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Innovative meeting structures for youth
Published on June 6, 2014
Structured open space time during meetings can empower participants… especially youth! -
Purple Up! for Month of the Military Child
Published on March 23, 2012
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices made by military families and their children. On April 13, Operation: Military Kids asks everyone to wear purple to show support for military families. -
Michigan youth tackle food security at World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute
Published on October 1, 2015
Six Michigan youth will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, in October to attend the World Food Prize (WFP) Global Youth Institute. -
Building a board
Published on April 13, 2013
Addressing the who, what, and how when establishing board members. -
Building strong connections between tribal nations and county government: Part 1 - Sovereignty
Published on December 24, 2014
County commissioners from 18 northern Michigan counties learn about Michigan tribal sovereignty, history and cooperative efforts with counties. -
Youth environmental stewards can earn presidential recognition
Published on November 26, 2014
Youth with a passion for natural resources and helping their community can apply for the President’s Environmental Youth Award. -
Planning for the future of your organization
Published on November 30, 2012
Reviewing your mission statement will help identify and focus important tasks for your organization to tackle. -
Composition tools for taking photographs – Part 2
Published on October 10, 2016
A few more basic photography composition techniques and tools to help your youth photovoice participant tell their story in the most effective way possible. -
Risky play and youth
Published on September 16, 2014
Play that has components of risk can lead to positive outcomes. -
Meet Michigan’s first Borlaug-Ruan intern
Published on February 17, 2017
Francine Barchett, a 2015 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegate, shares her experience as a high schooler conducting international research in India. -
What should be in a secretary report?
Published on July 20, 2015
Once approved, a secretary report becomes the official record of business. Having accurate information of the meeting is crucial to committees, councils and boards. -
4-H Capitol Experience engages youth in public policy and empowers their voice
Published on February 2, 2017
Discover the aspects of 4-H Capitol Experience that make it unique in Michigan. Learn how to register your high school youth today! -
Fairs are a great way to learn about leadership
Published on August 16, 2012
Michigan 4-H youth develop leadership skills through participation in county fairs. -
Listen up! – Part 1
Published on March 9, 2013
Listening is an important skill that not many can say they are perfect at. -
Workshops reveal small-town placemaking strategies
Published on June 15, 2015
It’s not just a big city thing; participants from small towns at placemaking strategy development Workshops produced many project ideas for improving the quality of life and economy of their communities. -
The myth of the agenda
Published on December 23, 2015
Is an agenda required? -
The importance of Appreciative Leadership
Published on June 3, 2021
Showing genuine appreciation is a strength that all leaders need to practice to bring out the best in themselves and others. -
Embrace your local community identity
Published on December 30, 2015
It’s not uncommon for communities to try to be something they are not, or to try to lure business into their community that isn’t the right fit. Embracing your community identity and striving to be the best at what you are can set you apart. -
Sticky Wall can help groups brainstorm
Published on December 11, 2018
Sticky Wall is a facilitation tool that groups can use in various ways to develop many ideas. -
The Great Lakes state has a wet and colorful opportunity
Published on November 13, 2013
Insight into Michigan’s ‘blue economy.’