I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Achievement Celebration 2

4-H Council Nominations 2

Award Nominations 2

THANK YOU NOTES 2

Ambassadors 2

Jr. Leaders Journal (Seniors, 4-H Club Opportunity)

3

Leader Ledger 3

Clover Kids Corner 3

Animal Science, State Fair 4

4-H 101 Club 4

Twitter & Facebook 4

Shooting Sports 4

THANK YOU 5

Design Contests 5

Birthdays 5

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 4

S E P T E MB ER—DE C E MBER

2 0 1 9 I M PO R T A N T D A T E S

Sept. 21– Beginner Shotgun Class,

1-5pm, Sportsman’s Club Oct. 1– DUE 4-H Record Books

Extension Office

Oct. 1– DUE County & Diamond Clover Awards Ext. Office

Oct. 1– DUE Merrick Co. 4-H

Ambassador Apps Extension Office

Oct. 6-12 National 4-H Week!

Oct. 14– Office Closed, Columbus Day

Oct. 19– Achievement Celebration, 9am, watch for invite, 4-H Building!

Nov. 2– DUE T-shirt & Hoodie

Design Contest Designs, Ext. Office

Nov. 5– Intro to Archery, 6:30;pm,

4-H Building– Ed. Rm.

Nov. 11– Office Closed, Veterans Day

Nov. 19– Leader Training, 6:30-8pm,

Hamilton County Courthouse

Nov. 25– Leader Training, 6:30-8pm,

4-H Building– Conf. Rm.

Nov. 28-29 Office Closed, Thanksgiving

Dec. 24-25 Office Closed, Christmas

MERRICK 4-H TIMES Fall 2019 Issue

Merrick County Extension Office . PO Box 152 . Central City, NE 68826

308-946-3843 . merrick@unl.edu . http://merrick.unl.edu

Merrick County 4-H,Nebraska (UNL Extension)

DUE 4-H Records, Tuesday, October 1st—Extension Office!

Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

4-H Career Portfolios or 4-H Achievement Applications are DUE hard copy to the Extension Office or emailed to: merrick@unl.edu

Fairboard WILL ONLY PAY PREMIUM MONEY to those youth who have turned in a 4-H Career Portfolio or 4-H Achievement Application by the above DUE DATE.

Download your 4-H Career Portfolio or Achievement Application from: https://4h.unl.edu/awards-recognition/career-portfolio

For questions or assistance with your 4-H Records please contact the Extension Office 308-946-3843 or merrick@unl.edu

Tuesday, October 1st—Extension Office! *Drop-off at Ext. Office or email to merrick@unl.edu

Award Criteria: There’s no limit to the number of awards applied for. Be sure you’ve been enrolled in the project for 2+ years. Make sure there is personal growth in the area you apply for. Write an additional paragraph or story pertaining to that award. Once an award has been received, you may not apply for it again.

DUE 4-H County Award Entry Forms!

DUE Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover! Tuesday, October 1st—Extension Office! *Drop-off at Extension Office or email to merrick@unl.edu

What is it?

Noncompetitive program recognizing 4-Her’s accomplishments.

Consists of six levels.

Allows every 4-Her an opportunity to be recognized, regardless of how they are involved in 4-H.

Designed to begin at Level 1 and progress through Level 6, one level per year, achieving each level only once.

Older youth beginning the program can contact the Ext. Office to see how to begin at level (2-4).

A simple Plan & Report Form is used to document accomplishments.

Forms can be picked-up at the Extension Office or at https://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover

https://4h.unl.edu/awards-recognition/career-portfoliohttps://4h.unl.edu/diamond-clover

APPLICATION PROCESS: 1) Submit official entry application to Ext. Office by

Tuesday, October 1st or email Tammy:

tammy.stuhr@unl.edu

2) Short bio which includes: “What 4-H means to you?”

and “How can you advocate 4-H?”

3) Applicants will be contacted for an interview.

*For more information contact the Ext. Office 946-3843

or 4-H Council Ambassador Committee Anna Detlefsen,

Gaylene Bennett & Tammy Stuhr.

CURRENT AMBASSADORS

2018-2021 Sara Royle

2018-2021 Grant Stuhmer

2019-2022 Kynzi Muller

2019-2022 Jenna Umstead

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Central

At Large

Jr. Leader East

Jr. Leader West

Jr. Leader Central

Jr. Leader At Large

M E R R I C K 4 - H T I M E S

P A G E 2

Achievement Celebration!

Accepting NOMINATIONS

for OPEN 4-H COUNCIL positions: DUE to Ext. Office Tuesday, Oct. 1

For nominations or descriptions of duties, please contact the

Extension Office: 308-946-3843 or merrick@unl.edu

NOMINATIONS DUE to Ext. Office

Tuesday, Oct. 1 for following AWARDS: For nominations or descriptions of these awards, please contact the

Extension Office: 308-946-3843 or merrick-county@unl.edu

Saturday, October 19, 2019 4-H Building—Education Room

9:00 a.m. Breakfast

Sausage gravy & biscuits

9:30 a.m. Awards

Vote for NEW 4-H Council Members

4-H Records & Premium Checks returned

2020 Merrick County Ambassadors announced Ak-Sar-Ben Outstanding Jr. Leader

Prairie Schooner Outstanding Jr. Leader

Liberty Belles Outstanding Jr. 4-H Member

Inspirational Award

Salute to Excellence Lifetime Volunteer of

the Year

Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year

Pat on the Back Award

Meritorious Service Award

Friend of 4-H Award

2020 Merrick County 4-H Ambassadors!

Merrick County 4-H Council consists of Jr. Lead-er 4-Hers age (13-18), adult 4-H volunteers and

parents who have positive visions for the future of the Merrick County 4-H Program.

4-H Council members work collaboratively to

help plan 4-H events, contests and help instill a positive change for future growth within the

Merrick County 4-H Program.

4-H Council provides funding for 4-H based events and activities throughout the year.

The Merrick County 4-H

Program is fortunate to have

AMAZING sponsors and

donors! Many awards and buy-

ers from the livestock sale are

sponsored by businesses and indi-

viduals. Please remember to send

them a THANK YOU!

*If you need to know who or

where to send a thank you to, contact the

Ext. Office, 308-946-3843 or merrick@unl.edu

The purpose of the Merrick County 4-H Ambassador

Program is to recognize and award outstanding youth

in Merrick County who exemplify the qualities of

true leaders while creating awareness for the 4-H

Program.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all youth 4-H age 15 –18

who are currently enrolled in the Merrick County

4-H Program and have been a 4-H member in good

standing.

AWARDS: Each ambassador will receive:

$500 Scholarship

Merrick County Ambassador Jacket

Merrick County Ambassador Polo Shirt

Name Tag

Formal photo portrait for publicity purposes

P A G E 3

Clover Kid Record Books are DUE Tuesday,

October 1st to Extension Office.

UPDATED RECORD BOOK available at the

Extension Office or email merrick@unl.edu

Fairboard will pay

premium money to

those youth who

have turned in a

Record Book by the

above deadline.

Jr. Leaders Journal

M E R R I C K 4 - H T I M E S

For all 4-H members ages 13-18 years!

Clover Kids Corner For all 4-H members ages 5-7 years!

Nebraska 4-H Club of the Month—Nominate your club today at! http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/

Leader Resources can be found online to help you and your club year round. Check them out at http://4h.unl.edu/resources/club-leaders

Leader Training: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ Hamilton Co. Courthouse Monday, November 25, 2019 @ Merrick Co. 4-H Building 6:30—8:00 p.m. Supper Served RSVP by NOON before either date, merrick@unl.edu or

308-946-3843

Call the Extension Office today if you need assistance getting your club back in order for this upcoming NEW 4-H year!

Leader Ledger For all 4-H Leaders Past, Present, & Future!

Jr. Leaders, get ready for Achievement Celebration by attending a training, more details to come!

SENIORS! $500 Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship

DUE Monday, December 2, 2019 to Ext. Office Pick-up an application at the Ext. Office, call 308-946-

3843 or email merrick@unl.edu for more information.

http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/ Multiple scholarships can be found at the above website!

CWF 2nd Annual Craft Show October 12, 2019

9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

4-H Building

Want to help earn $$$ for your 4-H club or to attend 4-H events. The CWF group is looking for helpers on October 12th. Contact Tammy for more info: tammy.stuhr@unl.edu

Share 4-H 101 Club with a friend interested in 4-H!

Indoor Archery: Nov. 5, 6:30pm, 4-H Building

Intro to Archery For all youth new to Archery.

Nov. 14—Feb. 6, 4-H Building Regular Thursday night practices

will begin. 6:30-7:45pm 8-11yr old archers 7:45-9pm 12-18yr old archers

For more information call the Extension Office 308-946-3843.

Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshops

Four practices with a

Certified Shooting Sports

Instructor are required

to compete in

Merrick County

shooting sports contests.

For the latest updates, news, workshops and shows… Merrick County 4H,Nebraska (UNL

Extension) Non-Profit Organization

M E R R I C K 4 - H T I M E S

P A G E 4

NEBRASKA 4-H Animal Science

Cat Club—New lessons available online the 5th of each month September-May. For more info: http://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/cat-club

Equine Webinar Series—Hosted online 2nd Monday of the month. For more info: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-series

NE State 4-H Camp Trail Ride—Halsey, NE Oct. 5-6. For more info: https://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/state-camp

Fed Steer Challenge—Application DUE Oct. 1 online. For more info: https://4h.unl.edu/fed-steer-challenge#contest

Nebraska State Fair Results—For more info: http://www.nebraska4hresults.com/

@MerrickCo4HNe

September 21 Add-One Workshop Muzzleloader @ Hitchcock County Fairgrounds

October 26-27 @ Ashland, Shotgun For more information go to:

http://4h.unl.edu/shooting-sports/instructor/calendar

BEGINNER SHOTGUN CLASS: Saturday, September 21st 1:00—5:00 p.m. Sportsman’s Club, Central City Register at: hamilton@unl.edu

https://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-serieshttps://4h.unl.edu/horse/webinar-serieshttps://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/state-camphttps://4h.unl.edu/camps-centers/state-camphttp://www.nebraska4hresults.com/

September: Blaine Buller, Brady

Myers, Braiden Greving, Carl

Nielson, Cole Swanson, Connor

Lovejoy, Emily Samuelson, Ethan

Paup, Jonah Green, Joshua Green,

Joshua Strong, Katherine Benner,

Mariah Van Leer, Megan Blomstedt,

Noah Johnson, Rachel Hale, Tanner

Tibbetts, Tatum Sharman, Toliver

Webb, Tyler Fuelberth, Wakiya

Kearney

P A G E 5

4-H Building Update

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M E R R I C K 4 - H T I M E S

October: Adilyn Deibert, Alden Wegner, Chantz Stuhmer, Chloe Jefferson, Easton Medinger, Fallon Wells, Hailey Weller, Hensley Wissing, Jessica Ohlman, Kane Kucera, Kellsie Kunze, Kynlee Nelson, Lincoln Reeves, Lukas Musil, Maliyah Johnson, Natalie Wegner, Oakley Whalen, Ryder Husmann, Shaun Goyette, Shyann Zmek, Stetson Stuhmer

November: Abbi Wegner, Abby Berck, Alexandria Skaggs, Brice Gravert, Chad Samuelson, Chance Doncheske, Dawson Purvis, Electa Restau, Ella Mottl, Garrett Schmierer, Kalen Weller, Kathryn Lovejoy, Kirk Hebda, Kit Brooks, Logan Gustafson, Nathaniel Heins, Remi Wells, Samuel Johnson, Sophia Cooper, Treyson Greving, Wyatt Siwinski

December: Alexis Mierau, Anna Schmierer, Anna Wissing, Bailey Greving, Brayden Weller, Brynn Ulmer, Caleb Whalen, Carson Linder, Connor Bearnes, Elijah Glause, Elise Bearnes, Hailee Vlach, Hudson Urkoski, James Haidley, Jared Brown, Jasmine Sumsion, John Hostler, Kaleb Thomas, Kaydence Dettman, Kenzie Wruble, Kyle Dittmer, Kylie Talbott, Landen Purvis, Leo Brandes, Marlie Mundt, Mason Weller, Micah Green, Morgan Earl, Noah Faeh, Peyton Earl, Ruger Wells, Sammi Goyette, Savannah Glause, Shauna Stull, Traegen Forbis, Zane Koziol

Extension Office Staff would like to THANK EVERYONE for their hard work and dedication to the 4-H program during the 2019 Merrick County Fair!

See you back in 2020! We know it will be GREAT!

WEARABLE DESIGN CONTESTS 4-H & FFA T-shirt

2020-2022

2020

?

2017-2019 2014-2016

2019

2020 4-H Champions Club Hoodie

1 or 2 graphic colors

Choose a darker t-shirt color

1 or 2 graphic colors

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

8 September

9 6pm Equine Webinar

10 11 12 13 14

15 9am LVC 4-H Horse Show, Indoor Arena CWF Concession Fundraiser, Kitchen

16 17 18

19 Merrick County

Youth Ag Showcase, 4-H Building

20 21 1-5pm Beginner Shotgun Class, Sportsman’s Club

22 23 24 6:30pm 4-H 101, 4-H Building

25

26 27 28

29 30 1 October DUE Ext. Office 4-H Records 4-H County Awards 4-H Ambassador App.

2 3

4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9am-2pm CWF Craft Show, 4-H Building

13 14 Columbus Day Office Closed

6pm Equine Webinar

15 16 17

18 19 9am Achievement

Celebration! 4-H Building

20 21

22 23

24

25 26

27 28 29 30 31 4-6pm Parade of Goblins, Merrick Fitness Center

1 November

DUE T-shirt & Hoodie Design

Contest, Ext. Office

2

3 4

5 6:30pm Intro Archery, 4-H Building

6 7 8 9

10 11 Veterans Day Office Closed

6pm Equine Webinar

12 13 14 6:30-7:45pm Archery Practice 8-11yrs. 7:45-9pm Archery Practice 12-18 yrs. 4-H Building

15

16

17 18 19 6:30-8pm Leader Training, Hamilton County Courthouse

20

21 6:30-7:45pm Archery Practice 8-11yrs. 7:45-9pm Archery Practice 12-18 yrs. 4-H Building

22 23

24 25 6:30-8pm Leader Training, 4-H Building

26 27 28 29 30

September 8—November 30, 2019 For more information please contact the Extension Office 308-946-3843 or email merrick@unl.edu

National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week!

Thanksgiving—Office Closed

AKSARBEN Stock Show—Grand Island! AKSARBEN Stock Show—Grand Island!

AKSARBEN Stock Show! Nebraska State 4-H Camp Trail Ride—Halsey

NE State 4-H Camp Trail Ride

Shooting Sports Cert.—Ashland

Shooting Sports Cert.—Ashland