2013 U.P. State Fair Junior Steer Pre-Entry Information

The U.P. State Fair deadline for Junior Preliminary Steer Entry is coming up next month. Please read the cover letter provided in the link below, read the show rules as some things have changed for this year, and fill out the pre-entry form completely before submitting.
The deadline is Friday, February 15th.
The U.P. State Fair is collecting hair samples for DNA testing with their pre-entry forms. Bags will labels are available at the MSU Extension office. So, please call and we can mail them or stop and pick them up.

UP State Fair Cover Letter for Junior Steer Show 2013

UP State Fair Junior Steer Show Rules 2013

UP State Fair Junior Steer Pre-Entry Form 2013

4-H Recreational Leadership Workshop

4-H Teen and Adult Leaders: Are you interested in improving your leadership skills- especially in the area of recreation? Do you want to help improve the Marquette County 4-H Camp program?

This workshop is for 4-H adult leaders and teen leaders (13 years and older) interested in Recreational Leadership, infusing fun into their clubs, serving as camp counselors and who are willing to share the information and experiences gained at the conference with others in their counties. MSU Extension staff is also welcome. We encourage individuals to car pool. Contact your county office for names of other persons attending the workshop.
Click on the link below to see the full Workshop flyer.
4-H Recreational Leadership Workshop

If you are interested in attending, call the Extension Office or talk to your club leader. The Marquette 4-H Council has funds to sponsor trainings like this.

Mark of Excellence

For all you 11 and 12 year-olds out there who love 4-H, here is an awesome opportunity. If your essay is selected, you will be recognized during the State Awards ceremony during Exploration Days. If you have any questions, contact the Extension office at 906-475-5731.

Mark of Excellence Flyer

4-H Ski Nights at Marquette Mountain

Do you love to ski? Have you never tried it but would love to give it a shot? Now is your chance to enjoy yourself with little cost involved! Marquette Mountain has provided 4-H with our second season of ski nights. The links below are three flyers (one for each night) which serves as a coupon. From 4:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. on each of these nights you can present the appropriate flyer to get a lift ticket and ski rentals for just $15. Family members of 4-Hers also only pay $15 for a lift ticket and rental!

January 24th Ski Night

February 19th Ski Night

March 1st Ski Night

4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference

 

4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference

January 19-20, 2013

Kettunen  Center

 

Teens are you interested in being a leader in your club, community or school?  Do you want to be part of a movement where teens lead? If yes, to either if these questions, then we have a workshop for you!!!  It’s called the 4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference on January 19-20, 2013 at Kettunen Center near Tustin, Michigan. Registration is open to teens (age 13 and up) and their adult chaperones.  Hurry, don’t delay, registration closes on January 9, 2013. 

 

Lodging, meals and fun (karaoke, dance, sledding and more) for just $58 if you are a 4-H member (the Marquette County 4-H Council can help with a scholarship) and $101.25 for non-4-H members.  You can access the conference announcement at the new Michigan 4-H Event Registration System or on Michigan’s 4-H Youth Development webpage at either http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/4_h_volunteer_training_workshop_schedule or the secured website at https://enrollment.4-h.org/events/269/splash. Call your local 4-H office and they will be able to assist you.

 

Check out what’s happening at the conference….

v  Lead in Style: Duct Tape Sculptures

v  World Travelers: Geocaching & Travel Bugs

v  Backseat Driving-Allowing Youth to Take the Steering Wheel

v  Snowman and Snowshoes: Outdoor Winter Activities

v  World in Jeopardy!

v  Photovoice Project: Recording Your Life & Community

v  “Green” Youth Leadership

v  If I Ran for Office, I would….

v  Turtle Mythology: Youth Leaders in a Global World

v  Teen Leader Training: Communicating through Conflict, Generating Ideas & Moving to Action

v  Teen Leader Training: Officer Roles & Parliamentary Procedure

v  Who’s Behind the Mask? Make the Connection between Life Skills & 4-H

v  College & Career Skills through Community Service

v  Stars & Stripes: Engaging in Democracy

v  Global Teens: Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program

v  Open Your Home: Be a Host Sister or Brother

v  Smoothie Off!  And Other Healthy Living Challenges

v  Leadership through 4-H Animal Projects

v  Social Media & Leadership

v  Opportunities beyond the County Program

 

 

Gentian Waller's Experience in 4-H

For those of you who did not get to see this article from last summer, here it is. Gentian was interviewed by Johanna Boyle form the Mining Journal and featured in a Sunday paper. This article was printed the Sunday after she won her State Award during Exploration Days. She shares her unique experience and love for 4-H. Gentian has made the most of her years in 4-H, there is no question. Way to go, Gentian!
Gentian Waller Article

Input Session about the U.P. State Fair

There is a U.P. State Fair Conference Call/Input session schedule here in Escanaba  (MSU Extension Service Conference Room, 2840 College Avenue ) on  Monday, November 26^th at 6:30 PM EST to discuss the U.P. State Fair livestock programs, gather input and begin the planning process for the 2013 Upper Peninsula State Fair.  All MSU Extension County Program Coordinators and 4-H Leaders are encouraged to participate. 

The meeting will be held at the Delta County MSU Extension Service Conference Room, 2840 College Avenue, Escanaba. 

Please RSVP to the Upper Peninsula State Fair at 906/786-2192.  If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may attend by teleconference or Skype.  Please call this number with your contact information.

 

2013 4-H Council Senior Scholarship

Graduating Seniors, here is the 4-H Council Scholarship letter and appication. The deadline has been pushed up for this year. They are now due in February. This allows the scholarship recipients to be recognized for this achievement during their awards banquets at school. Best wishes to all of you as you step into a new era of life!

2013 4-H Council Senior Scholarship Cover Letter

2013 4-H Council Senior Scholarship Application

2013 Marquette County Fair Livestock Record Books and Pre-Entry Forms

The link below is to the home page of the Marquette County Fair website. Go to Forms to get the Pre-Entry Form and the Livestock Record Books. Please note the deadlines for pre-entry for the different categories. That is located on the top of the Pre-Entry Form.

Marquette County Fair

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Bruce, the Livestock Superintendant. Her home phone is 906-238-4237 or her email is embruce@SirFcu.com.

*While you are on the Fair website take a minute to see the Livestock Auction information from last year under the Exhibitor Info. drop down menu and select Livestock.

Volunteer Workshops

Here is a link to the Volunteer Training Workshops available at Kettunen Center. These are for adults and TEENS!

http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/4_h_volunteer_training_workshop_schedule