Gladwin County January...Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension pro-grams and materials are open to all

Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension pro-grams 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 fur-therance 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 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. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

Gladwin County

4-HOnline Enrollment

Thank you to all the youth and volunteers that have registered in the 4HOnline system.

We still have work to do to accomplish 100% of our re-enrollment goal. We still have

many members in inactive or pending status in the 4HOnline system.

PENDING STATUS: you have re-enrolled in the system but we are waiting for your $20

participation fee per member or $60 family cap for more than 3, adult volunteers do not

pay fee . Or, you have paid, but have not yet re-enrolled

INACTIVE STATUS: you have not re-enrolled in the system and not paid the $20

participation fee per member or $60 family cap , adult volunteers do not pay a fee.

Club Leaders please be sure you’re monitoring your club membership in the 4HOnline

system; holding a PENDING or INACTIVE status is not enrolled or active with the 4-H

program. Active status needs to be accomplish before participating in any club or 4-H

sponsored events/activities.

To activate your enrollment all youth and volunteers must re-enroll in the 4HOnline

system and payment must be received at the Gladwin MSUE office,. Cash , check or card,

make Check payable to MSU. Scholarships are available through the leaders council to

cover the cost of participation contact the office for more information

Contact Us

Melissa Preston

Gladwin 4-H Program

Coordinator

555 W Cedar Avenue

Suite A Gladwin MI

48624

Phone: 989-426-7741

Email:

msue.gladwin@county.

msu.edu

Web Site http://

msue.anr.msu.edu/

county/info/gladwin

January 2020

Senior Scholarship Packets Available

Seniors, the 4-H Leader’s and Kenneth J. Dubiel scholarships are available in

the office. They are also available at https://www.canr.msu.edu/gladwin/4-

h/4_h_club_forms.

Senior currently enrolled in 4honline where sent scholarship packets to complete.

All scholarship packets are due March 1st to the MSUE Gladwin office. If you have

any questions regarding the scholarships please contact the office at 989-426-7741

or [email protected]


Dates to know…… Changes highlighted in red

Leader’s Council Meetings

March 9, 2020– 6:00pm– MSUE Gladwin Office –Please note the date change

May 4, 2020– 6:00pm– MSUE Gladwin Office

August 3, 2020– 6:00pm MSUE Gladwin Office

Fall Awards Committee Meeting

June 9, 2020- 6:00pm– MSUE Gladwin Office

Horse Committee Meeting

January 13, 2020– 7:00pm– MSUE Gladwin Office– Change of Venue please

make note of change


June Wrap Up Meeting– TBD

Scholarship Committee Meeting

March 2, 2020– 7:00pm– MSUE Gladwin Office

April Meetings TBD

Livestock Animal Committee Meeting

March 9, 2020– 6:00pm– Gladwin MSUE Office


January

Birthdays

Ashton Dougherty

Brytan Muma

Caden McKeever

Elizabeth Mickler

Gage Prieskorn

Kristen Willert

Lily Miller

Logan Walters

Mary Miller

Nicole Hill

Reed Sprague

Riley Sprague

Rina Graveline

Sophie Milks

Xander Atkinson

Become an Ambassador and Help Expand the

Program

Youth with an interest in becoming a part of the

Ambassador program, need to submit their applications

by January 13, 2020. Youth interested will be given the

opportunity to represent Gladwin County throughout the

year in different areas and showcase what makes

Gladwin 4-H youth great. The application is included in

the newsletter for those interested.


No-Sew Sock Snowman Fun

This fun little snowman craft by Andreja Vucajnk is great for kids and adults of all

ages and the best part is you finally have a use for all those single socks missing

their buddy.

This craft requires

1 white sock, 1 sock in color for the hat, rice, rubber bands (or thread), colorful

buttons, ribbons, glue gun, markers or paint, colored pom poms

Step 1: Start by filling your white sock with rice. You will need a hefty amount (we

were quite surprised to see how much rice can go into one sock). Once you are

happy with the amount (and size) of your sock snowman tie the top with the rubber

band.

Step 2: Take another rubber band and place in the middle – more to the upper side

– of the rice filled sock to form the head shape.

Step 3: Now glue the buttons to the bottom side by using a glue gun or glue dots

Step 4: Draw the mouth and eyes with a black marker or paint

Step 5: Cut the colored sock, cut the foot part, without the heel. Roll it a bit and

place it on the head of your snowman. You can leave it as it is or you can secure it

with some glue.

Step 6: Decorate using pom poms and the ribbon (be creative it's your snowman)

For the full craft visit Andrej Vucajnk

blog at https://

www.easypeasyandfun.com/no-sew-sock-

snowman-craft/

4 STATEWIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4-H Events and Workshops D j

January 6: Resumes and Cover Letters Made Easy

Online webinar

Youth will learn to build a resume, even if they have limited work experience!

Attendees will also receive a step-by-step guide for creating attention grabbing cover

letters. Register now at:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/ResumeCover/

January 7: 4-H State Award Program Overview Teen/Parent Training

Online webinar

This training will provide 4-H members/teens with an overview of the 4-H State

Awards Program, as well as review the application and deadlines.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-state-award-program-overview-teen-parent-

training-january

January 8: Resumes and Cover Letters Made Easy

Online webinar

Youth will learn to build a resume, even if they have limited work experience!

Attendees will also receive a step-by-step guide for creating attention grabbing cover

letters. Register now at:


January 15: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, Centreville

YQCA is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal

well-being and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 18.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/youth-for-the-quality-care-of-animals-yqca-st-

joseph-county-01-15-20

January 31: 4-H Horse Judging Workshop

MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, Lansing

Join this Friday evening judging workshop followed by a practice contest on Saturday

morning! The workshop will feature three classes and an opportunity to give oral

reasons. This is an approved Michigan 4-H Horse Judges Seminar.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-horse-judging-workshop

February 1: 4-H Benefit Clinic

MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, Lansing

Join us for an annual clinic, with a day full of clinics in the classroom and arena.

Topics will include showmanship, trail, and barrel racing.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-benefit-clinic-1

View more 4-H events at https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/events.

2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsmanship

winner

Michigan 4-H congratulates

Caleb Hall, of Shiawassee

County, on being named the

2019 Michigan 4-H Animal

Science Sportsperson of the

Year!

Hall received nine

nominations, and that in itself

is an incredible

accomplishment. Their

nomination letters were

accompanied by an

enthusiastic letter of support

from Nikki Hersch, Shiawassee

County 4-H program

coordinator.

The nominators shared stories

of leadership, mentorship to

other 4-H youth, determination

and passion for his animal

projects, and his bright

personality. Additionally, Hall

was awarded Shiawassee

County’s John & Joan

Spindler Sportsmanship Award

in 2019. Congratulations

Caleb!


https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-state-award-program-overview-teen-parent-training-january

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-state-award-program-overview-teen-parent-training-january


https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/youth-for-the-quality-care-of-animals-yqca-st-joseph-county-01-15-20

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/youth-for-the-quality-care-of-animals-yqca-st-joseph-county-01-15-20

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-horse-judging-workshop

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-benefit-clinic-1

https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/events

5 STATEWIDE NEWS AREA

MSU Extension to launch new portal for volunteers in 2020

In early 2020, MSU Extension will launch Volunteer Central, a statewide volunteer management database and screening system. Volunteers are the core of many MSU Extension programs and the most essential partners MSU Extension has. As such, the organization has made a major investment into Volunteer Central in an effort to improve processes for both staff and volunteers. In the new system, volunteers will enjoy improved features including easy-to-read dashboards and a one-stop application process, among other advantages.

A unique feature of Volunteer Central is that each volunteer will have their own unique online account and profile. Unlike 4-H Online, family profiles will not be permitted. This is necessary to protect the confidentiality of each volunteer and the integrity of data in the system. In preparation for the launch of Volunteer Central, those who currently share an email address with another 4-H volunteer should make plans to create a separate email address for each shared user. For those who may need help with this task, holiday time with family, friends and neighbors is a great opportunity to ask for assistance in this area.

Once you have created a new email address, please either:

1. Log in to 4-HOnline and add the newly created email address to the volunteer with whom it should be associated; or

2. Contact your local 4-H program coordinator and share the newly created email address and the volunteer with whom the account should be associated.

The email addresses in 4-H Online and shared with 4-H program coordinators will be used to create access accounts for current volunteers in Volunteer Central. In the coming weeks, look for additional information about Volunteer Central and when current volunteers will have access to the system. In the meantime, please contact your local 4-H program coordinator with any questions or concerns.

4-H Day at the Breslin tickets available

Join us for the 15th annual celebration of MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development at the MSU Women’s Basketball game. The Spartans will host the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sunday, March 1, at the Breslin Center on MSU's campus. Game time is still to be determined (either 12 p.m. or 2 p.m.). Gates open 1.5 hours before tip-off, come early to enjoy all the fun activities going on around the concourse. Tickets are free to 4-H youth and their families, 4-H volunteers and MSU Extension staff and their families.

NEW THIS YEAR: 4-H members and guests will obtain their own tickets online. Use the ticket link (https://fevo.me/34iKc1r) to claim as many free tickets as desired. Once at the link, select the number of tickets required and click "add to cart." The tickets will be added to your cart, free of charge. Once done, click "CHECKOUT." Fill in your first and last name, email and phone number. In the space that says “Let’s make it memorable. Name your event:” please type in your county followed by 4-H (ex. Ingham County 4-H). Once you name your event, you will need to fill in your address. After filling out all the information on the screen, click "CONFIRM." You will receive an email with your tickets. You can either scan tickets off your phone at the game or print them from your email and bring them to the game so they can be scanned at entry.

2020 Michigan 4-H State Award

Changes

Are you making plans to

apply for a 2020 Michigan

4-H State Award? Take

note of the exciting

changes to this year’s

program!

• The awards program will

be held on Wednesday

evening of 4-H

Exploration Days.

• Senior interviews will be

held via Zoom during the

week of June 9.

• This will open up the

opportunity for all State

Award delegates to attend

both first and second half

sessions at 4-H

Exploration Days.

• Applications will be

submitted with the MSU

Extension events

management system.

Learn more and apply at:

extension.msu.edu/4H

StateAwards.

https://fevo.me/34iKc1r

https://fevo.me/34iKc1r






Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension pro-grams 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 fur-therance 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 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. The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture

Ambassador Application

Name: _________________________________ Birthday: ______________________

4-H Club or Program: ____________________________ Years in 4-H: _____________

Contact Number: _________________________________________________________

Contact e-mail:__________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

4-H Members Signature: ___________________________________________________

Which Ambassador spot are you applying for?

___________ Intermediate (4-H age 8 to 11 yrs. as of 1/1/20)

___________ Junior (4-H age 12 to 15 yrs. as of 1/1/20)

___________Senior (4-H age 16 to 19 yrs. as of 1/1/20)

4-H Ambassador Code of Conduct

The Michigan 4-H Youth Program prides itself on providing quality educational programs for youth the

primary purpose of this code is to insure the safety and well-being of all participants.

• Accept the responsibility to promote and support 4-H in order to develop effective county, state and

national programs.

• Accept the responsibility to represent Gladwin County and Michigan 4-H youth programs with the

dignity and pride by being a positive role model for youth.

• Conduct yourself in a courteous, respectful manner, exhibit good sportsmanship, show positive

attitude and values, and provide a good role model for other youth both personally and educationally.

• Recognize that abuse by physical or verbal means, failure to comply with equal opportunity and anti-

discrimination laws, or a criminal act will be grounds for dismissal as a 4-H representative.

• Under no circumstances Will a 4-H Ambassador consume alcohol and/or illegal drugs (including

smoking) or operate machinery, vehicles, and other equipment in an irresponsible manner.

It is important that all 4-H Ambassadors comply with the Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with any

component of the Code may lead to dismissal.

By signing below, you have read and agreed to comply by the above 4-H Ambassador Code of Conduct.

____________________________________________________________________________

4-H Member’s Signature Date

____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardians Signature Date

____________________________________________________________________________

Club Leader Signature Date


4-H Ambassador Requirements & Expectation

Gladwin County 4-H Ambassador Program Requirements Applications due no later than January 1st to the 4-H office, Applicants must be between the ages of 16-19 (Seniors),

12-15 (Juniors), 8-11 (Intermediate) years of age. Age is determined as of January 1st of the current year. A committee will review the applications. All applicants will be interviewed by a set of judges. An email will be sent out with time and place of the interview. Applicants photograph will be taken at the interview. The judges will select Ambassadors in each age division, and

they will be announced at the March Leader’s Meeting. Ambassadors are encouraged to wear appropriate attire for the interview as well as the Awards Ceremony.

4-H Ambassadors will reign from Spring Achievement to Fall awards for the 2020 program year. The Ambassadors will be required to be at some main events, which will be discussed at the interview.

The 4-H Ambassadors are to be positive role models and display appropriate behavior that represents 4-H at all times.

There is no limit to the number of times a 4-H member can run for Ambassador. Responsibilities

Be able to verbalize your “4-H story” with the public and increase awareness to non- 4-H communities. Promote and assist with 4-H events and activities throughout the year, including but not limited to: parades, televi-

sion interviews, radio interviews, and the Fish Fry. Follow the dress code designated to the event. Unacceptable attire includes clothing that: expose undergarments or

excessively exposes the body (such as cropped, low cut, or extremely tight shirts, tube tops, short shorts, exces-sively baggy or extremely low-rise pants), conveys a violent, offensive, obscene message or image, promotes the use of an illegal substance.

Presents a positive role model, respect yourself and others, exhibit in a leadership role, and act in a mature, responsi-ble, and professional manner.

Events Ambassadors would be asked to participate in Fair Week – Various duties will be asked of you throughout the week. These will include but are not limited to:

Handing out awards. Judging Cloverbuds/Youth 7 and under still exhibits Assist in leading the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge when asked. Greet buyers at both Small and Large Animal auctions Work in the 4-H food stand. Help with the 4-H fun day program.

Make yourself known at the fair. Fall Awards Banquet – Help present awards Parades/Festivals – help with 4-H float building and other activities as designated. Appear in the parade.

Workshops/Clinics – Appear at any opportunity to represent Gladwin County 4-H as a guest speaker at community ser-

vice clubs, 4-H clubs, schools, etc. This doesn’t not mean you need to be at every event but if there is an opportunity to pass on your skills or teach this is where we want to see you shine.

Other Events – In an effort to promote 4-H, other events may be added as we become aware. You will be contacted by email with any other event instructions you may need to be present at throughout your service year.

(Youth will be contacted with every event they could be at. Again, they do not need to attend every event)


Dress Code for applicant during formal events, interviews or formal speaking engagements Dress slacks/pants, dress skirts, or dresses fingertip long or longer. Dress shirts, blouses, or polos. Dress

shoes, flats, or heels. You will have a sash that will be provided to you that you are to wear when you are representing Gladwin County 4-H as an Ambassador.

Dress Code – For outdoor or hands on events (fair, teaching, farm show Etc.) Dress for the event/weather outdoor events or indoor. You will have a sash that will be provided to you that you are to wear when you are representing Gladwin

County 4-H as an Ambassador. Skirts or dresses need to need to be fingertip length Jeans must be clean with no holes, low rise jeans will not be excepted Shorts must be clean, no holes and fingertip length. Shirts may be button down, long sleeve or t-shirts. Sleeves must cover be cap sleeve or longer (Use the three-

finger wide rule for sleeves). No see-though or sheer tops. No low cut or open side shirts. Unacceptable attire in any setting while representing Gladwin County 4-H

Expose undergarments or excessively exposes the body (such as cropped, low cut, or extremely tight shirts, tube tops,

short shorts, excessively baggy or extremely low-rise pants), conveys a violent, offensive, obscene message or

image, promotes the use of an illegal substance.

__________________________________ 4-H Member’s Signature Date ___________________


Ambassador Essay Questions 1.What project areas have you participated in? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.What 4-H community service activities have you participated in? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.What other 4-H activities have you participated in? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.What non-4H activities have you participated in? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.Why would you like to be a 4-H Ambassador? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.What are your future goals & how has 4-H help you achieve them? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


4-H Ambassador Sample Interview Questions

Here are some sample questions that maybe asked to you during your interview process. Please remember these are only samples and other questions maybe asked of you. During this interview, please remember the dress code. You are follow-ing this dress code for your interview.

What do you think could be done to better the 4-H program within your county and/or state levels?

If you were a 4-H leader, what/how would you encourage young 4-Hers within your club?

What do you think could be done to better the 4-H fair? How would you follow thru with this?

If you had a chance to change the 4-H program, county or state wide, what would you do and why?

If you had a chance to make a special 4-H project, what would it be and why?

Would you encourage someone to join 4-H and why? How would you encourage them?

When you first joined 4-H, what were you hoping to learn?

What have you learned being in 4-H?

Why would you like to be a 4-H Ambassador?

Are you happy with what 4-H has done for you and why?

What personal strengths and/or weaknesses have you discovered through 4-H?

List four adjectives that best describes you and explain why.

What 4-H accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?

What has been the biggest challenge for you since you have been in 4-H and how have you overcome this challenge? What is the 4-H Motto? What is the 4-H Pledge?

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Gladwin County January...Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension pro-grams and materials are open to all