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January/February 2016

In this Issue

Achievement Celebration 2 - 5

4-H Council 6

Enrollment/Livestock 7 - 8

4-H Projects 9 - 10

Contest & Camps 11 - 13

Career Development 14

Consider Nebraska 15

2016 Calendar 16

Planning Meeting 17

NEBRASKA EXTENSION

DODGE COUNTY STAFF

Nebraska Extension Educators

Agriculture…………….. Nathan Mueller

Disaster Education…….Ashley Mueller

4-H………………………..Tracy J. Behnken

Horticulture……………..Natalia Bjorklund

Learning/Child ………….Lisa Poppe

Extension Assistant

NEP/SNAP……………..Kathy Kneifl

NEP…………………….. Nicole Veseth

4-H……………………… Amber Maassen

Office Manager………………. Mary Spath

DODGE COUNTY 4-H: PLANNING 2016

Agenda items due: Monday, February 22, 2016 by 4:30

to the Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County,

1206 West 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025

Meeting: Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 7-9 pm

All 4-H members, parents, leaders and volunteers interested in the

Dodge County 4-H Program are invited to attend the upcoming

2016 Dodge County 4-H Planning Meeting. The meeting will be

co-facilitated by the Dodge County 4-H Council and the Nebraska

Extension– Dodge County 4-H staff.

The purpose of the meeting is for everyone locally involved in

Dodge County 4-H to discuss new ideas and upcoming changes

designed to improve the current program.

This is an official Dodge County 4-H Council meeting. Your partici-

pation will allow the 4-H Council members to hear your input di-

rectly. The Council will then be better equipped to make official

decisions.

Enclosed in the newsletter you will find a proposed agenda. You

are encouraged to submit agenda items you believe will provide a

positive impact on the 2016 Dodge County 4-H Program; please

include a detailed explanation of the submitted agenda item. This

meeting will ONLY address agenda items that pertain to the

Dodge County 4-H Program. All relevant items submitted will be

included on the agenda.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nebraska

Extension Office - Dodge County 4-H staff at 402-727-2775.

MARKET BEEF WEIGH DAY

Event: Sunday, January 24, 2016 from

1-4 pm

At the Masonic Home for Children,

Leonard A. Johnson Building

Use west entrance from Hwy 77

MARK YOUR 2016 CALENDAR!

FREMONT 4-H FAIR

July 6 - 9, 2016

NEBRASKA STATE

4-H HORSE SHOW

July 10-14, 2016

DODGE COUNTY FAIR

August 3 - August 7, 2016

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR

August 26 - September 5, 2016

AK-SAR-BEN STOCK SHOW

September 22 - 25, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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2015 DODGE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

2015 LEADER AWARDS

2 –Year Leader

Kristi Booth

Bradley Broeker

Stefanie Callahan

Nicole Gregory

Amy Hartman

Jeffery Hartman

Lachelle Hasemann

Hope Hemme

Chad Hilbers

Kari Hoegemeyer

Carmen Pleskac

Sarah Ruda

Laura Ruskamp

Ryan Ruskamp

Crystal Sixta

Jodi Tank

Kristy Voss

5-Year Leader

Amy Fiala

James Fiala

Martha Hilbers

Sarah Robertson

Kristin Schlueter

Jay Schroeder

10-Year Leader

Mark Langemeier

Nicole Fletcher

Lori Franzluebbers

Amy Moeller

BJ Reynolds

15-Year Leader

Carin Sandman

25-Year Leader

Ann Minarick

30-Year Leader

Sandra Legband

40-Year Leader

Myron Andrews

2015 MEMBER AWARDS

Clover Kids

Alex Abrahams

Joel Adams

Colby Anderson

Alli Benke

Grace Benson

Kyson Blocker

Alexa Brodd

Kelsey Bunn

Olivia Buresh

Nate Callahan

Cambria Drey

Betsy Dunker

Hannah Foutz

Keegan Francis

Kinley Given

Chase Hartman

Chaise Hilbers

Andrew Hoegermeyer

Collin Hopkins

Riley Hopkins

Jeremiah Howarth

Austin Keeler

Alaina Libra

Bennett Libra

Lily Marolf

Carson McConnell

Lane Mehaffey

Marinn Meyer

Cortland Moseman

Hallie Mottl

Chasity Mueller

Luke Nebuda

Emerson Petersen

Bree Pojar

Mia Pojar

Ty Pojar

Mollie Powell

Caitlin Reade

Gracie Reynolds

Joseph Riggle

Meredith Rude

Addison Ruskamp

Aydia Ryun

Aubree Schlueter

Hannah Schlueter

Mackenzie Schmid

Ellie Sendgraff

Olivia Sendgraff

Faith Sixta

Callie Stockamp

Philip Streff

Trenton Tank

Aubry Uhing

Jonah Voss

Natalie Wagner

Brooke Wiese

Lainey Willnerd

Nolan Willnerd

Gabriella Windhusen

Two-Year Members

Ashley Abrahams

Meg Anderson

Emma Benson

Logan Booth

Paige Bunn

Justin Campo

Amanda Chappelear

Charleene Cleary

Alicen Cote

Dax Doernemann

Troia Drey

Paige Dunker

Asher Endorf

Alexander Hilbers

Ellie Hoegemeyer

Kolton Kriete

Deana Leetch

Karina Lopez

Reynaldo Lopez

Brady Lund

Samantha Miller

Caleb Nesson

Abigail Pieper

Landen Pieper

Isabella Ruda

Hannah Ryun

Grace Schlueter

Brian Schrieber

Anna Sendgraff

Grace Sendgraff

Cadynce Stockamp

Domonic Tank

Emma Tucker

Hailey Trimble

Owen Vondra

Rebekah Voss

Christian Wagner

Destiny Whiffen

Braeden Willnerd

Theodore Windhusen

Robert Winey

Five-Year Members

Brady Benson

Austin Endorf

Melony Fiala

Sidney Fletcher

Erin Franzluebbers

Elizabeth Hull

Chelsi Judds-Krenk

Garrett Kriete

Reagan McConnell

Dean Moeller

Russell Raymond

Faith Riggle

Rebecca Robertson

Bailey Sandman

Ellie Smith

Kiara Wiese

Devin Willnerd

Ten-Year Members

Nicholas Fauss

Emily Franzluebers

Aaron Hemme

Jonathan Laner

Nolan Lund

Jenae Mallette

KateLynn Ness

Kalli Schroeder

Nicholas Taylor

Weston Timm

Lindsey Wisnieski

4-H Graduates

Joseph Keller

Jonathan Laner

Ryan Langemeier

Janae Mallette

Jessica Shonka

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2015 DODGE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

AWARD DIVISIONS

Junior: 8-10 Years Old on Jan.1

Intermediate: 11-13 Years Old on Jan.1

Senior: 14-18 Years Old on Jan. 1

BEEF

Junior: Evan Hartman

Intermediate: Beverly Bowden

Senior: Andrew Miller

BUCKET CALF

Senior: Michael Nielsen

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Junior: Ashley Abrahams

Intermediate: Emily Brodd

CITIZENSHIP

Junior: Ashley Abrahams

Intermediate: Emily Brodd

Senior: Jamie Poppe

CLOTHING & TEXTILES

Junior: Jacob Broeker

Intermediate: Kiara Wiese

Senior: Shae Moeller

COMMUNICATION

Junior: Jacob Broeker

Intermediate: Haley Broeker

Senior: Hailey Trimble

COMPANION ANIMAL

Junior: Paige Bunn

CONSERVATION

Junior: Elizabeth Hasemann

Intermediate: Matthew Ondracek

Senior: Michael Nielsen

CONSUMER MANAGEMENT

Intermediate: Beverly Bowden

Senior: Hailey Trimble

DOG

Junior: Joseph Blaha

ELECTRICITY

Junior: Caydn Schellenberg

Intermediate: Beverly Bowden

Senior: Jamie Poppe

FOOD & NUTRITION

Junior: Jacob Broeker

Intermediate: Dean Moeller

Senior: Aaron Hemme

FOOD PRESERVATION

Senior: Nolan Lund

GPS

Intermediate: Matthew Ondracek

HERITAGE

Senior: Jamie Poppe

HOME ENVIRONMENT

Junior: Paige Bunn

Intermediate: Erin Franzluebbers

Senior: Hunter Epperson

HORSE

Junior: Hunter Wiese

Intermediate: Kiara Wiese

HORTICULTURE

Junior: Paige Bunn

Intermediate: Morgan Ondracek

Senior: Haley Broeker

PHOTOGRAPHY

Intermediate: Dean Moeller

Senior: Shae Moeller

POULTRY

Senior: Taylor Harms

RABBIT Intermediate: Abigail Hasemann

Senior: Taylor Harms

ROBOTICS

Intermediate: Amelia Knosp

Senior: Hunter Purcell

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Senior: Andrew Miller

SHEEP

Senior: Mariah Swanson

SHOOTING SPORTS

Junior: Joseph Blaha

Intermediate: Dalton Blaha

SWINE

Junior: Hunter Wiese

Intermediate: Kiara Wiese

Senior: Kaylee Ness

VET SCIENCE

Senior: Hunter Purcell

VISUAL ARTS

Intermediate: Emily Brodd

WELDING

Junior: Caydn Schellenberg

Senior: Mariah Swanson

WOODWORKING

Intermediate: Dean Moeller

Senior: Melony Fiala

County Awards

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2015 DODGE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

Mariah Swanson

Animal Science

Science & Technology

Michael Nielsen

Animal Science

Science & Technology

Noah Ondracek

Consumer & Family Science

Plant Science

Martin Perez

Animal Science

Environmental Education & Earth Sciences

Kaylee Ness

Animal Science

Leadership & Citizenship

Aaron Hemme

Animal Science

Healthy Lifestyles

Elizabeth Franzluebbers

Consumer & Family Science

Animal Science

Taylor Harms

Animal Science

Healthy Lifestyles

Nolan Lund

Plant Science

Science & Technology

Andrew Miller

Animal Science

Science & Technology

State 4-H Award Nominees

4-H Workshop / Camp Scholarships

2016 Recipients

Sponsored by Dodge County 4-H Council - $150

Emily Brodd

Paige Bunn

Sponsored by Dodge County 4-H Foundation - $100

Abigail Hasemann

Shae Moeller

Kaylee Ness

Sponsored by Dodge County 4-H Foundation - $50 Joseph Blaha Elizabeth Hasemann

Amelia Knosp Hunter Purcell

National 4-H Conference Nominees

Elizabeth Franzluebbers Shae Moeller Hunter Purcell

Dodge County 4-H Foundation

College Scholarship - $1,000

Elizabeth Franzluebbers

Jamie Poppe

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2015 DODGE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

Nebraska Club of Excellence

City Slickers

Organizational Leader

Carin Sandman

Clover Clan

Organizational Leader

Joan Ruskamp

D.C. Clovers

Organization Leader

Mandy Broeker

Fur & Feather

Organization Leaders

Daniel & Michele Beerbohm

Hooper Hoppers

Organizational Leader

Lois Palmer

Logan Creek Leaders

Organizational Leaders

Amy Moeller & Sara Ness

Rawhide Wranglers

Organizational Leader

Maria Kriete

T.E.A.M 4-H

Organizational Leader

Lisa Poppe

2015 Dodge County 4-H Ambassadors

Emily Franzluebbers

Jenae Mallete

KateLynn Ness

Jamie Poppe

2016 Dodge County 4-H Ambassadors

Emily Franzluebbers

Taylor Harms

Shae Moeller

Jamie Poppe

Clover Kids

Alexa Brodd

Chaise Hilbers

Alaina Libra

Aydia Ryun

Aubree Schlueter

Hannah Schlueter

Brooke Wiese

Level 1 - Amethyst

Joseph Blaha

Ally Brainard

Wristan Brainard

Elizabeth Hasemann

Klayton Hilbers

Johnathan Mitchell

Toby Oelkers

Harrison Riggle

Level 2 - Aquamarine

Beverly Bowden

Paige Bunn

Hunter Epperson

Sidney Fletcher

Evan Hartman

Ethan Meinders

Sammi Miller

Raven Pierce

Bailey Rothanzl

Caydn Schellenberg

Rebecca Surratt

Cynthia Yeager

Level 3 - Ruby

Kaden Gregory

Taylor Gregory

Abigail Hasemann

Amelia Knosp

Deana Leetch

Dean Moeller

Lindsay Peters

Brian Schrieber

Hailey Trimble

Destiny Whiffen

Kiara Wiese

Hunter Wiese

Level 4 - Sapphire

Dalton Blaha

Emily Brodd

Andrew Miller

Michael Nielsen

Mariah Swanson

Level 5 - Emerald

Kaylee Ness

Martin Perez

Hunter Purcell

Level 6 - Diamond

KateLynn Ness

Jessica Shonka

Diamond Clover Awards 2015

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2016 DODGE COUNTY

4-H COUNCIL

Kris Dvorak

Robyn Harms

Aaron Hemme

Faith Hemme

Maria Kriete

Michele Larsen

Liesa Miller

Shae Moeller

Kyrsten Mottl

Kaylee Ness

Lindsay Peters

Hunter Purcell

Rachel Purcell

Anna Ready

Jay Schroeder

Kelly Witte

4-H COUNCIL

THE PURPOSE OF THE

DODGE COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL

According to the Dodge County 4-H Council

Constitution, Article II:

The purpose of the Dodge County 4-H

Council is to assist the Dodge County

Extension Staff in the promotion of 4-H and

to help plan and carry out the various

activities pertinent to the Dodge County 4-H

Program.

Therefore, persons elected to the 4-H Council are

empowered to make decisions regarding the

Dodge County 4-H Program. Dodge County 4-H

members, leaders, parents, and volunteers are

encouraged to share their suggestions, concerns,

and ideas with the 2016 4-H Council members in

order to . . . Make the best better!

2015 DODGE COUNTY

4-H COUNCIL

Kris Dvorak

Aaron Hemme

Faith Hemme

Maria Kriete

Michele Larsen

Liesa Miller

Shae Moeller

KateLynn Ness

Kaylee Ness

Sara Ness

Lindsay Peters

Hunter Purcell

Rachel Purcell

Jay Schroeder

Linda Taylor

Kelly Witte

4-H CLUB OF THE MONTH Due 2nd Friday of each month

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation and 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.

Nominations are due the second Friday of the month

before the club will be the Club of the Month. The

club who is chosen to be Club of the Month will re-

ceive a $50 cash card from the Nebraska 4-H Founda-

tion and their story will be showcased on the both the

Nebraska 4-H Foundation’s and the Nebraska State

4-H’s Facebook and website as well as the Founda-

tion’s Twitter and the club’s local newspaper.

Forms are available at:

http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/

Please email nomination forms to:

ne4hclubofthemonth@gmail.com

or send to: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nebraska 4-H Foundation

PO Box 830719

Lincoln NE 68583-0719

Phone: (402) 472-1178

Dodge County 4-H Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 @ 7 p.m.

Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County

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ENROLLMENT/LIVESTOCK

2016 4-H ONLINE ENROLLMENT

Its that time of year again to start enrolling for the 2016

4-H year. The process is going to be the same as last year

and you can find a step by step guide at

http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/enrollingin4h/

NEW in 2016: 4-H leader enrollment will be completed

using the online system and the deadline is JUNE 15.

Dodge County 4-H online enrollment must be completed

(includes $10 online payment) by ENROLLMENT

DEADLINE. June 15, 2016

4-H members enrolling AFTER the stated deadline will be

INELIGIBLE to exhibit in the 2016 fairs/shows.

4-H Horse Project Member (entering state and/or

district 4-H horse shows) enrollments and fees

are required by the MAY 13 DEADLINE.

4-H Horse Project Member (NOT entering state and/

or district 4-H horse shows) enrollments and fees

are required by the JUNE 1 DEADLINE.

4-H livestock member enrollments and fees are

required the JUNE 15 DEADLINE.

4-H livestock and other project member enrollments

and fees are required by the JUNE 15 DEADLINE.

LIVESTOCK QUALITYASSURANCE

(QA) CERTIFICATION

The Nebraska 4-H Program is REQUIRING 4-H and

FFA members (8-18 years old) exhibiting beef, sheep,

swine, dairy cattle, bucket calves, goats, poultry and

rabbits to be certified in Quality Assurance. This pro-

gram is mandated by the Nebraska 4-H program and

will be implemented into the Dodge County 4-H Pro-

gram. Therefore, youth exhibiting BEEF, SHEEP,

SWINE, DAIRY CATTLE, BUCKET CALVES,

GOATS, POULTRY and/or RABBITS at the Dodge

County Fair, Fremont 4-H Fair, Nebraska State Fair

and Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Stock Show are required to be

QA certified by JUNE 15 OF THE CURRENT YEAR

to be eligible to exhibit.

A $5 per member/student fee will be charged prior to

taking the online certification. Fees will help cover

cost of the QA online management. (The VIDEO -

http://goo.gl/l3p0lu - gives a step-by-step instruc-

tion on how to make payment and get into the

system.)

The requirements for certification may be completed

by an annual web-based learning as well as continued

training and test taking. More details and information

will be sent later in the spring. Information from

2015 is located at: http://goo.gl/SeprpK & http://goo.gl/

GUfMhA

4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK

IDENTIFICATION

CHANGE in 2016: There will be NO online system

used to identify 4-H/FFA livestock.

More details will be announced soon.

4-H Horse Identification (Hard Copy) Sheets FOR 4-H

Horse Project Members entering state & district horse

shows - MAY 13 DEADLINE to the Nebraska Exten-

sion Office in Dodge County, Fremont.

4-H Horse Identification (Hard Copy) Sheets FOR 4-H

Horse Project Members NOT entering state & district

horse shows – JUNE 1 DEADLINE to the Nebraska

Extension Office in Dodge County, Fremont.

All other 4-H/FFA livestock (except market beef-APRIL

15 DEADLINE) paperwork (DNA envelopes, Breeding

Nomination Forms, county identification forms, and

copies of registration sheets) - JUNE 15 DEADLINE

to the Nebraska Extension Office in Dodge County,

Fremont.

DODGE COUNTY 4-H

PLANNING MEETING

AGENDA ITEM

Rate of Gain Contest

Thursday, February 25 at 7 p.m.

Nebraska Extension Office in Fremont

In 2016, State Fair and AKSARBEN are eliminating

their Market Beef Rate of Gain Contest. Therefore it is

important that Dodge County discuss the continuation of

the county rate of gain contest. The 2017 Dodge County

Fair Market Beef Rate of Gain Contest will be discussed

at the Dodge County 4-H Planning Meeting. If you would

like to provide input, please attend the meeting or con-

tact the Extension Office (402-727-2775).

MARKET BEEF WEIGH DAY

Event: Sunday, January 24, 2016

from 1-4 pm

At the Masonic Home for Children,

Leonard A. Johnson Building

Enter west entrance from Hwy 77

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There are many changes that have been made on a state level and as a result are reflective of the changes to the 2016

Dodge County 4-H/FFA Livestock Identification Rules and Regulations. Therefore, please closely review the

changes and updates.

MARKET BEEF IDENTIFICATION ONLY

ALL 4-H/FFA market beef are required to be identified with a 4-H/FFA EID tag (cost pending – approximately

$3.50/tag). [NOTE: Animals may use existing official EID “840” tags that are currently in the animal’s ear.]

The EID tag is considered as both 4-H and FFA. Therefore;

if the owner is a 4-H member, the animal is considered 4-H,

if the owner is a FFA student, the animal is considered FFA, and

if the owner is both a 4-H member and a FFA student, the animal is considered both.

HOWEVER, an animal may only be exhibited at ONE county fair. Once the animal exhibits at a county fair it will

be ineligible to exhibit at another. (Fremont 4-H Fair is an invitational show and is not considered a county fair.)

Market Beef identification limit is 10 animals per exhibitor.

4-H/FFA animals to be eligible for Nebraska State Fair/AKSARBEN:

Are required to be identified with a 4-H/FFA EID tag.

Are required to complete and submit a DNA sample envelope (cost pending – approximately $6.00/

envelope).

4-H members/FFA students will NOT be required to complete an additional county identification form.

As exhibitors enter their 4-H/FFA animals for the Nebraska State Fair (online system), they will be re-

quired to designate 4-H OR FFA entry. If exhibitors enter animals as FFA, those animals will be illegible to

entry/exhibit at AKSARBEN. Only 4-H designated animals may enter the AKSARBEN 4-H Stock Show.

4-H/FFA animals that are COUNTY ONLY:

Are required to be identified with a 4-H/FFA EID tag.

Are required to complete and submit a county identification form (NEBRASKA 4-H and FFA MARKET

BEEF OWNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT).

ALL MARKET BEEF PAPERWORK – DNA envelopes and county identification forms are due by the APRIL

15 DEADLINE to the Nebraska Extension Office in Dodge County, Fremont.

4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION DEADLINE (Market Beef Only): All tagging, tattooing, ear

notching and DNA sampling MUST be completed by the DEADLINE DATE (April 15). In other words,

4-H/ FFA livestock projects are NOT to be tagged, tattooed, ear notched and/or DNA sampled AFTER the dead-

line date. All identification procedures are to be completed by the set deadline. Any 4-H livestock identified

AFTER the DEADLINE DATE will be INELIGIBLE to exhibit in the 2016 livestock shows (Fremont 4-H Fair,

Dodge County Fair, Nebraska State Fair 4-H Shows, and Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Youth Livestock Exposition).

Market heifers identified as market beef by the April 15 deadline must remain as market and will NOT be eligible

to identify as breeding heifers at a later date.

Dodge County Market Beef Weigh Day will be held Sunday, January 24 at Masonic Home. Market Beef are

required to attend this weigh day to be eligible for the 2016 Dodge County Fair Market Beef Rate of Gain Contest.

State Fair and AKSARBEN have eliminated the rate of gain contest, therefore 4-H/FFA families may tag, identify

and/or DNA sample on their own if they so choose. However, animals not identified during the Dodge County Mar-

ket Beef Weigh Day on Sunday, January 24 at Masonic Home will NOT be eligible for the Dodge County Fair

Market Beef Rate of Gate Contest.

If 4-H/FFA families are unable to attend the Dodge County Market Beef Weigh Day (January 24/Masonic Home)

OR plan to identify on their own, they will be responsible for obtaining the 4-H/FFA EID tags and paperwork

(DNA envelopes and/or county identification forms) from the Nebraska Extension Office in Fremont. ALL

PAPERWORK FOR MARKET BEEF must be completed and submitted by APRIL 15 DEADLINE to the

Nebraska Extension Office in Dodge County, Fremont.

ENROLLMENT/LIVESTOCK

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4-H PROJECTS

4-H PROJECT SELECTION

Selecting the right 4-H projects can be

challenging. Careful planning and de-

cision-making up front will increase member sat-

isfaction, improve completion and reduce frustra-

tions. A resource to help you make a decision is

the Project Resource Central available on the

web at: http://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/

projectresources

The Pick-A-Project guide lists all Nebraska 4-H

projects and resources with a brief description,

including recommended levels.

Tips for Parents & Club Leaders:

1. Encourage members to pick just a few

projects. It is better to complete one project

than to give up on many. Accepting respon-

sibility is an important 4-H life skill. Com-

pleting a project is a good way for a 4-H’er

to demonstrate responsibility.

2. Encourage members to work on pro-

jects in related areas. For example,

members might enroll in foods AND horti-

culture — or home environment AND wood-

working— or horse AND veterinary science.

3. Encourage members to work at one lev-

el per project: beginning, intermediate

OR advanced. For example, avoid being in

Woodworking I and Woodworking III the

same year.

4. Encourage members to select a project

level based on the Pick-A-Project rec-

ommendations AND their individual

abilities. For example, older members may

start at a higher level IF the beginning pro-

jects are too basic for them.

5. Encourage members to progress to the

next project level once the current level

challenges have been either accomplished or

repeated for several years.

Tips for Members:

When selecting a project, ask yourself:

What do I like to do for fun?

What do I want to learn?

What do I already know about my interest

area/s?

How many years have I done this project or

project level?

What do I need to complete my projects: space,

equipment, supplies, financial resources?

How much time do I have to commit to the

project?

Who can help me with the project?

4-H TEACHES

Through the more than 150 4-H projects available,

4-H members learn practical skills such as fitness,

meal preparation, clothing care, animal and human

nutrition, first aid, woodworking, gardening, and

more. Life skills are a part of every 4-H project.

These daily skills include:

solving problems

communicating

preparing for a career

serving others

choosing healthy lifestyles

managing change and challenges

4-H wants our members to receive more from their

projects than ribbons, trophies, trips and monetary

gains. 4-H wants our members to acquire project

knowledge and life skills. 4-H youth development

professionals have evidence that 4-H programs bene-

fit participants by helping them develop valuable life

skills that will enable them to become better citi-

zens.

Research shows that 4-H members use the responsi-

bility skills they developed from 4-H projects to com-

plete homework assignments, be on time at work,

and care for younger siblings. These skills are be

benefiting youth in school, at home, and on the job to

be more dependable, confident and qualified individ-

uals. In particular, knowledge gained from raising

4-H animal projects assisted students in their

understanding of biology, physiology, and genetics.

The Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County

staff is happy to help with project selection as

needed.

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National 4-H Conference

Nebraska 4-H youth who are interested in this

trip opportunity are selected through an applica-

tion and interview process.

A 4-H member may only attend the event once.

4-H members who win but decline an award to

attend the event are eligible to compete for the

same incentive again. There is no guarantee they

will be selected again.

National 4-H Conference

April 9-14, 2016 in Chevy Chase, Maryland

http://www.4-h.org/4-h-conference/

DIAMOND CLOVER Deadline: November 1, 2016 by 4:30 pm

Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County

4-H members of all ages are encour-

aged to get involved in the optional

statewide form of recognition entitled

“The Diamond Clover Program”.

Member’s participation will enhance their efforts

with their Career Portfolio. 4-H members will

gain self-esteem from successfully completing the

requirements of each of the levels. Other oppor-

tunities the program offers includes: satisfac-

tion gained through progress made towards self

set goals, provide opportunity for developing

youth and adult partnerships and projects com-

pleted will be valuable additions to resumes. If

you did not participate in this program last year,

now is the time to choose what level you want to

start with. If you did participate last year then

you need to move up to the next level and set

your goals for this year. After filling out the front

side of the form, give it to your leader for safe

keeping throughout the year. In October, your

leader will return the form and you can fill out

the back page with your accomplishments.

4-H PROJECTS

SPECIAL GARDEN PROJECT Deadline: Wednesday January 27, 2016 by 4:30

Nebraska Extension Office—Dodge County

The Special Garden Project is a way to offer 4-H

members the chance to grow unusual and fun pro-

jects in their gardens. This year it is focused on

the colorful, Jazzy Mix Zinnia. This cultivar comes

in shades of burgundy-red, red, yellow, and orange

with cream, red, or yellow tips. The 1-2” blooms

are fully-double and semi-double. These zinnias

are a great cut flower that can get 20-26” tall. On

average it will take about 75-85 days for the plants

to bloom. In early April, 4-H’ers enrolled in the

Special Garden Project will receive seeds (one

‘packet’ per youth) and a newsletter with infor-

mation about raising and showing the flower. 4-H

members are able to enter their plants at County

and State Fair. To reserve your packet please —

contact Nebraska Extension — Dodge County.

2016 Nebraska Theme Exhibit Print

The 2016 State Fair 4-H Photography Nebraska

Theme Exhibit Print class is described below. Both

Unit II and Unit III will include this class.

Nebraska Exhibit Print: Help us celebrate the na-

tional “4-H Grows Here” campaign. Capture photos

of people and places that illustrate 4-H growing and

thriving in Nebraska! Your photos should tell a sto-

ry about how “4-H Grows Here” in your local com-

munity. Please print and include the 4-H Grows

Here! logo in your photos. The logo can be accessed

at: https://unl.box.com/s/krptc9q2f2yxkxcpyc6q6flx6ni6z7mo.

2016 DISTRICT & STATE

HORSE SHOW DATES District Horse Show Level Testing Deadline: Friday, May 6

State Horse Show Entry Deadline: Friday, May 13

Districts—Dodge County Assignment: Thursday, June 16

State Show: Monday-Thursday, July 10-14, 2016

Dates and locations for the 2016 District and State

Horse Shows include:

June 13 - Kearney

June 14 - Chadron

June 15 - McCook

June 16 - Leigh**

June 17 - Bloomfields

June 21 - Lincoln

July 10 - 14; State 4-H Horse Show,

Fonner Park, Grand Island, NE ** This is Dodge County’s assignment.

Learn more at: http://animalscience.unl.edu/horse-4-h-and-youth#tab5

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CONTEST & CAMPS

2016 4-H HORSE STAMPEDE

Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2016 by 4:30 pm

To the Nebraska Extension Dodge County

Event: Saturday, March 12, 2016

At the Animal Science Building, East Campus, Lincoln

The 2016 4-H Horse Stampede for Horse Bowl,

Horse Public Speaking, Horse Demonstrations

and Horse Art will be held mid-March. Learn

more at: http://animalscience.unl.edu/

ANSCExtensionEquine4HHorseStampede

Companion Animal Challenge: Contestants, all entry forms must be returned to

Lisa Karr-Lilienthal

UNL, C204 Animal Science Building Lincoln, NE 68583

by Friday-February 19, 2016

The second 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be

held on March 12, 2016 at the Animal Science Com-

plex on UNL’s East Campus. It provides youth a

chance to participate in a variety of contests that do

not require animals, but allow youth to learn more

about their dog or other companion animals.

Contests include:

Demonstrations (a presentation where youth demon-

strate how to complete a task or related to the care of

their companion animal)

Photography and art contests (open to all companion

animal projects)

Dog Skill-a-thon

Dog quiz bowl

The youth who participated in the event last year said

that it was fun and they learned a lot. Youth do not

need to be experts to participate in the event.

More information available at: http://go.unl.edu/4hcac

PASE/LIFE CHALLENGE ADVISORY

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED Application must be post marked or emailed by January 15, 2016

What is the Youth Advisory Board?

The Youth Advisory Board is an event board whose

members are selected by the PASE/Life Challenge

Event Coordinators. The board advises the coordina-

tors on youth issues and serves as a means for youth

involved in PASE and Life Challenge to become ac-

tive members in the events and to have an official

voice in shaping the experience. Each board member

serves a one year term with the option to reapply

each year.

Who is eligible to serve on the YAB?

Any current Nebraska 4-H youth who has attended

PASE or Life Challenge within the previous two

years.

Contact: Michelle Krehbiel

Youth Development Specialist

University of Nebraska- Lincoln 4-H Youth Development

114 Agriculture Hall Lincoln, NE 68583-0700

Phone: 402-472-9020 Email: mkrehbiel2@unl.edu

http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/contests/

Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports

Leader Certification Workshop

A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certifica-

tion Workshop is scheduled for February in Lincoln.

It will be held February 13-14 at the Nebraska

Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lin-

coln. The deadline to register for the Lincoln session

is February 2nd.

Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified

as an adult (21 years and older) or apprentice (14-

20 years old) leader. Four project areas will be of-

fered at the Lincoln Workshop - rifle, pistol, muzzle

loading, 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 Ne-

braska 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 current-

ly a certified instructor and are adding an addition-

al discipline. This fee includes meals, supplies and

program materials. Participants must make their

own lodging arrangements. Registration on Satur-

day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

For more workshop information and registration

link, go to the 4-H Shooting Sports web page at

http://4h.unl.edushootingsportseventcalendar, con-

tact your local Nebraska Extension Office or Steve

Pritchard at (402)395-2158 or (308)536-2691. Regis-

tration is available directly at - https://

docs.google.com/forms/

d/1k4m4IaAk2m3mbmEuBOP6PsvrIltQsKnPr8Wzr

eek8QE/viewform .

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WHERE DO I FIND 4-H INFORMATION?

The Dodge County 4-H Website (http://dodge.unl.edu/county4h): Check this website often as

new information and dates are updated regularly. You will find programming information, project

ideas and resources, livestock ID sheets, entry forms, newsletters, contests, scholarships, camps,

workshops, and all fair information on the website.

The Dodge County 4-H Email Listserv: If you are not currently on the Dodge County 4-H Email

Listserv, and would like to receive time sensitive information and weekly updates, email Amber at

amaassen2@unl.edu to be added to the listserv.

The Nebraska Extension: Dodge County is on Facebook under Nebraska Extension in Dodge

County. You will not only find 4-H updates, but Agriculture, Horticulture, Child Development and

Food and Nutrition updates as well.

CONTEST & CAMPS

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Livestock Judging Contest February 20, 2016

2016 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Livestock Judging

Contest to be held on Saturday, February 20th at the

Buffalo County Fairgrounds. This is a great learning

opportunity for youth as they progress through their

judging careers, and an exceptional “warm-up” for

State Contests to be held later this year. The Cattle-

men’s Classic is a huge supporter of everything youth

related, especially judging and they have graciously

funded over $5,000 in awards. We would highly en-

courage anyone and everyone to attend.

There will be 8 classes of cattle and will split into two

divisions. Juniors (ages 8-13) and Seniors (ages 14-19).

These ages are as of January 1, 2016. You’re more

than welcome to move a Junior contestant up to the

Senior division to make a full team, if necessary.

Any questions contact:

Brad Bennett

Extension Educator, Livestock Judging Coach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3940 Fair Street, ANSC C204f

Lincoln, NE 68583-0908

402.472.8834

Fifth Annual

Innovative Youth Corn Challenge

Nathan Mueller Contact by Tuesday March 1, 2016

Entry Form Due: Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Corn Board are

offering the fifth Innovative Youth Corn Challenge con-

test. This contest, open to 4-H members (age 10 & older

as of Jan. 1st) or FFA members (in-school members),

guides participants through all aspects of corn produc-

tion, as well as agricultural careers related to corn pro-

duction.

As a team, youth will be challenged to implement a pro-

duction practice different than normal to determine if

they increased their yield. Economics and sustainability

of the practice will also be considered. Yields, cropping

history, and production information will be collected in

the Corn Yield Challenge management summary.

Cash prizes and plaques will be given to the first, second,

and third place teams. First place will receive $1,000, sec-

ond place will receive $500, and third place will receive

$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 15th to the Fillmore County Ex-

tension Office in Geneva, NE. Forms can be downloaded

at cropwatch.unl.edu/youth/activities.

For more information, contact

Nathan Mueller

nathan.mueller@unl.edu

402.727.2775

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4-H/Activity Internship Opportunity

Summer 2016

Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children

The 4-H/Activity Intern will be responsible for su-

pervising the young persons at the Home during

the summer months with direct supervision of the

Director of Child Care Services.

You will work with and around, children, con-

sistent with the mission, goals and philosophy of

the Home and you must possess a current Nebras-

ka driver’s license, at least 21 years of age and a

high school graduate. A background in 4-H, agri-

culture, industrial technology, psychology, sociolo-

gy, human services, criminal justice and/or teach-

ing would be helpful but not required.

Number of Openings: 4

Wage: $10/Hour

Hours: 8am to 4pm M-F with minimal weekend

hours

Contact Information

Todd Thomason

Director of Child Care Services

Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children

402.721.1185

tthomason@meshc.org

More Info at: dodge.unl.edu

E-2 DAY (ENGINEERING DAY)

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS &

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Registration Open December 1, 2015

Event: Wednesday, January 13, 2016

UNL– East Campus will hold a career/major

exploration day called E2-Day (Engineering Day).

The day features career opportunities in biologi-

cal systems engineering and agricultural engi-

neering. The event is open to high school junior's

and seniors. At E2 Day, students will be able to

visit with our professors, students, and see facili-

ties including the Nebraska Tractor Testing La-

boratory as well as the biomedical engineering,

food & bio-products, and environmental engi-

neering laboratories.

Learn more at: http://engineering.unl.edu/

Events/eday/index-e2day.shtml

CONTEST & CAMPS

BIG RED SUMMER ACADEMIC

CAMPS

Sunday-Friday, June 5-10, 2016 At UNL, Lincoln

The 2016 Big Red Summer Academic Camps will be

held in early June. These career exploration camps

are a chance for you to explore the UNL campus,

meet people from across the state, spend time inves-

tigating an interest or potential career and have lots

of fun. The 2016 camps will be hosted by Nebraska

4-H and UNL faculty members in various academic

areas across campus. Learn more about the camp

offerings available during 2016 at:

http://4h.unl.edu/4hcamps/bigredcamps

2016 4-H SUMMER CAMP

BROCHURES

The 4-H Summer Camp Brochures will be

available in the next few weeks at the Nebraska

Extension Office - Dodge County. The brochures

are packed with exciting camp opportunities at

three unique locations. Learn more at:

http://4h.unl.edu/4hsummercamp

REMINDER: If you are a recipient of a Dodge

County 4-H Foundation or 4-H Council Camp

Scholarship you will need to send the completed

camp registration form to the Nebraska Extension

Office - Dodge County. The Dodge County 4-H

Council/Foundation will write a check for the

AWARDED amount directly to the camp, and you

will provide the additional funds that are neces-

sary to fulfill the camp requirements. The Exten-

sion office will then forward your camp registration

form to the appropriate camps.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SCHOLARSHIPS

Dear High School Senior,

The Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County staff has enjoyed working with you during your 4-H career. Even after

high school, if there is any way we can help you; don’t hesitate to call our office. Did you know that the Nebraska Exten-

sion Office is a part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln system? So in a sense, you have already taken a “class” from

UNL by participating in 4-H! Whether or not you have made your college decision, we are reminding you that there are

many tremendous opportunities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

For Important College Application Reminders for UNL, go to: http://highschool.nebraska.edu/About-UNHS/News-

and-Events.aspx and http://admissions.unl.edu/ In addition, if you have not decided where to go, but are thinking

about going to UNL in the College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) and have an ACT score of

26, we can offer you a $1,000 scholarship; you just need to let us know ASAP!

Scholarship December Test Date

The December ACT/SAT test date is the last day UNL will accept for scholarship purposes. Please contact ACT to have

test scores sent electronically to UNL.

Regardless of where you decide to further your education, we wish you the best of luck and don’t forget to call our office

if we can ever help. Best of wishes and wishing you and your family a happy holiday season!

Sincerely,

Dodge County Extension Staff

NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION

SCHOLARHIPS

Deadline: March 4, 2016 via email to:

lori.oberembt@unl.edu or mailed to: Nebraska 4-H

Foundation, PO Box 830719 Lincoln, NE 68583-0719. E

-mailed applications are preferred but mailed applica-

tions will be accepted.

Scholarship applications will be accepted until the

deadline. General eligibility for applicants includes:

1. Must be a current high school senior, graduat-

ing spring of the current year, and attending college

in the fall of the current year (unless specified by

individual scholarship guidelines.)

2. Must have completed one (1) year of 4-H, and be a

current 4-H member unless otherwise stated.

3. Must be in good scholastic standing (minimum of

“C” average).

Scholarships will be awarded after the successful com-

pletion of the first college semester. Recipient must pro-

vide a copy of first semester grades (with at least a “C”

average) to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation before schol-

arship is issued. Other eligibility requirements vary by

scholarship. To view information and requirements and

to download applications, please go to the following link

at:

http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/

or at: http://dodge.unl.edu/scholarships

NEBRASKA ASSOCIATION

OF COUNTY EXTENSION

BOARDS SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2016 by 4:30 pm

at the Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County

The Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards

(NACEB) Scholarship Program for the 2016/17 academic

year includes the following:

One $1000 scholarship at the University of Nebraska

- Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natu-

ral Resources (CASNR) or in the College of Education

and Human Sciences (CEHS) for an incoming stu-

dent (freshmen or transfer student).

One $500 scholarship for a current student

(sophomore or higher) enrolled in CASNR or CEHS.

Applications are available at:

http://dodge.unl.edu/scholarships

ENGLER AGRIBUSINESS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIPS Complete online application by Sunday, February 1, 2016

http://engler.unl.edu/englerapplication

Students passionate about becoming an entrepreneur can

apply for scholarships to the Engler Agribusiness Entre-

preneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-

Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Scholarships are awarded annually to Engler Agribusi-

ness Entrepreneurship students and renewable up to

three years dependent on student performance.

Learn more at: http://engler.unl.edu.

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CONSIDER NEBRASKA!

ACADEMICS & SUPPORT

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a leader in

academic excellence, offering world-class opportunities

to extend your interests with 150 majors and 285 pro-

grams of study. Learn more at:

http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/academics.aspx

CAMPUS LIFE

You'd be hard-pressed to find a major university with a

stronger sense of community, a more feverish school

spirit, or deeper commitment to involvement than Ne-

braska, where you can choose from 400 student organi-

zations. Learn more at:

http://admissions.unl.edu/why-unl.aspx#weird

COST & AID

Consumers Digest and Kiplinger.com rated NEBRAS-

KA as a "Best Value in Public Colleges" for our academ-

ic excellence and residential experience at a low cost.

Learn more at: http://admissions.unl.edu/cost.aspx

DIVERSITY

Nebraska is committed to recruiting and retaining a

diverse student body. Learn more at:

http://admissions.unl.edu/student-life/diversity-

community.aspx

LINCOLN LIFE

With 250,000 people, Lincoln has the same movies,

stores, shows, restaurants, and coffee shops that you'd

find in other major cities. Learn more at:

http://admissions.unl.edu/why-unl.aspx#instagrid

UNL AS A CHOICE FOR COLLEGE

If you or someone you know have plans to continue your

formal education at a college or university, then put the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the top of the list.

Just go to the website

http://admissions.unl.edu/

Explore options that meet your demands and get to

know costs, scholarships, careers and student life on

both East and City Campus. Remember that 4-H is your

first class at the University of Nebraska. Really, 4-H,

Extension and UNL all fit together. For more infor-

mation, call toll-free 800-742-8800 and ask for

“admissions”. Get an appointment to tour the campus of

your choice. That’s the best way to know UNL.

UNL: ON-CAMPUS VISITS

Visiting campus is the best way to experience Nebraska.

When you see it firsthand you begin to understand the

rich tradition and contagious school spirit on campus.

Each event offers the opportunity to learn about

academics, scholarships and financial aid, living and

dining options, how to get involved, Greek Life and

career connections for your future. You will also have the

chance to visit with current students and have your

questions answered. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

offers a variety of unique campus visit options all year.

CALENDAR

Husker Weekdays - http://admissions.unl.edu/visit-ne/

huskerweekdays.aspx

College Access Days - http://admissions.unl.edu/ visit-

ne/campus-visits/college-access-days.aspx

Big Red Roadshow - http://admissions.unl.edu/visit/off-

campus/big-red-roadshow.aspx

Big Red Stars - http://admissions.unl.edu/visit-ne/

campus-visits/big-red-stars.aspx

Greek Preview - http://www.unl.edu/greek/unl-office-

greek-affairs

The Nebraska Extension Office - Dodge County staff

would love to help set-up a visit and/or accompany stu-

dents and their parents to visit UNL. For more infor-

mation about the College of Agricultural Sciences and

Natural Resources (CASNR), contact our office at

402-727-2775 or go to:

http://casnr.unl.edu/home.

For a partial listing of career or recent graduated aca-

demic majors, go to:

http://casnr.unl.edu/academic-programs

UNL CASNR Scholarship

If you are a high school student that will be attending the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agricultural

Sciences and Natural Resources and have scored a 26 or

higher on the ACT, you automatically qualify for a $1,000

UNL CASNR Scholarship. As a student, you will need to

be enrolled in CASNR to receive the scholarship. To view

programs available, visit

http://casnr.unl.edu/paying-college

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January 1.…………………….Dodge County Extension Office Closed - New Years

January 18.…………………..Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Martin Luther Kind Day

January 13……………………..Dodge County 4-H Council Meeting, 7pm-Extension office

January 24.…………………….Market Beef Weigh Day from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Masonic Home, Fremont

January 27……………………..Special Garden Project, Request due in by 4:30

February 15…………………..Dodge County Extension Office Closed – President’s Day

February 20……………………Cattlemen’s Classic Judging Contest, Kearney

February 25……………………Dodge County 4-H Planning 2016, Nebraska Extension office-Dodge County

March 11……………………….4-H Council Camp Scholarship Deadline

March 12……………………….4-H Horse Stampede, UNL East Campus Animal Science Building, Lincoln, NE

March 12……………………….4-H Companion Animal Challenge, UNL East Campus Animal Science Building

March 31……………………….4-H Update @ 6:30, Nebraska Extension Office-Dodge County

April 2016……………………...Dodge County 4-H Awareness Month

April 9…………………………..Lend a Hand: Dodge County 4-H Kickoff, 10am-12:30pm, Masonic Home, Fremont

April 15…………………………Market Beef Paperwork due into the Nebraska Extension office in Dodge County

April 15…………………………EARLY BIRD 10% discount DEADLINE for Nebraska 4-H Summer Camps

April 28…………………………Dodge Co 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 6 pm Masonic Home, Fremont

April 28…………………………Dodge Co 4-H Presentations/Communications Contest, Masonic Home, Fremont

May 13.…………………………4-H Horse District/State Exhibitor Paperwork DEADLINE

May 30………………………….Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Memorial Day

June 1.………………………….4-H Horse Non-District/State Exhibitor Paperwork DEADLINE

June 9…………………………..Dodge Co 4-H Family Livestock Judging Contest Masonic Home, Fremont

June 5-10……………………….Big Red Summer Academic Campus, UNL, Lincoln

June 15…………………………4-H Enrollment DEADLINE including Livestock ID Sheets & QA, Extension Office

June 16…………………………District Horse Show, Leigh NE

June 19-21……………………..P.A.S.E. Life Challenge Contest, UNL, Lincoln, NE

June 23…………………………Dodge Co 4-H Clover Kids Camp - Nebraska Extension Office, Fremont

July 4…………………………..Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Independence Day

July 6 - 9 ..……………………..Fremont 4-H Fair, Christensen Field, Fremont

July 10 - 14…………………….Nebraska State 4-H Horse Exposition, Fonner Park, Grand Island, NE

August 3 - 7……..……………..Dodge County Fair, Dodge County Fairgrounds, Scribner

August 26 - September 5…….2016 Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

September 5………………….Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Labor Day

September 17 - 18……………..2016 Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Horse Stock Show, Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE

September 22 - 25……………..2016 Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Show, CenturyLink Center, Omaha, NE

October 10…………………….Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Columbus Day

November 1…………………….Career Portfolio due into Nebraska Extension office in Dodge County by 4:30pm

November 6…………………….Achievement Celebration, Masonic Home, Fremont

November 11…………………Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Veterans’ Day

November 24-25……………..Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Thanksgiving Day

December 26…………………Dodge County Extension Office Closed - Christmas Holiday (Observed)

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You are encouraged to submit agenda items (including detailed explanation) that you believe will provide a posi-

tive impact on the Dodge County 4-H Program during 2016. Please submit agenda items that only pertain to the

Dodge County 4-H Program. All items submitted will be included on the 2016 Dodge County Planning Meeting

agenda. Please feel free to attach additional pages.

Proposed agenda items with detailed explanation for

ANIMAL PROJECTS . . .

Beef, Bucket Calf, Companion Animal, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Goat/Dairy & Pygmy, Hog, Horse, Meat Goat,

Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Proposed agenda items with detailed explanation for

STATIC PROJECT PROGRAMMING...

includes static exhibits and other non-animal projects

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Proposed agenda items with detailed explanation for GENERAL 4-H PROGRAMMING...includes

events, contests and activities

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Name or 4-H Club submitting agenda item

(Optional):__________________________________________________

2016 DODGE COUNTY

4-H PROGRAM

PLANNING MEETING

PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS

(include detailed explanation)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 from 7-9:00 p.m. Nebraska Extension - Dodge County Office

1206 W. 23rd Street, Fremont

RETURN TO: Nebraska Extension - Dodge County Office

1206 W. 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025

PH: 402-727-2775

FAX: 402-727-2777

E-MAIL: tbehnken2@unl.edu

OR Submit online at the following link:

https://goo.gl/qOLgGa

SUBMIT (hard copy OR online) BY:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016