2025 Fall VANTAGE
Published November 17, 2025
The VANTAGE newsletter is published for members of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. This is the online version of the Fall 2025 issue.
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Driven for the Future: Empowering Michigan youth through career exploration
Michigan youth explore auto industry careers through 4-H Driven for the Future, gaining soft skills, industry insights, and hands-on learning thanks to a partnership with Toyota.
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Joe Hune is ready to put his heart to greater service on foundation board
Joe Hune has been elected to a three-year term on the Michigan 4-H Foundation board. He brings leadership experience and a passion for civic engagement to help expand 4-H’s reach and impact.
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Shepherd Thompson brings notable early experience to foundation board
Shepherd Thompson was elected to a three-year term as a Michigan 4-H Foundation youth trustee. A standout 4-H’er and global-minded leader, he brings experience in food security, community service, and youth empowerment to the board.
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IRA qualified charitable distributions may offer tax advantages
Eligible IRA owners can reduce taxable income by making a qualified charitable distribution directly to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. QCDs offer a simple way to support 4-H while meeting required minimum distribution obligations.
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