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4-H Achievement Ceremony Save the date for the 2015 4-H

Achievement Ceremony to be held Sunday,

October 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Lifelong

Learning Center in Norfolk.

Included in this newsletter is the award application

form for 4-H members, which must be accompanied

by a 4-H Career Portfolio.

Also included is the nomination form for all awards.

To submit a nomination, no career portfolio is

needed. Anyone can be nominated for the awards.

All award applications and nomination

forms are due to the Extension Office

on Thursday, October 1.

4-H Career Portfolios are

due to the Extension

Office on October 1.

Download the Career Portfolio: http://4h.unl.edu/

careerportfolio

If you have questions about how to complete the

Portfolio, contact Kristen at 402-370-4040 or

kgrant3@unl.edu

Diamond Clover Program

The 4-H Diamond Clover Recognition Program is

designed to recognize accomplishments of all 4-Hers

in a noncompetitive way. 4-Hers can start at the level

that matches their age (see below). For level forms and

applications, visit: http://4h.unl.edu/diamondclover

Corresponding Gemstone Identifier Anticipated for Complete At Least

Level 1 Amethyst Ages 8-9 3 accomplishments

Level 2 Aquamarine Ages 10-11 4 accomplishments

Level 3 Ruby Ages 12-13 5 accomplishments

Level 4 Sapphire Ages 14-15 6 accomplishments

Level 5 Emerald Ages 15-17 7 accomplishments

Level 6 Diamond Ages 16 and up 8 accomplishments & a service-learning project

Special Recognition:

*The portrait of a boy by Carrie Feldmann of Young

Achievers was honored in the Hillestad Art Gallery.

*Photography by Holly Podliska of Pioneers was

selected to be displayed in the College of Arts and

Natural Resources Extension Dean’s Office.

See the 2015 Nebraska State Fair results

by visiting www.nebraska4hresults.com/

or download the Nebraska State Fair 4-H

app for any Apple device by searching

Nebraska Extension 4-H at the State Fair.

Watch for the Norfolk Daily News on Monday,

October 5 for the 4-H Special Edition in

observance of National 4-H Week! Thank you

to all 4-Hers who made the Special Edition

possible by selling ads and writing articles.

National 4-H Week: October 4-10, 2015

Reminder: County fair premium money and herdsmanship money are available at the

Extension Office until October 1. Money not collected will be forfeited.

Celebrate National 4-H Week by attending

the free, fun for all ages “Science Saturday”

at Raising Nebraska on Saturday, October

10, 2015, between 10:00 a.m. and noon.

The feature program is the 2015 National

4-H Science Day Experiment — Motion

Commotion. Get moving and conduct the

experiments at your own pace, led by youth,

and enjoyed by all. Let’s show how “4-H

Grows Here” in Nebraska!

Raising Nebraska is located in the Nebraska

Building on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds

at 501 E. Fonner Park Rd., Grand Island,

NE 68801. For more information on Raising

Nebraska, visit www.raisingnebraska.net

Good luck to exhibitors participating

in the 2015 Ak-sar-Ben 4-H Stock and

Horse Shows!

Ak-sar-ben 4-H Horse Show

September 19-20 at the Lancaster Events

Center in Lincoln

Ak-sar-ben 4-H Stock Show

September 24-27 at the Century Link Center

in Omaha

State Fair projects will be available

at the Extension Office on

Wednesday, September 9. Please

pick them up as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Tips for Showcasing Your 4-H Career: Your Portfolio

The Nebraska 4-H Awards Program begins with 4-H youth doing their very best and then documenting

their accomplishments; therefore, why not start the record keeping skills early?

With the Nebraska 4-H Career Portfolio, 4-H youth have the opportunity to record their involvement in

4-H, school and their communities. They can keep a cumulative record of the personal growth, knowledge

skills, community service activities, and other involvement in 4-H and beyond! As the 4-Her grows, so will

their career portfolio! This also gives an opportunity to apply for county, district, state and national awards.

To begin the 4-H Career Portfolio, youth will need the following materials: A 4-H Career Portfolio Cover,

the pre-printed Career Portfolio Tab Dividers (both can be purchased from your local Nebraska Extension

Office) and the 4-H Career Portfolio file that can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/careerportfolio. The 4-H

Career Portfolio has been designed to be compatible with Word and Open Office Software. Only download

this once. Do not change margins, text, or font!

Every year, youth will add information to their portfolio highlighting accomplishments. Each section has

instructions to complete it correctly! Section I is for project accomplishments. Thus, they will need to be

enrolled in the project to put information here. Section II is for activities, contests, quizzes, educational

workshops, etc. that youth have participated in that enhances their project or leadership and citizenship

skills. When filling out each section, the most important detail to remember is to share “What was

learned!” Have the youth reflect about the skills they gained doing the projects. Section III is reserved for

non-4-H Experiences.

Section IV is the Curriculum Story where they “Tell your 4-H Story!” This should be a fun chance for

youth share their passion for their 4-H curriculum area. Finally, Section V is for support materials. Each

piece should have a brief caption to explain the action photos. Include multi-year experiences to show

progress and growth.

Overall, remember that this is their personal 4-H Career Portfolio. They can refer back to it when applying

for 4-H awards, college scholarships, jobs, and many other opportunities. 4-H is an adventure that you

want to capture!

All 4-H families and clubs are invited to join the Norfolk Community on

Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Skyview Lake to plant ten large trees. Come

at 4:00 p.m.; the city will supply equipment. Kick off Norfolk’s 150th celebration!

Celebrate Norfolk’s sesquicentennial by planting trees as a club! The community

is looking for 4-H clubs to help as a service project. Contact Diane Becker with

the City of Norfolk at 402-844-2034 for more information and to volunteer your

time. Planting can begin as early as September. Make a difference; plant a tree!

Looking for a Club Community Service Project? ReTree Nebraska!

4-H 2015 Awards How to apply for 4-H County Awards:

Submit the 4-H Award form and a current 4-H Career Portfolio or letter of nomination for specific awards

by Thursday, October 1 to the Extension Office.

Outstanding Junior Record Book:

Designed for youth 8 or 9 years old who are completing their first 4-H record book in any project area, this

award is selected by a committee.

Intermediate Record Book Award:

This award is designed for youth ages 10 or 11 who have completed their record book with at least two

years in one project area. Selected by a committee.

County Awards:

AGE REQUIREMENT: Designed for youth 8 years or older. Youth must be enrolled in the project area

before competing for a special county award in the designated project area. County awards are designed to

allow everyone to compete. Once you have won a metal in one area, please do not re-apply for the same

project area.

State Competition:

To compete at the state level, youth must be age 14 by January 1, 2015. The record book can be submitted

in the following curriculum areas:

Curriculum Area Project Area

Animal Science Beef, Cat, Companion Animal, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Dog, Horse,

Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, Veterinary Science

Communications and Expressive Arts Communications, Photography, Theater Arts

Consumer / Family Science Clothing and Textiles, Consumer Management, Entrepreneurship,

Heritage, Home Environment, Human Development

Environmental and Earth Sciences Conservation, Entomology, Forestry, Range, Shooting Sports,

Wildlife

Healthy Lifestyles Education Food and Nutrition, Health, Lifetime Sports, Physical Fitness,

Safety

Leadership and Citizenship Citizenship, Leadership

Plant Science Crop Production, Horticulture

Science and Technology Aerospace, Computers, Electricity, Engineering, Small Engines,

Welding, Woodworking, Robotics

If the 4-H teen submits his / her record book, it will be automatically judged at the state level.

**A 4-H member can only receive a trip to the National 4-H Congress in one curriculum area.

Special Awards Requiring Nominations.

Form included should be returned to the Extension Office by October 1.

Glanzer Family Leadership Award: Clubs can nominate one youth per club to enter

for this award. The club should write a brief description for their nomination.

Orville Carlisle Rocketry Award: The recipient received the highest points on a rocket

at the State Fair.

Outstanding 4-H Leader: Club or individual may nominate a person for this award by

writing a brief summary of what makes this person an outstanding leader. Chosen by

committee.

Outstanding 4-H Alumni: Club or individual may nominate a former 4-H member who

has shown outstanding accomplishments. Chosen by committee.

Outstanding 4-H Member: Club or leader may nominate an individual by writing a

brief description of a current 4-H member who was outstanding in his or her 4-H

accomplishments.

I Dare You Award: This award is granted to an outstanding 4-H member who must be a

sophomore, junior, or senior to be considered. The committee will select the award from the

record books submitted.

Oswald Family “Spirit of 4-H” Award: Club, leader, individual, or volunteer may

nominate an individual by writing a brief description of a current 4-H member who has the

“Spirit of 4-H”, or one who portrays the real meaning of 4-H.

Patty Nelson “Making the Best Better” Memorial Award: This award is to be given to

a 4-H Member who goes out of his or her way to “Make the Best Better.” He or she may

have made a difference within their club or community as a role model to another 4-Her,

stepped up during the fair or during the year, or improved their own 4-H involvement.

NO NOMINATION NEEDED:

Silver Bucket Award: Implemented to promote pr ide in the 4-H animal barns

during the county fair, this award will be given to the club who has the highest

herdsmanship score during the county fair.

Next Year’s Fair Dates June 30—Fair Clean Up

July 9—Judging of Static Exhibits

July 13—Judging of Food and Horticulture Exhibits

July 12-17—Madison County Fair and Rodeo

September 9—State Fair Items Available at the Extension Office in Norfolk

September 22—Extension Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

September 28—4-H Council, Lifelong Learning Center, 7:00 p.m.

September 30—Retree Norfolk, Skyview Lake, 4:00 p.m.

October 1—4-H Career Portfolios and Award Nominations Due at the Extension Office

October 1—Last day to receive 4-H Premiums and Herdsmanship Award Money

October 18—4-H Council Meeting, Lifelong Learning Center, 3:00 p.m.

October 18—Achievement Ceremony, Lifelong Learning Center, 4:00 p.m.

October 20—Extension Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

No November 4-H Council Meeting

UPCOMING DATES

Dates are subject to change. Read future newsletters for more details!