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Top 4-H'ers Represent 4-H in Peach Festival Parade
Top 4-H'ers Maggie Bohm of Pirates 4-H Club and Mary Malyn Berger of School Section 4-H Club represented Macomb County 4-H in the Romeo Peach Festival Parade on Monday, September 7, 2015. (Photo submitted by Michael Berger)
Fall Leader Update is October 7th
Fall Leader Update, October 7th, 6:30 p.m.
, Wolcott Farm kitchen.
Please join us as there will be a brief 2016 fair meeting. The main item to be decided is the distribution of space in the Exhibit Barn. It's getting pretty tight in there and there will be even more clubs joining us next year. Extension will be serving soup and bread. Please R.S.V.P. to 586-469-6431 or macomb.4h@macombgov.org.
Coffee Cart Checks Available at Next Council Meeting
During the 2015 Armada Fair, the Council Coffee Cart sold 220 cups of coffee/hot chocolate, 86 muffins/danishes, and 132 clementines/bananas. Thank you so much to A Little Tacky, Alarro, City Slickers, Clever Clovers, Clinton Valley, Fantastic Felines, K-9 & Kompany, North Country, Pirates, Ray Community, Ray's Riding Rascals, School Section, and Unleashed for working the Council Coffee Cart! Checks
will be ready for your leaders to pick up at the October Leader Meeting
for 25 percent of what you each made during your shift. Thanks again
for supporting the Macomb County 4-H Endowment Fund!
Submitted by Maggie Bohm, Macomb County 4-H Youth Council
4-H Youth Council to Offer Workshops
Coming Soon! During this coming program year, the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council will be offering a different workshop each season. We invite 4-H'ers from all clubs to join us to learn new skills!
This fall, we will be starting things off with a Photography Workshop on October 15, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Rotary's Activity Building in Ray Township. Come learn some principles of photography, take your own pictures, and print them out for instant critiques! A brief 4-H Youth Council meeting will precede the workshop at 6 p.m.
For our winter workshop, we will be holding a class on cupcake decorating on Saturday, February 6, 2016. We will be teaching how to make frosting, basic frosting techniques, and eating the results! More information will follow as the date draws closer.
In the spring, there will be a small livestock clinic at the Armada Fairgrounds. The date has yet to be determined, but we are planning sometime at the end of April or early May. Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting information as it becomes available.
Submitted by Maggie Bohm, Macomb County 4-H Youth Council
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Richard Wooten
District 11 Coordinator
Kea Norrell-Aitch
4-H Extension Educator
Mark Cowan
Americorps, 4-H Tech Wizards
Jeran Culina
4-H Mentor Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Duran
4-H Program Coordinator
Kathy Jamieson
4-H Extension Educator
Lisa Kelley
Program Coordinator,
4-H Tech Wizards
Scott Lakin
Extension Educator,
4-H Tech Wizards
Marinda Ochs
4-H Program Coordinator
Roberta Busquaert
Computer Maintenance Clerk
Phone
(586) 469-6431
Email
Web Site
Locations:
MSU Extension
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12
Clinton Township, MI 48036
MSU Extension
11370 Hupp
Warren, MI 48089
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Request for Group Enrollment Forms
If your club or committee held a training, event or community service project between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015, please fill out an
ES-237 group enrollment form for each program or activity your club did outside of its regular club meetings.
We need this information so that all of your wonderful efforts are counted! The statistical information is included in our year-end report and helps determine the funding the Macomb County 4-H program receives. Examples of what should be counted include animal clinics, community service activities, and shows and trainings put on by your club or committee. We need this information so that all of your wonderful efforts are counted!
Scholarships Offered to Fair Participants
The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is offering five (5) $1000 scholarships to youth who have participated in their local fairs. The deadline is October 1st, so
apply soon!
4-H Horse Program Committee Meetings Scheduled
Mark your calendars! The 2015-16 Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee meeting dates have been announced:
September 28, 2015 - 6:30 p.m., Washington Activity Center, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington
October 26, 2015 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
January 25, 2016 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
February 22, 2016 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
March 28, 2016 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
April 25, 2016 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
May 23, 2016 - 6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
2015 Year-End Information for Clubs & Committees
Required year-end reports: Club and committee leaders, don't forget to turn in your group's
Annual Summary Financial Statement and
Club/Committee Inventory Report for the 2015 program year (Sept. 1, 2014-Aug. 31, 2015). Both forms are required annually from each club and committee. Completed forms may be mailed to Macomb County MSU Extension, Attn: 4-H, 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12, Clinton Township, MI 48036; faxed to 586-469-6948, Attn: 4-H; or turned in with your club's 2016 club re-enrollment packet no later than Nov. 1, 2015.
Club disbandment: If your club is not returning for the
2016 program year, please contact the Macomb County 4-H
program staff for important information about the required club disbandment process.
2016 Club Enrollment/Re-enrollment Information
Club enrollment/re-enrollment for the 2016 program year officially began on September 1st. Materials you need to get started are listed below and are also online at
http://msue.macombgov.org/?q=MSUE-4H-Resources-Forms. Leaders, please turn in your club's enrollment materials to Macomb County MSU Extension so
that MSU Extension can update your club information.
2016 Club Enrollment/Re-enrollment:
New clubs:
All clubs (new and returning):
These items may be turned in at the same time (recommended):
- Participation Fee payments (Pay $10 per member, max. $30 per family. Pay only once annually in the county where youth's primary club is located. Make checks out to MSU.)
- Participation Fee Scholarship Application in lieu of payment for each youth requesting a scholarship to cover the State 4-H Participation Fee.
- Participation Fee Payment Form (instructions)
- Acknowledgement of Risk Form (this form is being updated and will be available soon)
2016 Member and Volunteer Enrollment/Re-enrollment:
Once club forms are turned in and the club records have been updated, members and volunteers may begin enrolling/re-enrolling online at
https://mi.4honline.com
. Members and volunteers enrolling before club information has been updated may not be able to add all projects. Enrolling for the first time? Use the 4-H Online Family Guide for instructions. Re-enrolling for 2016? Use Re-enrolling through 4-H Online for guidance.
Unable to enroll online?
No problem! MSU will have updated enrollment forms available for you to use soon.
Please do not use old forms to enroll. Due to the changes, anyone using old forms to enroll/re-enroll may also have to complete the updated forms once they become available.
Other materials for club/committee use:
Anyone needing help with club and member/volunteer enrollment/re-enrollment processes may contact the Macomb County 4-H staff for assistance at 586-469-6431 or
macomb.4h@macombgov.org
. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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September
September 22, 2015
Raising Money Smart Children
6-8 p.m., Kezar Library, Romeo
September 26, 2015
4-H Showshoe Making Class
Details TBA
September 28, 2015
Septic System Maintenance & Use Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m., Washington Township Office, Washington Township
October
October 7, 2015
National 4-H Youth Science Day
October 7-18
TSC Paper Clover Fundraiser
Romeo and New Haven TSC Stores
October 17, 2015
Gleaners Food Bank 4-H Community Service Activity
9-11:30 a.m., Gleaners Distribution Center, Warren
November
November 1, 2015
Last day for returning members to re-enroll in 4-H
if they plan to show 4-H projects at the 2016 Armada Fair
November 7, 2015
People, Pets & Vets
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Macomb Community College, Clinton Township
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4-H 2015 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer e-Forum
Do you want to grow your club program?
Are you looking for a way to involve the leaders in your club?
Do you want to invigorate your committee members or just discuss something new?
If so, consider:
- Participating in one or all of this year's 4-H Volunteer e-Forum sessions or
- Hosting a few of your fellow leaders or parents to watch the session(s). Your group can be 2 to 3 people sitting casually or a group of 200 in a banquet hall. The choice is yours.
When
Each session will be offered live twice
so you can pick the time that works best for you. The
sessions stand alone so you can attend or host one or all of them. Best of all, these three sessions are free and will provide great training by experts in the field. The sessions are:
1. The Heart of Belonging on October 8 at 7 pm or October 13 at 8 pm
In this informative session, you will learn to guide youth to develop expectations that will accommodate all members to support youth with special needs and discover resources to help you in your role as a caring adult. Participants will leave with activities that will help them foster positive behavior, belonging and inclusion in their club or committee!
2. The Heart of Community on November 5 at 7 pm or November 10 at 8 pm
Volunteers in this session will be prepared to help youth become actively engaged in their communities. This session will include resources and models that incorporate mastery, belonging, generosity and independence as you include citizenship activities in 4-H settings.
3. Encouraging the Heart of Leadership on December 3 at 7 pm
or December 8 at 8 pm
Young people do not magically become leaders at age 13! Leadership is nurtured from the first 4-H experience. You'll receive tools to help inspire youth to develop independence and mastery.
Where
You can participate in - or host - one or all of these fun sessions in any location as long as you can connect live through Adobe Connect.
How
- To participate, contact your local 4-H program coordinator.
- Hosting an event is fun and easy! All you need is a computer, projector, screen and a reliable Internet connection. We will provide you with:
- A facilitator's guide.
- A customizable flyer and bookmark to assist with your promotional efforts.
More Information
If you have questions or want to talk through some of your ideas for hosting, contact:
New: Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award
Exhibiting good sportsmanship applies to everyone involved, including members, volunteers, parents, leaders and others. New this year,
Michigan 4-H Youth Development will be awarding a
Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award
. If you know of an adult or youth that has exemplified the definition of good sportsmanship in the 4-H animal science project areas, please consider nominating them by October 1.
Become Part of the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Training Team
Every two years the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports program looks to expand its base of state trainers. The shooting sports program is growing and the need for more trainers is greater now than ever.
Attached is an application for CURRENT instructors who are interested is becoming part of the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports State Training Team. Please share with those you know are interested or would make good trainers.
Contact Nick Baumgart, Extension Educator, at baumga75@anr.msu.edu or 906-774-0363 with any questions.
4-H Regional Archery Training in Sault Ste. Marie - September 26
Let's Get the 4-H Clover All Over Facebook for National 4-H Week 2015, Oct. 4-10!
Show your 4-H face
by changing your profile picture to one of the 4-H icons posted on the
Michigan 4-H web site.
Be proud: Celebrate your 4-H connection by telling the world if you are a member, mentor, alum, supporter, volunteer or parent. When you are on Twitter and Instagram, remember to use #MI4HFace.
Apply for MSU and MSUE Scholarships by Nov. 1
Applications for both the Michigan 4-H Youth Development Scholarship and the MSU 4-H Scholarship are now available on the MSU Extension web page, http://4h.msue.msu.edu/awards_scholarships/4-h_scholarships. Applications are due November 1st. This is a great opportunity for eligible 4-H members to earn financial support towards their post-secondary education. Please see the web page and applications for specific information.
Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership Council: Apply Today!
The second year of the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council applications are now open. The deadline to apply is
November 1. Youth can complete an online application at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SYLC2016.Â
In addition to the application, applicants must request two adults (one being a 4-H program coordinator) to complete the reference page at the link provided at the end of the survey.
or ask one of our advisors:
Michigan 4-H Youth Development Scholarships
The Michigan 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Scholarship is the only scholarship available through this application for 2015. The award amount varies. Two to four awards are given annually.
Those who will be college freshmen in Fall 201
5 are eligible to apply
. Students must have been enrolled in a 4-H rabbit or cavy project for at least three years and have financial need.
Michigan State University 4-H Scholarships
Six MSU 4-H Scholarships are awarded each year. Each award is for $2,500 annually for four consecutive years of full-time study at MSU.
4-H members who are high school seniors must apply to MSU and submit the MSU 4-H Scholarship Application by November 1 of their senior year. Applicants must meet the standard admissions requirements of the university and be accepted to MSU.
4-H Volunteer Training Workshops
- Oct. 9 - Oct. 11: Michigan 4-H Rabbit, Cavy and Poultry Workshop
- Oct. 17 - Oct. 18: 4-H Visual Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Textiles Workshop
- Jan. 8 - Jan. 10: 4-H Horse Judges and Show Managers Conference
- Jan. 30 - Jan. 31: 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular
- Feb. 6 - Feb. 7: 4-H Winterfest
- Feb. 19 - Feb. 20: 4-H Veterinary Science Teen and Adult Leaders Workshop
- Feb. 20 - Feb. 21: 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Teen and Adult Leaders Workshop
- Mar. 11 - Mar. 13: Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
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Statewide 4-H Calendar of Events
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4-H Workshops
September 22
MSU Detroit Center, Detroit
September 27-October 1
Madison, WI
October 7-8
Houghton-Hancock
October 9-11, 2015
Kettunen Center, Tustin
October 17-18
Kettunen Center, Tustin
October 21-22
Sturgis
January 30-31, 2016
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Beechpoint Christian Camp, Allegan
Other 4-H Events
October 4-10
Nationwide
October 7
Nationwide
November 27-December 1
Atlanta, Georgia
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
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