Calendar

2008

October

Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council
Due October 10th
         The Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC) helps Michigan teens who are interested in current environmental issues become involved with state and local governments to help resolve those issues. M4-HYCC was created by the Michigan Senate in 1999 and is coordinated by Michigan 4-H Youth Development. Teens from each region in Michigan may apply to participate in M4-HYCC.
         Each year M4-HYCC members select and research a current environmental issue. They interview people, listen to presentations by professionals, surf the Internet, and read books and articles on the chosen topic. The council has researched bovine tuberculosis in Michigan's white-tailed deer population; diminishing wetlands, the environmental impacts of golf courses and other land use issues; the development of a water trail program in Michigan; nonnative invasive aquatic species; the effects of small petroleum spills in lakes and rivers; and the importance of recycling and waste minimization.
         For more information and applications, go to http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/m4hycc.html


Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m.
For More Information, Call MSU Extension @ 810-244-8524 or Genesee Co. Health Dept. @ 810-257-3603
2 Site Locations:
  * Flint East Water Service Center 3310 E. Court Street; opposite Consumer's Energy between Court Street and Dort Hwy.
  * Flint Metal Fab Bristol Road, Flint; East of I-75 at Bristol Road exit.
Acceptable Items Include:  Old household pesticides, herbicides, solvents, paint thinners, aerosol cans, oil-based paint, motor oil, mercury, batteries, corrosives, old prescriptions.  They will be accepting seven (7) tires OFF the rims.
Materials NOT Accepted:  Explosive and radioactive materials, medical waste, commercial and industrial wastes and latex paint.

4-H CLOTHING AND TEXTILES VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP
October 11 & 12, 2008, Kettunen Center
         Explore new project ideas and skills to use in your 4-H clothing and textiles program. Sessions tentatively scheduled include beginning sewing skills, several quilt classes, projects for 5- to 8-year-olds, wool felting, buymanship, knitting, fleece projects, fabric baskets, creative purses, recycling and classes especially for teens. Some classes will incorporate a green theme. Open to adult and teen volunteers aged 13 and up. Registration deadline is September 26, 2008 .  The flyer is at http://web2.canr.msu.edu/4hwkreg/PA-603.pdf .  Please remember, the Genesee County 4-H Endowment can help pay for most or all of these workshops.  To register, contact Darren Bagley at bagleyda@msu.edu.

How to Winterize Your Horse by Dr. Rob van Wessum
Saturday, October 11, 2008 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
E-100 Veterinary Medical Center, MSU
         Each spring it's the same scenario: your horse comes out of winter overweight and out-of-shape. You spent the previous year riding, training, showing, and your horse enjoyed plenty of exercise while out to pasture.  But after a few cold months of layoff, you are back at square one.  What do you do?
         Dr. Rob van Wessum, equine clinician at the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, will address this problem in a lecture, "How to Winterize Your Horse", on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10 a.m.
         Please RSVP to Denise Bennington: (517) 353-3182, beningde@cvm.msu.edu, or Judy Lessard: (517) 355-0001, lessardj@cvm.msu.edu.  Refreshments will be served.

Genesee County Livestock Committee Meeting
October 13th, 7:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting.

Genesee County Horse Leaders Association Meeting
October 14th, 7:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting. We will be discussing the future of the GCHLA in Genesee County and where we want to go in the future.

Genesee County Goat Committee Meeting
October 16th, 6:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting.

Genesee County Dairy Committee Meeting
October 19th, 4pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting.

4-H Proud Equestrian Program Instructor Update
October 18-19
Kellogg Biological Station; Hickory Corners, Michigan
This conference provides continuing education for current 4-H PEP-certified instructors. Attendance is required at either the fall 2008 or fall 2009 Instructor Update to maintain 4-H PEP Instructor status. (Due to budget constraints, no winter 2009 PEP Instructor Update will be offered.) Sessions will cover topics related to instructing therapeutic riding such as working with youth with special needs and horse management and care. Open to 4-H Proud Equestrian Program instructors or instructors in training. The program is also open to NARHA-certified instructors and those with an interest in therapeutic riding.   Registration deadline is October 3, 2008 .  The flyer is at http://web2.canr.msu.edu/4hwkreg/PA-604.pdf .  Please remember, the Genesee County 4-H Endowment can help pay for most or all of these workshops.  To register, contact Darren Bagley at bagleyda@msu.edu.

Genesee County Rabbit Committee Meeting
October 20th,
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting.

Genesee County Agricultural Society (Fair Board )Meeting
October 21st,

Genesee County 4-H Leader Update
October 23rd, 1pm and 6:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
We will be having a Leader Update at the MSU Extension Office to distribute all re-enrollment materials for all clubs. An adult leader from each club must attend either the 1pm or the 6:30pm meeting to re-enroll your club. We will have some leadership exercises to go through in your club, and it will be an opportunity to meet 4-H leaders from across the county. If no one from your club can make this meeting, please contact Darren at bagleyda@msu.edu or 810-244-8515 to arrange a time to pickup your packet. All leaders, club members, clubs, and volunteers need to re-fill out paperwork so it is up-todate.

4-H Goat Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
October 24-26, 2008; Kettunen Center; Tustin, Michigan
Gain new ideas and information about the 4-H goat project. Youll choose from a variety of learning opportunities including herd management, health, nutrition, exhibiting skills, animal evaluation and 4-H club programs. Youll have the chance to exchange ideas, make new friends and develop new networks with other individuals who have a high interest in the 4-H goat program. A highlight of the workshop will be the auction that is held in support of the State 4-H Goat Award and other goat-related 4-H educational events. You are encouraged to develop plans for sharing what you learn at the workshop in your county. Open to adult and teen volunteers aged 13 (by January 1, 2009) and up. Registration deadline is October 9, 2008 . A detailed description is at http://web2.canr.msu.edu/4hwkreg/PA-605.pdf . Please contact Darren Bagley to register.

Natural Helpers Workshop
October 27, 2008; Traverse City  Michigan
Learn to coordinate, conduct, manage, and evaluate the Michigan 4-H sponsored Natural Helpers peer-helping program designed for middle, junior high and high school communities. Developed by the Comprehensive Health Education Foundation in Seattle, Washington, Natural Helpers is based on the premise that within every school an informal "helping network" of students and school personnel exists. Natural Helpers uses this network to help young people help their friends with everyday problems, refer serious problems to trained professionals and take good care of themselves in the process. Registration deadline is October 25, 2008 .  The flyer is at http://web2.canr.msu.edu/4hwkreg/PA-618.pdf . Please remember, the Genesee County 4-H Endowment can help pay for most or all of these workshops.  To register, contact Darren Bagley at bagleyda@msu.edu.

Genesee County Endowment Committee Meeting
October 20th, 6pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting. We will elect officers at this committee meeting. If you have items to submit to the Endowment Committee, please get them to Darren or a committee member by this date. 

November

 

Genesee County Indoor Exhibits Awards Night
November 3rd, 6:30pm; MSU Extension - Genesee County
This is a recognition for all trophy and sweepstakes winners for Indoor Exhibits at the County Fair. Light refreshments will be provided.

Genesee County Livestock Committee Meeting
November 10th, 7:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting.

Genesee County Horse Leaders Association Meeting
November 11th, 7:30pm
MSU Extension - Genesee County
All committee meetings are open to anyone who is interested.  If you have comments about how things are going, or have new ideas, please bring them to the committee meeting. We will be discussing the future of the GCHLA in Genesee County and where we want to go in the future.

4-H Teen Horse Volunteer Leaders Conference
November 21-23, 2008
Kettunen Center; Tustin, Michigan
This workshop is designed for teen leaders 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. You're encouraged to interact with teen leaders from other counties to exchange ideas, and talk about your local 4-H programs. You're expected to share what you learn and your experiences at this conference with other 4-Hers in your county. Open to 4-H horse project teen volunteer leaders aged 14 to 19 this calendar year (no exceptions) and accompanying adult chaperones. Registration is not yet open, more details to come


Team America Rocketry Challenge
December 1st Registration
           Arlington, Va.  -- As school doors swing open, students have a terrific opportunity to look forward to -- the Team America Rocketry Challenge. 
            Registration is now open for the world's largest rocket contest challenging participants to compete for $60,000 in prizes and scholarships and a trip to next year's international air show in Paris.
            The contest rules and registration are at www.rocketcontest.org . Participants must design and build a rocket that will climb to 750 feet and stay aloft for 45 seconds. This year's new task is transporting the one-egg payload lying on its side rather than positioned vertically, mimicking the position of an astronaut.
            Teams have until Dec.1 to register . April 6 is the deadline to conduct a qualifying launch and earn a trip to the finals, scheduled for May 16 at the Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. The registration fee is $105.
            AIA sponsors the contest with the National Association of Rocketry, NASA, the Defense Department, the American Association of Physics Teachers and AIA member companies.
            Students in grades 7-12 in any U.S. school or non-profit youth organization are eligible to compete. About 7,000 students from across the country took part in the contest last year, and since TARC's first contest in 2003, almost 50,000 students have taken the challenge. A team from Enloe High School in North Carolina was crowned champion in 2008.
            The contest gives future engineers the opportunity to demonstrate their math and physics skills. Working together in a team environment, they will design a real aerospace product, which will be put through the rigors of testing and evaluation.
            The aerospace industry is actively looking for young people to join its ranks. The industry is facing a potential workforce crisis as scores of employees reach retirement age. According to AIA statistics, almost 60 percent of the U.S. aerospace workforce was age 45 or older in 2007.
            For more information on careers in aerospace, visit www.launchintoaerospace.org .