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October 20, 2023
OUR ANNUAL 4-H BANQUET IS NEXT TUESDAY!
Make plans to join us!
It's time for the End of Year Banquet and celebration of all our 4-H youth success throughout the year! Join us on Tuesday, October 24 for the banquet and youth can pick up their premium checks. A light meal and premium check pickup from 6-7PM and the program starts at 7PM. Please click on the link below to RSVP. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945A9AC2BABFE3-44530447-4hbanquet
Make plans to wear your new 4-H shirts so we can get a group picture!
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023, 06:00 PM
Sarpy County Fairgrounds, Main Street, Springfield, NE, USA
4-Hers of the Week
Kinsley White, Paisley White, Grant Meister
This week's 4-Her of the week are Kinsley White, Paisley White, Grant Meister. They are seen showing a pen of three breeding heifers at the Sarpy County Fair. Great job!
Share your 4-H accomplishments with us! Email your pictures to Rwright4@unl.edu
Enroll in 4-H
To enroll in 4-H for 2024, click here.
For returning families, please do not create a new account; rather use your log-in credentials for 4honline used in previous years. Instructions can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/returning-member. Enrollment instructions for new families can be found here: https://4h.unl.edu/enroll/new-member.
Please note the enrollment fee for Douglas-Sarpy counties is $10 per member and is paid online. Enrollments are due June 15, 2024.
Please contact Mary Dierks at mdierks@sarpy.com with any questions.
New 4-H Volunteers for Douglas-Sarpy 4-H will need to be screened and have a background check done. Volunteers may not work with youth until volunteer enrollment and screening is complete. To begin the screening process visit and enroll via 4-H Online.
Upcoming Events/Deadlines
Foundation Grants - Due Oct. 31
The Friends of Extension Foundation invites grant proposals from Douglas and Sarpy County Extension and 4-H Staff (both paid and volunteer) and program participants, as well as from third parties who
are directly partnered with Douglas and Sarpy County Extension and 4-H programs. Learn more at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0mOkp58ZWx1WHifF6qlrD9V51wrN4N5ZXwzewyaf34gis4g/viewform
Clover Kid Club
Parents and children ages 5-7 are invited to be a part of the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Clover Kid Program.
When: 11-14, 12-12
Time: 6-7 pm
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to preregister with Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu.
4-H Fundraiser
Round 'em Up 4-H Cattle Club, is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to raise money for supplies and community outreach. Not only do you help them by cleaning out your closet, but the shoes also get a second life with those in need. It's a double donation!
Two Gretna businesses are offering support by hosting donation boxes: Ace Hardware and Fareway Grocery Store.
Donations can also be brought to Rachel at the 4-H office (8015 W Center). Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Volunteer Road Show
Calling all local 4-H volunteers! You’re invited to a unique volunteer training in Omaha on the evening of Thursday, November 9. Join us to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4-H youth, network with other local 4-H volunteers, and build your skills as a 4-H volunteer. Registration is $15 and includes a meal and all supplies. Learn more and register at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show
Animal Projects
Animal Project Highlight: Best Dressed Animals
During this season of dress up, don't forget to make plans for our Best Dressed Animal Contests at fair. Exhibitors can design a coordinating or matching costume for not only themselves but also their animal. Costumes should be safe for the animal to be able to move freely.
Companion Animal Contest
This year's Companion Animal Contest is open to all 4-H youth ages 5-18. All exhibitors will give a brief presentation about their small pet. This may include characteristics, health, history and care of the animal they are showing. This contest is for cats, fish, hamsters, birds, snakes, bugs, etc. *
When: April 13, 2024
Time: 9 am check-in will begin at 8:30a.m.
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
Questions: Contact Rachel at rwright4@unl.edu
*Rabbits, poultry guinea pigs and dogs will be shown at their own shows.
4-H Dog AKC Registration
• Platte Valley Kennel Club will cover ALL fees for you to get your dog AKC registered! (you dog does NOT need to be a purebred, they have other types of registrations for non-purebred dogs!)
• Any 4H dog person also registered with AKC as a Junior and the dog is AKC registered, can enter regular AKC classes in the trial for only $10.
Questions about getting your dog registered? Or want to know more? Contact Grace McCarthy at gmccarthy3@unl.edu or Gisele Onley (specifically for AKC registration) at gcolney@aol.com
Horseless Horse Club
Make plans to join Douglas-Sarpy's PADDOCK POSSE - HORSELESS HORSE CLUB
Where: Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Central Office, 8015 W Center Rd. Omaha
When: November 3 (usually the first Friday of every Month) at 5:30 pm
Who: Youth ages 8-18
Let's learn more about the Horse Industry and Horse Related Topics!
You need to rsvp with Alaina atAlaina.kauffman@yahoo.com
Static Projects
Static Project Highlight: Cake Decorating
Enter four on a plate. Looking for cake decorating guidance? Check out the manual from our partners at Wyoming 4-H at https://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/_manuals/cake-decorating-manual.pdf
Gardening
Now is the time tp plant garlic! Fall planted garlic produces larger cloves than spring-planted ones. Learn more from our horticulture staff about planting garlic here.
Quilting Club
When: usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Interested members can contact Club Leader Stephanie at (stephkucera@hotmail.com).
Static Project Resources
Sewing for Fun (Basic Sewing Manual) https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/documents/SewingforFunManual.pdf
Sewing for Fun Patterns
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1380&context=a4hhistory
Building Birdhouse Nebguide reference
Scholarships and College Information
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.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions is here to help you! Contact them at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
Food Science Scholarship Challenge
Monday, December 4th, 2023
8:30am – 5:00pm (Lunch & snacks will be provided)
Food Innovation Center, 1901 N. 21st St., Lincoln, NE 68588
This event is ideal for high school juniors and seniors who are eager to experience the multiple facets of the food science profession. Participants will conduct experiments and be challenged with real-world tasks to build upon their understanding of food science. The day will also provide time to engage with current food scientists and interact with faculty and students from the department.
For your participation in this one-day event, you can earn a $5,000 scholarship!*
Click here to register: http://go.unl.edu/fdst-challenge
Applications are due by October 31st, 2023.
Questions: Contact Andreia Bianchini at abianchini2@unl.edu.
Engler Scholarships for 4-H Alumni
This scholarship is a component of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program.
The only requirements to apply for an Engler scholarship – declare a CASNR major and have participated in 4-H or FFA.
For academic year 2024-2025, the application will open on 10/1/23 and close on 1/15/24
Find the application at englerjourney.com
Scholarship for Poultry-based Career
2024-2025 J.H. & J.W. Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship
Nebraska residents, those attending school in Nebraska, or those interested in a career in poultry-based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the 2024-2025 J.H. & J.W. Claybaugh Memorial Scholarship.
Application Deadline - December 15, 2023
https://form.jotform.com/232266910432148
4-H Calendar
- October 24 - End of Year Banquet
- October 31 - Deadline for Foundation Grants - https://www.friendsofextension.org/
- November 9 - Volunteer Road Show in Omaha
- November 14 - Clover Kid Club
- November 17 – 19, 2023 - Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) go.unl.edu/nybls.
- December 15 - Poultry Scholarship Due
- April 13 - Companion Animal Contest
- June 13 - 4-H Pre-fair Extravaganza (ask questions, sign up for events, turn in forms)
- June 18 - Premier Communication Event - https://4h.unl.edu/premier-communication-event
- June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024 - PACE - https://4h.unl.edu/pase
- July 30 - Sarpy County Fair Entry Day
- July 31 - August 4 - Sarpy County Fair
Resources
- Curriculum - https://marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/curriculum
Submit your community service project at 4h.unl.edu/csps
- The Nebraska 4-H Glossary https://4h.unl.edu/glossary
- 4-H Shooting Sports information can be found here.
- Start a club: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18S0FvDS90FXh_xsP5s-NSD3DKu1gVlx0?usp=sharing
- New Member Handouts (Drive folder)
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1atu4VKDHTYukncs9_gVpRwPTY4MvbuRe?usp=sharing
- New Member Guidebook - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j99YzlGpClOexfXZDJJrouP9USUTtVn_/view?usp=share_link
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Douglas-Sarpy County Extension at 402-444-7804 or douglas-sarpy@unl.edu
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