Gage 4-H News
April 2019
In This Issue:
- Gage County 4-H BB Gun and Air Rifle Tournament
- 4-H Kick Off Event
- Public Speaking Contest
- Anytime Learning
- Raise Your Hand
- NAYI Registration Deadline
- National 4-H Congress Winners
- Fairbook
- Free Fabric for 4-H Projects
- Gage County 4-H Camps
- Clover Kids Camp
- Summer Camp Fun
- Enrollment due May 1
- Adult & Volunteer Online Enrollment
Animal Information
- YQCA Face to Face Training
- Gage County Livestock Website
- Beef Show: Blow & Go
- Broiler Project
- NEW: Livestock Contests
Calendar of Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Gage County 4-H BB Gun & Air Rifle Tournament
Check-in time: 1:30 pm
Match time: 2:00 pm
Open to 4-H and non-4-H youth. All competitors must have a parent or coach on the line with them. Homestead 4-H Shooting Sports Club can provide coaches, if necessary; make request at registration. Eye protection for shooters and coaches required. Gun must be brought to range in a case. Rifle must be cased when not in use. Range rifles available.
4-H Kick Off - April 9, 5-8 pm
Gage County 4-H Public Speaking Contest- April 11, 7:00 pm, Extension Office
Contest sponsored by KWBE Radio & Gage County 4-H Council.
Open to Gage County 4-H members.
- Division based on 4-H age (as of January 1, 2019).
- Youth may participate in both the Speech and Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) divisions, one entry per division.
- PSA Theme: "Inspire Kids to Do"
Premium money, ribbons, awards presented
Official Contest Rules & Guidelines
Register Online by April 5
Anytime Learning 2019 - Registration due April 15
We present spring and summer workshops, projects and exhibits for 4-H youth and families to learn skills, work together, and have fun. Youth will enroll for all activities & projects online through Eventbrite. Visit Gage County 4-H website for complete list & registration links. As dates are finalized more registration links will be added so check this page frequently! Enrollment deadline: April 15 (unless otherwise noted) or the project has limited enrollment. Note project enrollment fees apply to some workshops/projects. Pre-registration required; after you register, you will receive information. If you are unable to attend a workshop/project please contact the Extension Office. No shows will be subject to enrollment fees to help cover supplies.
Raise Your Hand - Nebraska 4-H
Only one in three young people say they have the skills to handle what life throws their way. If we don’t give our kids the opportunity to succeed, we all fail.
That’s where 4-H comes in. 4-H programs meet youth and families where they live, serve community needs and build critical life skills kids need to thrive.
As a result, 4-H created the “Raise Your Hand” initiative - a nationwide call-to-action for 4-H alumni, supporters, and friends to vote for their state to win funding to help more kids in their communities benefit from 4-H hands-on learning programs.
The three states with the most hands raised will receive $20,000, $10,000 and
$5,000 to bring local 4-H programs to more kids.
Please join us and Raise Your Hand, because every child deserves a chance to succeed.
NAYI Registration Deadline - April 15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations National 4-H Congress Winners
2019 Gage County Fair & Expo Fairbook Available April 8
FREE Fabric for 4-H Projects
Camp Renegade -June 18-19
Camp Venture - June 20-21
Clover Kids Camp - June 27, 9am-3pm, 4-H Inc. Building
Come join us for a fun filled day of “camping” at our first-ever Clover Camp! The day will be full of camping crafts, games, activities, and food. Youth ages 5-7 are welcome to attend. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Come join us for fun and new friends!
Fee: $25.00, pre-register by June 15.
4-H Summer Camp Fun - State 4-H Camps
State 4-H offers amazing 4-H Summer Camps. Kids Need Camp! In a typical week, the average kid consumer 623 minutes at a computer and over 833 minutes playing video games – with only 51 minutes outdoors. Camps offer hands-on experiences where youth develop themselves and enjoy the outdoors in a fun, safe environment. Camp brochure was just released … in time to plan for an exciting summer for all kids.
NOTES TO 4-H MEMBERS
Gage County 4-H Online Enrollment OPEN NOW
Clover Kids Enrollment Online
There are no dues for Gage County 4-H Clover Kids. Please follow these special Clover Kids enrollment instructions to avoid paying a fee.
NOTES TO LEADERS & VOLUNTEERS
Leaders & Volunteers required to enroll online
Club materials - as your club reorganizes for 2019, remember to pick up the Officer materials. Pick up or check out project manuals. Let us know how we can help you have a successful club in 2019!
ANIMAL INFORMATION
YQCA Face to Face Training
Training schedule:
Saturday, April 6, 2:30pm
Saturday, June 1, 9:00am
***Online registration required for the YQCA training, please log-in or sign-up on https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login, and follow the instructions to register. The instructor-led course cost $3.00 and you must “purchase” the course to sign-up/attend.
You can also take the web-based YQCA Course for certification. Follow the instructions to sign-up and complete the web-based certification. Cost for the web-based certification is $12.00
All youth exhibiting livestock in Gage must be YQCA Certified. We must have your “Certificate of Completion” on file in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on June 15.
2019 Livestock Policies
Please review the 2019 Gage County 4-H Livestock Checklist for complete list of ID requirements & deadlines for Gage County Fair & Nebraska State Fair.
Blow & Go - Gage County Fair & Expo
ALL beef, sheep, swine, and goats (showmanship, market & breeding) will be shown Blow & Go. Animals may be clipped, blown, brushed, or combed to enhance their appearance. Any use of adhesives is prohibited. Exhibitors will be allowed to use coat dressings, conditioners & shaving creams only. No use of products containing color additives or color transfer allowed. Clipping, trimming, or blocking of any livestock or small animals by anyone other than exhibitor will not be permitted. The assistance of immediate family, 4-H leader, or FFA Advisor is allowed.
Broiler Project - Order Deadline May 1
Call the Extension Office to order. Deadline: May 1.
Gage County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
NEW 2019 Livestock Contests - Gage County Fair
- A team event for youth where they test their knowledge of beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats,poultry & rabbits, and ag projects. Hosted by Tri County FFA Alumni.
- This contest gives beef project youth the opportunity to demonstrate project skills & growth by practicing their fitting skills.
- Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship winners have the chance to compete head-to-head for Elite Showman. Champion/Reserve Champion senior showman from 4-H/FFA Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats are eligible.
New Horse Show & Judging Guide
Calendar of Events
Nebraska Extension Gage County
Email: Gage-County@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/gage/
Location: 1115 West Scott Street, Beatrice, NE, USA
Phone: 402-223-1384
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLExtensionGageCo/
Twitter: @GageCoExtension