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New 4-H Year!The new 4-H year has begun and registrations are trickling in. If you are in need of additional enrollment forms for new members, please contact the office and we will be happy to provide them to you.Please return your forms as soon as possible so our database will be up-to-date. Please be sure to check to see if member and leader's current e-mail addresses are included so mailings can go directly to their home electronically instead of through the post office. This will save the 4-H office financially through both paper and postage! Important Notice: This will be your last newsletter you will receive unless your enrollment form has been received in this office! |
Upcoming Meetings
At the above Annual Meeting, we will elect new council members. Please
take time to contact the office if you are willing to serve a term of office.
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Community Service Idea for NovemberClub members should decide what community group they would like to assist with for the holidays. Contact that group. Help would certainly be welcomed in serving Thanksgiving dinner at Community Soup Kitchens. Other agencies needing assistance may be: Senior Citizens Centers, Assisted Living Centers, Nursing Homes, Council on Aging, or Project Christmas. Giving a helping hand to others is actually a gift to yourself! |
Videos Available for LoanThe following videos are available for loan. If you see one you are interested in, call the office and reserve a date.Steers: Stierwalt Style Showmanship
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The Basics of Good Sheep Management: Rural Route Videos Ringmaster Rabbit: Featuring Selection, Feeding, Fitting, and Showmanship & Ethics Ringmaster Show Lamb: Featuring Selection, Feeding, Fitting, and Showmanship & Ethics Ringmaster Show Beef: Featuring Selection, Feeding, Fitting, and Showmanship & Ethics Ringmaster Show Hog: Featuring Selection, Feeding, Fitting, and Showmanship & Ethics |
Linda
Cronk, Family & Consumer Science Educator, shares information regarding
the "Becoming a Love a Logic Parent" program currently offered in this
county.
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent8What is Love and Logic?In the last newsletter, we shared information about Love & Logic classes offered in our community. For those of you who are not familiar, the following article will give you a basic idea about how to help our kids feel loved and learn to take responsibility for themselves at the same time. If you are interested in finding out about our local classes, check out the schedule in pink to the right of this article. --> or call the MSU Extension office at 779-9480 and ask for our current schedule. General Audience includes: Parents, Grandparents, Childcare providers,
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MSU Extension's Fall 2002 Quarterly Report |
Family Nutrition ProgramThe Family Nutrition Program can help you learn how to stretch your food dollar; improve your shopping skills; make delicious, low cost, quick and easy meals and snacks; add a variety to your diet that can lead to better health; and manage your resources. Shelly Psaros and Karen VanHaitsma, Wexford/Missaukee Counties Family Nutrition Program Associates, share with you some interesting facts and an easy and delicious salad recipe.
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Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)This trip will include an overnight and tour in Gettysburg on the way to Washington, D.C. This statewide CWF trip will occur in Summer 2003, but we need to lock in applications and deposits earlier than ever. Application packets will be available later in the month and must be returned by January 30, 3003. Watch the newsletter for more details including dates and costs. |
2003 State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy ShowThe registration materials for the 2004 State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show have arrived in our office. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, stop in the office and let us know! We will be more than happy to make a copy for you to share with your club members. There is no pre-registration required; Registration will take place the day of the show. |
November Leaders MeetingThe November Leaders Meeting will be 11/12/02 at 7 p.m. Come and give input regarding ideas for a recognition award for community service, as well as, other agenda items. |
Kids in the KitchenKids are always looking to have some fun. Cindy Funck, Parent Educator 0-5 Years, asks, "Why not give them a fun project in the kitchen to add something to your dinner table?" |
Bear BreadOptional: If you desire a shiny surface, brush with a mixture of 1 beaten egg yolk and 1 tbs cold water before baking! |
http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids/
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MSU Polo Team Clinic
December 13-15 Winter Beef Classic January 4-5 MI Sheep Breeders Convention January 10-12 Horse Judge and Superintendent Conference January 11-12 MSU Horseman Association Team Clinic January 25 Green & White Hog Show January 25 Block & Bridle - Little International January 25 State 4-H Rabbit Show February 1 4-H Horse Benefit Clinic February 11 MI Pork Expo Back to Top |
Kettunen Center WorkshopsThe following workshops offered at the Kettunen Center are now open for registration. If you see a class you are interested in, contact the office to enroll. If you are under 18 years old, a chaperone of the same sex must be identified before your registration will be accepted. The Wexford County 4-H Council will gladly finance your workshop, however, you must be willing to share your newly learned skills with others. If you register and must cancel, you must give the office 48 hours notice or you will be billed for any expenses incurred.Workshop #908 - December 6
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 Track 1, you’ll perform some community service activities and develop leadership skills to carry out your projects. Track 2, be a part of the peer helper program called “Helping Friends”. Track 3, learn how to facilitate Peer Plus, Group Dynamite and YEA groups. Focus on activities that can help young people and adults develop trust, multi-cultural relations and character education. Track 4, open to only 4-H MYCC members, will explore a variety of careers, work to increase public speaking and presentation skills, and network For more Kettunen Center Events, Go to: |
with peers about environmental and conservation topics. Open to teens
and adults aged 14 and up.
Workshop #909 - January 10
Workshop #910 - January 31
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Fruit Growers Show & ConventionDave Smith of the Michigan Vegetable Council would like to get some youth interested in attending the Fruit Growers Show & Convention in Grand Rapids at the Grand Center December 10-12. He stated that this might be of interest to kids thinking about growing fruit crops or the farm market business. There will be a few scholarships available, however, you will need to contact him as soon as possible. Contact Dixie Sandborn at 517-432-9534 or sandbord@msu.edu. |
4-H Volunteer Training ScheduleThe 4-H Volunteer Training Workshop Schedule for the 2002-2003 4-H year has arrived in the office. Copies have been made and are available for any leader who requests one. Stop in the office to pick up. |
YEA Community Service Recognition ProgramOnce again, it is time to start the application process for the YEA Community Service Recognition Program. Through this program, the State 4-H Youth Development Committee recognizes groups and individuals who have planned, organized and implemented community service projects.Any 4-H group or 4-H member that has been involved in a community service project during 2002 is eligible to apply. Call the office for more details and application! |
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