Volume 13, Number 2, Fall 2002

Getting to the best outcomes for 4-H members:

Making the 4-H Guiding Principles your guide to positive youth development

In January 2000, Michigan 4-H staff members gathered at Kettunen Center for three days to develop a framework for defining what positive youth development really means for the young people we serve.

At the end of that three-day planning process, seven principles were outlined to guide how we as staff members and volunteers develop learning materials and experiences that engage youth to ensure they get from their 4-H experience the skills and opportunities they need for positive growth and development. Read this article

Michigan 4-H Today In Focus

In this issue:

• 4-H Centennial Ambassadors help Michigan celebrate 100 years of 4-H!
• Cheri's Corner: A message from the State 4-H Leader
• Michigan 4-H Foundation names Langston as executive director
• MSU Museum exhibit showcases a century of head, heart, hands and health
• Southwest Region Ambassador project helps Starr Commonwealth
• Come to 4-H Capitol Experience and see government in action
• 4-H DOUBLE-CLICK! helps preserve history
• The third “H”- hands to larger service - in action
• Flowers, veggies and learning a-bloomin'
• Youth visit senior citizens for community service
• Fall: a great time to use your hands for service
• A new vision updates 4-H Global and Cultural Education
• What's happening in Michigan 4-H (PDF)