The 4-H Update
November 27, 2019
APPLICATIONS DUE NEXT WEEK! Be a 4-H Ambassador!
DUE DECEMBER 3, 2019
The primary goal of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Ambassador Program is building communication and leadership skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Program as well as in other aspects of the Ambassador’s life.
ELIGIBILITY
- Youth 14 - 18 years of age on January 1, 2020.
- Enrolled as a Douglas-Sarpy 4-H member.
- Must be an active member of 4-H, either independent or with a club for at least one full year prior to application.
- Up to FIVE 4-H Ambassadors will be selected annually.
- The program has an annual application process with an opportunity to re-apply annually if eligible.
Questions? Ask Tayler!
tayler.wickham@unl.edu or 402-444-7896
THANKSGIVING DINNER TIPS
Questions about cooking your Thanksgiving turkey? Do you know how long you can keep leftovers? Or need tips for traveling with food? Find it all here! https://food.unl.edu/thanksgiving
DON'T MISS THIS!
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
4-H 101 Club
Where: Nebraska Extension Office 8015 West Center Road; Omaha
When: The first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- January 7
- February 4
- March 3
- April 7
- May 12
So that we can plan accordingly, please RSVP to Cathy Raneri: craneri2@unl.edu 402-444-7804
Join the Wilderness Club!
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H CS Ambassador Opportunity
Teens, are you interested in Computer Science? Are you interested in teaching others about computer science and technology in your own community? Then we’d like to talk to you about being a Douglas-Sarpy 4-H CS Ambassador? Present CS at your club meetings, at your library or other place. We have curriculum here that we’d love to train you in presenting or submit your own ideas on what you’d like to teach. This would count for volunteer hours for NHS and looks good on a college applicaton!
For more information, please contact Brett at the Extension Office. 402-444-1799
A Reminder About Enrollment...
Online Youth Member and Adult Volunteer Enrollment for Nebraska 4-H
The annual 4-H membership year runs from October 1–September 30. All 4-H Youth Member and Adult Volunteer enrollments will be submitted through 4Honline. When using the online enrollment PLEASE USE CHROME OR FIREFOX. Internet Explorer does not complete the process
- If your family is new to Douglas-Sarpy 4-H, please contact Cathy Raneri at craneri2@unl.edu or 402-444-7804 before you start the 4HOnline enrollment.
- To enroll in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program visit ne.4honline.com.
- Health information on the enrollment is OPTIONAL.
- Enrollment instructions here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll
- If you have questions about accessing or updating the 4HOnline enrollment, please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com or 402-444-7804.
- While 4-H membership is available throughout the year, to be eligible to participate in the Sarpy County Fair or the Nebraska State Fair enrollment is due by June 15. Therefore, when using the 4HOnline enrollment after June 15, you will not be able to select from the project area. To complete the enrollment after June 15 please contact Mary Dierks at 402-444-7804.
- Interested in becoming a 4-H leader contact us with all your questions.
STATEWIDE 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Youth Classic Judging Contest: February 15 @ Kearney
DUE SOON! Fed Steer Challenge Application!
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge 2020 is a contest and educational opportunity for youth with a desire to become the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska Cattle Industry.
The goal is to enhance the educational value of the 4-H Market Beef Project. Additional information for this contest can be viewed in the document linked below.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2019.
DUE SOON! Catch-A-Calf Program Application
Youth in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming & Kansas are invited to submit applications to compete in a 4-H Catch-A-Calf program. Accepted participants will compete to catch a calf in a ring, then will take the calf home to show as a 4-H project. Additional information & application can be found at: nationalwestern.com/catch-a-calf-program/
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1, 2019.
Poultry Education Scholarship
Application deadline is January 1.
Find more information about the scholarship here: https://form.jotform.com/93024679050153
SAVE THE DATE!
4-H Horse Stampede and Companion Animal Challenge for 2020 dates are set!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28.
Additional information to come.
Recurring Events
Camp 101 Meetings
Scheduled sessions:
- December 20 @ 4pm
- January 22 @ 10am
- March 11 @ 4pm
- April 16 @ 6pm
Meetings can be accessed here: https://unl.zoom.us/j/7874401325
Equine Webinar Series
The Equine Webinar Series, hosted by Kathy Andersen (UNL), will teach how to better coach youth, start a judging team with your club, and more.
Connection information for these once a month webinars can be found here:
https://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-series
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Quincy James
Jake Jones
Tracey Jones (Vice President)
Patty Litz-Conradson
Teri Loftus
Alyssia Martinez-Wilkinson
Kim Parks
Makenna Parks (Secretary)
Kelley Penney-Hall
Amy Rolle (President)
Jennifer Tidwell
Rachelle Tidwell
Amy Turner
Grace Turner
Justin Wagner
Bre Wilkinson
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/