Ingham County. Weekly Happenings. Have You Written Your Thank You Letter? August 10, Good Luck to our State Horse Show Delegates!

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1 Ingham County August 10, 2018 Weekly Happenings Aug 11 State Dog Show MSU Pavilion Aug 15 4-H Council Meeting 7:00 pm Hilliard Aug State Horse Show MSU Pavilion Aug H Year End Open Horse Show Fairgrounds Aug 29 4-H Goat Council 6:30 pm Hilliard (DATE CHANGE) Sept 5 Livestock Sale Committee 6:30 pm Hilliard Good Luck to our State Horse Show Delegates! Have You Written Your Thank You Letter? Contact Us All members who participated in the Large or Small Animal Sale and Still Life Sale are responsible for writing a letter of appreciation to the buyers of their animal and project. Please be sure you have done that. It is, of course, the courteous thing to do for your specific sale. But, also, some buyers who feel they have not been appreciated may not want to participate as a buyer in the future, so this can have an impact for the future of the sales! If your thank you note has slipped your mind, DO IT NOW! Buyers really appreciate that note of thanks, hand written by the member. If you have a problem knowing addresses, please call our office at Eric Dobbrastine 4-H Program Coordinator dobbras1@anr.msu.edu Glenda Weiss 4-H Program Coordinator weissgle@anr.msu.edu Lori Guy Office Coordinator lguy@ingham.org Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Ingham County 121 E. Maple Street PO Box 319 Mason, MI Ph: Fax: msue.ingham@county.msu.edu Ingham County 4-H Facebook Michigan State University 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. Jeffrey W. Dwyer, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 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. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

2 2 LOCAL NEWS AREA Livestock Checks Livestock checks to 4-H members who sold animals in either the large or small auctions will be mailed out during the week of August 20th by Greenstone Farm Credit Services. If you have questions, please call Glenda at Thank You 4-H Sill Life Sale Volunteers We appreciate all of your work in the display area and during the Sale event. Your help made the Sale an outstanding success! 4-H Still Life Sale PLEASE DO NOT CALL GREENSTONE. they have volunteered to underwrite the sale so you can receive your checks before all the buyers have paid for their purchases. If you have questions regarding the check amount, contact the 4-H Office as Greenstone only processes the information given to them by our office. Congratulations to Exhibitors on successfully completing your projects. Checks will be mailed to you next week. Thank Yous from members and 4-H clubs: Thank your buyer/s their address is included along with your check Thank Mr. Bill Sheridan for supporting 4-H and selling our Sale Thank your leaders Thank the Still-Life Committee for all their help and support in conducting the sale. 4-H Fair Superintendents All 4-H superintendents are requested to complete the self-evaluation form included in your Fair superintendent packet, which indicates to the superintendent selection committee if you will be returning in your position next year. The deadline for returning your evaluation form is September 1st; the form can be found at: Fair/Superintendent%20self%20evaluation.doc Thank you to all superintendents who have completed and returned their evaluation forms already!! Vacant superintendent positions will be posted in the September newsletters. Watch for available positions, application information and deadlines. Our goal is to have all positions reappointed in October.

3 4-H Post Fair Superintendent Evaluation Member & Leaders: In order to continue providing the best quality 4-H programs for the youth of Ingham County, you have an opportunity to complete a yearly evaluation at the conclusion of the fair. Evaluation forms will be reviewed by 4-H staff to better understand how we can provide improved service/assistance to you. All feedback both positive and negative is helpful for us to learn and grow the 4-H program. The evaluation of superintendents is being conducted to ensure Ingham County 4-H is providing the best quality 4-H program for our youth. Please answer the question honestly and fairly. Suggestions for positive improvements are welcome. Please complete online by August Join a 4-H Committee Our 4-H community requires dedicated leadership in order for our local program to thrive. We have 6 councils and committees that will be seeking youth and adult volunteers to serve over the coming year. I challenge EVERY 4-H club to make nominations to these leadership roles to ensure the future of 4-H is bright in Ingham County. Not only is serving on a committee a great leadership opportunity, it also helps you stay connected and informed. Nominations and applications for some of these roles are due September 1st or will happen during scheduled meetings during September. 4-H Council Committee meets 3rd Wednesday each month. Acceptance of new members and nominations/elections during September meeting. 4-H Horse Committee Every club that participates in Horse & Pony project area is expected to have at least 1 representative at every meeting (in the event that a vote is taken, each club may have 2 adult and 2 youth votes). Committee meets 2nd Wednesday each month. 4-H Teen Ambassadors Seeking teen representatives ages who have a desire to promote the 4-H program and develop leadership skills. Ambassadors serve a one year commitment and meet throughout the year as well as attend the regularly scheduled 4-H Council meetings. Applications due Oct 1st***. 4-H Livestock Committee Committee meets 1st Wednesday in Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar, May, and July. Complete the attached application or visit our website, due September 1st***. 4-H Goat Council Seeking youth and adult representatives from each club. Officers elected annually at October meeting. Committee meets in Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun and Aug. 4-H Shooting Sports Committee Seeking teen representatives, adult volunteers, and shooting sports instructors and leaders: annually elect officers at the first meeting following Fair. Meeting schedule to be announced. National 4-H Council is gearing up for the fall TSC Paper Clover Promotion to be held October 3-14, Please encourage your friends and family to visit their local TSC store during this time and purchase a Paper Clover for $1. Proceeds from sales go toward national, state, and local 4-H programs where the store is located.

4 State 4-H Horse Show 4 When: August 17-19, 2018 Where: MSU Pavilion State 4-H Horse Show is 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. Be sure to come out and support them! 2018 Ingham County Delegation Kylea Fell Fit to Show Anna Bair Reins and Riders Cassidy McNeil Ribbons & Riders Madison Grenke Reins and Riders Ellie Dys Saddlemates Kaitlynn Sommer Reins and Riders Julia Benavides Lopin Lariats Jordan McCowan Saddlemates Bella Taylor Reins and Riders Denae Gifford Ribbons & Riders Ariena Perry Golden Gaits Ashley Baker Saddlemates Madison Montgomery Lopin Lariats Dakota Bumpus Ribbons & Riders Elizabeth Maiville Boots and Saddle Katherine Maiville Boots and Saddle Olivia Killinger Dansville Wranglers Kaylee Benton Ingham County Equestrians TIME TO APPLY FOR COUNTY AWARDS It is the time to apply for county 4-H and state awards. Awards packets can be downloaded at Community Leaders: please download packet and submit applicants for various County awards (All Star, Good Citizen, Teen Leader, Friend of 4-H, etc.) All award applications must be received by the 4-H office on or before Friday, September 21. Horse Members and Leaders: County horse award applications must be received by the 4-H office on or before Monday, October 1. We are looking for applications for feedbag, jr feedbag, and outstanding horse members. Nay is the time to start working on them. Download applications on the horse awards tab at

5 Ingham County 4-H members earn high ranking junior awards at Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days EAST LANSING, Mich. Ingham County youth Irene Nielsen and Keagan Long were recognized as the highest point individuals in the junior division of this year s Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days. Held in conjunction with Michigan Dairy Expo, the event took place July 16-20, at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. As the youth-centered portion of the Michigan Dairy Expo, the largest annual dairy event in the state, Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days is a program of MSU Extension. It offers young people interested in the dairy industry opportunities to compete for premiums, ribbons and scholarships in various educational activities, including dairy quiz bowls, dairy management contests, dairy cattle judging competitions and the Dairy Days youth show. This year, nearly 175 youth from around the state participated in one or more of the educational competitions, and winners may go on to represent Michigan in national competitions. Fourteen year-old Michigan 4-H member Irene Nielsen, of Potterville, received the Overall Dairy Youth Dairy Days High Rank Award in the junior division and earned a $1,000 cash prize. The Overall Dairy Youth Dairy Days High Rank Award is awarded to the participant who accumulates the highest total rankings in three of four contest categories: dairy cattle judging (conformation placings and oral reasons), dairy management, quiz bowl and showmanship. The junior division is open to youth ages 9 to 14. Fourteen year-old Keagan Long, of Lansing, was named the Reserve Overall Dairy Youth Dairy Days High Rank Award winner in the junior division and received a $750 cash prize. Participants may win the high rank award only once in the junior division and once in the senior division (ages 15-19). Melissa Elischer, MSU Extension Michigan 4-H dairy youth educator and director of 4-H Youth Dairy Days, said that the weeklong educational event serves as the stage for showcasing some of the industry s most talented and engaged young people and young dairy industry leaders. She said youth must learn a number of skills and knowledge in the weeks and months leading up to the event. It requires a lot of commitment on the part of young people to prepare for Dairy Days, said Elischer. These youth spend many hours learning and practicing with their teams and coaches to prepare for Dairy Days. Once here, youth then have to budget and prioritize their time to compete in back-to-back contests, often while being responsible for taking care of their show animals in the barn. Awards and other recognition during Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days, along with other dairy youth and judging program activities conducted throughout the year, are made possible through the generous support of numerous businesses, organizations and individuals. These include: ABS Global, AIS Equipment, the Branch County Dairy Organization, the Clinton County 4-H Dairy Council, Dairy Farmers of America, Dairyland Laboratories Inc., the District I and District VI Holstein Associations, Drs. Joe and Denise Domecq, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Hillsdale County Dairy Leaders, Ira Krupp, the Michigan Dairy Memorial Foundation, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan Farm Bureau, the Michigan Holstein Association, the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, the MSU Dairy Club, the MSU Dairy Cattle Judging Team, the MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Extension, MOO-ville Creamery, NorthStar Cooperative, the Osceola County 4-H Dairy Boosters, the Ottawa County 4-H Dairy Committee, the Place Family, Rodney Pennock, the Shiawassee County 4-H Dairy Association, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, and the Vitality Dairy crew. The 2019 Michigan Dairy Expo is scheduled for July at MSU. 5 Dairy Management Contest Results Congratulations to Irene Nielsen for placing 7 th overall in the Junior Division of the state Dairy Management contest. The dairy management contest is a practical, hands-on competition that tests contestants' dairy knowledge. Youth rotate through a series of stations representing a variety of dairy management-related topics. At each station, contestants may be asked to perform tasks, identify common tools, feeds and other items used on dairy farms, write an answer on a card, or deliver an answer orally to a judge.

6 6 National 4-H Dairy Conference Share your passion for the dairy industry with 4-H members across the nation at the National 4-H Dairy Conference beginning September 30, Held in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, conference participants hear from influential dairy industry speakers, engage in hands-on seminars, and meet true leaders from all areas of the United States. Registration for this five-day event is available until August 20 at national4hdairyconference. org/registration/. Lodging information can be found at conference.org/lodging/.

7 National 4-H Congress Participate in the 2018 National 4-H Congress November 23 to 27 in Atlanta, Georgia! Michigan 4-H youth ages are invited to apply for this leadership, citizenship and community service event. In this capstone 4-H youth leadership event, 4-H youth from across the U.S. will come together to experience an exciting program, full of educational, service and leadership opportunities as well as local cultural tours and experiences. The event includes outstanding community leaders, speakers and educators. The exact cost will be determined based on the number of delegates and airfare, but will be around $1500. Fees include registration, hotel, airfare, and most meals. For more information, contact Glenda or Eric at Be sure to check out the website at 7 You can apply for a scholarship through the Ingham County 4-H Council. Breakfast on the Farm is Coming to Ingham County! In September, the MSU Beef Center will welcome visitors to the farm on Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at 5226 Bennett Road in Lansing, the farm has been a site for research, Extension and teaching for more than 100 years. Educational stations will be set up throughout the farm so visitors can learn about cattle nutrition, genetics, how farmers select cattle and even what to look for in the meat case. Breakfast on the Farm gives consumers and farm neighbors a first-hand look at modern food production, and the farm families who work hard to produce safe, wholesome food. You can learn more by going to Ingham County 4-H ers and their families can volunteer with this event though the Ingham County 4-H sponsored Commodity Carnival sign up at d/1moqdb1waa_of3cfj1od0tyccezy52bzmbtg2oal-gpw/edit?usp=sharing. There are other volunter opportunities at the event in general sign up at Youth must be 14 years of age and above or accompanied by an adult.

8 8 MSU Welcome Week 4-H Alumni Reception Michigan 4-H AmeriCorps program, 4-H STEAM Corps, recruiting members Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young people while giving back to your community? Join 4-H STEAM Corps! 4-H STEAM Corps will place 30 active, engaged national service members in county 4-H offices across Michigan to build and facilitate 4-H SPIN clubs focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math programming. 4-H STEAM Corps members will serve 11 month terms from September 2018 to August 2019 and will receive a living stipend, deferment for qualified student loans, childcare assistance, food assistance and healthcare. Upon successful completion of 1,700 service hours, members will receive an education award to be applied towards future tuition costs or existing student loans. Interested candidates should contact Rachel Puckett at pucket21@msu.edu or for more information. Join MSU Extension for the second annual MSU Welcome Week 4-H Alumni Reception on Monday, August 27! If you are a current or former 4-H er attending MSU this fall, stop by the Atrium of the Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for networking and free dinner! Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibition Scholarship Applications Due Oct 1, 2018 The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is offering six (6), $1000 scholarships to youth who have participated in their local fairs at least the previous three years. Scholarships are open to applications that are high school seniors or currently enrolled in an institution of advance learning such as a college, university or trade school. For rules and application, please visit Members of the MSU Extension staff will be on site to interact with 4-H alums and free pizza and pop will be provided. Come to meet fellow 4-H ers, network with staff and students, and have fun. 4-H Recognition Event October 17, 2018 Please plan to attend the 2018 Ingham County 4-H Annual Recognition Event to receive your recognition and share in the celebration. The Recognition Event is an opportunity for Ingham County 4-H to recognize our members for their accomplishments and our leaders for their outstanding contributions to youth development in Ingham County this past year. Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds Community Building. The celebration will be open house style beginning at 6:00 pm.

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10 10 CLUB CORNER MARK YOU CALENDAR: Community Leader Fall Update Meeting September 20 6:30 pm Fairgrounds September 21 1:00 pm Hilliard The fall leader update meeting will take place on Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 pm in the Fairground Community Building or Friday, September 21 at 1:00 pm in the Hilliard Building (Conf Room C). Please plan to attend or send a representative from your club. Please download the awards packet and submit applicants for various County awards (All Star, Good Citizen, Teen Leader, Friend of 4-H, etc.). Please take the time to recognize those members who go above and beyond to make 4-H more than you ever imagined! If you would like a packet mailed, please contact the 4-H Office at All award applications must be received by the 4-H office on or before September 21. Horse Clubs your award packets are due on October 1, Please take the time to recognize your members for the feedbag, jr. feedbag and outstanding horse member awards. Year End Financials Your club s Year End Financial Packet will be mailed next week. We will send only one copy to the primary administrative leader. These forms will be DUE October 17. Thank you to all our members, leaders and volunteers for a great 2018 Fair.

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12 Club Leaders All Ingham County 4-H clubs are being asked to help identify members and leaders to serve on 4-H Council for the coming year. Following is information about what 4-H Council does and who is eligible to participate as a Council member. I have also attached a copy of the Council constitution to help inform your club about 4-H Council operations. A nomination form is provided on the back of this letter; I encourage every club to make youth and adult nominations to 4-H Council this year. It is a great leadership opportunity and a wonderful way for your club to connect to the local 4-H program and stay informed about what is going on. If you have questions please feel free to contact me or talk with a current Council member. You may also check out the Council webpage: Nominations Attention 4-H members and volunteers Ingham County 4-H Council is seeking nominations for members to serve on the H Council. You would be a great candidate for this position if you: Want to help provide quality youth development programs for the children of Ingham County Are interested in promoting 4-H in Ingham County Would like to provide support to 4-H members and leaders to build life skills Have ideas for new and exciting 4-H projects, programs, or activities Wish to become more involved in 4-H The Ingham County 4-H Council is composed of up to four adults and four teens from each of the five 4-H districts. 4-H leaders, teens and other adults vitally interested in the 4-H program are eligible for membership on the 4-H Council. The Ingham County 4-H Council serves to promote, implement and guide the 4-H Youth Program in Ingham County by working with the County MSUE staff. In addition, the Council assists in establishing policy and procedures for the 4-H Youth Programs in Ingham County. Youth members on 4-H Council must be between 13 and 19 years old. Youth members are reappointed yearly and serve a one year term. Adult council members are reappointed yearly, and can serve up to eight consecutive terms. 4-H Council meets the third Wednesday of each month. Youth and adults interested in applying for a position on 4-H Council should contact the 4-H Office at Ambassadors In addition to teens elected through their 4-H districts, 4-H Council also appoints up to ten 4-H Ambassadors each year. Ambassadors are honorary members of 4-H Council with full voting rights. Ambassadors are 4-H members ages who have a desire to promote the 4-H program and develop leadership skills. Appointment as an ambassador is a one year commitment. Ambassadors meet throughout the year as well as attend the regularly scheduled 4-H Council meetings. Apply Now

13 Adult Council Member Nomination Name: Phone: 4-H Club: Name: Phone: 4-H Club: Teen (13-19) Council Member Nomination Name: Phone: 4-H Club: Name: Phone: 4-H Club: Submitted by: Address: Telephone: Please return this nomination form to: MSU Extension Office 121 E. Maple Street, PO Box 319 Mason, MI By September 1, 2018