Join Saginaw 4-H!
Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H year opens on September 12th.
Interested in joining Saginaw 4-H? Well, you've come to the right place! Joining as a 4-H member is FREE and there are several different membership options to choose from. 4-H members can enroll in as many Clubs and programs as they wish.
You do not need to own an animal or live on a farm to join 4-H!
We have many 4-H experiences, programs, and clubs that focus on crafts, science, shooting sports, archery, outdoor education, sewing, baking, gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, and more!
JOIN A 4-H CLUB
1.Look through the club directory.
2.Contact the club leader(s) to inquire about club-specific information.
3.Choose a primary Club(s) to join. Youth can enroll in more than one 4-H Club.
4.Enroll in 4-H Online once you have spoken to the club leader(s).
JOIN AS AN INDPENDENT 4-H MEMBER
Independent 4-H members participate in programs and events outside of a 4-H Club.
1.Enroll in 4-H Online.
2.Select the "Saginaw New Members Club" as your primary club.
Stay connected to select the 4-H experience you want to join. Sign up when available.
JOIN A 4-H SPIN CLUB – CAMP- EVENT
1.Enroll in 4-H Online.
2.Select the SPIN Club or Event you want to join. Events very through the year.
3.Stay tuned for program details and meeting information from event organizers.
Contact gathstac@msu.edu or call 989-907-6500 for more information on getting involved with 4-H!
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Save the Date! Fall 4-H County Awards
Saginaw 4-H, it’s your turn to be recognized! Consider applying for a county 4-H award for all your hard work throughout the year! It does not matter how you did at fair or even if you went to fair - if you learned and grew in 4-H, you should apply!
Join us on Sunday, October 2nd 2022 at 6:30pm for the Saginaw 4-H Fall Awards Celebration at the Saginaw Field and Stream Club located at 1296 N. Gleaner Rd. Saginaw MI 48609.
The evening will start with an ice cream social followed by the announcements of the award recipients. All 4-H members, volunteers, families and supporters are welcome to attend!
4-H members can apply for awards by September 6th and more information on the submission process can be found at https://www.canr.msu.edu/saginaw/4-h/scholarships-awards.
Questions contact gathstac@msu.edu.
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4-H Emerald Clover Society
We are excited to share that nominations are now open for the 4-H Emerald Clover Society – Michigan’s 4-H hall of fame! Anyone may nominate an extraordinary Michigan 4-H alum for this recognition. Nominations are due Oct. 1, 2022.
The 4-H Emerald Clover Society honors Michigan 4-H alumni who have had significant Michigan 4-H involvement as a youth and who have made significant contributions to their local, state and national communities.
· Nominees must be living.
· Nominees must have been a Michigan 4-H member for three or more years.
· Nominee selection is based on professional and business achievement, leadership in community service and philanthropy, contributions to or impact on American society, and significant leadership and achievement as a 4-H member.
For details and the online nomination form, visit http://mi4hfdtn.org/4-h-emerald-awards/4-h-emerald-clover-society/.
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Good Luck Saginaw 4-H!
Congratulations to the Saginaw 4-H delegates representing Saginaw County in the 4-H State Horse August 19-21 2022!
Also, a special thanks to our Saginaw volunteers who are helping with this event!
2022 State Horse Show Delegates – Saginaw County
Ashlyn M. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Breyden R. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Brianna M. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Carissa W. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Christina W. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Hailia J. - Ready Riders 4-H Club
Hanalei - Ready Riders 4-H Club
Ivy Copes - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Jaidyn R. - Taymouth Trotters 4-H Club
Katie W. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Reagan R. - Ready Riders 4-H Club
Regan K. - Ready Riders 4-H Club
Samantha M. - Reins on the Road 4-H Club
Sarah T. – Ready Riders 4-H Club
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Help Needed!
The 4-H Rising Star Equestrian club is looking for help!
This club is a 4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP). These are therapeutic horseback riding programs for people with disabilities that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone. Opportunities to participate exist for riders, volunteers, instructors and horse owners.
This club meets in the Freeland area. Training to learn to work with youth riders and horses is available. This club is looking for experienced and new young people and adults who can assist riders as needed until the riders develop the skills they need to ride independently.
Contact Tina Bennet at 989-274-5466 or email Bennettmapleview@aol.com to learn how you can get involved!
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MSU Welcome Back 4-H Alumni Reception!
Calling all 4-H alums at MSU: join MSU Extension for the MSU Welcome Back 4-H Alumni Reception on September 7!
Enjoy free food and networking with other 4-H alumni and MSU Extension staff members from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the grassy area north of the Morrill Hall of Agriculture.
For more info, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/msu-welcome-week-4-h-alumni-reception
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Youth County Fair Livestock Auction CD Special
Frankenmuth Credit Union is a proud supporter of our local 4H and FFA programs. That's why every year, FCU gives out youth livestock grants to our members who raise animals for their local county fairs. Today, we were able to personally hand out those grants at the Saginaw County Fair!
Each grant is for $75, and in 2022, FCU will give out 76 grants totaling $5,700!
Introducing a new savings product at Frankenmuth Credit Union, the Youth County Fair Livestock Auction CD Special. This 7 month CD is for youth who sold an animal at their local county fair.
Bring in the check from the sale of your animal and you can open a 7 month CD at 3.00%APY*
Learn more at www.frankenmuthcu.org/savings/
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Michigan 4-H Foundation Annual Membership Meeting - October 7, 2022
Michigan 4-H Foundation members are invited to attend and vote on all items at the meeting. Members are individuals or organizations that donated $25 or more to Michigan
4-H in the past year. Agenda items include: 2022 president’s report, audited financial statement report, trustee elections, and recognition of major donors to Michigan 4-H within the past year.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-4-h-foundation-annual-membership-meeting
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4-H COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES | |
Upcoming Council Meetings
- September 13: Saginaw 4-H Council Meeting
- September 19: Saginaw 4-H Horse Council Meeting at 7:00pm (Zoom)
Saginaw 4-H Council:
All Saginaw County volunteers are welcome and 4-H youth are encouraged to attend!
Meeting will take place at the This INPERSON meeting will take place at the Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center (3775 S. Reese Road Frankenmuth, MI 48734.
Saginaw 4-H Horse Council:
Meeting information will be sent out to Club Admin leaders and through 4-H Online. All are welcome and youth are encouraged to attend. If you are interested contact gathstac@msu.edu for more information.
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UPCOMING COUNTY 4-H EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES | |
Pawesome Pups 4-H Club
Join Today!
Do you like dogs? Interested in learning how to train your dog? Come and have some fun while learning about dog agility, obedience, and showmanship!
This club hosts workouts, games, dog demonstrations, team shows, and more! Join the Pawesome Pups 4-H Club today! The club is open to youth ages 5-19. No dog experience necessary.
The Club meets at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds. Contact the Club Leaders for meeting schedules and information. Laura at laurasue70@yahoo.com or Jessica at jessicaculp552@gmail.com or call the Saginaw 4-H office at 989-907-6500. 4-H membership is FREE!
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Wild Spartans
Join 4-H staff as we take a look into life working with fisheries and wildlife! This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will take a leap into wetlands and riparian areas and climb to the high desert grasslands to take a closer look at plant biodiversity. Join us on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 6:30pm EST for “Water’s Fire Got To Do With… Habitat?!”
You will meet a Northern Michigan University master's candidate and Biological Science Technician at Voyageurs National Park, Erika Meints, learn about her field work, and 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. 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 6:30pm EST. Pre-registration is required: https://events.anr.msu.edu/wildspartans2023/
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CEC Conference
Are you an aspiring student entrepreneur? Do you want to grow your professional network and connect with people who can help build your business? Join us Sept 14-15 in Alma for a jam packed conference with over 22 breakout sessions, 2 Keynote speakers, numerous meals, a conference giveaway and networking opportunities galore!
The CEC conference is now offering a student rate of only $15 for participants who have a current student id.
Register today for this award winning conference here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/cec/CECregister
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Michigan 4-H Arts Celebration - Instructors Needed
Please “Save the Date” for this wonderful event to be held November 11-13, 2022, at the new location of the Ralph A. MacMullan (RAM) Conference Center, Roscommon.
Participants (4-H adult and teen gold leaders) will be learning new things, making new friends, putting all their creativity to work, and having a fabulous time! We are so excited to have an overnight face-to-face event at the new location in October of 2023!
We have some great sessions lined up so far and need more! Please help us as we are looking for potential instructors and need your help recruiting for this event. Sewing, textiles, visual arts, performing arts, crafts, art of cooking, photography, poetry, music, folk art, and so much more! If you are interested or know someone who is, please complete the link: https://forms.gle/DmvLn7o9YdCokH5z7
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to Jan Brinn brinn@msu.edu or Tracy D’Augustino daugustt@msu.edu.
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Project F.I.S.H Training
September 9 -10 at the Lost
Lost Lake Woods Club in Alcona County.
This training offers staff and volunteers the opportunity to learn and grow their skills around angling and more importantly, passing that love of the sport to kids.
Lunch is provided as part of registration and there are three registration options to choose from, depending on lodging. Because this program is being sponsored by the Alcona 4-H Advisory Council, basic registration is only $50. Limited availability- register today! www.bit.ly/ProjectFishSept22
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4-H National Congress
Participate in the 2022 National 4-H Congress November 25-29 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia! Michigan 4-H youth ages 14-19 are invited to apply for this leadership, citizenship and community service event. In this capstone 4-H youth leadership event, 4-H youth from across the U.S. will come together to experience an exciting program, full of educational, service and leadership opportunities as well as local cultural tours and experiences. The event includes outstanding community leaders, speakers and educators.
Total cost is approximately $1800.00-$2000.00 (scholarships ARE available), but could be adjusted once airline tickets are purchased
Non-refundable deposit is due August 1st. Fees include registration, hotel, airfare, and most meals. For more information, contact gathstac@msu.edu or potterla@msu.edu
Be sure to check out the website at http://national4-hcongress.com
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For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. From October 2-8, we will celebrate the impact of 4‑H during National 4‑H Week. Here are some ways you can celebrate 4‑H!
Wear Your 4‑H Gear — Nothing says 4‑H pride like a 4‑H tee! Dress yourself (or the entire family – pets included!) in 4‑H green and clover gear.
Shout-Out a 4‑H’er — Recognize the hard work and dedication of 4‑H’ers by shouting out one youth or an entire club on social media, in a local newspaper or other media.
Storefront Displays/Information Booths — In some communities, you can ask local businesses to display 4‑H posters, flyers, showcase the work of 4-H'ers, or host a table to share information about your local 4‑H program. Stores may also be willing to dedicate their entire storefront to 4‑H signs, memorabilia, and décor for the week.
Become a 4‑H Volunteer —If you are a 4‑H alum, you might be looking for ways to reconnect with 4‑H. Consider giving your time to a local 4‑H club by becoming a volunteer.
Share Your 4‑H Story — Take to social media to share a 4‑H memory, express how 4‑H shaped who you are today, describe what 4‑H means to you, post an old 4‑H photo, or shout-out your 4‑H club.
Have a 4‑H Reunion — 4‑H alumni often credit 4‑H for the connections they’ve made, remembering the friends they made and those who they may still keep in touch with today. Gather your old 4‑H friends and spend some time together reminiscing on your 4‑H experience or recreate a 4‑H project together!
Send a 4‑H ‘Thank You’ — We all have a reason to thank our local 4‑H staff, leaders and supporters. To show your appreciation, send a handwritten ‘thank you’ note to someone who has supported youth and made a difference.
Give Back — Local programs are always looking for resources to continue growing 4-H for the future. Help programs thrive by making a donation that can help support your county 4-H program.
Adapted from: https://4-h.org/about/blog/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-4-h-week
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4-H CLUB & PROGRAM BEST PRACTICES | |
This section will feature a different topic each newsletter highlighting best practices for 4-H clubs and programs. | |
Tips for a Successful Club
4-H is a learn-by-doing, educational, fun program for young people ages five to nineteen. Through involvement with caring adult volunteers, 4-H members gain meaningful experiences that contribute to their development and personal growth.
The value of the experiences depends largely on the relationship built between and among the members and adults. Active participation in a 4-H club supports young people to develop life skills and assets.
A model 4-H club includes the following:
•At least five youth members from two or more families.
•One or more registered adult volunteers (who has completed the Volunteer Selection Process and became a Gold Status Volunteer).
•Decision making and operation of the club is the members’ primary responsibility.
•Six or more club meetings during the 4-H year (Sept. 1 to Aug. 31).
•Participation in learning experiences outside the local club
•Involvement in the community at large with service-learning activities.
•Evaluation and recognition of progress on individual and group goals.
•Fundraising should be done for the good of the total group and must be consistent with the Michigan 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book; raising funds should not be the main focus of group activities.
Adapted from: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/tips_for_a_successful_4-h_club_part_2.
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Stacie Gath (She/Her/Hers) | 4-H Program Coordinator | Saginaw County MSU Extension |
989-907-6500 | gathstac@msu.edu
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