4-H Award Books & Camp Scholarship Apps. & Diamond Clover Monday, September 19th is the deadline for submitting your 4-H award book, camp scholarships & Diamond Clover. The Career Portfolio is available either for computerized record keeping or for hand recorded records. A CD with the new 4-H Career Portfolio can be purchased for $1.00 plus tax; a Portfolio cover may be purchased for $2.50 plus tax and tab divider pages may be purchased for $3.00 plus tax at the Extension Office. The 4-H Career Portfolio is designed to be used with the word processing program, “Word”. The portfolio can also be downloaded at http://4h.unl.edu/careerportfolio. Camp Scholarship and Award applications are included with this newsletter & they can be found on the web on the 4-H page. Camp Scholarships Camps are fun filled, with lots of learning opportunities and new friends. Be sure and check out this Saline 4-H advantage. 4-H’ers are eligible to receive a camp scholarship every other year. This allows for more 4-H’ers to have the opportunity to receive a camp scholarship. You may attend the camp of your choice at the facility of your choice. Scholarships available: (Age as of January 1st, 2017): Camp Scholarship Amount Camp Renegade $40 (For 1st or 2nd year

campers only) 8-10 Year Olds $150 11-14 Year Olds $175 15-19 Year Olds $200 Big Red Camps $300 To apply for a scholarship simply mark the appropriate age group that you will be next summer on the form and write a paragraph about why you would like to go to camp. Give this paragraph some thought, as it is the only piece we will use in determining who is awarded a scholarship. The Camp Scholarship application can be found in this newsletter and on our website on the 4-H page. Applications are due on the 19th. Do not use old camp scholarship forms.

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CLAIM YOUR COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM MONEY AND/OR MARKET LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION MONEY BY SEPTEMBER 19TH! If you are expecting COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM MONEY or MARKET LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION MONEY, this may be the most important mail/message you get. PLEASE READ! To claim your monies all 4-H’ers must complete the 4-H Career Portfolio, and all FFA members need to complete and submit the cover page, Size and Scope, and Income/Expense Summary, from their SAE records or equivalent records from AET. Visit this link for required FFA records: http://ow.ly/H3aP3031OEX These must be submitted no later than Sept. 19, to claim your funds. Absolutely no late claims. 4-H members follow the simple steps below and FFA members visit with your instructor. 1. Go to http://saline.unl.edu/ This is the only thing you have to type, you can simply click on links as described below until you have downloaded the Portfolio and are ready to save it. 2. Across the tabs at the top click on SALINE COUNTY 4-H (http://saline.unl.edu/salinecounty4hpage) 3. Scroll down to and click on the CAREER PORTFOLIO words (http://4h.unl.edu/careerportfolio) 4. Again scroll down until you find NE4H9000- 4-H Career Portfolio 5. Click on the doc version not the PDF. 6. This will open it on your computer, then save this under each child’s name. These will be used separately to record the 4-H activities, projects, along with church/community/school involvement of your child. Each year you will simply add to the appropriate PORTFOLIO file, save and print for turning in. If you fill this out each year, when the child prepares for graduation and wants to apply for scholarships, much information of their lifetime involvement will be recorded here to help complete the scholarship applications. Helpful Hints For Completing Career Portfolios Be sure to include something specific that you learned in each project area.

Try to show a progression from year to year in your learning.

Look for ways you have had leadership in the area. Did you help a younger 4-H member? Did you do a club demonstration?

Don’t forget citizenship. Roadside trash pick-ups, nursing home visits, other?

You must include a current year 4-H story. If applying for an award area, your curriculum story needs to explain your knowledge and growth in this project area. Needs to have more specific project information than a general 4-H year story.

Be sure to sign the front page, have a parent sign and leader sign.

Clover Kids Recordbooks Due September 19 Clover Kids wishing to collect their fair premium money are required to complete and turn in the Clover Kids Record to the Extension Office by September 19th. Clover Kids will receive a maximum of $10 total for their fair exhibits. $1.00 per exhibit up to 10 exhibits. The recordbook can be downloaded from our website at: http://ow.ly/QbLPz. Please call our office should you have any questions about completing the Clover Kid Recordbook. Pumpkin Fest Organizers for the 2nd Pumpkinfest to be held October 2 in Crete, have asked if 4-H’ers would put together a petting zoo for the city kids that don’t get to see them everyday like many

of our 4-H families. We would be looking for some very tame examples of the everyday farm animals, cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, horse, chickens, rabbits, and then also perhaps some of those from the pet show. These don’t have to be winners from the fair, but the animals that the youth can pet and become

familiar with. If you have an animal that you would be glad to share from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. that day, please drop Eric a message or phone call so he can coordinate the offering. Fall 4-H Fun On Saturday, October 8th we will be having a fun experience in the great outdoors at Tuxedo Park. Participants will complete three home environment projects which can be taken to the county fair next summer. The projects will be: a ghost, owl, and burlap sign. We will also be playing Native American games, conducting a scavenger hunt, and listening to a story in the woods along the Tuxedo Park Community Trail. Each 4-H’er will make their own lunch over the camp fire. Please wear pants and come dressed for the weather (i.e. wear a warm coat and gloves) if needed and appropriate footwear.

Cost for this 4-H fun day is $17 and is due in our office by Friday, September 30th. Registration numbers are limited so call early to reserve your spot. This is open to all ages of 4-H’ers in Saline County. The day begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. Plan to meet at

the picnic shelter at Tuxedo Park by the 4-H exhibit building. 4-H Household Pets Clinic - October 8th 9am-12pm. Do you have a household pet (hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, hedgehog, mouse, snake, turtle, fish reptiles, amphibian, caged bird or any animal small enough to put in your pocket) or want to learn more about our household pet program? Come for a morning of fun at the Lancaster Extension Office. This event is open to all youth ages 8 and up and their families. There will be guest speakers, a raffle, information on how to sign up for 4-H with your household pet and so much more!! Cost is $2/ family, which includes 3 free raffle tickets. So bring your critter or just come for a morning of great information and fun! Click on the link below for the flyer and more information for this event: http://ow.ly/xGYy303Z2dX

LEADERS, Do You Have a Club of Excellence? 4-H Clubs meeting the requirements may be recognized as Clubs of Excellence. Has your club met 6 times, elected officers, completed a club project, had at least 5 members from two different families, recited the 4-H pledge, given youth leadership roles, had adult role models/parental involvement, completed a community service project, had members who participate in county, district or state event(s), done speeches or demonstrations at club meetings, and celebrated member’s achievements? Please complete the entire Club Summary that will be sent to all Organizational Leaders so we may determine if your club qualifies. You are obligated to complete the Year End Club Treasurer’s Report even if you have zero earning to report. We have to comply with financial obligations on your club’s behalf which need to be reported to the IRS and State 4-H Office. Failure to comply will result in your club’s removal from the Nebraska 4-H GEN and make you, the club leader, responsible for completing IRS tax documentation. If you don’t complete and return the form, your club will not receive credit for being an organized club for 2016. 4-H Council Members Needed We will have some vacancies on the 4-H Council, and would like to have a full Council roster in 2017. The 4-H Council is a driving force behind our 4-H program, and we need your support. The 4-H Council takes care of many unknown tasks. Members serve as

advisory to the Extension staff, providing feedback, program ideas, and comments or concerns. Members vote on issues that may affect or change the program in Saline County. They oversee financial assistance for 4-H manuals, and scholarships for camps and college. The council is the workforce behind the

RibFest where a significant amount of funds are earned. Council membership terms are 2 years for adults, and one year for youth, with all eligible for multiple terms. Please consider taking your turn to help give back to the 4-H program in Saline County. Shooting Sports Leaders Certification - Broken Bow A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for October in Broken Bow. It will be held October 15-16 at the Custer County Fairgrounds. The deadline to register for the session is October 5th. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult (21 years & older) or apprentice (14-20 years old) leader. Four project areas will be offered - rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and archery. Muzzleloading will be offered Saturday only and will only be available to current certified instructors who have been certified in another discipline since January 1, 2014. There is a minimum number of participants needed to offer these disciplines. Workshop participants will learn under the expert instruction from members of the Nebraska State 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team. Registration information is available at: http://ow.ly/m21c303NWUS

4-H AWARDS APPLICATION - Due Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY *First year 4-H'ers need to allow themselves more learning experiences before applying for awards, but are eligible for camp scholarships. *All 4-H'ers are eligible to apply for awards (county medals, scholarships, camps, trips, etc.). Award sheet Form 16-01 lists all award competition areas. COUNTY COMPETITION *Medals are available for projects on the entry sheet. Please limit to 3 county level award applications per year. *4-H'ers must have been enrolled in the project in which they are applying for a county medal. *A county medal may be won only once in a project area. 4-H'er may make application in any other area. *District applications may be repeat books. Five easy steps to complete your Simple Award Application Include all material in one application book. Assemble in the following order. Step 1. COVER: Use the 4-H binder - $2.50 + tax from the Extension Office Step 2. ENTRY SHEET: Award Form 16-01 (included here) -- (Do not use the curriculum application form found in the 4-H Career Portfolio). Indicate program area(s) in which you're applying. Food Preservation and Food- Nutrition: requires enrollment in a foods project. Step 3. 4-H CAREER PORTFOLIO: (4-H 9000) - Available at: http://4h.unl.edu/careerportfolio Career Portfolio CD - available for $1.00 + tax from the Extension Office Career Portfolio Tab Pages - available for $3.00 + tax from the Extension Office Step 4. 4-H PROJECT STORY: See story guides in Portfolio (Printed in landscape format) Step 5. SUPPORT MATERIALS Directions: These materials must provide documentation to support your 4-H Career Portfolio. * No more than 4 pages of photos. * Up to 2 additional pages of supporting materials other than photos. * A maximum of 6 pages. * All materials must fit within the confines of an 11 by 8½ inches (landscaped) page.

Extra Information and Hints DISTRICT & STATE COMPETITION After winning a county medal, a 4-H'er (13 and older) may submit their application in that area to be considered for district and state competition. All District/State award winners must be 15-19 in November of the year in which the trip to National Club Congress is actually taken. Separate award book for each curriculum area is required at State Level. JUDGING CRITERIA Emphasis is put on leadership and experience in projects and activities. It is important that 4-H'ers not only learn new skills, but share what they've learned. It doesn't matter how may purple ribbons you win, but rather the development of leadership and citizenship skills. The criteria for judging award applications is: * Section 1: 4-H Curriculum Area - 35% * Section 2: 4-H Leadership, Community Service, Volunteerism and Citizenship Experience - 35% * Section 3: Other 4-H Educational Events and Learning Experiences - 5% * Section 4: Non 4-H Experience - 5% * Section 5: 4-H Career Story - 15% * Section 6: Support Materials - 5%

Award Application - 16-01 (due Monday, September 19, 2016)

County Project Listing - listed by curriculum areas BE SURE TO CIRCLE THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

(District competition includes all county areas in that section, including all experiences that apply to your apply to your district award application.) District applicants birthdates must be between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2002 at the time of county selection.

D Animal Science

C Beef

C Cat / Dog (circle one)

C Goat

C Horse

C Poultry / Rabbit (circle one)

C Sheep

C Swine

C Veterinary Science

D Communication & Expressive Arts

C Photography/Video

C Public Speaking

D Consumer &

Family Science

C Child Development

C Clothing / Textiles

C Fashion Revue

C Consumer Education

C Home Environment

C Visual Arts

D Environmental Education &

Earth Sciences

C Entomology

C Forestry

C Shooting Sports

C Wildlife & Fisheries

D Healthy Lifestyles Education

C Food Nutrition/ Food Preservation

C Healthy Living

C Safety

D Leadership & Citizenship

C Citizenship

C Leadership

D Plant Science

C Garden / Horticulture

D Science & Technology

C Aerospace

C Computer Science

C Robotics

C Electricity

C Industrial Arts — Engineering / Welding / Small Engines

C Wood Science

D National Conferences

C National Conference Birthdates (1998-2002)

I have personally prepared this application and certify that it accurately reflects my work. Date: _____________________________ Signature of member: _________________________________________________ We have reviewed this application and believe it to be correct. Date: ____________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Signature of 4-H Leader: ______________________________________________

Name: Birthdate:

Address: Town & Zip:

County: Phone: (402)

Grade in School (Fall of 2016): Name of School:

Years in 4-H Project you are applying for (should be taken for 2 years before applying to show growth in project):

Equine Legacy Award

√ If applying for Equine Legacy Award. Must submit

Career Portfolio by Sept. 19 & Light Horse Recordbook by Oct. 1st.

Camp Scholarship Application - due Monday, September 19, 2016 Please do not apply if you received a camp scholarship last year.

Check the box next to the camp that you wish to apply for and write a short paragraph below or on separate sheet of paper explaining why you would like to attend camp.

Name: Birthday (month, day, year):

Address: Town & Zip:

Phone: (402) Grade in school (Fall of 2016):

Name of School: Age on Jan. 1, 2017:

Camp scholarships are partial registration fee only, except Camp Renegade & Counselor Training which are full registration fee.

Date: ______________________ Signature of member: _______________________________________________ Write paragraph below: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Camp Scholarships (Consider your age next summer when selecting your camp)

$40 Camp Renegade - Fairbury (8-10 year olds only) - 2 days, one night camp.

$150 8-10 Year Old Camp - choose your favorite camp from the flyer next spring.

$175 11-14 Year Old Camp - choose your favorite camp from the flyer next spring.

Paid in full by

scholarship Camp Counselor Training - Gretna (15 years old and older) Good for Camp Renegade counselors to attend once.

$200 15-19 Year Old Camp - choose your favorite camp from the flyer next spring.

$300 UNL Big Red Summer Academic Camps - choose the camp that interests you from the brochure. (available in 2017)

Clover Kids

Where children experience the joy of learning in a supportive,

creative, challenging, and fun environment. Nebraska Extension in Saline County (Wilber) is offering a Clover Kids 4-H club at Crete, Dorchester, Friend, Wilber and Tri-County Elementary Schools. Clover Kids will meet one time a month for an hour in the elementary commons/lunch room or other designated area. Meetings will be held once a month (as long as school is in session) beginning in October. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please call the Extension Office at (402) 821-2151 by September 16th. Who is Clover Kids for?

Clover Kids is the officially recognized 4-H program in Nebraska for any child age 5-7 (as of Jan 1st of 2017). This program provides a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. The primary goal is to promote the child’s stages of development: intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Is a Clover Kid in 4-H? Yes, however they participate in a different way than a 4-H member. Clover Kids gives children the opportunity to learn in an exploratory, non-competitive environment. What type of projects can Clover Kids sign up for? Projects can range from cooking, crafts, gardening, sewing, clothing, fashion show, public speaking, pets, bucket calves (and other livestock under the weight of 350lbs), showmanship, among other fun and creative projects. What to expect at a Clover Kids meeting: Clover Kids will meet as a group once a month for an hour. These meetings will be held at the school, right after school. Parents will need to pick their child/children up at 4:30/4:45 (depending on what time school is dismissed) if they do not attend the meeting with their child. Each month kids will learn about a different topic through a variety of different ways, such as: reading, physical activity, crafts, foods/baking, and other fun ways of exploration. The group will be directed by a leader who will encourage children to participate in the group activities. Children are encouraged to use the projects that they complete during their meetings for fair exhibition.

Clover Kids (continued)

Along with group meetings, Clover Kids will also have the opportunity to participate in Clover Kids workshops where they will meet as a group to work on other projects that they can enter in the county fair. Can Clover Kids go to camp? YES!!! Clover Kids may attend camps especially designed to meet their develop-mental stages. A Clover Kid camp involves youth in a one day or a multi-day “camp like” setting where educational, hands-on activities occur. What does it cost for my child to participate in Clover Kids? There is a $16 enrollment fee per child (each year) enrolled in Clover Kids. This fee covers enrollment and supplies that will be used for activities throughout the year. Checks are payable to Saline County 4-H Council. Payment will need to be received at Nebraska Extension in Saline county by November 14th. Payment can be mailed to the Nebraska Extension in Saline County at: P.O. Box 978, Wilber, NE, 68465 or brought to the office at 306 W. 3rd Street, Wilber, NE. How can I sign my child/children up for Clover Kids? Contact our office in Wilber at (402) 821-2151 for any questions concerning Clover Kids or to sign your child/children up for Clover Kids. Please contact the office by September 16th to sign your child/children up for Clover Kids. You will need to then enroll online by November 14th with the instructions that will be mailed to you. What if my child wants to join, but is 8 (or older)? Great!! We have other 4-H clubs designed specifically for your child’s age. Call our office and we can help you locate a local 4-H club to join.

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.

State Fair Update The Nebraska State Fair is the ultimate opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase their projects and hard work. Seventeen youth exhibited livestock and rabbits, while Saline County had another 85 static exhibits on display at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.

Clothing/Fashion Show project participants were Alivia

Ulrich of Crete who was enrolled in the STEAM Clothing 2

project, Breauna Derr of Friend enrolled in the STEAM

Clothing 3 project and Carly Rains of Dorchester in the

Shopping In Style project. All three participants earned

blue ribbons.

Representing Saline County in the Premier Exhibitor

Contest was Payton Schaneman of Denton. The contest

consists of a written exam, skillathon, personal interview

and showmanship score, and live animal placing. Payton

earned a Blue ribbon in the contest.

Payton Schaneman also participated in the Nebraska

Elite Showman Contest. Payton completed a written

exam, personal interview and participated in showing

three different species of livestock (beef, sheep and

swine).

Kyle Williamson of Wilber advanced from the Regional

Speech contest to qualify for the State Speech contest.

Kyle received a purple ribbon for his efforts and was

awarded a $25 cash award sponsored by Nebraska Rural

Radio Network, KRVN, KTIC, and KNEB. Kyle also received

a $250 scholarship to UNL’s College of Agriculture and

Natural Resources.

This year exhibits in Sketchbook Crossroads, Portfolio

Pathways, and Design Decisions projects were chose for a

special display at the University of Nebraska East Campus

Union Art Gallery. Breauna Derr of Friend had her

Decision Decisions 3D

Accessory made from a rock

and beads selected for this

display. Each bead on the

branches of the tree

represents a testing,

treatment or milestone in

Breauna’s journey with

childhood cancer. Exhibits will be on display through

November and December on the third floor of the East

Campus Union.

A few static exhibits garnered special recognition.

Judge’s comments included:

Isabelle Peters’ string art exhibit - “Very creative board

finish and center of interest in leaf”.

Alivia Ulrich’s poster - “Most unique teaching poster”.

Ryan Musil’s restored heirloom – “Excellent research

and restoration”.

In the livestock and poultry area, congratulations goes

out to Carly Rains of Dorchester on exhibiting the

Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer.

Kudos to Breauna Derr of Friend for taking home the

Grand Champion Egg Exhibit award and also earning

Reserve Champion Water Fowl with her Black Cayuga bird

and the Reserve Champion Production Trio with three of

her hens. Complete results can be found at:

http://ow.ly/vrId30417hU

State Fair Static Exhibits Please remember to stop by the Extension Office and pick up your static exhibits from the Nebraska State Fair. Fundraising List Youth ages 12 & older who are interested in earning funds toward their future Washington D.C. trip need to call our office and request to be added to the fundrais-ing list. We do not automatically add youth to the list once they become 12. Our next fundraising event will begin in a few months with Red Wheel Frozen Food sales. Those already on the list will receive their sales information in the mail. If you have not already given us notice of a tentative year you would like to attend the D.C. Trip, please give us a call. Our next trip is tentatively set for June, 2018. Nebraska 4‐H Club of the Month The Nebraska 4‐H Foundation and the Nebraska 4‐H Ambassadors are selecting a Nebraska 4-H Club of the Month each month. Each month, a 4‐H club is chosen as the Nebraska 4‐H Club of the Month. In order to be chosen, 4‐H clubs must nominate themselves by filling out the application found at: http://www.ne4hfoundation.org/ then click the Recognition tab at the top. The club who is chosen to be Club of the Month will receive a $50 cash card from the Nebraska 4‐H Foundation.

Dates to Remember

Sept. 19 Career Portfolio,

FFA Recordbooks, and Clover Kid Recordbooks due

Sept. 19

Award Books due, Camp Scholarship apps. & Diamond

Clover awards due

Oct. 1 Equine Legacy Light Horse

Recordbooks due

Oct. 2-8 National 4-H Week

Oct. 10

Holiday, Office Closed

Oct. 30 4-H Recognition Program

4-H Exhibition Bldg., Crete 5 pm Scarecrow decorating contest

5:30 pm covered dish meal

Nov. 24-25 Holiday, Office Closed

News & Views UNL Extension - Saline County Saline County 4-H Council Box 978 Wilber NE 68465-0978

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Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the

University of Nebraska-Lincoln cooperating with Counties and 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.

UNL Extension Youth Development - Saline County 306 W 3rd Street, P.O. Box 978, Wilber NE 68465

Phone: (402) 821-2151; Fax (402) 821-3398 Website: www.saline.unl.edu Email: saline-county@unl.edu

4-H ~ Your First Class at The University of Nebraska

*** Remember *** In order to claim your Premium Auction Money and Fair Premium, 4-H Career Portfolios/FFA recordbooks are due

no later than Sept. 19th. Award Books, Diamond Clover applications,

Camp Scholarship applications and Leaders Completion forms are due this day also.

Clover Kids need to complete and return the Clover Kid Recordbook by Sept. 19 as well in

order to receive premium money for their fair entries.

Visit us on the web at: www.saline.unl.edu

~ Reminder ~

In order to collect fair premium

money or premium auction

money 4-H Career Portfolios

and/or FFA records & Clover

Kids Recordbooks must be in

the Ext. Office no later than

Sept. 19th. NO EXCEPTIONS!