1 Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016 Way to Go!! Another fair is in the books and we all have a lot to be proud of! 4-H members, their families, and dedicated volunteers did a great job making the 2016 Scotts Bluff County Fair a successful event. Our members really showed off the skills they learned throughout their 4-H career! Take time to reflect on how far you have come with your projects! Scotts Bluff Co 4-H Scotts Bluff Co 4-H Website Email Us Remember to send your Thank You Notes 4-H Members: Please take the time to send "Thank You" notes to those who sponsored your awards as well as those who helped you with your 4-H projects. These people and businesses have given their time and money to support not only the 4-H program, but YOU! Please show your appreciation for these generous people. Fair Exhibits to Be Picked Up A few exhibits and ribbons from the Scotts Bluff County and Nebraska State Fair are at the Extension Office. Exhibits and ribbons need to be picked up as soon as you can. We’re open Monday–Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Thanks! September 2016
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Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016
Way to Go!! Another fair is in the books and we all have a lot to be
proud of! 4-H members, their families, and dedicated
volunteers did a great job making the 2016 Scotts Bluff
County Fair a successful event. Our members really
showed off the skills they learned throughout their 4-H
career! Take time to reflect on how far you have come with
your projects!
Scotts Bluff Co 4-H
Scotts Bluff Co 4-H Website
Email Us
Remember to send your Thank You Notes
4-H Members: Please take the time to send "Thank You"
notes to those who sponsored your awards as well as those
who helped you with your 4-H projects. These people and
businesses have given their time and money to support not
only the 4-H program, but YOU! Please show your
appreciation for these generous people.
Fair Exhibits to Be Picked Up A few exhibits and ribbons from the Scotts Bluff
County and Nebraska State Fair are at the Extension
Office. Exhibits and ribbons need to be picked up as
During the 2016 Nebraska State Fair, which was held from August 26 to September 5 at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Nebraska, 4-H members from across the state entered exhibits showcasing their skills in the areas of livestock, public speaking, photography, sewing, robotics and numerous other static exhibits. The State Fair is a chance for about 144,000 Nebraska 4-H youth, representing all 93 counties, to share what they have learned and worked on throughout the year. Only exhibits receiving a purple ribbon at county fair are eligible to advance to the Nebraska State Fair. Scotts Bluff County was represented by 4-H youth who made the trip or sent projects to Grand Island. Highlights include: Livestock: Jackson Allen - Purple - Champion Intermediate Sheep Showmanship Jayden Allen - Purple - Champion All Other Breed Market Lambs Teagan Flick - Purple - Reserve Natural Color Market Lamb Morgan Heil – Purple – Best of Breed Californian Rabbit Sydnee Strain - Purple - Reserve Senior Sheep Showmanship Tate Talkington - Purple - Reserve Division III Market Meat Goat The Rainbow Recognition Award recognizes individuals whose 4-H projects drew special attention. Jessica Splichal – Quilt Exhibits receiving special recognition from the Nebraska Foundation: Kenna Krahulik - Photography exhibit (this will be displayed at the University of Nebraska Animal Science Department) Jessica Splichal – Quilt Class Winner For complete listing of State Fair Results, check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/
Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016
4-H Record Books - Deadline October 14th!
The Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolio is the annual record-keeping system used by Nebraska 4-H youth. It is
a composite of all 4-H and non 4-H projects/activities throughout the individual’s 4-H career. The 4-H
Career Portfolio is required for Nebraska 4-H youth to be eligible for many county and state awards.
The 4-H Career Portfolio includes the following:
Green 4-H cover ($3.70 at Extension Office)
pre-printed tab dividers ($3.65 at Extension Office)
application AND curriculum forms
4-H Career Portfolio
4-H Curriculum Story
supporting material (4 photo pages, 2 non-photo pages)
The 4-H Career Portfolio is scored on the following items:
Project Accomplishments
4-H Leadership, Community Service, Volunteer, Citizenship and Educational Experiences
Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016
An Award Winning Achievement Celebration is planned for November 6th!!
You are cordially invited to join us on Sunday November 6th for the Annual 4-H Achievement Celebration. Hosted by your local 4-H Academy of Fine Work (4-H Council) The event will be held in the beautiful Panhandle Research & Extension Center Auditorium from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Recognition of the fine members and their great performances and hard work will be the order of the day. There will be an After Party directly following the awards event in the Blue Stem Room. Please plan to attend this gala event with your whole family and all of the finest members of the 4-H Academy of Scotts Bluff County. Attire for the event is red carpet casual or your best showmanship attire.
Volunteer and Heart of 4-H Awards
The 4-H Council honors several individuals and businesses each year for their support of our youth program. Please contact our office with names of people you think deserve to be nominated.
4-H Council Nominations
Executive Council Members (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) are elected at the Achievement Night. By October 14th please contact a Council Member or the Nebraska Extension Office if you have nominations. The 4-H Council meets every other month. The President of the Council is also required to represent 4-H at six Extension Board Meetings each year.
I Dare You Award and Outstanding 4-H Member Awards
The “I Dare You” Award and Outstanding 4-H Member Award are two of the highest honors given on the county level. Both awards are based on a 4-Her’s activities and accomplishments. Each of these awards is given out every year. 4-H leaders, parents, the 4-Hers themselves, or a friend can submit an application for the 4-Her of their choice. Members who are 16–18 years of age as of January 1, 2016 are eligible. Applications are due October 14th and can be found online at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/scottsbluff-morrill/scottsbluffcounty4h/.
Outstanding Leader Award
4-Hers and 4-H families, here is your chance to recognize your 4-H leader and all of the hard work they do. We are now accepting nominations for the Outstanding 4-H Leader Award. Our leaders are vital people in 4-H. Anyone who belongs to our 4-H family can nominate a leader. Just submit their names along with a short story about why you think they should be chosen. Applications are due October 1 and can be found at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/scottsbluff-morrill/scottsbluffcounty4h/.
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the Scotts Bluff County Fair and see how our members did at the Nebraska State Fair. Many THANKS to
Ron Ahlers at Make This Social for being our fair photographer and posting all the fabulous pictures to our
Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016
Nebraska 4-H Club of the Month
Nebraska 4-H Foundation is taking applications for October's Club of the Month until October 25. Be sure to apply and be acknowledged for your achievements, service projects, and awards! Winners will receive a $50 check from the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and will be recognized statewide! Applications can be found at http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/
Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop Offered in Bridgeport
A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for October in Bridgeport, NE. It will be held October 29-30 at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. The deadline to register for the session is October 19th. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Five project areas will be offered at the Bridgeport Workshop - rifle, shotgun, hunting skills, pistol, and archery. There is a minimum number of participants needed to offer these disciplines at the workshops. Workshop participants will learn under expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team. The registration fee is $100.00 per person for initial certification and $90.00 per person that are currently a certified instructor and are adding an additional discipline. This fee includes meals, supplies and program materials. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Please share this information with volunteers in your county. For more workshop information and registration link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page at http://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports/instructor/calendar, contact your local Nebraska Extension Office or Steve Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Registration is available only online at the link provided in the brochure or they can register directly at - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQtG9wokwdHs4RbXlWX3hLr8shtf6M4bQ_3fXn8a8piHCo8A/viewform .
Get Ready for National 4-H Week
Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate your 4-H pride and put your club in the spotlight! How will you spread the word about 4-H during National 4-H Week?
OCTOBER 2-8 – National 4-H Week 3 - Robotics Club - PREC- 4:00-5:;30pm 11 - Sale Committee - PREC - 6pm 11 - Livestock Committee Following Sale Committee 14 – Record Books Due 14 – Council and Award Nominations Due 14 – Diamond Clover Applications Due 17– Record Book Judging PREC - 6pm 29-30– Shooting Sports Leader Training - Bridgeport NOVEMBER 6 – 4-H Achievement Event - PREC - 2pm 7 – Pick up Premium Money PREC 24 – Thanksgiving Day-Office Closed 25 – Office Closed 28 – 4-H Council, 7pm PREC DECEMBER 26-Jan 2-Holiday Closedown – Office closed JANUARY 27 – Last Day to pick up Premium Money
Scotts Bluff County 4-H Newsletter - September 2016
4-H Council Members for 2016 President Wendi Callenius Vice-President Patty Pittman Secretary Julie Lane Treasurer Becky Spencer Youth Rep Alexis Souza Youth Rep John Thomas
UNL Extension in Scotts Bluff County
4-H Extension Associate: Jana Schwartz, [email protected] Extension Educators: Kelley Rice, Jackie Guzman, Jim Schild, Gary Stone Office Manager: Stacy Brown
Secretary/Receptionist: Jeanne Yeoman
Scotts Bluff County
Panhandle Research and Extension Center 4502 Avenue I