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Youth feel the honor of competing in 2012 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
Published on August 20, 2012
At the annual 4-H State Horse Show, approximately 520 competitors from 48 Michigan counties were chosen to compete and given the honor of representing their county. -
Targeted volunteer recruitment – Part 2: Adapting your pitch
Published on August 20, 2012
When engaging in targeted volunteer recruitment, it’s essential to tailor your presentation to every individual or audience; never use the same pitch twice! -
Understanding adultism: Creating positive youth-adult partnerships
Published on August 20, 2012
Everyone benefits when youth and adults work together, but there are unique challenges to learning how to work together as equals. -
Communication: Connecting teens and parents
Published on August 20, 2012
Explore suggestions for creating and maintaining open communication between teens and parents. -
Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club meetings
Published on August 20, 2012
Is your 4-H club meeting making the grade? Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club’s meetings using this helpful tool. -
Communication is driven by cultural differences
Published on August 15, 2012
Communication methods differs in different countries and cultures, understand the difference to communicate more effectively. -
Lenawee 4-H’ers raise money for community investment
Published on August 14, 2012
In Lenawee County, it was not only police who were at risk of harm but community members and animals also because of the lack of catch poles in police vehicles. -
Record-setting number of participants attend 5th annual Michigan 4-H Mentoring Weekend
Published on August 9, 2012
Read about the fifth annual Michigan 4-H Mentoring Weekend that took place at Kettunen Center on July 20 to 22, 2012. -
Targeted volunteer recruitment – Part 1: Why do it?
Published on August 3, 2012
So often volunteer managers use a one-size-fits-all approach with recruitment. Learn how a tailored approach might be more productive at getting the right volunteers in place. -
Sun safety for youth
Published on August 3, 2012
Youth development workers: explore know what kind of sunscreen to keep on hand, tips for staying safe during hot weather and what resources exist for educating others about sun safety programs.