The 4-H Update
January 22, 2021
So, what's new?
4-H Club Meeting In-person?
If you have questions about this, please contact Brett Kreifels.
Scholarship Opportunities!
Animal Science: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Contest
- Awarding ten $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors attending UNL in Fall 2021 as an Animal Science major.
- Tell us your digital story about an individual or animal who has inspired you to pursue an education and career in animal science. This can be done via video, essay, pictures, a combination of those things, or really any medium that allows you to comfortably express yourself.
- All entries must be submitted by Noon on February 15th
- Access it here: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Contest Website
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council College Scholarship
- Awarding four college scholarships to high school seniors.
- Application deadline is March 7.
- Find the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhOkxD1B2AzPzZR3FFy-zAr98age0AewYstyOkZbN4cGhFrQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
4-H Council Camp Scholarship
- Attend 4-H Summer Camp with the help of a scholarship from the 4-H Council.
- Application deadline is March 7.
- Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy2iyewffpsoMYziWfyJRQLJ3Qy-e-wMggH4L3RzkV4WKuvg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Heads Up: 4-H Online Issues
4-H Enrollment Deadline
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021, 11:45 PM
4-H Online Website
4-H Spotlight: Achievement Application Participants
Junior Achievement - Leadership
- Grant Meister, Purple
Junior Achievement - STEM
- Archer Antonson, Purple
Local Opportunities
COVID Book Club
Registration link: https://go.unl.edu/abeq
Registration will remain open until February 2nd or until club is full.
Upon registration an email confirmation will be sent regarding supply pick up.
Beef Weigh Day Scheduled
Where: Sarpy County Fairgrounds
Questions: Contact Brett Kreifels (brett.kreifels@unl.edu)
Public Speaking Save the Date!
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Tuesday, April 27 @ 6pm
STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Winter Adventure Lock-In
Raising Nebraska in Grand Island
Saturday, February 13 @ 1:00 PM CT - Sunday, February 14 @ 1:00 PM CT
Price: $110
Let’s let the parents spend Valentine’s Day weekend by themselves while we experience all that 4-H Camp and Raising Nebraska have to offer! We'll expand our horizons with a new recipe and a fun project! We won’t forget to practice our camp skills. Join us to enjoy a movie night in the grain bin theater! We’ll spread our sleeping bags out under the giant pivot and watch the lights sparkle. You won’t want to miss it!
Innovative Youth Corn Challenge
The Nebraska Innovative Youth Corn Challenge is approaching its tenth-year engaging youth in crop science-based education. The Innovative Youth Corn Challenge (IYCC) was created as a partnership between the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Extension. Over $2,000 in cash prizes are awarded. Sign up by March 15th at https://cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/cornchallenge.
Upcoming Events
- Virtual Horse Judging Camp | Lincoln, February 16/18/23/25
- Livestock Judging Circuit | Nebraska Great Plains, multiple dates February-August
- Douglas-Sarpy Public Speaking Contest | Extension Office, April 27
- Beef Progress Show | Loup City, June 5
- Plant & Insect ID Contest | Columbus, June 24 - Deadline June 22
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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/