Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
November 1, 2023
SHOUT OUTS!
OPPORTUNITIES
The awards recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska who are talented in visual art, dance, music, theater, and film and emerging media arts (which includes film, 3D models, interactive art, sound design and video games). These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.
Info & application here: https://arts.unl.edu/hlfpa/nebraska-young-artist-awards
Community Hero!
Nominate the driving forces behind our community's betterment! Who's your local hero, exemplifying kindness, volunteer spirit, or exceptional leadership? Share their story! By recognizing our Community Heroes, we'll make a $1000 donation to their chosen non-profit thanks in part to Medica Health Plans. Join us in spreading gratitude and positivity.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/community-hero
We love our volunteers!
There are so many ways to volunteer with 4-H, and the Volunteer Road Show is one way to get connected to those opportunities.
Better Ba-C's Service Project
Better Ba-C's 4-H Club is asking that you bring old eye glasses and new or gently used warm weather gear (gloves, hats, socks, etc.) to Achievement Night. They will have a drop box for their current service project waiting for your donations!
FROM THE OFFICE
🎓Senior Plans🎓
Seniors & Families: Please complete the simple form to help us create your "blurb" for Senior Recognition at Achievement Night. Please complete ASAP . (We only have 5 so far!)
Achievement Night is fast approaching and we hope you will join us! We will be honoring so many, including those Senior 4-Hers who will be graduating soon!
HELP US CLEAN UP THE OFFICE!
Please help give us more counter space by coming to pick up your awards from fair time!
4-H Enrollment is now OPEN!
YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR!
Starting in the 2023-2024 program year, project selection is now optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 15th deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Please note:
o Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
o Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
Here is the link: https://v2.4honline.com/
UPCOMING DATES
Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, November 5th - Achievement Night 5:00pm @ Kimmel Center
- Sunday, November 5th - 4-H Council Elections (at Achievement Night)
- Sunday, December 3rd - 4-H Open House & Project Fair 4:30-6:00pm
- Saturday, January 27th - Beef Weigh In
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Elizabeth Dunn, Youth Development Extension Educator edunn8@unl.edu
Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu
Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, Neb, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County