Week at a Glance

It is time to re-enroll with Wexford 4-H to continue with clubs and 4-H opportunities. If you haven't enrolled in the 25-26 4-H year, please do so now at mi4Honline.com

Please join the Horse Club on November 1st for horses, pizza, and 2027 planning.

- Enrollment is required on: 4Honline.com

- Registration is required to get an accurate pizza count: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CajTbS824u

Updates from Northern District Fair:

Livestock Committee Meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm at the Northern District Fair Office.

Northern District Fair Website

(Fairbook Found Here!)

This event is hosted by the Northern District Fair

Do you know a youth ages 12-19 who is looking for their next step? Someone who...

• wants to build confidence,
• develop real-world skills,
• meet new friends from across the state,
• explore future careers,
• and prepare for life after high school?

4-H Future Squad may be the perfect fit! This virtual 4-H club meets twice a month to learn "adulting 101" type topics.

Find out more and sign up to join today: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-future-squad/

4-H doesn't end when summer does. Stay connected through every season of the year and every season of life with Michigan 4-H Alumni & Friends 💚 Find out more and join today: https://extension.msu.edu/Michigan4HA&F

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to start planning for an unforgettable 2027! 🍁

Have you ever thought about opening your home and sharing your family’s everyday life with a student from another country? 🌎❤️

We’re looking for warm host families for the summer of 2027! Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture, build lasting friendships, and create memories that can last a lifetime.

🏡✨ Host a Japanese youth in Summer 2027 through States’ 4-H International! Applications to host can also be found at www.states4hexchange.org

🌎 Make room for a new perspective. Make room for friendship. Make 2027 unforgettable!

For more information, contact: Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program Coordinator Jan Brinn brinn@msu.edu

Can you think of someone who displayed extraordinary sportsmanship at a recent 4-H animal science program? Perhaps at a club meeting, clinic, or the county fair? Nominate them for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award!

This annual award recognizes one youth member and one adult 4-H leader who exemplify the definition of sportsmanship and have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those around them during animal science programs. Nominations are due October 15. You can find full details, including the nomination form, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/competitive_event_resources

Wexford 4-H Teen Committee

Wexford 4-H Members ages 13-19 are invited to join the

Leader's Council Teen Committee

Young leaders ages 13-19 are invited to help Wexford 4-H fundraise, develop programs, and plan events. Teen Committee encourages youth to use their voice in civic engagement and grow their leadership potential.

Scholarships are available for Michigan 4-H members who would like to participate in the 2027 Ignite by 4-H conference (March 17-21, 2027 in Washington, D.C.) and who are in need of financial assistance in order to attend. More information about this scholarship opportunity is included in this informational flyer. Scholarship applications are due October 1, 2026 and can be submitted at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QtZr7cPMYT

🌟 Calling all Michigan teens ages 13–19! Want to build your resume, gain public speaking skills, and make a real impact in your community?

Join the Michigan 4-H Teens as Teachers Healthy Living Program for our next hands-on youth leadership training!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

📍 Location: Bowers School Farm – Bloomfield Hills, MI

💵 Cost: FREE! (No prior 4-H experience required)

What you’ll get as a Teen Teacher:

✨ $100 cash stipend after facilitating your first workshop series

✨ Scholarship opportunity to attend 4-H Exploration Days at Michigan State University

✨ Official "Teens as Teachers" T-shirt & teaching supply kit

✨ Real-world leadership, mentoring, and public speaking experience

Learn how to lead fun, interactive lessons for younger youth in Mindfulness, Physical Fitness, or Healthy Choices!

👉 Space is limited—register today at: https://pears.io/events/msuext/10881/  

Want to make your 4-H club even better? Join us October 27 at noon for Infusing Positive Youth Development into Your 4-H Club! Get fresh ideas to build belonging, encourage youth voice, and help your members become Beyond Ready!

More information and Registration: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series

The Hal and Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation has committed a $50,000 matching challenge over the next five years to grow the Hal and Jean Glassen 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Through this commitment, up to $10,000 in gifts will be matched annually, providing an opportunity to add $20,000 each year to the endowment.

The endowment provides permanent support for Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports, helping ensure youth continue to have access to high-quality educational experiences that build leadership, responsibility, confidence, outdoor skills, and conservation awareness.

To help promote this opportunity, we have created a dedicated giving page at https://mi4hfdtn.org/glassen/ 

Group chat got you bogged down? Can't remember what email to look for? The Band app is a free app for clubs and teams to communicate with tools to keep everyone organized and on topic. Miss Josie created this Band specifically for 4-H Gold Volunteers.

Please join by following this link:

https://band.us/n/a0a1bc17u0Ees

Livestock volunteers should use this app to communicate and plan future collaborative events & clinics

Upload Your Photos!

Your kids' smiling faces are what sell the program to others. Please share your photos with us so we can use them to grow our clubs and volunteers.

September 2025 to August 2026:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pa3L7YkKF9ixGEjN8

Wexford County 4-H

Josie Clement

4-H Program Coordinator

(832) 691 - 0421

Cleme305@msu.edu

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