Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson Co. 4-H
September #1
A Note from Miss Caitlyn
Dear Lincoln, Logan & McPherson County 4-H Families
I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend and are having a great start to your school year! It is always great to see our 4-Hers involved in their school and community. It is easy for 4-H to be put on the back burner after school starts. I would encourage you to save the date for November 5th for our End of the Year banquet. This will be a great night for everyone to celebrate their 4-H accomplishments in 2023!
Lincoln Logan & McPherson counties were represented well at the Nebraska State Fair with 45 youth exhibiting livestock(and/or)dog. We also had 40 youth exhibit static items with 102 exhibits. 5 static exhibits received special recognition and numerous awards were won in the livestock areas. Congratulations to all these exhibitors!
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns,
Miss Caitlyn
State Fair Exhibits
Hello LLM 4-Her's if you took exhibits to state fair they are back home and ready to be picked up. Also with that being said we also have your Premium Checks from state fair and ribbons as well. The checks do have a deadline to cash them so please stop in as soon as possible if you want your money!
2023 Farmer/Rancher Scholarship Application
Calendar of Events
Spin Clubs
Lincoln, Logan, & McPherson 4-Her's
Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Clubs)
Coloring Contest
Record books
Senior 4-H Council Applications
Horse Advisory Meeting
Dog Advisory Meeting
Diamond Clover Program
4s Goat Expo
Fair Pictures (Needed)
End of year Banquet
2024 Fair Dates
YQCA 2024
Senior Spotlight
4-H Project Podcast
Nebraska State Events
Judges Registration
Clubs of Excellence
National 4-H Week
4-H STEM Challenge
Spotlight on 4-H
Companion Animal
Calendar of Events
9/15: Diamond Clover Forms Due
9/15: Record Books Due
9/15: Senior 4-H Council Scholarship Applications Due
9/26: Horse Advisory Meeting
10/24: Dog Advisory Meeting
CLOVER KID COLORING PAGE!
We can email you a copy or we have some in the office if you would like to pick them up if you can't get them to print.
4-H AGE COLORING PAGE!
We can email you a copy or we have some in the office if you would like to pick them up if you can't get them to print.
4-H Project Podcasts
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 latest Podcast with Kaitlin and Caitlyn on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/4-h-project-podcasts/
Judges Registration
We’re always looking for qualified adults with fresh perspectives to serve as judges at the county and state levels. Interested in serving as a 4-H judge? Sign-up at 4h.unl.edu/judges by September 30 to get your name added to our contact list for 2024!
Clubs of Excellence
Club of Excellence summary forms are due September 15! The Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence designation recognizes and celebrates 4-H clubs for engaging and empowering members. To receive and maintain the designation, clubs must meet certain criteria and submit an annual summary form to their local Extension office by September 15. More information and summary form templates are available at 4h.unl.edu/clubs-excellence.
National 4-H Week
Mark your calendars and make plans to celebrate National 4-H Week with us on October 1-7!
4-H STEM Challenge
Looking for a unique way to engage and inspire young people in your club or classroom? Check out this year’s 4-H STEM Challenge. Developed by 4-H educators from across the country, Power Protectors is a collection of three activities that teach kids how to address real-world issues and explore careers in energy. The STEM Challenge kit is perfect for youth ages 8-14. Learn more at 4-H.org/programs/stem-challenge/
Companion Animal (Pets)
1. This is a 4-H family pet show. All companion animals are judged on overall health and appearance,
your pet(s) housing, the quality of care you provide, and your knowledge of the animal. Cats are not judged according to breed standards.
2. Uniform - Standard 4-H uniform is required. See general 4-H rules.
3. Uniform score sheets will be used and will be available to exhibitor prior to the show.
4. Animals must be housed in a cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove them by the judge.
5. All pets must be pre-entered by the pre-fair live animal entry deadline at the Extension office.
6. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Pets shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, other parasites, and infectious diseases. Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of Rabies, panleukopenia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Proof of vaccinations must be submitted to the Extension Office by the pre-fair deadline. Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies and have a completed health form signed by a veterinarian and must be submitted to the Extension Office by the pre-fair entry deadline. No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter. All pets will be inspected by show management, any pet that is seen as contagious will be dismissed from the show.
7. All cats that are not declawed must have claws clipped.
8. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis:
• animal health, well-being – 20 points,
• appropriate cage evaluation - 55 points,
• overall knowledge – 45 points
• presentation skills - 20 points
9. Participant should bring animal, adequate cage, and accessories.
10. Limit of one pet per class and 3 total companion animals per 4-Her.
11. Exhibitors must be present at the time of showing.
12. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short (showmanship) presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal should be provided in this presentation.
13. Following the presentation, exhibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care.
COMPANION ANIMAL
K900-975 - Clover Kid (Sign up for this class under Department: Clover Kid)
G100-901 Young Cat or Kitten (4 months to 2 years of age)
G100-902 Aged Cat (over 2 years of age)
G100-903 Small mammals
G100-904 Birds
G100-905 Fish
G100-906 Reptiles
G100-907 Ferret
G100-908 Other Companion Animal
CONTACT INFORMATION
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