Michigan State University Extension

4-H Youth Development

 

 

Michigan 4-H Communications Day

February 14, 2009
Michigan State University

Young people ages 9 to 19 are invited to share what they're learning at the Michigan 4-H Communications Day on February 14, 2009 at Michigan State University.

By participating in a variety of contests young people will have the opportunity to:

  • Share ideas and demonstrate skills and knowledge about topics and issues that interest them.
  • Practice and strengthen their communication skills through demonstrations, public speaking, photography, art, exhibits, graphic design, web design, cookery and more.
  • Gain self-confidence, persuasiveness and the ability to convey ideas, concepts and information.
  • Be recognized for excellence in communication skills.

There are many communication areas to choose from!

Commmunications Day Topics GraphicA wide variety of communications areas are available to meet the needs and interests of young people. Young people will be recognized for their skills and abilities in the following:

  • Educational exhibits
  • Public speaking
  • Demonstrations
  • Art (including patch design for the State 4-H Horse Show, State 4-H Horse Trail Ride, 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo and 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show)
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design
  • Cookery
  • Web Design
  • Citizenship Education

Detailed information on the specific communications contest rules and elegibility requirements as well as coordinator contact information will be provided in the Communications Day Registration Book which will be available for download in Adobe Acrobat format from the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science youth events website.

Learning Materials

More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan Guide to 4-H or through the MSU Bulletin Office.

Contact Information

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

Visit the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science youth events website or contact one of the following staff at Michigan State University:

Cynthia B. Mark, Ph.D., Program Leader
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

Phone: (517) 432-7575
Fax: (517) 355-6748
Email: markc@msu.edu

Jacob DeDecker, Ph.D., Program Leader
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

Phone: (517) 432-7604
Fax: (517) 355-6748
Email: dedecke4@msu.edu

Carla Geeseman McLachlan, Administrative Assistant - Event Coordination
1290 Anthony Hall
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824

Phone: (517) 432-5402
Fax: (517) 353-1699
Email: mclachl2@msu.edu

Dixie Sandborn, Extension Specialist
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
414 Plant and Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325

Email: sandbord@msu.edu
Phone: (517) 355-5191 Ext. 1404


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