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Using former 4-H members as resource leaders
Published on March 2, 2016
As 4-H members age out of the 4-H program, think about having them participate as resource leaders. -
Parliamentary procedure: What is a motion to rescind?
Published on April 16, 2013
Board members sometimes realize the need to change their mind regarding an issue before them. One method of revisiting a past decision is the motion to rescind. -
Upcoming 2015-16 Kettunen Center 4-H workshops
Published on September 8, 2015
The best kept secret in the 4-H world is Kettunen Center 4-H educational workshops, which are held year-round. -
Cultural currents: “What Will Be in the Fields Tomorrow?”
Published on April 1, 2014
The arts can grow community awareness about local food and farming and their impact on children, families, farmers, our communities and the land around us. -
Work in partnership with youth to address bullying
Published on August 29, 2012
As schools and communities gear up to address issues of bullying, adults are encouraged to involve youth as partners in these efforts. Don’t let adultism create barriers to your anti-bullying efforts! -
Pearl Daskam represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
Published on November 16, 2016
Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories. -
Hands-on solutions for nonprofit boards
Published on July 23, 2013
A must-have resource for more efficient, effective and successful board development. -
Measuring change in a community with aerial images
Published on December 31, 2013
Utilizing aerial images to measure change in a community can provide a quality, accurate analysis of complex problems while providing strong visual support to assist decision-makers and inform the public. -
4-H Video and Communications Project increases life-skills and content knowledge
Published on June 25, 2012
Michigan 4-H Video and Communications Project helps youth document science and solutions through place- and community-based education. -
Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 1
Published on December 7, 2018
4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leadership in a Global World curriculum focuses on developing the five youth global leadership competencies: character, citizenship, communication, creativity and culture. -
The steps of collective visioning: Part 2
Published on August 28, 2014
Carrying out the collective visioning process in your community. -
Don’t be afraid to celebrate your organization’s successes
Published on December 18, 2015
All too often, organizations do a lot of good things throughout the year, but perhaps do not celebrate them as widely as they should. Don’t be the best kept secret. -
Extension takes part in outreach events for families
Published on July 13, 2016
Summer is a busy time for many programs in MSU Extension. Throughout summer and all year long, MSU Extension can be found at outreach events in many communities. -
Who may speak during public comment at an open meeting?
Published on July 18, 2017
Does the Open Meetings Act allow public officials to prohibit a person from speaking during public comment? -
Correcting minutes, not as easy as you might think
Published on December 31, 2015
How to correct minutes when not everyone agrees. -
Electronic meetings: Establishing meeting rules
Published on December 31, 2012
Boards should adopt special rules before holding an electronic meeting to maintain an orderly meeting. -
The “Community Engagement Governance Framework” – Findings, Part 2
Published on December 19, 2013
Judy Freiwirth’s Community Engagement Governance Framework is proving effective with non-profit governance, but how well does it transfer to elected local and tribal governing bodies? -
Recognize 4-H youth through State Awards
Published on January 28, 2014
Many youth like to get an award for completing something and kids love to feel special. Even at a young age, youth are very excited to receive an award or ribbon. Learn more about recognizing a young person through 4-H. -
Counties in Northern Michigan continue the tradition of sharing and learning
Published on March 4, 2014
Northern Michigan county commissioners meet regularly to learn about and discuss issues that impact county government. -
Seconding a motion
Published on November 30, 2013
Seconding a motion is an important step but often one that is given more weight than it deserves.