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Special for 4-H Families Only:

Reserve your General Admission Funpasses at

the Madison County Fairgrounds by Friday,

April 15 at 11 a.m. The form was included in the

March newsletter. Reserved tickets must be

picked up on Saturday, April 30 between 8 a.m.

and 5 p.m. at the Fairgrounds or they will be

released for regular sale. Contact the Madison

County Fairgrounds at 402-454-2144 .

Reservations for camper spots for 4-H families

only open Monday, May 9 at 8 a.m. Call the

Madison County Fairgrounds at 402-454-2144.

Camper spots for the pubic open Monday, May

16. You must pay at time of reservation.

Madison County Fairbooks are now available! Please get your book from your club leader.

in Madison County! Congratulations on meeting the

April 1 enrollment deadline. Madison County 4-H

has over 425 enrolled youth members for 2016!

Please pick up your Special

Garden Project zinnia seeds

from the Extension Office.

4-H Summer Internship Opportunity

Nebraska Extension in Madison County announces a

part-time 4-H summer intern position for May and June

starting May 16, 2016, at the Lifelong Learning Center

in Norfolk. Requirements: two years completed college,

computer experience using Microsoft Office Programs,

creative design skills, patience to work with children,

understanding of developmental stages of youth, good

public relation skills, able to work independently,

capable of answering phones and other office work as

assigned. Previous 4-H member desired but not required.

Some weekends or nights may be required. Must

successfully complete background clearance before

hiring. Review of applications will begin April 25, 2016.

Position open until filled. UNL Extension programs

abide with the nondiscrimination policies of UNL and

the US Department of Agriculture. E-mail letter of

application and resume to Madison-County@unl.edu

2016 NAYI Application Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute 2016 will

be held in Lincoln, Nebraska, from July 11-15.

Current high school juniors and seniors can apply

by completing the application form and a resume.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will

provide all arrangements and the cost of meals,

lodging and `conference fees during the Institute

for each delegate. Transportation to Lincoln and

any other personal expenses during the Institute

will be the responsibility of the delegate.

Call the Extension Office at 402-370-4040 or

find applications online at http://

www.nda.nebraska.gov/nayi.

One letter of recommendation

(from a high school principal,

superintendent, counselor, FFA

advisor, county extension

educator or 4-H club leader) is also required.

Please submit one wallet-size (head shot) glossy

photo of yourself, which will be used for the

NAYI yearbook and any media inquiries.

Application must be postmarked by April 15.

TRACTOR SAFETY COURSES

PLANNED

The 2016 Tractor Safety

Trainings will be held in

seven locations across

the state during May,

June, and July.

Any youth 14 or 15

years of age who works

on a farm or ranch other

than his/her parents’ is required to be certified

through a tractor safety course. Extension

Educators and field specialists will teach the two-

day courses.

Training in this area will be June 20—21 from 8

a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

Cost for the course is $60, which includes all

course materials, lunch both days and breaks.

Registration is requested a week prior to class. For

details or to register, contact the Nebraska

Extension Office in Wayne at 402-375-3310.

Looking for ideas or guidance for your 4-

H projects? Manuals are available at http://

marketplace.unl.edu/ne4h/curriculum or

see what manuals are available at the

Extension Office.

TSC Paper Clover Fundraiser:

April 13 through April 24

Support 4-H at TSC from Wednesday, April 13

through Sunday, April 24. Of the $1 donated, 65

percent of the paper clover donation goes directly

to the 4-H county; five percent goes to the

Nebraska 4-H Foundation, and the remaining thirty

percent goes towards the National 4-H Council to

underwrite the program.

Tractor Supply Company recognizes

that having 4-H'ers present in

stores during the event helps

raise even more money, so

contact your local store

manger to see how you can

get involved to help raise funds

for your local 4-H programs.

$1

Manuals are also available at the 4-H

Mall. Visit the 4-H Mall during the month

of April and receive 25 percent off all

teaching curriculum! See the inventory at

http://www.4-hmall.org

Regional Interview Contest

Held May 26 at the Lifelong Learning Center, the

Regional Interview Contest is open to 4-H members

age 11 and older as of January 1, 2016.

The Interview Contest is an

opportunity for members to practice

the real-life skill of applying for a

job involving a set of job

descriptions used to prepare for the

process of applying and interviewing

for a position. To enter the Interview

Contest the member must:

1. Choose one of the three job descriptions.

2. Develop a résumé utilizing real education

and experiences.

3. Write an accompanying cover letter for the

résumé. 4. Prepare for the interview

5. Fill out a job application the day of the

contest.

6. Participate in an actual interview.

GENERAL RULES:

4-H members enter the Interview Contest by

submitting a registration form, three copies of a

cover letter, and three copies of a résumé to:

Northeast Extension Research and Extension

Center, 601 Benjamin Ave, Suite 104 Norfolk,

Ne 68701-0812 (Attention: Mary) by May 12.

For complete information, contact the Extension

Office at 402-370-4040. We are happy to help you

prepare for the interview!

Contest Resources: Preparing for the Job Search Guide

available on the web at http://www.unl.edu/careers/

documents/publications/student_publications/jobsearch.pdf

Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Program

Offers Leader Certification Workshop

April 16 & 17, 2016

The upcoming Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports

Leader Certification Workshop will be held at the

Washington County Fairgrounds in Arlington,

Nebraska on April 16 and 17. The workshop is a

great opportunity to network with other 4-H

volunteer shooting sports instructors from across

Nebraska. Participants will share and learn

techniques and knowledge to develop the ability to

effectively lead a local shooting sports program;

learn to use shooting sports to develop youth of

strong character who possess effective skills for

living; gain certification in one of the following

disciplines: Shotgun, Hunting Skills, Rifle, or

Archery; and learn skills as an instructor.

Registration deadline is APRIL 5 and must be done

online by going to: https://goo.gl/qWPfSJ.

Registration fees are $100 for first-time

certification and $90 to add a discipline for

previously certified instructors. A paid registration

guarantees participant a spot. Fee includes program

materials and three meals; lunch on Saturday and

Sunday, and dinner on Saturday. Participants must

make their own lodging

arrangements. Registration on Saturday runs from

8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

For more workshop information, contact the

Nebraska Extension in Washington County Office

at 402-426-9455, or contact Extension Educator,

Steve Pritchard at 402-395-2158 or 308-536-2691.

Seeking Ad Sellers!

Interested in expanding your communication and

business skills? Sell ads for the Norfolk Daily

News 4-H Special Edition to

receive a stipend for each ad

sold. Sellers are needed for

area towns, including Norfolk,

Battle Creek, Tilden, Newman

Grove, and more!

Contact Stephanie at the Norfolk Daily News at

402-371-1020.

Science Saturdays at Raising Nebraska

Celebrate the International Year of the Pulse through

Science Saturdays, free and open to the public, at

Raising Nebraska located on the State Fairgrounds in

Grand Island, NE. Science Saturday occurs the

second Saturday of every month from 10:00 to noon.

The highlighted program consists of an educational,

interactive 25-minute session. Upcoming programs:

April 9 – Classify your Pulse by Jim Schild

May 14 – Pollinator Power by Doug Golick

June 11 – Create a Backyard Habitat by Terri

James & Elizabeth Killinger

July 9 – Selling your Beans designed by NE

Extension Economists

Nebraska Mystery Foods Event

The Second Annual Nebraska Mystery Foods Event

will be held on Friday, June 3. This event challenges

teams of youth ages 10 to 18 to use their creativity,

nutrition knowledge, and decision making to make a

dish onsite which includes mystery ingredients. This

event is open to all youth. More information will be

coming soon!

Bring Your Group to Raising Nebraska!

Are you looking for an educational piece for 4-H

clubs or members? Raising Nebraska is the place for

you! We have a variety of ways that you can enjoy

and experience Raising Nebraska.

A Program Just for You! – Program includes a

movie in the grain bin, scavenger hunt, and a

feature program. Select from a program

ready to go or ask about a specific topic you

would like covered.

A Private Tour – Tour includes the history of

Raising Nebraska, the educational take-away

about the exhibits and exploration time.

For more details about events at Raising Nebraska,

visit www.raisingnebraska.net or contact Beth

Janning at 308-385-3967 or ejanning2@unl.edu

Nominate your 4-H club for the

4-H Club of the Month

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation and the Nebraska

4-H Ambassadors have joined together to start a

program which recognizes 4-H clubs throughout

the state of Nebraska. Any 4-H club may

nominate themselves to be the Club of the

Month. Nominations are due the second Friday

of the month before the club will be the Club of

the Month. The chosen club will receive a $50

cash card from the Nebraska 4-H Foundation

and their story will be showcased on the

Nebraska 4-H Foundation's Facebook, Twitter,

and website along with the State 4-H website

and Facebook and in their local newspaper.

Please email nomination forms to:

ne4hclubofthemonth@gmail.com

Or send to:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nebraska 4-H Foundation

210 Mussehl Hall East Campus

PO Box 830719

Lincoln NE 68583-0719

Livestock News!

Animal Science Field Day

May 26, 2016

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Open to all youths ages 8 to 18,

4-H and non 4-H members

Workshops include:

Understand the inside of a horse

Explore the life of a vet tech

Hands-on sheep processing

Live meat evaluation in marketing

Know your cuts of meat

Animal Quality Assurance

Animal Science careers

Animal Nutrition

Nebraska Agriculture Industry

Education Center

Located at the College of

Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in

Curtis, NE

Lunch will be provided. Register

for $5 by Wednesday, May 18.

Statewide 4-H Cat Club

Nebraska 4-H recently started a 4-H statewide cat

club, which meets once a month on the second

Thursday of the month via an online platform. The

next meeting is Thursday, April 14.

If you are interested in joining, let

Sarah know so we can get you set

up! Recordings of the meetings will

also be available. Call Sarah at 402-

370-4040 for more information.

Standard of Excellence NCTA

Livestock Judging Camp

May 25, 2016

Open to all youth ages 8 to 18 years old, 4-H and

non 4-H members. Youth are also invited the

following day to participate in the Nebraska

Extension’s Youth Animal Science Field Day (see

above). For your convenience, those participating

both days can register for an overnight stay in the

resident halls on NCTA’s campus in Curtis, NE.

Registration deadline: May 18 by 5:00 p.m.

Register online at ncta.unl.edu

For complete information, contact Douglas Smith

at 308-367-5286

Looking for upcoming livestock

and progress shows, contests, or clinics?

An updated listing will be kept on our website at

madison.unl.edu and click on Madison County 4-H.

Quality Assurance 2016

All 4-Her’s enrolled in market and breeding beef,

bucket calf, feeder calf, cow/calf, dairy, dairy and

meat goat, market and breeding sheep, swine, rabbit

and poultry projects are required to complete

Quality Assurance. The online QA Moodle Course

is available at http://campuus.extension.org. Cost is

$5.00 payable online. Instructions to complete are

at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/madison/4h/

Each exhibitor is required to

complete three modules. When

complete, print your certificates

and turn them into the Extension

office. This is due by June 17.

4-H HORSE INFORMATION

District and State Horse

Packets WILL be sent next

week to all age eligible 4-H

members. Please have all

forms and fees to the office by

May 13.

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Horse Level Testing

Those competing at district or state horse shows

must have Level II testing completed by Thursday,

April 28. Please call the office to arrange a time to

take the written portion of the test.

All horse exhibitors planning to show at the

Madison County Fair must have their Level I

advancement level testing done to compete at

County Fair. This can be done at any time of the

year. Contact the office to set a time to take the

written test. Skills test must be set up with a

certified club leader.

Leaders

All leaders who give the skills portion of the Level

I and Level II advancement level tests will be

required to take a certification course in order to

give these test. The course is located at http://

campus.extension.org/ . Once you arrive at that

site, search the courses for:

Nebraska Advancement Level Youth

Leader Certification.

When you complete this, please let Sarah know so

we can add you to the list for Madison County.

Call Sarah at 402-370-4040 with any questions!

Spring Trail Challenge Clinic

Saturday, May 28, 9:00 a.m .at

Maskenthine Recreation Area in

Stanton County

Geared toward the recreational rider and

formulated for ALL equine breeds, the trail

challenge is devoted to building and

improving equine/rider partnerships. The

ability to work as a team and to navigate

different obstacles, which a rider may

encounter on the trail, will enhance the

trust horse and rider have for each other.

Developing this partnership through an

educational experience will help make

riding safe, fun, and more pleasurable. The

obstacles will be elective and assistance

will be provided by AQHA Recreational

Advisor, Larry O. Voecks in a clinic format

where you can participate or just observe.

Registration fee of $5.00 is payable in

advance or on site to Sarah from the

Madison County Extension Office.

Participants are encouraged to make

advance reservations as space is limited.

Call Sarah at 402-370-4040 by May 26.

To learn more, visit our State 4-H Horse

site at: http://animalscience.unl.edu/4-h-

horse-trail-challenge

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! More workshops and information will be posted in future newsletters; dates are subject to change.

April

11—County Speech and PSA Contest, Lifelong Learning Center, 6 p.m.

25—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.

28—All Levels Horse Testing Must be Complete for District and State

May

2—Bucket Calf ID Sheets Due to the Extension Office

13—District and State Horse Show Entries Deadline

25—Pajama Pant Workshop, Lifelong Learning Center, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

26—Regional Speech and Interview Contest, Lifelong Learning Center

28— 4-H Trail Challenge at Maskethine Recreational Area in Stanton: 9am

30—Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

31 through June 8—ESI Camp with Norfolk Public School

No 4-H Council

June

2—Livestock ID Sheets Due to the Extension Office

3—Beyond the Needle Workshop, Lifelong Learning Center, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

3—Modeling Workshop and Revue, Lifelong Learning Center, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

13—4-H Council, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.

13—District Horse Show at Kearney

13-15—Babysitting Clinic, Lifelong Learning Center, 9:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily

14 and 15—Cloverbud Camp, Lifelong Learning Center, 1 to 3 p.m.

14—District Horse Show at Chadron

15—District Horse Show at McCook

16—District Horse Show at Leigh

17—District Horse Show at Bloomfield

17—Pre-fair Entries Due at Noon

19-20—PASE and Life Challenge, Lincoln

21—District Horse Show at Lincoln

21—Hunting Insects Workshop, Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

22—Biscuit and Jelly Making Workshop, Madison County Fairgrounds, 9am –12pm

July

1—Bucket Calf Record Books Due to the Extension Office

4—Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day

6—How to Prepare Gardening Exhibits for Fair Workshop, TBA

7—4-H Council, Madison County Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m.

7—Clean Up Night, Madison County Fairgrounds, 6 to 8 p.m.

9—Judging Day for Static Exhibits, Madison County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

9—Style Review, Commercial Building, 2 p.m.

10-14—State Horse Show, Fonner Park in Grand Island

12-17—Madison County Fair and Rodeo

13—Judging Day for Food and Gardening, Madison County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.