Washington County Weekly 4-H Update
November 2, 2018
IN THIS WEEK'S 4-H UPDATE...
- 2018 4-H Achievement Celebration RSVP
- Washington County 4-H Livestock Judging Team
- 2018-2019 4-H Enrollment OPEN
- 4-H Volunteer Enrollment
- November Volunteer Huddle
- WCF Committee Meetings Scheduled!
- Scholarships
- Washington County Gives!
- Meet the 2018-2019 Ambassadors!
- Meet the 2018-2019 Junior Ambassadors!
- FarmHer Nebraska Conference
- Companion Animal and Wildlife Career Day
- 4-H Cat Club
- Nebraska Equine Webinar Series
- 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
- 2019 National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program
- Northeast Community College Livestock Classic Steer and Heifer Show
Hey! Did you know that NEW INFORMATION is bolded?!
2018-2019 4-H Calendar
Find the UPDATED 4-H Calendar with deadlines, programs and events here:
http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/calendar/
2018
November 8.......................................4-H Council Meeting, 5:30p, Extension Office, Blair
November 13.....................................November Volunteer Huddle
November 26.....................................Achievement Celebration RSVP DEADLINE
November 27.....................................Washington County Gives
November 30.....................................Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship DEADLINE
December 2.......................................Achievement Celebration
December 12.....................................Committee Meeting: Static Exhibits and WCF Contests
December 13.....................................Committee Meeting: Livestock and Companion Animal
2018 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION RSVP
Sunday, December 2; Program at 5pm, Meal at 6pm
BEST FAN CONTEST: Wear your favorite 4-H or Team Apparel and compete in a contest for the Best Fan Award!
RSVP HERE (or call the office) by Monday, November 26, 2018
Note: Formal invitations have been mailed!
Washington County 4-H Livestock Judging Exhibitors
AKSARBEN Livestock Judging Contest - On September 30, 4-H'ers competed against other State Teams at the AKSARBEN Livestock Judging Contest in Grand Island, Nebraska. Washington County 4-H'ers represented Nebraska and placed 15th as a team. Members of the team included: Kelsey Loseke, Jake Mathiesen, Luke Mathiesen, and Jackson O'Brien.
Congrats to these 4-H'ers!
National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – The Washington County 4-H Team will represent Nebraska as they travel to Louisville, Kentucky on November 12-14 and compete in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Members of the team include Kelsey Loseke, Luke Mathiesen, Jake Mathiesen and Jackson O’Brien.
Best of luck to our Washington County 4-H'ers!
4-H Enrollment for 2018-2019 is OPEN!
We comply with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Policy and Procedures. The $10 Enrollment fee from each youth covers the cost of insurance for youth safety. You can find the entire Policy and Procedure Handbook here: https://4h.unl.edu/policy-handbook
November Volunteer Huddle
WCF Committee Meetings - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
CONTESTS AND STATIC EXHIBITS
- Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
HORSE | RABBIT | POULTRY | DOG | CAT | SMALL ANIMALS
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
LIVESTOCK | BEEF | DAIRY CATTLE | GOAT | HOG | SHEEP
- Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:00pm
- Washington County Extension Office, Blair
If you have any questions before the meeting, let us know. Call 402.426.9455 and ask to speak with 4-H Staff.
Check the website for a full list of Washington County Scholarship Opportunities!
Visit our website here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/washington/scholarships-0/
- Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship - November 30 Deadline
Washington County Gives!
Washington County Gives Day
November 27, 2018
Consider giving to Washington County 4-H Council, or another organization you are passionate about during Washington County Gives!
4-H Leadership Programs
FarmHer Nebraska Conference
FarmHer was founded in 2013 to change the image of agriculture, depicting women taking an
active role in the industry through photographs and by sharing their stories. It quickly became
clear that women in agriculture not only appreciated FarmHer, but they needed it. And they
asked for more.
Today, FarmHer has grown into much more than just a gallery of images; it is
changing the way people perceive a farmer. Through events, a weekly TV and radio show,
podcast and lines of merchandise, FarmHer continues to update image of agriculture to include women. Women are rising to the forefront of agriculture and FarmHer is excited to be a driving force behind this effort. Learn more at www.FarmHer.com.
Registration is now open at www.GrowbyFarmHer.com. For updates, follow @FarmHer1 on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Companion Animal and Wildlife Career Day
The Department of Animal Science and the School of Natural Resources will be hosting their Companion Animal and Wildlife Career Day on November 14th.
It is open to students interested in learning more about careers and majors in these industries.
Students can register via this link: https://form.jotform.com/82485871237163. Once they’ve registered we’ll send a detailed schedule and parking information. Space is limited to 50 participants.
Schedule:
Check-in: 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Overview: 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Animal Science Sessions: 9:50 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Lunch & Career Panel: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Wildlife Sessions: 12:50 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Wrap-up: 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Call the Extension Office at 402.426.9455 with any questions!
4-H Cat Club
Cat Club is a monthly webinar series offering educational information about caring for your cat and showing your cat in 4-H. Youth do not need to be enrolled in 4-H or in the 4-H cat project to participate. Cat Club is a great resource for anyone interested in showing cats in 4-H whether you have one now or not! Youth of all ages are welcome to join. Webinar topics change each month and cover topics such as vaccination, diseases, grooming, diet, reproduction, breeds, genetics, selecting a cat, at home cat setup, and showmanship.
The Cat Club series is held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm CT.
Nebraska Equine Webinar Series
The Equine Webinar Series is a great place for 4-H leaders and/or parents and senior aged youth to gain knowledge in many different areas. Each month will cover a different topic and have various experts in those areas. The webinars are hosted online using Zoom, a video conferencing service.
Equine Webinars will be hosted on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM CT.
2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Students in grades 5-12 who volunteer can apply for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The program honors students who make meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.
Top honorees earn cash prizes and all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. for four days of national recognition events.
Applications are due November 6. Learn more at https://spirit.prudential.com.
National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf Program
Apply online at: http://www.nationalwestern.com/livestock-shows/catch-a-calf-contest Applications are due December 1, 2018.
Northeast Community College Livestock Classic Steer and Heifer Show
Registration Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, November 16
Find the entry form and more information here.
Washington County Extension | 4-H
Autumn Lemmer, 4-H Extension Assistant - alemmer2@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