Macomb County 4-H News & Events |
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MSU Extension welcomes Mackenzie Meerschaert
My name is Mackenzie Meerschaert and I am the new student intern for MSU Extension and the Apple Community Education Initiative! I am going into my third year at Michigan State University, studying Psychology with minors in Cognitive Science and Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
As an intern for the Apple Community Education Initiative, I will be delivering and assisting with educational programs for youth to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEAM) focused projects using Apple technology. I am beyond excited to join the team at MSU Extension and for the opportunity to provide resources to the community!
Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in collaboration with your 4-H program. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 586-307-8934.
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4-H Woodworking Workshop - June 16th
Join the Macomb County 4-H Youth Council for a countywide woodworking workshop on Friday, June 16th. We will be making wooden robots to sit on your desk or shelf. This project is suitable for cloverbuds and beginners (no power tools) as well as those looking for an intermediate project that uses power tools.
Registration is required by June 5th and cost is $10/participant. Please see the registration page for full program details.
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Cash Composition Contest and Money Smarts Contest winners announced
Congratulations to Macomb County 4-Hers Anton Akrough and Brennan Fordyce for winning this year’s Show Your Money Smarts Contest! This competitive contest was open to Michigan youth ages 13-19. The contest involved answering 30 questions on credit, and youth had to score 75% or higher to win. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, each of the nine winners won a $25 e-gift card. We are proud of you, Anton and Brennan!
Show Your Money Smarts Contest Winners:
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- Anton Akrough (Macomb County)
- Caroline Callander (Oakland County)
- Ida Dwan (Emmet County)
- Brennan Fordyce (Macomb County)
- Petra Mark (Montcalm County)
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- Alethea Oakley (Houghton County)
- Violet Olley (Washtenaw County)
- Emma Roberts (Ingham County)
- Henry Terbeek (Kent County)
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Also, congratulations to the youth who won this year’s Cash Composition Contest! This year, participants were required to submit an essay about needs and wants and how our needs and wants change over life. The contest was open to youth ages 9-12 and, thanks to a generous sponsorship from Extra Credit Union, each of the five winners won a $100 e-gift card.
Cash Composition Contest Winners:
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- Marissa Belcher (Berrien County)
- Samantha Hoover (Cass County)
- Conner Shirk (Cass County)
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- Jordan Davis (Berrien County)
- Brooklyn Hetrick (Oakland County)
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In the news
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Adulting 101: MSU Extension Educator Kathy Jamieson was recently interviewed about MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 series in this Daily J segment. The free Adulting 101 series covers useful information designed to help teens and young adults navigate the real world. Upcoming sessions include How to Buy a Car (June 8), Sew What? Clothing Care Saves Cash (July 13), and Eating Healthy on a Budget (August 16). For more information, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adult101s23.
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Coming soon: 4-H Coffee Cart and Shaving Sales sign-up information
Watch for sign-up and sales links to be announced soon for the 4-H Coffee Cart and 4-H Shavings Sales fundraisers at the Armada Fair. Shavings will be available for pre-order and for purchase on-site. Each club participating in the Armada Fair is encouraged to sign up for a volunteer shift.
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Other Local News & Events |
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Armada Fair news
Below are important Armada Fair dates and information. Visit https://www.armadafair.org or call the Armada Fair Office at 586-784-5488 for the most updated details.
Fair Date: The Armada Fair is August 14-20, 2023.
Livestock Parking Passes: Livestock parking passes for the 2023 Armada Fair will be $25.
Parent Armbands: Parent armbands will be available in the Armada Fair Office in June.
Armada Fair Livestock Tagging Dates: Market livestock must be tagged at the Armada Fairgrounds in Armada on the scheduled date and time. The most updated tagging information may be found on the Armada Fair website.
Swine - Sunday, June 4, 2023, 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Goats, Sheep, & Prospect Beef - Sunday, June 4, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Poultry & Rabbits - Sunday, July 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
Armada Fair Setup: Armada Fair Setup is July 30, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-Noon at the Armada Fairgrounds.
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Statewide & National 4-H News & Events |
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Register for the 2023 State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament
The 2023 State 4- H Shooting Sports Tournament is once again returning to Centerline of Calhoun County on August 19! This annual event provides Michigan 4-H shooting sports members with the opportunity to test their skills and earn recognition with other 4-H members from all over the state.
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2023 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence Award winners
Every year, counties across Michigan offer 4-H youth ages 11 and 12 the opportunity to participate in the Michigan 4-H State Awards’ 4-H Mark of Excellence essay contest. The essay theme is “Because of 4-H, I can…” and the youth refer to a variety of memorable experiences in their time as 4-H’ers.
As part of the contest, up to two 4-H youth essays from each county are selected to be recognized as award winners. In 2023, the following 11 4-H members from nine counties were selected as the 2023 Mark of Excellence county winners:
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Ezri Westrate (Allegan County)
Jazzmyne Kowalski (Alpena County)
Brady Pullins (Berrien County)
Gwendolyn Berry (Branch County)
Levi Johnson (Cass County)
Conner Shirk (Cass County)
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Dodge Sundberg (Menominee County)
John Jinks Monroe County)
Cecelia Aulph (Monroe County)
Natalie Keen (Oakland County)
Jinger Vantroostenberghe (St. Clair County)
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Each recipient will receive a medal, and their winning essays will be added to the Mark of Excellence history book at the Michigan 4-H Foundation and State 4-H Office at MSU Extension. Congratulations to our winners! |
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Community service project: Make dresses for young girls in Tanzania - June 16th
Join the 4-H Head, Heart, and Hands for the Health of Tanzania Sew Along on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. to make pillowcase dresses to send to little girls in Tanzania. The goal is for us to make and send 100 dresses. This is a good project for beginners AND you get to support a worthy cause!
You will need the following items to participate in the sew along:
- Sewing Machine
- Iron and ironing surface
- One child size tank top (optional)
- Two standard size cotton pillowcases washed and ironed.
- 2-3 yards of grosgrain ribbon OR one package of extra wide double fold bias tape
- Sheet of Paper
- Pencil
- Pins
- Scissors
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Twenty-three Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service
As generations came together for Join Hands Day on May 6, MSU Extension celebrated 23 volunteers who united with youth for half a century. These individuals have provided 50 or more years of service to Michigan 4-H and youth in their communities.
“Volunteers are critical to many of our MSU Extension programs,” said Quentin Tyler, director of MSU Extension. “While we owe a debt of gratitude to all our volunteers, these 23 individuals in particular have made a remarkable impact. They have given their time and talent to 4-H for five decades. We truly cannot thank them enough.”
In recognition of their service, 50-year volunteers received a gift of appreciation from MSU Extension leadership, as well as a personal note of thanks. The Michigan 4-H 50-year volunteers being recognized in 2023 are:
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Carol Callovi (Iron County)
David Callovi (Iron County)
Nancy Ciravolo (Monroe County)
Suzanne Gillhespy (Allegan County)
Gaylord Kutzley (Lenawee County)
Linda Lefcheck (Monroe County)
Jane Lloyd (Kalamazoo County)
Catherine Martens-Nitschke (Kent County)
Charles McCarthy (Cass County)
Judith Missler (Monroe County)
Beverly Rajzer (Cass and Van Buren counties)
Karl Schaefer (Clinton County)
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Margaret Schaefer (Clinton County)
Marilyn Tkaczyk (Shiawassee County)
Barbara Vagt (Monroe County)
Kenneth Vagt (Monroe County)
Cathy VanOrden (Isabella County)
Joyce Vincent (Newaygo County)
Wanda Warner (Calhoun County)
Margaret Wegner (Midland County)
Gladys Welker (Ingham County)
Linda Willman (Wayne County)
Donald Wyant (Cass County)
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June 1
(Includes Michigan 4-H Legacy Grant, 4-H On Target Grant, Collins 4-H Youth Horticulture Grant, and Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award)
June 3
Macomb County 4-H Horse Show (Minis/Drafts)
Camp Rotary, Ray Township
June 4
8-10:30 a.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 4
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
June 8
4 p.m., online
Buying a car is an important and costly decision to make. Attend this session to learn about choosing a vehicle, purchasing it, and all of the considerations when making your decision.
June 10
Macomb County 4-H Horse Show (Lights)
Camp Rotary, Ray Township
June 16
Online
Join us in a Zoom sew along as we make pillowcase dresses to send to little girls in Tanzania! Our goal is 100 handmade dresses. All sewing levels are welcome!
June 16
6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., MSU Extension Assembly Rooms A & B, Clinton Township
June 17
Macomb County 4-H Horse Show (Minis/Drafts)
Camp Rotary, Ray Township
June 17
MSU Pavilion, Lansing
Begin your show season at the Michigan 4-H State Goat Show! Registration closes June 1 but spectators are welcome to attend.
June 19
Macomb County offices, including MSU Extension, closed
June 21-23
MSU, East Lansing
July 4
Macomb County offices, including MSU Extension, closed
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July 10
7:00 p.m., MSU Extension Assembly Rooms A & B, Clinton Township
July 12
MSU Pavilion, Lansing
In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills. Registration information coming soon!
July 13
1 p.m., online
July 15
Wexford County Civic Center, Cadillac
Archers to the line! Test your skill and meet fellow competitors at this 4-H archery event. Registration opens soon.
July 16
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
July 18-20
Gahagan Nature Preserve, Roscommon
This fun and interactive three-day camp gives youth the opportunity to learn all about forestry in Michigan. Registration closes July 14.
July 30
Armada Fair Setup
10 a.m.-Noon, Armada Fairgrounds, Armada
August 16
1 p.m., online
August 18-20
MSU, East Lansing
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Teen Counselor Program
MSU Extension is recruiting teen counselors for its summer programs in Warren. Explore careers and gain experience to add to your resume! Find out more here. |
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Macomb County 4-H Staff & Office Locations |
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Ed Scott
District 11 Coordinator
Oakland & Macomb Counties
4-H Extension Supervising
& Staff Development Educator
4-H Educator
4-H Educator
4-H Program Coordinator
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4-H Program Coordinator
4-H Program Coordinator
MSU Extension Student Intern
Office Assistant – Senior
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Office Locations:
MSU Extension
VerKuilen Building
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Phone: (586) 469-6431
MSU Extension
Max Thompson
Family Resource Center
11370 Hupp Avenue
Warren, MI 48089
Phone: (586) 469-7614
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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. |
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