Weekly Happenings. Upcoming Kettunen Center Workshops. 4-H Visual Arts & Crafts Workshop. 4-H Clothing & Textiles Workshop

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1 Ingham County Michigan State University Extension Weekly Happenings Sept 28 Bi-State Poultry Workshop 9:00 am Anthony Hall, MSU Sept 29 4-H Animal Control Expo 12:00-4:00 pm Animal Control Outreach Center Lansing Oct 1 All County Awards Applications and Horse Awards Due by 5:00 pm in the 4-H Office Oct H Filmmaking Workshop Kettunen Center, Tustin, MI Oct 5-6 Family Fun Weekend Kettunen Center, Tustin, MI Oct 9 Monthly 4-H Horse Committee Meeting 7:00 pm, Hilliard Oct 16 Annual Member/Leader Recognition Event Fairgrounds (SAVE THE DATE) Upcoming Kettunen Center Workshops Kettunen Center is owned and operated by the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The center annually hosts more than 12,000 visitors at its 160-acre site of forest and wetlands in Tustin, Michigan. The Kettunen Center staff offer educational programs in partnership with the 4-H youth development staff members. Thanks to donations from individuals and donors to the 4-H Foundation, these workshops are offered to our local members and leaders at substantially reduced prices. Thanks to the fundraising efforts by 4-H Council, they also offer scholarships of 1/2 off the workshop up to $20 upon completion of scholarship request form found at for current Ingham County 4-H members and leaders. 4-H Visual Arts & Crafts Workshop October 12-13, 2013 Your Cost: $60 This workshop is an opportunity for teens 13 and older and adults to learn leadership through the arts. Eighteen class sessions to choose from (see catalogue for listing). Deadline to register is October 2, H Clothing & Textiles Workshop October Your Cost: $57 Explore new project ideas and skills to use in your 4-H clothing and textiles program. Sessions tentatively scheduled include beginning and advanced sewing skills, recycle t-shirts into yoga pants, fashion illustration and design, buymanship, community service projects, several quilting classes, reversible tote bag, totally teens class, knitted lacey scarf, easy zippers, recycled mittens, 5-8 year old projects, and more. Support for this workshop is provided by the Henning Family Endowed Fund and other donors to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Deadline to register is October 9, Michigan 4-H Filmmaking Workshop October 4-6, 2013 Your Cost: $25 The Michigan 4-H Filmmaking workshop is for volunteers and youth who would like to learn more about making movies and taking their video productions to the next level. This workshop is open to 4-H leaders and members who are 12 and older by January 1, Support for this workshop is provided by AT&T of Michigan. Deadline to register is September 25, H Family Fun Discovery Weekend October 5-6, 2013 Your Cost: $24.50/person plus $77.00 lodging for up to a family of four The 4-H Family Fun Discovery Weekend is for families who would like to experience all that 4-H has to offer. The weekend will be action-packed and full of new experiences for the entire family. Youth, ages 5-8, and their parent/guardian are encouraged to attend this workshop to learn about 4-H! Deadline to register is September 25, 2013.

2 State 4-H Horse Show Results The State 4-H Horse Show was an opportunity for teens 13 and older to compete with other members from across Michigan in the horse project area. Ingham County selected its delegates through the Achievement Days events and State Show test. Congratulations to this year s Ingham County delegation winners! 2013 Ingham County Delegation Results Rheanna Bateman Dansville Wranglers 4-H Club 1st Dressage Seat Equestrian,18-19 yrs 2nd Dressage Seat Equestrian Championship, yrs 4th Creative Writing, yrs 8th Hunter Hack, yrs 8th Dressage Training Level Test I,16-19 yrs Brianne Belanger Saddlemates 4-H Club 3rd Saddle Seat Equitation, yrs 3rd Saddle Seat Pleasure, yrs 7th 2nd Split Western Pleasure, 17 yrs 8th 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 17 yrs Dakota Bumpus Ribbons N Riders 4-H Club 2nd 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 yrs 2nd Dressage Seat Equitation, 13 yrs 2nd Champion Dressage Seat Equitation 5th Training Level Test I, yrs 7th Hunt Seat Pleasure, 13 yrs Christine Burkhart Trailblazers 4-H Club 2nd Hunt Seat Equitation, 17 yrs 3rd Hunt Seat Pleasure, 17 yrs Sidney Crow Lopin Lariats 4-H Club 5th Western Pleasure, 14 yrs 6th Western Horsemanship, 14 yrs Colleen Dodd Golden Stride Riders 4-H Club 2nd Gymkhana Showmanship, yrs 2nd Scrapbook, yrs 3rd Championship Gymkhana Showmanship Kylea Fell Fit To Show 4-H Club 7th Showmanship, 13 yrs Makaylin Hughes Dansville Wranglers 4-H Club 3rd Dressage Training Level Test III, yrs 5th Dressage Training Level Test II, yrs Jacey Jackard Saddlemates 4-H Club 1st Western Pleasure, 19 yrs 1st Championship Western Pleasure, 19 yrs 6th Hunt Seat Equitation, 19 yrs 7th Western Horsemanship, 19 yrs Janet Kolk Echoing Hoofbeats 4-H Club 2nd Trail, 15 yrs 3rd Showmanship, 15 yrs 4th 2nd Split Western Pleasure, 15 yrs 4th 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 15 yrs Jordan Kolk Echoing Hoofbeats 4-H Club 2nd Trail, 13 yrs 3rd Championship Trail Jr. Exhibitor 6th 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 yrs 8th 2nd Split Showmanship, 13 yrs Donald Larson Saddlemates 4-H Club 1st Saddle Seat Pleasure, yrs 1st Championship Saddle Seat Pleasure 2nd Saddle Seat Equitation, yrs 4th Championship Saddle Seat Equitation 5th 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 19 yrs Garrett Main Dansville Wranglers 4-H Club 1st Speed & Action Race, yrs 3rd Keyhole Race, yrs 3rd Indiana Flag Race, yrs 5th Cloverleaf Barrel Race, yrs Rochelle Massa Echoing Hoofbeats 4-H Club 1st Trail, 17 yrs 1st English/Western Riding, yrs 1st English/Western Riding Pattern Chamionship 2nd Championship Trail 3rd Western Horsemanship, 17 yrs 5th 2nd Split Showmanship, 17 yrs Tara Maudrie Growing Together 4-H Club 8th Training Level Test III, yrs Cassidy McNeil Ribbon N Riders 4-H Club 2nd 2nd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 13 yrs 2nd 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 13 yrs 4th Hunt Seat Equitation, 13 yrs 4th Showmanship, 13 yrs Megan McNeil Ribbon N Riders 4-H Club 1st Showmanship, 19 yrs 3rd Western Horsemanship, 19 yrs 3rd 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 19 yrs 6th Trail, 19 yrs Harley Moore Trailblazers 4-H Club 1st 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 17 yrs 4th Dressage Seat Equitation, yrs 4th Championship Hunt Seat Equitation 5th Dressage Training Level Test III, yrs Stephanie Morgan Saddlemates 4-H Club 1st Western Pleasure, 15 yrs 2nd 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 15 yrs 2nd 3rd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 15 yrs 2nd 3rd Split Hung Seat Equitation, 15 yrs 4th Championship Western Horsemanship Katie Navarro Silver Spurs 4-H Club 2nd 3rd Split Western Horsemanship, 16 yrs 4th Western Pleasure, 16 yrs 7th 3rd Split Showmanship, 16 yrs 8th 2nd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 16 yrs Taylor Roe-Eldred Dansville Wranglers 4-H Club 6th Hunt Seat Pleasure, 19 yrs 8th Hunt Seat Equitation, 19 yrs Lucille Sears Lopin Lariats 4-H Club 2nd Saddle Seat Equitation, 15 yrs 4th Saddle Seat Pleasure, yrs 4th Championship Saddle Seat Equitation Angel Sommer Well Dunn 4-H Club 4th Western Pleasure, 14 yrs 4th Western Horsemanship, 14 yrs 8th Showmanship, 14 yrs Emerly Starnes Trailblazers 4-H Club 2nd Western Horsemanship, 16 yrs 6th 3rd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 16 yrs Olivia Tarry Saddlemates 4-H Club 2nd 3rd Split Western Horsemanship, 15 yrs 5th Western Pleasure, 15 yrs 5th 3rd Split Hunt Seat Equitation, 15 yrs 8th 3rd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 15 yrs Marielle Thorp Saddlemates 4-H Club 3rd Western Pleasure, 16 yrs 3rd 3rd Split Western Horsemanship, 16 yrs 7th Hunt Seat Pleasure, 16 yrs Danielle Townsend East Hamlin Horsemen 4-H Club 1st 2nd Split Hunt Seat Pleasure, 16 yrs 1st 2nd Split Western Horsemanship, 16 yrs 2nd Championship Hunt Seat Pleasure

3 Horse Award Applications Due Oct 1 County horse award applications must be received by the 4-H office on or before Tuesday, October 1. We are looking for applications for golden feedbag, jr golden feedbag, and outstanding horse members. Nay is the time to start working on them. Download applications on the horse awards tab at 4HAwardsandScholarships.aspx County & State Awards Due Oct 1 It is the time to apply for county 4-H and state awards. Awards packets were mailed to Community Leaders in their post-fair packets or they can be downloaded at All award applications must be received by the 4-H office on or before Tuesday, October 1. Now is the time to start working on them. If you have any questions about the awards, you may ask your 4-H leader or call the 4-H Office. 4-H Day at the Breslin Center On Sunday, February 2, 2014, MSU Extension 4-H Youth and their families are invited to join thousands of 4-H'ers from across the state at MSU s Breslin Center to cheer on the MSU Women s Basketball Team as they take on Purdue. SAVE THE DATE..game time, ticket information, and other details will follow as they become available. Ingham County 4-H Horse Judging Team Learn the fundamentals of horse judging by joining the Ingham County 4-H Horse Judging Team. You will learn the fundamentals of judging horses and how to compete in judging contests. Any 4-H members interested in participating should attend an introductory meeting on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 pm at the MSU Horse Teaching & Research Facility. Please contact Marci Rene' Charest at or charestm@msu.edu for more information.

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5 1st ANNUAL DOGGY DAYS September 20, pm - 7pm September 21, am - 4pm Ingham County Fairgrounds Fall TSC Paper Clover Promotion The next Paper Clover Promotion event at Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide will be October 9-20, 2013!!! During this promotion, TSC stores will be asking customers to donate $1 to support 4-H. The money raised during the promotion is split between national, state and local programs. Ingham County 4-H receives the proceeds from the Williamston TSC store and has received between $ in each of the previous TSC promotional events. Please encourage your families, neighbors and friends to consider a donation to 4-H in the coming weeks. For more information: In the past, Webberville 4-H Club and 4-H Council have set up a table with information about 4-H and membership applications. If you or your club would be interested in helping to promote 4-H In Ingham County, please be sure to contact Betty Jo at

6 4-H Program Grants Available The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees annually approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H program opportunities in local communities. These grants are designed to encourage program planning and participation by 4-H members and volunteers in partnership with county MSU Extension 4-H program staff members. NorthStar Cooperative 4-H Dairy Science Grants 1 grant available for $500 Supports the strengthening of existing county 4-H dairy science programs or seed money to develop new innovations in the way 4-H Dairy Science learning takes place for young people. Funded by NorthStar Cooperative, Inc. OMEDA Youth Tractor Safety Education Grant 1 grant available for $500 Supports development of learning experiences that promote safe tractor operations and practices. Funded by the Ohio- Michigan Equipment Dealers Association. 4-H Educational Garden Grants 1 grant available for $1,000 Supports the creation of local 4-H educational gardens in Michigan. Funded by the Albert A. Albright Endowment for 4-H Plant Science and Gardening Education. Please refer to the grant application packet at county/countygrants.html for more details on the grants and grant requirements. 4-H Program Grant applications must be postmarked or ed by October 1, 2013 to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. MSU 4-H $10,000 Scholarship Applications Due Nov 1, 2013 Michigan State University offers $2,500 annually for four consecutive years of full-time study at MSU. Six scholarships are given annually. 4-H members who are high school seniors must apply to MSU and submit the MSU 4-H Scholarship Applications due by November 1 of their senior year. We must receive them by 5:00 pm in the 4-H Office. Applicants must meet the standard admissions requirements of the university and be accepted to MSU. For an application, visit Knapp Memorial 4-H Horse Leadership Award Nominations due Oct 1 An annual award which recognizes an adult offering outstanding leadership to young people within the Michigan 4-H horse program. This top leader introduces newcomers to 4-H in the horse industry, mentors young horsemen, and promotes 4-H and the horse industry within the local community in fun and innovative ways. Download the nomination form at: youth_extension_programs/ horse_youth_programs MSU Pre-College Scholarship Applications Due Oct 4, 2013 Michigan State University offers a scholarship opportunity for exceptional students who participate in an MSU Precollege program. 4-H offers four programs that qualify for this scholarship opportunity: Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, Discovery Camp, Capitol Experience, and Exploration Days. Students selected receive a one-time $2,000 Pre-College Achievement Scholarship (PAS) upon admission to MSU as an undergraduate degree-seeking student. If you received an application from the 4-H Office, please be aware of the application deadline of Oct 4. We must receive them by 5:00 pm in the 4-H Office. Opportunities with Other Organizations Below are links to several opportunities that may be of interest to 4-H volunteers working with children. Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference October 4-6, 2012 Belle Isle, Detroit Michigan After School Collaborative Conference October 18-19, 2013 Grand Rapids, MI Parenting Awareness Conference November 18, 2012 East Lansing, MI Child Abuse and Neglect: Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Conference October 28-29, 2013 Plymouth, MI Michigan Precollege and Outreach Conference November 18, 2013 University of Michigan

7 COMMUNITY LEADER O R N E R Review of Michigan 4-H Policies and Procedures This section of the newsletter will be devoted to providing a review of Michigan 4-H policies and procedures over the next several weeks. Each week will feature a topic for 4-H leaders to review in order to refresh yourself. Hopefully it will be a refresher for most; but you may even learn something new. 4-H Policies and Risk Management Complying with 4-H policies (national, state, and county) ensures programs run smoothly, program participants safety is a priority, and your reputation is upheld. The 4-H program is considered a public entity and is highly regarding in most communities. Though the policies and associated paperwork may seem tedious in your volunteer role, it is essential in maintaining the integrity of the 4-H organization as well as your own reputation. The last thing we want is for someone to accuse a volunteer of jeopardizing the safety of a youth or stealing public funds. Insurance and Risk Management National Fact Sheet-A Framework for Best Practices in Youth Protection: - Liability Liability coverage is provided to protect volunteers against claims of negligence at times when they are working in their 4-H role (provided they are following the provided risk management policies). - Accident American Income Life Insurance Company Special Risk Division: - Property If the 4-H club owns property (trailer, building, etc) the items must be appropriately insured. Contact 4-H office for assistance. Now is the time for you club to plan an event to celebrate National 4-H week--wear your 4-H t-shirt to school day, community service, or promote 4-H membership in your community. Let us know if your club has something special planned; send us pictures of your event for the newsletter!!! Ingham County Michigan State University Extension 4-H Staff Betty Jo Nash 4-H Youth Extension Educator phone: nashbett@anr.msu.edu Laura Fuller 4-H Program Coordinator phone: llfl@anr.msu.edu Lori Guy Office Coordinator phone: lguy@ingham.org Caitlin Carpenter Summer Outreach Coordinator phone: allthingsfun4h@ingham.org 121 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 319 Mason, MI Phone: Fax: 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.