4-H enrollment for 2020 is now open using 4HOnline - the website to enroll or re-enroll is https://ne.4honline.com Enrollment help tips: https://go.unl.edu/saline4henrollment

RETURNING MEMBERS/FAMILIES ARE NOT TO CREATE A NEW FAMILY PROFILE -PLEASE USE THE PROFILE YOU HAVE USED IN THE PAST!

Now is the time for 4-H members, leaders, and Clover Kids (ages 5-7 as of Jan. 1, 2020) to enroll for another year and NEW members/leaders to make their enrollments. Clover Kids in the Afterschool programs are already enrolled. Clubs and projects will need to

be added to youth profiles as they were removed at the state level. Remember when enrolling in projects to only enroll in one level -

ex. Woodworking 1, 2 OR 3 not all levels in a project area.

NEW ENROLLMENT DEADLINE - APRIL 1ST

LATE FEES/RESTRICTIONS APPLY AFTER APRIL 1.

$6 PER MEMBER - PAID TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE.

CHECKS PAYABLE TO

SALINE COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL.

Did You Move, Change Phone Numbers, or new email? When you re-enroll your children or yourself as a leader in 4-H online please be sure to change any information on your family profile such as address, phone numbers or emergency contacts if they have changed.

We use the contact information in 4HOnline for our contact list (mailings, emails, etc.)

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN 4HONLINE

SALINE COUNTY

NEWS & VIEWS March 2020

UNL Extension Youth Development - Saline County | 306 W 3rd Street, P.O. Box 978 | Wilber NE 68465

Phone: (402) 821-2151| Fax (402) 821-3398 | Website: www.saline.unl.edu | Email: saline-county@unl.edu

New and Revised Curriculum: Photography Basics Next Level Photography Mastering Photography 4-H Geology Outdoor 1: Hiking Trails Outdoor 2: Camping Adventures Outdoor 3: Backpacking Expeditions Deleted Curriculum: Geospacial GEAR-Tech-21, Year 1 and 2 Grow a Beautiful Space 1, 2, & 3

PROJECT UPDATES

Senior Scholarships

4-H Seniors The Saline County 4-H & FCE scholarship

application are available at: https://go.unl.edu/seniorscholarships

Application is due March 13 for 4-H Council and April 1 for the FCE.

NOTICE - SWINE EXHIBITORS

We have received notification that WholeStone Farms whom has purchased our fair hogs the last 2 years is now going ractopamine-free and will no longer be purchasing fair pigs. This greatly limits our outlet for fair pigs. The swine industry is changing and past practices of a few are threatening the future for all. International markets have strict drug tolerances and the companies longevity depends upon meeting these tolerance levels. We are exploring options and will continue to keep swine exhibitors informed.

The 4-H Council is offering scholarship money to those who did not apply for camp scholarships last fall.

Scholarship amounts of $25 (Camp Renegade & Camp Venture), $75 (ages 8-10) and (ages 11 & older); $100 for Big Red Camps are available.

Funds are limited - First Come-First Served until May 1 or funds are depleted. Please call our office to inquire about receiving one of these scholarships.

NOTE: Call our office for camp registration procedures before you begin your online registration. You will need a CAMP CODE to complete your registration and receive your discounted fee.

CLUB OFFICER GUIDES

AND CLUB RESOUCES

This is the time of year when many 4-H clubs begin re-organizing for the new year. We have club officer guides available at the Extension Office or they can be downloaded at:

https://4h.unl.edu/resources/club-leaders#officer

Additional club resources can be found at:

https://4h.unl.edu/resources/club-leaders

Here you can find meeting ideas, parliamentary procedure information, and MORE!

HORSE EXHIBITORS

Horse Levels Testing Information

Now would be a great time to begin working on your first advancement level or your next level.

New Horse projects members planning to participate in the county fair horse show, must have completed level 1 by July 1. Call the extension office or visit with your leader about the required testing.

District and state horse show participants must pass level 2 or higher for some events prior to submitting entries.

Riding tests can only be administered by a certified examiner. Advancement level information can be found at: http://4h.unl.edu/horse/advancement

ONLINE STUDY COURSE AVAILABLE!

District Horse Show

June 18, 2020 Lincoln, NE

Entries due: May 8 with Level 2 complete by entry date Entry information: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/district-shows

4-H members (ages 8-18) and all FFA members as of Jan. 1st of the current year who exhibit beef, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, and poultry MUST complete quality assurance training each year through YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) by June 1, 2020 to be eligible to

exhibit at the County Fair and State Fair. Clover Kids ages 5-7 DO NOT need to complete quality assurance training.

Youth have two options for completing their required training.

Option 1 - Face to Face Training Register online at: https://yqca.learngrow.io

You will use your 4HOnline email and password. In the upper right-hand corner of the screen you

can view a list of trainings in your area. Choose the “Instructor Led” training you wish to

attend and pay the registration fee. FFA members older than 18 ARE NOT eligible for F2F trainings.

Option 2 - Online Independent Study Register online at: https://yqca.learngrow.io

You will use your 4HOnline email and password. Choose the age group for the

child’s age as of Jan. 1, 2020. Complete the registration and pay the

registration fee.

We MUST have a copy of the training certificate on file no later than June 1st.

We are encouraging all 4-H families to sign up for our Saline County 4-H Remind App. Recently when we needed to postpone our Market Beef Weigh Day, we were easily able to use this app to get information out to those using the app. about the postponement. Most schools, teachers, and coaches are using this app to get information communicated in a timely manner.

Simply follow the instructions below to sign up to get reminders from Saline County 4-H.

Select a way to receive messages for Saline County 4-H . Option 1 - if you have a smartphone, get push notifications. On your iPhone or Android open your web browser and go to: rmd.at/4hsaline Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You will be prompted to download the mobile app.

. Option 2 - If you don’t have a smartphone, get text notifications. Text the message @4hsaline to the number 81010. If you are having trouble with 81010, text @4hsaline to (832) 497-2608.

Standard text message rates apply. . Option 3 - Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/4hsaline on a desktop computer to sign up for email notifications.

Sign Up For Important Updates From

Saline County 4-H!

2020 SUMMER CAMPS

Eastern Nebraska 4-H Camp at Gretna and the Nebraska State 4-H Camp in Halsey will feature both

residential and day camping experiences.

Camp Dates & Registration at:

https://4h.unl.edu/camps-

centers/summer-camp Camps are available for all age ranges of youth from age 6-18!

Ask a friend to attend with you.

REGISTRATIONS

ARE OPEN!

Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office, Wilber

4-H Public Speaking Contest

One of the best life skills you can take away from your 4-H experience is the ability to confidently communicate with peers, co-workers, an employer, etc. Consider giving the public speaking contest a try. While it may sound scary, you can overcome your fear of speaking in public with a little practice. What are you waiting for - register today! Youth can present a speech or record a PSA (Public Service Announcement). Please pre-register by Monday, April 6 at: https://go.unl.edu/speechcontest2020

The 2020 state contest will be held as part of PASE/Life Challenge in Lincoln in June.

Division Age Divisions

(Age on Jan. 1st) Time Limit Special Guidelines

Speeches

Novice and Clover Kids

Ages 8-10 (first timers) and

Clover Kids (ages 5-7) Under 3 minutes

Never participated in the public speaking contest before or a Clover Kid. May recite a poem, or read or tell a short story.

Dress appropriately. No visual aids, props or costumes.

Junior 8-10 1-3 minutes Speeches must be original and include 4-H as the major component of the speech. You may not use old speeches.

Acknowledge the source of information if using quoted material. Note cards may be used but must not become a

crutch. Dress appropriately. No visual aids, props or costumes.

Intermediate 11-13 3 to 5 minutes

Senior 14-18 5 to 8 minutes

PSA (Public Service Announcements)

Novice and Clover Kids

Ages 8-10 (first timers) and

Clover Kids (ages 5-7)

60 seconds

Theme: “Inspire Kids to Do”

Be general enough to be used

anywhere in Nebraska at any

time of the year.

Must use the theme “Inspire Kids to Do”. PSA’s must include the following tagline within the last 10 seconds of the PSA:

“Learn more about the Nebraska Extension 4-H Youth Development Program at 4h.unl.edu.” Sound effects and

public domain music may be used. Copyrighted material may not be used. Must be submitted electronically as a .wav

or .mp3 audio format.

Junior 8-10

Intermediate 11-13

Senior 14-18

Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, Career Success.

LET’S CELEBRATE SPRING with a March 4-H Workshop

Have you ever dyed eggs? People have been dying eggs long before the common store-

bought tablet coloring existed. In this activity you will dye eggs with silk ties.

You will also be decorating a small box to showcase your eggs. Your eggs will not be

edible, but you can keep them for an indefinite period

of time.

When: Saturday, March 28th Where: Extension Office, Wilber

Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Cost: $10 per participant

You will need to bring 100% silk ties for the project to work. Check the tag to be sure it reads 100% silk. You can find them at thrift stores or maybe dad or grandpa has one he no longer wears. Bright colors such as reds,

purples, and dark blues transfer dye the best. Choose the colors you like best. Please

also bring an old white t-shirt.

Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to attend.

MARCH

Friday 13 Saline County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship Application Deadline Extension Office 5 p.m.

Saturday 28 Saline County Livestock Judging Contest Fairgrounds, Crete 8 a.m. - Registration

9 a.m. - Contest

Saturday 28 Egg Dying Workshop Extension Office 10 a.m. to Noon

APRIL

Wednesday 1 4-H Enrollment Deadline Online

https://ne.4honline.com Midnight

Wednesday 1 FCE Scholarship App Due Extension Office 5 p.m.

Friday 10 Babysitting Clinic Extension Office 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday 10 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training Extension Office 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday 13 4-H Public Speaking Contest Extension Office 6:30 p.m.

MAY

Friday 1 4-H Camp Renegade & Venture Counselor Applications Due Extension Office 5 p.m.

Friday 8 District Horse Entries Due Extension Office 5 p.m.

Friday 15 4-H & FFA Shirt Order Deadline Extension Office 5 p.m.

Monday 25 Office Closed - Holiday Memorial Day

Tuesday 26 4-H Clover Days TBA TBA

Tuesday 26 YQCA Face to Face Training https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login Extension Office 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday 27 MANDATORY Swine, Sheep & Goat Tagging Day Fairgrounds 4-7 p.m.

JUNE

Monday 1 YQCA Must Be Complete—https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login Extension Office 5 p.m.

Tuesday 2 4-H Clover Days TBA TBA

Tuesday 9 4-H Clover Days TBA TBA

Tuesday 9 4-H Camp Renegade & Camp Venture Registrations Due Extension Office 5 p.m.

Saturday 13 Saline County Lamb & Goat Show Fairgrounds, Crete TBA

Monday 15 Horse, Rabbit & Livestock ID’s Due Extension Office 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Wednesday

16-17 Camp Renegade Camp Jefferson, Fairbury 9:30-10:15 am-arrival (Tues.) 3:30-4:00-departure (Wed.)

Thursday-Friday 18-19 Camp Venture Camp Jefferson, Fairbury 9:30-10:15 am-arrival (Thurs.)

3:30-4:00-departure (Fri.)

Thursday 18 District Horse Show Lancaster Event Center,

Lincoln

Schedule available at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/horse/

HorseDistrict20.pdf

Tuesday 23 County Fair Entries Due (4-H, FFA & Open Class) Online Midnight

JULY

Friday 3 Office Closed - Holiday 4th of July

Mon. - Fri. 13-17 State 4-H Horse Show Grand Island, NE Schedule available at:

https://go.unl.edu/statehorseshowschedule

Tues.-Sun. 14-19 Saline County Fair Fairgrounds, Crete

Monday 20 Saline County Fair Trapshoot Izaak Walton Cabin, Crete More information at later date

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Dates to

Remember

March 13 - 4-H Scholarship Apps Due March 28 - Livestock Judging Contest

March 28 - Egg Dying Workshop April 1 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline April 1 - FCE Scholarship App Due

April 10 - Babysitting Clinic April 10 - 1st Aid/CPR/AED Training

April 13 - 4-H Public Speaking Contest

June 1 - YQCA Completion Deadline June 15 - Animal ID/DNA deadline

July 14-19 - Saline County Fair

MORE DETAILS IN THIS ISSUE Saline 4-H Events Online Calendar

2020 Saline County Fair

July 14-19

Fair Theme:

“Saline County Fair - Just the Ticket”

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