Eaton County 4-H
Family News
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Welcome to the new newsletter! In order to create a more engaging newsletter and to keep email lists as we switch to 4HOnline 2.0 (see 2020-2021 Program Year below), I am now utilizing this format for newsletter type emails. All those that were enrolled for the 2019-2020 year will be on this list until further notice. Please make sure to add this to your trusted email list. You may still see occasional emails come from 4HOnline. If you have any feedback on this new format, please email me at oosterh6@msu.edu! |
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4-H Programs Virtual Until Further Notice |
A reminder from the announcement sent last week that all 4-H programs, including clubs meetings, project meetings, workshops, and activities, are to be virtual until further notice. This includes cohorts that typically meet in the name of 4-H and are attempting to meet outside the 4-H name.
Virtual meetings and activities are supported and encouraged. If your club needs help with ideas, brainstorming, or tips, please attend the Virtual Fireside Chat for Volunteers listed in the Upcoming County 4-H Events and Activities section!
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Our 2019-2020 4-H year is coming to an end at the end of August, which means it is time to start considering the 2020-2021 program year which begins September 1. There are a few changes with the new year:
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No 4-H Participation Fee. The 4-H Participation Fee of $20/youth or $60/family has been waived for the 2020-2021 program year. Families do not have to pay this fee to join 4-H. Clubs and individual experiences may still have a registration fee. All 4-H members and volunteers must still enroll in the program.
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4HOnline is getting an upgrade! Our state is being introduced into 4HOnline 2.0 in a few weeks. Everyone who was enrolled (active status in the current 4HOnline) in the 2019-2020 program year will have their data transferred to 2.0 to complete re-enrollment for this new year. The current system will be shut down from August 27 until approximately September 14 to allow for this data transfer. If you are looking to enroll in 4-H for the 2020-2021 program year, please follow instructions that will be sent toward the end of September.
If you have questions about either of these changes, please email oosterh6@msu.edu. |
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Upcoming County 4-H Events and Activities |
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Virtual Fireside Chat for Volunteers
August 19, 6:00pm
Passcode: fireside
With the program changes and extension of virtual programming, the Virtual Fireside Chats for Volunteers will resume as a space for volunteers to share ideas, concerns, and brainstorm and problem solve solutions for moving our program forward. This first meeting will feature tips, tricks, and ideas for virtual meetings and programs.
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Jr Livestock Association Meeting
August 24, 7:30pm
Passcode: jla
JLA will be holding their regular August meeting to discuss any potential changes or ideas for this upcoming program year.
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Eaton County 4-H Activity Kits - NOW AVAILABLE! |
Activity kits for STEM, Animal Science, and Crafts are now available! Each kit is $5 (cost offset thanks to the Eaton County 4-H Endowment fund). There are only 20 of each kit available, so order soon! Kits will be ready to ship the week of August 17 or the following week (if you have a need by date, let me know!). The kits also feature an interactive site to discuss the activities with fellow 4-Hers and receive tips!
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Design the county 4-H T-shirt! |
4-H Council has extended the submission deadline to the October 5 meeting! Submit your creative t-shirt designs to create the next Eaton County 4-H t-shirt! Designs should include the phrase "Eaton County 4-H" on the shirt and the clover logo (email me if you need a transparent white version of the logo). Designs must be able to be screen printed in one color. Designs can be for the front side, back side, or both! Designs can be emailed to oosterh6@msu.edu and will be considered during the October 4-H Council meeting.
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Now that we are at the end of our 4-H program year, now is the time to begin thinking about nominating and submitting awards for youth and volunteers for all of your hard work this past 4-H year! 4-H Council voted to extend the deadline for county 4-H awards to November 15, 2020 and offer the option to submit awards online via Google Forms. Council also voted that leader signatures are not required this year to reduce barriers for applying. If you have trouble with the website or Google Forms, please email oosterh6@msu.edu for a PDF of the application you need. The 4-H Participation Celebration awards banquet will be held in late February/early March (may be virtual depending on program guidelines at that time).
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Join the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase! |
MSU Extension is excited to partner with the Michigan State Fair to launch an exciting new program for Michigan youth: the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase. This statewide showcase will provide a virtual platform for Michigan 4-H’ers and other youth to exhibit their work in all project areas and apply for $10,000 in scholarships. Michigan youth ages 5-19 are encouraged to participate.
Registration is now open! MSU Extension and the Michigan State Fair hope to celebrate all the projects and programs in which youth have developed skill and mastery. This includes livestock and companion animal classes such as showmanship, breeding and market classes, as well as still exhibits, educational projects and more. To register, visit extension.msu.edu/MSF4HShowcase.
Registration will be available until August 23. There is no cost to participate and youth may engage in as many classes as they wish. Project evaluation will begin on August 24 with winners announced during the Michigan State Fair, September 3-7. Submit project photos and videos!
In addition to the opportunity to showcase their skills, recognize their accomplishments and receive constructive feedback for growth and development, participants in the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will also have the opportunity to apply for $10,000 in scholarships. Applications and criteria are still being developed - more details about the scholarships and Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will be shared online at extension.msu.edu/MSF4HShowcase as details become available. We hope you will consider participating in this exciting new opportunity!
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Teen Talk: Money Tips. Youth 10 - 19: Do you have a question about money? Register for the Teen Talk: Money Tips program & hear from the Michigan Money Smart Teen Ambassadors, alongside MSU Extension 4-H staff, with tips & tricks to help you manage your money wisely now and into the future! Sign up, ask your questions, and see you on August 17 at 2pm!
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Fishful Thinking: Project FISH Program. Do you love fishing? Ever wonder what kind of fish we have in Michigan? Ever have issues tying the best knot for your lines? Ever wanted to make a pop can caster rod? Then this is a program you won’t want to miss. Zoom sessions will start August 18th and run every Tuesday until September 15th , with a new topic each week. We will meet via zoom from 1pm – 2pm This program is open to both 4-H and non 4-H youth, statewide, in grades k-12.
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Fostering Stability for Life. This club will start on Monday, August 24 and end August 31. This club will meet from 1 – 2 PM EDT for six straight weekdays from Monday to Monday. During these meetings, we will be walking through four practical rhythms to establish in our life – Rest, Restore, Connect, Create. Come learn how to take charge of your mental health.
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Turn Your Passions into Profits Virtual Entrepreneurship Camp. Find the entrepreneur in you by attending this free virtual camp with interactive activities which will introduce you to the 4-H entrepreneurship project. Learn about the entrepreneur in you, and how to develop your own business ideas. You will also explore pricing your product, determining your target market and marketing techniques to help you succeed in starting your own business. For youth ages 12 - 15. August 25 - 27, 11:30am - 1:30pm.
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Youth are invited to the Social Justice Teach-in to discuss how to move past statements and take those next steps. The teach-in will start with listening to four speakers address how to do this and then will switch to small group breakout sessions. Youth will have a chance to share their ideas with other youth from across Michigan and Colorado or just listen in to others ideas. These breakout rooms will be facilitated by MSU Extension CYI staff and will be for youth only.
This event is during the day on August 28 from 1pm - 3pm EST so if it falls during the school day please check with your teachers to see if it could be part of the lesson plan for the day. This event is free but be sure to enroll by August 20th to reserve your spot.
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Mason County 4-H hosts 4-H in the Kitchen episodes, featuring cooking, baking, and related skills and recipes. You are invited to join them live! They are hosting an episode live on September 2 at 4pm on how to bake cookies! Join to learn how to bake a special cookie recipe handed down by generations.
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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal opportunity employer. MSU Extension programs and material 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. |
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Kristy Oosterhouse | 4-H Program Coordinator | Eaton County MSU Extension
517-543-2310 | oosterh6@msu.edu
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