I n g h a m C o u n t y M i c h i g a n S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y E x t e n s i o n

Weekly Happenings Mar 29—4-H Office Closed for Good Friday Apr 1—Leader Show Sponsorship Forms Due (horse members) Apr 5-7—Beef Expo—MSU Pavilion Apr 6—Vet-A-Visit— 9:00 am-3:00 pm—MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Apr 8—Horse Bowl Practice—7:00 pm—Leslie High School, Rm 302 Apr 9—Military Family Roller Skating—6:00-8:00 pm—Edru Skate-A-Rama, Holt Apr 10—Monthly Horse Committee Meeting—7:00 pm—Hilliard Apr 11—Superintendent Meeting with Fair Manager—5:30 pm—Fairgrounds Apr 13-14—Entrepreneurship Workshop—Kettunen Apr 13—Goat Expo—Anthony Hall—MSU Apr 13—ABC’s of Bullying Prevention Workshop—Mason Middle School Apr 13—4-H Science Day with the Lansing Lugnuts—Cooley Law School Stadium Apr 15—Horse Bowl Practice—7:00 pm—Leslie High School, Rm 302 Apr 17—Horse Bowl Practice—7:00 pm—Leslie High School, Rm 302 Apr 17—Monthly 4-H Council Meeting—7:00 pm—Hilliard Apr 19-21—Dairy Conference Workshop—Kettunen Apr 19-20—4-H Equine Educational Expo (formerly Jamboree) - MSU Pavilion

4-H Monthly Club/Member Trainings Offered We are offering monthly trainings to 4-H members and leaders to expose them to new activities along with helping develop leadership skills. April training - This will be a discussion for adults to explore ways to make our communities safer for youth. Free to 4-H volunteers who have completed their screening. Registration is $10 for all others. Please register in advance. Public encouraged to attend. Ingham County 4-H clubs are required to send a representative-leader, parent or teen. During the ABCs of Bullying Prevention workshop, participants will: • Share perspectives on the prevalence and types of bullying behaviors affecting their communities – and explore how these perspectives connect with recent research. • Examine bullying, bias and harassment through the lens of differences. • Explore key strategies for addressing these complex issues at the personal, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels. • Learn about programs and resources that can be used in community settings, including an MSU Extension initiative titled Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments.

Training Date: Saturday, April 13

9:00 am—noon Location: Mason Middle School

235 Temple St, Mason Visit http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/addressing_bullying_in_community_settings_abcs_of_bullying_prevention for a registration form or call the 4-H Office at 676-7207.

We plan to have Fair Packet #1 ready for clubs to pick up at this training.

Michigan Livestock Expo July 13-17, 2013

The Michigan Livestock Expo is a multi-species livestock event including beef, sheep, swine, and goats, designed to enhance the livestock industry, educate youth and showcase Michigan's agriculture industry. The dairy industry will also be holding the Michigan Dairy Expo simultaneously at the MSU Pavilion.

Champions in each species will be sold at a special evening industry celebration. Pre-entry and tagging are required for this event. Be sure to note the registration deadlines and procedures for each species. The contact information for each species is also listed if you have any further questions. Animals tagged for the Livestock Expo may also be tagged for the county fair; however, if the animal isselected to be sold at the Livestock Expo it will be ineligible to sell at the county fair. More information about the Michigan Livestock Expo can be found at: www.milivestock.com/milivestock

Tagging dates: Beef—April 15 Goats, Sheep and Swine—May 15

2013 Livestock Tagging for Fair

Dairy Feeders—Saturday, April 20—9-11 am Superintendent: Jeff Graf 851-4608 Need RFID tag in ear at time of weight in. $2.00 charge on day of tagging for every animal.

Sheep—Saturday, April 27—12:00-3:00 p.m. Superintendent: Tom Sterle 589-5118 Need Scrapie tag in ear at time of weigh in. $2.00 charge on day of tagging for every animal tagged.

Market Goats—Saturday, May 12—12:00-3:00 p.m. Superintendent: Jennifer Mogyoros 248-6378 Need Scrapie tag in ear at time of weigh in. $2.00 charge on day of tagging for every animal tagged.

Swine—New Procedure (see page 3 of Cloverleaf) Superintendent: Jerry Schneider 851-4863 New procedure for 2013—Hair follicle submission. Sampling instructions to be sent to pig club leaders.

All tagging to take place at Ingham County Fairgrounds. If you are unable to attend on the tagging date for your species, please contact the superintendent PRIOR TO the tagging date.

2013 Show Pig Lists Spring is on its way which means it is time for 4-H members to start heading out to the auctions to pick up their project animals for this year's fair. MSU's Department of Animal Science youth extension program annually compiles a list of auctions and farms offering animals for private treaty for youth planning to exhibit pigs at the fair. Members are more than welcome to source their animals from other entities; or even farrow or lamb their own project animals. The provided lists on this site http://www.mipork.org/Youth/1035/ShowPigs.aspx give you a few options to start your quest of finding your project animal.

Scholarship Due Date Reminders Reminder of upcoming scholarship due dates for 4-H mem-bers: Due Apr 15—MI Draft Horse Association http://www.midhba.com/creyts1.htm Due Apr 15—Greenstone Scholarship http://greenstonefcs.com/memberbenefits/Pages/ScholarshipsCommunitySupport.aspx

Record Keeping Books As a 4-H member you may find it very beneficial to keep a personal record of your 4-H experiences. A 4-H record book can be useful to you for planning your 4-H career. It also allows you to document your development and accomplishments during your time in 4-H. Additionally, when shared with parents and leaders it can help them guide the you through decision making experiences. Record keeping ensures that you have accurate documentation of your experiences and the skills you have learned through 4-H. Completed records will allow you to easily recall information in the future when completing applications for jobs, scholarships, or awards. Record keeping also allows you to track how your interests, goals, and responsibilities have changed over your 4-H career. It will be fun in the future to remember your 4-H activities and share them with others. http://ce.ingham.org/Portals/CE/4HDocs/Tabs/Member%20Resources/Ingham%20County%20Member's%20Personal%204-H%20Record%20Book.pdf

2013 State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show January 26, 2013 Michigan State University 910 Rabbit Entries 102 Cavy Entries 295 Youth—38 Counties Ingham County Awards Dani Vincent—Golden Stride Riders 4-H Club Best of Breed—Angora French CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

Ingham County 4-H Horse Camp June 17-20, 2013 Ingham County Fairgrounds Registration $75/rider (discount available for families) Deadline: May 31, 2013 Come to camp and bring your horse!! What better way to kick off your summer vacation than attending Ingham County 4-H's Paul Wolter Horse Camp. 4-H members will have the opportunity to brush up on skills that may have gotten rusty over the long winter as they prepare for the summer show season. 4-H leaders and volunteers will host a large array of clinics including demonstrations and information on

horse care, horse behavior, training techniques and various other horse related topics. Participants will also spend time honing their abilities in their riding discipline (disciplines offered are Hunt Seat, Western, Gymkhana and Dressage), while working with an instructor at their skill level. Classes will be offered for riders at all levels from walk-trot through advanced; there will even be one day of Cloverbud activities. The camp takes place at the Ingham County Fairgrounds and consists of two days of clinics and riding lessons. The final day is a practice horse show where participants apply what they have learned at camp. Participants must be current members of a recognized Michigan 4-H program, 9-19 years of age by January 1, 2013. Non 4-H members will be allowed to participate upon by paying an additional $10 participation fee. Participants provide their own horse, tack and supplies and are required to care for their own horse during the three day stay at camp. Horse must remain on the fair grounds for the entire duration of camp. Campers are allowed to camp on a first reserved, prepaid basis. Due to limited camping spots. Parents/guardians/leaders must be present at all times at night with campers in the camping area. This three day camp was dedicated to the memory of Paul Wolter for his outstanding service to the 4-H members of Ingham County. Registration materials for all camp participants, teen helpers, and cloverbud members as well as camping registration forms can be found at: http://ce.ingham.org/ProjectAreasandPrograms/Horses.aspx under "Horse Camp". If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the committee members listed in the packet.

16th Annual 4-H & Open Show Circuit Hosted by Ingham County 4-H Horse Clubs Season end high point prizes Show bills are now available for the 2013 Ingham County 4-H summer horse show circuit. The show circuit offers season-end high point awards in each of 8 division. A copy of the complete series of show bills can be found at: http://ce.ingham.org/ProjectAreasandPrograms/Horses.aspx

Leader Show Sponsorships Just a reminder to all 4-H horse families that you are required to obtain at least $10 in sponsorships for the Leader Show. You can find the sponsorship forms at http://ce.ingham.org/ProjectAreasandPrograms/Horses.aspx . Sponsorship forms are due April 1, 2013. If you have questions, please contact the 4-H Office at 676-7207. Checks made payable to Ingham County 4-H Horse Committee.

Horse Project May 1st Form The Horse Registration Form that is due annually on May 1st can be found at the link below. All horse exhibitors are required to complete and submit the form with their negative Coggins test and color photographs. Please note that the Coggins test that you submit with your registration form must be valid through August 31st. Registration forms should be submitted to your club leader in a timely manner to allow the club leader enough time to get forms turned in by May 1st. Club leaders may schedule a time to bring the forms to the office; the forms for the club may be scanned and emailed to the club leader when they are delivered (printed copy charge 2cents per printed page if you prefer a copy). If you have any questions please contact your club leader, superintendent Mike Yanz, or the 4-H office. http://ce.ingham.org/Portals/CE/4HDocs/Tabs/Member%20Resources/Projects/Animals/Horses/Horse%20Exhibitors%20Form2013.doc Please note that Cloverbud exhibitors will also turn in a form--this will allow the superintendents committee to distinguish which youth are borrowing horses and which are bringing their own. Be sure to indicate on the form that the child is a Cloverbud and whose horse they are borrowing.

Michigan Beef Expo

April 5-7, 2013 MSU Pavilion Youth involved in the 4-H Beef project may have interest in participating in youth educational activities at the Michigan Beef Expo April 5-7 at the MSU Pavilion.

Through the course of the weekend there will be shows, contests, and sales happening. A schedule for the event can be found at http://www.micattlemen.org/michiganbeefexpo.aspx. Individual breed organizations may be sponsoring shows and/or sales throughout the weekend; check with individual breed associations for details. 4-H members are specifically encouraged to participate in the educational contests taking place Saturday of the event. You do not need to exhibit an animal at the event to participate in the educational contests. On Saturday, April 6, the MI Cattlemen’s Association will be offering a youth beef judging contest as part of the MI Beef Expo. The event will be held at the MSU Pavilion and details about this contest as well as other youth contests are available on the Animal Science Youth Events page. Also on Saturday, there will be a beef fitting demonstration by Sullivan Stockshow University. For more information, visit: http://www.ans.msu.edu/youth_extension_programs/youth_events

Last Chance to Register… 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop

April 26—28, 2013 Kettunen Center Registration due: April 5 (classes fill quickly) Cost: $91.50 ($20 scholarship available from 4-H Council)

This workshop offers a variety of training sessions including rifle, shotgun, archery and hunting and wildlife which are partial fulfillment of the requirements to be a MI 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. Join us and see all that the 4-H shooting sports program has to offer! Learn how we foster positive youth development through the shooting sports, and try techniques that effectively help youth learn safe and proper use of guns and archery equipment. You do NOT need to retake the training unless you’ve been inactive for more than 3 years or your certification has lapsed. Open to new and veteran adult volunteers and youth ages 16 (as of Jan 1, 2013) and above. For more information: http://expeng.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/85/PA-117.pdf

4-H Dairy Conference April 19-21, 2013 Kettunen Center Registration due: April 5 Your Cost: $85.00 If you’d like to know more about the dairy industry, sign up to attend this conference. You’ll learn about dairy

management topics including dairy cattle nutrition, health, reproduction and cattle evaluation. Practice for state dairy management contests such as the skillathon and quiz bowls that will focus on dairy cattle health. You’ll also tour area farms. Open to youth ages 13 and older.

For more information: http://expeng.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/85/PA-116.pdf

State 4-H Trail Ride June 21-23, 2013 Whiskey Creek Trail Camp, Custer Registration due: June 3, 2013 Your Cost: $45 This trail ride provides 4-H members, parents, and leaders with an opportunity to meet and become acquainted with 4-Her’s from across the state, to provide

training in planning and conducting club and county trail rides, and to develop an appreciation of conservation and natural resources. For more information: http://www.ans.msu.edu/uploads/files/Packet_of_Info_2013.pdf

Livestock Judging Contest April 21, 2013 MSU Pavilion The MSU Block and Bridle Club will be hosting its annual livestock judging contest on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Beef, Sheep and Hogs will be included in the contest and a class of Boer goats will also be offered this year. This is a great opportunity to get your teams together in preparation of the State Livestock Judging Contest – July 12.

Last Chance to Register…

MSU Vet-A-Visit Annual Open House

We hope to see you on Saturday, April 6, 2013

College of Veterinary Medicine 784 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48854

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free admission!

This event is a great experience for 4-H members

and makes a great field trip opportunity.

For more information, please visit: http://cvm.msu.edu/alumni-friends/vetavisit

Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp Go charter fishing! Hike through forests! Wade through wetlands! Explore dunes! These are just a few of the many exciting activities that teens at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp can do. Great Lakes and Natural Resources camp is designed for Michigan teens who will enter grades 8—10 next fall, you may still apply). You’ll learn about natural resources and management issues, especially those related to the aquatic environment and the Great Lakes. A limited num-ber of camp counselors ages 16 and older will be selected by the camp director and assistant director to serve as camp counselors.

Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp is a 2013 MSU Pre-College program. Application deadline is May 1 but don’t delay, only a 70 camper capacity. For more information visit http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/glnrc. Contact Betty Jo Nash for more infor-mation at 676-7293.

July 28 to August 3, 2013 Camp Chickagami

Presque Isle, Michigan Cost $335

4-H Outdoor Adventure Challenge Is . . . . . Adults working with young people who are backpacking, hiking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, caving, and learning outdoor safety and survival skills! Applications are being accepted through May 1, 2013 for volunteers interested in completing 4-H Adventure Challenge volunteer certification training. A $100 entry fee covers Level 1 training. There is a $50 fee for each level 2 and level 3 training up to a maximum of $300 for each trainee. The training series will take place between May 2013 and February 2014. For more information about the Challenge program or to download an application go to: http://4h.msue.msu.edu/programs/environmental_outdoor_education/outdoor_adventure_challenge

Registration deadline on Friday, April 26 Visit http://ce.ingham.org/4H.aspx for more information

COMMUNITY LEADER O R N E R

Enrollment Deadlines Approaching

The member enrollment period for Ingham County 4-H clubs will be ending on May 1, 2013 for new members; reenrollments for past members were due by December 31, 2012 for the current program year. The 4-H program year runs from September 1-August 31. Youth interested in joining a 4-H club may enroll by contacting a 4-H club leader and requesting enrollment information. A list of local 4-H clubs can be found on our website: http://ce.ingham.org/4H.aspx by selecting the “Become a 4-H Member” link. Newly formed 4-H clubs wishing to participate in the 4-H department at the 2013 Ingham County Fair need to contact the 4-H office by April 1, 2013 to register their club. (517) 676-7207

Volunteers and Donations Needed Club Leaders—please help with requests for volunteer helpers and donations at the Scrapbook & Craft Retreat for 4-H Council. This can be counted toward hours for training scholarships. For event flyer: visit http://ce.ingham.org/Portals/CE/4HDocs/4-H%20Council%20and%20Committees/4-H%20Council/2013%20SCRAPBOOK%20fund%20raiser2.pdf

Ingham County Michigan State University Extension 4-H Staff

Betty Jo Nash 4-H Youth Extension Educator

phone: 676-7293 nashbett@anr.msu.edu

Laura Fuller 4-H Program Coordinator

phone: 676-7291 llfl@anr.msu.edu

Lori Guy Office Coordinator phone: 676-7297 lguy@ingham.org

121 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 319 Mason, MI 48854

Phone: 517-676-7207 Fax: 517-676-7288

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.

4-H International Exchange Programs POLAND JAPAN NORWAY ARGENTINA FINLAND COSTA RICO AUSTRAILIA International Exchange programs through 4-H are a wonderful opportunity for families within our community to open their home and heart to a student guests from around the world. Global and Cultural programs help young people explore, appreciate, and value what people next door, across town, and around the world have in common and what makes them unique. This will be an experience of a lifetime for the international youth as well as your family; in addition you will have the possibility to develop a new international friendship. 4-H youth become global citizens as they learn about another culture and educate the youth they are hosting about 4-H, Michigan, and the United States. Furthermore; the hosting youth may have the opportunity to visit on a return exchange trip. http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/international_exchange_programs If your family is interested in hosting a youth from any of the inbound summer programs, you will start by completing the host family application packet: http://expeng.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/83/Host%20Family%20Application%20Packet.pdf. If you are interested in hosting a year-long student please contact the 4-H office to receive the application materials. If you are interested in travelling as an International delegate, please contact the 4-H office so that we can connect you with the appropriate trip coordinator and application materials.