://4h.unl.edu/leadership-conference

Application deadline is October 1, 2022

For more information visit: go.unl.edu/nybls

Nebraska 4-H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4-H volunteers across the state. Join us for an evening to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other 4-H volunteers in your community, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer! Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all materials. Payment is due at the door.

For more information and to register visit:

https://4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show

It’s never too early to start thinking about the next fair season, right? If you’re interested in judging 4-H projects, contests, or shows in 2023, be sure to complete the statewide judging sign-up form at 4h.unl.edu/judges by September 30, 2022.

The 4-H State Rodeo will be held October 8, 2022, in Lincoln, NE at the Lancaster Event Center.

https://4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeo

Classes

Level II

1. Goat Tying
2. Barrel Racing
3. Pole Bending

Level III

1. Tie Down Roping (Calf Roping)
2. Break-A-Way Roping
3. Dally Team Roping
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• Whether you’re a club leader, school teacher, or homeschool parent, the 4-H STEM Challenge is a great way to inspire your youth to participate in STEM through hands-on learning! This year’s 4-H STEM Challenge, Explorers of the Deep, focuses on the mysteries and adventures of ocean exploration with robots! It includes three activities that youth can do all at once or individually. Kits are available for purchase, including all the basic materials needed to complete each activity. Youth and facilitator guides are available as free downloads. Dive in at: 4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge.

9/26: Horse Advisory Meeting; 7 p.m.

9/27: Club Leader Meeting; 6 p.m. Location Changed to WCREEC

9/28: 4-H Council Fundraising Committee Meeting; 6 p.m. Extension Office

10/02-10/08: National 4-H Week

10/02: Denim N Dust 4-H Club Meeting; Extension Office

10/03: Lincoln County 4-H Council Meeting; 7 p.m. Extension Office

10/04: Livestock Advisory Meeting; 7 p.m.

10/07: 4-H Career Portfolio Due by 5 p.m.

10/07: Dog Achievement Program Due by 5 p.m.

10/07: Diamond Clover Due by 5 p.m.

10/13: 4 Corners Club Meeting; 6 p.m. Extension Office

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

10/22: 4 Corners Club Meeting; 5 p.m. Extension Office

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

The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program is designed to encourage 4-H youth to engage in a variety of projects and activities that will enable members to acquire the life skills necessary to lead successful lives as competent, caring and contributing citizens. The program’s overall goal is to provide 4-H members a rich and diverse learning experience. Deadline to submit your plan and report form is October 7, 2022.

The program consists of six levels that require a 4-H member to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate accomplishments. The program is designed to enable every 4-H member willing to exert the effort an opportunity to be recognized, regardless of how they are involved in 4-H.

For more information on the Diamond Clover program visit:

https://extension.unl.edu/Diamond%20Clover%20extension.pdf

https://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover