Welcome to
4-H in Cheyenne and Kimball-Banner Counties!
4-H is the largest non-formal youth education organization in the
Untied States with over 5.6 million youth members. In Nebraska, our
mission is to "develop all youth to reach their fullest potential
through; utilizing the knowledge base of the land-grant university
system, learning by doing, and developing life skills."
4-H Learn-By-Doing
- 4-H is education for life that uses a learn-by-doing
approach which enables young people to learn what is useful to them.
It enables them to adapt what they learn to everyday life through
action and reflection. 4-H gives youth the opportunity to experience
a sense of accomplishment and success, key ingredients to gaining
positive self-esteem.
4-H A
Family Affair - 4-H is a family affair.
4-H'ers and family members are encouraged to attend meetings together.
Work on projects can take place at home- in the yard or around the
kitchen table - with guidance from Mom or Dad, an older brother or
sister, a neighbor, friend or other adult. 4-H members need the support
and encouragement of their families. Growing together through 4-H
enhances family strengths.
4-H Motto
- To Make the Best Better
4-H
Slogan - Learn By Doing
4-H
Colors - Green - Nature's most common color,
symbolizes springtime, life and youth.
White - Symbolizes purity and high ideals.
4-H
Emblem - The 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with
a white H on each leaf. The letters in the emblem stand for Head,
Heart, Hands and Health - the foundation of all 4-H programs.
4-H
Pledge - I pledge: My head to clearer thinking. My heart
to greater loyalty. My hands to larger service. My health to better
living. For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
4-H
Life Skills
- A life skill can be defined as "an ability that is necessary
and useful throughout life." These skills include the "thinking",
"doing", and "feeling" abilities used in many
situations. The life skills learned through the 4-h program are those
which contribute positively to productive, healthy and competent lives.
Some examples of life skills important to Nebraska 4-H: Respecting
Self; Communicating, Solving problems, Thinking critically, Choosing
health lifestyles; Managing change and challenges; Serving others,
Preparing for a career.
Membership
- The 4-H program is open to all without regard to race, creed,
sex, marital status or economic or ethnic background. Membership depends
on age, as follows:
Minimum:
8 as of January 1 of the current 4-H year.
Maximum: 18 as of January 1 of the current 4-H year.
Enrollment in
Cheyenne County is to be completed by May 1 each year. A $6 per year
fee provides a member with accident insurance for 4-H events, as well
as, covers the cost of all manuals for each project in which a 4-H
member is enrolled and any additional materials required, such as
record sheet, etc. Individual clubs may also have dues that members
must pay. Keep all project books together in a folder or notebook.
This is also a good place to keep family newsletters and the 4-H calendar.
4-H
Clubs in Cheyenne County - If you
would be interested in joining one of our eight 4-H clubs, please
contact the Extension Office.
BUNKERHILLBILLIES
- Mike & Melinda Beyer, 308.254.5479
DRYLAND TOUGHIES - Cynthia Gill, 308.254.3809
GOODVIEW - Jody McMillen, 308.483.5151
LUCKY LIVESTOCK - Ken Cook, 308.254.3647
SHAMROCKS - Donna Mahr, 308.254.2323
SIDNEY WRANGLERS - Ernie Ewing, 308.254.6033
JR. LEADERS - Jean Meyer, 308.254.4349
RECORDS
AND RECOGNITION - The 4-H program provides opportunities
for members to be recognized for their excellence in the program.
RECORD
BOOKS - Record Books are the final
stage in a 4-H project. Project record books must be completed and
submitted to the Extension Office in the middle of September in order
for 4-H'ers to complete their project and receive their premium money
from county fair.
AWARDS
APPLICATION - "Building Your 4-H Record" is the
form presently used for an accumulative record of activities and accomplishments
through out a member's years in 4-H. It is also used when applying
for awards and scholarships on the county, district and state levels.
The
"Building Your 4-H Record" form is available at the Extension
Office, as well as, helpful information for completing it.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE - Each club is encouraged to take part in some
type of community service project each year. Examples include adopt-a-grandparent,
adopt-a-highway, tray favors for the hospital or rest home, organize
games or bingo for senior citizens, supply trash barrels, recycle,
and paint picnic tables. Activities associated with 4-H include Farm
Safety Day Camp, Western Nebraska Ground Water Festival, Second Grade
Safety Day, fair and pre-fair activities. The list is endless. Simply
look at your community and your skills. Brainstorm. Make decisions
and implement.
4-H
COUNCIL - The 4-H Council provides leadership and direction
for the county 4-H program. The 4-H Council also provides a portion
of the financial support of the 4-H program. Through 4-H member assisted
fundraising activities, the council obtains the dollars necessary
to give scholarships to camps, ExpoVisions, college, as well as, support
the program in general.
The
Council is made up of adult and youth volunteers. Each club is represented
by at least one adult. Officers are elected at the annual Achievement
Night. Four youth serve as representative on the 4-H Council.
