November 7, 2014 - Ingham County MSU Extension

Ingham County Michigan State University Extension
Weekly Happenings
Nov 11—4-H Office Closed—Veteran’s Day
Nov 11—Post-Fair Superintendent Meeting—7:00 pm—Fairgrounds
Nov 12—Horse Committee Monthly Meeting—7:00 pm—Hilliard
Nov 19—4-H Council Monthly Meeting—7:00 pm—Hilliard
Nov 21-23—Advisory Group Workshop—Kettunen
Nov 21-23—4-H Teen Horse Leaders Conference—Kettunen
Nov 27-28—4-H Office Closed—Thanksgiving
Citizen Washington Focus
Deadline November 15, 2014
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP
Travel with Michigan 4-H to the National 4-H Conference Center to experience the Citizenship Washington
Focus program. The CWF program schedule is jam-packed with activities to teach 4-H members citizenship.
Program assistants will lead participants through sessions including a bill writing workshop, a mockcongressional session, and a town-hall meeting. 4-H members will discuss issues facing teens in their
communities and learn new ways to approach problem solving in the “Youth in Governance” assembly. The 2015
information is June 13-20; cost: $1250. More information about the CWF program can be found at:
http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/ . Scholarships and fundraisers are available to significantly defray
individual cost.
Seats on the bus for this trip are limited, and first come first served.
The first payment of $200 is due with registration request no later
than November 15. Please contact Daniel Moffatt, 4-H Program
Coordinator, at 676-7293 if you are interested in this trip.
Have you subscribed to Michigan 4-H Today?
Michigan 4-H Today, our statewide, bimonthly newsletter, contains articles about 4-H happenings around the state.
For example, it has information about the impact Michigan 4-H’ers and their leaders are having on the lives of the
state’s citizens. There is a comprehensive listing of upcoming 4-H events, including where to find more information.
You can also learn about resources available and opportunities to serve. Best of all it is free!
To subscribe. go to the right-hand bottom corner of the Michigan 4-H website http://4h.msue.msu.edu ,enter your
email address and hit “Submit.” There’s an archive of past issues at http://4h.msue.msu.edu/today/4h_today_archive
Goat/Sheep First Aid Training
Please join us for a first aid class for goats and sheep on
Saturday, November 15th from 12—3:00 pm in the Ingham
County Fair Office Conference Room. This training will be
conducted by Jan Kelley and Dr. Judy Marteniuk, MSU
Veterinarian. They are looking
forward to answering all your questions!
4-H Teen Horse Leaders Conference
November 21-23, 2014 LAST CHANCE
Kettunen Center
Registration Deadline: Nov 12, 2014
Your Cost: $83.00
($20 scholarship available from 4-H Council upon
completion of request form)
Please bring a small cardboard box and
a folding lawn chair. For more information,
please contact Daniel Moffatt at
676-7293.
This workshop is designed for teen leaders
(ages 14-19 only) who are involved with
county 4-H Horse programs. Topics include
updates on current subject matter in the
horse area and information to assist leaders in youth
development, leadership skills for youth, youth activities, and
opportunities beyond a county program.
4-H Day at the Breslin Center
For information or to register for the workshop, visit:
http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events/
event/2014_teen_adult_4_h_leaders_conference
On Sunday, January 18, 2015, MSU Extension 4-H Youth and
their families are invited to join thousands of 4-H'ers from
across the state at the Breslin Center to cheer on the MSU
Women’s Basketball Team as they take on Iowa State. The
game starts at 3:00 pm
TICKETS ARE FREE for 4-H youth and their families, along
with 4-H volunteers.
Community Leaders—Please let
the 4-H Office know how many
tickets your club would like. We
will take one order per club.
4-H Advisory Group Retreat
November 21-23, 2014
Kettunen Center
Registration Deadline: Nov 12, 2014
Your Cost: $90.00
LAST CHANCE
Order deadline is December 15.
4-H adult leaders and teen leaders currently serving on 4-H
advisory groups, councils or committees, or those interested in
serving in this capacity in the future and who are willing to
share the information and experiences gained at the
conference with others in their counties.
Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship
Conference Objectives:
• Renew energy and enthusiasm for advisory group purpose.
• Build a sense of team among advisory group members.
• Make advisory group meetings focused and productive.
• Enhance youth voice on 4-H advisory groups.
Applications Due Jan 9, 2015
Michigan high school and college students interested in
pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 9 to
apply for the 2015 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship
and Leadership Program.
For more information, visit
http://events.anr.msu.edu/4HAdvisoryRetreat14/
MI Junior Livestock Society Scholarship
Applications Due Nov 10, 2014
Up to six candidates from each division will be invited to attend
a daylong training on Feb. 6, the second day of the Great
Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) in Frankenmuth,
Michigan. Attendees will be equipped with the messaging and
training needed to communicate effectively with consumers,
in-person and online, as 2015 GLRDC Dairy Ambassadors.
Students interested in applying for the
MI Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and
Leadership Program can download an
application at
http://glrdc.msu.edu/ambassadors For the year 2014, the Michigan Junior Livestock Society will
be granting a minimum of three $500 scholarships. The
applicant must be a Michigan resident, a youth livestock
exhibitor for a minimum of three years, and graduated high
school and be continuing their education at an accredited
institution of higher education in the year in which they are
applying.
For more information, visit:
http://www.mijrlivestocksociety.com/
STATEWIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2015 4-H Workshops
January 17-18: 4-H Youth Leadership & Global
Citizenship Spectacular
http://bit.ly/1xz6eX2
Kettunen Center, Tustin
January 31-February 1: 4-H Winterfest
http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events/event/4_h_winterfest15
Kettunen Center, Tustin
February 14-16: Outdoor Adventure Challenge Winter
Camping Workshop
http://4h.msue.msu.edu/programs/
environmental_outdoor_education/outdoor_adventure_
Pigeon River State Forest near Gaylord
February 27-28: 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult
Leaders Workshop
http://bit.ly/1suj1tU
Kettunen Center, Tustin
February 28-March 1: 4-H Beef Sheep & Swine Teen
& Adult Leaders Workshop
http://bit.ly/1vRGKEf
Kettunen Center, Tustin
Other 4-H Events
January 18: 4-H Day at the Breslin
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/
events/4_h_day_at_the_breslin_lady_spartans_vs._iowa
Breslin Center, MSU, East Lansing
January 30-31: Green & White Hog Show
Contact Carla McLachlan ([email protected])
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
January 31: State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/
events/4_h_rabbit_and_cavy_show
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
February 6-7: 4-H Horse Judging Workshop & Mini
Contest
Contact Taylor Fabus ([email protected])
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
February 7: 4-H/MQHA Benefit Clinic and Tack Sale
Contact Taylor Fabus ([email protected])
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
March 7: Spring Galaxy Meeting: 4-H Horse Program
Committee
Contact Taylor Fabus ([email protected])
Anthony Hall ,MSU, East Lansing
March 22-25: 4-H Capitol Experience
http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events/4-h_capitol_experience
Project Loans for 4-H/FFA Members
It is that time of the year again, when 4-H and FFA members begin to plan for their projects for the coming year. Below is
information regarding two opportunities you may want to share with your members. These opportunities are a great way for
your members to gain hands-on learning experiences in the areas of agriculture production as well as financial literacy. Please
share the following information with members of your club interested in loans for youth to purchase livestock project animals or
start other agricultural enterprises.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes operating loans to individual rural youths to finance income-producing, agriculture-related
projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and similar organizations.
Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work. The project must be planned and operated with the
help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan, and provide the youth with practical business and
educational experience in agriculture-related skills. For more information, visit
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=ryl
Michigan Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
http://www.mrrccollegeloans.com/
Program/Project Title: 4-H/FFA Special Projects Loan
Target Group: 4-H and FFA members
Loans are available at low interest rates for 4-H and FFA members to help them purchase animals to raise for show at the county
or state fairs. Repayment terms are very lenient and no payment is expected until the animal has been sold at the fair auction.
Loans are also made for multi-year breeder projects and small crop projects. Special repayment terms are negotiated with each
borrower providing for payments over a period for up to four years. The programs provide young people an opportunity to experience a "hands on" loan process and promotes the importance of learning to repay an indebtedness on a timely basis.
County-Wide 4-H Dog Practices
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13
At this point, the plan is to have the meetings be from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at the fairgrounds Main Pavilion.
I hope to line up some professional handlers and some other speakers to help give our youth and the leaders some "mini
workshops" during some of these meetings so stay tuned!
These meetings will provide valuable training and insight to 4-H’ers. If you can’t attend, you may miss some critical tidbits that
could mean the difference in your class placements. These should be considered an important resource. Additional resources
available through the 4-H office are the 4-H Showmanship manual, The 4-H Agility Manual and the 4-H Dog Obedience
Manual. However DO NOT limit your knowledge base to these 4-H resources. As in any other project, there are many valuable
resources to use. 4-H is about real life experiences. The 4-H Dog Project follows the AKC guidelines and rules. Be familiar
with them! Know common lingo used in the "real, professional world of dogs". DO NOT rely strictly on the 4-H manuals as your
preparation! If you have been in other 4-H projects, I doubt the 4-H manual was your only source of information. That just
wouldn't make sense now would it?
Another opportunity for learning and practice is the "Fun Match" put on every year at MSU Thanksgiving weekend (usually
Friday evening) Showmanship is always offered and would be a good experience for new and returning project members!
For those that do not have an official "dog leader" , you are welcome to practice with any group willing to work with you. My 4-H
meetings will be on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm (any day there is school) in Eaton Rapids. We will
be starting those meetings in the next few weeks. You can jump in anytime BUT we will no longer accept
new participants to our meetings after March 1 as it would not be fair to hold back those who have been
practicing and learning all year.
Laurie Griffith
Ingham County 4-H Dog Superintendent
628-2885
https://www.facebook.com/ingham4hdogprojects
4-H Club Reminders
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As the newbies on the block, both Mark and Daniel want to get out
and meet your clubs! We want to stop by and observe/participate in the
club happenings to learn more about you and feel the pulse of Ingham County
4-H. We could prepare something or simply come by to "hang out." Let us know
when and where you'll be meeting and we’d enjoy the visit.
Just a reminder that the annual summary financial report was due October 15.
As usual, this will need to be completed before reenrollment can take place. Our new target
date to begin online enrollment is January 1, 2015.
Don’t forget to have your club submit two ornaments answering Life’s Little Questions!
We look forward to hearing from you about your next club meeting. Please call Mark
(517) 676-7303 or Daniel (517) 676-7293.
Life’s Little Questions
Download Free 4-H Apps
4-H Livestock Record App (track livestock feed, expenses, income and health records)
Healthy Habits (inspires active lifestyles)
Treadsylvania (ATV Safety)
Math Snacks (animations and mini-games for understanding math)
Ninja Kitchen (Food Safety)
apps.nmsu.edu
www.4-h.org/move-o-matic
www.treadsylvania.com
www.mathsnacks.org
www.ninjakitchengame.org
Ingham County Michigan State University Extension 4-H Staff
Daniel Moffatt
Mark McCorkle
Lori Guy
4-H Program Coordinator
phone: 676-7293
[email protected]
4-H Program Coordinator
phone: 676-7303
[email protected]
Office Coordinator
phone: 676-7297
[email protected]
121 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 319 Mason, MI 48854
Phone: 517-676-7207 Fax: 517-676-7288
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