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The pancake supper will be Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the Chase Town Hall from 4-8 p.m.  The cost is only $4 per person, children age 5 and under free. 
 

Greetings from Susan: 

If you have plans to participate in the Market Livestock Auction at the Northern District Fair this August, you need to have your registrations for your swine, sheep, goat, poultry, rabbit or cornish hen project in the office by April 7, 2003!  Orders for your chicks must be prepaid by April 25.  If you are planning a Market Duck project, be sure to stop in the office and pick up the addendum to the Market Livestock Rules that became effective January 8, 2003. 

Local Club News 

At the end of June, they will be traveling to New York to have the CD mastered, which means they will be upgrading the CD to commercial quality at a place known as “The Lodge”. 

We wish Caiti and Monica lots of luck in their endeavor and look forward to listening to their songs on the radio! 
 
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Upcoming Meetings

Community Service Idea for March

What IS Community Service?

1. Well, first off, what is community service? 
In 4-H, community service is voluntary action by an individual or a group of individuals that they perform without pay. Service to the community, through food drives, walking dogs at your local animal shelter or putting on clown paint and cheering up kids in the hospital, can be fun, in addition to helping you gain leadership and citizenship experiences. It can also give you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside that tells you you did something good for someone else. 

2. So I want to do something, but how do I get involved? 
First, figure out if you want to do something on your own or with your friends. If you want to make an impact through a group effort, plan your project as a group. If you're not sure if your friends would be up to a service project, just ask them! Studies show that nine out of ten people say yes when someone asks them to donate their time, and those who are asked to volunteer are four times as likely to do some service work as those who aren't asked. Give Five: About the Give Five Campaign. (2000). Retrieved November 19, 2001 from http://www.independentsector.org/give5/givefive.html . 

3. How do I start planning? 
Now that you've assembled a group of people to work on a project, find something that interests everyone. If you're all really into fixing mechanical things, perhaps you could round up some run down bikes in your neighborhood and fix them up for underprivileged kids. You all like kids? Volunteer to read stories at a day care center. Need some ideas? Visit the "4-H Community Service Ideas" page on the Web at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/commserv.html . 

4. Now that I have an idea, what do I do next? 
What are you waiting for? Get out there and put your community serving-learning project plan into action by doing your best and having fun! 

5. I'm done, now what? 
When you've finished your project, be sure to take some time to think over how it went. What could you have done differently to make it better? Did you enjoy yourself? How could you get others involved? Also, be sure to celebrate. That's right! Give yourself a pat on the back and go grab some pizza as a group. You just joined the 109 million Americans who volunteer. Did you know that 59 percent of teenagers volunteer an average of 3.5 hours a week? Give Five: About the Give Five Campaign. (2000). Retrieved November 19, 2001 from http://www.independentsector.org/give5/givefive.html .

Conference and Talent Show

2003 State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show

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Montcalm County 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show

2003 Goat Expo

Osceola County Rabbit & Double Cavy Shows

4-H Rabbit & Cavy Expo

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Vet-A-Visit

This is the only time during the year that the College of Veterinary Medicine is open to the public, so we encourage all those interested to take advantage of this opportunity to see the facilities and learn first-hand about careers in veterinary medicine and veterinary technology. 

If you are interested in taking advantage of this great opportunity, contact the office for more information.

International Stallion Exhibition & Trade Show

A full itinerary and discount coupons for attendance for your 4-H club may be obtained by stopping in the office.

Project Pigs Source

Tack Sale

Osceola County 4-H Pleasure Point Shows

MI Beef Expo Junior Show

Going to the Fair?

4-H Talent Revue

If you are interested in participating, please submit a videotape for consideration by March 17, 2003. 

Horse Care Information from the College of Veterinary Medicine

International Opportunities

Host families must have a willingness to share their family life, be able to provide a separate bed, meals, and other normal living expenses. The students have studied English and are coming to learn more speaking skills while experiencing our culture and family life. Host families must also be willing to attend an orientation in early summer.  See specific opportunities below!

4-H Poland Exchange

Contact the office if you are interested in providing a "Host Family Home" for a youth between the ages of  14 and 19 years old for the time period of June 17 - July 17, 2003.  #231-779-9480. 

4-H Belize Exchange

If you know persons who might be interested in this opportunity, please share this information with them! 
 

4-H Finland Exchange

4-H Japanese Exchange

Host families must have a willingness to share their family life, be able to provide a separate bed, meals, and other normal living expenses. The students have studied English and are coming to learn more speaking skills while experiencing our culture and family life. Host families must also be willing to attend an orientation in early summer. 

To obtain a host family application, call the MSU Extension at 779-9480

4-H Mexico Exchange

Michigan 4-H'ers ages 15
to 19 will stay with host families in Durango, Mexico from June 23 to July 12, 2003.  They will experience the everyday life and language of the country.  In addition, they will attend workshops on Mexican customs, culture, arts, crafts, cooking and dance.  In return, they will teach Mexican youth and adults crafts, leadership skills, recreation, foods and other 4-H project skills.  They will make excursions to interesting locales in the area, and make an overnight trip to Zacatecas and to the Silence Zone in the desert.  A deposit of $100 is due April 1.

Summer Camps Schedule

6th Annual 4-H Livestock Camp

When you’re not busy in your session or caring for your animal, there are lots of free time activities for you to choose from including: outdoor sports, indoor games, computer lab, Ag Olympics, and DJ dance! 
 
4-H Livestock Camp is scheduled for June 23-25 at the Branch County 4-H Fairgrounds in Coldwater. Early check-in is available on June 22 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $85 per person (Scholarships may be available upon request). 

Don’t miss out! If you are interested, submit your registration to the office by May 16, 2003. 
 
 

Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp 
Camp Chickagami is a great camp for teens aged 13-15. 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! 

 

Learning Science Through the Arts Camp

The cost for this fun-filled week is $125. Scholarships may be available upon request. 
 

Exploration Days 
This year, Exploration Days on the MSU Campus will occur June 18-20.  Stop into the office in early March to pick up your booklet so you can register early for your choice of many fun-filled classes.  Partial scholarships are available for 4-H members. 
 
Exploration Days Transportation Opportunity 
Leelanau County MSU Extension is again planning to provide three buses for transportation from Northern Michigan to the MSU campus for Exploration Days. The cost is only $12 (one-way OR round trip)  Pick up sites will be at Tom's West Bay, Tom's 14th Street, Chums Corner, and the DNR site in Cadillac. Paid reservations are first-come, first-ride. If you need transportation, this is for you! 
 

Camp Living Waters

Kettunen Center Workshops

4-H Plant Science & Entomology Workshop - #914 
March 14-15:  Enjoy a fun filled, educational weekend packed with hands-on sessions just in time for the start of gardening season.  Ages 12+ 
 

4-H Family Weekends: Explore the Sky Above - #915 
March 15-16: Designed for families to share time together while learning about the sky above us all. Ages 5-12 & parents 

Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference - #917 
April 4-6: Learn about dairy management, dairy cattle judging, and milk quality assurance.  Ages 12+ 
 

4-H Rabbit & Cavy Workshop - #917 
April 5-6:  Gain new ideas and information about the 4-H rabbit & cavy project.  Ages 13+ 

4-H Performing Arts - #921 
April 26-27:  Clowning, drama, dance and other performing arts for ages 13+   Build creativity and raise performace confidence! 
 

4-H Natural Resources & Environmental Education Workshop  
May 3-4: Complex interrelated ideas about people working together to conserve, protect, and explore their environments. Open to adult and teen volunteers. 13+ 
 

Linda Cronk , Extension Family & Consumer Science Educator, Wexford/Missaukee Counties Chairperson, Wexford-Missaukee Parenting Awareness Month, shares information regarding Parenting Awareness Month. You may contact her by phone: (231) 779-9480 or e-mail: cronkl@msue.msu.edu  
 

March is Parenting Awareness Month!

Wexford Missaukee Child Protection Council supports Parenting Awareness Month during March each year through the Wexford Missaukee Parenting Awareness Month Coalition.  The coalition members help promote family friendly events in our local communities, and share information about effective, nurturing parenting practices that help children grow up to be healthy, caring and contributing adults.

Join us at the Celebrating Families all day event on Saturday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Cadillac.  This is a day to focus on the critical issues of parenting, as well as to celebrate the unity of families.  Child care is available, as well as activities  for children,  ages  5-12, joint parent/child classes and workshops for adults only.  Everything from fly fishing instruction 
to preparing healthy snacks to a workshop about dealing with bullying is on the agenda. 

Bring your family to the 17th annual Celebrating Families event!  And watch for other information during March that supports parents in their challenging job of raising a family. 
 
 
 
 

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