Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
September 3, 2021
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- Washington County 4-H Calendar
- We're Hiring!
- Welcome Back Tayler!
- Apply Now To Be A 4-H Ambassador
- 4-H Premium Checks and Livestock Booster Fund Checks
- 4-H Items From County Fair
- 2021 WCF Photos
- State Fair Exhibits
- State Fair Schedule
- State Fair Results
- 4-H State Rodeo - register by September 17th
- Nebraska 4-H Foundation Charity Shoot
- Other Statewide Events and Resources
*NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION IS BOLDED!
4-H CALENDAR
August 27-September 6..........................Nebraska State Fair
September 6.............................................Office Closed - Labor Day
September 7............................................4-H Ambassador Applications Due in our office
September 8, 9 & 10................................Pick up State Fair projects in our office
October 9.................................................4-H State Rodeo
Washington County 4-H Calendar
Did you know that you can find the Washington County 4-H Calendar on our webpage? View just the month or download and print the whole program year!
Visit https://go.unl.edu/washingtoncounty4hcalendar to view. As dates/events continue to be added we will update the calendar. The webpage will show the most recent date that the program calendar was updated!
APPLY TO BE A WASHINGTON COUNTY 4-H JUNIOR OR SENIOR AMBASSADOR!
The purpose of the Senior Ambassador and Junior Ambassador programs is to develop leadership skills and build communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Washington County 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the 4-H'ers life.
SENIOR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Youth ages 16-18 as of January 1, 2022 may apply.
Application (typed) due Tuesday, September 7 by 5pm.
JUNIOR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Youth ages 13-15 as of January 1, 2022 may apply.
Application (typed) due Tuesday, September 7 by 5pm.
Find the application and more information here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/washington-county-4-h-leadership-program/
Questions? Reach out to Mickayla (washingtoncounty4h@unl.edu)
4-H Premium & Livestock Booster Checks
These awards are made possible through the generousity of our donors - a list of donors was included with your checks - please thank them in person if possible. Please also mail a thank you to them. If you'd like addresses in a label format please call and we'll email that to you.
2021 Washington County Fair Projects
2021 Washington County Fair Photos
State Fair Exhibits
State Fair - Schedule
State Fair Results
4-H State Rodeo
Register by September 17th for the 4-H State Rodeo!!
The 4-H State Rodeo will be held October 9th at the Lancaster Event Center
Find more information at: https://4h.unl.edu/horse-rodeo4-H Foundation Charity Shoot
Other Statewide Events and Resources
Cat Club - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club
- Dog Showmanship Video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?reload=9&list=PL579hRei5D7xwKTqpe8kJw0GnfKK4x8l4
- Virtual Dog Club - https://4h.unl.edu/virtual-dog-club
- Companion Rabbit Science Online Course - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-rabbit-science
Companion Animal Workshop - https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal-judges-workshop
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Tayler Wickham, Extension Educator - tayler.wickham@unl.edu
Mickayla Blender, 4-H Ext. Assistant - mblender2@unl.edu
Mary Larsen, 4-H Support Staff - mlarsen9@unl.edu
Email: washington-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/
Location: 597 Grant St, Blair, NE, United States
Phone: 402-426-9455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLWashingtonCounty/?ref=hl
Twitter: @WCNE4H