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In This Issue: |
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Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary |
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July 2003
Vol. IX
Issue 10
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In This Issue: |
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H. Schindler, CED
Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary |
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July 2003
Vol. IX
Issue 10
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Upcoming Meetings
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Local NewsThere will be a hot dog sale at the Carters Food Store in Cadillac on Thursday, July 3, 2003, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Come support our local 4-H Environthon Team!!Erika Prince competed in the United States Australian Sheperd
Association National Dog Show in Davisburg, MI, on April 17, 2003, and took
home 4th Place Novice Junior Handling. |
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4-H Standardbred ProjectHave you ever thought about raising and training a young horse? Do you want to learn about marketing horses? An enormous opportunity awaits experienced youth interested in horses.In the 4-H Standardbred Horse Project, you will be responsible for the care, feeding, and training of a Standardbred foal for one year. You will receive the foal in October and then sell it about one year later at a Michigan Standardbred sale. During the year, you will attend seven meetings and activities designed to teach you more about hose care, careers, and the harness racing industry. You will have opportunities to mentor with some of Michigan's best trainers and breeders! Applications are available at the office. Deadline has been extended to: July 8 |
Miscellaneous Horse InformationYou may download your New 4-H Horse & Pony Project Show Rules & Regulations Book at:http://web1.msue.msu.edu/wexford/4H
A list of 4-H horse judges is also available: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids
A small quantity of the 2003 Horse Events Directory presented by the Catch a Reinbow 4-H Therapeutic Riding Club are available in the office for horse leaders. This directory has various horse events throughout the state. |
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2003 State Trail RideThe registration forms for the 2003 State 4-H Trail Ride is available at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids . |
Date Change!Please note that the date for the 2003 Adult Horse Leaders Conference at the Kettunen Center has been changed to October 31- November 2. |
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Spring 2003 MI Youth HorsemanThe Spring 2003 edition of the Michigan Youth Horseman newsletter can be found at http//web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids This is updated continually -- mark it in your favorites toolbar! |
Versatility & Twilight Speed ShowsThe Missaukee Versatility Shows are scheduled for:July 12 - Lake City August 6 - Merritt September 13 - Lake City The 2003 Twilight Speed Shows are scheduled as follows: |
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Emmet/Charlevoix Counties Horse InfoThe Emmet/Charlevoix County 4-H Horse Development Council has announced its Spring and Summer line up of horse clinics, horse shows, and summer Twilight Shows. 4-H members, with or without horses, are encouraged to attend any of these fun events at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.Clinics: July 25-26 Horse Shows: July 27 Twilight Shows: July 2 & 16 For more information, payments, registrations, and health forms,
stop into the office. |
Wolverine Morgan Horse AssociationThe Wolverine Morgan Horse Association has announced their summer show schedule in this area.Cadillac: July 26 Wexford Arena Kalkaska: August 30 Rocking Chair Arena Call 369-2487 or 369-2439 for more information.
Can you provide a loving home to a horse in need? Leelanau Horse
Rescue, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing abused,
neglected, and unwanted horses a second chance at life. Contact them at (248)
249-2662 for more information. |
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship Success With HorsesIn the 2003 edition of Horse Illustrated Magazine Pat Parelli, a Natural Horsemanship Trainer, offered 4-H members and leaders free tickets to his "Parelli Nautral Horsemanship Success With Horses" events across the country. In the ad, it said to "receive free tickets for your 4-H group, contact #800-642-3335 for more information".The web site for parelli is www.parelli.com . |
2003 PEP ProgramThe Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) is off to a great start this summer with many new and returning students. This program has become so popular that we have had the need to add an additional day with two classes per week for a total of five classes!This year, we are utilizing the horse arena at the Northern District Fair. This central location has made it easier for riders to participate. Special thanks to our instructor, Rich Fitch, and volunteer Jill Byard for trailering in the horses every week, and to our many volunteers for making this program possible! If you are age 14+, have a little time on your hands on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, and are comfortable around horses, come out to the fair grounds. We can always use extra volunteers! |
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33rd Annual State 4-H Dog ShowInformation regarding the State 4-H Dog Show has arrived in our office. This year’s event will take place August 16, 2003, at the Ionia County Fairgrounds in Ionia, MI. Entries, class fees, and health papers are due by July 1. Don’t miss out on this fun event. For more information, contact the office at 779-9480. |
Dog Newsletter"Doggone Good News," the 4-H dog project newsletter, is available at:www.msu.edu/~scottel/State4HDogCommittee.htm |
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More Info Concerning Monkeypox!For information gathered from responsible sources, just follow this link:
Due to the State wide Order prohibiting movement of rabbits the 2003
4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo Program scheduled for |
Monkeypox and Your Rabbit ProjectThe Northern District Fairboard made the decision at Thursday's meeting, after MUCH discussion, to abide by theMichigan Department of Agriculture/Center of Disease Control's Order prohibiting the exhibition of rabbits and pocket pets at fairs and other exhibitions, due to the Monkey Pox outbreaks. This will mean that there will be NO rabbits or other pocket pets allowed to enter the fairgrounds for participation in the Northern District Fair in Cadillac in August. This decision was made with the best interests of the 4H youth and their animals in mind. While this will be difficult for some 4H'ers to understand, the health and well-being of everybody involved is of the utmost importance in a situation like this. If anybody has any questions, please direct them to Candy Prince,
Small Animal Superintendent at (231) 775-8439 or write
minirex@voyager.net
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MI Dairy Expo/4-H Dairy DaysMI Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days will take place July 21-25, 2003. You may get information by stopping in our office or visiting: http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids
The State 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging contest will be held on Tuesday, July
1 at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing. More information may be found
at www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids
or you may stop into the office. |
MI Fiber FestivalAre you interested in crafts, goats or sheep? Then the Michigan Fiber Festival workshop is for you! Youth workshops include: felting, basket making, rope making, and knitting. Adult workshops include: selecting, fitting and showing short wool sheep and long wool sheep; sheep, goat and lamb housing care and feeding. For more information on this August 13-17 event at the Allegan County fairgrounds, contact Jill Turner at mff@iserv.net . or call 269-948-2497. Check out the Michigan Fiber Festival website at: www.michiganfiberfestival.org/ |
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Arenac County 4-H Shooting Sports - ArcheryThere will be a summer Archery Tournament July 19/20 at the Sterling Sportsmens Club on Old M-70 in Sterling, Michigan. For more information, contact Lee Hartwick at 989-653-2263 or Carolyn Schwerin at 989-879-6150. |
2003 North Central Regional Volunteer ForumThe 2003 Volunteer Forum will be in Peoria, IL November 13-16. Registration fee is $200 if paid by September 15. Half Scholarships will be provided by the State 4-H Office. Other scholarship is may be available locally. Anyone interested should contact the office at 779-9480. |
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2003 National 4-H CongressThe 2003 Congress will be held in Atlanta, GA, November 28 - December 2. This is a great learning opportunity for youth. Cost of registration, lodging, meals, t-shirt, group photo and airfare will be $825. Scholarships may be available. Call for details if interested. |
MI 4-H Youth ConservationThis is an advanced leadership opportunity for youth between the ages of 13-19, open to youth who have an interest in service learning and personal initiative and interested in a statewide experience. Applications are due by September 26, 2003. |
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International Pen Pals4-H is involved in an International Pen Pal program with 4-H'ers in Finland. This is your chance to meet exciting new friends from another country and compare notes about 4-H experiences! if you are interested, contact the office at 779-9480 or email us! |
Exchange NewsThe exchange students from Poland have arrived! Thank you to all host families for opening your homes and personal lifes to these students.There is an Adult Exchange to Japan scheduled for October 6-16, 2003. It is designed for those individuals who want a cultural experience through living in Japan in a home-stay environment and sightseeing in Tokyo and Kyoto. This is also a great opportunity for the host families to revisit their Japanese delegates and renew their friendship. Labo is offering $1000 scholarships to those families who hosted a high school delegate or $100 for each summer delegate (up to $300). Call the office for more information. |
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MSU Extension's Spring 2003 Quarterly Report |
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What is Love & Logic? |
Camp ScheduleCamp information for 2003 is now filtering through out office. For the latest up-to-date information available, periodically check out our website for any “Late Breakin’ News” at: http://msue.msu.edu/wexford/4H .Great Lakes Natural Resource CampCamp Chickagami is a great camp for teens aged 13-15. Taking place July 27 - August 2, the cost is $225 and includes meals, lodging, and activity fees. Enjoy fishing, snorkeling, swimming, sailing, hiking, bird-watching, lighthouse tours, crafts, and more! Call the office for more info.YMCA Camp at Camp TorentaJoin your friends, old and new, at Camp Torenta this summer! Each camp day is packed full of programs and activities including swimming, boating, hiking, cookouts, and arts & crafts, all on Lake Mitchell shoreline in the Cadillac area! There are two camps to choose from:Day Camp: The day camp (9 am - 4 pm) is packed full of camp activities. A terrific lunch is provided in the dining hall and an extended camp program is available for those that need an early drop-off or late pick-up. Transportation is available at select pickup points through the Cadillac Wexford County Transportation Agency. Sessions available are: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July 3; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-Aug 1, and Aug 4-8. Cost for YMCA members is $85/week 1 child or $75/each additional child; Cost for others: $110 and $100/each additional child. |
Resident Camp: One week of boys' camp and one week of girls' camp is available in July. Summer camp at Camp Torenta is a local tradition -- here's your chance to create your own memories. Camp begins at check-in on Sunday evening and wrap-up on Friday with family dinner cookout. In addition to all the activities available during day camp, there are those special experiences only available at an overnight camp. Boys: July 20-July 25. Girls: July 17-Aug 1 Resident camp fees: YMCA Program members is $195; Others: $225 For more information, contact the YMCA at 775-3366. |
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2 PEP Horse Show |
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8 PEP 4-H Council Mtg Deadline: Standardbred Proj |
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21 MI Dairy Expo |
22 PEP MI Dairy Expo |
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24 Horse Show MI Dairy Expo PEP Picnic |
25 Horse Clinic MI Dairy Expo |
26 Horse Show Horse Clinic |
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