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My New Year’s Resolution: Complete Fair Projects
BEFORE July…
Here’s your chance!
4-H Project Day
Saturday, January 23, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Lifelong Learning Center
Find the registration form and view samples at
madison.unl.edu
To register, return the flyer to the Extension
Office with payment by January 15, 2016. Volunteer Screening 2016 is the year that all 4-H
volunteers (any adult assisting
with 4-H activities) are required
to complete the 4-H Volunteer
Screening. Forms will be sent to
all Madison County adult volunteers. Completed
forms are to be submitted to the State 4-H
Department no later than June 1, 2016.
4-H Archery Shoots
January and February
2016 State 4-H Indoor Archery Tournament
Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30.
Registration information online at: http://4h.unl.edu/
shootingsportseventcalendar.
Join the Norfolk Archery Club at the Indoor 3-D
Archery Shoot at the Madison County Fairgrounds
on February 13 and 14. 4-H and Youth shoot
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continuous
registration and line. For more information, contact
Quilt of Valor
Love to quilt or interested in
trying a sample? Madison
County is making a Quilt of
Valor to be given to a soldier or veteran.
You can take the block with you or use the
machines at the Office.
Those who have expressed interest, please
contact Kristen at 402-370-4040 or
[email protected] to set an initial meeting
date. We would like to start in January.
Teen Leaders Needed!
Nebraska 4-H is seeking three teens 4-H age 14-18
to serve as leaders for the 2016 4-H Agriculture
Innovators Experience: Honeybee Challenge.
Youth will participate in a STEM activity while
gaining awareness in agricultural careers. To be
nominated, teens must:
Have a positive attitude and be excited about
teaching others
Be of 4-H age 14-18
Be able to attend a national training February
26-28 in Chevy Chase, MD. (Expenses paid
by National 4-H Council)
Be willing and available to lead a training for
other teens on March 12, 2016, in Lincoln
Nomination Form: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/SE/?
SID=SV_5nxTMTHKobkn3pz
The teens will receive:
Travel and lodging for training in Chevy
Chase, MD
A toolkit to conduct the Challenge Activity,
including materials
A $500 grant for their 4-H
Club/Council to sponsor
local event(s)
The opportunity to
participate in a national
experience
Ban on Poultry Show’s Lifted!
As of January 1, 2016, the Nebraska
Department of Agriculture (NDA)
has officially lifted the ban on
poultry shows, fairs and exhibitions
that was put in place to prevent the
spread of highly pathogenic H5N2
avian influenza (HP AI) last year.
Youth Philanthropy Contest Gives Kids a
Chance to Make A Difference
The Philanthropy Council of Northeast Nebraska is
encouraging young people from Kindergarten to age
25 to think about how they can make the world a
better place by participating in the Youth
Philanthropy Contest. Students can use their
creativity, compassion, and love of their community
to make a difference.
More About The Youth Philanthropy Contest...
10 Contest winners will receive up to $1,000 to
complete their projects.
Applications are due February 6, 2016.
Students in grades K - age 25 are eligible.
Individuals, small groups, clubs and classrooms
are all invited to participate.
APPLICATIONS & GUIDELINES NOW
AVAILABLE AT www.philanthropycouncilne.org
Fifth Annual Innovative
Youth Corn Challenge
Nebraska Extension and the
Nebraska Corn Board are
offering the fifth Innovative
Youth Corn Challenge contest,
open to 4-H members (age 10 & older as of Jan. 1)
or FFA members (in-school members).
As a team, youth will implement a production
practice different than normal to determine if they
increased their yield. Economics and sustainability
of the practice will be considered, as well as yields,
cropping history, and production information.
Cash prizes and plaques will be given to the first,
second, and third place teams. First place will
receive $1,000, second place $500, and third place
$250. Sustainability, crop scouting and “extra mile”
awards will also be given, each worth $200.
To participate in 2016, youth must complete and
return an entry form by March 15 to the Fillmore
County Extension Office in Geneva, NE. Forms
can be downloaded at cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/
activities. For more information, contact Brandy
VanDeWalle at [email protected],
Aaron Nygren at [email protected] or Amy
Timmerman at [email protected].
4-H Culinary Challenge 2016
Demonstrate healthy decisions making through
nutrition, menu planning, food preparation, and
food safety! Teams of two are challenged with
the ingredient SQUASH, including summer or
winter squash, pumpkin, and zucchini.
Youth ages 10 to 18 are encouraged to think
ahead to participate in the 4-H Culinary
Challenge Contest on
August 27, 2016. Madison
County would love to be
represented at this year’s
contest! To plan your menu
or learn more, contact the
Office at 402-370-4040.
Admissions Requirements
What type of student are you?
Go to: http://go.unl.edu/g9m0
and click on the category
that best describes you.
We want to be sure that you have
taken the classes needed
in high school so you are ready
for higher education.
DID YOU KNOW?
RED Letter Days
An all-day open house experience for high
school seniors! RED Letter Days features:
· Academic Sessions presented by college
representatives
· Student Life Sessions focusing on student
opportunities & campus life
· The chance to tour campus & visit
academic facilities
· Information on admissions, scholarships,
& financial aid
To view a sample schedule and register, visit
http://admissions.unl.edu/visit/on-campus/red
-letter-days.aspx
RED Letter Days are schedule for:
Feb. 5 - Pre-Health March 4 - All Majors
Feb. 12 - All Majors March 8 - All Majors
Feb. 15 - All Majors April 1 - All Majors
Feb. 26 - All Majors April 15 - All Majors
Livestock News!
Beef Weigh In
Beef weigh-in is set for Monday, February 15 at
the Madison County Fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m. Please call Sarah at 402-370-4040 to let
her know how many cattle you will be bringing.
Weigh-in includes all market beef to be exhibited at
the Nebraska State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. County
Fair Ear tags will cost $1.00, EID Tags for State
Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben will cost $3.00 and DNA
samples will be $6.00. Payment will be expected
during weigh-in. Market beef ID sheets and DNA
samples are due to the office April 1.
Horse Level Testing
To show your horse at the Madison
County Fair, you must pass your Level I
advancement test. This can be done at
any time of year.
Now is a great time to start working on
that first level or the next level before
this year's show season. Contact the
office to set up a time.
TO COMPETE AT DISTRICTS, YOU MUST
COMPLETE LEVEL II ADVANCEMENT TEST,
INCLUDING SKILLS AND WRITTEN TEST!
Call Sarah at the Extension Office at 402-370-4040
to set up dates to take the exam.
4-H District Horse Shows...
Note: All level testing must be completed by April
28 for State and District entries. ID forms and entries
are due to the Extension Office by May 13. District
packet will be sent to all age eligible 4-H members in
early April.
District Dates and Locations:
June 13 - Kearney
June 16 - Leigh
June 14 - Chadron
June 17 - Bloomfield
June 15 - McCook
June 21 - Lincoln
4-H Horse Stampede
Mark your calendars!! The 4-H Horse Stampede has
been scheduled for Saturday, March 12. Entries are
due to the county office by February 12.
For rules and regulations please visit http://
animalscience.unl.edu/horse-4-h-and-youth#tab4.
World Wear Project, a company in Dallas, recycles shoes and
clothing. Their mission is to divert shoes and boots from the nation’s landfills.
Shoes are sold to developing countries at
affordable prices.
Leather or leather look-alike
Men’s, women’s, & children’s
Tennis, sport, casual, & dress
No winter boots or shoes with metal cleats.
What shoes are
accepted?
World Wear
Project Shoe Drive
Our goal is to fill
the box with 60
pounds of shoes!
Leave your
footprint...help
someone in need.
Questions? Contact the Extension
Office at 402-370-4040.
Outgrown your sneakers? Donate them to the World Wear Project
Shoe Drive! Bring your gently used shoes to the collection box at
the Extension Office. Collection begins at Project Day!
Read newsletters for more opportunities in the future; dates are subject to change.
January
15—Project Day Entry Deadline to Extension Office
18—Office Closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr.
23—Project Day, Lifelong Learning Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
25—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.
February
13 and 14—3D Archery Shoot, Madison County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
15—Beef Weigh-In, Madison County Fairgrounds, 5 to 7 p.m.
22—4-H Council Meeting, Conference Call, 7 p.m.
March
28—4-H Fun Day, Lifelong Learning Center
Cloverbuds from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “Leap into 4-H”
4-Hers from 1 to 3 p.m. “This is Who I Am”
28—Horse Testing, Lifelong Learning Center, 12 to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
April
1—4-H Enrollment Deadline
1—Project Add / Delete Deadline
11—County Speech Contest
25—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.
May
No 4-H Council
25—Pajama Pant Sewing Workshop, Lifelong Learning Center 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
30—Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day
June
1—Livestock ID Sheets Due to Extension Office
3—Beyond the Needle Workshop, Lifelong Learning Center, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
3—Model Workshop and Revue, Lifelong Learning Center, 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
6-8—Babysitting Clinic, Lifelong Learning Center, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
7 or 8—Cloverbud Camp, Lifelong Learning Center, 1 to 3 p.m.
13—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.
17—Pre-fair Entries Due to Extension Office at NOON
19-20—PASE / Life Challenge, Lincoln
July
4—Office Closed in observance of Independence Day
6—How to Prepare Gardening for Fair Workshop
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, Madison County Fairgrounds, 2 p.m.
10-14—State Horse Show, Fonner Park
12-17—Madison County Fair and Rodeo, Madison County Fairgrounds
13—Judging Day for Foods and Gardening, Madison County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
August
8—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 7 p.m.
26-September 5—Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island
