2018 Spring VANTAGE
Published February 28, 2018
The 2018 spring edition of VANTAGE features trustee elections, 4-H endowments, influential partners, importance of estate gifts and much more.
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4-H Children's Gardens to celebrate 25 years
Twenty-five years ago, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens opened as a place for children to learn about plants and science while satisfying their innate wonder and curiosity.
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Eleanor Miller creates endowment for Leelanau County 4-H
Leelanau County 4-H volunteer Eleanor Miller, of Cedar, believes so strongly in 4-H that she created an endowment to provide support for future generations of 4-H’ers in her county.
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4-H'ers learn winter life skills at Kettunen Center
Although the Kettunen Center is commonly used to host teen and adult leader workshops and conferences, more workshops are being organized that engage a younger crowd. The Michigan 4-H Winterfest event is one of the most influential of this type.
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JOANN and 4-H team up to inspire creativity and grow 4-H programs
JOANN Fabrics and National 4-H Council have teamed up to provide an in-store service activity, support a JOANN Paper Clover campaign, offer a 4-H reward card and host a Style Review Contest for Michigan 4-H'ers.
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New trustees join Michigan 4-H Foundation board
Four new individuals were elected to terms on the Michigan 4-H Foundation board.
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Estate gift helps make the match
As an Ingham County 4-H alumna and former Calhoun County 4-H staff person, Lana Dart knew the impact that 4-H can have on young people’s lives. She made it her tradition to give to the Michigan 4-H Foundation each year since 1989.
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Outstanding volunteers receive MFB 4-H Excellence in Ag awards
Three outstanding 4-H leaders were honored with 2017 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Jan. 19 at MFB’s Voice of Agriculture conference in Grand Rapids.
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Microsoft grant helps Michigan 4-H’ers address critical issues
Michigan 4-H’ers are addressing major issues within their community with digital solutions thanks to a new National 4-H Council partnership with Microsoft.
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