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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS4-H CalendarCongratulations 2021 Graduates!EnrollmentYQCAAnimal Tags & Animal A�davitsEverything Fair!Sheep & Goat Weigh InsRabbit Tattooing4-H Public Speaking ResultsHorse Advancement Levels TestingSUMMER PROGRAMS!!I BELONG! SignsLivestock Opportunities in PanhandleLivestock Achievement Program4-H District Horse ShowsOnline Horticulture Judging ContestDesign Camp

BE SURE TO CHECK OUR 4-H WEBSITE FOR A CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND FLYERS FOR ALLACTIVITIES. Items are continually being added! Listen LIVE to Community Focus on KCSRevery Monday, 4:30-5:00pm, For Extension related topics! May 3: Dawes County Fairbooks ready!May 20: YQCA training, Crawford Distant Learning, 9:30 amMay 21: Dawes Livestock Judging Contest, Fairgrounds, 9:00 amMay 24: YQCA training, Extension O�ce, 3:30 pmMay 27: You Create It Workshop, 10:00 amMay 27: Horse Levels Testing, Fairgrounds, 5 pmMay 31: O�ce Closed - Happy Memorial Day!June 1: Dawes Livestock Clinic, Fairgrounds. 9 amJune 1: Sheep & Goat weigh ins, Fairgrounds, 3-6 pmJune 2: Wilderness Wonders Camp (grades 3rd-5th), 9:00 amJune 3: Wilderness Wonders Camp (ages 5-7). 9:00 amJune 4: YQCA training, Extension O�ce, 1:00 pmJune 10-12: Fort Robinson Horse CampJune 14: Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go Workshop, 8:30 amJune 14: 4-H Council Meeting, 6 pmJune 16-18: Babysitting Basics Camp, 9:00 amJune 19: Dawes 4-H Progress ShowJune 21: Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go Workshop, 8:30 amJune 22: Mini Herb Garden Workshop, 1:00 pmJune 24-25: Entrepreneurship Camp, 9:00 amJune 28: Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go Workshop, 8:30 amJune 29: Entrepreneurship Camp, 9:00 amJune 30: Range Judging Day Camp, 9:00 am Deadline dates:May 14: Wilderness Wonders & Horse Camp Registration deadlineMay 21: Horse Advancement Levels Registration deadlineMay 20: You Create It Workshop Registration deadlineMay 28: Livestock Clinic Registration deadlineJune 1: Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go & Babysitting Basics Camp Registration deadlineJune 15: Mini Herb Garden, Entrepreneurship Camp, & Range Judging Day Camp deadlineJune 15: Enrollment, Animal A�davits, and YQCA deadlineJuly 1: Fair forms deadline

ENROLLMENT - DEADLINEJUNE 15Steps to enroll in 4-H:1. ENROLL on 4honline - ne.4honline.com

Enrollment will look a littler different depending on if you'rea new 4-H member or if you're a returning 4-H member. You can �nd step by stepinstructions at https://4h unl edu/enroll

CONGRATULATIONSGRADUATES!Dawes County 4-H CONGRATULATES all our graduatingseniors. We are proud of what you have accomplished andknow great things are in store for your future.

Brylee Allred • Emma Cogdill • Dylan Davidson• Kyanna Fisher • Kayley Galbraith • Samantha Johns

•Kade Moore • Jada Pieper • Teagan Tidyman• Eric Vahrenkamp • Hannah Walker

• Allie Watson-Huffman • Kadence Wild

2. PAY FEES TO EXTENSION OFFICE TO BECOME ACTIVE

Ages 5-7 as of Jan 1st 2021- FREEAges 8-18 as of Jan 1st 2021- $3.00 (o�ce only accepts check or cash)

Any questions? Call (308)432-3373 or email Tessa at tessa.reece@unl.edu

Don't forget when you complete YQCA, the o�ce needs to see the certi�cate! Either print thecerti�cate, email, or send us a picture. IN-PERSON TRAINING:Tessa is certi�ed to teach face-to-face YQCA training. The training will include hands onactivities.Dates face-to-face training will be offered:

May 20 - 9:30-11:30 am, Crawford Distant LearningMay 24 - 3:30-5:30 pm, Chadron Extension O�ceJune 4 - 1:00-3:00 pm, Chadron Extension O�ce

There is limited number of spots for each session. To register, click the link below and log in with your 4honline info and register for theinstructor-led courses in Dawes County under the date you prefer. https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login Youth enrolled in any of following projects or project areas will need to complete YQCAtraining;

Beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, breeding beef, market beef)Dairy CattleGoat (breeding meat goat, dairy goat, meat goat)PoultryRabbitSheep (breeding sheep, market sheep)Swine (breeding swine, market swine)

There are 3 options to complete the YQCA requirements;

Web-Based Training (costs $12 per individual regardless of age) Face-to-Face Training (costs $3 per individual regardless of age) Testing Out (Intermediate -$36, Seniors-$48, not an option for juniors)

EVERYTHING FAIRIt is time to start thinking and preparing for the 2021 DawesCounty Fair! "Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair" from July 29-August 7. Fair Forms (these forms are due July 1):

Static Entry FormLivestock Entry FormClover Kid Entry FormPen/Tie/Tack FormsCarcass Contest FormsDog VaccinationsCat Vaccinations

Test-out options are only available to youth in the �rst year of Intermediate (age 12) andSenior (age 15) age levels.

4-H ANIMAL TAGS & ANIMALAFFIDAVITSDon't forget the Extension O�ce has animal tags for swine,bucket calves, and stocker feeders! We also have animal a�davits or they could be found online at:https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/northernpanhandle/animal-ownership-a�davits/ All animal a�davits (Except cat & dogvaccinations forms) are due by June 15.

FAIR SCHEDULEThe 2021 Dawes County Fair Schedule is available online and in our o�ce. You can �nd a copywith the Full Schedule and only 4-H Events. *Changes/New 2021:Saturday, July 31- Hippology Challenge Contest, 8:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday, August 3 - Poultry Check In, 12:00 pmWednesday, August 4 - Swine Weigh Ins, 7:00 - 9:00 amWednesday, August 4 - Goat/Sheep Weigh Ins, 9:00 - 10:00 am Wednesday, August 4 - Beef Weigh Ins, 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, August 4 - Dairy & Meat Goat Show, 11:30 am Wednesday, August 4 - Goat and Small Animals Sale Photos, following goat show Wednesday, August 4 - Swine Sale Photos, following swine showThursday, August 5 - Dairy Cattle Show, 11:00 am

PALLET DECORATIONCONTESTPALLET DECORATION CONTESTThe purpose of this newer contest is to promote Dawes County4-H, Fair Dates, and the county Fair theme, as well as addingdecoration to the fair.Contest Guidelines:

Pallet must be decorated related to the Fair dates, Fairtheme, or Dawes County 4-HPallet must be appropriateCan be a independent or club projectLimit of two pallets per youth or clubLet the Extension o�ce know if you need a pallet and we can get one for you.The deadline for completing pallets is July 15. (The hope is to display pallets in Chadron& Crawford)Pallets will be moved to fairgrounds during fair where 4-H Council will pick winnerPrizes will be a cash award to the club and individuals will pick from champion prizes

Thursday August 5 - Beef Showmanship, following Dairy ShowThursday, August 5 - Breeding Beef & Stocker Feeders, following showmanshipThursday, August 5 - Market Beef Show, following breeding & stocker feedersFriday, August 6 - Small Animal Round Robin, 9:00 amFriday, August 6 - Large Animal Round Robin, 11:00 amFriday, August 6 - Adult Showmanship Contest, 4:00 pm

FAIRBOOKThe Dawes County Fairbook is HOT off the press! Come pickup your copy at the Extension O�ce. The Fairbook is alsoavailable on our website. Thank you to the Crawford Clipper fortheir hardwork in completing the Dawes County Fairbook!

CARCASS CONTEST

SHEEP & GOAT WEIGH INSDawes County 4-H will have our Market Sheep & Market Goatweigh ins on Tuesday, June 1st, 3-6 pm at the Fairgrounds. Allyouth planning to exhibit a market sheep or goat animal at theDawes County Fair must bring it to the weigh in to be taggedand identi�ed. Youth planning to show at the Nebraska StateFair and Aksarben should let the o�ce know as there are otherrequirements for showing (DNA).

Any 4-H’er with market beef, swine, sheep, and goats will be eligible for the CarcassContest.All market animals will be ultra-sounded at weigh ins on Wednesday, August 4th.*New in 2021 – The 4-H Council will pay for an ultrasound for one market animal per 4-H’er if they attend the educational session about ultra-sounding provided by 4-H. If don’tattend, 4-H Council will not pay.4-H’ers are allowed to purchase as many ultrasounds at they would like at their own costat $7.00/animal.4-H’ers must turn in a Carcass Contest registration form to the Extension O�ce by July1st

Clean Up DaysSave July 26-27 on your calendars to spend some time at the Dawes County Fairgrounds aswe clean and prepare for our 2021 Fair! Clean Up During FairMore information to come regarding 4-H Clubs and Independent members involvement incleaning up during fair. Saturday Clean Up After FairMore information to come regarding expectations during clean up. Remember the Dawes County Fair is EVERYONE's fair, we should take pride in it being cleanand well kept.

RABBIT TATTOOINGAll new rabbits are required to get a tattoo. If your rabbit needsa tattoo, there will be rabbit tattooing at the Livestock Clinicaround 9:30 am on Tuesday, June 1st.

4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST RESULTSThe Chadron High School Auditorium hosted 4-H youth, families, and volunteers on Monday,April 12 for the 2021 Dawes County 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Five youth presentedspeeches and three shared their recorded public service announcement (PSA). Results in the Public Speaking Division were:Juniors (ages 8-10): Anabelle Vander May, purple ribbon and Champion, “What I’ve LearningBeing in 4-H”; Amelia Betson, purple ribbon and Reserve Champion, “How to Escape ChickenChores”.Intermediate (ages 11-13): Garett Tollman, purple ribbon and Champion, “Chicken Change”;Miranda Betson, blue ribbon and Reserve Champion, “4-H Builds Useful Citizens”.Senior (ages 14-18): Morgan Schommer, blue ribbon and Champion, “Happy Hustlers”.Morgan Schommer, Garett Tollman, and Miranda Betson also quali�ed for the State PublicSpeaking competition to be held on June 30, 2021 in Lincoln, NE. Results in the Public Service Announcement Division were:Junior: Roudy Schommer, purple ribbon and Champion, “Start…Your…Engines”.Intermediate: Kadence Fisher, purple ribbon and Champion, “Shooting Sports”; Layne Davidson,blue ribbon and Reserve Champion, “4-H is the Answer”.Kadence Fisher and Layne Davidson PSAs quali�ed for state competition.

HORSE ADVANCEMENT LEVELSTESTINGMelissa Mracek will be offering a Horse Advancement LevelTesting day on Thursday, May 27 in Dawes County 4-HBuilding/Arena.Pre-registration is REQUIRED by May 21 – contact NebraskaExtension Dawes County at 432-3373 (Registration info needed:Name, Age, Levels they wish to pass, Contact Telephone) PREPARE IN ADVANCE:1. Review the information available in the Extension O�ce or online at4h.unl.edu/horse/advancement. There are study materials available on the website as well asa complete description of the requirements for each level.2. Prepare a demonstration that is appropriate for the level trying to pass.3. Ride your horse and have them ready to complete requirements of the Skills Test.4. Level II: You may complete your written report and feed chart in advance and bring with youor complete after examination and skills test.REMINDER: Level I and II is required for any youth wishing to participate in Working RanchHorse and Breakaway Roping at the Dawes County Fair. Level III is required for these events atthe State 4-H Horse Exposition in Grand Island.

DAWES SUMMER PROGRAMSWe are SO EXCITED to share our summer programs with you! You can �nd the completepacket with all details here. You may call us to register or �ll out page 5 of the packet.

Things to keep in mind:Youth do not have to be in 4-H to attend workshops.

Workshops are subject to cancellation if minimum participation is not reached; we will notifyaccordingly.

Most workshops have a maximum number of participants. All workshops �ll on a �rst come,�rst serve basis.

DAWES COUNTY ROUNDUP -LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTESTWho: Ages 8 & upWhen: May 21, 9:00 am-2:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $15Register Deadline: Can register day of

YOU CREATE IT WORKSHOPHere's your chance to get THREE projects done in one day!Youth will complete a painted wood stack, string art gra�ti,and small barn quilt. Join the 4-H Staff for a day of creatingprojects straight from our 4-H Pinterest boards.Who: Ages 8 & upWhen: May 27, 10:00 am-4:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $20Projects: C229021, C257012, & C257013Register Deadline: May 20Items to Bring: Lunch

4-H LIVESTOCK CLINICCome learn from multiple experts about showmanship, �tting, and nutrition. Plan to attend oneor more sessions of this hands-on beef, sheep, goat, swine, rabbit, and poultry clinic.Who: Ages 5 & upWhen: June 1, 9:00 amWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: FREEProjects: Animal ShowmanshipRegister Deadline: May 28

WILDERNESS WONDERS CAMPCome Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast at the 2021 WildernessWonders Camp. Test your survivor skills at this summer'sWilderness Wonders Camp! New this year, there will be twoone-day camps. On June 2nd, youth going into 3rd through 5thgrades will be challenged on how they can survive in a groupthrough this hands on camp. June 3rd will be a one-day campfor youth currently in Kindergarten through 2nd grades. Theseyouth members will be challenged with their own set ofsurvivor skills.Who: 3rd-5th grade & K-2nd gradeWhen: June 2, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (3rd-5th) / June 3, 9:00 am-2:00pm (K-2nd)

FORT ROBINSON HORSE CAMPParticipants enhance their horse skills through trainingsessions such as reining, trick training, horse massage, trainingfor speed events, jeopardy, horse packing demonstration, and awater bottle holder craft. Who: AnyoneWhen: June 10-12Where: Fort Robinson State ParkCost: Youth $50, Adult $40 w/ youth, Adult $50Projects: HorseRegister Deadline: May 14

BABYSITTING BASICS CAMPDo you have what it takes to be a babysitter? Attend thisworkshop to learn and make you feel comfortable babysittingyouth. You will learn how to care for babies, what to do inemergencies, complete a CPR and First Aid certi�cation course,how to make some fun homemade toys for youth, and more!Who: Ages 10 & upWhen: June 16-18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each dayWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $20, if want CPR certi�cationadditional $30Projects: C200001-C200008

Where: Camp NorwescaCost: $40 (3rd-5th) / $30 (K-2nd)Projects: VariousRegister Deadline: May 14

LEARN, GROW, EAT, & GOWORKSHOPDiving into nutrition, garden science, physical activity, and foodpreparation, youth will experience a hands on three-dayworkshop to learn about the importance of health andwellness.Who: Ages 8-14When: June 14, 21, & 28, 8:30 am-12:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: FreeRegister Deadline: June 1

Register Deadline: June 1

MINI HERB GARDEN WORKSHOP

DAWES 4-H PROGRESS SHOWWho: Ages 5 & up (see rules for ages 5-7)When: June 19, Show start 9:30 amWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $20 per head by June 7, $25 after, $10 showmanshipProjects: Beef, Goat, & SheepRegister Deadline: June 7 for cheaper cost but can register day of

If you like to garden and love herbs, this workshop is for you!Youth will learn about growing herbs, how to plant them, carefor them, and create a display for fair.Who: Ages 8 & upWhen: June 22, 1:00—3:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $10Projects: G773269Register Deadline: June 15

RANGE JUDGING DAY CAMPCome learn about plant ID & Classi�cation, make a plant poster,and participate in a Plant ID Judging Contest. Great way toprepare for FFA contests and develop an exhibit for the 4-HRange Management Project.Who: Ages 5 & upWhen: June 30, 9:00 am—3:00 pmWhere: Chadron State CollegeCost: FreeProjects: D330007Register Deadline: June 15Items to Bring: Lunch

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMPDo you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Are youalways coming up with new ideas or love to create things?Come hangout with other youth entrepreneurs, put yourbusiness idea on paper, and start creating something great!Who: Ages 10 & upWhen: June 24-25 & June 29, 9:00 am - 1:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $10 & additional feesdepending on businessProjects: F531004 & F531003Register Deadline: June 15Items to Bring: Lunch each day

CLOVER KID DAY CAMPClover Kids are invited to join the 4-H staff and Jr. Leaders for afun-�lled day of hands-on lessons and projects! Youth willcreate a healthy snack, tie pillow, wall hanging, and bird feederthat can be entered at the fair.Who: Clover Kids Ages 5-7 as of Jan. 1When: July 8, 9:00 am-12:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $15Projects: J200004, J200006, J20012, J200021Register Deadline: July 1

SO YOU WANT TO SEW?WORKSHOPThis workshop is perfect for the experienced or �rst time sewer.Sun dye fabric and then sew it into a pillow. You will also get toSun Dye your own t-shirt.

LIGHT UP THIS WORLD WITH4-H WORKSHOPLight up this world by blasting off your very own homemaderocket.Who: Ages 8 & upWhen: July 6, 9:00 am—3:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $15Projects: H850001Register Deadline: July 1Items to Bring: Lunch

COOKING 201 WORKSHOPYouth will learn about healthy foods and will make two recipesthat can be recreated and entered in Cooking 201.Who: Ages 8 & upWhen: July 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $10Projects: E410004 & E410002Register Deadline: July 1

Who: Ages 8 & upWhen: July 15, 9:00 am-3:00 pmWhere: Chadron FairgroundsCost: $15Projects: C221005, C221003, and C221002Register Deadline: July 1Items to Bring: Lunch, white cotton t-shirt, bring own sewing machine if have one, & sewingnotions

I BELONG! SIGNS - DAWES 4-HFUNDRAISERThe Dawes County 4-H Council is selling 4-H signs as afundraiser! Almost all counties across Nebraska will be offeringthe signs in some way. We will provide the H wire stand foryards. The signs are $10.00 payable to Dawes 4-H Council. We are going to have fun sign battles soon. Stay tuned for nextmonth!

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PANHANDLE LIVESTOCK PROGRESS SHOWSHere are the dates for the panhandle livestock progress shows that have come across ouremails. You can also click on the name to �nd the link to their registration.

Sheridan County 4-H Progress Show - June 12Dawes County 4-H Progress Show - June 19Box Butte Progress Jackpot Show - June 26

LIVESTOCK OPPORTUNITIESClick on the button below to see what showmanship clinics, progress shows, and livestockjudging contests are coming up! The list is continually being updated and will have moreinformation as we get closer to summer.

4-H DISTRICT HORSE SHOWS4-H'ers must have passed Horsemanship Advancement Level IIby May 7 in order to participate at a district show. Districtclasses are held as quali�ers for corresponding classes at theState 4-H Horse Expo. District show classes include HunterUnder Saddle, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, WesternHorsemanship, Reining, Barrels, and Poles. All entries are dueby May 7th. Go to https://4h.unl.edu/state-horse-expo-district tolearn about the entry procedure.

LIVESTOCK ACHIEVEMENTPROGRAMWe’re excited to announce the NEW Livestock AchievementProgram. This opportunity is design to promote all educationalaspects of the 4-H livestock projects including selection,production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youthstriving to improve in their livestock project knowledge andleadership. The program recognizes intermediate and seniorMembers of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas,including beef, sheep, meat goat, swine, dairy cattle, dairy goat,rabbit, and poultry. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/livestock-achievement-program.

ONLINE HORTICULTURE JUDGING CONTESTDo you know what it takes to pick the best fruit and vegetables out at the grocery store? Or doyou know what judges are looking for when they judge your plants at the county fair? Have youever wondered, what plant is that!?! We are excited to offer the opportunity to learn these andother important horticulture skills through the Online Horticulture Contest. The contest will beavailable June 4-21, 2021 at: https://go.unl.edu/21onlinehortcontest. Horticulture judging contest consists of three parts. The �rst is identi�cation of plantmaterial. The second is a knowledge portion, usually in the form of a true/false or multiplechoice quiz. The last portion is judging or placings. More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/online-horticulture-judging-contest

4-H CLUB LEADERSA current list of club leaders is shown below. We are always in need of leaders for specialinterest clubs (SPIN) that don't require quite as much time commitment and are focused onspeci�c subject areas like robotics, sewing, cooking, welding, woodworking, etc. Pleasecontact the o�ce if you are interested. ACTIVE 4-H CLUBS IN CHADRON/CRAWFORD Bordeaux Trappers - Roger Eaton, Leader (Chadron) Corn Valley - Jake & Tami Tollman (Crawford) Dawes County Jr. Leaders, Jodi Sellman & Robert Vahrenkamp, Advisors Happy Hustlers - Suzanne Davidson (Chadron) Highland Huddlers - Jodi Sellman, Leader (south of Chadron) SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS - All in Chadron Livestock Judging - check out their Facebook Page for meeting times/dates. Clint Phillips,Advisor Small Engines - Roger Eaton Instructor Shooting Sports - meets Saturday or Thursday evenings from November to March. RogerEaton Instructor

OUR LEADERSHIP4-H Executive Council: President - Marisa Betson Vice President - Adam Sellman Secretary - Jessica Stec Treasurer - Crystal Vander May Members at large: Tami Tollman, Tami Dyer, and Kayla Lien Youth Members: Kaylie Phillips, Alexa Tollman, Kenli Boeselager, Jasmine Dyer These people are YOUR voice! Please contact any of them if you have an idea for a new orexisting event or activity, have concerns with the program, or just want to have input in thedecision making process. 4-H Foundation: President - Ryan Sellman Vice President - Chris Garrett Treasurer - Jan Soester Secretary - Bill Cogdill Members at large: Roy Lambert, Jeff Lien, and Kris Vahrenkamp The 4-H Foundation monetarily supports Dawes County 4-H youth and adult volunteers as theytravel outside our county borders to attend educational activities.

EXTENSION STAFFTessa Reece - 4-HErin Kampbell - Learning ChildSoni Cochran - Community Engagement and WellnessPam Soester - O�ce Manager TBA - Food, Nutrition, & Health Regional Staff:Melissa Mracek - 4-HJenny Nixon - Community VitalityJack Arterburn - Beef SystemsJohn Thomas - Cropping SystemsRob Eirich - Engagement Coordinator

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