Allison Penke Memorial Feeder Calf Program

Mary Loftis

Jason and Kylie Penke are offering the Allison Penke Memorial Feeder Calf Program to create a positive out of a negative in their family. They lost baby Allison in January this year. Because of the outpouring of love and sympathy they received, the memorials were used to purchase the initial heifer, “Allie,” during the Burt County Fair Foundation Fundraiser Auction to begin this program.  Both Kylie and Jason are strong supporters of the 4-H and FFA programs and they wanted to make it possible for a 4-H or FFA member to be able to participate in the beef program.

Burt County 4-H and/or FFA members are eligible to apply on a yearly basis to receive any feeder calf born to “Allie” until a feeder calf is received or membership status no longer applies. 

Allison Penke Memorial Feeder Calf Criteria

1. One feeder calf born to “Allie” will be donated to a recipient each year.  In the event that “Allie” does not have a calf, there will not be a recipient.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in 4-H and/or FFA to be eligible.
   1. In the event that one of the Penke children becomes eligible to be a 4-H member the calf will go to that child.
3. The recipient will acquire ownership prior to June 1. In order to retain ownership, the animal must be shown at the Burt County Fair as a feeder calf the first year, and a breeding/market heifer or market steer the following year.
4. Liability deferral and retainer agreement must be signed by the applicant and parent/guardian (when applicable).
5. Application must be typed and signed by applicant.
6. Application must include:
   1. Complete applicant information page
   2. Current and prior 4-H and/or FFA involvement essay
   3. Complete feeding and vaccination plan
7. Applicants must complete the enclosed application and return to the Extension Office by September 15^th for the year it is to be awarded.

The recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:

4-H and/or FFA Enthusiasm, Involvement & Leadership – Project areas, exhibiting, skills and knowledge learned, community service, offices held, etc.

Financial Need – This is included to encourage 4-H and FFA members who may not otherwise be able to participate in the beef project.  Based on household income.

A selection committee will be assembled by the Penke family. The committee will review the applications and recommend a recipient. A recipient may receive a feeder calf only one time.  The recipient will be notified in a letter, and will be announced at 4-H Achievement Night and/or in local newspapers.

Letters of Appreciation – Appreciation for the Allison Penke Memorial Feeder Calf Program may be expressed to:

Jason & Kylie Penke, 1381 County Road 21, Craig, NE  68019

Applications are available at the Burt County Extension Office, or by going online to the following websites:

(Burt County Extension Website under Forms)         http://burt.unl.edu/web/burt/4hprogram

(Burt County Fair Website)                 www.burtcountyfair.net

State Fair – Prizes & Results

PRIZES such iPad, iPod Touch, iTunes gift cards…fairgoers will have the opportunity to win these great prizes sponsored by the Nebraska 4-H Foundation.  To win, fairgoers simply locate a kiosk at the Exhibit Hall or at the “Five Points Bank Arena”.  On the “State Fair 4-H” app, tap on “Register & Win”, enter name, e-mail, zip code and a few other tidbits of information and the fairgoer is registered to win.  Prizes will be awarded through the 4-H Foundation office after the State Fair.  So spread the news!

RESULTS:  Did you know you can find and share Nebraska State Fair 4-H results on Facebook, Email, Twitter, and more with a click?  From your computer, go to the 4-H Results web site at:http://4h.unl.edu/web/4h/nebraskastatefair4hresults, filter results by name, county, department, etc.  After results have surfaced, select the “Share” icon.  Select the service to post the results.

Mary Loftis,

Extension Assistant
UNL Extension – Burt County
111 North 13th Street, Suite 6
Tekamah, NE 68061
Phone: (402) 374-2929

Fax: (402) 374-2930

Internet: mloftis2@unl.edu