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1 DATES TO REMEMBER! Dec. 14, 2017 Makers Workshop Dec. 29, 2017 4-H Winter Workshops Dec. 29, 2017 Welding, Crochet, Clover Kids, Glass Etching Jan. 22, 2018 4-H Council Meeng Jan. 31, 2018 4-H Club Yearend Treasurer’s Report Deadline July 17-22, 2018 Butler County Fair Nebraska Extension-Butler County Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. 451 N. 5th Street, David City, NE 68632 Phone: 402-367-7410 Email: [email protected] The Extension Office is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebras- ka-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. NEBRASKA EXTENSION December 2017 Katelyn Pleskac Extension Educator [email protected] Louise Niemann Office Manager [email protected] Year End Treasurer’s Report All Butler County 4-H Clubs are required to complete a YEAR END Treasurer’s Report. The 2017 End of Year Treasurer’s Report is a one page form available from the Butler County Ex- tension Office or on-line at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/butler/4h. Reports are due January 31, 2018. Direct ques- tions to the Extension Office, 402-367-7410 or [email protected]. 4-H Enrollment Time ne.4honline.com On-line registration for 2018 is now open for 4-H members and 4-H leaders. All 4-H’ers (8-18, “4-H Age”) will pay a $10 registration fee with a debit or credit card. Clover Kids (5-7, “4-H Age”) will also pay the $10 registration and can redeem the registration fee for 2018 Clover Kid Day Camp or 4-H Fun Day.
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DATES TO REMEMBER!
Dec. 14, 2017 Makers Workshop Dec. 29, 2017 4-H Winter Workshops Dec. 29, 2017 Welding, Crochet, Clover Kids, Glass Etching Jan. 22, 2018 4-H Council Meeting Jan. 31, 2018 4-H Club Yearend Treasurer’s Report Deadline
July 17-22, 2018 Butler County Fair
Nebraska Extension-Butler County
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
451 N. 5th Street, David City, NE 68632
Phone: 402-367-7410
Email: [email protected]
The Extension Office is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebras-ka-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Katelyn Pleskac Extension Educator [email protected]
Louise Niemann Office Manager
Year End Treasurer’s Report All Butler County 4-H Clubs are required to complete a YEAR END Treasurer’s Report. The 2017 End of Year Treasurer’s Report is a one
page form available from the Butler County Ex-tension Office or on-line at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/butler/4h. Reports are due January 31, 2018. Direct ques-tions to the Extension Office, 402-367-7410 or [email protected].
4-H Enrollment Time
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On-line registration for 2018 is now open for 4-H members and 4-H leaders. All 4-H’ers (8-18, “4-H Age”) will pay a $10 registration fee with a debit or credit card. Clover Kids (5-7, “4-H Age”) will also pay the $10 registration and can redeem the registration fee for 2018 Clover Kid Day Camp or 4-H Fun Day.
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Butler County 4-H
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Call or email registration information to Butler County Extension: * Name & Age * Phone number * Address * Parent/Guardian’s Name
Nebraska Extension-Butler County
Office Hours: Mon-Fri / 8:30AM to 5PM
451 N. 5th Street, David City, NE 68632
Phone: 402-367-7410
Email: [email protected]
Makers Workshop
Thursday, December 14, 2017 after school—5:30 pm
St. Luke’s Church
620 D Street, David City
This workshop is designed for youth 2nd—6th grades. Need not be in 4-H to attend, invite a friend! All supplies will be provided. Snacks are included.
Makers workshops are designed to
engage youth in problem solving as
they participate in creative, fun,
and hands-on activities.
Presented by Katie Pleskac,
4-H Youth Educator.
4-H Clover Kid Workshop
Ages 5-7
Friday, December 29, 2017
10:00 am—noon Butler County Extension Office 451 N 5th Street , David City
Clover Kids will be completing activities in Theater Arts and Aerospace project areas. They will make musical instruments for Strike Up the Band and a wind-sock for Aerospace. There will be treats, games and lots of extras. This workshop is presented by Lori Shalon, Hilltoppers 4-H Club Leader.
There is no fee for this workshop. Call or email Butler County Extension to register. Limit of 12 participants.
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4-H’ers should bring leather
gloves and protective eyewear.
Be sure to wear jeans and
leather shoes. If you have a
welding helmet, bring it along.
The workshop will focus on
safety and welding basics. Par-
ticipants will build a project which can be entered at the
Butler County Fair. There is no fee for this workshop.
Call or email Butler County Extension to register.
4-H’ers should bring a size H or I hook and a 3.5 oz. skein of worsted weight yarn (Red Heart brand is available at Wal-Mart and would work well). Any color or even ombre (variegated) is suggested, avoid black or very dark colors. 4-H’ers will complete a beginning crochet project using beginning skills. There is no fee for this workshop. Call or email Butler County Extension to register.
4-H Welding Workshop
Friday, December 29, 2017
8:30 am—noon
Butler County Welding
336 4th Street, David City
4-H Crocheting Workshop
Friday, December 29, 2017
9-noon
Butler County Supervisors’ Room
Butler County Courthouse, David City
Friday, December 29, 2017 Butler County Extension Office 1:00-3:00 pm. Presented by Kathy Witzel-Plum Creek 4-H Club Leader. 4-H’ers will be using etching products, so wear old clothing in case of spills or splatters.
There is no fee for this workshop. Call or email Butler County Extension to register.
Registration limited to 12 participants.
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Butler County 4-H Calendar
January 22 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
February 19 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
March 1 4-H Enrollment & Membership Fee Deadline ne.4honline.com
March 19 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
April 2 Butler County 4-H Council Scholarship Butler County Extension Office
Application DUE
April 13 4-H & FFA Market Beef ID Deadline Butler County Extension Office
April 23 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
May 1, noon District/State 4-H Horse ID & Entry Deadline Butler County Extension Office
May 17 Livestock Judging Contest Butler County Fairgrounds
May 18 Butler County 4-H Clover Kid Camp TBD
May 23 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
June 1 4-H Horse ID Deadline (County Fair ONLY) Butler County Extension Office
June 15 4-H & FFA Livestock ID Deadline Butler County Extension Office
June 15 4-H & FFA Butler County Fair Pre-Entries DUE Butler County Extension Office
June 18 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
June 22 4-H Fun Day TBD
July 9 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
July 13 Butler County Fair Clean-Up Day Butler County Fair Grounds
July 17- 22 Butler County Fair Butler County Fair Grounds
August 10 State Fair Livestock & Contest Deadline http://nebr.fairwire.com
On-line Registration
Aug. 24 - Sept. 3 Nebraska State Fair Fonner Park, Grand Island
September 17 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
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2018 4-H Calendar Continued
TBD Ak-Sar-Ben Fonner Park, Grand Island
October 1 Career Portfolio/Awards Applications Due Butler County Extension Office
October 22 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
November 19 4-H Council Meeting Butler County Extension Office
4-H Council Scholarship for Graduating Seniors Butler County 4-H Council offers scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarship application includes a registration form, a one-page essay and a completed 4-H Career Portfolio. Forms are available at the Extension Office and will be mailed to high school seniors. Complete applications are due April 2, by 5:00 p.m. to the Butler County Extension Office.
Butler County Fair July 17-22, 2018
This year the Special Garden Project is focused on the unique, Delft Blue Nigella. Delft Blue Nigella is named for the famous Dutch Delft blue pottery.
They have unique, 1½ - 2" flowers with blue splashes on flower petals in varying shades of blue and gray, and intricate deep-purple centers. Unusual seed pods are also used in fresh or dried arrangements. On av-erage it will take about 65-70 days from seeding date until the plant flowers and about 80-85 days for seed pods.
Exhibit this unique flower at County and State Fair * Special Garden Project Educational Exhibit Class G-775-001 * Special Garden Project Fresh Cut Flowers or Harvested Vegetables G-775-002 NEW
Youth will enroll in the Special Garden Project through 4-H Online and con-tact the Butler County Extension Office to order the seed packets by Febru-ary 1 for delivery in March/April.
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2017 Butler County 4-H Council
Adults:
Amy Slama Rachel Duke Lori Palik Suzanne Rezac Margo Hlavac Kendell Brichacek
Thank you! Suzanne Rezac, Kendell Brichacek, Kate Slama, Matthew
Duke, Brittany Palik, Garrett McKenzie and Matthew Duke, retiring mem-bers, for your service and leadership to Butler County 4-H Council. The 4-H Council has 2018 positons available for youth and adults. Contact Butler County Extension if you are interested in being nominated for 4-H Council or have questions about this leadership opportunity.
451 N 5th Street
David City NE 68632
December 4-H Family Newsletter
Youth: Kate Slama Matthew Duke Brittany Palik Garrett McKenzie Cole Martinez Norah Renner
