4-H Newsletters in Madison County

November 2024

In this issue:

Enrollment for 2025 is Open!
Volunteer Road Show - Tuesday, November 19 - Register Today!
Livestock Committee Meeting - Thursday, December 6, 6pm at the Extension Office.
Scholarship Opportunities
And More!

October 2024

In this issue:

Happy National 4-H Week
Annual Fairboard Meeting
We are Hiring a 4-H Support Staff Member - apply at indeed.com
2024 Volunteer Road Show
4-H At Home - October Project (limited number of kits available)
And so much more!

September 2024

In this issue:

Congratulations to all our 4-H Achievement Award Winners and to all of our 4-H members!
State Fair Projects are back at the office and ready for pick up!
Let's Celebrate National 4-H Week! October 6-12, 2024
Upcoming Dates and More!
2024 Achievement Ceremony Program and awards

August 2024

In this issue:

4-H Achievement Ceremony - Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 4pm
4-H Special Edition Articles - Due Wednesday, August 14
State Fair Entry Information
Thank you's for the county fair
And more!

Fair Newsletter Part 2

In this issue:

Fair Information - please read! Lots of Information!
Meet our Interns
What to Expect at the Fair
Achievement Ceremony - August 18, 2024
And so much more!!!

Fair Newsletter - Part 1

In this issue:

4-H Clean up night - Thursday, June 27
4-H Static Judging Day - Saturday, June 29 (Entry Tags are ready to be picked up at the office)
4-H Fashion Show Date Change - Join us on Sunday, July 14 at 3pm in the commercial building to celebrate.
2024 Fair Archery Results
And so so much more!

May 2024

In this issue:

2024 Pre-Enrollment Information (Fashion Show Form)
Summer Fun Workshops
May Take Home Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
And so much more!

Summer Fun 2024

Be sure to register for the 4-H workshops that will be offered this summer! Space is limited! Registration is complete when payment is received. All fees are non-refundable.

April 2024

In this issue:

4-H Spring Fling - Vendor and Craft Fair
4-H Pre-Entry Information - Due June 15
Thank you Volunteers!
4-H Livestock Information
4-H Speech, PSA and presentation contest - April 25 - register today at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUranTUK8whZxnGt4-qg-wqvWL_s8a5yaINWWbyBJZxCTKoA/viewform
Addtional Opportunities

March 2024

In this issue:

Enroll in 4-H today!
4-H Camper Spot Information
4-H Speech, PSA and Presentation Contest - Click HERE to register!
Quilt of Valor Nomination Form 2024
4-H School Enrichment Request - Poultry Embryology
Cat Workshop
And so so much more!

February 2024 - Nebraska 4-H Month

In this issue:

Celebrate Nebraska 4-H Month
4-H Project Day - Registration| Inspiration Form | 4-H Project Alignment Information (coming soon)
Special Garden and Agronomy Project - sign up for seeds today!
Cake Decorating Theme
Take-Home Project - Yardzee
Cat Showmanship Workshp
And so much more!!

January 2024

In this issue:

Happy New Year!
Enroll Today!
Leader Reminders
2024 Special Garden Project
Summer Camp
And More!

December 2023

In this issue:

Enrollment Updates
Livestock Commitee Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7pm
Livestock Booster Checks
State Fair Age Eligibility Update
December Take Home Project
And more!

November 2023

In this issue:

2024 Enrollment is now open!
4-H Volunteer Orientation
4-H Sewing Workshop
4-H Livestock Committee Meeting
4-H Take-Home Kit
And So Much More!

October 2023

In this issue:

It's National 4-H Week! New Challenges Every day!
Watch for the 4-H Special Edition published by the Norfolk Daily News!
Briggs and Barrett Countywide Service Project - Chalk at their Nursery of Hope locations, October 15.
October Take Home Kit
New Sewing Workshop - Sew your own Fleece Robe starting November 22
And so much more!
2023 Achievement Program and Awards Program

September 2023

In this issue:

Congratulations to our State Fair Exhibitors! Be sure to check out the results!
YOU ARE INVITED! The 4-H Achievement Ceremony is September 17 at 4pm at the Extension Office in Norfolk.
4-H Council Fundraiser: Bake Sale!
National 4-H Week news!
And so much more!

August 2023

In this issue:

Nebraska State Fair Animal and Contest Deadline - August 10 at 8pm CT
Nebraska State Fair Exhibitor Tickets
4-H Achievement Ceremony - September 17, 2023 at 4pm CT
Madison County 4-H Archery Club Schedule
So Much More!

June 2023 - FAIR NEWSLETTER

In this issue:

All things Fair!! Judging Days, Clean up Days, Supporting Information, Contest, Schedules and so much more!
Quilt of Valor Nominations - We have 3 quilts to present, please see qualifications and nominate HERE! Nominations are due to the Madison County Extension office, June 28 by 5pm. Presentation of the quilts will be on Thursday, July 13 prior to the rodeo during the Madison County Fair.
150th Madison County Fair - Food drive, floral buckets, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth and Adult: Do you want to help by serving as a Building Monitor? Sign up HERE! Do you want to be a judges helper and help during judging day? Sign up HERE! (Both youth and adult volunteers needed)
Alumni and Member T-Shirt Orders - Due THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 16. Order your shirts HERE!
4-H Fashion Show Forms (pink) due THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 16.
AND SO MUCH MORE! PLEASE REVIEW THIS NEWSLETTER!

May 2023

In this issue:

Pre-Entries, Fairbooks and tons of county fair information is ready!
4-H Shirts/Sweathshirt Sales for Youth, Adults and Alumni.
Fashion Show Request Letter
Floral Project for the 150th Madison County Fair
State Horse Entry Information
AND SO MUCH MORE!

4-H Summer Fun 2023

Check out what Nebraska Extension in Madison County has to offer for this summer! Sign up today as space is limited!

April 2023

In this issue:

4-H Council Spring Fling - Vendor and Craft Show
4-H Camper Spot Reservation for the Fair Open - Monday, April 10 at 8am
Call the fairgrounds to reserve your spot at 402-454-2144
4-H Speech and Presentation Contest
150th Madison County Fair Flower Service Project
And so so much more!

March 2023

In this issue:

Enrollment Information
4-H Leaders Meeting via Zoom
Fairbook Updates, changes, and new items
4-H Council Spring Fling Craft and Vender Show - April 22
And so so much more!! Lots of information in this newsletter!

February 2023

Happy Nebraska 4-H Month!

In this issue:

4-H Project Day Information
4-H Month Fun
Open Class updates
YQCA 2023 Information
February Take Home Kit
And so much more!

4-H Project Day is an event that allows 4-H youth to check out different project areas and learn new skills. Work along side volunteers and other member while kicking the year off and starting some 4-H projects! Volunteers also needed. (must complete volunteer screening)

Register Today by visiting:

https://forms.gle/3KYdSAKHZzZYo8Fg6

Deadline: Febraury 15 at NOON!

January 2023

In this Issue: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome Kelcie Hall
150th Madison County Fair
4-H Enrollment Open
Special Garden Project - Deadline January 31
Quilt of Valor
January 4-H Take Home Project
And so much more!

December 2022

In this issue:

Happy Holidays!
Please continue getting your enrollments in for 2023!
Holiday take home kit and workshop!
Livestock Show times survey
Leader resources
And much more!

November 2022

In this issue:

Enrollment is open for the 2022-2023 year
Scholarship Opportunities
4-H Volunteer Road Show
4-H At Home Kit!
Livestock Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30pm
And so much more!

October 2022

In this issue:

National 4-H Week - Oct. 2-8, 2022
Coloring contest, Fairbook Cover Contest, Challenges and more!
Volunteer Road Show!
4-H Take Home Kits are back!
Livestock Committee Meeting - Tuesday, November 29, 2022
And so much more!

Madison County 4-H Achievement Ceremony 2022

Thank you to all who attended the 4-H Achievement Ceremony. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

2022 Program and Awards

September 2022

In this issue:

Join us for the 4-H Achievement Ceremony - Sept. 18 at 4pm
Congratulations to State Fair Exhibitors - please up exhibits as soon as possible at the office.
4-H Bake Sale - Sunday, Sept. 18 during the 4-H Achievement Ceremony
Upcoming National 4-H Events
Madison County Orange Crust 4-H Shotgun Club Open Range Day - September 11 from 1-3pm
4-H Council Scholarships
And So Much More!!

August 2022

In this Issue:

Huge Thank you for a successful Madison County Fair!
Special Edition Articles - Due August 17
State Fair Ticket and Entry Information (static, foods, livestock, etc.) - Due August 10

Livestock Booster Thank You's Notes Due August 26
Achievement Award Applications and Nominations Due August 26
2022-2023 4-H Archery Practice Schedule
And More!

Fair Newsletter 2022

In this issue:

All things fair!!

STATE FAIR NOMINATION DEADLINE - JUNE 15 - NEED DNA ENVELOPES RETURNED TO OFFICE AND NOMINATIONS COMPLETED ONLINE.
Static Judging Day Informaton - June 25
Fashion Show Entry Deadline - June 15
Livestock Information
And So Much More!!
Be sure to check this one out!

May 2022

In this issue:

Welcome Jayd as our new 4-H Assistant
Seeking 4-H Council Members
County Fair Deadline - June 1
Speech/PSA Winners
Livestock News
Calendar
And more!

2022 Summer Fun Workshops!

Looking for fun and exciting learning opportunities for this summer! Sign up today! Limited registrations are being accepted!

April 2022

In this issue:

4-H Rummage Sale -volunteers needed!
National Volunteer Week - April 17-23 - THANK YOU to ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Canning Class
Summer Intern Position Advertised
4-H T-Shirts
Speech and PSA Contest Deadline
April 4-H At Home
Livestock News
And so much more!!

March 2022

In this Issue:

Enroll in 4-H Today!
March 4-H Take Home Kit
Quilt of Valor Nomination - nomination form
Canning Class - Making Jelly
YQCA update - please read!
Leaders Meeting - March 8 (Leaders, request Zoom link if you would like to join online)
Clover Corner
and More!

Feburary 2022- Nebraska 4-H Month

In this issue:

Project Day and the 4-H Take Home Kit
Service Project Ideas
Photography Workshop
YQCA
Cloverbud Corner
And so much more!

January 2022 - Happy New Year!

In this issue: (lots of information to start the year off)

2022 4-H Calendar (Print this out for your use! Deadlines, events and more included!)
4-H Enrollment Open House - Jan. 24
Theme for the year! "Rooted in 4-H"
Special Garden Project
4-H Project Day Planning meeting - Jan. 21
4-H At Home - January Project
Livestock News
4-H Roping Event
Cloverbud Corner
And more!!

December 2021

In this Issue:

Happy Holidays!
Cloverbud Activities
Livestock Information
And so much more!

November 2021

In this issue:

Volunteer Road Show
Countywide 4-H Service Project
Committee and Ambassador Opportunities
Sugar 'n Spice Workshop on November 24
And so much more!

October 2021

In this issue:

Happy National 4-H Week!
Leader packets
Scholarship
Nursery of Hope Community Service Project - Oct. 16
Madison County 4-H Club Information
4-H Archery Schedule
So much more!

September 2021

In this issue:

Mark your calendars! The 4-H Achievement Ceremony is September 19
State Fair Information and Results
National 4-H Week - Coloring Contest and Card Collection
Livestock Booster Thank you's
And More!

August 2021

Already heading back to school and preparing for the Nebraska State Fair!
Check out what's in the August Newsletter!

Huge Thank you a successful Madison County Fair!
Special Edition Articles - Due August 18
State Fair Ticket and Entry Information (static, foods, livestock, etc.)
Garden Produce Donations
Pressure Canning Testing
Herdsmanship Results
And so much more!

Home Environment Tag

Click here for the supporting information that is required for home environment projects!

Fair 2021 Newsletter

In this Issue:

All things fair!!
T-shirt order form for all members of the family (exhibitors are provided a t-shirt to show in, but these are for anyone in the family from mom and dad to grandma and grandpa and all the members inbetween!)
Static Judging Day Informaton - June 26
Fashion Show Entry Deadline - June 18
Livestock Information
And So Much More!!
Be sure to check this one out!

May 2021

In this Issue:

Pre-Entry Forms Ready at the Office!
Rummage Sale Thank you!
Summer Fun Announcement
Fair Deadlines
Summer Intern Opportunity
Upcoming Contests
Animal Identification Guidelines
And so much more!

April 2021

In this Issue:

Welcome to 4-H in Madison County
Madison County 4-H Council Rummage Sale
Thank you 4-H Volunteers!
Livestock, Horse and Animal Information
And so much more!

March 2021

In this issue:

Get Enrolled Today!
4-H Kickoff Party
Bucket Calf Survey - please complete by March 15
New State Fair Classes
And so so much more!

February 2021 - Nebraska 4-H Month

In this issue:

Nebraska 4-H Month
Calling all 4-H Artist! 2021 Artwork Contest
4-H Fridays
Volunteer Opportunties
Shooting Sports Certifications and Updates
Livestock News
And More!

January 2021 - Happy New Year!

In this issue:

It's time to enroll in 4-H! Start today!
4-H Friday's in February
4-H Club Leaders Meeting
Livestock Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Jan. 12 6-7pm
Special Garden Project
And More!

December 2020

In this issue:

Festival of Trees
Senior Scholarship Reminder - Due Dec. 15
Holiday 4-H Take Home Kits
Rare Donation of 4-H Items
Special Garden and Agronomy Project
And More!

November 2020

In this issue:

4-H Council Fundraising
4-H Archery Club Schedule
4-H Club Meeting Covid Guidelines
4-H Senior Scholarships - Don and Martha Romeo
Next Chapter Opportunity
4-H Gloves Order
Livestock Committee Meeting - December 1
And so much more!!

October 2020

In this issue:

National 4-H Week
Nursery of Hope Service Project
Become a 4-H Youth Leadership Ambassador
Quilt of Valor Kits
Livestock Announcements
And more!

September 2020

In this issue:

Congratulations to our Nebraska State Fair Exhibitors
4-H Achievement Ceremony -September 20, 2020 at 4pm
Virtual Learning with 4-H
Fifth Annual National 4-H Week Coloring Contest (click here for the coloring pages!)
4-H Council Scholarship information
Robotics Opportunities
And so much more!