The 4-H Council is composed of youth and adults working together in the interest of promoting activities of Lancaster County 4-H. 4-H Council is responsible for determining long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. They also raise funds by staffing a snack booth at the Lancaster County Fair. These funds help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Meetings are normally held the first Tuesday of each month.

Monthly meeting of the Lancaster County Extension Board, regularly held the 2nd Friday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Lancaster Extension Education Center, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Lincoln. Meetings are open to the public. The Lancaster County Extension Board provides assistance to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County staff in establishing and accomplishing extension education program goals and objectives. The board assists in developing an operating budget and local educational priorities. The extension board also serves as an advocate for extension. Annually, the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners appoints members of the community to serve on the Extension Board.

Fulfills Guardian/Conservator education requirements set by the Nebraska Probate Code. Classes are approved by Nebraska Supreme Court. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension offers quarterly Guardian/Conservator education classes in all Judicial Districts other than Douglas County*. Monthly classes are offered in Lancaster County. This class provides participants with detailed information in serving as Guardian or Conservator for others. Most classes are co-taught by a volunteer attorney through the Nebraska State Bar Association who answers general legal questions. Please call local contact person at least two days ahead of date of training. Registration fee is $15 cash/check payable to University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the class.

Parents Forever is an educational course for all parents who are involved in divorce, custody modification, or who never married but are seeking custody.

ALL 4-H volunteers in the Southeast District counties who work with youth MUST submit a “Youth Protection 4-H Volunteer Screening” form in 2009 if they have not already done so. Even if you have completed this form prior to 2009, please resubmit it. The form is online and at the extension office. Mail completed form to the State 4-H Office address listed on the form.