Manes and Tails 4-H Club Hosting a Breyer Fun Day

Please click on the link below for information about this fun event!
Breyer Fun Day with Paint Pony Studios

 

MSU 4-H Exploration Days 2016

Registration Books and Forms are now available online (see "Forms" below).  They will also be available at the MSU Extension office on Friday, March 6th. Please read the information below carefully so you don't miss anything.

About 4-H Exploration Days
More than 2,500 students and adult chaperons will be on the Michigan State University campus June 22-24 for the 46^th annual 4-H Exploration Days. Participants stay in residence halls and attend sessions in their areas of interest such as veterinary medicine, Web design, performing arts, how to start their own business, organic farming, and many more. 214 hands-on classroom and field trip sessions are offered this year. Participants from Marquette County must have turned 12 years old by January 1, 2016 in order to participate in the event. The Marquette County Delegation will leave on Tuesday, June 21st for this event.

Cost and Scholarship Information

	Option #1	Option #2	Option #3	Option #4
Current 4-H Members	$260	$220	$147	$107
New and Returning 4-H Members	$270	$230	$157	$117
	Full cost with no scholarships	Cost with $40 State 4-H Scholarship applied	Cost with $113 Marquette County 4-H Council Scholarship applied	Cost with $40 State 4-H Scholarship AND $113 Marquette County 4-H Council Scholarship applied

The options above show the cost for youth to participate in the event. The costs include a $165.00 Exploration Days Registration Fee, a $25.00 early arrival fee, a $70.00 bus fee, and (for youth not currently enrolled in 4-H) a $10.00 Participation Fee. In addition to these fees, participants are also responsible for 3 meals while traveling to and from East Lansing. Some sessions also require that participants pay a "session fee". See registration booklet for more info (these session fees are due along with any balance at the orientation meeting in June).

The Marquette County 4-H Council and the State 4-H Office provide financial assistance to support the participation of Marquette County youth in this event. Youth must complete scholarship applications in order to receive financial assistance. 

Marquette County 4-H Council Scholarship
The Marquette County 4-H Council will provide $113.00 scholarships to youth who complete a Marquette County 4-H Council - Exploration Days Scholarship Application Form. The form must be received by the Marquette County MSU Extension office by April 15, 2016 in order for youth to get this scholarship.

State 4-H Scholarship
Each year the State 4-H office awards each county a limited number of Exploration Days Scholarships. These $40 scholarships are to support participation of financially limited youths who would otherwise not attend and to encourage and support youth who have not participated in Exploration Days in the past. If you are new to Exploration Days, please fill out an application. If you have multiple children attending, please fill out an application. These forms are due April 17^th, as well.

Registration Instructions and Deadlines
Please note: All participants MUST include 8 session choices on their registration form. You will not be registered unless your form has all 8 session choice lines completed and the $80 registration fee is paid ($90 if you have not yet paid your participation fee). Please make your checks out to MSU. Please be sure to include an email address on your registration form as well. 

** Sessions are assigned in the order that registrations are received, so early registration is highly encouraged! **

The deadline for registration is April 22nd. Scholarship applications are due April 15, 2016. 

Orientation Information 

Orientation Meetings
Mark your calendar and save the date!  ALL youth participants and a parent, are required to attend one of these meetings.  I also ask that the chaperons and CCAs attend at least one of these meetings. 
A mandatory Exploration Days Orientation meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 31st.  This meeting will be a shorter version of the orientation meeting for individuals who have attended Exploration Days in the past. A mandatory Exploration Days orientation meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 2nd. This is the standard orientation meeting, for youth who have not yet been to Exploration Days. Location of both meetings will be determined at a later date. Please put this on your calendars now.

Identification Portfolios

A Personal Data Sheet with a current photo will be needed for each youth and adult participant. These sheets will help county conference assistants (CCAs) and chaperones put names and faces together, put all pertinent information in one place and assist with identification and tracking if someone is missing. I encourage you to fill this information out now and submit it with your photo when you hand in your registration forms. You can have both the form and photo ready to hand in at the Orientation Meeting in June as well.

Forms

Registration Checklist

Marquette County 4-H Council Scholarship Application

State 4-H Scholarship Application

Registration Book and Forms (scroll down and you will find the links to the book and forms)

Personal Data Sheet


For More Information about 4-H Exploration Days please go to The Michigan 4-H Web Page

Current U.P. Opportunities for 4-H Families and Teens

Please follow the link below for more information and the registration form for this fun day of activity for the whole family! 
Tahquamenon Area Schools (Newberry)
March 12th, 2016

Luce County's Winter Break for Knowledge

Educational Workshop on Leadership and Citizenship.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 4:00-7:00.m. (EDT)
Copper Country ISD, Conference Room B
 
Leaders for Tomorrow in the Copper Country

U.P. Teen Overnight

Learn new skills, meet new people from all over the U.P. and try new activities- like downhill skiing and gymnastics!  

This program is open to all youth, not just 4-H members! Invite a non-4-H friend!

Information on how to register and what to bring is in the brochure at the link below. 

2016 U.P. Teen Overnight Brochure


Below is a link to the online registration page.

2016 Teen Overnight Online Registration Page

U.P. State Fair Steer Exhibitor's Information

U.P. State Fair Steer Exhibitors, please click on the links below for needed information regarding showing steers at the U.P. State Fair. 
Please note the DEADLINE of February 16, 2016.

2016 Cover Letter and Rules for Steer Exhibition

2016 Preliminary Entry Form for Steer Exhibition

For more information, please call Lori Branstrom at 906-212-5419  or 906-241-6970

Marquette and Alger 4-H Ski Events

Marquette & Alger County’s 4-H Ski Events!

Friday, January 22, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016

**Saturday, February 27, 2016

4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
at Marquette Mountain!

$16 fee includes:

Rental equipment & Lift ticket

Additional family members also pay just $16!

You must print and present this flyer with coupon to
Marquette Mountain to receive this special rate!

*This fantastic opportunity is made possible by Marquette Mountain*

Just print the flyers below and present the coupon at the ticket counter. We look forward to seeing you on the slopes!!

January 22, 2016 Ski Event

February 19, 2016 Ski Event

Saturday, February 27, 2016 Ski Event 

Archery Instructor Certification Training

4-H REGIONAL  ARCHERY TRAINING

 The 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop provides the necessary skills, resources and background to successfully teach shooting sports and conduct range activities.  This workshop is for adult leaders and teens 16 and older who are active in their shooting sports club or want to become involved.   Participants should express and interest in working with youth and have a willingness to improve their own knowledge and skills in shooting sports.  This workshop is archery specific.  Certification is a requirement to facilitate live fire on a range.  All adult leaders need to be approved by their local MSUE office and have completed the 4-H Volunteer Selection Process.

4-H Regional Archery Training Registration Form

DATES and Time:

Saturday, January 30, 2016 and Sunday, January 31, 2016, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm both days

LOCATION: 

Negaunee Rod and Gun Club

355 North Road

Negaunee, MI 49866

FEE:

$65.00 per person, includes materials, light morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack both days (Does NOT include lodging)

REGISTRATION

Registration –   Nikki Kulppi                                  Questions:     Liana Graves

  MSUE Alger County                                         (906) 387-2530 Alger Office

  E9526 Prospect St., Suite 1                               (906) 475-5731 Marquette Office

  Munising, MI 49862                                         deisenro@anr.msu.edu

  (906) 387-2530

                       MSUE.Alger@county.msu.edu

IMPORTANT: 

• Please bring a three ring binder.
• Checks payable to Alger County 4-H Council- No refunds (unless training is cancelled)
• Bring samples of your club archery equipment - bow, arrow, arm guards, quivers - ONE each only - Instructors can inspect/advise and recommend how to use/build program around your equipment.  If you do not have equipment Instructors will recommend where, how to obtain.  ALL SHOOTING WILL BE DONE WITH EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.  ABSOLUTELY NO BROADHEADS!
• Registration deadline is January 20, 2016
• ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL PORTIONS OF THE SESSIONS.  NO LEAVING OR RETURNING WILL BE PERMITTED.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  Michigan State University Extension programs and materials 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. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Liana Graves at (906) 387-2530 or (906) 475-5731 by January 20th to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible. 

2016 Marquette County Fair Information

Below you will find a letter from the Fair Board, the Pre-registration Form, and the Livestock Record Books for Marquette County Fair. Best wishes to all exhibitors on a successful year!!

Junior Beef Steer forms are due  BY January 31^st 2016 
Lamb, Swine and Goat forms are due BY June 1^st 2016
 
Letter from the Marquette County Fair Board

Livestock Pre-registration Form 2016 

Advanced Livestock Record Book

Intermediate Livestock Record Book

Beginner Livestock Record Book

Congratulations to Linda Talsma, Barb Bahrman, and Heidi Heidtman as they begin their new role on the Fair Board as the Livestock Superintendents! 

Thank you to Emily Bruce for her many years of service!

2014-15 Awards Banquet Information

Awards Forms Deadline: November 1st

2014-15 Awards Banquet Invitation
Individual Project Awards Form 
Leadership, Citizenship, and Achievement Awards Form 
Volunteer and Community Awards
Awards Handbook 

U.P. Challenge Seekers Invitation

Please see the flyer below for information about the first meeting of the year for the U.P. Challenge Seekers 4-H Club. They are welcoming anyone who would like to be part of their club to join them at the PEIF on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
U.P. Challenge Seekers 2015-16 Kickoff Meeting Flyer