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Monroe County

October 6 - 12th

In the spirit of National 4-H week, the Monroe County 4-

H Council is encouraging clubs to put up a 4-H themed

display in a store window, church, school, or library.

Clubs who create a display, and submit a picture with

noted location to the 4-H office by October 31st, will be

given a $25.00 Award. Please be creative. Posters will

not be accepted. **Display should include an advertise-

ment for the Spaghetti Dinner & Auction.**

October 2019

Contact Us

Bailey Biniecki Support Staff 734-240-3182

binieck4@msu.edu

Sara Lewis 4-H Program Coordinator

734-240-3174 seitzsa1@msu.edu

Vacant

4-H Program Coordinator

Address 963 S. Raisinville Rd Monroe, MI 48161

Main 734-240-3170 Fax 734-240-3183

msue.monroe@county.msu.edu

Web Site

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/county/monroe/

MOBILE APP TEXT MESSAGE

STEP 1 Text this code:

@monroe4h to 81010.

STEP 2 Reply to the message

from the Remind team with

your first & last name.

Find us on Facebook at:

Monroe County, MI 4-H

STEP 1 Download the Remind

app on your Android or iPhone.

STEP 2 Create a student or parent

account with your e-mail address.

STEP 3 Search for our group by

entering code @monroe4h.

OCTOBER 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

7PM TERRA

QUET @ AC

2 3

1PM FAITHFUL

FRIENDS @ AC

4

5

6 7

6PM YLB @ AC

7PM COUNCIL @

AC

8 9 10

7pm Dundee

Dist. Meeting @

Ida HS

11 12

2PM LEGACY 4-H

CLUB @AC

13

4PM HIPPOLO-

GY PRACTICE @

AC

14

7PM HORSE &

PONY @AC

15

7PM CAPRINE

COUNCIL@ AC

16

7PM Shooting

Sports @ AC

7PM JLA @ ELC

17

1PM FAITHFUL

FRIENDS @AC

7PM FAIR ADVI-

SORY BOARD @

ELC

18

GARAGE SALE

SET UP @ AC

19

FALL GARAGE

SALE @ AC

20

4PM Caprine

Council Ban-

quet @AC

21

6PM CAT BOARD

@ AC

22

6PM 4-H CSI @

AC

7PM DOG

BOARD @ IDA

METHODIST

CHURCH

23 24 25 26

27

4PM TRUNK OR

TREAT/ Kids

Day @ AC

28

7PM SAA ANNU-

AL MEETING @

AC

29 30

7PM TEEN AM-

BASSADORS @

AC

31

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

TSC PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN

TSC PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN

TSC PAPER

CLOVER

CAMPAIGN

Extension Office Closed

for Conference

SARA OUT OF OFFICE

NOVEMBER 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Fall Enrollment/

Club Paperwork &

County Award

applications due

7pm HORSE &

PONY BANQUET @

AC

2

3 4

6PM YLB @ ELC

7PM COUNCIL @

ELC

5

6pm Awards

Committee Re-

view @ELC

6

6PM Terra

Quest @ AC

7 1pm Faithful

Friends @ AC

6:30pm Officer

Training @ AC

7pm Dundee

Dist Meeting @

Ida HS

8

6PM CRAFT

SHOW SET UP @

AC

9

8AM CRAFT &

VENDOR SHOW

@AC

10

11

7PM HORSE &

PONY BOARD @

AC

12

13

14

6:30PM

RAISINVILLE

WRANGLERS

@AC

15 16

4PM SPAGHETTI

DINNER &

HOLIDAY

AUCTION @ AC

17

4PM HIPPOLO-

GY PRACTICE @

AC

18

6PM CAT BOARD

@ AC

19

7PM CAPRINE

COUNCIL @ AC

20 21 22 23

STEPPING

STONES AUCTION

@ AC

24 25 26

6PM 4-H CSI @

AC

7PM DOG

BOARD @ IDA

METHODIST

27 7PM TEEN

AMBASSADORS

@AC

DEADLINE TO

RSVP FOR

YOUTH/LEADER

BANQUET

28 29 30

SPAGHETTI DINNER SET-UP

STEPPING STONES SET-UP

Extension Office Closed

for Holiday

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Important Deadlines!!! Fall Enrollments- November 1st

Youth & Returning Volunteers need to enroll at mi.4honline.com

Leaders should collect the $20/child participation fees and bring them to the Extension office

Volunteer Background Check Authorization– November 1st

This is now an annual requirement for ALL volunteers. Background checks not completed by

November 1st will have to complete the entire VSP process over again

Club Paperwork (authorization, civil right compliance, financial summary)– November 1st

County & Club Awards Applications— November 1st Candy Sale

Continuing through October 18th

This popular sale raises funds for the Council, Districts, and Clubs, as well as, offering

some nice incentives for individuals. Members who would like scholarships for Explo-

ration Days must support the Candy Sale or the Spaghetti Dinner or both.

If you need more candy, please contact your district candy representative.

Airport District– Becky Lomas 734-775-7992

Bedford District– Brenda Martin 734-854-8868

Custer District– Tina LaPlante 734-735-4108

Dundee District- Patti Wartinger 734-777-0493

LEADERS: All money is due to district reps by October 18th!

~ Banquet Save the Dates~ Dog Board: October 5th @ 6pm– Ida Methodist Church

Caprine Council: October 20th @ 4pm– 4-H Activity Center

Horse & Pony: November 1st @ 7pm– 4-H Activity Center

Youth & Leader Recognition

Banquet: December 8th @ 5pm– 4-H Activity Center

Fair Premium Check Reminder

Remember to cash your premium checks as soon as you receive it in the mail!! ALL checks must be cashed

within 60 Days

Leaders, please note checks issued to clubs should be deposited as soon as they arrive. These checks often

get tucked away for the next meeting.

Checks not cashed within 60 days will become void!!

Auction Checks If you did not attend the JLA Banquet or SAA Banquet, you will need to pick up your check at Monroe Bank &

Trust Ida Branch. Checks will not be mailed out.

These must also be cashed within 60 days (by November 7th) or checks will roll back to JLA/SAA!!

2019 Youth & Leader Recognition Banquet

The program is scheduled for Sunday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Join us in celebration of the amazing leaders and youth of Monroe County 4-H. Everyone is invited to

help recognize and congratulate the 4-H leaders for their service and the 4-H members who com-

pleted County and Older Teen Award Forms, the members of the New Horizons Program, this year’s

State Award Winners and delegates, Scholarship Winners, as well as the Key Club Awards and to rec-

ognize this years “I Dare You” recipients.

Please look for an invitation in the mail for this event.

RSVP by November 27th to the Extension office at 734-240-3182

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Airport:

2022– Jeff Lin

2020– Norm Grey

2021– Amy Harbaugh

Youth– Griffin Linn

Bedford:

2022-Benjamin Kittendorf

2020-Brandon Lewis

2021– Butch Williams

Youth—Alexis Fisher

Custer:

2022– NEED ADULT

2020-Angela Funchion

2021– Michelle Grider

Youth-Alivia Funchion

Dundee:

2022– Tamithy Jackson

2020– Patti Donnelly

2021-Justin Rozanski

Youth– Katie Sweet

Youth Appointed:

Michael Valentine Jr.

Jaren Schmidt

Justin Yarger

Adult Appointed:

Nancy Kittendorf

Barbara Siebarth

Ruth Ruehs

Carter Paddy

Scott Wiesler

Sherri Iacoangeli

THANK YOU 2018-2019 4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR YOUR SERVICE!

WELCOME NEW & RETURNING 2019-2020

4-H COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Officers:

President: Scott Wiesler

Vice President: Michelle Grider

Secretary: Norm Grey

Treasurer: Amy Harbaugh

Monroe Archers Compete at State Level Tournament

Alicia Bondar (Demin & Dust), Carson Fuller (Crazy “Bout Critters) and Justin Yarger (Crazy ‘Bout Critters) all

competed in the 4-H Shooting Sports State Tournament on Aug 3. All three competed in the Target Archery

Open division and did quite well. In the Senior age group, Carson came in at 3rd place followed by Alicia at

4th. For the Junior age group, Justin came in at 2nd place. Justin also competed in an additional event that

was new this year, which consisted of 3 separate archery events, outdoor FITA, Field & Hunter and 3-D. Justin

was awarded two 2nd places and a 3rd place; and wound up in 2nd place overall for the Junior age group.

Congratulations to all three of our archers for a job well done and representing Monroe county!!

First Ever Tri-County Invitational Archery Tournament

The Monroe County Shooting Sports Association hosted the first ever Tri-County Archery tournament at the

Washtenaw Sportsman’s Club on Sunday Sept.8th. Twenty-eight 4-H archers from 11 different counties

scattered across the lower peninsula came out to compete in this one-day event. Twenty medals were hand-

ed out to the top shooters. WSC club members Dave B. and Tim O. were extremely impressed with how well

the kids performed and behaved. Another shinning example of how 4-H cultivates and grows the leaders of

tomorrow. Special thanks go out to the members of the SSA youth executive board, the shooting sports in-

structors for all their work in putting this event together and to the Washtenaw Sportsman’s club for the use

of their facilities!!

2019 JLA Banquet

Our Junior Livestock Association Banquet was held September 15th. Congratual-

tions once again to all of our showman and THANK YOU to the buyers and volun-

teers that helped make this event possible.

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4-H County Award Applications NOW AVAILABLE!

All applications are due by November 1 at 5pm

The County Award application form is now available in a new and improved format. In an attempt to more closely align with state expectations and state awards pro-gram, you will see a few updates to this application and a scoring rubric to help guide you in what the selection committee will be looking at and taking into consider-ation. Please use the link below to access the application via Google Forms. If you are in need of a hard copy application, please contact the Extension Office at 734-240-3182 and we will be able to make that accommodation.

Scoring Rubric: https://www.canr.msu.edu/monroe/uploads/files/Scoring%20Rubric%20for%20County%20Medals.pdf

County Awards Application Form (via Google Forms): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjOM5HqsHiq9vvmyc_W0RMYo22ELNfYisrI0PXVN4p3SRxlQ/viewform

4-H Club Award The purpose is designed to assist 4-H clubs or groups report out on their projects or activities. This application should be completed through the Google Form. The appli-cation may be completed by one or more 4-H members and volunteers on behalf of the entire group and then submitted. The application should reflect the involvement of 4-H volunteers and youth working as a team toward a common goal.

Monroe County 4-H Club Award Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXrhDGVKKltnFvz3uJMrLyU7i9eEZQyXboV8mK-l8p4fcSXg/viewform

Michigan 4-H Key Club Award-NOW AVAILABLE! Michigan 4-H Key Club Award: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXrhDGVKKltnFvz3uJMrLyU7i9eEZQyXboV8mK-l8p4fcSXg/viewform

Monroe County 4-H 'I DARE YOU' AWARD NOMINATIONS All nominations must be made by a club leader, parent, peer by November 1 at 5pm!

Since 1925, American Youth Foundation (AYF) conferences have helped young leaders discover their unique gifts, inspiring them to put those gifts into action to make a positive difference.

With this in mind, the National Leadership Award (NLA) was established to recognize ex-traordinary young people for their character and leadership potential. The AYF partners with schools, youth groups, businesses, community groups and 4-H clubs to identify and honor these young leaders.

Award recipients receive a personalized award certificate, a copy of I Dare You!, William H. Danforth’s classic motivational book, and an invitation to join other young leaders at the National Leadership Conference. Nomination letters should include the nominees demon-stration of extraordinary character and leadership potential. Please share with the committee your knowledge about the nominee and express support for their passion of the 4-H program and leadership skills. This is your chance to give a huge shout-out to the nominee recogniz-ing their hard work and dedication to positive youth development!

Please submit nominations through this form or by nomination letter to Sara Lewis, 4-H Pro-gram Coordinator at seitzsa1@msu.edu or mail to: 963 South Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161.

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All of these are good reasons to make a donation to the

4-H Saturday, October 18th

We will be posting some drop-off dates soon so you can bring your donations directly to the 4-H Activity Center. Or if you

prefer (and/or have a lot of stuff) let us know and we can ar-range a special delivery time!

Any questions, please contact the 2019 fall 4-H Garage Sale committee – Linda, Sherri, Maureen and Debbie

Have “STUFF” you would like to donate to a good cause?

Thinking about getting that ‘fall’ cleaning done (so you can put up the Christmas tree in the living room)?

Ready to clean out your college bound kiddo’s bedroom?

Cleaning out the garage so you can park ‘inside’ this win-ter?

Moving or helping someone you love move?

4th Annual Teen Ambassadors

Trunk r’ Treat and Kid’s “All-Star” Day!

This event is for:

Anyone new that would like to learn more about 4-H!

Open to the Public!

Place: Activity Center

When: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 4PM to 5:30PM

Events include:

Treats, Games, Crafts, Trunk r’ Treating

The Awards Program will begin at 4:45PM for current

4-H Clover Buds – ages 5 to 7

4-H’ers – ages 8 to 10

Costumes are encouraged!

Please park your car in the north lot of the Activity Center if you wish to participate in passing out yummy

treats! It is highly recommended that each club decorates a trunk and participates in this event! The best

decorated trunk will win a prize! Set-up time for decorating your trunk will start at 3PM.

Please contact Patsy Hancz if you are participating in decorating a trunk & passing out treats Phan-

cz20@yahoo.com or 734-915-9202.

https://forms.gle.N22xcLez36tJLThU8

Annual 4-H Spaghetti Dinner & Auction

Yard Sign Advertising Contest

This new project is for the promotion of the Spaghetti Dinner & Auction fundraiser. As a new area, general

rules have been given below but are subject to change in the future. Winning entries will be determined by

the Spaghetti Dinner & Auction committee.

Educational Objective: To learn about effective advertising techniques with printed media by using a stand-

ard ‘yard sign wire frame’ (your own or one from the 4-H Office) to design a two-sided posting to advertise

the annual 4-H Spaghetti Dinner & Auction.

Use information (date, time, location) as printed on the adjoining flyer

Signs to be displayed at the member’s home or other 4-H friendly area (you may need permission

to post)

Signs to be delivered to the 4-H Office or Activity Center with auction donation for display at the

Fairgrounds a few days preceding the event

Signs can be made by a club or an individual

Only one entry per club

An individual may also submit an entry even if part of a club entry

Members must supply their own materials (yard sign wire frames are available at the 4-H Office if needed)

Any media can be used – paint, markers, paper cut-outs, stickers, etc.

Please keep all items/embellishments used within the borders of the sign

Members should include all relevant information regarding the event as supplied on the attached flyer -

Event, Date, Time, Location - required

Members should display the completed sign in their front yard or other approved location - 4-H Supporter,

family business, etc.

Members need to send/email/drop off a photo of them with their posted sign no later than October 31st to:

Extension Learning Center (aka 4-H Office)

963 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe, MI 48181

Or email to Sara Lewis at seitzsa1@msu.edu

Members should deliver their sign with their auction donation to the 4-H Office or Activity Center the week

before the event (Nov 7th-14th)

Winning entries will be judged by the Spaghetti Dinner & Auction committee based on:

Creativity

Neatness

Completeness of information

22 STATEWIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4-H Events and Workshops D j

October 5: 4-H Community Harvest Fest

Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, Chatham

Join the third annual Harvest Fest to explore the Outdoor Learning Lab, hayrides, piz-

za demonstrations and more!

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/3rd-annual-4-h-community-harvest-fest

October 5: Wayne County 4-H Open House

MSU Detroit Center, Detroit

Explore Wayne County 4-H at this free family event! Discover the different ways you

can become involved as a youth or a volunteer.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-open-house

October 6: Montcalm County Bake-Off

Frugthaven Farm, Greenville

Test your baking skills at this fun event for 4-H’ers and non-4-H youth.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/montcalm-county-bake-off

October 9: TSC Paper Clover Campaign

Tractor Supply Company stores, nationwide

Between October 9-20, 4-H supporters can purchase paper clovers for $1 at local

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) stores. Proceeds benefit local 4-H programs.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/tsc-paper-clover j

October 19: Teen “Chopped” Competition

Harrison City Market, Harrison

This competition is for youth, ages 13-19, to display their talent of cooking by creating

a nutritious meal from locally grown items.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/teen-chopped-competition

October 19: 4-H Proud Equestrians Program Instructor Update

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners

Attend this workshop to obtain continuing education for 4-H PEP Certified

Instructors and others involved in therapeutic riding activities.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-proud-equestrians-program-instructor-update

October 20: 4-H Day at the Lions

Ford Field, Detroit

4-H members, families and friends are invited to the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota

Vikings game on Oct. 20 at Ford Field. For each ticket purchased, $5 goes back to

county 4-H programs.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-the-lions-1

For more 4-H events, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/events.

4-H

scholarships

available

Outstanding Michigan 4-H

members who are

involved at county,

regional, state, national or

international levels are

eligible to apply for

Michigan 4-H

scholarships to help fund

their college experience.

A number of scholarship

opportunities exist,

ranging in value from

$500 to $2,500. All

applications are due by

November 1.

Learn more and access applications materials at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_scholarships_and_recognition_program/4_h_scholarships.

23 STATEWIDE NEWS AREA

Apply now for the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council

Providing opportunities for youth to share their voice through youth-adult partnerships is a key focus of Michigan 4-H Youth Development. In 2015, the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council was created to do just that in a statewide setting.

The Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council brings teen leaders from across Michigan together to provide authentic youth voice in Michigan 4-H youth programs and to assist with promoting 4-H programs on a statewide level. The Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council provides a high-level leadership opportunity for older youth to learn about 4-H beyond their own experiences by talking with and learning from 4-H members across the state. Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council member Addy Battel reflects on her experience, saying, "State Youth Leadership Council has given me an opportunity to further hone my leadership skills in ways that are only possible when surrounded by peers with similar passions.” Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council members meet in person 2-3 times per year during statewide 4-H events like 4-H Exploration Days. Additionally, Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council members meet once per month by calling in or logging into an online telecommunication platform. Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council member Torey Fischer adds, “State Youth Leadership Council has been such a great experience that has not only allowed me to build my leadership, teamwork and communication skills, but has also opened doors and provided opportunities for my future that I am still discovering even as my 4-H career is coming to a close.” Applications are now available for the 2020 Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council. 4-H members aged 15-19 as of Jan. 1, 2020, are encouraged to apply for a two-year seat on the council by applying online at https://bit.ly/2kVfHwO. Two recommendations are also required for each applicant, one being from the local 4-H program coordinator. The deadline to apply is Oct. 28.

National 4-H Week to be celebrated Oct. 7 - 13

For the 77th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from October 6-12. During the 2019 National 4-H Week, Michigan 4-H is encouraging 4-H youth, volunteers, staff and supporters to get out and inspire youth to be True Leaders through hands-on doing. From empowering youth to pursue their passions to learning new skills, this October is a perfect time to make a difference for the next generation. One easy way to do this is by sharing how 4-H has inspired you or your kids on social media channels and with individuals in your community. Though every day during National 4-H Week is a great time to show your pride, Tuesday, Oct. 8, is the official 4-H Spirit Day and you’re encouraged to wear 4-H apparel to show your 4-H pride.

New Teaching

Science When

You Don’t Know

Diddly Squat

Resources

The "Teaching science when you don't know diddly squat series" aids youth in learning the process of science; asking questions and discovering answers. Through the various activities, young people try to figure things out for themselves, rather than just read an answer on the internet or in a book. In this latest activity in the series, "Why do animal poops look different?", youth experiment with why manure looks different for each animal. To find this activity and others in the series, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/teaching_science_when_you_dont_know_diddly_squat_series.