Fall Bulb Sale - Saginaw 4-H

Saginaw County 4-H is hosting a Fall Bulb Sale from September 8th -27^th and is partnering with Three Rivers Wreath & Plant Company to offer a variety of flower bulbs for fall planting.

We earn 50% profit on every package of bulbs sold!

This fundraiser will help reduce the cost for local youth to participate in 4-H school and summer programs, 4-H camps, 4-H educational events, and youth scholarships.

Order by September 27 and bulbs will ship directly to you in early October.

Visit  https://threeriversfundraising.com/fundraiser/sag4hmsu-f23 to place your order.

You can also go to https://threeriversfundraising.com/find-your-fundraiser/ and enter the group code.

*****Saginaw 4-H Group Code: A5AA54

Thank you for supporting Saginaw 4-H !

Saginaw 4-H Awards - 2023

September 24th

• Guest Speakers from the Saginaw Zoo- Careers and Exotic Animals
• Taco/Nacho Bar for Dinner
• Awards and More!

Saginaw 4-H, it’s your turn to be recognized! All Saginaw 4-H members, volunteers, friends and family are invited, including all independent 4-H members! 

You do not need to apply for an award to attend, all are welcome!

4-H members, consider applying for a county 4-H award for all your hard work throughout the year! It does not matter how you did at fair or even if you went to fair - if you learned and grew in 4-H, you should apply!

Date: Sunday, September 24th

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Saginaw Field and Stream Club (1296 N. Gleaner Rd. Saginaw MI 48609)

Cost: $5.00 per person or $25.00 per immediate family

Help us get a count by completing the RSVP at https://forms.gle/QkzCHdUvaFk9i1GE7

Learn more about applying for an award at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/scholarships-awards.

Questions contact the Saginaw 4-H office at gathstac@msu.edu.

Saginaw 4-H Club Directory

Saginaw 4-H has several different community-based clubs that you can join!

4-H Community Clubs involve members of different ages and projects interests. These clubs meet year long and have general club meetings which may include club business, educational activities, social events, project meetings and more! 

Check out the Saginaw County 4-H Club Directory at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/club-directory to learn more about what the clubs are offering this year and learn how to enroll!

Contact the club leaders for details on meeting schedules, projects, and location.

You can learn more about joining 4-H at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/join-saginaw-county-4-h

New Saginaw 4-H Club - Welcome Saginaw County Trailblazers 4-H Club

We are excited to welcome a new 4-H Club to Saginaw County. Please join us in welcoming the new Trailblazers 4-H Club!!

Contact the club leaders for details on club meeting schedules and activities.



Leader: Kristin Bolan

Contact: 810-569-3847 or email kristin.bolan@yahoo.com

Leader: RyAnne Hetfield

Contact: 989-413-2377 or email huffshedevil@hotmail.com

See the complete list of Saginaw 4-H Clubs at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/club-directory

Join a Committee! Saginaw 4-H Council Needs Your Help

4-H Council committees offer a variety of 4-H events across the county in the upcoming months.

If you are interested in getting involved with or supporting 4-H this is a great opportunity!

Have a busy schedule but want to help? No problem! There are a variety of flexible opportunities for you to be involved. Choose what works for your schedule! The committees are open to all Saginaw 4-H volunteers and members and include the following:

• Awards Committee (4-H member recognition and celebration)
• Parade Committee (4-H celebration)
• Youth Fun Day Committee (4-H social event)

We hope you will consider joining us and supporting Saginaw 4-H members with these special events! For general questions or assistance, you can also contact gathstac@msu.edu at the 4-H office for more information.

High School Discussion Meet

Registration for Regional Level 2023 MFB High School Discussion Meets is now open. 

Each member will need to register individually.

Registration will close one week prior to your respective regional meet. Each FFA chapter, 4-H club, and county Farm Bureau can register up to three members.

The top three competitors (or four if your region has more than 40 students pre-register and compete) from each region will move on to compete at the State Discussion Meet held on Wednesday, November 29^th at the DeVos Center in Grand Rapids, MI.

To help prepare use the attached worksheet, search through the various resource links available at https://www.michfb.com/agriculture/education/discussion-meets and watch the MFB Discussion Meet playlist.

REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQc2UGXyCy-wExU3WPjUXrX2ImFLxZGk6vg4CCn8xv8LuNpQ/viewform

MSU Welcome Back 4-H Alumni Reception

Calling all 4-H alums at MSU: join MSU Extension for the MSU Welcome Back 4-H Alumni Reception on September 7! Enjoy free food and networking with other 4-H alumni and MSU Extension staff members from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the grassy area north of the Morrill Hall of Agriculture.

For more info, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/msu-welcome-week-4-h-alumni-reception

MI 4-H Creative Arts Celebration - Registration is Open!

Register Today for the Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration! 

Do you love arts & crafts? Do you enjoy sewing & textiles? Does sharing creative arts activities with your 4-H’ers provide you with enjoyment? 

Then register today for the 2023 Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration Overnight Workshop held October 14-15, 2023! 

The deadline to register for the event held at the beautiful DNR Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, Roscommon is September 20, 2023! 

Connect with instructors, reconnect, or make new friends, be creative, learn new projects, and have an enjoyable experience! This event is open to 4-H staff, adult, and teen (13-19 years) 4-H volunteers who work with youth in a variety of educational settings. This workshop is sponsored with a grant from the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Register Now! 

Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/CreativeArts/

Share Your 4-H Story!

Across the state, Michigan 4-H has grown true leaders for today and tomorrow. From Marquette to Monroe, these young people are impacting their clubs, communities, country and world. 

To help share this impact with others, we’re looking for youth and 4-H alums to share their own testimonials of how 4-H has influenced their personal growth and development. 

Submissions will be posted on the Meet Michigan 4-H’ers section of the MSU Extension website and promoted digitally in newsletters and social media.   

To learn more and download the guidelines, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4h/meet-michigan-4-h.

A Balancing Act

Are you a student struggling to balance school, work, family, friends, and everything else life has to throw at you? In this FREE, virtual class, you will get tips from two recent college students that will help you organize and prioritize your life in order to achieve success.

Join us on September 28, 2023 from 5-6pm ET to learn how to maintain balance your life!

For more information and to register, go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/balancingact

Adulting 101

Sept-Nov 2023

Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions.

Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently!

Gain life skills you can use everyday by registering here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting101f23

Savy Tips for Starting a Small Business

Join MSU Extension for this FREE session, "Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business," held on September 20th from 4-5 pm.

This class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

To register go to www.mimoneyhealth.org

Applying for Student Loans

Join MSU Extension for this FREE webinar "Applying for Student Loans," September 21, from 12-1PM

Explore the financial options to pay for college. To register go to www.miomoneyhealth.org.

Birding 101: Fall 2023

It's that time of year - Birding 101 Fall Refresher course is open for registration! 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 30 (Fall Refresher) and Sept. 6 (Backyard bird ID and habitat

tips)!

The course is FREE AND FUN and intended for BEGINNING birders or those interested in taking up the hobby.

Come join Cindy Hudson and I (Elliot Nelson)as we talk birds!

Register at https://bit.ly//MIBIRD2023

MI 4-H Shooting Sports Tournaments and Events

September 16: Festival of the Pines Archery Tournament, Lake City

https://www.canr.msu.edu/.../festival-of-the-pines...

Michigan 4-H Foundation Annual Membership Meeting

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing on September 29, 2023.

Agenda items include 2023 president’s report, audited financial statement report, trustee elections, and recognition of major donors to Michigan 4-H within the past year.



www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-4-h-foundation-annual-membership-meeting

Wild Spartans - Video

Are you looking for something to do as a rainy day learning activity this summer?

Every session of our 4-H Wild Spartans is recorded and available on our website!

View on your own time and learn about careers in natural resources from professionals who share their experiences in the field, the education and career path they've followed, and offer tips for youth! http://spr.ly/6181PgXd1

Saginaw 4-H Council

September 7: Saginaw 4-H Council Meeting 7:00pm

This INPERSON meeting will take place at the Saginaw 4-H Office at 723 Emerson St. Saginaw MI 48607

Please consider attending these monthly meetings to help plan and offer events and learning opportunities for youth in Saginaw county. Help is needed! Use your skills to help with fundraising and scholarships, youth recognition, planning youth camps, clinics, leadership events and more!

4-H youth can be and are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to sign up for officer positions and attend meetings. Youth participation in a 4-H council is a great way to learn leadership skills guided by adult mentors, make connections and friendships, and even build your portfolio!

Questions, contact the Saginaw 4-H office at gathstac@msu.edu or call 989-907-6500

Saginaw 4-H Horse Council

September 13: Saginaw 4-H Horse Council Meeting at 7:00pm (Hybrid-Zoom and In-person)

All are welcomed and youth are encouraged to attend. 

If you are interested contact gathstac@msu.edu for more information.

4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training - Adults and Teens

Funding/Scholarships are available for Saginaw 4-H Volunteers and Teens to Attend!

We are excited to announce that we have opened registrations for the 4-H Shooting Sports Adult and Teen Instructor Training that will be held September 16-17, 2023 in Owosso.

This workshop will feature shotgun, rifle, archery, muzzleloading, and coordinator training sessions. Gold Volunteers and teens (14 & up) may register for one of these disciplines. Participants must attend both days and complete viewing the 3 modules in Volunteer Central prior to attending.

$130.00 - Registered Adults that have completed the Volunteer Selection Process, 4-H teen volunteers and MSU Extension staff. Please note this fee does not include lodging.

Please send interested volunteers to this link to register-

https://events.anr.msu.edu/SSInstructorFallWorkshopOwosso/

4-H Volunteer Webinar Series

Join Michigan 4-H on September 21st at 12pm or 7pm for a free webinar on Spice up Your 4-H Experience with 4-H Resources.

Find out what types of 4-H resources you could be using within your 4-H Experiences that will add some spice. 

For more information and registration visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series.

• Spice up Your 4-H Experience with 4-H Resources: Come explore a variety of 4-H resources that can be used in your 4-H meetings.
• September 21, 2023 12:00PM-1:00PM
• September 21, 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM

Upcoming webinars include:

• Helping Youth Find Their Spark: 4-H leaders will learn ways to help youth find their spark within their 4-H experience.
• October 23, 2023 12:00PM-1:00PM
• October 23, 7:00PM-8:00PM

• Youth Engagement in 4-H Experiences: 4-H leaders will learn strategies to increase the level of youth engagement in their 4-H experiences.
• November 21, 2023 12:00PM-1:00PM
• November 21, 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM

National 4-H Week - October 1-7

It’s National 4-H Week from October 1-7! Help us celebrate Saginaw 4-H.

For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities.

From October 1-7, we will celebrate the impact of 4‑H during National 4‑H Week.

Here are some ways you can celebrate 4‑H!

• Wear Your 4‑H Gear — Nothing says 4‑H pride like a 4‑H tee! Dress yourself (or the entire family – pets included!) in 4‑H green and clover gear.

• Shout-Out a 4‑H’er — Recognize the hard work and dedication of 4‑H’ers by shouting out one youth or an entire club on social media, in a local newspaper or other media.

• Storefront Displays/Information Booths — In some communities, you can ask local businesses to display 4‑H posters, flyers, showcase the work of 4-H'ers, or host a table to share information about your local 4‑H program. Stores may also be willing to dedicate their entire storefront to 4‑H signs, memorabilia, and décor for the week.

• Become a 4‑H Volunteer —If you are a 4‑H alum, you might be looking for ways to reconnect with 4‑H. Consider giving your time to a local 4‑H club by becoming a volunteer.

• Share Your 4‑H Story — Take to social media to share a 4‑H memory, express how 4‑H shaped who you are today, describe what 4‑H means to you, post an old 4‑H photo, or shout-out your 4‑H club.

• Have a 4‑H Reunion — 4‑H alumni often credit 4‑H for the connections they’ve made, remembering the friends they made and those who they may still keep in touch with today. Gather your old 4‑H friends and spend some time together reminiscing on your 4‑H experience or recreate a 4‑H project together!

• Send a 4‑H ‘Thank You’ — We all have a reason to thank our local 4‑H staff, leaders and supporters. To show your appreciation, send a handwritten ‘thank you’ note to someone who has supported youth and made a difference.

• Give Back — Local programs are always looking for resources to continue growing 4-H for the future. Help programs thrive by making a donation that can help support your county 4-H program.

Adapted from: https://4-h.org/about/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-4-h-week

What is a 4-H Spin Club?

A 4-H SPIN club is a special interest club where five or more young people from at least two different families get together to learn about a topic of interest.

The topics covered can be anything of interest to the youth: nature, heritage arts, science, engineering, gardening, technology, and more! SPIN clubs are led by MSU Extension staff or volunteers who have a passion and want to share their knowledge with young people. 

Each club meets a total of at least six to eight hours, a minimum of five times over a 2 to 3 month period. Meetings generally are an hour, but can be longer depending on project/club’s needs.

Through their SPIN club experience, youth learn by doing as they build, create, explore, make, discover, test, plan, cut, estimate, experiment, experience, measure, draw and so much more!

4-H SPIN clubs meet on a schedule that is convenient for you and when young people are available. SPIN volunteers plan for a minimum of six sessions and no more than eight in an eight week time period. Committing to become a 4-H volunteer means you will:

• Participate in the MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process orientation and training
• Coordinate a minimum of six meetings, based on your availability
• Plan learning activities and identify needed supplies
• Discuss your SPIN club experience with 4-H staff

What do 4-H SPIN club volunteers do?

• Facilitate discussion around life skills and projects club members want to explore. 
• Identify safety issues and make plans to keep members safe
• Provide leadership/decision-making opportunities within the club
• Guide members as they learn new knowledge and skills
• Be a role model by accepting and valuing all members
• Work with the members to plan an event so they can show others what they have learned
• Help youth identify ways to give back to their community

If you would like to share your passion, skills, or talents with young people in your community, learn how to become a SPIN club volunteer or contact gathstac@msu.edu at the Saginaw 4-H office.

Adapted from 4-H SPIN Clubs (msu.edu) and

https://www.canr.msu.edu/spin-clubs/about-spin-club-volunteers