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2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients
Published on September 11, 2025
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County. -
Bancroft named 2025 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer
Published on September 11, 2025
Grand Traverse County 4-H volunteer Keri Bancroft has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award. -
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 2 – The heart of facilitation
Published on August 6, 2025
Exploring the second H (heart) of facilitation for 4-H clubs. -
Understanding generational strengths
Published on July 30, 2025
Bridging the generational gap through connection. -
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 1 – The hands of facilitation
Published on July 24, 2025
Exploring the first H (hands) of facilitation for 4-H clubs .