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4-H Youth Council Elects New Officers
Maggie Bohm
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Max Williams
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Mya Brown
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Congratulations to the newest Macomb County 4-H Youth Council officers: Maggie Bohm, President; Mya Brown, Vice President; and Max Williams, Treasurer. The three were elected at the Council meeting on October 15, 2015. All are members of Pirates 4-H Club.
Foundation Donates to Match Campaign
A great big shout out and thank you to the Cipa family who made a donation of $1000.00 to the Match Campaign on behalf of their family's foundation. The Cipa Foundation was started by Bernie Cipa in 1999, after his retirement from the family's steel business. The Philosophy of the Foundation:
"....based on our Christian values and strong belief that we should be thankful for our may blessings and give back to those in need."
Officer Roles & Parliamentary Procedure Training
Macomb County 4-H Enrollment Deadlines
Member enrollments are accepted at any time during the 4-H program year, however:
- Nov. 1, 2015 - Macomb County 4-H member re-enrollment deadline for returning members planning to show 4-H projects at the 2016 Armada Fair
- April 1, 2016 - Macomb County 4-H member enrollment deadline for new members planning to show projects at the 2016 Armada Fair
- May 1, 2016 - Deadline for Macomb County 4-H horse project members planning to show horses at the county 4-H point shows to register their horses with the Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee
4-H Online (those without a family profile) will need to set up a family profile and add members to the profile. Refer to the
4-H Online Family Guide for instructions.
Each returning member will need to log in to his or her family profile to access his or her record. Step-by-step re-enrollment instructions are in the
Re-enrolling through 4-H Online publication.
Volunteers must be screened before enrolling online. Contact
Macomb County MSU Extension to find out more about becoming a screened volunteer.
Member enrollments received will be approved once the State 4-H participation fee payment has been received. Please contact Macomb County MSU Extension at 586-469-6431 or
macomb.4h@macombgov.org if you have any questions or concerns about the 4-H Online enrollment/re-enrollment process.
Club Enrollment Reminder
Club leaders, please turn your club registration form for 2015-16 in to Macomb County MSU Extension. Macomb County MSU Extension needs this information to update your club record online. Your club members and volunteers will be able to enroll/re-enroll, but may not be able to add all of their projects to their 4-H Online records until the online club information has been updated.
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| Macomb County 4-H Staff |
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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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Family Farm & Home Fundraiser Results
Thank you for your help and partnership in making the first Family Farm & Home 4-H Fundraiser a success! From August 29-September 7, 2015, a total of $6,091.11 was raised to support Michigan 4-H. Of the funds raised, 85 percent will be directed to the county
4-H program and 15 percent will go to the Michigan 4-H Foundation for underwriting
the campaign.
The Family Farm and Home Store in Richmond raised $268.00. Of that amount, $227.80 will be directed to the Macomb County 4-H program.
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Food Drive for Macomb Co. Veterans' Food Pantry
Ray Community 4-H Club is collecting canned goods for the Veterans' Food Pantry, located at 18025 East 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township. The club distributed grocery sacks to the youth and asked them to return with non-perishable food items to their November club meeting. Asking family, friends or neighbors to donate a food item will not only help local veterans but also spread awareness of this food pantry. For clubs who would like to join the food drive or receive more information please contact
Ray Community 4-H Club will also be making get well cards and writing letters of appreciation to veterans. The cards will be distributed to the VA Hospital in Detroit. All clubs are welcome to join this service opportunity to support and honor local veterans.
Submitted by Leanne Stallmann
4-H Youth Council's Photography Workshop Develops into Fun
The Macomb County 4-H Photography Workshop was held at Camp Rotary on October 15th. Those in attendance enjoyed learning photography principles and having their photos critiqued. The workshop was led by Patrick Bohm, a former member of Pirates 4-H Club. Bohm now works as the Mount Clemens Fire Department photographer.
Photos and information submitted by Cindy Bohm, 4-H Volunteer.
Help MSUE Focus Future Programming on Community Needs
Michigan State University (MSU) would like your assistance in identifying important issues and opportunities within your local community. Information provided in this survey will be used to help guide and shape the research and educational programs of
MSU AgBioResearch (formerly the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station) and MSU Extension over the next five years. These organizations provide various opportunities for residents, businesses and communities within Michigan.
Your participation is voluntary and responses will be kept confidential. The survey will take 15 to 20 minutes. Upon completion you will have the option of entering a drawing for two tickets to an MSU men's basketball game, a basket of Michigan-made products, or a gift certificate to shop.msu.edu. Your name and/or email will not be associated with your answers. Any questions about this process or survey should be directed to Bruce E. Haas, Ph.D., Reporting Coordinator, at haasb@msu.edu.
Volunteers Needed for the Novi Equestrian Expo - Nov. 13-15
4-H is at the Novi Equestrian Expo, Friday thru Sunday, November 11-13, 2015, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi BIG TIIME! We will once again staff the 4-H Youth Activities Area all weekend AND coordinate the 4-H Used Tack Sale on Sunday. We need volunteers. There will be NO COST to 4-Hers (4-H staff, parents/volunteers or youth) staffing the booth and/or presenting educational info, demonstrations, etc. A designated youth activities area will include space for promotional items, crafts and educational kit/demos. This is a great opportunity for 4-H Horse & Pony members to promote their clubs, program, talk about their 4-H projects, watch educational demos and learn more about horses! Some excellent clinicians will be presenting all weekend at the Expo! For complete information about the show please visit www.noviequestrianexpo.com.
Approximate times for staffing the booth are:
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Friday, November 13th
2-4 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
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Saturday, November 14th
10 a.m.-Noon
Noon-2 p.m.
2-4 p.m.
4-7 p.m.
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Sunday, November 15th
10 a.m.-Noon
Noon-2 p.m.
2-5 p.m.
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If you are interested in working a shift and/or helping with the tack sale, please let me know. Attached is the tack sale flyer/registration form.
Please spread the word to anyone interested in selling their CLEAN used tack. Clubs may also reserve tables for 4-H club fundraisers.
Frankenmuth Pacesetters 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show
The Frankenmuth Pacesetters 4-H Club will be holding its 2nd annual
4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show on November 21, 2015 in the Harvey Kern Building at Heritage Park, 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth. Doors open at 6 a.m. All entries must be in by 8 a.m. The show starts at 9 a.m. Questions? Call 989-598-3614 or
email cfhelmstadt@charter.net
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MSU 4-H Scholarship
Michigan 4-H members who are high school seniors are eligible to apply for an MSU 4-H Scholarship. The scholarship award amount is
$2,500 annually for four consecutive years of full-time study at
MSU
. Six scholarships are given annually.
Who can apply:
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
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In order to apply please visit MSU's scholarship page at
http://4h.msue.msu.edu/awards_scholarships/4-h_scholarships. The MSU 4-H Scholarship is located directly under the title "Michigan State University Scholarships".
November 1st is coming up soon so make sure to get your application forms in as soon as possible. You do not want to miss out on $2,500 for four consecutive years!
People, Pets & Vets - November 7th
Wolcott Mill Seeks Volunteers
Volunteer for Heritage Holidays at Wolcott Mill Historic Center, 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray Township! Help decorate from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on December 1st and/or help out at the event (5:30 - 9:30 p.m. on December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and/or 19). Contact Katie at 248-303-4305 or Katie.kowalski@metroparks.com for more information or to volunteer.
Can't help with the Heritage Holidays event? Contact Katie. There are a variety of volunteer roles available at Wolcott Mill and other local Metroparks locations!
Cheer on the Detroit Red Wings, Support 4-H at the Joe Louis Arena
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The Detroit Red Wings and the Wayne County 4-H have teamed up for two fundraising nights. Cheer on the Red Wings as they play the Dallas Stars at the Joe Louis Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2015, or as they play the Philadelphia Flyers at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Exclusive ticket savings are available for all supporters, as well as their families, friends and co-workers.
Special 4-H Ticket Prices:
Regular - Rows 13-21 - $37
Preferred - Rows 6-12 - $52
Upper Level Seating
Each ticket will include a free Red Wings edition 4-H t-shirt for you to pick up at the game. The Red Wings will donate proceeds from each ticket sold back to Wayne County 4-H.
To purchase tickets, visit www.DetroitRedWings.com/4h.
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| Macomb County 4-H Calendar of Events |
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October 26
Macomb County 4-H Horse Program Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Camp Rotary, Ray Township
November 1
Member re-enrollment deadline for returning members planning to show projects at the 2016 Armada Fair
November 1
MSU 4-H Scholarship application deadline
November 7
People, Pets & Vets
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus
November 8
4-H Night at the Joe
3 p.m., Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
November 13-15
Novi Equestrian Expo
Novi Expo Center, Novi
November 14
4-H Fun, Fitness & Smoothies
Thompson Center, Warren
November 14
Officer Roles & Parliamentary Procedure Training
10 a.m.-noon, Camp Rotary, Ray Township
November 21
Frankenmuth Pacesetters 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show
9 a.m., Heritage Park, Frankenmuth
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Statewide 4-H Calendar of Events
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4-H Workshops
Online
Online
Online
Online
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Beechpoint Christian Camp, Allegan
Other 4-H Events
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
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Statewide 4-H News
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Ever Wonder Where the Name "4-H" Came From?
During the early 1900s, 4-H was called various names
such as boys' and girls' clubs, agricultural clubs, corn-growing clubs, tomato clubs, poultry clubs, home-canning clubs, etc. In those early days, 4-H was also known as "four-square education," based upon education, fellowship, moral and physical development.
In 1918, Gertrude Warren
, widely known as the first national 4-H leader and often called the "Mother of 4-H," employed the term "4-H" in a federal publication. At a conference of club leaders in the early 1920s, participants discussed giving these clubs a distinctive, national name. Several people, including Miss Warren, favored "4-H" as the name for the organization. Thus, in 1924, the clubs became known as 4-H.
Or How About the 4-H Clover?
For more 100 years, 4-H has been symbolized by a green clover with a white "H" on each leaf. Originally O. H. Benson designed the emblem as a three-leaf clover with the "H's" signifying head, heart and hands. However,
in 1911
, Benson saw
the
need for
four "H's
" to stand for:
- Head, trained to think, plan and reason
- Heart, trained to be true, kind and sympathetic
- Hands, trained to be useful, helpful and skillful and
- Hustle, to render ready service, to develop health and vitality. O.B. Martin, who directed club work in the South, later suggested having the last "H" stand for health.
That emblem and the name "4-H" are protected by federal law
(federal code 18 U.S.C. 707) from commercial or unauthorized use. The law gives the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture responsibility and stewardship for the 4-H name and emblem, and it places the 4-H clover in a unique category with other protected emblems such as the U.S. presidential seal, the Red Cross, Smokey the Bear and the Olympic rings.
Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council: Apply by November 1
What is SYLC?
The Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council is a statewide leadership opportunity for 4-H youth. SYLC members serve as representatives of the Michigan 4-H program, promoting 4-H through state and local activities, and can provide youth voice and perspective on the development of 4-H programs and curricula. SYLC members are also provided an opportunity to represent Michigan in attendance at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.
Who is eligible?
Any 4-H participant, age 15-19 by January 1, 2016, can apply for a council position. They must be currently enrolled in a 4-H program, in good standing in their local 4-H club or unit, and have completed at least the previous year of 4-H work. Youth are selected for the council by application and interview with a state committee of MSU Extension staff. SYLC member terms are two years.
When/where do they meet?
The Council meets monthly through Zoom online video conferencing and holds at least two in-person meetings in conjunction with other state 4-H events: 4-H Teen Leadership and Global Citizenship Spectacular (Kettunen Center, January) and 4-H Exploration Days (MSU campus, June).
Why would youth be interested in SYLC?
SYLC members receive training on public speaking, advocacy, communication and leadership skills. SYLC is Michigan's highest youth leadership opportunity and is a goal that older youth can aspire toward. SYLC members get to broaden their network and expand their knowledge of 4-H programs beyond their counties.
How do youth apply?
Interested youth should complete an electronic survey, which will serve as their application. The survey is located at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SYLC2016
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Applicants must also select two adults, one being their 4-H Program Coordinator, to complete a reference. The deadline to apply for 2016 is November 1, 2015. Selected applicants will be contacted by SYLC advisors to arrange time for an interview following the closing date.
How does SYLC benefit Michigan 4-H?
Michigan 4-H believes that youth should be participants, rather than recipients in the learning process. Staff teach volunteers about strengthening youth voice and youth-adult partnerships at the club and county level. SYLC provides an outlet for youth voice at the state level. As staff plan new programs, design promotional tools or create curriculum geared at high-school age groups, contact the SYLC advisors and ask to get on an upcoming SYLC agenda.
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