Saginaw 4-H Awards - 2023

Save the Date! 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.

2023 State Horse Show Delegates - Saginaw County

Congratulations to the Saginaw 4-H delegates representing Saginaw County in the 4-H State Horse August 18-20 2023!

Also, a special thanks to our Saginaw volunteers who are helping with this event!

Thank You Westsiders 4-H Club in Hemlock

A very special thanks to the volunteers from the Westsiders 4-H Club in Hemlock who volunteered for the Project RED event this Spring and brought a cow and sheep for the students to learn about!

Saginaw 4-H teamed up with Saginaw County Farm Bureau along with various agricultural businesses and local sponsors to offer a Project R.E.D (Rural Education Day) for Saginaw county 4th grade students.

This engaging and hands-on learning day aimed to help students understand more about agriculture and natural resources in our community at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth.

Also, a very special thank you to Saginaw County Farm Bureau who supplied a Farm learning crate to all the classrooms and the many other community partners who helped make this event possible!

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

Instructors Needed!

MI 4-H Creative Arts Celebration

Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration. October 14-15 in Roscommon. 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, adults, teens (13-19 years), and 4- H volunteers who work with youth in a variety of educational settings.

The Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration! (Formerly Visual Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Textiles) has been a popular overnight workshop with an institute life skill focus each year. Participants (4-H adult and teen gold leaders) will be learning new things, making new friends, putting all their creativity to work, and having a fabulous time! We are so excited to have an overnight face-to-face event at this Fall. 

We are looking for potential instructors (graphic attached) and need your help recruiting for this event. Sewing, textiles, visual arts, performing arts, crafts, art of cooking, photography, poetry, music, and so much more! 

If you are interested or know someone, please share to complete the link: https://forms.gle/1zwPdPwukwUjVigAA 



If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jan Brinn brinn@msu.edu.

4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2023-24 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program.

The 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador program provides opportunities for youth ages 14 -19 years to represent the State 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Youth who apply for this opportunity should be active within at least one of the disciplines and have a desire to help promote the program to other youth and adults in their counties and the state.

We ask that all youth interested in this opportunity complete the application by August 25^th.

Youth will find the application here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1C87ZtE2BO34mAC

Youth we be notified of their selection for the 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador program by September 6th. 

4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors will:

• Be eligible to attend the October 6-8, 2023 Ambassador training in East Lansing
• Receive leadership training opportunities (in person and virtual)
• Discover ways to promote 4-H Shooting Sports programs in their community
• Represent MI 4-H Shooting Sports at events, programs and activities
• Provide the youth perspective to the 4-H Shooting Sports Board; 2 youth seats are now available and will be selected from these applications.
• Serve on 4-H Shooting Sports Committee of their choice
• Meet with youth from across the state to have FUN and exchange ideas

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for considering this great opportunity. 

If you have any questions, contact me at 4h.shootingsports@msu.edu

2023 4-H Kayaking Days

Session: Tuesday, August 15, 11:15 AM

Cost: NONE for youth participants, courtesy of the Ripple Effect Mini-Grant from Paddle Antrim

Registration: 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/) as an existing or new member; in Events select Kayaking Days

Ages: Youth 11-19 years based on their age as of January 1, 2023

Location: Paddles and Pedals in downtown Bellaire

Program Length: Approximately 3 hours

Kayaking Days is limited to the first 14 youth registrations and is open to 4-H members from Antrim, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Otsego counties.

Overview:

Youth participants will paddle from Bellaire to Intermediate Lake and back, swim on the natural sandbar, and visit "the island." The goal of this program is for youth participants to learn water safety, paddle techniques, navigation, and receive introduction to stewardship.

• Life jackets are required to be worn at all times.
• We will paddle from Bellaire to Intermediate Lake and back.
• Swim on the natural sandbar/Visit the “Island”
• Bring own snacks/drinks/sunscreen

If you need assistance, please contact Geep Charlebois at charleb7@msu.edu or call the Antrim Extension office at 231-533-8818.

Eating on a Healthy Budget Adulting 101

Eating Healthy on a Budget -Wednesday, August 16 at 1:00 pm ET Preparing healthy food and staying within your budget does not have to be a challenge. Planning, preparing, and purchasing strategies will be shared so you can stretch your food dollars further.

Register today. https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adult101s23

4-H National Congress

Check out this upcoming leadership opportunity!

Saginaw has sent a 4-H member to this event the last several years, this year could be you!

Scholarships are available from the Saginaw 4-H Council. (see full process at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/scholarships-awards)

National 4-H Congress: Unforgettable Past, Innovative Future

-When: November 24-28, 2023

-Where: Atlanta, GA

-Cost information: $100 non-refundable deposit is due August 15

-Total cost is approximately $1800.00-$2000.00

-Who can Attend: Youth aged 14-19, perfect for those still in high school

-Website: National 4-H Congress

Youth see nationally renowned speakers, which in the past have included a wide range of individuals, including Holocaust survivors, social entrepreneurs, Miss America, and civil rights leaders. The speakers have inspired participants to be a source for positive change in their club, community, country, and world.

Participants attend breakout sessions on a wide range of topics, including communications, leadership, and STEM. National Congress delegates attend educational tours, including the Georgia History Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, Georgia Aquarium, and Coca-Cola Headquarters.

Youth carry out community service projects throughout the Atlanta area. In the past this has included programs in parks, community schools, and other community organizations.

Reserve your spot by August 15 by contacting Laura Potter-Niesen at potterla@msu.edu

4-H Aviation Day

Kent & Barry County 4-H & the West Michigan Aviation Academy are hosting an Aviation Day at the West Michigan Aviation Academy on Friday, August 18th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

This event is open to any youth who are going into 7^th & 8^th grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

The cost is $10 per participant. Students will have a chance to tour the academy, meet staff & students, and participate in aviation activities! Registration is limited to 30 participants. 

Registration Link: 

https://events.anr.msu.edu/aviationday2023/

MI 4-H Shooting Sports Tournaments and Events

August 13: Tri-County Archery Tournament, Ypsilanti

https://www.canr.msu.edu/.../tri-county-archery-tournament

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

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

Join the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase!



MSU Extension is thrilled to partner again in 2023 with the Michigan State Fair on an exciting program for Michigan youth: the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase. This statewide showcase provides a virtual platform for youth across Michigan to exhibit their work in all project areas and apply for up to $10,000 in scholarships.

Any Michigan youth ages 5-19 is encouraged to participate; 4-H membership is not required.

Registration for this event is now open! The diverse array of classes celebrate all the projects and programs in which youth have developed skill and mastery. This includes livestock and animal showmanship classes, as well as still exhibits, educational projects and more. 

There is no cost to participate and youth may engage in as many classes as they wish by submitting project photos and videos. Be sure to submit your entries by the registration deadline of August 1. Project evaluation will occur before the start of the Michigan State Fair so that winners can be announced at the event which occurs August 31 – September 4.



In addition to the opportunity to showcase their skills, recognize their accomplishments and receive constructive feedback for growth and development, participants in the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will also have the opportunity to apply for $10,000 in scholarships.



Learn more, find helpful resources and registration links at www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/.

MI 4-H State Dog Show

The 2023 State 4-H Dog Show registration site is now open! at https://events.anr.msu.edu/StateDogShow23/.

The show will be held on August 12 at the MSU Pavilion.

If you are not familiar with the State 4-H Dog Show, here are some quick facts:

• The show is open to all youth aged 8-19 enrolled in the 4-H Dog project; youth DO NOT have to qualify locally to attend the show.
• There are classes in agility, obedience, showmanship, and rally as well as photography and poster contests.
• Obedience and showmanship classes will be held for Cloverbuds.
• Volunteers must register through Events Management and all volunteers must be silver level; if they are not a silver they must register at www.msu.samaritan.com.
• NEW for 2023! Volunteers who complete a 3 hour shift at the show will be refunded the cost of one class with a maximum of two class refunds per family.
• Camping is available!
• Registration will close on July 30.

Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/StateDogShow23/.

Horse Show

Great news! Don't miss the NAYC Young Rider Final on Saturday, August 13, for an unforgettable time filled with delicious food, drinks, family fun, and elite-level show jumping. Plus, your ticket purchase will benefit District 3 Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony programs.

Thank you to Traverse City Horse Shows for their incredible support in the community. See you there! Purchase tickets today https://bit.ly/43nVtvG.

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

August 21: 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/

Training - Project Learning Tree and Project WILD

Join us on Friday August 11th for a professional development workshop to learn tips and tricks to engage learners of all ages through experiences in nature with interactive activities! Project Learning Tree and Project WILD are environmental and conservation education programs, emphasizing awareness, appreciation and understanding of wildlife and natural resources interwoven with English language arts, math and social studies.

Attention: 4-H Club Leaders/Volunteers, Teachers, Nature Centers,

Community Organizations, Childcare Centers, All Educators (Both Formal and

Non-Formal). Workshop fee is $70. Participants will receive Project WILD and

Project Learning Tree curriculum guides and other resources. Application

pending for 6 SCECHs (State Continuing Education Clock Hours).

Register By August 1st at https://bit.ly/pltlapeer

For more information, Contact Sarah (810)667-0341 or

graversa@msu.edu

Saginaw Youth Attend 4-H Exploration Days

This year 29 youth from Saginaw County attended the annual pre-college, 4-H Exploration Days event in Lansing. We want to especially thank our 4-H volunteers, chaperones and instructors for their help! This opportunity would not happen without our volunteers, and we are so appreciative of their time. 

4‑H Exploration Days strives to prepare youth for their future, introducing them to new ideas and career paths to develop important life skills and learn more about themselves and their passions. Youth chose from more than 100 sessions taught by 4-H volunteers, staff, and community partners. 

In addition, youth practiced important skills such as time management, responsibility and problem-solving as they navigated campus life on their own.

“Attending [4‑H Exploration Days] has helped me with being more independent and confident. It has also informed me about all the career choices that MSU has to offer.” ~ 4‑H Exploration Days Participant

We had an amazing time this year! We hope you will join us next year for this event on June 19-21, 2024!  

A very special thanks to all our community partners for helping us present the 4-H Youth Fishing Night! We learned how to tie flies, practice casting, make fishing tackle, learning about invasive species and fishing regulations and, of course, took to try and catch the “big one” at Haithco Park. 

This event was presented in partnership with the Saginaw 4-H MSU Extension, Mershon-Neumann Heritage Chapter of Trout Unlimited, MI Department of Natural Resource, MI Sea Grant, Project F.I.S.H, Saginaw Conservation District, MSU Extension Clean Boats, Clean Waters, and Saginaw County Parks and Recreation.

We hope you will join us for future 4-H fishing and outdoor programs!

Stay connected on Saginaw 4-H events by following our monthly newsletter at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/newsletter

2023 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced 

The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members during the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 22. At the event, honorees had the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with their fellow 4-H Exploration Days participants.  

A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members and recognizes a level of excellence in learning, leadership and service. In total, 22 4-H members from 15 counties submitted applications to take part is this year’s program.

“All of our 4-H’ers across the state are amazing but the youth honored with 4-H State Awards are some of our most accomplished,” said Julie Chapin, state 4-H leader for Michigan and director of MSU Extension’s children and youth programs. “They have demonstrated their dedication to improving themselves and their communities through 4-H, service and more.”

Michigan 4-H State Awards were presented in 13 of the 20 available award categories that showcase the diverse array of

4-H knowledge, skills and experience. Recipients of the 2023 awards are:

•Beef Science: Caleb Souva of Branch County (junior division) and Bridget Paidl of Menominee County (senior division)

•Birds & Poultry Science: Makayla King of Van Buren County (senior division)

•Career Development: Avery Stallman of Macomb County (junior division)

•Companion Animal Science: Stellamia Aerts of Monroe County (senior division)

•Environmental Science: Amanda Towne of Van Buren County (senior division)

•Gardening and Horticulture: Katie Miller of Eaton County (junior division)

•Goat Science: Dori Stuever of Huron County (senior division)

•Leadership: Makayla Chew of Midland County (junior division) and Alexis Fisher of Monroe County (senior division)

•Rabbit and Cavy Science: Brandon Fisher of Monroe County (junior division) and Morgan Bliesener of Ingham County (senior division)

•Shooting Sports: Justin Yarger of Monroe County (senior division)

•Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Peter Rambadt of St. Joseph County (senior division)

•Swine Science: Joseph Endres of Isabella County (junior division)

•Visual, Performing and Expressive Arts: Alana Aulph of Monroe County (senior division)



The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program is open to 4-H members who are 13-19 years old with three or more years of 4-H experience. To qualify for the award, 4-H’ers must submit a written application that showcases the learning experiences, knowledge and skills they’ve acquired through their participation in 4-H, as well as their contributions to their local 4-H programs, clubs and communities. Submissions are reviewed by the Michigan 4-H State Awards selection committee. This group of volunteers, staff members and industry experts determine which members are selected as award finalists. All applicants receive written feedback from selection committees.

In addition to a plaque, each 4-H State Award winner in the senior division will also receive a $200 cash award; junior winners receive $50 cash awards. These awards are made possible by generous donations to the Michigan 4-H Foundation.

Officer roles and responsibilities

Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development offers teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills while preparing them for using these skills as adults. Club officer positions provide an opportunity to practice real leadership roles that impact the success of a group. The following describes the four essential officer positions their responsibilities and supporting materials to help officers be successful.

President

The president of a club presides over meetings, builds the meeting agenda, assures that the meeting runs in an orderly manner and strives to make sure all members’ opinions are heard. If committees are needed, presidents appoint committee members. Since the president is responsible for creating the meeting agenda, it is important they are familiar with the order of business. A typical meeting agenda would consist of:

• Call to order
• Pledges
• Roll call
• Secretary’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Old business
• New business
• Announcements/leaders report
• Adjournment

Vice president

Vice presidents fill in for the president and presides over the meeting if the president is absent, therefore, the vice president must understand the roles and responsibilities of the president listed above. Additional responsibilities to consider giving the vice president includes following-up with any committees to make sure they stay on task, having them responsible for the learning portion of the meeting and serve in the role of introducing presenters or guests.

Secretary

The secretary records all of the business of the meeting and a record of each member’s attendance. Secretaries provide a report at each meeting by presenting the minutes from the previous meeting. This can be done by providing a handout or by reading the minutes aloud, and must be approved by the entire group. Once minutes are approved, they become the official record of the business that was conducted at the meeting. Secretaries should record full minutes as soon as possible after the conclusion of the meeting so that the discussion is fresh in their mind. Keep all meeting minutes in one safe place so they can be referenced as needed.

Treasurer

Treasurers are responsible for keeping track of and reporting the income and expenses for the club. Treasurers are responsible for writing checks for expenses, making any deposits into the club account, balancing the club check book, and preparing and reporting a treasurer’s report to the 4-H club. A treasury report must include previous balance from the last report, a summary of income and expenses since the last meeting. The treasurer should be prepared to answer specific questions regarding income, expenses and current balance. Managing Money Wisely is a full financial manual for 4-H treasurers.

For more information regarding roles and responsibilities of officers in clubs Michigan State University has excellent resources to assist each of the officers as well as a publication “Helping You Help Officers and Committees,” which assists volunteers in supporting officers in their roles.

Adapted from "Officer roles and responsibiliteis in a 4-H club" by Janelle Stewart. Find more about this article at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/officer_roles_and_responsibilities_in_a_4_h_club.