York County 4-H Blast
June 21, 2017
County Fair Pre-Entries Due July 7
Pre-entry forms and instructions were mailed to each family. Use the 2017 fair book to complete entry forms. An example is included on the form. Additional sheets are available on the 4-H page at york.unl.edu. If you have questions about filling them out, stop by the office or give us a call.
NOTE: Clover Kids only need to pre-enter for contests and animals exhibits. They do not need to pre-enter static exhibits.
CSI Meeting
County Fair Pre-Entry
State Fair & AkSarBen
County Fair Survival Tips
Are you overwhelmed by the jungle of paperwork that ensues with County Fair each year? Are you new to this vast oasis that is 4-H? Are you having trouble navigating your way through the Fair Premium Book? Let us rescue you from the depths of county fair prep! Attend one of the offered sessions to find out how to handle pre-fair entry forms, static exhibit preparation, and receive general tips for making your fair week run smoothly. Register for either of the two sessions by calling the Extension Office at (402) 362-5508.
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017, 11:00 AM
York County Extension Office, North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE, United States
Club Service Project Opportunities
- Finish Painting the Horse Arena - A small segment needs to be painted. All supplies are provided, just wear old clothes.
- Power Washing Ag Hall - The fair board would like to power wash the inside of Ag Hall before county fair. They could use a club to help move displays around and wipe things down
If your club is interested in either of these projects, please call the Extension Office.
County Fair Camper Spots
Payment must be received in order for the spot to be reserved.
Campers will not be allowed on the grounds before Monday of fair week.
Summer Workshops
Complete the registration form and return with payment to our office.
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/york/2017%20Summer%20Workshop%20Guide2.pdf
4-H Youth Volunteer Opportunities
We are offering a few volunteer opportunities for older 4-H youth to grow as leaders this summer. We need older youth to help with our annual Clover Kid Day. If you enjoy working with kids and would like some volunteer hours, sign up! We also have some new things happening at fair that are designed for older youth involvement.
Click on the following link to view the opportunities where we could use your expertise. Sign up for the times that work best for you. For more information contact Megan.
State Cat Showmanship Contest
RAISE YOUR HAND PROMOTION!
Between March 1 – June 30, 2017, National 4-H will kick off the “Raise Your Hand” promotion that will focus more upon attracting 4-H alumni back to the program as parents, volunteers, and donors. During this promotion, alumni will be asked to complete the following steps:
- Raise Your Hand – Complete the form at http://4-h.org/raise-your-hand to show your pride as a 4‑H alum.
- Compete for your state – Raising your hand is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised.
- Pay it Forward – Tweet, post and share your #4HGrown experience or support and tag fellow alumni asking them to raise their hands for their state at http://4‑H.org/RaiseYourHand.
NEBRASKA 4-H & FFA LICENSE PLATE
Take your support of “Making the Best Better” and “Learning to Do” wherever you go with the new license plates showcasing Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska FFA! The Nebraska 4-H Foundation and Nebraska FFA Association in cooperation with the Nebraska FFA Alumni, have teamed up to create the first-ever license plate supporting the two largest youth organizations in Nebraska. Similar to other organizational specialty license plates, there must be 250 applications received before the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing this organizational plate. Order yours today by filling out the application form and mailing it along with the $70 fee to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation. Be one of the first 4-H and FFA license plate owners and show the world you are an advocate of these outstanding youth organizations.
4-H Clover Chase: A Nebraska 150 Event
Nebraska 4-H, in partnership with the Nebraska 4-H Foundation, is celebrating the Nebraska Statehood 150 with the 4-H Clover Chase!
Between March 1 - August 15, 2017, Nebraska 4-H will be hosting a photo scavenger hunt for all 4-H members. Using an app, participants will complete challenges and submit photo entries on social media using #NE4HChase. After submitting photos and earning 150 points, participants will be eligible to receive a commemorative water bottle from their local Nebraska Extension Office and will be entered into a drawing to win a drone with video capability. The Nebraska Extension Office with the highest percentage of participation wins a free National Youth Science Day kit!
Complete details about the 4-H Clover Chase can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/clover-chase. Celebrate Nebraska’s Statehood, and Nebraska 4-H, by participating in this fun-filled opportunity with your friends, club, or family!
About Us
Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Email: York-County@unl.edu
Website: york.unl.edu
Location: 2345 North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE, United States
Phone: 402-362-5508
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