Dodge County 4-H Blast
November 18, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving!
In the Dodge County Extension Office, we are thankful for the opportunity to know you and watch your youth grow and thrive in 4-H. Have a safe and happy holiday.
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IN THIS ISSUE
- 4-H Calendar
- Fed Steer Challenge
- Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship Application
- Premier Communication Event
- "Adventure Together" - NE 4-H Summer Camp 2023
- Youth Philanthropy Grants Program - Apply Now!
- 4-H Boots - Support 4-H
- Ambassadors
- 4-H Council
4-H Calendar
November 18 - Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due
November 30 - Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship Application Due
December 2-4 - Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium
December 14 - 4-H Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
2023 Save the Dates!
June 5-9 - 4-H Camp @ Chadron (Fossil Beds, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Archery, & more!)
June 16-20 - 4-H Camp @ Cozad (Challenge Course, Canoeing, Games, & more!)
June 21-22 - PASE
June 23 - State 4-H Premier Communication Event - Public Speaking & Presentations Contest
June 26-29 - 4-H Camp @ Ashland (Camping, Ropes Course, Pool Party, & more!)
July 12-15 - Fremont 4-H Expo
July 15-19 - Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Expo
July 16-20 - 4-H Camp @ Burwell (Canoeing, Fishing, Geocaching, Games, & more!)
July 27-30 - 4-H Camp @ Louisville (Camping, Archery, Canoeing, Hiking, & more!)
August 25 - September 4 - Nebraska State Fair
Fed Steer Challenge
Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge applications now open!
Applications are due today - November 18.
The Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. In Dodge County, you can participate in Beef Weigh Day, County Fair Beef Show, and State Fair Fed Steer Market Class. You get access to programming from Nebraska Animal Science faculty and awards are given at the end of the year!
Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship
The Nebraska Association of Fair Managers provides 2 $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. One male and one female finalist from Dodge County will be submitted to the committee for consideration. Applications are due November 30.
2022 Application Form - Martha and Don Romeo Scholarship
June 23, 2023 - State 4-H Premier Communication Event
"Adventure Together" - NE 4-H Summer Camp 2023
Youth Philanthropy Grants Program
The Fremont Area Community Foundation’s popular Youth Philanthropy Contest is now called the Youth Philanthropy Grants Program! Still the same great opportunity for kids in grades K-12 to use their creativity, compassion and talent to make a difference in the lives of other... but funding is now available at any time YEAR ROUND!!
We are asking kids throughout the Fremont area to bring us their best ideas for making a difference in their communities. The Foundation may provide grants of up to $1,000 to help them make their ideas happen. We will also provide an adult mentor (from an area service club or non-profit organization) to help those with winning ideas complete their projects successfully.
More information on our website
A pre-application and full application is available on the FACF website. For help and more info contact Melissa or Leigh at 402-721-4252 or info@facfoundation.org.
4-H Boots - Support 4-H
2022 Dodge County 4-H Ambassadors
Thank you to 2022 Ambassadors:
Morgan Ondracek - Brooklyn Reynolds - Kaden Gregory - Paige Bunn
After completing the Ambassador Fulfillment of Duties form, Ambassadors are awarded a $500 college scholarship from the Dodge County 4-H Council. Morgan and Brooklyn have graduated from 4-H and started their college journeys this fall. Thank you for being positive representatives of 4-H, and best of luck!
2022 Dodge County 4-H Ambassadors
Congratulations to 2023 Ambassadors:
Paige Bunn - Kaden Gregory - Ashley Abrahams - Evan Hartman
These Ambassadors will advocate for Dodge County 4-H at local events and help mentor younger 4-H members, acting as role model in 4-H. Ambassadors develop their communication skills while promoting 4-H!
2022 Dodge County 4-H Council
Thank you to 2022 Council Members:
Ashley Abrahams - Kaden Gregory - Evan Hartman - Brooklyn Reynolds - Hunter Wiese
Michelle Ryun - Kelly Abrahams - Amy Hartman - Andy Swanson - Denise Dostal - Ann Brodd - Angela Meiergerd - Mary Jo Reynolds - Marvin Wiese - Kristin Schlueter
We want to thank members who will not be on the council in 2023.
Youth members serve 1 year terms with a limit of 3 terms. Kaden Gregory, Evan Hartman, Brooklyn Reynolds, and Hunter Wiese will be concluding their service this year.
Adult members serve 2 year terms with a limit of 2 consecutive terms, so Kristin Schlueter and Ann Brodd will be rotating off of the council at the end of this year.
2023 Dodge County 4-H Council
After elections during the 2022 Dodge County Fair, the 2023 Council Members will be:
Youth Representatives:
Ashley Abrahams - Alexa Brodd - Gracie Reynolds - Brooke Wiese - Chase Hartman
Adult Representatives:
Michelle Ryun (District 1: Dodge/Scribner/Snyder) - Kelly Abrahams (District 2: Logan View) - Amy Hartman (District 3: Fremont) - Andy Swanson (District 4: North Bend) - Denise Dostal - Heather Ruwe - Mary Jo Reynolds - Marvin Wiese - Michelle Cummings - Angie Meiergerd
The 4-H Council is the governing body of the 4-H program, helping to direct decisions in the program that effect all members and volunteers. Some adult members serve specific parts of the county. Other adults, plus all youth members, serve the county program at large. If you have issues, concerns, suggestions, or ideas, share them with a council member. Budgets are made at the start of each year to decide how to spend 4-H funds throughout the year.
Nebraska Extension in Dodge County
Mary Spath - Office Manager: mspath2@unl.edu
4-H
Dean Castillo - Educator: dcastillo11@unl.edu
Shane Ahrens - 4-H Support: shane.ahrens@unl.edu
Early Childhood
Lisa Poppe - Extension Educator: lpoppe2@unl.edu
Water & Cropping Systems
Nate Dorsey - Extension Educator: nate.dorsey@unl.edu
Horticulture, Landscape, & Environmental Systems
Kathleen Cue - Extension Educator: kcue2@unl.edu
Nutrition Education Program
Beth Nacke - Extension Educator: bnacke2@unl.edu
Ryann Ickes - Extension Assistant: ryann.ickes@unl.edu
Email: dodge-county@unl.edu
Website: http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/
Location: 1206 West 23rd Street, Fremont, NE, United States
Phone: 402.727.2775
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