MAE4HYS
Membership Information

Membership Benefits

Professional Development through conferences, exhibits, and state and regional staff meetings;

Mentors for new members to help them become acquainted with the Association as well as their new position;

Leadership Development for board members representing every region in the state;

Scholarships to support professional development, travel studies, advanced studies, and attendance at the National 4-H Conference;

Communication with Administration, the Michigan 4-H Foundation, and other associations within Extension;

Representation on committees for the Michigan 4-H Foundation, planning state Extension conferences, and for hiring new state staff;

Recognition for accomplishments within the profession.

For the association brochure which highlights the benefits of membership, go here: Membership brochure

All Extension personnel involved with 4-H programming responsibilities are eligible for membership with full voting privileges.

Available to dues paid members of MAEA, the MAEHA, and the MESA at a separate annual fee.  This entitles members to attend meetings and serve as a member of a committee.  However, guest members are not entitled to vote, serve on the board, or serve as committee chairperson.  National association membership is optional at full current rate.

Extension retirees from the 4-H Youth Staff are eligible for life membership upon payment of a sum equal to the current dues.