Eaton County 4-H
Family News
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New: Edit clubs and projects in 4-H Online |
4-H families now have the ability to edit their club and project listing in 4-H Online! If you are adding a club, such as one of the many statewide opportunities, or adding or changing your projects, you can now log into your 4-H Online account to do this. A few notes with editing your club or projects:
- All changes are submitted to the county level for approval. All requests will be approved on a weekly basis. You will be required to enter a request reason, such as "enrolling in this club".
- Your account must be in approved status to make changes. If you have recently submitted your enrollment and it has not yet been approved, you will need to either wait until your profile has been approved or contact our office.
- If you are attempting to add a project and you do not see it listed, please ask your club administrative leader regarding availability in that club. If a project needs to be added to a club, the club administrative leader should contact the office to add the project to their club. The full listing of all projects available in Eaton County can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/eaton/uploads/files/Project%20Listing2020.pdf
- As this is a new feature, there may be some bugs in the system. If you encounter any difficulties, please reach out to the office and include screenshots of any errors or messages as that will help the development team to troubleshoot the bugs.
- If you need any help with editing clubs or projects, please reach out to our office at 517-543-2310 or email staff at msue.eaton@county.msu.edu.
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Reminder: Approved 4-H Activities |
The following information was sent from the state office on 3/4/21. Please make sure to bookmark this site and check back every two weeks:
MSU Extension professionals have been thoughtfully creating guidelines that allow Michigan 4-H volunteers and members to conduct limited business while protecting public health. This information helps create a path forward with the eventual goal of in-person programming.
The link below will take you to a web page with current guidelines. These guidelines will be updated every two weeks or as soon as new information becomes available. It is imperative that volunteers and 4-H’ers alike adhere to these guidelines so we can continue to focus on community standards for eventual in-person events and programs.
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Upcoming County 4-H Events and Activities |
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Save the Date: Spring Leader Meeting |
Monday, March 29 at 6pm
Passcode: spring
All clubs are encouraged to have at least one 4-H volunteer attend this meeting. This meeting will go over fair information and any 4-H updates.
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Junior Livestock Association Meeting |
Monday, April 12 at 7pm
Passcode: jla
This is the buyer's workshop meeting, which will include education for youth on etiquette with selling youth livestock market projects, presented by the JLA board. All youth involved in beef, sheep, and swine species who plan to sell their livestock animals are encouraged to attend this meeting.
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Save the Date: Virtual Photography SPIN Club |
By popular demand, the virtual photography SPIN club is back! Join us as we learn about camera equipment, composition, creative expression, and creating your own portfolio! We will meet on Tuesdays from 5-6pm starting April 13, through June 1st. Registration link and more information coming soon! Please send any questions to Rachel (ochylski@msu.edu).
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JOANN & 4-H Create Opportunity 4 All: March 1 - April 30 |
JOANN & 4-H are creating Opportunity4All kids to create, make and learn through hands-on experiences. JOANN customers can help inspire a child’s creativity by donating $1 or $4 at checkout in stores or online now through April 30. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3iAa7td
Do you have a JOANN 4-H Rewards Card? Sign up for free! It’s a great way to shop with purpose while support ing 4-H! The rewards card offers 15% off every purchase. Sign up at: https://www.joann.com/4-h/
As a reminder, JOANN 4-H Rewards Card members also receive free access to Creativebug, an online platform for arts and crafts classes. Find out more at: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/4-h
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Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource |
The "Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource" (HALTER), developed by experts at ExtensionHorses, is a progressive series of 4 lessons offering equine science information, student activities, and techniques to foster positive youth development. Each level builds on the previous one. Once you successfully complete each level, and the associated requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion!
Cost is $10 per course. If you purchase all 4, you can get a 20% discount.
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Virtual Zoonotic Disease Education Resources |
The resources available on the website include:
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Save the Date: 4-H Exploration Days |
Save the Date for 4-H Exploration Days: Expanded! June 22-24, 2021
Awesome sessions planned, inspirational key note speaker, free time, and so much more!! Registration will open end of April.
Note: Thanks to the Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign funds, all youth who register for this event from Eaton County will be able to attend for free* (*up to $20 per youth). Watch for more information to be sent with registration information!
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4-H Dance Party SPIN Club
Begins on Monday, April 12th and ends Friday, April 16th, registration closes on April 8 th. This club will meet virtually every day from 4-5:15pm EST. Explore computer coding by programming your own Dance Party! This is an introduction to computer coding. Participants will need access to the internet to go to the coding site. This 4-H SPIN Club is FREE and OPEN to 4-H and non-4-H members ages 8 to 14. For more information and to register, please visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HDancePartySPINClub/.
This 4-H SPIN Club will meet virtually via Zoom (both computer and smartphone accessible). Zoom link information will only be sent to event registrants that complete their 4-H Online enrollment by April 8th (Club is listed under Livingston County – SPIN Club Dance Party Club).
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4-H in the Kitchen: Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Mason and Montcalm County 4-H are partnering to put on an Alternative Spring Break activity by doing a special 4-H in the Kitchen where youth are going to learn how to make homemade baked mozzarella sticks. Healthier than the restaurant version and tastes even better. The event is scheduled to take place Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
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Cash Composition Contest (9-13 years old)
Money, money, money! In honor of Financial Awareness Month held each April, Michigan State University Extension 4-H is sponsoring the Cash Composition Contest. Youth residing in Michigan, age 9-13 have a chance to win up to $400 by writing a 300 word (or less) essay on saving and investing. Contest registration and essay submission must be complete by April 5, 2021 to https://events.anr.msu.edu/CashContest21/. Five finalists will be interviewed for final placing. The winners will be named this year’s Michigan Money Smart Ambassadors where they will have opportunities to share their financial knowledge and develop additional leadership skills. Contest details can be found: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-money-smarts/money-smart-kids-contest
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Show Your Money Smarts Contest (14-19 years old)
Do you want to learn how to avoid financial pitfalls and have an opportunity to win $250 cash? In this third annual Show Your Money Smarts Contest, Michigan youth age 14-19 will compete in this on-line quiz challenge taking place the entire month of April. Contest registration must be complete by April 23, 2021 at https://events.anr.msu.edu/MoneySmart21/. High scoring youth will be entered into a cash prize drawing and can become a Money Smart Youth Ambassador leading to opportunities to share their financial knowledge and enhance their leadership skills. Contest details can be found: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-money-smarts/show-your-money-smarts-contest
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Kami Ori Creators Origami Series
Youth from 9-19 are invited to explore the art and culture surrounding origami with the Kami Ori Creators Origami instructional series. Instructors for the sessions will demonstrate numerous origami patterns for youth of all ages and experience. This free course will be live from 4:30-5:30 on April 5,7,12,14,19 and 21. Join us for one session or for all! Register for live Zoom sessions at: http://bit.ly/kamiori
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4-H Coding Weekend Workshop-An Intro to Coding: Saturday and Sunday April 10 & 11, and May 22 & 23, 2021- Registration DEADINE - Registration closes Wednesday, April 7th @ Midnight!
The 4-H Coding Weekend Workshop will help you discover your passion for technology and enable you to continue practicing throughout high school. This course includes 4-days (2 weekends) of virtual instruction to hone your coding skills. Whether you have prior computer coding knowledge, or have never even thought about it, you will gain valuable coding experience and skills. By the end of the workshop, you will learn to develop with your own tech ideas; design and code a website from scratch! Specific coding languages taught during the program include HTML, CSS, JS, Ruby, Rails, and Github.
WHERE: Virtually via Zoom
WHO: Youth currently in grades 9-12.
COST: The cost to attend this four-day workshop (2 weekends) is $150 and includes tech support and program fees.
MATERIALS REQUIRED: Computer with internet and the ability to do video conferencing (microphone and webcam).
Space is limited to 20 participants. This workshop is offered in collaboration with CodeNow and Code Nation.
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4-H In the Kitchen: Fortune Cookies
Join Mason County 4-H to learn how to make homemade fortune cookies. While they’re baking, we’re also going to dispel a few of the myths surrounding these cookies. Join on April 17 at 2pm.
Here is the registration link:
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Month of the Military Child
Join Michigan 4-H as we celebrate military families and children during the Month of the Military Child 4-H GooseChase Challenge during the month of April! Whether you come from a military family or not, this online scavenger hunt will be a fun and exciting way to honor military kids across Michigan. New missions will be released weekly in April, for a chance to win prizes! Any youth ages 13-19 can download the GooseChase app to participate. Youth younger than 13 can partner with an older sibling or parent/guardian to play. For more information, and to register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MOMC/
Please note that participants will need to download the GooseChase app and create a username before registering for this program.
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Themed Trivia Nights
For one week only, come test your knowledge on topics such as Disney Movies, Animals, Acronyms, Sports, and "Where in the World". Compete as a team of 5 or as an individual and see if you can be crowned the Ultimate Trivia Wizard! Starting on April 5, we will meet every Weeknight until April 9. The winning team and individual will be crowned on the last night and be awarded prizes. This Virtual 4-H SPIN Club is free to join and open to youth ages 10 and up. For more information and to register, please go to http://bit.ly/Trivia4H. Youth must also be enrolled in this club through 4-H Online (Club is listed under Bay County – SPIN Club: Themed Trivia Nights!).
If you have trouble registering, or general questions about this club, please email Lance Fowler: fowler37@msu.edu.
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The Importance of Saving and Investing: Livestock Edition
A workshop for 15-19 year olds. The one hour zoom session at 7:30 on April 5th will focus on the end of a market livestock project--the check you get after auction--and what saving and investing options are available. Short, medium, and long term investment options will be discussed, as well as planning ahead, investment alternatives, and more. The session will be hosted by Kalkaska County 4-H and Beth Martinéz, MSU Extension Educator. Registration is now open! https://events.anr.msu.edu/Investing2021/
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4-H Market Livestock Through a Business Lens
A one hour online workshop for youth ages 8-19 that will help youth look at their 4-H livestock project as a business. Topics covered during this interactive session will include a business concept, risk management, the cost of doing business, and more! This workshop will be held April 20th at 7:30 pm, and will be hosted by Kalkaska County 4-H and Beth Martinéz, MSU Extension Educator. Registration is now open! https://events.anr.msu.edu/MoneySmart2021/
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Wild Spartans: Researching Wildfire in Boreal and Arctic Regions
Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month we will delve into the cutting edge world of wildfire research to discover the role technology plays in studying the impacts to the flora and fauna of boreal and arctic regions. Join us on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 7pm EST for “Researching Wildfire in Boreal and Arctic Regions”. We will talk to a wildfire scientist about researching the behavior and impacts of wildfire in remote areas of the world using satellite imagery, including high resolution optical and radar imagery, and other cutting edge technology. You will meet Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Senior Research Scientist/ Assistant Professor, Michigan Technological University: Michigan Tech Research Institute, learn about her field work, how she uses drones and radar technology to map and study wildfire effects, and hear about the education and career path she followed to get there. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with Dr. Bourgeau-Chavez. This free series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm EST through May. Pre-registration is required: https://www.canr.msu.edu/environmental_outdoor_education/wild-spartans-series
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Financial Reality Fair
April 28 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Join us for a real life simulation activity that will challenge teens to see if they can live within their means on an income of someone just started out in their career. This interactive financial program is open to high school students or young adults living at home. Throughout the program, there will be many temptations for additional spending, and students must learn to balance their wants and needs to live on their own. Participants will gain budgeting skills as they pay for their housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, food, entertainment and more.
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4-H Lego Master Builder SPIN Club
Begins on Monday, April 26th and end Friday, April 30th, registration closes on April 22nd. This club will meet virtually every day from 4-5:15 pm EST. Over the course of the week, youth will get a chance to be creative, be ingenious, be an engineer and become a Master Builder with LEGO! This 4-H SPIN Club is FREE and OPEN to 4-H and non-4-H members ages 5 to 12. For more information and to register, please visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HLegoSPINClubApril/
This 4-H SPIN Club will meet virtually via Zoom (both computer and smartphone accessible). Zoom link information will only be sent to event registrants that complete their 4-H Online enrollment by April 22nd (Club is listed under Livingston County – SPIN Club LEGO Master Builder 3).
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Walk Across Our State Challenge
The **all-new** Michigan 4-H Dog Program Walk Across Our State Challenge is now open for registration! That’s right, earn prizes while walking the dog!
Challenge begins April 15, 2021 and finishes May 31, 2021
Individual- $5.00
Team- $25.00 ($5/team member)
Youth and adults may participate. Individual and team divisions. Michigan geography, history, and fun facts will then be shared with participants via email and social media weekly.
Top placing individuals and teams will be recognized and earn prizes. All participants receive a participation certificate!
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Ride Across Our State Challenge
The **all-new** Michigan 4-H Ride Across Our State Challenge is now open for registration!
Challenge begins April 15, 2021 and finishes May 31, 2021
Individual- $5.00
Team- $25.00 ($5/team member)
Youth and adults may participate. Individual and team divisions. Michigan geography, history, and fun facts will then be shared with participants via email and social media weekly.
Top placing individuals and teams will be recognized. All participants receive a participation certificate!
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Eaton County Fair Information |
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The following information is related to the Eaton County Fair. While The Eaton County Fair is not a MSU Extension, 4-H sponsored event, this information is of interest to many in our 4-H community. Please contact the Eaton County Fair directly for any fair related questions. Contact information can be found on their website at https://eatoncountyfair.com/. |
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Animal Tag-in Information for 2021 |
- Dairy Feeder: April 11 and 12, forms due by May 1
- Sheep: April 25
- Swine: April 11 and 12
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Kristy Oosterhouse (Pronouns: she, her, hers) | 4-H Program Coordinator | Eaton County MSU Extension
517-543-2310 | oosterh6@msu.edu
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