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Cherry P.I.T. - Cherry County 4-H Newsletter
"Periodically In Touch" keeping 4-Hers and families up to date with current events and programs.
May 2012 (PDF*, 4 pages 239 KB)
April 2012 (PDF*, 3 pages, 177 KB)
March 2012 (PDF*, 4 pages, 261 KB)
January/February 2012 (PDF*, 4 pages, 281 KB)
December 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 202 KB)
October 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 123 KB)
September 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 136 KB)
August 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 148 KB)
July 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 306 KB)
June 2011 P.I.T. (PDF*, 4 pages, 146 KB)
Calendar of Events
A listing of most 4-H events and activities scheduled for 2012 Spring and Summer. Watch the Cherry PIT for complete details, times, locations, etc. Please note that this is a tentative schedule and will be updated if changes take place. Use this as an opportunity to plan ahead for the events and activities that you want to participate in.
2012 Schedule of Events (PDF*, 81 KB)
Enrollment Forms
Member and Leader enrollment forms are due to the Extension Office by March 29. The 4-H member fee is $5.00 per child, not to exceed $20 per family, and is submitted with the 4-H enrollments for 2012 New leaders, please remember to submit the volunteer leader screening form. Nebraska State 4-H requires all volunteers and leaders to fill out this form once every four years. To comply with these rules, we are asking that you complete this form for your liability protection as well as for youth protection. Mail the screening form to the address listed. If you have questions about this, please contact Jody.
Member Enrollment (PDF*, 116KB)
Leader Enrollment (PDF*, 114 KB)
Volunteer Profile (PDF*, 147 KB)
Spring Shooting Sports Practices
Cherry County 4-H is ready to start the spring and summer Shooting Sports program. All interested youth are encouraged to attend the safety and practice sessions for B.B., Air Rifle, .22 and Trap. No experience is necessary. Certified instructors will be teaching youth about equipment, safety procedures and shooting skills. All sessions will begin at 6:00 P.M. at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Bring your own gun, ammo, safety glasses, ear protection and proper footwear. Guns may be available to borrow if needed. Parents or guardians must attend the first session that their child is attending. All participants must enrolled in 4-H. For more information contact the Cherry County Extension Office at (402) 376-1850.
2012 Shooting Sports Schedule (PDF* 83KB)
Cherry County 4-H Council
The Cherry County 4-H Council is a partner with the 4-H Youth Development Program of UNL-Extension. The Cherry County 4-H Council provides support to Extension staff, assists in dertermining the direction of the 4-H program, provides support and assistance to 4-H volunteers, and supports the 4-H members. Read minutes and find members.
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2012 Communications & Expressive Arts Contest
4-H offers the opportunity to gain and improve many skills that will be useful and necessary throughout life. The important abilities of being able to speak before a group and to perform before a crowd can be strengthened by taking part in the Communications and Expressive Arts Contest on Saturday, April 14, 1:00 pm, at Valentine Rural High School. You may participate in Music and Talent areas, Speech and Public Service Announcement and Presentations. Entry deadline is April 10. Use the Guidelines and Entry Forms for complete information. Helpful information about public speaking can be found in A Guide to Making Great 4-H Speeches (PDF*, 330 KB)
- Contest Guidelines (PDF*, 66 KB)
- Public Speaking entry form (PDF*, 52 KB)
- Public Service Announcement entry form (PDF*, 48 KB)
- Music & Talent entry form (PDF*, 35 KB)
- A Guide to Making Great 4-H Speeches (PDF*, 330 KB)
2011 Cherry County 4-H Fair Information
The Cherry County 4-H Fairbook contains all the information you need to enter items or animals in the County Fair. It is the reference that tells what items may be entered for the projects you have enrolled in. It also give guidelines for entries. Find all you need regarding the Fairbook, entry forms and schedules on our Fair Page.
