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Five tips for building five key leadership skills – Part 2: Responsible citizenship

Published on January 10, 2019
Explore some quick suggestions to develop a sense of responsibility and citizenship to youth development activities.
Five tips for building five key leadership skills – Part 1: Making decisions

Published on January 10, 2019
Explore some quick ideas to add leadership opportunities to any youth development activity.
Five tips for building five key leadership skills – Part 4: Setting goals

Published on January 10, 2019
Explore some quick suggestions to add goal-setting development opportunities to youth development activities.
True 4-H science teen leaders: Van Buren Voyagers 4-H Club

Published on January 2, 2019
Van Buren County has a 4-H club of true 4-H science teen leaders, the Voyagers.
Christmas Bird Count is scientific, family-oriented act of community service

Published on December 14, 2018
Families looking for ways to give back to their communities during the holiday season have lots of opportunities for community service, including the “Christmas Bird Count.”
4-H youth provide valuable feedback to Michigan communities in First Impressions Tourism program

Published on December 14, 2018
4-H youth built valuable skills and contributed to the betterment of two communities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by serving as community assessors.
Placing youth in leadership roles on boards and committees

Published on December 14, 2018
Youth can be involved on boards and committees by being full voting members and giving them leadership roles.
Parliamentary procedure: Frequently asked questions

Published on December 13, 2018
Following correct procedure during meetings can help keep the meeting on track, on time and productive, but it can get confusing.
Staff role in Michigan 4-H advisory groups

Published on December 13, 2018
Supporting and empowering volunteers in 4-H advisory groups.
Michigan youth travel abroad for a life-changing experience

Published on December 11, 2018
Whether it is Costa Rica, Norway or Japan, lives were changed after relationships were formed with Michigan youth and international host families.