Nebraska Extension in Custer County has announced two events taking place on Sunday (November 17) at the 4-H Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow. The annual 4-H recognition program will be followed by a meeting of the 4-H Council.
The 4-H Recognition program is scheduled to start at 2 PM, held annually to recognize 4-H’ers, leaders, and volunteers with awards for their various efforts in club work and 4-H activities. Some awards being presented include:
- Friend of 4-H
- Outstanding 4-H leader
- Best all-around exhibitors
- Leo C. Cooksley Memorial Award
- Joyce Clarke Memorial Community Service Award
- Various other honors
Two and five year members will receive membership pins Sunday afternoon, and 4-H leaders will receive recognition for their years of service. Results of the 4-H Council election will be announced, with cookies and a drink provided by the 4-H Council following the award presentations.
Following clean up from the recognition program, the Custer County 4-H Council meeting will take place. It is open to the public.
In other Custer County 4-H news, applications are being encouraged for the Martha and Don Romeo scholarship, two of which will be awarded to one 4-H girl and one 4-H boy who are graduating seniors in the state of Nebraska who plan to continue with post high school education.
Each applicant must have exhibited their projects in a county fair or at the state fair within the last four years, and must hold a 2.5 high school grade point average. A 2.5 GPA must be maintained for their first semester of college in addition to carrying at least 12 credit hours at a two or four year college or its equivalent. Financial need will not be considered in the selection process.
One male and one female finalist will be selected from each county and submitted to the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers for final selection. Applications are due at the Custer County Extension Office by November 30, 2024 and no late entries will be accepted.
For questions about Sunday’s program and meeting or the scholarship application process, contact Colleen Peterson, 4-H Aide, at the Nebraska Extension Custer County office at 308-872-6831.
