 They 4-H Culinary Exchange has been a favorite event for many years. After the 2018 Culinary Exchange, a committee was formed to make suggestions on how to improve future events.
The committee's suggestions included new prizes and categories including:
- Best Dish/Best Dessert
- Best Presentation
- Best Costume
- Most Creative Display
- Club Choice Award (decided by a vote of the youth)
How does a club get involved? 4-H Clubs choose a country to study, prepare traditional foods, create a display, and give a presentation. Interested clubs can sign-up here https://goo.gl/forms/krFut95oJw6Q6fXh1.
When is the 4-H Culinary Exchange?
When: Feb. 9th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Springfield Oaks Activity Center 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Countries already selected include:
- Homesteading Free Rangers 4-H Club - Thailand
- South Oakland Helping Hands 4-H Club - France
- 4-H Head to Toe - Ireland
- Davisburg Busy Bees/ Oakland County Youth Rabbit - Japan
- Arts and Animals 4-H Club - Madagascar
- Bowers 4-H Club - Austria
- Jayno - Mexico
- Tollgate Farm 4-H Club - Botswana
Sponsored by the Breakfast Optimist Club of Waterford
For questions about this event, please contact
Jason Scott at 248-858-0892 or jscott@msu.edu
 Saturday Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Springfield Oaks Activity Center
12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
Admission $1
Oakland County 4-H Horse Council is hosting the tack sale and looks forward to offering affordable, unique and necessary items just in time for the holidays! Vendor space has already sold out – so come and shop!
This year we have vendors selling new and used tack. Several 4-H clubs will be offering one-of-a-kind gifts,horse tack, and equipment you need! Breakfast and lunch concessions on site offered by the Oakland County Fair Café!
All proceeds from the sale of space and admission support the Oakland County 4-H Horse & Pony project!
For more info please contact Debbie Morgan at morga194@msu.edu or 248-347-3860 ext 279.
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For the second year in a row, the Oakland County 4-H Horse Council has included youth officers! The election took place at the November meeting. Congrats to all the new Horse Council officers!
- Adult President Kate Molczyk
- Youth President Savannah Bremer
- Adult Vice President Heather DuFour
- Youth Vice-President Caitlyn Krawczyk
- Adult Secretary Jeff Bodway
- Youth Secretary Morgan Bodway
- Adult Treasurer Marita Ossege
- Youth Treasurer Kylie Ossege
The Oakland County 4-H Horse Council supports the 4-H horse programs financially, including maintenance and improvements of the 4-H horse area facility at Springfield Oaks County Park (fairgrounds). These improvements include several upgrades to the horse barn (rubber mats, fans, electrical, concrete in wash stalls, new manure ramp) and the riding arenas (new warm-up arena constructed next to the barn, new base/footing in main and practice arenas, and additional water supply).
Along with the Oakland County 4-H office, the Council supports and coordinates many equestrian programs and activities including:
- Used Tack Sale at Springfield Oaks Activity Center
- Spring Round-Up educational event
- Discovery Day clinic
- Open Horse Show Circuit (5-6 horse shows at fairgrounds)
- Horse Protégé Program (cloverbud/mentor program)
- Horse Camp at Springfield Oaks
- Tollgate Beginner Horse Camp(s)
- Oakland County Fair Horse Shows
- Annual Equestrian Awards
The Oakland County 4-H Horse Council meets monthly (2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the Fair Board Room) to provide guidance, leadership, direction, and assistance in developing and conducting the county 4-H horse project, based on the needs as well as the interests of youth. Meetings are open to anyone interested in the 4-H horse program!
For more info please contact Debbie Morgan at morga194@msu.edu or 248-347-3860 ext 279.
 4-H Day at the Breslin 2019
Free tickets will be available starting Dec. 3 from your county MSU Extension office for the 2019 4-H Day at the Breslin. Gather with 4-H friends, families, volunteers and staff to cheer on the MSU women’s basketball team as they take on the University of Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, Feb. 24 at MSU’s Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. with the game beginning at 2 p.m. Make sure to come early to engage in the activities set up around the concourse showcasing various Michigan 4-H programs and events and to mingle with other Michigan 4-H’ers. Wear your MSU Extension or 4-H green and white apparel to show your 4-H support!
Learn more at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-the-breslin.
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 Get ready for the holidays by supporting 4-H while making your purchases on AmazonSmile, SHOP 4-H Online and at JOANN’s Fabric.
AmazonSmile will give 0.5 percent of eligible purchases to the Michigan 4-H Foundation when you shop at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-1539997.
Buy your favorite Michigan 4-H’ers 4-H apparel and essentials at the SHOP 4-H Online Store (https://shop4-h.org/?rfsn=871792.16dd0) and 5 percent of the purchase will go back to Michigan 4-H!
JOANN’s Fabrics shoppers who use their free 4-H loyalty card (http://www.joann.com/4-h/) will save 15 percent while also giving 2.5 percent back to the National 4-H Council.
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 Michigan 4-H true leaders ages 11 and older have an opportunity to be recognized for the great work they do in 4-H by completing a state award application. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on a Michigan 4-H member and provides an opportunity to receive recognition for their engagement in rich learning experiences that result in outstanding knowledge and life-skill development.
State award applications are divided into four categories: Mark of Excellence essay contest (11-12 years old), junior state award (13-15 years old), senior state award (16-19 years old) and group awards (13-19 years old). The application process and selection is determined by the age of the 4-H member. Final candidates for the junior, senior and group level awards in each project area will be selected to participate in the State Awards program during 4-H Exploration Days in June, where final selection and announcement of winners will take place.
The application can be found at http://bit.ly/2xWk3VO and is due Feb. 1, 2019. For more information, contact Betty Jo Krosnicki at nashbett@anr.msu.edu.
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2019 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest for Michigan 4-H Members
Michigan 4-H youth can improve their science, knowledge, writing and research skills and win a cash prize by entering the 2019 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition. This year’s essay topic is Honey Varietals, State to State. Each jar of honey reflects an unrepeatable combination of climate, soil, weather and flowers. Each state has unique honey varietals that beekeepers can market to their customers. Contestants should identify one unique varietal to their state and discuss the flower’s uniqueness and how beekeepers can effectively market that varietal. Please include a photo of the varietal’s flower, an interview with a local beekeeper who collects this varietal, and a recipe that highlights the varietal.
The top three winners nationally will receive cash prizes of $750, $500 and $250, and winning essays will be published in ABF Quarterly, the magazine of the American Beekeeping Federation. The three national winners and the top winner of each state will receive a book about honey bees, beekeeping or honey.
Essay length should be 750 to 1000 words and will be judged on the scope of research, accuracy, creativity, conciseness and logic development of the topic. Youth are encouraged to research the topic using a number of sources. Download the complete rules at https://bit.ly/2PuegUu before beginning the contest. This contest is sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc., a non-profit corporation, to preserve the practice and the profession of beekeeping through education and research, established by the American Beekeeping Federation.
December 10: Michigan 4-H Embryology Staff, Teacher and Volunteer Training
Kent County MSU Extension Office, Grand Rapids
This training is designed for educators who would like to learn how to implement an embryology program through classroom activities or 4-H SPIN clubs.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4-h_embryology_staff_teacher_and_volunteer_training--kent_county
December 11: Michigan 4-H Upper Peninsula Treasurer’s Training
Online Webinar
Learn more about the importance of a treasurer’s role in 4-H clubs while exploring how to effectively manage money.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4_h_up_treasurers_training_12_11
December 12: Michigan 4-H Embryology Staff, Teacher and Volunteer Training
Sanilac County MSU Extension Office, Sandusky
This training is designed for educators who would like to learn how to implement an embryology program through classroom activities or 4-H SPIN clubs.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4-h_embryology_staff_teacher_and_volunteer_training--sanilac_county
December 23: 4-H Day at the Lions
Ford Field, Detroit
The Detroit Lions would like to invite all 4-H members, families and friends out to a Lions football game. For every ticket purchased, $5 will go back to your county 4-H program.
http://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-the-lions
December 28 - Jan. 1: 4-H Camp Kidwell Winter Camp
4-H Camp Kidwell, Bloomingdale
Spend time during winter break enjoying yourself at winter camp. Options for both day camp sessions and overnight camping!
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/4_h_camp_kidwell_winter_camp
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January 16: Michigan 4-H Embryology Staff, Teacher and Volunteer Training
Washtenaw County MSU Extension Office, Ann Arbor
This training is designed for educators who would like to learn how to implement an embryology program through classroom activities or 4-H SPIN clubs.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4-h_embryology_staff_teacher_and_volunteer_training--washtenaw_county
January 19: Michigan 4-H Embryology Staff, Teacher and Volunteer Training
Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason
This training is designed for educators who would like to learn how to implement an embryology program through classroom activities or 4-H SPIN clubs.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4-h_embryology_staff_teacher_and_volunteer_training--ingham_county
January 26: State 4-H Rabbit Show
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
This one day event is open to Michigan 4-H members ages 8 to 19. Exhibitors may enter as many breeds as they wish. Spectators are welcome!
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/2019_state_4-h_rabbit_and_cavy_show
For the most up-to-date events listing, go to http://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/events.
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