February 4-H News January 21, 2014 UNL Extension-Wayne County 510 N Pearl St Ste C Wayne, NE 68787-1939 Phone: 402-375-3310 Fax: 402-375-0102 Email: wayne-county@unl.edu Website: http://wayne.unl.edu https://www.facebook.com/unlextwaynecounty NEBRASKA 4-H MONTH Ever wonder what the future will look like? Just take a look at 4-H today. In 4-H, kids find their true passions, gain confidence, and give back to the community. Celebrate 4-H s efforts in helping today s kids become tomorrow s leaders. Nebraska 4-H Month is held during the entire month of February. This year s theme is Make a Lasting Impact. CLOVER KID MEETING In this issue: *Nebraska 4-H Month *Clover Kid Meeting *Teen Supremes *Wayne County Air Gun Invitational *Enrollment Reminders *Big Red Road Show *Wreath Workshop *Beef News *4-H Consumer Challenge Event *Attention High School Seniors *Governor s Ag Excellence Awards * 2015 Poultry Calendar Photography Contest *Special Garden Project *Upcoming Events The first meeting for Clover Kids is February 1, 9:00-10:15 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. Youth ages 5-7 by January 1, 2014 are eligible. They will learn about 4-H and participate in activities exploring color and begin to construct a color wheel they can take home and add items to. This will be an exhibit that they can bring to the fair in July. Cost is $4.00 which includes a $2 insurance fee to enroll in 4-H and $2 for the activity. A Clover Kid 4-H Enrollment Form will need to be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian. Enrollment Forms are available online at wayne.unl.edu and at the Extension Office. They will also be available at the meeting. Contact the Extension Office by 5 p.m., January 28 to register so we have enough supplies. The next meeting will be on March 8 and they will be making No Sew Pillows. TEEN SUPREMES The Teen Supremes will meet Feb.1, following the Clover Kid meeting (approximately 10:15-11:00 a.m.) at the Wayne County Courthouse. WAYNE COUNTY AIR GUN INVITATIONAL The Sharp Shooters 4-H Club will host the competition at the Carroll Auditorium on February 2, 2014. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the first relay will begin at 10:00 a.m. A concession stand will be on site. This would be a great opportunity for 4-Hers interested in shooting sports to see what 4-H Shooting Sports is all about. Contact Darin Greunke at 402.286.4895 or dgshoots4fun@hotmail.com for more information.
ENROLLMENT REMINDERS BEEF NEWS 4-H enrollments for ALL members and leaders are DUE to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m., Feb. 3. The 2014 Pick Your Project can be accessed online at http://wayne.unl.edu by choosing the 4-H Enrollment Information link on the home page. Please make sure to review/correct the information on the re-enrollment forms and have a parent or guardian complete the consent section & sign the form. Remember to include $2.00/4-Her to renew the 4-H Accident Insurance and $5.00/family to help cover the County Fair Food Stand pie expenses. 4-Hers who have returned their enrollments will continue to receive mailings. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is asking new volunteers to fill out the Youth Protection 4-H Volunteer Screening form. The database is updated every 4 years on a district rotation. On February 1, 2014, the University of Nebraska- Lincoln will host its annual Big Red Road Show at Midtown Cinema in Omaha. Husker Cinema is designed to share UNL's academic and student life possibilities for prospective students and the Omaha community. Explore more than 25 interactive booths showcasing Nebraska's opportunities through academic excellence, and student life by interacting with our faculty, staff and current students. Each of the 5 theatres will feature entertainment unique to UNL, Omaha schools and community organizations. With so many ways to experience life as a Husker and major prize drawings, this will be the most exciting Big Red Road Show yet! Check out http://roadshow.unl.edu for more information. 4-H WREATH WORKSHOP A Wreath Workshop is scheduled for March 8, 10:30 a.m. Noon at the Wayne County Courthouse. Cost is $5 for provided materials. You will need to bring ribbon and embellishments. See the enclosed flyer for more details. Registration & payment due to the Extension Office by 5 p.m., February 21. * All 4-H Market Beef must be weighed and tagged. Plan to attend the Wayne County Weigh-in on March 2, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Wayne Veterinary Clinic. * DNA samples must be collected on animals exhibited at Ak-Sar-Ben and State Fair. The State Fair is also requiring a negative BVD test be stated on the Certificate of Inspection. All animals weighed and tagged are eligible for the Norfolk Beef Expo Show and Sale. * The charge for each DNA sample is $6.00, ear tags are $1.00 each and all must be paid for at weigh-in. * Please be prepared to complete all paperwork. You will need to know which animals are home raised, county raised, and those returning from the 2013 County Fair. * In case of inclement weather listen to KTCH FM 104.9/AM 1590 or US92 92.7 FM. The snow date is March 9, same location and time. * Please call the office before 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28 if you cannot attend! Market Beef not weighed at this time are ineligible for the County Rate-of-Gain Contest, but may weigh at an out of county location. Contact the Extension Office for dates and times. Ear tags must be picked up at the Extension Office prior to any out of county weigh-in. * Nebraska Cattlemen s Classic Livestock Judging Contest is scheduled for February 22 in Kearney. Check http://cattlemens.org/youth/judging_contest.html for information. Pre-registration due by Feb. 10. 4-H CONSUMER CHALLENGE EVENT Mark your calendars for March 22, 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and plan to participate in the Consumer Challenge Event at the Sunset Plaza, Norfolk. Please contact the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m., March 19 to enter. See the enclosed flyer for more information. The state contest is scheduled for June 30-July 1 in Lincoln. 2
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Scholarship guidelines and applications are available online at http://wayne.unl.edu/ county4h under the Senior Scholarship Heading. The Monsanto Company recently announced the launch of America s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a $1500 college scholarship for students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields. Visit http://growagleaders.com and http://ffa.org/scholarships for more information. You do not have to be a FFA member to apply. Applications are due by February 1. Scholarships are available for 4-Hers planning to attend the University of Nebraska. Choose the Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship link from the list. Applications are accepted until March 3. The Wayne County 4-H Council will award up to five $200 scholarships to High School Seniors enrolled in the Wayne County 4-H program who meet the qualifications. Choose 4-H Council Senior Scholarship Application link from the list. Recipients will be selected by a scholarship committee. Applications are accepted until March 14. Choose the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) link for information about a $1000 scholarship to UNL for an incoming freshmen or transfer student. Applications are accepted until March 15. Seniors who received a 27 or higher on their ACT and are interested in a major at CASNR (College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, contact the Extension Office to learn more about a scholarship opportunity. 2015 POULTRY CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a photography contest. The contest is open to all current Nebraska 4-H and FFA members. Photos must be taken by the contestant and contain poultry. All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by midnight, June 30, 2014, and accompanied by any entry form. Entry forms are available at www.nda.nebraska.gov/ avian/contest and at the Extension Office. SPECIAL GARDEN PROJECT This year s special garden project is the Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth. They are described as a heirloom flower that has many uses. The brilliant red seed heads hang down from upright plants. The flowers are long lasting and are great in arrangements either as fresh cut or dried flowers. When allowed to mature, the seeds from the plant can be eaten. 4-Hers enrolled in the project will receive a packet of seeds; a newsletter about planting & growing flowers; and are eligible to enter these unique flowers at the County and State Fair. Contact the Extension Office by April 1 if you would like to participate. UPCOMING EVENTS Horse Stampede March 1, Lincoln, Reg. due by January 31 Paws-On Dog Workshop March 8, Lincoln, Reg. due by March 1 GOVERNOR S AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD The awards are sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) and recognize 4-H clubs for the work of the individuals in the club and the community service work of the entire club. Recognition is in the form of $500 checks issued to the club s treasury to be used as described in the award application form completed by the club. Applications are available on-line at http://ne4hfoundation.org. Any club that hasn't received a Governor s Agricultural Excellence Award for the past two consecutive years is eligible to apply. Applications are only accepted by email and are due by March 1. Nebraska State 4-H BB Gun & Air Rifle Championships-March 22-23, Beatrice Nebraska Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop-March 29-30, Kearney, Reg. due March 14 Spring Rabbit Show March 29, Lincoln If more information is needed about any of these events, please contact the Extension Office. Sincerely, Amy Amy Topp, Extension Educator 3
February 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Big Red Road Show, Omaha Clover Kid Meeting Wayne Courthouse Teen Supremes 2 3 4-H Enrollments DUE 4 5 6 7 8 Horsin Around 4-H Council 9 Horsin Around 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 President s Day Observed Office Closed 18 19 20 21 Wreath Workshop Reg. DUE 22 23 24 25 Clover Kid Meeting Reg. DUE 26 27 28 March 2014 1 4-H Horse Stampede 2 Beef Weigh-in, Wayne Veterinary Clinic, Snow Date: Mar. 9 2 Teen Supremes 3 Diamond Clover Plans approved 3 College Scholarship Applications Due to 4-H Foundation 3 Governor s Agricultural Excellence Awards Due 3 4-H Council 8 4-H Clover Kid Meeting, Wayne County Courthouse Reg. DUE Feb. 25 8 4-H Wreath Workshop, Wayne County Courthouse Reg. DUE Feb 21 14 4-H Council High School Senior Scholarship Applications DUE 15 Nebr. Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Scholarship Applications Due 21-31 Swine weigh-in (thru April 7) 22 4-H Consumer Challenge-Reg. Due 19 22 Bake & Take Day 22-23 State BB Gun and Air Rifle Championship, Beatrice 28 Teen Supremes (Wayne School Carnival) 29-30 Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop, Kearney 4h.unl.edu
2014 Wayne County 4-H Calendar January 2 Extension Office re-opens 8 District Award Applications DUE 11 Teen Supremes Ice Skating 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed Office Closed 28 Clover Kids Meeting Reg. DUE February Nebraska 4-H Month-Make a Lasting Impact 1 Clover Kids Meeting, Wayne County Courthouse, 9-10:15 a.m. (Reg. Due Jan. 28) 1 Teen Supremes (following Clover Kids Meeting), 10:15-11 a.m. 3 4-H Enrollments DUE 3 4-H Council 17 President s Day observed Office Closed 21 Wreath Workshop Reg. DUE 25 Clover Kids Meeting Reg. DUE March 2 Wayne County Market Beef Weigh-in, Wayne Veterinary Clinic, Snow Date Mar. 9 2 Market Beef ID s and DNA Samples DUE 2 Teen Supremes 3 4-H Council 3 Diamond Clover Award Plan Approval DUE 8 Clover Kids Meeting, Wayne County Courthouse, 9-10:15 a.m. (Reg. Due Feb. 25) 8 Wreath Workshop, Wayne County Courthouse, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon (Reg. Due Feb. 21) 14 4-H Council High School Senior Scholarship Applications DUE 21-31 Swine Weigh-in 22 4-H Consumer Challenge, Sunset Plaza Mall, Norfolk, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Entries DUE 19) 22-23 State 4-H BB Gun Championship, Beatrice, NE 28 Teen Supremes-Wayne School Carnival April 1-7 Swine Weigh-in 7 County Rate-of-Gain Market Swine ID s DUE 7 4-H Council 22 Public Speaking Contest (Entries DUE 18) 25 Arbor Day observed Office Closed 29 Clover Kids Meeting Reg. DUE May 1 4-H Council Camp Scholarship Applications DUE 1 Bucket Calf ID s DUE 3 Clover Kids Meeting, Wayne County Courthouse, 9-10:15 a.m. (Reg. Due Apr. 29) 3 Teen Supremes (following Clover Kids Meeting), 10:15-11 a.m. 9 Horse ID s DUE 9 Horse Level Testing must be complete 9 District & State Horse Show Entries DUE 15 Non Rate-of-Gain Swine ID s DUE 22 Regional Public Speaking Contest (Entries DUE 9) 26 Memorial Day observed Office Closed 28 Quality Assurance, Wayne, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1 PM 29 Meat Goat Weigh and Tag Day, Fairgrounds, County Market/Breeding Meat Goat ID s DUE 29 Sheep Weigh and Tag Day, Fairgrounds, County Market/Breeding Sheep ID s DUE TBA Rabbit Clinic TBA Horse Barrel or Reining Clinic June 2 Mid-year Enrollments DUE 2 4-H T-Shirt Orders DUE 2 4-H Council 4 Stars N Stripes Workshop, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Reg. TBA) 5-6 Making Money Camp, Wayne State College (Reg. TBA) 11 District Horse Show, Leigh 12 District Horse Show, Neligh 16 Ak-Sar-Ben/State Fair Meat Goat, Sheep & Swine ID s DUE 16 Breeding Beef, Cow/Calf, Feeder Calf, Dairy, Goats (Dairy & Pygmy), & Rabbit ID s DUE 18 4-H Horticulture Contest, Jane Rhebb Acreage, 7 p.m. (Reg. TBA) 23 Ponca Day Camp Counselor Training (App. DUE June 13 to Dixon County) 24 Ponca Day Camp (Reg. DUE June 13 to Dixon County) 30-July 1 PASE/Life Challenge (Reg. DUE June 13) January 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 March 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April OVER 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 May June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
July 2 Favorite Foods/Presentation Contest Entries DUE 4 Independence Day observed Office Closed 7 Contest Day & All Fair Entries except Horticulture/Floriculture DUE 7 Current Cat, Dog & Ferret vaccination records DUE 7 NPIP Testing, Fairgrounds (Reg. TBA) 7 Poultry Showmanship Clinic, Fairgrounds (Reg. TBA) 7 Teen Supremes 9 Favorite Foods Contest, 6 p.m., Presentations Contest, 7 p.m., Miss Molly s, Wayne 14-17 Fonner Park Horse Expo, Grand Island 14 4-H Council 17 Contest Day, Wayne United Methodist Church 19 Cat, Dog & Small Animal Show, Fairgrounds 21 Pre-Fair Clean-up night 22 Extension Office moves to the Fairgrounds 23 Pre-Fair Judging Day 23 Horticulture/Floriculture Entries DUE 24-27 WAYNE COUNTY FAIR 25 Public Fashion Show, Fairgrounds 26 State Fair Fashion Show/Contest Entries DUE, 6 PM 28 Extension Office re-opens at Courthouse, 1:30 PM 28 Post-Fair Clean-up night TBA Beef Fitting/Showmanship Clinic August 8 Ak-Sar-Ben & Norfolk Beef Expo Entries DUE 19 State Fair Exhibits DUE by noon to Extension Office 22-31 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR September 1 NEBRASKA STATE FAIR 1 Labor Day observed Office Closed 5 State Fair exhibits ready to be picked up from Extension Office 12 Final Enrollments, County Award & Diamond Clover Applications, Clubs of Excellence & 4-H Career Portfolio Summaries DUE to Extension Office 21 4-H Council, County Awards Judging 25-28 Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show, Omaha TBA Ak-Sar-Ben Horse Show, Lincoln TBA Norfolk Beef Expo, Norfolk October 5-11 National 4-H Week 5 4-H Achievement Program 5 4-H Council Election 5 Teen Supreme sign-up 13 Columbus Day observed Office Closed November 2 Teen Supremes 3 Request State Award Information 10 Livestock Committee Meeting 11 Veteran s Day Observed Office Closed 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed December 1 Fair Manager s Scholarship Applications DUE 1 4-H Council 24 Noon Office closed 25-31 Holiday Closedown Office Closed WATCH THE MONTHLY 4-H NEWSLETTER FOR MORE DETAILS July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 November 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Updated Jan. 17, 2014 1
Design Decisions Wreath Workshop March 8, 2014 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon Wayne County Courthouse Cost: $5.00 Checks payable to University of Nebraska Provided Materials: Wire, Pipe Cleaners, Hot Glue, Wreath Wire Form, etc. Registration & payment due to the Extension Materials you need to purchase: There are two options. It s up to you to decide and Office by 5 p.m., Feb. 21. purchase your ribbon and embellishments. These can become expensive so shop wisely! All ribbon and burlaps go on sale every other week at 50% off at Hobby Lobby. Other craft stores may also carry these items. Bring the mesh/burlap needed and anything you would like to accent with to the workshop. We encourage you to design your wreath so it can be displayed in your house for several months.think seasonal not specific holidays. Examples are shown below. Mesh Wreaths are created out of (1) 21 inch wide/30 feet Mesh Ribbon. Ribbon can be purchased from numerous craft stores. Prices run $9.99-$14.99 at Hobby Lobby. Variegated and sparkly colors are more expensive Burlap Wreaths are created out of (6) 6 inch/5 yard spools of Burlap. You can choose your color combination. Prices run about $5.99/spool at Hobby Lobby.
2014 4-H CONSUMER CHALLENGE SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SUNSET PLAZA MALL in NORFOLK, NEBRASKA Apply what you have learned from various 4-H projects to a challenge testing your consumerism skills. Youth between the ages of 8 and 18 will be challenged in teams consisting of two individuals. There will be two age divisions: 8-11 year olds and 12-18 year olds. Youth will be paired on the day of the event or inform staff of their teammate when registering. Each team can take as much time as they wish to complete the investigation of each challenge, but must be done by 11:30 a.m. Teams will not be purchasing the items they investigate. Team members must shop as a team. 10:00 a.m. Registration (Look for 4-H signs located in a vacant store or in the center of the mall.) 10:15 a.m. Team orientation 10:30 a.m. Team investigation 11:30 a.m. Report back for tabulations and processing 12:15 p.m. Challenges reviewed and participant certificates distributed Challenges will be related to projects such as: home environment, consumer management, food and nutrition, and human development. This event is organized by the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Pre-registration required by 5:00 p.m., March 19 Contact the UNL Extension Office in Wayne County wayne-county@unl.edu or (402)375-3310.