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2019 Spring VANTAGE

Published on May 1, 2019
The 2019 spring edition of VANTAGE features National 4-H award winner, Campaign for Michigan 4-H's Future update, a new youth trustee, and more.
2018 Fall VANTAGE

Published on October 30, 2018
The 2018 fall edition of VANTAGE features trustee elections, 4-H endowments, influential partners, importance of county endowments and much more.
2018 Spring VANTAGE

Published on March 1, 2018
The 2018 spring edition of VANTAGE features trustee elections, 4-H endowments, influential partners, importance of estate gifts and much more.
2017 Fall VANTAGE

Published on October 31, 2017
The VANTAGE newsletter is published for members of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The 2017 fall edition of VANTAGE features trustee elections, match commitments, influential partners, legacy gifts and much more.
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Michigan 4-H Foundation Annual Membership Meeting

October 1, 2021 Time TBD Zoom Webinar

4-H donors and staff with 4-H responsibilities are encouraged to attend and vote on all items at the virtual meeting.
Stuckmans leaving a planned gift legacy

Published on November 19, 2018
Noel Stuckman and Sandra Clarkson Stuckman have documented a planned gift that will help ensure the viability of MSU for the future.
Stuby elected Michigan 4-H Foundation board president

Published on October 11, 2018
Sara A. Stuby, of Centreville, was elected to a two-year term as president of the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October board meeting.
Outstanding volunteers receive MFB 4-H Excellence in Ag awards

Published on March 1, 2018
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.
2018-19 4-H mini grant recipients announced

Published on October 30, 2018
Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approves the distribution of competitive grant funds to encourage development of innovative 4-H opportunities in local communities.
DeDecker elected Michigan 4-H Foundation secretary

Published on October 11, 2018
Jacob M. DeDecker, of St. Johns, was elected to a two-year term as secretary of the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October board meeting.
4-H Foundation board approves new strategic plan

Published on May 18, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year strategic plan in early 2021.
Kneeshaw elected Michigan 4-H Foundation vice president

Published on October 11, 2018
Sheila Wade Kneeshaw, of Detroit, was elected to a two-year term as vice president of the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October board meeting.
Nugent named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 16, 2018
Kent County 4-H alumnus Thomas L. Nugent, of Clarksville, is among eight 4-H alumni inducted into the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018.
$13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future

Published on May 1, 2019
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president.
Hipple honors her father’s legacy with a planned gift for the gardens

Published on June 3, 2019
Karen Hipple documented a planned gift to create an endowment for the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens in memory of her father, Per G. Lundin, Michigan assistant state 4-H leader from 1925 to 1956.
Final call to make the match

Published on October 30, 2018
Participating counties which have not yet met the $50,000 maximum for matching funds, can still receive a dollar-for-dollar match on eligible gifts through Dec. 31, 2018, on a first-come, first-served basis until match funds are depleted.
Microsoft grant expansion helps 4-H youth become digital ambassadors and create change

Published on May 1, 2019
This year, Michigan is one of 15 states receiving National 4-H Council grants from Microsoft to implement the 4-H Digital Ambassadors Project in Michigan.
Kyley DeFrancesco: Alger County 4-H

Published on September 12, 2019
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Alger County 4-H'er Kyley DeFrancesco.
Dickinson County 4-H alum creates endowment to support his local program

Published on May 18, 2021
Richard J. Pollard established the Dickinson County 4-H Endowment
4-H Children's Gardens to celebrate 25 years

Published on March 1, 2018
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.