February 2013 Page 1 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. 4-H Focus for Wayne County Michigan State University Extension Wayne County Main Office 5454 Venoy Road Wayne, MI 48184 Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Leaders, Momentum keeps increasing for all the great events and trainings being held in the 2012-2013 4-H Year! Read more about all of these upcoming events in this month’s newsletter! Club re-enrollment paperwork was due January 15 th and I must give a big shout-out to all who turned it in before or on that day! Superstock 4-H Club (first with all items complete! They even donated $10 to help support any 4-H youth who could not pay this year- thank you!) 4-H Critter Club Motor City 4-H Robotics HorsePlay 4-H Club Humms and Hugs 4-H Club Mt. Zion 4-H Club I know many club leaders have communicated with me on the status of their packets and will be turning them in during the next few weeks. I appreciate everyone’s efforts to get this done in a timely fashion! There is a lot of great information in this newsletter so I encourage you to read the whole newsletter and share with others who might have an interest. Just like most areas of life, 4-H is a program where the more you put into the program, the more you get out of it. Enjoy the experiences! Happy February to you! Sincerely, Laurie Rivetto Extension Educator, Wayne County 4-H 4-H Leaders: Please copy for all 4-H families and/or distribute at your next meeting.
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February 2013 Page 1
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and
June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
4-H Focus for
Wayne County Michigan State University Extension
Wayne County Main Office
5454 Venoy Road
Wayne, MI 48184
Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Leaders,
Momentum keeps increasing for all the great events and trainings being held in the 2012-2013 4-H Year!
Read more about all of these upcoming events in this month’s newsletter!
Club re-enrollment paperwork was due January 15th and I must give a big shout-out to all who turned it in
before or on that day!
Superstock 4-H Club (first with all items complete! They even donated $10 to help support any 4-H
youth who could not pay this year- thank you!)
4-H Critter Club
Motor City 4-H Robotics
HorsePlay 4-H Club
Humms and Hugs 4-H Club
Mt. Zion 4-H Club
I know many club leaders have communicated with me on the status of their packets and will be turning
them in during the next few weeks. I appreciate everyone’s efforts to get this done in a timely fashion!
There is a lot of great information in this newsletter so I encourage you to read the whole newsletter
and share with others who might have an interest. Just like most areas of life, 4-H is a program where
the more you put into the program, the more you get out of it. Enjoy the experiences!
Happy February to you!
Sincerely,
Laurie Rivetto
Extension Educator, Wayne County 4-H
4-H Leaders: Please copy for all 4-H families and/or distribute at your next meeting.
February 2013 Page 2
Program Evaluation Notice
As a participant in the 4-H program your child may be asked to help with the evaluation of the program. Your child may
be asked to complete a short survey about what he/she learned or did as a result of the program. Surveys could be given
before the program begins and/ or after the program has ended. Surveys take no more than 10 minutes to complete. All
surveys are confidential. Youth are not required to participate in the evaluation. If you or your child does not wish to
participate it will not affect involvement in any programs of Michigan State University.
If you do not want your child to participate in program evaluations or have questions about the evaluation, contact Laurie
March 17–20, 2013, in Lansing, Michigan (http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/4_h_capitol_experience)
Learn first-hand how our state government works.
★ Meet the people who play a role in government and policy making.
★ Take an in-depth look at current public policy issues and how state government
deals with those issues.
★ Spend a morning with a lobbyist, lawyer or news reporter, or work in a legislator's
office.
Join up to 100 other 4-H members and leaders from across Michigan at 4-H Capitol Experience! Besides learning many new things, you’ll have lots of fun and make new friends. Contact your county Michigan State University Extension office for more information. Applications are due in your county office by February 6, 2013.
Wayne County 4-H Livestock Developmental
The next 4-H Livestock Developmental Meeting is Tuesday, February 5th at 7pm at the Wayne County
Fairgrounds.
Wayne County 4-H Horse and Pony News The next meeting is February 18th at 7pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. WCHP meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month, except August and December. Important Upcoming Dates are available at the website at: http://www.waynecountyhorseandpony.com/
The Wayne County 4-H Protégé Program allows youth, 5 years old and up, to:
o Learn about an animal of interest o Learn what it eats and how to care for it o Work with a protégé teacher (an older 4-H member who mentors
protégé youth) o Work with an animal provided by protégé teacher (no animal is
necessary to participate) o Come to the Wayne County Fair to help take care of the animal
during the week and gain opportunity to show the animal with protégé teacher supervision
o Receive a packet of information with animal facts and worksheets to learn about the species
o Receive recognition at the end of the Wayne County Fair for participation in the program
There is a $10 registration/participation cost for the Protégé Program. The Protégé Meeting is the first Tuesday in May (May 7th 2013) at 6pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Belleville. Questions? Please contact Lisa Preuss at [email protected] or Anita Sampson at [email protected]
4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop Workshop 110 February 22-23, 2013 – Kettunen Center Explore animal systems and learn about animal health for a broad array of animal species. Come prepared to learn from others, share information and experiences, ask questions and quiz veterinarians about their skills. You will also participate in hands-on demonstrations that will teach you how to help members recognize healthy, sick, or injured animals. Meet other youth that have developed outstanding veterinary science projects and gain ideas to help others start their own vet science projects. Open to adult and teen volunteers ages 13 (as of January 1, 2013) and older. To register for this event go tohttps://enrollment.4-h.org/events/402/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event.
4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Teen & Adult Volunteer Workshop Workshop 111 February 23-24, 2013 – Kettunen Center If you are interested in beef, sheep or swine projects, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn about animal health, management, care and nutrition. In addition, you can sharpen your livestock judging and evaluation skills. By sharing ideas and interacting with others, you’ll find ways to improve your county 4-H livestock program. The workshop will also offer ways to enhance your communications and teaching skills, and learn about the many opportunities available for those interested in the beef, sheep and swine industries. Open to adult and teen volunteers ages 13 (as of January 1, 2013) and up. To register for this event go tohttps://enrollment.4-h.org/events/403/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. 4-H Recreational Leadership Workshop Workshop 112 March 1-3, 2013
Workshop or Conference Title
2013
Feb. 22-23 *4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Leaders Workshop
This workshop is for 4-H adult leaders and teen leaders (13 years and older) interested in Recreational Leadership, infusing fun into their clubs, serving as camp counselors and who are willing to share the information and experiences gained at the conference with others in their counties. MSU Extension staff is also welcome. To register for this event go to https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/477/splash. For more information please view the Program Announcement for this event. 4-H Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop Workshop 113 March 9-10, 2013 – Kettunen Center This workshop is for teen and adult volunteers ages 13 (as of January 1, 2013) and up. All staff and education providers are welcome. Whether you are interested in animal science, plant science, environmental science, robotics, alternative energy, engineering, film making or technology, this workshop has something exciting for you! Learn about new, hands-on educational opportunities in both new and existing 4-H project areas. Learn best practices for how to teach science to youth and adults. Conduct experiments and learn how to develop the next generation of problem solvers. Hands-on sessions for beginners and advanced will be provided. 4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education/Plant Science and Entomology Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop Workshop 114 March 15-17, 2013 – Kettunen Center This workshop will include many life skill building and project area building "hands-on" activities for adult and teen leaders 13 years (as of January 1, 2013) and up who are interested in Environmental and Outdoor Education and Plant Science/Entomology 4-H projects. Many projects will be highlighted during this workshop including Outdoor Challenge, Gardening, Insect Collecting, Archery as well as how science relates to these project areas. Other topics will include leadership, service learning, and volunteer development while highlighting these fun outdoor project areas. This will be a fun filled educational weekend for all participants. Build Your Future: 4-H Entrepreneurship and Career Connections Workshop 115 April 13-14, 2013 - Kettunen Center 4-H has a unique opportunity to prepare our youth for a changing future. Teens 12 (by January 1, 2013) and older and adult volunteers will participate in hands-on experience that will build 4-Hers’ futures through connecting 4-H experiences and projects to potential careers while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit! Topics will include money-making, break-even analysis, target marketing, choosing the career that best fits you, how to turn your passion into profits, and using social media for advertising and networking. This workshop is appropriate for teens and adults in all project areas. Utilize this opportunity to gain skills and ideas to take home to your community and enhance your current projects!