York County 4-H Blast
December 6, 2018
Office Closed Dec 24-28
Crops Science Investigation (CSI)
Youth in York and surrounding counties interested in crops, plants, and science are welcome to attend CSI! We meet monthly and youth become detectives to solve a problem.
Next meeting is Dec 17 @ 5PM
Beef Detectives
Next Meeting is Dec 10.
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Age: All ages welcome
Location: York County Extension Office
Champion Sweatshirts
Year-End Financial Reports Due Dec 31
Our office is closed Dec 24-28 so you may put the form in the mail slot by the front door that week, if needed.
Service Opportunity
Red Kettle Campaign
If your club is looking for a service project this winter, consider ringing the bells for the Salvation Army at one of 4 locations in York. All of the funds raised in York County through the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign stays in York County. The goal this year is $6800 and as of this time we are at about 12% of the goal for 2019.
Have some fun while ringing the bells! During bell ringing some groups have sang Christmas carols, performed dances/skits, brought their small pets/farm animals/etc, played Christmas music, and so much more.
To sign-up, contact:
Teresa M. Johnson
Coordinator
York County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
1217 N Blackburn Ave
York NE 68467-2009
402-366-1458
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification
Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Five project areas will be offered at the Lincoln Workshop - rifle, pistol, muzzleloading, coordinator, and archery. The Coordinator certification being offered in Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports is for individuals who work with certified shooting sports leaders, 4-H club leaders for shooting sports projects, 4-H volunteers managing shooting sports events/competitions.
The registration fee is $110.00 per person for initial certification and those individuals adding an additional discipline except for Coordinator. The registration fee for Coordinator is $80 for this workshop. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. The registration fee after January 2nd is $160. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
For more workshop information go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page. Registration is available only online, HERE.
Omaha Fashion Week 4-H Collection
Over the last 10 years, Omaha Fashion Week has grown to the nation’s 5th largest fashion event. In addition to supporting more independent fashion designers than any other organization in the region, Omaha Fashion Week supports young fashion designers by providing mentoring, educational opportunities, and a professional platform to showcase work.
Nebraska 4-H is once again partnering with Omaha Fashion Week during their Spring Showcase. OFW Student Night will take place on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 and will exclusively feature student designers, including a 4-H collection. This collection will consist of 10 to 12 garments from across the state. Each garment will be modeled by the 4-H member who made it. In order to create a complete and dynamic collection, interested 4-H members are invited to apply to participate in the show. The 4-H collection will be curated based upon the selection criteria as listed below.
Student Night Details:
When: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Where: Omaha Design Center (near TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha)
Hair and Make-up will be scheduled for all models starting at 2:00 p.m.
Runway rehearsal will take place at 5:30 p.m. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and will end around 9:30 p.m.
Tickets for the event are free to students who show their Student ID or are $10 for non-students. For more information about Omaha Fashion Week or to purchase tickets to this night or the entire week, visit http://omahafashionweek.com
Selection Criteria:
- Participants must be current 4-H members.
- Preference will be given to garments that were exhibited at the 2018 Nebraska State Fair.
- Garments should be fashion forward, runway appropriate and display high quality construction.
- Creativity and attention to detail are highly scrutinized in garment selection.
To Apply:
Complete the following application form: https://go.unl.edu/ofw2019
Applications are due January 11th.
Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application
State-Level Awards & Scholarships
The Nebraska 4-H Foundation utilizes the Annual Achievement Application for awarding scholarships. Youth interested in applying for these scholarships must complete the Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships page of the application form and follow the state-level completion and submission procedures below. For more information, please see the Nebraska 4-H Foundation Recognition page.
National 4-H Conference & National 4-H Congress
Nebraska 4-H utilizes the Annual Achievement Application to select delegates for National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference. To apply as a delegate to either national experience, youth must make that designation on their Annual Achievement Application, complete the Representing Nebraska 4-H (National Application) page, and follow the state-level completion instructions and submission procedures.
Generally, delegate applicants should:
- Not have been a delegate to the program in which they are applying
- Be able to miss one full week of school and/or work to attend the program
- Be a Nebraska 4-H participant in any delivery mode, including clubs, camps, school enrichment, or afterschool programs.
- Be dependable and punctual
In the selection process, significant accomplishments in the applicants 4-H experience, leadership, community involvement, and career spark are given more consideration than the number of 4-H projects completed.
For more information about the application form and to apply go to https://4h.unl.edu/annual-achievement-application.
The application form is due January 15 for consideration on all state level awards and scholarships.
You do not need to have applied at the County Level in order to submit a state application.
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, USA
Phone: 402-362-5508
Facebook: facebook.com/NebraskaExtension-YorkCounty