The 4-H Update
May 24, 2019
4-H Presentations Contest Workshop
Tayler & the 4-H Team while learning how to present and communicate your 4-H interests, passions during the 4-H Presentations Contest!
When: May 29, 2019 6:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Nebraska Extension Office, 8015 West Center Rd. Omaha, NE
NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Table Toppers Contest Workshop
Do you like to cook and create meals? Do you like to bake and prepare delicious desserts or breads? Then this fun contest is for you! 4-H youth will be inspired while they learn to pick a theme, plan a nutritious menu and learn table setting skills.
The 4-H Table Toppers Contest is open to all Douglas-Sarpy 4-H members ages 5 – 18. Learn more about this fun contest at the Table Toppers WORKSHOP, June 3, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
New this year – A baked food item from your menu must be brought for the judge to taste. Please refer to the Food and Nutrition section of the fairbook for acceptable choices. You may choose from Division 401 - Cooking 101, Division 414 - Miscellaneous Foods, Division 410 – Cooking 201, Division 411 – Cooking 301, or Division 412 – Cooking 401. Please think FOOD SAFETY! Items that require refrigeration or heating will not be accepted. Food preservation items are also not accepted as your food entry. See the guideline in the Food and Nutrition section of the fairbook for additional food safety rules.
The CONTEST will be held on June 25 from 3:00 – 5:30, the entry deadline for the Table Toppers Contest is June 17. Contact Cathy Raneri craneri2@unl.edu if you have questions.
4-H Enrollment Due
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. To enroll in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H program visit ne.4honline.com.
Saturday, Jun 15, 2019, 11:45 PM
4-H Online
What are your 4-H'ers doing this summer?
4-H summer workshops are a fun way to learn a variety of new skills, create fair projects, and prepare for 4-H contests! See the NEW 4-H events page at this link:
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/4-h-events/
Regional Public Speaking Contest Results
CONGRATULATIONS to the following 4-H'ers for their participation in the Regional Public Speaking Contest on May 16, 2019!
PSA Division
Cormac Dunn (Jr.), Purple
SPEECH Division
Aylin Dolan (Jr.), Purple
Taylor Honeyman (Jr.), Purple, Medal
Henry Thernes (Jr.), Purple
Bella McAtee (Int.), Purple
Marissa Rolle (Int.), Purple
Brooklyn Tiller (Int.), Purple
Ashley Honeyman (Sr.), Purple, Medal
Grace Turner (Sr.), Purple, Medal
IMPORTANT ANIMAL INFORMATION FOR SARPY CO. FAIR!
- County Fair ID sheets for Beef, Swine, Goat, Sheep and Rabbits are due by June 14th.
- Showorks Online Entry for Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit, Cavy and Horse July 15th.
- State Fair Beef, Swine, Goat, and Sheep nominations are due by June 15th by 11:59 pm Validation is done through www.showstockmgr.com. The site closes at midnight. Must have a premise ID for to enter.
- Poultry and rabbits enter along with livestock for the state fair by August 10th.
Online Entries for Fair
NOTE: Livestock & Horse ID sheets will continue to be submitted via paper.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COME.
SARPY COUNTY FAIR PLAQUE DONORS
DOUGLAS-SARPY 4-H COUNCIL DONOR LETTER
Can't help fund? Share this letter with friends, families and businesses in the community!
What are your 4-H'ers doing this summer?
4-H summer workshops are a fun way to learn a variety of new skills, create fair projects, and prepare for 4-H contests! Workshop class sizes are limited – register now!
May
05/28 YQCA In-Person Training, 1:00pm at Extension Office
05/29 4-H Presentations Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
05/31 4-H Embroidery Workshop (1st of 3), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office FULL
June
06/01 4-H Ambassadors Project Party, 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Extension Office
06/03 Table Toppers Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
06/03 Embryology Summer Session begins, chick return on June 28
06/04 YQCA In-Person Training, 6:30pm at Sarpy County Fairgrounds
06/05 4-H Bird Workshop, (Birds With Brett) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Schram Park
06/06 Rocket Launch Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension office
06/07 4-H Color Blocking Workshop, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office
06/09 Papio Valley 4-H Show, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Sarpy County Fairgrounds
06/10 4-H Sewing Workshop, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office FULL
06/13 Clover Kid Activities, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Extension Office
06/14 4-H Embroidery Workshop (2nd of 3), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office FULL
6/24 Companion Animals Workshop - Cat, Small Pet & Dog, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
06/25 Table Toppers Contest, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Extension Office
06/26 Code Camp, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension office
06/26 3D Printer Modeling Camp, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Extension office
06/27 4-H Babysitting Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 at Extension Office
06/28 4-H Embroidery Workshop (3rd of 3), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office FULL
July
7/10 4-H Stepping Stones Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 at Extension Office
7/11 Teaching Trade Show Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Papio Valley Livestock Show
Sarpy County's own Goat, Sheep & Beef Show!
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Sarpy County Fairgrounds – Springfield, NE
General information:
Entry Fees: Beef & Bucket Calf- $20 per head • Sheep/Goat -$10 per head
Showmanship-FREE • Clover Kids-FREE • Sheep Lead -$10
YQCA In-Person Trainings Scheduled
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
In-person trainings for Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification have been scheduled for the following dates:- May 28 @ 1:00pm, Central office (8015 W Center Rd., Omaha)
- June 4 @ 6:30pm, Sarpy County Fairgrounds
As a reminder, YQCA certification is required for all youth participating in a 4-H Livestock project during the 2019 fair season. More information about YQCA and the requirements can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/yqca
Youth Safety Workshop
A FREE workshop & FREE meal for the whole family!
Join 4-H families from Washington, Dodge, Saunders & Burt counties for an evening of safety. During the summer months, youth have increased access to ATV's, mowers, PTO's and other heavy equipment & accessories. Help your 4-H'er play & stay safer this summer!
WHEN: June 9 @ 5pm
WHERE: Washington County Fairgrounds, Arlington
FLYER
Safety Topics: ATV's, mowers, fuel, chemicals, seatbelts, PTO's, power lines & more
Free Safety Kit for the first 150 youth!
Presented by FUTURE PRODUCERS 4-H Club with supporting sponsors:
Plains Equipment Group, Nebraska Extension, OPPD, Nutrien Ag, Knudsen Oil, Nebraska State Patrol, Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept., Washington County Farm Bureau
4-H Royalty Coronation Information
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Royalty Coronation.
Additional information on 4-H Royalty Coronation can be found at the below link:
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Contests | ENTER SOON!
Below is the list of 4-H Contests available to eligible 4-H'ers this summer.
Questions? Contact one of our 4-H Staff!
Presentations Contest
- Entry Deadline: June 11
- Date: June 18
Table Toppers Contest
- Entry Deadline: June 17
- Date: June 25
Shooting Sports: Archery Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 20
Shooting Sports: BB Gun Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 27
Rocket Launch Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 9
- Date: July 16
Fashion Show Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 11
- Date: July 31
Trade Show Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 24
- Date: August 2
** = Only for eligible 8-18 year old 4-H'ers, not Clover Kids.
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Midwest Jackpot Swine Show: May 31 @ Seward
- Dog Rally Clinic: June 1 @ Holdrege - NEW!
- Beef Progress Show: June 1 @ Holdrege
- Sm. Animal Progress Show: June 1 @ Holdrege
- Plant Science Contest: June 5 @ Lincoln
- Fur Your Information Camp: June 3/10/17 @ Lincoln
- Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic: June 7 @ Kearney - NEW!
- Dog Days Show: June 15 @ McCook
- Platte Co. Progress Show: June 16 @ Columbus
- Gage Co. Livestock Judging Contest: June 29 @ Beatrice - NEW!
Plant & Insect Identification Contest
If you like plants and/or insects, here's your opportunity to build skills and have fun, too!
Attend to participate in 1, 2, 3 or all 4 contests!
More information in linked flyer.
WHEN: Thursday, June 27
WHERE: Ag Park, Fairgrounds; Columbus, NE
REGISTRATION: Due Tuesday, June 25
FLYER: https://unl.box.com/s/c3dwnh07tqs84q6mby8thc0xojbui627
Lancaster Plant Science Contest
Tree ID, Weed & Grass ID, and Horticulture Contest
More information in linked flyer.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 5
WHERE: Lancaster Extension Education Center; Lincoln, NE
REGISTRATION: Due Monday, June 3
FLYER: https://unl.box.com/s/18l37eg5aenr247zlmhvhouk8ibpsna6
SUPREME & RESERVE SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPIONS – ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY
- Youth exhibiting the Sarpy County Fair Supreme and Reserve Supreme Junior Champion Dairy Heifers (a female dairy animal that has not had a calf) of all dairy breeds are eligible to compete with their champion heifers in the Iowa Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show held at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo, Iowa in September 13-14, 2019.
- This show is designed for youth from Iowa and all surrounding states (including Nebraska) who receive supreme and reserve supreme junior champions at their county fair to come together and meet others with similar interests. The hope is for youth to enjoy their experience, share and learn from one another, and most importantly have FUN!
- Exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter.
- Exhibitors must be from Iowa or surrounding states (includes Nebraska).
- Last year, the Iowa Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show awarded $3,500 in college scholarships (trust fund) to the top three heifers (Supreme $2,000, Reserve $1,000, & Honorable Mention $500) of the show.
- Upon awarding the Sarpy County Fair Supreme and Reserve Supreme Junior Champion Dairy Heifers, the exhibitors will receive certificates and forms from Extension staff to be completed and returned (by the exhibitor) to the National Cattle Congress Office in ordered to be entered in the Iowa Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show. Once all entries are received, the National Cattle Congress Office will mail out exhibitor information and fair passes.
- There will be no entry fees for this particular event, but participants are encouraged to enter in the other classes at the National Cattle Congress Youth Dairy Show.
See what's happening next...
MAY
28: YQCA In-Person Training, 1:00pm (Extension Office)
29: Presentations Contest Workshop, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
31: Embroidery Workshop - 1 of 3, 10:00am (Extension Office)
JUNE
01: 4-H Ambassadors Project Party, 11:00am (Extension Office)
03: Table Toppers Workshop, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
04: YQCA In-Person Training, 6:30pm (Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds)
05: 4-H Bird Workshop, 9:00am (Schram Park)
06: Rocket Launch Workshop, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
07: 4-H Color Blocking Workshop, 9:00am (Extension Office)
09: Papio Valley 4-H Show, 8:00am (Sarpy Co. Fairgrounds)
10: 4-H Sewing Workshop, 9:00am (Extension Office)
11: Presentation Contest Entry Due,
District Horse Show (Elkhorn, NE)
13: Clover Kid Workshop, 10:00am (Extension Office)
14: DEADLINE DAY #1: Livestock Affidavits/ID Forms due,
4-H Embroidery Workshop - 2 of 3, 10:00am (Extension office),
Nature Night Walk, 9:00pm (Eastern Nebraska 4-H Camp)
15: DEADLINE DAY #2: 4-H Membership Due Online,
DNA Nominations Due,
YQCA certification due
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy Updated
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy: https://unl.box.com/s/4zjd6t9e1wrb20ctr39heukapzfazpq8
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Kirk Holmes
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/