DATES TO REMEMBER! December 2017 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 4-H Enrollment Time 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. NEBRASKA EXTENSION ne.4honline.com 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 Extension Office or on-line at http://extension.unl.edu/statewide/butler/4h. Reports are due January 31, 2018. Direct questions to the Extension Office, 402-367-7410 or butler-county@unl.edu. 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 Nebraska-Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture. Katelyn Pleskac Extension Educator kpleskac2@unl.edu Louise Niemann Office Manager lniemann2@unl.edu 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: butler-county@unl.edu 1
Butler County 4-H 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. Call or email registration information to Butler County Extension: * Name & Age * Phone number * Address * Parent/Guardian s Name Makers Workshop Thursday, December 14, 2017 after school 5:30 pm St. Luke s Church 620 D Street, David City 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: butler-county@unl.edu 4-H Clover Kid Workshop Ages 5-7 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 windsock 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. B U TLER COUNTY 2
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. Participants will build a project which can be entered at the Butler County Fair. There is no fee for this workshop. 4-H Welding Workshop 8:30 am noon Butler County Welding 336 4th Street, David City 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. 4-H Crocheting Workshop 9-noon Butler County Supervisors Room Butler County Courthouse, David City There is no fee for this workshop. Call or email Butler County Extension to register. 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. B U TLER COUNTY 3
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 4
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 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 average 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 contact the Butler County Extension Office to order the seed packets by February 1 for delivery in March/April. Butler County Fair July 17-22, 2018 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. 5
2017 Butler County 4-H Council Adults: Amy Slama Rachel Duke Lori Palik Suzanne Rezac Margo Hlavac Kendell Brichacek Youth: Kate Slama Matthew Duke Brittany Palik Garrett McKenzie Cole Martinez Norah Renner Thank you! Suzanne Rezac, Kendell Brichacek, Kate Slama, Matthew Duke, Brittany Palik, Garrett McKenzie and Matthew Duke, retiring members, 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 5 th Street David City NE 68632 December 4-H Family Newsletter 6