Dodge County 4-H Blast
July 22, 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE
- 4-H Calendar
- Dodge County Fairbook
- Full Fair Schedule
- Silent Auction - Donations Requested from Clubs
- PANCAKE FEED Starts at 8:00am August 7 - Please Share!
- 4-H Council Nominations
- Fair Entries - Workshop Items
- Dodge County 4-H T-Shirts Available - Only $5.00
- 4-H Council Donation Request - Please Share
- Dodge County 4-H Month Special Project Update
- 2022 Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps
- Calling All Artists!!!
- Nebraska State Fair Entry Deadline
4-H Calendar
July 23 - ATV Course Open at the Fairgrounds @ 2:00pm (with Fairboard Supervision)
July 27 - Dodge County Fair Horse Show @ Christensen Field
- Check-in from 7:30-8:30am
- Show starts at 9:00am
July 30 - Dodge County Fair Shotgun Contest @ Valley Trap Range
- Check-in from 6:00-6:30pm
- Contest starts at 6:30pm
July 31 - Dodge County Fair Shooting Sports Contest @ Dodge Auditorium
- Check-in from 1:00-1:30pm
- Contest starts at 1:30pm
August 1 - Dodge County Fair Fashion Revue Judging by Appointment Only
August 3-7 - Dodge County Fair @ Fairgrounds (schedule below)
August 7 - Pancake Feed @ Mohr Auditorium, 8-10:30am
August 10 - Nebraska State Fair Entry Deadline
August 22-23 - State Fair Static Exhibits Due in the Dodge County Extension Office
August 26-September 5 - Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island
September 14 - 4-H Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
October 24 - Achievement Application Deadline @ 4:30pm
November 6 - Achievement Celebration & Meal @ North Bend Auditorium, 5:00pm
December 14 - 4-H Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
Dodge County Fairbooks
- 1 copy available per family.
- Office hours are weekdays from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
FULL DODGE COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ATV Course Open Saturday July 23 @ 2pm
Donations Requested from 4-H Clubs for Silent Auction
PANCAKE FEED Starts at 8:00am August 7 - Please Share!
4-H Council Nominations
Nebraska State Fair Entry Deadline
Deadline to complete entries: Wednesday, August 10 at 8 PM CST
*No option for late entries*
Online Entry Site
https://statefair.org/competitions-participate/competitions/4-h-ffa-exhibitors
After clicking the link, scroll down to “Online Entry Information” and click the navy blue box that reads 4-H/FFA ENTRY.
Schedules
- State Fair Livestock Schedule Link: https://www.statefair.org/sites/default/files/_images/content/2022%20Livestock/Schedules/2022LivestockSchedule(62222).pdf
- 4-H Static, Contest, Fashion Show, Robotics Showcase, Presentations Schedule Link: https://4h.unl.edu/state-fair-schedule
- 4-H Weekend (Friday, August 26-Sunday, August 28)
- FFA Weekend (Saturday, September 3-Monday, September 5 with cattle able to arrive on Friday, September 2)
Fair Entries - Workshop Items
- Let us know if you need help deciding how to enter your projects!
- If you did not complete a workshop project in the time we had together, if the items you took home were damaged or went missing, please reach out and we will try to address it. (Some materials are available in the Extension office to complete a workshop project, or add to a project. Items include a limited supply of poster board and other craft type items that can be used to construct your fair ready exhibits.)
- Kits are available if you missed a workshop that you signed up for.
Dodge County 4-H T-Shirts
- $5.00 per shirt
- Limited selection of Youth and Adult t-shirts available at the Extension Office.
- Multiple styles
- Available only while supplies last!
Dodge County 4-H Council Donation Request
We are asking for your donation to help cover the costs of the awards & scholarships for Dodge County youth. Donors can deduct contributions as applicable under the IRS Code 501(c)(3).
Donors will be designated at the following levels of financial commitment:
Contributions of $250 and more will be designated as “Grand Champion” Donors
Contributions of $150 - $249 will be designated as “Gold Medal” Donors
Contributions of $100 - $149 will be designated as “Silver Medal” Donors
Contributions of $50 - $99 will be designated as “Bronze Medal” Donors
Contributions of $25 - $49 will be designated as “Purple Ribbon” Donors
The names of all donors will be posted in various locations throughout the fairgrounds. In addition, announcements of contributors will be included in the programs at the various 4-H/FFA events as well as in the Dodge County 4-H Blast Newsletter.
Please keep in mind that the recognition and awards become a lasting reminder of an important project and learning experience for 4-H and FFA members and their families. The Dodge County 4-H Council, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension staff and 4-H families appreciate your support.
Please mail donations to:
Dodge County 4-H Council
P.O. Box 1933
Fremont, NE 68026
Dodge County 4-H & NEP Little Free Pantry Project Update
- Let me know if your club would like to adopt a pantry!
- Do you like to paint? We need to complete the decoration of these pantries before installation.
- Where should a pantry be located in your community?
Build! ✔
Decorate! 1/2 ✔
Install! Up Next
Calling All Artists!!!
2022 Dodge County 4-H Ambassadors
Paige Bunn - Kaden Gregory - Morgan Ondracek - Brooklyn Reynolds
2022 Dodge County 4-H Council
Youth Representatives:
Ashley Abrahams - Kaden Gregory - Evan Hartman - Brooklyn Reynolds - Hunter Wiese
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 - Ann Brodd - Angela Meiergerd - Mary Jo Reynolds - Marvin Wiese - Kristin Schlueter
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 & Integrated Cropping Systems (Agriculture)
Nate Dorsey - Extension Educator: nate.dorsey@unl.edu
Community Environment (Horticulture)
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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