Otoe County 4-H Wednesday What-Nots
October 18, 2023
SHOUT OUTS!
Donation
A special thank you goes out to Farm Credit for their generous donation of both time (at the county fair) and financial support!
OPPORTUNITIES
Community Hero!
Nominate the driving forces behind our community's betterment! Who's your local hero, exemplifying kindness, volunteer spirit, or exceptional leadership? Share their story! By recognizing our Community Heroes, we'll make a $1000 donation to their chosen non-profit thanks in part to Medica Health Plans. Join us in spreading gratitude and positivity.
https://northeast.newschannelnebraska.com/community-hero
2024 Calf Challenge - Aksarben Stock Show
2024 Calf Challenge Applications are Now Open! Calves will be provided again this year by Broken Bar M Ranch - Jeremy Martin Family.
Applications due Friday, Oct 20th at 5:00PM CT. Email tstrope@statefair.org with applications and questions.
Find application at https://www.aksarbenstockshow.com/.../calf-challenge-program
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS | PARENTS | CAREGIVERS
Apply to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for FREE through November 1!
There is no place like Nebraska and no better time to become a Husker!
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is waiving the $45 undergraduate admission application fee for Nebraskans through November 1. You can apply for FREE at go.unl.edu/apply—enter the code “HUSKER” when prompted for a fee waiver code.
We’re here to help! Contact us at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
FROM THE OFFICE
4-H Online is open for enrollment, if you have any questions, please give a call.
Senior Plans
Seniors & Families: Please complete the simple form to help us create your "blurb" for Senior Recognition at Achievement Night. Please complete by November 1st.
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are here! Please stop down and pick up your fair awards!!
Shooting Sports Annual Report
The Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Committee is requesting information about county instructor's involvement in the 4-H shooting sports program. In order to maintain certification, instructor's MUST complete the annual instructor report. If you are are a shooting sports instructor for Otoe County, complete the form (linked here) before November 1st, 2023.
UPCOMING DATES
Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, November 5th- Achievement Night 5:00pm @ Kimmel Center
- Sunday, November 5th- 4-H Council Elections (at Achievement Night)
- Saturday, January 27th - Beef Weigh In
Nebraska Extension in Otoe County
Elizabeth Dunn, Youth Development Extension Educator edunn8@unl.edu
Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu
Cheryl Goff, Office Manager, cheryl.goff@unl.edu
Website: www.otoe.unl.edu
Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, Neb, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County